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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
Sales at Auction.
Bu P. G. uaRsrELLEK.

This DAY, at II A. NJ.
Will be sold at the House Of Industry,
corner Oh Prince and Pitt streets.
A quantity of READY MADE CLIO
THING, consisting OF
Great coats
Frock coats
Jackets and waistccats
Cloth and linen pantal"ons
Linen and cotton shirts, VIC.
Terms at sale. .s
P G. MARsTELLER. Auct.
February 26
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
Wills, Latham 8 GAR.

The services Of this establishment are
offered for the transaction OF COMMITS
SION BUSINESS 10 Liverpool.
). ) GAR.
Reference Ioo. JAMES LLOYD, GAR
DINER GnrENE, Esquire. Mr. EDWARD
GHurr, Boston.
MsS,rs. LAwRAsoN < FowIE, Chs /.
CarlErr, Esq. Mr.. PnINEA' JANNEY,
-aIP tRHl'ia
F,.rusry "a cnst
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
Ginseng.

Ginseng.
TXTANrED a quantity OF Ginseng,
wv of fair merchantable quality,
ior which cash will be given by
BARSEWALL 4 P0PHAM,
January % d5rui4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
To Hire,

For the present Year,
4 FEMALE SERVANT-she is an
~ excellent washer and ironer.
Wanted. a good C00K.-Enquire Of
tha nrinter. Feb. Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
lsuIn, Coffee & Herrings.

Sum, Coffee * Herrisgs.
BCST landing, and fur sale by
= LINDSAY & HILI,
Is runcheoas Did Jamaica rum, 4th
and ) b pronl
10 pun,hecns old Antigua do. Sd
and 4ia do
81 hasS 81. Domingo opilre
10 barrels gIuss Herrinss.
Frh l1ry "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
Timothy Seed.

Timothy Seed.
EHOR SALE, between so and 40 bush.
N els nee Timothy Seed. Apply to
RICHARD SLADE,
Upper end Of King-street.
February 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26
CopartnerShip.

a C0PARTNERShlP has been form
y eI b. the subscribers for the pur-
pn,e # tran.acling business on COM
MISSION in the city Of New York, un-
Ger tn ira OF
John s George ". Lynch.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26

Pota ocs, Sugar x ". f. Rum.
DHnPUSr!EI.S potstoss from the
~ - , dis .ict If Maine
5 4his New England rum
1T hhlS and So bS:s sugar
u bis sia
s bales ravens duck
: da. she-Ilngs
!iy>nr sud youns dyson tees.
f.. 10 b3 +, CORNING,
y, ,srp v IS Vpweil's Whit.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-26

On FEIDJY ETE,YIA G, Fsb. 81.
The splendid melo drama Thy Hook of
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

mated that the building must have COS,
near half million Of dollars, having bee,
fitted up in the finest style Of elegance and
accommodation, and was the residence !,
we'll as admiration Of every stranger Of d;,
tinction who visited cur town. The los,
to many individuals in the neishbourhoo5
of the fire, has been considerable, but What
could be saved by exertion, by spirit. And
intrepidity, was effected in manner that
reflects the highest honour on our citizens
Though the confusion was great, we arc
happy to say that no lives were lost
though many persons were much exposed
to danger by their daring intrepidity in Al.
tempting to save the lives and property If
their fellow men.
On the same evening, the Rope Walks
at Charlestown, belonging TO the Hon. Pc.
ter C. Brooks, and occupied by Mr.. AID.
ans, were principally destroyed by fire
Tie Cotton Mandatory at WaItham was
also destroyed by fire on the same evening"
Particulars not come to hand.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
From the Boston Gazette Of Nov. 5.
SERIOUS FIRE.

On Tuesday evening, about half past
7 O'Clock, the alarm OF fire was given, and
soon found to be that elegant and extensive
pile of buildings, occupied as the Exchange
Coffee House. 1t originated in room
adjoining Masons' Hall, and was not dis.
covered until the flames had spread to
some adjacent rooms. and repealed the best
exertions of the household to extinguish
it. The unfortunate result is, that this
immense building the pride and ornament
OF he town, was consumed, and with il
some Of the neighbouring buildings. The
Printing Offices Of this establishment, to
seiher with the Centinel, Palladium, H..
telligencer, Daily Advertiser, Patriot and
Chronicle, as well as some Book Offices
were much exposed, and by SENSE of pru
ieace, the .proprietors called upon to re.
move their property. This circumstance
we trust, will be a sufficient apology for
he plentitude Of general matter which we
have been in the habit of giving to our
readers. The loss which has been sus.
aimed in this calamity, has fallen more in
diyidually, on Mr.. Barnum, who had a
arge stock Of liquors and fIrni,ure, which
10 exertions could save from the rapid
progress Of the conAagration. 1t is esti.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
LEGISLATURE OF NEW.JERsEY.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
Monday. NM. 2-l0 o'cI

Monday, N0O. 2--io O'CLOCK. (
MIR. Ten Eycke presented a petition
from inhabitants of Monmouth, for law
anthorising compensation for lands taken
for public roads-Read, and committed 10
Messrs. Parker, Ten Eycke and Kinney
Mr.. Yarrow, agreeabIy to leave given
presented a bill to authorize John Dem
TO shorten the navigation of Salem Greek
by cutting canal--Read and ordered
I'd reading; whereupon,
Mr.. Lloyd presented remonstrancS
against said bill, without certain resiric'
tons Read, and ordered I'd reading
with the bill.
Mr.. Yarrow reported bill to author
ize the sureties of Thomas Kendall y
collect the monies arising by virtue o. nn
official papers-Read, and ordered
I'd reading.
Mr.. Brittin reported the bill suppls'
mentary TO the act respecting convey ance''
and the act TO register mortgages wl'llou
amendment--Read, ordered I'd read'ps'
and to be printed.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
EXTRACT OF A LETTER.

NdtChtf0CheS, Sept. 80.
"Last evening there arrived at this
place, an express from Nacogdoches, CIV
ing intelligence of there having set out
from ST. Antonio, IS days ago, two hun
bred Spaniards, with three pieces OF ar
tillery, to break up the establishment made
at Galveston, and destroy the works
erected by General Lalemand. Their
orders are TO proceed as far as Nacog-
doches, and to destroy the settlements
made 10 that quarter, and rout a number Of
traders dispersed throughout the province.
1t is generally expected that they will
come on to the Rio Bonda il not opposed
There are number Of men collected
here, consisting Of Americans and rein
gee Spaniards who are equipping to pro-
coed Immediately 10 oppose Them"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

$4,000 men, (some say more) for South
America, which is presumed to be ade-
quate TO look down all opposition. The
regiments are even named that are to
compose this armyl What ridiculous
sasconade i? Grinding the nation to death
with the most cruel exactions, levying
contributions every day, in the most ca
PRECIOUS manner, to support the pomP and
pageantry of the court-unabie by their
own declarations officially made to the
world, to discharge even the petty debts
of the crown-to talk of putting TO sea
fleet purchased a! great expense, and o.
raising and equippiDg a military iorce oil
1900 men for foreign service
&c The Franklin "a is here, but bound
aloft the first wind---.the rest OF the squad
ron is cruising, believe in the Mediter-
ranean.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
From the Norfolk Herald.

Our correspondent writes from Glib
raltar, under date of Sept. IL, that tn
news of the decision of our government
with respect TO Pensacola, had excited
the most extravagant symptoms Of JOY
among the Spaniards. The merchants AZ
Cadiz, on the receipt Of the news ran
about the streets embracing and felicitaiing
one another on the event, and joined in
mutual congratulations on the pacific tenn
per displayed by the American govern
ment. Be assured" says our CORE
pondent, " that unadvised and unasis'ed,
Ferdinand will be the last enemy thsf
will present the brazen front of grim
visaged war; to the United States.
"General O'Donnel has arrived ex
press at Cadiz, from Madrid, 10 embark
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
From the National Intelligencer.

Notice to the Widosus and miner Chill
dren of deceased SoldierS.-The widows
and minor children of soldiers who died
10 the service of the United States during
the late war, are informed that the law Civ
ing them communication, or five years half
pay pension, in lieu Of land, expires on the
10th day of February next, 1910. Those
persons that are entitled to the pensions,
amounting to S24O, that do not apply for
it before that period, will probably be for
ever after debarred from obtaining it.
This notice, which is given by an agent in
one of the northern states, ia the shape Of
an advertisement to claimants inviting their
application to him, we publish gratnitous-
ly; reminding them at the same time that
no agency is necessary in the case. Claim
ants who are ignorant OF the mode OF trans
acting the business, may avail themselves
of the aid of the representatives of their
respective districts in Congress, who will
take pleasure in affording it at the APP
sessions, to make the necessary
application &c. at the public offices.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
From the Baltimore Federal Republican

The Fl0ridds. field it seems,
(ifthe report be true) is opened to the un-
bounded and untiring enterprise of oui
countrymen. We look upon this as an
extremely valuable acquisition to our
country, not merely on account Of its terri
tory and resources, but because it rounds
off our empire on the south, aud gets rid OF
a troublesome neighbour; troublesome be
cause of the facilities afforded to SNUG
glers the asylum afforded to outlaws, rob
bers, and negro Observation-Disclosures also
in fomenting broils and disturbances with
the Indians, aud exciting them to commit
murders, and make war with our citizens.
The Floridas will also be valuable ac-
QUESTION on account of their intrinsic val
ue. They contain il is said, the best and
the greatest quantities OF live oak to be
found in this country. A considerable
portion of the land is valuable. They
have some fine rivers and several good
harbours, especially the harbour oil Pensa-
cola, which is one Of the best on the contl-
.nent. Ia addition to this, Pensacola itself
is an extreme healthy place and very pleas
antly situated, and will no doubt become a
place Of business and wealth. II the news
we have heard be true, it is no doubt at
present one Of the best places for mercan-
tile enterprise and speculation IN our coun-
try. tits really astonishing when we con-
slider the unbounded field for laudable en-
terprise and profitable industry our cosin,
try affords to every class and description Of
people, that our citizens are not satisfied
and contented with it. 1t doth amaze us
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
From the Liverpool Mercury Of Sept. Is.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM THE POLAR
EXPEDITION.

EXPEDITION.
At length the official dispatches from
the ships employed on the Discovery Of
the Northwest Passage have been receiy.
ed, and we understand are most satislac.
tory. They are dated July %, at which
time the Isabella and the Alexander were
in latitude IS deg. 80 min. N. Longitude
90 deg. 80. min. W. well over to The
American coast, the weather serene and
perfectly clear. The variation Of the
compass, by accurate observations repeat
eddy made on board both ships, was 80
deg. and the dip 81 deg. 80 min. which
led them to conclude, that they were ap
preaching very nearly TO the magnetic
pole. 1t had been perfectly calm: The
sea was as smooth as glass for three or
four days, and the current drilted them
to the south-eastward, which raised their
hopes of an open passage round the point
Of America, from which quarter it appear
ed to proceed. All the way up the mid
die of Davis Straits, they skirted an un
broken Geld of ice on the left, but as thew
proceeded it became thinner, and appa.
rently rotten, and they were sanguine that
the moment the breeze sprung up, the ice
to the westward would open to them
passage, and allow them TO reach the
northern shores of America. The utmost
harmony prevailed among the officers and
every part of the ships company, and all
were in perfect health. Such is the sub
stance of the accounts that we have been
able to learn. There are abundance Of
private letters to the friends and relations
of those who have embarked in this most
important and interesting enterprise. The
following is an extract of one:
From has Mgesty's ship Isabella, at sea-
lat. IS, rs, long. go, Z, uariatim
8s, 48.-July %.
Dear D, This is our last opporu
nity this year, therefore ] could not let i
pass without writing, although nothing has
passed since my last. We are now TO The
northward Of all the ships that are fishing;
we see some a long way astern, the boat
with dispatches is going Immediately to
one of them; they have followed great
way this year, and have been very kind
in giving us every assistance when 10 the
ice: Isincerely wish them all safe back
they have long way to go through the
ice. The coast begins TO look more and
more miserable: as we get north, it has
more the appearance Of chain Of ice
mountains than land; the sea is one solid
field of ice as far as the eye can reach
When the wind blows from the north, we
find narrow passages in it, and through
them we pass Cd: sometimes the whole Of
our men are on the ice, dragging the ship
along the edge of the flaws. From the
great variation, we cannot be great way
from the Magnetic pole; you will see The
variation by our last observation on the
head of the letter.
P. S. I cannot yet say any thing about
the success of our voyage; the season
think is favourable. Young R. and u
had long hunt after a large Bear The
other day, but he got away from u.s.
shall have some long stories to tell you
when | see you next.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10

published in the papers. The gentleman
(Mr. Eddy who took the first premium
for the best improved farm, when the
premium was declared, was called upon
the stage in front of the pulpit, and seated
on the right Of the governor. This dis
tinguished honour ought TO stimulate our
husbandmen to improve the general as
pect of their arms.-Cherry Valley Gaz.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1818-11-10
BosToN. Der. 81.

BOSTON, Der. 81.
On Thursday evening last, Mr.. Thresh-
er, az ingenious writing master, in passing
over Cambridge Bridge. CD his return to
his family after closing his school, was at
tackled by two ruffians armed with clubs
knocked down and left 10 state of insensi-
biHty, after being horribly bruised in his
head and body. He was soon taken up
by carriage coming into town, and left at
The toll house still 10 state of insensibiiity
and supposed to be dead. After some
time he began to revive and has stree re-
ceived careful medical attendance, and
some faint hopes are entertained that he
may recover. He was robbed of small
sum of money which he had with hin, and
his clothes were much cut,apparently with
a view of obtaining the contents of his
pockets. 1t seems that the robbers at
tempted TO throw the body into the water,
as the marks of his bloody hands are left
on the sides of the bridge evidently made
by him 10 resisting the attempt. He re-
members nothing which happened to him
after the first assault.
A gentleman residing in the south part
OF the town was knocked down few eve
nings since in Warren-street, and robbed of
few dollars, all the money about him.
He was severely injured by the blows he
received.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-28
XIV - e545N<~sI> -<SspsS--------
SOU'TN AMENACA.

We have received from friend letter from
his correspondent at GriegO, Gsldud OF Mar
guerita) who, We understand, has resided
there some time, and who gives Il very interest
ing description Of that county, and the reccp.
ton Of the Hornet, &c &r.
GPiH, FrankHB Gas.
Ertrdct Of letter daied JeBe 10, 1918.
Tie Hornet anchored in the evening OF The
10Th inst. at Pampatar roads. IN front of the
ruined village and fort. The commandant be.
ing appraised OF her character aud object, trans
United The information to general Gomez. who
sent very polite note to capt. Read. by The
sub governor said inviting him and Mr.. Irving
sc &c. on shore 10 visit Assumption, where
lie resides. They set of To pay their visit from
TIE commandauts on mules provided for them.
accompanied by the commandment aud the off.
GERS. ] also received an invitation aud formed
one or TIE party. OnE route lag through val.
lies, and over some minor hills among The SIN.
pendOns mountains. IL was a defile command
cd 10y batteries on the heights, at every cenve.
nient point. Arrived at Assumption which
the Spsniards left in ruins, we eniOyed the
prospect ct a pleasant valley, finely cultivated,
being ~ complete contrast with the arid noun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-28

BOSTON, July 49,. :. The brig Mary
Captain Rowland, of New Bedford. wa ;
cast away on Cape BlancO i'm Africa, Oh
her passage from New Bedford to Pata-
gonna, on the oath of May last Two OF
NE men were killed by the natives, and a
third taken prisoner. The remainder, II
IN number, including the Captain and two
mates escaped by putting TO sea in their
boais, aEd after seven days arrived at the
Isle OF Sal. they afterwards proceededto
Bonavisia, from which place they return
ed IN the brig Gen. Gates, which arrived
al this place yesterday.
The following, containing some addi-
iona! particulars, is copied from the
New bedford paper received last even
ing = ID. Aav.
MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK.
Ihe brig Mary, Captain Paul Rowland,
sailed from this port ON the 5ih of May
last, on whaling voyage to the Coast of
Paiagon'a, and or the night of the 2sth,
WAS stranded near Cape Bianco, Coast of
Africa.
In the morning, Captain Rowland and
his crew succeeded on getting on shore,
with quantity OF provisions and other
necessaries, hut were soon discovered by
tie Arabs, who came and loaded their ca
mels will, Tie articles which, had been saw
cd, while at the same time The women di-
vested captain Howland's men of almost
every article of clothing they had on. and
attempted 10 rob him also, but he resisted
and escaped from them. The Arabs then
departed with their plumber, but soon re-
turned with several camels, apparently
loaded with brUshwood, under which Sc.
verai men, armed witIimuskets and spears
were concealed.
AS soon as they arrived Oh the beach.
They discovered themselves, and attempt
ed to take Captain How land and his men
prisoners, who Immediately ran 10 their
boats and pushed off, when iLe Arabs fir
ed and wounded James Edwards. of Ro-
chester, mho died three DAYS after Job
Miller, Of Dartmouth, who was on The
deck OF HE brig, was wounded in the
thigh, and left ihere-Lemuel Clifford. of
Fairiiaven, being alone in boat, was dri.
ven ashore by the surf, and was taken bv
the Arabs.
Captain iiowland and his crew having
a small quantity of provisions in their
boats, continued their course for The Cane
de Nerd Islands, ard arrived AZ Isle Of Sal
9Th ofJnne, and took passage in The shin,
Shakespeare, Of London, capt. Stcplci,
Brigs, for Bonavisla from thence lc took
passage in the brig Gcn. Gates, White. of
and for MacIlas, aud arrived al TarpauIn
Cove, llth inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-28

capt. Parker, 10 come in and receive =
supply OF provisions and water, she an
preached Port Royal on Saturday after
noon, as II with the intention of entering.
but shortly after, she suddenly hauled
upon The wind, stood thro' the SourI,
channel, and for reasons with which we
are unacqualnted, proceeded to sea with
all sail set.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-28
WEST INDIES.

KINGSTON, Oam) June l5.-bt Tie
time that Brion's squadron were lying at
The Five Islands, near ST. Bartholomew,
the Governor Of HAT Colony issued a
Proclamation prohibiting all communion
ton with them, aud forbid any prize goods
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-28

LiiLSj thO.3 SCOTLAND.
New YORK, June l0.--Hy the arrival
a''he ship Niagara. Capt. Lambert, i'm -
.ays from Greeoock, wc received Glas-
Cow papers 10 tie 5th June, contanin .
london dates of The ID.
GLASGOW MARKETS, MAY 80.
SAILS oi cotion-S,a Island 3S al per
Ia; Bowels ~ a %; New Orleans 23B
inbiic s.,l,~-Sea Island IS Al. 1890 pack
ages were sold during the week.
EptNBURGH MARKET, JUNE3.
We had small quantity OF wheat,
which SOIL rather quickly and 6s. dearcr /;
bes, lbs /; current, 30 To 42s.
The French state that t. 5000 sterling
had been offered To- Madame Manson.
zone of the persons arrested for the mur-
der o! Fual,ies,) an condition of her re-
pairing to Paris to exhibit herself AT the
gardens of Iiyoli. Madame Manson de-
clined.
Bulletins respecting the Queen Of Eng
lands health have been discontinued, she
having recovered from her sickness.
The grand theatre OF 81. Petersburrb.
destroyed by fire IN 1871, has becu re-
bmlt.-tt was opened in February last,
when The Emperor Alexander Was present
II is represented as a beautiful building,
elegantly finished in The interior. The
pitt furnished with 36o arm chars. which
are numbered according to The Russian
custom. \ Frcnchman was the architect.
Nelson's Monument, ia st. Pagts Cathedral.
The Statue OF Lord Nelson, dressed in
the pelsse received from The Grand Sign.
or, leans Oh an anchor. Beneath, on the
right, Britannia directs the attention of ,
young sean,en to Nelson, their great ex-
ample. The British Lion on the other
side guards The monument. On The cor
ners OF the pedestal are the words Copen.
hagen, Nile, Trafalgar. The figures on
the pedestal represent the Nofti, Sea,
Gcrman Ocean, and the Mediterranean.