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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
; John II. Ladd s Co.

|nFFER for sale at reduced prices, la,
~ approved paper a: long dates ~
So hhds Hest-India rum
63 n. {. rum
80 bis do DO
- hhds and 10 bis India Poin, an,
common gin
I hid and I Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbls coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
90 brown do
80 hhds retailing molasses
26 bags green Havana coffee
60 chests young hyan tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
25 do dipped Go
81 do yellow aud brown soap
SO do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
goo 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 raisin.
casks lemon Juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quartercask,
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Made.
"a wines
Reams writing, sugar Loaf, wrap.
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
Dbl indigo
25 casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clearand mercbantable boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
27OO bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
ID casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
25 bis prime pork
10 navy beef
60 No. behring's
35 casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 casea mems and boys shoes
SO boxes double refund Italian brir-
stone
25 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grindstones
Yawl boats
10 kegs large and small twist manu-
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
Is crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, of various
sizes ~
Cordage, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c. March
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
SUGAR. &c.
January 22

+ ANDING from the brig Union, capt.
IL Williams, from Marblehead, and for
sale by LAWRASON 4. FOWLE,
$50 bags white sugars, superior quality
920 pieces LIST and Cd quality Russia
duck
geo do heavy and light ravens do
goo do white and brown shirtings
1000 lbs soft shelled almonds. jan l.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
Ruildine Lots or Sale.

SUNDRY good lots upon Cameron; Pit
and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
I,';iS ,horaon For terms enquire OF
'''A " VAUDEVILLE & LARMovh.
October 13
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
Ladies and Gentlemen's Boot
and Shoe Mandatory.

THE subscriber respectfully informs To-
l. inhabitants of Alexandra and ITS W.
cinity, that he has recommended the above
business, opposite the Mechanics BANK,
king-street, and intends keeping on han9s
handsome assortment ofladies' and genie,
mems boots and shoes of all descriptions Of
his own manufacture, at as reasonable PR
ces as can be had in town, and OF gooa
quality, as he is determined none shall e.
Gel him in the District for fashion, durao'n-
ty and aeatness, and hopes by his strict at
tention, 10 merit share of public patron
age ,s
All orders and measures will be strlcliy
attended to and executed on the shortest
notice.
Two apprentices wanted to the ano We
business boys from the country Will oe
preferred. JAMES 6. WHILE
Febrsary24
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HOUSES, LANDS &c.
For Rent.

A very convenient and comfor-
sf9f table house on Rcyal-street at pre-
80. sent occupied by Dir. GeneresIc
a4I possession may be had the hrst oil
The dwelling-house adjoining, OF which
possession may be had Immediately; o1e
March go 81 JOHN T. BROOKS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
District of Columbia.

District of Columbia.
County of Alexandria, 10 wit: 1918
November Term, ioio'
IN CH.4NCERY.
The Mechanics Bank Of Alexandra, Com
plainants,
AGAINST
Thomas w. Psyton and William Ii. Dun
dass, Defendants.
yNHE defendant Thomas w. Peyton mt
L having entered his appearance to this
suit, and given security according TO the
statute and the rules OF this Court, and 1t
appearing to the satisfaction of the court,
upon affidavit, that the said defendant Tho
mas w. Peyton, is not an inhabItant OF this
District-on motion of the said complain
ants, by their counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant, Thomas w. Peyton, do
appear here on the first day of the next
Term, and enterhis appearance to the suit,
and give security for performing the de-
crees of the court; and that the other de-
PENDANT, William II. Dundass. do not pay
away, convey or secrete, the debts by him
owing to, or the estate or effects IN his
hands belonging to the said absent defen-
dant, Thomas ". Peyton, until the fur
Their order or decree OF this court; and that
a copy of this order be forthwith published
in one of the public newspapers published
in this county, for two months successfully;
and that another copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse in said county.
A copy.
Teste, EDMUND l. LEE, c. c.
January 22
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
To Let,
Houses for Sale.

s. The premises on the South east
corner of King and Henry streets,
SIS. containing'2 good dwelling houses,
A8 with stores ready fitted up for bu-
g. Also, the brick dwelling house
and store near to the former, lately
Hsa.. in possession of Dennis VI. Lyles,
IAeEle esq. for whose time therein, the
7th of Feb. next, it may be rented. =,
eTAll the above property would be sold
upon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire Of
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % du
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-08
New Livery Stable.

TIVE subscriber has established, Oh The
i wharf, stable of horses, and he takes
this method of acquainting the citizens Oh
Alexandra, particularly those gentlemen
residing on the wharf, that there will De
good saddle horses and carriages alyaysIn
constantreadiness for those who may please
favor him with their calls.
n. g. Horses will be taken 10 livery oy
the day, week, or month.
VIM. B. STEWART,
March II TAI
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of the French Revolution
by Baines Bristed
Resources of the United States, by
Travels in do by Birbeck
Letters from Illinois. by do
Manufactures of the United States
by Coze
Noah's Travels
Franklin's Works
Whites Letters phIa
Strangers Guide through Philadcl
Emigranl's Guide to the Western
COuntry
Directory to do
Analectic Magazine
Port Folio
Kamis' Sketches
Houle'S Mistestario
Owens Bible Society
Duncan's Philosophy
Reeds Essays
Political Economy
Johnso.,'s Characters
Henry's Chemistry
American Philosophical Transac-
tons
Inland Navigation
Agricultural Hints
Gentleman Farmer
Sinclair's Agriculture
Draining Of land
Burton's Anatomy
The Mountains Muse
Bells Anatomy
Dialogues in Chimestry
GizbVnis' Theology
Darlington on the North Pole
Culture OF Silk
View of all Religions
Cnrvier's Theory of the Earth
Doctor Syntax's Tour
Junius Identified
MeImoth's Cicero
Hamilton on the English Debt
Buffers Analogy
Lampricre's Biography
Old Bachelor, by Writ
Journal Of Sciences and Arts.
Adams Lectures
Smiths Moral Sentiment
Harris Hermes
Roman Antiquities
NOVELS.
Placide
Adventures of a Night
Adopted Daughter
Rosabella
Knights of st. John
Mandevi!le
Rob Roy
Woman, or Pour ct Contrc
Marriage
Mrs. Opie s Tales
Tales of my Landlord
Manners
Fast of st. Magdalen
CIarcntine
Florence McCarty March 90
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For Sale or Rent,

u>HAT valuable property called CON
1 WAYS WHARF, with the ware
houses thereon fronting on Union-street.
The warehouses will be rented separately
4 REQUIRED. For terms apply to
' VIM. HERBERT, jr.
August 25 L.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
FOREIGN ARTICLES,
From late London papers received at the office oil
the New-York Gazette.

r-0,,, late I.onton papers received at the office OF
the New-York Gazette.
An association has been formed at
Treves. for the establishment OF settle
mept in the United States. Great nuni-
bers are ready to embark.
Lord Castlereash las submitted to the
House of Commons series oil highly inte-
resting and important documents, con-
nected with the efforts OF England TO pro
cure the universal abolition OF the slave
trade. The allied sovereigns, with the
execution of the Emperor OF Austria, were
opposed to the propositions which were
offrred by the English minister, in the
NEGOTIATIONS at London aud AK. la Cha
pelle.
Lord C. has also submitted TO the COM
mons, the supplementary arrangements
entered into with France for the stipuia.
tions of the claims Of the allied powers.
A French traveller has reached Tom
buctoo, in Africa, from whence letter
has been received by his uncle, Count
Molten, at Paris. The death of BelZoni
was coutradicted. lie was pursuing his
researches in Egypt.
An official return Of the strength OF the
British army on the 18th OF January, has
been laid before the House of Commons !;
it states the general total at lOs,SlO non.
commissioned officers and privates, and
1852 officers--of which there are serving
in G. Britain, 29,764; Ireland 1928 I;
East-Indies, 1921.
Some disorders prevailed among the
miners In the iron works at Dowlais, near
Merthyr Tydvil, who, TO the number of
several hundred, had left off work for
some days, SO as to occasion the stoppage
Of the works.
There had been some disturbance a.
mongst the GOLFERS at st. Helens, on ac-
count Of rise of wages.
Mr.. Franklin. for match of 100
guineas, undertook to drive two horses
tandem twelve miles in one hour, over an
Indifferent piece of ground on the Wor
Ellington road-which he performed in SO
minutes and Ill seconds.
The rage for duelling had become very
fatal in the German Universities. In that
of Hall, eighty meetings took place, which
cost numerous young their lives, and
involved their families in The deepest af-
Fiction.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
PITrsBURG. March 10.


Melancholy .dccident.-On Wednesday
night last, about il O'Clock, distressing
accident occurred, at the rendezvous OF
capt. Pelham, in the suburbs of this city.
A soldier had been out contrary to or
ders. In returning, he attempted to pass
the centinel on guard. The centinel or.
dered him to stand, but he refused with
opprobrious language. The centinel fired
agreeably to orders. He missed the man,
aud the ball passed through the boards of
an adjoining wooden building, where an
other soldier was lying in bed with his
wife.-The ball glanced along camp ket-
tie, aud finally lodged in the unfortunate
man who was lying in the front OF the bed.
1t entered at his back, and passed through
his body, raising the skin on his breast,
opposite where the ball entered The
man expired about three hours after the
accident. Surgeons were Immediately
sent for, but nothing could be done for the
unfortunate sufferer. The soldier who at.
tempted to pass guard. is under arrest
This statement is due to the public, 10 or
der to prevent misrepresentation. We
understand, that coroner's inquest will
be held on the body Of the deceased.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
RALEIGH, IN. CD March S.

Statue of Washington. We have been
favoured with the perusal OF letter IRON
Mr.. Appleton, our Consul at Leghorn, to
his excellency the Governor, on the sud-
ject Of the Statue of Washington. which
was ordered by our Legislature. The
following is an extract from the letter.
The inscription is placed on the archi-
trave of the front part of the pedestal !;
below is represented Lord CORVALLIS de-
Iivering his sword to Gen. Washington
In both groups appear abont twelve mill
tary figures. No. 2, represents Washing
ton resignips his commission into the hands
of the President OF Congress at the close
of the war. No. 8, is Washington receiv.
ing the unanimous suffrage, which places
him at the head Of the government; and
No. A, is Washington holding a plough
drawn by two oxen; behind is humble
cottage, near to which are seen Ceres and
Mercury, with their suitable emblems.
These appear to my mind the four most
interesting epochas Of his life; and as they
are sculptured by most able hands, | hope
they will meet your appreciation" In
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06

distinct from that intended for gentlemen
aud is admirably calculated to afford that
perfect retirement which is so rarely
found on board passenger ships.
For beauty Of model, the Savannah
has seldom been exceeded. She is com.
manded by Moses Rogers, an experienc.
ed engineer, and belongs TO company Of
enterprisipg gentlemen in Savannah, who
have spared no expense 10 rendering her
an object worthy Of public admiration and
public patronage. She is SO constructed
as 10 be nayigable in the usual way, with
sails, whenever the weather shall be such
as TO render the use Of her wheels in the
least degree dangerous.
This vessel is intended as "Savannab
and Liverpool Packet" and we sincerely
hope the liberal minded proprietors may
be abundantIy rewarded for their efforts
to facilitate the communication between
Great Britain and America.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
another part he mentions that it will be
completed during the present year.
NoRFoLK, March 20.

NORFOLK, March ~.
The President oil the United States and
the Secretary at War, are TO come down
10 the steamboat Roanoke, on their way
10 the southwark so that they will be
here Tomorrow or the next day--and
during their stay, the corner stone oil our
new custom house, which is TO be an ele-
giant building, will be (masonicalIy) laid.
The U. S. frigate Congress, Com. Hen
", will drop down in all this week, pro-
baby on Wednesday, preparatory to her
sailing for South America. Our Minister
Plenipotentiary for Rio Janeiro, Mr.. Ora
ham, &c. are expected in the steamboat
Roanoke, on her return from Washington,
to go on 10 the Congress.
A letter from the bay Of Honduras,
dated October, 1918, says" Mitchell, a
character whom you may remember. to
have heard Of as pirate, is off the coast,
and committing havoc with the little trade
here. He has boat which rows "a oars,
and is about 40 feet long, and has cap
tiifed several vessels.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

Copy of a letter from the Attorney General of
MARYLAND to a friend in the city of Baltimore,
dated Annapolis, March IS.
In compliance, my dear sir, with your
request, | give you the following detail
of the unfortunate events of yesterday, in
which | was not little interested, and
which shall long remember.
| had only returned home last Sunday,
from my attendance Oh the supreme court
of the United States, when my business
obliged me on Wednesday to betake my
self to Annapolis. took my seat in the
stage a: half past six in the morning. My
only companion was the hon. Mr. Maxcy,
who was returning to bis family.
We had left the turnpike, and were
proceeding on the road towards Craig's
Ferry. was busily engaged in reading
the mornings paper, when heard MIR.
MaxcJ cry out whoel whoe! whoe !"
/ asked what was the matter ! be ans
wered me, /" the driver was fallen off, and
the horses were running away with US"
He was sitting on my left hand +; and the
road was thr ough piece of woods. /
begged him for Gods sake to let down the
glass and open the side door, that should
it be necessary, we might DC able to free
ourselves from the carriage. At the same
moment threw myself forward with my
knees on the front seat, watching the
movements OF the horses, and using every
exertion to stop them. looked round
and found myself alone, Mr.. Maxcy had
jumped out.
From that moment considered myself
as the ouly person interested in the pass
ing scene. The driver and Mr.. Maxcy,
both Of them presumed to be coming OH
after me. 10 requesting Mr.. Maxcy.
to open the door, only meant that the
means of escape might be in readiness,
but not TO resort to those means except in
case Of the last extremity had seen
too many fatal accidents happen in simiIa,
Instances.
The place where the driver fell was
about a mile north from lot Of ground
belonging to me, where have a tenant
of the name Of Butler, living in house
close by the road side. reflected that
fine horses kept the direct track Of the
road, and thought this probable, We
should soon approach that house; ny in
tention was that as soon as my voice could
be heard, | would endeavor to alarm the
family, and bring them to the door il
time to stop the horses. Having thus
decided on my OVID conduct, bad witt
tolerable composure arrived within view
Of Buffers house, when the horses wbc
had been proceeding thus far ia a very
fast troi, either from my continued exer
lions to stop them, or from beginning tc
want breath, in some measure slackenet
their speed, apd ofcourse the noise Of The
wheels rafting on the rough and frozer
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
New YoRK, March 81.
AGE OF EXPERIMENT.


BY an advertisement in this days pa.
per, it will be seen that the new and ele-
giant steam ship Savannah is TO leave our
harbor tomorrow. Who would have
had the courage, twenty years ago, to
predict that, in the year 1910, ship
of 800 tons burden would be built 10 the
port Of New York, to navigate the Allan
tic, propelled by Such, however,
is the fact. With admiring hundreds have
we repeatedly viewed this prodigy; and
can also bear witness to the wonderful
celebrity with which she is moved through
the water. On Monday last trial was
made for her speed, and although there
was at no time more than an inch OF steam
upon her, and for the greatest part not
half an inch, with strong wind and tide
ahead, she went within mile of the an
choring ground at Stateu-lsland and re
turned to Fly-market wharf, in one hour
aud fifty minutes. When it is considered
that she is calculated to bear twenty H.
ches Of steam, and that her machinery is
entirely new, it must be evident that she
will, with ease, pass any of the steam
boats upon our rivers. Her cabin is fin
ished in an elegant style, and is fitted up
in the most tasty manner. There are
thirty two births, all Of which are state
rooms. The cabin for ladies is entirely
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
From the Aurora.
Extract Of letter from Washington
March 20.

Z" The situation Of this rising city in
its monied concerns is really deplorable.
If we were merchants, we might all safely
be called bankrupt. The U. States
branch bank when it went into operation
solicited our custom--they loaned libe-
rally to the tune / believe OF upwards of
Sl,2OO,OOO. This sum they have been
calling in, while the other banks do moth
ing for US, so that 10 fact | see nothing
but ruin-l300 suits we're brought before
our district court-four times as many
as was ever known at any other period.
Property has fallen fifty per cent. and ]
believe may safely say, there is nearly
not man in the city can command $1,000,
while some very respectable heads of
families have not money enough to go TO
market. This state of things is truly
alarming, and shews the evil of banks in
raising fictitious value OH property of
every species. From such curses good
Lord deliver us.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06

any country--In my letter Of 9th ult.
informed you that 10 the month Of July
last, within sight Of the Rock, was cap.
tured by a cruiser under Algerine colors.
but evidently armed and equipped at this
place, whittier was sent Tor Gdiudica.
hon, after being well p!undered, and re-
naming four or five months for the decis.
ion of these tardy tribunals, the Juiz de-
creed my vessel and cargo should be re-
stored 10 me. Immediately commenced
an outfit to enable me to proceed home.
ward, and after having with much difficult
ty aud expense succeeded in the same,
sailed; but had scarcely lost sight Of the
harbor, when Spanish gun boat re. cap
tured and brought me back TO this pratt
cal depot, in consequence of the Juiz
who had just arrived from Coruuna hav.
ing changed his mind You may readily
imagine my feelings, and with how little
confidence | can rely upon any decision
IN this place. When complain, the I'M
feeling inhabitants retort upon me, by say
ing, it is quite as much justice as they
wonld experience in America Forbid
il Heaven-No; but in vain do | assure
them, when decree has passed the ordeal
OF justice with US, it is as Interchangeable
as the rock on which the neighboring for
tress is founded.
1t is impossible to name, with any de-
gree OF certainty, the period OF my re-
turn, whilst subject to the caprice of such
iarcical tribunals, decreeing one day and
revoking the next. l pant for the arrival
Of the moment when shall once more
impress with my footsteps the soil of that
land where justice is firm, and faithfully,
and impsrtially administered; where the
injured are assured Of that redress which
honesty ever demands.
The markets of this place offer no en-
enlargement to adventures. However,
| enclose price current, and remain,
Yours, &c.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
BosToN. March 80.

Fire at Portland On the night of the
Goth inst. fire broke out in bakehouse
occupied by Mr.. Thrasher, at the head
of Portland Pier. which consumed that
buiiding, dweiiing-house occupied by
Mr.. Bailey, blacksmith's shop, aud one
store on Portland Pier--aud partly de-
stroyed two other dwelling houses. Three
Of Mr.. Bailey's children, boy of II, a
boy of 6, and a girl of 8 years Of age,
were unfortunately burnt to death.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06
SPAIN.

BY decree Of the Spanish government,
dated January Ia, 1910, and published in
the Lisbon Gazette, the king has declared,
that every foreigner found in arms, aiding
the people of South America, or supply
ing them with munitions of war, shall be
punished NTH DEATH! and their pro-
perry confiscated, and shall not be in
cluded among those TO whom general
pardon has been or shall be rendered!
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-06

Loss Of the schooner Commerce, Of Bal.
tsmore.-The Commerce sailed from Bal
timore on the 10th ult. bound to Charles
ton; aud on the goth ult. off Cape Hat
teras, was struck by heavy squaIl from
>. E. which hove her upon her beam
ends, and swept every thing off deck.
The pumps were sounded and feet water
found in the hold, but the corn had got
into the well and choked them. The wa.
ter soon appeared in the after run, and
increased so fast that it was evident she
must soon 60 down. Under this impress
sion the boats we're got out, some pro-
visions and 9 gallons of water put on
board, and finding the vessel settling so
fast, the crew, in number, went on
board the long boat, which was | z feet in
length. and with rope making il fast to
the stern of the schooner, intended TO lay
by her as long as she floated, under the
hope that they might be picked up by
some vessel; but at about ] O'Clock the
following day she fell over upon her lar
board side, and the crew had just time to
cut themselves from her, when she sunk.
Capt. III. aud his crew then put the head
of the boat to the westward, and notwith-
standing the cold rain, heavy sea and sud-
den squalls, with nothing TO comfort them
but the near prospect Of watery grave,
hey remained 10 this situation, exhausted
with fatigue, for az hours, when they were
picked up by the schooner Susan, Capt.
TiIton, Of Scituate. Mass. off Roanoke
Inlet, and afterwards landed at Cape
Henry.