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FOR SALE

-Nfi"P!1DcF . "
eSN SAT-,
A VALUABLE House Servant, about
n 1t years of age-he il very likely
and intelligent, and would suit either .
tavern, private family ora single gentle
man. / wish to dispose Of the servant
to some person in Alexandria or its vlcl'
nifty, as my only object in selling him IS
to crafty him by being near his wife
She can be bought to accommodate par
ties, by applying to WILLIAM ROBINSON,
ESQ. The Servants will be shswn, and
the terms of sale made known.
Mex. BEVERLEY.
westmoreland unty,va. june -:
iIerrlng Seine Twlne.
Ju.s received e FOR SALR.
S cases Herring Seine TwiRe suPe-
"ior quaiity Street Wharf.
George Coleman.
IN STORE.
'no' GAIT
cu,,.nd Alum.
Russia and Ravens Duck
Do Sheetin IS
Tors .os ,s'n ;n sh,. and half bills.
Sn.rm and Whale Oil.
ps;n, do IN ,,erces and bills.
nm.o.,on. in hill,
NJ. NJ and 2 Boston Beef. bbls.
and half hi,ls
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Gho. 1924.


.nN Monday The sotb day Of suggest
~ ne4t, II fair, if not the mex, faif
day, WILDE sold TO the highest bidder;
on credit ofs months At F SKIS MIL
all the estate OF Ann Fox. decesseS, eou,,,
sisting of number Of Virginia, born
Slaves, three Stills, Stock Of different
kinds, and ether articles tot tedlots u
mention.
MoRRtss FOX, Exeeutof:
Fairfax, July 81 3awts :
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09

JUST PUBLISHED, BY
John A. STEWART,
And for Sale at his Book Store, q ned
and improved edition q
CLASSES COOKERY;
Containing directions hos to roas, (
boil every thing necessary to be sent up
to a table-Broiling. Frying, how to
dress Fish, made Dishes, Poultry, Soupt
and Bro;hs, Puddings, Pies, Dishes fol
Lent, (iravies, Sauces, flashes, Erica:
sees, Ragou.s, making Cakes and Jen
lies, Picking, Preserving, and Confes;
tionary.
ALSO
The following new Fubiicafions,
Rokeby, new Poem, BY Walter Scots
Emerald Isle,---by e. Phillips.
Traits of Nature, BY Miss Barney.
Good Men Of Modern Date, By MT:
Green.
Santo Sebastiano, by the adthor Of thS
Romance Of the Pyrepees.
Forfeiture of Metbodism, by J. Crow
Their
Life Of Wbiteheld, BY J. GillieS
Poetical Vagaries, BY G. Colei,sn
Elements OF Chemical Philosophy, d
Sir Humphrey Davy, L: l. D.
Life of Percival-Ersklne's Speeches &
Duane's Hand. Book, or the New Mi:
litary Guide for the Infantry Of the
United States.
April ~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, lying in the
n county Of Fairfax, six miles from
Alexandria, and adjoining the estate OF
Gen. Thomson Mason, containing IA
acres. The soil is good, and very sus
ceptiNe of Improvement by the Clover
and Plaster system. The proximity
Of this property to market, and the fs-
cility with which its produce may be
carried (Hunting.Creek by which it is
bounded being navigable almost to the
door) would render it extremely vaIu.
able to person disposed to pay suffi-
cient attention to its cultivation.
Apply to James H. Hooe, Esq or to
Francis Adams, jun.
Maya
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09
NOTICE.

Ali persons having claims
AGAINST the estate Of Edward Washing.
ton, late of fairfax county, deceased,
are hereby requested to exhibit them
% the subscriber for settlement: And.
those indebted. to the said estate are
required to make immediats payment
to the subscriber, otherkise suits mvst
be Instituted against them.
Edward Sanford, et'of.
Of Edward Washington; dee'ds
Auguta 6Sists
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Iohn Gardner Laid


HIS FOR SALE,
Muxcovado Sugars in hhds. tierces and
5bls.
West India Rum in puncheoas,
Coffee and Pepper in bags,
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson
Skin, and Hyson Teas, of the lat
estimportations, in quarter chests
and boxes,
Russia Hemp and Iron,
Swedss Iron assorted,
Russia Sheetings, Duck and Ravens
Duck,
Bale Spanish Wool,
By 10, 2 by 9, 9 by IL, and 10 BY -
Bristol Glass, in whole and no!
boxes,
Soap, Candies and Goldfish in box
es, Pigs
Lisbon Floor Mats,
Whisky and Apple Brandy in tierces
& bills.
Few ar. casks old Sherry. London Par
ticular Madeira and Streights Rec
Wine,
Cordage and Lines of various sorts,
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Mems. Vonen's ana Children's Shoes
in.barrels aud boxes,
Bottle Corks in bales,
Sole Leather,
Few sacks Liverpool Blown Salt,
Chalk and Plaster of Paris.
Ai.o, PLOUGHS of the most approved
construction and one pair French
Burr Mill Stones.
nStober g
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LOTS AND LANDS.

BUILDING Lots in every section OF
I'D this city, and about eighteen hun
dred acres of Land or the eastern branch
IF the Potomac, Immediately opposite
The City, are offered for sale, for cash, or
on credit 9th ssc,Titv.-Also, Lands in
the states of New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky. Ap'
ply to the subscriber, at Tomlinson' s
Hotel, Washington, if before 10th June
next, and afterwards at his residence In
Allentown ehigh county, Pennsylvania,
or at his office in Philadelphia.
James Greenleat.
City Of Washington, May - sawtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09

Yeaton 6 Conway,
Have just resolved from New- YORK,
30 barrels prime Pork
20 do. cargo do.
20 do. prime Beef.
IN STORE,
10 hhds. first quality Sugar
SO pieces FIRST do. Russia Sheeting
10 do. Russia Duck.
Ship Chandlery and Groceries, as usual.
October 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09

Just Received
For sale by ROB'r. GRAY, opposite
the Washington Tavern, the follow:
ing valuable
Law Books---viz
rOOPER's Jusunian
~ Heni.g'S Justice
Cranch's Reports vol. s and B
Nuniord's Reports vol.
East's Reports vol. -
Cooper's Equity Piezdef
American Digest
Lawyers Guide by W. W. Hehiit
vol..l
Johnson's Cases vol. 8
Coudy's Marshall on Insurance.
faunioa's Reports vol. 2
Blackstone's Comm entaries
Newland on Contracts
Chitty of the Law OF Nstioas
Johnson's Reports VOLT and :
Law Of Attachments
Curran'. Speeches
Statute Of Limitstio1
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al q I'D sIMsGs, koEAL-sTREET, .aLEx.aNDRIA.
MONDAY. AUG sT 9, 1919.

! wish to dispose Of, on
reasonable terms Young Negro Wo
man Of unexceptionable character. She
is geod servant and excellent nurse.
ALso TO HIRE, Z.
n Kgroe Boy, about u ct IS years Of
age, who can DO recommended asa f,ouso
servant.
Jane H. Slacuin.
May II tk
LAWRAsON & FOWLE
HAZE FOR SAL.K :.
THE Cargo of Schooner Traveller,
Capt. Morrow, from Portland, Of 1000
feet merchantable and clear Lumber.
ALSO, LANDING,
$500 lbs. Seine and Sewing Twine.
100 boxes mould and dipt Candies.
80 cases sweet Oil.
10 barrels tanners Oil.
February /.
Lawrason & Fowle,
Have Just rsceived-and for Safe
22o Boxes fresh
RAISINS.
May -
PLUUGHS.
THE subscriber has just received
for sale, q number of the much
admired Connectit ut made Ploughs.
Jno G. Laid.
WHO HAS ALSO FOR SALE.
puncbeons old Jamaica Spirits
3 casks Brandy
10 casks sweet Vino
90 barrels Beef
$50 pieces Russia Sheeting.
July z
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY JOHN A. sTEWART;
PRICE IS csS7s,

A SERMON,
Delivered in St. Paul's Church, on the
eth Of Julv, 1913,
To The Brigade ef Aeransria Maittdj
at the reqaest Of the eEerrs.
the Rev. WIN H. WiLNfk, Reefs
OF st. Pauts, Alexahdria.
an
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Notice is hereby Given;

That the subscriber has taken out let;
tiers of administration In the eointy al
Alexandria, upon the esta.e Of Henry
O'RtRy, deceased-all persons having
claims against the said estate, are re:
quested to make them known to the sub.
scriber as carly as possible, and thosa
indebted 70 the said estate are desired 70
pay the same without delay.
CLEMENT SEWALL, Adm'r
July 49,. 2awIm
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-08-09

100 Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from Fairfield, in the coun-
Ia voiFrederick 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.
bsut fee inches in height, OF sub
substantial form, light yellow complcc-
non, and rather of IN affeminate voice.
He is aoout 20 years Of age, was brought
up house servant and has been accus-
toned to that course Of employment all
his life. He q a slave of great capacity
md considerable ingenuity-he reads
he plays the 6ddle-and possesses .
great mechanical turD-he can do rough
carpenters work and make combs. The
above reward will be given if Anth&y
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
given Il he is secured in goal, and no.
tice given to the Subscribers.
Tho. Swami,
Edmd. |. Lee,
.Adm,.. Of WI. B. Page, deed
Mays
The Editors Of the Federal Republic
can, National 1nteliigeneer and Gazette
Of the United States, viii publish the a.
bovs in their papers, and send them ae-
counts to tbs Office.
PRINTING!
zxATLy Ix1cuTIp At rHtS oIylcI.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-08-09
PROPUSaLS

For carrying Mails ofths uniIed SIates
oH tie Joilo'oing Post Roads, 1ciA b.
rsceicsd at the General Post Office in
the City 81 Washington. until the
1Stt t.;y Of September nert incin-
re.
u VIRGINIA.
From W>caington city, by Alexandria, Dunn
fries, Stafford c. h. 6. Falmouth 10 Fredericks
Leave Washin85by city every day at 3. p. m
arrive at AexandrH AZ p. m. Leave Alexan
dria at SIP. m. arsife at DGmfries the next morn
ing at o'clocls.~>&,eave Dumfres at a. m. AN,
arrive at fredericksburg bys am.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

brave fellow soldiers who had not the good for.
tune to participate IN ycur victory, are ambitious
TO initiate your example. An opportunity shall
be afforded them and the memory of 1allus
hatchee will add new energies 30 their cour-
age.
Accept, fellow soldiers, the thanks OF yoor 90
neral. He is happy 20 express his gratitude for
our Sc vices while he lives, they viii always
b, dear 10 his recollection. Go on, fellow sol
diers, IN the career of glory ;--you viii acquire
comes, i'll which We can DO little, but review
Your past lives; and when, at last you resign
your places here, you will bequeath to your de-
sccndants the heritage of good name.
ANDREW JACKSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
WILLIE BLoUNr.

Gcnerh Andrew j ekson with compliments to
Gov. Blouat requests him To iu,1i1n the aides of
East Tennessee, who presented the c0lors TO tho
Tennessee Volunteers, that Capt. De derrick who
with Capt Hiedsoe's aud Cap Caperton's comma
nj s. under the direction Of VI j. Csrroii were s.nt
on 10 bfngcD the attack, and lead the -sneinv Nv
rcsularretreat on the strongest point 81 mvinf.,
try, went into the action with their cons Tel
round him, and that they we're we'll supported &
in return, sed you stand OF coIois taliho' no,
OF such elegant stuf or magnificent needle work)
taken by one ui the volunteers, Which beg YOU tn
present 70 them, the only mark OF gratitude the
Noiuu GERS havo IN tl,cir power to make. With his
own h sd he slay el the bearer. They will be hand
ed by Mr.. fiet.her, wnO send for that purpose.
(Sghed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
4. JAcKsoN.
To the Detachment ordered AGAINST Tallushat.
che, und.r Gen. Coffee.

che, und. Gen. Coffee.
Canp at Ten blands, Nov. 3, 1913.
PILLOW soLpIKHs,
In tn en- sgement at Tsllu5hatchee. con
have realized ihe eXpt citations Of your general
IA d cnItieO yourselves to the gratitude Of
your country. You have furnished another
proof to the world nat there IS no soldier 40
valiant as tie volunteer, who takes Up arms 10
defend the government ~ 4,s choice You have
fought the unieeiing dcsjr yers ofFort Mimns
What an enemy they have created b, their re-
itcrated ann unProvOked crueities-miseral.Ic
Brctehes they h,iieved. because 0n~ resen.
Beut had long siepl i would neveg DC srot,,cd
YOU have removed the heiuston; sfiditsn,,bt
shcm tlst Tie cries whieh have so IohT isa,ed
irO'r the wild fness, have no besn heafd bv us
~ AIN. hlready have you a. re than han nc.
eomFli-hed ihe object OF the I1rdiliop. bv hi
81 ring tie enem with a dreaG OF our AIMS
ad by ,esching HON the f.Jlaciousn, s. of tbose
b"prr witch ave bottOmel on the assurance RI
their prepuel -IIenceiO1h our task viii lac e.,
sy The recollection Of Tsiiuslt,. ehct viii 40.
cor pany them to their future battles. and nm.
nerve me .r'u which to draw their bow sir,ng.
ihey will hasten 20 ob.sm In u qht tjnt sal,,y
winch IS not TO he hopi Tor iron, rcs,stao.f
But We WI pursue th 10 10 he galcs ofr,s,.
cola and shew them .ncfe. either The lanbt,.s
ness OF the impotence OF their allies. Your
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

Of 81. .nary'sto has friend IN mis- piace, dafsd
November Goth, 1913.
we have information oath OF Capt. Cyrus
stone ana another u,sn corrobor Ated by the MARIA
uon OF Respectable lady, that the Spanish officer
com hand'ns II - Johns, declared in the most po
s'u'e terms, that he was daily expecting oOo III;
ans and 500 Troops from Hsvannah, aud the lac
w..d proceed here and barn this place The
Is snd i'a,iio,s save had fight on ST. Jobns.
one paii'oi 'amcd Grtry was killed s nsssv.s
eiiied, taken and Wounded. The Pat lois were
IN mat q'i'r'ei VI FIRST OF this week We have
forwarded tho aiii'asirs te the Go ernor.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

LelitTs of MdTQUc Shit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

The first had two men killed and six ba,ly
wounded IN her rencountre with the Georgiaus,
and the Rose was discharged (siter being de
Prved OF her armamenD with all the prisoners
captured b. he Geogiana, as they amounte,'
20 nearly double her crew she was furnished
passport TO proceed to st. Helena.
My own prisoners I liberated on parole at
Tumoez. found by experience that The
Georgiana did not deserve the character 81
ven OF her for sailing, / therefore shippe,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

Cones Of Letters from Cant. DhyrD PoR-
ThR. commanding fhe u .Ssafes Fiieate
h$Sea', 70 the Secretary efthe Nauy, ia,
f%,y - 49,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
MfrLLEbc Ev1LLE, Geo. Dec.
GIOrious Victory

The massacre at Tensaw is avenged
and hundreds of savagcs atone for the mur>
der OF our citizens in Morgan comfy. Cap
tain Barton arrived here express yesterday
evening from our army with dispatches for
Gen. PiDckney, givingthe official details of
a brilliant victory over the Indians.
COFFICIAL.1
HEAD, QUARTERS, .
Sirih and Sepenth District,
MILLED RvILLK, 9TH Dec. 1913.
SIR,
have the horor of enclosing to you
copy of the official account which have
just received from Brgadier General Floyd,
of an attack made by him on the hostile In
dams, and sincerely congratulate Your Elk
celency on the good conduct and bravery
displayed on this occasion by the officers and
troops of the state in which you preside.
have the honor to be very respectfully,
your Excellency's most obedient servant
THOMAS PlNCkNEY.
His Excellency Peter EGriy.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
Letter. If Maraue.
United States Frisate Essex.
Pacific Ocean, july =, 1915.

The Georgiana beirg reputed very fast
sailer. aud apparently well calculated for cruz.
ger, mounted 10 guns on her, and gave thu
command OF her 20 that excellent officer, Lieut..
John bownes, with "a compliment OF ~ men
appointing midshipman ". H. IIaddsway act
HS liutenant on board hei, anl sent her on
rTuize
Lieut.. Downes Joined me at Tumbcz, near
Guiaquill, on the coast OF Peru, on the oath
June, after capturing three prizes, to wit.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
Extract cfa1sftey .fJoai .idjufanf Gen Nevvnan
10 me Editors Of The Journal, dated,

E@"aCt 81 dtsffer ffOH yddjufanf Gen. WeTDnnn,
10 me Editors Of The Journal, dated,
CHATAHoocHrE, 81 Dec. 1919.
Z" Conference.-The army hiss retur ed r., tbi,
place, after absence Of seven DAYS. dnri,r !, nell
il marched one hundred and tvef,, miles. fought
battle With the Indians assembled from FIVE towns
at the Antossec Village on the IalIapoosie and XII
ted about Two hundred. The TaIlcssce or Tame
King, and the King OF the Autossecs we're among
The slain the towns we're burnt ard all their nro
perty which WAS CONSIDERABLE DESTROYED. BEN,
apprised OF cor approach, their women and children
We're conveyed e. place uf SAFETY before the bat
tie fairly commenced, and consequently nose Of
them we're taken. The indians fought with despe
ration, aud retired fighting from the field or actioo
We 'iNl eleven Killed and 81 WOunuod most of then,
slightly. Presuming y full and detsilcd aceount
from Gen. Floyd who acted with the creates bra
very will soon be published, deem il uuneeess,
ny TO enter into further detail"
y In the late battle with the Indians General
Floyd received dangerous und in the knee from
musket bail, early in Tie action and ,o.,finoed
on horseback tiii tho battle VS. dcciScd lie was
brought 10 ChatahoOciie on liter Shopld lie
Surgeons be able 10 prevent spasms il Is hoped be
may recover. I be bell was not extracted VIII,
captain Bcrton LETT Camp. II is the opinion ofcao
tam %. hat from two TO three hundred Iodsn.
wee killed, snd the friendly Indians Judged the
nombcr OF hostile warriors At not less THAI fifteen
hundred.
0Jr Col. Milton it is expected has by this tj,ne
marched another detachment OF Gen. Floyd's arm,
against The hostile savsecs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20

OF Gen. Adams Detachment of Volunteers has
assembled a Noaticello amounting To ssow 500
ammunition was forwarded 20 them from this place
Ncsterday-the, win march aesinst the Oak6,l see
towns in a day or two
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
Ertraa MA letter JromLt I)osg,ls lrteciby;.e ,5;o
bs5es Junior, Halbayafs9 Sent q. 1915.

ETtrGa gfa letter fromLt I)osgts clrtedbyi-e .b;0
hsses Junior, palbrafsg Sept o. 1915.
" You no doubt, have heard Of he arrival If
tie Essex in the Pacific Ocean We have been
cruising OF the coast ofPcru, and have capt,,,ed
ships, whalemen, from which we shall derive
very lite benefit; hut the injury to the enemy
is great, say balfa million O, dollars The par.
'iculars OF the capture of The above vessels YOU
viii have in captain Porter's communications
government. commanded the Georeiana. a
lri@e ship Of 20 uns, for two months. during
fnlch time took the Rose Hector & Catbarins'
whale ships. In tic capture orthe Hector two
fiber men were killed, aud wounded before
She would surrender have, for two months
past commanded The Essex Junior, formerly the
Atlantic, whaleman, in. which arrived at this
place on the l2th Of August, having under my
conway the Prize ships Hector, Catherine, Nor.
tezuma and Policy shall sail from this IN the
course OF two or ;Jirce days. Destination not
Snown;as sail wAth sealed ordcrs. When you
will again hear from me II is impossible for rnc.
90 say"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-12-20
ron w M Jones,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.

Hon. VIM Jones,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
Lisf Of Deaths, since ing debarttpe from The UNI
ted States
iSi2. Dec. g. Levi Holmes, seaman, Palsy.
1875. Jan. o. Edward Sweeney, o. S. Old age.
1918. Jsu. Oh Samuel Groce, seaman, Confusion Of
the Brain by a fall from the main yard.
1918. March 1. Lewis Price, marine. Consumpti-
on.
iol'. Spr,l ?. James Shatlord, gunners mate, Ae-
cdentai gun shOt--wound Of the Lungs.
1915. May %. Doctor Robert Miller, surgeon,
disease of tho Liver.
1873. May 26. Benjamin Gcers, or. gr. Infamma-
ton Of the Stomach.
1918. June %. John Rodgers, ar gr. Fail from,
the main yard.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-25
PUBLIC SALE

UNDER the authority of decree OF
the Circuit Court Of the District Of Co
lumbia, held at Alcxaudria, in the case
of John W,thcrs against Richard Lew
is, the subscriber will offer at public
sale on the premises, at o'clock P NJ.
On Monday, the seventh day f next
month, several valuable improved Lots
on the north side of King street and
west side Of Washington street, OK
tending from the intersection OF the
said streets one hundred feet in front
on Washington street, and seventy one
feet eight inches and an halt IN front
on King street. The sale will be made
for cash.
r. /. Taylor, Commsr.
May % cots
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-25
Lands For Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale .
small Farm, containing about 80 acres,
about Eve miles from alexandria, on
theColchester road, adjoining TIE farms
of Mrs Haywood Foete and Mr.. Dem
mis- Johnson, the greater part of which
is meadow land and the remainder well
adapted to clover and the production
of vegetables, Astounding in excellent
springs, from which the meadow land
may be watered. Also, two hundred
and sixty one acres of Land, all in woea
and timber, except about fifty acres
cleared and under good fance, on the
Ravensworth road, about miles from
Alexandra, and adjoining the lands Of
William Hepburn, Daniel Du'any and
the late Robert Mess, and about mile
from the frs, mestioned Farm.
Also, Lot OF Land, containing elc-
ven acres contiguous to the Town OF
alexandria, adjoining the lands OF Deal
Howard and Peter Sheron.
Ch. Simms.
May % sawSw
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1813-05-25

Resolved unanimously, that the
Governor be requested to present
the thanks Of this Assembly to tue
said William Taylor and AlcxanIe,
BcIsehes, together with an appra-
pirate Sword to each, expressing, by
suitable engrayings, the sense this
Legislature eBtertains Of the signal
intrepi.lity manifested by them Oh
those ever-memorahie occasions.
Agreed to. 4
Mr.Hnmphries, (of Jeffersnp) submit
ted the following resolutions:
The General Assembly Of Virginia,
Impressed with q high sense of the skill
and intrepid:ty dispi9ed by the officers
and crew cf the Ua;ied States Frigate
the CONSTITUTION, in the gallant action
with his Britanhic Majesty Frigate the
Java, tender III, m the tribnte Of their APP
p'ause-kDd being desirons to manifest
I;teir respect 10 their Fellow Cir zen
Midshipmal John Picket, who partici
Dated in The honor OF the day--sheretnre
Resolved unanimously, that the Go
vernon Of this Commonwealth be, aud
he is hereby authorised to present, III the
naroe Of The General Assembly, to the
said Midshipman John PAcke; all aPpro.
pirate Sword commemorative OF that gal
liant action.
AID be il further Resolved, that the
Governor of.hi Commonwealth be re-
quested TO transmit to the said hiidshlp.
man John Packet copy OF these Reso-
buttons.
Both these Resolutions were adopt,
cd without opposition.
These resolutions in honor OF
Messrs. Taylor. Belsches & Packet,
we're yesterday passed by the Senate,
without opposition.
On Friday, yesterday the TT. OF
ID. passed the Bill, respecting stu
dents at public seminarics,-Ayes
1SS. Noes so.
VIM Daniel, ESQ. now acting as
Judge under IA appointment from
Che executive Council, was yesterday
elected by joint ballot cfbo,h houses
Judge Of the General Court TO sup
ply the vacancy oceasioaed by the
death of Judge Nelson.