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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-11-02
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-We under
stand that His Danish Majesty has been
pleased 10 consent that an Americans
Wee Consul shall be accredited al the
Island of 81. Thomas. We further learn.
that NATHAN LEVY, Esq. of Baltimore.
Will soon take his departure TO resume the
functions OF that Vice Consulate.
Extract of a letter dated st. Sieplens. Oct. g.
BY information from Mobile TO the
4th, find thai the fever yet RACES without
abatement. Very few remain in town
perhaps not 200. Great is the distress of
The remaining inhabitants who cannot re-
move. believe our country has afford
ed no example of a fever so dreadfuliy
mortal. The old inhabitants of the town.
mulaitoes, aud slaves, seem in no manner
exempt from the disease. They are now
daily falling victims. Several persons
who have visited the town on business.
and siaid There few days, have died at
different places on their return. The
weather, since the 10Th of Sept. has been
clear, with hot sunshine, and, generally.
north winds. i.lave, in a former letter.
spoken To you of the stupid iolIy of our
citizens in building, or rather filling up
Dhd'reS, and streets, and Tots, with rotten
logs, pine bushes, and saplings, &c..
] hesc were covered with a small quantity
VI EARN OF Srdmp mud. Many opposed
the use Of such NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
our esimable friend, Doctor Lawtom but
sell interest and sOrdid avarice prevailed
over every other consideration, aud The
,OhdrufS progressed till the woiknren died
III succession, and, il is said that one ONLY
OF them Is now living ALI the causes
enumerated by ibe advocates Of Local
Origin Of Yellow Fever, in our country if
combined. would not, in my view, equal
the.eNisiing causes at Mobile. Such an
immense mass %! vegetable matter, i'm the
most nox'ous stale Of decay About 40
days OF rainy, hot meGther, anterior 10 the
10Th OF Sept. had well prepared the whole
mass for the hot sun and north wind which
have since prevailed. How deadl, the NJ
laiations have been is blu; too weH prored.
feel some consolation in ref, citing. iIat.
from the beginning, | opposed these fatal
werks, and, as commissioner OF the town.
made every effort 10 stop it but "a major
ny overrnled, 10 their own destruction.
Alas how many of my friends and az
qualniance have fallen victims! Whole
families are gone! May we learn wisdom
from our suiferIngs % Nat. Int.
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All. & Lnsp. Gems. Office ]

OttOOe' II, 1919
NOTICE.-Under the arrangement of
The Departments Of State, Treasury, War
and Navy, published the 9th OF NAV.
1918, That all claimants shall have their
business attended 10, by transmit
ting their papers, without employing
agents III this city, have uniformly and
promptly delivered over To the proper
oihcerall papers which have been epclos-
ed 10 me. This course shall continue
cheerinily 10 pursue; but it is impossible
10 acknowledge The receipt oi all such
papers and do not feel myself liable
TO account for any vouchers or commune
cations which do not belong TO the files
of this office.
| give this notice, as general answer
10 tic many correspondents who avail
themselves of my services in This way.
ID. PARKER,
Adjutani ~ Insp. GeReral.
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THpORTdNT

We are Informed from WASHINGTON
lilat there is perfect understanding be-
tween our government and iIIe Court of
Great Britain and THAT the ONLY cause
Tor The non ratification Of the Florida
treaty, Is owing 10 The time limited for
me Spanish grants. Our correspondent
tells us That the principles Of Tie treaty
are acceded 10 by Spain, aud il rests with
our government 10 say whether il will
accede To- the extension HAT Ferdinand
wishes. II so, the treaty will AT once be
seliled-If not, it will only be the subject
Oi common diplomacy.
Don OnIs IS IN Madrid and IN very high
standing there. Wtnchesfcr Consolidation.
lew days since we published n para
graph from paper printed al Boulorne.
relative TO naval armament fitting ON
AT Portsmouth,. That was the first incl
ligence which reached Tie United States
Oh the subject. litter tile saiing Of The
squadron the LOndOn papers announcc tbe
Iaci, and stale" The British Minister
To Tile Drazils, embarked on board fse
C0mmodOre's ship. are now incln-
ed TO place implicit confidence IN Tie ar
heie irom the French paper, thai tie des-
tndli9n o The English squadron is CT
BA. HE agency Of ihat government IT,
frustrating HE Florida Treaty ,juslilicsihe
position. Thirteen sail OF 'lielIne, ia fine
h8hlmg trim, upon The fall war establish
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FROM GIBRALTAR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The Brig
Olympia, Captain Rutberford, arrived
yesterday from Gibraltar, with Salt and
Wines, 10 Col. john Tayioe, of this city,
and Richard Parrott, Esq of Georgetown.
Capt Rutherford has politely furnished
us with the following particulars for pub
licalion: Spanish lrigate had in
ported ihe Yellow Fever INTO Cadiz, from
the Havana, which was spreading ra.
pldly over Spain, and made lis appearance
within miles OF The gates of Gibraltar,
which we're closed on the l>t Of Seplem
ber, against all communication vjih Sp, in;
the plague WAS also raging on tie coast
OF Barbary, with which Tie communica
ton was stopped. Onr treaty with Spain
wa' not ratified. A great parsonage vas
coming over TO the u. States, as Am
bassador Extraordinary. The Olympia
has Dispatches on board from Spain 10
our government also about 300 letters
from our squadron, merchants md Others
I'D The Mediterranean" Nat. Int.
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Eatract If Il letter to the Editor of tic Nor
JoM Herald, dated" Gibraltar, lug. 81.
No other reason has ever ,een assigned
in political circles in Spain, for tie fate
OF the Treaty than lie interference of
England-thougli il is slated, The British,
Minister IN Madrid assured MIR. FOrSytk.
an conversation, That lie had no. instruc,
lions from his government 10 interpose
any difficulty in the business, or TO pre-.
JUDGE the rights Of either party, and that
he had hot done so. All lilis, however.
might as well have been done in London.
for II IS popular rumOr that secret
treaty exists betw cen England and Spain.
whereby, Tor some consideration, tie latter
has stipulated (some years agO) never TO
cedF her North American possessions 10
any foreign power. II so, il was only
necessary in The present instance. for
England 10 hlpt that she expected Spain
TO comply wIih the faith of her engage.
ments. II is further cOnfidentIy slated
That England signified illat if Florida VA
coded TO the United States, she (Englandl
must have Cuba--and thai she must Also
acknowledge the Independence of South
America--and that Spain might prepare
herself soon afterwards, 10 surrender TO
The same graspIng ambition, The sove.
TeIgniy OF Mexico.
Calculating lie weighty considerations
which tie cesslou in question presents To
England in - political point Of view. il il
not unreasonable TO believe that come
suggestions Of This kind might have been
officially addressed TO tie fears of Spain.
and as every body says $50, it is most
likely true, if not altogether, at least in
lis essential parts.
Poor Don Onis, Of course. must be sa.
cnhced WITH ihe treaty accordingly BE-
Is forbidden 10 approach thg capital, amt
some accounts say he is under arrest
u IS certain he has met with some mark
az displcasure from ms government and
has not arrived at Madrid. BE not sur
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Communicated fsr the philadelphia Gazette.
~ In

D"ytoTi ffUytt = ZOtN 'SgDt. 1917,
! have now The painful duly TO re-
cord most airOcious act Of piracy. On
Tie evening of The 18th Instant two boaIs
OF suspicious character were run on shore
lIitle 10 "indward of. this place by the
Harbormasier's boat, when the crews
abandoned them and fled To Tie woods
Tie boats were taken possession Of and
brought here. There we're several mus.
kets found IN them, and some traces Of
blood, which gave rise TO suspicion. and
guards we're Immediately dispatched in
pursuit of Tie fugiiiyes, and next day
three OF them were unprecedented, amongst
whom was the captain of the gang, who
confessed that they had captured two
vessels: one Spaniard, and The other
an American, which they had Concealed
on the coast 10 windward, in a small
bay near Aqua. lie was taken on board
the government ketch Owing in the bar-
bor) which, with The La Mouche schoon
er Oi war, got under way Immediately
~ search OF them, aud Yesterday re-
turHed with both prizes in their pOsses-
sion, but unfortunately did not get any
more OF the pirates. Last night sailor
belonging 10 he American schooner. Una
med George A. EmmeD was sent down
rom Aqua, where he had given himself
hp 10 The commandani OF HAT place
who has given me the following mlorma.
ion:
" That he belonged TO the American
schooner Blazing Star, captain Snow, OF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
100 Dollars Reward.

DAN away on the 2Sth of April, from
N 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 considerable impeachment IN his
speech, when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintelligibiy.:
had ON when he left home, much worn suit
of domestic cloth have every reason to
believe that he is endeavoring 10 pass for
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
harboring or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law RI
gidly enforced against them. i Will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county OF
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if be-
vond that distance, the above reward, pro-
y,ded be is secured in jail so that get him
again. WILLIAM MhooN'
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors Of the National Intelligent
Ger and Baltimore Federal Gazette within
sert the above until forbid. and send their
accounts to Port Tobacco for payment.
June IL
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100 Dollars Reward.

rs known TO have been kidnapped from
1 field near Germantown, between The
hours of ~ and 2 o'clock. on the 3Oth ut.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and 22 years, of the height of Ave feet
five inches, very black complexion End
dark eyes, has scar under his LETT 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 pantaloons,
and wool hat.
He is very civil, inoffensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into car
rage, and conveyed southwark.
ANY information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers Of turnpike
rates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par.
ticularly requested to give such information
aspay be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfully
| paid on conviction Of the perpetrators Of
This fragrant outrage upon the rights Of
| freeboTn citizen Of the United States.
REUBEN HAlNES.
No. 800, Chesnut-street, Philadelphia
April Cd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

THE subscriber has now for sale mum.
Il Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both ofthose rich and improving bodies Of
lands, and can supply applicants with any
number they may wish, and in any part Of
either territory. Every person who visits
the Western Country, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter sections ofihose lands
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred dol
lars. should not miss the present opportu.
nifty of getting some of those LANDS as il
will insure to bis children a greater Ger.
tainty than any other investment he can
possibly make for their benefit. From the
immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri. particularly to the military lands,
it is certain there must be great rise in
the price very soon, and those who miss
the present opportunity, will never again.
have chance to do so well. The patents
will he sold very low, for cash. good notes
or bonds at short dates, or bank stock ia
the Central Bank of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mocha.
MICS Bank of Georgetown. As / am A
large dealer in Military Bounty Lund,, {
can supply any number that may be re-
quired.
Please to apply at my Exchange Bank.
ing House, Bridge-street Georgetown.
p so NGS.
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SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST A. 1919.

Lemons, Sugars, &c.
M ANDEVILLE g. LARMOUR olferfor
4S1 sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
50 80 i bbIs LIST, Cd s Sd quality sugars
% hhds West India rum
90 do. northern do.
80 hhds wb;skev
90 bbls "h'Skey
1900 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A lew dozen very old superior claret
5o chests gunpowder, imperial and
young hyson teas, of choice qualities
SO 10 real Durham mustard in leads
81 doz. London and Philadelphia do
81 boxes pepper and pimento
5h0 reams writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and dipped candles
10000 ID hard soap
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
lune 81
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Land w aI'rants.

ETOR services in the revolutionary war.
l. in the Virginia line ON continental es-
Enlistment.
Owners OF, and those entitled (being all
who served three years and upwards, 10
warrants Of the above description, are in
formed that, unGt the authority of a law of
The United States, locations will, on the 4th
day of July next, be permitted TO be made
on some valuable lands on The Scioto river,
and the head waters of the Great Miami ri-
ver-And as il 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 b. may
suppose most likely 10 please bis employ.
ers. CADWALLADER WALLACE.
Chillicotbe, (Glio) April Is l9ts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
Was Committed

ITO the jail for Alexandria county, as
l. runaway, Oh 2lst inst. negro man,
who calls himself HENRY WILLIAM
SON, alias JACOB ROBINSON. The
said negro is about Is years of age, ana
about 5 feet six inches high, OF yellow
complexion; he had on blue cotton jack et,
and linen trowsers. When committed, he
said he was the property of Mr.. Elliot, OF
Baltimore, but now says he is the property
of Mr.. Tyson, of the same place. and
that he will be entitled to his freedom in
a 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 ROUNSAFELL.
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Was Committed.

ITO the Jail for the county of Alexandria
Il on the Sd ut. as runaway, negro
man named WILLIAM BROWN: he app
pears TO be about "a years Of age; S feet g
or 7 inches high; round face, and black
complexion; we'll set; has scar on his left
cheek, and several on his breast, also one
on his lett arm below the elbow, on the in
side. Said negro says that his right name
is BurriI Arts ; that he was born free at
Price Edward court house, Virginia, and
so recorded in the clerks Office at that
place that he is thirty years Of age; that
he served with com. Baraey on he Patux-
ent; he also served in The T.. 5. service, UNI
der Decatur, at Tripoli; and in both instan.
ces by the lame of Burril Arts.
The owner is requested TO come and
prove property pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed OF as
the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVEL1.,
August Tailor.
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Notice.

IT. I1eelur;sh,s. Bincksm,ths, Tanners,
HARNESS Makers, Saddlers, Hatters, &c.
DELIEVING as do, that PRovIDENcE,
ID at Fairfax Courthouse, would be
suitable situation for mechanics OF the above
description, offer to such, lots in that WI,
l.pe for sale. on ground rent for ever-wlll
briId and furnish suitable houses and rent
r. 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
public place, TIE centre OF the county,
here the superior and county courts are
held The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex
ppndr;a westward, and where all tn public
meetings. for the county, &c. are held and
~ be,e trades of the aforesaid description
he;no 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 fire
wood CHEAP. Mechanics OF the above des-
crintion must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c: to be their
customers. Here they would be in con.
ven;ent situation for all the purposes. |
invite a call, and view for themselves. !
would also furnish lois adjacent, from one
70 five acres each, for cultivation, pasture,
&c. on moderate terms; all of which can
he shown. and terms made known, on APP
nIication 10 RiCH'D. RATCLIFFE.
Fairfax Court House. Va.
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Tea and Sugar.
Fifty DnIim.s Reward.

ID away from the subscriber living
IL in King Georges county Va. on Mon.
day the 99nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 92 years OF age, his tore
teeth wide apart, and cannot speak very
quick-had on Virginia cloth clothes and
carried off a shaggy great coat, he has ia
ther named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan. at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and Ais-grandfa thcr, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed to be living at Mr.. Terretts near
Alexandria, and ii is likely he may be Turk
ward for experimenting and securing said
fellow so that get him 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 IA It
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
100 Dollars Reward.

Z WILL give the above reward to any
4 person who will return 10 MY posses
sion, negro Law RENEE, who assumes
,he sirname OF FENWlCk. This fellow
lett my farm, on the Wicomico river, in
Charles county, Nd on the 9th July, 10
consequence OF his own outrageous con-
duct towards MY overseer. He is negro
OF hne erect figure, gOo1 TEXTURES, 4
smooth black skin, "athcr above the mid
Gle stature, OF youthful appearance for
one OF thirty Yeas OF age, and of great
Feasibility aud na;ufa. smartness. His
ears grow remarkably close TO his head.
and on the inside OF his lower lip he has a
white mark or spot. purchased him
years ago OF the estate OF Mrs. P. I'll.
Courts, Of this county. AIN led (bv cir
CumSianCeS which have come 10 my know
ledge since he abScondei,) to believe
thai he will endeavor 10 make his way 10
King George county, Va. should he not
take this route, he will probably be met
with IN the Distric, of C0luinbia, or in the
upper counties OF this stale, on his way to
Pennsylvania. opprehehd ne will change
ms name, and u committed 10 Jail, refIse
tn state 10 whom he belongs, as the mis-
cNiduci which preceded his departure, &
Lns ascending, have all appeared since to
have been preme1itated. He took ali his
clothes with him, of which he had large
Number; among them-a new bear skin
Oyer-coat, long close boiled blue coat,
a pair OF striped jean pantaloons, one or
'n"re white waI5lcoatS, besides many arti-
- OF coarse cloathlng; these, however,
- will PROBABLY exchange, or sell them
Tor cash Ia - fray his travelling expenses.
l vii! he above reward 10 any per-
son who ring him home to me, or
~ ~ OOLi"aRS if confined in Jail, and
notice given me, so Thai recover him.
Should he be taken out of the state. | will
also pay al! reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. T. STODDERT,.
West Hatton, mar Aliens Fresh POST
Ofce, Charles county, Maryland.
sug.6 OFF
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Sugar, Coffee, Teas, &c.
DRYAN HAMPSON 8. Co. offer for
~ sale
Sugarin hhds tierces and barrels
Green coffee in bags
Teas in chests, halt chests and boxes, Of
the best imporations
Sicily, Madeira, Lisbon. Port and Mala.
ga wines. all Of the first quality, in pipes
and quarter casks
Old Jamaica and Antigua rum in hhds
A few barrels flaxseed oil
Spanish hotant and Bengal indigo
With general assortment Of groceries,
as usual. May 26
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William Deyaugn.

Hatr Dresser and zig Maker,
pETURNS his thanks to the public for
ID their past favors. and hopes cont.
nuance OF the ssmeby his strict attention to
business, having made arrangements tor
making wigs and scetpe, and all other work
in the hair line at reduced prices.
| will give the highest price for long hair.
Nav II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory

YNHE subscriber wishes to inform his
Il friends and the public, that he has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory,
al the upperend of King-stre (opposite
the Blacksmith and Farrier's 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. millers will order their Wheat
Burrs before they are built, ne will build
them IN such manner, as he can prove TO
the satisfaction of any person, that they
will run, without stop or fail, for 100 years !;
and ifnot bespoke, from 80 to 100.
N. B. Prices as low as possible
June 20 ROBERT GLENN.
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A House Keeper Wanted.

4 MIDDLE aged woman, of correct mo.
N raj and industrious habits, who is Ca.
pable of taking tue management of a family
in the country, may hear OF an eligible 81
tualion on application to the printer Of the
Alexandra Gazette. If May q
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-14
Salt.

v1EN THOUSAND bushels of Liver
1. pool coarse-Cadiz and Turk, Island
salt, received per brigs 3enetactor and
Dove, and schnr Virginia Ann, and for sale
ian aq r. H. ROWLAND.
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For Freight,

sM The brig BROTHERS, captain
&Seaman, will be ready Tor a cargo
in few days, and take freight low APc.
Div to ABlJA ADAMS, Centralwhaft'
Who offers for sale, her cargo,
a25 tons plaster Paris.
IN SToRE,
90 casks Thomaston lime, In good order
i,,ue 90
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For Frcight,

IOi AitiSH3
ks The good schr. THREE'SiS-
METERS, capt Lowell, burtbehs6 90
ans Or about 400 barrels, will be ready TO-
, nor to receive freight for any eastern
port on application to nm.
!.1o ofsr for sole received per SAID schr.
% tons plaster casks iime
A few hhds molasses and ". +. rum
II bags flberts. July
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For Freight,

FIX The schr. NEWS captain earn,
tssQ and scbr. TOBIAS, capt Thomas,
;1r,her 300 and Goo barrels, are both
good vessels, and will take coastwlse
$Teigbt to any port, for which they will be
rsadg in three or four days.-Apply to
''' " WI. FOWLE & CO.
iuly 5 |
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Notice.

yHTuLIAM FOWLE has taken into
w copsrtnership Dir. HENRY DAN
GERFIELD and the business of the late
firm of LAWRASON 4 FOWL. will
hereafter be conducted under that OF
;,ne In WILLIAM FOWLE s. Co.