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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
From the Connecticut Mirror.

In the course Of events. the Yves
tern States. which were so eager for
war with Great Britain, are in a
fair way to reap the fruits Of their
own folly ard wickedness. by having
as much OF the war on their barders
AS ,hcy know what to do with. A
more stupid, and destructive plan was
aever entered into, than the war
party have engaged in. We aIlude
TO that part OF their policy which re-
hates to the Iudians. The sing song
of philanthropy for orr red brethren
whica Mr.. Jefferson kept up during
tie whole ofhis pernicions political
life. has terminated in much such a
manner as all modern philosophical
.5eney0lence cnds-in the prospect OF
destruction to one, if not both the
parties concerned. There is a strong
disposition among our back woods
statesmen. TO rid themselves Oftheir
indian neishbors. They wish TO dis
possess all rivals in the trade of the
wilderness. and for that purpose, are
extremely DESTROYS. at some rate CT
other, and they care but little what,
todrive off the British fur traders. q
take possession of the ground them
selves. The Indian war which took
Mace last year. ard brought on the
disastrous and bloody battle Of Tip
.eyanoe. was war undertaken with
o,.t the shadow Of law to justify it.
WAC IS answera5ie. we pretend not
Il say. One tsins We DO say, and
that is-I'he Constitution places the
rawer of declaring war in the Con-
srcss-no declaration ofwar, and no
lssW Cor that purpose, ever passed If
Congress. -Thc war, then, was un-
dersaAeI by the President, OF some
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
ALEXANDRIA.
FRIDAY, October %.
"To sHEw
rHs VERY AGE & BODY OF THE TIME
Els FORM AND PRESSURE.

The Legislature of Massachusetts, as
sembled on the l4th ultimo when the
Governor, after receiving the usual no.
ii6cation, waited upon them with his
address. The able examination which
i. contains, OF the power Of the president
to call out the militia ofthe states, into the
service of the y. States, & toplace them
under the command Of any ether than an
officer of militia, renders this paper highly
interesting at this important juncture.-
The indissoluhle connexion between the
sovereignty of the state governments and
their controul over their own militia,
and the danger of yesting the command
OF the consolidated military forces of the
several states in the national govern
ment-excrpt IN the cases provided for
by the consututinn-are exhibited in
clear and striking manner. We shall
crafty our readers with a COPY OF the
address i'm the Gazette Of Tomorrow
They will fad in il, another evidsnce of
the appropriateness which has marked the
course of the general government, IN
exposing, by the premature declaration
Of war, at least one hundred towns in
this important section of the union to
contribution, and perhaps TO destruction.
At the same time they will be pleased
to observe the lessons of submission to
the constituted authorities, and OF ODE
dience to the laws, which are so strong
ly inculcatcd in this excellent address.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
BALTIMORE, October 81.
Communicated.

A gentleman who Twas put on board
the Frederick, arrived yesterday, by the
Herald British sloop of wary left Jamai-
ca the l:t of September at which time
there were about loo Americans in tho
prison ship at Port Royal. taken from
prizes sent in. The officers were on pa
role at Spanish Town and allowed ls
pence day for subsistence. Flour was
very scarce and high. The admiral re-
leases all seanen from British vessels
the moment they are asesrtaincd to be
Americans. On the 2sth July the Has
san of London, prize to the Paul Jones,
was rscaptured By British frigate Gar
land. August 2, lat. IS, long. 6s, the
Garland captured brig Superb from
Bonavista for Boston-the next day she
captured schr. Madisonia, Stu:ges, from
Parnambuco for Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
District Of Columbia, to wit.

,DIStIlCl Vi SOlQIlUld, 10 VIII.
yX7HEREAS Thomas Grimsaaw.
w hath by his petition in writing, %.
Piled to tho Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugn cue
Of the assistant Judges of the Distric, Of
Columbia, to be admitted to the be.
ne6. of the act of Congress for tho
relief of insolvent debtors within tn
district Aforesaid, and has stated there.
in that he is in actual confinement in
the Jail bounds Of Alexandria county,
at the suit of Scholfeld and Scott,
and being unable to discharge tho
said claim, with others against him,
has offered to deliver up to the use Of his
creditors all his property, real, personal
and mixed: Notice IL therefore given to
the creditors Of the said Thomas Grim.
shaw, that on Saturday the oath Of Octo.
Der, between the hours OF ten and three
o'clock, at the Court House, in Aexan.
dria, the oath Of An insolvent debtor will
be administered to the said Thomas Grim.
shaw, and a trustee appsisted agreesbly
to the said act of Congress, unless Gauss
be then and there shewn to the contrary.
And it is further ordered, that this no.
tice be inserted daily in the AlexaRdri4
newspaper until the 24th October.
By order OF the hon. Nicholas Fitz.
hugh one the assistant Judges Of the
district Of Columbia, this 22d day Of DC.
tober 1912.
c.. Deneale, c. G.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23

I ofhis officers, without law, or right
and if the House of Representatives
do their duty, they will institute an
enquiry into this subject the ncxtses-
sion.
The vengeance of the Indians, ex-
cited by this unlawful attack upon
them, has been kept alive until Gea.
HuIl's excursion into upper Canada.
and the publication Of his French
Proclamation, threatening them with
determination. This last rash, i'll
Judged, and miserable vain and weak
step, probably. however. taken by or
der of the cabinet, riretted their re-
sentiment. ant, kindled into a blaze
their already too much heated pas
sions. The north western frontier,
BY reason of Huli's defeat. has be-
come exposed to the fury Of these
bIood-.hirsty enemies. Whole fa-
miles ofsctt!crs are butchered with
out mercy; and the whole extended
line ofthe country is more expOseds
and in greater distress. than it was at
the time the treaty Of 179i was
made.
The effect of this state of things is
most disastrous not only to the lives,
but to the properties of the inhabi.
tants of the newly settled country.
for undoubtedly one further object
that the western states had in view in.
provoking the war. was TO leave the
Atlantic States exposed to an i'm
mense destruction OF property, and
to the hazar.! Of invasion and confia-
grafton, by which they expected to
encourage emigrations to their will,
derness, and people them by the i'm
povcrished inhabitants of the com
mercial states. Instead Of realizing
this advantsge-an advantage which
nothing but the most cold blooded
selfshness, the most base avarice
could ever have desired, in this par
ticular modc-they have brought to
pass complete check to emigration,
and of course a great depression Of
the value Of their lands.
With such depraved views and in
tentions in their minds, when they
made such NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to in
volve the country in the multiplied,
and indescrihabie miseries of war, it
would seem to be almost Provilential
that they should be doomed to reap
such an early harvest Of their own
devices.
TO the C!ays. the .Johnsons. and
the Grundys, Of the western states.
reflections Ola most poignant nature,
at the present moment. ought to be
familiar. To be sure, the general
subject will come to the business and
boso;ns Of our countiy,nen in general
with vastly more force than it seems
to do at present, should Boston, New
York, Norfolk and Charleston, be
laid under contribution by British
feet, or percliance. be reduced to a
heap of ruins. In such an event.
should it ever happen, the people Of
this country may possibly learn, that
100000 persons in city, and such
an immense mass Of property as they
possess, is Of nearly as much impor-
tance. as the wild lands of our wes-
tern forests, orcven the rice and cot
ton plantations of Georgia and Lou
iSIana.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
FOR SALE,
A good Wagon & Horses.
Enquire of the Printers.
October % st
Joseph H. Man deville
FOR SALE,
October 20

OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 puncbeons I'd, Sd and 4th proof
West India Rum.
40 barrels New.England do
40 Hhds Philadelphia Rye Whiskey,
(daily expected
40 Bbls Common do.
80 Hhds good retailing Molasses,
20 do. Ncw.Orleans and Muscovat!o
Sugars,
100 Bills do. do. do.
10 Hhds Loaf and Lump do
10000 Id. White Coffee in Tierces and
bags,
5000 ID. Green do IN barrels & bags,
5000 do Ne~-Ensland Cheese,
5000 bushcls LISBON, Cadiz &c Liver.
pool blown Salt,
500 Id India Seine Twine,
500 bis. Shad, Herrings s. Mackrel,
400 Reams Writing & Wrapping Pa
per,
80 Chests and 30 Gates Imperial,
Hyson, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin
TEAS, of superior quality,
80 Casks Cognac, Bordeaux, Peach e
Apple Brandy,
pipes and 20 quarter casks Madci.
ra, Lisbon, Sherry, Malaga, and Port
WINES,
10 quarter casks Teneriffe do.
SO boxes and halt boxes Spanish Ci-
gars,
70 bales Cotton,
$50 boxes Soap and Candles,
50 do Chocolate, No. l, 2 and 8,
- do Mustard in bottles,
20 do Pipes of gross each,
100 bags soft & nard shelI'd Almonds,
80 kegs Richmond manufactured To-
bacco,
$50 do. Copperas, Alum, saltpetre,
and Madden,
80 do. Pepper, Pimen.o, Indigo and
Fig Blue,
100 VT. Nutmes. and Cloves,
1000 rolls Birthstone,
2 tons Shot assorted,
20 kegs Powder,
100 tons Plaster,
500 pair Ladies colored and black Mo-
rocco SHOES * few pair Mems coarse
do.
Bed cords, leading lines, trace ropes,
Haniltons and CARROTS Snuff in bot
Ties, shaving Soap in boxes, glaubcr
Salts, Common Cigars, bingham Boxes
and Wooden Ware in Nests, halr Sif.
tiers, Scotch Herrings in boxes, Bacon,
&s. sc.
A constant supply kept Of wrought &
cut ~ ils.
ALSO,
Best super-6ne Flour-Jamieson
Crackers.
October %. dlwiaw3w.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
A CASE STATED
From, the FederQlist No. 50.
BY Mr.. MADISON.

By NIX. MADISON.
{" A patient who finds his disorder dali
ly growing worse, and that an eftlcac'ous
remedy Can no longer be delayed With
out extreme danger, after cooliy revolv-
ing his situation. and the characters at
different physicians, selects and calls in
such of them as he Judges most capabie
administering relief, and best entitled
to his confidence. The physicians at
tend the case of the patient is careful
" examined: consultation is held ::
they are unanimously agreed tha. the
symptoms are critical: but that the case
with proper and timely relief is SO far
from being desperate, that it may be
made to issue in an improvement of his
constitution. They are equally unani--
nous in prescribing the remedy by
which this happy effect is to be pioduc
ed. The prescription is no sooner made
known, however, than number OF per-
sons interpose, aud without denying the
reality or danger of the disorder assure
the patient THAI the prescription will be
poison 10 his constitution, and Forbid
him under pain of certain death, 10 make
use Of it. Night rot the patient rea-
sonabiy demaad, before he sentured 10
follow this adrice. that the authors OF It
should al least agree among themselves,
on some other remedy to be substituted
Ard if he found them differing as muCh
from one another. as from his first coun-
sellers, would Ne not act prudentiy IN
irving the eXpcilmcnt unanimously re-
commended hV the latter, rather thar
in hcorkening to those who could
neither deny the necessity ola sPcsd,
remedy, nor agree in proposing one t.
a CASE In POINT.
The people of tbs United States find
their disorders Increasing every hour
Tie wifr part of thenn arc sensible OF
their danger, md coll in the a6'csf and
ncs& experienced physicians. They at
tend, aid after asCe,tairing the state OF
the nation, unanimously recommend .
CnaHSc OF nurses, ard rev system. DC
soon however, rs their prescriptions Is
made known, up jump numhe" Ct
Quaeks WAC are not able to DEFY IL 81
sli'y Of ;hc disorder, but advise III ! =
pie by ali means TO reject the reNt
prescribed. When they a,e called Hror
for thor remedy, it is found thai taey
can, agree among themselves. One re-
eonmends blood Icttmg-anothcr pre-
scribes a stin,uLdnt. One would $'EV
the eold-another would starve the .je-
yer. One advises confinement in a quie.
room. Another is of opinion that tbs
patent should be excited by the music
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
FALL UOODS.
1ohn LLOYD,
~
Has received by The ship .drge a very

Has received by the ship Arge very
general assortment Of Seasonable
GOODS,
Consisting principally of Flannels,
Blankets, Flushings, Coatings, Broad
Cloths, Plains, Kerseys, Waste oatlngs,
Wors,cd and Cotton Hosiery, Manches-
try, sc. &c.-most of them at lowest
and middle prices-which will be ready
for sale by the piece or package In
lew days.
Sep epber - dlw3tawtt.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

John Gloninger, Esq Federa1ist, is
elected to Congress from the District
composed of the counties of Lancaster
and Dauphin, by majority OF 422 votes
over Jacob Butcher, Democrat. James
Whitehall, the other Demo cratic can
didate is elected.
Freeman's Journal
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
FORT NIAGARA.

We understand that ColonGi Fcnwick,
since his arrival has strengthened some
parts of Fort Niagara very considerably,
and put the ordnance in excellent COM
handing positions --Bufal, Gazette.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
10 RENT,

Az excellent BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE on the south side Of Duke
street. This House has an excellent
Stable ard large Lot belonging to it.
Possession to be given immediately
Enquire at the Office Of the Alexandria
Gazette.
October S eo3w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23

Of drums and ffes and big guns. One
has no doubt that if the patient remains
under the influence of ssuthern CHI
mate, all will yet be well with him
while another equally sapient, declares
that the wholesome rigor of the north
can alone brace bis relaxed nerves and
restore him to his wonted health.
People Of America-Will you reject
the unanimous advice Of your best and
wisess friends, for The weak, time serving
expedients of the empyrics, who have
already reduced you to the last extreni-
ty--and who are agreed only in this one
particular-to KEEP you i'll such state
of sickness and debility, as will prevent
your exam ination into the true state of
your affairs-and thus prolong their
power and authority.
awe learn (says the N Orleans Gaz.
of the Oath uit.) that the British are a
bout to establish nayy-yard at Pensa-
cola, where they can reht their vessels
during the war. This neutral port so
convenient to our enemy, will be
source Of ANNOYANCE to our trade. The
short distance from the Ballze to Pen
sacola will enable them constantly to
watch the mouth of the river"
TIE americans TOO emtloy the Indian
Sapages in their srruice :!
The Indian tribes in this vicinity have
lately held number of meetings to de-
libe-ate on the expediency OF resuming
the Ratchet at this juncturs We under
stand they have agreed TO furnish their
Quota of 1000 warriors, which the tribes
in the western parts of this state caicu-
late to raise The requlsitlon from the
Oaeidas was 100, and that from the o.
oonaares 100. 1t is said The whole are
to be under the command OF the famous
Red Jacket .UauliMs 3Tacs.
Accounts from Montreal mention, that
IA transports had arrived at Quebec
fron tbs West-Indies, bringing 5000
troops, and that 5000 more were daily
expected; that strong fortifcation had
been erected at the Isle lie Nois, which
commands the entrance into Canada by
water; FIVE gun-boats had also been
drawn from the St. Lawrence into the
Sorcl river.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
t. Notice is hereby CIV

en- that application will be made to the
next General Assembly Of Virginia, for
leave to open new Road, or to straight
en- the old one heading from Normend's
Ford upon the RappahaDnock to the
town of Occoquan, on the way to Alex
andria.
October %, 1919 lawst'
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23

and again relieved. Several Of the Mia
mi and other Indians had come IN to
General Harrison, and thrown them
selves on the mercy OF the government,
agreeing to abide by the decision OF the
President in relation to them, whatever
1t might be.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
NEW YORK, Oct. 20,

Last cvAnin. arrived at this port, the
cartel brig Isabella, captain Zulll, insi7
days from ST. Croix. Capt. Il. informs
US, that provisions were very scarce
Flour s. 80, corn meal 100, and lumber
equally high.
We further learn by capt. L and bis
passengers, that a, Barbados, -four was
8 40. At St. Thomas, 80 to 50 dolls. 4
al Tortola, 8 S., and very scarce IN all
the above islands, and the inhabitants ale
most in state Of starvation.
We also learn, that British home
ward bound Acct OF merchantmen, were
TO RENDEZVOUS at ST. Thomas on tho
18th OF October, at which island were 2
briggs Of wal badly manned, as was the
case with all the British ships Ut war In
the West Indies, and their crews sickiy:
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23

TIE British hapv-Thare are now
in commission 72s ships OF war. OF
which l5s are OF the line. 20 from so to
IL guns, L4l trlsatea. III sloops OF war,
2 bombs and frc ships, 40 armed briggs,
4s cutters, ga armed schooUers. Be-
sides which, there arc repairing for SER
vice II sail of the line, building 50, to-
%elher with a proportion of all the other
descriptions ; making the grand tota.
1910 ships Of war, of which $50 are Of
the line.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
KENHAWA SAT- WORKS.

BY a gentleman, now in town, who lett
the Ksnhawa Salt Works last week, we
are informed, that there were at that time
about thirty furnaces in operation, which
upon an average make at the rate OF
sbaut three hundred bushels Of salt,
each. per week. The current selling
price WAS g. 10 cents per bushel.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. %.


Dispatches from Admiral S;r J. B.
Warren to tho Secretary of State and to
Mr.. Baker, the late British Secretary OF
Legation, arrived in New York few
days ago, in the frigate Junon. Agree
ably to the arrangement respecting car
tells and flags of truce, they were handed
to Brig General Armstrong, command
ing at n. York, who forwarded them TO
this city, by capt. Jacob Lewis, WAC ar
rived here on Monday. The contents
of the dispatches have not transpired.
Letters have been received from Gen.
Harrison Of as late date as the 18th Oct.
at which time his head quarters were at
Franklipton, Ohio. On reaching Gen.
Winchester with the army u"der him at
Fort Defiance, Oh the evening OF the I'd
inst. he had the modification to learn that
the enemy had passed that place three or
four days before Gen. Winchester net
them the day after his departure from
Fort Wayie, but kept his force so well
prepared for action that they dared not
attack him. In the course Of the march
in skirmishing, he lost an ensign and
SIX priyates killed, and one wounded.
Gene, al Harrison was employing him
self with the greatest zeal IN arr@n5lrg
lepots of provisions. clothing, sc. OPEN
ing roads, building boats, erecting block
,nnses Sc nreparatory to his march to
he borders, whittier he proposed to
proceed ina day or two. Fort Wayne
nad been again besieged BY the Indians
after the main body Of the army lett IT.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
NEW ORDER IN COUNCIL.


ceived letter f,om his correspondents
in Liverpool, (Mcssrs. Chopper, Benson
& Co.. dated August %, informing, that
or arrlica ion to Mcssrs. Thomas Dick
ason & Co. London, for advice respect.
ing the disposal of his ship and cargo,
they received Tor answer tue following,
as the substance Of an order in council
passed August IL, but which they OBJ
served, had not been gazettcd.
"Goods on board hmerlban vessels,
laden in British ports, or consigned to
British ports, to be delivered to LADDERS
or consignces, m affidavit made in court
OF admiralty, thai such goods arc not
American prcpcg;? AID on bail being
given 10 pay freight into court and to
answer any proceedings which may be
commenced in court within months.
American vessels dcs,iaed to any
port OF this country, and brought into
any other British port, 10 b. removed to
destined port a, the risk Of conslgnees
of cargo, and to deliver their cargoes IS
above.
"Ne American property now in liti
CATION, to bo restored NO proceeds I
property already restored, shall be paid
to claimant, but shall be paid into court
until further orders
"All freight due TO Americans, to be
paid into court, excep, when b; = is given
as above"
A gentleman recently from Halifax
says admiral SAWYER assured him that
admiral Warren had powers to treat for
peace with America.
From Hulyar, September %.
GA squadron consisting of the Saint
Domingo, II, admiral Warren; Polo.
there's "a; Africa g.; Junon 50 arc
fitting for an expedition, and arc nearly
re, d.. Destination, Of cour.e unknow; {:
An agent to regulate the exchange #
prisoners Of war is expected from tie
United S:ates."
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-23
i, nr;,;sh man of war brig she Erred one
shot At the Phenix, which was returned.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. IL:
Iosrpa Woop was Yesterday executed
- 'front.' Of the Principal, at O'Clock p.
NJ agreeable to the sentence of the su-
meme court. He had been tried and
found guilty of endeavoriog to excite a
revolt among the blacks.
All the militia OF the city were under
arms-strong patroles were detailed for
the night, 81
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-02-20
Just Published,
5 For Sale BY ROBERT CRAY,

An account of Expeditions to the Sources
ofthe Mississippi, and through the Western
parts Of Louisiana, to the Source OF the Ar
kaGsaw, Kans La Platte, and Pierre jaun III
vers-performed by order of the government
Of tho United States during the years 1905,
0s IND 4 TOUR THROUGH
Che interior Parts of NerO Spa'a,
When conducted through these Provinces
by order of the Captain General, in the year
sSu7--by Major 4 NJ. Pike--illustrated
with Maps and Charts.
Price with the Plates seperatc, s. IS
Ditto with the Plates bound in CT. 3
Ditto in boards, W
as Subscribers Will please call Tor their
copies
A supply Of Cavy'5 Family
Bibles, and Adgate's Music.
July Is
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NOTICE.

r-T-SiIE subscriber returns his grateful ac-
Acknowledgement TO the lsdies and gen
ticgicn of Alexandria and its vicinity, tor
their liberal encouragement since his resi-
dence here. As very particular business re-
qaires his presence to the northward he is
Obliged to require settlement of accounts
with his customers as early as possible.
He Has few very handsome articles of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting
OF Bed, Radstead, Tables, Chairs Andirons,
Candle :ieks, Stand, Decanters, Looking
Glvss, with an extra sized chest of Drawers,
of superior quality, and Kitchen Furniture,
all oil which he will sell very low forcash.
r. GRAY.
~ Fairjar-ssrtet
Fe5rAaryH. e0sv.