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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03
BIRTHS.

The lady of Daniel Ladd, Esq. Of this
town, yesterday presented her husband
with three fine sons, all in good health
The aggregate weight Of these Lads is II
pounds, viz: 6, S, and s.
[Portsmouth Nv. III. paper, July s5.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03

Paris papers 10 the 7th June. --Thsy con-
tain no news.
Preparations were making at Aix-la- Cha
pelle for the reception Of the Allied Mo-
'narchs. It is not yet known whether the
meeting will take place in autumn, or the
following winter. =,
Madrid, May 81.
We understand that the royal decree for
making four of the ports on the peninsula,
ports Of deposit, will not be carried into
effect. The measure has been deferred tor
particular reasons. Greatspeculations, es'
peeially in Cadiz, had been formed upon
the decree.
Sales at Havre, June s.
St. Dom. coffee sfr tic Re: sugar brown,
ord. s3c Sd {; cotton Pernambaco, 3 francs
Is cents.
at Paris, June 8.
Coffee Martinique, Cir s5'; sugar, brown,
good, csc 50 cotton, Car. sfr 89c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03
From the N. York Gazette, July 31-noo'

LATEST FROM LIVERPOOL.
The ship Importer, capt. Dingley, arri-
we'd here this morning. She sailed from Lii
verpool on the 10Th June, up to which date
we have papers, price currents, &c.
. Price of Stocks in London, June l3.
Four per cents, 68t omnium 5-8 pre-
MUM.
The cotton market was about the same
as per former adrices. Sea Islands IS ed
to 4s id I; uplands Is Sd to Is gid /; New
Orleans Is Cd to Is; Bengal lod TO Is 9sd.
Liverpool Corn Ershange, June l6.
A very moderate supply arrived at to-
days market wheat fell Sd, barley Sd,
and oats ed per bushe', and American -four
Is per barrel wheat, foreign, 10, 9 to lbs
Sd; American -four Al to Ats per Dbl.
The London Corn Exchange report OF
the 18th ofJpne states, that in consequence
Of the arrivals from abroad, wheat had de-
clined Is perquarter. Flour was a to 46s.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03
Richmond, July "a.

The officers Of the Congress report, that
the cavalry at Bueaos Ayres is excellent
that the horses are uncommonly fine, and
The troopers take very great pains to i'm
prove themselves-Cattle and horses are
incredibly abundant and cheap--l0o un.
common fine head ofblack cattle were Sc
lected for the Congress, at S dollars per
head. The finest horses may be obtained
from Is to go dollars. The country, which
is waving and open, abounds with cattle.
One farm is said 10 have on it seventy odd
thousand. Wood is very scarce.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03
SEA sERPENTs.

SEA ocnf
An express arrived in town last night 10
announce the appearance, at o'clock yes
terday afternoon, off Rockaway Beach, OF
the Sea Serpent, and her two young ones.
Several persons were bathing in the surf at
the time, and were so much alarmed that
they literally few over the sand till they
reached place Of safety. From the nu-
merous large schools Of fish which of late
have been lowering on the Rockaway
shore, il is probable the monsters Of the
deep will remain some time about that
place, and will be seen by many N. York
ers, who have heretofore disbelieved all
the Gloucester and Cape Ann stories.
IN. Y Gazette, July 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03
Milledgeuille, July 81.

'Mlledgeville, July 81.
Substance Of letter from gentleman
in Jefferson, Camden County, to the editor
of the Reflector, dated on the 18th inst.
This day l have been informed that a man
and a woman riding on the Hartford road,
were fred on few days ago, by party OF
Indians lurking in ambush the former was
killed, the latter made her escape, and
has arrived in this county. The lady states
that the man killed had with him about
seven hundred dollars in cash, a gun and
horse which the Indians took from him.
The lady also states that some Of the per-
sons who left their plantations on the from
tier of this country, some time since, in con-
sequence of the menaces Of the Indians,
returned few days ago, for the purpose Of
gathering in their crops Of wheat, but lett
their possessions without effecting their
purpose, as many Indians were believed
to be in the vicinity. This letter confirms
the account published in our last, Of the
skirmish which took place near the Ten
nessee Pens. lRefecfor
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03

The Gurrriere frigate, got under weigh
from the lower harbor of Boston on Satur-
day 25th inst. and passed the light house
at 5 o'clock.
The Guerrero, (says the Boston lntel!i-
gencer) takes 10 sea some cables made Of
the patent rope, manufactured by Messrs.
|. P. Davis, and w. Lewis & Co. they
are the first which have been made in this
country, and we are happy TO learn the adj
vantages attending them are so great, that
the fullest testimony in this respect has been
given by captains Hull and Nc Donough-
and the commissioners Of the Navy have
ordered the ships now fitting out here to be
supplied with patent ropes and cables.
The patent rope exceeds the common
kind in strength, about one third part in
small cordage, and about one haliin large
arising from the method Of manu-
featuring it, The yarns composing the
strands OF the new rope, are Of different
lengths, according as they may happen TO
be placed upon the outer, or inner part
of the strand so that all the yarns will
bear an equal strain at the same time.
In the common cordage, all the yarns in
the strand are Of the same length, and
when twisted the inside yarns shrink up,
while those on the outside having larger
circle 10 make, must bear the whole weights
until they are broken or strained-every
seaman knows, that in opening Of the rope
or cables, the inside yarns are found quite
sound and perfect, and not exhibiting the
least appearance Of having sustained a
weight. The superiority Of patent cor.
dage is not merely in strengthen it ena-
bles the owner TO reduce the weights both
in cables and on the masts.
In cables the lessening Of weight IS Of
much importance, as the size is so greatly
reduced, that it requires much fewer men
to handle them and to strew them away be.
tween decks.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03

furnishes. The sytkyatby Of the human
heart will induce mankind to confer ia
vor---to bestow charity-to perform other
generous and magnanimous actions, when
they know that those favors and noble ac-
tons, win create debt Of gratitude to-
wards the benefactor. This then springs
from self.interest, independent Of the natu-
raj humanity and benevolehee Of DISPOSE
ton or heart, which often induces men to
act right, uncompelled by positive duty
Civil society may with propriety be said to
be established on self interest, the abuse OF
which also produces infinite disorder and
confusion in every community; since go
vemments will not always admit the prin-
ciple that "honesty is the best policy" but
too often discriminate betwixt justice and
policy, and think they have right to be
governed by policy, when it is both unjust
and dishonorabIe. The same principles OF
justice and morality ought to be observed
by nations as by individuals. The hope OF
doing political good, either in the general
government or state legislature, ought tobe
the motive ofevery man who is ambitious
enough to aspire at legislation. Though
the short period Of life may perhaps pre-
clude any salutary measures from being eff
feeted BY his personal exertions, at least let
him be always ready and willing to labor
for the public good. Patriotism willever
induce him to make the attempt, and If the
work be left unfinished, others who come
after him, may complete what he hath be-
gun. ->.-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-03

for want Of judgment and experience,
makes her fancilul and whimsical. II her
temper be bad, want Of breeding makes
her worse, and she grows naughty, inso-
lent and loud. If she be passionate, wan,
of manners makes her a termagant and a
scold. lfshe be proud, want Of discretion
(which is still i'll breeding makes her con-
ceited, fantastic, and ridiculous, and from
these she degenerates to be turbulent, cla-
morous, noisy and hasty."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
| and for Sale.

TNHE Subscriber offers for sale, about
eo0o &C es of land in Fairfax coun-
ty. not more than from seven to nine
miles from Alexandria. The property
70 we'll watered, has sufficiency of
wood, and (judging from the condition Of
small and we'll cultivated Farms that ad-
Join it'll it is highly susceptible of is-
provement.-It is at present divided ip-
10 tenements, Of from one to two hun !,
bred acres. each provided with d$el.
Ing house. ont houses. garden and Of
chsrd and might, Of course, be laid of
into four or five very Compact farms.
The principal object OF the subscriber,
being the introduction Of good SYSTEM
of husbandry into lis neishbourhood. he
will sell on very moderate terms, q, e g
l,ng credit on the whole amount Of the
purchase money, AMI require no other
Interest, than what the present rent OF
the land PAYS, being shout 8 per cent. on
its estimated value
WV. ". FITZHI'GH.
Ravensworth. August ? dlwsS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
TOMORROW.

TIME Subscriber being appoin ed trus.2
Il tee by the hon. judges Of charles
County Court, as court Of equity, tor
the purpose of selling and conveying the
real estate of Timothy Darlington, late
of Charles county, deceased, will offer
at public sale, on Tuesday the Gath Of
March next, at the court house in Port
Tobacco, in 1ie county Of Charles, part
of the real estate aforesaid, viz:
One tract or parcel Of Land,
containing AIS acres. lying near naviga.
Bile water, well supplied with wood and
timber. This property is about 7 miles
from Port Tobacco and 8 from the Poto-
mac, on the road leading from Port To-
bacco TO Dumiries ard Nspjemoy. The
purchaser viii be required to give bond
with security for the purchase money,
payable in two years; and on the pay
ment Of the same will receive deed from
the trustee. conveying title IN the usual
manner on like OCCASIONS.
MALACHI R0BY.
Port Tobacco. Feb, IS f"wts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Fifty Dollars Reward.

WAS STOLEN from my Wagon in
w Alexandra, GA Saturday night,
s8th ult. Flat Top TR' NIX, covered
with black leather, about Ieet inches
long, and marked on the top with the let
ters &. P. in brass nails. II was full
packed with my own wearing apparel,
and few books, papers, &c. The books
were. 1st volume fuckers Blackstone;
a volume in boards, containing the laws
of Virginia, as reported bv the reVisors
to the late assembly The constitutions OF
the several states; Wirt's lit. of Henry;
Jef.erson's not, /; DobsoD's P"trarch;-
with or pamphlets, aud several print
ed documents having relation to the pro-
ceedings Of the late Virginia Legislature.
Twill give the above reward for the reco-
very Of the property and the conviction
Of the thief. or furty dslars for the trunk
and its contents. Application to be made
TO John Jackson, Esq who can, if neces-
sary, ci,e a more de'ailed description.
G. rHBEkI' POWELL.
Loldoun cOua:y, March IL lot.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Ladies Beaver Hats, &c.

Ladies Beaver Hats, &c.
lust received and for sale at the Shoe
o Store Of WILLIAM TRUE,
King-street,
Ladies' aud Misses black, blue and
white Beaver Hats, some Of superior qua
lily, with elegant trimmings
Gentlemen's first and second quality
Hats /; knapt and felt ditto. Alsa,
A quantity of Ladies' pranelle Slip
pers, white and colored kid ditto
Morocco and leather Walking Shoes
and Slippers
Morocco and kid Boots, with fashion
able trimmings; misses 4 children's do.
bpGentlemen's fine Boots and Shoes
kept ready made, and manufactured at
short notice BY measure. All favors CRATE
fully acknowledged.
January 9 ,d6tmwtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
AN ACT

To amend an act entitled an act reducing
into one the several acts for the regu
lauon of the market, tor the adjustment
OF weights and measures, and for the
ass.Ze 4 bread.
Section l. B. it enacted by the Com
mon Council OF the town of Alexandria,
That from and alter the passing Of this
act it shalt not be lawful for any person
directly or indirectly to Duy during mar.
ket hours at the market huuse. Tor the
purpose OF selling agSn within the town
or elsewhere, any kinds Of meat, poultry,
butter, eggs Or vegetables, fish o. meal ;
nor shall any person purchase at the mar
ket house during market hours any Of the
articles aforesaid except it be for their
own use. And every person who shall
offend herein shalt TO- each offence for
teIt and pay Five d 1lars, to be recover
ed in the name OF the Common Council
of Alexandra before the mayor Or any
Justice OF the peace.
Section 2. And be il further enacted,
That this act shall be in force from and
after the passing thereof.
Passed in Council, March Ia, 1918.
J. II. H00E. President
Approved 1eih March, 1913.
JACOB HOFFMAN, Mayor.
\ True Copy. Test,
IL. THOMPSON, C, c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
"LEr US ALL BE CHRISTIANS ="


Some thirty or lOrty years ago, the Rev.
George Viii field was preaching IN a We
~ lofty and animated style, aud IN the
pro;usion of his soul Fled up his eyes
towards heaven aud exclalmed-"Fsther
Al aharni are there ANY P'eshyterians
N Heasen s-Na. Are there any Meth1-
d;,rs there ?-Np. Are there any + pis-
e1p,lians there ?-Nu. Are there any
Arasavtis,s there NO. Are there IL
nv bakers there mo. Are Their a
nv Iarlsla1s there PIES" And then
turning his ewes on the congregation sad
My brethren, let uS all be ChriStilns "
Il all tn. professors OF the Christian rel'-
sion would take the advice OF tins good
man. how much more consistent would
the, appear IN the ewes oi the world and
in the ewes of themselves. II all the 3ro-
Ie,,ors Of the Christian religion were 10
tank more OF the substance, the shadow
would b. less important. Ii they were
u attend more 10 The essential Pcines,
ne uou.essentIals would not be such an
luprvguab,e barrier. Let ailwho profess
% De IN, disciples oi Christ, dispute no
more s5out names aud parties, but Jun
N t,e formidable arwy under Christ, 10
pull down the strong holds OF the devil
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
llex'a. Common Council
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS N~NN>N~~N~~N>~>
RESOLUTION


The Common Council Of Alexandra be-
leying that most OF the vices which
disturb the peace aad order OF the
town, owe their origin to dram shops
and tipping houses, and that tavern
licenses in frequent instances have
been granted for want of corr ect infOr-
nation on the part of the court, to per-
sons who obtained thea for no Other
purpose than to enable them to keep a
house for the sale OF spiritGous liquors
1t IL therefore
Resolved. Tia, the Judges en- the no.
noraoie the Circuit Court Of the district
of Columbia for the county Of AleXan-
dris, be respectfully requested not to
grant any licenses 10 future except to
such persons as shall receive q previous
permit from the mayor and president of
the Common Council who the Common
Council request and expect will inquire
particularly whether the public conve-
nience viii require tavern in the place
where it is proposed to be opened--whe
Their the person apply ing for the license is
a fit character to keep public house.
whether the house is such one as the
Jaw concerning tave rs requires-and
whether the applicant has the means OF
keeping a house fit for the aceommoda-
tiuu Of travellers and strangers, before
they giant such permit
Passed in Council, March IS, 1873.
]. II. H0OE, President.
Approved 18th March, 1918.
JACOB H0FFdAN, Mayor.
A True Copy. Test,
Up THOMPSON, C. c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
By JOHN JaCKSOT g Co.

On WEDNESDAY, at 10 A. NJ.
Will be sold at our Auction Rooms, T.
mon street, without reserve, having
positive orders to close sales of all he
goods we shall offer on that day, on 9
long credit,
l case nankeen grapes, black and CO.
lored
I case black and cross. barred silk
handkerchiefs
l case sewing silks, black and colered
! cotton cassimeTcs
! bale nankeens, company yellow
company bandanoes
9 LIST quality ticklenburgs :
6 burlaps
2 hessians
1 mamoodies
I =. cassimeres
Black levantines and flOrences
Grape shawls, Irish linens
Black and plaid bombazetts
Linen cambria handkerchiefs
Ga corded cambrics
"A and Ga cambrics
Senchews, broadcloths, chambrays
Checks, gloves, tapes, pins
Dimities, Narseiilss vestings
Ga levantiDes, shawls
Cotton and silk hosiery, buttons
Silk umbrellas, silk hats
Thread laces, lace hdkfs. purgees
Threads, cords and velvets, &c.
- March IS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
" lite HOUSE Fishery.

TIME subscriber wishes to hie for the
Il ensuing fishing season, some good
hands to haul the seine, Tor which he
will give the best wages,
He also wishes to inf rm the public
that he will be glad to supply them with
SHAD and HIRING. and will furnish
them on as good terms as any landing on
the river. VIM. PATTERSON.
Nal,L Z 'uf3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
To Rent.

WHAT very valuable stand for the
\ grocery business, at present occu-
pied by the subscriber, situate between
Water and Union streets, and near Con-
ways wharf.
| wish also to sell Lot Of Ground ad.
joining the above property-it will be
sold bargain. For terms apply to
JAMES YOUNG.
January 81 stuthG
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
New Publications

NCW fUUIICdCIUIlS
TUST received for sale by the sub
ID scribers,
ElIis's Journal of Lord Amhert's En-.
bassy to the emperor Of China.
Parsons Memoirs of the Rev. DR..
Buchanan.
Purity Of Heart, or Woman as she
should bean Interesting tale.
Vaudeville, Tale of the 18th Cent?.
y.
Simeon's four Discourses, preached
before the University OF Cambridge in
November, 1915.
JAS. KENNEDY & SON.
March l6 mwf2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Ground Plaster for sale.

Ground Plaster for sale.
M KERRY 4 RICKETTS, have,
w and intend Keeping, constant
supply OF Ground Plaster, at the Came
ron Mills and their store on Muncaster's
wharf, for sale by the bushel or ton.
Cash paid for Wheat, Rye and Corn
Best quality Chewing Tobacco, large
and small twist, for sale by the key.
March 90 .mw4w -.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Annrentices Wanted.
New Medical Journal

L4MES WEBSTER, Of Philadelphia,
Was commenced publishing a Medi-
H cal Josrnal, conducted by John
kr,nan Coke, NJ. y. Professor of Che
mistrv in the University OF Pennsylvania,
,g.. The first number Of which may De
seen at tie store of J. Kennedy & SON,
where Subscriptions will be received.
March k6 mwiSW
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23

At a stated Quarterly Meeting Of the
Star FIRE Company, held on the 14tl
Of March, 1918, the following gentle
mea were chosen officers tor one year
Mr., JOHN RoBERTs President.
William Bartleman1
Elisha Talbot
John M'Cobb p..
Christopher Neale
J. w. Massie
Isaac Robbins
Joseph Milbura
William Gillian
Andrew Fleming p-,,o...u.,
Thomas Shreve
Andw. Scholfeld
Guy Atkinson
john Ross
Thomas Bladen
Anthony Grease, 1st Captains Of
Thomas Steele, Cd the hose.
Thomas V, Huck STreasurer.
Joseph Cowiug SClerk.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Written Proposals

WILL be received on Monday S0th
w inst BY the superintendent OF pc.
lice, for cleansing the streets, lanes and
alleys, agreeabIy to the law OF the corpo-
ration, for one wear from the 1st of April
next GEORGE CORiELL.S. p.
March 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23

Pork, Wine, &C
N BBi.s. prime pork New York
~ inspection)
40 or. casks Colmenar wine
case mems beaver hats (English)
Received per schooner Adeline from n.
York, for sale by
BARNRWALL g. POPHAM.
Also for sale as abova
5000 bushels bright Cadiz salt
ls hhGs. prime Barbados
l6 bbls. ed qualityS sugar
1000 burr stones
500 demIohns
10 halt pipes L. P. Madeira wine
5 Or. casks mountain Malaga dc.
500 Spanish hides (dried)
90 cases salad oil
% kegsprlms aud ID quality chew.
ing Tobacco"
Dry yellow ochre, Havana Segars, &c.
March II Sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23

Sugars, Soap, &c.
q HHDS. prime n. Orleans sugars
~ 40 boxes brown soap
IL do. CASTLE do.
so do. segars
6 casks Goshen cheese
50 boxes raisins
$50 reams writing and wrap. paper
this day received and for sale by
n. G L. Blackjack
March rs ....
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Boarding.
Wanted.

nNE or TWO BOYS to the Saddling
" business from IA to Is years Of
age. aud of good character and connex-
ions. Boys from the country would be
preferred. JAMES VANSANT.
March 9 mwitf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Sales at auction.
By P. G. .MaRsTELkEn.

On TUESDAY, at ioA X.
Will be sold at the Auction Store, corne
Of Prince and Water streets, on q Il
beral credit
ls hhds, New Orleans sugar
10 barres MuscoVado do.
9 puncheons old Antigua rum
10 kegs prime chewing tobacco.
so bbls herrihgs
10 demijshns
8 coils rope. ~
ALSO,
Superfne and fue broadcloths
Cassimeres
Flushings
C0rduroys
Rennet's cords
Pelisse cloths
Bumbazetts
Domestic c0ttons
Calicoes
Bandaaos
Ginghams
Irish linens
Buck.kin and beaver gloves, &c.
March 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Notice.

Notice.
q TOCKHOLDI R Of the Mechanics
y Bank OF Alexandria are hereby no
t,ilsd, thar for the last half year Divi-
dend Of tour per cent. rs this day decla-
red on the capital stock paid in, payable
to them or their legal representatives, on
Friday the 18th instant.
BY order of the President and Direct
ors. P. II. MINOR,
March s-4 Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-23
Notice

NOClCCs
TIVE subscribe. will apply for the re-
II newal of a certificate Of one share
in the Bank Of Alexandria, No. 2415,
the original being lost.
March l6 j G. HERBERT.
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n ~ @S@ :

Extrac, from Al ac, Of the srpsration ct
Alexandria, for the extinguls"meut of
Fires -
SFcpIoN :. II any person who shall
be pres eat at any FIRE, shall neglect or re-
fuse to obey the order or direction Of any
officer who shall be appointed by any fire
company now established or which may
be hereafter established, knowing him to
be an officer. such person shall forfeit aud
paw the sum of FIVE dollars Provided the
name of such officer shall have Seen first
published in one Of the public papers.