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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
John Ell. Ladd g. Co.

JO.ln Ill. Lauu o 20.
OFFER for sale at reduced prices, for
~ approved paper at long dates
IS hhds West-India rum
SO N. E. rum
80 bis do do
ID hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
l hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
60 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
90 chests young Tyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
95 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
l8 boxes mems and boy coarse and
8 cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
IL boxes Turkey tigs
40 do Muscatel raisins
casks lemon juice
Cassa mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quarter casks
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily Madei-
IA wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and sheathing paper
l. E,>oJ:rb L., y,u.p
Dbl indigo
95 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand 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
Is bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. 2 behring's
35 casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases mems and boys shoes
80 boxes double rein d Italian brim-
stone
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
40 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, sc. sc.
March l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
Jesse S. Wilson,

4 T the instance OF several of the mia
n bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in St. Asaph-street, contiguous to Eduard
Stabier's residence. The number OF scho-
lars at this time not reaching the limitation,
few may be admitted, on application to
either of the subscribers; of whom also fur
Their information, if required. may be OBJ
tanned. M. MILLER,
EDWARD STARLER,
ELISHA C. DICK,
RICHARD Fl. LITTLE,
3dmo.t5 GEORGE S HOHGH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

>. Drew, merchant laliof,
Removed from Fairfar-strset to the corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints bis custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where ne will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but well assorted stock Of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be OF
the best quality, the whole of which ne
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 10 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 IMPOSE
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
iourneymen are paid in Alexandra.
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
a supply of Philadelphia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors OF the
best quality, and he feels confident that ne
shall be able to give satisfaction TO all
who will please to favor him witha CALL
He i, fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boarders, travellers, SC. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that it will be found a cohveni-
emf establishment. may 25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
For Sale,

TIME HOUSE and LOT in which used
Il 10 reside in the town of Alexandra,
containing an acre Of ground, on Washing
tom street, being one of the most agreeable
Situation. for genteel family in that town.
Fos Terms. and view of the property,
apo,y to James L. .McKenar, esq. who is
fully authorized to treat for and dispose OF
the same. and will explain any facts res
.pecting ii which may be required; ,,>-.
Hill and Dale. April 90.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
For Sale or Rent,

fENHAT valuable property called Eos-
L WAYS WHARF, with The ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-streSt'
The warehouses will be rented separately
if required. For terms apply to
WIN. HERBERT, jr.
Arrust o. II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
To Rent,

The brick house on Royal-street
sT l,ely occupied by Mr.. Charles
Ma ryler. The situation and conve-
49, aiences of this house, render it a
desirable residence. very reasonable
rent will be taken of a respectableand per,
manent tenant. Possession may De had
Immediately. Several other houses in good
situations to rent Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
iune 23 .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
District of Columbia,

'als1aHar's sa uG1a%f !, 10 "''' 1879.
IN CIIa.NCERY.
Evan P. Taylor, Complainant,
Against
Peter Saunders and James Anderson, De-
PENDANTS.
TIME defendant Peter Saunders not hay-
Il ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the statute and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction efthe 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 hrst
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 ordecres of this 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. Acopy.
Teste, EDMUNDI LEE, C.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
To Rent,

"a That large commodious brick
~ warehouse. lately occupied by
III, George Kincaid; also, the frame
49, dwelling house, and store adJoln-
ing. The above property is wells situated tor
the -four and grocery business, will be
rented low to good tenants, and possession
given Immediately.
: JAMES SANDERSON.
July 8 dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
To Let,

g.. ON moderate terms, three story,
ATff brick House, in central part OF
az. the town, we'll calculated for a
AAiprivate family, or a genteel
boarding. house. Possession given on or
before the first Of December next, En-
ouire Of tbe Printer. june 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
Rnildine Lots Or Sale.

GUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, nliberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
build thereon. For terms enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUk.
October Is II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
Dissolution Of Partnership.

TIME partnership heretofore subsisting
il between the subscribers, is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All that are
indebted to the firm will please make I'M
mediate payment, and those who have any
claims against it, are requested to present
them to Harrison Bradley, who is autho-
rized to settle all accounts belonging to the
concern.
ENOCH LEWIS,
July 10 HARRISON BRADLEY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
District Of Columbia,

IN CHaNCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
Against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants.
TIME defendant Thomas d. Tracey not
Il having entered his appearance and
given 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
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 his
appearance to the suit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the court !;
and that the other defendants, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do not 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 I'M
til the further order or decree of this court;
and that copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one of the public newspapers published 10
Alexandria; and that another copy be post.
ed at the front door of the court house OF
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUNDI. LEE, c. c.
June II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
Lllnber Yard,
Al tbe Io-cer end of Duke Street,

At the Lo7ver end Of Duke Street.
NHE subscriber has justreceived large
L assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably, to late law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-;
duction for cullmgs--also, other Lumber OF
various kinds, all of which will be sold as
low as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis
itrict. ELISHA TALbOfI.
8 mo 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
New Glover Seed, Cheese, &C.

NOW OIUVCI kIOOU3 OAs|SoO5 , ~
Unity bushels fresh warranted Clover
Il Seed
50 casks Goshen cheese
SO barrels whiskey
4Okegs lard in nice shipping order
80 6rkins butter
.SOOlbs. Tennessee live feathers
S pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdock,& Co. and March & Cos
brands, which Will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
NIB. A general assortment OF groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
February s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
To Rent,

-. A convenient brick house, plea
S sanity situated on Altred-street,
: Esss between Cameron & Queen streets.
{, 49, For terms enquire OF
JOHN P. MINNlX,
mae 8 Upper eu1 OF Prince-street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
HOUSES, LANDS, Sc.
HonSes and Stores to Rent.

- A three story brick house, al tue
Hf corner of King aud Henry streets
msssl with or without the store ana cell
t.tas4 lar belonging thereto; !
Alarge store and cellar, with three GOOD
rooms, adjoining the former
A two Story brick house and store, on
King, between Patrick and Henry streets
Two new two story brick houses, onCa-
meron street, near the theatre.
Atwo story brick house. on Royal,,st.
lately inhabited by Mr.. Charles Tyler,
with garden, stable, cow-house, and a
pump at the kitchen door.
N. b. All these houses are suitable LOT
respectable families, and possession can
be now had at very moderate rents.
Also, small brick dwelling house, on
Princess, ar Royal steet--possession
TO be had 99th inst, Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
July 90 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18
PROSPECTUS

OF new periodical work to be published
in the city of Washington, entitled the
Washington Theological
REPENYORN
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

Those who devote their lives wholly II
amusement, are not only most useless, but,
generally, most unhappy ruortds.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

and with proper cement, forms a solid
mass OF rock.
! Fort St. Marks is built Of this rock, and
presents a most formidable appearance
upon entering the harbor. Ii is situated
on the northern extremity Of the city of
st. Augustine, commanding the entrance
Of the harbor, and is sufficiently elevated
to secure the city from attack from that
quarter. In the rear Of the city is an
impenetrable morass or marsh nearly
cling it; On the margin of which
are erected six redoubts. The fort is
twenty feet high, and the walls twelve
feet thick it mounts So guns, is four
square, with a bastion at each corner,
each mounting eight twenty -four pound
ers, with glacis encircling the work.
The city contains about 5000 souls,
principally Minorcans and natives of the
province. There are the remains of
convent and government house, the lat
ter occupied by black troops. The Ca
tholic church resembles an old Gothic
building. The city exhibits the remains
of ancient splendor, but is now evidently
gong 10 decay.
The situation of the country contigu-
GUS is very low, but exceedingly we'll
adapted to the cultivation of vegetables
Of every description in the southern
country. The atmosphere is, perhaps,
less humid than any country have been
in, and is, l conceive, better calcu lated
for northern constitutions than any south
ern station | have visited.
Fish III great Abundance is to be caught
IN the harbor, but owing to the incidence
Of the inhabitants the market is badly
supplied. Oranges are indigenous in
this section Of the country, also many
other delicious fruits.
The lands on the river St. Johns are
considered more fertile, and most
advantageousiy situated for planters: af-
ter passing twenty miles up, it changes
It's direction, and runs parallel with the
ocean for $50 miles, am under the iln-
preston that St. Johns will be particu-
larly well calculated for commercial
men, and linen Of enterprise, as the bar is
much better, and after passing the bar
vessels may go one hundred and fifty
miles without the least impeachment.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07
s (7o be continued. }
ST. AUGUSTINE.

Extract of a letter from q gentleman in the
South, to his friend in Washington.
AS | have Just returned from St. Au-
gustine, on jaunt of curiosity, pre-
sumo description of the situation OF
that place will not be un.ntcrcsting to
YOU. 4..s
St. Augustine is situated on the main,
about two miles within the bar, imme-
diately opposite the inlet; it is not passa-
bic for vessels drawing over fifteen feet
of water. The island of .Matanzies runs
nearly parallel with the ocean, and forms
a point fthe south end of St. Augustine
inlet. This is principally solid rock,
composed of the concretions of shells,
and is what is generally made use of for
building in the city, and is hewn out in
large blocks. 1t is better calculated for
the. construction of Notifications than any
other material ] am acquainted with ;
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

The moon has Just now undergone q
charge. AT 2S minutes past 9, on the
morning of the esd June, 1t was new
moon, with the wind at south incirAing
to the east. She will enter her first
quarter at SO ms. after %, noon, on the
5oth; the full, at % MS. past 9 in the
morning of the 9TH July, and her last
quarter at Is ms. past |, on the morn
ing OF the 18th. According to the table
the whole of this moon in Ireland would
be unfavorable to fair weather, especially
if the wind at the changes blew from the
S. or S. w. Ireland is an island, SUR
rounded on three sides by boundless
ocean, and on the fourth by large strait,
SO that let the winds come from what
| quarter they will, they must be always
charged with an abundance of vapor-
Here the case is totally different; here
is an immense continent, and we arc, as
it were, in the center of that continent
over which the winds of the ocean have
a long sweep to take, and even to scale
our mountains, before they car reach rs /:
hence the remarkable dryness and health
mess of our atmosphere. Yet we have
remarked, that a S. E. wind uniformly
produces rain, and the S. and S. ". Of
ten, while the rest of the circle is gene
ally dry.
Since June Esd, however, no remark
able change has occurred. The heat
has been somewhat tempered, but the
drought that we experienced for nearly
the whole OF the preceding moon, con-
tlnues, to the great detrimcnt Of our
pasture grounds and gardens. Notwith-
standing. we repeat the hope that some
inquiring farmer will try its applicability
TO our climate and situation, and make
US acquainted with the result of his in
quiries.
We will here add, that the table was
compiled by HERscHELL, the celebrated
English astronomer, knowledge of
which certainly will not detract from its
merits.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

Hence, the nearer the tire of the
moons entrance at full, change, and
quarters, is to midnight, Chat is, within
two hours before and after midnight the
more fair the weather is in summer; but
the nearer to noon the less fair. Also
the moons entrance at full, change, and
quarters, during six of the afternoon
hours, viz. from to 10, may be follow
ed by fair weather, but this is mostly de-
pendent on the wind. The moons en-
trance in all the hours after midnight,
except the two first, is unfavorable to fair
weather. The like nearly may be OBJ
served in the winter.
If the clouds in the western hemis-
phere, at the time of sunset, arc tinged
with a light red and yellow; or, if there
are no clouds, and the sky, towards that
part of the horizon where the sun sets,
be of beautiful red and yellow, it will
be fine weather: but, if. the sun be of g
pale color, or if the clouds change TO a
dark red, and continue, it willrain. The
clouds tinged with dark red il the OPP
posite hemisphere to the sun, whether at
rising or setting, presage wiad.
In winter, when large clouds are OBJ
served with white edges, and strong
blue sky above them, it will be hail or
snow; or probably these may be dissolv-
ed into rain before they reach the earth.
Those who devote their lives wholly to
amusement, arc not only most useless, but,
generally, most unhappy uortds.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

zoiH be celebrated by succeeding genera
tons as the great anniversary festival.
1t ought TO be commemoratcd as the DAY
OF DELIvERANoE, by solemn acts of de-
votion, to Almighty God. 1t ought to
be solemnizcd with homh, shogpS, games,
shorts, guns. bells, 6o1freS, and Wumi-
nGtionS--FRoM ONE END OF THE CON-
TINENT TO THE OTHER, from this time
.for7pard far euer! You will think me
transported with enthusiasm; but | am
not. l am well aware of the toll, and
blood, and treasure, that it will cost to
maintain this declaration, and support
and defend these states yet, through all
the gloom, l can see the rays of light
and glory-I can see that the end is
worth more than all the means--and that
posterity will triumph, although you and
l may rue, which hope we shall not. I
am, &c. JOHN ADAMS"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07

Extract of letter from gentleman IN the
| South, to his friend in Washington.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07
.4GENTS.

The following gentlemen are authorized to
receive Subscriptions and payments for the
SPECTAToR:
Mr.. Jacob lhs-iSangamo.
DIR. Augustus Lang worthy-.qton.
Thomas Lippincott, Esq.-.9RhOn.
Rowland P. Allen, Esq.2 S;z,,o,. c..st.
Ma or Isaac Ferguson, 5
z. L. r. Wheelock, Esq,-Ripley.
Dr. John II. Lambert CdrlWe.
David PIERCE, Esq-Uasldagton County.
hIr Samuel Stewart-.]fowoe Couimu.-
John B. Murray, Esq. P.m.-- Cash Settlement
DR. William NJ. Alexander 'o7Ul o .qmerica
Mr.. Oliver r. Coolz-St LoHq.
Dr. Matthew Cunningham--Ker
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PROM THE BLAEELY Sun.
PORT OF PENSACOLA.
Pensacola, Man E. 1910

o"S"COiu, way o, 1917
Mr.. c. F. Mott-Dear Sir: On the
evening of the Sd inst. arrived in this
town, after very pleasant Journey from
BiakciY by the circuitous route of the
new road around the head of the Rio
Perdido.-The distance that way to this
place ! find to be about o5 miles; but
when road shall be open from Blakelv
to this town in the most eligible course,
the distance will not exceed S. miles.
For two days have been constantly
in motion surveying this aged city, in
pursuit Of such facts and information rs
l deem necessary, to make an estimate
of its value and Importance as mari
time town.
AS seaport the local situation of
Pensacola may be reckoned on the scale
OF mediocrity. 1t possesses some es-
sentlal advantages over many southern
ports; but is, at the same time, subject
to sundry Inconvenience unknown in
other commercial cities.
The most material disadvantage this
place at present labors under, in regard
TO its harbor, is the very extensive shsal
which stretches along the shore of the
bay in front of the whole town. Al
though the channel leading from the
sea past the Barancas into this bay, COM
mands, as l am informed, four fathom
At ordinary high water; yet a vessel
drawing eight feet water, cannot ap-
preach within three hundred yards Of
he shore. In fact, from my own OBJ
servation, l find that at the distance of
one hundred yards in depth Jtonly
three feet at low water, and onlv Eve at
high water, the tide rising ordinarily only
two feet, and but once in "a hours. The
bottom, however, being Of hard white
sand, ad1aits Of good foundation for
wharves and piers, which may be made
at great expense by merchants, who have
| capital to lay out in supplying this RAJ
dical defect Of nature in the celebrated
| harbor of Pensacola.
| AS the island of St. Rosa interlocks
with points of the main land, and shuts
out the surf and fury of the sea, the
whole American navy may ride here in
safety at all times, except during violent
hurricanes. This bay is six miles vide
and about thirty in length, extending
from the Barancas nearly east past the
town, which lies Oh The north side, ten
miles from the gull.
The plain on which tha town is built
is extensive, and about eight feet in all
ttudc above the surface of the sea. The
soil is composed of grey, and in some
places, ola white sand, which is extreme
lysterile, sustaining little grass, but con-
siderable useless shrubbery; so loose
and yielding to the foot is the sand in the
streets, that walking is very fatiguing and
disagreeabie; end the dazzling lustre of
the suns reflection therefrom very pain
ful and dangerous to the eyes in clear
weather.
The population of Pensacola at pre-
sent is about fifteen hundred persons OF
all colors, and the number Of houses do
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07
ON PREDEsTINlNG THE WEATHER.
EERscHELL.

The following table, constructed upon
philosophical consideration of the at
traction of the sun and moon, in their
several positions respecting the earth,
earth, and confirmed in the experience
OF many years actual observation, will,
without trouble, suggest to the observer
what kind of weather will most probably
follow the moons entrance into any of
her quarters, and that SO near the truth
that in very few instances it will be found
to fail
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-08-07
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
by HOOPER WARREN.

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Will be made on advertisements inserted by the
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