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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

WesSs. Grantlduds--I find some people
are misted, or under wToNg impressions, as
to the late expedition TO the Nation, sup
posing the town destroyed by captain
Wright's detachment, (acting under The
orders of the Execntive,) was actually
friendly. AS an officer commanding
volunteer corps on that occasion, feel il
nv duty TO state, that when the army, or
rather the advance, appeared within half
mile OF the town, we fourd an Indian
herding cattle, the most of which appear
ed to be white peoples marks and brands.
a Mr.. MDuffee Of Telfair, attached 10
my corps, swOre TO one COW as the Drop
erty OF his father and taken from near
where The late depreciation on the from
tier OF Ieifair was committed. We found
IN Tue Town rifle gun known 10 be the
one taken from man of the name Of
Burch who fell in the before mentioned
skIrmlsh. When we determined 10 attack
The lowp, positive orders were given 10
spare the women and children, and all
sueh as claimed protection which was
strictly enforced by the officers, SO far as
was practicable, or came within my obser-
WALTON. My troOpwas directed to advance
on The right OF the town, which was done
speedily. On our approach and before a
man OF my company fired gun, the In
dams from a sink or cave near the path
we were in, fired apparently 10 or Is guns
at NV men; the bullets we're distinctly
heard by all, and slightly felt by two or
three OF the men. Some of The Indians
found in the town were painted all saw
evinccd a disposition 10 fight or escape.
We killed "a warriors, and burnt the town
agreeabiy 10 orders. a considerable num-
Der oinew British muskeis, carbines. Xc.
were desirOycd-in nearly all the houses
there we're explosions ofguDpo"der. The
Indian We found hcrding cattle informed
us that iiopauna resided there. and was
then ~ the town; ! am not certain whether
he was slain or not. In possession of lbe
last Indian killed, who was painted red,
was found two letters, one from Colonel
Milton, the other from Mai. Minton, both
addressed to Gen. Gaines, the seals Of
which were broken.
JACOB ROBINSON.
Apr! 3Olh, 1918.
HE following is copy Of The Orders
issued by The Executive 10 Capt. Wright ::
HAD CURRIERS'. OEoRGIA,3
HiHsagetiHc, ATriI 10, isls.
GENERAL ORDERs.
HE Executive having received infor
mailon through sources which cannot be
doubied, ilJai The wantou and cruel mur.
ders so frequently committed ON the from
Tier Inhsbilauts Of tins state, and which
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

renee, involved in great doubt and uncer-
tainty.
We are authorized 10 state. tina, the Ex-
ecuiNe has been long since convinced.
10y information derived from respectable
sources, OF Tie hostile disposition of the
Indians living in the neishborhood oC
fcr'- Early, on the Flint River-pa,,icu-
y those under the influence al The Chiefs
feIsnfaa and Hopnvac. To quiet the an
prrhensions OF the frontier, and prevent
depredailons in future, Capt. Wright of
The militia stationed at Hartford. with
such volunteers as he cou!d assemble.
was directed by the Governor 10 chastise
He f0'r"s coore named. Unfortunately, The
deiachm' nj il is believed was nisled. ci-
tier by the ignorance or design of The
snides, and fell on The old Cheha,c I'omn
tsnpposed TO be friendly which was laid
IN ashes, and many of lis wretched inha-
bitants put 10 death. lJon,pai.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

BALTIMORE, May I5.-Senlence Of
death was Yesterday passed OF joseph
Thompson Hare and JOHN Alexander.
lately convicted of rObbing the mail
Lewis Hare was sentenced 10 ten wears
imprisonmeni--iIe higher punishment
Which lie had equally incurred, having
been graclously RENTED. TGaeetfe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19
HARTFORD, (Ga.) april 25, 1918.

!
SIR-i have the hoporto inform Won
hat agreeable TO your orders, took M
The llHe of march from this place on lie
2ist instant, with Captains Robinson's 81
Rogers companies OF mounted eun-men,
captain Deans and Chld's infantry.
together with to deiaclmenis under
ideu'enan's Cooper and Jones, Captain
Thompson acting Adjutant, in all about
go effective men.
On HE night OF Tie ODD crossed Flint
river, and al day break, advanced viib
caution agains, lie CKeaneD Torn. The
advanced guard, " hen within half mile
OF the town, took AN Indian prisoner, who
was attending adrove of Cattle, and on
examination, found some of them 10 be
the property OF a Mr.. M'Duny (who was
presenD OF Teliair County.
The town was attacked between II
and l2 O'Clock, with positive orders not TO
inJure the ,coiaen, or children, and in the
course OF two hours, the Whole was in
flames they made some little resistance
but TO no purpose.
FROM The most accurate accounts. %
warriors were killed, and owing TO the
doors OF some of the houses being mac
ccsslDie' 10 our men. and numbers OF guns
BENG fired AT us through The crevices,
'.N "'i' SCI VII iiIC WI consequence Oh
which, numbers were burnt 10 death i'm
TIE houses i'll all probability from 10 10
90 was their total loss: some cOnsidera-
bic number of warriors made their es-
cape, by taking 10 thick swamp; a vcry
large parcel of powder fouRd in the
town was destroyed. II is supposed their
CHIEF IS among the slain. Tie TOWN is laid
completely desolate, without the loss ola
man. We rr-crossed the Flint 10 Fort
Early the same evening, making COM
pieie march OF 81 miles exclusive of des-
troying the iowmin - hours.
The conduct oflhe officers and soldiers
on thus occasion, Gas we'll as on all others
was highly characteristic, of the patyio.
hs'a and br0rcyy of the Genrgians in ge-
neral. am sirwith respect, your
most ob't humble serv't
OBED WRIGHT, Capt.
(Ca. DG. militia Comdg.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

hxirGcf ofaaoticr letter. same Iaie.
:" schooner has Just arrived here To-
day IN 8 DAYS from Porto Ca,ello. and
bring the news that the Patriots uuder
Gen. Palz were victorious in late affair.
and that they have already reached San
CARLOS. about co miles from the city of
|a,encla, province OF Caracas
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19
The following is a copy of The Orders
issued by The Executive 60 Capt. Wright ::
GENERAL ORDERs.

HE Executive having received inior-
nation through sources which cannot be
doubted, ilIal The wanton and cruel muir.
ders so frequently committed ON the from
Tier Inhabitants Of this stale. and which
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Land for Sale.

TNHE subscriber offers for sale tract
of 80 acres Of land, on the Colchr--
ter road, Ave miles from Alexandria, a.
Joining the Lands OF Haywood Foote and
Dennis Johnston. The greater part OF
This tract sane meadow iand.abundant-
" supplied with water. Also one othe'
tract OF 26l acres, on the Ravensworth
road. abon' S mil, from Alexandra, and
one mile from the. irst mentioned tract,
adjoining land OF rhos. Janney and Mr.
MsPherson: he greater part of this tract
Is in wood, the soil good and highlysus,
ceptible Of Improvement from the use Of
MASTER. IF these lands are not sold be
fore the first of January next, they will
then be foe rent.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Alexandria. August 4.
July 81

WAS committed to the Jail of this Go.
" as A run away, negro man, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George Co.
MARYLAND. that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandra Ferry to the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen, Thomp'
son. He was committed TO this jail on the
7th May last, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
10th. He is about % years Of age: . feet
7 inches high, stout made. Says he is known
to Mr.. Daniel Moxley, and Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland. The owner is request
ed to come and prove his property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise ne
will be disposed of as the law directs:
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Tailor.
August 8 lawzm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
August 5
Committed

TNO my custody some ime past as run
l. Always, Negro woman and two chill,
dren. The Negro woman calls herself
finn Butler, and says she is Tree, and came
from Nottingham in Prince George county
upwards of seven years ago to this county,
where she has lived as free person ever
since.-She is feet 2 inches high, OF a
very dark complexion, and appears TO be
about % years of age-had on when com
mitted an oznaburgh shift, an old white
cotton petticoat, and red calico irock -
Her Oldest child is a boy, who is called
Thomas-of dark complexion, and APP
pears to be about years old.-The other
is girl, who is called Ann, also OF a dark
complexion, and appears TO be about 3
years old. The owner is desired to come
and take them away, otherwise they will
be sold as the law directs, for their prison
fees, &c. THO A. DAVIS,
Sheriff Of Charles County.
july 81 2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
District of Columbia.

County of .Alerandria, .4pril Term, 1918.
Henry Boswell as
The representatives of John lpebster, dec
and against Rezin Webster.
ON the petition Of Henry BosTeH, rule
~ is granted him against the representa-
tives OF John Webster, deceased, and against
Rein Webster, to show cause on the Isl day
of the next term, why piece Of ground 81
tuated in the town OF Alexandria, late the
property Of Hiiliam r. Webster, should not
be sold, and the money divided among the
representatives of the said William II.
Webster, according 70 law.
II is ordered, that this rule as TO Rcs'n
Webster, be published in one of the Alex
andra papers for eight weeks success
sively. A true copy from the records.
Test, EDM. J. LEE, c. C..
July 25 On
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
600 acres of Land for sale.

TNiIS tract is situated in Westnsre-
B land county, Virginia, adjacent. to
Mr.. Garrett Hunters Plantation, and
contiguous to the waters Of the Potomac.
The neghoorhood is gdod-water excel
eat, and very desirable situations Tor
luilding. A considerable proportion OF
the land is we'll timbered, besides good
Ieal Of cedar, pine and other wood, satil.
.iently convenient to make it an object
for those who NAV be disposed to send it
n, markct-it is nearly equi-distant from
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk
Any one wishing to purchase may ap-
-,Iv to ROGER JONES,
llexandria.
Also, a verv valuable LOT, containing
lao acres, being a part Of the late Mr.
lohn Turberville's tract-within 6 miles
# Georgetown, 5 from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to the turnpike leading
from thence t, WlIey's. in Fairfax coun.
ty, Va. 4 great proportion OF this land
is exceedingly we'll tinbered, and that
part which is not, is 50 recently cleared
as to be in an active state for cultivation,
and already in a productive condItion.-
For ter ns, apply to PHrLIp {. loves, So
in Lees1urg. Va. or to X JoNfN.
March 80 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
For Sale

A TRACT OF LAND in the county OF
N Fairfax, between the Little River
Turnpike Road and that from Leesburg. to
Georgetown, called SELBY, containing
from 5 to 600 acres, situated in the neigh
borhood of Alexandra, Georgetown, and
city of Washington. The land is in good
order, with sufficient buildings for the ptrr-
poses of farming, well watered, wooded,
and adapted to plaster. As il is presumed
that persons disposed to purchase will view
the premises, further description is unne-
cessary. .u,
known on application to John A. aud BgsG-
rod c. Washington, near Charlestown, Jel-
ferson county, Virginia. or
NOBLEF HERBERT,
Alexandra, D. C..
Jufyl8 sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Jufyl8
For Sale,

FINDER an act of the Legislature OF Vir-
u ginil. passed Oh the elst day "t Feb,
ruary, 1918, all TINT part of a tract OF land
living in the county of Fairfax, and com
monty called Retirement, to 1.hich the wi
dow ana heirs of the late Walter ID. Brooke
are entitled; as well their interest IN maj
par which has been allotted to Ann BROOKE
for her dover, as that part oil whlch the
said widow and heirs are now in possession.
The sale will be made at public auction on
the premises near where the stage road
crosses Dogues Run, on Thursday the I'm
ofSep,ember next, If fair, if not the next
fair day. The terms are one halt cash. Tie
balance on credit of twelve months.
WILLIAM Fl. FOOTE,
BENJAMIN NJ. BROOKE, Comrs.
August 7 " -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
DR.. Thomson's System of
hemistry.
IN POUR VOLUME. oGrAvo.

iENHE preceding EDITION OF DR.. nom
sons Chemistry, had acquired Sc
much reputation both in England and up
~ the continent OF Europe, that a new
edition, comprising the new facts with
which The science had been enriched.
and the new views of the subject which
extended knowledge had suggested as
indispensable, was eagerly looked for
ny the scientific world. A new edition
has accordingly appeared, wherein the
f,rmer edition of five volumes has been
condensed into four.
All the new discoveries, and all the
rew theories of Chemical PhenOmeua,
have been considered and embraced in
he present improved editian SO that it
,s indispensable TO the chemical student,
az pre- entlug he oAly condensed view
1t the charges and alterations in chemi-
cal doctrine, which the discoveries Of the
Int zen years have suggested. No aPoi-
~ therefore can be necessary for re-
printing such book in this country; for
thp press does not farnish substitute
rlrit. But, there's so much theoretical
VI geston--So much abst use calculation
so much fact OF dubious authority and
o much dubious validity-that notes and
';ustrations are absolutely necessary,
int merely to render the book more use
al. but mcre ineligible.
Under these impressions, l thought fit
, write notes in illustration land some
ines in CONTRADICTORY of the work itself.
rather than to make any Infringement Of
It. Those who wish to know the modern
views Of chemical science, must peruse
It; and to very many who will be anxious
t. stsIy it, elucida'ion will be necessary.
have endeavoured to supply these, TO
he best of my ability /; regardless whe
her my own opinions are in dissonanee
pr coincidence with those OF my author (;
leaving to the reader to decide between
US.
The work will be published, with notes
and illustrations, in four volumes 8vo.
THOMAS COOPER, NJ. D.
CONDITIONS.
/. The work will be printed on SUI
perfne paper, with new small plea let
ter; and will be published early in the
ensuing sumner.
IL. 1t will he illustrated with a number
uf cuts, of which several have beau neces-
sarily added to the London edition.
Ill 1t will be delivered to subscribers
at Sl2-to subscribers at Sl4, in
boards. The London edition sells for
8lS.
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
May s
Was Committed

T5NO the jail of Alexandrla county asa
A runaway, On the 10th inst Negro
man, who ellis himself WILLIAM
WILSON +; says he is free born, and
was raised in New-Yok; he is about 5
feet inches high, full face and eyes,
we'll set, black complexion, and about %
years OF age. He has been in the dis
trict about one year. The owner is re.
quested to come and prove his property,
pay charges, aud take him away, other
wise he will be disposed of as the law
directs. AN'W ROUNSAVELf..
June Go Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Hamitt0n's EKxir,

A sovereign remedy for colds, obsti.
nate coughs, asthmas, sore threats, ca.
tarhs, ami approaching coRsumptioDs.-
To parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING COUGH, this dis.
coEe'y is Of the first magnitude, as it az
fords immediate relief, cheeks the pro.
gress, and in a short time entirely re.
moves the most cruel disorders to which
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
fectIy agreeable, and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Shin Timber, sc.

TINE subscriber, residing on hatta-
woman Greek, in Charles Caunty,
MARYLAND, will dispose Of standing) a
larg. quantity Of first rate White Oak
Ship Ii nber, Wharf nogs, Timber suit
ed Tor Slaves, Plank. Scantlins. or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
ycrai Thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
chasers will fiad it to their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, and
there is pavigable water 70 the spot,
VIM MASON.
A. If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Lees Ointment for the Itch.

Warranted an ihfallible remedy at one
application, may be used with perfect
safety BY pregnant women, or on infants
a week old, not containing a particle Of
mercury or any dangerous ingredient
whateH -. and not accompanied with thet
tormenl.ng smart which attends the ap.
p!icatiOn Of other remedies.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Charles County Court,
fGrrh Term 1918.
BILL IN CHANCERY.
Robert Perry

rerSus
James B Dunningson, Robert DunniDs-
ton, Francis Taylor and Elizabeth b.
his witt, james Bl Khan md Ga'harinS
his wife, William Simmons and E.th"I
his wife, heirs OF William Dunningtor.
TNHE Comylainant alleged in his bill
that the Respondents have in pos
session the rel estate Of their deceased
father Vim. Huntington, whose person
estate was noe sufficient for thu payment
of his debts. Wa, Dunnington's estate
is indebted to the complainant in large
sum Of money. The object Of the bill. j,
TO procure decree for the sale OF th'
land, for the payment of the debts re-
manning unpaid by the personal estate.
Some of tie heirs of VIM. Huntington
are non esidents.- 1t is thereupon, at
motion Of the Complainant, ordered that
he cause a copy of this order to be in
serted in the Alexandra Gazette tor the
s,ace Of ihree months, to the intent that
tie absent defendants may have notice of
TINS application, and OF the subject and
object Of the bill, and maybe warned TO
appear in this court in person or by So
icitor, to shew cause, if any there be,
therefore a decree should not pass as
prayed. Teste,
June q SIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
Valuable Land at public sale.

WILL be offered at public sale, on the
w premises on "Wednesday the I'd OF
September, valuable LOT, containing
lao acres, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles
from the Little Falls Bridge, within Ia OF
mile of the New Turnpike Road leading
TO Leesburgh. Upwards of 80 acres of this
land is IN original growth of Oak, Hickory,
SC. the balance recently cleared, 80 acres
of which has never been in cultivation the
soil is fertile, and well adapted to plaster
and clover; this valuable lot joins the lands
OF Richard Bland Lee, Esq. the Rev. VIM.
Mafit, aud is part Of the tract belonging
to the heirs Of the late John Turberville:
The sale TO take place at / O'Clock A NJ
on the day above named, when the terms
will be made known. or by previous appl-
cation to Doctor Mottrom Ball, Fairfax
county, or to the subscriber in Leesburgh,
Va. PHILIP Z. JONES.
August 25 lw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
For the prevention and cure
BILIOUS AND MALIGNANT FEyEns
HAH.F's INT. BILIOUS PILLS


il recommended
HAHJr's INT! BILIOUS PILLS
THIS Medicine has been afforded
with a degree Of success highly grateful
to the inventor feelings in several parts
of the West Indies and in the Southern
and Middle States, &c.
The testimony Of a number Of person
can be adduced, who have reason TO be-
lieve that q timely use Of this saIut&ry re-
NEEDY has, under Providence, preserved
their lives ghenin the most alarming cir.
cumstances.
Facts Of this conclusive nature speak
more in favour of a medicine than co.
iu,nns of pOmpous eulosy founded Cd
mere assertion.
1t is not indeed presumptuousiy pre-.
posed as an infallible cure, but the inver;
Tor has every possible reason that can re.
suit from extensive experience for be.
llcving that Gose of these Pills taken
once in every two weeks during the pre-.
valence Of our bilious fevers, will prove
al in:allible preventive; and further.
that in the earlier stages of those diseases
their use will very generally succeed in
restoring health, and frequently in case.
esteemed desperate ard beyond the pow.
err of common remedies.
The operation Of these pills is perfectly
mild, so as to be used with safety by per-
sons in every situation and Of every ace.
They are e1cellently adapted to carry
OF superfuous bile and prevent its NOR
bid secretions-to restore and amend the
app,tite-ts produce free perspiration
and thereby prevent colds which are Of.
ten of fatal consequences. A dose never
fails to remove cold if taken on its FIRST
appearance they are celebrated for re.
moving habitual costiveness-sickness at
the stomach and severe head -ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons on a
change of climate.
They have been found remarkably eff.
catious in preventing and curing disor.
ders attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully preserv-
ed for use BY every seaman.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
400 Acres of land,
Public Sale.

FINDER the authority of deed OF trust
- from James d Patterson TO me, shall
at II o'clock, on Saturday, the 9th day oil
September next, upon the premises, pro-
coed to sell at public auction for cash, or
upon such c-e lit as may then be agree on,
So a lot of grounl, with the buildings
AE thereon erected, situate onthe west
b. side OF West-str ct, and north side
n Flof King-st. in The town of Alexan-
dria, and described in the said deed as fol-
lows beginning at a point where the north
line of King-sireet intersects the west line
of Wes,-street. and extending westwardly
with the line Of King-s,rert ~ feet; thence
north aud parallel with King-street 100 feet
to 10 feet alley thence east and parallel
to King-s,reet l9 feet TO West-street
thence south with West-s,reet 100 feet to
the beginning-subject to ground rent OF
81 dollars, payable on the 18th day OF Oc-
tober, in each and every year forever.
j. D. SlMMS, Trustee.
August 81 dtS5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-29
The Genuine Persian Lotion,

SO celebrated among the fashionable
throughou: Europe, is an invaluable ccs.
metic, perfectly innocent and safe, free
from corrosive and repellent minerals,
the basis Of other lotions, and of IN.
paralleled efficscy in removing blen,ishes
Of the face and skin, freckles, pimplcs,
infiamatory redress, scurfs, letters, ring.
worms. sunburns, prickly heat, &c.