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The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

Pensacola. esteemed friend has put us
IN possession Of a general order issued by
General Jackson, after the capture Of Pensa-
cola and the Spanish Fort at Barancas By
this official document il will be seen that Gen.
jackson has Left Col King in command Of
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07
NEw-YoRK, JUNE 26.
INTERFERING TRIAL.

The great cause which has been pending for
some time, Of Trumbull, against Gibbon his IA
ther-in-law, for slandering has own daughter,
was brought to a close yesterday afternoon
Messrs. Emmett and Griffin took the lead in "a
vour Of the defendant, and Messrs. Hoffman and
Ogden for the pro seeutor. Great legal talent
was displayed on both sides. It was proved
that the father had done great injustice and In
jury to his daughter ! and from his immense in
come (S70,000) it was calculated that the dam.
ages would be estimated at from soto S100, 900.
The jury, however, who had view of the
whole ground, after mature deliberation, brough,
in verdict of $4,000 for the prosecutor.
1t may be information to many of our readers,
TO state, that Gibhon was many years lawyer
of reputed enninence, in the State Of Georgia--
that he is possessed Of an overgrown fortune, and
now resides at Elizabethtown New-Jersev
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

Hon. JoSAs CLARK, Judge Of Probate for
the county of York, adyertises that the Pro-
bate Courts will be holen at Limerick on The
Monday preceding the Tuesday on which
the Supreme Judicial Court is holden at Al
ireland on the second Tuesday Of June
annually. The Probate Court heretofore
held at Alfred the last Monday 10 October
is discontinued. " 1's' :
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

Right ofSgfroge AT The late session oil
the Connecticut Legislature, an act was pa,
sed extending the rightof suffrage to all who
pay taxes or do military duty.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

Hon. John ?. Parrot, has been chosen a
member Of the Senate ofthe U. S. BY ft
Legislature of New-Hampshire. C1y
Plumer, was candidate. The Hon. Mr.
Morrill, has been nominated for The Office
of Governor.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

The u. S. Commissioners were a, Blu
enos Ayres when the above news was re
ceived and proclaimed, and were TO leave
there about the frs, of May on their return
home. Il seems easy to conjecture what
their report and Recommendation will be.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

A correspondent in the NeWyerk Evening
post says that 5000 royalists are kept pris.
oners in the republic OF La Plata, from cover
nors down to private soldiers. The authori-
HIS ne determined on immediate retaliation
Tor any murder which the royalists may COM
nit on native or foreigner taken fighting IN
the republican cause.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

The National Intelligencer says, that
Messrs. Rodney and Graham, are expected
home in the Congress ftiga,e. Mr. Bland.
the other commissioner, had gone on visit
TO Chill. No commune ations, irot the Com
missioners had been received by the Govern
ment on Saturday last
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

.agoher Steam boat iOst.--The steam boat
Experiment, on her passage from Elizabeth
town to Philadelphia 9th ut sprung leak
when about 60 miles south of Sandy Hook,
and sunk almost Immediately in very deep
water. The leak was discovered to be for
ward, but before they had time 10 make any
Efforts 10 stop ii she went down bead FIRST
All on board we understand were saved By
taking to the long-boat. She belonged %
Gen Dayton, OF Elizabethtown, IN. J.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

LAWYERS" as plenty as black berries I"
From late census of the New York bar, ii ap-
pears that there are t1relve hundred counsellor,
and dttornies at la1g, that are fostered in The
bosom Of the state !=--Tvo hundred cnd asEety
are practising in the city of Newyork.
The Portland gazette., 1818-07-07

Miseries.--swarms Of yellow bugs are des-
troying the fruit trees in Maryland-rats are
committing depred ations on the rice fields in
South Cafoina-and great numbers Of cut
worms and grubs have appeared and disap-
peGrsd in certain parts of Massachusetts,. But
spurious bank bills, and also bills on spurious
banks, are miseries at this time every where
prevalent.-N 7. Col.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-22
Jones's Point.

TIME subscriber presents due, respect 10
j the gentlemen OF Alexandria and IFS
neighborhood, for their liberal encourage
ment since the commencement OF his es-
tablishment, and solicits continuance OF
their support, informing them that he COM
mences, on Monday the 10Th instant, Oys-
tersuppers, which will be continued during
the season, and for choice wines, liquors.
and moderate charges, cannot be excelled.
Those WAC have not visited his tavern, will
ON trial, find his accommodation to surpass
their expectation.
Gentlemen who wish to become su5scri-
bers for duck shooting this season, will
please to forward their names to me, as the
number is limited, and only few are want
ed TO make up the subscription No per-
sons permitted TO land on the point except
his friends. There is good carriage road,
nearly completed, and worm stable tor
horses. Il. JONES.
Jones's Point, October IL #
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Ten Dollars Reward.

ID AN away from The subscriber about
II the 4th of August, Negro Woman
LOUiZA-she is e5 years old, about 3 feet
FIVE inches high, and stout has some OF her
front teeth out, and is apt 10 laugh when
spoken to; she has sister Marinaa ard
a mother living in Georgetown, one ABOVE
Semmcs's tavern, and the other or Herring
Hill, where she has heen harhored for two
weeks, AMI len there to come home, hut
has not done so. lexpec; she canbe found
in Georgetown or Alexandria, where she
has many acquaintance. [ will give the
above reward if bronrht home, or lodged
in Jail so that get her again ,
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September s dit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-22
GrOcerg Business,
Advertisement.

A BSCONDED from the subscribers
N service, on Saturday night the Bib
inst. Negro woman TREACE or TREACY
she is five feet two or three inches high,
about 80 years Of age, of very dark COM
plexion, and when particularly examined
is very apt to contound herselt;-t is
deemed unnecessary to mantloo her clo-
thing, as she has all of them with her, and
being extremely artlul, she 40 doubt will
change them and endeavor TO pass for a
free woman. She is well acquainted in
Charles county, Prince Georges, Aleyan-
dria and the City, as about years ago she
made her escape. and was or Z months
about the Lower Ferry, leading TO Alexan-
dria, and from thence TO Washington City,
where she acquired an extensive acquain-
lance among the Negroes belonging to John
Brent, ESQ.,; and the greater part OF said
Negroes belong now 10 William and no
her Brent, esqrs. and Mr.. Dudley Diggs:
Negro Treace has 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
iftaken in the county ard secured in JAIL,
or If out of the county and secured as atore-
said. SO that ] get her again, 90 dollars,
and all reasonable charges paid if brought
home. All persons are forewarned har-
borinp or employing said Negro at their
peril, as the law will be vigorously put in
. force against any offender,
'' THOMAS BURGESS.
| Charlie. CO. Maryland, near
! Port-Tobaccc, Aug. "a. d3tTu
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so Dollars Reward.

A SECONDED on Saturday morning, the
"a 18th inst negro George, or George
Griffin, the property of Miss MCall, by
trade mailer, and understands some part
Of The blacksmi;h's business; he is about
so years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high,
stout made, very black complexion, large
eyes and mouth, with thick lips. He isa
very ar,inl fellow and has been in the habit
ofo5truding hinselfas free man, and will
no doubt attempt to pass as such, and pro-
hably get work--has down look when
spoken to.-His clothes not recoilected, Ia
wing various suits. 80 -.
A reward Of 10 dollars viii be given ii
taken in the town or county, so IN the coun-
~ of Washington or Fairfax, o. the above
reward if taken 80 miles from town, with
all reasonable charges If brought home.
Masters of vessels are cautioned against
harboring or carrying OF said runaway, as
they will be dealt with according 10 law.
JAMES SANDERSON.
August Il 4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-22
Boots. Bootees and Shoes,
French Language.
WaJ LANPtHER

WA. L4NPI1lER :;
INTENDS opening an Evening School
i on the 18th inst. at O'Clock, Tor the
purpose of teaching the rudimenfs Of The
French language. Applicants can leave
their names at Doctor STABLER's shop.
The following certificate is subjoined for
their satisfaction:
Translaticn.]
Having had the pleasure of a daily inter-
course with MI. Lanphier for severa months
past, we the undersigned certify, that from
the profound knowledge he possesses OF the
French language, no person is more capa.
bic than he of teaching lis rudiments and
different idIoms (Which constitute part OF
it), and indeed the most correct pronunci-
alton. We have also had an opportunity
of conveIsing with several Of the scholars
of the same gentleman, who, without ever
having been in France, speak good French.
PAUL NJ. GEBERT,
(Signed) Doct. and Surg.
EUGENE SHERIDAN.
Alexandria, June "a, 1918. Sept
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SpptennbI
Stop the Swindler.
FIFTY DOLLARS HEWaRD.

TIF DOl<fIsVltc
TWILL give the above reward for appre,
L bending and lodging in any Jail in the
District of Columbia, a person by the name
of JOHN POST, Bricklayer and Stone
mason. who has been al work for about Two
months past at Fort Washington, and WAS
discharged ON the 9TH Of September inst
He saws he was born in the state of New
York is about feet or 10 inches high,
and has sandy hair: he had with him an
apprentice boy, nearly grown. A few days
previous to his leaving Fort Washington
he took the liberty Of borrowing, in the
name of Mr.. John Cohagen, from lady at
that place Is dollars, which was NOT known
tin after he left it; and Immediately after
he was discharged and paid off, he forged
two checks in the name of the Subscriber,
on the Farmers Bank OF Alexandra, one
of which he procured the money for at the
Bank, and theDther he passed to person
in Alexandria, which was detected and
refused.--Previous to his coming TO Fort
Washington, be worked in the City, OF
Washington, where he said he iotended TO
work again; but it IS probable be bias not
stopped so near the theatre of bis yilIany.
Persons are cautmned against beng inn
posed on by him. BOLdbHA LAWS
September 1G "72s'i- u
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October l2
Baer SCO.'s

Improred Patent Cooking Stores.
TIME improvement Of those stoves on
Il the original patent, at New Y ork, con:
sists in the stands on which the pots and
kettles are set. The original ones are set
on wooden stools, which are liable TO upset.
The improved ones are sci on iron stands,
which are fastened to the stoves, and are
perfectly secure.
All the appendices vf the improved stoves
are of first rate workmanship, and may be
obtained at the manufacturers prices, with
a great variety of new patterns OF close and
open stoves Apply TO
CHARLES 'SLADE,
OctlO Agent for VIM, Baer g. Co.
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New Publications.
TUST Received and for sale by the

TUST Received and for sale by the
ID subscribers,
Capt. Tuckey's Narrative Of an
Expedition to explore the RiyerZaire.
usually called the Congou. in South
ern Africa, in 1915, to which are ad-
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. d.
Harrington, With an appendix con-
tanning Papers on the same Subject,
and on Northwest Passage, by Cot.
Braufoy, r. r. s. Illustrated with a
Map of the North Pole, according to
the latest Discoveries.
Hobhouse's Historical Illustrations
of the folith Canto Of Childe Harold,
containing DISC. tations on tue Ruins
of Rene, and all Essay on Italian LIE
terature.
Joyce's Dialogues in Chemistry for
the amusement aud Instruction of
young people. 2 vols.
The Brownie of Bndsbcck andothcr
Tales. by James Hogs, Author OF
Queens Wake, &c.
Marriage, novel.
The Bachelor and the Married
Man do.
Foliage, 4 Poem. by Leigh Hant.
The Fudge Family in Paris.
Yuma, r'the Tree of Health, and
Other Tales, by Mad. de GENTS.
A Help to the profitable Reading
of the Holy Scriptures. by the Rev.
Edward Bickersteth.
The Testimony of Natural Thco-
iogy to Christianity, by Or. Osborne.
The Life Of Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Mrs. Martha Ramsay.
Rev. DR.. Buchanan. i,
DR.. Watson, Bishop Gf
Landau
ElIis's Account of Lord Amherst's
Embassy to China.
Rambles in Italy, by an American.
Rob Roy Nc Gregor ; or Aud
Lang Syne; Musical Drama.
RP Every new publication us soon
as It can arrive, may be had of
JAS. KENNEDY Il SON.
September 9 :.
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office.

TINE partnership heretofore existing be-
i tween the subscribers, under the firm
of ROBERTS e. ALLEN, was dissolved
on the 9Th instant, by mutual consent. All
persons having claims, as well as those in.
debted to the coparinership, are requested
to apply to JOHN ROBERTS for settle
ment. JOHN ROBERTS,
DAVID H. ALLEN.
GTThe Grocery, Flour and Commission
Business, will be continued Ivy the subscri-
Der, at the usual place.
JOHN ROBERTS.
September % d1w&T3w
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Notice.

-T HAVE removed my residence from
W L Alexandra to Stafford county, Va:
and shall hereafter attend the Inferior and
Superior Courts of Stafford and PrinceWil-,
liam counties, and the Superior Court Of
Chancery at Fredericksburg My unhnish.
ed business in the Circuit Court for the
county of Alexandria is lett in the hands of
WILLIAM HERBERT, Jr. who will at
tend TO its completion, and TO whom those
interested will please apply. Letters adj
dressed to me must be directed to Aqua
Post-ohice, Stafford county, Virginia;
Sent q8 I'm j. d. SIMMS.
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September IS
Exchange s Brokers Office
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.


A T his Office, next doc" below Craw-
forti'stavern. 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-
ney, and will take It on the most reasona-
bic terms.-Persons travelling 10 the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks at fair dis
count, 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 Banks 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 to the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation Of the
Notes Of the Banks Of Georgetown, Wash:
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emgrating 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 fir1 them the most
current, there being no counterieits on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandra has long since failed-ali per.
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be Imposed on. August 10
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Combs.

He also continues to manufacture Combs,
and has now on hand large supply of diff
ferent kinds Of Tortoise-sheli, Ivory and
Horn Combs, 95 per cent lower than he
has usually sold them. -.
ftrCoIntry dealers would find il TO their
advantage to call and view his assortment
before they make purchase.
THOMAS MOUNT.
October l2 DIV
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Bank of Potomac,

October s, 1915.
ATOTlCE is hereby given the stocShol-
n ders OF the Bank Of Potomac, that an
election for twelve directors will be held at
the Court House. on Monday the 2ni day
of Nov. next. The election 20 commence
a, 10. and end at O'Clock.
By order ofthe board,
OctS c. PAGE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-22
New Fancy Goods
md HaRDWARE.

TIME subscriber has just received nssc
Il and splendid assortment of goods in
his line, which in addition 10 his former
stock will enable him 10 offer TO The pub
lie greater variety ofuseful and fashiona-
BILE goods than can be seen in any other
house in the town-all OF which have been
carefully selected by himself, from the best
English and American manufactures, and
shall be sold at very low advance whole
sale and retail.
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Notice.

TSHE subscriber intending 10 close his
Il business in Alexandria, requests all
persons having claims against him, 10 pre-
sent them for adjustment by or before the
18th inst. and those indebted to him, to
make payment. FIX. ADAMS, Jr,
Oetoher6 II
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Boiling Cloths.

THE subscriber has this day received, a
l. large and elegant assortment OF Bolt
ing Cloths, Of superior quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store OF
Messrs. Butts & Cawotsi; King street,
Alex'a, where he intends keeping COM
plete assortment in FUTURE.
Sept6 AMOS ALEXANDER.
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For Sale.

pY special appointment, DR.. Deans ge-
- ruine
TegetabFe Rheumatic Pills:
So celebrated in Ncw-England for The
many remarkable cures which they have
wroEghL some Of which are particuiarlzed
in the papers of directions, where many
thousand boxes are used annually TO gene
raj satisfaction.
These pills are recommended by men OF
the first characters in the state of .iassachu-
sets. JAMES KENNEDY s. SON;
Septembcr 81 II
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Tobacco and Segars.
lust received and for sale, first quality
y Cheving Tobacco,
Fine favored Spanish Segars.
Sept 29 VIM. DEyAUGHN.

Furniture, sc.
NICHOLAS BLASDELL & Co. have
IN for sale at their warehouse in Fairfax
street, a variety of Furniture,
Jersey ,Waggons, Sc.
comprising an elegant assortment; together
with 6igh-post, field and common
Bedsteads.
They manufacture, and will keep con-
stantly on hand for sale,
Fancy e Windsor Chairs.
HrOld Chairs repaired and painted on
Short notice. October s
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Vaudeville s Larmour

Vaudeville s Larmour
0FFER FOR SALE,
" 90 hhds Barbados and Trinidad mo-
90 bis lasse,
400 bags green and St Domingo coffee
% b bna' LIST and Cd quality sugars
90 puncheons West India Rum
so hhds & 40 bis northern do
100 chest. and boxes superior gunpow-
der, imperial and young Tyson teas, chiefly
Sidney's and Stays cargoe'
600 reams writing paper
400 do wrapping do
$50 boxes mould and dipt candles, hrst
$1,000 lbs hard soap Qualities
60 bis rosin-with wines, liquors and
groceries as usual Sept II
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Barn Landing Fishery.

Barn Landing Fishery.
r WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
L years or less; application can be made
TO me personally or by letter, addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. It will be
useless to offer less than 300 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
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l.. Masterson,

BOOT AND SITOE-.MaKER,
ID ETURNS his grateful thanks to his
h friends and the public in general: tor
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will he
exceIled by none. lie has on hand good
assortment of
Boots, Bootees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms Tor
cash, or to punctual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite theGazette
office, Royal-street. :. ..
N. B. Two boys Of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
he preferred. August "a
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Piano Fnrtes.

1.-TWO elegant fine toned Piano Fortes,
Il with the additional keys, for sale by
JAS. KENNEDY & SON.
SepiemheF9
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Just Landing,
ENROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
Il for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end of Prince-street,
CarriOles, Wagons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chairs, viz.
3 top carrioles, with plated harness
IL jersey Wagons, with harness
Bureaus tables sdeboards
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerel
IN STORE,
A general assortment OF goods in his line
-comprising the best pariety an the district
of Columbia all of which will be sold low
ON HAND,
Mahogany, in logs and boards.
hTFurniture, &c. made and repaired as
us,Ia1. SAMUEL WARD.
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Mcayers, SIoys or Reeds.

Viewers slays or Reeds.
VNHE subscriber has for sale, 5000 dol.
4 lars worth of the first quality weavers'
slays, which he will sell on moderate terms
they arr assorted in boxes Of leo dolls.
each-calculated for woollen, linsey, cot
ton and linen all made for country wea-
vers, A and Sd wide. By the box they
will be sold low.
THOMAS GRIMSHAW.
September IS 6W
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Books and Stationary.

" OBERT GRAY has just received for
n sale on commission, an invoice OF
Books and Stationary, among which are the
following articles, viz:
Sir Robert Wilson's sketch Of the mill
tary and political power of Russia
Phillips's speeches Shey's bookkeeping
SAYS catechism of political economy
Manners & customs: Accidents OF life
Gishourne's natural theology
Adams'S history of all religions
BENEFITS letters history Df the late war
Volney's Ruins Brownie OF Bodsbeck
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
the adoption Of the Federal Constitution
Wrirhts Life OF Christ and bis apostles
Bonnet boards by the gross, dozen or sim
sic superhne velium cap writing paper
August 90
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Nov Publications, sc. sc.

New Publications, sc. &c.
Jus: reeeireIcaI for SAFE By ,ke subscribers,
TALES CT M Landlord, 2vols, End Sc
Il RES
New Tales, BIZ Mrs. Opie, 2 vols
Capt. Halls Account of a voyage OF DIS
covery 10 the West Coast of Corea, and the
Great Loo-Choo Island, with chart
Bonnycastle's Algebra
Cummerie's Surveying
September Is mwitt