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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17

T'ierny have gone to the Continent to
pass few months.
A want Of money is seriously felt BY
the government. One OF the Finance
commissioners is for paper money-ano-
|ther for the sale Of the forests, a forced
loan, &c.
The Emperor Of Russia has abolished
the yassaage of the Peasants OF Estho-
mic. The process commences at once.
but to be gradual as to the complete
enfranchisement. so as to be perfected in
"a years instantaneous entire change
of freedom might have bad effects among
the people in their condition. There are
about 100000 OF them.
The decimal division of money has
been adopted in HoIland-it was propos-
ed and much praised in England but
there was impedlments as to its iptroduc-
ton. This mode originated under the
federal administration in the q. s.
The Roman Catholics in the British
dominions entertain confident 'expecta.
/ lions from recent declarations by Lord
Ca, tlereash and MIR. Cam ng, that they
are soon to enjoy all political privileges
in common with l,ne Protestant.
1t is said the Court of Brazil propose
to cede lis European territories to Spain
in exchange for South American Terrltu-
Try.
! The Dee frigate is preparing to take
Sir Robert Hall and suite to Quebec.
He is appointed to command Gil the
Lakes. Capt Lockyer is his Captain.
and It. Bruce his flag 1t
montague, June 2s.
The plot discovered here includes a
few inconsiderable persons. They had
bulletins printed in which they stated
that oH France were in arms against the
king One of the plotters raves continu.
ally about Athens and Rome.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
From the Cleaner, .9agast 9.
GARDEN d THE MACEDONIAN.

The Editor Of the Cleaner was on a
tour through part of New England, and
to be at Y. London, wheh com.
modore Decatur came into port with his
prize the Macedonian--tle crew Of which
he then had on board the United States
AT that tire the following circumstances
were related to him: While the Macedo.
Man vaS building in the River Thames. a
short time previou. TO the late war, Gen.
Williams, of Norwich, Con. was in Eng
land, and was invited among other Anne.
ricans then there, to 60 and see the Ma.
cedonian' launched. I!e attended. III
company with capt Garden, who had al
ready been selected as commander OF the
new frigate.
At that time much was said by captain
Garden to the Americans concerning the
excellent construction of the ship; and
the superior state: III which lie intended
She should be finished
About year afterwards it happened
that Gen Williams was at Lisbon while
the Macedonian was there, and was invis-
ed by Captain Garden to 60 on board his
figate which he said was in complete or,
der, and had the finest crew in the Bri-
fish navy. " hile OH board, the com.
mander took occasion to speak in the
highest terms OF his ship, and made soue
comparisons between The Macedonian
and the frgates CT the United States, We.
~ una'orabie to our navy, and turning
to the general uch nip as this sir,
said lie never was built III the Uniled
States Yours have cetsco siaes when
compared to TINS !" :. a,n not The bes
judge Of ship-5ulidlng," said the general,
+. but | am induced to believe there are
few better built slips than these whIct
compose the American navy."-.' Poor
calico things" replied larden, s. | wa
out few months slice to America, where
| saw your boosted ri gate, the united
States /: why she is not TO be compared
sl, with the Macedonian" . hat may
be-" replied the se' e. al, g but as the re
atons betWce} the two countries, are We.
Try much unsettled, some OF your frisates
may have an opportunity of comparing
themselves side and side, with the United
States"
Immediately on receiving the news OF
the capture and arrival OF the Macedoni.
an, General Williams FASTENED to New.
London, to pay his compliments to c4p-
tain Garden, when a prisouer on board
the same ship, which he had affected to
despise- The meeting was such as might
have been expected.-Capt. Garden was
much more disposed to talk of the favor
of the wine, the hospitality of Americans.
&c. than 10 compare the british and A.
merican iligates.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
Exchange Office, Georgetown.
June q

4 WILL 81 the highest premium for
4 Drafts at Sight, AMI Bank Notes, on
following ilaces, viz.
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Bal
timore, Virginia, North Carolina, South.
Carolina and Georgia. will also give
the highest premium for Drafts on New
Orleans, Treasury Notes and Specie.
AL kinds of Western Bank Notes
bought and sold.
All kinds Of Stocks and Bills of Elk.
change bought and sold.
Notes, Drafts, and Interest collected
and RENTED for small commission.
~ Persons travelling to any part Of
the United States may be supplied with
suitable Funds
s@ Please to enquire at my Exchange
and Brokers Office, Bridge-street, Geo
Iolgn.
Romulus Riggs.
June If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17

By virtue of writ of Tenditioni Er
por,as, to me directed from Charles Coun-
ty Court, will be exposed to public sale
for ready neat new inspected 2d tobacco.
at Bean Town, on Saturday the l7thday
of August, next --0ne tract or parcel of
land, lying and beingin Charles County,
called part of Dukes and Molly's delight.
containing S1S acres, more or less. which
is executed to satisfy debt due from
Teresa C. Redmond and Adam Lucas, to
lgnatius Middleton.
THOS. A. DAVIS. Sheriff
OF Charles County.
AUG. 9 dts
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Land for Sale.
Aug. Q

The subscribed wishes to sell for Cash.
or likely young Negroes, several tracts
or parcels of Land, containing in the
whole 1000 acres, lying on Potomac IL
yer, in Nanjemoy, Charles county, Ma
ryland, about S. miles from Alexandra
aud few miles above the bend of the
river. commonly called Maryla Point.
These lands are very valuable, being
contiguous to the rivss and having there
on an excellent Herring Fishery called
Thorn's Gut. AID where several other
landings might at little expense be
cleared-thcre, also abounds good wood
and rail timber there is likewise on this
land never falling stream where mill
might advautaseously be erected at lit
tle expense. There are on the property
several dwelling and other houses. II
will either be sold altogether or divided
80 as to suit purchasers. 1T is thought
unnecessary to give a further description
of the property, as it is presumed any
person wishing to purchase would first
view the premises. Any persen wishing
TO purchase the above property will
please to call on Captain William ID.
Harrison, or Captain William Dent, re-
siding near the premises, who will shew
the same, or to the subscriber near the
town of Fort Tobacco, Maryland.
If the above property should not be
cold at private sale, it will be offered al
Public Sale to the highest bidder in the
town of Port Tobacco, on Tuesday the
Roth of August next, between the hours
of aud O'clock, p. NJ.
JOHN Nj. HANSON.
July 26
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Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS July /.

The Russian troops at Nancy have re-
ceiged orders to march to Manbeuge.
where the Russians are concentrating
their. forces. Marshal Suchet and Gene
raj Colbert, who appea ed at Court yes
terday, are expected to have immediate
commands. The want OF money, hdw
ever, renders the French levies extreme.
ly slow.
By,a private letter we learn, that a
huose has been taken at Toeplitz for the
King Of Prussia, and that there is no o
ther foundation for the meeting of the
crowned heads, but this circumstance.
The lady Of General Sir Robert VIII
son being dangerously indisposed, we are
assured that the General has obtained
permission to 90 to the house in which shs
resides, on giving his parole of honor thai
he will not leave the house.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
CARPENTERS wanted

THE subscriber wishes to employ ter
or twelve good House carpenters, tc
work at ELLtcor's New Establishment
Elk Landing.
~ lie will give liberal wages if in
mediate application is made to
William Steacart, Carpenter.
july l6
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FOR NEW YORK,

E!7T The fast-sailiag schooner Experi
$780, $780, ment. Capt Stoddard, Will sal
this week For freight or pa sage. hay
ing superior accommodations. apply t
the captain on board, at Janney's wharf
or to
BarnewalI and popham.
August Is div
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Public Sale.


On Tuesday next the ,20sh instant, will
be sold at the Vendne Store, corner OF
Prince and Fairfax streets,
RUM in hogshesds
Queensware in crates
Imperial & y-hyson teas IN chests
Indigo
Mustard
Soap, etc. etc.
ALSO,
Cloths. imperial cords
Calicees
Cambriek and book muslin
Marseilles yssting
Ginghams, etc.
ALSO,
~ About 1000 dollars Merchants
Bank Paper.
Terms made known at the place Of
sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
Arnuc4 fR
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
For Antwerp.

SE% The substantial and fast sailing
a ssSss3ss s Ship .4merica, hprthen 235 tons0;
having two thirds oi her cargo engaged.
the balance will be taken on moderate
terms if immediate application is made
to DANIEL SOAiERs.
July 10
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For Sale,

A handsome assortment or DouO't
Block Tin Ware. Also, fuani'iy %
5lane lin Ware which | viii sen 'ei'
heap, wholesale Or retail.
VIM. MOORE,
Royal street, opposite Mr.. s. aa snO".
dein''s Printing Office
August IS
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Tile best assortment of
Just Received.

81 casks OF Sd, I'D, Cd, Sd. 1od, I'D
and God Cut Nails.
ALSO,
One case Canton Grapes of assorted
S6lors, for sale on reasonable terms.
John G.. Ladd & Co.
August s tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
Wanted

vEyWO Apprentices to the HattinE
y Business, frcm IA to l6 years o
age, and OF good character and con
nexions.
John Wilbar.
June q tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
This day is published,
And ready for delivery to subscribers,
The First Number of the
MONTHLY TTSITa.rT,
SOMETHING OLD.

SOMETHING OLD.
A Periodisat Fork, intended to be
continued monthly for twelve months, or
longer, if mutually agreeable to subscri-
bers and the Editor.
CONDITIONS.
I. The V1s1TANT will be handsomely
printed, on good paper, with new type
procured for the occasion.
III. A number containing 40 Octave
cages, stitched in blue paper, will be IS
sued once month, and delivered TO. sub
.cribers in Alexandria. at % cents per
lumber. payable on delivery,
Subscriptions to the above
" DIRK will be received at the
Jffice Of the Alexandra Gaz-
cite.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17
July &c
Turnip Seed
JaayE FOR SALE.

A quantity of fine early Dutch Tur-
nip Seed. Of my own savings, as they
were remarkable fne--the greate,t cave
was taken to save the sorts apart white
top, red ditto. green ditto, early stone,
white and green top, also the yellow tur-
nip, Delaware and red kale, with every
aher kind Of seed In demand, lucern and
white clover. carduas fulloram or fullers'
teazel, for raising the KNAPP upon woollen
cloth, the seeds or heads may be had.
A liberal allowance to those who pur-
chase to retail.
ALSO,
Tie best assortment of
China, Glass < Queens Ware,
Which | will sell as low as il car be had
in town for good paper: good assert
ment of stone and potters' ware, and a
lew pair garden shears.
Nicholas Kingston,
Fairfax street, near st. Paul.
Church.
July 22 lmcp
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17

The Museum will be open
ior thereception OF Visitors, on Monday
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
ppm ; TO 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-17

Tanners Oil.
JEST RECEIVED,
90 barrels Tanners Oil, 10 prlinesoT'
Aer-for sale by
ALSO,
90 very superior Connecticut Ploughs
srdiTarent sizes.
August 10
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June
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Public Sale.

AUGUST is
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
PUBLIC BATHS

TgHfIE subscriber respectfully informs
q the Ladies e Gentlemen Of Alex
andria and its vicinity, that his B.af,H
HOUSE ION the alley adjoining the The
ajre and opposite the City Hotel. is new
open, and will be kept ia complete order
till the first Of October. where Warm u
Gold BATES may be bad at any time in
the day aud until 9 O'clock at night
His terms are 8 10 each FOR subscribers
payable in advance, and no tickets is
sued till the subscriptions is paid) or SO
cents for single Bath.
Two separate Baths are kept exclu-
siveiy for Ladies. who will please come
in at the alley adjoining MIR. Faisfax's
House on Reyal street-And Gentlemen
aye particularly requested to cone in at
that adjoining the Theatre.
Thomas Shields.
May IL eOtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
To Lease,
For 10 Or 10 gears,
Smiths Island,

TiY;ns off Cape Charles, supposed tt
contain between 4 and 5000 acres, and
capable Of rearing, and bringing to per
fiction. as much stock OF every kind, as
any one estate in Virginia. For cattle.
horses. bc.s and sheep. Smiths Island
affords uncommon advantages; the dis
lance to Norfolk being inconsiaerabie,
and where an excellent market tor all
species of stock is al avs tobe bad. The
rearing Of mules would particularly re-
commend, as they are not SO palata5le
to either friends or foes as the fine
Smiths Island mutton, deservedly ccle-
brated by the many who have tasted 1t.
The island will support from 1850 to
1000 sheep independent OF the larger
animals. Very valuable seine fisheries
NAV be established, ss late experiments
have bSen made By sae subscrltsr per-
fectly satisfactory Oh that head.
Sheep, cattle, and horses are brought
from the arid pastures of tie Main, ant'
placed on the Sea Islands, at from one
to three dollars per'head accidents are
rare, and escapes impossible.
The stock at present on the Island
supposed to be about 100 head OF cattle
and about a. many sheep, are Tor sale 70
whemsoeyer may be disposed to lease
Should the Island not be leased before
the fgst of September, stock will be tax
en- Ia GA pasturage, and an assistant is
wan,ed to superintend the estate.
Ofees net less than 1000 dollars FER
annum, the same having been offered.
wiIl please to be made through Alexan-
dria post Office. to
George w. p. Gusts.
Arlington House, juneo tt
n. B. In all contracts whieh may De
made with the subscriber the business
can be done in Norfolk where an agent
will be appointed 6. W. P. G.
~ The editor of the norfolk Ledger
/, requested TO insert the above 5 times
and send his account TO this Office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18

xv~uE subscriber Oilers for sale two
small FARMS in the county Of
,Sestmoreland and state of Virginia
f,os an Mattox Greek, containing goo
0 .orss, principally land Of the first quail
~ 40 Of which, is heavily timbercd.-
a II i on this tract good dwelling
honse with all necessary out-houses, a
sDe Young apple and peach orchasd,
earrings Of never failing streams conyeni-
* The house stands on the banks OF
sn' creek where every convenience and
,rynry that the season can a.sord IS at
tschei to it.
One other Tract, lying and being in
,be same county, about ore and a han
miles from the above tract. containing
ses and half acres, about $50 acres OF
which is in good tiuber--there is dwell
limo house. Kitchen, and an apple or
ehard with some othes, valuable fruit at
tached to this, with a sPriug Of good wa
fer. For terms apply TO Baldwin NJ.
Lee, Esq. or Hen,y Beauoock, beth OF
which gentlemen live near Ire premises,
or the Subscriber IN Alexandria.
ELLIOT MUSE.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
Land for Sale.

A Tract Of Land is offered Tor sale
situate in Frederick county, Virginia
within one mile of Berryville, contalnlns
rs acres. This land was formerly The
propel ty Of Col. Griffin Taylor.
: Merchants Bank Notes, or Notes o
any of the Banks of the District OF 20
lumbia will be received in payment
Fer further particulars
Apply to the Printer,
May 16 q
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
Land Of superior quality
FOR SAsE.

FOR SASE.
'sHE subscriber wishes to sell the
farm on which he at present re-
sides, containing abont 900 acres, most
Of which are rich low grounds and per-
festly level, part Of, that valuable es-
tate formerly belonging TO the late
Thacher Washington, Esq. lying on the
Potomac, in King George county, in the
Northern Neck Of Vi gina. about so
miles below the city of Wsshinston.--
The buildings on this farm. consisting Of
a good dwellirs-house nearly new, and
aIl the necessary out houses, are cslau-
lated for the accommodation of a genteet
FAMILY. These improvements, with an
enclosed garden and yartf annexed there
to, capable of being made useful and
handsome, are situated convenient to a
spring Of good water, on an emnence
commanding an elegant view OF all the
low grounds belonging to this estate, TO
which are attached valuable fisheries, .
plenty of wood aud timber, fine pastn-
rage, marshes, waters, SC. for every Kind
of stock and wild fowl in their seasia,
and oysters are very convenient. The
products Of the fam, can be Delivered,
without any extra expense. from is own
shores on nayigabie waters for large YES
sells 70 any port of the United States
and With all these substantial advantages
the very extensive and beautiful prospect
afforded by this healthy seat, oil the river
Potomac, Mach2dock Greek and the
neighboring situations around both, ON
the Virginia and Maryland shores IS
highly interesting. Unquestionable title
WILDE made to the purchaser; and tor
the terms and examination ct the pre-
misses, applications are to be matte to
Warner W ashington.
King George County, Virginia,
March IS Il
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
L.awrason & Fow e.
Also,
QUlGiY's

Burr Jill Stone suanufactcry.
yXyliE subscriber has received a large
& supply Of BURR BLOCKS, direct
from France and has commenced max.
ing Burr Mil Stones, at his shop, upper
end OF King street, near the store of Mr..
James Anderson, where he can, on
,hcrt notice. 4Lrtlish Stones Of any size,
warranted equal to any in The United
States, and on the most reasonable terms.
Michael Quigly.
april 6 If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
puBLsHED DAILY, BY S. SNOWDET, ROY
For Sale,
That valuable and well known Farm
in the county Of NorthamPton, called
Arlington.

This is notorlously one OF the best
Farms in the county in point of situation,
soil, timber, aud other advantages, tho
at present out of order: contains about
400 acres. Persons disposed to make OF
fers mot less than 25 dollars, that sum
being already offered) will please address
to the subscriber [post paid through A
lexandria post office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-18
ROYAL-sTREET ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY, JUNE Is, 1916.
JOHN G. Laid g Co

'ffer Tor sale, on accommodating terms
goo pieces ravens duck
90 do sheetine do
90 bolts Russia do
8 tons Russia old sable iron
E tons cordage, assorted sizes
Is hhds tierces and bbls. Musco-
vado sugars
4 boxes white Havana do
SO cases and 48 bbls Brazil do
4 chests and 90 boxes Hyson and
young hyson teas
90 bags and Q hhds prime green
coffee
Z pipes Holland gin
10 hhds N. Z. ram
1 do w. 1. do
6 pipes eogniac brandy
pipe Spanish do.
TOO quarter casks Sherry wine
60 do. dry Malaga do.
90 pipes Catalonia do.
SO Kegs sweet Malaga do.
81 demijohps l.. p. Madeira Go.
- hhds molasses
100 boxes fresh Florence oil
100 do roll birthstone
8 tons shot assorted
pipe and Is kegs fresh lemon
juice
fierce bottled porter
Dbl cherry bounce
ESQ boxes brown soap
E do windsor do
40 boxes mould candles IL
SIS do spermaceti do ~
sl0 boxes and half boxes No. 1,
chocolate
60 do No. 8 do
90 hhds. ticrces and crates China
ard crockery ware
SIS eases Of British manufactures of
various kinds cotton cambrics,
shirtiDgs, calicoes, hose. &c.
Superfine broad cloth and SAITH
nets. foreign and domestic.
20G0 bushels Liverpool blown salt
500 ditto CadiZ ditto
1906 mems coarse hats
SIS ditto fine otto.
SS hhds. cases and barrels shoes.
containing mens' u boys lea
Tier shoes fine and course, wo-
mems and misses black and CO.
lored leather and Morocco do.
900 lbs seal leather
500 tons plaster Paris
400 casks fresh IhomasteWn lime
800 ditto ditto Rhede Island ditto
40 barrels prime pork
40 ditto no. ard. G beef
200 reaws writing paper
$500 yards tow and linen cloth
10 kegs pearl ash
50 boxes shcrt Hunters pipes
SO ditto Negro ditto
4 bales India handkerchiefs, con-
tanning $40 pieces Madras, blue
ella, mock pullicats and SCOT
romals
Q barrels Spanish indigo
1000 lbs Cork wood
4 eases ladies' hair combs, and a
variety Of elegant cabinet fur
niture.
Iane 6 If
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1855
FRENCH GOODS.

| AsAIs' III UOODS.
Landing at Lawrason & Fowie's wharf,
from the schooner Morning Star, p.
4. Page, master, from Hayre de
Grace,
case white and black grapes,
| do Lavantine handkerchief, with
colored borders
Long black and white silk gloves
/ case mems and woDen's black
and white silk hose
do Fiorences, assorted colors
2 do Levantine do do
q do taffetas do do
do ladies kid gloves, assorted
sizes and collars
Go mems feather gloves
/ ditto green sewing silk for um.
brellas
! ditto sewing silk, assorted coils.
l DO. Oil skin hat covers,
Do. Cambrics,
Do. Long Lawns, Cambria hks:
Shirt buttons,
Do. White Chip Hats,
do. black and white Grape. and
gauze. fans,
The above goods we're purchased with
cash, and selected by the best houses at
Lyons and Paris, and will be sold at
small advance by,
). & i. Vowel,
Lawrason & Fow'e.
ALSO,
Landing from said Schooner and for sale
as above;
25 pipes old cnsniac brandy, Of a
superior quality
go cases champagne, Q dozen each
60 ditto medoc ciaret, 2 dozen each
May. II
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June
Boiling Cloths.

The subscriber has just received b,
the General Lingan. Captain weston
from Amsterdam, a large ! elegant as
sertment CT Boiling Cloths, Of a superio'
quality, which will be offered tor sale a
the store of MIR. James Anderson.
Amos .aleranaer
October 6.
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Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.
p,,: D,o-,,,, o,,,J O..

Ben1 Bao7In cid Sen,
Respectfully inform he Public that
they have commenced the manufacture
of BURR MILL STONES, on the cor
nes of Patrick and Cameron streets, in
the town of Alexandria, where they are
ready to receive any orders with Witch
they may be favored, and viii execute
them with all despatch and in the best
ner.
They haze reesived an assortment Of
Boting Cloths
Of good quality, 1nd intend keeping a
constant supply.
May 4 If