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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
SCRAPS FROM LONDON PAPERS.

His present Majesty once said to Sir J. irwin,
celebrated CON UiVant, " they tell me Sir John.
thatyou love a elaSs divine '-terhose, Sire. who
have SO reported me to your Maiesty,' answered
he, bowling profoundly 'have done me great in
justice-they should have said bottle y
The Nine MUSES. which the French carried Of:
from Rome, and which are at this time among,
the principal ornaments of the Museum at Paris
Were first discovered in the following manner
A person one day passing through the ruins Of
Tivoli, where some ofthe arches had fallen, from
the effects ola torrent ofrain, he observed small
opening in the earth looking closely into II. he
discovered grotto filled with antique statues.
He then covered the aperture, and carefully
marked the spot, and soon after purchased it for
vineyard. AS the Italian law enacts that half
what IS found on newly purchased ground, with.
IN twelve months shall be the property of the sell
Ter he suffered thai period to elapse, and then
feigning design TO build, he began 10 dig for q
foundation on The well known spot, and Soon drew
mp, among other valuable remains, the celebrated
Nne MUSES., which repaid him Ten times tbs
sum expended for the purchase and la5our.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17

rS5Ta!es, taken, together with all his artillery,
arirS. ammunition, a,,d rich booty. The MUM
Der OF kidsd and prisoners is very considerable /:
sTnofS The first are reckoned the rngleaiers
Sesma, Loha,S, and many others.
tais Sloro and important victory obtainel
ny We measures had previously concerted, and
ny The bravery Of the troops have the honor To
commend, Their steadiness during the action. and
me r,riitIdew;,a which they have braved ever,
danger and iniigue, will not fail, hope, to be re-
Sarded BY A.siesiy with the generosity that de.
serves their zeal and patriotism. recommend
very particularly 10 your Exceliency Ule distr-
g-i,shed mer, of Lieut.. Don Matias Carasso, who
had the glory TO pursue, overtake, and bring. saft
to his commanders, the monster Morelo.
God preserve your Excellency's life many
years.
Atango del Rio, Nov, 9Th, 1915.
S,gned by Engeniod dc Nillasana, and addressed
to his Excellency the Vice Roy of New Spain.
Don Felix Maria de Calleja
MARYLAND.--From Annapolis we learn, that
on the 10th inst. the Senate Of MARYLAND propos-
ed 10 the House OF Delegates 10 proceed to the
election OF a Senator of the United States, to
supply TIE vacancy occasioned by the expiration
OF General Smiths Senatorial terra This propo-
sition was negatived; every federalist in tina,
body voting against if, and every republican in
favor eft. Immediately after this decision, the
House OF Delegates sent message to the Senate
proposing to adjourn on the Gosh instant; which
1T IS probable viii be acceded to. 1t is probable
therefore that no Senator will be chosen by the
Legislature oi Maryland, at the present session,
nor mtilaiter tie annual election in Octobernext.
NAT. INT.
Nfeboids e. .)foore has resigned his seat as a
Member ofihe House of Representatives. of the
United States from the State of Maryland, in
consequence OF i'll health ~ IB
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
3,027
1880
1850
5000
S1e,o27


If these recommendations be accepted and &C,
ed on, and the revenue of the fund be ANNUALLY
converted into principal, at The end of Ten years
the principal wiI De S 0l9 SIS and the reve.
nue. Tor that year S 1881, so that in the ele-
venth year, one Tree school IN each county, and
one IN such OF me towns of this Commonwealth
as may seem proper, may be established, and an
apProPriat on OF ten thousand dollars, be made 10
the erecting of buildings for a colere-hay,ng
still surplus Of revenue of g Il, 841, to be con
vetted annually into principal, and in this estl
mate, each school is calculated as costing the
state annually six hundred dollars.
Should this plan be pursued at the end of 90
years the principal ofthe fund will be 81 90, 299
and the surplus revenue 8 26,608; and s 100000
will have been expended IN educating the poor
yoath Of our state.
In tbs period, not less than 5000 young mer
viii have been educated at public expense, and
the more wealthy afforded an opportunity of re-
ceiving their education IN herr native state-Ia
thirty years two hundred free schools and two
colleges, may be established and supported az
public expense, and in fifty years every village
and neighhorhood IN our state, may boast of It's
free scho0.
ResolUed, That it is expedient to appropriate,
set apart aud pledge 10, and for the use and be.
nefit of the Literary Fund, the balance which
may be due Tins state, from the United States,
BANKS
That, all Militia Fines, after the payment of
the current military expenses. be set apar. and
pledged 20 the same fund.
Fnat, the FIRST, second and third sections of
an act passed in the year 1913, concerning es-
Cheats, be repealed.
That additional compensation be allowed es-
creators.
That, each Judge of the Court of Appeals, be
er-e@ciO, q Director of tie Literary Fund
Resolved, also, That the President and Direc.
tors OF tic Literary Fund, be authorised by law.
IS soon as the revenue Of that fund il sufficient,
to establish one free schoolm each county of this
State, aud such towns of this Commonwealth, as
may seem to them proper, and to appropriate AM
nually from that revenue, ten thousand dollars
to the erection Of buildings for college, and af.
forwards TO its endowment
Resolved, alec, That al claim which the state
my have 20 any bonus due on the shares at pre-
sent held, or which may hereafter be held by the
President and Directors Of the Literary Fund, be
released TO that fund. All which is respectfully
submitted.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
Pitsstarg Mercury.
Adj;. s lisp. Generals Office,
Janusry 9, 1916.
GEyEnAL OnDrn.

Janusry 9, 1916.
ne RANK ana ME OF the army are so Ear reduc.
ed below the authorised Peace Establishment that
no discharges will be given to soldiers. who are
not regularly entitled thereto, except on applica.
ton TO commanding officers of regiments. corps.
or posts, and on furnishing good and able substi.
tltes to the satisfaction OF the respective com.
mand,ng officers. In all such cases. substitutes
United ates >--e " 'A'e
BY order of the Secretary of War,
n pApRED
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
GEORGE WILSON,
THE WASP

M. Sao.saen,
LrIuT. CoSELrS begs leave, through the me,
uiu'n n o, your paper, to contradict publication
IN which his name is made use of. relative In an
action between British frigate and the United
states sioop OF war WASP; and authorizes YOU
70 state, that the report OF his having CONVEX.
sation with British lieutenant OIL the subject.
is entirely unfounded.
Pitfs6arg .ESrc1,rv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
SALES AT AUCTION.
On Thursday nerf he 1871 inst al 10 o'clock, I'M
AT JOHN WOODS OFFICE
WTR be Sold, 4vitholtt reserve, great variety q
DRY GOODS.

.4taong which are de To7l97Ul1g articles:
Best super6ne and common broad Cloths,
10. do do. Cassimeres,
do. do. do. Pelisse Clothsj
Flanncls, Rose and Point Blankets,
Sheetings, Diapers and Linens,
Jaconet Cambria and Cambria Muslins,
Cotton Hosiery and Worsted Socks,
White and COlOured Satins,
Leyantnes and Florences,
Long Lawns, Black Cambria,
Pocket handkerchief and Umbrellas
The GOODS NAV be exsmiped the day previ-
GUS. and ON the morning ct the sale
TERMS, liberal, will be made known at the sale.
Janudry 10, 1916. 1t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17

well acquainted with the Rope.Wlk business.
For terms, which will be liberal, apply 20
pr. SHELTON, 4senf for
JOHN SHELTON, o CO.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
DAUGHAM FOR SALE.

Ga Thurs 5dy, the 25M i,lsf. Imna,y) char
sell, aspHbEc auction on the tremisss. IN Charles
CRY colnty, t.renty miles 6elO.p Richmond, and
directts on James rfver.
u l.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
Adj. & ms. General.

The Small Poc has lately made its ap-
pearance in NewYork and Baltimore
In the former place, 90 deai.s have oc-
Cured in days, from the esd to the soth
December. The Board of Health has a.
do2ted measures TO endeavor to put stop
to the further progress of this alarming
cOntagicn.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17

: Fhl,car Skip,cith, esq. lately American
Consul General in France, arrived at N.
Orleans, from Havre-de- Grace, on the 22d
ult in the brig Flora Americana. There
were also number of other passengers on
board.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17
FOR S AL r.
a rnLuable Rope-W aM EstablisIlment.

gHvHE Subscriber offers for sale the ROPE
WALK with is machinery and buildings.
lately carried on by John s. Shelton & Co at Port
MAYO little below Rooketts) together with tie
Tot on which It stands, containing ABOUT two
acres Of ground.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-17

I'eol. iarney, seaman, James Turner,
(cooS aud the Steward persisted by the
severity of the weather.
{" Yours, &c..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

by virtucofa pcc of Trust cxecre to,hc subcrihcrsby
Cornelius Buck, tor the purpose Of raising the mues there
by intended he seeureWill L. sold cash. on We'd
neslay the thirteenth day of March next the dwelling
huse OF the SAID Buck, the usetor LAND, which he ut
hundred and tigtf6ur acres, tract of LAND, in The
county Of Amelia snpposcd to contain thousand and
three and aacrt of Land, in the county of
Chesterfield, the tnpkeroad, about six miles above the
town of Manchester supposed to contain eigh-ne
eleven of LdND lying in the county of Patrick ard
in the county of Psyiyania, supposed contain in
the aggregate four thousand four hundred and orty-one
also, thirty nine 81 AYES of them young and
likely, large stock Of horses, mules, cattle hogs and
Sheep large assortment ofplanaton tools and utensils
IHdRIOT and Harness. great variety of very elegant and
valuable household and kitchen furniture, continuing almost
every article necessary and convenient in housekeeping
Should the property he sold the above day. the sale
will continue from day day, until sIiciency is sold
answer the purposes Of The and eNpenc.s ofsae.
ROBERT GRAHAM, r,.t.o.
w. WTNFREE ir's'ees
January 10. 79-w4w&eptds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
Fortv five Dollars Regyard,

H{OR delivery to me, or securing them in
Jail 50 that get them again, three NEGRO MEN,
WHO eoIe from my plantation, in powaan Geilto,
on the nights ofthe seventh and tenth inst. Wit:
HAMPSHIRE, black fellow, IS years of age OF had
eontenanee polite when spoken with his
isit temple, occasiuned by kick from horhas w, VI
Elijah Mays, ~ Richmond he away suit of white
hoinespun clothing.
WfII, not very black, six feet high, carried with
hun under clothing not reeolleced; ris, by Thomas
Harris Powha;an. purchased ohm by Thomas Idway, Of
Manchester, of whom had him in December last hr ls
some children nj Petersburg and is probably lurking about
Manchester or in the neighhorhool where he raised
high, about 2i years of age, has lbs right leg, he
wears bandage aroundit which makes il appear larger
thaI the other; he claims wife John Cobs Sanchts
ger, near which he will erdeayor conceal himself.
will give the above reward for them ALL dolls. for
tliher GEO. MAREHAM
EebruWy2O. gI-6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE.
Friday, March 1

Friday, March 1.
The amendment to the constitution, to
regulate the mode of choosing Representa-
tives tn Congress, and Electors of President
and Vice President Of the u. States, was
referred to a committee, consisting of
Messrs. Varnum, King, Fromentin, Ma.
con nd LacoCk.
The bill for the benefit of the widow and
children of Robert Fulton, was read a sec
ond time.
The bill from the House of Representa-
tives, for granting bountIes and extra pay
to certain Canadian refugees, was read a
third time an1 passed.
The Senate resumed the consideration
of the bill from the other house for redu-
cling the Direct Tax to Three Millions, &
continuing the same QUO ye1r.
Mr.. Goldsborough moved to recon
nit the bill, with instructions to report
Amendments to provide for the collection
of arrearages Of the Direct Ta2, now due,
and, as TO the future, to repeal the bill en-
;irely.
For the nlotion-Mcssrs. Daggett, Dana,
Goldsborough, 6 re, Hunter, King, Ma
con, Mason Of N. II. Thompson, Turner,
Varnum, Wells-12.
Against the notion Mcssrs. .rry, Bib,
Brown, Campbell, Chace, Condit, Gaillard,
Harper, How. IL, Lacock, Mason of Va.
Morrow, Roberts, Ruggles, Sanford, TAFT,
Taylor, Tichenor, Williams, WILSON,
20.
So the motion was ncgative1.
Mr.. Roberts moved 90 amend the bill so
as to continue the TAX after the present
year, until repealed.
Tor the mofion--Messrs. Brown, Chace,
Fromentin, Gsillard, Gore, Harper, Hun
ter, King. Lacock, Mason Of NH. Nor i.
row, Roberts, Sanford, Tat, Taylor, III
chenor--16. az
Igainst the tsofion- Messrs. Barry, Bib5,
Campbell, CoLdi;, Daggett, Dana, Colds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
LA ND FOR GALE.


To Planters on fumes Riter.
VENHE Subsc iber Informs gentlemen who have
a been Lately clearing lands on tie banks OF
James River between Richmond Il LyHchburg that
they viii hndi profitable to liaa out their large
IS from the new grounds, and either deposit them
on the shore Of the river really for railing down. or
place them in situations convenient Tor being hauled
hereafter to the water
kattng bo1is and machinery are now preparing
to bring the logs down the river.
LEROY ANDERSON.
Msrch Q. g8-2w
.,J The Lynchburg Press is requested to insert
tie above for f,vo wetks
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

borough, Howell, Macon, Mason OF Va.
Kuggles, Talbot, Thompson, Turner,
Farnum, Wells. Williams, Wilson =
10.
So the motion was rejected.
Mr.. Harper then moved to amend the
bill so as To continue the said tax for Ave
year.
Fe' The motion--Messrs. Chace, Fro
mentin. Gailara, Harper. Hunter, La
cock, Roberts, Sanford, TAFT. raylor-I0.
.AyuinSt the Spotion-Messrs Barry,
Bibb, Brown, Campbell, Condit, Daggett,
Dana, Goldsborugh, Gore, Howell, King,
Macon, Mason of N. II. Mason of Va Nor
row, Ruggies. Talbot, Thompson, Tiche-
nor. Turner, Varnum, Wells, Williams,
Wilson-24.
So this amendment, also, was reject
ed.
Mr.. Wells then moved to strike out the
second section of the bill, (effectually. q
motion to reject the bilO--which was neg
atived, 18 to 10.
The bill was then ordered to third
reading.
Saturday, March 3.
The bill to reduce the Direct Tax from
Six to Three Millions AMI continue the
same one year, was read third time and
passed.
For The tM-Messrs. Bibb, Brown,
Campbell, Condit, Gaillard, Howell, Ma
con. Morrow, Roberts, Ruggles, Sanford,
Talbot, I ait, Taylor Turner, Wells, VIII
liams, Wilson'S.
against The 6M-Daggett, Dana, Fro
mentin, Goitlsborough, Hunter, KING, La
cock. Mason of N. III Thompson, Tiche-
nor. Varnum-1l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
NOTICE..
EY virtue Of a Deed of Trust executed

EY virtue Of a Deed of Trust executed
to the Subscribers by Cornelius Buck secure the
payment Oft three thousand hundred and twcniy-ninc
dollars i've cents the Path day Of July 1911, james
Clarke & Co. who have assigned the Is, Bot
C;mii1cWill be sud, for cash, Wednesday, the tl:ir
tenth day of March next the clearinghouse of the sand
Buck, hundred ami igtyfour of LAND, he
ing the whereon he resides, lying in the county of
Chesterfield about twelve miles above the of Man
CHESTER; also undivided io,rt part of five of
COAL LAND, lying the neiyhborhOoi and known
by the of Woodscs Coat Pits, much oi the said
Lands will Subject the eventual dover Of the wi of
the said c. BHck) lie sufficient raise the of MONEY
aforesaid with interest thereon from the cath day ofJuy
SAL and the expences of the safe.
GEO. MARKHAM. i'uS'ee''
January 16. 79-wiW&eptGs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

ls,s
& 4 Farmers Fancy, at our whsif,
1000 heavy Spanish Hides,
so hhds. M0lassss, (aew crop,) and
pipes choice old Cog. Brandy,
FOR SALE-By
RILsToN * PEASANTS
Feb. 49, 97--u
SH.4P.4RD & iF.EBB
SEAVE mo,ctl to the house, (uext above their
y 4 tcrmer stand) recautly Occupied BY Messrs.
James Brown, jr. x William Finney, where they
offer for sale
Is Ehds. Muscovado Sugar,
5 ditto New-Orleans ditto,
20 Boxes Havana ditto,
ilhd. AMI Is Bills. Loaf ditto,
iIhds. Moasses,
10 do West In,a Rum,
90 Barres Ley burns and CaratheI's Rccdfed
Whiskey,
Tierces and is Barrels common Wh;skey,
Quarter CASKS Colmoran Wine,
Pipes Sicily Madeira do
Pipe Port do
l Pipe Fisuna do
$50 Bags Coffee
$50 Barrels Nova Scotia Herrines,
so Boxes Scotch do
A few barrels Beef,
few do Northern potatoes,
500 Sacks Salt,
so Pieces Twed Sackng,
Is foas Swedish IroO,
Sheet Iron,
IONS German Steel,
10 Faggots Crawiey Steel,
Blistered 10
so '.'ssEs Wrought and Cut nails
So 3 p DO, is sby 40 }winao~-GIa,,.
500 Straws half.pint tumhiars,
SO do pint AID quart do
40 Kegs warranted gunpowder,
1 Ton patent shot,
60 Boxes Whittmore cotton s. wool Cards,
80 Kegs Madden,
SO Boxes Shaving Soap.
Imperial x Young Tyson Teas,
1000 lbs. Seine Irvine,
so Bushels Clover Seed,
400 Dcmiiohss,
Cases States,
do Dutch Coffee-mills,
so Boxes chalk Pipes,
Casks weeding-hoes,
Cases HARLEM Oil,
= few crates Ear,hen ware,
Plaster of Paris Alum Copperas, birthstone,
Mustard, Quart Bottles, Refined and Crude Salt
Petre, Rosin, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg Span
ish Hides, Logwooi, Indigo, Fig Blue, Writing
and Letter paper, Ivory and Pocket Combs, Fami-
ly Flour. sc.
ALso-5O0 pieces Domestic manufactured goods,
consisting Of Shiitngs, Plaids. Stripes, Ginghams,
Checks, Chambrays, Vestings, Mattresses, Se sc.
And hourly expect to receive
so Bars Prime Green Coffee,
so Boxes Mould Candles,
so Boxes Soap.
90 Barrels New-York prime s: cargo Pork,
10 do Lin. Oil,
Tens Blstered Steel,
Ton Nail RODS,
81 Boxes Tin plates,
Chests Gnn Powder Tea, &
Hhds. Molasses,
February %. 95-iw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

Cabinet Makers
3 Want tn employ four Journeymen Ca
Il bincs-Nlkers,t whom the liberal prices will be
gwen.
Appyto w. COWLING,o on E Sreer,
jet,reen 18Th 3 2oM St,ects. =
March 6. eg-4t'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

q The ENQuiRER is published twice week, gene
rsilv and we during the session OF the State
L-yisloePrice, the i,e toort, fre oeiars per
onnum payabe i'm advance. Notes Of Chartered Bauss
(caiyJ viii bs received in payment Tire Editor will guar
ne safety OF rentting them by ml the postage of all
Letters being paid by the writer's.
or No pavrs Will bc discontinued (bnt the discretion
OF tie Fator,l unit; all arryara,Vs have been ad up.
CT whoever will guarantee the payment of nine pa
peers, shall receive "a tetli. gratis.
TERMS or ADVERTISING.
az One sqne-fyst insertion, rs Centsdci continuance,
so cents.
No A,tiscnsnf inserted until has either hr1 nTid fer,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
Burr mn Stone Mandatory.

7s1IE. Subscriber respectful " informs the
public that he has Just received. direct from France,
large quantity of prime Burr Scsy, oi superior iay
~ any h,herto imported this place, and having b,cn
gagged the busness upwards OF fifteen years, he atters
hnrsrlr from lis long knowledge ct the traie and the APP
probation which his work has hitherto wit that he
viii be able manufacture Mill Sores, reasonable
Terms those imported FROM the North and them
~ perform WELL
lie hrs opened Shop 10Th Street, nearly opposite to the
Old City Tavern, weie Gea,,cn invited Ia call.
NIYHANIEL U1iI7E u Co.
FEBRUARY "a. Off
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

TEN DOLLARS REWARD,
NOR R.ANDOifU, belonging to the estate CT
A. John Fore, dee'd-A boy os dark complex
ion, with scar near his nose with thick anil short
upper lip, about l9 or 20 years OF age, hired LIST
year to Robert Temple, near Ampthill, in Chester
field county, from whom he eloped time last
spii' g.I is supposed that the said negro is IN k
ing about in the neahbourhood OF Mr.. A. Turpin,
in powLatan county, to whom the father Of the said
bow belongs. The above reward will be paid, with
all necessary expenses, 10 any person who will deli.
yer the said hoy TO me- or lodge him in JAIL so that
get him again. JAMES FORE,
Admir- Of John Fore, decd
February g. 81 2awtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

"A LII persons having claims against the
Estate Of Francis Howard. late o this city, licensed
arc requested 70 present them, withOut dclay the suscr
Ter, properly auhe ltd, ia orb that disribnon oc
~ Of the claims
TAOMAs c. HOWARD, ad,a'or. Of
FJcWcis Xessard, dec.
-uarch s. oo-3.g
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
WdRD KLEC7YON.

V1AHD mr. = wv
Vs1t1E Citizens Of RichmOna are hereby
notified that tlie election for Common Council Men
will " bd ON the first Monday in April next. in Jefferson
Ward no. ], 90 the thouscin Mafson Warl No. q
stthe Merchants Cofec.houe-aud IN J roe Ward, No.
3at Robert Hytc's Ho,ue
Polls will be0penod at 10 o'clock An.
NV. D. WREN, Scrgr {. p.
March &. oo-tge
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09
SEINE I'WINE.

RNVE HUNDRED pounds best En-
\ glish SEINE rwINE,ju't received aud for sa!c,b,
ADAMS Y VAN LEW,
Mdrktt Bridge.
fnrci ?. pS--tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

borough, Howell, Macon, Mason OF Va.
Kuggles, Talbot. Thompson, Turner,
farnum, Wells. Williams, Wilson =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-09

Nnfct ?. cS--tf
ANnlNG, this morni:s, from the schooner
& 4 Farmers Fancy, at our whsif,
1000 heavy Spanish Hides,
SO hhds. Molassss, (aew crop,) and
pipes choice old Cog. Brandy,
FOR SALE-By
RlLSTON s PEASANTS
Feb. 20. Oft
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-12
NEW.ORLEANs.

a gentleman who arrived at Baltimor,
in the ship Marmion, from n. Orleans,
writes to his friend thus -" left New.
Orleans on the 18th ultimO. The mum.
dation still continued to increase. but not
SO rapidly. The rise on Saturday nipht
lin Rue Dauphine, was only the inches.
The whole Of the suburbs, and Rue Baur.
|gogne is covered with waier. and the
Road to st. Johns Creek, is travelled in
boats. The water is partially in kue
|Duphihe ard Rue Bourbon. There il
SIX feet water in the church yard, which
lis little back of the town; and the new
Protestant church at the end OF Bourbon.
street, is inundated. assure youit vas
a melancholy scene to behold the faniGes
crowding in the city from the Fauxburgs
4 the boats that could be procured employ.
ed in conveying furniture &c. The creas.
sc was not stopped when | left the city,
The person who first undertook to do 50.
failed in his efforts. The next is com.
modore Patterson, who Went up with the
ship Suffolk and two other vessels, TO sink
them a: the mouth of the creyasse, which
it is expected will enable them to stop
it,"