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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-20

in whose name possession WAS taken OF
Amelia Island, yet il has seemed to me
10 he proper specially 10 authorize you,
IA do hereby, 10 protest, in the name
OF the said government, against the inva-
sion OF A melia, and all such farther acts
ofihe government Of the United States as
are contrary 10 The rights and interests of
the several republics. and the persons
sailing under their respective flags, duly
commissioned. r
Aud 10 enable you satisfactorily 10
prove that Amelia Island Was taken from
The Spaniards, by competent authority,
| enctose copy olthe commission grant
ed 10 General McGregor, on The 3lsi OF
March last, by lie deputies ot The inde-
pendent republics.
he motives alleged by the government
al The Uni,sd States, in justification Of
.ieir hostile measure, servetoprove their
Own fuiiliiy, aud that their sole object
vas The acquisition Of the Floridas; with
out-iorm,ng amy other calculations than
those founded Oh the more or less cx-
hausted slate Ia which the patriots NAV
reduce the Spanish government and, il,
consequence, the pretcxt OF a want oil au-
ihoriiy IN The parties who took posses
sion OF Amelia and Galveston, MAS one
while resented 10, and, at others, thai
these establishments we're formed, 10 serve
as shelter 10 pirates and smusslrrs
finally, that no foreign power could be
permitted To establish itselfin the Flori-
das, alleging secret act, passed in 1912,
which is applicable 10 the present case.
haiter myself twill be very easy for
you toprove that The United States have
no other grounds for This step, than their
own convenience, supported by force.
have repeatedly transmitted am ac-
count to my government Of The occurren-
ces at Amelia Island after the occupation
by Gen. M'Gregor, requesting il To com
municaIe the same TO the government OF
New Granada, al Casanare; and, 10 ena-
bic me 10 continue my COMMUNICATIONS,
which existing circumstances make inter-
es'ins, request, sSr, you Will be pleased
TO INFORM me, as speedily as possible, of
the result OF your mission.
have The honor 10 be, with tho high.
est consideration, sir, your mos, obedient
servant, eN
LIMO DE CLEMENTS.
1glr t.,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Fifty Dollars, Reward.

ID AN away on the 28th of April, from
4 q the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro HAIR
RY, aged about twenty three years, about
five feet ten inches high very black, well
built. has a considerable impeachment in his
speech, when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibly
had on hen he left home, much worn suit
of domestic cloth lhave every reason to
believe that he is endcavoring to pass for a
free man, and as such went off in some of
the BAY craft during the late fishing season.
All masters of vessels are forewarned from
harborng or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law III
gidly enforced against ITEM. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county of
Fairfax, or district Of Columbia if be-
yond that distance, the above reward, pro-
ylded he is secured in jail 80 that get him
again. WILLIAM MASON.
Charles County, Md. June /.
The editors of the National Intelligent
cerand Baltimore Federal Gazette will in
sert The above until forbid, and send their
accounts TO Port Tobacco for payment.
June II II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
100 Dollars Reward.

TSknown to have been kidnapped from
Il a field near Germantown, between the
hours of l2 and 2 o'clock, on the 3Oth ult.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 22 years, of the height of FIVE feet
tve inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his left arm.
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut of an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, native
OF Kent county, in the state Of Delaware.
had on blue cloth roundabout Jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet panta oons,
and wool hat
He is very civil, inoffensive man. with
rather down look. There is reason ia
suppose that he was decoyed into car.
rage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of trrnpike
gates, toll bridges, and tavems, are par.
tcularly requested to give such information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheertulIv
paid on conviction of the perpetrators Of
this hagrant outrage upon the rights of a
freebon citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No: 800, Chesuut-street, Philadelphia
April "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Fifty Dollars Reward.

spAN away from the subscriber living
sAin King Georges county Va. on Mon.
day the 29nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about GO years OF age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off shaggy great coat, he has IA
ther named Peter Hall, who lives with tue
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, FauquIer Co
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed to be living at Mr.. Terrett's near
Alexandria, and it is likely he may be Turk
ing about there. will give the above re-
ward Tor experimenting and securing said
fellow so that geshim again, and reasona-
BILE charges if brought home.
J. Fl. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fore
warned against harboring or carrying of
said fellow.
June ID II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Office.

To Hheelurishts, Blacksm,ths, Tanners,
Harness.. Makers, Saddlers, Haaers, DC.
JlELlEVING as do, that PROMINENCE,
- at Fairfax Courthouse, would be
suitable situation for mechanics OF the above
description, offer to such, lots in that vii
Iaee for sale. on ground rent tor ever--will
bIild and furnish suitable houses and rent
70 them. or furnish brick to them to build
with and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, for the purpose OF carrying on
their respective trades to advantage, TO
come and view the situation. 1t IS very
nublic place, tie centre OF the county,
where the superior and county courts are
held, The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
apdria westward, and where all tn public
meetings for the county. DC. are held and
where trades of the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be public conve-
nience TO the country around. No situation
can be more healthy-good water, and lire
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above des-
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, sc. to be their
customers. Here they would be in con-
yenient situation for all the purposes. !
invite a call, and view for themselves.
would also furnish lots adjacent, from one
to five acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
&c. on moderate terms; all OF which can
be shown, and terms made known, on ap
plication TO RlCH'D. RADCLIFFE,
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Was Committed

ITO the Jail for Alexandra county, as
I runaway, on 2lst inst. a negro man,
who calls himself HENRY WlLLlAM-
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about 25 years of age, ana
about 5 feet six inches high, of yellow
complexion; he had on blue cotton jacket,
and linen trowsers. When committed, be
said he was the property OF Mr.. Elliot, of
Baltimore. but now says he is the property
of a MIR. Tyson, of the same place, and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
short time.
The owner is requested to come for
ward and prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise he will be dis
posed of as The law directs.
ANDW ROUNSAVELL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Salt.
Vaccine Institution.

gVHE small pox having appeared in A
IL lexandria, such persons as have been
vsccinsted by the subscriber are invited to
attend al his Office, on St. Asaphstreet, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place 70. the
purpose of being vaccinated. The SUBJ
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 he less particular
than heretofore in the investigation of their
claims to TIE benefit of the Institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nestly requests III such citizens as may be
acquainted with ersons liable to con,agion,
to send them without delay as above d.
rected. where they will be served effectu-
ally and gratnitousiy.
March : tt GUST. A. BROWN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Land Warrants.

EHOR services in the revolutionary war.
l. in the Virginia line on continental es.
Enlistment.
Owners Of, and those entitled (Leine all
VINO served three years and upwards, } to
warrants OF The above description, are in-
lermed thal uhfcr the authority OF a law Of
Ihe onited States, locations will, on the 18th
Gay OF July next, be permitted to he made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river,
and the head waters of the Great Miami ri,
ver-And as it will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
will do well not 10 neglect it.
Any warrants forwarded TO the subscri.
Der, will be located on such land as h, nav
suppose most likely to please his employ.
ers; CADWALLADER WALLACE,
Chllllcothe, (Caio) AprilI5 1919
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Sale or Lease

'HE following tracts Of land in Charles
Il county, Maryland: one lying on the
Potomac. at the mouth of Pomonkey creek.
containing three hundred and forty acres
about 10 miles from Alexandria. the lar.
ger portion level land, of stiff soil we'll
adapted to The cultivation of corn, wheat
and tobacco, and equal in fertility to any in
the neighborhood. On this farm is one Of
the most elegant sites for building of all
those fine heights which border the Poto.
mac, commanding the most extensive view
OF the adjacent county, both IN Virginia
and Maryland, Tor more than twenty miles
up and down the river: located in a gen.
teel neighborhood, it would make an agree
able residence, and from its proximity to
market, with the advantage oithe best ma.
yIgatlon, an extremely profitable farm
The tenants houses would acconmodat.
the negroes for its cultivation.
A Tract, about one mile back from tho
former, containing 1874 acres, large po,.
ton IN wood, white and red oak, and some
chesnut; the remainder a tenement i'm to.
lerable repair, the whole high stiff soil.
similar to the one above mentioned
A Tract, lying at the mouth of Malta.
woman Creek, about Is miles from Alley.
aHdrla, the whole first rate fat river land
now completely enclosed.-On this tact
is noted fishery, called Rum Point. al
which there has been cleared upwards of
two thousand dollars per annum, and where
independent of the fish sold on the shore
there might be put up from one to two
thousand barrels every season besides
the profits of the fishery, thu advantage az
manuring the farm with the offai of the
shore, the whole, with small portion of
industry, might be made to produce ten
barrels OF corn per acre. On the shore.
are dwelling house, houses for holding
salt, and curing any quantity of fish. and
tor the accommodation of hands.
A Tract, lying about II mile. from N.
last mentioned, containing a36 acres.
more than goo Of which are in wood ana
would cut from -25 to 80 cords per acre.
within one mile of the river. where wood
has rarely sold for less than FIVE dollars non
cord. ltwili be di1ided into 80 or q ,rrs
lots, to suit purchasers .-If preferred. the
wood will be sold standing, for 80 much
per acre.
Ifnot disposed Of, previous to the fret
day OF Sept. next, the above mentioned
arabic lands, will be leased out. UPON al
vantageous terms, for five or seven wear.
at The option ofthe lessees.
Application to be made TO the subseri.
Der, residing near the head of Mattawo.
man Creek, Charles county, Maryland.
June % d4w 6, MASONj
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
FREDERICK.

Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bankhead.) He is about 25
years of age, 5 feet or 10 inches high. &C
tive and intelligent, stammers little when
spoken to, with large scar on his upper
lip, grey eyes and curly hair, which he ge-
nerally keeps cut and combed in fashion,
He had on when he ran away, brown Inca
trowsers and shirt, leather apron and a
checked handkerchief, red and blue, tied
around his waist, pair of New England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for him 10 be secured in any Jail
out Of the state of Virginia, of District of
Columbia, so that get him again, loo dolls.
ftaken in Washington or Georgetown 80;
if ia Alexandra town or county, SO dolls.
or if in any town or county in Virginia, 50
dollars, aud all reasonable charges, if de-
liyered to me, or to the Jailor of Fairfax
county, who is authorised by this adver-
tisement, to receive him, for safe keeping.
June 80 If VIM. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Boston,

Or any Eastsra Port,
>SSA The schnr. RECOVER, Captain
S S1sAs&S Deerlng, carries about 900 bbls. is
an excellent vessel, will be ready fora car
50 IN few days. Apply TO
WILLIAM FOWLE 4 Co.
Who haze Just reeeipsd, for sale,
100 casks nails, assorted sizes
4o casks Zant currants
20 casks fresh rice
June l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
iOOK Herr
.lntidote for Dneliing;
Was Committed

ITO the Jail for the countyof alexandria
j. on the 28th ult. as q runaway, mulat-
to man, who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and says he is free born, and that he served
his time with Mr.. Francis White, living
on Big Capon, Hampshire co. Va, at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as
free man in the cleak's office, at Romney,
Va. Said muatto IN IN is about @ years of
age. 6 feet high, stout and well made, has
lost the first joint of the fore finger on his
left band.
The owner is desired to come prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise, he will be disposed OF as the law
directs,
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL. Jailor
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
William Deyaupn.

Hair Dresser and Hig Maker,
pETURNS his thanks to the pub5lic fcr
IL their past tavors, and hopes a CONT
nuance OF The same by his strict attention to
business, having made arrangements for
making wigs and scetpe, and all other work
in the haIr line, at re uced prices.
will give the highest price for long hair.
May Ii -''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Notice.
Picking Vinegar.

Picking Vinegar.
7 HAVE at my Vinegar Yard on Fairfax
D street, opposite the first Presbyterian
Church, large quantity of
Ferry choice Cider Vinegar,
which will warrant-And which | will
sell by the barrel at 25 cents per gallon,
and by the single gallon at SO cents.
Attendance viii be given from 8 in the
morning until in the evening.
june q JNO. L. BROOKS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Freight.

MN The oewand fast sailing brig CO.
EALQMBUS, Joseph Hunter, master,
esr'hen about l roo bbls and now ready 10
'sceive a cargo. Apply TO
Nay JOHN II. LADD g. Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Sale.

ga The elegant and very fast sailing
&s:&slOop FRANCES, burthen 40 tons,
hearIy new, and IN complete order.-Ap-
plyto r. n. Rowland
= mo 20
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Piano F0rtes

s"O elegant fine toned Piano Fortes.
with the additional keys, tor sale by
JAS. KENNEDY & son.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Freight,

sSX The schr. NEWS captain earn,
So and scbr. TOBIAS, capt Thomas,
bvrthen 500 and Goo barrels. are both
good vessels, and will take coastwlse
freight to any port, for which they Will be
ready in three or four days.-Apply to
WIN. FO = LIE & Co.
July : -----
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Freight,

AZ The brig BROTHERS, captain
&T3gSeaman. will be ready for a cargo
n > few dayS. and take freight low. APP
niv TO abb All ADAMS, Central wharf,
Who offers for sale, her cargo,
OPS tons plaster Paris.
IN STORE,
$50 casks Thomaston lime, in good order.
upe %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
The Public

TAN at all times be supplied, on the
~ very best terms, with checks and bills
at sight, and short dates to suit their con-
venIence, on
Baltimore, New York,
Philadelphia, Boston.
Apply at my Exchange Banking House,
Bridge street, Georgetown, where the fair
and most reasonable exchange can be had
on bank notes from all parts of the United
States. ROMULUS RIGGS.
Eahruarv 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.
March IL

Duff MILL OtoiiC Nho''u'dCtoiy y.
TIME subscriber wishes to inform his
Il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory,
at the upper end of King-street, (opposte
the Blacksmith and Farmers shop, in the
town of Alexandria where he will supply
millers with French Burrs, of any size, at
the shortest notice and will warrant them
equal, if not superior, to any in the United
States. IF millers will order their Wheat
Burrs before they are built, he will build
them ~ such manner, as he can prove to
the satisfaction of any person, that they
will run, without stop or fail, for 100 years
and if not bespoke, from 80 to 100.
n B. Prices as low as possible.
june 90 ROBERT GLENN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Freight,

syN The good schr. THREE-SlS-
G7GTERS, capt Lowell, burthen TO
IONS or about 400 barrels, will be ready to-
,aorrow to receive freight for any eastern
port on application to- anna
UHo offer for sale received per sud schr.
20 tons plaster casks lime
a few hhds molasses end ". + rum
Is bags flberts. Jafy
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
Blown Salt

EUST RECEIVED, 100 sacks fire salt,
- large size liverpool fll'd) for sale BY
June 26 LINDSAY g. HILL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Sale.

4 N excellent cook He will be sold to
~ resident of the Districts first
rate servant. For further particulars APP
ply to the printer. 6w june 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Amsterdam,
For Sale, Freight or Charter,

>AaN, The fast sailing, n. York built
.lS&is brig BLISS, capt French, burthen
27l ions, Tor about 25C0 barreIs) copper
fastened and well found, and in every re-
spect a first rate vessel. is now ready for
the reception Of cargo. Apply to Capt.
French on board, at Ramsay's wharf, or to
G mo 10 THOMAS V. HUCK
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
100 Dollars Reward.

D AN off from my plantation on the 25th
~ inst. bright Mulatto Slave, named,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1919.
Salt.

Salt.
hight THOUSAND bushels Isle OF
IA MAY salt, fit for the fisheries. Apply
to JOHN DOUGLASS l. Co.
i OrJONAH THOMPSON.
March II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Freight,

SSE The schnr. VICTOR, burthen
SsSReabout 700 bbls. an excellent vessel
md will take freight for any easter port
kppIy as above. July .
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
For Boston s Newburyport,

SuN The brig THREE-BRolHE
SS ca plain Rodgers, is now ready 10
ifaEe freight on board, and will sail IN
few DAYS, and take freight for either OF the
o.. a. w. FOWLE & Co:
Who have for sale the cargo of the schr.
Victor, captain bennett, OF 30 tons plaster
uariS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-30
Fresh Medicines,

TUST received from Lee ) Medicine
~ Store, Maiden-Lant, hew-l DIRK,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY & SON.
who have for many years been sole
agents for Alexandria, with the toi-
having recommendations
HqmiItOp's FORM destroying Lo-enSes,
by which vast number of persons
have been relieved from this DANCE
rous complaint during the last sixteen
years.
Hahn's .qptibiIious Pills.
Celebrated tur the Prevention ana
Cure of bilious disorders.
HumdtOu'S ELIXIR.
Effectnal for the cure Of colds, obstl-
nate coughs. asthmas. &c.
Hmiit0n'S Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an Invaluable metil
cine for the speedy relief of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss OF appe,
tito, &C..
Kan TONS Essence aud Extract Of
,INStIrd.
Esteemed a safe and ctliCa"ious RENE
Nv in acute and ChruNic rheumatism.
gut, sc. &c.
lees Ointment for TIE Ech.
Warranted to cure 1T one Application,
4 i to- he perfectly in'accnt N the use.
HdhH'S Genuine Cora Plaster,
l1or tho speedy removal Of corns with
AIT pain.
HthR's GRnairG Eye Uatsr,
For the cnre of diseases Of the eyes.
Tooth .4ahe Drops.
tfording relief il the most Violent at
Ks.
Gcawiar Persian Loiipa.
4 valuable cosmetic for removing al
.,.,ptions or the face and skin. pr'
IT, innoreut and free from any iu
ilripus ingredient.
9,.sioratire POsUder for The Teeth an
Cams.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at tt
llace OF sale, containing m"rc pa
icalat account If the medifincs. VII
the cases of cures performed in con
irmation of the character given {"
.l,rm.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-30
100 Dollars Reward.
september8

- AN away on the 2Sth of April, from
= the farm Of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Cow wgina, negro HAIR +
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high very black, well built,
ha~ consi ierabie impairment in his speech,
when spoken to evinces much co fusion, and
replies almost uninteiIigiLly: had on rhcn
he lett home, much worn suit of domestic
cloth have every reason TO believe that
he is endeavoring TO pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some Of the bay craft du-
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarneA from harboring or ia
king INTO their employ said negro, under Pc
nalty OF having the law rigidly enforced a.
gains them. will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district of
Columbia ifbeyord that distance, the a.
hove reward, provided be is secured in Jail
so that get him again. WIN. MASON.
Charles County. Md. June ]
The editors of the National ln,eIligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid. and send their ac-
counts to Port Tobacco Tor payment.
June II