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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-08

Lawrason & Fowle,
Have for sale, received per the schooner
BuHalee, from Portland
is hossheads( s,uscovsdo SMEAR.
% barrels
box white Havana ditto
Is hogshsaas retailing molasscs
4 ditta New England rum
IL tons Russia iron assorted
so tons plaster Paris.
For Freight,
SES The schcc,cr Buffaloe, Captain
&&.'.ee; is FIRST rate rc~scl, carries
about 75s barrels, will be ready il l5ur
days to rake cargo on board, aud take
freight for the West Indies or coastwise
Apply as above.
January Is
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To RENT,

To RENT,
The Store and Dwelling on Unien-
street, formerly occupied by the sub
scribsr, and lately BY Capt. LawrsRcs'
II is one Of the best Stands in hlsxan-
dria tor the Grocery Business, and as
such has been used for many years.
apply to ~
Janu.r, 81 ss'
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TO REN l..

10 REM.
For one or term Of Years,
Ny Wharf L. Warehouse on the north
side 4 Prince street in the town Of
Al.xan,|ris Possession may be had the
i1ih OF uext month. The warehouse lie
large and convenient Il will hold $4,000
busheis grain sr salt, and being exactl'
at the ferry landing, makes it one Of the
best places in town for purc' asing grain
or selling salt or any other heauy article
article. For terms spply to
William Hepburn.
December 10 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-08

Caldwell s Jackson
Have Just received, and offer fo, sale,
Is bbls Baltimore whiskey
90 do N E rum
$50 boxes smoked behring's,
And superior lamp oil for family use,
By retal.
Jan 9
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-08

FOR SALE,
A tract OF Land containing S57 acres.
more or less, lying on Uccoquan Bay in
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 themselves
Judge of its peculiar advantages. One
third Of the purchase money will be re-
CURED in hand, the balance at IL. Il 10
months. with a deed Of trust to secure
the payments.
Thompson F. Mason.
December ID.
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February 6
Notice

Notice
Whereas did by an assignment, dated
Goth Move der, 1916, transfer & assign
to Bryan IIampson and Go aud Thomas
Janney u Co. for certain purposes there
in mentioned, all my books. rights, cre-
dts, etc,
Notice is hereby girch TO all per ons
indebted TO NE by bond note or book &C.
count, that the same is REQUIRED To Ia
paid to John ID. Brown or Robert HarrL
son. who alone ere authorized by ua
jnint assignees to receive the :ia.,
William Hstton.
December 5
Wanted to Hire for the e1su-
ing Yer,
Two Men Servants. accustomed To-
wait in the house, and three Women -aat
are capable OF washing. ironing and do
ing the work of chanlbei maids. Iiose
from the country would be preferfed.--
High wages will be given for persons
possessing the above qualifications
JOHN M'IAUGHLiN.
December 4
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-08

India Goods and Rum.
John G. Laid & Co.
Have Just received by schooner Ner
Packet and sloop Henry, and will sci
on iircral terms,
Is hhds and IA barrels n E rum
6 bales Bur5oon gurrahs
Q do Luckipore baftas
] do Chiliibilly do
] do Ocmercolly do
do fine do
| do Now sannans
DO Auzensen mamocdy.
Dec II
EXCHANGE
On Boston al three days sight Tor six
thousand dollars and on Philadelphia at
thirty days sight for fifteen hundred dol
lars, for sale by
J. G. LAID II Co
Jan 60
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New england Fun, Molasses,
Sugar s. Tea,

OHer for sale the arso of Brig Economy
from Boston, viz.
81 hhds n. X. run
SIS bbls ~ Z. do
9 bids moasses
81 bbls Muscovado sugars
IS tons Russia and Swedes iron ~.
surteI and square
ID bids tauner- oil
90 tons plai,.hs Paris
bid coffee
Bingham D .xes. tubs, covers, &c.
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Bacon Hams, &c.

Elegant .arpeting
For sale at Auction Prices, by
JOHN JACKSON 4 co.
bale Brussels
Kidderminsters
Stair and Passage--and
Imperial Hearth Rugs, new and beau
tiful Patterns,
January II
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
A yet be eonntsr5igm is Cash!
WILLIAM TILLEY, Sd,

No. l24, IRAaEs STREET,
MILL this day open. a general assortment Of
w 00ODS, suitable for the present season.
which being purchased at the Auctions in Boston,
fer cash, far below the sterling cost, he will sell
them on the same terms, very low. They consist
of the following-viE.
Broadcloths Cassimeres /; Stachingnets,
from 7s6 to i0s6 per yards twilld velves, +6 cents
per yard; Italian and Canton Grapes; Lustrings (;
ainchaxs; fancy Muslns shifting Cottons of every
description and price do shirtngs; pimities fine
and common Prints Csmbrcs, uncommon cheap.
Likewise-Hose, Ribbons, Shawls, Suspen-
ders, vestings very cheap; fag, bandsnna, BARGE
Iona, and Madras Hsndkerchiefs; gentiemen's fan.
ey Cravats do. Gloves ladies' hid beaver, and silk
Gloves Lsees Fans Linen Cambrics cotton and
linen Chs3, brown and white Linens; Nankins |;
lurnitures; imitation Grapes sheer, lace net and
spider net Muslins buttons, an assortment chain
vest Buuons; and great number Of other articles,
too tedious to mention.
.ais0-i case English Hats, cheaper than
can be purchased In Newport, & 1000 India sport
ing Crackers suitable for retailers, very Cheap.
Newport, May 81, 1872.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
LAWS.
RUsLIsKED BY xu74oRIyr.

AN ACT Tor ths relief OF certain officers.
BE t enacted BY me Senate and House Of
Representatives ct fhe Unifed States u diner.
'ea, IN Congress assembled, That The Psy-
master General be authorized, and is hereby
required to pay the general staff (ihe volun-
,eer aids excepted) Of the Governor Of The
Illinois territory, while in the service in tho
year one thousand eight hundred and twelve,
and tina, to each one be allowed tho pay and
emolumen,s Of Ma aor of lnia6try.
March 5, lsH.--Approved, q
JAMES MADISON.
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Now is The time to buy Cheap !
r. II. MUMEORD,

HAS just received fresh supply Of DRY
- GOODS. which is offered for cash, at the lowest
prices, at No Il9, IDamss .ssrees-viz
Broadcloths and Cassimeres, various colors and
prices bandanna nag, and Madras handkerchief !;
India Cottons English and American Sheetings
Dimities mems and women's Gloves silk, worsted
and cotton Hose cotton Cambrcs, very cheap lin.
en- and cotton Chex Lustrinss and sa,ins fancy
and book Muslins Bombaz0tts and -Wildbores
CAiooes and Cinghams, some at Is per yard Lin.
ems, very low linen damask Table. Cloths Grapes;
eiegan, ves,ings F,annels blue and yellow Nan.
kins Umbrellas and Parasols--with a variety OF
other articles TOO tedious TO enumerate.
Newport, Nay7
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
IY-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT 10 provide for the redemption OF
the Public Debt.
BE IL enacted BY me Senate and House Of
Rcfrcsentaiives ot fhe United Sfafes q 1mer-
iea, IL. Congress assembled, That so much
OF any act OF acts OF Congress, as makes ap.
prcpriations for the purchase or reimburse
meDt OF The principal, or for the payment ef
interest, Of tho funded debt of the United
States, be and the same 10 hereby repealed.
Sec. ?. Ind be h further enacted, That
from the proceeds OF the duties on merehsn-
disc imported and on the ionnsge OF vessels
and fon the proceeds Of the internal duties,
and OF the sales OF western lands, now be
longing, or which may hereafter belong to the
U0iicd States, the annual sun OF ton millions
Of dollars be a.d the same is yearly spPro.
priated to the sinking fund : and the said sum
10 hereby declared 10 be vested in the com
missioners Of the sinking fund in the ss'as
manner o, tho moneys heretofore spproprist-
cd 70 the said fund, TO be applied by the said
commissioners TO the payment OF interest
and charges, and to the endorsement or
purchase OF the principal ofrhe public debt;
and !, shall be the duiy Of the Treasury an
nually TO csuse to be paid TO the commission.
ers Of the sinking fund, the said sun Of ten
million, Of dollars in such payments, and a.
such times 10 each year IS tho situation OF
the Treasury will best admit. Provided,
That all such payment as may be neecss~y
to enable :he said eop cnissioners to discharge
or reimburse soy demand, against the Unit.
cd States, on account Of the principal or In
terest Of the debt which she'll be actually due
10 conformity to the engagements Of the said
United States, shall (msy) Be made at sueb
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
AN ACT for the relief Of pey,oo Short.

AN ACT for the relief of Peyton Short.
beH enacted BY Ihe Senate onS House Of
Refresenfotipss Of The Unised States Of fine.
riea in Congress assembled, That thero be
passed to the credit oil Yeyton Short, who
stands charged on the books Of the Treasury
tot balance as agent Of the United States,
for purchasing spirits for tho army, the sum
OF tive hundred and seventeen dollsrs and
eSh,y.6ve cents.
March ;, lsi7-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
Ne7O Hats-for Election.

y WANTON, at his Book and
~ Hat Store, has just received the best as.
sortment Of Mems and Children's Hats, which he
has ever before offered for sale in Newp0rt--to be
sold cheap viz
Mems extra fine f.shionab Beavers;
do. superhne and common, with wide brms |;
do. Castor and plated Hats;
Youths fine black, handsomely finished;
great variety of Chiidren's black, brown, drab l.
fancy colored tisis, elegantly trimmed
Mems and boys best and cheap felt Hats,
ALSO,
PAPER hANGlEGS for rooms and window cur
tsns. Of the most fashionable patterns both elegant
and cheap.
BOOKS and STATIONARY, as usual.
Newport, April 9, 1917.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

AN ACT eor tho relief Of tho legal repre-.
senta,ives OF Ignsce Chalme, Deliuo, do
ceased, end OF Anthony Cruzat and l.. p.
Dcverges.
BE H ens<fs6 by the Sena;e and House Of
RehresensStipog u fhc United States Of .ane-
rfta Ia Congress assembled, That the account.
ing oficets Of ;he Department Of Wai be,
nrsd they ere hereby autborized and difee,cd
tc audit ond ss,te the claim Of the legal rop-
rcsenta,ives OF Ignaec Cb.ln,et Deiino, dc.
ceased, on account Of the destruction Of the
properly Of The said Delino, and Of Anthony
Couzc, and l.. p. Dcvetgea, in the vincinity
OF Ncw.Orioass, by order Of Major General
An.h cw Jackson.
said accounting officer nrs hereby authorized
TO appoint three good and discreet citizens,
who shall repair to the plantation Of the said
Del'no, where tho property Is alledged to
have been destroyed, aod there diligently en-.
quire what property may have been destroG-
cd IN The manner aforesaid enr to make a
liN approismcnt OF the value thereof, and
trapsmi, true return Of such apprsise ment,
under oath or affirmation, to the accountan I
OF the War Department., who shall award
ihcreupop such sum, TO be paid TO tho claim
ants, as may appear reasonable and just |;
which sun, so ewarded shall be paid 10 the
legal representatives Of the SAID Delino, and
TO Anthony Cruza, and l.. p. Deverges, out
OF any money in the treasury, not otherwise
appropriated.
March I, lslY-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
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approved,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT for the relief Of the legal repre-.
sen,a,iyes of Francis Cszeu, late merehan,
nj Montreal
BE IL enacted by the Senate and Ronse Of
Rchresentatives Of ths United Sfsies Of dine.
rie0 in CSnyress assembled, That n c.sum OF
fr,y-,wo ,housand seven hundred aud thirty
seven dollars and nineiy.three cents be paid
out OF any mony In the ueasury no, otherwise
appropriated, to ,he legal representatives of
Francis Cszeau, late merchant oil Montreal,
or to his or their assigns, or attorney, OF
other person lawfully eptitled to receive
the same. in full compensation for all claims
against the United States.
March 2, lSl7-Aprroved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
Fresh Teas, @c.

CHARLES nj. THURSTON,
OFfERs for sale, cheap for cash or approved
" credit,
chests Hyson, TEAS.
do. Hysonskin, , Of the Canton
do. bohea < Packets Cargo,
hhds Gin,
1000 w. pure Ginger.
120 casks Gunpowder.
Kegs Tobacco.
10 barrels barrels susar..
Boxes Chocolate, sc. sc. with a general sssort.
men, Of w. /. Goods and Groceries, AT retail.
Newport, May z, 1917
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Weav Arrangement
. PARDON II. MUMFORD,

PARDON II. MUMFORQ,
Al his Book and Stationary StorA,'
Ne 1l2, THases-sfreef
HAS just received from New-York an assortment
~ Of DRY GOODS, consisting Of
Hue, black, brown, bottle green, drab and mix,
Brsadeloths and Cassimeres-Peise Cloths /: white
and cooured Fisnnels Blankets worsted and COT
ton Hose suspenders; Flag Hdkfs Bandannas I.
cotton and pocket do mems beaver Gloves, Kid
Gloves 4. 5-4. So and -, cotton and imitation
Shawls; Vest Patterns, very disqualification Cam.
1rics, very cheap British shirtIgs INDIA Cotons
Factory do. blue and yellow Nankins coloured
Camosics Caicoes Ginghams; Bomba zetts vari.
ous colours; 3 : and Ga nimiiy italian Grape !;
book Muslins figured do; Cotton Umbrellas sew
ing-siiks, all colours, Cotton Balls silk Shaw ;
men and women's black and white silk Hose Pms /;
Needles, &c &c &c. all of which we're purchased
At Auction, and will be sold very low for Cash.
p. T. VI viii continue bis Book and Stationary
busines as usual ALL New Publications are receiv-
ed As soon as pub. shed
Newport, May S, 1917.
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kEMOIdL.
S. w. VINSON

Dgngse" and fho'heeary,
- ESPECTtULLY informs his customers and the
AZ public that hs has removed Few doors north.
ward, 10 No. no. the late residence of Gov. MART
~, foot Of Churcirstrcot, and nearly opposite the
shop OF MIR. JAMES CnsrkR, hair. .dresser--where re
ne continues his business, and hopes for contin-
ued share OF pgblic patronage.
Newport, Anril &C; 1917
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE subscriber has opened SCHOOL in Spring.
street, nearly opposite Trinity Church. and
next north OF Capt Isaac burdicks, for the insruc-
ton OF Youth in the various rudmcn,s Of common
School education, viz. heading, Writing, Arithmetic,
English Grammar, Geography &c. As the subscr-
Der has ample Recommendations. and as he intends
to devote his time assduousy 10 this pursuit, he vii
be grateful for share OF pubic patronage; and
sures those who may favor him with their support,
that nothsg shall be wanting on his part to render
satisfaction to his employers. For terms and her
particulars, apply at Mrs. TRlnghast, No. ;l2,
Thames street, or at the school Room
MILTON HALL.
Newport ADril so, 1877
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
HENRY POTTER,

Resheeys0y Informs hrs Friends, and fhe hub-
lie in senefal,
THAT he has removed from New.York 70 this
town, and taken the Wharf and Store, No. So
Thames sstreet, belonging TO Mr Claiming, where
he offers for sale, among many other articles, for
cash approved paper, at Wholesale or RETAIL the
following via :--fiyson, Young Hyson, and souchong
TEAS; White snd Brown Sugars, Moiasses; Mace.
Nutmegs, citron, cloves cassia md slispice figs,
csrrants, raisins, tamarinds and almonds Fren,i,
Brandy, Spirits, Wines, and N. T. Rum white wiss
and Cider Vinegar Alexandra 3 New-yofk Flour
Starch. Rice, Co,Vn and cotton Yarn. Virginia To-
bacca New.yo,k soap.-with a general Assortment
Of Lumber and Wood.
Newport, May q.
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~ ESPECTFULLY acquant their Customers and
N the public, that they have taken the store No.
iC9, Thames.strest, next south 10 Mr. David l;od.
mans, where they offer for sale. at wholesale und
retail, IS cheap as Gao be purchased in Newport, Q
complete sssor,ment Of genuine {.
G RIO e. T. r T. s..
also, for sas-3 tons bar Iron.
Newport, sept 10, 1916 (tf)
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\ . + c T..

u aKER's Patent Elliptic valv metal Pump Boz.
~ >s.-A Pump fitted With these celebrated Box.
es, is no~in operation, and may be seen At Banis-
ter's whsrf-Boxes for Pumps Of any dimensions,
frcm .hsee TO seven inches bore, may be had ap.
pGcation to ID. MELVILLE,
hgen, for he Prchriesor.
Near Z, April 9
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04

TO IET,
A 24ET o. the whole Of the House Of the late
"A E.=-a3 Iogassad, in Br,dge-s,reet Apply
10 JOB L. TOWNSEND
Msssa n.
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NUIILE.
THE Stockholders Of the Marine LasrGnee Com.
] paNy, are hereby notified to attend their snnu.
al meeting on the irst Monday Of June next. At IL
O'CLOCK A " at their ofice. for the choice Of nine
Directors for the ensuing year. and to transact such
other business ss may come before them. AT which
line dividend will be declared, payable On and
liter SAID day.
'u''iSt Ne l1;1rGrst 1s;z zo@e} B. PIERCE. s.ey
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-04
NEW MILLS.

THE subscribers having erected new construct
cd Saw and Grst MILL, on durable stream,
near their Cotton Factory, in de vicinity Of Wick.
ford, inform The Inhabitants Of NEWPORT r. and the
public W general, that they will take Grain from
the WEXFORD Packets, or any store in WEXFORD,
grind and return the sane, for sixteenth part.
GREENE, TlLLiNGHAST, & Co.
WEXFORD, May q lM281
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-25

and interest Of his feliow.citizensl OF
ger is to be feared, for they appear to
be very little interested in what has
been done, or, may be done, by us, or,
for us-Q am justified in this opinion
from the privilege of lotteries being
granted by charter 10 the city of Wash
iDgton and denied TO us)-but if dis.
posed to deprive us of our charter for
violations of it, on assuming privileges
which we have no right under it, am
fearful they can find more cases than
one to justify the act, if SO disposed
These we've literally, his observations,
whether the latter part is correct, or
not, / neither assert or DENY, neither
do consider it material "
The frankuess and sincerity with
which the opinion was uttered, induced
me to revolve them In my mind--fnd-
ing nothiHg either impracticable, or that
could possibly be prejudicial TO the
Town; have communicated them for
yours and the public contemplation, and
if approved by you, and my fellow. cili-
zens, trust this will be cherished, and
that step by step, we may progress to
the exterpa,ion OF the cIashing of local
interests, and OF party spirit, the bans
of our general prosperity.
OBSERVER.
HUGH SMITH, Esq.
President Of fhe Common Council,
of alexandria.
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Fcn THE ALExASDnlA HERALD.

SIR-This address to you will not
/ hope, be attributed to party feelings
or any personal animositles. assure
you no such motives influence me-
IT'S alone for the exposition Of error
and the interest Of our city, TO render
justice where justice is due, to silence
calumry and to exterpaie ifpossible the
seeds of disaffeclion and party amino
sity. A few weeks before the corpora.
ton election, our papers teemed with
much yindictiYe matter, and party Vio-
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1817-04-25
NEW YORK, April 81.
YERY LII,R NEWS.

BY the very fast sailing ship Comet,
capt. Center, in SO days from Havre,
the editors Of the New York Gazette
have received Paris papers to the 10Th
Of March, containing London dates to
The 5tb. They give from these papers,
several interesting items.
Among the papers, we have the Lon-
don Courier of the Goth of February,
which contains two Reports Of the
Committees of Secrecy both of which
were presented to the House of Com
mons. The general features of these
reports are similar. The Lords Com
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Sneaker OF the House Of Representatives.
JOHN GAlLLARD,
President Of the Senate fro TEN
March 3, 1917 Approved,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT authorizing the Secretary Of
the Treasury to remit the duties
therein mentioned.
Be h enacted by tie Scpate and House
of Representatives Of Ehe United States
Of .America, in Congress assembled, That
if any person to whom license shall
have been granted before the first day
of July, IN the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixteen, for
9 term extending beyond the said first
day OF July, according to The provisions
of the act, entitled 4" an act laying du
ties on licenses to distiIlers of spiri-
tuous liquors." shall prove TO the sa.
tisfaction Of the secretary Of the tlea~
sury that he has discontinued, at any
time since the said first of July, the use
of any still or stills Tor the use of which
the said liCence was granted, and not
afterwards used the same, then and in
such case, IL may be lawful for the Sc.
cretary Of the treasury to remit such
proportion of the said duties as NAV
have accrued for the time during which
the use Of the said still or stills was so
discontinued and if such duties have
been paid then 60 repay, out of any
money in the treasury, net otherwise
appropriated, that proportion of such
duties which accrued during the dis
continuance of the use Of said still OF
stills as above mentioned.
II, CLAY,
Sneaker ofthe House Of Representatives
JOHN GAiLLARD,
PrcSidcn: Of tie Senate FRO temfore
March 8, lsl?-Approyed
JAMES MADISON,