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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-04-08
FOR NETWORK.

FOR NEW.YORK,
EA fhe sloop Mechanic. Ed
&MNsSs ward Nye, master; she Car.
SSat ries about 500 barrels and is
now ready for ths reception
of cargo. Apply to
L. It. Rowland,
Whs has for Sale,
Russia hemp, Swedish bar iron, sper.
maceti oil, and few reams of wrapping
and writing paper.
mo 8 ct
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-04-08
Moo York, Iapril ..
LATEST FROM LONDON,

The brig Wraugler, that arriv-
ed last evening from .ayrc-de Grace
touched at the Isle Of Wight, whore
she procured London Papers 10 the
9TH February, We were not so fortu-
nate as 10 obtain the loan OF them,
but understand they do not contain
ANY news of moment. Parliament
had met and proceeded to business.
After the Prince Regent had deliv-
erred his speech and was returning
to Carletop House, his carriage was
attacked by the mob, pelted with
stones and the windows broken.
The papers quote wheat at t2Os
10 tS0s. per quarter.
BY the arrival of the ship Sachem,
from POrt-au- Prince, we learn, that
the priyateer Cioro, Ford, formerly
the Ant, of Baltimore, had been
seized, together with her three
|prizes, by Potion, and it was expect.
cd they would all be condemned. A
large amount of specie was found on
board the privateer, and taken pos.
session ofby the government,
The priValeer True blooded- yam.
Ikee, Jewett, had sent into PORK -au.
Prince, the schooner Mary, Of New
York, owned by q Mr. Strong, on
board. Captain Jewe.t had relin.
Iquished his claim TO the Mary, bat
the government had seized and Ia
ken possession Of her.
4 large priyatecr schooner COM
msnded by thampliu, had touched
in at Port au Prince for supplies,
where she remained 4 days. The
government, were about to seize the
schr. when captain Champlin order
ed his men TO quarters, and threat
ened to sink the first vessel. great or
small, that attempted to come along
side with an officer FROM the govern
ment.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-04-08
John & Thomas Vowel.

~ The said brig will take a few
hundred barrels -four & bread on freight
to Barbados, to be despatched early
Apply as above.
april 8 tuths6t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-04-08
Vessels I'D for alexandria,

Vessels up for alexandria.
sloop Traveller, Baxter, cleared at N,
York Sd inst.
Schr Juliet, Mathews, At n. York 18th
inst. to sail positively on the 9th.
Brig Cobbossee- Contee, HOwes, at Bos.
ton I'd inst to sail on the 5th.
SlOcp Haynaker, Weeks, hence, arri.
we'd at boston 51st ult.
I Schr NewPacket, Brewster, arrived al
Boston S1.t ut.
Accounts from Salem, state that the
very elegant and superior built brig call.
ed "Cleopatra's Barge" captain Crswn.
.hieId, sailed on Sunday SOth March,
u voyage Of pleasure, observation and
prOveEient.
~ Letter Bags at the Exchange
ffee iiause-Ship Hazard, Liverpool.
mp New Jersey, Gibraltar.
Port Of .Msw> York, April 5.
FROM GIBRALTAR.
Ar. Foplih, our Boston Correspond.
4. Announces f. US the arrival at Mar
olehe al, Of the schooner Caesar, Proctor,
4s days from Gibraltar, The Viper, Of
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-04-08

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
rFycn a Loado,, Paper.

fFrcsn Lo.do,s Paper.
REGENTS cANAL.-This Canal. whsh 10 10 form The
great iiA OF communication between The River Thames
through London and that branch Of the G and Junction
nessilS principal Ocks and bridges complete, anu its
chief tunnels nesily hnshed consequently, all It's sTeat
est difficulties sumOun,cd, SO that viii; the continued
ACTIVITY OF rs conductors 10 hght nov be com leed in
Is iaOnthsVr sooner but for the Intervention OF Winter
and eanuot id vi producing iuinehse Ietuins TO its
PROJECTORS.
1t Is not injurious observe many of the great
dertaknss, ROW of most extensive end permanent u,
and advantage how very uhpropilioes Their commence
meats have beea.
The New River Aqueducts from ware, in Herts to
London had Tor many years contend with difficulties
and enbaii assments; but this ultimate profits the
conpuny suipass all primary calculation and even be-
lief -
ror the original Hundred Pounds. shares have been
sold OF late ears for the astonishing price OF 600
> 1900 each aud the value continue
th The RAPID extension ui the netiOpost supplies with
water.
The Brdgewaler Canal for a series of years los
lug CONCERN, ANA sk The whole fortune vi noble pro-
Obstaclesand now accommodates and enrches all
o2s:ife, aDc produces to lis
that OF many soyereisns.
The Eyre and cader Navigation, though many years
passed withSutan dividend 10 the subscribers
eoinuodated aud enriched the great manufacturing
towns OF York and said produce the
of cent. u cent to the
hat the prospects OF the Regents Canal, compared
with its extent and capital ucl brilliant and
complete winch inaj opened in Is months il will IL
est OF the k,ngdon-open as Thames
anu cast Oh lie metropolis aud Afford water carriage
free nom thentiie'ice OF winds tides, by which
constant interchange of foregn ard domestic comrlodi
surrounding towns aud villages considerable ex
tent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

or Of the CyclOI srdia, acknowledging the hon.
or conferred upon him in being elected an hon.
orary Fellow Of the Society, aud assuring the
Society ofhis cordial concurrence with them in
every effort for the promotion OF literature ana
science.
A communication, being an extract ola letter
from John Bradbury. Esq. dated Liverpool,
Jan. I'll, 1917, and addressed to the Hon. DE
Witt Clinton, l.. l.. ID. was read. II appears
that Mr. Bradbury is collecting specimens OF
the materials which compose tue ancient build
mgs of England, and some remarks on THAR
relative durability. He INDUCES the hope that
he shall be allie to procure some specimens
from stillmOre ancient fabrics ON the contincul
of Europe, and in Asia or in Africa. From
what he has already observed, lie is induced 10
believe that some species of granite and primi
tive lime stone are, the most durable. Ofthe
former, that is most durable in which quartz Is
the most predominant. Feldt spar soonest de
cOmposes, and where it is abundant, its
decay causes speedy disintegiatiOn. Ofprn-
tive lime stone, according TO Mr.. Il. curious
and Interesting propertyis said 10 have been
known 10 the ancients, which is, that heNn
blocks laid together with even faces, unite by a
staiactitical formation, without the interrOsIti-
On of any cement. Sandstone appears 10 be
,arious in its duration, in the ratio OF. its de-
gree ofharduess.
a letter from his Excellency De Witt Ciin-
ton, President of the Society addressed to
David Hosack, Nj. ID. r. $. was read. This
communication furnished some novel aud in
tereSttIig information relative to certain OF the
cere0iid of the U. y.
j. q. Bogert, Esq. favored the Society with
letter enclosing "a singular paper, originally
drawn mp by DIR. Molineaux, OF Dublin, giving
AN account of certain huge and unknown bones,
seemingly Ofthe mammoth kind, found in Ire
lend more than a century ago.
The Society acknowledged the receipt of
several donations OF g,pat value TO their libra
~.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
To Or. john Cochran.
TFrom tic Si9ckLridge, Uas. star. !

FROM tNc f1tDChOItuSe, mas. Stuf.
A correspondent wishes us 10 state, for the
benefit CT agriculturalists, that tue place Of de-
post, for tie neat years growth of fruit tree
WOrRis, may be.pOw found at the extrelaties
of the branches and in tie various qualifications
adjacent to the old nests which, at this season
Of the year may he readily found. The depO.
sit consists ola glutinOus substance and is an
dOubtedIy in many instances, broken off while
the fruit is gathering. But, to prevent, totally
their appearance in the succeeding yea, tie
tree should be pruued and trimmed, not only
Of the dry limbs near the body of the tree, but
also Of the green extremiies. This should be
done atthe time Of fruit harvest, or early in the
Spring. The iormerseason is preferred by Tie
English farmers, as being, at the time, more
convenient.
Reaaykable Yegefq,ioa.-N Darins Stebbins
has deposited in this Office stalk ofilix, which
was taken from a farm iu birmingham, thst
measures five feet and tliree inches in length,
aud Que inch in circumference. He informs,
that this is but fair specimen Of the whole
piece.
MIR. Timothy Buel of New Canaan gathered
from one-fOurth ofan acre Of ground, the past
week, nineteen shock, or two hundred and
eighty five large sheaves of wheat We hear
from all parts Of the county, that crops never
we're finer, aud that Notwithstanding the late
heavy rains, the farmers generally have sccur-
ed them without material injury,
Melancholy accidental child Of MIR. iona
than Turner, Of this town, aged about three
years, while amusing itself about the floor, fell
backward into kettle Of boiling water.-It
survived but few hours.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
INTERESTING 10 NAvIGAToRs.
OBrien Drwy, Of The RoyaJ Narg.
FROM THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL IRISH
ACADEMY.


u Brien DiWTy, Of the RoydB Nary.
FROM THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL IRISH
ACADEMY.
The MagnetIck Fluid aud its phenomena
are no less singular than obscure, and have too
long engaged the attention OF philosophers, for
me To offer any hypothesis on the subject
mean only TO speak of matter OF fact, which
am led to believe, may ne serviceabe To Ma
vigation, especially should the Variation of the
Compass ever be made use of rs method of
ascertaiuing the Longitude.
1t is not necessary TO enter into detail of
experiments TO prove the existence of the
Magnetick Fluid, which circuates continually
around and through magnet, and as il is fully
demonstrated by the arrangement OF iron fill
in2s thrown on "a glass placed over a magnet
Experience shows MS that the needle OF a
compass, as well as all oher magnets, whether
aruhcIal OF real, pSTpetually loses something
or IL magnetck power, which often produces
difference exceeding point: and am well
convinced that the great errours in shpreck-
onlns proceed more frequently from the ia.
correctness Of the compass than from any other
cause.
Steel cannot be too highly tempered for the
needle OF a Sea Compass; as the more IL is har-
dened the more permanent IS the magnetism il
receives ; but TO preserve the magnetism, and
consequently the polarity OF The needle, re-
commend TO have the needle cased with thin
well polished soft iron, else to have it armed
at the poles with bi, of soft iron
have found, from many experiments, that
the cased needle preserved its magnetism in d
much more perfect degree than the needle not
cased and have sometimes thought thu; the
mhsneiick power of tue oased needle had in
creased, and the magnetck power of the uu-
cased and uuarmed needle always loses it's po-
larty.
Some time ago placed cased needle, au
armed needle, and one without either case or
armour, in room for three months, having t
that time precisely the same direction, ard
nearly the sane degree Of foree. At the expi-
ration OF the three months, 1 found that the
cased needle and the armed needle, had not in
the least changed tiie,r direction, but the other
had changed two DEGREES, and had lost very
considerably o. Is magnetick power If there
were any change IN the other needles it was
too luconsderaDie TO be perceived.
These observations appear to me TO be new
and may tend to great improvementn our Sea
Compass they are submitted TO The considera-
lion Of philosophers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
IRON THE CHARLESTON COURIER. ]

Il
The following is the copy off, letter from
General Washington to DIR. Cochran, Director
General of the Military Hospitals during our
Revolutionary War. 1t was obtained froin the
son of DIR. Cochran, and its authenticity can he
vouched for. 1t will serve to remove ine re.
proach that has been sometimes cast upon the
General of his possessing a cold and unsocial
temper. The style of the letter is playful and
lively, and exhibits great goodness and sincer-
ty Of disposition.
WEST POINT, August 10, 1870.
Dear Doctor have asked Mrs Cochran
row but onght not to apprize them of their
fare? As hate deception even where the i'm
aglnation only is concerned, will.
ItiS needless 10 premise that my table is
large enough 10 hold the adies-ef this they
had ocular proof yesterday. To say how 1t IS
this shall he the puTpOrt of my letter
Since my arrival at this happy spot, we have
had ham, sometimes a shoulder Of bacon to
grace the head OF the tabe-a piece OF roast
beef adorns the foot, and small dish of greens
or beans almost imperceptibIe) dccOrateS the
centre. When the cook has mind to cut a
figure (and this presume he will attempt to do
to-la0rrow) we have two beef steak pies or
dishes OF crabs IN addition, one on each side of
the centre dish, dividing the space, and reduc-
ing the distance between dish and Ash 10 about
6 feet, which, without them would be nearly "
apart. Ofate he has had the surprising luck
TO discover that apples will make pies and in
is question if, amidst the violence Of his ef-
forts, we do not get one of apples instead of
having both of beef.
II the ladies can put up with such entertain
ment, aud submit 10 partake of it on plates
once tin, but now iron, mot become so BY the
labor Of scouring) shall be happy TO see them.
/ am, dear sir, your most ohedient servant,
GEO. WASHINGTON.
To Dr. john Cochran
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

NOTICE ishereby gwen, that Petition will be pre
/ y sented 20 the ensuing General Assembly pfayu..
Tor various amendments in the laws respecting the town
oil Manchester and among others authorize the trus
tees to lay tax on all real properly in the town and
slaves above the of II years be applied for The
neral improvement and security of the ton and lands
thereto belonging and thai The shall in no case ex-
coed rs cents anngm every hundred dollars value
81 properly. to be assessed anuaiy by an Officer
chosen by the Inhabitants.
August 20. 3o-waw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
June 10.

rENEN DOLLARS REWARD away from The sub
u scriber abontthe LIST instant. negro man named
AARON, who was hired to me last Christmas the pro-
perry OF Mr.. Henry Carter, in Anherst county, Va.
stout well made fellow about years age toierably
black about lcetv inches high aud double or
teeth be;ere on examining his back il will be found We
~ much Scared ON account of whipping. He had ON
when hewent away, uitcoloured broad-cloth coat
d2rA colOrred panlaoons, aud other good clothing Il is
supposed he is IN Richmond the River. Il IL as
cerianed that he Las procured free pass in or about
Lyhchhnfg. SAM'L. MecDORY.
RockbTidee. Sept. s. s5If
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
Tre0SurV DepurfDl4Df. ,JIiuc mn ISi

Iie0SnTy DepufnnRt, Jtuic iIth, 1917.
NJ Office is hereby siven-That alta NEE
= ting OF the Commissioners OF the Sinking
Fund, beid on the 18th day of March, 1917, it
entitled, an Aetto provide for the redemp-
ton of the public debt" passed on the Sd day
OF March, 1917, should be carried into effect
as far as the same might be practicable; and
that, IN pursuance of the said resolution, Juli-
us Is. cambridge, cashier of the office of dis
count aud deposit at Richmond. has been ap.
pointed agent under the superintendent OF
the Secretary of the Treasury, 10 make pur-
clases OF stock oil the United States within the
limits, prescribed by law and to whom all per-
make application.
WILLIAM II. CRAWFORD.
Secretary Of the Treasury.
June 20. I3-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

Journal puhiished bytle Academy of Natural
Sciences in Philadelphia in which Mr.. Nut
tails Botanical Memoir is continued; n new
genus of Animals belonging 10 the class OF
Mollusca, and the order vi pierepode, by Dir.
lie Sueur. lie calls il Elroloida and describes
three species inhabitimg the Atlantic Ocean.
More new species OF the genus lIaid, or Skaie
family, fonnd near Newport and Egg HarDsr,
on the margin OF the sea, and an Entomology
cal desc rpiion of the wheat insect called Hes
sian Fly, 10y MIR. Thomas Say. Linnaus and
Deseer had exhibited genus, Iiptla, which
included this pernicious animal. Latrsile
aud NiegeD, have arranged a part OF The crea-
lures belonging TO II. under new title and
description. This is CecidOmyia. Our acute
eutomolosist adopts the latter method and
describes the HeSsian Fly like a naturalist, un-
der the name Cecid11iyia deS.ractor. lie does
more. He brings 10 Our acquaintance, for the
first time another insect of tie ancient ichaeu-
mon family. that prsSs upon the Larva OF the
| other, and destroys II. This enemy OF the
wheat insect and ally oiiarmers, he calls, after
| Iatreille, Ceraphroa, with the specific name of
| deStrVct0r also. IL is remarkable coincidence.
! that DIR. Akery and Mr.. Say should both have
been engaged in this enquiry At the same
| time.
| The President aSo laid on the table, a copy
| of Eaton's manuel NJ Botany, for the northern
states, as published at ALBANY for the ncinbe rs
| of the Botanical Class i'll Williams College,
| Massachusetts.
| DIR. Mitchell then read the lecture of the
| day, on Ane.Omicot studies as connected uithfhe
diseases of man, and Of tie other naGis ,aore es-
pecally the horse. He called the art of dissccti-
| on by the name of Zoctomy. The anatomical
| structure of man he called dndrOmoty; of the
horse hippotomony of kline, bootoRiy: of shee p
| probationary; of dogs cyi,otOmy of swine, sudfo-
| my /; of poultry, diectradtoay; sc. and then
founded upon each of these species ofknow-
| ledge a corresponding practice in disea es,
| such as Medicine hlunand, whenapplied to those
| OF human beings, m. efuina TO horses forming
! the hippatriI or equestrian treatmeut; M. DO
riaG, TO those Of neat cattle; m. 0ri,,a, TO the
| distempers of sheep m. cdsiaa, to those of
| dogs, &C. sc. the lecture being Intended to
SYSTEMATIC those very important departments
| OF science.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

NOTICE Is AEREGY GIVEN. that a Petition will be
~ presented to the EcXt General Assembly PRAYING
lie passage of Law aUtoTislng the sefs or
OF rue several counties Of this Commonwealth 10 collect
the requislt0ns of the Mutual Assurance Society against
he on buildings of tue State of Virginia and 10 account
tor the same Al the same time and in ke with the
public taxes.
AHgustS9. a2,tND
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

a DESIRABLE RESIDENCE * FARM-In 4lIf,r0rie
N COWRty-FQR SALE.-SeyeH Hundred and Sere,t-
q tLco 4CHkS ~ LAND, now occupied ny the subscIi
per- On Machunch Creek, the SOutlH Mountains
In The neghbourbood of Judge Nelson Capt Mera eth
et, Union Hall, Castle Hill, iindsay's Store &C. There
Is ceared on tins tract about 100 good meadow
land aud about 200 acres OF fertile high land ef stiff
rich clay soil the balance OF the land heavily timber
ed There is a good, well flashed, framed dwelling.
house with an ice house barn. Oversees house tobacco
houses, and all Other covenien a renteel
sidence. The water Is excellent and no plac. more
healthy. ven OF limestone runs through The land
This land will be sold Monday The 2qt of sentem
Der or the HeNt ar day. at public sale the premises
without any reserve Limitation whatever to satisfy
decree oil the Court oi ChapceTy, wherein John Nicholas
is plaintiff and am defendant.
Two thousand TWO hundred dollars will be required in
oash-one thousand two hundred dollars will lie left IN
the hands OF the purchaser his giving security 10 pay
S9lt 80 cts with interest from the August 1911 as
The SAID Court may hereafter direct the residue TO
the subscrber-lor the balances credit OF 2 g. and
Years, equal istainynIs will be given the payments
be secured 10y deeds oftTust.
Immediately after the sale of the land all the stock of
horses, cattle, sheep aud hogs and the crops plantation
utensils, and household and kitchen furniture will be
sold credit Of months for all sums over $50 aYd
under that sum cash.
The land will be shewn at anytime previous to the day
of sale by the subscriber. CHARLES SPENCER
p. S. The above land has been advertised before for
sale, without sale having been Observation-Disclosures in
ciined To purchase assured that sale will now be
made and ave respectfully invited view the premises
Sept. 10. 80 IDS CS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

NIOriCE.-The AssIene-s of Wight & Harris having
been furnished with Funds ready o. pay the re-
naming thTeelifls of the heiance debts which re-
manned unpaid after the fin2i dividend Of said Estate
They also furnished with funds for the pa, ent of The
balance OF the debts proved against fez L. Wight indvid-
ualiy. Apply at the Counting House OF JOSEPH
MAKA. me o..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

DUBLiC SALE.-By virtue OF $Geed of trust executed
to The Subsequently, Philip Grymes, the 18th day
OF March 1913, and OF record III the County Court OF
deseN, for Certain purposes therein mentsned will he
exposed to sale inthe town OF UrbaHna Monday the
18Th day OF October next II fair If the fair day
TRACT OF very valuable LAND in said county of Mid
dlesex called and known by the name of the CRfNCsE
Containing by estimation $50 acres. Also a Tract OF
Land IN the county OF Augusta, Owns Gap within
emiies OF SiannOn, containing2l5 acres. Also Lot
Of Ground situated the town Of Fncase Ia toe county
Of BntieOIrt Also, or likely Negroes aud some A.
uahc Plate or much Of The said pToBeriyas viii pay
aud satisfy the sum OF ia said deed aud
all expenses attending the sale.
The Subscriber acting as trustee will only convey 10
the purchaser suci right they have in said land by
virtue Of said deed Of trust.
PETER KEMP, Trustee
Of Ro5ertUtsf.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

NToTICE.-A Petition will be presented to the next
General Assembly Of Virginia, for leave to establish
town on the land Of John %mbish near Fairfax court
ALSO TO establish nspeclion Ofiobzccv ana
hour al the same place.
august ~. ~ gcs,p
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

A persons having claims agaasibe estate Of the late
n yftta0i p Claiborne, dec. requested 10 make
thet known 10 The Executor Immediately and those IN.
dehes sad estate will make payment without delay
as no indulgence will bealowed.
CARTER BRAXTON, Erec'r. .
u " p. Claiborne, dec.
King william, sept2. silva.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23

LII Persons having claims agalnss the estate 81 MS.
IA AaH IL. AsTeduh, are requested to present them
property authenticated to the subscriber, FOR payment
Aud all Persons whose bonds due 10 her estate
andasoto the estate Of Col. Elisha Noyodih are ie-
qnesed to make immediate payment further induI.
gence can be allowed being DESTROYS my admin
istIation. REUBEN MEREDITH.
f1HHOUeT, OCpt. y. 3O-Wit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-09-23
Thonlas Ronlon and Iohn RAMON.

Thomas lsouioi aud John Ronton, Defendants.
ON tue motion Of the plaintiffs nv counsel and il APP
pearng e the satisfaction ofthe Court that Tie defend
ants are not inhabitants ofihs State Dfcreed and
Ordered That unless said defendants shall appear here
on or before Novembert Court next, aud the bill
of the plaintiffs, the Court will then proceed the
same for confessed aud decree the accord
ingis, and thai copy of ts order be forthwith publish,
ed III some one Of the public papers OF the CITY of
Nchnond for two months successfully. andtha annther
copy be posted the courthouse of
tins county.