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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
Boot and Shoe Backing.
IOH NSON

RESPECTFULLY informs the gen.
tie, cn q -.is yaudri.. .ha, he has taken
a stand neur tire ec'T-: e Rdyai. IN
K,De street, Ga.,cr VI G jffi.r's stors,
wnesc h" III. d catyiug oi tbe bSsi.
ness ri P!ack's Scots snd Saoes, and
Cleaning. i':i! lors
Having i"toncd :he business in the
noraherr ciIes, To- some time past, he
fa!ters himself ne snail oc able 10 give
eutire Satisfaction 20 .b!s EMPLOYERS, in
respect 10 peslses., despatch and the
exce,len' qu,;ity Of his blacking. He
will salt on gentlemen in the morning
for their boots and shoes, which he will
return in the course of the day, or i'm.
mediately to those who desire it. His
mode OF cleaning preserves the shape Of
the boot, and his backing softens and
enriches the leather.
May1s
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
r Superhne Yellow Bark,

DR.. S.sNFORD'S improved POW
DER Of the, BARK, having been used
and highly approved by many physi-
clans Of distinguished character in diffe-
rent parts Of the United States ; the
proprietor is now encouraged to offer
it to the FACULTY in general, under the
persuasion, that no practitioner Of taste.
in the choice Of his means, can fail to
be grati6ed in The use of this eles.ni
preparation.-ip strength, faeness and
certainty of operation, It greatly sur.
passes the bark in common use.
The ESSEN TIL SILT or
BARK prepared by the same.
The above articles are put up in par.
cells of different sizes, TO accommodate
the usual wants of not only physicians,
but of retail druggists, country ner-
chants and private families.-Sold by
James Kennedy. sen.
BOOKSELLER; and no otker tsrsen
AerGndriG.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
LOTS AND LANDS.

DUILDING Lots in every section OF
I'D this city, and about eighteen bun
dred acres of Land on the eastern branch
of the Potomac, Immediately opposite
the City, are offered for sale, for Cash, or
on credit with security.-Also, Lands in
the states of New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky. APP
ply to the subscriber, at Tomlinscn's
Hotel, Washington, if before 10th June
next, and afterwards at his residence in
Allentown, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania,
or at his Office in Philadelphia.
James Greenleaf.
City Of Washington, May 2s. stawf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
100 Dollars Reward.

100 Dollars Reward.
NLOPED fron Fair6eId,in the coun-
ga tv ofFrederick and Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the 9TH day OF
March last, negro slave named AN
THONY the property of the late VIII
liam Page deceased. Anthony is "a
bout feet inches in height, OF a sub
substantial form, light yellow complec-
ton, and rather Of an afeminate voice.
He is soout % years ofsge, was brought
IN house servant and has been accus-
toned to that course of employment all
his life. He is slave of great capacity
and considerable ingenuity-he reads
he plays the hddle-and possesses
great mechanical turn-he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs. The
above reward will be given if Anthony
should be apprehended at the distance
of 100 miles from Fairfield, and brought
TO the subscribers living in Alexandria.
But if apprehended at the distance OF
less than 100 miles, Fifty Dollars will be
riyen if he is secured in goal. and no.
tice given t. the subscribers.
Tho. Swami,
Edmd. |. Lee,
.4dmrs. Of Nm. B, Page, decd
May 5.
The Editors Of the Federal Republic
can, National Intelligencer and Gazette
og the United States, will publish the a.
bove in their papers, and send their ac-
counts to this Office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
I land Tar Sale.


will sell great b.rg ain in small
FARA, CONTAINING one hundred and
fart; aere,. wing IN tie county Of Fair.
lax. adjoining tie iands OF tie late DIR.
ff.nry HV.r anA Nh. .ttHr're Bgcvn,
bru, ~ n.Ilcs fom u, town Of . lex
a.i,ryr snd ,,te same distance iiom the
cjv washington nd Georgetown.
i,>Ie is o. sain Farm small Dwell
in muse, Kitchen; sc plenty II
Ia .b-r tor lis support. atout ten acres
{ excellent n ead3w land, and abounds
=, 4 good water, Any person Wishing
. ,urcn lse will apply to tie subscri-
bcr VINO i've near said Farm, and will
shew tie premises and make known
The terms OF sale.
Joseph Powell.
June 8 DIFF
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
, j D. s1MMs, RoYaL-s1REET. ahEx.a.n'nRI.a.
FRIDAY July 2. 1873.
hOhn Gardner Ladd

holm Gardner Laid
HIS FOR SHE,
Ma:coyado Sugars in hhds. uerces and
'bis.
West India Rum in puncheons,
Coffee and Pepperin bags,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Tyson
Skin, and Hyson Teas, of the lat
est importations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedes Iron assorted,
Russia Sheetings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
bale Spanish Wool,
by 10, 7 by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 by y
Bristol Glass, In whole and hall
boxes,
Soap, Candles and Goldfish in box
Figs,es,
Lisbon Floor Mats,
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in tlerces
& bbls.
Few or casks old Sherry, LONDON Par
ticular Madeira and Sreights Red
Wine,
Cordape and Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Mems, Womcn's and Childrsn's Shoes
in.barrcls and boxes,
Bottle Corks in bales,
Sole Leather,
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk and Plaster OF Paris
Al.o, PLOUGHS ofthe most approved
constructions, and one pair french
Burr ALL! Stones.
october 6.
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keHl0Uas.
e. Joseph SPEAR,


RestectfuAy IN forms his friends and the
fubEc.
THAT he has removed his shop to
Royal-streei 10 the one lately occupied
by Mr.. B. Adamson. near the Coffee
House, where he carries on the Ca
BiNET BUSINESS in ali It's various
branches--he also makes and repairs
all kinds ofMusical instrument .uf b
as Pii,no Fortes, Bass VIZ, Vio!ins,
Guitars, &c und will also furnish Ma
hogsny Collins for grown persons for
fifteen dollars He hopes the quality
of his materials, the soundness Of his
work and the strict attention he H.
tends paying to his business. will en-
sure him encouragement from gene
rous public. All the above branches
of business will be executed at the
shortest notice.
November 90. law
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
[No. $3.50

! wish to dispose OF, on
reasonable terms Young Negro NO.
man Of unexceptiohablc character. She
is good servant and excellent nurse.
ALSO TO HIRE,
II Agroe Boy, about IA or Is years OF
age, who caa be recomneDdedasa house
sci want.
Jane H. Slacum.
Navel II
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
COTTON.
L1WP4SON & FOWLE

LAWRASON & FONiLC
HfFE FOR SHE
THE Cargo of Schooner Traveller
Capt, Morrow, iron Portland, OF 1000
feet merchandise and clear Lumber.
also, LENDING,
$500 lbs. Seine and Sewing Iwlne.
100 boxes mould and dipt Candies.
so cases sweet Oil.
10 barrels tanners Oil.
Fehrnarv
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-02
Nonce 10 Foreign MaUe buyers
r; X SALE,

AT the Jail of Fairfax county, very
likely Young Man, who has been accus-
toned tc house service, but is capable
OF almost any thing. Apply to JoHS
DARNE, j.. al SuIY, Al the Little River
Turnpike near gate No. S.
June ii 3awu
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28

gion & n,agnanimify he has undertaken 10 es-
tablish have dared to perpetrate in open day
and in defiance of the opinion of the world
No; you will frown from your society the
traitor who will side with the enemies Of
your country and will show to insolent TO-
reign invaders that though you can honest
iy differ with your brethren respecting the
internal policy of the administration, your
attachment to the American nation, shall
not be supplanted by foreign predictions,
that you will unite in vindication oft vio-
lated rights, and in repclling from our soil
flagitious foe whose footsteps have alrea-
dy stained it with murder, rafe and hiun-
der ! Such an honorable stand will soon
reduce to its primitive anP merited insig-
niGcance dctes,able faction which owes
all its importance to its association with ho-
nest
FFDERAIISM.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
FEDERALISM.
FROM FORT GEORGE

We have received information TO the
10th instant at which time all was tranquil
and the troops were in high spirits.
Brigadier gen, Boyd is in command
General Dearborn had taken leave of the
army, between whom and him much har-
mony prevailed; and the moment proceed
ing his departure isrepresented as having
exhibited am affecting scene. The bicker-
ings which have been represented as exist
ing among. the officers have almost entirely
subsidized (; and mutual efforts at concilialion
have restored to the camp that good hui
NOR and harmony which private feuds had
in some degree disturbed-Nat, Intsl.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
LAKE ONTARIO.

The General Pike, was on Saturday rea-
day to sail and on Monday, commodore
Chauncey sailed from Sacket's Harbor with
his whole squadron. 1t would be impossi-
bic 10 put TO paper the anxiety with which
hope and fear agitates the public mind as
it looks to the issue ofthc battle between
Chauncey and Yeo. Their force is nearly
equal. All that bravery and skill can do
will be done. A few days will give US cer-
tainty.-- Dem, Press.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28

Yesterday, and the day before number
of Russian and Prussian prisoners passed
through here.
For some days back the passage of the
troops, especially cavalry, has been ex-
tremely frequent through our city. There
are among these troops, several regiments
ofinfantry of the imperial guard, and nn-
mcrous train of artillery.
Our garrison is chiefly composed of cui-
raster and dragons, who perform tie guard
duty, and are TO be remounted In this CT
~.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28

to per cent. and to pledge for payment or
said interest so much of the proceeds OF
the tax bills passed at the present session
as may be necessary for that purpose. The
motion was negatived.
For the motion 10
Against it 81
The bill was then ordered to be cpgross,
ed and read third time to-day, and was
read third time and passed.
The engrossed bill " making further pro-
vision for the collection Of internal duties
and for the appointment and compensation
of assessors" was read third time and
passed.
The bill from the senate " for the relief
Of the owners of the ships called The
Good Friends, Amazon, and the United
States and their cargoes," passed through
a committee Of the whole, was amended by
incorporating therein the case of the Fer
nandina, and was ordered to third read
ing.
MONDAY, July 90.
The bill authorising the president of the
U. States to sell certain public lots in Pitts
burg (Penn.) was ordered to be engrossed
and read third time this day.
Mr. Eppes reported bill making GER
tain additional appropriations for 1873, to
wit ::
Mission to Russia, and contingent expen-
ses connected with the same thou
sand dollars.
For the relief of American seamen, in adj
ditien to former appropriations thou
sand dollars.
For fitting up and repairing the gene
raj post office thousand dollars.
Made the order of the day for this day.
The bill Tor reducing the duties on goods
captured by private armed vessels.
Mr. Shelly moved to include hu5Hc arm
ed'vcssels. A debate here ensued-Messrs.
Shelly and Richardson in favor of the mo-
tion-Nelson, Wright and Findley against
it.
MIR. Eppes moved to strike out the whole
bill and Introduce new section allowing
them a deduction, say IL ID per
cent.
Mr.. Nelson and others opposed this
amendment
TUEsDAz, July 81.
Mr.. -- made report on the cpn-
tested election of Bailey and Basset, which
concluded with a resolution that the fur
Their consideration of it be postponed till
the FIRST "Wednesday of next session. This
produced some debate and it was referred
| back to the committee of elections.
The bill for the remission of the duties
! on prize goods was read the third time and
passed.
A bill from the senate making an appro-
| priation for defraying the expences of the
| Russian mission was under discussion till
after three O'Clock.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
NOTICE.

NHOSE gentlemen who are subscrib.
4 ers to Troop of Cavalry, in the
county OF Fairfax, are requested to meet
at the Court house of the said county on
SATURDAY next, the Slst inst. to elect their
officers and organize the corps.
July %. Of
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28

LeonardfO7vn, J4iy 25fh, 1918.
| o'clock u. NJ.
misunderstanding you are anxious
to obtain the latest intelligence from the
fleet, send you the following -circumstan-
ces On Friday the whole force concen-
trated opposite Monte Albino, the seat
of major Somerville, about thirty miles up
the river, and dispatched the Woolwitch "a
to the Chesapeake. This morning at day
break the fleet consisted of 6 ships of the
line, 3 frigates, 2 sloops ofwar, gun briggs,
9 schrs. rocket vessel and about so bar
ges, all OF which are at present under full
sail down the river. The difficulties en-
countered at the Kettle bottom shoals by
the frigatcs sesm to have prevented the at
tack on Washington, and we have the
best authority for believing they have gone
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER
SHIP

SHlP.
ME co-partnership heretofore subsist.
u ing between the subscribers was dis
solved on the Goth inst.
'JILSON DOVE,
RICHARD STAUNTON.
sB@ JILsoN DOVE returns his sincere
thanks TO his friends and the public for the
liberal encouragement he has heretofore re-
ceived, and informs them that he will con-
tnue the BRICKLAYING business, and
hopes to receive continuance of their fa-
vors.
July % St
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
Napal Force or Lake Ontario.

AS the public appear to look forward with
much solicitudc to the issue OF the contest
which it is believed, is about 20 take place
between the adverse fleets on Lake Onta-
rio, statement OF the force on each side
may not be unacceptable.
AmEn1cAN. GUNS.
Frigate General Pike 80
Ship Madison %
Brig Oneida ID
10 schooners carrying long a2's and 24's,
sc.
BRITISH. GUYS.
Friga,e General Wolfe SO
Ship Royal George %
Prince Regent i6
Brig Earl Moria IL
z schooners of or guns each.
The forces being so nearly balanced, we
can look for victory only to the superior
bravery of our seamen, and the talents OF
their highly distinguished commander
.7Urora.
Ecfraet Of a tetfer from, an o6fcer in our
army, dated at Fort George, Juiy 10.
yesterday Witnessed the most horrid
scene OF baIbarity that ever was committed.
Lieut.. ELDRIDcE, of the 9Th regt. went
out with 81 men, for the purpose OF cutting
of some Indians, who had attacked one of
our pickets. The Indians proved too ma
ny for him. I was ordered out with zoo
ofs the 23d regiment and drove them two
miles. On my returns, saw ID of the
lIeutenant's men stripped, scalped, AND
THEIR HEARTS CUT OUT. He
himself was wounded, and led off by these
hell hounds, who understand afterwards
butchered him"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1813-07-28
WAsHINGToN CITY, IuIy 27.
THE ENEMY'S MOVEMENTS.
TO THE EDITORS.

Leonardfoavn, J.ty 25fh, 1918,
o'clock p, M.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-25
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

lfoE re Epssea CeEfs9e' OF Ncsftftldy.
The S. schooner Com. tlull, ~. Newccr4b, ~
rived yesterday nom Holn'es'-ioe. Dy her lealn.
that The U. >. ship Hornet at anchor on Monday
evening of 1srpsulin Cove THAT the mate and A
of the crew of the brig Hunter, OF Portland, had
been left AT Holmes-lioie, which had been captured
by the British brig of war Peacock previous 10 her
action with the Hornet They state that the Pea
cock mounted eighteen S2-pouad carronades. 2 long
lSs, and one or two smaller guns and had iS6
men on hoard at the time Of action THAT in Is
minutes after The hrsl broad side the Peacock struck
having had killed and 27 OF 30 wounded THAT
the Hornet Was chased into ST. Salvador, by a "a,
which capt. Green, of the Bonne Cito, cnne wrote
to Rio Janero, requesting to come aud relieve him,
and afterwards got AN opportunity to go to sea -
That the horeot has board 10000 dollars in spe-
Gle and Mt the time of action with the Peacock "a
mother sloop of war was in sight. about miles to
ieeward, becaimed.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-25
Dancing Aeademy.

II G. SCHAFl Ek, from Boston, respect
full, informs the Ladies and Gentlemen Of
Newport and it's vicinity 'ha, he intends opening .
school to' the purpose of insttuc,ing Masters and
Misses in the polite accomplishment, of DANCING,
in all It's variety, vz.-the most fashionable French
and English Ce,lons and Contra Dances, Mnucts,
BaIIats, Alamands, Garland and Pane, Dances, &c.
School 10 be held 1T the MAsoN's HALL, every
"Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from 2 o'clock
TO p NJ. TO commence Wednesday next, March
3lst For further particulars, please 20 apply TO i.
Z. scBAFrEn, at Major CoLLIns, Newpor iiotcl,
where satisfactory Recommendations can be given.
n. d. Parents and Guardians who will favor him
with the tuition e their children, may rcst assured
that no pains viii be spared in bringing them for.
ward in all tho polite and MOI al accomplishments Of
Dancing.
or Ladies and Gentlemen who may wish to take
private instructions in Dancing, practice the most
fashionable Cot;lIons and Contra Dances, please To
apply as above, as he will be happy 10 wsit on them
al their houses, or at the academy, any hour that
may best suit thcir convenience
NpWport Mar o. 1913
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-25
CoNMoDoRE RODGERS.

gentleman now in this city, who was on board
the British squadron in the Chesapeake the tn
uit. has given US The following, the substance OF
conversation between Capt Byron, Of the Belvi-
dera. and bimself-A desire to do an act Of justice
to Commodore Rodgers, induces us to give it q
place in the Courier.
Capt Byron observed, that he understood that
Com. Rodgers had been censurcd in the u. states
for his conduct while in chase of the Beivdera but
he conceived the censure to be unmeiited by the
commodore, as, IN his opinion, every thing had been
done on board the President, which coulC have con-
trlbued towards the cap urv Of his ship. When
The squadron first gave chase to the Belvdera, they
gained upon her very fast, and captain Byron CON
sidered his ship AS lost but last resort, when
The President was coming up within gun shot of the
Bei,ideIa, orders were given 10 cut away the anch-
ors. ssve the water casks and throw overheard the
boats and every thing moveable, which could be
spared, and which could tend to tighten the ship: as
soon as this had been done, it was observed that
the BelyderA began to draw from the chase which
being discovered by Com. Rodgers, he opened hs
fire upon her, in the hope of disabling some Of her
spas, and thereby enable him to come up with her
Capt. B declared that the fire from the President
was extremely well directed, almost every shot TAX
ing effect and that to the circumstance above reIst
ed. and the wind NJ the same time becoming more
light, was his escape be attributed and not TO
Com. Rodgers--A declaration like this coming from
Of good conduct, in transaction which has hereto
fore in the minds of many, been involved in much
doubt. Chorhsfsn S. C. Courier, March 8, 1915.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-25
IA .lRSHAL'S NOl'lCl..
Disfricf ef Rhode-Isla

District ef Phode-I e-Isiand.
TN pursuance Of Warrant from the Hon.
il DAVID HOW'LL, Esq. Judge Of the Dis
trict Couri for Rhode Island District :--
do hereby give notice, 10 al persons concerned.
that there has been filed before said Judge, libel
by Oliver Wilson, commander Of the private srped
brig Yankee, of Bristol in the District OF Rhode
Island, in behalf of himself and the o%ners, ,oficers
and crew. Of the sid private armed vessel, against
the orig SHANNON, whereof Keudh was mas
ter. her tackel, apparel and furniture with the
arms, stores, goods, wares and merchandise, taken
on board the same The said brig Shannon, her
tackle apparel and furniture. arms, stores, goods,
wares and merchandise, as aforesaid, did belorg,as
is ai.edged by the said ibelants, TO the govcrnnnt
Of the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland,
or TO q subject subjects thereof, having been cap
turcd by the said Oliver Wilson, commander Ut the
said private armed brig, the high seas, pursuant
to a commission from the President of the United
States, noder the seal Of the United States, against
the vessels, goods and effects Of the government Of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
and Of tho subjects thereof, which said brig ves
sell and appurensoces, Aforesaid, the said Nivcr
Wilson, comnapder, as aforesaid, hath brought ia.
10 the port of Bristol, within The District of Rhode
Island And trial will be had tho aforesaid libel.
ut Special District Court, 10 be holden at the Court
House. in Providence, in said D sttici. FRrDAy,
the 10Th day Of April next al 10 O'Clock Y. NJ
Gs-en under .sy hndas Providence ns f-0ay -seconS
dr. sf .V,-fl one forsnrd right hrsyrrd "a irircn
y. x DEXTER, Musha'.
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RkMOVAL.

NTM. Low respectfully informs
Wv his friends and the public in general that
he has removed To the store
OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK,
where he shall be happy 20 attend those Ladies and
Gentlemen, who may honor him with their custom.
lie hGs on hond--
60 boxes Spanish SEGARS, which he will
sell wholesale and retail.
PERU merry and CUTLERY, as usual.
A large assortment Of GARDEN SEEDS, consist
ing of great many species, and Of the first quality
lie has new knd Of Liquid Backing. superior
10 any heretofore used NAfch IS.