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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30
ReD10UuS.
lt@ Joseph SPEAR,

t. JOSEPH SPEAR,
PesheettuVy informs his friends and the
Iubic.
THAT he has removed his shop to
Roval-street 10 the one lately occupied
by Mr.. B. Adams0n, near the Coffee
House, where he carries on the CA
BINET BUSINESS in all lis various
branchs She also makes and repairs
all kinds OF Musical instruments, such
as Piano Fortes, Rass Viols, Viollns,
Guitars, &C. and will also furnish ria
hogsny Collins for grown persons for
fifteen dollars. He hopes the quality
of his materials, the soundness Of bis
work and the strict attention he IN
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 %. La"
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90 Superflne Yellow Bark

% Superflne Yellow Bark.
DR.S.sNFORD'S improved POW
DER of the BARK, having been USED
and highly approved by many physi-
clans Of distipgui she'd 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 gratified in the use Of this elegant
preparation.-In strength, fAencss and
certainty OF operation, II greatly SUR
passes the bark in coWmoD use.
ALSO,
The ESSEA3I IL SHIT or
BARK prepared by the same.
The above articles are put up IN par.
cells of different sizes, to accommodate
tho usual wants ofnot only physicians,
but of retail druggists, country mer-
chants and private famiiies.-Sold by
James Kennedy, sen.
Bookseller. and no other herso"
,llezsadris.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30
NIav 81
Nonceio Foreign Stare buyers.
K SALE

AT the Jail of Fairfax county. very
likely Young Mao, who has been accus-
toned to house service, but is capable
OF almost any thing. Apply TO JoHs
Dame, Jr. al Sully, Oh the Little River
Turnpike, near gate No. S.
June IL Sawtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30
COTTON.
ANRASON & FOWLE

HAyE FOR SIZE
Cargo of Schooner Traveller,
FoFFow, from Portland, of 1000
Eebantable aHsi clear Lumber.
also, LANDING,
s. Seine and ewing Irvine.
ANes mould ard dipt Candles.
uses swse, Oil. -
arels tanners Ok.
kSarY
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30
INC 1897

wish to dispose of, on
reasonable terms a Yonng Negro No.
man OF unexcepiionable character. She
is good servant and excellent nurse.
ALSO TO HIRE,
ANgroe 10y, about Ia or Is years Of !
age, VINO San be recommended as house.
servant
Jane Fl. Slacuin.
M?v 81 81 If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30
District of Columbia, to wit:
County OF Alexandra,
May 10

County OF Alexandra,
April Term, 1919.
J I'm Rea and Evan !. Taylor =
under the firms Of Rea and Is
Taylor Lompiainants = =
John Gadsby * Tho's. Trip =
lett, Defendants. s
The defendant John Gads-
by, not having entered ms sppsarance
and given secur,ts according to the
statute ahdthe ru'cs Of this Cour, end
i,appear;ng to the Satisfaction Of the
coutt that tile said defendant John
Gaasby is no, an inhabtant of this
district, Oh mot on Of the complainans,
bythcir counsel, 1t is ordeted, that tie
said defendant John Gadsby do appear
here on the first day Of November
term next and enter his appearance TO
the suit aud give security Tor perform
INK tho DEGREES of the court, ard that
the other defendant Thomas Tfipiettg
do not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by him owing to, or the effects
in his hands bcionaing to the said ab-
sent defendant John Gsdsby, until the
further order or decree Of the courts
AID that copy ofthis order be forth
with published in one Of the public
newspapers published in this county
for two months successively, and that
another copy be posted at the front
door Of the courthouse of said county.
ACopy Teste.
G.. Lenea!e, C..
June 20 law2m
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-30

100 Dollars Reward.
NLOPED from Fairfield, in the coun'
e. tvofFrederick and Commonwealth
OF Virginia, on or about the 7th day OF
March last, negro slave named An
THONY the property of the late Will
liam B. Page deceased. Anthony IS a.
bout S feet 9 inches in height, OF sub
substantial form, light yellow compsec-
ton. and rather Of an affeminate voice.
He is about 90 years of age, was brought
ND 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
oarpenters' 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
given if he is secured in goal, and no.
tice given to the subscribers.
Tho. Swami,
F.dmd. |. Lee.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
PUBLIC SALE.

IN the Sd day Of August Court
~ next, will be exposed to sale in
Leesburg, at Peers TaverH, if not
previously disposed OLA tract OF Land
containing upwards of 800 Acres, nesr
Goshen, in the County Of Loudoun.-
This land lies convenient to the Turn
pike Road to the Alexandria market
is as susceptible of Improvements from
Plaster Of Paris, as any Land in the
County has large portion Of wood
and meadow land, and is we'll wa,ered.
The improvements are tolerably COM
Portable.
From the increasing value Of land in
the neighborhood, it is worthy the at
tsBtion ofpurchasers. 1t may be seen
by applying TO MIR. C.. Stewart who
lives on the premises. Terms OF sale,
one third in hand, and the balance in s
and IL months, with approved sccuri-
ty.
Apply to Geo. N. Rails, or in his
absence to- T. Ramsay.
April 8 laws
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
Land for Sale.


will sell great bargain in small
FARM, containing one hundred AID
forty acres, lying in the county Of Fair.
fax. adjoining the lands Of the late DR..
Henry Rose and Mrs, Cstharhs Brown,
about six miles from the town OF q lex.
andria and the same distance from the
City Of washington End Georgetown.
There is on sid Farm small Dwell
ing House. Kitchen, sc. plenty 1t
timber for its support. about ten acres
of excellent peadow land, and abounds
with good water. Any person wishing
to purchase will apply to the subscfi-
Der who lives near said Farm, and will
shew the premises and make known
the terms Of sale.
Joseph Powell.
June & diff
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[Mo. $3.50

Steel's List of the Royal Ma
Wy, for April,
The Analectic Magazine for the present
month,
Heriot's Travels through the Canadas,
DUANE'S HAND .BoeK for the Infan-
try Of the U. S sand
Mrs. Grants Essays on the Supersti,ions
Of the Highlanders of Scotland,
Are received for safe by
JAS. KENNEDY & SON.
June 10 eo2w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
e. Superhne Yellow Bark,

e. Supertlne yellow BARK,
DR.S.AWFORD'S improved POW.
DER of the BARK, having been used
and highly approved by many physi-
clans of distinguished character In ditfe'
rent parts of the United States , the
proprietoris now encouraged to offer
it to the FACULTY in general, under the
persuasion, that no practitioner OF taste,
in the choice of his mems, can tan to
he srati6ed in the use OF this elegant
preparation.-In strength. faeness and
certainty of operation, It greatly sur
passes the bark liz common use.
The ESSENTIAL SALT or
BARK, prepared by the same.
The above articles are put up IL par
cells of different sizes, to accommodate
the usual wants of not only physicians:
but of retail druggists, country mer-
chants and private families.-Soid by
James Kennedy, sen.
Booksellers and ~ other herson
AlerandriS.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

T>HE. subscriber offers for sale his
Farm, lying on Mattox Creek IN
the county of Westmoreland and state
of Virginia; ; containing about 200 acres
of prime bottom land; there are OH the
premises a large two story frame dwell
ling house, with ali necessarv out hous.
es; a fine young thriving apple and
peach orchard; the land abopnds with
SPRINGS of exccBent water--the house
is situate on the bssks of the Creek, in
which there is always plenty OF the
hest kinds of FISH in their season, and
oysters may be had in abundance With
in a half mile Of the house. Vessels
Of so to 100 tons burthen can come
within twenty yards of the landing.--
100 acres of the above land IS cleared
and fit for culture, and the residue well
timbered,
ALSO,
One other tract situate at the upper
mart of what is called the Irish neck, x
about two and one half miles from the
above described property, containing
26s lie acres, one hundred OF which is
cleared and the remainder heavily tiTn-
bered-there is on this farm comfort
able dwelling house. containing tour
rooms on a floor, Kitchen, 5000 ap-
nile orchard. and excellent water The
ahove properly will be sold on good
terms for cash, or stock in any OF the
hanks within the District Of Columbia
or a reasonable credit will be given
for a part of the purchase money, by
the payment being well secured by
de.d of trust or otherwise. Apply to
Eliot Muse.
Red Hill, Fairfax ey. April 8. 60
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g:e JED. sIMMs, RoF.aL-sTREET, .aLEx.aNDRLa.
TUESDAY. JUN %. 1873.
lohn Gardner Laid
January 81

fohn Gardner Laid
HIS FOR sale,
Muscovado sugars in hhds. tierces and
hbis.
West India Rum in puncbeons,
Coffee and Pepper in bags,
Imperial, Gunpogder, Young Tyson
Skin, and Hyson Teas. of the lat
estimportations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedes Iron assorted,
Russia Shestings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
bale Spanish'Wool,
by TO- by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 by ~
Bristol Glass, in whole and half
boxes,
Soap, Candle: and Goldfish in box.
Figs,es,
Lisbon Floor Mats,
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in tierces
& bbls.
Few or. casks old Sherry, London Par
ticulsr Madeira and Strengths Red
Wine,
Cordage and Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Mems, Womcn's and Chiidren's Shoes
in..barrels and boxes,
Bottle Corks in bales,
Sole Leather.
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk aud Plaster of Paris.
Also, PLOUGHS Of the most approved
construction and one pair French
Burr Mill Stones.
october
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22

My former Clients are adj
vised that the following gentlemen will
close my unfinished causes in the
Courts in which l have heretofore
practised Robert Stannard; ESQ of
Fredericksburg, will finish my suits in
the Court of aPpeals-Philip Harri-
son, Esq of Dumfries, those in the
Superior Court Of Chancery and in the
Superior and Inferior Courts of Stat.
.ord-John, Gibson, Esq. those in the
Superior and Inferior Courts of Eau.
quier-and Willism A. Linton, Esq.
those in the Superior and Inferior
Courts Of Prince William
VIM. A. G. Dade.
June IL r2aw2w
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
Notice TO Foreign Slave buyers.
FOR SALE.

AT the Jail of Fairfax county, a very
likely Young Man, who has been accuse
toned to house service, but is capable
OF almost any thing. Apply to JoHN
DARNE, Jr. at SulIy, on the Little River
Turnpike, near gate No. S.
June IL 3awtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-06-22
100 Dollars Reward.


NLOPED from Fair6cld,i in the coun.
n tyofFrederick and Commonwealth
of Virginia, on or about the TIA day OF
March last, negro slave named AN
THONY the property Of the late VIII
liam B. Page deceased. Anthony is a.
bout feet 9 inches in height, OF sub
substantial form, light yellow compsec-
ton, and rather of an affemlnate voice.
He is soout 20 years ofage, was brought
up 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 fddle-and possesses a
great mechanical turH-he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs he
above rewaId will be given if Anthony
should be apprehended at the distance
of 100 miles from Fairfield. and brought
to the subscribers living IN Alexandra,
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 to the Subscribers.
Tho. Swami,
Edmd. |. Lee.
Admrs. Of HIM. B. Page Gee q
MAY 8. n.,;
: The Editors of the Federal kePuoh'
can. National Intelligencer and Gazette
of the United States, will publish inc a.
boye in their papers, and send their &C
counts to this Office.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
Fron, he .Arlrorn.


Mr.. DHanc--Io place the character IF
the man (Lord Castiereagh) now at the
head oithe British ministry, in its true light, it
is only necessary toreIer to his speech in par
lament, the 18th February, where he says
--"tae American government, however.
had been pleased to- assume, that a very
considerable number OF American seamen
had been impressed on board our ships Of
war and they have made out the + cata-
logue so far as To calculate them at 20.0oon
prime lie, MIR. Prime Minister-the u
nited States government stated their num-
Der at 6257----and again, instead OF 90
600, it would therefore appear that l6 or
100 was the greatest number of American
seamen which we could have i'm our navy"
" How can any rational person really be
lieye, that this country would go to wal.
with America, for the purpose OF Keeping
such a small number of Americans in our
feet" And is it possible, said a pickpock-
etto gentleman, who seized him in the act
OF robbng him ofa cambria handkerchief,
is 1t possible. sir, yoa could for moment
suppose, that | would risque 6uDRine for
such a trife :" Really, Mr.. Prime Minister.
you must be very ignorant of the American
Character IL eIeVe they would go to war
for the liberty of7O0 citizens---and very
much doubt whether England would not 90
10 war for the liberty of seVen Of her sub
jects-more especially she could thereby
catch Tire SjIa,itsrdS nGhIiqg.
And that the public may be we'll inform.
med of the opinion this same prime minister
of England. entoitains of the patriotism of
our eastern brethren, add the folIowin
extract from the same speech -" When
the American government, howeeer. set
forward in such strong colors, the number
of American seamen impressed in our YES
sells, 1t was remarkable that all the maritime
states Of America, from which those seamen
mustGe supposed to be taken, denied the
act to have existed in any material degree
land djsapproved Of the war that was un-
dertaken On that pretence. il was not a
very material evil, then, in my lords ol,ini-
on that the eastern or commercial states
should furnish his government with 17Ooa-
bic seamen; he no doubt thinks those states
are willing to contribute that number of men
for the liberty Of enjoying trade, restricted
| by oar good mother, the "bulwark of our
| religion" ! would just remind the reader.
that one of those scamen, John Cand, "a ma
| tive Of Maine) had his head shot off ON
| board OF the Macedonian, in the action with
the United States friea,e.
| Mr.. A. Barring, (who appears to be a man
| OF more principle and philanthropy than ms
lord,) says in reply To him" Bat the noble
lord talked somewhat too lightly of 1000 A
mericans being in our navy. We would ask
what would be the indignant feelings of th,
people Of this country, if they kne tha
as many Of their fellow citizens were Jorci
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
from tie London Times of AAarch %.

The public will learn with sentiments. which
we shaii not presume to anticipate, that a third
thrush frgate had struck to an American. -
rms IS an occurrence that calls for serious re-.
hectlon--,this, and the fact stated in our paper
OF Yesterday, that Lloyd's List contains notices
OF upwards OF five hundred British vessels can.
turesi' IN seven months by the Americans.
rive hundred Merchantmen and three frirates.
Can these statements be true and can the
English people hear them unmoved? ANY one
VINO had predicted such a result of the ime-
rican war. this time last year, would have been
treated as mailman or a traitor. He wo,,ld
have been told, if his opponents had condos.
cehdea to argue with him, that long ere seven
months had elapsed, the American flag would
be swept from the seas, the contemptibIe navy
OF .he United States annihiated, and their ma.
rnthe arsenais rendered heap of ruins. We.
Gown 10 this moment, not a single American
irigate has struck her flag. They insult and
Isush at Our want OF enterprise and vigor.---
hey leave their ports when they please. & re-
turn TO them when it suits their convenience.
,hey traverse the Atlantic they beset The w.
inoia Islands they advance to the very chops
Oh me channel; they parade along the coasts of
south America nothing chases, nothing inter.
ceP's' nothing engages them but to yield them
triumph.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
From the London Star Of March 20

II is our painful duty to record another bu.
initiating sacrifice TO the Americans in the cap.
ture OF the Java one OF the finest British fieates
which was ever launched The Dauntless has
arrived at Plymouth from Gibraltar. with the
melancholy intelligence
While we lament this additional misfor-
tune 1T is some satisfaction to know that
the brave men who composed the crew of
the Java did their duty. Her colors yers
not struck until her bow spirit and masts
were literally blown out of her. She was a
tlne French built ship, 7 or years old. and
was captured after a gallant action from
inc French in the East Indies, about two
years and half ago.
Our readers will perceive that the sub
Ject has been promptly taken up in parlia-
ment. Lord DarnIey last night gave no.
ice OF motion which will probably have
tne erect II not OF explaining where the
blame lies /; at least of quickening those n
pcrations by which the American Navy is
to be kept in check in future.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
LONDON. March 9.
By the EMPEROR Of RUSSIA.
PROCLAMATION

BY the grace of God, We, Alexander the First
Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, Eo.
BIC. &c.
God and all the world are witness with what
objects and What forces the enemy entered our
dear country. Nothing could avert his male.
volent and obstinate intentions. Proudly cal,
chating on his own forces, and on those which
h had embodied agaiHstsis from almost ali the
European powers; and hurried on by desire of
conquest and thirst for blood, he FASTENED TO
penetrate even into the bosom of our great
empire, to spread amongst us the horrors and
All the misery Of war of devastation, and 10,
come upon us by surprise, but for which he
had long been preparing. Having foreseen by
the former proofs Of his unm.asufed ambition.
and the violence Of his proceedings what bitter
suiterings he was about to inGict upon us, and
seeing him already pass our frontiers with a
fury which nothing could arrest, we have been
compelled, though with sorrowlul and wound
| ed heart, ~ invoking the aid of God, to draw
the swcrdi and to promise to our empire, that
we woull not return it TO the scabbard so long
| as a single enemy remained in arms oh66r
] territory. We fixed firmly in our hearts thi.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
PANS, March a.

~, PARIS, March 4.
The senate Of the kingdom of Italy has sent
the following address to his majesty.
SIRE-The attention which the consulting
senate OF the Kingdom of Italy has bestowed
contormably to the design OF its institution. ON
the project Of ways and means for the year
1913, has excited the most lively emotion of
admiration and gratitude. Constantly animal.
ed by truly paternal sentiments for YOUR peo-
pie, you determined, sire, that the public bur-
theas should not exceed the amount of those of
the preceding year; and in providing by tn.
wisest measures for the imperious demands
Which have arisen, you have attained this OBJ
ject.
The kingdom, as hourishing as in the en-.
joyment ofprofound peace, this kingdom. we
say IN which the amelioration of the state of
the armies, the fortresses, the ports and arse
nails, OF the navigation Of rivers, o. the canals
and the highways have been unin terruDted. in
which the arts and sciences are fostered by
splendid establishments, will be for ages 10
come, shining and imperIshabe monument
OF the institutions created by your majesty, anil
OF the glory OF him who founded it.
Sure, such IS the language of truth, during
the wonderful course of your life, you have
always appeared great to the astonished ewes
OF meni but in latter days, in the midst ofthe
unexpected disasters which the rigor of a CHI
mate that the sun scarcely deigns 10 tnlipbten.
a, " ~ s'"'!' FOu il"'e uSNelOpeu
IN all its sPlendor the magnaHimity of your
soul, and you have surpassed Yourself AtNiz
period we have contemplated the consistency of
your mind, and the immovabe spirit of a hero
we have seen what astonishing r. sources a
monarch, who is ths father OF his subjects, can
find in the love, the enthusiasm, aud the IN.
right sentiments of those; who are at the same
time his subjects and his children. IVith.,ut
depending on the instability OF fortune, elw.ys
powerful and confident under the segis Of your
powerful genius, We will initiate you, sire, in
the ushaken constancy of Our attachment. we
acknowledge ourselves entirely devoted to yonr
sacred person and throne, under the shade Of
which repose our dearest hopes, as well as the
happiness of nations and posterity.
Accept graclously, sire, the tribute Of our
most humble Submission, and the expressions
Of our grateful hearts.
Milan, in the Senatorial place, 22dFe6. 1873
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-05-13
IA dollars per annum.

oty co"lfeIledto serve tn the navy Of ano.
s"er Fo71er4 Putting the case home to our
selves was, after all, the true way of view
ing the question, and should induce us to
make Some allowance for the hostile feel
ings of America. +
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1813-08-23
THE WAR.
InvaGon of the T altern Shore Of
MARYLAND.


Maryland.
Extra7 ala lite, fran Cdakfaacn,
(Md. to .gmfieman in A. T''k,
dated dug Ia
The Britilh entered our river lait
night about 2 o'clock, with from 10
to so large barges, and made an at
tack on Queenltown this morning a.
bout day break. They alto marched a.
bout 6oc troops from Kent laand at
the fame time the barges came up, g;
took complete poheiion of the town,
and carried off the provilions and mil
litary ilores, and returned to their
Chipping again about 9 o'clock-the
troops from the lnand alto returned
The militia retrested in good order,
without oGng man. This account
may be relied on, being from official
information. A number of perfons
expect the Britilh before day light at
Centre Vile and this place. They
had about 22oo men at Queenltown
this morning. Every family except
2 or have left town this evening in
great coniuion ST. Michaels was
attacked two nights ago, but they did
not fucceed in carrying the town.
Charleitown mutt so if attacked.
We have not fufficient force to re-
pei then. Indeed the whole Eahern
Shore mutt fall, without we lhould
get aniitance -
The Gov. of kentucky has pub.
lifhed an addrefs to the militia of
Misunderstanding upon them to
Volunteer for campaign to Upper
Canada, under Harriion He Jays a
draft has been called for, but he is
certain fuilicient number will vol
unteer; and he offers as one, and
will lead them in perfon. They are
to be at Newport, K. Auguit 81, and
to ferve fixty days.