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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Piano FOrtes.

THE subscriber respectfully announces
/ his return from New York, and soli-
cts the attention of bis friends and the pub
lie, informing them he has on hand several
Piano Fortes, London make. and one OF
his own manufacture, of an elegant con-
struction, highly finished, of full boiled
melodious tone and brilliant touch. He
warrants them all perfectly sound, ami of
the very best quality. He will also allow
in exchange a tair price for second hand
pianos or organs, being such as he approves.
Those instruments he offers nr SAFE al the
New York prices, al the store on King
street adjoining the Mechanics Bahk.-
Also he has for sale few superior line
toned violins; bows, br ges, strings and
trimmings for most kinds OF musical instru-
mentS.
N. B. Mr.. Western, having business Of
Importance which calls his attention from
Alexandria, for the present, and being de-
sirous to close his concerns here, induces
him to offer his Pianos on hand, at very
low rate, provided application is made in
the course OF twelve or fourteen days
One of said Pianos is horizontal grand,
a melodious powerful tone by Broadly" cd,
London) another an elegant CT cular cor
nerd, with drawers highly finished, me-
lodious fine brilliant tone, (by Western,)
two others London made, one has extra
additional keys, double sounding board,
sweet tones-al Of them warranted per-
fectly sound. THO. WESTERN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Most Valuable Landed Pro-
perty for Sale.

DEING anxious to move to the south
ID western country, am disposed 10 sell
that most valuable and well known farm in
Charles county, Maryland, called The Mea-
do,cs, and part of lPsstwood .Mdnor:-
This tract contains $50 acres, is most elis
gibIy situated, lying in the fork OF the two
branches of the Wicomico river. As to fer
tiIity of soil, and advantages Of every des-
cription, it is equalled but by few-sur-
passed by none. =, ~
Also. the farm on which reside, called
Somerset, in the County OF King George,
Virginia. This tract contains 676 acres, ny
late survey, and is also well situated, lying
on the Potomac river, Composite col: y. lay
loe's Maryland Poin testate) and bounded
by the same upwards of a mile, is in pro-
gressive state of improvement under the
clover and plaster system, which has sue
ceeded beyond my most sanguine expecta!
tons.
Also, two other small tracts in westmore-
land county, Va. containing 1875 acres.
Also, 1l4o acres of military land, in the
state of Ohio.
As it is presumed that no person will
land as il is my desire that no one should)
purchase Without viewing the premises, |
will not give minute description of these
tracts. Indisputable title will he made in
every instance. Persons wishing to pur-
chase, will please make application perso-
nally, or by letter addressed, TO the sub
scriber, near Hampstead post Office, Va.
BENJAMIN GRYMES.
April Cd m3m
The editor of the Baltimore Federal Re-
publican will insert the above once a week
till forbid, and send bis account to this OF.
flee for payment.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Land for Sale.

+ WILL sell great bargain in small
L tract of land, containing about I5o
acres, more or less, lying on the Potomac
river and Monroe's creek, between the two,
on the north side said creek, and forming
the mouth, wherein William Williams has
for many years resided. This situation
would be particularly convenient for any
person who follows the water, the Creek
forming an excellent harbor, and the neigh
borhood being wealthy, constant ire,ghts
might be get. The land is suscePtio'e OF
great Improvement, and is the very best
wheat land in Al the neighborhood. AS it
is presumed any person wishing to Pur-
chase will first view the premises, further
description is thought unnecessary: For
terms apply to the subscriber, near Mattox
Bridge, Westmoreland county, Virginia.
DANIEL CARMICHAEL.
Nav II HUI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01

80 sbs say come out of the Bay OF st;
u '';s Int having a good breeze, outsaiieo
LUIS "a saw the same boat take possession
n ~ = small English sloop which capt. moss
nd been in company with for "a nou Is
nrey,ous to her capture, and reports ne,
Sa;ne laden with dry goods and w'ne' irGlh
{, Thomas bound TO Aux Cages, I'D S'shi
nfwh,ch place She was captured dsseo
1,;na in, large full built American scnnr.
md no: gel near enough to ascertain
s'har,s from. During April, there was a
vii fsunch bound from Aux Cages to Jac-
, , with seven Indigenes. who mao on
I'D 600 dollars, taking 1t from !ne hey
~ Aux Cayes-they were perCeTeo W
"',araI of the laborers working there, anu
;, ,nnears four Of them agreed to try ana
n ~ mr. the money. They proceeded anu
ned themselves with sabres ana knives
anJ nyernauled the boat, which being VIM
ont arms, they immediately Killed hYe OF
,%n,n the remainder jumped overheard ana
s I'm 10 the shore, one lying III the boat as
,bay supposed dead, they threw over board.
~ though he had received several GUS
a a"J ga,bes over his head and body, ne
" %m the shore, and there laid about
GrS hours, until day light, when ne was
nicke,l up by fisherman, who took nun 10
H. Caves-on his arrival al the Key, the
tr,t Ian 10 assist him out of the boat, was
o,s of the murderers, who exclaimed al the
bo7rid deed, that tue government never no.
need such things, but always let them pass
rnpoliced the hoy, who fortunately Jump,
n overheard and saved himself, hearing OF
his companion being arrived, Immediately
went 10 see him, and there recognized one
Of murderers bearing the mangled body
lie yaye information OF the above murde-
rrr who was Immediately arrested and We
~ shortly after the other three were de-
,ec,ed and shot, which was put into eXecu-
,ion ON Sunday, the second OF May. hey
,acad their executioners al the distance OF
I0 or 70 PAGES and appeared to be fully
void of fear; they marched 10 the water
side where they were shot, ana TWO OF
t,em fell smoking segar, and one OF them
no, Icing touched by the first volley, they
were seyerally ordered to FIRE. which they
d,d one at time, and presented the mus
ket close TO his head which snapped re-
neatrd!y. the second was called and his
flashed. the victim then replied (viteman,
yi,eman) several then advanced and des-
patched min, by putting through his body
10 or l2 balls
18th May, off Cape Maize, was boarded
by one OF Admiral Brion's squadron-be'ng
calm he swept along side, hailed, and or
dered the master with his spanish papers
T. come on board told him there were
no Spanish papers on boarCi-He then or,
derpd me on board immediately with what
papars had, which was done. On going
on board was ordered aft, and on examl,
ration was treated politely, and allowed
to pass his force, consisting OF one brass
lonr nine, and four 8 10. carronades, VIII
ahoul 30 or so men-On the 10Th May,
was spoken by the U. S sch, Firebrand
4 - E-.,nn Prnri.lence ON a cruise.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Henry Z. Whitney,
TAILOR.

Corner of Prince and Fairfar street,
- ESPECTFULLY aoquaints his Gus
IL toners and the citizens in general,
that he hes just received small, but well
assorted stock OF seasonable goods, all OF
which he will sell low for cash.
All kinds of ready made clothing con-
stantly on hand, and all kinds of clothing
made at the shortest notice, to any size or
pattern, and Franklin bank paper received
at par, for any description of clothing, al
the lowest prices. = siuth3w may 80
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Situation Wanted.

4 YOUNG MAN who has served mp
L n wards of four years in store, writes
good hand land is well versed in accounts,
wishes employment. He has no objection
to 60 to any OF the neighborng towns
The most satisfactory reference will be gil
ven. A line addressed to II Z. and lett at
this office, will Immediately be attended TO.
Salary no object. tuthstf May 26
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Bottled Ale, Porter, Cider,
Wine. sc.

ys1HE subscriber, at his cellar on Royal
d street, offers for sale an extensive sup
ply OF ,
Philadelphia, porter, ale Solder, an bottles,
which being selected by himself viii be
found Of superior quality.
also,
Best port, claret AMI Madeira wine, old in
bottle, which BY the dozen will be sold on
moderate terms.
Ind IN store, for sale,
Bristol porter bottles In hampers OF one
gross each
Velvet corks in bales of 10. 900 each
Five, two, one and one half gallon deml-
Super6ne table salt in baskets tJohns
With general and well selected assort-
ment OF wines, spirits. teas, sugars: spices,
groceries. DC. VIM. DUNLAP.
Jane tuthstf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Lectures
ON THE RUNNING HAND, =,

ON THE RUNNING HAND,
Price 3 dollars for seDen lectures, each rae
hours at the Writimg Room, nert door 10
the .NarshaUs OEe, Washington street.
yMMEDlATELY after former adver-
1 tisement, | engaged sufficient number
Of scholars, and have since, refused the
applications of many because they applied
too late 10 go through the whole course of
writing on the different Hands. But to
nee; the wishes of many, i propose to
give lectures on the Ruaning Hand only
during the remaining ten days that my en-
sagcmenis elsewhere permit me TO contl-
nue. in this place. And notwithstanding,
the statement may appear eXtravagant
and even impossible IL many who know
nothing about it, yet is fact that not on
" in IL or IL hours, but even IN A hours,
/ will produce a change in person 5 wrl-
ting from cramped, slow, slovenly hand
10 an easy, free, neat running hand, en-
tirely different from the former one. Those
who please may try the experiment. Be-
sides acquiring the running hand perfect
ly and permanently, each gentleman will
be taught tue true method OF making, bold
inc the pen, sitting at the writing desk,
&c, Specimens of the running hand ac-
CURED in lew hours may be seen at the
writing room.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01

CHARLES SLADE has received Ly
~ the brig Bliss, from Liverpool, a few
packages ofHardware among which are,
Waldron'S grass and grain scythes, hoes,
anvils, vices, spades, shovels, chain traces,
hoop iron, best Crawley and cast steel.
&c. And by the next arrival expects fur.
ther supply Of various other articles.
NAV %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
For Norfolk,

M The packe. ,loop OCEAN, capt.
s& Middleton, vii sail on Wednesday.
For freight or passage apply oh,board, or
to BARNEWALL 81 POPHAM.
TVho hare for sale, landing from the dbove
Oessel,
5 hhds }
s tierces Prime Barbadoess ugars
go barrels }
May 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Hugh Smith & Co.

UAVE received by the brig Bliss, capt.
Ill French, from Liverpool, large sup
ply of Earthen,vare, China@ Glass, making
their assortment general and extensive,
which they offer on reasonable terms.
may q thsatu3W
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01

For Boston,
SM The brig FACTOR. F.. Halves,
49, master, is intended as regular ira
DEF, sails fast, and is in every respect a
superior vessel. She will take some freight,
ana can accommodate a number of passen-
gers, having a large cabin, with bedding,
and every thing necessary tor packet
Apply to the master on board: or 10
LAWRASON & FOWLE.
Hho hare for sale said briggs cargo OF
100 tons plaster paris May 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
N ew Edition
(.Nuch EniargedO
OF THE
.9.MERICAN GARDENER,

TONTAINlNG ample directions for
~ working kitchengardeneverymonlh
in The year; and copious instructions tor
the cultivation of flow ergardens, vineyards,
nurseries, hop yards. green houses and hot
houses,
By John Gardner, and By Dapad Hepburn,
late gardeners TO governor Mercer and ge-
neral Mason.
To vyhich Is added,
A Treatise on Gardening, by a Citizen of
Virginia. Also, few hints on the Guilt
walton Of Native Vines and Directions for
making Domestic Wines. For sale by
J. KENNEDY g. SON.
March 80 thstutt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
For Richmond,
For Freight.
Cheap Goods.

Cneap UoouS.
JOHN WITHERS &. Co.
\ RE receiving from on board the schar;
n Elizabeth, from New York, goo half
boxes window glass, ofvarious sizes; one
case elegant canton grapes, 9-8 and 7-8
sup. cailicues, Irish linens, steam loom
shirtings, blue nankeens, long and short
company yellow ditto. sup. tIckhnburgs,
ladies' parasols, one bale Shepherds cloths,
Of superior quality, that were purchased
at auction remarkably low, which with
their stock on hand, they offer for sale at
the most reduced prices.
Also,
An excellent store-hodse and cellar on
King street, to rent. 1t May 81 .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Round Hill.

lying on the stage or Colchester road, dis
tant about 6 miles from Alexandria, and
containing 1874 acres, more or less ;---re-
serving, however, to George Tripleu bis
right to one moiety of the dwelling house
and yard. This land has been very con.
siderably improved by judicious culliva-
ton, and there are now growing crops Of
small grain upon 1t.
Also, one other tract, being an equal UNI
divided moiety Of a tract of land in the said
county, contiguous TO the foregoing, and
supposed to contain 25 acres 9 poles.
The terms of sale will be made known
at the time and place of sale.
J. L. McKENNA, Trustee.
May 10 mwf2w&dtJ4 J
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Round Hill for Sale.

RY virtue Of "a deed of trust from Daniel
~ Mcpherson and wife TO me, under
date of the 30th of May, 1916, and for The
purposes therein prescribed, shall sell at
public auction, on the premises on FRI
DAY, the 4th OF JUNE next, tract of
land in the county of Fairfax, known by
the name of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Notice.

VbNHE subscriber will, in his absence
n from Alexandria, appoint attornies for
delinquencies on his books. To save in
convenience, in the interim Of his depar-
,ure, there will be an opportunity for a set
Element with himself. =
may VI fnw2w RICHARD SLADE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
ALSO FOR sALE, As ABOVE,
The Set-taught Penman,

in thirty lessons, new and extremely ca
sy system OF Penmanshin explaining itself
Price so cents. Young ladies and o.
the:s by deyoting their attention TO this sys-
ten, during their leisure hours at home,
nay acquire a good hand writing the
handsumest and most useful accomplish
men oi all English education.
June d. HEWITT.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Grand National Lottery.

Grand National Lottery.
Next drawing on "Wednesday, June Cd.
when the first drawn number will
be entitled to the grand stationary
prize of
$4,000 DOLLARS:
The loco dollar floating prize may al
so come out on that day.
The wheel still contains the'capitat pr,zes q
10000 Dollars,
10000 Dollars,
5000 Dollars,
1,GO0 Doflaas.
Besides others of 500 dolls. and loo dol
lars, sc.
Present price of tickets thirty-dollars.
The wheel gained upwards of 1000 o
dollars the lastdrawing alone.
A few whole tickets, halves, quarters
and eightns, for sale by
May 90 JOHN A. STEW ART.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-01
Sugar.

SUPERFINE sugar in hbds will be land
- ed this day at lrwin's wharf, and will
be sold oil favorable terms by
n. REILLY,
May 81 at Il. lrwin's warehouse.
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27
Articles of Intelligence.
Yellow Stone Expedition.
FRANKFORT, (KEN APRI

FRANKFORT, (KEH lAPRIL D.
Preparations to render this expedition
powerful and impo6ng, are going for
ward in eyerey part of our county
Troops are marching for St. Louis from
Piattsburgh, Detroit and various other
quarters. The fymptoms of hoaility,
which have been exhibited by fome of the
Indians, have determined the government
TO fcnd fuch number of men as will
render oppotition fruitless and arike a
laifing dread into the men of the foreit.
IL is probable that 900 or 1000 men will
alcend the river, large portion of
whom will rcrurn as foon as Notifications
ihall have been erected capable of rehit
ing, with fnall force, any attack which
may BE- apprehended at that diitance in
the wildernefs. With thefe troops will
afcend three or four lteam boats, laden
with proyilions, arms and ammunition.
The expedition to the ST. Peters will
itart probably before that 20 the Yellow
Stone.
Thefe expeditions are of immenfe i'm.
portance TO the weltern country in two
fold view. They vii! drive foreign in
fuence out of the adjaccRt tribes, and
protect our frontiers from favage inroads.
They will likewife equalize in fome
meafure the expenees OF the government
in the various portions of our country,
and diminish the continental drain oi
money from the welt to The eait in con
fequence of the amount collected by gov
ernment for the fale of public lands.
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27
In addition to the valuable library of

In addition to the valuable library of
1900 volumes, presented by the Rev. DR..
Richards, of Lynn, Eng. to Brown Uni
versity, the Rhode Island american
states. that the Rev Mr.. Carlisle of Sa-
lem has made donation, to the same
University. of 900 dollars worth of valu-
able theological works. These instances
of muni6cence, are truly praise worthy
1t may be aeded, in this connection, that
Brown university. at Providence, holds
a very respectable rank among the liter.
AIRY institutions of our Country.
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27
From a German Paper.
CHRssTiANA, JANUARY lst.

-
Within these few days we have had the
Measure OF seeing here drove of about zoo
reindeer, among which were some white
ones, Dr.. as they are called, Siberian, with
.hair keepers. and dogs employed TO guard
them They passed through on their way TO
The rocky mountains of the district OF Stavan-
cer, where an inilabitant Of that place, who
followed them. will attempt to naturaize
these animals, which for a long time have not
been seer there tame, and as domestic ami
mails. This person has purcha"ed these rein
ceer, mostly in RussiaH Lapland. beyond Tor
nea and some in Swedish Lapland with
much trouble they have been conducted this
long journey, having been on their way ever
since the month of March. In Aamodt in the
Osier'ha! want Of snow obliged him to leave
behind the least necessary parts of the bag
gage, as tents, fur cloaths. snow shoes, kitch-
en- utensils DC, About 90 reindeer were Kill
led on the journey FOR food, the owner and
he drivers having subsisted the whole time
on The flesh and milk of these animals. In
those unknown regions and la-ge forests, as
well as in The frequent fogs, he was obliged to
direct his course BY the compass, as if AT sea.
This person does not mean 10 content himself
with this one expedition; wtieh he has safely
arrived at bis own home, he will return TO
Laplsnd to fetch another drove. The plan
10 people these desert rocks with reindeer is
equally remarkable and useful.-An idea ike
this and the resolution to execute it occur but
rarely.
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27

The Archbishop of Jerusalem (GlARvE)
is on visit to the British Universities, 70
examine the Arabic MSS therein, of the
Bible to select one which will be best
calculated for circulation in Syria and
to procure Syriac types and presses for
the diffusion of the Scriptures. He 10 a
native Of Damascus, and said to be learn
ed
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27
REMARKS
Of a Gentleman en- rcyage IN the Mediterranean
for the benefit Of has health.

Ofa Gentleman en- a rcyage an the Mediterranean
for The benefit Of has health.
Communicated for the Salem Gazette.
Gibraltar. After about weeks ref
dence at Malaga. fet our with Mr.
Leach, young American merchant, for
this place. Our rout was by land AS
there is for the greater part of the way no
road. but mere path, fometimes fearce
discernible, and that over rocks and
mountains. we were obliged to take hor-
les and guides; the difancc is ltated 40
leagues, but there is no doubt it is over
90 miles. We were two days and
half travelling il. There is nothing par
sicularly in:eretting on the way but the
wildnefs and folitarinefs of the fcens
We pafIed through the little towns of
Tangerola, Belhamaina, Marbella, and
Eaepona. The accommodations at the
public honfes are wretched, and the
charges exorbitant. | was forry did
not underitand the language, that | might
have had better opportunity of ftudy-
ing the character of this people. My
companion however was of fome afiilt
ance, by acting as interpreter. Their
living is very fmple; bread, garlic, bad
wine, and anchovies, taken from the wa
ter and laid without the leait cleaning
on The Goals to roaft, form a chief part of
their diet: OF these dainties we were
often invited TO partake-for this at ieaf
.mua be faid to their credit--that they al
ways offer ihare Of their repaf t. a
ftranger. We had frequent ipitaccee ot
the corruption of the gavernsaent, wnlca
from too to bottom is fyttm o, oribe-
ry. Every public oficer has his price
81 every half league between Malaga snd
Gibraltar are little towers where euard
is itationed for the examination of pass
ports and baggage by merely handing
pilfereen as they come up TO you you
are iuffered 10 pass w;ttout n1olsfation
This wss nece1lary in my cafe, as had
bible aud one or two ether books III nv
trunk, which would otherwife have fub
jeeted me to great trouble, for they are
not allowed in Spain. If you do NOT of.
fer the money, even tho every thing a
bout you ihould be correct, they will find
fome pretext TO detain you until you are
obliged 10 comply. at fome places they
were impuaent enough 20 come our and
TO afk intead of our paGports nifle to
get glass of Aguadien'e brandy J We
have now been here four days, but OH
account of the unpleasant weather have
been ous bat little. The ftreets exhibit
motley afemblage Of Jews, urks, Alge-
rines, Moors, Greeks, Spaniards, En-.
glish, and indeed persons of almost every
nation, each arrayed in the costume OF
his country. There is Chaplain to the
garrison, who breaches once on the Sab
bath !; and is a noted sportsman. a
Methodist Chapel has also been erected
and has fmall congregation.
The latest accounts from Italy say,
g the Princess of Wales is still at Pesaro,
where she supports the Theatre with
particular liberality.-Young Ausfin,
whom she has brought up from his
is called Prince by his atten-
ants !" title which does no one the
east harm.
The army of Great-Britian Exclusive
'f those serving in Indis) is reduced to
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27
ANTIGUA, MARCH "a.

No lefs FUN than iI8oi4s has been
raifed at Barbaeoes, by private fubfcrip-
'ion, in aid of the Society recently estab-
lifhed there for promoting Chriitian
Knowledge; which, added to 1S7i os Sd
collected in ST. Michacls Church on the
26th ult. for the fame purpofe. makes a
total of I47eI los cd.
The Portland gazette., 1819-04-27

Firs-proof Lady.-We have to announce the
arrival of Ingleby, jun. that far-famed necroman-
Ger, who intends to amuse the public of Liver
pool, for a short time, in Lillyman's Assembly
room. He has with him, the wonderful South
American .ire-proof lady, who has amused and
bafied the understandings of medical gentlemen
Of all countries. This is the same lady who en-
tered an oven with leg of mutton at Camb-ay,
two years ago, and remained there until it was
fit for table, in presence Of an illustrious assem-