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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-05
Funston for Sale.

TyHIS elegant estate is situated on the
1 Potomac, Is miles below Alexandra
1t is bounded on three sides by the Poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
5000 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 Oh,
yjded If requisite. This estate is level and
beautifully situated, very fertile, and re-
markably healthy. Plaster acts With an
effect equal to that of any part OF Virginia
or Pennsylvania have used 500 bushels
in twelve months, and such is its beneficial
operation, that were to keep this land |
shoala considerably increase the quantity.
4 manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles. on a stream navigable for vessels
carving 1900 bushels of wheat, where the
Baltimore and Dist of Columbia prices are
given forgrain: being bounded on 3 sides by
Water, small extent only of fence is ne
csssary TO inclose the whole it would be
admirably adapted to grazing. The ln-
g.. provements are large and very
NTN substantial brick mansion, 40 by
Hsast 10 feet, with every necessary out
house, three commodious barns,
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
Of the fsherie,, 10000 bricks and 1000
bushels of liuiSe are just burnt on the pre-.
,nisss. There is a considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental, two
orchards of we'll selected apples aud peach,
besides an abundance of other choice fruit.
More than $50 acres are in clover, goo in
corn, and land is in preparation for sowing
$50 bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hay can be cut from the low grounds,
some of which (and all might, have been
reclaimed at triAing 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
tie, highly improved sheep, farming uten-
sells and household furniture can be had.
The Terms of sale will be accommodating.
Property in any of the cities, negroes, bank
stock, western lands, or lands near the
RIDGE, will be taken in payment letters
must be addressed TO me at Pohick Church,
Fairfax county, Virginia.
September4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-05
Boots. Bootees and Shoes,

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, OF to punctual customers at the usual
credit, athis old stand opposite theGazette
Office, Royal-street.
N. B. Two boys OF good disposition
would be taken as apprentices to the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. August "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-05
l.. Masterson,

BOOT and SHOEMAKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks to his
HI friends and the public in general: tor
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand a good assort-
ment ofthe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neatness and durability it will be
excelled by none. He has OH hand good
oceortmopt Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-05
PROPOSALS
) BY JOSEPH "A, SH.NDEhOS,
for publishing by subscription,
A BIOGRAPHY OF THE SIGNERS
Declaration of Independence,

ACCOMPANIED WITH PLATES;
70 which will be annexed history of the
proceedings of congress during the pas
Sage of the law, and the Declaration it.
self, with fac-simile engrayiags Of the
signatures, =
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-05
La~s of Me District IF Columbia.

In the press, and will shortly be published,
By DAYS. g. FORCE,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
ga COMPLETE CODE OF LAWS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Little River Turnpike Co.
ia .JupnG~u IT. 1919.

JdnRGTy II, IOlH.
A DIVIDEND of six per, cent, for tie
IA year ending December 81, 1918. is
this day declared, and will be paid to the
Stockholders in this con pany, or their le-
gal representatives, on the lst day of FE-
BauARY next. JONAH THOMPSON,
Treasurer.
The stockholders in the Little River
Turnpike Company. at their annua! meet
ing on the 1stof January, 1919, having or
dered that all the certificates OF stock insaId
company heretofore issued, be called in
and cancelled, and new certificates issued
in place thereof, and that the fractional
parts of shares b. brought into whole shares,
as far as practicable, the stockholders are
therefore requested to forward their cerli6-
Gates to the treasurer as soon as convenient,
that the said order may be carried into et-
feet without loss of time.
By order of the directors.
JONAH THOMPSON,
Jan Ia thstuFl2 Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Morning and Evening Stage,
EliEI
s

TO and from Georgetown, Washington City
and .1lerandria, noov running,
WIllL leave Crawford's tavern, in
wv Georgetown, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
passing through the city Of Washington
calling at all the public houses on the Ave-
rue, and arrive at Alexandra by half past
II o'clock-leave Browns City Hotel A.
lexandria, every evening at A p. M, and
arrive at Georgetown the same evening.
Fare dollar--All baggage and parcels
at the risk of the owner or owners thereof.
THE PROPRIETORS.
n. B. Books are kept at Messrs. Davis
g. Oneal's Tavern, City Of Washington,
for the entry of passengers in the above
inc.
! The Coachee will leave Browns CITY
Hotel, Alexandria, at iU O'Clock A. NJ. add
arrive at Georgetown at past II O'Clock
passing thro' Washington, and returning
leayeCrawford's at clock arrive atAlex-
andria the same evening.
BY means Of this arrangement persons
having, business 10 transact in either place
may be accommodated with cheap and
expeditions conveyance,
January &c
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Mahogany on Sale. :

II ME subscriber has On hand and offers
L tor sale or 5000 feet first quality ST.
Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. al the
Baltimore prices for CASH, or to punclual
customers at the usual crciit.-Gentiemcn
who are building can be supplied with
hand railing cut to any dimensions, at a
short notice--also any orders for furniture
which the subscriber may be favored with,
from persons residing either in town or
the country will be promptly attended TO
and executed in superiorsiie.
ROBT. ABERCROMBiE.
Coraerof King and Alfred streets,
ian 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Notice.

VyHE public are hereby informed, the
u House of Industry establishment, corr
ner of Pitt and Prince streets, will go into
operation this day, for the delivery Of soup,
as usual, 10 tie poor, trcin, / O'Clock until
8, when donations from the benevoleDtwill
he most thankfully received, either in mo:
hey, " God, vegetables, or articles oil CLOTH
ing, which will be faithfully applied.
Application for tickets for tic delivery
: of the soup, will have TO be made, by per-
sons residing in the Isl Wdrd--to John Har-
per, from the east side Of Fairfax-street To
the river; Charles Psge, from the west
side of Fairiax-street TO the east OF Pitt
Street
I'd Ward- Guy Atkinson, from the east
side of Fairfax street TO the River Ber-
nard Bryan, ), from the west side of Fairfax
street 10 the east side of Pitt street.
Sd Wurd Isaac Robbins, from the west
side Of Pitt street to the east side OF Colum-
bus street Anthony Crease, from the west
side of Columbus street to the extent Of the
corporation.
4h Ward.-Jonathan Janney from the
west side Of Pitt street, to the east side of
Alfred street--aDd from the east side Of
Alfred street 10 the extent Of the corpora
ton.
Great care will be taken to make the
Soup clean and good for family use, and
will BIZ sold as usual, at 6 cents per quart.
ANTHONY CREASE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Western Money.

A FEW thousand dollars of Kentucky,
IN Ohio, and Pennsylvania bank notes
for sale at liberal discount, well worth the
attention Of drovers and others. Apply al
my Exchange Banking House and Brokers
Ohce, Bridge-street, Georgetown.
December 10 R0MULUS RIGGS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Lost.

A RED MOROCCO POCKET COOK
N containing IS or so dollars in Valley
Bank paper-70 or 80 dolls. Of the banks OF
the district, and sundry papers that can he
OF no use to any one but the owner. A IL
beral reward will be given by returning
The same to this olhce. ga
Feb 6 st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Winchester and Alexandria
STAGE.

TyHE Winchester and Alexandria stage,
Il in future, will stop at the Indian Queen
Tavern, and will leave said tavern on the
same days as before from the City Hotel
fare as usual.
Also an accommodation stage will leave
the same tavern for Washington & George
town every day at 10 O'clock A. M. and
return at 4P. M.-fare seventy-6ye cents.
N. B All baggage ineither stage will be
at the risk Of the owners January !
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
ian IL
Public Sale.

10y virtue of deed of trust will be sold
ID on the 9Th Of February, al IL o'clock,
at the Coffee House, one sixth part of the
ship DIANA, of Alexandria, as she stood
on the 9Th day of May last, the purchaser to
take on himselfall the outfits and disburse-
ments since that period, Wharfage onIyex-
cepted, which is to be satisfied by those in.
terested in the above sixth part.
JOHN c.. VOWEL,
THOMAS FOUELL,
February 9 tutbS Trustees.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
New Books,

T7OR sale at the commission bookstore Of
Z r.. GRAY.
A new work on Farricry; vol. octave,
bound. g dolls.
The Christian ECONOMY a valuable lii,
tie work, said TO be translated from the ori.
ginal Greek OF an old manuscript found in
the Island of Patmos, where St. John wrote
his book Of the Revelations. Price, half
bound, 373 cents.
ON HAND, p
A good supply OF Writing and Letter
paper. November 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
New Livery Stable.

TENIIE Subscriber las established. on the
Z wharf, stable of horses, and he takes
this methoi of acqusipting the citizens Of
Alexandria, particularly those gentlemen
residing on the wharf, that there will be
good saddle horses and carriages always
in constant readiness for those who may
please favor him with their calls.
n B. Horses will betaken at livery by
the day, week, or month.
VIM. B. STUART.
December II ,d3m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Glover Seed.

JAS. &JACOR DOUGLAS,
Carer Of k,RS and Columbus Streets,
IL AVE just received supply OF fresh
L d clover seed. Also,
20 bblS Baltimore whiskey,
superior London mustard.
hest Philadelphia white soap,
Starch, glue, SC.
Which, with their usual stock of Groce-
r'eS, are for sale on terms worthy the atten-
Nn"i purchasers. Feb.6 stuthsH
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
FORTY ThlEV ES.


SIoro;,na Mrs. Gray
The piece "Opens with
A YIEW ORA LIKE.
Ariinelle, <the Fairy of the Lake, en-
tiers IN
BEAUTIFUL CAR, DRAWN BY SWANS,
Attended by Sylphs. Chorus, Fairy OF
the CLASSY Lake.
The Fairy discovers her art to the yiphs'
by changing the scene, and showing inc
miniature figures of Ali Baba and has son
Ganem, on their way to the forest to cut
wood. A miniature figure of Ali Baba's
ass. carrying paniers, is also shewn.
Sceie 8, represents Wiid Forest: On
one side Rude Care, where the thieves
deposit their treasure in the centre
Large Tree; in the back ground Distant
Mountains. Ali Bahia and Ganem
Enter 7cith a real .fSs,
and begin to cut wood. Song, Ali Baba,
{, To a woodlands hut" Ganem wounds
his hand, and is sent home. While the old
man is hewing large tree. distant bugle
announces to bis alfrighted senses the ap-
proach of the robbers of the forest, and ne
hides in the tree. Two robbers are seen
crossing the mountain on horseback; they
appear on the stage, & at length giving the
signal, march commences, and the Forty
9Hiepes cross the mountains on hOrse6GCk.-
They appear afterwards on the stage load
ed with booty. Chaunt, Pronounce the
charm" the cave flies open, and part OF
the thieves enter it with their spoils. Dia-
logue aud chorus, and the thieves march off
Act IL. scene l., discovers .Neug CaOe.
Orccbraud seated on his throne, attended
by demons. Scene 9, street: cobier's
stall on one side, from which enters Musta-
pba. who sings. Scene 3, a Garden woH
and 5aiconu, the exterior of Cassim Baba's
house. Fe,ty oil jars are seen. MoIgiana
discovers diabolcal plot to murder the ia
niy, and is revenged by destroying SO OF
the robbers Last scene, discovers again
the lake, uIlh the Car and Scans as before.
A large cloud descends with the principal
sylph, and the piece concludes with "a
grand chorus
Doors open at half past 5. and perfor-
nance to commence at half past o'clock.
rFTickets to be had at the box office
Of Mr. higgins from 10 till ], and from 3
till land in the evening during perform
ance. No smoking allowed.
a. No yostpoaement on ana account
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Public Sale.


WTILLbe offered at Public Sale on Fri
wv day The goth of FEBRUARY, il fair, if
not the next fair day, that voted Stand at
S--~-a The White Post, now in the occu
astsl patton of Mr.. Geo. Rust. This
ssss property has been used as Tay-
-. ern alone, al other times as stere
anu tdyern perhaps none better il equal,
in all the valley between the Blue Ridge
and Allegheny mountains ~ won't say
as tavern alone, but combined with other
busiue,s--it is surrounded by fertile, re.
spectacle neighbourhood, probably not
surpassed by any in America one stofes
at present. and but few Mechanics. The
house is large, FROM IL to 10 rooms, with
portico the whole. length OF the house
good stable connected with snug little
Barn, Kitchen, anu other necessary out
housss.--if this property is not sold, it will
be lei for ater;n of years other houses will
be ATTACKED if wanted, for this year, which
sill render il fit for almost any kidd Of pub
tic BUSINESS al least, Mechanic, Aler-
chant, and Tavern. No man need apply
tor it as tavern alone, at any price-there-
fore, as such il is not offered.
VIZ CARNEGY.
Feb. 1 3t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Public Sale.

ON THURSDAY next The | 18th inst. at
Ollb'clock will be sold on the premises,
A lot Of ground situate On Patrick street,
between Cameron and King streets, with
the Improvements therenn-conslsting OF a
connmodious two story brick dwelling house
with every convenient out house; now ili
the occupancy OF Mr.. Laws.-Terms libe-
raj, and made known at the place of sale.
P. G AlARSTELLER, Auct'r.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
T.. MastersOn.

BOOT .fND SHOE-.M.ARER,
{ pETURNS his grateful thanks to his
Z q friends and the public in general. for
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line OF business, and hopes they will con-
tinuc it. He has on hand good assert
mcnt oflhe best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in tie best man.
ner: Tor neatness and durability il will be
excelled by none. He has on hand a good
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
25 Dollars Reward.

EpAN away from the subscriber, living
& Z near Pleasant Valley, Fairfax county,
on Saturday the Seth ullinio, a yellow wo
man u med LUCY, commonly calls her
sci Lucy Taylor, about 20 years OF age, 4
feet 8 or ~ inches high-had On when she
went away blue cloth dress, and look
with hers variety OF clothing, and will pro-
bahly change. II is expected she will en-
deayor to eros, the Potomac into the neigh
borhood OF Fort Washington, where she has
some connexions. The above reward viii
be given for experimenting and securing her
in any Jail, So sha, get her again, and res-
SON bic charges ii brought home.
Masters Of vessels and others are eau
toned against harbonng or taking her Off
FRANCES l.. LEE.
February Gt*
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
THIS Is TO CVE NOTICE.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans court Of said county, let
tiers of administration, lde bonis non, on The
estate of William II. Marbury. late of the
county aforesaid, deceased.-All persons
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same TO
the subscriber, with Inc vouchers thereof,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or before
the 9Th day of August next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to said es-
tate and those indebted thereto are requir-
ed To make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
February, 1919.
ROBERT S. Blackjack,
Adm. de bonis non of VIM II. Marbury, decd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
just Received,

OuCI sS''SSt'tN1
10y late arrivals from New Y ork, Boston
D aid Portland, large assortment of
goods, comprising the following articles,
viz:
8 Grecan sofas, good quality
9 small side boards
e6 dozen chairs, different kinds
Il bureaus
case sup. quality looking glasses
Work and light stands
90 dozen COMMON brooms
10 plated harnesses
Also, by schooner Stag, from Baltimore,
So logs st. Domingo mahogany
la Store,
25 logs do. and a large assortment OF
Furniture For sale by
SAMUEL WARD,
Loser end Of Prince street
~ Furniture made and repaired, as
usual. December 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Balh Landing Fishery.

I WILL rent this excellent fishery, for p
Il years or less; application can be made
to me personally or by letter, addressed to
Pohick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. 1t will be
useless to offer less than 500 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
GIlDston, October s
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Salt.

THEN THOUSAND, bushels of Liver
u pool coarse-Cadiz AMI Turks Island
salt received per brigs Beuefactor AMI
Dove, ana schur Firs mia Ann, and tor sale
byM. Miller s. Son, or
Jan g2 z. Fl. HOWLtND.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Orphans Court.
lierandria COUNTY,

Alexandria County, 900
February Term, i0i'
ORDERED, That The administrator
" debonisuon, of William H. Marbury
deceased, do insert the usual notice to Gre
ditors and debtors three times week for
two weeks in the Alexandria newspapers.
A copy.
Teste, A. MOORE, Reg. wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Negroes.
For Sale,

SEVEN HUNDRED bushels OF cattles's
~ hair, for plaslering.
10 boxes and 10 casks OF cheese.
500 bushels of seed Potatoes
In STORE,
spun and knitting cotton
stocking yarn
All ofwhich will be sold low for cash.
Iwish TO purchase from soto lGo casks
OF Flax seed. ANTH'I RHODES.
Feb 4 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Ridgely & Ringgold,

OFFER for sale 800 tons of Plaster of
~ Paris, deliverable on the wharf, at
Georgetown, for cash, or approved paper
at 60 days.-Also 50 tons ground Plaster.
Georgetown, Feb: 6 ut
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Boots. Rootees md Shoes.

which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash, or to punctual customers al the usua
credit, athis old stand opposite the Gazette
Office, Royalstreet.
N. B. Two boys Of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices 10 the above
business. Those from the country would
be preferred. August "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Boiling Cloths.

TsNHE subscriber has this day received, a
l. large and elegant assortment of Bolt
ing Cloths, of superior quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store of
Messrs. Butts & Cawood, King street,
Alex'a, where he intends keeping a COM
plete assortment in FUTURE.
Sept G AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
SALES Al .AgGt>iUN.
Public Sale.

IN consequence Of noncompliance with
j the tcfn,s Of the SAFE OH Satua1ey oUtis
Of January, viii be resoid on SAL UkDAi
NEAI. lie 9TH inst, at Dean, wharf, Oh
CreaH oi 8, ~ anu IL months, tor sppro-
az. we'd endorsed notes, one-lhird Oh Tue
49, Oh sup i Aik-i RAIDER.
T. q. .MAkSiGLLER,
February ) Auci:Uneer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06


THIS Is TO GLTE NOTICE,
That the subscriber OF Alexandria county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans court of said county let
tiers of administration on the personal es-
tate Of George Barlow, late of said county,
deceasei.--All persons having claims a
gainst the said decedent are hereby warned
to exhibit the same TO the subscriber, with
the vouchers thereof, passed by the Or
phans' court on OF before the 9Th day Of
August next, or they may by law be exciu-
ded from all benefit TO said estate; and
those indebted thereto are required 10 make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9Th day Of
February, 1919.
JOSIAH II. DAVIS,
Administrators of George Barlow.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
Orphans Court,
.Aerandria County.

.fierandrta County, ,o,o
tebruary Term, 1917
ORDERED, That the administrator of
" Geo. Barlow, deceased, do insert the
usual notice To debtors and creditors three
times in the Alexandria newspapers.
Acopy.
Teste, A. MOORE, Reg. wills.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06

Sugar and Beef.
EiFTI barrels MuscuvaGo sugar
L 70 barrels No, | beef
Landing from sloop Joseph aud for sale by
. Jan 60 LAWRASON 4 FOWLE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-06
LAST NIGHT,
Previous TO the return Of the company from
Washington.

To which viii be added the grand Melt
Drama OF the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-03-19
THE NAVAL DEPOT

~
We have it from an unofficial source
but one in which we can. nevertheless
piace confidence, that the NAVY Com,
mlssIoners have combined in The estab-
lstimen' OF grand Naval Depot for The
Southern Section OF the Union. Two dis
tInct sites :-Gysport as a fitting. re-
pairing and docking yard, and Burrill.s
Bay as the. building yard. The latter
place is IN the county of Isle of Whit
on the south side of James River. or q
miles below James Town, and about 40
miles distant from Norfolk; il heads the
long bar which extends from The Wa
wick shore, familiarly called lie Pom. of
ohoaf, around which the channel of tl,..
river winds its course. From the lav
to Hampton Roads is almost a straight
course, and the depth Of water is sutfIci.
ent for ships Of The largest draft. Al
every point where il NAV he necessary
to erect works Of defence nature has pro-
vided foundation ofsolid rock and The
entrance may be so fortified as 10 render
It impossible TO an enemy. We presume.
however, that no public work will be
commenced there until after the next ses-
sion of Congress, when the Report Of the
Commissioners shall have been acted ON
by that body. [NoyfoM Herald.