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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
JOHN T. BROOKS,
Superintendent Of Police.

IN act TO frevent o6structions to TIE
fire. passage Of water through sht
Cutters. Z,
Be it enacted by the Common Couns
Gil Of the Gown Of Alexandria, in Com.
mon Council assembled, Tba. 10 inha-
bltant of the town shall henceforth sui.
fer any filth or other obstruction to bo
or remain for more than one hsur after
notice from the superintendent Of police
to remove the same, 10 any part Of the
gutter opposite the srouDa occupied BY
such inhabitant and every person here.
in offending, shall forfeit and pay for
each offence the sum Of fifty cents, to bs
recovered by warrant in the name of the
Common Council Of Alexssdria, before
the Mayor, or any other justice Of the
peace. And if any jnhabitsnt, so notifi-
ed, shall neglect such notice. the supes
rin.endant Of police may proceed frem
lime to time 10 give such notices, and
the neglect of each succeeding notice
shall constitute new offence.
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber OF Fairfax County,
state of Virginia, has obtained from the
county court of Fairfax, Letters tesla
mentary on the estate of Peter Wa
scner, late of the county aforesaid,
deceased. All persons having clains
arains. the said decedent are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on
or before the Cd day of July next, or
taey may by law be excluded from all
benefit to said estate-And those IN
debted thereto are required to make
immediate payment.
Sarah Y. Wagner,
Adm'rx. of P. Wagner
april ? dsn
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
By virtue of deed of trust.

frsm Dasiei M'Carty and Margare,
Matilda SnowdeH. nls wife. will be ex
posed to public sale on Saturday The
2Sd day of April, tract of Land w.
ing Ia the County of Londoun, State.
OF Virginia, known as M.Carty's Island
to satisfy balance due on sad tact. s
This property lies about &c miles a.
bove Georgetown. and the City of
Washington, containing $40 Acres,
is known by its productions to Be the
mnst-saluable and desirable land in ell
Their the states of Maryland or Virgi.
mia, & with proper cultivation man De
msde TO proGucel lee bushels of corn
per acre. 4 great proportion oi this
tract is heavily timhercd, from which
an inexhsusdble quantity OF ship TIM
DER, slaves, SC, may be takes The
property will be shewn on application
to Mr. John w. Bronauge, in c Gorge
town,-Terns of Sale VIII be made
known on the dav of sale hy
The Trustees.
Jan %. LAWS.
The subscriber BY virtue of deed
OF trust from thu above mentioned Da-
mel M'Carty, decd. will also expose
to public sale for Cash, the above men.
toned property It the time and place
above mentioned, TO satisfy balance
due of certain debts in the said deed of
trust mentioned.
Thos. Swami, Trustee.
Feb is
In consequence of the bad
ness of the weather, the sale of
the above property is postpon-
ed until Saturday the 2Sth Of
May next, when it will take
place on the premises.
April IS dts
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

1900 VT. Seine TWlne,
superior quality
100 bis. Apples, in prime order
so boxes D,ps Candles
20 do Mould do.
1000 VT. Coffee, in bags and barrels
100 reams Writing Paper
SO do. Wrapping do.
6 hhds MuScoyatlo Sugars
5000 lbs. LOAF and Lump do.
so boxes Bloom Raisins
20 barrels Whlskey
s casks Goshen Cheese
bags Pepper
1000 bushels ST. Ubes Salt
80 barrels Herrings
20, 90. Shad,
FOR Sale by re Subscriber.
WHO HAS CONSTANTLY FoR SALE,
BEST FAMILY
Flour, Corn, and Common
Meal.
WILLIAM NE WTON.
Nov. 20.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
Oh. Siunns.
FGR SaLE

A TRACT % Ian } containing
y, hunared aU5 seventy three acres
"a nall, situated on the banks o,
: river Potomac, about four miles
|em Alexaudria by water On the
FSct thve are two excellent Herring
|anciCgS, the upper one is well im'
|Io'ed ty FISH house, exceeded b.
cEs in poiht OF convenience. There
+ ,n,Se premises i convenient Dwell
! g-dOuse 10 good repair, spacious
ERcben with two rooms, which may
converted into lodging. places ter
III servants, and a large loft, a
FGO1e. house, and milk-heuse there
} also sn unfinished frame building,
|hilh 4, smlll cxpence might be
fohveFted irto barn, near II IS we'll
eScelIeU, water, and there are on the
PREMISES two good springs, part OF the
knd has Ocen covered, and is sus-
|eg.i6ie Of much improvement, the
Enssa are In good repair, q considers
f p,rt pos, and r;il anu there Is q
|.hclency Of Til timber and FIRE wood.
Is presumed persons wishing TO
(Echsse VIII view tic premises 4
1leF description is considered un-
E%ss.ary-iof psr'icuisrs apply 10
| I''lor, EsQ A,ex=0dria.
h.thls prol-s,tY is not very shortly
F. ~ pr.y.te contract, II viii be Of
'ea Al public sale on the premises
he TINE the month of Inne next.
y : TGsre IS considerable 'nsm-
oiEonng peach trees &c: IN iuli
|aAng oa the ahrve tract.
/ c. W. Valangen.
sarch ie. DIFF.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

ENHE subscriber offers for sale, be
Il tween, II & 1900 Acres Of LAND
in Charles County, Maryland, situated
about miles from Port obacco, and
the same distance from navigable W..
tiers. This property is rendered very
valuable on account Of the great body
OF timber upon it, and there is large
stream of water passing through the
land, upon which Grist or Saw Mill
could be erected with great advantage
A mors minute description i, thought
unnecessary asitispresumsd those wish
ing to purchase will first view the Land.
For terms apply to John B. Morri. or
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, Esqrs.
near Port Tobacco, Mr.. Alexander
Moore of Alexandra or the subscriber.
WALTER Fl. JENIFER.
Port Tobacco, Feb "a. If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
Joseph Vaudeville,

Joseph Vaudeville,
Garner Of King and Rorfar Sfreets.
OFFERS PoR- SALE,
$50 quarter chests and boxes TEAS
of best quality,
II hhdt. Mascovads & Orleans Su.
gars
81 barrels Dc.
$4,000 lbs. refined Sugars,
10000 ID. Coffee
1900 ID Pepper
40 boxes fresh PbiIadeIphia Choco.
late No. and
IS pipes Cogniae Brandy
10 puncheons w. iDdia Rum
hhds and 20 bills Northern do.
90 casks Smyrna Wine
81 hhds Molasses
also boxes Raisins
900 los Fresh Cufrants
200 rean,s Wrapping Paper.
Anda general assortment as usual,
Of the best WINES, LIQUORS aud
GROCERIES.
q The Council will sit as
a Court. of Appeals, at the Council
Chamber ON the 18th, 18th < i4tl,
int. between the hours of 10 and 2
of each day.
|. P. Thompson, c. c.
April s.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
A. B. DICK.

Ereea'ors II James Craik

LAS opened JEWELRY and
Il SILVERSMITH's SHOP, on
King street, three doors below Royal
street, where he has on hand an assoit T.
ment of JEWELRY and SILVER
WARE, and hopes by his endeayor to
please, to merit share of the public
patronage. Diamond and Comedian
Stones set to the newest fashions and
at the shortest notice.
". B. AH Apprentice of genteel
connections wanted for the above Blu.
siness.
May S ct
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
P. c.. Marsteller.
Land for Sale.

The subscriber oilers tor
.h,FARM, containing aboutso acres,
~, FIVE miles from Alexandria, on
+, Colchester road, adjoining the farms
| ". Haywood Foo,e and Nr. Dennis
|ISp,en. the greater part OF which is
l. 4ow land and the remainder well a.
ned to clover and the production of
k.,;,sbles, sbounding IN excellent
bin S, from which the meadow land
H. b: wa'ered.
Also. iRo hundred and sixty acres of
(,7l a. in wood and timber. except A.
h., fl,y acres cleared and ander good
be-. o. the Ravensworth road, about
|, niles lrog Alexandra, AID adjoining
+, Lbs, Of William Hepburn, Daniel
bjhns and tae late Robert Moss, and
|,E mls from the first mentioned
.1n.
Oh. Simms.
December IS.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
10 Dollars Reward
d AN AWAY from the Sun
III on the night Of the 7th
Wulatto Carl MAR

Often calling herself NARY
TRIPLE TT, about 10 years o.
die stature, remarkable forward
made free with--She carried aw|
her two cotton hecks one OF bl}
narrow stripe of white--the
purple cross-bar'd with black al
low, (both new No particular
except cut on the fore finger
right hand, which has lately hea
prevents her bending her fir
Mary is pretty generally knt
town, and is supposed to be ha
by the free people of color,
never in all her life been tcye
limits Of the town. If taken
country, further compensation
made. ali masters Of vessels
Tiers, are forewarned from hal
or carrying her off.
Alexander McKen,
April 81.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

out house: The land produces unconiN
monty well, ard to person disposed to
enter largely into the agricultural way
this farm would be great acquisition.
The proximity to Alexandria coma
bined With fertility of soil, SC. renders it
well worth the attention Of those dispos4
ed to purchase. Possession Gf require
ed) will be given immedatsIy-Persons
disposed to purchase may know the
terms on application to Berjamin M.
Brooke or We subscriber residing on tbs
premises.
nm BROOKE.
March Is. IT,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

AL - L IL
Abosi q or q years of age, low, vel
made, ara remarkably strong and az
tive for mis- size HIS arms and head
are very iarge-biS looks rather sutly,
but he can assume al insinuating,
smiling couHteaance when he plcases {:
when alarmed, embarrassed, or about
TO be detected IN any offence, he STAN.
mers very much /; but at ether times he
spcaks very well -Hs Is an exceeding
good ostler, caTriage-driver, and wag-
goner. Ipurchased him Of nr Ralph
Wormley at UrbaDna, IT January 1910.
HE was raised by his brother MIR
Warner Wormley, in King iIIism
county but / have reasons ~ believe
that GONE cvi; disposed person has
furnished him with pass, TO enable
him to psss through the country as
free man, anc that he is now on his
way u AlexshGria, the Federal City,
ard Balt,more, having passed through
Fredericksburg
He carried with him, or had on when
be Went away, a purPlcish or brown
ish surtout, with red flannel lining and
large white plated buttons--a sholt
coat of twilled Virginia cloth OF a
bl.eki.sh coioF, being of cotton and
wool .nixed-a pair Of pantaioons OF
the same kind of cloth, several waist
coats, one of them OF striped Virginia
cloth--a tolera5ly good black round
hst, and several Virginia cotton shirts,
and several other articles
Whoever viii deliver the above slave
to William Herbert Esq. in Alexan.
dria. or to myself here, or convey me
such information as Hill enable me to
get him again, shzil be very literally
rewarded. All persons are forewarn-
ed not to harbour or entertain, and
al masters OF vessels and others, not
to carry him ontof the state, as those
who shall offend herein shall be prose-
cuted with the usmos, rieor Of the law
David Robertson.
Petersburg, April so-ss. If.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

10 Rent Lease or Sell.
'hE su1scri6er Viii reai for the en-
1S year, lease Tor 2 term OF yesrs,
s:d ter casa or OF loag credit, that
NOTED TAVERN, &c.
IN Tobacco, Charles Couaty state
%Fyland, at present occupied by
aOratio Clssett.
|, samuel Chapman.
S'~ Town, Chas. Co. Dee. II
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NOTICE.
March Is.

AS the weather is now getting 50
warm, as to create nuissnces, without
proper attention beihg paid TO prevent
the saDe--the citizens Of Alexandria
arc requested to attend TO the following
law passed in council the 18th May,
1905.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

adles. Soap. Mustard, &c.
@Oozes Mould and Opt Candles,
as. 81, e's < SIS.
do. Brown Soap.
do. Fresh Philadelphia Mas
lard, and a few cases Rich Old
Ho'lsnd Cream Cheese,
Iefyed and for sale By
~ c. Grifnth.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12
K4NHAjVA LAND

KANiIAjVA LAND
FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL SELL ABOUT
400 ACRES
Of first quality unimproved bottom
LIND, lying on the great Kanhawa
RIVER, in the state OF Virginia, and be,
ing part of the lands belonging to the
estate OF DIR james Craik, decd. The
character of the Lands upon the Kan
hawa generally, and particularly Of the
tract known BY the name of
Craik's Survey;
Is 100 we'll understood to require de-
scription, suffice it to say, that the land
now offered for sale. is inferior to none
in that country. Salt works have beer
lately established in lis neighhorhood
4 .uIl and perfect tftie Will be given
Terms o. sale Cash. Persons disposed
10 purchase will apply 70 ~
]. d. Simlns,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-05-12

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1914.
Smithfeld Bacon.

$4,000 VT. Smthfeld Hams,
SHOULDERS AND MIDDLINGS,
JUST RECEIVED
AND
FOR SALE BY
C.. GRIFFITH, or
henry NICHOLSON.
April 81.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

STOP THE RUNA m.
u AN aeay from the subscriber a,
Z l. this place, about two months "a
-, a NEGRO NJ AN named
III NDV
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.ALyABIE PROPERTY

December IS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
CAPTURE or FORT ERIE.
BATTLE OF CHIPPEWAY.

From The Utica Gazette Extra of SATURDAY..
From All authentic source, we are happy
to be able to state, that our army under the
command ofmajor general Brown, crossed
from Baffaloe to the Canada shore on the
Sd OF July inst. and that Fort Erie surren-
dered TO our arms at G o'clock in the morn.
ing. The prisoners. being up wards of ITO,
including seven officers, ara on their way to
Greenbush and the major and some other
OF the officers have already arrived in this
village.
The army. on the evening Of the 18th of Ju-
iy. proceeded to the plains one and half
miles west OF Chippeway, when arrangements
were made to move against Chippeway the
morning OF the 6th---but in the afternoon of
the 5th. the enemy having concentrated his
forces in the peninsula. came from his works
east OF the creek and offered battle. Our gal.
liant army did not hesitate to meet him and
in the course Of one hour, the enemy was bro,
ken and driven from the field; leaving more
than 400 killed and wounded. He was saw
ed by his works from total ruin. Our loss
was considerable, but not correctly ascer-
tanned. Several of our officers were wound,
ed, and one OF two killed. The enemy left
ten officers killed on the field. and no doubt
Carried off others Arrangements were max
ing TO carry the wounded of both armies to
Buffalo, and then to move on to Lake Onta-
rio.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
WAsHIScToN Cry, July Is.
A BRILLIANT VICTORY.

COPY ola kner from Major Gen Brown to the
Secretary Of Var, dated Orb 5'uLv, 1914, Chip
peSuay Plains.
SIR, s-r-
Excuse my silence. have been much en-.
gagged. Fort Erie did not, as assured YOU it
SHOULD not, deta'n me a single day. Al III o.
clock on the night of the 4ti,, arrived al this
P,ac, with the reserve, General Scott having
taken the position about noon, with the van
My arrangements for turning and taking in
GEAR the enemy's position east of ChippNss,
vas made, when Major General Reall, suspect
ing our Intention, and adhering to thu. rule,
that itisbeuer TO give t. an to receive an attack.
cam from behind his works about o'clock in
the afternoon of the 5th, in order of battle
We did no bulk him. Before o'cloc': his
line was b. oxen his forces defeated, leaving
ON the field four hundred killed s, w ,unded lie
was closely pressed & wou. d have bren utterly
ruined, but for the proximity of his works.
WHITTIER lie He'd for shelter. The wounded of
the enemy and those of our own army must be
attended to. They will be removed to Buffa
10 THIS, with my limited means Of Transports
ton, viii take day or two, after which shall
advance, not doubling but that the gallant and
accomplished troops | a {, will break down all
opposition between ne and Lake Ontario.
when, it met by the feet, all is wel,--ifnot.
under the favor OF Heaven, we shall behave IN
way to avoid disgrace. My detailed report
shall he made in day or two.
l am, with the highest respect, &c.
JACOB BROWN.
Hon. Secretary of War.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
FROM THE NORTHWEST.

ST. LOUIS, June 18.
On Monday evening last barge arrived here
rom Ptairie du Chen, with Gov Clark ana a
rev gentlemen who accompanied him on his
sxPeiitien to that place. We are very happy
| IN being abb. to announce h. fortunate re-
suit OF rba, hazardous enterprise.
Nothing worthy of remark attended the Ao
tliia, from the time they left st. Louis. until
tney rsached Rock river such of the disaifect.
eu Sscs Foxes as appeared OIL the approach of
the boats wer, FIR d on; some canoes were tal
ken with the arms of the affrigh,ed savaves.
VINO sued tor peace on any terms peace was
granted them on condition they would JOIN a,
sainst the enemies of the United States and i'm.
mediatciy commence bostiities against the
Wlnnebagoes.-rhe Foxes, VINO live above
ROCK river, at Deboque's MINES, were willing tn
come into the same arrangement
twenty days before the arrival of the Cover
nor al Prairie du Chen, Dickson LET, that n; 49,.
Tor Nackinaw with SIS Wnnebagoes, i2J Fai-
sayoines. and 100 Sio,ixs, recruits for The Ri
'ish army on me axes. He had Information Of
the approach OF Governor Clark, and had cbarr
ed Capt. Deace, commanding body of Mace
nav fencibles with the defence of the % ace
put Deace and has party ran off, the Sioux and
henards having refused to oppose the Ameri-
cans As soon as the troops landed at the town
notice Was sent to the Inhabitants lwbo had
ned INTO the country1 to return ; all came back
but few scoundrels who knew they deserved
halter. 49, 80
Every attention was then directed to the q.
lection of a temporary place calculated for d..
fence; sixty rank and file of maio, Tay,3r,
company of the 7lh regt. under Command o.
lieutenant Perkins, took possession of the house
formerly occupied by the old Mackinaw com
pany, and new fort was progress ine ON most
commanding spot when the Governor left the
Prairie. - ~
Nine or ten trunks full of Dickson,s propertv
were found, among which are his papers q.
Their property belonging to this savage chief is
daily discovered. -
The farms of Prairie du Chen are in h;rb
cultivation, between 2 and 500 barrels Of Aour
may be manufactured there this season. besides
a vast quantity OF corn. Horses and cattle are
in abundance. -'e
Two OF the largest armed boats were lef, n,
der the command of-sid-de camp Kennerlv and
captains Sullivan and Yeizer. whose un;,eJ
.orce amofnts to 135 dauntless young feIlo,ys
rom this country. The regulars under the
command ofL'eut. Perkins are stationed ON
shore and are assisted by the volunteers io The
erection of the new fort. -
such has been the fortunate issue of tb;s vel,
conducted expedition more important 10 these
territories than any hitherto undertaken.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
Commodore Murray.
BALTIMORE. July IS.
E.rfract ofa letter, dated


..r hoGKrHALL, July II. 1917.
iae enemy passed this early in the
morning up the bay, and proceedel abnve
Pools l,land, where they anchored and
sent their barges out in all directions. both
IN the Western and Eastern Shores. A
Greek az roilcs from this) in time ves,e,'
day evening to save much devastation in
mat quarter they attacked the advanced
barge OF four. that was proceeding up the
Sreek, and Just in the act of taking Mr..
raves ,s.i craft and grainary, full of wheat
Killed Is OF Is out of 20, aud forced rh.
Wn9ie OF them 70 leave the Greek and return
20 their shipping; not a man of ours was
hurt. n strong division of the lower ree,.
ment headed by the old veteran co,ons,
Keed, isnowin that quarter WATCHING RI err
1 IL, nave heard nothing from them TO day.
Inc force upis large ship which I tatsfr
DC race, and large schr. with several
craft am inducedto believe thas t6e;,,
OBJECT IS water aud as much live stool :.
can be procured along saore."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20

made their appearance at Lewiston, and
drove away many of the inliSbitants, so,ne
OF whom they took. We learn, that they pro
ceeded few miles on the Ridge Road. burnt
the militia barracks at Hardscrabble. and
piundered horses. cattle, hogs, sheep, &c.
a branch of the same party as we under
stand, came up to Schoisser. They were
commanded by son of the celebrated FL,
lott.
One OF the Indians was killed, in quar-
rel with a Mr.. Sage, who was detained as :,
prisoner !; the Indian being intoxicated. at
tackled Sage with the butt Of his gun-Sage
struck him with an axe, cut him down, ano
escaped.
Young Elliott told the inhabitants tina
those who remained peaccably in their hou
ses. should not be hurt.
We learn. further, that the party have
left Lewiston, with above an hundred head
of cattle.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
NEw-YoRx. Ic,v a

Yesterday. at 10 O'clock, a nat;o,al ga.
Lutte was fred from the castle Williams
Governors Island) by order of M ior,ecne,
raj Lewis, in honor of tie brilliant Victorv
achieved over the enemya- Chippsyly, on
The 9Th inst. by the army under the com.
mand otthe gallant major general Brown
The national flag vas alsu hosted on
ot the public buildings all yesterdal
nonor OF the same brilliant victory.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
CINc1NA1f. Liz 4

General Harrison left this place on Friday
last for GreenviIle, TO meet the Other aomn,;sy.
s'oners' and hold treaty with the Indians.
Accounts from Greenville state. that .bo,,
aD'o Indians, including women and children.
nave arrived, Inc acting Governor, 10 pursu,
has ordered out de; sciiment of min, -
march for Greenville immedatelv.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
Bos ROM
FIRST MILITARY DRAE

On Friday, the Regiment of
Militia under Coiooel Osgood mai
South Boston, N the vicinity of Fr
prudence where a detachment 81
tiers had been preparing ten pora
RACKS iOr them. They are regular
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-20
COMMiINIcArEn-

We have it from good auihorit
vernment dad the offer Of money a
great part of the fifteen million
million loan undisposed of, and u
fer has been refused on the part
vernmect.