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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-24

nited States after the restoration OF peace
No artificial provisions, no appropriations or
investments of particular funds in certain per-
sons, no nominal sinking fund, however con-
structed, will ever reduce a public debt, un-
less the net annual revenue shall exceed the
aggregate of the annual expenses, including
the interest on the debt. Those who create
the debt can only estimate what the peace re-
venue and expenditure will DE, and presume
that the supposed surplus suW be faithfully
and perseverngly applied to the payment of
the principal.
The current or peace expences have been
estimated at nine millions of dollars. Suppos-
ing the debt contracted during the war not to
exceed fifty millions, and it's annual interest
to amount to three millions, the aggregate of
the peace expenditure would be no more than
twelve millions And as the peace revenue
OF the United States may at the existing rate
OF duties be fairly estimated at fifteen millions,
there would remain from the first outset
surplus of three millions Of dollars applicable
to the redemption of the debt, SO far, there
fore, as can be now foreseen there is the strong
est reason to believe that the debt thus con-
tracted will be discharged with facility and as
SpCCdlly as TIC tSFillS Oh the loans VIII permit
Nor does any other plan in that respect appear
necessary than to extend the application of
the annual appropriation of eight millions, and
which is amply sufficient for that purpose, to
the payment of interest and reimbursement of
the principal of the new debt. No doubt can
be entertained of that mode being sufficiently
efficacious, since by that plan alone forty-six
millions ofthe public debt have been reimburs-
ed during the last eleven years. If the nation
al revenue exceeds the national expense,
simple appropriation for the payment of the
principal Of the debt, and co-extensive with
the object, is sufficient, and will infalibly ex-
tinguish the debt. 1.-THE expense exceeds the
revenue, the appropriation of any specific sum,
and the investment of the interest extinguish-
ed, or ofany other fund, will prove altogether
nugatory; and the national debt will. notwith-
standing that apparatus, be annually increased
by ali amount equal to the deficit in the reye-
rue.
The annual interest on the exist
ing debtamounts to S2,22O,OOO
And estimating the interest on the
new debt at 100000
The sum which, on the annual APP
preparation Of eight millions,
would. at the restoration of
peace, be applicable to the pay
nent Ct principal, is 27SO,Ooo
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100000

A sum somewhat less than the presumed
surplus OF three millions, as above stated, and
which will be nearly sufficient to reimburse
before the year 825 the whole existing debt
of the United States, with the exception of the
three per cent. stock. The loans contracted
during the war being made irredeemable for
at least ten years, the first reimbursement
would fall on that year; and the whole Of the
appropriation of eight millions, after deducting
4s5,ooo dollars for the interest of the three
per cent. stock, would thenceforth be applica-
bic to the payment of the interest and princi-
pal OF the new debt. The precise period of
final extingulshment, and the precise amount
OF annual payments will depend on the terms
of the loans and on the number of years for
whichit may be necessary to make each loan
irredeemable. But this sketch is sufficient to
show, list. That TO inconvenience will arise in
making the loans irredeemable for ten years,
since there is not mach probability that they
could be sooner discharged. 2dly. That the
appropriation of eight milisns will be suf-
fcient for their final reimbursement 3dly,
That that reimbursement, and that of the
: whole debt of the United States (the three per
cent. stock excepted will probably be effected
within fifteen years after the restoration OF
peace. 1t must always be remembered that
those estimates are predicated on the sup
position than an additional revenue TO the "a
mount already stated will be provided, and
that the increase Of debt, during the war will
not exceed fifty millions
In answering the inquiries of the commit
tee on subjects SO intimately connected with
the most important questions of national con-
Germ, it became an impcrious duty to represent
every circumstance precisely as it was or ap-
pearcd to be, and without exaggerating or
Disgusting any of the difficulties which must
be encountered To understand these to their
full extent will afford the best means of over
coming them and there is none which ap-
pears insurmountabe or even discouraging.
What appears to be of vital importance is,
that the crisis should at once be met by the a.
doption Of efficient measures, which will with
certainty provide means commensurate with
the expense, and by preserving unimpaired,
instead of abusing, that public credit on which
the public resources so eminently depend,
will enable the United States to persevere in
the contest until an henrable peace shall have
been obtained
l have the honor to be,
With great respect,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hororble Ezekiel Bacon,
Chairman Committee Of Ways and Means.
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ALEXANDRIA.
FRIDAY MORNING, January "a.
"To sHEW
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"

We have used considerable exertion to Law
before. our readers, as speedily as possible,
Mr. Gallatin's Letter to the Committee Of :
Ways and Means. 1t is document of no or
binary interest, and must command universal
attention. II brings the great questions of
War and Taxation " home to every mans
business and BOSOM"
A shock of an Earthquake was distinctly
felt in this town yesterday morning, about 90
minutes after nine O'Clock. Its duration was
supposed to be about 80 seconds, and it's mo-
ton from N. W. to S. E. Considerable SEN
sation was excited by this event.
The House Of Representatives Of the Us
were again engaged yesterday in discussing
the navy bill. No decision had when our let
ter came away.
Died, yesterday, MRS YOUNG, aged eigh-
ty-three years. Her friends and acquail tances
are requested 10 attend her funeral this after
noon at o'clock, from her late dwelling near
Mr.. Charles Lees.
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10000 lbs. first quality Con-
nect;Cut Cheese,
80 Bales lst. Georgia Cotton.
Just received and for sale bv
Anthony P. Cover.
January % law3wl
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Alexandra, Dec. 2,3, 1911.

Was committed to the Jail of this count
rs runaway, a negro man, who says his
name is Daniel Peterson, and says he was
born in New York. He is about feet eight
inches high, and about "a years of age he
has some small scars in his face, and came
here from Philadelphia with Capt. Sturgis;
he says he is free born. His owner, if any
he has, will come and prove his property,
pay charges and take him away, otherwise
he will be disposed of as the law directs
James Campbell, jallor.
january la"2m
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!!!sIe al considerable nd very
and extension 7ns 1o,,
opel lssr rates sns are sstinAted'0 pr0au'' '000
Wars ..;, wines. $50
For license do. spirits generally, 20
Do do domestic spirit only, Is
4 10. do. any other species OF
W. foreign merchandise, ~
:. .srs licensed under the authorl-
Tavern A s,,te. and not living in any city
h OF any ~ or.vithin FIVE miles thereof, to
toun' VIE. VIA Every other person who sells
b eScf sss;;yn spirits or foreign merchandise
NiHes .1.s .e,n n the vessel OF package OF I'M
pt'et GIVE. Or IN the case of dry goods other
|Pors@ han By the piece, and every person VINO
|glse 'l'@a ,sstic spirits in less quantity than
PENS aU lions to be considered as retailer.
fhlrts s.. o., sales at auction. These con-
= D4 me sales of articles OF foreign produce
a' o,0ufacture, and at the same rate as mere
n , lnsD nav produce about $4,000 dollars
F0or', n n mon carriages for the conveyance
), In as Those duties, adding at the rate
~ h,r's, ar cent on the duties formerly raised,
{. my as'.;pp,ated to produce 10000 dollars.
|are e's 60 dutes. An association OF ideas
o o, onnnsc,s those duties with tue attempt
w ~ aas, Brtain to tax America, and which
tn;nht with equal propriety attach odlqm TO
ihe duty on the importation OF tea. has render a.,
Y , IsT name in some degree unpopular, The
~. .s extension of post roads, and the facility
|sf di,ribution, have, however,, removed the
rno m substantial objection TO which they were
hi,h,e, They do not appear to bemore moons
rsnient than any other internal tax, and the
Expenses of collection are less than on any
b,5er, being only commission on the SAFE
Ind the cost of paper and stamping At the
|.,ne rate as heretofore, with the exception Oh
INK notes, on which an increase appears pro-
bier, with an option to the banks TO pay one
twentieth part of their dividends in lieu there
|oCl they are estimated to produce 100000
|l.Iion
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Of the circulating medium, and taking, to
certain degree, the place of bank notes. 1t is
evident, however, that for the same reason
the issue must be moderate and never exceed
the amount which may circulate without de-
preclation.
The loans necessary for toe present year,
are lst, a sum equal to that which may, dur
ing the year, be reimbursed on account OF the
principal OF the debt. 2dly. The amount OF
expenses which have been or may be author
ised BY Congress and are not included In the
annual estimates.
The first sum will certainly amount to
2,l55,ooo dollars, and may be greater it the
stocks should sink below PAR.
The second sum cannot yet be stated, since
the extent Of the expenses which may be au-
thoriscd is not yet ascertained, and as the est
mates for the additional army, already author
ised. have not yet been received by the treasu-
ry department.
The deficit of 100000 dollars Con the
peace establishment is rot included as atso-
lutely necessary, although its payment will, as
stated in the annual report, leave in the trea-
circumstances, is eligible.
1t may be proper to repeat that, so long as
the public credit is preserved and sufficient
reveieae is provided, no doubts are entertain
e.. Of the possiblity,of procuring, on loan, the
sums wanted to defray the extraordinary ex-
penses of war; and that the apprehensions
expressed relate solely to the terms of the
loans, to the rate of interest at which they can
be obtained.
The reimbursement of the new debt which
may be created. must ultimately depend on the
respective revenue and expenditure ofthe u
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-08

4 CADEMY at N0RTH-NILTON- Ihs Sub.
q scriber having, in considerable degree, reco
Vered ms health, urged by both social aud paren
TAI motives to resume pursuits unavoidably inter-
rupted under the most affective circumstances For
that purpose, and with view TO permanenee. he
has purchased Glenmore, a pleasant, healthy, and.
IN every important respect, eligible situation near
Milton, in the county of Albemarie. AS, however.
immediate possession of the buildings cannot be oh
famed, he WILL on the End Monday of January next.
enter upon the instruction of Youth at North Mil
ton, III the large and conmodious yellow house the
property of Col. L. Nj. Randolph His plan, to the
full extent of which the accession of atesDectable
Assistant, will, he trusts enable him 10 do annie
Justice, embraces the same branches as have here
toiore constituted the pursued ia substance
through the various forms of his successive estab
hshments. He, moreover, contemplates boarding
IN his own family, a certain number of the Junior
fepiis, over whose morals, progress and well.beine
he VIII sedulousiy watch. Other families will afford
satisfactory accommodations. For particulars. an
ply to the subscriber himself personally, or by letter
also to Col. T. Nj. Randolph, or to r. Carr, Esor..
Aibemarle county, and to Mr. SamI PIeasants,
Richmond. LII GIRARnIW
Milton, Dec S. WV
| OF Direct to L. H. G. at Milton, Albemarle coun.
| y.
| Wanted to engage, as Assistant, a gentleman OF
active habits, unquestionable moral character, and
satisfactory requirements.
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az DUCATION-The subscriber respectfully re
Ia turns his thanks to his frends and the Public
for their liberal encouragement, and Informs them
that he intends to continue his SCHOOL the ensu-
ing year-in which will be taught READING. Wiring.
Arithmetick, Algebra, Surveying, geoinetrically <
by latitude and departure; the English Grammar
the Latin, Greek and French Languages Geo,
graphy, Rhetorick, national and moral Philosophy,
Tuition, each Boarder finding his own bed, bedding
and Candles, will be 800, or SiO5 including iodg,
ng.-The term will commence on the 9Th Janus.
ny, and end on the 18th December Vaca.
ton WILDE given from the Goth June to the :Oth
July.
Knowing the great anxiety which parents baye
for the improvement Of their children (being him
self parenD lie those who may commit
pupils to his care, that the greatest attention viii be
paid TO their morals, and the utmost endeayors IL
sed to promote their advancement in literature
IUO'S. IL. CULE.u.qN:
Caroline county, Nov. 90. vSwn
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MON HALL .4C.4DE.JIY-The winter ".
u cation will commence Friday the 18th De-
January, 1878.
The subscribers, after the experience of three
years, finding that their fees fall far short of the
compensation TO which they think their Iabours en-
tue them' nave determined on change calculated
to meet that object. Their prices will in future he
tor tuition AS dolls; for board 90 dolls. and washing
and mending Is dolls A reduction Of their number
OF boys will ensue this change Should any of their
patrons contemplate the removal of their sons or
wards, it is requested that they will imn,edia,.l
make 1T known. THAT the vacancies may be filed with
other applicants for admission, from the commence
ment OF the next year.
THOS. WIS., +. F. MAURY.
Lindsay's Store, AlbemarIe county, Va.
December 8. vew
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a. lRGiNlA-At Rules holden in the Clerks Or.
flee OF the Superior Court of Claucery for the
Richmond District, the 1sth day of'0etober 1879.
John Street, Ii.;H
AGAINST
John WhitIock, Peter Garland s Alexander Brown.
adm'r of Champion Marajl.. decd. Uefs.
THE Defendant John Whitioeis not having enter.
ell ms appearance and given security according to the
Act of Assembly and The iuies OF ibis court and il
appearing by satisfactory evidence, that hc not an
inabltant Of this c0Jntry-H is ordered, That the
said Defendant do appear here on the first day of tie
next term aud answer the bill of the Paimtiif and
that copy OF this order be forthwith IL serted in
newspaper paDisIed ia the City of Richmond, for
two months sueces.igely and posted AT the front
door Of The Carilo ia the said City.
Copy, ---Testc,
WIN. w. HENING, C. C.
NO" wSw
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WIN. w. HENING.

Il ANDS FOR S.7LE-By virtue of the above
sA decree of the Honorable Superior Court oil
Chancery for the Richmond District will be sold, al
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle
Tavern in the city of Richmond, upon the fourth
day of January next, il fair, otherwise the fair
day, the following efland in the state oil Yr
gina. viz
1o9so acres in the county Of Greenbrier, on the
north -east side of the Meadow river.
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now ia RAN
dolph county on Stewards run
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now in Ran
dolph county on the waters of Stewards run.
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now i'm Ran
dolph county, between Stewards run and Heddins
Mill run.
500 acres formerly in Harrison, but now i'm Ran
doPh county, on Stewards run.
500 acres in Harrison county, on the waters of
Stewards run, drain of Tiger Valley river.
5000 acres in Harrison county on Hackers creek.
1000 acres formerly in Harrison, but now in Ran
doiph county, On the head-waers of Stewards run,
drain OF Tyser's Valley river.
1000 acres formerly in Harrison. but now in Ran
dosph county, On the Gladly fork of Cheat river.
1924 acres in the county Of Harrison the waters
Of Gnatty creek.
1000 acresformerly in Harrison, bnt now Randolph
county, Oh the Gladly fork ofCheat river.
1000 acres in Harrison county, Oh the right hand
fork o. Gnatty creek.
5000 in Harrison county on the left hand fork
of Gnatty creek.
The patents for the above lands are all il5ucd TO
the said Robert Means, assignee of Henry Banks
and the sale will, according to the terms OF the said
decree. be upon credit of twelve months TO
moiety ofthe purchase money, aud oftwo yess as TO
the other moe;v. The purchasers to give hcs,d and
security, and deed of trust upon (e lands ia order
to secure payment of the purchase money.
DANIEL CALL.
Executor Of Gni Gsvisee in s-vSr
ar4tr tie Lqsf vii and IeStaYfegt
q RoGe1t .Hedns, G4cd.
Oct. Q5. 2awtds
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Oct. o..

7 ANi,S FOR SALE-ly virtue OF tie las, W;n
p 4 and 1'estauGnt OF Robert Means, decd. VIII
I've sold, TO the highes$ bidder at Public Auction. at
The Eagle TavNcn, in ti.r city of Richmond, upon
next fair day, the following trace al land in the
state ct Virginia, viz.
1900 acres, more or less, in the county or Rus
sci, en both sides of Copper creek.
25C0 acres, more or less in the county Of Mont
gomery, on New river, end the waters thereof
$500 acres, more or less, in the county of Mont
gone.y, on Toms creek and some branches of Sink
ing crerk, the waters Of New river.
20667 acres, more or less, in the county o Hardy
on The east side of the south branch OF POtowma ell
crs run, waters OF said south branch OF Potow mach,
and the head OF North river, a branch OF great Ca
capeoD.
401 acres, more or less in the county Of Hardy,
on the waters Of Waits ran, branch OF great Ca
caIieop.
os Waits run, braucl, OF great Cdeapeon, inciu-
ding the Warm Spring.
400 acres, more or less in the county of Hardy,
on Waits run, brasch Of great Caeapcon.
$50 acres. more or less, in the county OF Hardy,
on Waits run.
Oh Waits run, branch d great Cayspcon.
1000 acres more or less, in the county OF ilaIci-
som, the Of Ga,iy aud Wiiiis,ns's river.
2OCO, acres, more o. les, ~ the county Of Ilsrri-
sOn on Gsuly river
The patents for tte above tracts Of lar issued 10
Robert Means; aud the sales will he upon credit
of twelve months rs to noicty q the purchase
money, and of two ears as 70 the other ninety .-
Tie purchaser to give bond ard security, u deed
Of trust upon tile lands in order 10 secure Layu.et
OF the purchase none.
Executor ofthe iasf nh ard Jf4tusnsat
November ~. tbs
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a CAHD-SAMUEL GLENN, TAILOR, res.
~ pectiuly informs the public, that he has lately
arrived from Philadelphia, Hnd commenced busi ess
IN the mann street Richmond, ncsiy opposite to the
postoi.ce, and 81 few doors below the Office If The
Enquirer w'ere he will carry on his business ia al,
us variousbranches, will, punctuaty and Dispatch
s taters himself that h!s experience in Baltimore
anu fhiiadeila, VIII en>oic him To render general
satisfaction.
lie likewise informs the ladies that he will max.
the most fashionable dresses in the neatest
and receives the latest fasnors both for gentlemen
and ladies from Philadelphia aud baltimore.
December 5. oau,
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July 10.

va Nj. PATTERSON, has Just received, and ID
w now opening at his former sta,id, a few doors
below the Bell Tavern, SIXTY PACKAGES, cor
sisting ot British, French German and ln, t.osss
M addition 20 hs former supply, which niakes hi.
assortment as follow
sup. Inc London dressed and undrcssed Clctls,
Fine do. do. Coarse Oh do.
Bale llunter's forest do.
Double and single inicd Cassimeres,
Ielise Cloths q FNnncls, asst colours
Coatings. Bazes, Fries & Fearaouei.ts
Rams, herseys and Kendall Cottons,
Rose, striped and point Blankets,
Fianncls OF all colours
Eedtord, Oxford and Bennett Cords,
Cords, Neirets, aad Ihckscts,
i5ombaZetts, PLAIN and figured,
WildbOres, assorted colours,
Cotton Il Wofsed Hosiery,
Came Hair X Merino Shawis,
al 81 Ga Ia * SA DamassS & Leyantine d.
Cssilniirc and plain Cotton dc.
- * rs iiisi Linen and SheetiHgs,
- and rs Cotton Stirling,
~ j Cotton CamL,ie,
- q 81 Bingham, dressed and undrcssed
dressed a. uniressed Cu.icoes,
l.eno * fancy Aiusns
Spidernets spotted * plain, Ladies C. rsets.
DO Net ifppets, Pecrnes and Capes
DO. Shoes, entirely pattern,
Do long & short Beaver and Kid Gloves
GentleSnens Buckskin do. do
An elegant assortment OF Testings 81 NestcIetts
One Bale OF Siockingn,l, engraved * ribbed. en.
t"eiy new patterns,
All OF Which he Is disposed 10 sell OIL his Usual mo-
derate terms, for cash Cldj.
November 81. sy4z,
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NOTtCE-On Monday the Iith day cf JANUARY
! next, at u,e d~e;L.is house II ,he hate Capt.
Francis Lewis. vii be sold all the perislabie cs-
ting OF stock OF eSe,y h,,.l, crop ot Corn, ,l,ier
ssc. &c Household ai,i Kitchen fun ritnrc of every
Il, scription, panta ion NJ. us,s &c &c., Together
"ih from twenty Ia thirty valuable slaves, all Young
and likely, which will be sod Tor cash: fernls 81,
sale Tor the residue ii he properly will be twelve
months credit ON all sums execc.iing twenty dol
ars, with approved Security .ar'y interest from
the day OF sale, it nat punetuslly paid all sans Of
twenty dollars snd uads-' must lie paid in cash.
UJ- ANpersons h;,,ing Claims against the es,ate
are earnest. solicited to make ti,v known on or
before the Gay oil Sale, is the wish cf the sub
serber to make ample provision an thar dav for tie
payment OF all lawful demands and such as may be
indebted TO the estate hereby informed tina, i'm
mediate payment must be made the salvation oil the
estate not being sucli TO admit indulgence
ELIZABETH LEWIS, Ad.a'x
Ut Francis Lews decd.
Pow!iat,an, Dee. s. I5w
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VA NJ. COWAN LAS received a large and general
yv assortment oil artIc!esin his line, consisting Of
,,'' anu silver w atctes % almost every description
Eisht dag e.ecks and Tim pieces an assortment of
fs"h'onabe .eweIly, Silver and Plated Ware Fine
S'ee and Gill Chains, Keys AID Seals, with great
variety Of oiirr articles.
also, elegant e.'i and plain Mounted Swords, and
Dirhs, Gold, Cit and Silver Eauletts, Sword kn;as.
a',,i e";'i, which he offers ut tine lowest pricss
N, Is. Watches and Clocks OF every description
carefully repaired.
Nov 20. wy
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j. R.LUCAS.
I'ombardy grove,
AieekicnJurg, Oct. 90.

ENONAS 6. Hull, Respectfully informs hi,
d ile,fs and the public he has taken that com
modious fencmcnt on the main street, fornerl,
occnp'ed by Ne. Charles Spencer, where lie intends
keeping Table for boarGers by tbe year, mont. or
week, upon reasonable Terms; x that lac will give
the utmnst satisfaction to thCts WHO viii coulcr their
fayors ulon him lie is prepared TO accOmmo.
date about IS or IS members of the approaching
general assembly III the nlos, Comfortable manner
NOV efnber le. w6u