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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-15
RICHMOND. september 10.

YeStcl day afternoon between the hours of
two and three o'clock, the valuable powder
mills, with several other buildings within the
same enclosure, situated about two miles from
this city, belonging to Messrs. Brown, Page
and Burr, were, by some fatal accident yet un-
known, instantaneously blown up BY this
sad catastrophe twelve persons, FIVE white and
seven black men, nearly all that were employ
ed ABOUT the pace, lost their lives. There
were three distinct shocks, which succeeded
each other at intervals of about one second,
and which shook the buildings in this CITY and
neighborhood more violently than any Of the
late earthquakes. visited the place soon
alter the fatal accident happened, and never in
the whole course of our lives Witnessed such
ascene. Not single piece of timber belong
ing to either Of the buildings, that we could
Perceive, was left in its original position, to
mark where the houses stood-large trees
were torn up by the roots and indeed, every
thing within the circumference of so or sixty
yards of the terrible explosion, was shat
tered Into small fragments, and scattered IN
various directions, 90 the distance of from two
tothree hundred yards. The bodies of some
OF the unfortunate victims were found at con-
siderable distances from the place; but most
Of them in much more perfect state than
could have been expected
The pecuniary loss to Messrs. B. P. & B.
In powder, materials, sc. must be very consi-
.derable: but this is trifing when compared
With the valuable lives that have been lost
Oh! that we could speak comfort to the poor
Widows and orphans who are left to bemoan
the sad destiny of their nearest and dearest re-
latyes.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-15

HERoIsM-Among the many interesting
incidents in the late action between the Con-
stitution and the Guerrero, the following will
contribute to shew the high spirit of our gal
laAt tars. In the heat of the action, enc of the
crew OF the Constitution, perceiving that the
iag at the fore-top-mast-hea had been shot
away, wentup and lashed il in such manner
as to make it impossible for shot to take it a.
way without taking the mast with it. We un-
derstand that the Secretary of the Navy in
tends taking suitable notice of this brilliant
act.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-15

salt On Thursday last, Cape HeSry in Sig.
discovered ship laying to with on American
Jack at her toretopniast, pcndsat It her rfiair;
and an ensign at her mizen peak; brought the
John to, when she discovered her to be the
British trlgate Belyidera, who Timing the J:
OF little value, gave her up and putpn board
capt. Fletcher Of the schr. Citizen, &. N. Y.
tor City OF Washington, which she had taken
hours before, the mate of the C.. and her
crew; she was ordered to Bermuda; put also
on board sailor of a Staten Island Sloop
loaded with shingles, that had been taken by an
English brig the Bevidere falling in with her
afterwards, took the men out and set fire TO
her. Capt. +. states that the Belvidere is but
badly manned. Captain B. Showed him the
effect OF the Presidents fire on the ship; the
wound he received was from gun that had
been struck from the President; they would
not believe the account of the meeting Of tiis
Constitution and Guerrero,
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.o,I4P. M. came up so near TO me, as TO
ere shot, " hen Immediately hove too, and
s s boarded by 2 boats crews, who immedi-
.,~lv took possession of the ship and stood off
, ,o.ea. ia co. with the trigate; after going on
sao,d and being detained about 3 hours, was
rsrmtted to proceed to N. York--Capt. By
sr~n informed me that he had captured FIVE A:
uercan vessels and sent them to Halifax, a
monqst which was the priyateer schr. Bunker
hill, Capt Lewis, of N. York, who he observ-
"a was fine clever fellow, and was very COM
f0rtable at Halifax-he also said he daily ex-
nected British squadron off this port--vho
vas then with several others, cruising in quest
Of Com. Rodgers, who he was in hopes to fall
10 With.
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ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY MORNING, September Is.
4" no SLEW
".To sHEW
THE VERY AGE AND BODY oF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"
RUMOR.

It's said that Mr.. Monroe is to be appoint
ed to the command ofthe North Western Ar
my. If this be true (and there is some ground
tor believing it, who will be the Secretary of
State /? The reelection of Mr. Madison and
the existence Of his party depend much upon
the selection which he will make.-Where is
Mr. Jeferson 2
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BALTIMORE, Sept. IA.
Latest from ENGLAND.

The Minerva, arrived at this port from Ii
yerpool, sailed on the 5th August. She gave
her newspapers to British cruisers by whom
she was boarded On her passage. But she
brings verbal intelligence that our declaration
Of war was authenticated on the 9th Of july
IN England; all embargo was laid on the lst
and continued to the Sd Of August, at wh Oh
time all vessels were permitted to depart
which had previously obtained licences. L.
cences for vessels coming to this country were
to be granted until the 18th of August. On
the coast the Minerva Was boarded by the
British trigate Shannon, who put 81 prisoners
on board, and on Thursday by the Bclyidere,
who put On board
ADDITIONAL.
On the 30lh OF July, the Prince Regent
prorogued ,he British Parliament. The speech
slightly touches upon the war itb America
The Prince expresses his hopes that the .rela-
tons OF amlty and peace may yet be restored
with the Z. States; but iinot he relies on all
classes OF his subjects to enable him to prose
cute the war with vigor.
An order of council was issued on the list
of July, laying general embargo, and author
izing all American vessels met with at sea,
except those having British licences, to be
captured by the cruisers and privateers OF
England, until further orders.
All licenses to British vessels bound, with,
out convoy, TO North America, Newfoundland,
West-Indles, Gulph of Mexico, &c. were an,
nulled.
The treaty between Sweden and England
had been officially received by Lord Castle
reagh.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-15
FREDERICK TOWN, Sept. $.

FourFA CongresSlonaz DiStrict.
Weare authorised to state that RoSer Brooke
fancy, esq is candidate to represent the 4th
congressional district of MARI land, in the next
congress of the u. States-and that he will
unite the Jealous support of the friends of
peace, union and commerce, throughout the
district.
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PUBLIC SALE.
zaW4w

Pursuant to deed Of trust, executed by Da.
vld w. Scott and Elizabeth his vile. TO
the subscriber, for the purposes therein
mentioned, dated the 10th of Januarys
1906, ard duly recorded in the Court ct
Prince William county, will be exposed
to sale for ready money, before the door
Of the Tavern occupied by Mr. George
Williams, in the Town of Dumfries, OF
Mondoy, the 9Th day Of next month, the
following properly. viz.
One Lot OF Marsh Land, near
the Town of Dumfries ard the land of Jnos
M'Crea, Esq. containing eight and one tenth
acres, purchased by said Scott of Wiilough4
by Tebbs. -.
Also, one other Lot Of Marsh
I and adjacclt 10 the land fJrme " Nathl.
Fl Triplett's on Quentico Creek contains
ing Thirteen Acres, purchased by said Scott
of Walter Graham.
Also one half Of a lot of land
in thc Town of Dumfries, No IS adjacent
10 the lot oe the subscriber, purchased by
the said SEQ OF he said Graham.
John Williams, Trustee.
Sept. Is . za.--S.
Wanted 10 Purchase or Hire,
A BLACK MAN SERVANT. For ois
that can come well recommended, a generous
price will be given. Apply to the Printer
Sept. Is
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WINDSOR. VI. Sept Z.

Our Elctioa.--We regret to state, that the
result is not so favorable TO the friends Of no.
nsradte peace, as we had anticipated. Altbo'
there is considerable gain on their side, yet
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-15
Further By the Mmerva.

Capt. Gross, from Liverpool, spoke on the
5th inst in lat. 40, IL, long. 81, Al, brig David
Green, 81 days from Oporto or Corunna for
Boston, informed of the war, which induced
him to shape his course for Portland The
captain of the David Green informed that a
few days before he sailed, the city had been
illuminated on news reaching 1t of great
victory being obtained ever the French army
by Lord Wellington. The engagements said
to have lasted 2 days; the French lost 10 to
$4,000 men, killed and taken prisoners, their
cavalry destroyed and their artillery taken !;
one general officer taken. There was a more
particular account on board given to . passcn-
ger on board, which, together with the Eng
lish papers, were given to the capt. OF the Bril-
fish frigate Shannon, who boarded them oil
Nantucket Shoals.
The French priyateer brig Diligent arrived
in the Delaware on Saturday, and brought In
with her the British government brig Laura,
of ! 9 guns, captured after desperate engage
ment, as both vessels are much injured IN their
sails, &c. The Laura was in company with
the British squadron off Rhode Island.
The Sarah Ann privateer of this port, ar. at
Savannah I'd inst. with her prize, the Br. ship
Elizabeth, Hanna, from Jamaica for England,
captured after long engagement on the Ba-
hama Banks. The ship mounts ten IL pound
carronades, years old, coppered to the bends,
loaded with 523 hhds, some tierces and bar
rels of sugar, Is hhds. and 81 tierccs OF cot
fee, hhds. and 90 bbls ginger, and some other
articles. There were four men wounded on
board the ship, and two in the Sarah Ann.
PHILADELPHIA, September IL.
Arrived, schr John, Norton, from Portlana'
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CHARLESTON. Sept. Z.

Schooner Resolution, Auen, Baltimore, 40
days. Flour, Bread and Whiskey, to 4 Gil
man and c. c. Morris, Anchored off Cape
Hattefas on the ilth ult and saw the brig
Hannah, lngraham, of this port, from Alexan-
dra, ashore-sent the boat to her, and ascer-
tanned that the crew were all saved but it was
not expected that the vessel could be got off.
There Was another brig on shore upon the
Cape.
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September s

n hgize.--By letters received from Will
mingtou, n c. per yesterday small, dated Slst
ut. it's stated ti.at valuable prize, loaded
with Rum &c. had arrived here, captured by
the priyatcer Poor Sailor, of this port, One
Oithc letters adds, /" that when the prize left
the Poor Saiior, there we're some vessels as
tern; enc ship OF $50 tons, loaded with SUI
gar and coffee, which was taken by captain
MLachlan.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31

wished to express the sense of Parliament,
that the government formed since Mr.. Per.
Ceval's death was such as could not expect
TO possess The confidence Of the House and
ot the nati - The negotiation With Lords
Grey ard Gfenville had, as il ought come
TO nothing Mr.. w. then moved, (" That
an humble address be presented to the Prince
Regent, thanking bis royal highness for his
gracious answe rso the address of the House
If Commons; and lamenting that his en-.
deavors TO torn an adminisn ration en- an
exteuded basis had failed: but hoping that
nis roy al hIghness would avail, himself of
ar, Opportunity which might occur of giving
additional strepgtrto his goveinmen
Lord Milton moved to amend the reso.
luton, " imploring the Prince Regent no
longer to defer forming such an administra
tion as would be at once entitled to the sup
port of Parliament and the country"
Forth amendment, 16A
Against it, 2s9
Maj in favor Of ministers, 1875
Mr.. Wortley's motion was then negstiv.
ed, and Hoass adjourned at half past three
in the morning.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31
NEW, YORK, Tuly Is.

From Ameha.-By the plo, lost schr.
SALLY. from Amelia, we learn tina, FIVE Bri.
fish mere h antmen had been taken a, A mela
and carried TO St. Mary's by gun boats 10
and 81, commanded by Foster and lomlin.
A h.g OF truce from St. Augustine arrived
at Amelia July 5th with dispatches for go.
vernmet. A British schr. had arrived at
Amelia from New Providence with 90 600
dollars for Mr.. Stewart and was taken by
the Revenue Gutter. One thousand four
hundred United States troops were march.
ing for St. Johns, add would reach there
by the 9th of July. One thousand SIP ,nish
troops and so horse had arrived from Ha-
wanna, and more were daily expected. 1t
was said St Augustine was well supplied
with provisions, and capable Of standing a
long siege. The Patriots had given up
their plete nsions, and were returning to
their homes. The governor of St Angus
line had demanded Of the governor OF
Georgia to withdraw the troops from Ame-
liza and ST. Johns. The answer was that
he would forward the message to govern.
mene.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31
PLYMOUTH, (EDg } July 2.

Arrived here on Thursday morning a
beautiful American ship, of about 600 tons
burthen. called the General Gates, belong.
ing to and bcund to New.York, Mariner,
master, from Bordeaux, with very valua.
bic cargo, consisting of brandy, wine, silks,
&c. detained by the Belle Poule frigate,
captain Brisbane, in company with the A.
bercrombie man of war, captain Fable F.;
Dryade frigate, captain Galway; aud the
Armide frlgate, captain Dunn. The Ge
neral Gates sailed from Bordeaux on Sun.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31

day last, and brings intelligence of the ar.
rival there of very fine American schoo.
ner called the Gipsey, which was detained
90 the 3oth Of April lAst by the Belle Poul.
frigste, on her voyage from New York n
Bordeaux, with very valuable cargo oe
col Iuial produce, and which was taken ms
session OF by the master and crew, WIZ
were left on board, aided by four Americas
seamen, who had been concealed iE III.
vessel, which took place about IL hours az
ter her detention, without any loss on 81.
ther side, when the American master offer-
ed to take the prize master and his crew
into Bordeaux, or give them a boat with
as much provisions as they might require
the latter they accepted, and fortuna,rlv
were picked up by the Belle Poule, on tn.
following day.
Arrived here on Saturday, the American
ship Coran, Shaw, master, with cargo of
timber, bound to Portsmouth; ard the A.
merican brig Joho, Turner, master. with
a cargo ol timber, bound to this port, both
from Amelia Island these vessels bring =
conf, nation of the intelligence received
some days since of the Americans having
possession of Amelia Island but that r.
was generally expected 1t would soon be
given up again to the Splniards.
The Surveillance irigA,e, capt. Sir George
Collier has detained and sent in here n.
American schooner Young Connection.
belonging and bound to New. York, Wa.
terman, master, from Ba, onne, with car.
go consisting of brandy, wine, &c.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31
IMPERIAL ARLIANENr.
House Of Commons, Tuns IL.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL.

Mr.. Rose gave notice, that he should
move, morrow, that the house do, on
Monday next, take into consideration the
evidence relating to the orders in council
Mr. Brougham supposed that the right
hon. gentleman was not aware of his notice
which stood for Tuesday next.
MIR. Rose was 2eifectly aware of that no.
tice, aud wished 10 take the sense of the
house on the propriety of it.
THE ADMINS FRATION.
General GAscoigne wished to ask the no.
bic lo,d Castleresgh, if the administration
about TO DC TO- med was in such a state of
Eot~ dnes, as to preclude the necessity of
the motion of which he had given notice
Lord Cas,lereagh said, all the offices of
government were certalnl, not vet filed up;
but they were expected to be filed up with
out further delay. he war and home de-
partments were placed under Earl Ba-
thurst and Viscount Standardization /!
Hear ,
General Gascoigue, then withdrew his
notice.
ADDRESS.
ADDRESS to the Prince Regen. on the Ne,O
administration.
MIR. W'rtley, from the transactions OF
the last ii &c we eks had been induced to
move an address &c. the Prince Regent He
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PosToN, July IL.
v,rDnw on ~

June 1.-The Spanish gen. Ballesteros
had a severe action at Bornos, with
French division under gen. Gurus IN
which the Spaniards were defeated with the
loss OF from 1000 to 800 killed, wounded
and taken, including 80 officers. The
French lost about 600, officers killed, and
about thirty wounded. Another account
represents the French loss as equal to tnas
of the Spaniards. The French were una
bic to profit oftheir succe SIS by advancing,
The Regency of Tripoli had declared
war against Spain. The Algerines take
all vessels under Greek colors.
PHILADELPHIA, July 20.
NAVAL ENG AGEMENf L.
The passengers in the Cape May Packet
arrived here yesterday morning, report
that on Friday lasts from 60 to 80 heavy
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-31
NORTHERN NEWS.

We have seen letter from an officer in
our army, dated Fort Niagara. the 5'h OF
July, which mentions that major Mullany
with 800 troops arrived there the 4th, by
forced marches. he British have decIin-
ed attacking our frontier, as they first
Threatened, and wait for descent from US.
july 40.
We have no certain accounts from Com.
modore Rodgers since the 3oth ul.imo, at
which time he was on the edge OF the
Grand Bank, steering f. We have seen
several fishermen who left Montaug on
Tuesday last, who saw or ships OF war
off that place and we have reason to be.
lieve that those ships were com, Rodgers
squadron. When they left Montaug they
steered S and we think it probable that E
was them which were seen off the ID iaware
on Friday, by captain Hill of the brig he
lis.
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il BALTIMORE, July 20.
ENGLISH W5.

The Arma,a, captain Leeds, arrived
Yesterday in SO day from Liverpool, bring,
London papers to the i2th of June inclusive
and Liverpool dates to the 18th.
The papers are crowded with parliamen
tary debates, which are generally uninter-
esting
Lord Liverpool is made prime minister,
and has organized cabinet of the devoted
disciples of the late Mr.. Perceval, and oil
the desdliest foes of America and Of Irish
catholic emancipation. Even "my lord
Wellesley and Mr.. Canning have been sx
cluded.--As friends to federation and 20 the
happiness of ireland We roget that the wings
have not come into power 10 Eogisnd.
We have been favored vito the following
partial list of American vessels left at Ii.
yerpool b, the Armata,
Liverpool Packet; Union; Ann; Mar.
celus; Baiubridge ;/Maria Penn, for N.
York; Ari.,omeass; Mary & Susan; h..
liza Ann; Fanny; Charles; New Galen !:
Hunter; tupAFates; Tom Hazard Or.
bit; Strangey, for Archangel; Minerva ];
Auacreon ;liti,ing SUI Geo sana; Mount
Vernon kndisn Hunter, for New Orleans /;
Cornslix, Pheuis; Aristides; Jane Re.
covery Fame Evergreen Honestus !;
Eliza Barker Pomona; Nasd,len; Nor.
thern Llberuts; Venus; Monsoon Per.
severance ;Constellation; Sarah tor Arch.
angel; ST. Lawrence /; Goelr,; William
aand 'isTtha, for Amelia BelvIdrre, for
Archaagtl Richmond James Wells !;
Charles. for New York; Franklin; Nep.
tune Ossian Washington Argo Ro
yer Good Intent; Superior kubicon !;
Lady Madison; Packet; Merchant; AID
vance; John Adams; Cannon; Almifa;
John.
House of Lords were occupied on the
lon June in examining witnesses on the
subject of the Orders in Council.
An slsrmine fire broke out Enlarged to
incend:aries 10 the Rope House, at the
Dock yard 10 Plymt nth, 400 feet only of
building, which was 400 feet long was
saved by great exettions-the machinery
most destro' ed-damAge estimated at more
than S 100 600
The KINGS health, mental and bodily,
remained the same. His birth day III
years old was privately celebrated by the
L. tsmii, at Windsor.
TIC tOan was 10 nC * mtntOnS OluQtng
to be on the 16ch June.
No actual engsgemrn, between the
French and Russian armies; but advanc-
ing.
LONDON. June 9
From French Gentle man VIII, has ar
rived, we received yeste' d.y the foil ,wing
instrument. dictated in the accusto msd spl.
hit of Bonaptrte on the eve of a new war
1t is we understand, publi,hed from the
French head quarters in Prussia.
Morning Chronicle.
PROCLAIM NATION.
FRENCHME IL am again called
upon to wage war with the north
II my self will lead you
against the Russians.
In the commencement of Julv, shslIbe
present in St Petersburgh, and will mark
out to the Emperor Alexandra the fl boun-
darv Of dominlons.
Poland shall be the future barrier, to
place it be, ond the power of the cabinet of
St. Petersburgh again to ruin it.
NAPOLEON.
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PARIS Tune I

= AHIs June I.
Our news from Dresden is to Nav 2e.
Their majes,ies the emPerors and I'm.
presses OF France and Austria, were still in
that capital with all the officers of their
courts. who had accompanied them. he
King of Prussia arrived thst day. The
queen of Westphalia is also there. The
king of Westphalia is at Warsaw. The
viceroy of Italy is at Dresden.
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Valuable. PROPERTY to Let.

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= OFFER on rent, for term of years,
III the Brick Tavern, lofts sc. thereto
attached, situate at Fairfax Court House
Ito those who are acquainted with this
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10 observe, that the tavern is Brick
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kitchen, family house and large stable,
on an acre lot, with one acre adjacent
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by Mr.. JOHN RArcL1FEE, or the Sub
scriber. Possession to be had on the flrst
day of November next.
Rd. Radcliffe.
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