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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
Loss OF THE sen. SEA FLOWER.

II is stated in the Portland Argus, that,
on the seth ult. the scbr. Trio, Capt.
Greenlaw, of the Port Of Castine, while
standing in for Deer Island, the weather be.
ing very thick. ran afoul Of the fishing sch.
Sea Flower, John Carver master, Of Vinal-
haven. and sunk her instantiy-by which
unfortunate accident Mr.. Brown, Of VII
nalhaven. was drowned. The remaining
two, capt. Carver, & Mr.. Arey, with dif-
6culty forced themselves out OF the COM
panion way while the water was rushing in
upon them, and were saved by means Of
ropes thrown to them from the Trio. The
crew of TIA Sea-Flower. were all below
when the Trio struck her. Mr Brown has
LEFT a wife and four childsn TO lament his
astimely fsie.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
Philadelphia, July II.
Loss OF rHE PILOT BOAT, MATTHEW l..

BEvAy.
This boat was oct on cruize IN the hea-
Wy gale Of the 18th of May last, and has
not since been heard of. The following
pilots (besides two hired boys have unfcr-
tunately persisted while pursuing their Ia
bcrious and useful occupation, VIZ. Samuel
Rowland, John Grenod, George Mariner,
Matthew Harris, and Samuel Marshall
Their loss is the more to be deplored, as
they were skilful men in their profession.
They have left widows and numerous fami-
lies Of children unprovided for, and now in
much distress, their. little all being In
vested in the boat, and no insurance.
c. A subscription is opened at the Cot
fee House, for the relief of the above tamil
lies, and the contributions Of the public are
respectfully solicited.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
DISTRESSING EVENT.

On Monday, the 98th ult. about sunset,
Mr.. Samuel Mason, OF Freeport, was in
simultaneously killed by lightning. He was
discovered by his wife, probably within
one minute after he was struck, lying upon
bis face, about % feet from bis house, and
8 from hog pen into which be had been
putting straw. His body was much burnt
from, his head down the breast to the left
ANGLE, his clothes next his flesh were consi-
derably burnt. His hat, and shoe upon
the left foot, were perforated. No marks
Of the lightning were left ON the ground
or buildings. Mr.. Mason was about fifty
yea,s of age. and has left wife and three
children. Port. Gaz.l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22

Much alarm was excited in Boston on
Tuesday last, by the death of three persons
in one family, in Purchase street. supposed
to be Of the yellow fever; but, as the dis
ease did not spread, and the town was o.
therwise remarkably healthy, (more SO, say
the Board Of Health, than it has been for
many years. the alarm soon subsidized. No
case of yellow fever has since been known
within that time.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
New- York, July 10.

The Coroner was called yesterday to
view the body OF William Wehrkamp,
native of Germany, about 40 years of age,
,much respected by his acquaintance and
employers, who was unfortunately drown
ed at Fly Market slip, On Saturday even
ing, while in the act Of bathing. This is
the third case Of the same nature that has
occurred within 10 days.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
rw1yrRsIry OF PENNSYLVANIA.

DR.. Physick has accepted the appoint
ment of Anatomy in this University. and
resigned the Proiessorship Of Surgery. A
Professor OF Surgery to be chosen by the
Trustees on the ed Of August.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
for Plaintiff.
AUBURN STATE PRISON.

Six Of the conyicts lately made their es-
cape from this prison--but were fired up
on by the guard, and one ofihem wounded
in the head. They have all been retaken.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
Extract of letters to the editor of The
Waterman, by the brig Fox, arrived a
PHILADELPHIA.
"Rio Joneiro, .Nay 6tA, 1919.


''Rio Janeiro, May 9th, 1919.
"a, this place all is pomp and shew.-
Another princess has come into the world ;
the christening 0! which took place on the
Sd inst. and has cost The nation some thou
sands Of dollars, which, think, would
have been better applied to the paying OF
the sailors and soldiers, many Of 7rhom
hare not rscsirsd one doliar for eight gears:
This Is perhaps, one OF the most tyranni-
cal, despolic, and corrupt governments un-
der heaven how long it will last, is diff
cult to tell but would not insure i, ma
ny years. We never have any news here,
unless what we get from English or Anne.
rican papers. which ! have not seen OF
late dale"
"R,o Janelro, May Is.
81 am sorry cannot forward you the
latest paper | have seen from Buenos
Ayres, which announces Belgrano being
at the head Of affairs there, and that he
has already made an armistice with Arti-
gas, preparatory to a peace and UNION,
which | have no doubt has ere this taken
place, from which we may calculate upon
very important changes and have some
hopes that they will now go on well-ior
this, every friend 10 those people may
thank the King of Spain, for his threatened
expedition TO the River la Plata these
peopIe have not as yet had an enemy to
contend with which is the reason they
have been al war among themselves and
sincerely hope the expedition talked OF
SO much, viii actually proceed TO the RI
ver-nothiug can DO these people greater
service
From The yNew- York Commercial advertiser,
July is.
QUERIES CONCERNING THE COMET, &c.
I. Is not a comet body throwing out
original rays cflight like the Sun, without
reflection {?
2. Do not the direct and superior rays OF
the SAN act upon the body OF the Comet as
upon the bodies OF the Planets, in casting
an umbra or shade some considerable dis.
lance beyond the station OF its sphere
8. If the above queries are affirmed,
would not the original light Of the Comet
be only perceptible in the aforesaid anbra
or shade, its other rays being wholly abb
sorbed by the lntenser rays of the Sun ?
a. Would not the an.bra or tail Gas it is
called) be projected from that side of the
Comet tarthsst distant from the Sun p
And, lastly, is not the taii of the Comet
nlsays in that position: ASTRON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
The Union Bank Of Georgetown.

y
This was suit brought for the recovery
of 100 dollars from the Union Bank. III
appeared from the case stated, That note
for 100 dollars, belonging TO the piaintif'
was cut in two, and was sent by two mails,
for the purpose of being RENTED with
safety, from Gloucester, in Virginia, to
Baltimore. One half Of the note was re-
ceived, and the other half never came to
hand. 90 proof of the facts, the plaintiff
applied to the bank for the payment OF
zoo dollars, aud offered 10 indemnity the
bank against any claim tina, might be
founded ON the other half OF the note,
when produced. The bank refused TO
pay the plaintiff more than 90 dollars !;
cone, wing that they would be liable to
pay by cus,o.n the other 90 dollars, when
the other part Of the naie wss produced.
8 Campo. I'll, was cited.
Per Cur: In this case, the note must
be considered, by being severed, as ,des-
,royed. The half Of a bank note is not a
negotiable instrument, and could give no
title to bona 6de holder, who received it
after it was, severed, TO recover upon H..
As il is admitted hat the plaintiff was the
real owner of the note, when its negotiabi-
lily ceased, by being cut in two, ne is en-
titled 10 recover The whole amount from
the bank. tH
Judgment for Plaintiff.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22

M news vet of the ratification OF tue
Treaty with Spain. We wish the event
80 no, sbew we have been too sansuine
= o,r cancellations of its speedily receiv-
;ns the necessary sanction OF the King Of
sn,,n What is given with an i'll grace IS
more than halt refused. Rumor speaks OF
considerable efforts being made to defeat
the treaty. May they have just such success
:. hen de,erps. mat. Int. July Fl.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22
LAW INTELLIGENCE.

The following case was determined at
the Circuit Court Of the United States,
for the District of Columbia.
Christopher Armat,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22

The present scarcity OF circulating me-
dunn, and the general embarrassment felt
from the federation Of fictitious banking
companies, we are told, now occupies the
par,icular attention of the Secretary OF the
Treasury, and that at the next meeting OF
congress, he purposes to invite legislative
attention TO this interesting subject. The
utility of such an investie ation must be OBJ
y;ous to all, as the spirit of the >lst art. ana
,o,h sec. of the constitution which pro-
vides that no state shall "emit bills oil Gre
dit :" and that nothing but gold and silver
is legal tender in payment OF debts, mas
been, in the opinion Of many, too long. been
perni tied to slulnber for every body knows
that these bills OF credit (bank notes must
drive the gold and silver out OF circulation
ane leave nothing else but paper to tender
in payment. When the local bank paper
issues are put stop to, specie will then
ami not ill then, be sufficient for the ordi-
nary purposes Of trade. These are our
sentiments, without pretending TO anlg'
nate what the honorable seeretary's may
be. Washington Gazslis July ~.
A letter from PittshuTg, (Penn.) states
mai most Of the country banks have stop
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-22

A letter from PiushuTg, (Penn.) states
that most of the country banks have stop
ped paying specie, and that they have no.
thing for change in Pitisburg but city tick
cts, worn out years since.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
100 Dollars Reward.

is known TO have been kidnapped from
L a field near Germantow between the
hours of l2 and o'clock, on The 30th ult.
whilst at work alone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
9 and 22 years, Of the height OF FIVE feet
five inches, very black complexion and
dark eyes, has scar under his lett arm,
between the wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut OF an axe.
He is by occupation farmer, a native
OF Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cloth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
and a wool hat.
He i. very civil, inoffensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason to
suppose that he was decoyed into Car
riage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par.
ticularly requested to give such information
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerlully
paid on conviction Of the perpetrators of
his fragrant outrage upon the rights OF
treeborn citizen of the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800, Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Was Committed

ITO the jail for the county Alexandria
! n, the o9th ult. as runaway, mulat-
to mai, who calls himsel JERRY MORE,
and saws he is free born. and that be served
his time with Mr. Francis IFhite, living
ON Bio Canon. Hampshire co. Va. at Cold
Stream Mills, and that he is recorded as
free man in the cleak's Office, at Romney.
Va. Said mulatto man is about 60 years Of
age. 6 feet high, stout and vel made, has
lost the first Joint Of the fore finger on his
left hand.
The owner is desired TO come prove pro-
per,y. pay charges, and take him away,
otherwise. he will be disposed efas the law
ANDW. ROUNSAyEIL. Tailor
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Land w aIrants.

nor services in the revolutionary war,
IL in the Virginia line on continental es-
Enlistment.
Owners OF, and those entitled (being all
who served three years and upward J to
warrants OF the above description, are in
formed that, uBde the authority of 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 it will be the last opportunity
to acquire good lanu, owners OF warrants
will Go well not TO neglect it.
Any warrants forwarded to the subscri-
Der. will be located on such land as b. may
suppose most likely to please bis employ
ers. CADWALLADER WALLACE.
chillisothe, (Onie) ApyiliS las'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Look Here.
antidOte for Dnelting;

Lemons, sugars. nc
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOuR offerfor
sale,
40 boxes fresh lemons in fine order
so so h hb1s lst, Cd s. Sd quality sugars
25 bids y est India rum
90 do. northern 90.
90 ibis { 'wh'skey
4O00 gallons wine and cider vinegar
A few dozen very old superior cIaret
80 chests gunpowder, imperial and
young Tyson teas, OF choice qualities
Sc ID real Durham mustard in leads
50 doZ. London and Philadelphia do
80 boxes pepper and pimenlo
500 reams writing and wrapping paper
200 boxes mould and Tipped candles
10000 ID hard soap
And general assortment of good wines,
liquors and groceries, as usual.
June ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Missouri and Illinois Bounty
Lands

THE subscriber has now for sale mum.
IL Der of the most valuable tracts, in
both Of those 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 " no visits
the Western County, particularly those
who intend settling there, should take with
them few quarter sc ctions oftbose lands;
every man who has young and growing
family, and can spare few hundred dol
lars. should not miss the present bpportu-
nifty OF getting some of those lands as il
will insure to his children greater GER
tainty than any other investment he can
possibly make for their bent fiji From the
Immense emigration 10 both Illinois and
Missouri, PARTICULAR y 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 in
the Central Bank of Georgetown and
Washington, and the Farmers and Mecha-
MICS Bank of Georgetown. As | am a
large dealer in Military Bounty Lands,
can supply any number that may be re-
CURED.
Please to apply al my Exchange Bank.
ing House, Bridge street. Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
July 81 DIFF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25

DAN away on the 28th of April, from
= 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
bnilt, has a considerable impairment il bis
speech, when spoken to evinces much con-
fusion, and replies almost unintciigibly:
bad on when he left home. a muchworn suit
Of domestic cloth. 'have every reason to
believe that he is endcavoring 10 pass for
free man. and as such went off in some of
the bay craft during the late fishing season.
All masters ofvessels are forewarned from
harboring or taking into their employ said
negro, under penalty of having the law ri
gidly enforced against them. will give
twenty dollars, if taken in the county Of
Fairfax, or district of Columbia if he
you'd that distance, the above reward, pro.
vIded ne is secured in Jail so that GET hial
again. WILLIAM MASON.
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 | h
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Fifty Dollars Reward.

- AN away from the subscriber living
~ in King Georges county Va. on Mon
day the 22nd March, yellow man named
JAMES, about 22 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. be has ia
ther named Peter Hall, who lives with the
widow Morgan, at Oak Hill, Fauquier Co.
and his grandfather, old Frederick Hall, is
supposed TO be living at Mr.. Terrett's near
Alexandria, audit is likely he may be Turk
ward for apprehending and securing said
fellow so that get him again, and reasona-
bic charges if brought home.
J. II. WASHINGTON.
Masters of vessels and others are fsre-
warned against harboring or carrying off
said fellow.
June IA If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Dried Hides.

TOUR thousand four hundred Rio
L Grande DRIED HIDES, of superior
quality. (averaging about % pounds, }
now landing from ship America, for sale,
if early application is made TO
DANIEL SOMERS, or
JAMES g. JOSHUA HARPER.
august 60 ,,,.
The Leesbu1g Washingtonian, Winehes-
Ter Gazette. Fredericktown Herald, will
insert the above seven times. and forward
their accounts TO this Office for payment
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
100 Dollars Reward.

3 WILL gi7e the above reward TO any
4 person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAW RENEE, who assumes
the sirname of FENWlCk. This fellow
left my farm, on the Wicomico river, in
Charles county, Md. on the 9th July, in
consequence of his own outrageous con-
duct towards my overseer. He is a negro
Of hue erect figure, good features, a
smooth black skin, rsther above the mid
Gle stature, of a youthful appearance for
one OF thirty years OF age, and of great
FEASIBILITY and natural smartness. His
ears grow remarkably close TO his head,
and on the inside of his lower lip he las
white mark or spot. | purchased hin 4
years ago Ot the estate OF Mrs. I. II.
Courts, of this county. am led 10y 2ir-
CumSlances which have come 10 my knew
ledge since he absconded,) to believe
that IL will enGeavor to make his way to
King George county, Va. should he not
take this route, he will probably be met
with in the Distric, Of Columbia, or in the
opportunities Of this state, OH his way to
Pennsylvania. apprehehd he will change
his name, and it committed to Jail, refuse
"a state 10 whom he belongs. as the mis-
conduct which preceded his departure, s.
his absconding, have all appeared since to
have been preme 1tated He took all his.
clothes with him, of which he had large
humber; among them--a new bear-skin
crer-coat, long close bodied blue coat,
a pair of striped jean pantaloSls, one or
more white waiStcoats, besides many arti-
cies OF coarse cloathng these, however,
be will probably exchange. or sell them
Tor cash to defray his travelling expenses.
| will give the above reward to any per-
son who will bring him home to me, or
FTtTf DOLI~lRS il confined in jail, and
Eotlce given me, $50 that recover him
Should he be taken out of the state, will
'so pay all reasonable costs and charges
Which may attend the bringing him home.
|. 7. STODDERT,
West Hation, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles coan,y, Maryland.
arg 6 Off
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
William Deyaugn,

Hair Dresser and Hig Maker,
pETURNS his thanks to the public for
IL their past favors, and hopes CONT
nuance OF the same by his strict attention to
business, having made arrangements Tor
making wigs and scetpe, and all other work
in the hair line, at re uced prices
1 will give the highest price rlong haif.
May il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Notice..

To Fhesluriga's, Blacksmiths, Tanners,
Horness-. lla6erS, SGddlers, Hatters, &c.
BELIEVING as do, that PROVIDENCE.
- at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation Tor mechanics OF The above
description, | offer to such, lots in that vii
lage for sale, on ground rent for ever-will
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
to 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,
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, &c 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 fire
wood cheap. Mechanics of the above des.
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. TO he then
customers. Here they would be i'll a con.
venient situation for all the purposes. J
invite 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
he shawn. and terms made known. on ap
nl;cation TO RIEH'D. RATCLlFFE,
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
For Freight,

81, The good schr. THRE-SlS-
~ TIERS, capt Lowell, bur len Go
-; ,7I "r about 400 barrels, will be rady to-
ro,row to receive freight for any hstern
port Oh application TO
J. Fl. LADD 500.
IC1o offer for sale received per sa1schr.
20 tons plaster casks lime
A few hhds molasses and NJ \ rum
n bags flberts. Jul 2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
The Public

ne HtiDIlC
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 orE,
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 al! parts Of the United
States. ROMULUS hiGdo.
february 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25
Vol. XIII
For New-Orlehs.

sSR The brig AGEM, Joseph
ESE Moore, master, is in dnplete or
Ser will sail for New-Orl{ns about
NE I,t of October, and takeEreight or
passengers on reasonable terms
Apply 20
contender 9 WIN. FOWU& co.
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FREDERICK.

Commonly known by his associates as
Frederick Bankhead,) He is about IS
years OF age. 5 feet s or 10 inches high &-
tive and Intelligent, stammers little when
spoken 10, with large scar on his upper
lip, grey eyes and curly hair, which he ge-
nerally keeps Gu, and combed IN fashion,
He had On when he ran away, brown linen
trowsers and shirt, leather apron and
checked handkerchief. red and blue. tied
around his waist, pair OF NV England
sale shoes, no other clothing with him. |
will give for him to be secured in any Jail
oui of the state of Virginia, of District of
Columbia, so that get him again, loo dolls.
Iftakenin Washington or Georgetown So;
If in Alexandria town or county, 30 dolls.
or if in any torn OF county in Virginia, 80
dollars and all reasonable charges. if de-
livered to me, or to the jailor of Fairfax
county, who is authorised by this adver-
tisement, TO receive him, for safe keeping.
iune % If WIN. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-25

HITS. Furs, sc.
SAMUEL D HARPER has Just receiv-
~ ed on commission, at hisstore on King
street,
Gentlemen's first, second and third
quality beaver hats
GentIemen's common do
Ladies' black beaver do
Do brown do dc
Chldren's fancy hats
Servants glazed do
Black and brown feathers
ALSO,
FIRST and second quality beaver
Camel hair
Raccoon skins.
All of which will be sold on reasonable
terms. tt March