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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20

The respectable MALARET was in priso
reposing himself upon his bed of grief, WIG
he heard terrible cry from an adjoining ,
partment he arose and walked as fast as
great age would permit to the chambero,
unhappy prisoner from whence it procees.
and whom did he see there but LEBoE'n
had been brought to prison that morning,
to whom they had forgotten to bring the
binary ration ofprovisions. Hunger tormea
him horribly, and drew from him N
piercing cries as excited the attention AM
of Malaret. 1t was in vain that he reprt@Ds
u him at that late hour, ten o'CloCka%&I
they would bring him nothing to cat ;l3Sf
looked at him with eyes as wild as mfa
then began to howl like wild beast. La
with me said the old man i Can give
something to comfort YOU he took hin E
the armf and led him to his chamber VI
he opened small closet, and said to
there is what is left of my dinner, one hal
chicken, piece Of bread and bo'F
good old wine eat, drink, and leave TIE
to providence. Lebois deyoured all ID
twinkling of an eye, and was going t?lk
his benefactor, when be addressed Mn e.
solemn tone, Do you know, citizen LfN'N
what chamber you are ? No, answered
coolIy: You are in the chamber OF that ulD
ply king you SO cruelty - There
place where hung the crucltlx; tina. v"
consolation iii his long suttcrlngs' lns'
the door where he used to so and see MS
and children and there is the door 'n y
which he was conducted to the S''I,
Well what is all that to me, ans"'''
bois And do you know to whom Wv W
speaking? l speak to brave man. WV ..1
Just given me something to eat, that Hs'
me from starving, but ! know no H'O'. fp %
are speaking to Malaret, Archdeaoon y" w. nc
one of those men you have never ''@, ss
prosecute as so many tigers, TRAITORS t o."
spirators. You speak to a man wynn
have personally twice tried to assassin. Il
this same man estcems himself hapE " II
rendered you small service at theeAF I,
losing his dinr er tomorrow. nm IA.
This Le6ois zvas one Of The "''' ~
monsters Of Ro5eshierre s reign
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
NORFOLK, January l3.
80 Merchouts-Look TO this I!

AZ Merchants-Look 10 this!
The following note has been just handed to
us by captain Steed; it is from Mr.. II.
Trooper, who resides about 10 miles S. of
Cape Henry and is dated IL o'clock yes
terday
{" S1K-This is to inform you that there IS
fine. BRIG, disnasted near my house, and has
been, there several days 81 cannot get to her.
I will thank you to notify this in Norfolk, for
she is in great distress
ARRIVED, on Saturday, ship John and Alice,
Captain John Logan, 40 days from Cadiz'
bound to Baltimore. Passengers Mr.. McCrea
iun of Philadelphia, and MIR. James Mork.
The ship Mechanic, sailed days before for
Philadelphia. Captain ]. Vickery, OF this
place,swas passenger on board of her.--In
lat. "a, long. so, spoke ship London Packet,
Houston, from Lisbon bound to Baltimore, 90
days out. The John and Alice was originally
bound to Charieston,v but falling in with a
French privateer schooner, full of men, off
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
SAVANNAH, (G.) January 2.

The following note was this morning re-
ceived by the collector OF our port from the
French vice consul in this place =
4" SAVANNAH, lst January, 1912.
" The Vice Consul Of France, in Savannah, 10
Mr.. II. s. BuHoch, Collector Of the said
Port Of Savannah.
SIR,
" From the odious encroachment commit
ted in this city, on the flag and the subjects
of his imperial majesty, having proved the
nullity in which the French Consul is placed /;
in order to fulfil his functions & protect the
Fench subjects, | have received orders to
retire.
+" When this unwarrantable crime shall be
punished; when the law, protecting strangers
will be re-established. with the respect due by
all civilized nations; when finally, the au-
thorities Of this port will be able to offer Sc
curity to vessels, and to the subjects OF France
it is probable that shall be ordered to return
and continue my functions.
Your most humble and obdt. servant
GLE MAROIS.'
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20

that port. whic h gsve ct; Sc for severa, |
the wind freshenilig, and night connie ~ s
sight of her. Capt. L. having on boa ,a'Ts
wards of $4,000 dollars in specie, tbonsk
most prudent to bear away for the ChessSS'
as be spoke with a schooner from CbsrIsef
bound the West Indies the day bcfors y
informed him that there were two priv,, u
then off Charleston. Captain l.. THINE "
had information of the specie being on i. UT!
his ship, as there were several dull Sally
vessels in sight, which he did not mnl As
Left Cadiz Dec. |. The report of ths ' y
of Valentia was generally believed in C,Gs
Markets dull, owing to the late resr;,,;
on the importation of provisions; that mar, 'S'
having heretofore been the depot for sun ,T
ing the coast.-Capt. L. brought no new rI''
pers-he had experienced sevefal severe a,r r
on the coast.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
WILMINGTON, January Is.

On Saturday last were brought to tits M,
ket hogs, the aggregate weight of Whit
was 1901 pounds. Two of these hogs va,
raised by Mr.. James Armer, and the ola
by Mr.. Peter Garetson, near this town Tx,
weighed as follows MIR. -Armer's, 756 ai
III lbs. Mr.. Garretson's 7S8 lbs. IbI
were purchased by Mr.. J. Gordon for doA
2Ol SIS cents.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
Tie .P6iLoaohher's Stont.

Il is storied, that nobleman u
made his address to CosmO De Me'N%
Florence, and signihed to him that
stood his highness had the philosoP",..bI3'
and desired to see it. lis trne salu ~
but my elixir is this, nevert0 az '"' nj
other, zyhicA 7 can do by mysey nv vi,
Tomorrow, zvhich / can do 10 dey = ID
glect the least things. The 'ent L;n.
his highness, and took leave Oh ,. the
the observation hereof. he became !, Of
and richest man in Venice.-i' w.
to be rich and wise take this eur.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
FOR SALE.

An elderly NEGRO WOMAN; that has
been accustomed to house work, and is a to-
iea9le good cook, washer and ironer, and to
lhis <in o. dom site economy she has been
in I'd! practice with her present owner for
81 "a wears For further particulars en-
,ir.- { the Printer.
December ID d
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-20
From the ". Y. Mercantile .fduer;..

From the ~ Y Mercantile .fauera...
The ship Alknomac, captain Hicks, IN,
Sligo, was cast on shore on Martha's vs'
yard, about the middle of December ag
Com. Rodgers, in the President, on cruz.
made harbor there the same w No :,
to his credit be it said-and partc, :aT
risbraen be it ever remember4-.srrSa,
rously gave the passengers, in ndtnbsf 3.
two dollars each, ard also offered them y,
further assistance they might require I'M;
they arrived at New-York, their Epr old
tination. The gratitude Of some pf the d,
sengers induced them Immediately on tG
arrival to acquint the subscriber with the CT,
cumstances and never did he give publicbI
to an act of humanity and good will viii
more satisfaction. r. MULLANY
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
Removal.
e. Joseph SPEAR,

Reshccttully informs his friends ana me
fubhc,
THAT he has removed his shop TO
Royal-strcet TO the one lately OCCUPIED
by Mr.. B. Adamson, near the Lonee
House, where he carries on the CA
EINET BUSINESS in all lis various
branc hes--he also makes and repairs
all kinds of Musical Instruments, SUE II
as Piano Fortes, Bass Viois, Vlollns,
Guitars, &c. and will also furnish Ma
hogsny Collins for grown persors tor
ffteeu d5iars. He hopes the quality
of his materials, the soun1ncss of his
work ana the strict attention he in
tends paying to his business, viii en-
sure him encouragement from gene
rous public. All the above branches
of business will be executed at the
shortest notice.
November %. la"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25

Lees Itch Ointment, warranted to
cure by one application, (without Msr'
cury.)
Gus disorders, inward Weakness etc.
Lees Indian Vegetable SPECIFIC, Tor
the Vcnereal
Lees Persian Lotion, tor letters
and Erupticns.
Lees Essence and Extract OF Mus
tard, FIR the Rheumatism, etc.
Lees Eye Water.
Lees I soth-Ache Drops.
lees Damask Lip Salye.
Lees Corn Plaster
/ Lees Anody ne Elixir, tor the cure
of HEADACHES.
Lees Tooth Powder.
The above Celebrated Medicines
continue to be faithfully prepared, ara
Sold by the Proprieiors, NO. 49, fi't-
Street, Baltimore.
And by their appointment. in Alex
andria, by -.
R. GRAY, bookseller, Kins-street'
and N. KINGSTON, Fairfax-street'
To country merchants ane others,
who purchase to sell again, LIBERAL
discount will be given by the Proprie'
tors.
To detect counterfeits, observe each
article has. on the outside VIZ PIPER, the
signature of
MICHAEL LEE, and Co.
N. B. At the places OF sale may be
| had (gratis) pamphlets containing ca
.es Of cures whose length prevents
| their being herewith inserted.
Oct Is.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
. Valuable PROPERTY to Let.

Valuable Property to Let.
7 OFFER on rent, fox term of years,
the Brick Tavern, lofts &c. thereto
attached, situate at Fairfax Court House
Ito those who are acquainted with this
property, and its situation, description
rs unnecessary, to others it may beprspsr
to observe, that the tavern is Brick
building, large and convenient, with a
kitchen, family house and large stable
on an acre lot, with one acre adjacent
for garden, and pasture lot OF
acres That to a person calculated 10
keep Tavern on large scale, and IN
a proper manner, no stand IN this state'
or perhaps elsewhere, holds out more
catering prospects of gain to such an
occupant. Those who wish such ali es'
tablishment, arc invited to viewthe p.eml-
ses, which Con application) will be she|A
by Mr.. JeHN RADCLIFFE, or the ouo'
scriber. Posscsslolio be had OF the nFs'
day Of November next.
Rd. Radcliffe.
September " 3ta""
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25

ofthe space or term ofseven years, com
mencing this twenty third of April, IN
the wear of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ten, to be fully compieae'
ed and ended. So.
Given under my hand srd seal the DAY
and date first above written
THOMAS PAUL. l. ..
Signed, sealed and delivered IN Inc
presence Of GEO. G. PRESboff'
In consequence of the above authority
vested in ME, arising from contract
with Mr.. T. Paul, hereby appoint the
following persons the only agents Tor the
sale Of Paups Columbian Oil, In the city
Of Baltimore, viz. DR.. Edme Ducatel'
sien Of the Golden head, No. 26 Mar
ket-street. Messrs. Henry hee1
Son, Druggists, sign of Celsus's Head,
No ass Markes-st. near the corner OF
Howard-st Doct. Jesse Talbot, Drug
pest, corner of Hanover and Market'sts'
Mcssrs. Warner and Hanna, stat.oners'
corner of Gay and Market sts. Messrs'
G. Sc R. Waits Lottery Office, corner
Of St. Paul's Lane and Market-st' a.
Miltenberger, Stationer, No 10 sign
of Franklin, N. Howard-st. Messrs'
John s Thomas Vance,sStationers' NO.
,7s Market-st.-M FeRs Point, by
DR.. Henry Derry, Druggist NO. >
Market-st. and Nathaniel Knight Sta
t;oner. Fell's-,treet-Cty Of WashmS-
tom. Messrs. David OFT, & Co. Drug
o;,ts-Philadelhhia. Mr.. Thomas Love,
at DR.. Edwin A. AtIee's, No. Is North
Ath St. John Y. Bryant, Druggist,
Corner of I'd and Pine-Streets-Jerc-
mi;ah Morris, Druggist, No. 2eS Mar
ket-Street--Stephen North, Druggist,
No. IS High st. between % ana 81
streets, Messrs. Crowl & Segar, Drug
pists, Market st.-Ne7v York, Messrs'
John s Thomas l., Clark, Druggists,
Maiden Lane, Messrs. Laurence q
Reese, Druggists, Pearl st. Messr:' U.
SR Waites's. Nos. So and 81, Maiden
I,anc-York Tosvn, DR.. John FISHER
Drug,-.AnnatoHs. Messrs. Chllds &
Shaw.-Gesrge Town. Or. Jonn w
Drue-Lancaster. DR.. Samuel Faht
nestock, Drug.-harris6nrg. Dr. John
c. Wrestling, Drug.-Esston.rDr'iho Tho
mas II. Dawson, Drug.--Pftrrs61'rs,
vrg. Messrs. Love ard Cutler, Drug
gists.-Hagerstozva DR.. Frederick Mil
Observation-Disclosures. DR.. John
S. Miller, Observation-Disclosures. Mess.
John s Adm. Miller, Drugg's;s.-Han-
ouer. Messrs. Frederick * VIM. Sauer-
mann, Drusgists.-Cmhsle. DR.. John
Fahnestock, Druggist.-Brook pHle.
Montgomery co., Mr.. Bricc Gassaway,
AND IN .ALEXANDRIA, 8T
RICHARD II. LITTLE, Druggist.
Also, wholesale or retail, at my Drug
and Patent Medicine Store, No. 10,
sign of the Mortar, Centre Market
Space, Baltimore.
JOHN LOVE.
March % lawam
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hrssrs. Michael Lee u Co.

was attacked with most violent
cold, severe cough and pain IL the
breast, wh;ch continued to grow worse
- during which my appetite filled AMI
my voice stsred SO much that it was
with the utmost excrtion l could pro-
nounce single sentence louder than
nv breath. some Of my friends HAY.
ing observed to nc that much good
had been done by the use oil Lees K
lixir, advised me to procure a bottle
from Mcssrs Warner and Hanna,
which accordingly did--and to those
persons unacqusinted with the merits
Of this m medicine, it will appear ssto.
nishing that three doses should remove
Inc pains in my breast, anu the use OF
one bottle only restored me to perfect
health.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25

An Prizes not demanded within II
months after the drawing of this class,
will be considered as given up for the
benefit Of the Lottery.
Each Prize Of 10 dollars drawn in the
Firs; Class, will be received In payment
Of Tickets in this class at eight dollars
anu fifty cents.
The Managers Of the Pctomoek ard
Shenandoah Navigation Lottery hav-
ing completed the craving OF the FIST
class, they trust TO the satisfaction o. all
concerned, which has given stimulus
to the improvement Of the navigation
of those rivers, that promises speedy
completion of that useful work; oter
this scheme to the cubic urder vel!
founded expectation that II will meet
with their appreciation and support,
particularly OF ailimmeiiatel, interested
in making those rivers nayigabie ct all
seasons.
CHARLES SIMMS, President.
JOHN MASON
JONAH THOMPSON, Direes
WILLIAM STEWART, ( tors.
GEORGE PETER,
Sept Is. law@m.
~ Tickets in the above Lottery
may be had al. the company's office IN
Georgetown, of the Treasurer, and Of
JONAH THOMPSON, Alexandra, where
will be received Ten Dollar Prizes in
the first class in payment for Tickets
In this class.
The Drawing of the a.
bove Lottery will positively
commence on Tuesday the
18th day Of November next:
o. Notice is hereby CIV
en- that application will be made to the
next General Assembly of Virgins, for
leave to open new Road, or to straight
en- the old one heading from Normond's
Ford upon the Rappahsnnsck to the
town of Occoquan, on the way to Alex
andria.
October %, 1919 lawd"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
A Fishing Landing to Rent or
LcUse,

HELEBRATED Tor the number Of
q Herring and Shad taken at It. 1t
is situated about 20 miles below Alex
andria, on the Maryland side Of the river
Potomac, nearly opposite Crane Island
and adjoining Mr.. Heard's Fishing
Landing. All those who arc disposed
to engage in tibet business, may know
the terms by applying to the subsc rlbeF.
CHARLES A. PYE,
Living in CORVALLIS Neck, Charles
County, Maryland.
November IS law5t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
]. A. SMITH.
Marke: Street, +. Point.
LEES

Genuine Essence * Extract of Mustard
A safe and efTcctuai remedy for A.
cute and Chronic Rheumatism, Gout,
Palsy Lumbago, Numoness. White
Swenings, Chilblsins, Sprains, Bruises,
Pain in the Face and Neck, etc.
Extract Of letter from Sr. Nehemiah
Gregory, agent for the pr"'rletors'
dated Norfolk, (Va.) Ja'y -, 1919.
lMessrs. Michael Lee g Co.
Your essence of Mustard is highly
approved of by number OF persons OF
this city, who have had occasion to APP
ply it in cases of Bruises, Sprains 81
You may send me :urther supply
also, send me some more of your Anti
Bilious Pills, as they sell we'll !; the
whole of your Medicines a,e in consi-
derable demand. Yours truly,
N. GREGORY.
Lees Ambitious Pills, for the pre-
vention ofbilious fevers, &c.
Lees Elixir for violent colds, coughs,
sc
Lees Infallible Ague and Fever
Drops.
Lees Worm dest, Dying Lozenges
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
NOT ICE.

NJ IOLs
ALL persons indebted to the estate o.
the late JOHN MAcKAE, Esq. Of Orange
field, are requested TO make payment 70
the subscriber. And those who have
claims against the said estate, are also
requested to exhibit them to
B. WASHINGTON,
.Adminisiratsr Of John Macrde
deceased.
Stafford co. NoHl3.-ls !"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25


500 Tickets to be considered one
days drawing.
FIRST drawn Ticket, the 18th, 18th,
18th, 10th, Dist, 22d, 2Sd, Gath, goth
9Th and days, (thc Tickets constitute
ing Prizes excepted each, entitled to
100 Ticke in this Class.
Prizes payable 60 days after the
drawing is completed, subject to 5 per
cent. dcdn ton.
Last drawn 500 Tickets each day
from the 4 ST to the 5Oth day inclusive,
enllIe<i 10 o doilurs, payable in Tick
cts in the 81 Glass.
The Tickets constituting Prizes in
this Class. to consist of the numbers
from 10 ooi to | 900 inclusive each
hun-red to be the one prize, the lowest
hundred for the 9th d.y, next lowest
for the 18th day, and so Oh until the
10 prizcs are drawn.
Purchasers Of 100 Tickets, or more,
to be entitled TO a credit of so days after
the drawing of this class, Tor notes with
approved indorsers.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
RECEIVED

1y Schooner Meliada, from Boston, ana
Scar. Regulator, from .Vesu York,
A complete assortment OF sHoEo' Oh
all descriptions and fashions.
In Store,
Go.ton, Window Glass, Ravens DUCK
Fine Soaps, Spanish Horse hides
Trunks.
E. Gilman.
July % costa"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
NOTICE.

T~HE Certificates Of Three Hun
] dred ard Thirty three Shares OF
the Stock of the Marine Insurance
Cor, pary of Alexandra, standing in
the name of E1iz beth Page, and num-
bered as below, having been lost or
n,is!a:d I hereby give this public no.
ticc. that shall apply to the President
and Directors of The said Marine In
sur.rce Company, for a renewal OF the
said Certificates.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
NOTICE.

No ICE.
[ will either Sell or Rent thc BRICK
WAREHDUrE and LOT on the north
side OF Kiog street near the corner OF
Water street, at present occupied by
CT Catleu, Esq Possession may DO
had the llth October mex. hPply to
John Tucker.
July 3 WV
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f.t,t,'S ELiXkR.

A sovereign remedy for cold, ohstl
nate coughs, cataraghs, ak'hmas, sort
throats and approaching consumptions
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-25
Me.srs. Michael Lee, e Co.

Me:srs. Michael Lee, e Co.
You are at liberty to use nay name
in TIVE recommendation Of Ices Elixir
as from repeated trials have found II
an excellent remedy for Gods, coughs
sc.
RD. BARRY.
BALTIMoRE, June 20, 1910.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22

1t announces also the intention OF the King
to go hand in hand with his son IBsrna,lot,el
IN maintaining the independence of Sweden ~
defiance of "hostile threats from WITHOUT
From this Speech it may he inferred, tina;
Sweden wilt take part against France. Some,
however, suppose, that she will remain neutral
IA supposition which is not very reconciiabic
with the fact of the indiscrimina,e capture u,
all French priyateers BY the Swedish cruizers:
six of the former having been sent INFO Carts
ham lately, one carrying Is and the other Ii
guns.
Orders have been issued to equip the whole
Swedish heet without delay.
We have not yet any declaration on the part
OF Sweden decisively favourable to this coun-
try. BY recent order, however, We find Bri-
tsh ships in distress arc directed to have every
| assistance afforded them.
The answer to the dispatch brought by the
Rag OF truce is expected 10 be sen, oil this C.
vening or Tomorrow morning Nothing has
yet TRANSFERRED OF the nature OF the communities
tior from France
The letters from ST. Petcrsburgt BY the
| mail, are to the 18th inst---they mention moth
ing new.-A Russian Messenger Is arrived,
however, by the packet, with dispatches tor
the British Government.
| "A letter from Mcntz in 90 DAYS, transmitted
by the way of Sweden, informs us, that the
Austrian army under the ArchduSc Charles
consists OF 10000 men, and are ready to Join
the French at the frstnoticc.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
LArEsr rRnM RNGI.ANn

Last evening arrived at this port, the ship
EOius, Henry, from Newry, which port he left
on the 18th of May.
Capt H. has favoured the Editors of the AIer-
camille Advertiser with Belfast Paper of the
5th Of May, containing London dates of the 1st,
one day later than hitherto received.
Capt. II. informs us, that the American En-
barge Law had not reached Newry previous to
his sailing, but letters had been received there
from London, stating that it was rumoured an
Embargo would be shortly laid on ali Arneri-
can vessels in British ports, and after captain H.
left Newly, and was on board his ship, he re-
ceiyed letter from his consignee, stating that
an Embargo was hourly expected TO be laid, &
capt, II. cut his cables and put to sea in gale
of wind
The following are all the articles Of impor.
lance contained in our Belfast paper Of the 5th
Of May.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-22
TO TIE
SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATIVES
UNITED STATES.

/ communicate to Congress certain do
cuments, being continuation of those here
tosore laid before them, on the subject Of
our affairs with Great Britain.
Without going back beyond the renewal
in 1908, of the war in which Great Britain
is engaged, and emitting unrepaired wrongs
of inferior magnitude, the conduct of her
government presents series of acts hostile
to the United States as an independent and
neutral nation.
British cruisers have been in the continued
practice of violating the American FLAG on
the grea.high way of nations, and of Selling
and carrying off persons sailing under it !;
not in the exercise Of belligerent right
founded on the law of nations against an e.
nemy, but Of a municipal prerogative over
British subjects. British Jurisdiction is
thus extended to neutral vessels in a SITUATE
OH where no laws can operate but the law
of nations and the laws of the country To
which the vessels belong; and a sclf-redress
is assumed which, if British subjects were
wrongfully detained and alone concerned.
is that substitution of force, for resort 20
the responsible sovereign, which falls within
the definition OF war. Could the seizure of
British subjects in such cases be regarded
as within the exercise Of belligerent right.
the acknowledged laws Of war, which forbid
an article of captured property to be adj
judged without regular investigation before
a competent tribunal, would imperiously de-
mandthe fairest trial where the sacred rights
Of persons were at issue. In place of such a
trial, these rights are subjected TO the vill
of every petty commander.
The practice, hence, is SO far from affect
ing British subjects alone, that, under the
pretext Of searching for these, thousands Of
American citizens, under the safeguard of
public law, and OF their national nag, have
been torn from their country aud from. exc