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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

Shoes.
\ FRESH supply just received and for
I n sale by the subscribers, consisting OF
the following kinds -
300 pair ladies' morocco walking shoes
100 do do cork sole DO do
50 do do morocco bootees
800 do do do slips
500 do do do do with heels
400 do do leather walking shoes, thick
soles
400 do w. c. black 4, col'd roam slips
800 do do leather pumps
500 do 60 do thick soles
900 do misses do shoes
SO do ladies' white kid slips
goo do misses blk & co'd NOR. 90
600 do mems thick shoes
800 do nail'd do
800 do boys do do
800 do do bound do
400 do mems do do
loo do gentlemen's fire do
loo do Go do pumps
In Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats
All of the above articles are offered for
sale, at reduced prices, FOR CAsH.-Country
merchants supplied at Baltimore and Phi
ladelphia prices. 5. I'D. REED.
SentamharQQ
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

For Charleston or Savannah,
.SkN The packet schr ELIZA, H Weeks,
xs5sN, master; burthen about 800 bhls. she
is a very superior and fast sailing vessel, and
will be ready 20 load 10 three days. Apply to
nov 90 JOHN H. LADD d CO.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

Wanted to purchase,
4 N ACTIVE BOY OF color, le toll YRS
IA ofage. Inquire of the printer,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
Hollow Glass, sc.

ONE case half pint tumblers, I44 doz.
~ case looking glasses, "a doz,
cases states, 1870 doz.
case tape, assorted
case black velvet ribbon, from to SO.
For sale, cheap, payable in Mechanics
Bank paper, or liberal credit, by
BUTTS 4 CAWOOD,
Who keep 5y Retail
A constant supply of family Flour for cash.
only the profit being to small to admit OF
calling for payment. Dec. 9.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13

For Freight,
kSM The brig SUSAN, captain Hobbs ;
Sss Ascarries about 1900 bbls /; is good
vessel. and will be ready for cargo in few
days. Apply to WIZ, FOWLE s. Co.
Who have for sale said briggs cargo, OF
200 tons plaster paris
Also landing from schr. Thetis, cap. Hedges,
Is bbls Muscovado sugar
6 hhds retailing molasses
For freight,
S{ The superior schr THETIs, He'd
SssSsS, sas, master carries about 1000 bbls;
is a first rate vessel will be ready for car
go in 3 da7s and can take freight to the w.
ln,lies. or southern port Apply as above.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-13
The Subscriber,

Henry G. slade & Co.
IT AVE received by ship Boston, part OF
l. il their fall importation of
HARDWARE s. CUTLERY.
The residue is daily expected, which
together with their former stock, renders
their assortment extensive they have like
wise on hand,
Bar, hoop and sheet iron
Bister'd, Crowley, German s. cast steel
Anyils, vices and bellows
Cut and wrought nails
Shoyels and spades
Cooking, franklin, box 4. ten plate stoves,
Also,
Cordage and cotton seine Irvine, SC. sc.
nov. s dti
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

- lCOMMUNICATRD.
DiEDl-M Springfield, Benrico county, the residence
oil MI Dani Burton, sir. MARTIN HAWKINS Of Fay.
cite county, Ken. in the 6Sh year OF his age
Departed this life, Saturday the ISth inst, Mira
SUsANNAH PEYTON, the wife Of John II. Peytou. ESQ
of Stanton.
Ose,whO has known her long, and knew her well
wOuId DO Vloeluce 10 his Ieeings he to al
low her to 60 down 10 the tomb without attempting 10
record some of those qualities which
character, and rendered her dear TO all who knew her
HeTmlnd, by nature strong, active and picacous
was improved, by early culture and stored with muct
useful knowledge, and with opinions remarkably corr
rect Her thoughts, without any trapping Of vain or
nainehl about them, were clothed always, in The mo-
dest Iaiment of humility, though cleeIfuHsss smiled
and vvacity sparkled, around them.
Tender sensby ,-deicacy Of seniment,-generous
fetliDgwarm affections, tincerity, cnnstancy firm
ness and paence,-spiIits snbdued, aud cheet-
fitness seldom ciouded, by The most painful aud pro-
uacted sui ring,-piey, strengthened by faith, eIe
waited by warm devotion, and chastened by Christian
meskness-ibese we're among the many virtues, which
einneny fitted her, for the varied duties Of conpani
Oh, friend, mother. daughter aud wife.
Loig'Nill society feel the" aching void" which she
has e'i IN the circle where she msyed Long will he
numerous friends lament The diicultyof supplying he
place III their affections Long will her son be sens
BILE how much he has lost in the pTivaon Of her ten
der watcbirlness and her guardian counssls Ioua
fate, which has cut oil the chief solace OF her fe and
has dfied up the generous low OF flia Affection which
was constantly and richly TewaTdug her maternal care
Long, too must her beTeaved husband sadden at IN,
recollection, that IN her he has lost whatever Of hap
piness The best Of wives, though the most afflicted nj
women, could besow upcn him and long, very long
shall the friend, who offers this humble testimonial
her merit, pTay, that to bin and all others the ga,
affection OF her loss, may be tempered, by The nnu
enCc Of her rare example.
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BECCARIA.
ELECTIONS.

Wherever the election OF Governor is
made by The people, The contest is gene-
rally animated, sometimes warm. Candi-
dates are apt To start up, or are brought
forward by their friends and In those
states particularly where large share Of
patronage and power Is vested IN tl.e En-
ecutive Department, "A change IL the adj
mlnlstratiOn becomes a matter OF conside-
rable importance. We state this fact with
out meaning 10 decide on the eligibility
o! the mode of election.
We have already noticed The contest in
Louisiana, where four gentlemen, two a.
nericans, aud two French, are candidates
for the chair. The election is by this time
decided.
In Kentucky, an election is also at
liand-and the newspapers have been
crowded with articles upon the subject.
Here are also four candidates Gen. A
dair, Cnl. Butler, Gen. Dssha, and MIR.
Logan.-The struggle is supposed 10 be
between the two former. Gen. AS. sup
posed connection with A. Burr, and Cot.
BIS. conduct in the N. W. army have
called many peus into the field.
Pennsylvania has her election in Octo.
Der next. Governor Findlay has given
much offence by some of his measures !:
and a powerful head is made against him.
The Old School (their orgau, The Aurora
some of the former friends of MIR. Findlay
(tieir principal organ, the Democratic
Press aud most OF the FedeTalisis are
likely 10 make d common cause in favor
of Gen. Hester the former opponent OF
MIR. Fiudlay.. We should think that
Pennsylvania has men much better fitted
for the O tlice, than either Of these gentle
~
Of Governor Findlay, he will share the
fate OF Calphurnia-" Caesars wife Dug l,i
not only 10 be chasie, but Tree from sus.
piciOnN
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KalnabLe Prenertn fo,. lErLe

N pursuance OF an order OF HE Superior Court of
L. Chancery fer The Richmond District and MIA deed
oitrnst from Thomas Taylor ana Lucy II. his wife, OF
record ~ tehrlco county conIt made 10 secure The
payment OF sum OF mCneS 10 the OF William
RNd, deceased shall oher for sale at public aucunp
al The Eagle Hotel in the city sf Richmond OH Yhay-
ddy ne 2ih Of august neat, that valuable TRACT
OF LAND lying on James River, In the county Of
Hehfco, distant about miles from the civ OF
kichmord, known by the name ef WESrHAb-con.
tanning 700 acres more or ess of which about POO are
river low grounds The land is well waered near 400
acres Of are ia woods, considerable part of which
is we'll tinbered Til: buildings new OF brick ana
Ia excellent order. The premises will be shewn TO
any one wishing I" see them by Mr. Taylor who has
survey OF the property The terms viii be 2cOo nav
able on The LIST March next aud the residue ia i've
quail Instruments payable on tbe list March 1892 and
1898 The purchaser giving houds 9th approved secu.
rity, and deed OF trust on the property secure fhe
payment Possession viii! hr delivered The lst day
of October next, with the privilege the purchaser
| of putting In crop Of whea, before that Time
wM:F WiCKHAM, Trustee
July rs 4sIas
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

a iv'scTs. and assist in Tie organization
of Tie government aud police of The ian
stituiion. This board aud the superin-
tendent should have the whole control of
The affairs of the institution. la conformity
10 the general law of its creation. Their
powers should be co-ordinate, and no.
Thing effected without the consent OF
boih.. IA prompt and rigid subordi-
nation Is all important /; and 10 prevent
The abuse OF power ia either, an APP
peal should be permitted 10 some gh-
er authority, where there is "A difference
OF opinion. -. The subordinate officers
should be entirely subject 10 The superin-
tendeni. who ought to be accountable
aud responsible for The good government
and management of The institution
Upon the choice of this officer much de-
ponds; therefore, wise discretion should
be exercised IN selecting him for his
moral, humane, intelligent, mechanical,
prompt and industrious character and
department, with a general knowledge of
business.
A Peni,eniiary. thus organized and put
into operation, with the useful mechanical
arts, carried on under the superinicnd-
ance OF a man who has his character and
reputation al stake, with pbilanihropic
MUD, would not fail of being useful 10
the country and the convict monu-
meni of lasting impression, shelving The
inconsistency Of couuiry's making a
high profession of republican and chris
tan precepts, and yet continue in the
cruel practice of putting 10 death its citi.
Zens for frivolous offences, without regard
10 justice or to reason.
PECPApfA
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23..NAw

%N DcLLAks REwARp..-. Banassy from tn.
subscriber, diving at Deep run coal 5, county
nrn.icol ON the 18th Jnly insta.t, negro man named
SiEPHEN, sometimes calls himself Sfc1,hen GyyGfs,.
n"n on when nc absconded, an ozEabufg TOGncaio az;
and pahtaioots o: the same. When spoken to lie
an AR OF consequence holds his b. Sd b gh, speaks
puicb, walks very staightis abOal 30 IS Years old
stout, well made large full eyes, has notch IN che Of
JUS ears and OF the conimoH complexion OF nrerses
II Is possible he NAV be skuEins about D.. ArcheTs
coal pits in PCwaian lie has beeH hired there ami
wishes 10 he hired iLcTe aga be uhiain free.
pass ana make DIS way In the Moth he hes not long
since obtained free pass supposed in Richmond e,
60 atlarge IN ny name. will give the absve rewina
II delivered Ia me, secured In any jail so Get HIM
again and IL taken out of the state FIFTY DOLLARS
ioTewarn all captains OF vessels from employ ly .
baIboTing or carrying said Btgrc away.
July 25. 23..if Jack NccRIDEp
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James Itiuer Land for Sac

WILL tie Offered for sale tie 22d dag Of -lMcult
"tLf on tue premises. that valuable Tract of lamd
known by the name af PLYNl IMBuN be,onsins to,ls
esiats OF VIM PoindeNier, deceased. TEis aud lies
W the county of GpschlaBa, immediately OIL lanes
hNet, Two miles below thc cOnrt bsnse and ~ itont
Tue Cay oi Richmond. The number OF acres bstgeef.
aud 200 mostly cleared ana in pret, coed order 10
raining On ReaverdaD Creek which rms patty thi,
,his land IS quantity of very productive low
Tue bottom land on the river is not consderabe-ih.
H'eb iahu may he ranked amongst the best IN the
haVry susceptible of improvement by the clover
and plaster as has lately been satisfactorily proved
Inc convenien0es on this farm toieIabe dwelling
house,b arh with ihreshIng machine, situated cOnv.
really TO the boat landing ice house the dwei
mouse, and other necessary houses. Tits we'll
worthy TIE attention OF any person of nins
sach property. Any person who may wish view this
land, VIII apply To Mr.. Hoy who lives il, t. MI
wafd Garland, who lives adjoining. Terms Of sale
VIII be made known the GAY.
NICHOLAS }. PoiNDEXTtR,1 r.,
JOHN QuAELES, EI WS-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25
By the GoVerHOr, oCihc CoamoHRealkh OF Pireinio
A PROCLAMATION.

By the Governor, o(ihc CofamoHRcaith Of Pireinia,
a PROCLAMATION.
EUHEREAS direct and authentic information has
w been received, that a deliberate murder attended
With circumstances Of the most savage cruelty, was
peTBeraed in the countyo Of Charlotte the 2ftb Of
Junelast, npOn negro man, the property Of certain
GEORGE HAhBLEr ofthe said county, by the sad
George Hambiet his master, who Immediately abscOnd
ed aud IS sii fugitive from the terrible Justice which
awaited him ~ have therefore thought ft With the ad.
vice 9th Council Of State, hereby 10 offer reward
or FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who
shall apprehend and convey the jail Of The aforesaid
county, the said George HambleI; aud do moreover
require all officers civil and military within their res
pective departments and do exhu the good people ug
the Commonwealth 10 use their beet eHdesvos ap.
prehend and convey TO The Jail Aforesaid the said
George ambiet. do also fnfewarn all persons aganst
giving or advising baIbor, aid or comfort in any w..
TO the said George Ianblet, as they will the
| same al their peril
Given under my hand as Governor, and under the
seal Of the Commonwealth at Richmond this
tSealJ Goth day Of July 1870
| TnoS. Is. RANDOLPH.
George Hambet Is supposed 10 be between 30 and 40
years Of age ola middle size black hair and eyes bea.
| W black eye-lids, lame IN his limbs occss0ned By a
| fall from horse, aud has paraylic motion In his
right and hand aud ~ bis legs uses bis lea
hand and has t0Re when speaking. Tie has a wife
aud several children. ~ Is supposed he has euBe 20
WARDS the soulh, having been scsu IN the county II
] Hdttax. ~. ,W1w.
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.IniY o..

A SINGLE MAN, well qua,lded to teach Enrlisi,
grammar geography, globes, accounts and matt
smshcs, would engage school abouI The niidaie Of
academy. considerable experience as n nnbIic
anu private teachers aud for character and abiiie.
produce TIC most satisfactory Testimonials Please 10
enquire Of the Editors.
n. b. Wo"id have no objection 10 engage in a res
peclahe private family la the country % avs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

DEATH.-Mr ADOLPHUs RIEss, native of
Berlin, in Prussia. and passenger in the sloop
Superior, Capt Mitchell, from Richmond
bound TO New York, was unfortunately drown.
ed, while bathing in James River, near Hick's
Landing, on Thursday morning last. He was
aged ~ years.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

The philadelphia Press pabiisbes an Address 90 OF
lhoHias ASHLEY director fIhe United States Bank
Steward OF the ST. Georges Society Agent for the
New Theatre, Director Of the North American Insurance
company, aud General Agent for the subjects of his
Britannia Majesty George the 4h" The writer
not 10 address him ia this STYLE being th eaubor OF
tue scandalons letter published IN the London Courier
oil the llth May last. This letter is libel upon the
almost bankrupt and as prone To swindlig in their
sankTnptcy-and 1t is libel upon the people Of the U
among whom the writer describes every
of vice as prevailing ia its fom'-arisinp 100
not =" from the pressure sf circumstances but mere
depraNty" Dir. A. has not yet noticed this pungent
address.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

NJILL be sold fof ready money te lhe bigissb,ddeT
~ Whele or IN part, on the frSt dag of September
Heat, on The premises, certain tact or parcel Of
LAND containing about zoe lying IN the eonntie
OF LOUISA aud AibeDarle, wbereon James Niiler a.
present resides, 20 SATISFY claim UieIon Waddes
aus TO secure which deed Of trust has been executed
TO the subscriber. lie will convey ssch tile as lie il
Shtaofseo 10 30 as trustee, WM Z, GORDON.
ivy -, ~. IDS
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TEN DOt1.ARS Dpw,pD

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, negro slave called
l JOEfN SHORES--He is well known To uersoty
travelling from Richmond to Iyhchbrfg, having beelI
for the last 1--WE years ostlet at this piece lie
abont ave feet nine or ten inches in height strong nj
with considerable space between bis fore teeth
his colour very black and about dirty years old ari
aud supple M his disposition, with great talent fS
mlmicTy: he had on when he away ON last s;on-
day. blue cloth coat Of very fue quality his other
Clothing not fecoilecisd IA 10 expected he is oisrng
~ or ABOUT some Of the towns Janes River tht
ne may attempt to reach PENNSYLVANIA Ohio through
the north western pattOt this state will pay the hove
REGARD OF TO- b-sides all reasonable exptnses Tor de-
hverine him To me here, or for lodging him ia any
Jail within this Commonwealth
FRANCIS 8. O'REfLIY.
Pcwha'an c. n. July rs. Pitt
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James River land In. S0Je

WISH to sell my tract OF laBd lJiag in The COMFY
Of Powbatan on the south side Of James River
containing fonr hundred about TAO han.
dTed Of which IS cleared aud well enclosed forty acres
OF which, he TEt rate river low grounds, and produces
good tobacco corn and wheat and is cOmpietsly drain
ed The bgb land rs in good heart and order,
which Is fresh "a large proportion OF that which nor
~ woods, Is excellent tobacco lind and is veil timber
ed the whole Is good wheat aud land and is very
wen adapted 10 the grOeth Of clover. II is calculated
thet The part ~ the tract Wick Is cultivated In
cora aud tobacco, would produce thousand
bushels OF wbtat N seeded IN good tine aud order.
This tract will iDakea handsome fam fst ~ 5bands
Long payments may be obtained aer The frsye rsous
disposed to purchase viii Coll on The subscrbeT living
uear the premises. WI. COOKE
., IsIS ls 2i..wsw
NODCt....An persons having Claims asaiDsi tIfe
", are hereby requested 10 exhibit them lawfully an
benticated, as possible that PROV sou ay 70
made TO discharge hesaBe and those indebted afe
earnestly requested to make immediate payment. A.
" Is DESTROYS To close The administration Of The sam
estate rs soor possible.
HENRY wOODcOcK, Et'0y. Of Noble yord0a der. .
JAW "a 10..wy1s
Attention - VaiuGbte Pycperty for .S0ig.
4 WILL sell my NIL, in the cosntJ Of Hanover si-
y tuaed about miles honi tie cts Of Richmond.
with from - 10 90 acres u LAED, auacbed 20 IL o.
viii be most conVeBteDlf0 tie Wurcascgs u Is worth
The attention Of any person who shes to possess TIA,
species Of Properly. Ny Nl,s. Eho resides hot
ibor distance froaithe Nil VIII sho1 u tslsS peIsgn
aud ie' them iaow tas ,sfsis.
Jsis 49, 7i..~Sr
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u. 6. SHIP coIt,MR1,s.

BY the Beaver, arrived al Boston on
Monday from Gibraltar, we learn that The
u. s. sl,Ip Columbus arrived al that port
the All, uli. She sailed from Hampton
Roads April %.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

3 oIearaaces OF Ships ami big, Tor for
eign ports, loaded with our staple arti.
cles. There Is at present an eQua, num-
Der loading at our port tor The same dss,i-
nation. Petersbug Int.
NORFOLK, Jnlv l0.-We learn that when
Captain Lrfort, of the sch'r Jane, (reported
under our Marine head) left ST. Thomas, a
British squadron, consisting of a ship of the
line, fIigate and brig, commanded by "A Rear
Admiral. were laying in that port; Two pri-
OF 81. Bartholomew, had been captared by tue
French frigate La Duchess d Angouieme. At tue
momeut the schooners surrendered, the whole
jumped overheard aud swan ashore. The
irigate, however, manned the prizes and carr
ried them into Martinique.
The u. y. Corvette John adams, Capt. WAps-
between the Forts to>day. about o'clock, aud
went down to Hampton Roads. Beacon.
Advices from CarthageBa may be hour
Is expected; aud, az 10 the commission
ers from Caracas, who are said to be
gone TO Angos,ura, and thence 10 Bolivars
head quarters, they will be received with
dignity, and dismissed with decision
they will not go 10 Bolivar's head quar-
fers. aurora.
me SheriH OF rnuQuier has received from
The Governor OF this commonwealth "A writ re-
QniIihg AN election to be held tor said Coup
~, on the first day of August Court next. for
representative in Congress, for the District
composed of the counties of Fauquieraud Gull
pepper, 10 supply the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation OF George +. STROLLER Esq -
We understand that the sheriff of Culpeper
has received similar writ requiring him to
hold an election for the same purpose on the
first day OF the next August Court for that
C0upty. The election for a member of Con-
gress for this district, will therefore be held
in CuIpeper on the Sd. Monday, and in Fau-
quer on The ith Monday in August next.
J.. Moore, Mark A. Clinton aud Zeph Tur-
ner, tia two first of Fauquier aud the latter
OF Cnlpeper County. Mr.. Jno. Love of Fau-
Quier has also declared himself Candidate
but from bis publication in former number
OF the Palladium we are induced to believe
tha, he will not be in this state at the time of
holding the election. TPaH of LIBERTY
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"llCE,-l do hereby forewarn and caution all
r,,.p persons from passing through any part Of my
iFgs, ~ Their peril. IIggS unSys9n
ehfste' aeId, Iaiy q. qs..slw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-07-25

One of your over-nice conscience" Edit
ors, the StcaJeRuWe Herald in the state OF Ohio }
has chalked ont 10 himself a course, which
has led TO some discussion between himself aud
tue Editor OF the Scioto SazeIie. MIR. Wilson
OF the Herald, forsooth, refuses TO advertise
runaway negroes in his paper THE Gazette
nihps nm very adroiily upon this subject; aud
reminds him. " that no sopiiisiical cani-no
vapid defamation on its horrors ought 10
make us forget that tile SHAREHOLDERS have their
rights; that they are our brethren, united TO
SPY ibe ties OF a common interest, a common
government, and a common glory; that their
blood has flowed with ours ia support of our
national independence aud that it we injHre
them, The Injury must inevitably recoi upon
ourselves, &c. &c.--It is curious how MANY
eanters this Missouri Question has raised up
-" IN this cauting woild."-We regret TO see
this uniriendiy spirit sprinsing up against the
siaVe-holding states. 1t was but the other
day. that The Aurora publislieda long aud ella
borate communication on Marylander's al.
tempting 10 lay hold in philadep of man
whom lac alleged TO be his absconding slave
his attorney, among Others, is severely abused
lot undertaking The Oflice-and this. too while
the canse was get pending before the nlagls-
trate
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COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
BARRED. lon Tuesday the 18th inst by the Res'd
DIT. Courtney, Mr.. FRANCIS PLEDGE ofthis city 10
The amiabe and much accomplished Miss kitty
HUGHES, of Hanover.