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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
Gnr,stOn for Sale

THIS elegant estate is situated on the
Potomac, Is milss below Nexandrla
lit is bounded on three sides by the poto-
mac and Pohick creek, and contains nearly
2 600 AGRA of land, level and fertile, to
which are attached ak shad and herring
fisheries. two of which command the r.
yer channel This land will be laid Of in
E,ur tracts, so as 10 have one or more hsh-
aries To each these tracts will be again d.
v;}eI if requisite. This estate is level and
haan,;fuIly situated, very fertile, and re-
marxably healthy. Plaster acts with an
effect equal to that of any par, OF Virginia
or PennsyIvania.-l have used ooo bushels
in twelve montts, and such IS ITS benehcia!
operation, that were | to keep thli land
should considerably increase the quantity.
manufacturing mill is distant about two
miles. On stream nav,gable Tor vessels
carving 1900 bushels OF wheat, where me
Baltimore and Dist. OF Columbia prices are
giyen for gaain: being bounded on 3sldes by
water. a small extent only OF fence IS ne
csss,rySto inclose the whole: it would be
sdm;rsbly adapted to grazing. The lul-
nrovements are large and very
~ substantial brick mansion, 40 by
SO 10 feet, with every necessary out
AElhouse, three conlmodlous barns'
houses for Negroes, and fish houses at each
oS the fisheries. l2O,OO bricks and 1000
bushels of lime are just burnt on the pre-,
misses. There is considerable extent OF
live fence. both useful and ornamental. two
orchards of well selected apples and peach,
basides an abundance of other choice fruit
More than $50 acres are in clover, zoo IN
corn and land is in preparation for sowing
e5o bushels of small grain. Any quantity
of hav can be cut from the low grounds,
some Of which land all might, } have been
reclaimed at triding expense. The river
and creeks, abound with wild fowl, partI-
cmlarly canvass backs, the woods with deer
and variety of other game. Mules, cat
lie. highly improved sheep, farming uten-
ssjs and household furniture can be had
The terms of sale will be accom- nodating.
Property in any Of the cities, negroes. bank
.,ack western lands, or lands near the
Ride. will be taken in pavLnent, Letters
.s he addressed to 'n- AT "ohick Church,
Es;rf.x county, Virginia:
ssptenser 4 GEORGE MASON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
Building Lots or Sale.

Building Lots or Sale.
GUNDRY good lots upon Cameron, Pitt
- and Queen streets, on liberal credit, at
reasonable prices to purchasers who would
Build thereon. For terms enquire OF
Vaudeville & LARMOUR.
October II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
L,linber Yard,

At the loser emil Of Duke Street.
sNHE subscriber has Just received a large
L assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to ate law OF
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, with the necessary de-
iuction for cullings-also, other lumber OF
various kinds, all of which will he sold as
low as at any other Lunner Yard N the dis
trict. ELISHA TALBOT.
8 mo 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
Dissolution of Partnership.

ySNiE partnership heretofore subsisting
i between the subscribers, is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. All that are
Indebted to the firm will please make i'm
me Hate payment, and those who have any
claims against it, are requested to present
them to Harrison Bradley, who is autho-
rized to settle all accounts belonging to the
concern. .
ENOCH LEWIS,
July I9 HARRISON BRADLEY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
Jesse $. Wilson.

4 T the instance of several Of the mia
n bitants of this place, has opened an
English School,
in st. Asaph-street, contiguous TO Ed-rard
Sabler's residence. The number of scho-
lars at this time not reaching the limitation.
a few may be admitted, on application TO
either of the subscribers; of whom also fur
Their information, if required, may be OBJ
tanned, Nj MILLER,
EDWARD STABLER,
ELISHA C.. DICK,
RICHARD Fl LITTLE,
Sd GEORGE S HOHGH.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,


REMOVED from Fairfdr-street to the corner
of King und Columbus streets, and
his prices falling
d ESPECTFULLY 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 to 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 aay goods, bought of him to any si1e or
pattern gratis.
S. Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given. think that distinction
ought to be made ip the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad 10 be able to announce
to those customers whG will feel disposed
to pay him ready money for his work, that
ne will reduce the price of making to them
according TO the present Journeymen's wa
ges and to prevent any supposed imposi-
ton on the one hand or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
journeymen are paid in Alexandra.
N. B. Bread, flour, beef, groceries, Ii
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened a tavern
in the same house, where he has laid in
supply of Philadelphia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality, and he feels confident that he
shall be able to give satisfaction 10 all
who will please to favor him with a CALL
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
dation OF boariers, travellers, &c. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
ling, together with other requisites, he
presumes that il will be found convent
emf establishment. may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26
To Let,

xra ON moderate terms, a three story
ETfM brick House, in central part OF
sssithe town, well calculated for a
Alpriyste family, or genteel
boarding house. Possession given On OF
before the first OF December next. En-
ouire of the Printer. june 90
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HOUSES. LANDS, Sc.
Houses and Stores to Rent.

Houses alu SIOfcS w NOhe'
- A three story brick house, at the
H corner of King and Henry streets.
sas With or.wi,hout the store and eel
49, ar belonging thereto. /,
A large store and cellar with three good
rooms, adjoining the former
A two story brick hpuse and store, on
King, between Patrick and Henry streets.
Two new two story brick houses, on "a
meron street, neaf the theatre.
A two story brick house, on Royal-st.
lately inhabited by Mr., Charles Tyler,
with garden, stable, cow-house, and a
pump at the kitchen door.
NIB. All these houses are suitable tor
respectable families, and possession can
be now had at very moderate rents
Also. small brick dwelling house, on
Princess. ar Royal street-possession
10 be h,1 99th inst. Enquire OF
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOuR.
July 90
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To Rent,

A,s A convenient brick house, plea
EsfD sanity situated on Alfred street,
Sss3 between Cameron & Queen streets.
2 For terms enquire OF
JOHN P. MtNNlX,
June 5 Upper end, OF Prince-street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-26

New Glover Seed, Cheese, &c.
Unity bushels freshsvarrauted Glover
l. Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
so barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
So firkins butter
800lbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma.
deira
Murdoch g. Co. and March s. Cos
brands, which will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment of groceres
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR
February 8
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13
ANEcpoTE or rRANKLrN.

The character of Franklin is too well
known to require any comments by way
Of introduction to the following anecdote.
When what is now very decent, tolera-
BILE sort of road through New-Jersey, from
the side next the North River, was little
less than a most abominable slough, il was
the misfortune of Franklin TO be travel
ling through it with the proprietor of the
stage coach. When they had passed a.
bout half way over it, they overlook a
wretched, decrepid old woman-nearly
exhausted with wading through the wa
ter and mud, which were half a leg deep.
Franklin, taking compassion on her mise
rable appearance, proposed admitting her
into the carriage, and paving her fare
himself. The proprietor efused-Frank-
lin ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ,treated-but
all in vain. The rascal was memorable I;
he was the proprietor, AID burn his
buttons if he'd be nastied by any body"
In the course of the ride, and while the
cattle were dragging them through the
very worst part of the road, the horses
sinking breast deep at every step--the
wheels nearly buried, aud all hands growl.
ing aud sweating with vexation, the con-
versation turned some how or other upon
mad dogs, hydrophobia, &c.
Franklin was hooking at the water--the
man observed his eyes fixed very intense
ly upon it, and asked the reason Frank
lin shook his head. The maa repeated
the question. franklin replied by re-
peating the shake--at the same time ask
ing very abruptly, do you dislike to look
at water " I p said the man, " no
dislike to look at mater, no, indeed, do
you % Pray, said Franklin, rivetting
his eye upon him, aid speaking very
quick-pray, have you ever been bit p
don't think he was mad--poor little Eel
low--oh, no, no, no--only puppy
couldn't, been mad--no bigger than
,vau h !-(suaping at the man who
through the side Of the
coach, up to his chin in the mud.
Drive on coachee, said FrankIin--drive
on the man obeyed; the symptoms Of
hydrophobia all disappeared from Frank
lin, aud the stage proprietor was left TO
plough bis way home, as the poor old
woman had been ploughing before him.
Bait. Fed. Rep.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13
G1BRALrAR. Nav s


The state of the plague in Tangiers is
much the same as by the last accounts /;
deaths, from the goth April TO the Sd Of
May 10.
In Teutan, from the 18th Of April to
the list of May, 1902.
At Fee the number Of deaths is stated
to be so numerous that no exact computa-
ton of them could be made, but we're
supposed TO amount to about 400 per
diem.
At Mequinez, the~ disease continues to
abate. Some days pass without any death
and the greatest number never exceeds 8
per diem.
10 Rabat, up to the goth uh the deaths
were from so to 90 day, at Saflee from
so tc 80.
In Larache, by adyices as late as the
3oth ult. the numbers were about 80 daily
Mogadore and the city Of Morocco, to
the ed ult. enjoyed good health; but all
The rest of the empire is more or less in
fected.
The disease has now extended itself to
AcaIaya, on the coast of Riff.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
From the New.York Gazette, Of July 9

From the New-York Gazette, OF July g.
--latest Mems. The Courier Packet has
sailed from Liverpool the
first Of June. Capt. Bovine has furnished
the editors of the Gazette with papers. &c.
to the day Of his departure. Our extracts
shew their contents.
Don Antonio Jose de Y risarri, commits
stoned as general deputy aud representa-
tive of the government of Chill to Eng
land, arrived at London on the 22d OF
May. He was the bearer of the treaty
between Chill aud Buenos Ayres, for the
liberation of Peru.
On the 23d Of May, the French budget
Of expenditures was discussed MI. l.. DE
Villeyeque assembled The tribune, and be
took occasion to glance at this country,
which he termed g flourisbing republic, "
aud observed that the cession OF Louisia-
ma consolidated its power. He seemed to
dread the probable effects of our power
forty years hence, and asks whether France
ough; not to have interdicted the sale OF
Louisiana to the United States. He makes
grand fling at the usurper Bonaparte'
Tor his conduct in this business, IN sacrl-
ficing the interests of his country to recruit
his treasury for his own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A committee Of merchants 10 England,
have undertaken TO oppose the bill 10 the
House Of Commons TO prohibit the enlist
ment in the cause Of the Patriots oil Span.
They urge, that The British government
| gtU mot To 4. os0h1 tTnm
warning against Spain, because, at for
mer period. when Spain was hostile to
thSm, they had encouraged the insubordi-
nation Of the colonists, and because. by
the proposed measure, they cripple the
growing commercial relations between
England and South America. The Courier
condemns the policy Of the committee, and
observes, " If we cannot continue pros
lperous BY building upon faith and honesty
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13

made tilt is, that may be permitted to
die in my uniforms This, OF course,
could not be allowed: and the request
seemed to have no other object than to
show that he gloried in the cause Tor
which he was to suffer. A remarkable
example OF his power over himself and
others, occurred at this melancholy mo-
ment. He was passing out attended by
the sheriffs, and preceded by the eXecu'
tioner-in one of the passages stood the
turnkey, who had been personally as
signed TO him during his Imprisonment ;
this poor fellow loved him 10 his heart,
and the tears were streaming from his
eyes in torrents. Emmett paused Tor
moment his hands were not at liberty
he kissed his cheek---and the man, who
had been for years the inmate oil dun
geon, habituated to scenes of horror, and
hardened against their operation, fell
senseless OF his feet. Before his eyes had
opened again upon this world, those of the
youthful sufferer had closed on il for
ever. Such is brief sketch of the man
who originated the last state trials in
which Mr.. Curran acted as an advocate"
The color of the rebel uniform is green.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13

as heretofore, let US rather cease to be a
commercial people, than enjoy our CON-
merce in conjunction with perfidy and
trick"
LONDON, May %.
The following Interesting letter from
Spain has just reached us, aud contains
some important Information. 1t seems that
the Spanish Government intends to form
two separate armaments of the ships col
lected at Cadiz, some of which, ii is al
frmed, were 10 have Quilted that port the
beginning Of this month:
CADlz, May 3.-Eyery one here had
supposed that all the ships intended for
the expedition would have sailed together,
for the subjngatiou OF the revolted Colo
MES: this now does not appear 10 be the
case, as orders have just reachedihis place
from Madrid, directing The immediate de-
parture of the following troops for Lima !:
the San Telmo aud Alexandra men of war
carrying % guns each, and the prueva
frigate Of so guns. These, they say. will
get away, II possible, by the Sth or 10th
Of this month. With regard to the Other
vessels, it is impossible TO tell wIa! is
their destination, or when they will sail.
LlvERrooL, May 81.
The hay harvest has commenced par.
TALLY round London, and in the course of
few days viii become general. Finer
crops OF grass were scascely ever wit
messed.
A private letter f.sm Rome. dated the
10th inst. gives some melancholy details
of the ravages Of the plague in Tunis.
The town OF Tunis has lost half its inhab-
itants; the terrors OF the sword will short
ly be added to this dreadful scourge news
has arrived of an iDsurrection among the
Arabs in the interior. and they are about
to march against The capital to the number
of $4,000 horsemen, commanded by Tri-
politan, named Califer-el- Haver. The
Tuuisian minister has put himself at the
head of a body of troops, and marched
TO repel the invasion.
Saturday tremendous explosion took
place in one Of Messrs. Grueber and Har-
vey's gunpowder millson Hounslow Heath.
The two men at work were blown to
atoms; and the injury done TO the prem
ises was very considerable.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13
From the Baltimore Federal Republican.
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
Extract Of letter, dated Lama, 9Th
March, 1919.

Extract OF teeters 0dted i<f"sn, on
March, 1919.
Dear Sir-"I arrived here on the
28th ult. from GuayaquiI By land, but
was much delayed on account OF the
swelling of the several rivers between
those two places, or from want oil mules
to carry my baggage.
g now avail myself of the opportunity
offered by the ship Two GATHERINGS capt.
Charles Hyatt, Of Providence, Il. 1. 10
do the same, as also to my several friends.
This vessel with several others are opis
ed to leave the port 10 consequence o.
Lord Cochrane who is 10 the hoaas WIN
strong squadron Of Chilian men OF war;
having declared all the coast from quay
aquil to Altacama ia state OF blockade
giving notice of the same to the neutrais
that are here. His Lordship has allowed
them no more time than the gtll inst. 70
90 away.-Capt. Hyatt, will perhaps go
TO Panama to wait the result OF TINS o'ock
ade--this letter will then reach you
through that channel.
An hermaphrodite brig hove IN s'sn !,
the day before yesterday, and was chased 60
by the Chilian ship San Martin, ou i,o VIII
evident disadvantage, as we con'd Clearly
see her getting to windward as last az NV
pursuer was going ahead.
. Lord Cochrane made an unexpec.s'l
attack on the Spanish feet IN port on me
| st inst. but he received a.warm 'e'1p
ton, and win not probably renew ~
This fleet consists Of Two 40 gun ir'ga'es,
four strong corvettes and more than 40
sun boats. Z and Is prepared to return him
hot shots. A gun boat with an Officer
with 40 men on board, fell 10 his Lord.
ships hands, but this was owing s 20 o ,na,
boat being involved 10 a thick ios, 'ouna
;,self ii he middle Or the Gillian fleet (,
Unexpectedly. The number Of the killed
On this side is is and 3 or 4 wounded q
circumstance due probably to the firing
Of round shot alone. The appearance Of
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13

this fleet in the bay, and the several
proclamations from General San Martin
has not 10 the least affected either public
peace or the ordiBary course Of trade
nor has this circumstance, and the admit
lance OF several British, American and
French cargoes, altered the prices Of
merchandise given to you last October.
put an end to this letter in great
haste, being now informed that Lord
Cochrsne who yesterday promised to
treat the neutrals with indulgence, has
declared this afternoon that all vessels
mat should DE under way at day break,
ne would make them GOOD PRIZES
What Q language for an insurgent? An
English gentleman who was on board of
his irigate, reports that he gave him the
positive assurance, that in case the Mace
donian would force the blockade, The J
Admiral Lord Cochrane would have the
impudence to fire at her and force her to
withdraw. That English blooded fellow
has forgotten wha, lessons +" Yankees
can give to presumption"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-16
pANpYIsM EXTRAORDINARY.

DANDYISM EXTRAORDINARY.
A few days ago meeting took
place in the neighbourhood of this
town, liverpool, J between a sea-
iaring gentleman and a well
known dandy" in consequence OF
some difference that occurred at
one of the public places Of amuse-
ment. The ground was measured,
and every preliminary proceeding
adiusted-but when the dandy, on
taking his "awful stand" dotted a
large box coat, which he had pre-
viously worn, a highly ludlcrous
scene followed; the friend of the
naval gentleman, perceivlng his an
tagonist in .4ma1onian arnaor, and
SO compact and tightly laced about
the body, observed, he could not,
consistently with the delicacy of his
situation, (however exquisite the
dandy might appear,) admit of an
exchange of fire, unless he took
off his stays, and appeared like a
man, SO as to give his friend a fair
chance. This, the dandy and his
second peremptorily refused, the
latter exclaiming " Prodigious !"
the former Monstrous !" it's to-
totally impossible, PIN my honour
| must keep up appearances, and
may as soon be out of the world
as out of the fashion 7" The son
of Neptune, who was the whole
time convulsed with laughter, cried
out, DIN the thing! let him
set up his 6Obstays and rigging as
taut as he pieases,. iii hull him.
Though the lubber is not a fathom
broad of me now, | can scarcely
see more above his waterline than
the goosezUings of his head sail. .
The business, we are happy to say,
ended without bloodshed by the
two handles walking off "tip-toe, y
with the utmost sang froid, amid
shouts of laughter.
liverpool paper.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-16
TO BE SOLD

A I Public Vendue, Oh Thursday the
IA 18th OF February next, at twelve
O'Clock, on the premises, that pleasantly
situated place where the subscriber for,
merly resided, in New Providence, about
half mile from the Westinghouse, con.
tanning about twenty-eight acres of good
Land, with Dwelling house, Shop, and
Barn. There is likewise good Apple
Orchard, with a number of other fruit
trees, and never-failing brook running
through part of the land.
Gentlemen wishing TO purchase may
know the terms, which will be made easy
by applying 10 DAVID BURROWS, Eliza
beth-Town, or to STEPHEN DAY, on the
premises Attendance will be given by
the subscriber.
WATERS BURROWS.
Dec. %, 1918.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-16
POETRY.

The following Poem, written by Jsn'ei
Montgomery, was recited by JOskra hsN
oAsrss. aster his frst lecture in the Hal
Of Representative, with universal apprO'
baton,
The Issoa Ger his wild domains
Rules by the ieroos Of his eye
Tie Eaele Of the rock maintains
BY foros his eFarre 80 tie sly.
The Shark, the Yraa, Of the food,
Parsues has prey witia queueils S rsgs--
Parent and young. uaw, are,l isom blood,
Are still the same FROM age TO age.
OF ell tss, live, and move, ani breathe,
Man only rises o'er his bi,ih-
He looks around, above, beneath.
At once the heir of Heaven aud Earth.
Force, cunning, speed, which nature gave
The various tribes throughout her plan
Life 10 enioy--from death TO save
These are the forrest powers OF man.
From strength to strength he travels on;
He leaves the lingering brute behind;
And, when few short years are gone,
He scars, disembodied mind.
Desiin'd his future course sublime
Through nobler, brighter paths TO ran
With him the final end of time
Is but eternity begun.
What guides him in his high pursuit,
Opens, ilumines, cheers his way?
Discerus til immortal from the brute,
Gods image from the mould Of clay
IT'S Notwithstanding to the soul
Is power, and liberty, and peace:
And, while celestial ages roll,
The joys of knowledge shall increase.
Aid then, MY Fl iends, the geD'rous plan,
Which spreads The light with universal
beams;
And through the human desert leads
Truths living, pure, perpetual streams.
Behold new creation rise !
New spirit breathed into the clod-
Behold, the voice of wisdom cries
Man, know myself, and fear thy God.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-02-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

Lockman, the celebrated Per-
sian moralist, relates the following
story of himself: 81 was once,
(says he,) SO poor that / had not
wherewith to buy me pair of
shoes, and was obliged to go bare
footed. However patient had
been till then, | was become very
dissatisfied with my lot, and enter
ed the Temple of Cufa extremely
melancholy and discontinued. |
then saw man who had no legs:
rejecting on his condition, / no
longer complained ofwanting shoes,
but gave thanks to God, from the
bottom of my heart, that | could
still walk, though barefooted.--
How much better is it, thought |,
to be without shoes than without
legs! If this poor man could re-
cover his legs, how extatic would
be his Joy, though he should have
no Shoes"