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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER is.

.aIatagoraa-whieh the Patriot Mex
lean Beet. under Commodore Aury, Is
said to hayeNaken, IS "a Spanish pot, a,
bout go miles to the IsouthWestof the
Baiize, the mouth of the Mississippi, II
is eoeieetured, that hey will attempt to
extend their conquest TO the whole OF
thatcoast, inclusive Of Pensacola. he
last would prove intellectually seryicahle,
as depot Tor the pfipateets, which ho-
yer around Havana.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

lmerican squadron as part of the force t
|ae employed in the destruction Of the
Algeripes.
Gotton. n. Orleans, Is 10d 12--Upland
10 II to cod / s--Sea Island Is Cd to 2s
9d.--stained Is Sd to Is. Ashes, pct 81
TO Cos pearl 81 to s..
On the Sd Of Aug. Upland Cotton was
d8d 1-2
Price Of Stocks London, Aug. s.-Re
.luced IS 7-s 64-Consols 65 SO. Fou
per cent. 70 1 Q.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory
Benz. Broom and Son,

Respectfully inform The Public that
they have mmenced the manufacture
of BURR MILL STONES, on the cor
ner of Patrick and Cameron sticets, IN
the town of Alexandria, where they are
ready to receive any orders With which
they may be favored, and will execute
them with all despatch and in the best
ner.
They hare received an assortment OF
Boiling Cloths
of good qaaIity, and intend keeping q
constant supply.
May 4 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
E0ltino i1loths.

The subscriber has justreceiyed by the
General iingap, Captain Weston, from
Amsterdam. large and elegant assert.
ment of l'-,lmg Cloths, Of superior qua
lily, which will be offered for sale at the
store OF Mr.. mes'Anderson.
Amos .a.e,EGnder.
October 6 If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
poRTsMoUrH, Sept. 8.
IHhale, Shark and Porpoise.

A Whale was a few days since har-
pooned in Prospect harbor. He had been
chased into shoal water by Shark who
was likewise taken. The Shak was 16
feet in length, and had five rows of teeth
"a small Porpsoe was taken out OF his
belly, and barrel Of oil extracted from
his liver.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
FOR NEW YORK,

Sss5E The fast-sailipg schooner Expert
ILL., ment, Capt Stoddard. viii SAT-
this week For freight or passage, hav-
Ing superior accommodations. apply to
the captain on board, at janney's wharf.
or to
Ha.newall and Popham.
Apoust 90 IS RI
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
FALL GOODS.

JOSEPH JANNEY has imported il
the ship Boston, Captain Finley, just ar
rived from England, a large and genera
a ssorf,nent of FALL GOODS. which are
offered fer sale BY the package or piece.
9 $40, Ia
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
I}iacksmith's Business.

The subscriber respectfully informs
The public. that he has established the
Blackslnithing business in Alexandria,
next door to Browns burr milestone ma
nuiactory in St, Patrick street, where he
intends carrying on the above business in
all its various branches, particularly Mil
icons If every description, Edged Tools
of all kinds of cast and English Steel.
Any person wishing to be supplied with
Mil Irons. the subscriber will obIicate
himself TO furnish him with Mil Screws
suitable for the weight Of their stones, at
first cost. The subscriber flatters him
self that freal his experience in the above
line he viii share a portion OF the public
patronage.
James Shaw.
n. B. All orders from the country
will be punctaalIy attended to and exc
cpted with the greatest neatness and dis
patch.
September 2 d6eost
The Editor Of the Winchester Gazs
is requested to publish the above 8 times,
and send his account to this office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
REMOVAL.

d. C. ca q e ,H o Y e,
Has removed his Store higher up Ming
street, corner of Alfred street. and ha.
jusf received per Ship Boston, frsm LII.
pEkroo1, the major part of bis
FALL GOODS.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
Bank Of Manchester in Virginia.

JUNE I'D, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that, agreeably
TO Resolution OF the jBoars Of Directors
OF this Institution, general meeting Oh
the Stockholders will be held on Wedhes
Jay the lst day of January, 1917, at ~
o'clock, at the Banking house, at which
meeting business Of great Importance 10
The company will be submitted Tor COM
sideation.
LEWIS HOFF, Cashier.
July 9 lawtf
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16
G. and /. P. Thompson,

Have received per the brig Thomas, Cap
tain Bowman, fiom Liverpool, a choice
SeltcfjoD of
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-09-16

October 6
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
COMMUNICATIONS.

The Citizens of Richmond and its vicinity will
have an opportunity on Monday next to encour-
age plan for the improvement of the navigate.
OF of James River from Rockets upwards, which
will be an ornament 10 the City, and of great
public utility, and which promises to the su6scri.
bers a productive fund.
Books will be opened on the first Monday in
March next, at the Merchants Coffee house, I'M
der the management of board of Commission
ersi pamphlet containing the act to incorpo-
rate company for The above purpose will be de-
livered TO the subscribers.
The capital Of the said company to be 5000, 900
and may be extended to 8 100000 in shares of
S so each; one dollar on each share to be paid
at the time Of subscribing, the balance 70 be paid
by instalments, as the Board ofDircctors may call
for not to exceed at any call 10 per cent. and not
less than CD days between each call. The tolls,
Ter FIVE years from the commencement of the
said company receiving tolls, not to exceed IS
per cent. nett profit. The charter vests a perpe-
tual right in the subscribers, their heirs and as
signs-Persons may subscribe in person or by
power Of attorney.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

It's branches, be presented at suof Office Tor
payment within the usual hours for doinc
ous'nes at such office, or ifany check for
money justly due from such branch be pre-.
scented for payment in like manner and II.
IN any such case, there shall be failure or
refusal on the part of such branch bank TO
pay IN specie the amount due upon such
note, bill or check; il shall and may be law
fui for the party presenting the same TO OBJ
! tain Judgment and execution for the amount
| thereof, with interest at the rate of six per
centum per annum from the time that paw
ment is demanded until the same shall &C.
tually be made, upon motion against the
President, Directors and Company oft
Bank, to which such branch bank belones
or appertains, before any court of record
in the county or corporation where such
branch Bank is established and i'm all sucb
cases 1T shall be sufficient for the marty
making ch'motion, to give ten DAVIS nre
vious,notice thereof to the President. Cash
Ter, Chief Clerk, or any of the Directors of
such branch bank, if within such county or
corporation at the time of the service of
such notice and moreover the execution
winch may issue upon such judgment shall
De levied IN thecounty or Incorporation where
the Judgment is obtained And if there be
no property, or if the property taken in ex.
ecutlon, be not sufficient to satisfy the
same, then the execution shall be levied for
the amount due thereon, on any property
Of the Bank in any part Of this Common.
wealth.
8. lind be it further enacted, That upon
the appearance of the Bank by their attor-
ney, and pleading Immediately to issue. in
the court where such motion shall be made.
the court shall, without delay, on the mo.
ton OF either party, direct jury to be i'm.
Pannelled to try the facts in issue between
them ; but if the said bark shall neelect or
refuse to appear according to notice giyer,
or upon appearance shall fail to plead inn.
mediately to issue, then the court shall
proceed to enter up judgment and aware
execution on the motion of the PLAINTIFF.
gainst such bank, without directing iurv
to be impannelled.
a. .dnd be 1t further enacted, That moth
ing contained shall be construed to rive
the summary remedy herein before created
to any Bank or Banks, or the agents of
such bank or banks And the plaintiff or
plaintiffs, in any such motion, or the agent
OF such plaintiff or plaintiffs shall. if re0uir-
ed by the attorney for the defendant, make
oath that the sum or sums, demanded there
by,is or are justly due the plaintiff, or
plaintiffs, in his, her, or their own right, or
In the right In which he makes his motion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

The Bill to provide more effectually for
the payment "f specie by the Banks has
been reduccdto the following Act, EMIT
led {: An Act, to provide more efectuaI-
ly Tor the payment of specie by the Sc
veral Banks of this Commonwealth.
1. BE IL enacted by the General Assem-
bly, That fiat any time after the 18th day
of November next, any Bark within this
Commonwealth shall fail or refuse to paw in
specie any note, bill or check Justly due
from such Bank, when the same shall be
presented for payment within the usual
hours tJr doing business at such Bank,
the person or persons, body or bodies DO
lite or corporate injured by such failure
shall, and may obtain a judgment and
execution for the amount of such note,
bill or check, with per centuln per
fanpum and interest thereon, from the time
of such failure or refusal, and costs, on mo .
ton in any Court Of record, having iuris-
diction thereof, upon ten DAYS notice of
such motion, to be served in writing upou
the cashier, chief clerk, president, any d.
rector, or manager of such Bank, being at
the time of such service, within the county
or corporation, within which such Bank IS
established.
Q. find b. = further enacted, That ifanv
note or bill of any Bank within this Com
moIfwcalth, made payable by such Bank
at the Office ofdi5ccust and deposit off one Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
VESSELS DRAWING.
9 feet water & not exceeding {

The improvements to be such az to rem
the river navigable, in any season by ves-
sells drawing Is feet water, from Warwick
to Copeland's Wharf and 10 feet from
thence to Young's upper wharf-Nett pro-
jets not to exceed Is per cent, after fixed
periodicals to be received so soon as the
Bar at Warwick shall be remoyed-The
eventual overplus above Is per cent nett
profit to be employed in clearing the river
between Warwick aud Hampton.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Ne dsoufet jamafs, 81 sour,cnt Ascut.r.
Richnlona. February 90. 1916.
no fiENRY LEE.

Lieutenant Colonel CsnmGndiant OF the farfisa,,
Lesfen during the .9n,e,1cdn Har: -and
Author q the.n',n0irs IF the Mar III the SOu,hsnm
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
BIZ AUTHORITY.1

RESOLUTION, to indemnify the sureties Of
Commodore John Rodgers.
Isesofued by The senate and house of Rebresen,a.
fives Of the United States Of .4merics in Con.
gres' assembled, That under the peculiar cir.
cums'ances ofthe case, of an appeal taken bv
Commodore John Rodgers. from decree of the
United States Circuit Court for the district o5
Massachusetts, affirming that the d;st-ie, soase
TOT me sue iStEirs, ~ the Supreme Court of the.
United States, in the case wherein John Do.,,eI
OF Baltimore was libellant, and the said Jobn
Rodgers and John Smith were respondents
United States will Indemnify and save harmless.
any person who may become sureties for the
sad John Rodgers, in bond to respond the final
judgment OF the Supreme Court on the said an
peal Provided, That this interpositon ON The
part of the United States shall not be considered
as involving them in any other engagement ar
responsibility, than to indemnify and save harm
less the said sureties from eventual loss, ON ac.
count of such suretyship
Fl CLAY,
SPedker Of the House Of Rebrese,,tatives
JOHN GAILLARD
President ofhe Senate BRO tem,bore.
February Is, 1Sl6.-APPRovED,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
INTERESTING TO vIRGINIANs.
T;aXEs FOR TIE Y4laR 18l6.

T.aXEs ron TIE HEaR 1916,
us Fired by the RerenHe L00, passed on
the ed Instant, by the Legislature ot
Virginia.
ON Lands, for every 500 value, agree
ably to the EqualiziDg Law. IS Cents.
" Slaves, above the age Of twelve years
except exempts, 20 Cents.
"Stallions and Jackasses, twice the
price for the season.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

lice and economy, depending on principles
which have no affinity with those of its in
stitution, may be the subject of separate
and subsequent consideration.
With this tribute of duty to the Board of
Trustees, accept the assurance of my great
esteem and consideration,
TIL. JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
WANTED II GOOD hook K:EEPER.

To settle some old Books, and keepa
FEW CURRENT ACCOUNTS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

II "Other horses, asses, mules, mares an
!. colts, IS Cent,
II Ordinary licence, on every SIOO year
ly rent or value, 81
i { Provided, that not less than 8 Is be pait
for any such licence and also, thai
: where any house of private entertain.
ment shall be of less value than 700 dol.
] lars but one-fturth of the said SUN shall
i be charged for licence to keep the
same.)
& Two-wheeled riding carriagewib the
harness valued S 100, so. Cents
Every like carriage and harness, a.
boye the value Of s lt.), one per centum
ON the excess of the value OF such carriage
beyond S 100, in addition thereto.
;" Phcaton and stage wagon not exceed
ing together with the harness belonging
thereto) s 500 value, SIS
s. Such other carriages, together with
their harness, as exceed 500 dolls. value,
one per ccntum on the excess of the value
OF each carriage, beyond 500 dolls. in adj
dition thereto.
"Houses and lots in town, for every
100 dolls. yearly rent or value, SIS
Writs or declarations in eiectment,
linstituting a suit in the Superior Court Of
Law, and a subpoena in the Superior
Court of Chancery $50
Writs OF error, supersedeas and ha-
beas corpus cum causa, filing record of APP
peal to Superior Court of Law, or Chan
Gerry, and for each Writ of Certiorari from
the General Court or Superior Courts of
Law or Chancery, $50
Appeals from the Superior Courts of
Law or Chancery to the Court of APP
peals, and for each supersedeas, or writ of
error from the Court of Appeals, s 9 so
| Writ of declaration i'm eiectment. or
subpoena, insttutinga suit in county or
corporation court, 81
Certificate under the seal of court, S .
Transfer of surveyors certificate for
land in the Registers office, S 1 SO
Every attestation, protestation, &c.
by a Notary public under his seal of of
| flee, 81 so
Each certificate under the seal of the
Commonwealth, Sc
Licenses to sell foreign merchandise
by Wholesale, and retail, $50
Licenses to retail such mer-
chandize, 90
The usual exemption in favor of farmers
selling salt, tea, molasses, sugar, coffee,
spices, iron or steel, as back-load.)
Licenses to hawkers or pedlars of dry
goods, $40
Licenses to Pedlars trading in tin or
pewter. S 90
| The last section saves the right of the
Commonwealth, to arrearages of taxes in
those counties or boroughs from which no
Commissioners returns have been receiv-
ed, or no collections made.
Particulars of the Bill for improving the
navigation of James river from Warwick
to Rockets
| Subscription Books to be opened on the
LIST of July next.
] DIREcToRs.
i I'm. Mayo, .aler. Fulton,
! Robert Pollard, archibald Peasants,
.and'io Stevenson, Geo. Pickett sen'r.
i 1hos. Rutherford, I'm. marshall,
Jacquetin b. Harrie, Carter b. Page,
Robert Gamble, Thomas Richie,
I'm. Setden, I'm. ardLa,c-Or.
! John Adams, A majority of them.
!. Capital S 100000 or more if necessary
number of shares 2,O0O-payment on
: Subscribing 8 THE rest payable in in.
stalments of So each--6O DAYS at least, to
intervene between any two payments
Tolls receivable in due time.
x.pSorro
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28
AN ACT

AN ACT
For the relief of William Morr;ssett
BE Il enacted by the Senate and House or y,
T'esenta4Ues efhhe United States af -4neyica in
Congress assembled That the proper accounting
officers of the Treasury Department be. and tbe1
are hereby authorised to pay to William Morris.
sett, the sum ofon hundred and five dollars. ont
OF any money in the Treasury not otherwise an.
ProPriated, being the amount paid by him 70, pc.
naities incurred, which were Afterwards RENTED
by the Secretary of the treasury.
H. CLAY,
Speaker Of the House of Rebrxsen.atips.
JOHN GAILLARD,
President ct'tLe Senate, bro fenbOre
Febry. IS, 1S16-APPnovEp,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

AN ACT
Concerning certain courts of the United State,
in the State of New.York,
BE enacted by the Senafe and Ho,se nj ne.
Prssentafiues Of tte United States of America j.,
Congress assembled That no legal proceeIl NO
whatever in the courts of the United States eaSs
the northern district Of New-York, shall be dis.
continued, abated, impaired, by reason that the
district, appointed to be held at Utica and e.
nanoaigua were not held, but that every proceed :
ing whatever shall be in the same state, and bsv,
the same force and effect as if the said terms
had been duly held.
II. CLAY,
Speaker d tie House Of Representatives..
JOHN GAILLARD,
President Of the Senate bro fe,nbors
February Is, 1S16-APPRovEp,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

A HOUSE KEEPER.-One well recon-.
mended-will meet with employment.
Enquire at this Office.
Feb. e9.-sw. 'O''''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-28

We are authorized to st..e, that General Fran.
els Preston, of Washington county, will be a
Candidate at tie ensuing April election, Tor the
sufirages Of the freeholders of the Senatorial
District, composed of the counties of Bottetourt,
Montgomery, Giles, Monroe, Greenbrier, Kena-
wha, Mason, Cabell, Wythe, Grayson, Tazewell,
Washington, Russell, Lee and Scott.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-07-24
Fay Master Generals CD.ce,
Washington City, June IS. 1871

pDoNfHSf fOV wy VbHr -. 10
I INFORMATION is hereby given 10 the claimants
for five years ha pay. in addition to the notice
issued from this Office, dated the 9Th of May, 1876
That by the 1st section of the law therein referred
to, the widows Of commissioned and non ssion-
ed officers, musicians and privaes, of the regular
army rangers, seafencibles, volunteers and militia.
excepting those of the regular army, who enlisted
to serve for the periods Of five years. and during
the war;, are, IN their right, widows entitled
to five years half pay; provided the husband +" died
while in the service OF the United States during the
late war; or in returning to his place of residence
after being mustered out of service, who shall
have died a. any time thereafter, in consequence Of
wounds received whilst in the service" Where
there is no widow, or where she intermarries, the
child or children, under Is years of age entitled
to the said half pay pension.
That by the Cd section of the law Of the 10th Of
April, 1916, where all the children of eommis-
stoned officers musicians and pryates OF the regulse
army, who enlisted for five years or during the war.
and who killed in battle, or died Of woupds
or disease while in the service Of the United States
duringth late war;" are under the age Of sixteen.
they entitled to FIVE years half pay, to commence
on the 18th day of February, 1915. Provided, ALI
claim, right title and interest in and the land
land warrant, be, within year from the 18th of
April, 1916, relinquished sure endered, and given
up by their guardians. Evidence Of guardianship.
from under seal of the proper authority, must be-
produced, and the guardian at the time Of receiving
each payment, must shew that the child or children
be living. ROBERT BRENT,
Pay..g7aster General
or Printers Of the laws of the United States, will
give the foregoing three insertions in their papers.
July lO--wSw
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-07-24
OFFICE OF CLAIMS

For PROPERTY lost, cahtnred or destroyed whilst
in the military service Of the United States,
during the iate war.
Washington, June Oath, 1916.
Explanatory Supplemental Rule
TN all the comprised in the notice from this
Office of the Sd instant, the following supplement
tai regulation must be observed by every claimant.
viz:
Whenevec the evidence, on oath, of any officer OF
the late army of the United States shall be taken
the certificate of any officer, in service at the time
Of giving il, shall be obtained, such evidence such
certificate must expressly state, whether any eeIti-
cate other voucher, in relation to the claim in
question. has been given. within the knowledge to
such officer. The claimant must also declare. on
oath, that be has never received from any person
any such certificate voucher, or, if received, must
state the cause Of its nonproduction In every case
the Of the officer furnishing such certificate or
voucher, together with its date as can be rs,
certained, will also be required.
RICHARD BLAND LEE.
Comngissiorer Of CiQirs &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-07-24
Commissioner Of Ciairs. {!

Those soldiers belonging to the late Ar
my OF the United States entitled to pensions
are informed, that it is only necessary 10 for
ward their discharges aod certificates Of dis
ability TO the War Department, stating IN
what particular state or territory or district
they reside, sud wish to receive their allow
ance, when certificates of pension will be is
sued by the Secretary Of War, and forwarded
to them, free of ali charge whatever and al.
so, that the services of an agent are no, at oil
required in procuring for them their pen
siOns, awarded by the government to their
gallantry and their wounds.
Har DEPARTMENT, Jx.c Ie, 1916.
The Editors publishing the laws os the Z. 5. are
required TO give this advertisement four weeks in
,er,ion and send their accounts for payment 10 the
Department Of War. ISL
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-07-24
POETRY.
THE DAY--JULY 4, 1916.

by aAJoa J. n. pARxERs or PHILADELPHIA
Since toast you demand. and can't say you nay,
must task my invention TO bring one;
But feeling quite sure that I've nothing TO scss
Dy your leave, III cndcavor to ring one.
Bot fiji while you may,
That's the right way,
Or the nigai will be here,ere we drink down the ddv
Sd give you "T2rs DAY." but you've had II before 5
So acme other day must try, sir,
From our Enemy's back must borrow score
That we MAJ ksJ since the FOURTH Of JULY, sr
Fill while ye may, &c.
Then here's to .le days were they foggy or hne,
That blushed on our foes early follies'
7laf day that the Yankees Cornvanis'd Burgoyne-
And me day they Burgeyn'd poor Cornwsiiv.
Fill while ye may, kc.
And here's to fhe days. which, in Fort sr on Plain,
Lately shone on our rivals disasters,
And 10 all the bright days. that on Lake and on MAN,
Saw bis fLEsrs and his Frigates change masters.
Fill while ye saay, &c.
b treating or fighting, we still yain'd fhe day.
As at Client, and elsewhere 1t appears, siri
s.. here's to the day that we gain'd in that way,
From JOHN buLL. and phe pEy or ALSfkss' sr
Fill while yc may, &c.
Here's Me day But the day would d'nt last till Id done.
Should I 20 the full length ofmy te,her,
So Gil up your bumpers, while ye, there 10 sun,
And let's drink all our days, here together.
Fill while yc may, &c.