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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16
by ne G'veraor ofMe Commonwealth %
Virginia.
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}IlEREASh hath been Represented n clio
w Executive by tn Tailor q Orsnee en,,.,,,
That certain man WIN callel himself Robert (;b'
SON. charged with the urine of Grand + sreenv o,d
VINO had been remahdcd tothe Jail Of said c,,,n,y
ior further trial by an examining conrf tl,ereof
dni, on the night ofthe 28th OF November I,rss2
GHi Jlil and make his escape tl,eregrorn II do
therefore, with the advice ofthe Contsil nj SIT.
hereby o'ieT reward Of one hundred doTlsrs 40 a.
pcr.on OF persons who shall apprelend and c,nvs;.
10 me jul Of the county Of Orange afo esiJ ~.
sa~ robert Gibson, so HAT he may be dealt Win e
the Va" suects.--b I'd do Moreover require ais
oheers cvll and military, and cxhort the good Deo.
PIE Of u''s Commonwealth 20 use their best endes.
Vors tn arrest the sail Robert Gibson. en- thai h.
may DC brought to justice
Given Under my hand as Covc~7or.
aud under the seal II the Common
(9eaD wealthat Richmond, Ibis i4th ~ If
December, 8l5, and ofthe Common
wealth the fortcth.
w. &. NICHOLAS
robert ''bsoa, is about IS wears old. about ref
hsh, swartfy complexion, and when spokeo m
sts'nmers eonsdersby---he had on When h. esca,'
td' black coat and blue pantslooos, anI PASSING
We room Of The lower part The iai. t7,t vab
nrn three new hats lie is originally from the
county Of Giouee'tcrin This state.
- ccnter f6 cz,s
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NiMtary .Academu at Wcat Ram.

Military .dcademy at Hest Point.
An examination of the cadets or students
commenced on Monday last.-Many cha
racters, civil ard military, attended on the
occasion. among whom were Cen. Brown,
De wit Clinton, Gov. Tompkins. Gen.
swift, and Col. Jones, besides off ers of
the navy--A letter from an officer to the
Eli ors observes, 81 have known little of
It'll now. 1t IS vastly important ma
uonai institution, and much ought to be
done Tor It's reform and enlargement"
TN y. Col.
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ny cH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS County

beIanhn ,. cabe'' John Ware and Mary p CalsI an i;
- 'ner me ase % tventy-onc years iy BENJAMIN O.,
MI r next friend, against Mary r. B,,lsry;IIe ss,L
,h ia. sy - Wis and Martha his wife; wa,;ns
,oh Hue, POLY Ware, Rolert H. Grayson and oY,,n;
.Ea ms we. Elisha Hegdith and Salty his si;, tisn,
u: Caoii Areher H. Cn. jones jones and sf,rh, III;
WE; joel W. f!oNl and Eliza his WIFE Linnns Doln
hpP nlng to the sa'isfetion of the court that the x,d
-aay q. ba,Aer'iiie lartha baskerville Robert H. CT,
son ana SopaStn hs wife, Elisha rr;lth aud e,i,, IL
r,'Tasfa u. Cab,i K Archibald F. sbell areno iriaLi
S aS q uiS snse Oh; motion OF tie plaintiffs ms C,,rcg
sA absent ie, riaDtS appear answer the hill of
@ eonpan'sin's on III SECOND Monday in March SD and
ee see'iiity inr pertaining decree of,lr ron,
y, - forthwith inserted in some nryys,p.r
psohed in 'i2 city Of Richmond Cor two months ,,,
@ anu ano1er copy be posted the front door OF The
i copy-Ar'cff.
D...,,,.. - RoLFE ELDRIDcE, Jr. u. CT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

Judge Knsey OF Patterson. and Nir NJ n,
Wis of New-York, have been appoioted Ds,..a, a,
TO ,he City Of Washington on the part Of the Sam,
iaceurers Of y. Jersey. Mr Davis IL nor ;ntersst
cd N any cotton or WOODEN factory and perfer,ns
t''s sr'.ee sratniioCsly, declining any remunera-
On even lor his travelling expeuess.
.Ns1s Tort taber.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

It appears from travels in South Ameri-
ca in 1904, that some of the rich miners
and landhoiders OF Mexico enjoy an annu-
al income OF from two 10 six millions of
rancs lhe Duke of Monteieone, from his
landed estates, had an income of million
and halt he has 40 villages, which
contain population of seventeen Thousand
gwen hundred souls.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

=. Se'r,l- Leone The brig Traveller, Capt. Paul
Cnhee, It WAS expected, would sail on Friday f,om
rev, i3e".o.d, for sierra-Leone, with several col.
"''su l"nes, IN ai' about 10 persons, who intend
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

THE RICHMOND
STo az U.gpE IIJ. ~, - J. =,

S'C.F E-B.7L'E ~. 7.NCF.fCTORT
nov IN illl operaio,. The works. ~ b;,b t,vo
osen 'nnc' Impeded som. time pasS, by the eli,
nre OF one die klns,) in complete reusr. an,,
w'h tnrn out Ware in future to the amount If one
'A"asS"a dollars per 'neath, at the least. 1.hey
shall jHs'ify IT, "''"a"'
!. Ihe quality and price or the Ware, sr;c, onen.
ION to selecting aud packing at the short q ,oce.
the prospect d complete assortment, at eli ,imrs
ana the Immediate delivery in any part og lie c;tr
'Fee % expencc, cannot fail to ensure a cont,,rej
Tt eoTsgement to tbs useful domestic nanufactory.
ne froprietor IS determined to use his best en-
oeavor9, tomerit the confidence Of and siys gene
raj satisfaction 10 bis customers.
Inc pressn prices lwhici, it is believed or. o.
bout the same as 10 New York, and much Iower
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

WILL BE SOLD,
{ ~ Monday, tie eth day Of January next. to
- ule highest bidder, all the screws. presses. AMI
me implements Tor manufacturing Tobacco. used
Carey Street WIZ - y"
Dccem5sI ie e-,J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

Orders lsit with Messrs Asa and Jos.oh Ole
Messrs. Johnso1 end Wakirq, Messrs NH, H..
fMJr. x 20. or 81 tie Mandatory, will he all,
attended To. FEM DTt ~ t1'y
Decem5sr IS G7-ebq,ss- 80. ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

AA rs. BROOMG'S rchool wss opened on Mon
~ Gay ihe u ID inst. in TIC house lately occ-
Caltitoi-iIn ~ VIC 'D'i % 'Ae
DeeembeT &c. IT,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

c. Meeting OF the Trustees Of the R;eh,oond
academy earnestly requested at the Capitol, this
morning, al IL O'CLOCK to receive the Reports Of
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.TSCRIPN
baltimore, Dec. II.
MURhJ.

by the Gen. Jackson, from Leghern.1
Erfrdcf Ola letter TO a reStecta6te merch-
AR III this city, from his friend. dafed
ieshorn, Oct. %.
"Since my letters were closed, inf rma-
ton has been received in town, that Nlurat
had been shc, at place called Pizza."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16
.'Ne7v- York, Dec. 5.

MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENT.
Yesterday was exhibited at the City
bhl, a Double Forcing Pumh. invented
by Mr.. GRAY. of Springfield, Otango Co.
which, at an immaterial ference in the
lost, and being less liable to &C ident and
kSicr repaired, with the same labor. deliv-
J rs exactly double the quantity of water
cbtained oy the common sucking pump
II is patented, and promises to become I'M
popular and useful.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

place upwards. few days ago, only
he days from Orleans, Iabout 500 miles
/ her passage to Louisville. laden with fo-
Ign merchandise. This is the first YES
of this particular description, that has
assed this place upward. The facility
rih which she overpowers the current of
rs great river, is suspicious to the wes-
m country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

Boston, Dec. 6.
We understand that the Washington "a,
coming round to this port from Ports
iouth, proved herself d remarkable fine
liler She came from harbour to harbour
about seven hosrs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-12-16

r. ". pog'ElL. p.c.yc
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Land for Sale.

II WILL sell the F.lR.N upon which
4 ! reside, containing 1900 acres
The improvements are Of brick, and very
commotiious-460 acres of this land is
bottom and in high state of improve
'ment, ard the whole tract is supplied
with never failing springs. This proper
;ty is situated $ miles from Alexandra,
land within one of the Hunting Greek
gravel road. Stock, Of superior quality,
can be had with the land.
Provided the interest be paid quarterly
la long credit can be bad on the purchase
money. Letters addressed addressed
Ito me touching this subject, upon which
the postage is paid, will be Immediately
attended to
w. II. FOOTE.
Hayfeld, near Alexandria, Sept. /.
If.
sP The Editors of the National In.
|telligencer and Federal Republican, vii!
insert this in their country paper until
rbid
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
|Mandeville& Larmour.


Corner Of King and Fairar q Kim
. aud Ipater 4sireets-O6sr for Sale,
100 Chests Gunpcwder, Imperial and
Young Hyson TEAS Of n.e lat.st
importations, and can be sold low
er than any of the Northern Mar.
kets can at present afford them.
90 boxes Imperial
SO lacqucred boxes Young Hvson
Is boxes Young Hyson and Hyson.
Skin-Montesquieu's cargo
10000 lbs. Green Coffee
20 bags old Java Coffee, for eentee,
family use
so hossbeads and 50 barrels Orleans
st. Croix and Martinique Sugars
5000 lbs. loaf and lump Sugars
5000 lbs. heavy Black Pepper
500 lbs. first quality Bengal Indigo.
10 puncheons West India Rum
200 gallons genuine Old Irish Wits
key
100 boxes Soap
800 reams Wrapping Paper
With their us,al general assortment oftls
Best Wines, Liquors & Gro
ceres.
n. B.---Country dealers are respect.
fully requested to view their assortment,
Aug. IS
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Antigua Rum, e..

so puncheons we'll favored Cd, Sd,
and 18th proof Antigua Rum.
Madeira and Teneritfe Wine, of gu
perior quality.
Old Rye Whiskey.
Jamaica and Antigua Spirit.
Sugar in hegsheads and barrels.
Green and white Coffee.
Imperial, young hysan & hyson Teas
Together with general assortment Of
GROCERIES.
For sale By
J. II. Grease.
August 90. cow
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Rippon Lodge,

Containing from 700 to 500 acres on Po-
tomac River, about 5 miles from DUN
tries and 90 from Alexandria. The soil
is good for corn, small grain and grass.
The improvements are dwelling house
in good repair containing six rooms, a
kitchen, laundry. stables and other ne
cessary house. The extensive marshes
now nearly dry belonging to this estate
offer to the purchaser the most fatterins
prospect Of rendering this a valuable
farm by an inconsiderable devotion OLA
bour. For terms apply to the subscriber
or to Noblet Herbert, Esq. Of Alexandria.
John A Washington,
Near Charlestown, Jefferson County, Va.
June Id. 80
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Six Cents Reward
DSSIAN HALL tyr Sale.

YEyHE subscriber offers for sale the
b T3.4ET OF L,3,F,D on which ne
now resides, containlcs $50 acres. tits
situated in healthy ne,saborhood, about
nine miles from AIexaadria and twelve
froa, Washington and Georgetown, ard
within a eiie OF the Little ii, eF Tam
pike. The Improvement are comfor-
table two story fame d"e!ling house,
with barns and stables and all necessary
ont houses. Few fagns in the comfy are
supplied with more cheice collection of
fruit, and from the governments Tat have
Seen made on lands 81 the same descrip-
ton in the neighboriood. the soil IS be-
iieved to be we'll adapted to the Plaster.
A portion Of the ground is in clover, and
there is a considerable body of low land :.
part of which is in valuable meadow.
w m. S Stuart.
Fairfax County, Aug. 81. f
- The Editors of the Federal ke-
publican and National Intel!ieencer, are
requested to publish this until forbid, and
send their accounts to this Office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
he Steamboat Camden, OF
Georgetown,

WILL start from Georgetown iof
w Alexandria every morning at
o'clock; call at the mouth of Tybe!r
Greek, Washington City & Greenlsa''
OF Fort Point I; return from AleXanef's
at 10 O'Clock to Georgetown; leave
Georgetown in the afternoon at O'Clock
for Alexandria return from AleXan,
dria at 4 O'Clock to Georgetown, and can
at the above places each trip. ~
~, On Fridays the Steam Boat WIN
leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon a.
6 o'clock-return in the afternoon.
Aug. 25 ol"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Molass5es, Coffee, &c.

Molasf, es, Coffee, &c.
We haze iuss rseeired and efssr .for SAFE
10 hhds first quality retailing Mslasses
200 bags and ten tierces prime green
Coffee
so boxes Pipes containing three gross
each
90 do. No. 1. Chocolate
go dozen bottles old Port Wine
AND IN STORE,
25 chests Euapowder 4 Y. Tyson Teas,
of avery superior quality
10 hhds. sd and 4th proof old Whiskey,
suitable for family use
10 hhds. Sd proof Antigua Rum
Some fine old MADEIRA, Sherry, and Te-
nerfee Wines
! ORIGINS, SUGARS.
Liverpool fine and Ground Alum Salt
and a general assortment of other
Groceries as usual
s We also keep a constant supply
of the best Flour for family use.
Bryan Hampson g Co.
August 10.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Caution.

NHO ALL those that have been guilty.
b of wanton act, in pulling up PO.
tutoe tops that was not planted mO''
than two months. L..
That have man fixed there at n'sn'
TO watch. and should theybe found WIZ ,Io
in TIE fence, | will not be accouD,""s
Cor what may follow, they mu>' rIh es.
themselves and no other Cor ire CONF he
cueace, as the Waterman w'ii hO' "
tried with.
Brsan Hamps0"'
Sent
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
] For Sale or Freight,

xssS The Scl'r. TRArELLER,
49, Captain Ranten, burthen ~ w,
Ions or 500 barrels, we'll found, = SAILS 5
at small expense for her b,rtlen:
She VIII be sold as she came from sea,
on liberal credit--and if not sold N 2 q
few DAYS, will take freight to a port IN
the West-Indies Apply to
adams, Herbert ana TO-
August SO.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02

Consist
IRON rim. and brassl
door locks
stock locks
;rawer. chest, desk
trunk, cupboard,
and pad locks
81, HI butt, parEa-
ment, table amt.
chest hinges
screws, bolts, latch-
es, planes, chs
sells augurs, place
irons, compasses.
squares.h par
mel, tenant, sasl.
and compass saHs
Sill. cross cut, and
PIT saws
smiths flies
tiilf, cross cut, nit,
and haGa saw fles
cry. hseiIhorn. &
| bone table sy de,-
| sert knives asA
| Jerks
| Ell, pocket, prun-
ing, butchers aad
| saoe knives
| <a2evs ard scissor;
! sya 9iug-knives
Brass cammode han.
| dies and knob>.
| cieak aad curtain
| pias
,Hafyl Butt Hinges.
| hooks, socket cas-
/ tMs. nails. stair
| rods and eyes.
| chimney hooks.
| kettles, catldie
| sticks, and foot,
Plated aud tin VI bri.
| die bits, st;Irups.
| buckles e slides,
| martiugale hooks
| and spurs.
&c great rstriety
Which he Oils IS f
terms wholesale an.
| August 26.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Sent. J..
TO RENT,

A ND possession to be gwen '",'n n,
u diate'y. the jst2re md Gslear, I .,c
door TO G. aad I. p. IEomP'sohss a m ],
~ occurred by Samuel MARK, q .. Gyr
IS an excellent staad for business -
tern Apply to ,vr, ,soN.
14'1''1N saxa.
Aug. 81.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
c. g. /. Z, Thompson,

Hare receircd per the Ocean, Capt. g
dams from Liverpool, a part ef thei,
Fail assortmeats consisting Of
Super6sae & Second Cloths
double Nlil!e,l Drabs, Molesdown AM
other fashionable Vestings, Wellington
Dedsord and Vigenia Cords, Stoc'inetts
Flushiugs, Flanfefs, Bookings, Plains
and Rose and Dufel Blankets.
August II ~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02

ing Of 4
Japann'd, black, rec
& white tea trss s
Pate warmers and|
Dressing cases
;Sheyels and tonss
Green wire Tenders
Iron, tin. s. coPpei
tea. kettles
Sauce pans
Pins
Needles
Knitting pins
iron and japan'd
candle sticks
|crambo, Tcupee &
! knife combs
ICloth, nail, HAIR,
| cl'umb, paint and
| sweeping brushes
'Shot bolts, powder
/, TASKS, fishing rods
| lines and hooks
Walking canes and
| whips
Pocket books, back
! gannon boards,
/ snuff boxes, p!a-
| ted candiesticks.
| castors, &c.
Guns, pistols, dirks,
| and snn-fints.
Vices, ausils, spades
| sboveIs, frying
! pans, bar e. sheet
lad and tin plates
! aar-iron, steel, and
| wagon boxes.
! ALSO,
!Gilt aad mahogany
! 4. -
| haned pier lock
| Ing glasses
Toilet and pocket
! glasses
Military goods and
| Jewellery, and
Of other articles,
+ sale Oh moderate
| retail.
IF.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Griffith & BraWner,

Haze Just received and eter for Sale,
Irish Linens and Long Lawns
PlatilIas and Dowlas
Cambrics and Len Muslins
Cambria Ginghams
Poo Iet Handkerchief
Chinese Grapes
Cotton Hose
Mems and boys Beaver Gloves
Bombazettes, &c.
August 21.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
- Just Recsived
Direct from BREJM En-. BY the
Subscriber.
go Cases German Glass
ware,

CONSISTING OF
Half Pint and Pint Tumblers, Hall rpi''
Pint aud Quart Decanters,
S cases Tovlet Pocket Looklng-uiass-
es, Lead Pencils, &c. &c.
2 hogsheads Coffee Mills,
g do. Band Boxes,
9 cases Toys,
do. States and Pencils,
900 Deu,ijehns,
81 Liquor Cases first quality.
All Of Which Will be sold low.
THOMAS MOUNT. {
August 81. u.
For d PORT IN The Worth Of Europe
l'te stranea, fosf saiting sh,p
Geo. " ashlngton,
~ Joseph Wood, master, bur
= ssthen about 40 hhds. tobacci'
,asa haslag asaat one half of her ca
90 essageA. Fer fi.v;S,ht Ct the remal
der on reasonable terms. appls TO
sJ8aN CT. LADD q 60.
AUGUST 16s u.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
I Jefferson Land for Sale.

A B0y'T 500 Acres in the county {
N jefferson and State OF Virginia, o,
the road leading from Winchester t.
Baltimore. IL miles from the former. /
from Harper's Ferry and 5 from Charles.
miles from Alexandra, George
town and the City of Washington. The
improvements are new brick house,
stories high, a barn 40 feet square, sta,
bic. Sc.
The soil is Of the very first quality.
well adapted to the growth Of timothy.
cluyesaod every species of grain--More
than half of the land is covered with tim.
Der of the best quality.
Also. fur Sale.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Tuition & Boarding for Young
Ladies,

At MIS-. GEsRcR's, on Queen street,
near Fairfax street, where will be taught
he several branches of English Educa-
tion.---satisfaetory reference will be gi.
ven respecting ability. The Academy
will be opened on Monday the 18th Of
September.
TERMS.
Boarding, Lodging, Washing aad Tu.
ition. s $50 per annum.
Tuition alone including all the branch.
es, s 40.
Junior classes $50.
Paid quarterly in advance.
August 50. eotf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
David Peabody,

KING STREET, ALExANDRzA,
Has Just receSred and offers for Sate
2 bales Ticklenburgs qua
lily,
bale Bombazetts and Wild Bores,
Black and colored florence Lutte
strings,
English and Domestic bed Ticking,
Cotton Umbrellas,
CoIored threads, silk buttons ant
cords.
Who yisltes to Hire
A Pew in St. Paul's Church
Enquire as above.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
For Ioston,

>SET The regular trading Schooner
!SsaasI Morning Star, Captain Mayhem,
vii commence loading in three days.
For freight of 500 barrels, or passage,
apply to the master or beard, or
LGWrasOn aud FC7cle,
Who have for Sale, received by the said
Schooner,
60 tons Plaster Paris,
400 reams Wrapping Paper,
case American manufactured Cot
ton Shifting.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02

CARPEIING, &c.
Just received from .Ns,e- Fork and ao,s
opening,
Brussels Carpetlng,
Venetian do.
Ingraae do.
Kidderminster do
All of which are superfne, and of the
latest and mest fashionable patterns.
f l. s O.,
Florence silks,
Leyantine Silk Shawls of different
sizes,
Irish Linens,
F!anneEs. Cloths, Lace Wells, India
Cottons. fine Nuns Threads, &c.
Together 7ciih their former Stock,
which makes their assortment pretty gen.
eral, al! of which they wish to dispose Of
on the most liberal terms for cash, Or te
customers. Therefore we most
earnestly request our friends to call where
thev may get good bargain, and at
least, a hearty welcome. at our store, one
door above Fairfax street, on King Street
Alexandria.
" b. German Linens direct from
Bremen.
Witi1e,'s s Herbert
k,,u,.,4 al
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-02
Adam Lynn,

Opposite the .Hechdnles DuHns q.
Has received BIZ the ship Ocean and gu.
perior,
a lnrre and general assortment
n 9ONMONGERY, Cutlery, plated ans
4 timed saadlery, japanned, brass
and plated wares
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1815-11-18
RICHMOND. CvA.) NOVEMBER IS.
TO COM. STEPHEN DECATUR.

TO COM. STEPHEN DECATUR.
Permit land-lubber, who has been s!ee-
ping quietly ell his down, while you have
been toSt upon the seas, or exposed to tie
bullets OF the enemy, to thank you for your
services. and to welcome you, Commodore,
once more to your native shores.-He
halls the hero, who returns covered with
glory, only to share it with his country
men.
You return, Commodore, from an expo
dition to which you were summoned by JUS
tice, and not by ambition. 1t was not to
make conquests, but to set the captive free
and to deliver your country from tribute
which had too long disgraced her. Hall to
the hero, who has accomplished these OBJ
Jects! The thanks of your country attend
you on your return.
You have vanquished the Algerine pi-
rate at sea.-You have delivered our coun-
trymen from his prisons have redu-
ced three Of the Barbary States to sub
lection. You have revived the terror
OF the American Nation among these
Piratlcal states, and compelled them
once more to pay respect to our flag
While Europe has been purchasing
their forbearance, you have extorted it.
While confederated Kings have been rob-
bing France, you, with a chivalrous mu-
Dlhcence, have been relieving the losses
o the conquered Hail then to the Hero
who has achieved these successes Hon
or to the name of Commodore Deca-
tur
We have no titles or stars to reward
you. We have no Carriers to adorn YOU.
no lordly sounding names, or munificent
pensions to bestow-But our thanks are
not the less sincere on that account. IL
you have senslbility equal to your glory,
the thanks of your country will be sufficient
to fill your heart and recompense your SER
vices. Those thanks are freely and fully
bestowed. We all greet the hero, who
has safely returned to our shores.
But the thanks of the people will not be
alI-lt will be for their representatives to
thank you, and to strike Medal in honor
OF your three triumphs.
AS the immortal Jeff rson has said
Honour and gratitude to those who
have filed up the MEASURE of their coun-
try's honour"