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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-05

NORFOLK, Jan. 3o.-We have been ia
vored by Commercial friend, with a
hasty perusal of Bermuda papers To the
18th inst. inclusive, received by the Brit
ish Brig Frances Russell, arrived ycster-
day, in 0 days from that Island: the lat
est dates are almost exclusively filled
with details of the death Of the Princess
Charlotte, for which event great sorrow is
expressed, and the papers wear the insignia
OF mourning. Apaper ofthe 10th, contains
extracts from the proceedings of the Lee
gislature of the Bahamas and Jamaica, on
the subject of instructions recently receiv-
ed from the Lords Commissioners of the
British Treasury, authorizing the mOstex-
orbitant exactions, in the form of Custom
House Fees, upon the exports OF the West
India Islands generally. These measures
of the British Treasury, initiating a.
gainst the interests of those Islands, have
met with the mostprompt opposition from
Retrospective Legislatures, " no express
~ disclaim any right on the part of the
Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasu-
~, to legislate for them in matters affect
ing so vitality their immediate interests,
and upon subjects, too, on which leir
own representatives must be supposed to
possess sounder discretion.
The following resolutions of the Legis-
| lature ofthe Bahamas, will show the te M
per Ill which this usurpation Of power is
| viewed in those islands, and the tone of
| the Jamaica assembly is still more impera-
tive 4; resolution of which declares the
| Instructions of the Treasury illegal, and
that they ought TO be resisted. We will
endeavor 10 give the extracts at length
i'll our next.
| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2o-The House went into
| the chairman reported the following resoluti-
| ons, which were agreed to by the House.
| Resolved, that the fees Of the officers of his
| maJesty's customs in these islands, having been
established by the act of the 45th of the king,
in that case provided, the late Instructions
| from the Commissioners of his majestys Gus
toms, under which much larger fees are de-
manded and received at the several Custom
| Houses in this Colony, are so demanded aud
| received contrary to law and are the more op-
pressive as il is Oh the smaller class of vessels
| taches nearly the whole of the Shipping of
| these islands, being of that class.
Resolved, therefore, that II be recommend
ed to the house, SO soon as IL may be at liberty
| to resume the exercise of its legitimate functi.
| ons, to adopt such measures as may be deemed
| most eXpedient to restore the country, i'm this
| respect, TO the government of law.
| A letter received by the above menii-
oned arrival, states, that the custom house
fees on American vessels have been reduc-
ed TO the same rates with those exacted
from British vessels. FLOUR at Bermu-
da on the 10Th inst. was at SID.
| Beacon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-05


In New York, there are 90 newspapers,
and III Virginia, state equally large and
intelligent, there are only twenty-two. 1t
may be asked, why this difference We
can easily account for il. Virginia is
more orderly and compact in her politi-
cal institutions than this state there are
no ambitious candidates, that require
putting and propping up, and the income
of officers is too limited TO induce the es-
tablishment of presses to keep incumbents
in place. The talents of Virginia is not
TO be doubted; these are apparent, with
out the aid of village papers, to force
them on public attention. One half the
papers, ably conducted, that now are
printed in this stale, would be more than
sufficient to convey all necessary and
| useful intelligence, and numbers are III a
languishing condition. NY. ADJ.
1t is said that Ferdinand has engaged
TO cede TO Alexander, Minorca and the
in the contest between Spain and the
South American states who have declared
themselves independent of her. This &C.
LIBERATED " deiiuerer"-he whose fame aud
successes were proclaimed, iauded a. lido
liZed, by the same community of people
which solemnly resolved, on the event of
one ofOur most important victories during
the late war, that :" it avas unbecoming a
moral and religious people to rejoice at the
successes ofour napy"-is about to demon
strate his attachment TO freedom, justice
and the rights of man, by delivering, if
practicable, those countries at the south
which are struggling for their emaneipa-
ton, up to the Legitimate" mercy and
tenderness of Ferdinand, that meek and
pious personage! With six line of battle
ships, nine frigates and transporst, and
six or eight thousand troops, in addition
TO the force already OH the spot, this boast
ed diliverance is to he accomplishment
then for another Z" feast y Bal. Pat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-05
ANDREW LEINAII

Register of German passengers.
The above is correct translation from
the original German.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-02-05
JACOB KLOTS,
JEAN B. HOLXACI.
HENRY XONDYK

The above sigDers were instructed by
one OF the German Society to plrblis
the above statement, and certify that all
the passengers conversed with, agreed
that The above statement is substantially
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Burr Niill-Stone Making.

HNHE Subscriber wishes to inform his
Z friends and the public, that he has
on hand good supply Of the first quality
Burr Blocks. llis shop is near Co! .Pcy-
toms store, where he can supply all Mil
iers at the shortest notice With first rate
Mill stones, and which he viii warrant
equal il not Superior 10 any in the United
States, and will sell them at tie most re-
duced prices-the workmanship superior
90 any ia the district.
Dec. ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Important to Cabinet Makers,
Ind those desirous Of purchasing
.M9UOG.9.NF.

WE, the subscribers, respectfully in
w form them that we haze now on
hand, at our Warehouse in Roral-street,
a general assortment Of both st. Domin-
90 and Bay wood, which we will dispose
Of at the Baltimore prices. The wood is
Of an excellent quality, and those who
wish to purchase will find it to their adj
vantage to call on US.
We have also on hand general as
sortment of plain and elegant FJRN!-
TURE, consisting of sideboards, of dill
terent prices, tables of all descriptions,
among which are one sett Of pillar and
claw dining tables of elegant wood, six
ladies' werk stands, some very elegant,
secretary and book cases, candle aud
wash stands, beaureaus, sofas and easy
chairs, hair and moss mattresses, ma
hogany and stained woed bedsteads, &c
All Of which We are determined to sell
as low as the same quality OF work can
be obtained in this place or elsewhere.
WM. & WALTER HARMON.
april l6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
An Act

Incorporating Company to establish
Turnpike Road from Wiley's tavern,
10 the county Of Fai FAX, to point Of
intersection on the Little River Turn
pike Road, or On the line Of the dis
trict OF Columbia. Passed February.
ID, 1918.
de it enacted by the General Assem-
I'D bly,, that il shall be Lawful 70 open
books at Fairfax courthouse, and in the
town Of Alexandria, under the direction
of Francis Peyton, Augustine l. Smith,
VIM. Moss, Johnston Cleveland, Amos
Alexander, Mordecai e. Fitzhugh, Jonah
Thompson, George Deneale and Jamts
H. Hooe, or any three OF them, for re.
ceiving subscriptions to the amount Of
sizty thousand dollars, for the purpose #
making turnpike road from Wiles's ta-
yern, in the county Of Fairfax, to a point
of intersection on the Little River Turn
nike Road, or on the line Of the district
of Columbia, as shall be designated by
the directors of the company herein after
named.
When q sufficient number of shares
shall have been Subscribed, the subscri-
bers, their heirs and assigns, shall be
and they are hereby Incorporated into
company by the name of The Middle
Turnpike Company" agreeAbIy to the
act, entitled, /" An Act prescribing GER
tain general regulations for the incorpo-
ration Of Turnp pike Companics.'
This act shall be in force from the
passing thereof.
Richmond, March lltk, 1913.
The foregoing is true copy Of an act
Of the General Assembly, passed Febru-
AIRY I4th, 1918.
WILLIAM MUMFOID,
Keeper Of the Rolls.
april 50 tt !.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Painting in all its Varieties.
JOHN D. G0R.u.iS

n ESPECTFULLY Informs the public
10, that he continues TO execute Honse,
Ship, Sign, and Ornamental painting, with
Gliding, Glazing, Vanishing, &c. at the
Old Stand in Fairfax-street, nearly OPP
uosi,e the Post-OHce. He tenders to
his friends and the public grateful az
acknowledgements for favors received, and
intends by strict attention and assiduity
90 merit continuance.
Companies or individuals wishing to
contract viii meet with the most liberal
terms. Orders from town or 10 the cOun-
try promptly attended to, and executed
with neatness and despatch.
June 2S ST
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
100 Dollars Reward.

I'd AN away from the subscribers farm,
IA near piscataway, Nd on or about
the lst day Of March, 1918, dark mu-
latto man named Nick, tve feet ten or
eleven inches high. slender made, little
deaf, speaks little through his nose, has
been in tie habit of wearing rings in his
ears, but may have taken them out to
avoid discovery. Said negro Nick has
a wife on Mr.. Thomas A. Disgs's land,
near Fort Washington, and is probably
harbored in that neighbOrh"Od. | will
give the above reward Of Thirty Dollars,
y taken out of the State OF Maryland,
aud Twenty If taken in the State, more
than ten miles from hOme-it within ten
miles OF home, len Dollars.
JN0. Il. BEANES.
april 2S thstu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Tea. sc.

Tea, &c.
EyHTS DAY landing from the schr.
3 Phi,adelphia. captain Hand, and for
sale by LAWRAS0N q fOWLE,
so chests young Tyson Teas OF the
10 half dn. imperial George and
Is catty boxes do. A'bert's car
81 do. d.. ganpowder 60.
5 tons Russian hemp
ALSO,
Landing from the schooner Liberty, capt.
Bears, from Boston,
so boxes China tea aud coffee sets, Of
As and GO pieces each
lido. Of bowls, cups and sauccrs con.
tanning Q to 500 pieces each
so do. of plates, ESQ each
g do blue anu white dining sets, OF
l54 pieces each June 2. g
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Shin Timber, &c.

VNHE subscriber, residing on Malta.
woman Greek, in Charles County,
Maryland, will dispose Of (standiDg) a
large quantity of first rate White Oak
Ship Timber, Wharf Logs, Timber suit
ed for Slaves, Plank, Scantling. or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
versl thousand cords Oak Wood. Pur-
chasers will find it TO their advantage to
apply as the terms will be moderate, and
there is ravigable water 70 the spot.
WM MASON.
May 8 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Wine.

Wine.
Id ECEIvED by the schooner Maria,
HI from Madeira,
Halt pipes, quarter casks and hall
quarter cask.
Old Madeira,
and half quarter casks
Old Tinta, sercial and Maln-
sey Wine,
fromsthe house of Keirs e Co. which
will be sold at cost by
LAWRAS0N & FOWLE.
Who have received per the ship Hazard,
from Cork,
so casks Irish butter, of superior quality.
May q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Notice.

II AN ready to contract for taking up
andrepavihg Duke and Water streets,
when the citizens owaing property there
on agree to repave the sideways at their
own expense, agreSably to an order Of
Council, dated November /, 1917, for
which purpose, and their accommodation,
subscription paper is left with Mr..
Evan p. Taylor.
RoBT. BROCKET, Street Com.
May4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Charles County Court,
March Term. 1918.
BILL IN CHANCERY.
Robert Perry


Versus
James B. Huntington, Robert Dunning-
ton, Francis TAYLOR and Elizabeth 3.
his wife, James Bloxbam and Catharine
his wife, William Simmons and Esther
his wife, heirs of William Huntington.
TIME Complainant alleged in his bill
that the Respondents have in pos.
session the real estate of their deceased
father VIM. burlington, whose personal
estate was not sufficient for the payment
of his debts. VIM. Dunnington's estate
is indebted to the complainant in large
sum Of money. The object Of the bill is
to procure decree for the sale Of the
land, for the payment of the debts re-
naming unpaid by the personal estate.
Some OF the heirs of VIM. Huntington
are nopJesiden,s.-It is thereupon, at
motion 81 the Complainant, ordered that
he cause a copy Of this order to be in
serted in the Alexandra Gazette for the
space of three months, to the intent that
the absent defendants may have notice of
this application, and OF the subject and
object of the bill, and may be warned to
appear in this court in person or by a so
licito-, to shew cause, it any there be,
wherefore a decree should GOT pass as
prayed. Teste,
JOHN BARNES, elk.
June o. SIN
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
For Sale,
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT,
DR. DEANS
Genuine Vegetable Rheumatic
PILLS,

So celebrated in New-England for The
many remarkable cures which they have
wrought, some Of which are particula-
rized in the papers Of directions, where
many thousand boxes are used annually
to general satisfaction.
These pills are recommended by men
of the first characters in the state OF Mas
sachusetts.
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
January 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
ENGLISH AND GERMAN

ENGLISH AND GERMAN
ALMANACS, for 1918,
TUSr published and for sale by the
o gross, dozen or single one,
BY JOHN A. STEWART,
Who has on hand,
a large stock OF writing and letter paper,
pastebpsrds, states, blank books, quilts,
sealing wax, waters, playing cards, and
paper for rooms.
ALSO,
Family and common bibles and tesla
men.s, PRAYER books, psalm and hymn
books, with many other established reli.
giovs works of merit. A general assort-
ment of
School Books,
Among which are, the Greek and Latin
Classics, DiIworth's, Webster's, MAYORS,
Comley's, Murray's, Columbian and Phi
ladelphia spelling books, Murrsy's, Web
ster's, Ashes and Comley's grammars,
Murray's Primer, Introduction, Reader,
Exercises and Key, Am. Glass Book,
Blair's Reading Exercises, New Intro.
duction to Reading, New-York Reader,
No. l, Q aud S, SCOTS Lessons, En-
fields Speaker, GoIdsmith's' England,
Rome'and Greece, Webster's Selection,
American Speaker, Dodsiey's and Crox
all's Fables, blair's Grammar Of Chemis-
try. O,Neal's and Willet's Geography,
Dilworth's, Tutors, Jesse's 4 Jaudon's
Arithmetic, Johnson's, Sheridan's. and
Walkers Bictionary, Aliases and Maps,
etc. etc. together with large stock Of
Law, History and Miscellany
Wholesale purchasers allowed libs-
raj discount. August 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02

hex door to the corner Of King and Roy
al streets. and is prepared to execute any
orders in the Boukbinding business with
WHICH he may be honored-Re is also sup
piled On commission, with small assert.
ment of Stationary comprised OF articles
most in demand, and particularly invites
the attention OF juvenile customers to
articles used in schools, such as CIPHER
ing and Copy books, &c. which are made
Of the best materials that can be procur'
ed and at the usua! prices-orde.s from
Banks or pubic offices for any kind Of
blank account books, can be executed IN
a style OF strength add elegance equal to
any in the United States. May %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Boiling Cloths.

THE subscriber has this day seceiv-
/ ed, large and elegant assOrt-
ment of Boiling Cloths,of a superiorqua.
lity, which will be offered for sale at the
store Il Messrs. Butts 4 Cawosd, King
street, Alex'a, where he intends keeping
a complete sssortmentin FUTURE.
Sent s AMOS ALEXANDER
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Carpeting.

CarpeunS.
I'm hani at the auction store corner
~ Of Prince and Water streets, Ild-
land Rush Carpets, Gustly celebrated fof
their durability -oi different Widths and
qualities, which may be seen aud pur-
chased at any time.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
June is
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Union Bank of Alexandria,

sOth Nay, 1918.
TIME stockholders in this institution
are hereby notified, that further
inNallment of One Dollar per share, is
this day called for, by the President and
Directors, and required to be paid in
Bank on the ninth day of July next.
Z. L. CHAPMAN, Cash'r.
June
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-07-02
Razors of a Superior Quality.

ESHE subscriber has just received
from England, Razors of most
elegant quality, such as can be recon-
mended Of the following description with
the names of Washington, Monroe, Mad
ison, Perry, Porter, Hull, cambridge,
Stewart, and many others-those wishing
to supply themselves with good razors
may rely on them.
June 6 WIN. DEVAUGHN.
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June is
Cheap Carpets,

Cheap Carpets,
Suitable for Summer use,) &c. &c.
100 PIECES floor, passage e stair
lOC straw Competing, low priced
so bags flberts
500 lbs hulled barley
so bundles cassia
40 groce velvet corks
so bbls herrings, No. 1-inspection
of last year, in sound order, aud at low
$500 gallons cider vinegar [prics
40 dozen claret, low priced
go dozen 10 very old, AID Enc
quality--For sale by OK
VAUDEVILLE & LARhOUR.
June IL
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Notice.

T<iIE delinquent stockholders in Ne
Leesbl'g Turnpike Road Compa-
nv will please 10 take notice, that their
fist ins,alwent, required BY the presi.
ieot and directors of said company, Of
tsn dollars on each share oil stock by them
Nl5sc ibed, was due aud payable on the
first dag 81 Ssrt. la,t--the second iustai-
ncnt OF ten dollars nn each share on the
first day Of Jan. and tie third instalmept
of ten dollars on each share will be due
80 TIE lrst lay of July next, and il OF
rquctsIlly paid on or before the 18th Of
~. uev', they ~ill be dealt with as
TIE ilw Si;ects.
SAM'L CARR, Treas.
L:esblrg, June % 5w
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Boarding.

Boarding.
MIR. BOARMAN will accommodate
lM six or eight genteel boardrrs at
his dwelling on Pitt street; between King
aud Prince streets, Rear the Washington
Inn-having provided himselfmith every
thing suitable for their reception, by the
month, quarter, or year, as may be deem
ed most cxpeGient. May ss
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Notice.

4 Ii. persons having accounts against
n st. PauI's Chrrch, that have not
been rendered, will please band them to
Mr.. DANIEL SoMEns Immediately.
June 8 IF
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William Deyaughn,

Hair dresser and Psrfamsr, Royal street,
ID ETCRNS his thanks to the public
N in general, for the liberal encou-
ragement he has received, and hopes a
continuance Of the same by his zeal and
strict attention to business.
Just received and for sale at his store,
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w anted

TN0 purchase or hire for a term, a
Il middle aged Female Servant, &C
customed to cook, wash, add iron; one
without children would be preferred.
Apply to JOHN II. CREASE.
june G
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Lumber Yard.

WYNN. YEITCH & Co. have on hand
Wv and iatend keeping constant
supply of the best kind of LUMBER and
LIME at their wharf, near the lower fer
nv, and request their friends ard the pub.
lie in general to call and see TOR them
selves, and think they will be pleased
with the price and quality Of their lum-
Der. april %
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Tanning and Currylng.

TOSEPH HESTON continues to car
u ry on the above business at his old
stand in Prince. street, between Water
and Union streets, where he will be al
ways ready to execute orders in his line
with promptness and despatch.
He keeps constantly on hand large
assortment Of
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Leather,

Of as various qualities as can be fcand in
any shop in the District-which he will
dispose OF at very low prices for cash.
IL mo. 6 Il
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Robert Gray

Nd ESPECTEULLY inform his friends
IA and former customers, that he has
recommended the
Popkbindins and Stationary
80 Business.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-10
THE SEA SERp EN7' 1G.lIv.

The following account Of the Sea Serpent while it fully
confirms former statements as to his enormous size,
gives more just idea of his nlonsuoUs powers than
any which has preceded it.-Hcw vast must be the
body of serpent that when lying in the water could
eSsy dhu TOT Iength OF time, support near By feet
of rs length IN an erect position above the surface
aud how wonderful his strength who could attack and
beat The whale IN mere sport Is this not the Levia-
thar nd,ed Captain West IS well known 10
ADD the correctness and seTacty Of his statement
VIII not be doubted by any one who knows him
fH0liOUeH 4dv.
L. shubaeI west Of alloweII in the county Of Ken.
Bcbec master OF the packet Della plying between Ken
nebec river aud Boston, testify and say that left BCs
ton on the morning OF Sunday, ibe 2ist inst aud
about O'Clock, p ~. Cape Ann bearing ". S. w.
about leagues, steering course N. n. T.. directly
ahead distant three fihs of a mile an object which
have no doubt was the sea serpent often mentioned
by others, engaged with Whale ikat endeavoTing
10 elude the attack. The Serpent threw up bis tail
from ~ 70 30 feet ~ perpendicular direction, striking
the Whale with tremendous blows rapidly repeated.
which were distinctly heard ard very lond for two or
TIRE Hnctes. Tbey then both disappeared FOR teyera
minutes moving IN w. S W. direction hen they re.
appeared N shore Of US and abou unGeT The sun the
reflection Of whieh was 50 strong as to prevent
Ing so distinctly as before. They weht down for
short time, and again ~ 20 the surface Hnder
c"T atboard quarter the Whale appearing first aud the
Serpent IN pufsuit. Here view WAS very fair The
serpent shot mp his siibrOugi HE water 10 the height
above mentioned q, wbIch he held ~ vaer for some
time waving u ~ tie sir, and a The same time, while
ne aii remained IN THIS position raised his head rather
pisurey IS or 20 feet IL taking view Of the surface
oi the sea. Aner remaining in this situation short
time, he again sunk into the water d,sapveafed and
was not seen after BY any or board.
The Serpenps body WIS larger in my opinion, Than
the mast Of any sp eyersat !, his tail appeared very
ragged ard rough, and vas shaped something ike an
ees, and bis head Ike that Of hr land serpent Being
veil acgHainte With whaling think he whale was en-
osavortDz ~ escape, ss he spOuted but time
on owning 10 the suTiacS Gbe Whales back was dis
timely seen ~ well re- bic spouing and he last time he
APPEARED he vent down before The serpent came up.
The above was seen by al on board sponupe to ~ Of
rs peisoDs az well as myself with the exception one
womaa
Bnfisg orr view, the comh7taUts had passed mile
o. more TIE Whale was hump hack, and pfetty
large one .sBJBAEL NEST.