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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-12-06
Decemberlc.
.alerandria EGncii.g assemblies.

yNsII0SE Gentlemen who have sub.
scribe,I to theAlexandria Dancing
assemblies, and those who wish to sub
scribe are requested to meet at the lily
Hotel on Wednesday evening next a.
balf past six o'clock, for IT,, purpose Of
appointing managers and making other
necessary arrangements.
doc go
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-12-06
IS aid, 1T - o'cIccks u iFoi't q %
auction ram, Britlge sstrests
40 boxes BfoWn Sgap 81
rs cases Wine
al. casks Il. Z Tsenerihe $
5 do. do. Old Sherry
pipe Of remsrkable good S.
Malaga "a
Terms made known Ut TINS o Saie.
MALLORY and WA
AuctioneeFs.
cearrefnwn, Dec. S g I
ne I'D ne.

9MyFiE subscribers havss landing from
she william and Henry, CaRtalt
Foster. from Madeiras 4 consignment
q Fl.N.E OH MyIJssE, o the brand
81 s. HowAnp, MAkcK and Co war
lranfesl equal to any eves iasPorte here
And as Ii Is principally intended 70 IN
frosIGce / brand net hitherto known
they egFsr il to the particalar natice q
cOanOiseurs. I
.adams, Herbert ard Ce.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-12-06

3 Hare Just received, By theashiP
= ssfRTY.FIVE Packages seasonable
DRY GOODS, direct from tbs
Emanuiactories III England, which they
are disposed to sell at the most reduced
pr;ees Tor cash Or to pufctuah customers
b Nov 20 b 5 :.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-12-06
Nevemberl6
John G Laid e co.
HAVE FOR SALE
Eight Chests aud I'zpeai9 R01es
s 3 YOUNG. IIY SON Il EA.

Ship Packet Cargo
8 barrels Spanish 4udigo
8 boxes white Havana Sugar
70 sans bar Iron
10 quarter casks Sherry Wine
5 i2 boxes fresh Lisbon Lemnlons
200 casks r. 4. Lime
90 barrels Cider
AZ barrels taRners Gil
30 bolts Russia Duck
100 do Ravens Deck
10 barrels and boxes mems Shoes
bale Russia Siieetlng
400 tons plaster Paris
1000 bushels liverpool coarse salt
10 pipes Hollahd Gin
so barrels beet
5000 yards tow and tow linen cloth &
5 TONS sF,eathiag Paper
s cases mems Gne Hats
Deeembef 4.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-12-06
GROUND saIlum Salt .afoat.
Lindsay e Hill,

Rars lust recsired and offer for Sale
1000 bushels ground alum ALT an!
{ 5000 do. Lisbon white do
dec q St
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
Rippon Lodge,

Contaimng from zoo to 500 acres on re-
to;nac River, about miles from Dunn !,
fries aud 90 from Alexandria. The SOL
i good fer corn, small grain and grass
The improvements are Dwelling mouse
in GOOD repair containing SIX loonls,
kitchen, laundry, stables and other ne
cessary house. The extensive marSSe :
now nearly dry belonging to this estate
offer to the purchaser the most hat5efi !,
prospect of rendering TINS a vaioaplf
tssn By an inconsiderabls devotion o. !, Ia
hnos For terms apply to the subscriber
or to .Nsblet Herbert, ESQ. OF Alexandria
John A Washington,
Near Chariestewn, Jefferson County, va
Tune Id.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
Public Sale.

|AN Monday the Cd day Of Octooe+
|V next. if fair, otherwise, the mex
fair day WILDE sold. to tie highest bicde'
lon ! credit Of twelve months, by the SUI
|scriber, ST his Salisbury Estate, IN IT, o..
county Of King George, state o. virginia
t so head Of fat horned Cattle,
Considered to be among the best III the
Northern Neck,
AND
100 head Of Sheep,
Among which are some hall and three
quartsrblooded Merino's.
Bond and approved security VIII DC
REQUIRED for all purchases over iiitee .,
dollars. to carry interest from the oate y
mot punctually paid !; and for purchases
lunaer. that sum, the money will DC eA
Ipected. Butchers will d2di1nPartleu
iIarlv their interest to sa 9
The usual discount vii yea -
cash.
Richard Stuart.
Cedar. Grove, Sept. IS
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
FALL GOODS.
Joseph Smith & Son,
Hare Impaired in the Barquc NIL
RI, from Lipespoo',
200 Packages DRY GOODS

- ~ -
Which they offer for sale on accommo--
dating terms, for cash or approved ra-
per,
sAM0Nc WHICH ARE, &
CLOTHS, Casimeres, Kerseys, flan-
nsls. Blankets, Fiushings. Vestlngs,
Bookings & Green Baize, Rental Sot-
tons, blue and white Kerseys, Elorenets,
Worsted and Cotton Hose, Calicoes,
white and colored Cambrics u sarsnests,
Cotton Shirtings, Chintz and Fancy
Shawls, Scotch Goods, Corded, Striped
and Book Muslin, Grape and Leno.
Ginghams, Table Covers, Gotten um-
brelIas, Sewing Silks and Twists, Sew
ing Cotton, Shirt Buttons, Boot Cord 6
Shoe Bindings, $50 boxes lin Plates,
Sheet Copper, an elegant assortment Of
Stufs, and variety of other articles.
~. b. We shall be ready to sell, Gu
w ednesdy next at our warehouse, King.
street.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
Jefferson Land for Sale.

u BoUT 800 Acres in the county Q
Jefferson and State OF Virginia, on
the road leading from Winchester to
Baltimore, IL miles from the former, II
fram Harper's Ferry and 5 from Charles
toNa-6O miles from Alexandria, George
town and the CIV of Washington. The
improvements are new brick house, 2
ssories high, barn 40 feet square, sta
bic, &c. :.
The soil is Of the very first quality
well adapted to the growth Of timothy
cloverand every species OF grain-7MeFe
tl.aa half of tae land is covered WIN sini-
Her OF the best quality.
M r.. Coyo
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
Fresh Lrugs and Medicines
William Harper, Jun.
Apot}ecary and Druggist, Alexandr,
Fo..F,., ,t..A AZ

Apothecary and Druggist, Alexandra,
Fairfax -street,
WAS lately received a general ,..
Es sortment of Drugs, Medicine,
.snop Furniture, Walls, Dye StuRs. ;yc
AID i. n daily expectation Of a very er'
tensige supply, which was selected from
tie latest importatisas, and will waryan,
thea. +, be pure and genuine. and tbs
prices as low as they can be purchased
(rt equa! quality in the district A
gooa credit given iopbysicians and ner.
Giants in the country, AID tneir @, dor,
.ez scuted aitli tie utmost care {. sttsn.
ti.E--Country produce viii be received
a. the higf est cash price in payment for
Medicines.
| have 5000 VT. of the first quality
Los'oood on hand at reduced price.
July q.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
August So.

Scarce GOOuS.
DAVID Peabody, King Street.
UEAs received a variety OF Scarce
III Goods. not mentioned in former
Advertise
l case black e colored Canton Grapes
l do. black and colored j.evantlnes,
and Florence Lustrings
do. elegant Lpstring Ribbons
Black Florentine Nesting
Italian Sewing Silk, a|lcolors
| case ladies white Cotton Hose; We
ry cheap
| bale Rose Blankets
l do. Venetian Carpeting
| case patch colored Furnitures
A handsome assortment OF superior
quality Coat Buttons
l case gentlamans silk Umbrellas
Fine Wire Thread, and Cotton Balls.
The above mentioned Goods, togethei
with many more which will be re -dy fer
ale in few days, will make his assorf
aent complete, and will he sold Whole
ale or retail, as low as they can be pur
chased in the district.
September 60
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-22
Public Sale

EN7I4L be offered at Public Sale G
w the premises, on Tuesday Il
sd OF October next, valuable Farm
|about 700 acres, situate in the CO nty
Fairfax, on the main road leading from 4
!lexandlia to Fredericksburg, binding O
|pohick and Accotink runs, about Il mile
from Washington City CD. C.(-l2 fron
Alexandria and four from the town
|Cccoquan.
This Farm is surrounded by good MAJ,
kets, the soil is productive. with iars;
portion of meadow land and a good mn
seattle Dwelling House, suitable ior +
genteel family, is handsomely s!taSted, Z
not surpassed by any in or country TO-
health; a Well in the yard that ;lrnisaf
excellent water, with d large Orchard
and Garden.
The situation ,ha!f way between Alex
andria and Damiiics) IS a valuable one
ior Tavern; and the number Of wag-
gons, sc. travelling the ROAD, a'sera
good market for most of the products o.
the Farm.-I'here are few Farms pos,
sessing more advantages, and IS wei
WORTH the attention otaay person c-sPos-
ed to purchase seat near The seat Of GO
yernment, or to speculate il lands.-f OF
further Information enquire Oil the pre-
misses, Of Dodyise z. Chichester or " m
III. Foote, ESP Possession will bes'' en-
at any time, when a considerable portscn
of the purchase money Will De required
IpIy e6. Gawts.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
From Mew- Orleans Paters.

in fd'ess delivered 10 the Commander in Chief IF
he Sererh Military District Major general IN:
OREH J.4CRSOyN, at The cefsseng of solemn
thanksgiving, Gffer hs brilliant defence Of he cftv
Of .New- Orleans
BF THE REV. vM. DUBoURo,
.5f7nn'sraf0r apOsf0hc ofhe docese Of Loiisid,,1.
GEHsHAL,
Whilst the state of Louisiana, IN the joyful
transports other gratitude, hsiis you &c her deyerer
the asserter Of her menaced ibertos-whilst crate.
iu America ~ lately wspt UP in anxious sBspense on
The fate ri this Porteut city, the emporium of the
weslth OF one half Of her territory, and the true bull
wark Of its Independence is now re-eehong from shore
to shore your spi ndd achievements and preparing 10
inscribe Your name her immortal rolls among those
OF her Washingtous Whilst history, poetry aud the
monumental arts will vie IN consgohg to the sdnirati-
on ~ the latest postetity, triumph perhaps unarsI
ehed IN their recprs-Whilst TINS ~ised bv universal
exclamation 70 the very pinnacle Of fame amid asceud-
Ing clouds ofncense, how easy it had been for YOU,
Seuersl, TO forget the prime If your wonderful
seoeses, and to ssune to yourself praise which rpst
essentially return to that excited source whence every
sort ~ merit y derived Bot, better acnpaintcd with
ths nature q true glory, and Justly placing the snmmt
OF your Ambition 81 approving yourself the worthy D.
srumentot Heavens nercifui designs, the FIRST IN.
9ni'e II your religoss heart 90 acknowledge ne
agtdl fn'f f0s'tiSa Of Pr0vtdzlcsJo1r hrttstep IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08

solemn display Of yetr huta5,e sense of lis Earers
Still sgitstct at the remembrance of those dreadful
aeones from which have been niraculously res
cued, tits our pride also to ack nowledge that the Al
mighty has truly had the principal hand in our deliver
ahee, and to fellow you, general, sttributng to his
INFINITE goodness the hosnsge Of unfegned graft
tude Let the infatuated voisry of blind chance de-
ride OR creduous simplicity let the coldhearted A.
thet look M for the explanation of such important e.
Sentsto the mere coicatens,ion of human causes-to
us, the whole univ is loud proclaminga Supreme
Ruler, who, as he holds the hearts Of men IN his
hands, hollis also the thread oa contingent occurrences
Whatever be his intermediate scats f.ays anillu,tri-
Qua preate still on the orders Of his ailruling
Providence depend the rise and prosperity, well
the decline and downfall OF empires. From His lofty
throne above, he moves every scene below now curb
ing, now letting loose the passions OF men now uu-
s'ng his own wisdom into the leaders OF nations now
contounng their boasted prudence and spreading upon
ths'r councils spirit ct in,oxcton, and thus
ting his uncomfortable Judgments on the sous Of men,
according tn the dictates OF His werring iu,ce''
10 HIM therefore, our most iervent thanks due
Tor our late unexpected rescue I; and il is Him we
chehy 'htend to praise, when, considering YOU gene
raj as the man efhis right ha,,i whom he has taken
pans to TIT ot for the important commission of our de-
fence, we exto that fecunty of genius by which, in
an instant oi the most discouragng Distress yoa crea-
ted unforeseen resources raised as were, fem the
ground hosts of intrepid WARRIORS and provided every
vulnerable point with ample means of defence. To
him we trace that instructive superiority of your mind
which at once rallied around you univei sal conf
Earring elements OF which this political machine is
composed, aroused their sumberns spirits aud diff-
'ed through every rank that noble aror which glow
ed IN your own bosom. To Him in fine, we address
onr acknowledgements for that consumInate prudence
which defeated all the combinations OF sagacious cne
my, entangled him in the very snares which he had
spread before and succeeded in eectug bis utter
destruction without once exposing the lives of our c
tzens Immortal IL 4nks he to his Supreme Majesty
Tor sending us suc instrument ofhis bountiui de.
Signs Gift that value is the best token ofthe con-
nuance OF bis p,ntec6on-the most solid encourage
ment to us to sue for new favours The first which il
emboldens us humbls to upplicate, asst is the
IN our throbbing hearts, is that you ay long enjoy
General the honors of your grateful country OF which
you Will permit us 10 present you pledge in this
wreath oflaurel, the prize of victory the symbol of
Immortality. The nextis speedy and honorable
termination OF he bloody contest in which We are en-.
gagged No one has so efhcacuusly laboured as YOU,
general, for the acceeration OF that blissul .sriod
may we soon reap that sweetest fruit OF your splendid
and uninterrupted victories
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
-General Jacksop,a .5nsz,,e,.

REVEREND SIa-l receive with gratitude and plea
sure the symboical crown which piety has prepared
receive It IN the name of the brave who have so
eectuaIly seconded my exertons for the preservation
.; i-'r counlry-u,ey well deserve the iaurels which
their country viii! bcstow.
For myself to have been instrumental in the delye.
rance OF such country, isthe greatest blessing that
Heaven could confer That IT has been effected with
so little loss--that So few tears should cloud the
smiles OF our triumph, and not cypress leaf be inter
vsyen IN the wreath which you present, source OF
the most exquisite enjoyment.
thank you, reverend sir. most sincerely, for the
prayers which you otrrup for my happiness. May
those your patriotism dictates for beloved country
be first heard. And may mine for your Individual
prosperity, sswe that of the congregations commit.
ted to yonr care, be ayorabiy receis prosper-
~, the wealth, the happiness of this city will then be
commensurate with the courage and other great quail.
ties of its inhabitants.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
MRS. FI.EMING.

u RESPECTFULLY informs the public that she still
d o resides in one of MIR. William c. Williams's new
Tenements ION street. where she has agreeable
accommodations for or more boaIders, On moderate
terms.----Children are received at a very reduced
price, and great attention paid to their morals
march,. Ii
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
$50 REWARD,
CTOLEN our cfmy Stables on the night
~ 6etween the 1914 and nth instant,
TWO iSORREL TJOPSES

One mare, about S feet 3 inches high, 6
or years old nect sttying--she has a small
blaze in herJace, turning on the right nostrR
lis locked, hanging main and switch rail,
shod all round, faces, froks and canters, goes
rather stiff, and sometimes a little lame in
her right hind leg. The other a horse, about
a feet 10neheS high, 9 years old neat string
has blaze face, one hind .foot 4yi1l G, long
main and rail, his main zUhere The collar
works, is nearly unite, with some 4pilar
hairs intermired throughout, has hntiAhe
his back, and kind Of i1nlti and scar on on
Eeff shouifer, huces, frots and canters a7vhis
ardty, both Of them are accustomed TO geak-
A'ly fJSon delivering The said Horses to mr.
in Hanover County, uea7 The Meadow Bridge
es, shall receive tie above requard--or ten
dollars Jcr either Of them.
JOHN BELL.
Feb. %. tF
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to the duty and the eheerfalness with which they per.
formed the most arduous service, both board and
ON shore IN assisting to construct and batteries
My warm thanks are likewise due 10 DR.. Marshall for
his diligence and good arrangement.
Mr.. John Quinn, voiunteertfom the merchant navy,
and Mr. Crosby, acting boatswain, and Mr. Smith, ac-
ting gunner, have performed much service. The &c
ting Mrslpmen on board this ship, deserve warrants.
Wilson X. Ennis, acting clerk, volunteered several
times to serve in the advance battery under MIR.
Phiebert L cannot forbear expressing belief that
tue oooaot OF my officers b men while serving under
your eye, excited your warmest appreciation.
Accept, yen please, sir, the assurance OF my high
respect and regard,
CHS. C.B THOMPSON.
-afajor General -9ndre1. jackson TO Com. P.,tter-
Head Quarters, 9Th NIL Dut-nt.
Left Bank Of the River, 10Th Jan. 1915.
The enemy having at length been compelled to
retreat to their shipping, feel it duty to express
tn you my high sense of the mertorous conduct Of your
ofcers and seamen stationed this bank Of the river
Lieut.. Norris, who communicate twenty -four FOUNDER
and Lieut. Crawey, who commanded thirty tw
FOUNDER, displayed, during the several
the utmost skill and courage. They receive my war
NEST thanks, and have merted the gratitude of their
country.
And ]. F. Pelott, mid.hipmap, and VIM Livingston.
masters mate, who served at those batteries. have
qaliy entitled themselves by their good conduct my
and their country's thanks.
must avail myself OF this occasion to express my
sense Of the obligations you and Capt. Henley have
laid me under, by the active and important services
you have rendered me since the opening of ,he cam
psign Te your well directed exertonsfrom the other
aide OF the river must be ascribed in great degree
that embarrassment Of the enemy, which led his i-
nominous Tight. 1t has afforded rue the highest salts
action, Commodore that there should have existed,
during the whole ofths interesting crisis so perfect
harmony between the land and naval forces in which
sentiment am sensible you fully participate.
With the highest respect, am, sir, your obedient
servant
AND. JACKSON,
.Haj. Gen. Cors3'g.
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cohy of a lesferfrom Com. d. r. Patterson
fothe Secretary of'the Navy. dated
Orleans, Sd Feb. 1915.
do myself the honor to enclose you
copy ofa letter addressed to the navy ON
this station. BY his excellency, the Governor
of this state.
have the honor to be, &c.
DANL. T. PATTERSON.
ne Hon. IS. w. CRowNINGSHIEL
Secretary of the Navy,
Washington.
Coty ola letter from Nm. C.. c. Claiborne,
Governor of the state Of Louisiana, 10
Com ID. 7. Patterson, dated
New-Orleans, Jan. 28th, 1915.
have been witness Of your unwa-
Tied exertions and steady frmness during
the late struggle: am very sensible of the
obligations Louisiana is under to you, and tn
the portion of the United States Navy which
you command, for most jealous and effec-
trsl cooperation in the the defence gifts ca
fffal. Receive, then. yourself. ard be good
enough to convey to the officers and men un-
der your orders my warmest thanks.
he misfortune which attended cur gun
boats on the lakes, is. on account of the ma
ny brave men VINO fell on the occasion, cause
OF sincere regret; but we know that the I'M
equal conflict was for length of time glori-
ously maintained (; nor was the flig of our
country struck until our gallant tars had adj
ded still more lustre to the naval character
OF America character which sincerely
hope you may long live TO sustain, and in
those conspicuous stations which you so well
deserve to occupy.
have the honor to be, sc.
WIN. G. e. CLAIBORNE.
GOUernor Of L0sasiona.
Capt. Daniel T. Patterson,
Naval commander on the
New-Orleans station.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
THE BELL-TYVER.N.

ONG celebrated of the first in the city. i,
IA now In the occupancy Of the Subscriber, whoa a.
dops this method OF assuring the public that the repu.
under his direction His best endeasu.s will be cen
stantiy employed to accommodate all who may resort
70 his Tavern. few genteel apartments contiguous
to The Bell, will always be reserved for private Emi.
lies ZACHARIAH BROOKS
March 4. 3w
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Com. Patterson.

Same 10 the sdxte.
n Head-Quarters, 9TH Military District,
10Th January, 1873.
Commodore Patterson,
SIR,
In my communication of this day, omitted
to mention the satisfaction with which have observed
the zeal and diligence with which Mr.J. +. Smith,
the Navy Agent, has performed all the duties OF CO.
operation, that were entrusted him, and far
came under my observation, he ability with which he
has done the duties of his station.
am, very respectfully, your most obedient SER
want.
AND. JACKSON,
MAJ. Gen. COmd;g.
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ZUh 5UU,UUU BU6HEL5 Ur OUAL.
TTOR SALE, between t10o and three hundred fho1t
sdHd bhsLeis Of Coal lying the margin Of
navigabe creek hteen miles distant from Richmond.
II may be Immediately tinnsp.rted to the Basin at an
expense Of four cents per bushel Any quantity, not
les than $4,000 bushels may he purchased on very nc
commoiaung tenos both TO time and price, by ap..
plying to
THOMAS TAYLOR.
" not sold BY r7ivate contract bsOre Tie 1stj, of
March next. & viii, that day. be aid at public &uc-
ton, AZ the Bell-TRverB. TT.
Feb IS. Il
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THE SUBSCRTBER.

OFFERS For Sale, an extensive assortment of
~ harden Seeds, among which, are the follow
ing, viz
CADBAsE-Rary and late YUak, Early Supar.IoaC.
Early and late Ba,tersea, Early and late CsuHower
Green curpd Savoy, Drum-Head, Red Picking and
Turnip.
LrrTCcE-- Grand Admiral, Tee, Green Co.'S and
Brown Dutch.
Solid Celery, Salsafy, Spfnmer Cress, Scotch Ralc.
Asparagus. Round SpinBsge, Green curPd Endive,
Curi'd Parsley.
RAD1sH-Sslmon, Turnip, Short top, Purple, Scar
lei and Black Spanish.
BEsI--Blood-red and Searcitv.
Orange Carrot and Early Framed Parrnp.
CrcUuHERs--S Short Priokly and Clu.er.
FEAs--Eariy Frame ard Marirwfsti.
SIX week SDsps, White Musisr,l az q Rape.
a liberal deduction s1 be made to t6use who by r.
sell sga.n.
EDWARD IALLAM.
Pei g.