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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-25
JOHN BEATTY, Chairman
From tie Ecaton PcNadium.
WIN PoTTs, Secretary,

We have cad with NE utmost astonlsh'
meGt, and with equal indignation, the follow
ing paragraph il letter from Charles Iur'
ner, jun Esq member Of Congress from The
district to which We belong plymouth
g France has done lis some injustice; but
seems disposed to return, nor is the late burn
ing Of our ships evidence to the contrary
When American vessels are loaded by BIZ
fish agents, and on account of tie British 60
veynment, sc. ought our merchants to COM
plain if the French destroy them -
If We understand this language, it PLAINLY
asserting, that all the vessels lately destroyed
by French cruizers were employed by the BIZ
fish for surely Mr.. T, does not mean to JUS
tify their cruizers IN destroying every AMER r
can vessel they meet, because somc ic" OF o.
them may possibly be in the British interest
What little grounds Mr.. 7. had for this asser'
ton, and with what regard to truth 1t has pee"
made, will appear from the following PLAN
facts:
One of these vessels lately burnt ny
French squadron, it will be remembered "'S
the brig Gcrshom, OF DuXbury, OF when w
were sole owners we loaded her tor our on"
SS'N ION
account; she WAS met on the hi9h seas ""
lawful neutral commerce. by French Squ@.
dron, and burnt by order OF the conrmano.S :
officer of said squadron, This had been PF"' Nd
by the statements of the captain oHh'nl I"h
the crew Of the Gershom, sworn before 'uu 'h
Allen, ESQ. and Stud!ey Sampson, notary p 'ror
lie, north OF Duxbury. This proof, togSsn nr.
with other papers and documents were I h 'y'
by US to Congress, and the whole mad Wv"
laid before that body. ,..u, 70
Now Mr.. Turner represents the d!S'''o o.re,
which we belong, be has known Us 10. ,5r he
for he was born and educated il DaXOu'!cc , y,
is we'll acquainted with the Justice p''
whom captain Smith swore to me - " ed
vet, with such irresistible proof S's'n, .;oc,
in the face, he has hazarded the asss' ',,' a
contrary to what We think he knew Tr1 NAV y
truth. We know not what the 20, ehall
think Of such conduct-but We hope ~ 81 we
be excused, if under the irritation , ml BIZ
naturally feel at the loss OF our p''F
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Translated for the Federal Gazette.
KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA.
CAssEL, March 8.

Yesterday being the day fixed for the distri-
button of the colors to The royal guard, his
majesty went to the Park of Orangerie, where
we're united, to the number of 10000 men,
all the regiments of the guard. The Bishop
blessed the colors. After which, his majesty
presented them to the colonies Of each regi-
ment, and delivered the following address:
" Officers subalterns, and soldiers II pre-
sent to you these new colors, in order to re-
place those which were destroyed by FIRE, on
the Oath November. In SO doing, give you
an additional proof Of the confidence place
in your fidelity. 1t is by your yalor that these
colors shall hereafter obtain glory.-Soldiers
these colors are to guide you to the field Of
honor-they bear the en- bem of our country!
God blessed them; your king presents them.
g Die, rather than abandon them ~ Such is
the oath you should pronounce. Do you
swear it -
All the officers Immediately exclaimed:
We swear it." This oath was repeated with
enthusiasm by all the soldiers of the guard,
and succeeded, along the whole line, with
loud acclamations of long live the king
The troops afterwards filed off before his ma
iesty. The queen attended this solemn cere-
mony.
ScHAFFAUsEN (Switz'd.) March 10.
New and severe measures have been a.
dopted, and orders were given the custom
house officers on the southern frontiers, to
examine strictly the different kinds of cotton
introduced in Switzerland, in order to prevent
fraud, by which means attempts have been
made to pass American cotton for that from
the Leyant.
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Lord Wellington's total loss was officers,
sergeants, 95 rank and file killed; % officers
Is sergeants, Q drummers, AL rank and tlle
wounded; and i ! rank and file missing.
Portuguese lose officers, drummer,
l9 rank and file killed; officers, ,ergeants,
SO rank and file wounded. The French Col
Thiery, and IS of his men were taken pri-
soners and about 200 were either killed or
drowned in the inundation Of the river Riyel-
las.
CHATHAM, March 90.
STATE ofthe Napy-The following is the
state and disposition of the British Navy, made
up to the present day AT sea, of the line,
~ from so to A guns, six frigates, ll7:
sloops, sc. e5; bombs and hre-ships, s briggs
Ills; cutters, 80 !; schooners, sc. 40. Total
4s2.-Total In commission, 7s8. Grand To-
tai, including those in ordinary, building, and
under repair, ,oo8.-Decrease in the Grand
Total, eight.
LONDON, April 70.
The enemy's gun-boats at Cherbourg, De
Saturday last April IL, manifested an intcn-
ton to attack the Crane, Capt. Staart, during
calm. They got under way: but the Crane
which was close in shore, altering her position,
lDcy thought proper ID dnCTof as1ef1' ne
HORNET and WASP American sloops Of war
are lying at Cherbourg; the latter the Crane
spoke going In
The Gfampus, 50, Capt, w, Hanwell, sail
ed on Friday from Portsmouth, for Cadiz, ia
maica, and South America, bearing Cock
burns broad pendant who, with J. P. Molier
Esq. late Charge d'Adairs in North Ainer-
ca, and c. Stuart, our minister at Lisbon, was
in October last, appointed Commissioner in
Spanish America to mediate between the mo-
Their country and the Spanish Colonies. These
Commissioners are to act with such Spanish
Commissioners as the Cortes shall! appoint
Mfr. Hopner, of the Foreign Office, is Score
tary Of the Commission. If Spanish jealou-
sizes and purttilios do not further prevail, the
Commissioners will forthwith proceed from
Cadiz to South America and enter on their
dutics-The Magnet sloop, Capt. Maurice,
will sail in few days with Col. Conway, to
Join the mission at Cadiz, and accompany the
Grampus.--ltis expected they will be absent
from England about two years.
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ing war-which, at this tine w.
lnreSpedient, and contrary to the bs ZEN lob,
OF oar country. DeSt 'Hter,sts
2. Resolved, That if any lust c.u.
exist, yet the resources ard ,c, ~"'Se Oh war;
country have been SO exbausfed ITS dcNI
mental restrictions on the jp,}nstI. ~ govern.
OF our csl'zens, that the United State cue r'(s
war 8 lpt!Ml
8, Resolved, That in our oain;on :,
PLAIN, sincere and honorable princnI@, a Tie
Icy which guided the Washjnotnn re snc FO.
tratlon, IN observing stric, ana ;, a,''"9S
neutrality n had been adhered to, the Jr %a'
States would not now have been inyo, o nag
disputes with foreign nations, and , 'ha. u
prlved GIFTS trade and revenue ~ &c.
Resolved, That we disspproye of d.,
strncuye restrictions laid by qoyernn' 'o' Ce'
the industry and trade Of the Unued ', S',. u
which, lnJurlng our commercial and aari, !,
tura! interests, and paraI;zing the resorce y
the country, produce 10 national bencfr 'V
5. Resolved, That we view win -
sorrow the immense wartaxes and deht - Gil
TO be incurred By the government in ra;D:,
$4,000 additional STANDING TRNNn,g
$4,000 VOLUNTEERS, and 100000 G MP
TIA, with al: the attendant mi,c,igyy ' ,'ir
morals ard s.,fety Of the country. y W.T.
6. Resolved, That the inalscr;minstj dr,e
ing ri heads Of families aud comrelips tba ,,
to equip themselves and qui, their homes sn'
business, under great folfeitures and M;
ry pains, is at this time a most oDnrcsSr.
and unnecessary exaction and grievance.
Z Resolved. That such large standing y.
mics, raised IN time Of peace, and with ~
threatened danger, serves but to corrupt ~
public morals, being useless charge on t,r
people, and TO endanger the liberties and RIM
the resources Of the country.
8. Resolved, That il our opinion, our COM.
try can only be relieved from the dangers and
difficulties under which it is now suffering, ~
change of measures, and recurrence 10 tie
principles and policy Of Washington.
9. Resolved, Fiat we are impeIIed to these
declarations, BY deep conviction of the cu.
teal situation of our country and sincerely in.
vlte good men, however heretofore separated
by party prejudices to unite in restoring the
country to peace and prosperity
10. That in order the more efrectuaIly to
attain these purposes, RESOLVED, That it be
recommended to the people of tie several
townships ofthe different counties of this state,
to assemble as soon as conYeAicnt, to express
their sentiments respecting the present crisis
oipub!!c affairs, and the several counties Of
this state choose delegates to meet at the city
Of Trenton on the 4th of July ensuing, to take
into consideration the alarming crisis If our
public affairs, and by joint council and deib'
Grafton, to frame such a memorial to Congress
and to adopt such other measures as may tend
to prevent war and renewal of the embargo.
Resolved, That the President and Secrcta.
ry do sign these Resolutions, and that tho
several printers of newspapers III this state be
requested to publish them in their respective
papers.
JOHN BEATTY, Chairman.
TYM PoTTs, Secretary.
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twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber on the 10th
of May, inst. an Apprentice named
Jesse sHurdle.

70 years ofage, about feet 5 inches high,
chuncky and we'll made, short brown hair,
halle eyes and good complexion--had on
new blue Cloth Coat, domestic Waistcoat and
Pantsloons, striped blue and white. 1t issup-
posed he is gone towards Winchester. will
give the above reward TO any person who will
secure him SO that get hiln again, and rea
sonable charges ifbrought home.
dward Daley.
All persons are forwarned against harbor-
ing or employing him, as will put the law
In force against offenders. +. d.
Alexaasrias May IS. SIX
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SHERIFFALTY.

At the request of many respectable
frieE,ds, / offer myselfto my felow-ci-
tizans OF Charles County candidate tor the
Office of Sheriff at the ensuing election,
trusting shatmy knowledge ofthe businesswill
enable me to execute the duaes thereof with
idsicc and fidelity. Should Ibe SO fortunate
al 10 be the object your choice, | will en-
deavor TO evince ny gratitude by a lenient
aud humane discharse Of my duty.
John c. Reeves.
April so dStlawt lstOc
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Continuation of Extracts from London papers
to the 18th of last month, per the ship lnr7
dent, Capt. Forman, in % days from GreeR-
ock. 1t is worthy of remark, that this ship.
in her two voyages to Greenock and back
to this port, performed the tour passages IN
EIGHTY-sIx DAYS. ---.lesY- York Gazette.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

HE Subscriber has, for several years, devoted
has leisugc-hours to the collection of materials
Tor Natural History Of Yiygiaia. Labcur Of
Z pleasing nature is now more than ever neces-
say to his mind; and henceforth, he VIII pro-
secute, with more activity and regularity uIan
his late sphere OF duty allowed, his researches
on so interesting subject With this object
IN view, he solicits auxiliary information from
the enlightened and The liberal throughout the
State.-communications postage paid0 respect
ing any part Of the Zoology, Bot;uly, Mineralo-
gy, Geology, Mcteorology, &c Of Virginia, di-
rected 90 him, or for him 10 Mr.. Samuel Plea
sG'fs, IN Richmond, shan be received with re-
spcct and gratitude. Natural curiasities OF any
surt, specimens OF rare AID valuable pr0liuc:;-
ops, Young Plants, Seeds OF, Trees, Shrubs, and
Herbs, deemed either ornamental or usefu,,
would also, if transmitted free from ali expences
greatly conducc 10 the accomplishment OF the
subseribcr's design. Gentlemen residing on,
or near, the banks cf .i2mts-river, and It's prin-
cipal BRANCHES, might conveniently send such
objects, to be deposited with Mr.. Peasants
From the consciousness of promoting n plan,
which may eventually benefit society, such gem
tlemen would derive = reward worthy Of good
hearts, and expanded minds.
10 eSpatiatc on The advantages of natural
knowledge, were an insult on the understanding
OF those to whom the present appeal is made
Nor is 1t necessaryto offer specific queries
much less so TO describe the method of taking
up, and safely conveying Plants, Ssc.--Suifice
1t TO observe that all civilized countries, and,
in particulars, some of our sistel-states have
warmly patronized similar pursuits; and that
botanic collections now eminently splendid md
extensively useful, have, for the most part, orr
ginatcd in the humble, but Jealous and per-
severlng efforts OF Individuality establish
ing with botanists ofhis acquaintance in the U.
States, the West Indies, and Europe, the heuc-
ficia! system OF exchange, the subscriber
hopes that, it obiigingly aided, he will, in few
years, be able to exhibit, at least the rudiments
OF Botanic Garden. At the same time, he viii
prosecute, with other objects Of immediate uti-
nty, the completion Of MS long intended Natural
RistOry q Pirginia
l. II GIRARDIN.
Richmond, Feb. II, 1912. Is.
p.s. Virginia Editors disposed to promote
laudsble and useful undertakings are requested
to insert the above.
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ATOTICE.-By virtue Of deed OF trust
~ from WIN. Miller, bearing date the Sd
day of July, eighteen hundred and twelve,
and recorded in the county court OF Gooch-
land the 19th of July, 1902, will be sold, for
ready money, on the premises, the Eth day of
May next, that valuable, and well known
TRACT OF LAND called Elk Hill, in the
county Of Goochland, lying on James River,
containing SO7 acress more orless, or 50 much
thereof as will be sufficient to pay the ar
rearrages now due.
THE TRUSTEES.
February II, 1879. Ods)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

rE7iE ubsoriber very gratefully returns his
"A sincere thanks 60 gcrerous public for the
liberal encouragement he has received in the
Grocery line and more particularly in the Cordi-
al Business. and takes this method Of informing
his friends and the public in general that he
still continues the Grocery and Cordial Eusi-
ness at his former stand, and hopes By assidai-
" and attention, to merit a share OF public pa
tronage. lie will keep constantly Oh hand, q
general assortment of Groceries, and constant
supply Of Cordials oSthe BEST quality, by whole
sale and retail /; as he means 10 attend more par
ticoiarly 20 the manufacturing of Cordial than
formerly, he viii ct all times be able to furnish
his former customers, & those who may please
to favor him with their commands. Cordials il
possible Of better quality than formerly at the
following prices, viz. As. 81. IS. Is. 6d, and o.
per gallon. Al orders and favours gratefully
acknowledged by the public's obedient servant,
T. TALMAGE:
P.s. lie will keep a constant supply OF rec
tiled Whisky.
Richmond, Feb. 90, 1912 e.
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Notice.

TEVHOSE who have claims on the estate Of
L Hardaman Royster, decd. are requested
to exhibit them to William Fenwick, of Man
chester; and such as are indebted thereto,
are requested to make immediate payment
To him, without delay the situation of the
estate admitting Of no indulgence. So soon
as they can be prepared, copies of the ac-
caants of the latter will lie deposited with
Mr.. Isaac White, in Richmond-to whom, or
to Mar. James Dream, payment may in the
mean time be made.
JANE ROYSTER, ADMIR-.
Manchester. 9Th Oct. 1911 (tf)
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Millinery and lEantua-Nlaking.

AgARY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES *
I'VE MNNTUA-MAKER, in the store
lately occupied by Aubin Lafcrest as Grocery,
and opposite to that OF Robert Nelson SEQ. "
Street, Richmond, is thankful for the oncour-
agcment which has been awarded to her exer-
tons since she commenced business, and re-
specially informs the Ladies OF Richmond and
It's vicinity, that she has Just opened CHOICE
ASSORTMENT or FASHIONABLE MILL
merry, and having made arrangements with a
house at New York for regular supply of the
the same, together Within prevailing fashions
there, she henceiorth holds herself able TO fur
nish her friends with whatever they may want
in her line, on the most unexceptionable terms
and TO MAKE DRESSES according to the
NEWEST FASHIONS, or such as may be han
ded to her FOR imitation, IN the best manner, and
on the shortest notice.
Richmond, Jan. 9, 1912. Or
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q R0CFRIES.--No landing from On board
~ Schooners american Eagle and Indian
Hunter from New York, 10 Hoesheads New
Orleans Sugar j. hhds. Musc0vado Sugar 10
90. New England Rum 600 lie. fire Northern
Cheese 90 bags Coffee 90 quarter chests int-
and 40 tors assorted Iron.-fhe above articles
wii be sold at q moderate advaace, for cash, ~
90 punctual customers.
Shelton u Fj7nrV.
Feb II, 1872 WOW.
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JUN W tlsoll.f ,
CcHiHiitfee n
FOE SAFE.

RHY Property in the CITY Of Richmond, on
IVA Cary's Street, Immediately opposite the
Rock Landing and adjoining Shockoe creek.
Commencing IN, and including 10 feet Of
Pivot Alley, running back 1913 feet--theHcc
to Shockoc creek 1g7 fcct--thence parellcl
with Che creek 100 fect--thcnco up Cary's
street 2O2 feet to the beginning.
nthis LOT are several valuablcimprovc-
meuts; the local situation Of this ground rcr-
ders il desirable object 10 those. who wish
70 vest money in such propcrty-its convc-
nince to navigation makes Il capable ofbcinr
improved to great dvartage.-Mcrcnaut
may here be furnished with valuable and
convenient situations for lumbcr-heuscs. &c.
&c.
ROBERT CAMPBELL.
Richmond, 4h November, 1911. (i)
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THE MONUMENT

AS the size and form Of the Monument to
be erected over the remains Of the victims to
tho conhagratiou OF the Theatre lately con-
stunned in this city, viii depend On the sum
subscribed tor that purpose, ard as it must
be extremely desirable that arrangements
should be promptly nade, for commencing
the work, it will be necessary soon to close
the subscription. The committee therefore
earnestly request those gentlemen whose
OF their regard for the memories of tine de-
ceased, not to defer their contributions, as the
subscription will close on the 1st day of March
next.
j. lEarahaH,
Eoseith N!arT,
~. Eenrick,
Ben. Hatcher,
1noS. Taylor.
Friday 31st, Jan. 1912. t1st NJ
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THE subscriber begs leave to return his
Sincere thanks TO the citizens Of Richmond
and the public i'll general, for their Kind en-
enlargement, and hopes from his attention
to merit Continuance of their favors, and at
the same time begs leave to inform them that
he has on hand and intends to keep gene
raj assortment of the
Most Fashionable Mahogany
Furniture,
of the best materials and workmanship, and
assures them that ne VIII dispose Of them at
very reduced prices, Gather for cash or town
acceptanccs.
~ He viii take 4 few APPRENTICES
to the above business, who can come We'll re-
commended for industry and good morals
Strict attcnticn&ill be paid TO their morals
and business.
IS Any workman wanting MAHOGA-
~ may be sapplie;! with every kind by APP
piying to JOHN ALCOCK,
July 20. CD Governors Hill.
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ElPTY DOLLARS REWARD -Runaway from
a he ehscFher few day past, a negro man
1amed WILL PRIDE about feet 10 or il In
ch,s big lsAt complexion, slender made, and
about 81 year 0faEe, he is acquainted in oil the
comtics Of Virginia, being for many years ia
voritc servant oi my fthcr's, and since his death
mlnc. VII give IS dollars for his delivery
% NC, il taken IN thc counties Of Icnrico or
Ncw Ecnt--in the latter of which hr has n wife
IF any other county Of Virginia Fifty Dollars,
and 81 ont oil, the state, one hundred. lie has
variety Of clothes, and consequently WIZ
change often. IT, is remarkably polite and Of
gcntcol department
ARMIsTEAD RUSSELL.
Hanover, Feb 8th, 1912 90
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FOR COUGHS, CONsUMPTIONS AND
AS'EuNIAS
Ihe most ots.inate coNgha uielA 10 L.

The most obstinate coughs yieii TO il.
The prcpostcrous composition ofinfamma
tory drugs the disappointment repeatedly
experienced in my practice, from remedies,
highly recommended, added 70 my own pre-
disposition to Pulmoaic complaints, were
powerful inducements with me to consider,
whether a compound, consisting OF vegetable
substances, could not be invented, more free
from the well founded objections of =. acti-
toners, and better calculated to avert the
threatening destruction of the lungs.
now offer to the publi, the result of
twenty years experience OF his subject. No
eTpence or trouble has beE spared in this
composition. That no medicine, for cansuup-
tive and asthmatic complaints has been SO
successful IS my Ycgetq6ie Puimonic Deter
gent, would Ii Become me to mention in this
address
But if the attostations Of persons, of the
highest responsibility, of its efficacy, which
will be snewA TO any person if the great and
increasing demand for it may be called proof,
it proved.
Prepared by myself, at my dispensary,
Northampton, Ms.
(,E(Nlp fslT RNC,EDc
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Thirty Dollars Reward.

TTLOPED from the subscriber on the night
Ia OF the l2rh inst. a negro man, by the
name of1AMES; black, stout, and about las
I supposc) five feet SIX or seven inches high ::
Eai On when he left this, blue Coatee and
Pant.lo9ns, and probably 4 cotton stamped
Waistcoat, considerably worn, a dark mixed
Surjout Goat, also much worn. Having missed
al lie 'Nme time = pale Black Dog OF the bull
breed, tho not on the largest size, strongly
suspect he has taken the dog with him the
dogs name lbaddeus he, think, has some
va.,c ;byaf - breast, belly arl i-- tn"
dog is valuable to me. ] bought James at a
public sale ri the Bell Tavern, in this city, on
the Sd OF October last; he was brought here by
Mr. John Bclield, of Richmond county, and was
(aa I am iu4crmed) lately the property of Mr.
sydnor Beifcld, OF the same c0a6ty, in the
Northern neck, near Catpont ferry on Kappa
hammock Greek, where am inclinedto think he
Will aim for, tho its probable he may attempt
to get oifon board some vessel. I forewarn all
captains of vessels taking him away in case
tLcy do, they may expectto be treated with the
1isor OF the law. / viii give thirty dollars
for the delivery Of the boy and the dog TO ne in
Richmond, or twenty dollars for the boy, and
ter for the dog.
WILLIAJT SRIPARD.
Richmond, Jan 10th, 1912. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

TO every friend of useful kno7eiedge threpSIiout
the State Of Yrginia.