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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-18
Gunston for Sale.

THIS elegant estate is situated on tne
Potomac, l6 miles below Alexandra
If IS bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 acres of land, level and fertile, 10
which are attached six shad and herring
fssheries, two of which command tne r.
Yer channel. This land will be laid Oh IN
tbur tracts, so as TO have one or more nsn-
cries TO each these tracts Will be asain al,
yiied II requisite. This estate IS level ana
beautifully situated, very terrible, ana re-
markedly healthy. Plaster acts with an
affect equal TO that of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 800 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep thu: land
should considerably increase the quantity.
A naadtacturing mill is distant about two
miles ON. a stream navigable for vessels
carrying 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
BaItlnore and Dist. of Columbia prices are
sieen for grain: being bounded on sldes oy
.ga,er. a small extent only OF fence is ne
cessary TO iuclose the whole IT would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The I'M
proyements are a large and very
substantial brick mansion, Az by
a III ~ ttSt, Will SfSiy nv
MsSrl house, three commodfous barns,
houses for Negroes, and FISH houses at each each
of the fisheries. 10000 bricks and l0oo
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-
misses. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
he sides an abundance Of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, 2eO in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can he cut from the low grounds,
some of which (and all might, } have been
reclaimed at triHing expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
Cularly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and a variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sels and household furniture can he had.
The terms of sale will be accommodating
Property in any of the cities. negroes. haak
stock, western lands, or lands near the
Ridge, viii be taken in payment, Letters
must he addressed to me at oohick Church,
Fa:riax county, Virginia.
September 4 GEORGE MASON.
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PROPOSALS
BY JOSEPH II. S.lNDERSON.
Tor publishing by subscription,
4 BIOGRAPHY OF TIE SIGNERS
TO THE
Declaration Of Independence,

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES:
10 wh!chwill be annexed history of the
proceedings of congress during the pas
sage OF the law, an the Declaration il.
self, with fac-simile cngravings of the
signatures.
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For Sale or Rent,

WHAT valuable property called ~ ~
WAYS WHARF, with me Ware-
houses thereon fronting on Un'on-slret..
The warehouses viii be rented separd'e'S
if required. For terms aEply t3,r
" ''s0i WIN. HERBERT, Jr.
August %
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AUGUST %
To Let.

THAT convenient Brick house on Roy
Al street, now occupied by, Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to he had the
os,,d nj December next-for terms enquire
of VAUDEVILLE & LARMoUR.
November 3
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'Ta Rent.
Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
e corner of King and Henry streets,
Ell containing 2 good dwelling houses,
Nl, with stores ready fitted up for bu-
siness. :,
HHt and store near to the former, lately
Hsss..i in possession of Dennis M. Lyles'
EsEs ESQ. for whose time therein, the
7th of Feb. next, it may be rented. -,
bFAll the above property would De sola
upSn liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of ,,,o,1p
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % utl
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Valuable Property for Sale.

VTN;IE subscriber is desirious OF selling
handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek. in Fairiax county Virginia, adloln-
ing the Mount Vernon estate and the lands
of general Thomson Mason. four miles from
Alexandria, containing about gao acres, 8O
of whichar in wood-40 to 90 in thriving
meadow of clover and timothy part OF
the residue recently seeded with wheat and
we. AMI clover, last sprin.-the whole en-
closed with new post and rail fence
The improvements are, comfortable and
.. convenient frame dwelling house
fM aud kitchen, smoke house, poultry
Hsss house granary and stables. Il here
,IEni is on this place rich and produc-
tive garden, and alarge body OF marsh mea-
dow. from which may be saved annually
100 tons of nay, nearly as nutricious as tue
hest timothy or cloyer.-With the farm
would be sold number Of very valuable
horses, cows and sheep; Wagon, carts, ana
a,variety of farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture corn, oats ana rye,
and 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining the one
above described, farm containing lou
acres, recently enclosed, on which IS
sns. BRICK house, which trihmg ex-
STSf pense would render comfortable.
S.s. The soil is excellent, and a cor1sl-
&AR derable part might be easily con-
-erted into meadow lit would be sold with
the other or separately. Also, number OF
valuable servants, male and female. To
prevent unnecessary application, he would
observe, that. hey will nnly be sold to per-
SONS residing in the District or its vicinity,
and not to be carried from it. The sub
scriber will also sell The greater part of his
household furniture, which is new and hand
some. For terms Of all or any part of the
aooye property, apply to NOBLET HER
Cd FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
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HOUSES, LANDS &c.
Buil.ling Lots or Sale.

GIJNDRY good lois upon Cameron, PHI
y anl 9leen streets, on liberal cred't, a.
reasonable prices to purchasers who wouia
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMoUh.
October13
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For Rent.

s-A A very convenient dwelling house
go pn the lower part of Royal-st. adj,
H. Joining the house now occupied ny
- Mr.. Generes. Possession may be
had Immediately.
JOHN T. BROOKS.
January l
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THIS Snuff, as celebrated for its agree
l. BILE fragrance as for its efficacy in the
cure of recent ca.arrh and slow nervous
headache, is used and approved by the pre-"
sent professor of chemistry in the UNIVERSE
ty of Cambridge, Mass. and by some of the
most respectable gentlemen OF the faculty
in the United States-It is also particular.
ly recommended by Dr. Warehouse, late
professor of the theory and practice OF pny-
sic, IN the above seminary-whose certlh-
cate accompanies each bottle.-So!db by
JAMES KENNEDY s. SON,
Sole Agents for Alexandria.
September "a u
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pretty evident we had put the FIRE out.
and had all the cotton between decks
overheard. 1t blew at this time severe
gale, and the ship again being very much
exposed from the cotton on fire on deck
and afoat; blowing all around her, kept
her away for about half an hour, until We
lost the cotton on 6re.-Tcok in the close
reef nain-top- and lay too under the
mizen stay sail with our head TO the SIS. W.
tried the pumps and found the ship had
made no water. The fire being arres-
ted we now took half an hour to refresh
ourselves, and return thanks to Almighty
Providence for our escape. At hal: past
10, we again commenced breaking out
cotton, until we had well founded hope
that the lire was entirely destroyed Ne
now commenced securing with boards and
canvas the holes we had cut hro' the deck
AT "a. NJ. we have the decks as secure
as we could make them. The crew being
very much exhausted, and some of them
almost blind sent them below TO rest ex-
cept one man. Ats A. NJ, rather more mo-
derate-Called all hands and set the fore
sail /; and kept her before the wind. On
examining about the mainmast we could
not preceive that it was I'M ured in the least,
or trace any marks where the lightning en-
tered below the deck, or any place where
itleft the ship. One Of the stauntions be-
tween decks, is burnt off; one ceiling and
about one fourth Of beam, directly across
the ship.-The lower deck in one place is
burnt through within half an inch. Had
the fire communicated to the lower hold,
the ship would have been lost As near
as we can Judge at present, We suppose
from so TO 60 bags OF cottonwere hove over
board. So ends these "a hours. Employ
ed all hands picking the loose cotton off
the rigging--the blocks being choaked
with it tore and af.-Rainy, thick weather
wind west, with heavy sea no obsewatr-
on. Since clearing up the decks we find
we shall miss about 40 bags Of cotton.
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Alex'a. Common Council.

AN ACT.
For raising a revenue for the year one thou.
sand eight hundred and nineteen.
Sec. /. Be it enacted by The Common
Council Of alexandria, in Council assem-
bled, That the following taxes be levied on
the people and property Of the town, to
meet the current expenses of the present
year /; viz.
On all houses and lots, at the rate of
twenty cents on every hundred dollars Of
their assessed value.
On every male tytheable, one dollar and
fifty cents.
On every horse, one dollar.
On every four wheeled riding carriage
six dollars.
Onevery Tavern license, thirty dollars.
On every chair, SILKY, or two wheeled
riding carriage, three dollars.
On every cart and dray, the wheels OF
which are less than FIVE inches in the tread,
two dollars.
On every Wagon, the wheels OF which
are less than five inches in the tread, four
dollars.
On every COW, twenty-five cents.
On every license to sell horses or cattle,
twenty-five dollars.
On every male dog FIVE dollars.
On every female dog ten dollars.
Sec.2. find be ii further enacted, That
to meet the local expenditures of the seve'
raj wards Of the town, the following taxes
be levied in addition to The foregong--'bat
is TO say upon all houses and lots within
the "First Ward" at the rate Of twelve
cents.
J. Upon all the houses and lots within the
(" Second Ward," at the rate OF twelve
cents.
Upon all houses and lois within the
Third Ward" at the rate Of twelve
cents.
Upon all houses and lots within the
Fourth Ward" at the rate Of twenty
FIVE cents upon each hundred dollars o.
their assessed value.
See. 4. find BE- it further enacted, 10a'
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ALEXANDRIA,:
USEFUL IDEAS ON BANKING.
SATURDAY,. APRIL 3, 1919.

USEFUL IDEAS ON BANKING.
doubt whether among your numerous
correspondents there be one whom you re-
ceiye with so much welcome as myself, or
one Of half my consequence in the eyes Of
the world. But it is not in this part Of the
world, or this age alone, that an so dis
tinguished; for, from time immemorial |
have been the idol of all nations, as well OF
kings and emperors as their suhjects-of
pepes, cardinals, bishops and parsons as
well as their lay proselytes; the pentent,
the ascetic, the selt-denying monastic-
nay, with all his grimace Of modification,
the methodist grippe me with claws of steel,
and pay the incessant homage OF their hearts
to my power and beauty. The adventu-
rous mariner crosses the most dangerous
oceans, and struggle against the angry bill
lows and bowling tempest, in pursuit of me
the most stately domes and palaces are
raised by me, and whatever may be consi-
dered as magnificent and great, owes its
existence to my influence alone. feed
the hungry, clothe the naked, and make
the sorrowful heart soon to rejoice. pro
cure youthful husbands for old maids, and
so effectualiy draw the veil over homely
features, as to make them pass for beauti-
full and lovely and without my influence,
even beauty itself holds but transient and
momentary power.
TO me the prLudest man will bow his
head, bend his voice, and on me bestow
his caresses. while he frowns, or sneers with
ineffable contempt, on all else who surround
him. am admitted into the most secret
cabinets of princes, whose ministers fawn,
cringe and PROSTATE themselves at my feet;
| am the patron OF the arts and sciences, the
author of the most useful discoveries, and
finest improvements-since to me the me-
chanic owes bis existence, and the artist
looks up for encouragement.
Law, and physic, and divinity would be
soon extirpated from the earth, were not
their various professors kept alive by me,
to whom they look up as the only object OF
their pursuit-ln short, whatever may be
the professions of any individual, am the
sole cause and motive Of the most shining
actions, the most brilliant exploits, and the
most heroic accomplishments.
Even the first assemblies of all nations
own my influence preside in their coun-
ellis, and direct all their Cecisions-but
Notwithstanding all the power maintain,
1t is frequently found from experience, that
the possession of me does not always Sc
cure happiness 10 my possessor; aud such
is the ingratitude OF mankind, that they ire
quently employ me in the execution Of the
vilest purposes.
To obtain me, men sometimes rob the
orphan and the widow, and then use me as
shield to protect them from The just pun
ishment of their crimes. The indoent and
the lazy pursue me through plumber and "a
pine but with these | make but short
stay, and presently step away from them.
Some even pursue me through the channels
of human blood, and butcher every one
that stands in the way between ME and
them. Every art and cunning is made use
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THE THEATRE.

THE THEATRE.
Shakespeare was the child OF fancy
Shakespeare was the poet Of nature" and
such one as
owe ne er shall look upon his like again."
DEEaODY.
Those who are at all disposed to applaud
merit, and give encouragement to genius,
! as well as to reward the exertions of wor-
thy couple, in their endeayors to amuse
and delight the public, will have an oppor-
tunity this evening, by attending the Thea
tire, where we behold. as it were, the mir
ror of roe, and mark the springs which
govern and actuate the human mind. The
tragedy Of Richard Me 3d, one oil the many
diamonds that glitter 10 the memory of
Shakespeare, is to be performed this eve
ming for the benefit Of Dir. and Mrs. Lcgg.
The claims of the latter person upon the
public are many. From her first appear.
ance upon our boards, she has been tavo-
rite OF the town; and we have been fire.
quentIy struck with the graceful dignity Of
her performances, and been charmed by
her iretiring modesty and correct deport-
ment in private life.
The part of Richard is to be performed
by gentleman, to whose histronic powers
the public voice has often offered the need
of praise: it is bold attempt-and con.
Gdence bespeaks ability. One hundred
and twenty years ago, this play was adapt
ed TO the stage, by Colley Cibber, since
which time it has stood pre-eminent, and
exercised the abilities of the greatest Ira
gedians. Richards character is SO exqui-
sitely drawn, and the various con!ending
passions of ambition, revenge, pride, fear,
and Jealousy, are so strikingly presented,
as to create great interest, and to keep US
on the tip-toe Of expectation till we finally
rejoice in the overthrow OF the tyrant.--
Let not the productions of that genius, who
gave to "airy nothing local habitation
and name," be neglected-nor let US be
backward in applaudiug talent, or refrain
from patronisng those Who have tried their
best to excite the tear of sympathy, ard
awaken the smile Of appreciation.
We hope that numerous and indulgent
audience will not be disappcinted-but
behold Richard himself again." 2.
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Of TO seduce me to their possession ana
such is the folly ofmankind, that many nav
ing efectually secured me in their in,ere,,
lock me up under bolts and bars wi,bor.
making me in the least instrumental 70 ,h.;,
peace and happiness Some slameGljv
employ me in the seduction of innocepcs
and virtue, and in the qualification Of ,aeir
unbounded passions, for which they are ee.
neralIy punished by disease and mi,ery.-
Some think SO little Of me, that no sooner
are they possessed Of me, that one woulf
think them miser' lie until they got rid G;
me but such people generally bewa,l
their folly to the end of their lives.-l,
short, | am a blessing or curse, according
to the hands | get into.
The prudent man | supply with all III.
comforts of this life but TO the .iber,m,
and debauchee prove real evil. Those
who have been so fortunate as TO make me-
their companion should treat he cautiously
and gratefully, by employing my interes,
only in the promotion of honor and virtue,
and Of the happiness of mankind at large.
Such man, observing the rules hay.
here laid down for his conduct, shall never
want any Of the comforts which can be be.
slowed by CASH.
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policy, whose goodfruits appear in the bar
renness of its own columns.
The scarcity in the money market, OF
Calcutta continues still to be felt. Is it
not worth enquiring into, how far a COM
mercial Bank, on large and liberal scale
OF accommodation, would tend TO obviate
evils, arising from the circulating medium
being too limited for the trading operations,
which the spirit Of mercantile speculation
has created
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rFrom late English papers received al 'ne
Office of the Savannah hepuDli'an,I
London, Jan. GO.
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From the Boston Palladium of March 25.
FROM INDIA.
By the ship Saratoga, captain Leach.
from Calcutta bound to Boston, (put into
Portsmouth, we have received papers 10
the 4th Nov.
Calcutta, 4h NOV.
: The first division of the Volunteers, des-
tined for Ceylon, embarked yesterday,
when The ships dropped down the river
The intelligence from Ceylon continues e.
very::day, more and more favorable and
no doubts are now entertained of the tran
guilty of the Island having been re-esta-
blished. On the arrival of the Volunteers,
the Goth reg. now at Ceylon, will embark
for Prince of Wales Island, Bencoolen, SC.
Rumors are abroad, that another destina
ton, having some important political ends
in view, awaits the Marine regiment.
We have nothing to offer our readers Of
any importance, in the way of intelligence
from central India. The returning tram
Guilty of the Provinces, so lately the seat
of rapine and war, is fortunately taking "a
way the interest we once felt, in accounts
from that part Of the country and leaves
the journalist little else to do, than record
the sense Of the wisdom and vigor Of the
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in very shattered condition, having had
a severe engagement with one O. Artiyas',
privateers, which tcrminated ia the su,ren.
der of the Portnguese-tbe privateer then,
took out o; her such articles as she wanted
dismanlled her and gave ner up to he
crew.
Hides were extremely scarce and hieh
upon the river, in consequence OF Artigas',
having prohibited the jerking of beet UPON
the shores and at The same time exactipe
double export duties-ani the impositons
practlsed by the Portuguese Themselves, hv
no means contributed 10 lessen the price U!
that article.
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From the Nsw- England GALAXY.


THE CAPE COD BARD's ADDRESS TO DANDY.
arounent bard heginneth with
Sious ejaculation, and eypresseth his sur
nIise at pair of trowsers-,alketh ex-
travapanlly of coat am! a rutHe-falleth
70 eue,siny-maketh apt comparisons-
nraiss,h the voice of the Dandy, and en-
coprageth him by assurances that he Is
NOT like any of the works OF creation,
and arguetb that he may reasonably ex-
pect an apotheosis.
Lord bless US. what trowsers! six stripes at
the side [wide
or each leg, and the bottoms so prettiiy
How convenient the straps that so draw in
the by, Ito Jelly.
Till backbone and ribs are near squeezed
What sweet little coat, though SO low in
the neck [hold peck /;
And so lengthy the tails, they would each
What shirt! in good faith were you hook'C
in scuffle, Iof ruff1e.
Your limbs you might save by your rampant
And then your crayat round the guilet so
tight Istrangle you quite
should guess, or should hope, il might
Though tbs said, while no Dandy was ever
wizard, [gizzard
Yet if wanting in pluck, he has plenty OF
like crow on pole sets your sweet lit
tie hat, HAT
On your body so lac'd, and so slim and SC
Indeed, It's so prim and So nicely you FIX it
|, looks like the barber's pan worn by Don
Quixotte.
But lastly your voice, o how melting its
sound,
By its melody charming all hearers around
So aiTectedly soft and so tenderly witty,
He must be blockhead, who don't think
you pretty.
Go on my dear non-descr;pt, mind not the
boys, ling annoys
Whose exclaim Of see Dan9yr-your feel
Indeed, were you worshipp'd d, sure pardon
were given, lheaven
For nothing you look like-in sea, earth OF
CAPE COD BARD.
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.horGlS . June Is.
FROM MONTEyIDEO
operations.


Capt. Small, OF the Eliza Reilly, furnish
es the following information The schr
-, Richardson, OF Charleston, left
Mon,evideo on the 9th OF March for RIO
Grande, for q cargo, as no hides were In
be had at the former place; the ship Do
mede, Page, OF Boston, sailed for Buenos
Ayres 23ih March, TOR a cargo; the schoon
er Plattsburgh, PartIow, of Baltimore, also
sailed for Buenos Ayres about the Sd OF
April the Brig Amazon, Phillips, Of Bal
tinore, arrived at Montevideo from Rio
Janeiro, about the 10th April, with WHEAT
and the ship LAguira, DAVIS OF New u rk,
and Brig Mary, Child, Of Baltimore, both
froni Rio Janeiro, with wheat, arrived a
bout the same time. The ship CAROLINE,
Humphreys, of Boston. from the coast OF
Patagonia, had arrived at Montevideo, in
want Of provisions. and would sail again for
the coast about the 18th OF April. The
ship Georgiana, Stone, OF Norfolk, sailed
from MaIdoaal.o Tor Marseiiies, the Gath OF
March.
A Portuguese brig from Bahia had arri-
we'd atMaidonado, and reported that Por-
iuguese man Of war had arrived at Bahia,
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Kingston, [Jam.) May 7.

hHSstOH, N"oN' 'h"S - .
Letters were yesterday received in this
place from Curacao, which state that Bril-
on's squadron, composed OF nearly 60 sail,
which had sailed from Margarta for Cuma-
ma, had experienced a severe gale, in which
the whole squadron had been either dismas-
ted or otherwise injured, and that the Com
modore's ship bad with great difficulty sue.
ceeded in returning to Margarila, with 9
feet water in her bold. These letters adds
that out Of 900 British troops which had ar
rived at that Island, zoo had already been
carried of by disease although it is consi-
dered The most healthy of the West-India
Islands. Other advices say, that Bolivar
was completely paralized in his military
operations.