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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20
PI1BLIC SALE.

I'm the I'd day of August Court
~ next, will be exposed TO sale IN
tLeesburg, at Peers's Tavern, II not
previously disposed OLA tract OF Lard
containirg upwards of 800 Acres ne'r
sGoshen, IN the County of Loudoun.-
This land lies convenient to the Turn
hike Road to the Alexandria market !;
3 as susceptible of Improvement from
Plaister of Paris, as any Land IN the
County has large portion OF wooo
Ind meadow land, and is well watered
The improvements sse tolerabls CON-
<fortsbie.
n From the increasing value ofland III
s&he neighborhood, it is worthy the at
tsrtion of purchasers. 1t msy b1 seen
nv applying to MIR. c. Stewart WIZ
svss on the premises. Terms OF sale
6*ne third in hand, and the balance m f
Ind 70 months, with approved securl-
ny
81 ,pnlv to Csc. y Rails. or in his
Hahscnce % T.. Pamsay.
= ANra '9V'S
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Tho. Swami,
Edmd. |. Lee,

Admrs. Of Nm. B. Page, dec d
May 3.
The Editor. Of the Federal Republi-
can, National Intslligencer aud Gazette
of 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, 1813-07-20

The Alexandra Museum,
rs open for the reception of visitors,
L every day, Sunday excepted> from
10 A. Nj. to 2 P VI.
Those, who esteem it a pleasure,
to pass an hour, in viewing an assem-
blage of the works of Nature and Art,
may here be gratifed.
Admittance forgrown persons, 25
cents, each visit-Children, IL IL
cents...
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20
June 81

Sube,Jsne YELLOW Bajk.
OLD BY JAMES KkxxEDr e. Sow,
~ Booksellers, King Street Ur. SAM
'0rd's improved Powdsr and Essential
SaH Of Bark, accompanied with the
Proprietor's Essay OH The different kinds
OF Peruvian Bark now in use.
EItract from tile Medical e. PhVosohhi.
cal Register No. 4, Vok 2.
"ln our present number may be found
avery interesting communication on the
medical virtues OF the Peruvian and
other Banks. 1t is with great sati.f,c.
ton we state, that the author Of that pa.
per, DR.. Sanford. after mere than twen-
y-fve years observation on the effects
Of Bark as medicine, and no less than
ten years attention to the different me-
thods OF preparing it, has at length
formed an establishment at Greenwich
Conn. with the view of furnishing tho
profession with the the several spe cies
Of genuine Peruvian Bark, in the states
OF an Essential Salt, Powder, sc.
On circumstance OF 50 much inpor.
lance we cannot but congratulate the
community at large, upon whose conf
dence and supporr Dr.. SaI ford is ius,lv
entitled 70 the strongest claims"
Extract from the same Nork in No. l.
Vol. 3.
In those cases in which the BARI
was prescribed we have had the most
Satisfactory evidence OF the superior
quality of that which is selected and
prepared by Dr.. Sanford, and which we
earnestly recommend to the attention Of
ply sicians."
July - law3w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20
VALUABLE FAnM
IUk SALE.

THE subscriber Offers tor sale his
4 Farm, lying on Mattox Creek, in
he county of Westmorcland and state
Of Virginia; containing about 200 acres
of prime bottom land; there are on the
premises large TWO story frame dwell
ling house, with unnecessary out .hous.
e.; fine young thriving apple and
peach orchard the land abounds with
springs Of excellent wster--tne house
is situate on the banks of the Creek, in
which there is alwaysa plenty of the
hest kinds of fish in their season, and
oysters may be had in abundance with
in half mile Of the house. Vessels
OF 60 to 100 tons burthen can come
within twenty yards of the landiug.-
100 acres IF the above land is cleared
and fit for culture, and the residue we'll
timbcred.
ALSO,
One other tract situate at the upper
part of what is called the Irish neck &
ABOUT two and one half miles from the
above described property, containing
262 l-2 acres, one hundred of which is
cleared and the remainder heavily TIM
bered--there is on this farm comfort.
able dwelling house, containing four
rooms on floor. kitchen, good APP
pie orchard. and excellent water. The
above properly will be sold on good
terms for cash, or stock in any Of the
banks within the District of Columbia
OR a reasonable credit will be given
for part of the purchase money, by
the payment being we'll secured by
dead OF trust or otherwise. Apply to
Eliot Muse.
Red Hill, Fairfax cy. April 8. co
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en~ Superhne Yellow Bark,

~ "a ~ $500 = ~
DR.. S.aNFORD'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 gratihed in The use of this eleg,n,
preparstion.-ln strength. fseness and
certainty oil operation, it greatly sur.
passes the bark in common use.
ALSO,
The ESSE.AI'LfL 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 druggi-ts, country mer.
chants and private families -Soldby
James Kennedy, sen.
gookseIler, and no other hsrson
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20
Potomac Company.

The annual meeting OF the Stock
holders of the Potomac Company, will
be held at the Union Tavern, George
town, on Monday the I'd August next,
at ] | O'Clock.
JOSEPH BREWER, Treasurer,
July l3 3tawt3A
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The Alexandra Museum.

Red Hill, Fairfax cy. April 8. Ct
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20

Herring Seine Irvine.
Just receiued e FOR SALE,
cases Herring Seine Irvine supe.
rior uaiity.-Cameron Street Wharf.
George Coleman.
IN STORE.
$ $ $::::, '; a;;:s. SALT.
Russia and Ravens Duck
Do Sheetings.
Cork for Seines,
Tanners Oil in bbls. and half bbls.
Sperm and Whale Oil.
Paint do. in tierces and bbls.
Birthstone in bbls.
Mess No. and Boston Beef, bbls.
and half bbls.
Do. prime Pork, bbls.
obls. Tar, Rosin, Turpentine and
Pitch.
April Z.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-07-20
J. D. sIMMs, RoY.aL-sTREET, ALEXANDRIA,.
TUESDAY, July 20, 1873.

Tohn Gardner Laid
HIS FOR SALE,
Muscovado sugars in hhds. tierces and
tbIs.
West India Rum in puncheons,
Coffee and Pepper in bags,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Tyson
Skin, and Hyson Teas, OF the lat
est importations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedss Iron assorted,
Russia Sheetings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
bale Spanish Wool,
by 10, Z by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 by IL
Bristol Glass, in whole and halt
boxes,
Soap, Candle. and Goldfish in box.
Figs,es,
Lisbon Floor Mats,
Wniskey and Apple Brandy in tierces
& bbls.
Few ar casks old Sherry, London Par
ticular Madeira and Suelghts Red
Wine,
Corlaee aud Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Mems, Womcn's and Children's Shoes
in''barrels and boxes,
Bottle CorI:s in bales,
Sole Leather.
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk and Plaster Of Paris
ALSO, PLOUCHS OF the most approved
construction and one pair French
Burr Mill Stones.
October 6
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December "a
LAWRfsON & FOWLE

HAZE FOR SALE
THE Cargo of Schooner Traveller,
CAPT. Morrow, from Portland, OF 1000
feet merchantable and clear Lumber.
j also, LANDING,
zsco lbs. Seine and Sewing Twine.
a 400 boxes mould and dipt Candles.
Il 80 cases sweet Oil.
y 10 barrels tanners Oil.
February l.
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!. 100 Dollars Reward.

100 Dollars Reward.
NLOPED from Fair6eid,in The coun-
ia tyofFrederick and Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the 9TH day OF
March last, negro slave named AN
THONY the psnperty Of the late Will
liam b. Page deceased. Anthony is a.
bout S feet inches in height, OF sub
substantial form, light yellow complec.
ton, and rather of an affeminate voice.
He is abont % years Of age, was brought
up house servant and has been accus-
toraed to that course Of employment all
bis lie. He is slave of great capacity
and considerable ingennity-he reads
he plays the fddle-and possesses a
great mechanical turn-he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs. The
above reward viii 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
given if he is secured in goal, and no
tice given to the subscribers.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02
CHARLESTON, March Q
LATEST IRON CIDLZ.

The brig CoSmoholte, arrived here YES
,erday, left Cadiz on the 18Th February
Capt. Smith informs, that the French
troops were understood to be Withdrawing
from Spain. Accounts from the North of
Europe state, shat the Pru3sians had form
ed sort OF Regency, ~ which the ENGLISH
had sent General Hope, as Minister Elk
Extraordinary. 1t was understood that Rus
STA and Prussia had formed AZ T. Lance.
IN which England is to be incl laed. The
Emperor Of Germany had sent to Paris an
Ambassador Extraordinary, ana il was
supposed that he was tie bearer of some
proposal for GsHefot Peaee. It was re
ported in Csdiz that Mnister ha1 sailed
from England for America and Likewise
Fifteen Sail ot the Line, with four large
FTsates GAS cat down. The Cortes of
Spain Lave voted to sbLish Tue Gp9Ridtion.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

LAND OFFICE, April ID, 1918.
z n Pursuance ofan Act OF ,sembly passed dee
q ilth OF February 1871, entitled 4" I'm ac. "a a.
Tten@ me seOerH Lnz,s concerning Escheafs,p do
hereby make it known that the two folloy,i AZ,
Of land situated in the Counts of Brooke hsye -,
cheated TO tie Comlonwea'h rs appears by the
Certificates Of The Esebeator Of sid county. hssri
date the 18Th day OF March last, viz--Oss tract re-
puted to contain 100 acres, OF which 'Fhotoas Me.
Broom,is said to have died s. i'~G.----The ode,
tract rerfted to eontain IS nh acres. ADD st
Which john Reed IS sail 20 have lied seized
CHARLES BLAGROYE Rogr.
The Fdtar a. the National luteaig encer vii in.
sert the absyr advertisements IN his paner for
weeks sucoessycly, nnd transmit he account 10 III
deIeftmen; Tor pas merL
agrd .. ~G1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02
VERY VALUABLE PRIZE

The Old Saratoga again.--We he.u that the
British ship Robert Nelson, of COS tons, formerly
reported as a three-dseker, missing of the Cork
heet for the West Indies, with AN assorted csr, for
the plantations, has arrived at New.Oreans nr;ze
TO the Saratoga. II SO, presume her goods coud
not have been brought to a better market for The
ne" owners AS the planters OF Lenisiaa are prob.
bly, much in want OF plantation articles 80 BE-
ofthes West-Indes. u
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02
.fbeainf,nent by RI. py.,;d,,,

Jshn o: Skinner, Esq. has been appointed NV
the President of the United States. American 4
gen, TO take charge NJ the British Packet now ~
Annapolis, aud those which may hereafter arrive
there; that being the port designated for their re-
ception.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

nv succeeded, not caring To trust so great
number ct men as The enterprise would ~
luire,at such Il distance from the CannH,s
ut their shipping All circumstances
considered, we taiDk This story probable (
nough.
Report says that thirty nine men, who
were employed on a watering expedition a..
James River, made their escape in a Graf,
and landed IN Warwick COUNTY, Il few days
ago. Tho this is pretty generally credited.
1t is not corroborated, and we thereto re-
quest our readers to receive it from us. as
a "rumor OF the day" if true, We may
readily enough account for the precipi-
tate retreat OF the enemy from Hampton
Roads.
The Squadron now here will probably
be relieved soon by The one lately sent
out to Bermuda under Lord A. Beau.
clers.
We cannot state with certainty the num-
Der Of the enemyS shipping at present EN-.
ployed in the blockade of the Chesapeake.
Mr.. Da7ss, of Hampton, who crossed the
roads yesterday, informs, that the Dragon
"a. was at anchor about seven miles belnw
Old Point Comfort. and that three 74s and
two frigates were in Lynhaven. These are
all that he could see, but there is no doubt
that several frigates were higher up the
bay.
~ We understand that SO or 70 alien
enemies have reported themselves to the
marshal in this town, of which number, %
have been allowed permits to remain a,
their present abodes for so days renew able
at the discretion of the marshal.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

-snaeTieGn cabtuTeS.-Ness Register, in which
an account is given of all the vessels taken from The
British since the commencement of hostil;,jes
OH our part, makes the number of prizes SOS
including those ransorned, released or recsD,ur
ed.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

The Cartel ship Pennsylvania, Captain
Robinson, from Liverpool, arrived at
Reedy Island, Delaware, on Monday even
ing.
An endorsement on The Mail from Will
nihgton, Oelaware) received yesterday,
says, :" we learn that the British Squadron
have come up as high as Port Penn
General Humbert lately arrived from
france, passed though this city OH Sunday
on his way TO the eastward.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

We hear that gen. Dearborn has arrived at Aba
ny, on his way to this city from Sockets Harlor
where the militia had been dis missed, and ever,
thing was considered safe. NJ =. roI
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02
LATEST FROM LISBoW

On Saturday morning arr. at this port,
che ship Enterprise, Burger, in 80 days
from Lisbon, which port he left on the 10Th
of February.
Capt. B. informed Us, that nothing new
had occurred relative to the armies and
that Lord Wellington was in his strong
hold
Markets were improving--Flour was IS
mirezs.
Capt. b. further states, that the account
of the capture and destruction OF the Java
had rot reached Lisbon.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

Ger authorised for thar purpose. and all his
papers and letters sc. seized and sent TO
Washington /; that he is strictly guarded.
and not permitted TO converse. with any
person but in the presence of the officer
or to write or receive any letter, which
is not submitted TO his inspecsson.-
learn further that the Captain OF the Fran
els Freezing Packet, has been also arrested.
* all letters found on board sent to Wash
ington.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-04-02

WAsHINGT March so.
Copy of letter from Captain James
Lawrence, of the United States Sloop
OF War Hornet, to the Secretary of the
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
AFFECTING LETTER

Extract OF a letter from George Titt,. g.
his Mother in Beverley, dated AIa;.r.
Prison, Oct. a, 1912.
" On the 26th of August we were ta,,o.
by an Algerine on our passage home. and
on that fatal day lost my liberty and all
that held dear to be made slave in en-
cruel country. When takes. we were
stript and Piundered of every thing and ~
main almost naked and here we are w;th
out trends or any one to assist us. W.
are all in as good health as can be ~
pected in our deplorable situation wb;ct,
TO describe would wound your feelirqe FOO
much: hope it will not be lone he.
tore our country will redeem us from o,,,.
unmercitul tyrants. We are obliged 70
hard labor, and every night we are coof ineI
IN this prison. In the few hours a1Io,ved
tor rest, write this, which | send bv liz
same brig that we were taken in. Ga -
now under Moorish colours, and bon, Il 10
Gibraltar. hope you will get some per-
sons TO intercedc for myself and comnari-
c"s' II ia their power. Your unfort6nat.
Son, &c" 'oi '"usto
We have letter from Samuel T,srrahou
GIVING similar description of his slave
chalned to hard labor, &c. He adds .fr
hear there is war between the u. Sta,es
and England. If that be tie case. 7 fes,
we shall not get clear for some time"
Salem Orr
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
Ma &B. MYERS, have for sale,

Nh SB. MYERS, have for sale,
so Hhds. Musrovado Sugar,
IL fIhds. West India Rum,
goo Sacks Liverpool blown Salt,
!. Is Barrels soft shell Almonds,
5000 lbs. Coffee in Bags,
Madeira, Malaga and TeneriGe Wines inshaii
- -Iires, and qiarter- CASKS,
50 thousand Spanish Segsrs in boxes of 100, 500
anti 1000,
3 70 hexes mould Candies as, 6's, Ss's,
40 boxes s by 10 Window Glass,
Tiercc Dry yellow Ochrc,
hhis. Whiting,
rs Kegs Pai6ts--( white Lead. yellow oebre, Yer.
digrease. black and Spanish brown,)
9 boxes glazed Hats fur servants,
doZ Rush-bbttorn Chairs,
45 Bolts German 05naburgs & Rolls,
~ AND:
A few Barrels best Family Flour.
Feb. &c. 49, IL
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
EXTRACTS FROM

COM. w II. BALM BRIDGES JOURNAL.
KEN On boar9 tie n. S. Frigate ConStitu-
ZION.
Tuesday, 29th December, 1912. At 9
a, NJ discovered two strange sails on the
weather bow. ut 0 discovered the strange
sails 70 be ships, one Of them stood in for
the land, and the other stood off shore in
direction towardsus At 10 IS we tucked
ship 90 the northward and westward. aud
stood for the sail standing towards as. At
~ a. NJ. tackled to the SOUTH ward and east
ward, hauled up the mainsail and took in
the royals. At II so. made the private
signal for the day, which was not answered,
aud then set the maiusaiI and royals to
draw the strange sail off from the neutral
Coast and separate her from the sail in
company.
Wednesday 30th December, 1912. (Nau
teal tme.) In lat. 10 deg. 6. IN. south and
long. SO w. ten leagues from the coast OF
Bred. Commences with clear weather
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
HENRYIsM lN pRACT1cE


from me B~1muda G0zctte--Januaru 1s.
BERMUDA alias SomER JsLANps.
by ms EXcellency Brigadier General Geo.
Horstord Lieutenant Governor and Con-.
mander in Chief, in and over 1bese Isi-
ands, &c. &c. Slc.
A PROCLAMATION.
:, Whereas have received copy Of his
Royal highness the Prince Regents Or.
DER IN Council, bearing date at the Conrt
at Carlton House. 25th Oct. 1879. ,obicI, -
der IS in the words following viz: Wberess
during the late and present war, emerser,
g,es have at various times arisen essentIallv
Affecting the necessary supply of the Rr{
u,h w. India Islands, & of lands & ,ert;,a-
RES belonging to his Majesty on the CONT
mems OF South America, and it has bse,,
tound exPedient and necessary, for ,Se
trade and commerce Of said Islands. lad
&c. and for shc support of the inhsh;,ors,,
thereof, fnrther 20 extend, for hnui,a5
time the importation into. and exDor,a' 49,
from the said Islands, lands and territor;e"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02

X FoRWARN all personsaganst receiving mote
y drawn by me, negotiable, and payable Mt the
Farmers b,ns ct Virginia. and endorsed hy II. Mos
w Tor my benefit for the sum of 1924 payable in
10 days dated the 25th of jan 1878, which was
gwen TO Mr.. Philip Fister in payment for -Four
hundred pounds ri Sein rwine to be delivered when
caiscd for; but he having failed to comply there
Tore consider myself discharged from the payment
OF said note. f'-;
VIM CIIARAiBERLaYNE.
Feb. CO etn'
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
WARRINGTON. Feb. a6.

We have seen letters from American pri :
soners taken by the British at the battle on
the 22d ult. which confirm the fact of the
massacre OF all the wounded Americans the
DAY alter the battle, in violation of a So
lemn pledge given by the British comman-
der TO guarantee their safety.
The prisoners on their march through
Upper Canada met nearly all the Brif;sh
forces going from the lines to ION the ARM,
marching against Gen. Harrison.
MANY particulars are stated OF this hat
te, which we refrain from Stain q. merely
because the ofiicid account, il not rece,y
ed, may be hourly expected, add will NO
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
vALuARIE rRopEnry roR SALE.


SavIIE Subscriber ogers for sale, the former place
x ct residence Of DIR. Joseph M.tt,rcr, decd. ON
which now reside; it is situated about half mile
from Prince Edward Court House, the distance of
sbont 100 wards from the main road, about $50 a.
ores osanl belonging TO the tract. half of which
Is nor in woods, the balance is cut down and in
high state of cultiyauon--few country situations
arc IN possession of more and greater conveniences
than this, both, the scorc oimproyement, and To-
cal advantage shall therefore say nothing further
OF t''em-any person wishing purchosc the above
described place, tc view the premises, 10 know
the terms al sale, vii! spply the subscriherpol
sssson WI be given time enougi TO SOW wheat next
TIL anal COMPLETE possession may be had by the FIRST
oil November.
ALSO .if. ,
small tract of land lying in Cumberland county,
and situated on the road leading from Fsrnville to
james Town, joining the lands OF Blake d. Wooason,
Mrs Martha Randolph, Gibson's estate s Furger-
sons, containing 255 acres, abouts this land
formerly belonged to Gibson's estate, it is Of good
quality AMI very productive from It's contguity to
the several farms which lay around it, it would pro-
bsbly make handsome addition OF them
The subscriber will sell bargain in this tract
e JOHN *. METTAUER.
Prince Edward, Feb. 26. iOtp.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02

EbROPOsAI,S l,y is. Webster of Philadelphia, &
x y. Warrei, oil Richmond for publishing by sub
s:r'ption frint, Representing Peter Fransseos gal.
isnt action with nine OF Tarletons Cavalry, in sight
OF The whole Troop of 400 men, from an original
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-03-02
aDYEPTYSNl

Nd DgENT.
VSHE Subscriber finding the state of his health too
Il deiicate To undergo the fatigues of Tavern
keeHing, VIII give upt any person wishing to rent
che Globe Tavern in this City, & sell his furniture
on accomplishing rerlns.
~ PETER GLlNN.
Feb. 10. IF