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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
Public Sale.

On Tuesday next, the esd instant, will
be sold at the Vendue Store, corner OF
Priroe and Fairfax streets, tor the be-
ne6t of the Underwriters
7 pieces Hempen Linen
piece brown Rolls a
Q pieces Hessians- ;.
Damaged on board the ship Fair Trad
err, captain Rasset, bound from Bremen
to Alexandria.
p. G. Marsteller.
July 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
July
CAUTION.

WHEREAS my wife Henrietta Lin
TON, has eloped from my bed and board
This is to fOrewarn all persons from trust
ang her on my account, as | will pay ne
debts OF her contracting from the date
hereOf-and further. am determined tc
prosecute any person Or persons who har.
Dor her, Or in any way have dealings witt
her.
George Linton.
July 10 Sit
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
Land for Sale.

One hundred and sixty acres of 6rst
rate Plaster Land, adjoining the town
of Centerville. upon which there is an
excellent orchard of choice fruit and to.
lerable good improvements. 1t is well
supplied with water, aud the turnpike
road passes directly by it. No situation
can be more healthy, nor any soil better
adapted to the use of Plaster # Paris
This land will be sold cheap, and upon
such credit as may suit the purchaser. gt
Apply to William II. Foote, near A.
lexandria, or to
James l.. Triplett,
Near the premises.
July 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
anted

sSWO Apprentices to the Hating
Il Business, from II TO 16 years oI
age, and OF good character and con.
nexions.
John Wilbar.
June 81 If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20

June 81
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
FOR SALE.

An intelligent Black Boy, aged about
10 years. He has been accustomed t,
take care of horses and to labor on a
farm. Tie is not offered for sale for an,
fault. For further particulars apply tt
Che Printer.
July Is
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
PUBLIC SALE.

On Saturday evening next, at - past 2
o'clock, will be sold at our Auction h9om,
4 variety of Dry Goods, consisting OF
Cambrics
Musiins
Ginghams
Silks
Carpetting
Linens
as pair white Jean Pantaloons
sc do. do. vests
90 doz Mems fine cotton hose
90 doz. do. coarse
Also,
Elegant passage lamp
90 do. Prints
dozen Imperial Leghorn Chip Hats
.and for Merchants Paper,
WILL BE SOLD,
A variety Of Articles in the Dry Good
Griffith g Brawnsr.
July IS
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
no CLOSE SALES.

The Museum will be opel
for the reception of Visitors, on Monday
! Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
from 5 to s o'clock.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
. PETERSBURG

The fourth ofJuly was celebrated by our neigh
bors of Peters6urgh in a style wprthy OF the
day, and of their distinguished patri otsm. The
speech delivered By Mr Peterborough ON the oc-
casion, is highly praised. as marked with com
Prehensveness and pr1fuhtlity of views not
common at that age when the fancy p?edomin-
ates-yet, with lire and vigor of eAoquence,
evlncmg that the young orator uHiteS energy
and viyacty of Conception with anticipated ma
turlty of judgment. As the speech Will be
printed, We deem it unnecessary to give oven its
substance. but we venture opredct that e viii
lay SOLID foundation for Mr. Pillsborough' . fu-
iure fame. The habits of honorable indu stry
Which we hear ascribed to Mr.. pil!sborough, for
bid US to think that this speech is merely npe-
teorc scintillaton of genius destined 10 glIttc or
moment aud die away the next. We hope,
and, Indeed, We are sure that his eloquence viii
shine with permanent lusre at the bar, and III
the public COUNCILS Of Virginia The citizens
formed into several parties, commemorate the
great national festival at various places, in social
and patriotic glee - Business was almost uniyer-
sally suspended, and firing repeated at short in
tervals nom those points where the different par
ties had respectively met-in short, Petersbu s
proved, on the fourth. that she has lost nothing OF
that patriotic enthusiasm for which she has been
uniformly distinguished
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
Valuable aud Elegant
Lots for Sole.

The JG4RI0NHTLL COJfP.4.NJ- ofAass yenr.
VIII positively close their sales without reserve
on .HOyND.AY NEXT, the 9Th INST If fair; il
not, the next fair day-to the highest bdder. for
negotiable notes payable in 8 IL {; % months.
On one of the lots Of two or four acres (.s NAV
suit the purchaser) is tie Mansion House, wi II
IN ice house, and other convenient nut houses -
The situation is elegant, the garden good, the
ornamental and fruit trees handsome Among
the latter are fine early cherries as any in the
State--with apples, pears, plurns, qtinccs, apri.
cots, nectarines, grapes, delightful peaches, and
ate cherries.
On another Lot Of rather more than 81 acres,
with an equally charming prospect, is a large
handsome brick house and greenhouse, lust
finished This elegant establishment is rented
till the fst May next, to gentleman of taste,
when possession will be gwen.
On another Lot Of one acre 10 large new brick
house, Of two tenements. On ano ther lot of two
acres, thereis large carpenters shop and other
houses, with fine fruit trees--t number of va
cant lots, generally Of about two acres each, some
of them rich enough for garders, There is
scarcely any place in this country that affords so
many delightful prospects and fine str ngs OF
that is more healthy, than this I'LL An academy,
sufficient for four professors, il now erecting.
and expected to be finished by Christmas This.
with the number of new houses lately erected
there and its local advantages for residences OF
gentlemen engaged in the shipping bis ness,
make it property as likely to be improved aud
20 increase in value as any near this City. The
distance from Port .faJo is only tlrec-fcurths Of
mile wharf is 10 be built aid ..fere is
good fishing shore that all be free for the resi-.
dents Of this Hill.
o. This property will positively be sold with.
out reserve or Limitation. Tie sale will com.
meuce on the premises at II O'Clock Z, fresh
men,s will be provided as usual and the sale
conducted by
THo's TAYLOR, .qustioaser.
| JulV e.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
,a's &spaie= jiamais, ct 'ouprm a.scutc=.
Richnona, JaLY 6, 1916.
'lhe Fourth of July in Rich
moDf

We sketch in haste the Celebration of our
great national Fcstivali in the Metropolis of V,r
GINA IN doing SO, we are animated BY feeling
very different from those which we experienced
last year similar occasion. Several causes lla,
contributes 70 enfeeble among us that spirit
with which 1T becomes Freemen 70 appreciate
and solemni..e their venerable and patriotic in.
stitutions. These causes, We intend to deve!ope
at some future day. We will only mention at
present, one of general nature. Full, TRANQUIL.
uninterrupted ruitcn has 4 tendency 10 create
anguor and even apathy. Do YOU wish to know
the value of health' Enquire not of the man
with rosy cheeks, vigorous and flexible limbs,
aHd sparkling eyes. OF liberty he who feels the
tyrants iro rod can alone determine its worth
we 'nhaie the vivifying breeze, we behold the
genial sun,'~e quaif the refreshing draught, with
out feelings of conscic.is grattude-whAt would
not the wretched vS:ins in the black hole at
Calcutta have given for similar blessings but
20 our subjective sincerely congratulate our
( Fellow Citizens on their late maliiesta on of
sentiments truly American
An immense concou:se OF Citizens met 10 hear
he declaration OF independence and the proms-
| ed Grafton at the Capitol The different militia
ry corps ere assembled under arms, and the ii.
ring OF cannon was frequently heard. About
one O'Clock, the Rev. Mr.. Rice offered UP to
| Heaven an impressive and affecting prayer, suit
J ed TO the occasion. The great charter OF our
independence was thenr read by MIR. WIN. Mum
| ford--atter which, the Hon. Andrew S Stevenson
delivered speech, second to none for genuine
Pathos, strong reasoning, and comprehensive
ness OF range. Whilst paying just tribute to
our naval and military herpes, who so nobly fell
IN the rev ou;iunrry contest and iii tie late arc,i-
Gus aud honorable struggle, he drew from man,
eyes tears OF generous sympathy.-His speech
Will no doubt he printed--apI we deem it, OF
course, preposterous to atteUlpta sketch of it,
Ihe Citizens united IN different parties, passed
| the day in social and civic !ronviviality.--W
deeply regret having no room to record the
multiplicity of in eresting toas,s which were
inspired by the soul stirring sollpnnity.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
A Valuable Establishment.
FOR sale


'H>HE SUBSCRIBER beng about 10 remove
70 for sale
Inns valuable situation, for any kind of bust
ness is considered one of the most healthy parts
OF me upper country and by land is only tween.
~ eight miles from Richmond it IS imme,li, "a.
on the Appomattox river consequence. Il las
ne advantage of water conveyance to Peters.
burg At this place there has for mary ys,rs
resided physician, and mechanics, of VARIOUS
professions. There is goad store house, a r..
.ern aud dwelling house, besides tiosc intended
ior the residence of tradesmen, with families.
isfiiIery and an excellent manufacturing NIL.
ne malt OF the mill, only, will be sold with the
place; the corn toll of which half is equal tn
about 200 bushels annually. The rent of H.
mn, the dstilery, with other houses would ,,ay
the interest of the purchase money; and tlen
there are about 700 acres of LAND, ore third of
Which IS in woods; the greater Part of which 3
OF the best quality Tobacco land with about
lou acres of excellent creek & river low grounds.
For further particulars, apply to the subscri.
Der living On the premises
GEORGE WILLIAMSON.
Genito Bridge, PowLai4n county.
July 6. wy
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06

we observed quantities Of staff floating OH
the surface OF the water, AMI which had to
US the appearance of sea weed, but were
quite astonished to find it burnt ciuders.
Violently volcanic. The sea,was covered
with it during the two next days our lati-
tude on the Sd October, at noon, was 10 9
South, longitude "a 20 East.
I" RemarA,S.--The surface of the water
was so completely covered viii the volcanic
matter, that | should think il very unlikely
to have been driited any considerable dis
lance, as it Improbable it would nave been
much more scattered. In an old chart
had on board, there is submarine volcano
placed in the same longitude aud latitude,
about 3 so South; and, from the great dis
lance from any land where we found this
Curious phenomenon, think there can be
no ether way of accounting for it, than the
probability of = submarine vnlcano existing
in aiatneighbouihood. "--.Salenl Paper.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
Pay .Master Generals Office,
r>,non u"1tNSf0T City, .Ti1ie Is, ID 4
INFORMATION ia bor.L, !,

JNFnp,s Ntg, JHne 70. Ia W
., nN Ne, e. is hereby given TO
a'"'a''s Tor h"e years half nay. in ad,,;, ., 20
The notice issued from th,s oi;c, - On -
of May, 1876 e' u"'eu me yin
ia. " .he lst section OF the law thera;n 20
lerreo 20, the sOidoTss of comm issioned .nd ~
-, o'su oihcers, musicians and rrivatss of
le5 e'"t army, rangers, sea.fencibles vn,;,
an ,'iiI,a' excepting those Of the regular
l.. &C.. 80 ca TO serve for the periods of
"e years and 7" during the war; re I'D -:
o'o' right, as widows, entitled 70 e. - va I'er
pay provided the husband died u,h' 10 :: 80
Ae''''e oi Tue United States during the iat 49,.
v. !" returning 10 his place of residence oFt. b..
.s mustered out OF service, or who shall ba,,.
u'eu a, any time thereafter, in consec,,s,,n e
To.''us reserved whilst in the service Wbere
80 - no wiuow, or where she ntermarr;as ~.
tieI to the artd under l6 years of age, are en-.
mat by tie Cd section of the I,w &C ,.o,e.L
April 1915, where all the children ofno,-c,.-,.
..aioneu oincers, musicians and priyates ~ he
ISsu'sr army, who ens cd for Ave Years nv In.
| mig tne war, and who were "klled n b,t,,a -.
ureu OF wounds or disease, while in tie sery;,.s
sne Uni'ed States, during the late war." are
liz "se OF sixteen, they arr entitled ~ Ave
years nan pay, to commence on lztb DIV NJ, rot.,
AIRY, 1915 Provided, all claim r,rh{ t;,,e a,'i
interest IN and to the land, or land warr.,,t h..
Wa.nii one year from the 10Th of April 1916 re:
mia flushed surrendered, and given up by their
ur ssni rs Evidence guardianship, from I'm.
Ne sea- % the proper authority must he produc
ed and the guardian at the TIM e,Nh
payment, must shew that the child or e3,ldren
ROBERT BENT,
| .,p.: Pay Muster General.
~. rrinters OF the laws of the United states,
VIII give the foregoing three Insertions in their
July 6-w3w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06

Times brisk, with some prospect of further i'm
provement
| Uplands are worth a,rresent from 90 a 2;J
IT. Louis'Sia. BIS a 240, and Sea Islands, hvui
$40 a 385. duty paid.
On accour, orthe existing demard Som Swift:
1erand, II na;.be expected thai bette,. prices IN
proper ion 70 the abos. quotations, which in
clude the duty, viii be obtained fof Cotton IN
cntrepot
Tobacco continues scarce as beforeAsrperior
richmond would command I'D 16O francs
KENTUCKY and Carolina, lis ISO
Rice femains rather dGll at from % a 27 e..
'ut the accounts from the interior. indicate at.
demand for that gram. / hope cur
prices VIII be sensibly ameliorstcd,
Pot-ashes are in request at 70 IS Fl. al none
in market.
Havana Sugars, in entrepot, rule from 80 q los
IF: lor white, and 90 IS for brown. Coiiee, so
u 90 ~
Wines ard Brandies are not susceptible of any
material change, neither are silk goods liable t.
much 1T any diminution, on account Of Their de.
preston with you"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06

mate, in performing which, Rafael Arma
MO, native of the island of Leon, assist
ed him, because the said mate had suspi-
cion Of his having thrown the sailor over
board: concluding that he did not speci-
fly the various ARRAYS and blows which he
had had with others; because death not
having ensued, he considered the relation
OF them as superlluous, although some per-
sons had remained injured.
In the same day he made his will and
Notwithstanding that in the process of the
trial he declared that he was native of
Monte Video, he manifested in that, nat
he was of this city.
certify likewise, that on the same 10Th
day that justice was executed. he repeated
his confession, and the Sacrament was adj
ministered to him before going to the gal
lows: that being on it a few~,n0nents be-
fore expiating his crmes, among other
things which he expressed and said, lie
confirmed in loud and public voice, the
foregoing declaration, which by decree
PASSED in the proceedings of his trial, was
ordered to be published in the government
paper Of this city to the end that if there
be any one charged with the murders, and
If he should choose to make use of this in
formation, he may as far as he is able use
II in his favor; and that the requisite CO.
pies thereof be officially sent to their hon.
ors the Chiefs of the tribunals Of PrOyu-
ccs in which the said murders were com
mittel, and especially to the Supreme
Council of the Admiralty, for their nfor-
nation, and to the government paper of
this city.
+ JOSE MIGUEL. IzoUIERDo.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
@ouWerti6C.

The following letter came by vessel which
has arrived in The Delaware, from Bordeaux
Extract Of a letter from a gentleman in Bordeaur
to a mercantile house IL yNc4u Fork, dated
BORDEAUX, May IL.
Cottons, which have been gradually advan.
cling in this market, ever since the establishment
of the new tariff was considered inevitable, are
selling at handsome prices, and the demand con-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
Farmers Bank of Virginia

TIE President and Directors have declared .
dividend Of three and quarter per cent for the
last half year which, after the usual deduction
on account Of the States shares, VIII be paid 10
the Stockholders on the 18th INST.
WIN. NEKERvtS, csshr.
July /, 1915. a.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06
.lfLSrlkn REcrLeLrn-

or The expressions house in Mr.. l.. Salo.
mons letter, respecting the pseudo chevalier De
Nanterre, had led VS. to think that Mr.. kepta
Boarding house IN Washngton.--Tne fact is,
however, o herwise. BY our house, MIR. S meant
the house at which he boards. Had not it been
for this misconcep;On, Mr.. SIS name would
not have been mentioned at all----As to the
Cheraier, we have been informed by respectable
French Gentlemen Of Petersburg, that he re-
NAMED IN that city Ill Wednesday last, endea-
soaring TO deceive them and others. Tile wretch
ed manner in which he speaks The French Ian
guage induced firm belief that he is not a
Frcnchman. BE il so !-----On Wednesday last,
the same Gentlemen state, this adven,urer pro-
cecded to City Point, where he embarked for
Norfolk, on board the Steamboat.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06

MARRIED-On Sunday night last, Jy
the Rer. John Buchanan, Mn FREDE-
RICK ]. REDFIELD Of Petersburg, to the
amidbLe, and much admired Miss MARY
GLYNS, oftsis City.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-07-06

UTThe Bank Of the United States alread,
counts in this city subscriptions for upwards o
1000 shares.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-07-31
NEW BOOKS.

UST received and tor safe at bookstore, Station
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Scraps from Foreign Pahers.

A letter from an oificer 10 Lord Exinouth's
feet in the Mediterranean, Is published in
the London papers. II details the operations
of that fleet before Algiers aud Tunis, and
adds the following
"The Rect is now (2lst Of ApTiD under
way 70 Tripoli and when we shall have ef-
fecicd on negocia,ions there, shall rendez.
vous az Cali, 10 Sardinia: go from thence te
Algiers, 10 obtain revision of treaty made
by the Dey with America, by which an undue
advantage mas been granted to that nation, as
j, respects the disposal Of their prizes in the
Dey's ports; and then we shall proceed TO
England" -ss,
Mr. Canning has accepted the Office of
President of the Board of Control and q
chosen for Liverpool. of
A son of Bcissy d'Anglas has been arrested.
Also, Count de Thiars. gcas
The frigate Amphi,re, and the Louvre, en-
flute, have Sailed from France for Pondcher-
ry with count Dupuy and suite, governor Of
the French possessions in India.
A squadron for Guadaloupe was to sail the
Beginning Of June.
The British funds continue to rise.
Mr.. Brougham gave notice OF q. motion
for the destruction of the treasury records of
the income tax. The chancellor of the ex-
chequer said they should be des,royed.-
The object Of Mr.. B. is supposed to have
been partly to show deies,a,ion Of the tax;
and partly because il was improper Cor gov
ernmcnt to possess q schedule of each mans
property. ,.
Lord Grenvile, last night May 3o1 gave
notice IN Parliament Of a motion, for the
next session, tending to enforce registration
of slaves in the West.Indies ); and Lord
Bathurst declared government TO be ready TO
concur 10 effecting the measure. "a, 49,
Lady Hester Stshhope, niece and compan-
ION Of the late William, Pitt, (according to
the French pspsrsD is now at the. head of
those tribes Of Bedouin Arabs il, Egypi She
had been an extensive traveller, 10 compaoy
with Bruce, lately tried at PARIS. and from a
feeble, ,imid voran, has become a,strong
and courageous Amazon. Her followers
look upon her as superior being ;.sad she
declares she vill ns7er f,rsake them.