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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-31
DOMESTIC.
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE, JUNE II.

FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE, JUNE IL.
THE SEA SERPENT STILL IN OUR BAY
Our southern brethren have made
themselves merry at the Credulity of the
Yankees, in the case of the Sea Serpent
which SO frequently presented himself tC
the views of thousands the summer be.
fore last; and the corruscatons Of dra.
matte wit, under the title of "The Sea
Serpent, or Gloucester Hoax" have
drawn laundering applauses from crowd
ed theatres. Still people are not to be
entirely laughed out of their senses and
if humantestimony is ever to be admitted
on the subject of any phenomenon in
nature, we scarcely know of one in
which it has been more ample than in
this, as recorded in the journals of the
day, when the occasion arose. We have
now further evidence to add to the mass
already before the public in regard to
the existence of this strange creature.
1t will be recoIlcctcd, that his re-appear-
ance in our bay was announced last week
in the Boston Gazette, and repeated by
us he has been seen again, and more
leisurely surveyed, from another vessel,
the master ana mate OF Whicn nave given
their respective accounts under the So
lemn sanction of their oaths. 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the affidavit of the mate
I,GERsHAM BENNETT, of Fafiie ID, in
the county of Fairfield, and state of Connecti-
cut, mariner, on oath declare, that was mate
of the sloop Concord, Hawkins Wheeler, mas
ter, in her late passage from New-York to Sa-
lem, Ms. that on Monday, the 9th dav of June
inst. at O'Clock in the morning, was on the
deck of the sloop, sitting on the hstehes. the
vessel was steering N. W. and was then Is
miles from Race Point--the man at helm made
an cutlery, and said there was something along
side that he wanted me TO look at; locked
and saw something on the 'larboart side the
vessel. about 10 rods, certainly not exceeding.
IA, from the vessel, that resembled sernent
or snake. / Immediately arose and went to
the side of the vessel. and took a pos;tion on
the rouCh-tree, holding ON by the shro6d; I
there saw a serpent of an enormous size and
uncommon appearance, upon the water; his
head was about the length of the anchor stock
above the surface Of the water. viz. about z
feet. looked at the anchor stock at the time
and formed nv opinion by comparing the two
objects. The weather was very clear and
good, and the water almost calm and had. |
think, as good view Of the animal as if I had
been within rods ofhim.
The color of the animal throuehout as far
as could he seen. was black. and the surface
annearsd to he smooth without sca,ee-bis
head was about as long as horses, and was
proper snakes head-there was degree of
Aatness with slight hollow on the top of his
head-the eyes were prominent, and stood
out considerably from the surface, resembling
in that respect the eyes of toad, and were
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-31
KINGSTON, (JAM.l MAY z

Letters were yesterday received in
this place from Curacao, which state
that Brion's squadron, composedofnear-
ly 90 sail, which had sailed from Mar
garitta for Cumana, had experienced a
severe gale, in which the whole squa-
dron had been either dismasted or other
wise injured, and that the commodore
ship had with great difficulty succeeded
in returning to Margal:,ta, with 9 feet
water in her hold. These letters add,
that out of 800 British troops, which had
arrived at that island, 200 had already
been carried off by disease, although it
is considered the most healthy of the
West India islands. Other advices say,
that Bolivar was completely paralized
in bis military operations.
Extract cfa letter dated 81. Thomas, Nay %.
: Morillo, by the last accounts, was III
Calaboza, but daily expected in Carac-
cas-. This unfortunate city has again
been visited by an earthquake; IT threw
down a number of houses, and some few
lives were lost. Phil. Cent.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-31
NEw-YoRK, JUNE l6.


The following was yesterday received
by a mercantile house in this CITY, from
their correspondent in France -
HaUre, Nay 3, 1919.
Business still remains limited in its
operations. Money, however, has be-
come abundant at Paris, and all out
standing engagements have been liqui-
dated; but speculation is kept in check
by the dreadful state of the English
markets.
Carolina and Louisiana cottons sell at
the quotations; of the former we have
5000 bales, and of the latter 5000 bales.
Rice dull at 29f. in bond. Coffee and
pepper abundant and without demand.
No further arrangements are contem-
plated among the commercial men here
and at Paris. Confidence is coming
round, and, as soon as an ameIioration
takes place in the English markets,
business will, | expect, resume its won't
ed activity here.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-07-31
Mr.. WARREN,

Mr.. WARREN,
In compliance with the request of the
committee of arrangements sendyou copy
Of my Address delivered on the 9Th instant, in
commemorative of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,
for publication.
Very respectfully,
Your obcdient servant,
NICHOLAS HANSEN.
EdtoarasuiHe, July 81, 1919,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
100 Dollars Reward.

us known TO have heen Kidnapped from
1 field near Germantown, between the
hours of IL and 2 o'clock, on the 3Oth ut,
whilst at work a!nne, Free Black Nan,
name HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and % years, of the height of FIVE feet
6v. inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his lett arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut OF an axe.
He is by occupation a farmer, native
OF Kent county, in thu state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth rounlabou; jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather Town look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into Car
riage, AMI conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
rates, toll bridges, and taverns. are par
,icularly requested to give such information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfully
paid m conviction of the perpetrators of
his hagrant outrage upon the rights OF a
treeborn citizen OF the United STATES.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800. Chesnut-street, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
District Of Columbia.
alexandria County TO Wit, } ,o,o
9ur;J Term lolV.

Alerandr'a County TO vat, 1910
april Term, i'l''
IN CHA.NCERY.
The President, Directors & Company Of
the Bank of Alexandria, Complainants,
against
Robert w. Hamilton and John Mcclure.
Defendants.
iNHE defendant Rob't w. Hamilton not
I having entered his appearance and gi-
ven security according to the statute and
rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
ne said defendant is not an inhabitant OF
this District, on motion of the said con-
pl, inants, by their counsel, it is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the lst day of November term next, and an
swer the bill of the Complainants and
that the other defendant, John Mcclure,
do not pay away, convey, OF seciete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate oret-
feels in his hands belonging TO the said alb
sent defendant, until the further order or
decree of this court and that copy Of
this order be forthwith inserted for two
months SUCCESSFULLY in one Of the public
newspapers published in Alexandra, and
that another copy be posted at the front
door Of the court house of said county.
Teste, EDMUND I. LEE, C. c,
iupe II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
Notice.

To WeelYrights, Blacksmiths, Tanners,
Harness. Mixers, Saddlers. Hnners, &c.
BELIEVING as | do, that PROVIDENCE.
, at Fairfax CGurt. House, would be
suitable situation for mechanics OF The above
description, offer to such, lots in that viii
lage for sale, on ground rent for ever-will
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
to them, CT urnish brick to them TO build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, for the purpose of carving on
their respective trades TO advantage, to
come and view the situation. 1t is very
public place. tic centre OF the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
aniria westward, and where all til public
meetings tor the county, Sc, are held ; and
where trades of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be a public conve-
nience to the country around. No situation
can be more healthy--good wat +, and ire
wood cheap. Mechanics of the above drs-
criptinn must generally depend on th,
country people, farmers, sc. 10 be Their
customers. Here they would be in con,
venient situation for all the purposes
invite call. aud view for themselves. /
would also furnish los adjacent, from on
to five acres each, for cultivation, pasture
&c. on moderate terms; all of which CAP
he shown, and terms made known. IN ap
phcation 10 RICH'D. RADCLIFFE,
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
John TT. Ladd s Co.

HFFER for sale at reduced prices, Tor
~ approved paper at long dates
SIS hhds West-lndia. rum
68 N. e. rum
80 bis do do
Is hhds and 10 bis India Point and
common gin
hid and Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
Ga boxes white Havana sugar
% brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
&c bags green Havana coffee
90 chests young hyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
% do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown soap
SO do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
900 pieces Russia sheetings
81 bales and cases English, India,
German and domestic goods
l8 boxes mems and boys coarse and
fine hats
8 cases large and small combs
90 trails Arabian dates
12 boxes Turkey figs
40 do .Muscatel raisins
casks lemon juice
CasSIa mustard and ginger
Pipes, bali pipes AMI quarter casks
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei-
"a wines
Reams wiring, sugar loaf, wrap
ping and sheathng paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
l Dbl iniigo
% casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
LOO NJ clearand merchantabe boards
9000 bushels Albany oats
600 bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
900 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun goldfish
% bis prime pork
10 navy beef
so No. 2 behring's
50 casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases ncn's and boys shoes
80 boxes double rein d Italian brirr-
stone
25 Connecticut plouchs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weaver8' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grudstones
Yawl boats
10 kegs large and small twist manu-
featured tobacco
4 bales hops
Is tons lustic
10 crates and hhds Liverpool ware
10 boxes window glass, OF various
sizes
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. 81.
March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
s. Drew. Merchant Tailor,

Removed from Fairtar- street to The corner
of King and Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
y ESPECrFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ merS and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
a small but well assorted stock of goods,
which will be found On inspection 10 be OF
the best quality, the whole Of which he
wishes to sell low for cash, and IS 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, think that a distinction
ought to he made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present. he is glad TO be able to announce
10 those customers who will fee disposed
10 pay him ready money for his work, that
he viii reduce the price of making to them
according To the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed lmposi-
ton on the one b and 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.
Y. B. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, IL
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 md the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality. aud he fees conhienl that he
shall be able to give satisfaction to all
who will please to favor him with call
He is fitting up his house fnr The accomno-
iation OF boariers, travellers sc. and from
, its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that il will be found a convent
ent establishment. may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
District Of Columbia,
alexandria Cou!ityt to MT, 1910
.lpra Term.
IN CH3VI'ERY.
Thomas Preston. Complainant,

Thomas Preston. Complainant,
against
Thomas D.. Tracey, DAVID Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel. DESCENDANTS.
FIHIIE defendant Thomas D. Tracey not
L having entered his appearance and
given security according TO the statute and
the rules IF this court, and il appearing TO
the satisfaction OF the court, upon alb iav,t,
that the said defendant is not IN innabl,ant
OF this District--on motion OF the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, tIat the
said defendant 10 appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enter his
appearance to the silt, and give security
for performing the iecrees 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 un-
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 in
Alexandra; and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house OF
said county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, c. C..
June IA
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District Of Columbia,
alexandria County TO VII, } ,o,,
.apr,l Terra, i0i''
IN CIL4NCERY.

.1pnt Terra, ioi''
IN CIL4NCERY.
Alexander Henderson, Complainant
against
Childs g. Witherspoon, and Thomas II
Rowland, Defendants.
u Me defendants, ChiIds. 4 Wi,herspoor
l. not having entered their appearance
and given security according TO the statute
and the rules OF this court and il appear,
ing to the satisfaction OF the court. upon
affidavit, that the said defendants are moi
inhabitants OF this District-on motion oi
the said complainant, by MS counsel. il is
ordered, that the said defendants do ap-
pear here on the LIST day of November term
next, and answer the bill Of the complain.
ant and that the other defendant, rho.
mas Fl. Howlani do not pay away. convey,
or secrete the debts by him owing 10. or
the estate or effects III his hands belonging.
TO the said absent defendants until the fur.
Their order or decree Of this court and thai
copy of this order lie forthwith inserted
for two months successfully in one of the
public newspapers uhllshed IN Acxan.
diia and that another copy be posted at
the font door OF the court house of saic
county. A copy
Teste. EDMUND |. LEE, c. G.
June 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
lumber Yard.

At The iower end Of Duke Street.
s7EIE subscriber has just received q large
assortment of shingles. which have
been inspected agreeably to late law of
the corporation, and will re sold at the
visionary prices, with the necessary de-
!uctIon for cuilings-also, other lumber OF
various kinds. all of which will be sold as
ow as at any other Luurer Yard N thr dis
trlct. ELISHA TALBOTI.
8 mo 90
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Houses for Sale.

- The premises on the South east
N corner of King and Henry streets.
H.. containing 2 good dwelling houses,
El With stores ready fitted up toI bu-
siness. -.
- Also, the brick dwelling house
ssTA and store near to the former, lately
E:ss. IN possession of Dennis VI, Lyles,
= S~l esq. Tor whose time therein, the
9TH of Feb. next, il may be rented.
C-Ali the above property would be sold
upon 6aeral credit, the payment being Sc
curel, Inquire Of o,,n
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
September % OIL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23

street, Georgetoor,
N|lSHES TO purchase from one to fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count All kinds of western and other uH-
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est tems.-Persons travelling TO the west
ward can at all times get the notes of these
banks at a reasonable discount.-Bills of
exchange and bank checks, negotiated on
any part Of the United S;ates.-Notes OF
United States bank, and all of the branches
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
ford. tavern, October II.
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Exch ,nge $ ;srGker's Office,
Georgetown, District IF Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS,

nctl LUO III IUS,
4 T his o!tire, next door below Craw-
L ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kin 5 of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms. All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well TO call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase of that kind OF mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
ole terms.-Persons travelling to the West
en Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks at.a fair dis
count, by calling at bis Office. For tine in
formation OF all persons throughout the U.
States, r. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand il ,pecie; and
it would be mich to the Advantage of the
and trading TO the South and
west, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Notes OF the Banks of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria, as it will 1t all
times answer for remittances to the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigratiug or travelling TO the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks OF the District of
Columbia, as they will fra them the mos,
current, there being no counterfeirs on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandria has long mce failed-ali per-
) ms should be on Iheig guard, as they will
be ilapo5ed Oh. August Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
For Sale or Rent.

4 CONVENIENT dwelling house on
"A Prince street, next to Mr.. Marsteller's
veniue store, convenient boarding house,
and fine cellar for porter seller. Possess
ion given Immediately.
Also, for Sale,
600 bushels cattle S hair for plas.erers
200 bushels seed potatoes
April "a An rHONY RHODES.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-23
Ten Dollars Reward.

y AWAY on the 25th of April last,
~ man called NED, formerly the pro:
perty Of Mr.. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, md by
him sold to Hepburn & Dundas He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers
his right hand in sling, in consequence
of the kick of a horse Ned is a stupid
looking fellow, and hesitates very much
when he speaks will give the above re-
ward for experimenting him, so that ! get
him again AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle. May r9 d6thwfstf
June 9
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District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County II Wu, } 1910
.fpri Term, ''''
~ CH1NCERY.

.1pTN Term,
~ CHi.NCERY.
Thomas Lawrason, Complainant,
.4gainst
Elizabeth Haskins, William l. Haskins,
John II. Lsdi, executor, and Sarah Lrld,
execr;rix, Of John G Laid, deceased.
7EyItE defendant Elizabeth Hsskins not
I having entered her appearance AMI gil
ven security according 10 the statute and
the rules OF this court, and it appearing TO
the satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit.
that the >aid defendant is not an inhabitan
of this District ON motion of the said com.
p'ainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant does appear here on the
first day OF November term next. and an
swer the bill Of tie complainant; and that
the "ther defendants, John H Ladd, exc
cuior and Sarah Lt!d. execurx, of John
H. Ladd, decc sci, DO not pay away, con-
vcy or secretc the debts by them owing to,
or the estate or effect, in their hands be-
longing to the said absent defendant until
the further order or decree of this court;
and that copy of this order be- forthwith
inserted tor two months successfully in one
of:he public newspaper publishei in Alex
andr;a and that another copy be posted at
the front door If the court house of said
county. A copy.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, C. C.
i,,na 10
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Messrs. Corse s RounsaviIie.

.'ASS'f =. CUi ~ y
Editors Of The Alexandria Herald
NENTLEMEN, Your favor OF The I'd
~ inst is at hand, wherein you offer me
an opportunity. through the medium ofyour
paper, to reply TO an anonymous Publca.
ton of the 3lst ul,imo, for which you will
please to accept my thanks. My reply to
that piece, and all others of like character,
is, that have avoided as much as possible
coming in contact with blackguards and as
sassins. Further, that all publications COM
ing from me are intended TO convey useful
information to the public, and 10 prevent
imposition.
Permit me also the further privilege of
your paper. that may make ii known 10
all persons in every part of the Union, that
the Mechanics Bank OF Alexandra 10 nov
pay specie for their notes on demand, and
that persons holding their paper may rely
on its being promptly met. Done at my
Exchange Banking House, Bridge-street,
Georgetown, this 5th day of June, 1919.
june R0MULJS RIGGS.
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Salt.

SFEN THOUSAND bushels OF Liver
4 pool coarse--Cadiz and Turks Island
salt. received per briggs Bene!actor and
Dove, and schnr Virginia Ann, and for sale
byM. Miller s. Son, or
ian 92 +. H. ROWLAND.
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Rnili;nr Lots or 5 ale.
For Sale or Rent,
To Yet.

UyIAT convenient Brick house on Roy
Al street, now occupied by Mr..
Charles Tyler-possession to he had the
22,4 of Dpce nber next forterms enquire
Of VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
November 5
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To Rent.

10 Kent.
TWO brick houses and stores at the cor
Il ner 81 King and Henry streets
One brick house and store on King, be-
tween Patrick an Henry streets
Two brick houses on Cameron-street,
near the theatre
One brick house on Royal-street, for
the time of the late occupant, Chas. Tyler.
Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
n. B. Sundry building lots on Fairfax,
Duke, Prince, Cameron, Pitt, Queen and
Royal streets, for sale or on ground rent.
February Is
New Glover Seed. Cheese, &c.
ENTITY bushels fresh warranted Glover
Il Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
50 barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
50 frkins butter
800lbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch & Co. and March & Cos
brands, which Will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment of groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR
February ...