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

The subscriber has just re' tis,. ,oG,
the General Lingan. CAPTAIN Wv. m, # a.
from Amsterdam, large G err ".srcr
;ortment of Boiling Cloths, Of a ~ aeIp .!
quality, which viii be offered 10, 90"
fine store of MIR. James Andersoh' ~.
October 6.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
For New. York.

s7g The fine new schooner Neptune,
3ssscapt Stevens having the prlnci-
al pat of her cargo on board will sail
lexf Thursday. For freight apply to the
captain on board, or to
Adams, Herbert & Go.
July9
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
Received,

Received,
By the ship Ocean, Capt. Fowle,
Liverpool,
find for sate By
Lawrason & Fowle,
1000 sacks of coarse and fine salt
5000 bushels coarse ditto
20. crates completely assorted
100 boxes tin
tons shot, assorted sizes.
Also for Sale,
The Cargo Of the brig Ann, Captain
Pearson, from Cadiz.
90 quarter casks sherry wine OF {
supe.ior quality.
5000 bushels salt.
so boxes lemons
5 tons lead.
May IA
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
May II
Virginia, to wit f,
FaiyJa1 County Court, J

June, 1916.
IT IS ORDERED, That the clerk OF
this court by causing copy of this order
to be posted at the front door of the court
house of the county and advertised in the
newspapers printed in the town of Alex
and la, do give public notice that This
court will on the first day of August tern
next, receive propositions in writing from
persons disposed to contract for making
an accurate Chart of this County in the
manner prescribed by an act OF the last
session Of the general assembly, entitled
(. An Act to provide an accurate Char
of each county, and general Map of the
territory of this commonwealth"
A Copy-Test.
HIM. Moss, G. F. C.
June 27 2awtlst Aug
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
DR. w atts's

Plain and easy Catechisms,
The Preservative from the Sins and
Follies of Youth,
And Divine Songs and Prayers fOl
5hildren,
TOGETHER WITH
The Westminster AssembIy's Shortef
'atechism, with Scriptural References
For sale by the subscribers, price
md a half cents.
James Kennedy & Son.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
The Declaration of Indepen-
dence.


We have no authentic copy Of this
most important State Paper, the very ba-
sis that supports the proud column of A.
merican Liberty ;none. at least, on which
the eve of taste can rest, for moment,
with satisfaction. IVhy hare ace not 2
The English nation, still proud OF
their Magma Chartar, thousn every pro-
vision it containsha been tranpled upon
by the bald ambition of their rulers. have
Published edition after edition of this IN
strument, each more splendid than it
PREDECESSOR. Sir William Blackstone
has collated and commented on it--hi'
fine copy of Magma Chartar has been ex
celled by latter specimens of art. and the
fac-similes of the scales and signature
have made every reader of taste in Great
Britain acquainted. in some degree, Ma
merely with the state of knowledge anG
of art at the period in question. but with
the literary attainments, also, OF h'ns
John, King Henry. aud their Barons
bold"
Surely the Declaration OF American
independence is, at least, as well enti,
tied to the decorations of art as the Mag
ma Chartar oil England aud # the iac-sl.
miles ofthe signatures of the patriots WIZ
Signed it were published In America. It
would serve to CRAFTY curiosity, at least
as laudable as thai which calls for imita
tons of the correspondents OF Junius. OF
of the aristocracy that wrested the En-
alish Charter from the reluctant monarch
Of the day.
We are Grmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration OF indie.
pendence are spread out before the eyes
OF the world, the mere they will De adj
mired, by foreign nations as well as oui
own and every innocent and honest de-
vice that may serve to attract attention
toward them, will serve, also, to promote
the great cause of public liberty. Suci
an unpublished edition as viii render j,
an ornament TO an apartment, will have
tendency to spread the Knowledge 0;
its contents, among those who wouif
otherwise have turned their thoughts bn'
lightly towards the subject. Such an
tsition will seryeto place it continually
under theeye Of man, woman, and child
IN family, It viii associate the pleasure
BE ideas Of elegance and ornament wit
the history Of the transaction itself, ana
familiarize those principles which form
or ought to form, the very bond and ce-
mcat of political society Norris it Of
small moment that such an edition, well
executed. will serve as specimen of the
state of the fine arts amongst US at the pre-
sent day. Actuated by these views, the
Subscriber proposes to publish
a Splendid Edition Of the Declaration
of independence,
Which shall be, In all respects Anne
rican. All the necessary materials shall
be manufactured in this country, aud ex>
pressIy for this publication. The Designs.
the Engrayings shall be the work of Ame
merican Artists the publication through
out shall afford evidence Of what our ci-
tizens have done in politics and can do
IN art.
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20

The largo of the British Brig
Shannon,
Captain Kendall, from St. Vincents,
consisting OF
81 hogsheads prime Sugars
l42 puncheuns Rum, and
60 puncheons Molasses, will be land
ed this day and is for sale.
Adams, Herbert Il Co.
July9
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
JOHN BINNs,
No. 70. Chestnut street.

No. 70. Chesnut-Street.
Philadelphia, June, 1916.
s7p Mr.. Enoch Reynolds, of Washing.
ton, is appointed agent for the District
of Columbia. for the above proposed
splendid publication. He will receive
subscribers and deliver the engrayings
when completed.
JuIy g
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
Plan and Terms of Subscription.

ceiling notice of his intention to under
take this national publication, although il
had long occupied his reflections. he was
not fully aware of its Importance, for he
had never suspected what the TACT really
is. that there is no where extant an au-
thentic published copy ofthe most impor-
tant State Paper in the annals OF the
world.
The Original Declaration of lndepen-
dcnce. as deposited in the Secretary OF
States office, was happily preserved
when so many valuable papers were con
sumed by the enemy. Without dwelling
upon slight differences, inaccuracies, OF
omissions, the first words which present
themselves in our printed copies, am
even as they are ofrecord on the Journal
of the Old Congress, are as follow:
GA Declaration by the Representative
Of the United States Of America in Con
eress assembled, "-whereas IN the orlsl
nal the Declaration is thus headed =
The Unanimous Declaration OF the
Thirteen United States OF America"
This is not mere verbal distinction
it involves difference In principle. Does
it become Americans to be careless on
this subject, or ought Interpolation or az
teration Of any kind to be permitted IN d
public document SO sacred ? Ought it nor
TO be faithfully preserved aud transmit
ted to posterity word for word, letter TO-
letter, and point for point lhe Anne
-rican public will unhesitatingl answer
Yes and the publisher stands pledged
to have It so engraved, and to accompa-
ny it with the requisite proofs Of authen
ticity.
The size OF the Paper will be Sc inche:
by "a. 1t will be manufactured by Mr.
Amies, in his best manner and of the yer,
best materials.
The Design, which is from the penci
of MIR. Bridport, will be executed in inn
tation of Bias Relief; and will encirch
the Declaration as Gordon of honor, sur
mounted by the Arms of the Unite'
States. Immediately underneath tn
arms will be large medallion portrait
General George Washington, supporte'
by cornucopiae, and eubelllshed wit
Spears, Flags, and other Military trophle
aud emblems. On one side of this me
dailion portrait, will be a similar portrai
ei John Hancock, President Of Congress
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20
Dissolution of Partnership.

gyHE partnership of Carson e Keith
i is this day dissolved by mutual con,
.ent. The business will be continued
and all accounts of the concern settled
by James Carson,
James Carson,
Peter G. Keith.
July Is
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-20

July 9
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15

IS, therefore, both wisdom and duty, to pre-
,are Tor the cLgnSe in YOUR mode of existence
that is rapidly approaching.
Lite and immortality are brought TO light nv
the gospel. Ia this precious volume only. is dis
covered true account ut the fall and deprayitv
OF man. and OF his elevation to happiness through
the atoning blood of the son of God. Here. aud
mere alone, soul, lost and bewildered in maze
OF guilt, can find a clue to guide him TO the day
spring from on high--the Saviour of sinners.
The principal feature, in this astonishing dis.
play OF minnie wisdom and goodness, is that il
opens door for the most abandoned sinners to
, return through the means ofrepentance
Murderers have been psrdoned, therefore ,ou
may be pardoned, in case of your repentance, and
washed from your sins in the blood of Jesus.
that cleanseth from all sin. To this blood YOU
rnust apply II you Wish to escape the regions of
perpetual sorrow and despair.
Though it be true, the Gospel has opened a
door for arepenting and returning Sinner. it is
equally true, he has RIGHT to expect to be par
doned, unless he uses his best endeavonrs :
which there is reason to believe God will bless
win success, as they are the means appointed by
Himself.
therefore advise you, to strive to enter in at
the strait gate. Double diligence. nav ten.fo,d
diligence, is necessary in your alarming situa.
t'on- You have but short time to live, and a
great work to accomplish, in the space of few
Il
weeks, 1t becomes you, therefore, to work out
your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is
goo t'iat works in you, to will and 10 do, fhs
own good pleasure -
You are young man, cut off by vice, in the
aorning OF your days. Your sun has scarcely
risen, before it will set not. 7 hone. under
shades ofeverasting night, but that in the morn.
ing OF the Resurrection, you may shine in robes
81 innocence, purchased by the blood of the
Lamb. u VIC
Now to the Grace, Mercy and Goodness of
God, l commend you: and conclude with thus
single request, that immed ately on your return
to prison, you send for some pious Divine. to
pray With you and for You, and to assist you, in
preparing for the awful change that soon awaits
you.
Inc Sentence which the Law prescribes for
is this. A''
mat you be taken from hence, to the Goal of
tue City and County ofPhiladelphia, from whence
you came, and from thence to the place of execu.
.lon' and to be there hanged by the neck, until
you are Dead, and may God have mercy upon
your Soul = NV"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15

'raiasly IN the vicinityoi this ancient seat
81 government.
Having received sundry letters from the
several governments of the states of Rhods
Island, Virginia, Ohio, Connecticut and
Louisiana, the Secretary win lay them be-
tore you; as likewise copy OF law Of
the United States passed the Goth day of
April last, providing for the appointment
OF a Colonel, Lit. Colonel, and one Major
IN each regiment OF Militia, instead of one
LIT. Colonel to each regiment, and one Ma
Jor to each Observation-Disclosures of
some weight as it regards the officers who
are to be affected by the operation of this
law, may perhaps lead you to make some
provision fer carrying it into effect the
present session.
Should any thing Of sufficient import.
ance to require your immediate attention
occur, shall communicate the same by
special message; and | shall be happy TO
cooperate with you, gentlemen, in all
your efforts to promote the public good.
JOHN BROOKS.
on ms Exceliency retiring and the con-
yention breaking up, the speech was read
from the chair, and then committed TO
Messrs. Lyman, North,) Fuller, (Aueus-
ta,) Prince (Salem,) Blair, (Westield.)
Nye, IN. Bedford.) On the part of the
Senate, 1T was committed to Messrs. Pick
man, Moody, and Whiting.
A memorial of Mark Hill and others.
praying for the separation of Maine. was
reported by the Senate and referred to
Messrs. Otis, Pickman, Fuller. PICKERING
ana Weston. The House assigned to-
morrow, Tor the choice, by ballot, of com
mlttee to join that of the Senate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
WAsHINcroN June. 10.

~ w ASHINGToN June, 10.
mere has been in this city, some DAVIS. past.
Deiegatlon from the CHIcKAsAv Nation of indi
ans, consisting of General WILLIAM COLBERT ::
.ne great War Chief of the Chickasaws M,ior
James Colbert, Interpreter ofthe United Suites
Et-us-sure, Mingo, the great Orator AID .pa.sa,.
tuo-oee, Chef; Chas-tua-ny- and Col.lect-chee
Warriors-conductd by Mr. Wilton King. These
Chiefs and Warriors, with the rest of their natl.
on, look an active part in the late war apainst
our combined white and red foes in the South
ana can boast they never spilled the blood of
"nte man, except in war, and then have ALWAYS
taken part with the United States Gen Col.
bert has particularly distinguished himself He
with seven others of his Nation fought with us
as long ago as at St Glars defeat and in the
s'e war before his nation was ready for the FIGHT
ne singly joined the Sd regiment of the United
states Infantry; after remaining with them nine
months. he returned TO his nation. collected his
warriors. and marched to Fort MONTGOMERY on
the Alabama, from thence against Pensacola
rossed the Escambis and pursued the flyinp hos
Tile Creeks near to Apalachicola, killing manv NJ
the enemy and returningto Fort Montgomery with
90 Creek prisoners-The business of Declaration
at this city was to obtain permanent adjustment
OF boundaries between them and the Greeks. Che
rokees, and Chactaws; for which purpose Commits
soners have been appointed. They have heen paid
also, at the War Department., for their Military
services during the late war, and return home. to
use their own expression, with gratitude and
thanks to the President and thsir white brothers
as well as glad hearts to their wives & children %
1t is but just to add, their appearance and de-
pertinent are such as to entitle them tn resnect
and attention.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
The Legislature of New-Hampshire as.
sembled at Concord OH Tuesday last.

The General Assembly of Connecticut
closed their Spring Session at Hartford ON
FRIDAY last Among the acts passed dur
ing the session was one to authorize the
several banks OF that state to subscribe for
stock IN the bank ofthe United States
another to incorporate the Connecticut A.
syinm for the education and instruction of
deaf and dumb persons and to autorize
the Superior Court togrant relief in certain
cases of insolvency.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
PnIIADELpurI, June 1;
Another Spot in the Sun.

Another spot has made it's appearance sbont
the centre OF the Suns surface. It is about thu
size OF the former large spot, but more round.
ana IS OF Jet blaek colour. It is at least wor
WY OF remark, that there phehomens have, each
time, been preceded By an extrsordiosry chance
Of the weather. S~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
Sentence of Death on Richard Smith.
June 1st. 1916.

RICHARD SMITH
You have been convicted,
on full and satisfactory evidence, of the murder
OF John Carson, for which, by the law of the land.
you must suffer death.
What have you TO say, why sentence of death
should not be passed upon you
Previous to doing this, permit me to address
a few words to you -
Asyour Continuance in this world. will he but
Tor short time, it becomes you SERIOUSLY to re.
fleet on the world Of spirits, into winch you W Il,
soon be launched Dream not, I beseecb vou, Of
annihili&tlon, or that death is an eternal sleen-
The more you indulge in such unfounded specu.
ia'Ions, the greater will be your disappointment
and horror, when you awake in the eternal world
You have received life, not upon your o1vu
terms, but upon the terms of HIM who gave Il
With the existence Of every moral agent. God
has seen tit. lnseparably to connect, both inmor.
tality and responsibility
IL is not in your power, however Il NAV con.
SYST both with your wishes and your interest. 10
cease 70 Re, or TO dvest yourself of rssDonsbili.
~. God IS represented in the scriptures. az an
infinitely wise and just Being--but we could
scai ceiy conceive Of Him in that character. n !
wicked man, after committing innumetable
crimes and murders, were permitted 10 escane
punishment, BY csaslng 10 exist.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
WAsurNaToN, June II.
Dreadful Accident f!
Copy Of a letter receired here pester4oy
dated
Marietta, June 6. 1915


dated
Marietta, June 6. 1916.
An accident Of the most DISTRESSING ma.
ture took place yesterday. The large ST am
boat built at Wheeling, came to anchor
here the day before yesterday, at evening
She had set out without being Drenared CeS
the purpose, and was detained during tbe
night for some iron work. They rsiseS
the steam too high before she started and
while the hands were all called together in
the act of raising the anchor, the boiler eY-
ploded at the end next to them. II was
terrible beyond conception; almost an
were carried overheard, and dresdfuljv
burned. One was drowned, and Is or rs
much injured 6 died last night, and 9 or
8 more mist die.--yNat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
From 'he National Mtelfyenesy.
WARRINGTON, June 5.

NaN AL COURT MARTIAL.
naval Court Martial, consisting of five post.
oap.alhs' was recently held, by order of the Sc
cretary OF the Navy, at Philadelphia, on board
,he United States ship Franklin, for the trial Of
herman ihorn, Esq. Purser of the navy. upon
a compliant by Commodore Stephen Decatur. the
commander OF the United States late shradron
ID the Mediterranean, for violating the 23d arti
Gle OF the act OF Congress, entitled " An act for
she better government of the navy of the United
otates passed Esd April, 1900 p which article
IS IN the following words, viz.
Ii any commander or other officer shall re-
ceve, or permit to be received, on board his yes-
sell any goods or merchandise other than for the
sole use OF his vessel, except gold silver. or lew
els and except the goods or merchandise. of YES
sels winch may be in distress or shipwrecked. in
order to preserve them for their owner, without
orders from the President of the United States
Or une navy department, ne shall, on conviction
thereof, ne cashlered and be ncapacitated for A.
ny place or Office in the nayy.''
Upon which the Court pronounced the said
Purser, Thorn, 'not guilty of selling, and guilty
Oh attempting to sell and authorisne TO be sold.
and sentenced the accused TO be reprimanded by
the Secretary of the Navy"
Inc sentence of the court, after mature consi
deration, having been regularly approved. the
ioHo"ing letter of reprimand was addressed to
the said Herman Thorn:
. NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 9, 1916.
Herman Thorn, Esqr
F"rSeT, u 8. AapY We1O-York.
SIR-ln the course Of my official functions. I'm.
pleasant duties inevitably occur among these is
the task ofreprmanding officers of the United
states navy FOR misconduct, and carving into
execution the decisions of Courts Martial. affect.
ing the character of officers, WHO, by their grade
and responsible stations, ought to be peculiarly
exempt from charges ofviolating the established
rules and regulations ofthe naval service, enacted
by the high authority of our national legislature.
The court lately convened for your trial was of
the most honorable character, composed of the
highest grade of officers in the navy; their i'm.
Partiality candour, and deliberate decision, have
sanctioned the correctness fthe charges against
you,so far as to the intention of violating the law
and for this offence, highly derogatory in its ma,
ture to the reputation of our navy, they have pro-
nounced the mild sentence of an official reprimand
from the Secretary of the Navy, as the organ of
the President of the United States.
1t is my incumbent duty to censure YOUR con.
duct, IN the transaction alluded to, and to warn
you against recurrence to any similar attempt
by which you will forfeit the commission Won
hold, and be, at the same time publicly degraded
You will now consider youIself subject to the or.
ders OF this Department for duty and trust. in
the future exercise OF your prudence and dscre
ton, you may avoid reproach, and merit the an
probation your government.
u. w. CROWNINSHIEID
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
PHILADELPHIA, June 10
Specie.

A large quantity of Specie. BROUGHT IN
Wagons, was yesterday received at the
Philadelphia Bank. '"o
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15

me votes on separation will this day be
counted at Boston; this subject conse-
9uently will occupy the immediate atten.
ton OF the Legsature-Much interest
rests upon the result of their delibera.
tons. a
The returns we have received in addi-
ton to our list exhibited last week, are
very Ilmlted-they, however, stand in ia
vor OF the measure in the proportion of two
to One.-Ib. " '"'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-06-15
PoRTL.Nn Juna

PORTLAND, June 5.
From information received from Boston.
we are happy to learn that the members of
the Legislature, are disposed to meet the
question OF separation upon fair priaciDIes
-& that from the number of votes Given
and the large majority in favor, sufficient
evidence is given that the People of Maine
are resolved upon senaration.
Fatr play is all we ask-epasiors and
ql'o0t'ngs will not do.-Eastern .qrg.