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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-18

ierrs.ze. During the 4th inst. having
learned that the Captain General intended
making another and more determined ef.
tsrt to get possession he went On board
in the evening. and early next morning
went to sea with about So patriots who
had abandoned the service) and left the
Saptain-General and e5 or So men on
shore, and thus happily rid himself of
service commenced in folly and ending in
disaster and disgrace. do not believe
that out of the two detachments which
have been raised in Great Britain, for Mac
Gregors service, and which formed an ag-
gregate Of about 600 men, that at present
more than I5o survive. The first of about
500 men, have been totally destroyed at
Porto Bello, so say the Jamaica papers !;
and the second of 400 have nearly all died
Of famine and pestilence at this place"
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BATTLE OF CHISPERO.

BATTLE OF oHI>PERo.
Copy of dispach Of Gen. Marino, to the
general in CHIEF of the army Of Veuezuc.
la. dated al Chispelo, 18th day olJuue,
1919.
SIR-Having collected The greatest torce
that was practicable, OF the army of the
east, at ST. Diego, ne The Eeces airy
disposition to remount cavalry. an5 re-
move The horses which were not perfectly
fiji for effective operations--Cn the lSt inst.
received information, from flying camp.
established in urunare, that he enemy
had in contemplation to advance into the
plains, fer the purpose OF collecting cattle
and IN order 10 irustrote that dcsisn--;he
squadron Of iancers Of Monagas, was d.
rected 10 move against them, AND after as
ctrtaininC their strength, 10 make his dis
positions for cutting them of, and if the
enemy should prove too nconsiderable, to
take position i'll his rear.
On the 9Th received advice from lieut..
col. So,illo, the officer in command OF This
detached corps, that The royal troops had
taken the direction OF Santa Maria the in
iantry were Immediately put in motion I'M
der the command of general Thomas Mon.
tilla, with orders TO make forced marches,
he marched early in the morning--at
four in the afternoon followed him with
strong squadrouo Of hussais-on the night C /
the same day WAS joined by the infantry
and on the IlliI, Lieut.. Col. SoI,l!o join
ed US with many prisoners from lie enemy,
who had encamped on tie bank Of tie II
yer Loxara; and there received positive
information tina. the enemv's force consist;
ed OF l55u men, and that be had tlrnt the
city of Pao, because be found there only
one person, woman of 80 years. Being
seven o'clock, at night, halted to refresh
the troops. Al Il O'Clock al night, | le-
sumed my march, taking with Inc IN ad-
vance, 80 select cavalry, with the lpten-
ton oi accommodating the enemy's position,
10 distract hin by sklrmishing on his ilanks,
and in order to afford the whole division
time TO come W. On The I2ih, al seven in
the morning, after severe march OF eight
leagues, | discovered the enemy's rear
guard, when we instantly hailed and took
an advantageous position. Immediately
tue skirmiShing win my eighty brave men
commenced, aud the enemy l.aving detach-
ed against US all his Cavalry feigred re-
treat was ordered, which had been pIcyi-
ousiy concerted with the express purpose
o! d., wing them into the plans. Alter IN
apparent flight on our part, orders were 81.
ven 10 return upon the enemy into two CO.
iumns, ana We succeeded as was expected
in dsconcerting and putting the whole to
flight !; they left fourteen men de al on the
ground, and We took lTumpeter and Sc
veral horses ready accouired Wepursued
the fugitive cavalry within sight OF lie enc
my's infantry; when their Whole toree
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-18

and notwithstanding I hare the ,es,
OF officers who particularly Distinguish,
themselves, and which shall be f,,r,,,
blythe next opportunity, cannot ~,
commend most partiru !arly, on this oc,
sion, general TIL. Montaila, and The o.
ty brave men, officers and soldiers, whn >
companied Inc IN the advance. 70 nan,
The enelny's line, particularly The eoIon =,
Bareta aui Monagas. and !feu,ep,o,
nels Soiilla. and Areyao, they men, =:
tinction col, Cova and ardg:i,.d,yn; IT.
lieutenant colonel Dunop. This hoe,
the rcsultoi The Spanish expedition co,-
sed OF The troops Of this Province and :.
companies Of the queens regimen, vt;s
were sent srum Cumaha. Thor.
1000 infantry, l5O cavalry, an eou,l -, -,
her OF volunteers uf St. Mateo ~, o.,
ticcheras Omen with bows and srrow,l ~
all those sJodsRoo men have escayet,
God preserve, &c.
ST. JAGO MARNc
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.Nev York, Sept. IL.

Nsv York, Sept. IL.
The Beard of Health reported no new
case Of lever yesterday but DR.. Hosack
in note, informed the Board, that his pa
uent IN White.street, which he had re.
ported the day before, was conyalescent.
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Baltimore, September IL.
Fourteen new cases Of fever were re-
por,ed % the Board Of Health for the "a
hours ending on Thursds J. morning.
.amertcdn.
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This Herning had calculated that before
this hour my flag oud be hoisted on board
the Nymph. God preserve you,&c.
LUIS BRlON.
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ueIu pictS Oi"SS
do iron 6 g
do dismounted g. 4pourd'rsS
do brass 4 J
Total guns 20
A magazine with powder and various
implements ofwar.
Another magazine, containing 80 bar
rels of -four. 43 bags bread, quantity OF
cassava. maize, salt fish, and jerked beef.
At anchor in the port, a Danish built
schnr. the Maria, laden with cotton, cocoa,
and dry goods belonging to the spaniards
An hermaphrodte brig, with fusitives
was captured going to sea-and several
smaller vessels.
In the town was found in the magazines
aquanlity of cocoa, hides, and numerous
other articles. l.. b.
THE SQUADRON
OF the navy of Venezuela, under the com.
mand Of Admiral BrOn, which sailed
from the harbor Of St. Juan Grego. in
Margaritta, on the 18th of July, 1919, en-.
gagged in the capture OF Barcelona.
Corvette Victoria I
Brigantines Lihertador
Admiral Brion
Orinoco
General Urdaneta--
Bruno
Hermaphrodite \ Gen. English
briggs, Caronl.
Franklin 4
Schooners, Espa.tana
Brion
Belona
Sosigada
Favorita- 5
.lrmed Transports.
Ship Francis & Eliza
Briggs Tom Pepper
Mariana g
llermapbrodiIe brig,
Jupiter !
Schooner Mediteranean--
Sloop Lovely Maid | 6
Five GecheIas carrying heavy artillery.
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A return Of the stores, &c captured IN The
ports Of The Moro and Barcelona.
.Artillery--:nounted iron IL pounders 4
do do Al 2
do do 8 /
field piece brass 2
do iron 6 g
do dismounted 6& 4pound'rsS
do brass 4 J
Total guns 20
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Roitinore. September II.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1919.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
Shoes and Hats
6 q d REED

S. y ID. REED
HAVE just received fresh supply,
Ill consisting Of the following kinds
Ladies morocco bootees [coIored
Do walking shoes, black &
Do leather do
Do cork sole do
Do morocco slip, with military heels
Do black and colored
Do kid slips do
Misses and children's morocco ard lea
Mems calf skin shoes Their shoe.
Do thick doi boys thick and bound do
Mems and boys iow priced hats
Boys white wool low priced do
BIKES ladies' fine straw bonnets
All of the above articles are offered tor
sale at low prices for cash, or at the usual
time to punctuai dealers that purchase by
the quantity. We take this method to in
form country merchants that we have made
arrangements for large supply of shoes
for the ensuing spring, and shall be able 10
furnish them at the lowest Baltimore and
Ihiladelphiap.iees. It February IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
Fresh Medicines,

EUST received from Lees Medicine
- Store, Maidcn-L Lane, .ew-York,
aud Tor sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
Who have for many years been sole
agents for Alcxandria) with the fol-
,.rco lamentations
Humilton'S Worn destroying Lo1enges,
Nv which a vast number of persons
nave been relieved from this DANCE
r,ous complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn's AntibilionS Pills.
Celebrated for the Prevention and
,ure of bilious disorders.
HqmiLf0n'S EtiIir,
.fectual for the cure OF colds, obsti-
nate coughs. asthmas. &c.
Hamitton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended AS an Invaluable medi-
Inc for the speedy relief of nervous
pmplaints, low spirits, loss of appr-
ste, &c.
1amlton's Essence and Ectract o.
Mustard,
Esteemed safe and efficacious rene
.ly in acute and chronic rheumatism.
,out, &c. &c.
LEES Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application.
md to be perfectly innocent in the use.
Hahn's Genuine Corn Plaster,
For the speedy removal d corns with
,ut pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water.
Eor the cure of diseases of the eyes.
Tooth Ache Drops,
lffordiug reliefin the most violent at
tacks
Genuine Persian Lotion.
4 valuable cosmetic for removing all
,ruptions on the face and skin, per-
fa tly innocent and free from any in
furious ingredient.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
,lace of sale. containing a moro par
irular account of the medicines. with
the cases of cures performed in con
.irmation Of the character given OF
them.
April 1e init
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County to Wit, 1910
April Term, '0o
IN CH4N1ERV

IN CHfNCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
Against
Elizabeth Haskins, William l.. Haskins,
John H. Ladi, executor, and Sarah Laid,
executrix, of John g. Ladd, deceased.
TIME defendant Elizabeth Haskins, not
L having entered her appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhabitant
OF this DESTRUCTION motion of the said COM
planant, by his counsel, il is ordered, That
the said defendant does appearhere on the
first day of November term next, and an
swpr the bill of the complainant; and that
the other defendants, John H Ladd, exc
cutor, and Sarah Laid, executrix, ofJohn
H. Ladd, deceased, do not pay away, con-
vey or secrete the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effects in their hands be-
longing to the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree of this court {;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted for two months successfully in one
ofthe public newspapers published in Alex
andria and that another copy be posted at
the front door Of the court house Of said
county. A copy.
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, c. c.
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For Sale.

TWO tracts of valuable land in Durham
L Parish, Charles County, Maryland OPP
posite Na1jemoy Reach-one Of these tracts
OF land is bounded on one side by the Po-
tomac, has valuable fishery, and contains
about $50 acres Of bottom, with a quantity
of wood that ought to be cut.-The other
is about three fourths of mile from the ri,
yer, from one half TO two thirds covered
with wood and valuable white.oak timber,
and contains about 700 acres. Both tracts
have anorchard of choice fruit. The apore
land will be sold at Charles County Court,
on THURSDAY in the third week OF Au-
gust.next at Public sale, if not sold before,
at private sale.-The terms will be made
known at the sale. TimheI or wood MAJ,
be purchased any time previous to the salea
T. H. REEDER.
Charles County, Ma Ss--sWtAuls
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District of Columbia,
Alexandria County to Wit, 1910
april Term, 'oi''
IN CHi.NCERY.

NV CfIyNCE.IH.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant,
against
ChiIds s. Witherspoon, and Thomas II.
Rowland, Defendants.
Nhe defendants, Chids y Witherspoon.
l. not having entered their appearance
aud given security according to the statute
and tine rules OF this court and it appear.
ing to the satisfaction Of the court, upon
aft lavit, that the said defendants are not
inhabitants OF this District-on motion of
the said complainant, by mis- counsel, it is
ordered, that the said defendants do ap-
pear here on the ist day of November term
next, and answer the bill OF the complain
ant (: anl that the other defendant, rho
mas II. Howlanl do not pay away. convey
or secrete the debts by him owing to. or
the estate or effects IN his hanis belonging
to the said absent defendants until the fur
Their order OF decree OF this cour, and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of thu
public newspapers published IN Alex. n
lia; and that another copy bespostei at
me font door OF the court house of said
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND s. LEE, C.. e.
1une ~
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District of Columbia.
Alexandria County, to Wit, 1910
April Term, 0'
IN CH1.NCERY.

April Term, ioi''
IN CH4.NCERY.
Robert G. Violet, Complainant,
.4gainst
Charles Tyler, Robert S Blackjack and
Christopher Neale. Defendants.
TINE defendant Charles Tyler, not ha-
Il wing entered his appearance, and gi.
ven security according to the statute and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit,
that the said Charles Tyler is not an inha-
bitant of this District on motion of the
complainant. by his counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day in November term next, and
enter his appearance to the suit, and give
security for performing the DEGREES of the
court and that the other defendants, Ro-
bert S. Blackjack and Christopher Neaie,
do not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by them owing to, or the estate or
effects in their hands belonging to the said
absent defendant, until the further order or
decree of this court and that a copy OF
this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandria and
that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of said county.
A copy.
June 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-09

TtiS elegant estate is situated on me
Potomac, Is miles below Alexandrla
lit is bounded on three sides by the foto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
8 oOO acres of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached six shad and herring
fisheries two of which command the RI
Yer channel. This land will be laid of in
four tracts, so as to have one or more hsh-
cries to each these tracts will be again di.
vided ;f requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re.
markably healthy. Plaster acts win an
effect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or PENNSYLVANIA have used 300 bushels
in twelve months, and such is ITS benehcla
operation, that were | to keep this land !
should considerably increase the quantity
A manutacturing mill is distant about two
miles. on a stream navigaole tor vessels
c.rrv;np 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Ralt;more and Dist. ofColumbia prices are
given for grain: being bounded on sides by
SSy,ter small extent only OF fence is ne
cessarv TO inclose the whole: 1t would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The INF
nrovements are large and very
"A uhstantial brick mansion, 40 by
sss 70 feet, with every necessary out
house, three Commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
az the fisheries. 10000 bricks and 1000
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 we'll selected apples and peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, 200 IN
corn, and land is in preparation Tor sowing
9so bushels of small grain. ANY quantity
of nav can be cut from the low grounds,
some Of which land all might, } have been
reclaimed at triaing expense. = ne river
ami creeks, abound with wild fowl, parti-
cularlv canvass backs, the woods with deer
ana variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie highly improved sheep, farming uten-
cells AMI household furniture can be had.
The terms ofsale will be accommodating.
Prnnerty in any Of the cities, negroes, bank
.,,ck western lands, or lands near the
R;3ae. will he taken in paymert.-Letters
,n,sf ne a dressed to ne at oohick Church,
T.;I.y county, Virginia.
sSsntemser4 GEORGE MASON.
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John III. Ladd & Co.

1tF Eh iOr sale at reduced prices, lO
" approved paper at long dates
SIS hhds West-Irdia rum
sc N. E. rum
80 bis do do
Is hhds and 10 bis India Point anc
common gin
hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
GA boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
26 bags green Havana coffee
20 chests young Tyson tea
| chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
rs do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
so do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
200 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India
German and domestic goods
10 boxes mems and boy S coarse and
fine hats
8 cases large and small comb:
90 trails Arabian dates
IL boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscatel raisins
casks lemon juice
CassIa mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes an quarter casks
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
ra wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap.
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
25 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 Mclearand merchantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
270O bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
25 bis prime pork
10 navy beef
so No. 2 behring's
So casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
S cases mems and boys shans
so boxes double rein d Italian brim.
25 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grIndstones
Yawl boats
ITO kegs large and small twist manu-
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
Is crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c.
March
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District of Columbia,

.alerandria County to W.T., 1910
.ApriL Term. 'o'''
IN CH4NCERY
Evan P. Taylor. Complainant,
.against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De.
PENDANTS.
TINE defendant Peter Saunders not hav.
L ing entered his appearance and given
security according 10 the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appe airing to the
satisfaction ofthe court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabitant Of
this District-on motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first
day OF November term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit. and give security
for performing the DEGREES Of the court {;
and that the other defendant, James An
derson, do not pay away, convey, or Sc
crete the debts by him owing TO, or the es-
tate or effects in his hands belonging TO the
said absent defendant, Peter Saunders, un-
til the further order or decree ofthis court :;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria: and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house of
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND I. LEE, C..
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For Sale.
THE HOUSE and LOT in which use

YNHE HOUSE and LOT in which | used
Il. to reside in the town of Alexandra,
containing an acre of ground, on Washing
ton-street, being one of the most Agreeable
situations for geneel family in that town.
For terms. aud view of the property,
apply 20 Jrnss L. HcKenna, esq. who is
fully authorized to treat for and dispose OF
the same, and will explain any facts res
pecting it which may be required.
rI:II III D,lo Anril SO
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District Of Columbia,
alexandria Couatyto W.T., ,aio
.iprl Term.

.1UrH Term.
In CHlNCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
Against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross aud Jo-
nah Isabel. Defendants.
THE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
l. having entered MS appearance and
given security according to the statute and
the rules Of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction OF the court, upon ath 1avit,
that the said defendant is not IN InhabIiant
ofthis DISTINCTION motion of the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant DO appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter nis
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the lecrees OF the court !;
and that the other defendants, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do moi pay away, con-
vey, or secrete, the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant un-
til the further order or decree OF this court;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one oftae public newspapers published in
Alexandria; and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house of
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. C.
June ID
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S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,
Rcmoued from Fair tar- street to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY aCquaints his custo-
Il y merS and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small but well assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be of
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given, thinks that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad TO be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price of making to them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi.
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. B. Bread. -four, beef, groceries, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex.
change for clothes.
S Drew has this day opened tavern
in the same house, where he has laid in
suppIy4of Philadelphia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality, and he feels confident that he
shall be able to give satisfaction to all
who will please to favor him with CALL
| He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
daticn OF boarders, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a convent
emf establishments may 25
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To Rent,

~ The brick house on Royal-street
AT lately occupied by Mr.. Charles
Hsasl Tyler. The situation and conve-
RiA niences Of this house, render it a
desirao.e residence. A very reasonable
rent viii be taken Of respectable and per.
msnent tenant. Possession may be had
inne diately. Several other houses in good
situations 70 rent Enquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
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