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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
SALES AT vENDUE.

On eysry Tuesday and Friday,
WILL BE SOLD,
A. the vendue Store, corner OF Prince
and Water Streets,
Av VARIETY OF
Dru Goods, Groceries, &c.
PARTICULARS of which will be expressed IN
the bills of the day.
NJ All Kind Of goods which are on
limitation and the prices OF which are
established, can at any time be viewed
and purchased at the lowest Limitation
and prices. ,,pcrp11Ep
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
February 90

Was Stolen
From my Store on King street, on Sa.
turday night las. by negro boy,
ONE pair Of olive. cotored pantal'sns
tho young gentleman who attended The
store Immediately pursued The tnlei and
overlook a negr man with a bundls
which he dropped ard made his escape.
On examination of wkieh It way fornd to
contain a new plaid handkerchief and
loaver OF sugar, which lbe owner can
have by proving property and paying The
expence of this advertisement.
Jonathan Z. May.
February 10 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
1919
For Sale,

Fer Sale,
A few casks Messrs Murlcck. Youiic,
Wdrdrop and Co.'S Load.n Particular
Madeira-Quality, fine
w HODGS0N
Jan. 81
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26

Merchants Bank Paper.
will receive few hundred dollars NJ
Merchants Bank Paper in payment fol
dr., goods, at so cents 10 the dollar.
Jonathan SER field.
Eebru,ry
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
w HI,kEY.

LINDSAY = HILL,
Fave Just received and Offer for sale
s. barrels rcrtifed Whisksy-o!d.
February z II
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
For Liverpool,

Fer Liverpool,
re- The prime, fast sailing
yaEs ship NEW JERSEY. Cap
Stts 4. lIodekirson having part
sssG1E OF her cargo engaged, wi
take freight on moderate terns.
Apply to
Brown and Wilson,
or Joseph Dean.
January s Il
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
June l
Burr Mill Stone Manufacture
John s. Brozrn and Go.

Respectfully inform he Public that
tAey continue the MANUFACTURE
of BURR MILL STONES, on the cor
ne, of Patrick and Cameron~S'feets, IN
the town Of Alexandra, where they are
esdy to receive any orders with which
they may be fayored, and will eyeent"
them with all despatch and IN tue bes'
per.
IRey hare reccirea an assortment o.
Betting Cloths ,
OF good quality, and intend Keeping n
constant supply. ,c
septeu Der %
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26

Butter and Clover seed,
so firkins best Ba h county b ''tr &
rs bushels warranted clover seed,
Received audio sale -,
Thomas Janney & 60.
Fob
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26
Exchange Office, Ge"ysio1"

r WILL give the highest premium b.
Drafts at Sight, and Bank Notes. o
The following places. viz.
Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Bai
6mme, Virginia, North Carolina. South
Carolina and Georgia. will also give
the highest premium fsr D;atts on Ne"
Orleaos. Treasury Notes and Specie.
All kinds of Western Bank Notes
bought and sold. .,, .r
All kinds Of Stocks and Bills OF t'N'
ange bought and sold:
Notes, Drafts, and Interest collected
and reunited Cor a small commission.
NJ Persons travelling I" any part o.
the United States may be supplied with
mtable Fu,tds.
NJ. Please to enquire at my hschans'
and Brokers Office, Bridss-strest, Geo
Romulus Riggs.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-02-26

January 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
FOR The ENQUIRER
4 CRITICIZE

Upon Mr.. Hay'S Speech, delivered IA, the
House ofDetegates, in favor IF a p,oposi
ton for repeating all existing lars for
tie prevention of Usuy.
NO. IX.-AND LAST.
Although it is readily admitted, that
the notion of usury had lis origin in re-
mote antiquity, i'll times Of barbarism, ig-
norance and credulity that the laws for
its prevention, were originally introduce
ed under the influence Ofan ignorant. and
bigoted priesthood and that their con-
tinuation to the present time, may prima-
rily be ascrlbed to preJudices, excited in
their favor by the combined operations
OF church and state (; yet ii is conceived
that during this whole time, there have
not been wanting certain secondary eau
ses, ahoTdlng powerful cooperation in
producing the same eilect.-In the first
place, itshouid be recollected, that these
laws received the sanction of government,
al period, when the government was
Thought every thing, and the people no
thing; when government was supposed
to possess all rights, and tile people 10
rights when the most expert magician
was deemed The most renowned states
man. The principles of rights retained
by the people, IN ContFadistinCtlon 10
rights coded 10 government, is not of
long standing, even in theory ard the
practice under the principle, IS now only
in the first stage of its infancy. Amongst
the modern governments of Europe, Mag
ma Charta may be considered, as the first
practical declaration by government, that
the people had any rights and even that
instrument, so much, and so long ceIebra-
ted, as the great Palladium of Tie rights
of British subjects, must be admitted To
containa very imperfect definition of such
rights. This famous charter, after ha-
wing been extOrted from several proceed
ing British kings, was finally confirmed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

Of my sex. The principal cause of IL is,
that they had rather be deprived OF their
Sayorite pleasure, than TO submit 10 a vex-
alton of a new kind Every person who
intends TO give private ball at his house,
is obliged to notify il at the town office,
to give the names of the guests-get per-
mission--pay so francs and then have a
constable mt the dancing room door, to
whom you must pay six francs Tor his SER
vices. Such is our situation.
FROW NANIZ.
in having escaped from the oppression
and cruelty of our rulers TO the shores OF
North America, you have great reason to
think Yourself happy. | regret that am
unable Ia meet you IN your adopted coun.
try. and live under it's blessed and liberal
laws; but cannot break the sacred tie
winch attaches me to this country. Du-
ring The few months which have elapsed
since YOUR departure, nothing momen-
tous or extraordinary has happened IN
the affairs of The government. Arrests,
as usual, are common. Among the ar
rested have 10 mention some for whose
welfare your telipgs are engaged. Your
ancient companion IN arms, Captain r.
a gallant and distinguished officer :
Gs'+SD, merchant, who was underyOur
command in the Sd company O. 'et, a
member Of the late patriotic corps oil az
tilleN-were appreh, Ddcd, taken from
the bosoms Of their families, and without
further enquiry, sent 10 bordeaux, to UNI
dergo trial for supposed conspiracy. =
Our celebrated feilow-ciiizen. general
Cambronne, is restored 10 his titles and
honors. The infamous visCount ofCar-
daillac,s Il monster, ahhorred by CIV ry
party, is gone, thank God [lSaU. R'pmb
a special Commissioner Of TIE POHes
sent to Napt-, By the Jencroiah Louis te De
Hre, ,eiA great polcer. There are bit .Js'o
families IN this ptace srho rsre sqfs }iom has
ihJnriate persecution.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
EAST INDIA ARTICLES.

FROM THE AsiATiC MIRROR, OF MARCH III
Extract Of q litter from CiOe, coast Of Sinil-
ira, )dated Jun. -
About two days ago, three people arrived
here from tie Southwark. wiIo proved to be
Lascars, belonging to the snip Union, captain
Barker This vessel sailed from Calcutta about
IL months ago and las been missing yer since
She had cargo OF cotton bound 10 Java first,
and then to Canton, bit unfortunately on pas
sing the Island OF Eugano, she struck Ola reef
of rocks. about o'clock in the morning. and
about O'Clock, p. NJ. she sunk. Two boats
got on shore, with the captain, LIST officer aud
about 80 men, but as soon as they reached thc
shore, the natives seized them, and piundered
them Of every thing, even tire very clothes they
had OH their backs. Inc two bOdts they broke
The remaining crew, nearly 80 in number,
were seen on 4 raft, attempting TO make tie
shore, which they could nos effect, aud have
never been heard OF since. ine Captain and
chief officers, with abont 20 Lascars, are still
on the Island, at work at their OOhee or Yam
Plantations, no rice growing there. These peO-
pie declare, that whenever any Ofthem proved
to be incapable Of working, their hands and
feet are tied together, aud large stones hun.,
to them, after which they were thrown into
the sea.
Pooloo Dartallanjong isl the Malay name for
Eugano, tOr Island of Desccnt,) lies a little to
tie Southwark Of Bencoolen. Ii is the usual
land fall in the NORTH West Monsoon, when
bound to the straits Of SuUda.
We are happy TO learn that the ship Good
Hope was dispatched Oh tine 3ist Of January,
on mission BY the government Of BencOOicp,
10 the island OF En-duO 20 recover Capt. Bar
kcr, officers and crew, whose late was ascer.
tanned hy three men that stole two narrow ca
noes and FASTENING them side by side, gOt over
to the Island o. 3uuiatrd. party OF lFoop5
goes over in the GOod Hope--ihe vessel carries
besides a lumber of things rs presents, money
not being known there.
PADDING, January p.
Some Turkey Opium has rocentls been im-
| ported into THIS port, ia the Hercules from
| England by way Of an experiment: but IL s.
J satisfactory 10 believe, that the project will
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
BosroM, August 90


AUGUST z, 1SI7.-Ihe Spanish fri
gate Sabina, A guns, arrived just now
from Vera Cruz, with large amount
Isaid TO be 3,9OO,00 dolls. in specie.
II is reported that she will be Immediate,
ly sent to Florida to act against McGre-
gor-Others say she will proceed 80 Cadiz
with part of the treasurer i'hc latter re-
port most probable. hecowette Valen-
cy is out, ani believed to be near Anne
La. The other corvette GATE Jacob Ion-s)
Is under repair The movements of Mae
GreeSor appear 70 be viewed with great
Indifference here.
g From Mexico the accounts are all in
favor of the Royalsls. None Of TIE pri-
vateers have appeared Off here for some
time. Spanish merchant vessels seldom
sad without convoy. The late order of
the intcndaat 10 prevent Illicit trade, Will
be vigorously enforced"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
NEW-ORIEaNs JuIv q.

NEW-ORLEhNS, July Is.
1fE.XICO.-From an imtelIig Mt and
we'll informed gentleman, who arrived lasi
night in d days from Solo la Marina, we
learn The following particulars
General Nina has been very success
iul IN his march. From the favorable dis
position of the inhabitants towards him.
his force has been recruited to the num-
Der of three thousand men. The rovai-
lists chiefs dare not approach him, FORT ar
otbeing abandoned by their soldiers. who
are badly paid and badly fed. Nina has
taken possession OF place near ST. der.
where Ihere are gold mines. A Spanish
irigate which blockaded Soto la Marina.
took TO fight on the approach o + the Mex
lean Congress, independent priyateer, of
II long eighteen FOUNDERS.
The same gentleman informs us, that
the governor OF Vera Cruz had made np
the sum OF I50,0 dollars 10 Lcad to lHiaG.
but his purpose having been fouud out,
lie was obliged 10 decamp, no body
knows where.
July IS.
BY an arrival from Galveston, we learn
HAT Commodore Aury, with four armed
vessels, has sailed, it is presumed, for A.
melia Island, to Cooperate with General
M'Gregor F,ieaIofthe Lavs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
SAcKETr's HARBoR, August 10

SACKETTs HARBoR, August 10.
The U. States brig Jones, on board which the
President took his departure on the 9th inst.
from this place, returned on Sunday morning,
with her consort the Lady of the Lake. The
Jones arrived at Niagara on Friday morning
the 9th instant, and lett there on Wednesday
last
We understand, the British officers mt Fort
George sent express to Niagara-thai, should
itconcur with the wishes ofthe President, they
would do themselves the homer to wait upon
him at that place. The President stated-that
being anxious to facilitate the tour of observa-
tim, which has been already so long protract.
ed, he should proceed Immediately TO Buffalo,
and conld not accept their kind attention. The
President is said 10 have spent but one hour
at Niagara
Gen. Scott and family arrived here OH the
18th inst. in the steamboat Ontario from Ma
gara-his arrival at the harbor was announced
by a salute from Fort Pike The last of this
week he Will proceed 10 Ogdensburg, and from
thence TO Montreal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
DOMESTIC.

WAsniNGroN, August %.
An unusual number Of our most esteemed
officers have been lately drawn to this city, aud
are now here, on public business. Amongst
them. we observe, OF thearmy, Col. Lawrence ;
and Of the navy, Captains Stewart, J ones, Sim
clair Warrington, Angus, Elliot, Henley, Bal
lard, Carteraud Kennedy.
We understand that tlie Navy Court Martial,
which was convened in this city, fOr the trial
OF Lient Col Wharton. OF tie Marine Corps,
on certain charges exhibited against lum By
MAJ Henderson, Of that corps, BIAS determined
that IT has not the proper jarisdictiou aud
that, on application from The Navy Depart.
mcnt, d court has been detailed ifoin the army
to meet in this city OIL the 1911 Of september
neat. Aut. jht.
ITO he Editors Of tie National Fgisriecncer
Iobserve uuder tie Charleston head, a peach
weighing upwards Of y oZs. and & inches di-
ametUr. While Cen. Dearborn resided I'm
Georgetown, lac received present OF some
peaches which grew on Gen. blasou's island
near this city, one of which weighed i6 ozs.Z
The same day, iseni the same gentleman some.
one ofwhich We ghed ~ 0zs. ana measured -
inches circumference. Neither Of the trees
v ere attended vitli auy particular culture
The Tree that bore tho large peach al NY horse
was very full, and broke down with tho weigh,
CO III fruit.
Yoms, respectfully,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

made beyond the balance Of account
And, whatsoever assurances may be Civ
EN-, that the account shall be made good
during Bank hours, II shall in no case be
expected, or claimed as of right, that the
Banks shall pay any draft except upon a
deposit previously made.
" In no case of overdrawing will either
of the aforementioned Banks make a
composition 10 receive less than the sum
actually due, with interest and costs, nor
consent 10 the discharge Of any person or
firm from debt arising from an over
drawing.
90 II any person or firm shall overdraw
his or their accounts with either of the a
bove mentioned Banks, and shall no,
within seven days after having notice
thereof, pay up the amount, or secure It's
full payment 10 the satisfaction of the
Bank overdrawn, i, shall be duty of the
Cashier of that Bank, immediately there
| after, To report the name of such person
or firm 10 all the other Banks.
F" No note or bill drawn, accepted OF
endorsed by the person or firm 50 report
| ed, or by any house of which he nr the,
may then be, or at any future period shai
| have become partner or partners, shall
| directly or indirectly be discounted by
| either OF the aforementioned Banks no
shall an account ever be kept by either o
these Banks with any person or firm $,
reported, or with any house of which h,
or they may then be, or at any future pc
| rod shall have become a partner or part
ners, or with any other person which TN
Bank may have reason to suppose is 10
his or their benefit or convenience"
| 1ier. Adc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

hIONIFEtI, hUFU4t 10.
On Thursday evening, arrived i'm ibis citv.
from Upper Canada, his eAcellency ii. DASH.
hoFF, Minister PlenipOtentiary Of his majesty
the Emperor Of Russia, near the United States
of America, and suite, his Lady and Son We
understand that his excclieucy IN his tCur us
tied the famous Fails oil Niagara.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
ALBANY, August &c.

Presidents arriyat at Detroit. = Colonel
Gardner, of the U. S. army, arrived yes
terday in days from Detroit. The Col.
constituted a part of the Presidents suite
from Plattsburghto Detroit lie informs,
that the President arrived at the head of
the lake i'll three days from Buffalo. The
British at Maiden, expecting him at that
place, prepared TO salute him but on
reaching the Detroit river, the President,
accompanied by Gen. Brown, embarked
i'll boat and landed at Spring Wells,
where lie was met by the citizens Of De-
troit en- nlasse, who escorted him TO the re-
sidence of Gov. Cass, in the city. The
Presidents suite proceeded on the Bri-
fish side of the river. In the evening, the
city was brilliantly Illuminated, and eve
~ demonstration ofrespect shewn TO the
illustrious visitor. The President was to
leave Detroit the 10Th, for Sandusky, on
his way to Pittsburg, accompanied by
Gov. Cass and Gen. Brown as far as Chill
licotAe, and expected to reach Washing
ton the 10th of September. Argus.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
Angnst2a

August 30.
An eastern print very properly reminds
those concerned of tie approaching o.
prIatiou of the Navigation Act, passed al
the last session of Congress. II viii be
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
MILLEDGEvILLE, (Geo.) Aug. 10.

MILLEDGEvILLE, (Geo.) Aug. 10.
The total amount of sales of the Uni
ted States Lands at this place TO the 10th
instant, inclusive, was S 567, OH 50 cents
which sold from two TO seventy dol
lars per acre-viz. at ,, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, u,
Is, -. %, "a, %, 80, 50, and 40 dol
lars. From the limited knowledge pos
seSsed by most persons of the Territory
sold, it is not doubted but many secti-
ons Of fertile land were passed over with
out bid. 1t should be recolected, that
all which did not sell at public auction,
can be entered, after the sales are over,
at two dollars an acre.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
RosroN. August o.

bUSTUN, IaIIEWst II.
The Salem Register mentions that a party
well prepared were proceed yesterday morn
ing to attack the great Sea Serpent, 1.-The could
be found-on Friday, some firing was heard
from that place, and some faint hopes were
entertained that successful attack had been
made upon him. Several persons from Boston
have gone towards Cape Ann, i'll hopes TO get
a sight of the monster.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

We are authorized 10 say, that the ar
ticle copied from a late Philadelphia pa
per respecting the Jara lrigate, is errone-
Gus. A survey of that frigate has lately
been made and her timDers have been
found TO be perfectly sound and she on
ly requires to be repaired to be render
ed fit for service. We were in error in
stating that she was built in Philadelphia
instead of Baltimore. She is now at the
Navy Yard in Charlestowu. Bost. Cent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

FRENCH FUNDS.-The interest ON
the public debt ofFrance is about $ 3D.
OO0, coo; and the expences Of Army, Ma
w, Colonies, Hospitals, Pensions, Co
vernment, &c. about 65, coo, 600 File
extraordinary (pay TO the Allies tcc. for
few years. S $4,000, 600. Floating debt S
6O,O00,0O0 The annual revenue is estima-
ted at 5 1913, 0OO, 900.
The French Stock, at the pres Mt pri-
ces, Is said to Yield an interest of about
= per cent.
The dividends are promised TO be paid
with punciualliy. English Stockholders
may have their dividends paid in England
tor per cent. on the dividend.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

remembered that this law takes effect on
the first oi October. Amongst other pro-
visions, IL enacts, that coas!ing vessels
passing from one state tOanoiher, (unless
il be an adjoining state, or on naviga-
BILE lake or river, or from Long Island TO
Rhode Island, )shall pay each Il duty OF. If
~ cents perton, unless at least three tOurthS of
her cre,c are American citizens; in which
case the duty will reduced te Sir cents per
ton. 1t also enacts, that every American
vessel entering from a foreign port shall
pay duty of fifty cents per ton, unless
her officers aud at least too thirds Of her creW
are American citizens but this provision
does not extend 10 vessels which depart
ed from home prior TO the first of May
last, until after they return to some port
the I'm ted States.
The following rs copy of the order
detailing the Army Court, (mentioned
Yesterday which has been summoned by
the War Department to meet in this city
on the 10th proAimo.
ApJUrANr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
August "a, 1917.
| GENERAL ORDER.
n General Court Martial will assemble at
| DaviSs Hotel, in the City of Washington, on
Wednesday the 10th OF September next, for
! the trial OF such prisoners rs may be brought
| hetore it. The Court will be composed as fol-
! lows, viz
! Col. WILLIAM KING 9Th Inf. President.
| MEMBERS.
| Col. &. y. MrrcHtLL, Corps Art.
| Lent COL '. v BALI, Isl Inf.
! Lie'a. Cot. W. LAWRENCE, Sth Inf.
L!frt. CoL W. X. ARmIsrEAD, Engineers.
Lieut.. Col q. ARMIsTEAu, Corps It
| LieHt. Cot X. JoSES, Corps dit
| SUPERNVMrRARIES
Msi0r j. ". DAVIS, StqT.
! Wbsr W. M'DoNALD. St4T.
| a Jndge Advocate viii be appointed, and
| further instructions will be given through the
President OF tie Court. in after orders.
BY order,
ID. PARKER,
Adit. aud Il,sp. Gen
| This Court, as VIC stated yesterday
has been detailed by the War Department
at ilse request of the Navy, for the trial Of
Lieut.. Col. WHARTON, of the Marines
who, AZ a Marine officer, is only subject
10 The articles of war while serving on
shore.
This Court is most respectable for til,
rank, talents, and military services oft:
members. Nat. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02
FoRr SUPERINTENDENT

The Marquis of .Nimenes, Chevaler of the
Order OF ST. Louis, Senior OF the knights of
Malta, aud OF the ColoneIS aud literary men OF
France, died at Paris on the iSt inst al the adj
vanced age of9S, in consequence of an m,'ls-
fore, and which was rot considered at all dan
ger0us. very short time since, he ceiebra-
ted, IN very animated verses, the batlieof l'on-
teuoy, at which he was present. rs an Officer
SAKE. lie left widow, The daughter OF 81
Derthier de Sauyigny, formerly iutcndaut OF
raris, and one OF the first victims Of the French
revelation. He wrote several fugitive pieces
otpoetry, and two tragedies, entitled Amaia-
zomtee and Epicbaris; Voltaire praised many
OF the verses ia ;his latter work.
D,tl.;s MN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-02

Upon Mr.. Hcys Speech, delivered in tie
House ofDetegates, in .favor IF proposi
ton for repeating all eristing lars for
tie prevention Of Usmy