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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-17
Fi.om the Boston Palladium.

OF THE SURRENDER OF DETROIT, &c,
The following is the substance Of letter
written by an officer of gen. Hubs army, 10
his brother in this town:
The want of suitable cannon, there being
no heavy ordnance on field carriages, prevent
cd the army from proceeding Immediately to
Maiden, on crossing irto Canada. Indeed the
British force by desertion, seemed to be dim-
nishing as fast as our operations could have
effected the object. While the cannon and
mortars we're preparing, the army was en-
ployed in penetrating into the interior of the
province. The Inhabitants generally applied
for protection under the proclamation. The
army was supplied with provisions from the
country, and every favorable prospect appear
ed Of an easy conquest IN that part. The &C.
neral calculated on a cooperation at Niagara,
and expected to meet the army from the east,
and that their united efforts would have entire
" Effected the objects ofthe campaign.
This prosperous state of things continued
unt;1 ,ezps rigs received Of the surrender Of
A1icblIiuackinac. Animncdiate change then
took Mace. The Indians from that country
sent war speeches to the nations Id every dl-
rection. and in very Short time, every tribe
Joined in hostility under the British standard.
Tbc militia who had deserted, returned to their
duty, under British proclamation OF pardon
and IN short time, reinforcements OF British
troons and Canadian volunteers, were drawn
from Niagara, York, sc. to reinforce the fort
at Maiden. The road which had been passed
by the army from Ohio, the only communica-
ton TO our country, was shut by sayages, and
the army became completely insulated. It
became indispensably necessary to open this
communication, and the general crossed the
river about the 9Th inst for the purpose. A
detachment of 200 riflemen, under the COM
mapd of major Van Horn, had been before
sent, and were attacked by body of Indians at
Brownstown, and forced to retreat, with the
loss of S or officers, and about 20 men, with
out effecting the object,
AS soon as the principal force had crossed
| the river on the 9th inst col. Miller was de-
tached to proceed to the river Razen, with the
4th It. States regt, and detachments from the
Ohio and Michigan volunteers. His whole
force consisted of nearly 600 loot and 40 ca
yalry, brass ponder, and howitzer. AT
the lower part of Maguago, about three miles
from Brownstown, body of 300 British troops
and a large number of Indians, were formed
| in order OF battle as col Miller approached
They had been some time on the ground, and
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-17

h.creIs f)our, 1900 head Of cattle which had
been forwarded from the state OF Ohlo' ana
which remained at the river Ralsla undef
cant. Brush, within reach of the army.
But had We been lotally~destitute OF pro-
visions, our auE and our interest undoubtedly
was 10 fight. The enemy invited us to meet
him in the field.
By defeating him the whole country would
have been open to US, and the object OF our
expedition plorously and successfully obtain
ed. Ir we had been defeated we had nothing
70 do butte retreat to the fort, and make the
best defence which circumstances and our 81
ttation rendered practicable. But basely to
surrender without firing a gun-tamely to
subn.it WITHOUT raising bayoDet--disgrace-
fully 10 pass in review before an enemy as IN
ferior in the quality as IN the number OF his
forces, were circumstances, which excited
feelings of Indignation more easily felt than
described. To see the whole of our men
flushed with tie hope of victory, eagerly a.
waiting the approaching contest, to see them
afterwards disprited, hopeless and Responding
at least 500 shsddiog tears because they were
not allowed to meet their country's foe, and to
fight their country battles, excited sensations
which no American has ever before had cause
to feel, ard which, trust in God, will never
again be felt, while one man remains to defend
the standard ofthe Union.
am expressly authorised to state, that coll
M'Arthur and CO... Findlay a Id lieut.. COL MI
Ter, viewed this transaction in the light which
| do. They know and feel, that no oircum-
stance in our situation, none in that Of the e.
nemy, can excuse cap;tulation 50 dishonora-
bic and uniuslifi9ble. This too is the univer-
sal sentiment anong the troops; and shall
be surprised TO learn, that there is one man,
who thinks it was necessary to sheath his
sword, or to lay down his musket.
vas informed by Gen. Hull the morning
after the capiiulatioa, that the British forces
consisted of 1900 regulars, and that he surren-
dered 10 prevent the effusion of human blood.
That be magpifed their regular force nearly
6ve-fold, there can be no doubt Whether
the philanthropic reason assigned by him is a
sufficient Justification for surrendering torti-
fed town, ali army, and territory, IS for the
government 70 determine Confident | am,
that had the courage and conduct Of the gene
r4l been equal to the spirit and zeal of the
troops, the event would have been brilliant
and successful as it now is disastrous and dis
honorable.
Ve:y respectfully, sir,
have tho honor to be
Your most obedient servant.
LEWIS CASS, co.,
Sd Regh Ohio Yof
The hon. WILLIAM EusTIs,
Secretary Of War.
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I tion by his Royal Highne.s. and X being lis
most earnest wish TO contribute, in copccrt
with his allies, to the rspose OF Europe, K to
bring about a peace, which may BE at once
honorable. not ->,nly for @. Esitain and
| France, but also for those states which are
in relation OF amity with each of these Pow
ers.
Having made known without reserve the
sentiments of the Prince Regent, with res
pect to point OH which it is necessary To
have full understanding, previous 70 ann
Interior discussion, shall adhere To the in
structions of His Royal Highness, by avoid
ing all superhuous comment and recrimina :
tion on the accusatory subjects of your let
ter. might advantageously, for the justi-
hcaton OF the conduct observed by Great
britain at the different periods alluded to
by your EXcellency, refer to the correspon-
dence which then took place, and to the
Judgment which the world has long since
formed Of it.
AS to the particular character the war
has unhappily assumed, and the arbitrary
principle which your Exceiency conceives
TO have marked Its progress, denying, as I
do, that these evils are attributable to the
British Government, i at the same time can
assure your Excellency, that it sincerely
ldeplores their existence, as uselessly aggra-
waiting the caamities of war. and that its
most anxious desire, whether at peace OF
at war with France, is, to have the RELATIONS
of the two countries restored to the liberal
principles acted npon in former times.
| take this opportunity of assuring your
Excellency of my respect.
| (Signed) CASTLEREAGH.
| REMARK.
1t is only necessary to say, that as late a.
the 2Sth July, BoNAPARTE's DUKE OF
| nAssANo had made no reply to the answer
of LORD CAsTLEREAcH!
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August e5.

VIE LECTURES in William s. Mary Co,lege
Il will commence on the third Monday in Ocio-
Der next. The Department of Natural Philosophy
and Chemistry will be under the direction OF Doc
John Maclesn, whose eminent talents have fpr
years been acknowledged in ti.e College of Prince.
ton.
Mathematics and the several branches coNAccted
Herewith vii be taught by Mr.. Ferdinand Camp.
bell formerly Professor of Humanity,
Moral Philosophy, Bellies Letters, Political Econ
emy &c will, It is hoped, be under the manage
ment OF MIR. Peter Carr. Should he however de-
cline accepting the appointment the visitors and 90
vernors will without delay supply the vacancy.
1t is strongly recommended to all those who wish
TO attend the course to enter at its commencement
as great Inconvenience arise to the Professors and
still more so to the students from late entrances
August Is. ,yAw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-15

{Vr-L II. SOLD. b. ,tr,ue Of deed Of trss
w entered into by Samuel Foster, TO secure q. 4,
paymen; OF certain sums Of money to Ta.;arey,o
Hunter, on Thursday the 99th day Of October n-.s.
ut the Mansion House, upon the premises for roads
money, so much Of two Tracts of Land. WINS a.,
south Farnham Parish and Essex county. 10 wi, ar.
tenement, tract on parcel Of land, containing shrce
hundred and twenty acres and half an ssrc W,
the same more or less, being the same Land whst,
was conveyed to Taliaferro Hunter by JoI,n r. IT.
Apphia his wife, BY deed dated the oOtb dax nj A.
prii, 1907, and recorded in Essex county co,,t -,
the 2lst day OF Sept. 1S07-And also one o,Is.
ment, tract or parcel OF land, containing twen,s.se
ven acres and quarter Of acre, be the "a me ~
or less, being the same land which was ronx.xa, =.
ta''a'e-ro Hunter by John ii. Beale and annh;.
nr ms wife S%' not signed BY the said Appha) BY decd
Is,h day OF July, 1908, and being the same two
Oh an ~. which were conveyed by Taiaferro Hunter.
and Eliza Mary his wife aforementioned. to the s,,
Samuel Foster by deed bearing date the LIST ay Of
January, 1871 as shall be sufficient to nav and s,,;s
" the contingent charges attending the same an,,
pay the sum OF three hundred and erh,y 6v ,o,
tweire shi'nss and one penny, virgins money WITH
interest ON the same, from the first ,av Of Tn
nuary, 1872 "'9 " 'a-
TIL. C. HooN1Es, .sc,inr trustee.
wSw
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4 Informs his friends and the public generally, he
has selected an elegant and extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS in his line, among which,
are Pearl and Jet Earnings, Rings. Breast Pins
bracelets and head ornaments, Watch Chains, Seal,
& Keys, Silver Tea Sets, Table, Dessert and Tea
Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladies, elegant Girdle
Clasps, Branch and other Candlesticks, Coasters
Casters, Bread and Cake Baskets, Liquor Stands
Fumes, Dirks, Swords. Belts, Epauletts, sc. &c
NJ. G. hopes from his exertons ~ all times to oh
tain the most fashionable articles, to merit tina,
conti uance of public patronage he has literally
experienced.
May 8. WIN
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H1Noh SALE---A valuable Plsntc,ion, lyirs wi,hir
two ,uiies &c the City az Williams bury, late the
property OF Wnam Russell deceased, containing a.
bout $50 acres, having on it large and conv
new Harm aud Corn house with other heidinys ;
also an orchard OF c'oire fruit trees pat few
years past, and Que OF The bolcst and hes, springs
an the LowerConntry its situation contiguous tn a
creek running into York River, with many other All.
vantases, renders it also valrable-rte ST oek
OF Cattle on the plantation may like wise he purchas
ed with il, and possession OF the whole given in the
month OF October next. For terms and further
particulars apply to
ANTHONY RoBlNsoN,2 r..cv,o,, .,
NJ. B. PUlrIAUX, M hHsseI.
| July7. wit
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-15

E'RENCH BOARDING SCHOOL for young la
d .dies.-Mr. & Mrs.Gorier, lately from Ner-
folk, respectfully inform the citizens Of Richmond,
and Manchester, and the public generally, that they
have opened SCHOOL in thc house lately occu-
pied by Mr. Gi.ardin .as.an Academy, wear The Ga,
ptoi, where they purpose TO teach young ladies the
French Language grammaticay, Geography, His
tory, Embroidery and all kind OF Needle Work ;
MIfsic the Piano Forte taught l,y Mr.. GorliL,..
who'ior these fifteen years has been employed with
success. Those who may conide young ladies' to
their care, may rest assured that every attention will
be paid to them.
~ b. Piano Fortes tuned and repaired on good
terms.
August J. wswp
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS county court, oeto-
IL Der 1903
Francis Corbin, Complainant,
ROGER GRISWOLD.
Francis Corbin


Francs Corbin, Complainant,
Thos. Chiffon and VIM. C. Beale, adm'rs. &c. of
his wife, VIM. C.. Beale aud Aun his wife. Orrick
Chiffon and Felicia his wife, and Elisha fayIoe. and
Felicia alias Martha and John Turberyilie infants
under the age of 81 years, Elliott Muse and Betty
L. his wife, who was Betty Tayloe Corbiu, widow
cf Rich'd III. Corbn deed. Detendants
II his suit abates AS TO OrIick Chiffon and VIM. c.
Beale by their deaths; and John Chiffon, who inter
married with the widow Of Orrck Chiffon & George
Christopher, who has intermarried with the widow
OF VIM c. Beale, and Reuben Beale, who is inter-
married with Eliza Z. Turberville * Robert Beale
who is intermarried with Felicia otherwise called
Martha Turberve, are by consent made parties to
this suit, and this cause on to be heard upon
the bill, answers, exhibits and master commissions
ers report, and arguments of counsel thereupon
heard and Whereupon is deere ed and
ordered, that the defts pay to the plaintiff the sum
OF 1921 IL with interest, at per ct. per annum
oTH3i5O part thereof from January Ist~I79e,
till paid, * the costs of this suit within six months
from this time, and in default thereof that the de-
PENDANTS be foreeosed OF all equity Of redemption
IN tie nortgaged premises, and that Thomas Mon
tagae, Richard VI Segar aud James Webb, or any
two do sell the said mortgaged premises, or so
much thereof as may be necessary after having pre-
viousiy advertised the same in public Newspa-
per, and out of the proceeds of the sale, pay the
complainant the said sums and inter est and make
conveyances to the purchaser or purchasers with
ont warranty, from which decree the admrs. pray
ei an appeal, which granted them without Sc
rity.
copy. Test, G. HEALY. D. C.
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w6n

sNHE undersigned some time past having signed n
Il bond TO Levi Pitts for the of one hundred
ana seven pounds due the first day Of January one
thousand eight hundred and fourteen and since that
time having received an assignment of Bond due
from the said Levi Pitts lrr more than the amount
which will be due in 1911, do now consider the a.
toresaa bond OF one hundred anil seven pounds en-
tireiy lquidated-And do by these presents .orwarn
persons from rec Giving assignment of said bond
as wall discharge it no other way, giving his
Bonds for mine.
GEO y. REESE
Caroline County.
august 90 wiwp
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RY virtue ola decree o. the Richmond Distric
sp Court Of ChauccTy, shall proceed TO sell 50
much OF Tract of Land, lying and being in the
county Of Cumberland, as shall be sufficient to pay
the debt aud cost due Drury Woodson in the said de-
cree against Frederick Jones and Oslesby Seruggs,
executors OF Joseph w. Riddle, deed.
The sale will take place ON the premises on Tues
day the 18th day Of September next, for cash.
WILLIS WILSON,
JOHN A. TRENT, & Ce,zy's
THOMAS ~. WALTON, ,
Curnbcrlend county, August I. vt5.
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NOTICE-By virtue Of the last Will and Tesla
ment of John Poiudexter, deceased, the sub
serber will sell TO the highest bid Ter, Louisa court
house, the 9th November next, ct being court day.
certain Tract Of Land, lying on Cub creek, in the
aforesaid county, adjoining the lands OF Mrs. Mary
winston, Jackson nd others, containing 400 acres
by an Old survey. This land is n good soil and con-
veniently situated. a credit of one and two years
will be given, the purchaser giving bonds with ap-
proved security, bearing nterestrom the date if not
,punctuay paid.
JOHN p. SLAUGHTER, Ad,,l'y.
=. cfhe Last mn Of Join Poindexter, dec.
August II. wswp
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September 4
NALuARLE LAND roR sAIR-1,le snn-

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE--The Sub.
scriber wishes to sell one hundred sores Of
land in the County of Amelia, it being part oe that
valuable tract known by the name of the Island
ford, and situated in nediately ON Appomattox RI
YER. This land is very productive, which added To
It's cOntiSity IN nargaLe water renders It iesira
bic object 20 farmers. About forty acres Of dis
land is asyet uncleared anil very heavily timbered
A"y person wishing TO purchase may know thr
ternssl'y applying TO tie subscriber living in tic u
perend Ci Ames, ussg Fsinsviiie.
JAaIgS w.MUsE
Angus " W3wf
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IN Monday the 10Th of October, if fair if not the
W next fair day, in Urbsnna will sell at auction,
for cash, several hundred acres of Dragon Swamp,
well tmbercd, late the property of Ralph Wormeley,
dec'dlt will be sold IT. Lots, to suit the convent
enee of purchasers.
win also sell at the same ime FOR cash. valt,a-
BILE Meadow, adjoining Rich Neck & Timber Neck
JOHN TAYLOT L@MAX,
sactins trustee at Ralph Woymekey, decd.
August IS. wtds
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IN CHANCERY-In Goochisnd county court,
D. July 20th, 1919.
William Crouchand Sarah his wife, in their own
right and in right of their children Edward John,
Nancy, Richard, Susanna, William and Miner,
Pljs.
4g9rinS
Jc5se Bailey, Def.
This day the plaintiffs by their attorney, aud
tho defendant not having entered lis appearance s,
gwen security according to the act Of assembly aud
The rules OF this court, and it app airing The salts.
faction of the court that nc is an habitant OF
this State; motion Of the plaintiffs by their
attorney, II is ordered, That tie said defendant
do appear here the third Monday in Noyem-
Der next, and the plaintiffs bill, and that
cory Of this order be forthwith published in
some public newspaper printed intbe city Of HieI,-
fn0nd for two nooths successfully, and lst another
copy be posted at the front door Of dc court house
OF this COUNT.
A copy. Teste,
Wiz. MILLER, c. c. c.
September f. wsw
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a MA BYRD residing IN Williamsburg, eont;n-
n ues 10 keep boarding house; and is disposed
to accommodate such as may favor her with 49,;
company, either by The week. month or quarter. or,
e most liberal terms She IS dcsirous to take bows
paid. ""' 'oe
August 81. w,ooo..
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ss ROAD ROCK FALL RACES, will commence
IN TnpsIar the Ill &c c..

1
~ on Tuesday the 29th day of Sept.
First Day, will be for an elegant Silver Cup,
worth S125; running mile heats; carrying weight
Tor age, agreeable to the rights of the Course En-
trance to be Proportioned agreeable 70 the Number
oil Horses that start. Also will be run the same day
at o'clock in the evening, Post Sweep Stakes for
three years old Colts and Filies. running mile he
carrying eOlh.--on each entrance Fifty dollars play
or pay and to close the 22d Sept. No Colt will be
permitted to start for this stakes, that ever won
sweep Stakes: three more to make n race
hose VINO wish to become subscribers to this stakes
may do so by letters otherwise with the proprie.
| tor of the Course. ;,
Second Day--The Jockey Club Purse Of 800,
4 mile heats. -
ihs'iHird Day, the Proprietor's Purse for $500,
three mile heats. The subscribers to the Jockey
Club are requested to be pointed in paying up their
subscriptions before the day OF running-those
few delinqueDs to the two former races of the pre-
sent Club are requested to pay up their subscipti-
ons on or before the first days racing to Mai. VIM
Ball. Treasurer for the Cub-in case of failure their
names win be posted. Tie usual toll, win be collect.
ed at the gates each dayStabes and litter for race
horses gratis The Proprietor informs those who
send race horses, that he furnish them with a
plenty of prime old Fodder, should they want for
their race horses.
JOHN WORSHAM,
Proprietor Of tie Course.
Broad ROCK, Aug. %. w4w
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ADVERTISEMENT


The appeal aforementioned having been dismiss
eel by the court of chancery for the district of Will
Iamsburg, on the 30h OF October 1919, on the said
mortgaged premises, will be sold to the highest bid
der for ready money, the said mortgaged premises,
pursuant to the said decree, to wit--one Tract OF
Land situated in The county of MlddIesex, and con-
taniug by Ilatt Of the said land, surveyed by VIM.
Dairy, surveyor of the said county, dated the 9th
OF May 1903, the quantity oftwelve hundred and Sc
venty seven acres suficiepcy thereof, satisfy
the said decree, by THE COMMISSIONERS.
Aug 7tb, 1879.
The above land is lsveignd well adapted to farm
ing. The situation 10 high, dry, aud healthy, tie
water unco'nmcnIy good, therange rstoc; excel
lent 1t abonnds with timber touches prong of the
Orange creek which gives access, in short distance,
to the Rappabannock river for the finest 6sh, oys-
terra and crabs. On this tract is Grist MIL Orch
ards, and suudry other Improvements. Jtilcs about
SIX miles above the house at Urbanna & with.
IN two OF Church and meeting house. 1t is wortl,
the notice OF monied men, and james Webb, Esqr.
OF Essex County will be authorised by me to afford
reasonable accomm odation to purchasers on ccr-
tain conditions, it being my wish to give every
chance Tor sn advantageous sale on the premises.
FRANCIS CORBIN.
The Reeds Caroline county, Dec. 9, 1911.
near White Chimnies Post Office.
.PinfntiF's costs, S 81 81 cents.
August Z. &N
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EDMOND STONE WARE,-Benjamin Du.
"a Val g Son, at the sign OF the Golden Morisr.
STn,n S1 sys on hand, large assortment ri
rc,' IN this place l,y B. Dxo.ii & CO. which rhsv
wa sen at TIC New-York whoes.,,e prices. F'
No.,:.: .or .'e aonve or application made at their
" .E, store, will be hrictly attended to-
hcy havr alsofor sale, above, n very extensive
assn'tmcn' of Drugs, Medicines, Dye Swhs. P,n,s
o'ts, &c OF genuine quality and on moderate terms
~ wifi
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5sA1MS,AwAY last night from the subscriber.

Z 2 ANYWAY last night from the Subscriber.
"a Pooi, ii negro Man about So or 30 wears az
age, about feet OF 8 inches high, rather Geshy--
walks win his teet rather tar apart, of lis up
per reeth, the fore-ooiil, is broken off he
rs Negro rather of TIE red cast, and smells very
offensive when frightened, OF made angry He was
purchased from the Estate of Mr. Tankald-H,
mas d. mother living in Or ebout Richmond, and
sister IN the neighbourbac d that dix, beon, 70 tbe.
;2state'of Mr. Cow!ey, decd Ii is believed, he will
i9rk about Hishmond. ia Liberal reward in add.
ton 10 what the law allows, is offered, taken and
securely 30 taat he can berecOrered by the owneg,
MATTHEW CLAY,
July 90. IS
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Il factory, and intend keeping on hand s,snt
and Sewing Irvine, they, have also !, large guam
nty oil Cordage, aad Warns, which they wiz
hIii on very moderate terms Application For the
above articles TO be made at their Hope Walk or at
the Store OF Messrs. Shelton and Binney
JOHN S. SHELTON 81 Ce
August 81 S
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St,oh KENT, from the Ist day of October now
q ,he store now occupied by the subscribers. .r
ond door above the Eagle Tavern. ~
"an..n' an apprentice to tle trade OF Hat-fnish.
Sept 1. 90.
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"a otICE-tha have authorised Mr. James 3rander.
OF th's place TO net generally in the settlements
OF ousness devoltng OH acting executor of the
s'e ny James lyles estate; under whose care are
paced the books OF James Lyle Individually, of Lyle
q M'Credic, and Of all concerns Of which Mr. Lyle
was member, and who is empowered to settle ac-
counts pay or receive money and grant receipts in
use same manner as would do when present.
Persons having business viii, me in the capacity
inentoned, are requested to call on Mr.. Brander,
st the house lately occupied by Mr. Lyle. where tn
'eOSs are continued 10 be kept
ROBERT GRAHAM, Swoirirg
.1eang eee'0r. Of Ja,,5es Lyle, dce'd.
Manchesicra e5tI Aug GsI2. 5wp