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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-28

NORFOLK, May 2i.--Elevcn Of the pi-
rates who left The brig Irresistible in the
chesapeake and came up 10 this town
have been aPprelrnded and committed
10 jail. An affidavit ennmerating The rob
berries committed by this lawless gang
during their cruize, hds been made before
81 { Mayor, which clearly proves tie fact
Of their having pinndefed lhe American
briF. snpeu"r, wi'l'c on her pssssge'lrOm
Baltimore To- New Orleans. Vhey vjll &C.
main in orr iaii suhirci 10 lhe order Of
T. United Slai,s District Court. which
cOnveues AT Richmond on Saturday next
Three Of them are colored men. There
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-28

RALEIGH, May 2l.--The Federal Cir
cult Court for this District adjourned on
Friday evening. Of five persons charged
with mail robberies or aecomplices, three
we're convicted, viz. Early BoIan, Of Ro-
besom, sentenced TO three years imprigon-
ment-StepIcn Baker, two years, and r.
liah Grunter Owing TO bis youtl,) six
months.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-28
THE THEATRE.

We undcrstand that the Theatre will open
on wednesday next. fer short period. preyi-
ous to the departure OF the Company for Rrcl,
mond a number Of excellent new perform
erS have been added to fIie Corps, among whom
Is Mrs. GILBERT, who is allowed 10 be nv far
Tie best female performer (parlicularly in
Tragedy in the u. States aud we are pleased
IN fud that Mr.. BILsoN the favOrite son Of
the Comic Mast is engaged for a few nights
On the whole, the Manager has been extreme.
ly liberal ~ providing both novelty and talent
20 CRAFTY The Theatrical taste Of our town, and,
his liberality. fB.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-28

BALTIMORE, MAY 24....The Circuit
Court Of tho United States now in session
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DOMESTIC.


DARIEN, May IA. On the ST. Johns,
tE. + about the 9th inst. a misund. r.
standing taking place between two men,
one OF them named S!ocumb snapped "a
pistol at the others breast. Iindnel,
whose life had been thus attempted, on
seeing the pistol again cooking, lodged
HE contents of his gun i'll Slocumb's bo-
dy, and went Immediately TO ST. Angus
Tine, related the circumstances to the ci
WI authorities, and was put INTO the fort,
where he now remains. He formerly re-
sided at ST. Marys, Georgia.
FROM ST. AUGUSTINE.
We have conversed with three intelli-
gent gentlemen, who left that iowil on the
10Th inst. and understand, that mos, of
The inhabitants are DESTROYS to remove, as
quickly as possible 10 Cuba, bui as few
purchasers are willing 10 give the prices
asked Tor landed property, the greater
number will become American citizens
None are opposed so mach 10 the cession
AS The renegade Americans who have there
found an asy lum from their couniry's Of
iended laws, while many ofihe SpauardS
only regret the event imasmuch az i, Sc
paraieS them, should they remain, from
the present governor, who is de>ervediy
rrveied, and furnishes a striking contrast
TO HE cruelty, arrogance, ignorance and
uepraVed habrs which too frequently cha
racierlze the officers of Spain. Excepting
The outlaws, tle Americans, in the prov
nee, are anxlously awaiting the delivery
OF the province 10 the United States, W hen
they viii! participate in The blessings Of a
free government and eqsable laws, which,
though governor Coppinger uses his ut
most eXeriions 10 prevent grievances,
they cannot be said at present to eRjoy.
There is little or no business transacted
there now, money being so scarce, that
500 worth OF goods would glut The mar
kei. Not a syllable had been heard there
Of the cession of Cuba TO England [Gae.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-11-09
FdtL and Winter Goods.
GEORGE HILL,
No. 6, Mussey's Row, 4diddte Street
LIS JUST RECEIVED, al extensive as
i i .ortment of
Fall and Wiater Goods,

CONSISTING or
Superfne &. low priced BROADCLOTHS,
Maid aud Comm n CAssIMEUEs,
PeIise Clo,As !; he, seys; Plans Coatings Duf
fills figured d plain peIi,e tanneis baizes q
fiannels white He'd Baizes and Elauneis .
plain, figured aud twill'd Bonbazetts, all colour
Wildbores ; Scotch and Tartan plaIt hahG sOne
Vestings Tabby and silk VeIvets wols'ed Hose;
Ch,ldrens worsted Socks Gurrsey Frocks ; wor
sted aid lambs wool ID awers; Oinghaas A
large assortmant Cacoes Copper a. and pI,ch
Furniturss white and colou ed CambriCs Mu--
Inns British Shirtngs; Imitation aud cotton
Shawls; Irish Linens Linen Diaper: Sheetiug /;
Linen Camhrics black and color'd Florence and
India Lust ing Sarsnets; black and white Grape
back, flag and fancy silk Handk, rchief-; Mer,ho
TRIMMINGS; Ladies' and gentIsmen's silk, D. a e.
and kid Gloves Ribbons: ibreed AID colt n a
ces Buttons; Rr ,ces Pins; Needles Corset
Lacings India Cottons sc. &c,
ALSO,
Factory ShirtingS-
Gmghams Checks and Saianets.
October IL. CIV
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NOTICE,


LsOR ga pleasanily ,i'nated FARM tvu
IL ard half mles from Pc tia H. Said Farm
contains about eighty acres, some part Of which IS
as good land rs any in the Dist let OF Name, en-.
about thirty tons hay, hes on it good Two stor,
HOUSE Containing three lower rooms, good
iairy and four chambers, with Cellar under tbs
hole a so (haise, Woed- House, Barn and 9TH
,ut houses, there j. good Orchard Of 600 besru
rees for terms apply TO DAVID SMITH, 20
nj. G-}7'Fhere il bed OF Mussels for manut
almost joining the land r. Oct. -.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-11-09
ssT5Uenfv Dollars Rendrd!!

C,TOLEN from the subscriber on the night OF
> the cath inst. a brown MARE, Of a middiing
SIZE Elk years old, we'll gated and handsomely
built-with black name aad tai!--a small star
on her forehead--a white spot on her back near ne
fore shouIders-aDd scar OF wound on tue ieit
side of her neck. Whoever will return SAID ria' r
TO the subscriber shall receive ten dollars or hVe
do,Isrs for any correct information so she may be
sS,a;,ad or twenty dollars. for the mare and tn
thief oooiAh iAODD0
Falmouth, Oct. 2eth, 1919
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Chocolate, No. and 2-Sheils-bottled and
draught Cider -Demijohns, from one to five gal
lons-Mola West India and Sugar Bakers
superfine Durham Mustard-Entry Mats, various
sizes Spe-maceti Oil-fask and bottle do
Cayenne and Malabar Pepper-Windsor Soap
Liverpool blown Salt-Salt Petre blue and
white Starch--CItron- Olives--Capers Ism
glass -lndigo--Alum--Rice -superfne Flour,
particularly selected for families. Also Ha-
vana Cigars, of the best quality.
*.*Particular attention will be paid to orders
from Families, and for ship Stores.
OFGoods- sent to any part Of the town gratis.
Oct %
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TEAS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Hyson : Hyson y Dung
Hyson-Hyson Skin
Souchong-B ohea.
SPICES.
Nutmegs-Mace--
Cloves-Pimento-
Cassia Ginger
Cinnamon.
SUGARS.
White and Brown Ha-
Muscovado, va
rious qualities-lndia
double boiled Brown
and White-Loaf, double
and single refined
Lump.
COFFEE.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
India.
CANDLES.
Spermsceti-Mould &
Dipped Tallow, various
sizes.
CORDIALS.
Martinique Noyeau-
Anniseed.
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At Court Of Probate holden at

Pa is, wi.u,n and for the Coun Of Oxfo d. "a
90 s'Atl day OF DC. ober. N he year Of OF
Lord eighteen huered and niie cen;
a he petition Of Samuel PA.ksr, Exsclt
- ( ne es'rte ~ amos Eles, laTe ~ 1--we
NOR, in sid Cpunty, yeoman. deceased reprtr
Sc 6 IA the person estate If sad deceased
Is n suth lien 70 pay h jus; debts, which ne
osed al The line Of has death by he sum OF
one thous and doillrs, and praying for a license
10 sell AMI convey 50 m icb Of the real estate q
said dec ase a, may De necessary TOR ne pSy
ment Of said DEUS and incden Il chs gs
Or.tered--FnSg the pei'Ioner give no'ice there
of TO tile heirs Of ssd de, d and 10 Ell persons
in crested in -a6 es'se, by causing co y q
this order % IL ~ nshedln The z-ue, PFirt-d
PorI nd, ~ ti,e County, # Cunot rlsnd, g" IS
wseks succesSi.ely that they may s.1pear .! .
Probate Court 20 be held = ( sebu' &, 4 he
Prob Office. 10 said Couny, On ,he lat
Wednesd Of N jvember next, Z zen ~ 'hS
clock in the foren o.. al si,ew cAu-e. II any
shey have, why the rrayer " said pei ION
should not De gran ed.
JUDAH DANA sud csn
a true c)py-itses',
Trx.ruv Otr-ysD II 20
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VO. y. JulIftCf1~1JNx fOW.
HAS on hand and is now opening general
- assortment Of
GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES,
Broaacloths, fuperGne black blue, iczriet q olive
Csffnetes fuPerhne, black, b ue, Coburg mixed,
drah olive and brown
Pehe C'o,hs and F'annels
Hunters ,h-keheys-Carpetug
Roie ankets Flannel white (miil and twiIl'd)
red black and green
Toll inetts and swan.dowus-buff and white fine
QmtiDg,-whte Wooden Frocks
Plain and printed CaiIimere Shawis
Worried, lambs wool. couou and fix Hofery
BOMB zets, plain aud twii'd figured and printed
Tartan plads black Bombszue,
Cotton shrtng, and Sheeting, British and Amer
ican,
Silk and Tabby vevets--Platill., white and
brown,
Calico iue, superGne and common,
Carlisle and common Cios hams-Furniture Patch
and Furni ure D,miGies,
White cold and blk G amoricks,
Strip d, Gg'd and white CamUricks,
Whi.e aud col'd Cravats-biS and aag silk Hhdkf,
CambrIck Mu,lin Linen Cambricks
Iudia pain, emo book and fancy MuslinB,
Scotch and long Lawn,-Nli eness,
Merino Gown IrimmIr gs- Cotton = Linen Dam
ak,
Thread aees--Iinen and cnuQn Threads
Mems Gioves, OF Doe KIN aud iin'd beaver & elk
Women's Gloves, lad beaver kid and fix
lyfh and German Linens, white and brown
Six b. aids 1 afferA and latiu Ribbons
Back and COLO, d orerce Luftrings
Back Sinihaw and ga ineIs
Black aud white Sattins
Maxim Crapes-D Rss aud shawls
F ne Rugs RuihA Crath--DRbreslss
India Cottons-oewiug silks
Gin, Mzteese and horn Buttons
dmfrican Manufacture.
piece each, blue and drab DROADCLOTH,
and 3 pieces SATTiNETS, of The Goods
Oh VIII ch the highest premiums were
obtained at Brighton The present
season Oic 25 Il
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late Of Harpswell, IN the county OF Cumhe' land,
yeomsn, deceased, by giving bond as the law d.
rects--he therefore requests all persons who afe
indebted 70 tue sad deceased's estate TO make m
mediate payment--and those who have ary de-
mends thereon, 20 cxbnlt the same FIR settlement
10 PAUL RANDALL.
Harnswel Oct. q 1919.
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BARBOUR & SCOTT,

EYCH.a NfiE-SIREET,
OPPOSITE CUMBERLAND BANk1
III
4 Law Z for sale a large assortment Of
blue, brown, oiive, Gr4b aud haresback Broad
cloths, for >urtouis, from three 10 Eve dolls
French grey aud Other coloured ieIsse Cloth,
Black, bue, aud otter colOu Cd Bombazet,s
Cashmere Sha~is
Elegant Furniture Chiniz
Wi,h great variety OF othe, Seasonabse GOODS.
Nov. Q. f
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Brunswick. Sept l6, 1919.
Sirdyed or Stolen,

an The sixt,enih last. from the enclosure OF
~ Cant. THOMAS scoFuLI. in HdrpslreH. a
HORSE taat may be known by the following
niaTks:--coour da K browu-th ee WINE ieet--
two or ee white spots on his back occasionei
he the friction Of the sad,lc--fecently trimmed
-sonare dock--,bod with shoes marked j. M.
trots all Whoever VII reiurn said horse 10 me
owner in New Gloucester Upper Corner, lsn ciiled)
or give info nation so that he may obtain him.
shall DE generously rewarded.
JOSEPH MANNING
Nev-G oucester. Oct. Gath 1919.
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THE subfcriber hereby gives public sotce 70
4 all coucei ned, that he bas been duly appon
ted AID t.ker upon himie ihe tfus, of admins
traitor of he ertate If
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| VIE subscriber cautions oil persons not to bar
H. Dor or tiua REBECCA his wife (vho has
lett bis bed and hoarD on his account, he is de-
termincd not to pay any debts Of her contracting
after this date. EDMUND WEBER.
WATERFORD, Oct. Is, 1919.
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PREVIOUS NOTICE.

4 LII demands remaining due to the estate OF
n CALVIN FARRAR, Esq. late of Wate--
ford in the county of Oxford deceased the first OF
January 1920, will be put suit without dsrrim-
inaton. CHARLES WHITMAN.
Waterford. Oct. 81 1919. CIV.
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DANIEL. HOW,

late Of Portland, IL The county O Cumberland
Merchant. dece sed, by gIving bond as the law
directs-She therefore requests all pertops who
are indebted 10 the laid deceased estate 10 make
immediate payment add those who have ny de
mands thereon, 10 eIhibis the same { settlement
70 ABlG III. HOW.
or JOHN HOW, her Attorney.
Portland, Sept. ga 1919
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TENAE subscriber hereby gives public notice e.
l. ali concerned that he has been duly appoint
ell aud taken upon himself the trust of adm'nistra-
1.,r III The estate of
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Ala Court Of Probate holden at

the probate Office m Pc lard, Vi;hln sRo "
the County Of Cumberland, on the taurb
Wednesday Of October. III he year OF Oh
Lord e'gh,een hund d srd nineg,en.
HN the eiition Of y han Gpoid, admins:
~ tra. o. Of be es ,Ate OF Ez : Soold, late ot
Windhs IN, 10 sad Couniy, 6 eaditmsn, dece ssed,
reprsser ing ths, he personsi es' tte OF said
deceased j. sufficient TO paw tht- just debts,
which. he owed - Ihe lims OF lis death by the
sum Of ihuteen Lunirsj and seventy SIX doll 81
and thuty eight cents, and praying for a license
10 sell aud c. Wy 50 aucn OF The real estate OF
said deceased msy be Necessary tor he pay
men; of ssd deos and incidensl chsfges; o.
c.sTed-Tha the petitioneF give 10 ice tbereo
60 the heirs If sad deces.ed ard 10 all perscn>
Interested Ia sad estate, BY can7ing copy OF
this order 10 DC published 10 the Portland Ga2ere,
prin ed in PorIi.nd, "A said Coun,y, three week.
successively. that ,hey my appear Al a Z obate
C8urt 10 BE- held the probate office, IN said
Portland, on The t,urih "Wednesday OF NOs em6el
mex, al zen O'Clock ia the forenoon. sod shew
cause IF any hey nave, why he payer ct SAID
pe,li0s Should no, BE gan ed.
csMYTEI ERFEMANt 0""6e -
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IEMPLI CARMINA.
Songs Of The Temple,
OR
Bridgwater Collection Of Sacred
Music.
SEVENTH EDITION. IMPROVED AND ENLARGED

r. CDMMEN DATiON.
LETTER from BENJAMIN ARMITAGE Esa.
President Of the Handel aud Haydn society New
70 l, 10 the publisher -datea New work. Aug ~,
1919
GENTLEMEN,
Having lately examined collection Of Sacred
Music published 10y you. entitled' Songs of m
Temple, or Bridgwater Collection Of Sacred Music
L avail myself vi ibis means of saying, 4 consider
this Collection being by far the best have mel
with published in the United States and 4 should
be glad TO find It gene ally used in churchesas
means of fostering improved taste for this tote
esting part of Christian Worship
am respectfully, youg Humble Servant.
BENJAMIN ARMIlAGE.
The above aud he 15ib, i4th and 18th Elitien
of the
Village Harmony,
foy sale at the PORTLAND BOOKSTORE,
by
JOSEPH JOHNSON,
Merchant Rorr, Middle street
o. %
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r. &C. WILLIS,

ID. N y. ~ LLID,
NO. |, .Uerctants Role,
pY the late arrivals from Eur pc, and putcha
- ses at AUCTION have added extensively 10 their
former Stock and Completed their Fall SUPP y /,
which now consists If
British, irish, French, German &
Canton Goods.
ALSO....30 Packages Domestic WGnnfdctares.
Their country friends are informed that they
have been careful 20 give great variety - thef
Stock, and that their purchases have been made i
. very favuui able manner, they will tltratofe b.
able TO supply them Ieasuntnie and advanta
geouS terms and with their usual accommodation.
November 2. (6w)
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4 'HE subscriber hereby gives subtle notice to
AZ concerned. thai she has seen duy appoint
ed and taken upon herse the uusG of acminissra
trix of ths estate OF
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AVID THURsTON,

late of Gifted, IN he county OF Cumberland,
Yeomsn decea Cd, by giving bond ss the law IL
rects--He therefore requesfs al persons who are
Indebted 70 he said deceased e'tate to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have an de
mands thereon, 10 exhitit the same for settlement
70 DAVID IHURSTON.'
O,is6e Oct 81 1919.
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OF the nrst quanty:-
SPIRITS.
Old Cogniac Brandy.
Spanish do.
Holland and Amer.Gin.
Old Jamaica Spirits.
ct. Croix and Grenada
Rum.
WINES.
Nadeira--TenerifTe -
Observation-Disclosures
Currant-Frontignac-
Port-Lisbon-Claret.
Sherry.
FRUITS.
Muscatei and Bloom
Raisins.
Malaga, Cask and Sui
tana II aisins.
Turkey Figs.
Zant Currants-Dates.
NUTS.
Filberts.
English Wafnuts.
! Jordan Almonds.
CHEESE
Of the best qualities.
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~~HE subscriber hereby gives public notice o
l. all concerned, tha IN has been du'y appon
ted aud taken n,on her the trutt Of Administra
trIx of the Eazte Of
GEORGE BARROWS,
late of Hebron, in the county of Oxford, Back
fmith, -deceafe by giving bonds as The law di
re-ts-lhe the efore sequeifs all pericns indebted
20 the said dec afe1 rIiate to make immed are
psyment and those who have any demsnd' there
on 10 exh bit the fame 20
ELEANOR BARROWS, Aanisje,af,ix.
Hebron, October 6, 1879.
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SAMUEL FREEMAN Jug

true coPy--sttes'.
noRATIo SourHoATE Regr.
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JUDAH DANA W., Ja' S. =

a true cDpy-itsesi,
TIM THY Osc Rig
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-12-14
CONGRESS-
WASHING ROW. Nom

WASHING ron MONDAY, Dec. 6.
This beng the day appointed Tor the
meeting of the Sixteenth Congress of the
United States, at its First Session, the
Members thereof assembled. at the hour
of twelve o'clock, 10 their respective
chambers, in the capitol.
IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. Barbour of Virginia, took the
chair, as President pro tenn.
A quorum beng present. aud the House
of Representatives being advised thereof,
the Senate proceeded 10 business.
A resolution was passed for the appoint
ment of Chaplain TO the Senate, to inter
change weekly with the Chaplain for the
House Of Representatives
A committee of Enrolled Bills was or.
dered TO be appointed, and Mr.. Wilson
was chosen the committee on the part Of
the Senate.
A committee of Accounts was appoint
ed. consisting Of Messrs. Roberts, Burrill
and Leake.
A co nmittee Of Ensrossed Bills was
sppointed consisting of Messrs. Mellen,
Dickerson and Elliot.
The President laid before the Senate a
copy Of the Constitution of Government
formed by the people Of the state Of Ala
hama, which was referred to committee,
consisting of Messrs. Williams, of Miss.
Brown aud Macon, to consider and re-
port thereon.
Aud, after appointing committee on
inform him that the Senate were ready to
receive any communication he might have
TO make, the Senate adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8.
Mr.. Stanford offered for consideration
sundry resolutions, for the reference of the
several subjects Of the Presidents Message
to committees. They shall be further
noticed when acted on.
Mr.. Meilen presented the memorial Of
the people Of the District of Maine. pray
ing to be admitted into the Union on an
equal footing with the original states to-
gether with copy of the Constitution
which they have formed for their govern
ment; and the same was referred TO the
committee TO whom had been referred the
Constitution Of the state Of Alabama, aud
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Williams, Of Miss. from the com
mitiee to whom the subject had been re-
ferred, reported bill, declaring the ad
mission Of the state Of Alabama into the
union; which was twice read, ordered to
he eogrossed for third reading. ADD sub
sequently read third time and passed.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-12-14

Mississippi, have established themselves
there; and those which were ordered td
the mouth OF the Yellow Stone, on The
Missouri, have assembled that river TO the
Council Bluffs, where they will remain
until next spring, when they will proceed
to the place Of their destination. have
the satisfaction 10 state, that this measure
has been execu ted in amity with The III
dian tribes, and that it promises to pro,
duce, in regard TO them, all the advantages
which contemplated by il.
Much progress has likewise been made
in the construction OF ships Of war, ard ii
The collection of timber and other materi.
ais for ship-building. 1t is not doubted
that our navy will soon be augmented tc
the humber, aud placed, in all respects, OF
the footing provided for by law.
The board, consisting Of engineers and
naval officers. have not yet made then
final report Of sites for Two naval depos
as instructed according TO the resolutions
of March 18th and April goth, 1918; but
they have examined the coast therein de-
signated, and their report is expected in
The next month
For the protection Of our commerce III
the Mediterranean. along the southern
Atlantic coast, in the Pacific and Indian
oceans, it has been found necessary to
maintain stroag naval force, which il
seems proper for the present 10 continue.
There is mnch reason to believe, that il
any portion Of the squadron heretofore
stationed in the Mediterranean should
be Withdrawn, our intercourse with the
Epowers bordering on thai sea wouid be
much interrupted, if not altogether de-
|stroyed Such, too, has been the growth
|of spirit of piracy. in the other quarters
mentioned, by adventures from every
country, 10 abuse OF the friendly flags
which they have assumed, that not to pro
|tect our commerce there would be TO a.
bandon ii as prey 80 their rapaciiy Due
|attention has likewise been paid to the
suppression Of the slave trade, iu compli.
ance with law of the last session. Orders
have been given to the commanders of all
PuDtlO SDfDS " cCiAC OF sESotto
under our flag, engaged in that trade, aud
to bring them IL, TO be proceeded against
in a manner prescribed by that law. Ii is
hoped that these vigorous measures. sup.
ported by like. acts by other nations, viii
soon terminate a commerce SO disgracelu
10 the civilized word.
In the execution Of the duty imposed
by these acts. and Of high trust cgnnect.
ed with it, il is with deep regret have tc
state the loss which has been sustained by
the death Of Commodore Perry. His gal.
iantry in a brilliant exploit, in the late
war, added to the renown of his country
His death is deplored as national msfor.
tune. JAMES MONROE.
Washington, Dec. Z, 1919.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-05
Vaccine Institution.

EyHE small po1 having appeared in A
Il lexandria, such persons as have been
vaccinated by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his office, on St. Asaph-street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose of being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his Office every day
in the week except Sunday, from O'Clock
until 10 in the morning, for the purpose Of
receiving them.
He proposes also to be less particular
than heretofore in the investigation of their
claims to the benefit of the institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nes!ly requests all such citizens as may be
acquainted with ersons liable to coniagion,
to send them without delay as above di-
rected, where they wild be served efectu-
ally and gratuitously.
Masek2 e GUST. A. BROWN.