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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23
PHILADELPHIA, August IS.

We understand from credible authority,
that orders have been issued by the navy
department. TO double the number Of work
men engaged 10 various ports IN building
ships of the line, for the purpose of hasten
ing the completion of these vessels. What
ever may be the cause of these orders, the
policy of prompt preparations TO meet the
emergency of war must ever be considered
as wise. (Frankl,n Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23

Baron StackeIberg, Envoy ExtraordiH
ry and Minister Plenipotentiary from :
Court of Sweden TO the United States, Z
rived here yesterday in the ship MARI
Freeman, from Stockholm. ibid
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23
BY last Evenings Mail.
HEALTH OFFICE,

Baltimore, .fugusi 90, 1871.

Baltimore, .fugua 90, 1919.
The following cases have been repor'et
at this otfise, as having occurred within tn
last "a hours, by the following physcIsn:
DR.. Martin, cases malignant, 9 ,u,pi
cious.-Dr. Ebert, maiigne DR.
O'Connor, malignent.-Drs. ". H.
a. Clendenin, suspicious in Pit andln
Wolf-streets.-Dr. Murphy. malignant.
BY order, p. REIGART, Sec'T.
.Ne,o- York, august l9.
1t gives US great pleasure to have til
our power TO give the following pleasing
result Of the late disturbances al GihraIta,
between the American and British Officers
We have seen letter from an officer d
the American squadron at Gibraltar, sla;
ing, that Court of Enquiry was held q
board the Guerrero, on the first Ol july
by request of Governor Don, who ha.
brought charges against the American Oh
GERS iot breaking the peace OF the gam
sou. The court completely e4culpa'sI
our officers from any blame and ,clpad
Johnson, of the British army, had spc.I
gized fer his conduct, and that of hstt
low officers, in relation TO the late dues
Gibraltar. Ga2ek
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23
UNITED STATES BANK STOCK.

NNII I'D SIAIEo bANh SIUNhs
Forty shares were sold this forenoon at
954. In New-Yok, yesterday, 951 Offer
ed, 9Gi asked. bid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23
Tsnrc. Junc 5.

Princess Catharine Of Montiort has gone
to Carlsbad with her sister-in law, Ma
dame Eliza Bacciocchi. jerome Buona-
parte and NJ. Bacciocchi remain at She-
nau. Ii is remarked, that the surN eiIlanCe
which was exercised towards the members
of the Buonaparle family has been for some
time relaxed. Ii has become less necessa-
~, since opinion has been entirely aliena-
ted from that family.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23

Eighty thousand roubIes, in bank noies,
were burnt at St. Petersburg. in May last.
by the commissioners OF the Sinking Fund.
Recent destruction by fre.-At Posen,
Russia, e35 houses; and at Kuckel, lie
houses, SO barns, individuals, cattle, &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23
Philadelphia, August Is.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
Last evening. John Callahan, house car
penter, OF the Northern Liberties, fell from
the scaffoId of brick house, erecting in
Fourth-slreet, above Wood-strcet, and in
stantly expired. [Centinel
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23

Lac Report-Conrt Of Choncery, June 10.
PRINCESS OF WALES Z. LORD LIVERPOOL.
The Solicitor. General rose 10 submit
motion to his Lordshlp in this cause when
he was interrupted by Mr.. Martin, who
observed, that perhaps bis Lordship would
not be troubled with the motion at all, if it
was allowed 10 stand over for few days.
1t was accordingly ordered 10 stand over.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-23

A correspondence between the Commits
sioners of Customs and the Lords of the
Treasury, published by order of the House
of Commons, discloses at once the crimi-
nalily and punishment of great number
OF tide walters, tide-surveyors, and water
men, at the port of London, in consequence
of their having, in violation of their duty,
and of solemn oaths, taken fees in their Sc
veral offices! There appears TO have been,
On the part OF the Lords of the Treasury,
an humane desire to save young offenders
from the penalty of the law, which was dis
mission from Office; as well as TO make a
distinction between those who confessed !;
and those against whom the crime was pro-
we'd. But on consulting the Attorney and
Solicitor General, the act YES found impe-
ratiye, and all whose criminality was esta-
biished (about 10 in number, Of surveyors
and acting surveyors have been dismissed.
1t is said, that " SO considerable part
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Gone to the Southwark or.
Westward,

/ YELLOW WOMAN, called Celia
n. Detcher. in the Esd year OF her age,
about feet2 or inches high-marks like
moies on the right side of her face, which,
with several letters on her left arm, were
made with india ink. She is about four
months gone in state of pregnancy--fol-
lowed her husband, Jim Clark, a yellow
man, who was purchased from this place
and taken away in company with large
Number Of slaves, about two week ago, by
a man of the name of Basset. 1t is supPo-
sed they have gone to the westward Celia
was born free, and had with her a notarial
certificate of her freedom, and description
of her person. Her mother, the subscriber,
is much afflicted by her manner OF going a.
way, and desires that any humane people
who may chance 10 meet with her, will
persuade her to return, being apPrehensive
that when she gets into strange country,
where she will be unknown and out OF the
reach Of her friends and those who would
be likely to protect her, attempts may be
made by some avaricious and unPrinclpled
persons, to deprive her of her liberty, and
sell her for slare. Should any such at
tempts be made, fifty dollars reward will
be paid to any person who will communi-
cate snch information as shall lead to the
conviction of the offenders, and the reCoVe-
= HANNAH DETCHER.
Alexandra, Octcber6, 1913.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Books and Stationary.

DOBERT GRAY has just received for
Z & 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 Shcy's bookkeeping
Says catechism of political economy
Manners & customs Accidents of life
Benefits letters history ofthe late war
Volney's Ruins Brownie OF Bodsbeck
The Sisters Pope's Essay on Man
Tales of my Landlord; Tay!or's inquiry
Travels at home Domestic Medicine
Debates Of tie Virginia Convention, on
the adoption of the Federal Constitution
Wright's Life of Christ and his apostles
Bonnet boards by the gross, dozen or sim
gle superine yellum cap writing paper
August 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
I. giOITS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
NO. 80 BURLlNG-sLIp, NETWORK. !.

NO. 80 BURLING-sLIP, NETWORK.
DRINTING TYPES, of all the kinds
4 manufactured in the United States ;
the Columbian printing press; common dc;
standing presses. various sizes printing
ink, from the different factories, all kinds
cast and wrought iron chases, from the SUI
pcr.royal to the card chase !; sheepsfoots /;
lurnscrews job and book sticks, with
brass OF iron slides mahogany do ;skears;
spring steel points common do +; bod
kits saws girths ball skins for news or
book work lall stocks, do; ball nails !;
wool wool cards candlcsticks /; shutters {;
imposing stones, with frames, for one or two
forms brass double and single rule !; CO.
lumn rules parchments; I've brushes; dust,
proof and pick do metal cuts of houses.
ships, steam boats, a3d stages cherry and
whitcwood cases do for Greek, figure and
rule, flowers, and algebra galleys of all
kinds frames with OF without slides case
racks swing troughs; wetting do; furni-
ture Of all kinds letter, press and paper
boards; mallets shooting sticks planners;
quoius !; press, blankets page cord blank
cards Printing Vrifing and Letter Paper,
of all kinds; together with ornaments and
other articles, all OF the best quality.
ftTA large assortment OF second hand
type, of almost every description, for sale
as above, specimens of any fouut Of which
will be forwarded to order.
Every kind of PRINTING and WRl-
TING PAPER, supplied at the manutac-
turer's price October
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Wheat, Old Corn, and Mary
ID land Tobacco,
j. URCHASED BY
Oct Cd L.aWR.gSO.N g. FOWLE.
The National Register

rs a paper which is published, every Sa-
i turlay, at the city Of Washington, in
the District of Columbia, and each number
contains sixteen pages octave, in small but
very legibIe type. 1t makes two volumes
in the year; and every volume is accompa-
MED with copious Index. The price per
annum is FIVE dollars, payable in advance.
The Public Documents, both foreign and
domestic /; the proceedings Of Congress, and
authentic news Of every description, are
regularly inserted therein, and accompani.
ed by critical and explanatory remarks. Its
value is. also enhanced by occasional re-
views of literary works; and all its senti.
mems are decidedly American, indepen.
dent Of all party considerations. For this
work, which is well established, regularly
published, and transmitted weekly to sub
scribers BY the mail, the public patronage
is respectfully solicited.
LAWRENCE. WILSON s. Co.
pecembsrR If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
New Books.

Just received on consignment, and for sale
By tie subscriber,
TALES of my landlord, second series
d New tales, by Mrs Opie
lions Pilgrim. BY Robert Hawker, D d
Events of the French Revolution, by the
baroness de Stael; O'Reiley's Greenland
Johnson's quarto dictionary, vol: |
Tavlor's Arator, 4th edition
Rallies tour on the continent
Village sermons; Olive-Dranch
Dwight's geography for schools, in which
Europe is divided according to the late act
of the congress OF Vienna Also,
A few copies Of Bible. News or Sacred
Truths relating to the Living God, his only
Son, and Holy Spirit, by Noah Worcester,
AN ROBERT GRAY.
Octl6
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Musical Tuition.

1--WE subscriber, at the solicitation of
4 many individuals. is induced 10 take
the house next door 10 Mr.. Moore's Nota-
ry Office, Prince-strect, where he will teach
Instrumental Music this winter. He assures
those who may patronize him, that his III
most efforts shall be exerted to give perfect
satisfaction. Subscription papers are lett
at Mr.. Gray's bookstore.
Ladies will be taught on the Double or
Single Flageoiet, and Music arranged and
neatly copied. ~
Oct % LIONEL J. LARKlN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
(No. 5i55.
To the Public.

A n unusual sensibiiity has been excited
n IN The minds OF our catiHtrymen Gy the
copper plate engraving OF the Declaration
OF Independence recently published, ac-
eompan!ed by fac SMILES of the signatures
OF those i!'usirious patriots who framed the
document By which our independence was
announced 10 the world. We feel, while
we dwell on these signatures, as it we were
ushered INTO the immediate PRESENCE. of
characters 20 exalted, and we seem for a
time 70 participate in all the emotion which
they ten ON the approach of so awful cr;-
sis-fiost!le armies, desolate fields, towns
and cities in nfagration-carnare and
death in its most frightlul forms appeared in
prophetic vision on the one hand, and more
tllanall, the complicated horrors, ienominy
and slavery were presented for their ac-
ceptance on the other; they deliberated.
they paused, they trenbled. and al lasi 80.
lemnly appealing to the God of battles.
they resolved that the United STATES were
and ought 70 be free, sovereign and indie.
pendent. These illustrious patriots. with
flve solitary exceptions, have now mingled
with the common mould--they survive onIy
in their country's glory and in the recoilec-
ton OF grateful people. But it would he
conso9lIng to the present generation, sepa-
rated as they now are from those patriots.
by the Intervention of the tomb, to become
= more intimately acquainted with their re-
volutionary benefactofs. We love to dwell
on the features Of such Ren, sriatched by
the pencil from the Oblivion of The grave.
and emulate the prominent feats of their
biography. Impressed with these ideas. the
subscriber proposes, if suitable encourage
ment is given, TO publish the lives of those
patriots ip numbers, butil the whole is com
ple:ed. The work Will be executed in =
style not inferior 10 any European produc-
tons, and the portraits by masters of ac.
knowledged merit. The biography will
be written by Paul Allen, esq. whose init.
macy with the several signers, whose fami-
liarity with the privations and hardship
hey had to undergo, and whose well known
Talents will be sufficient 10 ensure the pa :
tronage OF an enlightened people. In the
execution OF this work, all that the pub.
Usher dares 10 promise is, that he will en-
deavor to deserve the confidence of bis
countrymen, and that no exerlion on his
part vii! be wanting to prevent an abuse
of that confidence. He ventures TO solicit
the assistance of those gentlemen in pos
session OF authentic facts and anecdotes, by
communicating the intelligence that viii
serve to illustrate the characters and to en-.
rich the biography of those founders OF the
American Republic.-Those who are 10
possession of their portraits would enlarge
the obligation by loan of the same.
A prospectus with the terms will be given
in lew days.
JOSEPH M. SANDERSON.
g.. 40, JRarket-streef, Baltimore.
*x*Any printer who will publish this nov
tice and become responsible lori subscri,
bers, shall receive one copy of the work.
December 22
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
ROmuIus Riggs's
EXCHANGE BANKING HOUSE
AND
BR0K ER'S OFFICE,

BriGgs-Strect, Georgetown.
TNHIS is intended as permanent estab-
4 lshment, anu the community will find
it,one Of the greatest conyeniences in the
United States, and of great public Utility.
AT this house the fair exchange on the tiile-
rent bank mates from every part otthe nnjon
can at all times be had: 1t is to be hoped
that, by the operations of this office, the
community willget rid of host OF Shiiocks,
Shavers, Secret and Running Brokers, who
niest the District, frequently protlaim!ng
the failure OF country solvent ban S, for the
express purpose Of purchasing the notes OF
such institutions at great discounts. Bush
ness unGcrthe following heads will be trans
actei. This establishment possesses finds
to negotiate for any amount, and all BUSH
ness done for cash.
lst. All bank checks, bills al sight, post
notes not due, and bank notes from all parts
of the United States, bought and sold.
81. All notes, bills Ut exchange, avi-
dends aniinterests, collected and RENTED
according to orders.
Sd. The notes ofthe United States bank
and all OF IFS branches received atpar.
Ain. Strangers, citizens, and others. may
deposit current money for safe Keeping
andif left for thirty days, or longer, viii
receive at the rate of six per cent. per an
mum for the same.
5th. All business in the line Of a money
broker promptly attended to ion small
commission.
Oh. All southern and western traders,
bringing TO the District large sums OF south
ern and westernSbank notes, can deposit
for safe keeping, and draw for the same as
may suit heir convenience.
!, 9Th. Prompt attention paid to the orders
of all respectable brokers and exchange Of
fees throughout the United States-who
will please to favor me occasionally with
their rates of exchange on bank notes and
sias. Georgetown, Dec.9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
TT Lawrasnp & Fowle

TT EaWrasaD q E0Wle
FAVE FOR SALE,
loo pieces Russia duck
900 heavy and light Ravens do
10 white md brown sheatinSs
POO diapers loo do crash
SO chests Young hvsnn tea. of the Clo-
thier and BENJAMIN Rush's cargo
90 pipes Holland gin, superior quality
90 French and Spanish brandy
10 puncheons windward island rum
8 pipes old Sicily MaAeira wine
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and half
quarter casks Superior Ola Madeira and
Malmsey wine, from the house of Keers 4
Co. ROD TO Pod
4oo casks cut mills, assorted sizes, from
10 boxes mould candles, super. quality
400 brown soap
60 barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes
Bales Of haftas. mamoodies and flag
handkerchicfs
$50 crates assorted LIVERPOOL ware
So barrels mackerel, in VIII. q. hf. bbls.
80 boxes soft shelled almonds
necember u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Lars Of the District Of Columbia.

Lars Of the District Of Columbia.
In the prsss, and will shortly be published;
BY D.aVJS'& FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
"A COMPLETES CODE OF LAWS
FOR THE
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA
With coPious Index, prepared and report
ed by the Hon. chief justice CRaNcH. to
the congress of the United States, for
their sanction; agreeabIy to the provi-
sons OF the act OF the 29th April, 1916,
entitled " an act authorising The judges
OF the circuit court and the attorney for
the District OF Columbia, 10 prepare
code of Jurisprudence for the said Dis
trIct."
The laws by which this District is now
governed, can only be found by reference
to the numerous volumes containing those
Of the Unified States, of the states Of Viz
ginia and Maryland, and OF England
therefore the acquisition Of this code (Which
will comprise the whole in one volume
must be considered as OF the first import
ance, by all magistrates, gentlemen Of the
bar, and citizens in general, who have,
heretofore, experienced the necessity of a
work Of this description.
A few extra copies will be printed for
such persons only as apply previous TO The
publication of the work.
GGentlemen who wish to be supplied,
will please to leave their names at this Of
hce. Dec
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Exchange & Brokers Office
Georgetown, District of Columbia.
P0MJU IT'S RIGGS

GeOrretOTn, UiStTlCt OF COiunlOau.
ROMULUS RIGGS,
A T bis Office, next doc below Craw-
~ ford's:avern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all KIM sof Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms. ,-AIl persons
who NAV have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as be is
largely in the purchase OF that kind of mo.
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic terms Persons travelling to the West
ern Co,ihtry may at all times get the Bank
Notes of The Western Banks alta fair dis
Court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons tiir n.,hout the q,
States, r: Riggs makes il known, that all
OF the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand it 'pecie 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, assit will 1t all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks Of the District OF
Columbia, as they will hr1 them the most
current. there being no counterfeits on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandria has long -nce faiied--all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Bl,ASN MONKS,

E AGES KENNEDY & son have just
~ receiyed a is:ge assortment, consisting
Q! The following, viz.
Ledgers, single & double y
Journals Tot llsiyes
Day books faint lined
Record ditto, sc. &c.
J" plain and Russia binding, on the most
approved plan. Also,
>, a great variety OF the smaller books, viz.
hank, receipt aud memorandum books !;
pocket ledgers; blank music books cy-
PAFnng books ; plain and faint lined copy
hooks, Tor large and small hand, per dozen
or single
. Rrorfers from the public Offices, and
nom merchants, to any pattern of ruling,
executed at a short notice, "
December ) s,uthtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMuLus RIGGS,

- ILUNIULUO nEi6tS, :. =
Athis Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Gcorgeto7cn,
XNTISflES to purchase from one To fifty
Wv thousand dollars OF North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count. All kinds OF western and other un-
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Pcrsons travelling to the west
ward can at ali times get the notes OF these
banks at a reasonable discount.-Bills of
exchange aud bank checks, negotiated on
any part of the United States.--Noies of
United States bank, and all of the branches,
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
ford's tavern, October II.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Enginecr Dnnaltment,

Wad,ingfon, Dec 1918.
SEALED proposals will he received at
y this department until 2Sth February,
1919, for delivering at Old Point Comfort,
Chesapeake Bay. So, 600 pcrches of Build
inc Stone, and Coco tons of White Free
Stone. of The most durable quality: TO be
delivered before the first f9av of January,
1921. fSiqnedl w K. ARM'STEAD,
Lieut.. Col Commandant Engineers.
D"cemher5 On
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Just Landing,

Just Landing,
LROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
4 for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end OF Princs-street,
Carriotes, Waggons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chairs, viz.
8 top carrioles, with plated harness
II jersey Wagons, with harness
Bureaus; tables sideboarGs E
Dressing glasses; bedstcads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerel
A general assortment of goods in his line
comprising The best Darietg IN the district
of Columbia: all of which will be sold low.
ON HAND,
Mahogany, in logs aud boards.
6T-Furniure, &c. made and repaired as
usual. s SAMUEL WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Snermacnti Candles. sc.

Snermarefi IanuteS, &C.
EUST RECEIVED,
y SO boxes Rodman's sperm. candles
90 muscaiel raIsins
60 bIoon do
81 LIS apn'es-( Newtown pippins)
Nous coarse and fne shoes
Wnmcn's shoes md slippers
Boys AMI chillens shoes
IN SfDrs,
1900 bushels Albany OTIS
To-ather with gene al assortment OF
groceries. s. d T. PLUHMER.
December Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
For Norfolk,

In The fast sailing Packet OCEAN,
SSS3 will sail on Tuesday the 9Th instant
osF5T freight or passage, apply on board
a, TWINS wharf. or to ,on,,.m
- BARNEwALL & POPHAM:
Feb 5 1t