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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-02
Also, for Freight,

xES The ship WlLhELMIN
rs < s$SJohn Baxter master. barihen
$500 5000 barrels, Is an excellent
ssS-S<ss-S vessel, and can De ready IN 4
few days t. take a cargo on epsrd. APP
piy TO LNWRASON x FOWLE.
January IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-02
Planning and CurrYlng.

aiming ana CurTylnS.
Joseph AEST0N continues to car
80 ~ on toe above business at his old
stand in Prince street, between Water
and Union streets, where he will be al
ways ready to exesute orders in his line
with promptness ard te,patch.
He keeps constantly on hand a large
assortment of
Leather,
Of as variouS qualities as can be found in
any shop in the District-which he will
dispose OF at very low prices for cash.
II mn. s Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-02
T., p Madeira.

A FEW casks Siess. Murdoch, Youille,
n WagdrOp & Co.'S l.Ondrn Particu-
lar Madeira, Of fi1e quality, for sale by
Jan 81 w. HOnGSHN,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20


On motion of MIR Barbour, the com
miltee on post offices and post roads were
instructed to enquire into the expediency
of exempting from postage all letters and
packets relative to the militia, TO and
from the adjuianf general of the sspect-
i've states and territories.
CASE OF COL. ANDERSON.
The House resumed the consideration
of tie case of Col. Anderson. The fol-
lowing resolutions, moved by Mr.. Iihea,
by way of amendment, being yet under
consideration.
Resoired, That this house posse5setIi com.
peteut power to punish for coniempts Gifts au-
tbOrity.
Therefore, Resoleed That tie Sergeant at
Arms be directed 10 conduct JOHN Anderson
to tie Bar Of the House"
Mr.. Rhea, with view to put hsamend-
ment in a shape more acceptable TO gen
tlemen, modified his motion for amend
ment, so as to make tie first resolution
read as follows
Resolred, That this House possesses ade-
quate power to punish for contempts against
it.
Mr.. Pitkin assigned the reasons why he
wished to avoid placing on the Journal
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20


,..sre yhc is instructed TO cooperate with Noa
u, the performance of this service.
Ii is hoped That these persons viii withdraw
withcut bloodshed; aud you VIII, tor this pur-
pose, should your relative rank be superior to
ibst OF the commanding officer ct the land for
ces, make known To the chief commanding in
Amelia the determination oil the government
Of HE United States TO take possession of the
island and f the said chief. and the armed
ferses under his command, will peaceabl, quit
the Slaud YOU will permit them TO do 50, ia
kny special care that no depredations be
committed OH the inhabitants, whom u will be
your duty to protect irom violation OF injury,
either in their persons or property.
Should the force, however, now in command
of the island, contrary to all expectations, re-
sist and refuse absolutely to give up and aban-
dOu the same, YOU are to cooperate with the
niltar, force of the United States. TO proceed
and take possession of the island, in the name
aud ivy the authority of the United States.
ShUs III you fall IN with, OF your way TO 81.
Mary's, OF iind in Amelia, any vessels from the
United States, armed and equipped by Ameri-
can citizens. acting as privateers, contrary 10
the laws of the United States, you will capture
such. aud send them To Savannah, in Georgia,
TO be dealt with according to law.
You will dsiain all prizes, or other vessels,
having slaves on board, as the presumption is
strong that they are intended to be smusgled
into the United States. Iou will report, from
time TO time, TO this department, the operati-
Ons OF the force under your command.
am, very respectfully, Sc.
Is. w. CROWNINSHIELD.
Com. J. ID. Henley.
p. S. These orders are not TO be delivered
to any person.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20
Congress OF the ". States
IN SENATE-IAN.l r.

lRBFoRrLp FOX THsS. LicEScLg.l

IN SENATE-JAN. II.
But little business was done in the Sc
nate to-day. A bin was reported to di-
vide the state OF Pennsy lyasia into two
Judicial districts; aud one or two reports
on private claims were acted on.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. IA.
Mr.. Fr0nieistin submitted the following
resolution for consideration
Resolred, That the committee on the Judici
AIRY be Instructed 10 enquire into the eNpedi-
ency of allowing, 10 the Judge OF the sixth cir
cut courts OF The L. States, sum equal to the
salary of the district court of South Carolina
for the term OF year. during which time
the said circuit Judge was compelled BY law
To perform the duties of the Judge of said dis
trct court.
The Senate resumed the consideration
Of the motion made by MIR. Wilson on the
10th inst. 10 instruct the committee on
Military Affairs TO enquire whether any,
and If any, what iuitherprovisons by law
are necessary to secure to the heirs of
soldiers who died, or who were killed, In
the service of their country, during the
laie war, the bounty in land TO which they
are eQuiiablv entitled and agreed thereto.
THURSDAY, JAN. Is.
Mr.. Sanford, from the committee 10
whom was referred The joint resolution
directing the publication of the Journal of
proceedings of the Convention which for
med the Constitution, reported the same
with some amendments which were read.
The Senate then went into the consid-
Grafton of Executive business; after which
The Senate (for the purpose of allowing
some repairs TO be made 10 their Cham
ber) adjourned 10 Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20

- Allow ms, gentlemen, TO observe TO
SotI, that from the moment we took Fer
i,andina by the force Of our arms, we en-
tered into tuii possession of ell the rights
appertamlns 10 our enemy, and that 10
this day we have supported these rights
AT the risk ofoui lives and fortunes. The
boundaries of the Eloridas and The Um-
ted States, having been fairly settled by
the treaty OF friendship, limits and navI-
CATION, OH the 9th OF October, 1895,
leaves us At loss TO ascertain your autho-
rily 10 interfere IN our internal concerns.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20
U. S. Ship john Adams, ell Amelia,

btC. Il, lSit.
SIR have the honor To- transmit
copy OF the correspondence, with general
Aury, Iaic commander Of this place, and
10 inform YOU that the American flag was
Yesterday hoisied at Fcrnandina, and the
Island of Amelia taken possession of by
The land forces under major Bankhead, OF
The Uaited States artillery.
The black troops of Gen. Aury have
been EN- harked on board one Of their ships
Wing in the port. and the remainder of his
followers will be sent oil the Island, as
soon as the necessary arrangements can
be made Tor the purpose. They are now
engaged IN watering their ships, and in
The course OF week hope TO see all of
item over lie bar.
Mos, of lie respectable inhabitants of
th's place retired on IT'S capture by Mere
gor, and those now here are principally
adVeniurers Who have been attracted by
motives OF speculation, and, as suspect
and have every reason to believe, been
engaged in the violation of our revenue
laws, 10 prevent which i'll future, such
precautions will be taken as are within
my power, aud which will presume be
adequate 10 The purpose.
This viii be sent by AN express to Da-
lien, the mail leaving Ibis place but once
Il week.
| have the honor to be, very respectful
~, your most obedicnt servant,
JOHN. ID. HENLEY.
The hon. y. W. Crnwninshieid
sCcretary of the Navy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20

pear 10 have previously sustained. Yon
are discharged from the custody of the
Sergeant at Arms
Whcreupon John Anderson was dis
charged from custody:
Aud Ike House adjourned TO Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, IAN ID

MIR. LOUndes, from the committee o.
Ways and Means, made report OH the
petition of Joseph Thorn, accompanied
by bill for the relief of Joseph Thorn
which bill was read and committed.
Mr.. LoundeS also made AN unfavora-
Die report OH the petition of Mary Graeff;
which was eoncurrcd in.
Mr.. l.. also reported bill making APP
preparations for the payment of the ar
rearages which have been incurred for
HE support of the Military Establish
ment previous 10 the LIST January, lSl7-
and also bill making an appropriation
for the Military Establishment of the u.
States for the year 1918: which bills
were committed.
Mr.. II. III. Nelson, from the commit
tee, 10 whom had been referred the Sen
atc's bill extending the time for locating
Virginia Military Land Warrants, and
returning the surveys thereon to the Ge-
neral Land Office, and for ting the
Western boundary line of the Virginia
military tact, reported sundry amend
mems thereto: which were read and COM
mitted.
On motion of Mr.. Tar, it was
Resoiced, That the committee appointed on
so much OF the Presidents Message as relates
10 Roads and Canals and seminaries of learn
House, whether any, and il any, what further
provisions are necessary by law for completing
that part of the United States turnpike Road
lying between Cumberland i'll the state of Ma
ryiand, and Wheeling in the state of Virginia.
On motion of Mr.. Paris, it was
ReS0iUed That the committee on the Judici-
AIRY be instructed to enqEire intOth expedien.
cy of requiring further security from the
clerks of tile several circular district courts
of the United States and of providing by law
keeDlur
places where the same shall be respectfully
holden.
On motion of Mr. Spangler, the COM
mittee on the Post Ofiiceand Post Roads
were instructed 10 enquire into the expe-
diency of establishing a post road from
York, Pa. by way of McCall's Ferry
Bridge, over the Susquellannah river, to
Mount Pleasant post Office, III Lancaster
county, in said state.
On motion of MIR. Settle, the same
committee were instructed TO enquire into
the expectancy Of changing the post route
from Eillsborough, North Carolina. 10
Halifax G. II. in Virginia, SO as to pass
from the Red House by Milton, in the
county Of Casweil, 10 Cunnngliam's
Store.
On motion Of Mr.. Richards. the same
committee were instructed TO enquire in
10 the expediency of establishing "a post
road from Canaan, i'll thecouniy of Essex,
and state of Vermont, through the towns
of Lexington, Minehead, Brunswick,
&c. Maidstone, 10 Guildhail, III said
county.
The prosecutions mentioned by Mr..
HOphinsOn, OH Tuesday, in the state OF
New York, were not, as was apprehend-
ed, OH "licepse bonds" but against re-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20

The prosecutions mentioned by Mr..
Hophinson, on Tuesday, in the state OF
New York, were not, as was apprehend-
ed, OIL license bonds" but against re-
tallers of spirits, for not taking out their
licenses. The penalty for that omission
is 5 $50, which has been RENTED by the
Secretary of the Treasury, almost as a
matter OF course, OH the parties taking
the license and paying the costs accrued
in the prosecution. II was in these Ca
ses, it appears, that tie fees referred 10
bad been charged.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-20

IN the House Of Representatives that
course has been taken which we anticipa-
ted, 10 regard to Tie case supposed, Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
Ten Dollars Reward.

Dan away from the subscriber about
n the 4th of August. Negro Woman
LOUIZA-she is 25 years old, about D feet
FIVE inches high, and stout has some OF her
front teeth out, and is apt TO laugh when
spoken to she has sister Marinda and
a mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's tavern, and The other on Herring
Hill. where she has been harbored for two
weeks, and left there to come home, but
has not done so. IeXpect she can be found
in Georgetown or Alexandra, where she
has many acquaintances. will give the
above reward if brought home, or lodged
in Jail so that get her again.
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September 8 dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
District of Columbia,

County, Of .HtrdRdT1d, SIS.
AN the petition Of JI[soN Dove, a? am M n
I solvent debtor, confined in the lali OF
4 laxandria county for debt-Notice is
hereby given to the creditors Of the said
JiIsoy Dow, that on the first Monday in
O ,toher next, at the court house OF SAID
g. unity, the oath prescribed by the act OF
Congress Of t. United States, entitled
- an, act for tn, relief of insolyent debtors
within the District OF Columbia viii DC
administered to the said insolvent, and
Trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause to
the contrary be then ana there shewn;-
Oriered, that this notice he atye Used in
both papers published in Acxo"'ria, three
times a week for two week. before 'he said
6eii Monday in October next.
By orierof the hon. Nm. Cranch, chief
Judge of the U. States Circuit Court Tor
i"' '','''(' u Ell. LEE, C. C.
September - wln%w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
mo. 534S.
New Publications.
IUST Received and for sale by the

EUST Received and for sale by the
% subscribers,
Capt. Tuckey's Narrative of an
Expedition to explore the RiverLaire,
usually called the Congnu, in South
eru Africa. in 1916, to which are adj
ed the Journal of Professor Smith,
and some general observations on its
Inhabitants, published by Permission
of the Lords of the admiralty.
The possibility of approaching the
North Pole asserted by the Hon. ID.
Darlington, with All appendix con-
tanning Papers on the same Subject,
anu on Northwest Passagr. by Col.
Braufoy. F. r. S. Illustrated with
Map of the North Pole, according to
the latest Discoveries.
Hobhousc's Historical Illustrations
Of the fourth Canto Of Childc Harold,
containing Dissertations on the Ruins
of II Inc, and all Essay on Italian Lii
teraturc,
Joycr's Dialogues in Chemistry for
the amusement and Instruction of
young people, 9 vols.
The Brownie of Bndsbcrk and other
Tales, by James Hogg, Author Of
Queens Wake, &c.
Marriage, novel.
The Bachelor and the Married
Man do.
Foliage, a Poem. by Leigh Hunt.
The Fudge Family in Paris.
Yuma, or the Tree of Health, and
other Tales, by Mad. de- Gcnlis.
A Help to the profitable Reading
of the Holy Scriptures, by the Rev.
Edward Bickersteth.
The Testimony of Natural Theo-
IOgy to Christianity. by DIR. Osborne.
The Life Of Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Mrs. Martha Ramsay.
Rev. DR.. Buchanan.
DR.. Watson, Bishop of
Landaff.
EIlis's Account of Lord Amherst's
| Embassy to China.
Ramblcs in Italy, by an American.
Rob Roy Nc Gregor /; or Aud
Lang Syne, Musical Drama.
6Ie Every new publication as soon
as il can arrive. may be had Of
JAS: KENNEDY d SON.
September 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
so Dollars Il ward.

BSCONDED on Saturday morning. The
n 18th inst negro George, or George
Griffin, the property OF Miss MCaIl, by
traie 4 mailer, aul understands some part
Of he blacksmith's business; he IS about
81 wears OF age. ) feet 6 or inches high,
stoGt made. very black complexion, urge
ewes and mouth, with thick lips. He Is a
ve,y artful fellow and has been in the habit
of5htruliu hinselias free man, and will
no doubt attempt to pass as such, aud pro-
baby get work-h1s down look when
snoEen Tolls clothes not reco!lected, ha-
wing various suits. =.
A rwar,! of 10 dollars will be given 1t
taken in the town " county, 90 IN the coun-
~ of Washington or Fairfax, or the above
r.ward It taken 80 miles from town, with
All reaS1sSf>-e charges If brought home.
aIsstrrs%f vessels arc cautioned against
har5oring or carrying of said runaway, as
;hcy will be dealt with recording To law.
JAMES SANpERSON.
August II u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
Advertisement.

A SECONDED from the Subscribers
~ service, on Saturday night the 9TH
inst Negro woman TREACE or TREACY
she is FIVE feet two OF three inches high,
about 30 years Of age, of very dark com:
plexion, and when particularly examined
is very apt to confound herseIf.-lt is
deemed unnecessary TO mention her clio.
thing, as she has all of them with her, and
being extremely artiul, she no doubt will
change them and endeavor to pass for
free woman. She is well acquainted in
Charles county, Prince Georges, Ale1an-
dria and the City, as about 5 years ago she
made her escape, and was or months
about the Lower Ferry, leading to Alexan-
dria, and from thence 10 Washington City,
where she acquired an extensive acquain-
lance among the Negroes belonging to Jonn
Brent, esq. and the greater part OF SAD
Negroes belong now to William and no.
Der Brent, esqrs. and Mr.. Dudley Diggs.
Negro Treace has a scar on the back part
of her neck, occasioned by seaton put Tor
the benefit of her eyes, which are very
weak at this time. | will give 10 dollars
il taken in the county and secured in Jail,
or il out of the county and secured as aiore-
said, so that | get her again, % dollars,
and all reasonable charges paid If brought
home. All persons are forewarned har-
boring or employing said Negro at their
peril, as the law will be vigorously put IN
''''' THOM rs BURGESS.
Charles co. Maryland, near
Port Tobacco, Aug. "a d3tlu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
FrenchCreek Boarding School.
September 9

The f,Aowiny is published for the intor.
nation Of Parents
WAVING lOag believed thet School
H on plan different from most Others
in many respects. would be beneficial 10
society, and appreht-ding that with all
its cares, and the responsibility ihsepara-
bIe f. ON such concern. | could more
cheerhally devote n,y tine 10 the cduca-
ton of children than to any other busi-
ness, | have concluded TO establish q
BOARDING SCHOOL for GIRLS
With this view | have purchased the
French CREEK FGnM, four miles east
of the yellow springs, on the Nerristonn
and Philadelphia road, situated in Pike
land and Vincent townships, Chester
county, twentyseven miles from Phila-
delphia, combining many convenicncies
for the support Of such an institution
and having let the farm, etc. in a way
calculated 20 supply the family with pro-
visions, Ipropose to devote my attention,
with the aid Of suitable assistants, to the
education Of the children who may be
placed under my care.
In selecting the pupils, it is no' propo-
sed to be governed entirely By their ages,
nor to require that they shall ali be men,
bers of the religious society Of Friends f.;
but as tie school rules ~ijl be very few
in number and very simple, il is my wish
that none may be sent contrary to their
own inclination, nor any one who would
not be like y to be good examples to tho
other scholars, and treat them with kind
ness and affection.
The price for board and tuition will be
two hundred Dollars per annum, ono
quarter always to be paid ir ADVANCE
n" restrictions respecting the kind Of
clothing are intended, nor respecting the
frequency of the changes that parents
ina, require the washing will be char
sed at the ordinary price per Dozen
children may be admitted tor one quar-
ter only, and such as are entered for q
longer period, may nevertheless be reno
we'd at the expiration of any quarter
The communication with Phladelptia
will be frequent and easy by stage, and q
house of entertainment kept by the far
mer for the accommodation Of persons
having business at The school.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, En-
glish Grammar, Geography and the use
of Maps and globes, will be taught, tose-
Their with such other branches as the pro-
greFs OF the children and experience may
render expedient The school to open
the first of the 9Th month next. For fur.
Their information apply to Edward Sta
bier, Alexandria, or to
EMMOR KINDER.
! Cd mo. 81 Sit
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ACADEMY.

THHE Subscriber most respectfully, in
forms the inhabitants of Alexandria,
that he will open an English, Mercantile,
and Mathematical Academy at.Hr. Rudd'S,
PrinCe-Street, few doors west OF the Far
mcrs' Bank, where youth shall be instruct
eiwith care ard expedition in the following
sciences, in order 10 quality them tor the
different departments in trade and business,
viz. In he Mercantile, .Nd0al, and Militia
ry line Reading writing; arithmetic -
EngIish-grammar; bookkeeping I g""me-
try both plane and solid; menSnrltioroI sur
faces and solids trigonomeiry, 9th plane
and spherical; SURVEYING ; gsu"lnE; n''i-
CATION dialing use nj the CODES. mars,
and geography f; algebra; con'c.secn%n> (.
mechanics gunnery; forIiGcation; t'aX-
ions astronomy; sc. &c
Applications to be made to Mr.. Guy At
kinson, Mr.. VIM. Dunlap, or at the acade-
my, where the terms will be made Ehown:
G5-The Academy will open on the I'm
inst. JAS. CaDr.N;
Prof .l!ath. &. Nat. Philosophy
*ArithmetiC in so compendlous manner,
(by lecturel that one figure does the oihce
of Ten in tue common way and of course.
in one tenth the time hestudeut can acquire
a regular knowledge of this excellent art
+Book- keepin,[hy single and double en-
try in all its varieties with general lectures
OH Domestic, Factorage, and Company Ac.
counts Accounts of Exchange Neaocla-
ton of bills; covering of cargoes. &c. with
calculations, shelving at one view the state
of the trader, merchant, factor, and grocer
affairs. These being more closely connect
ed with business than any of the above, oc-
casioned the subscriber TO point them out to
the public. He also invites 'he'learned &c
visit the academy at their convenience, and
Judge for themselves. On the first of Octo-
/ Der ne will open an Evening School, for the
accommodation of those whose employ,
ments prevent from attending during the
day. NC.
! September IL
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Books and Stationary.

I'D OBERT GRAY has just received for
We. s..le on commission, an invoice OF
Box, MI Stationary, among which are the
following articles, viz:
SIR Robert Wilson's sketch OF the mill
tarv and political power of Russia
Pnillips's speeches Shey's bookkeeping
Saws catechism OF political economy
Manners & customs; Accidents OF lie
Gishourne's natural theology
A iaras'S history of all religions
Benefits letters history )f tine late war
Volney's Ruins Brownie OF Bodsheck
The Sisters Pope's Essay on Man
Tales Of my Landlord; Taylor's Inquiry
Travels at home; Domestic Medicine
Debates of the Virginia Convention, on
~ ,doption of the Federal Constitution
Wright's Life of Christ aud his apostles
Bonnet boards by the gross, dozen or SIN
gle superfne velIum cap writing paper
August 20 ---
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-03
Exchange 8 Brokers Office,
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS RIGGS,
A T his Office, next door below Craw-
~ forl's tavem. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms.-All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase Of that kind of mo-
new, and will take it on the most ralsOna-
bic terms.-Persons travelling TO the West
em Country NAV at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Brnks at fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the B INKS of the Distrist of Columbia
paw their notes on demand in specie; and
il would be much to the advantage of the
merchants, and trading 70 the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation OF the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, Wash
ingtUn and Alexandra, as il will at all
times answer for remittances TO the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes of the Banks of the District OF
Columbia, as they will fri them the most
current, there being no counterieiis on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandria has long since failed-ail per.
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August ls