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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
Plum and Terms of Subscription.

| Plum and Terms OF Subscription.
When he Publishe submitted the pre-.
feeding notice of his intention to under
take this national publication, although it
HAD long occupied his reflections. he was
mot fully aware of its Importance, for be
had never suspected what the fact really
lis. that there is no where extant an au.
Ethentic published copy ofthe most ilnpor-
| tant State Paper in the annals OF the
world.
The Original Declaration of Inaepen-
ldence, 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, or
omissions, the first words which present
themselves in our printed copies, and
even as they are of record Oh the Journals
tof the Old Congress. are as follow:
"a Declaration by the Representatives
of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, "-whereas liz the origi-
nal the Declaration is thus headed -
"The Unanimous Declaration Of the
Thirteen United States of America"
This is not mere verbal distinction !;
il involves difference in principle. Does
it become Americans to be careless on
this subject, or ought interpolation or al
iteration Of any kind to be permitted in a
public document so sacred ? Ought it not
to be faithfully preserved and transmit
ted to posterity word for word, letter for
.etter, and point for point !? The Anne
rican public will unhestatipgly answer
Yes (! and the publisher stands pledged
TO have 1t so engraved, and to accompa-
ny it with the requisite proofs OF anthem
ITCHY.
The size of the Paper will be Sc inches
by "a. 1T will be manufactured by Mr..
Amies, in his best manner and of the very
best materials.
The Design, which is from the pencil
of MIR. Bridport, will be executed in imi-
Iation of Bias Relief; and will encircle
re Declaration as Gordon of honor, sur
aounted by the Arms of the United
tates. Immediately underneath the
rms will be large medallion portrait of
.eneraI George Washington, supported
y cornucopiae, and enbe!lished with
pears. Flags, and other Military trophies
and emblems. On one side Of this me-
alion portrait, will be a simila. portrait
Il John Hancock, President OF Congress-
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
NOTICE.

XX7HEREAs Mary Matthews 'u.' d
w Grantsfeld, in the coun " De-
King George and state OF ylI 1gsatamen,
ceased. by her last will and te'. .a,,t i
duIy proved and recorded in the .s oT' rer,
said county. did bequeath to c &c har fst
sons named in her will, and 10 - ~, arising
and second cousins, the mons s3rs to to re.
from her estate: this is there .ond;Og 10
quest and require all persons s' aa"Din. TO
the relation Of first and second c .I their
said Miss Matthews, to ior% 1nair reIa.
names. with a statement OF ' no;d. al,
tionship, by letter, postage IPaanIu,,,tsad
dressed to the subscriber, n4H'' "a.
Post Office, King George Con" t9r adi'
fiat arrangements may be mace ~
vision of said estate. g Mde,
Executor of Mary Mas'e esSti
Borodino, June 5--l&
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Virginia, to wit :
Fairfar County Coart}
Inn. 1915

1T IS ORDERED, lHat the CLERK Ok
This court by causing a copy OF TINS o'u ,St
to be posted at the front door o. 'nI i; ,y tbs
house of the county and advertised ~ ,,o ~.
newspapers printed in the town o. A, N,
andria, do give public notice 'Da' .s sn,'
court will on the first day OF Auslsl e tsl~'
next, receive propositions IN " f' y. % Ipr
PERSONS disposed to contract tor Tor. G ~ he
IN accurate Chart Of this County ~ iast
aanner prescribed by an act Of a the 's,i
:" An Act to provide an accuT Az 1.-The
Of each county, and a genera M ;,
territory of this commonwealth
A Copy-Test. cuC,
June o. 2a"tlsI-lz~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
For Sale,
Five Dollars Reward

WILL be given for apprehendip,
w and delivering to me an Appren.
tee to the Coopering usiness, named
George FAIR. light injected bow
who absconded on the fourteenth instant
He is in his fourteenth year. Ii is Sun
posed he is in Prince G orge's COUNTY.
He wore away blue m,x"d roundabo.st
md trowsers, and black fur hat. The
above Reward will be given if delivered
TO me in Alexandria.
Noses o. B. Ca,sooa.
N. B. Masters of vess us and all Others
are warned against harbaring Or employ.
ing said boy at their peri.
M.O.P.C.
July 80 ST.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
May 90
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory
Benz. Broom and Son,

Respectfully inform he Public tha
they have commenced the manufacture
of BURR MILL STONES. on the cor
mel of Patrick and Cameron streets, il
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
uer.
They hare received an assortment Of
Bolting Cloths
OF good quality, aad intend keeping q
constant supply.
May 4 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Ham;Iton,s Grand Restoratipe,

Is recommended as an invaluable me
aicine for the speedy relief and perma-
nent cure Gthe various complaints which
insult from dissipated pleasures. juvenile
vndiscretions, residence in climates unfair
rorable to the constitution, the immode-
rate use of tea, frequent intoneation, o.
any destructive intemperance, the UNI
skilful or excessive use of mercury the
diseases peculiar to females at certain
pc iod of life. bad lyings In, etc.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Toothe .aclie Drops.

The only remedy yet discovered which
sives immediate md lasting reilet IN tine
most severe instances.
The above GENUINE MEDICINES arc
prepared from the Recipes of the late
Richard Lee, Jun. (by Hannah Lee, ms
W; .awl No. Sc, Maiden Lane, Ncw-f orS
and by her particular appointment sold by
.NessrS. Jas. Kennedy g Son.
BOOKSELLERS, ALEXANDRIA
April Is.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
GEO. BENNER, jr.
No. II, Budd street, Philadelphia
Hamilten's Essence and Eatraet Of
Mustard.

A safe and efectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt asthmatlc
gout, palsy, lumbagoo, numbness, white
swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, PAM
in tive face and neck, etc.
This valuable remedy is prepared both
inHuid state and in pills, and thus EXCEL
lentlv adapted both for external and IN
ternal
The pills operate mildly by insensible
perspiration, expelling the superhuous
and Morbid humors they are highly cor
dial to the stomach, create appetite, aid
digestion, remove flying pains, and cold
OF windy complaints in the stomach or
bowels.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
The Declaration Of lndepen-
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 when
the eye of taste can rest, for moments
with satisfaction. Why haze zoe not ?
The English nation, still proud OF
their Magma Chartar, though every pro-
vision it contains has been trampled upon
lby the bold ambition of their rulers, have
published edition after edition OF this 10
lstrument, each more splendid than It's
Predecessor. Sir William Blackstone
has collated and commented on this
fine COPY of Magma Chartar has been ex-
celled by latter specimens of art, and the
fac-similes of the scales and signatures
have madeevery reader of taste in Great
britain acquainted. in some degree, not
merely with the state Of knowledge and
Of art at the period in question, but with
!, the literary attainments, also, OF King
John, King Henry, and their 6 Barons
bold"
! Surely the Declaration OF American
independence is, at least, as well entl-
tied to the decorations of art as the Mag
ma Chartar of England and # the fac-si-
miles of the signatures ofthe patriots who
7sisned it were published in America, 1t
would serve to crafty curiosity, at least
las laudab|c as that which calls for imlta
|t;ons of the correspondents of Junius, or
'|of the aristocracy that wrested the En-.
Eglish Charter from the reluctant monarch
Of the day.
l We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration of indie
pendence are spread out before the eyes
LOT the world, the more they will be adj.
mired, BY foreign nations as we'll as our
own and every innocent and honest de-
Twice that may serve to attract attention
toward them, will serve, also, to promote
The great cause of public liberty. Such
an embellished edition as will render II
ian ornament to an apartment, will have
Ia tendency to spread the knowledge o.
.lits contents, among those who would
!, lotherwise have turned their thoughts bu1
lightly towards the subject. Such an e
|dition will serve to place it continually
under the eye of man, woman, and child
in family it will associate the pleasure.
Bile ideas of elegance and ornament with
1.-The history of the transaction itself, and
familiarize those principles which form
or ought to form, the very bond and ce.
|ment of political society. Norris it Of
small moment that such an edition, well
Iexecuted, will serve as a specimen OF the
state of the fine arts amongst US at the pre-.
sent day. Actuated by these views, the
Subscriber proposes to publish
Ia Splendid Edition Of the Declaration
Of Independence,
| Which shall be. in all respects Anne
Irican. All the necessary materials shall
|be manufactured in this country, and ex-
lpressly for this publication. The Designs
1.-THE Engravings shall be the work of Anne
merican Artists the publication through
lout hall afford evidence Of what our eli
Itizens have done in politics and can dc
lin art.
l
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
NOTICE.

Nm consequence of the bad health o
one of the firm OF John II. Clement
4 Co. the partnerships is this dag dissolv
ed by mutual consent. ]. II. Clements i
hereby authorized to settle the affairs O
the concern.
John Jackson,
John II. Clements.
July q
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
For Antwerp,

kEE The substantial and fast sailing
aSLs Ship .1merica, burthen 9S5 tOas I;
having two thirds OF her cargo engaged
the balance will be taken on moderate
terms if immediate application is MADE
to DANIEL SGMERs.
july IL
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Cari)enterS wanted.

THE subscriber wishes to employ ten
or twelve good House Carpenters, to
work at ELLIcoT's New Establishment,
Elk Landing.
pr' He will give liberal wages II I'M"
mediate application is made to
William Ste1eart, Carpenter.
InlY lG
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01

, They have been found remarkably etii-
lcatious in preventing and curing disor
|ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefallypresery
led for use by every seaman.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
The Cargo

Ibc cdiSD
Of the British schooner War.Hdtsr,
Consisting of
40 puncheons Rum
8 do. Molasses
II barrels Sugar
200 kits spiced Salmon
500 dried ditto.
100 tons Plaster of Paris, is landing
this day at the wharf of the subscribers,
and for sale.
ADAMS, Herbert 6 Co.
July 81
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Received,

heCelVeQ,
By the ship Ocean, Capt. Fowie,
Liverpool,
find for sale BY
LawraSon & Fowle,
1000 sacks of coarse and fine salt
5000 bushels coarse ditto
20 crates completely assorted
100 boxes tin
s tons shot, assorted sizes.
Also for Sale,
The Cargo Of the brig Ann, Captal
carson, from Cadiz.
alo quarter casks sherry wine OF
pevior quality.
5000 bushels salt.
80 boxes lemons
S tons lead.
May IA
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Dnwask Lip Salve.

Damask Lip Salvs.
HAMS true g genuine Gcrman Corn
Plaster.
AnmfaIible remedy for corns, speedily
removing them root and branch, without
giving pain.
Hahn's genuine Eye Voter.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases o,
the ewes. whether the effect OF natura!
weakness or of accident.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
cM, Calghs.
MAMILT0N,S ELIXIR.

Sovereien remedy for Colds, OBSTINATE
Coughs, .asthras, Sore throats, anal
approaching Cons,snptions, and most
disorders of the breast and lungs.
Il SINGLE trial viii prove, that III
restores the determination Of the
fluids to the surface of the body; and
brings on the common healthful perspira-
ton; that il. ssislodges and evacuates the
tough viscid pIlegm or mucus, strength
ems the weakened vessels OF the lungs,
sheathes the acrimonious humor whicn
feritates them and finally discharges 1t.
Thus strikes at the root of the disorder
the symptoms are of course eftectually
and permanently conquered, the reverse
of common medicines which weaken the
constitution, and give strength to the
disorder. for the sake of moderating for
the present some of its painful effects.
CASE OF CURE.
Ssected from Numerous Lat
TO I'll. LEE.
Being DESTROYS to make public for the
cood of others the excellent quality Of
EAMILTON'S ELIXIR, prepared by
the late Mr.. Lee, Ihave sent you the fol
lowing account of the benefit have re.
re,yed FROM it: which hope will induce
others to give it a trial. In consequence
Of bruize on the breast received from
fall, my health grew bad, my breathing
became difficult, and frequently have
had suddenly to rise up in my bed witt
: all the horrors of Immediate suifocatlon
Add to these, constant pain in my
breast and a cough, great loss o.
strength and flesh, and Won may conceive
that my symptoms evidently indicated an
approaching consumption. The advice
of a most eminent physician was resorteC
o. and afterwards second was called
in, but without giving me any relied
Another physician, who knew me ant
the circumstances of my case, Gectsed
me TO gire Hamilton's Eliair q triat--
saving, he had used SIT IN his practice
and a!lrays found 1t to do much good. v
bottle was procured. and 1 found rsise,
before HAD taken half eft. lcontlnued
to use it, and was soon strong enough to
attend to business. On taking cold, some
of my former symptoms return but al
ways removed by adose or two OF the T.
lixir.
GEO. BENNER, jr.
No. IL, Budd street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
Holm HOOVER,

Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer
Ferguson, esq. one of the justices of the
peace for Philadelphia county.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
JOHN BINNS,

No. 20, Chestnut street.
Philadelphia, June. 1916.
IL 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 engravings
when completed.
July 2
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
The Restorative Polcdsr for q
teeth aud Gums.

This excellent preparation comforts
and strengthens the gums, preserves the
enamel from decay, and cleanses and
whitens the teeth, by absorbing all the
acrimonious slime. and foulness, which
suffered to accumulate, never fails to IN
jure and finally ruin the
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
/ CASE OF CURE,
Selected from a numerous list.

Selected from q numerous tiSt.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Sc
cond street, between Mary and Christian
Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh
oath as follows :snamely-that his wife,
MAY Hoover, was so severely afflicted
with violent Rheumatism, very dangerous
" situated, the consequence OF. severe
colo after lying in, as to be confined to
her bed for several weeks, anu was at
length reduced to the melancholy appre-
hension of remaining a cripple for life,
Notwithstanding the most respectable me-
dicel advice was followed, and every pro-
bable remedy attempted; when seeing
several cases of cures performed by Ha-
millions Essence and extract of Mustard,
they were procured from Mr.. Birch, No.
IL, South Second street. The first appli-
cation enabled her to walk across the
room, and the use of one bottle restored
her to her usual state of health aud
strength.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-08-01
ITCH CURED.

BIZ once a.sing Lees Sovereign Ointment,
The proprietor informs those persons
and families who are suffering under this
disease, against the infection of which
safe) that if this ointment is
used at night on going to bed, it never
fails to perform a cure by the following
morning, as thousands who have used II
during the last ten years can testify; Inc
peculiar excellencies of this infallible re
NEEDY for the itch, over every other, are
the certainty of a cure bya single apphca
ton; the ingredients being SO innocetl
as to be applied with perfect safety to thu
Itenderest infant, and its being not only
free from any offensive smell but equally
agreeable with the pleasantest pomatum
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-04-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
Wedpcsdqy, Ahrfi II.
SPECIE PAYMENTS.

The House resolved Itself into a
committee of the whole, Mr.. Nelson Of
Va in ,he chair, on the bill providing for
the collection OF debts due 10 the govern
ment in the lawful money of the country
in other words, to compel the bnks to re-
sumo the payment Of specie.
Mr. Calhoun took a succinct view Of the
bill, and recapitulatcd briefly, the evils
which demanded this measure.
Mr. Smith of Md. moved to strike out
tn Sis Dec. ard insc t the 1 If February
next, as the day on which the bill should
go into operation--which motion he sup
ported at some length.
The motion gave rise 70 considerable
debatr, in which Messrs. Ward of Mass.
Hopkinson, Tucker, Ingham, X bertson,
Calhoun, Grosvenor, SneHey and Wright
took part--a view of which, as well as
what followed on other points Of the bill,
shall be given as soon a practicable.
Mr.. Smiths motion was finally negatved
by a decided majority.
After an meif. ctual attempt by Mr..
Goiisborough to carry IN amendment;
Mr.. Sharp moved to revive and add A.
gain TO the Dill tho nth section, which hal
been Withdrawn by the select conn ittee,
and which proposed tolay stamp duty Of
10 per cent. on the notes Of banks falling
TO pay specie on the appointed day.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-04-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


The Erboee Of the Chancellor Of The Excheoupr
rs as gloomy IS coUl have bcens tcipatcd Sti.l IL
IS not compiete-Ihe world is not Informed,
BAT the funded d,bt OF &. g. is mere thaA -
95o,0OO.o0o p,nnds stcrl'pc--
lhat Us ANNA pences, inclusive Of interest are
n" less than ii n lions
And that The Het amount of the present fence tax
es snot more than sufficient to pay OF this yery
enormous burden.
Hs10 then ar the orG'Huy erbeVses Of the ray-
ornment 70 be dCirayed' How is the army AMI
tie navy 10 NC maintained And the Civil List Ills.
charged 1t is 70 q, points the ordinary ebe1-
SIS, and n ,he ways and means of r,e,ting them.
ih't tie speech from the Excheqner IS principals
coniined-t'ioomy enough is the view which is gy.
en- Of thcrc Baints.
Instead Of about % mi'iong. astbey bad been es-
umated %et1re the meeting nj Parliament, the or,li-
naty ertr7ces On Engend, exclusive Of ireland,
now rated at?j1 million.
To n e thsse, The minister IS under the n-ccs7i-
~ o. ai'ins 70 Che dstf b. n nc7g hnp from the
huk, rs we'll as Of continuing the synn.-fGrcs.
The isti' goOmy enough --.i9r, II tl,us appears.
that e ds5f is not Only increased bye state Of zgnr
ht also state of pence. Il IS true, tbst tie minis
Ger dssams, in the rst instance, all resort to
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-04-20
CONGRESS.
IN SEN ATE-Apn1L

IN SEN ATE-APnIL H.
After dSposiEg of other business tue Senate re-
suJucd the 'rariif hill.
Tie motion under consideration when tie Senate
a'tiuprned yesterday TO reduce the duty on w1oens
from IS to 20per cent. ad vsiorem was negatiyed,
after debate, by Ia &c mai ir'ty
a motion to limit the continuance Of the 25 per
cent tn one year, Instead Of three, equally un-
successful.
An attempt toreducc the duties on Salt from 90
to 10 cents, failed.
a motion to c.nfine the 10 duties on Teas to
such as may be imported from China, WIS agreed to
Mr.. HIrber moved the postpnnement Of the bill
to day beyond the session the question was taken
BY ayes and noes, ani nega;ived--ayes 3.
The Senate adjourned before it lad got through
the biiI.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-04-20

is Impossible to collect the rents on account
of the uncommon low price of provisions.
Farmers are either permitted 20 re up
their leases or sent to Jail for their rent
Some idea of the price of provisions may
be formed from the following facts. The
Government of Great tritam made their
last contract for FRESH BEEF at three
half pence per pound, not quite two cents
and a quarter /; orr fresh beef averages NJ
least SIX TIMES AS MUCH PORK, at
the last Cork dates, was at ha,F q gu Inca Z
Cwt here it is selling at S12. that is FIVE
TIMES AS MUCH. WHEAT was selling
at Is. Cd. per Bushel equal to SIS cents,
here 1t is 1t THREE TIMES the price,
Oats. Barley, Butter, &c. are in the same
proportion. Let our Farmers ponder on
these imp ,rtant facts. Dem. Press.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-04-20
INCREASE OF THE AMERICAN NAVY.

INCREASE OF THE AMERICAN NAVY.
Itdelights US to see how buoyantly the
Navy-blll swins along. a million of dol
lars IS to be annually appropriated to this
service, for eight years-twelve AIS. nine
74's, and or 4 steam fiigates arc to be
built, as soon as good, seasoned materials
can be obtained. There is much marrow
in This measure.
1t is one OF the benefits OF the war. that
It has opened our eyes to measures Of de-
fence. a spirit Of preparation is on foot.
The frst consequences are seen, where
our FIRST victories began--on the waves.
Britain has not yet seen the last Of the
late var. " 1t was better f,r her las has
been emphaticaliy shd] that she should
have lost Upper Canada, than that this
Navy Bill should pass"