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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-12
From the New- York Gazette.


A letter from my correspondent is as fol-
lows
Gibraltar, Nor. 14--I enclose you pri-
ces current, arrivals, &c. up to this date.
The U. States frigate Guerrero, Com.
McDonougb. 4 days from Cronstadt. and
q from Elsineur, arrived the 18th, and
sailed this evening for Messina and SYRIA
cuse. She exchanged civilities with the
garrison on arriving.
The valuable Lima ship Ptecessa, has
arrived safe at Cadiz, with cargo estima-
ted at million and half of dollars.
Non! Arrived, brig Paragon, Austin,
So days from n. York, and 10 from Madei-
ra, and sailed for Valencia brig Romp,
Goodwin, &c days from Smyrna, and sail
ed the 10th for Boston. 10th. arrived, brig
Swami, Stickney, Amsterdam, e5 days in
port, 19th, brig Fame, Mott, n. York,
90 days in port schr. Renown. Taylor,
for South America. first wind.
Prices Carrent at Gibraltar, Non. 10
Cotton, n, Orleans, none and nom. Per-
nambuco, so dolls. per cwt. a parcel OF
Maranham on hand, 10 per cwt. asked
E. |. short, 10, last sale Coffee 81 TO 80
corn 371 per fanega of 9 1-6 bushels :,
candles, spermacetti, 45 TOGO, the last at
retail and dull CocAneal, black. 6 IS, in
demand Indigo, Spanish Bengal, IS,
prices asked for parcel Of Gautimala !;
Goldfish, Eng. 4 G9l last sale of two days :;
American none flour, sup. 16 to 17--6OO
bbls ar. from n. York yesterday; rye will
not answer almonds, soft sheled, l2 to
-, very saleable, scarce and wanted
Raisins. Muscatel, box, 5 dolls. Bloom,
873 to 2 %, last sales in large parcels,
scarce and in particular demand hides,
Buenos Ayres, IS 10 16 cwt. scarce and
steady, few arrived lead. SIP. 4 IS cwt
nankeens, company, yellow, Is to 1 Is,
short 10, season past and prices nominal
pork, Irish, "a to &c; American none at
market /; rice 20 sold as quoted cloves
80 ;acassia a., price asked black pepper,
II, last sale and scarce ginger 8, partial
sale as quoted Spanish brandy IS per
1875 gals. last sale and declining; rum,
Jamaica &c 20 IS, price asked; sugar, Ha-
vana white Is 80 sales do do brown II
70 20 IL, sales Brazils, white and brown
IA to Is SO per Portuguese cwt. assorted
E. India white II 50 tol 2, none and SALE
able }; slaves, W. o. pine GO so last sale, in
barter for wines tobacco, Kentucky Is
80 to Is, new crop Is so, old crop 10 no.
minal Virginia IL to Is; negro head, l2
to n dull tar Dbl. S dolls. sold as quoted
dull teas gunpowder liz l.. hyson &C;
longHocd Day $50 10 175per cwt. saleable
bills al so days on the American govern
ment par. Spanish dollars 81 to per cent
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Notice.

TIME subscriber will apply TO The presi-
l. dent and directors of the Union Bank
Of Alexandra, for the renewal OF the follow.
ing certificates of fifty shares of stock in that
bank, from No. GO ,638 TO No. 81. 6S7 inclu-
slve, issued in the name of VIM. Patton, jr.
dated 2lst day of November. 1914, and
lost by him. N. HEPPERT.
January SELF Administrator
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TUESDAY, JANUARY IL, 1919.
For the alexandria Gazette.

For the Alerandria Gazette.
ANACREONTIC.
Come my God Of soft desire,
Bring with thee the Team Tyre,
AMI with thy downy purple wing,
Gently trilI the golden string.
See beneath yon hawthorn's shade,
SwectIy sleeps the rosy maid,
While the dewy crimson flower,
Throws on her cheek tine pearly shower.
See the golden ring!ets flow,
Der her heaving breast OF snow
Go gently steal the nectard sip,
From her ripe and rubbed lip.
IT'S done, It's done. the madd'ning dart,
Rankles in her throbbing heart;
The subtle fame of soft desire,
Sets her melting heart on FIRE.
Now Baechus weave the blushing vine,
With roses gem'd with ruby wine:
Wreathe the garland round my brow,
will, ! will, be happy now.
DUMFRIES.
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For Gibralter direct.

xSsN The fine fast sailing Schooner
!S&AADELINE, Edward Rumney, mas
ter; having thfee-tourths of her cargo enga-
ged.-W Weather permitting, will sail this
week.-2o0 bis. freight will be taken il Of
fered Immediately. JOHN RUMNEY.
ian l2 3t
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BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
The bank has declared dividend of two
and half per cent. on its capital stock for
the half year ending on the 4th inst.
The following persons were appointed
directors for the ensuing year:
William Jones Charles Chauncey
James G. Fisher Joseph Dugan
John Sergeant James Scboott
John Bolton, Saw. Henry Toland
Joshua Lippincott Langdon 0'eses, So.
John Coulter John Potter, of do.
John Isle John Oliver, OF Bait.
John Connolly George Williams, DO.
Daniel Lamnot George Hoffman, do.
Gustavus Colhoun Alfred Oracle, N. 7.
AT a meeting of the directors on the 9Th
instant, William Jones was unanimously re-
elected president of that institution.
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From The Virginia Evdngelieal Magazine.


HAZARDOUS ENTERPRIzE.
Some young gentlemen were lately on a
visit to the natural bridge. One of them,
youth of extraordinary activity, determIn-
ed to inscribe his name on the perpendicu-
lar rock which faces the chasm, and sup
ports the arch, higher than any one had
ever done before. 1t was found no dithcalt
work to ascend to that height OF ambition.
But when this object was accomplIshed'
the young adventurer found, as orators and
sasets often find, it much more difficult to
descend than to rise. Just the reverse OF
Virgil's tacilie dsscensus .arern' was true
here. In short going down was impossible.
There was no alternative, but 10 tall and be
crushed 10 pieces, or TO climb to the top OF
the rock. In this most perilous situation, the
hardy youth, undismayed by the terrors
which surrounded him, resolved to make
an attempt, which every one regarded as
desperate. And whiie his companions look
ed on, with anxiety which thrilled through
all their limbs. cXrectng every momentto
see hlm precipitated on the rock, he pur-
sued his way. suspended often by one hand
on projection OF the limestone, while with
aknite in the other, he picked place high
er no, By which he could get firm hold.
When il is recollected that the rock is al.
most always moist that its projections often
are loosened and fall /; that the precipice is
nearly three hundred feet high, and so near
" perpendicular, that plumb line will de-
scena from top to bottom and scarcely touch;
il is impossible to conceive of an underta-
king OF greater peril, nor Of a higher order
of resolution and presence OF mind than that
displayed on this occasion. The ascent re-
orired considerably morethan an hour. The
abyenturer rose to the top with undated
yigor. and was hailed by his companions
with shout OF JOY. But immediately re.
yul,ion of his feelings succeeded, and he lay
an5 painted on the earth, totally spent, and
for considerable time unable to rise. |
understand that he ascribes his escape 10 a
gracious interposition of providence, and
gives this salutary caution, not to indulge
the ambition OF inscribing the name high
on the rock, until one has well considered
how he may descend with safety. Bold
and successful cragsman as he is, he ia not
at all disposed himself TO engage in SIM.
lar adventure, or 10 recommend an imita.
ton Of il to others.
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REMARKS.

The more woman loves her husband,
the more she corrects his faults. The more
aman loves his wife, the more he increases
her waywardness.
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Alexandria,
Washington, e Georgetown
sse
C. 0 4 G. Fl r. e..

THEProprielors having for the accom-
Il moda ion of the public, put on the
line new stage and horses, they WILL leave
Alexandria every morning at 10 o'clock
ior: WashinStonand Georgetown ,etuming,
viii leave Georgetown at a O'Clock and
Washington at ] past a, for alexandria,
Fare IS cents each way. Allbaggage at
the risk of the owners.
ian IL Ct
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ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 12, 1919.

OF The inspectors of the House Of In
dustry, take this opportunity Through the
medium of this paper) Of expressing their
grateful acknowledgements to an unknown
lady, for her donation Of FIVE dollars to the
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We understand that the directors of the
United States bank have reduced the salary
of the president and cashier to {, GOO dos.
a year, and have reduced the salaries of the
other officers of the bank 90 per cent.
philadelphia paper.
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Mr.. John Harris, consul of the U. States
at ST. Petersburgh, has arrived in this city,
bringing dispatches from our minister, Mr..
Campbell. National Intelligencer.
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In Exchange Coffee House SaM
49, NJ ARINE JOURNAL. 8SSSI
PORT OF .qLEXaNDRLa- -,;onune, n
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Schr. Coquette, Vail, Is days from H.
guera--salt, to Joel Crnttenden. Nov. 28.
lat. SO SO, long. e5 At, spoke brig Rock,
Goodwin, 81 days from Smyrna, for Boston.
Jan. LIST lat 81. 80 long 72, 80, spoke her.
maphrodite brig Rachael and Sally, Erwin,
"a days from Port au-Prince for 'Philadel-
phia. Jan. 6, off Piny Point, spoke brig
Venus, from Alexandra for N. York. Cap.
tain Vail experienced very boi,terous wea :
Their on his passage.
Sloop Polly & Sylvia, Weeks, 6 days fr.
N. York, salt, molasses, sugar, coffee, &c.
to merchants ofthe district. Nothing bound
up, inland vessels excepted.
CLEARED-J&N. II.
Schnr Philadelphia, Hand, New York.
- Resolution, Ellis, Newbern.
- Three Sisters, Snow, ditto.
Sloop Regulator, Sowle, Havana.
Ship Gen. Lingan, Weston, hence ar
rived at Charleston, 1st inst. 10 days.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-12

Ship Gen. Lingan, Weston, hence ar.
rived at Charleston, 1st inst. 10 days.
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Town Ordinance.

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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-29
Lexington, (Ky.) April g.
WESTERN PROSPECTS,.

The late fall OF rain has sweIled our ma
vigable streams, and animated the country
with prospects oil shipping our products to
distant markets. The mind, with great
capacity to view the past and to look into
the future, is, nevertheless, lost in amaze
ment ia viewing the present condition and
rapid progress of the western country to
power and happiness. lis population has
increased, and still continues to increase
without paraIlel.-This country presents
to the eye OF the world pleasing scene OF
farmers, ireeholders, and independent yeo-
many. No man is so poor and wretched,
bit what, with industry and economy, he
may purchase from the government, in this
section of the union, a tract OF land OF sui
fcient extent TO maintain large family !;
and the same facility, no doubt, will be al
forded for fifty years TO come and we are
happy TO see The enterprsing citizens tro.E.
every part taking advantage OF the inviting
opportunity.
Nor is the War Department tardy in ma
king use of the advantages which the wise
Ruler ofthe Universe has SO beautifully be-
slowed upon us. The vast regions OF the
Mississippi and Missouri are about to'be
established, which will rescue our ownfra-
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ders from the influence of foreign traders,
and our infant frontier settlements will Be
protected from the incursions of savages,
who, by this operation Of government,
under the direction of Mr. Secrlary Cal
houn, will be identified in feelings and in
terests with the United States, to whom
alone they will lock for counsel The I'M
dertaking is hazardous-but not the less
necessary. The western country has a
right TO expect it, no matter what its con-
sequences.
The government is able, and it is its
bounden duty, to commence this great work
of territorial security. Indeed, it ought 10
have been previously attempted. Much
anxiety, much distress, and much expence,
would have been saved in the last war.
But tits not too late to do good, and We
most since rely hope the undertaking may
be prosperous. The public mind has
been attracted, by the importance and uti-
lily Of these military operations, to this
great and aourishing quarter of the North
American continent; and the public could
not willingly see the attempt fail. We are
not personally acquainted with the Secu-
tary of War: but we feel confident he will
employ every means necessary to the &C
complement of so desirable an object
and we shall have mistaken his character if
he does not succeed in project which will
add so much and such timely credit to the
administration.
1t is expected the distinguished col. Jes-
sup, quarter master genera, will accompa-
ny the expedition, to ensure its execution.
These Establishments on the western waters
will not exceed in expence one OF our Sc
veDty-tour's but, they were equal to
the expence OF IA and ten frigates, justice
and policy require that we should have
them. Gazette.
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THE ONTARIO.

The United States Ship Ontario, from
the north west coast of America, and last
from Pernambuco, 20 days, anchored al
Annapolis on Saturday evening. April
18th, lat ss, 80, N. long. So, w. boarded
the brig Mary, from n York, bound to St.
Domingo. Same day boarded the schr. Fa-
vorite, from Philadelphia, hound to St. Bu.
statia---both vessels desired to be report
ed.
The Ontario left at Lima Dec. 9th, tie
ship Beaver, of N. York. the brig Carer
OF Salem, and the whale ship Eliza-BaE.
ker.
There were no American Vessels at Val.
paraiso on the 3lst December when The
Ontario sailed. baltimore american.
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Book and music printir- and selling, type
fundery, photographic operations, and ma
nufacturing musical Instruments.

From the London Statesman, March 10.
ON AMERICAS RISING GREATNESS.
By looking over the newspapers OF the
three great sea ports of America, any man
without being statesman, may discover
the gigantic growth of this infant state IN
the new world--but if the politician ex-
amines its treaties with the different pow
ers it is connected with, he cannot but
cover its wise and firm policy. Even with
great Britain it has so far gained its point
with respect to the great article of the fish
cries, that middle aged man may live
to see the tine when the Americans will
enquire If US what business we have to
fish on their shores and beds. In fact, our
state is alternating by luxury and extra
vagance, theirs is acquiring additional
strength by temperance and economy.
Sir w. Jones ('tis thought in the Muse
RscaPd) says
, Beyond the vast Atlantic deep
A dome by viewless Genii shall be rails ID;
The walls of Adamant, compact and steep,
The portals with sky tinctured gems
emblazed.
There on lofty throne shall virtue stand ;
Toherthe youth Of Delaware shall kneel,
And when her smiles rain plenty Ger the
land,
Bow, Tyrants, bow beneath tn aveng-
ing steel.
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ROYAL MuNIFICENcE.

A gentleman in Massachusetts, lately
sent king Henry Of St. Domingo, one Of
Collins elegant super royal quarto bibles
the present was gratefully received, and a
few days after, the gentleman received
from the King letter of thanks, enclosing
draft of Coco dollars.
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Died.

In Fauquier county, on the 18th inst
MIR. ). |. WHITLEY. Aged GO years.T
The sudden death of this amiable young
man should awaken reflections OF serious
nature.-Numbers drop around US ever,
day, who we knew in the usual ayocatlsh'
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100. Dollars Reward.

rs known to have been kidnapped from
j field near Germantown. betweenthe
hours Of re and g O'clock, on the 30th ult.
whilst al work alone, Free Black Mun,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged bstweel
81 and 22 years, of the, height Of five feet
FIVE inches, very. black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under bis lett armJ
between the wrist and elbow, occasional
by the cut of an axe.
He is by occupation a farmer, q natiyS
of Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inoffeneive man, with
rather down look. There is reason td
suppose that he was decoyed into car
rage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will b
thankfully received. Keepers Of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taveras, are para
ticularly requested to give such Information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfully
paid on conviction Of the perpetrators Of
this fragrant outrage upon the rights of
freeborn citizen Of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No: 800, Chesnut! Philadelphia
April "a
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN away on the 28th of April, from
III the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co. Virginia, negro HAIR
s&ged about twenty three years, about
ct ten inches high, very black, well
built, has considerable impeachment in his
speech, when spoken to eyinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibly !:
had on when he left home, a much worn suit
of domestic cloth. Ihaye every reason TO
believe that be is endeavoring to pass for a
free man, and as such went off in some OF
the bay craft duringthe late fishing season.
All masters ofyessels are forewarned from
barboring or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of hs,ing the Law ri
gidly enforced against them. | will give
twenty dollars, If taken in the cnunty of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if be-
yond that distance, the above reward, pro-
yided he is secured in jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June l..
The editors Of the National lntelligeG-
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette wilt In
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June IL
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber living
HIN King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 29nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about e2 years of age, his Tore
teeth vide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off shaggy great coat. he has ia
Their named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed to be living at Mr.. Terrett's near
Alexandria, and it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. i will give the above re-
ward for experimenting and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
BILE charges if brought home.
j. H. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against hafboring or carrying off
said fellow.
June IA II
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Was Committed

THO the Jail for Alexandria county, as a
i runaway, on 2!st inst. a Legro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM.
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about Is years of age, and
about 5 feet six inches high, of yellow
complexion; he had on blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. When committed, be
said he was the property Of Mr.. Elliot, Of
Baltimore, but now says he is the property
OF Mr.. Tyson, of fhe same place, and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
short time,
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
ANDY ROUNSAVELL.
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Land Warrants.

ENOR services in the revolutionary waf.
IL id the Virginia line ON continental es.
Enlistment.
Owners Of, and those entitled (being al
who served three years and upw ards j to
warrants Of the above description, are in.
formed that, under the authority of a Law of
the United States, locations will, on The 4th
day of July next, be permitted 10 be made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river,
and the head waters fthe Great Miami ri.
ver-And as it will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
viii do well not 10 neglect it.
Any warrants forw afded to the subscri.
Der, will be located on such land as b. may
suppose most likely to please bis EMPLOY.
ers. CADWALLADER WALLACE.
Chillicothe, Ciio) April Is LOT"
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For Sale or Lease.
THE following tracts of land in cd

|I>HE following tracts of land in Charles
Il county, Maryland: one lying on the
Potomac, at the mouth of Pomonkey creek.
containing three hundred, and forty acres.
about Is miles from Alexandria, the lar.
ger portion level land, of a stiff soil, well
adapted TO the cultivation of corn, wheat
and tobacco, and equal in fertility to any in
the neighborhood. On this farm is one OF
the most elegant sites for building Of all
those fine heights which border the Poto.
mac, commanding the most exte nsive view
of the adjacent, country, both IN Virginia
and Maryland, for more than twenty niles
up and down the river: located in a gen.
teel neighborheod, itwould make an agree.
able residence, and from its proximity 10
market, with the advantage OF The best ma.
yigalion, an extremely profitable farms
The tenants houses would accommodate
the negroes for its cultivation.
A Tract, about one mile back from tha
former, containing 1874 acres, large Dor.
tionin wood, white and red oak, and some
clAenut; the remainder tenement in to-
>leNble epair, the whole . high stiff soE
similar 10 the one above mentioned.
A Tract, lying at the mouth of Malta.
woman Creek, about Is miles from AIex.
aBdria, the whole first rate fat rIyer land.
now completely enclosed -On this tract
is a noted fishery, called Rum Point. AT
which there has been cleared upwards Of
two thousand dollars per annum. and where
independent of the fish sold on the sbore.
there might be put up from one to stw1
thousand barrels every season !; besides
the profits Of the fishery, thu ADVANTAGE 81
Tn ntrinor tho farm With H. re.I go j