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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
sugar, Rum. Candles s Salt
The cargo Of brig Juno

sugar, rum, CdndlcS g 0alt
The cargo Of brig juno
Consisting OF
=. - f barrels Museovado Sugars
90 hogsheads New England Rum
i76 boxes mould and dipped candles
SO sacks salt
40 barrels no. Boston beef
20 tons fiat Swedes iron
20 casks ground plaster
Cordage and wooden ware,
For sale by
JOHN G. LADD q CO.
Also,
The Cargo of brig Cathasine, from The
maston, consisting of
$4,000 feet clear boards
5000 do birch joice
60 casks 'fhomastown lime.
Received per schr Elizabeth,
200 bushels Liverpool coarse salt
i40 boxes dipt candles
80 ditto mould ditto.
And from on board sloop Packet,
500 sides soal leather.
ALSO,
Per brig George Washington,
6 hogsheads country Geneva
% boxes spermaceti candles,
For sale by
JOHN G. LADD e CO.
November 90
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Raislns, Rum, &c.

JOHN G. LADD AND CO.
Have Just received by sloop Haymaker
from Basteu, and offer for sale on low
terms
90 barrels New England Rum
so casks Raisins
"a boxes mould Candles
&c ditto dipt ditto.
December
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
Notice

Whereas did by an assignment dated
Goth November, 1916, transfer 4 assign
to Bryan Hampson and Co. and Thomas
Janney g Co. for certain purposes there
in mentioned, all my books, rights, Gre
dts, etc.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
indebted to me by bond, note or book ac-
count, that the same is required to be
paid to John ID. Brown or Robert Harri-
son, who alone are authorized by the
joint assignees to receive the same.
William Hatton.
Daooo,bo,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
FOR SALE,

A tract of Land containing s57 acres
more or less, lying ON occoquan Bay il
the county of Fairfax and state of Virgi
MIA, adjoining the lands of Robert |
Thompson and William Mason. 1t is
presumed those DESTROYS of purchasing
will view the land and for themseive.
Judge of its peculiar advantages. One
third OF the purchase nancy will be re-
CURED in hand, the balance at 10, q Is
with deed OF trust to secure
the payments.
Thompsoa F. Mason.
December IA.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
Dec. G5
illSt Received

. ~
And for sale on b'ar'i the OF'2
at IRWIN whalf- 81
Cicily Madeira wine IN pipes =
Whale and tanners oil
Cider, potatoes, eodhsn
Candles soap ~
Beef, newly packed mess '''
ALSO,
A variety of elegant fprn'ln'S, -
Bureaus, side boards, chars. e. e, !,
sm Freight for sa d brig wi. viii t p
sceivsd on accormoda.nnst -
70 the West indies, By applying . ~
: = Charles l. Ca''s''
December IA |
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
Mutual Assurance Society.

At meeting Of the Standing Commit
tee Of the Mutual Assurance Society a
qainst ere on buildings of the State oil
Virginia, held on Monday the 18th day
ot November, 1876
This being the day fixed by the con.
lstitution of the Mutual Assurance Socle
Ity tainst fire on buildings Ell The State 0
Virginia. for a general meeting OF tht
said Society to be formed, and a.sutlcI
ent number of members in person or D.
proxy, not attending to form such meet
ling. 1t was
Resolved by the Standing Committee
aforesaid, in conformity with the frs
section of the first article of the said con
|stitution, that the said general meetin:
be adjourned to the first Monday in ia
quay next
7 Public Notice therefore is hereby given
shat the said geaera meeting be adjeurn
ed, and stands adjourned to the frs
Monday in January next, 1917, when i
lis particularly desired that there shall bi
"a full meeting of the Members of the ST.
ciety, as matters of the utmost impor
lance will be laid before them touching
the interest and prosperity OF the institu-
tion.
BY order of the Standing Committee.
JAMES RAWLINGS, P. Agent
of the NJ. A. Society.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
For Freight OF Chartcr,

FSK The substantial! and fast saID;
- ig Agenoria, Martin, master
she carries about 1850 barrels sHdiSn
n complete order for any voyage
ALSO.
E5E The elegant and ven fa2a''
sseeing big AuriIIa, Rowland ga,
ter; she is nearly new, carries abOliA'
barrels and is now ready Tor the recsPIa
If a cargo. Apply to
T. II Rowland
Who has for sale. received per a'OP
Regulator,
A few bales bIcacbcd Russia Sheeunss,
4 few casks real SqermacGti Oil, ano J"
'eams Wrapping Paper.
December i2
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
REMOVAL.

c. Bronaugh & Company,
Have removed their Store one door be
low the corner of King and Patrick
streets, nea|y opposite Messrs. Ty Ter
and Harrison.
In addition to their former
Stock they are now opening a general as
sortment of Dry Goods, lately purchased
in Philadelphia, which they offer for sale
on very eligible terms, for cash Or to
punctual customers. They wish purcha-
sers to call and examine the goods.
November so If
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
December 5
TO RENT,

The House formerly occupied by Mr.,
James G. Deneale, being in complete or
der. Apply to
James Sanderson.
December II. If
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Paper for SAFE
David and ]. Ross

DAVID aiIu i
Have received, per ship P'tO'''''
Genoa, ,od
81 bales writing paper' a''g 20
Which they offer lm sac y, snprt
terms. They keen c9ps'a a. l,r ,s.e
..rst quality caeplns tobacco y
the quantity.
Dec IL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
Stolen from my Pocket,

Yesterday afternoon, my Pocket Book
containing Two Notes of Fifty Dollars
each OH the Mechanics Bank, and some
smaller notes one oil the notes had been
tom in two and pasted together. Ifany
suspicious person should offer to pass
notes of this description, it is requested
that they may be stopped. A reward Of
20 dollars viii be given FOR the Book and
its contents aud detection Of the thief,
Alexander Baggett.
December 10
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25

Form of the writing to constitute proxy
for the above meeting:
- Member of the Mutual Assu-
rance Society against fire on buildings OF
the State of Virginia, do hereby coast
tuta and anno,nt to attend the
General Meeting of the said Society to
he held in Richmond on the first Monday
in January next, 1917. as proxy, to vote
and act on - behalf on any business
which may come before the said meeting
as fully as if - personally pre-
sent.
In testimony whereof ---- hereunto
set - hand & seal - the day OF -
ISL
Witness, (SeaI.)
(Seal.
December 10 dt1StNjan
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
India Goods and Rum.

john U. Laid q GO.
Have just received by schooner New
Packet and sloop Henry, and will sci
On liberal terms,
IS hhds and IA barrels n E rum
6 bales Burboon gurrahs
2 do Luckipore baftas
l do Chillibilly do
/ do Ocmercoily do
do fine do
l do Now sannahs
do Auzeagen mamoody.
Dec T.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-12-25
Burr Blocks and Rum.
John G.. Ladd & Co.

JOHN U. llaIu &C %.
Have just received from New York, By
sloop Alert,
eS7 Burr Blocks and 5 hhds, N. Z
rum,
ALSO,
1000 bushels oats.
Dec 81
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TO Rent,

TO RENT,
The Store between Messrs. Patons q
Butchers and the Subscribers, lately DC,
cupled by Messrs. Cary Bronaush d 60
Possession may DE had Immediately, For
terms apply to
Vaudeville 8 Larmour.
Nov 25
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Lost.

A note drawn by Robert .4oIer'ol y. /.
favour Of the subscriber at 90 G I. !. Y.
Goth instant, for 60 doliars---It !, 4.
endors d. "A favour will be co a, I,sjS.
leaving it at the office of the %eAAl0'
Gazette. rpprQpr
o " &
Dec. G5
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
State of Rhode Island, sc.

State Of Rhode Island, &c.
NEWPORT, Se-Clerk's office Court Of
Common Pleas.
vNHEREAS Thomas Cutter of Newport. County
w Of Newport, TsbacoAst, has this day fled
in said office, the Copy Of act Of the Honorable
General Assembly of the State Of Rhode-Island, &c.
passed June Session, A. ID. 1916, giving him the
benefit Of an Act, passed Jsne A. d. 1885, entitled,
an Act for the relief Of insolvaut Debtors" The
Creditors Of the said Thomas Gutter are hereby no-
tiied to appear, il they think fit at the Court of
Common Pleas to be holden at Newport, within and
for the County Of Newport, the fourth Monday
OF November next, to nominate Commissioners To
receive assignment Of the Estate and Effects of
the said Thomas Cutter, for the benefit Of his Cred.
itors. ROBERT ROGERS, Clerk.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02

Would IL rot have been we'll for the British Po.
ct Laures aftsr having drawn fresh inspiration from
his butt OF sack, to have communic ated the late
portant information relative 10 Princess Charlotte In
somthing like the following, Surely. plain, honest
republicans copA not have misunder him
suIN sfhl rt Boz, Pofriof.
Hail haf-starvd vassals, drunken lords 4 princes,
Heres royal news that well deserves your needing;
For certain As the moon 10 made Of green cheese,
British Princess iasgfsHy is breeding.
NO half blood brat shall wear the British crown,
Fitxherbert, Clarke. or Mother Jordan born Of,
fuii-bIoods German soon shall come to town.
To knock the mighty Guelph's remaining horn of.
Still for each sore John Bull shall fnd plaster,
And willing slaves shall own legal master.
A------ sstt JONATHAN.
Fifteen sxseenths, or in and in, arc allowed, by
e best writer's on the subject, to be equal to full
hlooded merinoes.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
DEPARrMLNf-SE &ATr.,
August ~


THE following circular letter is prepared at this
- Office, to be transmitted to persons holding sp-
pointments under the United States, other than
those connected with the Treasury, War and Navy
Departments II is requested that such persons Of
she frst mentioned description a. fail. from what.
aver cause, to receive the letter in question, will
consider this publication Of particularly address
sed 20 them and that they will furnish this Depart
ent accordingly. with the Information called for.
(tIRCULARJ
The Secretary Of State being required. by reso-
lution OF Congress- passed the 9Th fApril last,
20 cause 10 be complied and printed. for the nfor
maion Of the present Congress. At s next session,
and once every two years afterwards, for the nfor
nation sfevery succeeding Congress. q register Of
all Officers and agents, civil, military and naval in
the service Of the United Stres, which mst exhibit
the amount Of compensation pay and emolumcnts
allowed to each, and tho state or county in which
ne was born, and where employed, - 49, 10 re.
qucsted to furnish this department with statement
OF the above particulars, 90 far they relate to
himself and to the Office which he holds under tho
United States, together with like statement in re-
gard 10 any persons immediately appointed by him.
Dsp@ fnen' IF State, .iuyua 20, 1916.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
POETRY.
WALKING.

w ALLlN1.
GET all the ladies that you can,
And LET each Lady have man;
let them. in a circle placed.
Take their partners round the waist
Then by slow degrees advance,
Fill the walk becosoes . dance;
Then the ,wirling. face to face,
Without variety or grace,
Round and round, and never stopping,
Now and then little hopping,
When you're wrong. to make things worse.
lfone couple. 80 psrvsrse,
Should in the figure be perplex'd.
Let them be knock'd down by the next.
Quicker now" the Ladies cry;
They rise. they twirl. they swing, they hy,
Pulling, blowing, jostling. squeeeings
Very odd, but very pleasing
Lill cv'ry Lsdy plainly shows,
<Whatever else she may disciose,)
Reserve 10 not among her faults -
Header, this it is to waltz!
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
500 Dollars Reward.

II SCAPED from tke prison in ChilicorLe, State Of
~ Ohio, the night of the 4th of June last. .
JAS. ESSEX. alias JAMES ESSEX CROSBY STER-
LING.
He is about so years of age five feet seven inches
high, of fair complexion, thin vsage, light hair.
large eyes, Roman nose. large whiskers by trade
clothiers can work at carding any employment in
manufactures, and is also expert al the sword ex-
eIcise and boxing. He born in Warwieksbire.
in England, and it is believed came within the last
year from Canada to this State.
The said James Essex, alias James ESSEX Crosby
Sterling, was committed to Jail last january, on
charge Of robbing the mail of the United States.
His partner, who calls himself THOMAS NOBLE.
alias THOMAS w. NOBLE, 10 now in prison on Q
charge Of robbng the mail at the same time Tho
above reward will be given for his apprehension.
and delivery, confinement in any jail of the United
States, SO that he can be brought to trial.
JOHN HAMS7,
JHarshal Of Ohio Disricf.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, July IS.
GJrThose printers who are employed to publish
the laws Of the Uniteo. States are requested give
this advertisement one insertion a week for siz
weeks successively, and forward their bills to this
Office for payment.
SebfcYbber III. 6w.
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Agutant and Inspector Generals Office,
September q, 1916.
GENERAL ORDER

THE following described uniform will be strictly
i adhered to by Cadets. in the service Of the u
nted States, and any deviation will be considered
military offence.
A Coatee. Of grey sattnett single breasted, three
rows Of eight yellow gilt bullet buttons in front, and
button holes Of black silk cord in the herring bone
form, With fsstoon turned at the back end; stan.
ding collar to rise high the tip OF the the
cuffs four isches wide the bottom Of the breast and
the hip buttons to range--on the collar one blind
hole Of cord, formed like that of the Breast four IN
ches long, with a~button each side. Cord holes
in the like form to proceed from three buuons psc-
ed engthwise the skirts, with three buttons down
the p.eats The cufs be indented, with three but
tons and cord holes lenethwise each sleeve. cor.
responding with the ndentation OF the cuis, in the
centre OF which is 10 be inserted the lower button
vest-Grey cloth for winter, single breasted, yel-
low gilt bullet bottoms, and trimmed with black silk
lace. For summer vest, single breasted, with white
buttons; but without trimmings.
Pantaloons Grey cloth for winter, trimmed down
the sides with black silk lace, and the Austrian Knot
in front no buttons the sides or at the bottom,
bu, made with understraps. Russia sheeting or
white jean for summer, without trimmings, the form
the same as for winter
The Jefferson shoe, rising above the ancle join,
under the pan,aoons.
Common round hat
Black silk stock.
Cockade. black silk, with yellow esgs, TO be worn
at all times.
Sword, cut and thrust, yellow mounted, with Q
black gripe. in frog belt OF black Morocco, and
worn over the coat.
No dress resembling the military, without cen
forming to the regulation. will be worn on any occa
sion, excepting that, whea attached to the corps ca
de,s will wear the Uniform OF the company officers
Without epauleties.
be srSsr Of fie Secretary ef Udr,
y. PAYkkR, s$ sns A"s. Css.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02

Clean, zohits and s"and Teeth, are 10 the
mouth, 7phat virtue is to the mind.
NATURAL and artificial teeth. prepared At short
IN notice, teeth and stumps. extracted with the
leas, possible pain, and with perfect safety from the
danger Of fractured jaw bone teeth cleansed OF all
rartarous. foreign matter apd thereby preserpsd
6caniifuk t
Or johnson, thanks the Ladies and Gentlemen Of
the Town and Country, who have favored him with
their calls
Those who are. or may be wanting natural or arti-
hci, teeth, teeth extracted, ccansed. &c &c will be
pleased to call Or. Johnson at No. 1873. Thames
street, (ncar the Parade) within the course Of few
weeks, or their opportunity may be lost.
GTDr JoMNsoN, will attend as usual to the pras.
tce Of Physic, &C. and will accept the patronage Of
y liberal community.
Newport September e. 1916
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Rhode Island and Providence

Ollle y NIIOue-INuNu ana IFVV1at71te
Plantations, Sefs. le, 1876.
THE Creditors Of John Banister, Of Newport,
\ merchant, are hereby notified to appear at the
General Assembly. TO be holden at Providence, on
the last Mondsy Of October next, to shew cause
why his petition for the benefit Of act, PASSED in
June 1885, entitled An act for the relief of inss!
vent Debtors" ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
STATE Of Rhode Island and Precedence
Picrsaao,s, Sefs. IL, 1916.
THE Creditors of .HIehsis Hassare, Of Ports
mouth, in the county Of Newport. yeoman, arc
hereby notified to appear at the General Assemsr
20 be holden at Providence, on the last Nondsv q.
October next TO shev cause Why his petition for ia
benefit OF act passed in juno :YSo. entitled, 81
act for the relief sg nsovent debtors" ought "
be granted. SAMUEL EpDr. Sssy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Direct Tax, as.
IN sessed on the town Of Newport for the year one
thousand eight hundred and fifteen, laid in con.
formty to the act Of Congress, passed the ninth Of
January, one thousand eight hundred and fifteen,
upon the following described property, is new 70.
naming unpaid, and that unless the said tax, with
ten per csntum in addition theree, shal be paid to
the subscriber, before the twelfth day Of Octo.
Der next, the said property, or so much thereof as
sha be necessary to satisfy the said and twenty
per cent, in addition thereto, will be sold at Public
Auction,.at the Collectors Office, in the town Of
Newport, in the county Of Newport the sale to CEN.
mence at eleven o'elsck, A. n. on the sa6 twelfth
day of October.
stephen Dcblois, distillcry. wharf, stores and
dwelling. house, lying on the south part
Given under my hand this eleventh day Of Sep
tenber, ono thousand eight hundred and six
teen.
CHRIS RAYMOND PERRY,
Collector Jer fhe fret Collection District in the
State of Rhode. Isiard.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02

Ncqo Feather Beds and FeafkcSs.
r I'VE Geese and Fowl Feathers, and Feather
A~ Beds, from 20 to IS dollars, kept constantly
for sale by ABRAHAM BARKER,
NO. 2, Chdriss-ssreet.
lie has on hand an assortment Of Mattresses of all
xmas Ne7rborf. March % 1878
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The (ofawing respectable fesimoniats may ssrce 10
prove the sHrprsnsg and angular e1feoeyef
OeDr ReLfe's BOTANICAL DROPS!!
These drops are radical cure for scurvy, scro.
fuls, St. Anthony's Fire, Leprosy, Pimpled Faces,
Sore Legs, Ulcers, venereai Taints, when Mecurry
has failed. arc the best Spring and Auturnual ply
sic. and may be given TO children with perfect
safety. Price 81. Or.Ssk for al DIR. RrLYr's Bo.
TAsIcAL DaoPs"-Observe none genuine lniess
signed " w. 4. Conway"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
NOTICE

WILLIAM NJ. VERNON,
II EsPECTFULLYi informs his friends and the pub.
A lie that he has opened Paint Store next north
OF Capt. John CoggsshalPs, Thames-sireet.
he has a large supply Of Paints, Window ClassA
and all other articles in his line of business which
ne will sell as cheap as can be had in the state
New.York money and treasury notes tsken AZ .
small discount, at his store.
Also, Jor safe,
On reasonable terms, convenient Dwelling House
and lot OF Land, pleasantly situated the bill In.
quue as above July 8, 1916
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
IJx,t!y esteemed and b;gby ab-
tyoved MEDICINES.

repaired BY W. T. CONWAY, No. /, Hamilton Place,
Common-street, Boston.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
THOMAS SHAW

iEOM 40 SI1A w
- ESPEcTfULLY informs his friends and the
AN public in general, tina, he has taken Shop. Nc.
IL, Long wharf, where he still continues to carry
on the business of Gunsmithing, Cutlery, &c &C.
As he has had the good fortue TO give general salts
faction TO bis employers; in the United States en-
ploy, both OF the land and naval departments, and
also OF the States employ. as well as that of ind-
vduals, while working in Co. he faters himself that
he shall have the pleasure Of receiving their employ
in future, and assures his friends that their fayors
however small, will always be gratefully acknow,.
edged. June 10.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-10-02
ADVERTISEMENT.

THE subscriber begs !eare to inform his friends
IN particular, and the public in gsneral, that
he now carries on his Trade, usual on the Long.
Wharf, beloy the Bridge. and opposite Mr. THOMAS
MEsssss shop. He repairs locks of every kind.
makes keys Of every sort. mends brass kettles, or
any sort of brass ware. He mends umbrellas in the
neatest manner and does all sorts of small work in
his line OF business The smallest favors in his way
will be thankfully received and punctually perform.
ed, by Your obt. humble servant,
WILLIAM CRANST0N.
Nerreorf Sebt II 1916
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-01-10
Distressing ShibSpretk /!

The following arc the particulars OF
the loss of lhe brig Perseverance, Capt.
Snow, of Boston. rs communicated to
the owners, by Mr.. George Wilson,
mate, who was fortunately preserved
from the wreck
Lower Somer's Poinf,
.N-sy.Jersey, Dee. q.
Z" Ne,srs Ella. Thompsoa 6, Co.
:" 1t is with the deepest regret, l nave
TO inform YOU of the loss OF your brig
Perseverance, with Captain Snow, and
nine Others of her crew end passengers.
We were 40 days from Havre- de Grace
bound for New York, with o. l.2 tons
of dry goods, and IS tons Plaster; hav
ing likewise on board, five French gen
tiemtn and one lady, passengers. This
dreadful acci,len, took place on the 3O,h
Dec. ON the Beach, near this place, dis
,rict Of Great Egg Harbor.) Our mis-
fortune was owing to- a long continuance
Of Northerly winds and cloudy weather,
which deprived us Of the means Of as
certaining our situation by observation.
Our reckoning was l25 miles S. T.. of
Sandy Hook. AT in the evening were
steering n. w. l-2 ". with stuilding
sails out ; at 10, took in all the light
sails, and close reeIeti the topsails; haul
cd up ", N. w. the wind al,ou, n. l..
by +. and going at the rate Of 6 no;s.
Al 5 in the morning. rs9!c breakers a.
head, close under the bows; and belore
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-01-10

struck, and immediately bilgfd. Every
exerlion Was made to bring De vessel a.
back but the sea ran so tremendously
nigh as TO baifie every attempt to eject
H in less than Is minutes after she
struck the water was above the fails.
Those who escaped being washed over
board sought refuge in the tops, where
myself, and FIVE others, continued until
O'Clock in the afternoon of the 3lst,
When VIC madc an attempt to reach the
shore on raft, made of our fore and
iore-top. sail yards. Our endeayors
would have been iruitless,sbut for the
courageous and enterprising exertions of
few persons who assisted us from the
shore. Every possible means is using
to preserve what may be got from The
wrcck.---Persons tost, Captain Snow,
drowned in attempting to swim ashore,
three French gentlemen ard lady wash
cd from tic rigging, Edward Snow,
nephew TO the captain and Cotting, sea-
men, washed from the deck, Benjamin
Varnsy, seaman, James Turner. (cook)
and the Steward, persisted by the severi-
ty Of the weather. Yours, &c.
~fas, GEO. WILSON"