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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-02-08

IN pursuance OF a decree OF the superior ceuIt of
chancery directed by law be holden III the cit,
OF Richmond pronounced The 9th day Of March 1907
aud OF an order Of the superior court Of cancery hoIds
ehinthe town Of Lynshbure, made the 2Oih day Of
oetoher 1919 between Robert Graham only Surviving
achng eNor OF James lyle, dec. plaintiff and the
representatives Of John Lorng, dec. deiendauts-Wii
be sold on the premises, on HedneSddy, the 23d das
feorHdry neat, on credit OF twelve months, three
certain tracts OF LAND, lying and being ia the county
OF Nelson, Formerly AmheIst) Tie Hrst containing
one nnhoTed acres by patent TO the said John LoIng
bearing date the 10Th day OF March, 1856. The SECOND
tract containing ninety eight acres, by patent bearing
oate 81 day OF Sept. 762-And the third tIaC Contain.
ing 400 acres, by patent bearing date the I'd day OF
June l16z-or such part thereof shall be suf1ceni
IL satisfy the balance due said decree
OF purchasers giving bond with sufficient security for
tue payment Of The purchase money 10 bear interest
~ Tue rate OF per centim aDnum, from the day
OF sale until payment, and the lands remain la
hanus ~ The purchaser or purchasers bound and sub
Ject as artheT security Iii default ne made in
me payment OF the purchase money aforesaid as set
ioIth III the said decree ofthe 10th March 1907
JOHN HOLCOMBE Marshal
Of the Superior CouTt of ChanceIy
for Tie District of LynchbuIg.
<o' 7Q..I2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-02-08

NoiicE.-The subscriber has conveyed The whole
Mr. Patrick Gibson aud Mr. John G. BLAIR b, deed
trust dated the lIh ut. and for the purposes therein
expressed. C. l. MkCMuRno
Jan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-02-08

FOR RENE,
n excellent SAW MILL. with two SAWS I'm a f,x
weeks logs may he !rated within iOO feet of tile
mn tbtough The lower locks iRto ouI canal
aiso the . IORE We occupy ON BANK SQUARE or an
orti.E on 'be Cross street adjoining, win convent.
ebt small warehouse.
FOR .SALE,
ioV tons S"edes Iron, ae assorted, for plough shares
Wagon aud other TIE, hoes, ini!i spindies, axle
trees, sc.
500 tons Plaster Of Paris. French aud Nova Scotia
HdTrdhfrd ~ geH3iRe Yuaiity ground or i'm
lump, deliverable ON The Basiu, aud PAYABLE mex,
haryeStin wheat
hali pipes ahd 10 quarter casks choice Madeira
wine, about q yeats old, imported direct from
Madeira
80 boxes line Favored CIatet
Snip stun, avery large quantity, cheap and excel.
lent Tor mich cows and hoI SEES
Tut Nails and Brads of every size, manufactured
ny us, aud equal IN quality to any Ia ,he United
States, and as cheap.
ALSO Rolled aud Slit lion.
r CASH for 10 to 20 600 bushels WHEAT.
Two small IENEMENTS 10 rent, near our mills.
p. HAXALL a CO
1.''. ~. S3-st
GEORGEP. RICHARDSON 60.
AuctioneerS & Commission Merchants Lyachbnrp
AVE taken an excellent house on Main 81. (abo lt
= the centre Of busness,) and respectfully tender
lhsir services to their friends the bile
REFER to messrs Edmund Taylor * Co. aud Carter
b. Page Richmond.
Feb. I. ai-Gt
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Filtn UOLLnrs Remnrll-

V'V sIVTIWT0 INFWWTW.
ESCAPED from the Jail o. this CIV On the nth nit
- heRio man named BEN sometimes calls himself
BIN Fok about ~ years ofage, fect 1907 ~ inches
12h, straight aud we'll made, ard dresses very well .
Win Hatch be Is baker byuade and formerly be .
Vhged 10 James Young, baker IN Rockets. Ben D.
very wen acquainted with the captains 81 vessels ab6
no doubt he obtained forged papers so az 10 pass
e' nee man hereby fOreWain al masters Of vessels
rom harbofng or carrying tbe sad slave Een opt 81
aus commonwealth Tue above reward will he given .
. delivered TO ne az The jail Of iiis city.
n. RURTON. y. s. for GO, SAVAGE
poeeM'et . oe''ii S,u.C
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NOTICE.

any person has claims against GEORGE sauN-
a DEhS & CO. or GEORGE SAUNDERS ir tbsy
i'i coaier favor on ME by calling at my store on a
ran' noI PSiheht. ALEX. SAUNDERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-02-08

EVE Subscribers have for safe 900 acres ~ LAM
~ the counties Of honongaa AID Randolph, lsi.
ine properly ~ Ezekiel Dauce Of Chestrgtcld-Ane
9ls9 500 acres % LAND Ia The county of Autiia ad
loiH'ng The lands cf VIM. B. HsnbUn aud Pcyton Boil
ing, Esd'fs.-whch they will dispose vt accOmnie
qqmng tgTms, u applications be made sh0fiiy'o
WV. s. DANCE, at Pewhatau {. H.-or To
jan 10. sS..(
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-02-08

NOTICE.. 1.-The subscfIbeT alone Is authorized to
receive the outstanding dehs due 10 the late con
eeIhO LYLE, SCOTT SAUNDERS, havisg been ap.
teceVef tbereofby tue superior court chanceIy
tor Tue Richmond district. u is expected ina, All pe
sous indebted ~ the said concern will make Hiintdi
ate payment, longer Indulgence cannot he Afforded
Dec'S- 62..tf SAMUEL TAYLOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Was Committed.

TITO the Jail for the county of ilexandria,
h as runaway on the 22d inst. A Ne
gro woman who calls herself HARRlOTT
and saws she is The property of Richard Jack
son, Fairfax county, Virginia, near the
Great Falls, and near the Cross Roads. -
The said woman is about 10 years of age,
very black, tall and straight-her dress is a
black Canton Grape, and green nett shawl,
The owner is desired 70 come, prove pro.
perry, pay charges, and take her away
otherwise she will be disposed of as the law
directs. ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
anril "a Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Henry p. Whitney.

toraer Of Prince end Fairfar Streets,
RErURNS his sincere thanks to the citi-
~ zens of Alexandra, AMI in an especial
manner, 10 his customers, for the very libe-
"a encourage nent he has met with during
"S residence in this town, and takes this ep-
Po,lnitg to inform them that he has just re-
SSe ae good assortment of SEASON ABLE
uooDS, which he will dispose of at the
lowest rates, and any uncurren: notes taken
unreasonable discounts.
RS. Every description of ready made
sletb'ng constantly ON hand, at the lowest
ysfice, and all orders for any articles of clo-
mh,s executedin the most fashionable style,
VIA punetuality and dispatch. on the. most
.rssonable terms. thstu4mo april IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DANAWAY from Parkgate, in Prince
II William county, on Tuesday, March
28th, where Francis Manuel is overseer
negro JACOB, small man, about As years
of age black with rather yellow tinge,
snartly marked i'll the face with the small
pox he is a timid negro, has down look,
and rather whining voice. His clothing,
as Tar as is recollected. was mixed blue
kersey roundabout jacket and twilled cotton
and yarn pantaloons, he may have (and it
is probable he has) other clothing as he took
off all he had. ! will give for him, if taken
up within &c miles anc brought home, TEN
DOLLARS; flower 90 miles and under 80,
THIRTY DOLLARS; but if over 80
miles, and brought home or secured injai so
that get him again. FIFTY DOLLARS.
All persons are forbid at their peril harbor-
ing or entertaining said fellow.
VIM STUART.
anril 6 SW
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Sale of Land.

10Y virtue of deed of trust from Nicholas
DF. Blackjack late of Alexandria, will
sell at public auction, at Hardy's Tavern, lat
Piscataway, on TUESDAY. May 9Th next,
at IL o'clock, A. M. tract OF land contain.
ing about $50 acres, lying in Prince Georges
county, on Mattawoman Run, 10 miles from,
P,scataway, and adjoining the residence of
Peter Dycan, Esq
Terms oil sale are 300 dolls. cash, 300 IN g
months, loco in l2 months, and the residue
in two years, with interest on the unpaid
money from the day Of sale. The purcha'
ser to give personal security e. on receiving a
deed to execute a mortgage on the proper
ty--possession will be given in compliance
with the terms of sale.
II, C. M'ELDERY
April ii thsmts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
CentrevIle Hotel.

TOHN BRONAUGH, informs his friends
~ and the public in general, that on the
20th OF December last. he removed to the
new building, at the east erd Of Centreville.
which has bee dtted up in astyle well suit
ed to the pertdct accommodation of travel
lers, and where choice selection otliqaors
will be constantly kept for their refresh
ment.
There is attached to this property, good
carriage house, together with an excellent
stable, which will always be supplied with
the best of hay and oats. and attended by a
good ostler. Centreyille is situated on the
turnpike road leading from Alexandria to
Fauquier Court Honse, Culpeper, Staunton,
&c. Il miles from Alexandra and Washing
ton. d April
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Baking.

VIE subscriber takes this opportunity to
- INFORM her friends and the public, that
-; ;.e mas commenced the above business in all
departments having engaged very
pert man as a baker, from Philadelphia,
aos !. intends TO devote part of her time
y, HE accommodation of the citizens, by
k;n a'S oeei, mutton, pies, tarts of every
w; VIII, !, &c. ne greatest care and attention
eb.. ne paIo TO every article let in her
10 80, ne hours ofreceiving will be from
iSanSSp' oek untli II, every day i'm the week.
be ana excepted sothat each family may
dia;esSo accommodated according TO the time of
,,ks.b ., Each article must be brought and
haiau away by one Of the family TO which it
lscyal-sireet, April 2e DIT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
70 Rent.

e-,,a That large Brick Warehouse at
the corner OF King and West streets.
Ssssai Also, the Brick Warehouse now &C.
&c. cupied by the subscriber, which is
tied up to accommodate family.
Also, Two frame dwellings and shops to
the east of said Warehouse.
Also the brick dwelling house, now in the
occupancy ofblr Lupton. Possession TO be
given on The lst April.
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr..
Thomas SWAIN, Jr. Possession given the
lst day OF June next.
The above premises will be re nted low,
and the whole or any part of the above va
liable properly sold on accom- nodating
terms. JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Was Committed.

T,O the jail for the county Of Alexandria
i Il as a runaway on the 22d inst. negro
man who calls himself GEORGE, and says
he is the property of John CAN'T, OF Fair
fax Cy. Va. living near John Lewis.
The said negro is about feet z inches
high; 90 years of age has on roundabout
Jacket of domestic cloth, and bis pa0taloons
of store cloth. The owner is desired to
come, prove property, ray charges, and
take him away, otherwise he will be dispos-
ed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROCNSAVELL. Tailor.
april IA
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GROCERY STORE,

to the corner OF King and Union.streets. in
the house formerly occupied by Robert and
James Vaudeville. where they viii! always
have on hand regular supply ofthe best ar.
ticles in their line.
They hare nom for safe,
Jamaica spirits,
Antigua do
New England do.
Ia bbls. old whiskey
80 do common do.
Holland gin
American do.
SO boxes bloom raisins
hhds molasses
A few bbls. peach brandy, excellent
ZOO bushels Salt, suitable for the fishery
Loaf and brown sugar
Best retailing coffee
Teas OF all qualities
Cheese and bacon
Chewing tobacco of good quality
Soap, candles, and tar
Spinning cotton
Shoes, boots, and hats
Writing and wrapping paper
Stone and crockery ware
Coffee mills
Zoo bushels seed potatoes
80 do sweet do
loco do oats
500 punches onions
Spanish and American segars
Nutnegs, pepper and allspice
Saltpetre, &c. &c. &c.
All OF which. together with number OF
other articles in their line, will be sold low
for cash.
On hand.-A quantity of Seine Twine.
COOK y CLARE.
april ~ stutb3t
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A. G. Cazepove & Co.

n ". odLcDOFc o w.
OFFER for sale landing this day,
" 200 Buenos Ayres Ok hides
25 hhds retailing molIasses
90 hhds>and bbls N E. RUIZ
80 chests Hyson and Y. Hyson tea, en-
titled to debenture.
5pipes gin,
2 do best cognac brandy
IN STORE,
Murdock's best L. P. MADEIRA wine
Malaga wines
Window glass OF every size
Dupont's gun powder
Bear and dear skins. Also,
large assortment of American. British,
German, Russia and India goods by the
package or piece, at reduced prices; and will
purchase GINSENG, ola good quality. and
Merino and common wool. April Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
april 2i
Eor Boston,,

,G The good schooner PRISCILLA,
S42 James Crowell, master-she will be
,s ss'i 10 load in three days. has half OF her
,,rro engaged For freight OF 800 bbls. APP
~ ~ JOHN II. LAID y co.
aibo have FOR sale aaoat. received by said
vessel, and schnr. Mary and Polly,
40 tons plaster paris april 60
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Mrs. Tucker

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens
h of Alexandria, that she proposes open
ing day school for young children, at her
house, on st. Asaph street, on Monday, the
Ist of May. She would be glad to accom-
modate FIVE or six children with board and
lodging, at moderate price: the situation
is convenient and healthy.
April 90 tmw3t
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For FREIGHT,

ElT The schooner SALLY, capt. Fernd,
.SS66ps5p barrels burtbens she is good
80 80 and will take freight to the West
, 60. south of Europe, Halifax, or coast
, Use Enquire of the master on board. at
so"s'' "A'' E. CORNING.
,pr;l a5 ct
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For Freight,

.yx The sioop HETTf, captain
Swright, burthen about 600 barrels.
80 EXCELLENT vessel. and will take
'De !, a;,bsr for the w Indies or coastw'Se,
fslssn' :, 90 JOHN H. LADD s. Co.
nrl 27
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Triplett & Neale,
Notice.

ygyHE public will be accommodated with
Il READY MADE CLOTHES ofvarious
kinds-Newest fashions, best quality, for
Cash.-Orders executed at a short notice,
next door to Dr.. Washington's, King street,
by WIN, ScorT.
N. B. Being in possession of the true ma
thematical rules, lately affixed to osr pro-
tession in cutting with precision also,
printed calculations demonstrating the due
proportion one part of the body gives to the
other, where to vary as the forp OF the DO
dy may resu1re-which hope will enable
us to give satisfaction to those who may ta-
vor us with their custom; also, will have
finished in few days printed copperplate
card. directing gentlemen how to take their
OWE measure with exactness sent by mail,
or otherwise without the trouble OF travelling
distance from home, appointing friend
to act for them. Low priced clothes for sale.
Calculations by F Dietrichsen, London and
approved of by all those who purchased the
april "a mwf2w ROB'T GRAY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
For Boston,

Shoes, hats and bOnnets.
lust received, and now opening. for
v sale by WILLIAM TRUE,
At his store. King street,
A large assortment of ladies' 4 gentlemen
shoes OF every description.
GeDtlemen's fashionable beaver hats
Do. do. low priced 10.
Boys fur and felt do.
ALSO,
Scases ladies straw aud Leghorn bonnets,
(some extra fine
al the above together with his former stock
slIl be Sold al very low prices.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
For Freight,

,H The schooner OSPRAY, captain
SAA8sl toring. carries about 1900 barrels, is
49, 49, ssssel, and will be ready for cargo
inihrss days. As VIM. FowLE & Co.
lo5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
Pork, Cotton, SC.

Pork, Cotton, &c.
lust received per the brig Geo. Wash
- ington--
bbls. fprime pork
10 half bbls of mess beef
Is bbls Cd quail. sugars
By the schr Sally Davis,
$50 bbls. of tar
casks of rice
bales Of cotton
By sloop Orlando,
bids New Orleans sugar.
IN STORE,
Rbls. of New Y ork beef and pork
boxes sperm. candles
10 do taIIow do
hhds moasses
Is bbls. of No. | maGkerel at d. SO
erbarrel
700 oranges
april'l3 s. CORNING.
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For New-Orleans,

sEE The brig AGENT, Sam. Vanhorn,
800 master. viii sal! for New-O-1eans on
10 ?5th inst. wind and weather permitting.
Far freight OF passage application may be
m,ae 10 the master on board OF 10
JOHN l.. AFFORD
Arril II eotf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-03
For Sale.

a LIKELY celorad girl | ! years old, who
~ has been raised in a genteel family,
has IA years to serve, sold because the fa-
mily in which she lived has removed from
town and could not take her with them.----
Those who wish to purchase such a girl, can
know the terms by applying at this office.
april 50 d3tmwi3t
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Removal.

THE subscribers beg leave to inform their
i friends and the public. that they have
removed their
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Notice.

\ Ill persons who are indebted to the
"a estate of WILLIAM SHOLTO STU
All, deceased, late of Fairfax county, Va,
are requested TO make payment to, and
aOse who have, claims against the said es-
Tale, present them for settlement TO the
subscriber. c. CALVERT STUART,
Executor OF VIM. Shoto Stuart.
april 70
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CONDITIONS.

CONDITIONS.
]; The above work will be printed on fine
medium paper, and good type.
:. Each number VIII contain 2.i pages Of
close letter press, the whole TO be comprised
IN eight numbers, making handsome octave
volume
8. One number will be delivered each
week until the whole be completed. Price
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q. Asa weekly delivery may moi be accep-
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S. This work will have the advantage Of
containing many speeches, not published in
any former edition.
6. A list of subscribers names will be
published at the conclusion
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Proposals
For Publishing By Subscription,
THE SPEECHES
OF
CH.aRLES PHILLIPS, Esq.
BARRISTER AT LAW.
Correctly printed from the English edition,
edited by himself
BARRIsTER AT Law,

BNHE publishers in Offering The above work.
Il to an enlightened and DISCRIMINATING
public, feel confident of receiving that en-.
couragement which has hitherto been so II.
berally bestowed,qpon all productions OF me-
rit Among ting bany orators who have d,ae
played Their eloquence at the bar, both II.
America and IN Europe, none have been
more successful in touching the finest feel.
ings OF the hear, anC exciting the noblest
passions OF the soul, than Mr. Phillips. His
speeches are replete with metaphor. and
possess, I'D a great degree all that felicjtoys
copiousness OF which the English Iapguses
is SO susceptible. His eulogium on the inn.
mortal WASHINGTON, IS OF itself master.
piece OF eloquence. In his charac ter of 10.
aaparte, ne paintSthe actions of that won.
uerlul parsonage III language at once sub.
lime ana imposing with all the chasteDess
and precision OF an historian, he recapit,,.
lates his movements from the cradle tG the
canp-irom the camp 10 the thrpne-and
IasuJ from The elevated station of an en-
peror 70 mat OF an exile and caplire-there,
by confirming truth, that power unsupporf
ed by virtue is liable TO wither and decay. -
Ills speeches on the various Grim. Con CA
ses, VIII be read with lively interest," by all
classes OF readers; and the citizens Of this
republic, may, while perusing the inmorali.
ties and vices of Europeans. rejoice that in
this country such crime is almost unknown,
His speeches on the Emancipation Of the
Roman Catholics OF Ireland, need no com.
ment-they speak for themselves-and I'M.
told to mankind the history ola class of men.
who, although denied many politica! and ci,
vii privileges, have always been known 70
be the friends OF their country in times -of
danger and in batte.-The American reader
must view with indignation the various on
pressiens under which great portion of that
gallant and patriotic people at present labor !:
and ages yet unborn" will lament the ey,
istence of code which prevents man from
wor.hiplng his Creator according to the die
tates OF his own conscience.
The publishers, therefore, feeling ANNA.
ted by desire to present to the American
public, specimens of sublime and chaste eIo.
quence, which has been so often exerted in
the cause of benevolence and the noblest
rights of human nature, with respectful die.
fdence invite the patronage of all classe,
who are interested in the display of national
social, and forensic oFatory.
HAVE & THOMSON.
alsaa"dr'a, ID. CjFs6: /, 1920.
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For New-York.

TOT NtW- UFM.
XXX The sloop MARYJANE, Graves,
ss!burthen 500 bb!s. ready to load, and
pII5s dispatched Immediately, Also
For Freight,
IA The sloop Eagle, J. c. Wright
~ master, burlhen 75o bbls.---she is an
WreIien vessel and will soon be ready to
6ad Apply to j. H. LADD, y Co,
Who have for sale received per sloop Eagle
and now landing.
lis bids Mnscovado sugars.
9 bags green coffee. april l8
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BY AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS.
Grand National Lottery.

THIRD CLASS.
NV ILL commence drawing in the city OF
w WASHINGTON, on THURSDAY
the LIST of June next.
$4,000 Dollars Highest Prize
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april s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-04-25

mach that 10 the Gulf OF Venice and Il Is probable
that no nation except the English will beneeforward
venture to visit the the Island Socotora Of
which they have already taken possession. The Gulf
Of Persia Is In the same situation the Red Sea
Is commanded by the English Batteries establishments
have been formed upon isands lying in the north
OF that Gulf. The English ship Fayourite, Captain
Ashley mande, surveyed the coasts of these Islands In
July, 1916 they are eight in number and this captain
took possession OF them In the OF his sovereign
on the pTetext that they had been marked any
chart engraved at London, though they formerly
visited by the Portuguese. The Islands have the fol-
lowing nsmts-An, Iarnin, ATzenicimy, Syr- yass
Delnve and CheIaraon. They are situated on an i'm.
en:e bank Of pearl oysters which extends nearly two
hundred miles fom north TO sopth. They were taken
possession Of to facilitate the pursuit of the
pirates but they would be Of importance IL Persia
should be oblgedt to give up the island OF BahTen
Russia.
STEAM SHIP ROBERT FULTON.
NEW YORK, April l7.-This beautiful ship Ina haul.
Ing down yesterday, to take in coal her intended
voyage, gave specimen of her ceery. She gratned
the curiosity Of the immense number of citizens as
sembled the wbarves from end Of the city TO
the other. She proceeded from East into the North
River from thence TO Gravesend Bay and returned in
two hours and thirty minutes, distance of ~ "a
miles without sail. Judging from this small trial
she is likely To herself OF the fastest
ever propelled by the Of steam. She leaves this
port IN two three days on her intended voyage
New orleans, touching at Charleston and Havana,
merely TO land aud receive board passengers. She
| Is truly one Of the wonders OF the present age.