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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10
THIS IS TO t5TVE NOTICE

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber, of Alexandra county
in the District of Columbia, have obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county,
letters testamentary on the estate of Robt, W.
Harrison, late OF said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said dece.
dent are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the 30th day of June next, or they may
by law be excludes from all benefit to said
estate and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment Given
under my hand this 2>fh December. 1919.
BRYAN HAMPSON.
Executor o! ROBBERS Wade Harrison, decd.
december 80
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Was Committed.

" 10 the Jail for the county Of Alexandria,
a D. G.. on the Esd inst. negro man,
who called himself JOE, and says he is
the property OF a Mr.. Pain areing, who
lives in Essex county, Va. about ii miles
below Port Royal, near the Rappahannock;
the said negro is about FIVE feet eight inches
high 2oyears of age "a likely straight well
made fellow /; his clothes are black coat,
which he got in exchange white partaoons
of cotton and wool of domestic. The owner
is desired TO come prove property, pay
charges, and take him away [; otherwise he
will be disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVEEE Jailor.
dec 80
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Sugar, Coffee, Hemp, &c.

Sugar, Coffee, Hemp, &c.
ME cargo of the schooner New Packet,
d Snow, from Boston, for sale by
WM FOWLE co.
25 hhds. Of ST. Crox sugars Of sup. quail.
I2o bbls. muscovado do of good quality
1000 lbs coffee
II tons first quality St. Petersburg hemp
70 bolts Russia ducS
20 casks nails Of different sizes
10 casks linseed ! O1Ia
DO lamp o1h
An invoice of silk goods, consisting Of
case Nankin grapes
9 do Sewing silk, assorted coIors 8
do sarsenetts do ;
3 do levantine shawls do
All ofwhich were particularly selected in
Canton, and are ofsuperioI quality.
Also, for sale,
The cargo OF sChr. Seneca, capt Winslow,
from Portland
81 bb!s. muscovade sugar
5 hhds, retailing nolasses,
10000 feet tnercbantable clear lumber
1900 bushels potatoes.
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Blank Baoks and Stationary
y Articles.
81 receiyed~and for sale hv


JAMES KENNEDY& SON.
A completS assortment Of ledgers, Jour
nails and day, books letter, invoice, bank
and mem, bks of every size and variety.
faint lineafnd plain =,
Record Books of every description, fajn
lined and plain
$50 rms f. cap writing paper, No. I. e&s
100 do s. hl.e qto post, gilt colored,
not pressed and plain, of the manufacture Of
Matthews, Amies, and d Ames
British and American folio post
Ditto quarto gilt and mourning do
As groce bonnet boards, white and blue
superhne, hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs
A very large assortment OF The best mills
inkpowder British and American, black ls-5
pencils T. crayons, camels' hair do, Resyes's
water coiors in boxes and sinely, genuine
India ink, British drawing paper of ali sizes,
inkstands of all the various kinds: blank anI
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory back-
CANNON and chess boards, states and penc;js
of all sizes, ladies' and gentiemeu's eJeoanf
morocco pocket books with and without in
struments. morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penkniyes OF superior aualily, silver
pencil cases and thimbles, port foIios and
writing desks /; an assortment Of low priced
paper hangings OF new patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, &c &c.
ORDERS FOR BLANK BOOKS
ruled To- particular patterns, executed with
aeatness alddispatch. DIT nov re
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For Freight.

IN The new superior and fast sailing
49, HARRiOT &. LUCY, William
Farnsworth, master, burthen about 1900 bbls
and will be ready to load in few days she
will take freight to the w. Indies, New-Or-
leans or Europe. Apply to
]. H. LADD, & Co.
Who offer for sale her cargo consisting OF
go casks fresh lime
Zoe bushels potatoes
2ooo feet hardwood joist
loco do do plank. Dec 9
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE.

That the subscriber of Alexandria county,
in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said county.
letters testamentary on the estate # Joseph
c. Gird, late of said county, deceased.-
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriher, passed BY the Orphans Court, on
or before the 30th day of June next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit
to said estate and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 3Qth December,
1919. EUDOCIA GlRD,
Executrix of Joseph G. Grid, deceased.
december SO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10
For Freight,

>,SSN The schr LADY-BROOKS, Jere-
ssmiah Wheelwright, master; burthen
1000 bbls she is an excellent vessel, only
years old, and will be ready to load in few
days; one half her cargo is provided for any
approved market which the shippers of the
residue may prefer, and we recommend the
masteras consignee. Apply to
JOHN H LADD & Co.
Who offer for sale the cargo of SAID vessel,
$500 bush Liverpool blown salt
bids and 8 bbls Muscovado sugar
IL do molasses
Ia bills n Z rum
81 do No and mackerel
1000wt cheese
81 tons plaster
25 quihtals cod fish
5 cases shoes
Apples, cranberries, beets, carrots, turnips
Cider and boards
Also landing from brig Benefactor,
IA hhds Jamaica and Wind. Island rum
4 do and bbls Muscovado sugar.
december
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Molasses, SC.

Sugar, Molasses, sc.
I'm roWLE & Co. have for sale, the
w NJ Mo- of the schooner Alexander, capt.
,oroIn from Boston, OF
Ss Ss ,erces Musovado sugar,
% LSoosheads retailing molasses
. n;nes Holland gin
, SPlETfs first quality Russia duck
20 % pieces white Russia sheeting
~ 10 brown
N TONS plaster paris
,,o the cargo Of the brig Panopea, ron
ST Andrews OF
q s,l tons plaster paris
s ,s0 bores smoked behring's
''O In Store,
sOhog,heads First quality lty5 SAINT cF0'x
SsooSSoog , HIuscoYado sugar OF good
,il0o ho quality
10 10 bags Indiado for retailing
N 600 lbs coffee
ispipes Holland gin
ohhls N E rum =,
p p ~ half pipes, quarter and half quarter
III PI ol5 Madeira wine, from the house OF
Keers & Co
go boxes mould aud dipped candles Q:
SIMPSONS brand
80 do spermdo
loo do brown soap
20 bbls mess and No. | beef
loo sides red sole leather
s 90 hollis first quality Russia duck
Soo do do Ravens do
loo crates Liverpool ware
: oiues old Cognac brandy, OF superior
So casks fresh raisins
do Zsnte currants
,oolbs soft she'll almonds
Malaga vine, bales FORKS
Eases mems coarse and fine shoes and hats
Ininyoice OF Nankin and Canton grapes
.,nepets, sewing silk and India cottons.
For Freight,
tR The superior brig PANOPEA, +.
Crabtree, master; carries about l6oo
SHs-giI be ready for the reception OF a
caron days. Applya above. dec 90
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Signor Muscare|li.

PROFESSOR OF Music, lately from italy,
4 resident OF Georgetown, intends deyo-
ne some of his time 10 the ladies and gem
tlemen OF Alexandria in the line Of bis pro-
fession. He teaches vocal music and the pi-
ano forte after the much approved Italian
manner, IN accompanying the scholar with bis
violin. He can give lessons on the French.
English and Spanish guitar, and on the violin
if wished. He also tenders bis services in tu-
ming piano fortes. The days which bis en-
gagements in Georgetown and Washington
have left him are Wednesday and Saturday
Further particulars may be had, by ma
king application at LOUIS BEEIER'S con-
fectionery store. King street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10

liverpool Salt, afloat.
AWE THOUSAND bu. Liverpool coarse
! salt; 5000 do blown salt, the cargo of
Ne brig Mary, capt. Loring-for sale by
WIN FOWLE, g. Co.
Hho haze also for sale,
. Inc cargo of brig Pay Master. captain
t0hee, IRON st. Johns Of
S4o tons plaster
hhds West India rum
o.. so, the cargo of the schr Rolla, captain
'%ee, OF loo ions plaster
"a ana the cargo of sehr Planet, Prince, of
iSot tons plaster.
landing from the sloop William &. Mary,
app, German, from New-York
oops istquai Russia Duck
,r For Freight,
SA, The brig MARY, David Loring,
saSzss.s master; carries 28oo bbis -four or $50
h % tobacco; is a good vessel, and can
''say ioF cargo in few days.
,r Also, for reight.
Nh The new brig PAY MASTER,
lsssrso FRINGE, master; buthen, about
''OO barrels. FIRST tate vessel.
For Boston * Portland.
% Tue schr. RoLLA, capt. Pettee,
aqs part of her cargo. engaged, the ba-
81. t,r %~''u oe taken as freight on reasooa-
u'a' Appiy as above Nov rs
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Mahogany j. Furniture.

Mahogany y Furniture.
I HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma
hogany, in logs, which viii BIZ sold to suit
purchasers, either in the log or board, al a
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied with hand railing, cut to
any dimensions, at short notice.
Also, on hund, and fer sale, :.
Aquantity of cabinet furniture, which will
be sold cheap, and warranted to be made by
the best workmen, and of the best materials.
Al! orders for furniture, which the subscri-
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly attended to.
and executed in superior style
ROBERT ABERCROMBlE.
The National InteIligencer will insert the
above three times, and forward their account
TO this Office. oct. 90
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Nautical Almanacs tor 1890

pOWDITCH'S navigator
- Blunt's coast pilot
Shipmaster's assistant
Seamen's journals
Cargo books =
Mercantile and shipping blanks.
A general assortment Of charts, mathema-
tical instruments, singly and in cases, of all
prices-Guhter's scales and dyiders-Day
and night telescopes-Reading glasses Of
various sizes--pockot perspective glasses
with eight draws--siIver and plated specta-
clcs. For sale by
nov ls diff J. KENNEDY & SON.
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Orphans Court.

alexandria county. !
December Term, 1919.
ORDERED, Th4t the execulrix of Jo-
~ sEPH c. GRID, deceased, do iasert the
usual notice 20 debtors and creditors, three
times in each week for two weeks, in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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Shoes.
A FRESH supply just received and for
A sale by the subscribers, consisting Of
the following kinds -
800 pair ladies' morocco walking shoes
100 do do cork sole 10 do
SO 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 f. co'd roam slips
500 DO DO leather pumps
500 do do do thick soles
goo DO misses do shoes
80 do ladies white kid slips
goo do misses blk. {. col'd NOR %
600 do mems thick shoes
500 do n4iI'd do
900 do boys do do
500 do do bound do
400 do mems DO do
loo do gentlemen's fine do
loo do DO do pumps
In Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats
All of the above articles are offered Tor
sale, at reduced prices, FOR cAsH.--Country
merchants supplied at Baltimore and Phi
ladelphia prices. S. Sd. REED.
september29
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For Freight
For Erfi~ht.

For Freight,
ksM The schr. ELIZABETH, Theo-
SsGs philes Berry, master burthen $50
bbs she is all excellent vessel, and if a lair
proportion can be obtained in freight to the
West Indies we can provide the residue,
andd recommend the master, as consignee.
Apply TO JOHN II, LAOD & Co.
Who offer for sale afoat,
1900 bushels Liverpool coarse salt
25 tons plaster
100 boxes Muscatel raisins
100 do bloom do
bales lst and Cd quail, hops
leases boots. bootees and shoes OF various
sizes and qualities, which make with those
before received) the assortment very com
plete. nov q
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Orphans Court.

.Hsrandrla conntY,
December Term, 1919
ORDERED, that the administrator of
ORoBT. w. HARRISON, dec do insert the
usual notice to debtors and creditors, three
times in each week, for two weeks in the
Alexandra newspapers.
A copy-Teste. A. MOORE, Reg.
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New Publications
End. other rutuable Books,

'Ws Ss''es eoe"tpDtC HCOhS,
UST received and for sale by.
~ JAMES KENNEDY &. SON.
Complete sets of the Sketch Book, bv
Geottry Crayon, gent. =
Do Salmagundi, new series =
Berlngton.s lives of ApeiIiard & Heloise
Oakwoed Hall, novel IN yGGls'
Crsbbe's Tales of the Hall, g Vols -
Tales of my Landlord, 3dEssfies
Walsh's Appeal TO the pyuple of the Uni
ted States
3 Bonny castles Aceount'dt South Amerra
Pazos S letters on ~ do
parby's Tour from New York to Detroit
Latrobe's Visit to South Africa
Hall s Account to the Loo Choo Islands
harrington and Beautoy on the North Pole
Dubois's Account of India
De Stael on the French ReYoiutiot
Hazlitt's Lectures On the comic writer's ri
&. Britain -
Phillips's Speeches.
Do Recollections of Crran
Memoirs of Dr.. Finley
Cities History of, Greecek
Goidsmith's History Of R&ne
Tile works OF Hannah-Mcrf, Milton Thor.
son, Goldsmith Cowper, and Burns, in eIe.
giant calf gilt binding ;.elegant extracts in
prose and verse I2 vols:c c. gilt with M
ny others bibles, testaments. common nrav-
er, psalms and BymR,books, of all sizes anil
IN every kind of binding cheap testaments
suitable for schools all the latin and Greek
classics now in use. eotf nov "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10
For Sale,

LIS The last sailing good schr. ROSE
ssssSSlN BLOOM two years old, 4 built
81 he bes. materials burthen 40 tons now
lyinr al ScholieId's wharf For terms apply
10 he owner ON board, or at the store OF
JAMES g. THOMAS LOWE.
nov 10
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For Freight,

.gsN The ship POTOMAC, burthen a.
ss bout 500 hhds. of tobacco, or 1000
Dis. -four, now ready to receive cargo
lpply to Capt. Charles Bradford on board,
ITO JOHN JANNEY.
I It'll mo. 5 th4w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10

bryan Hampson g 20.
IL AVE on hand, and offer for sale
L Il IS hhds. 4. 100 bbls ist {. Cd quality
Muscovado sugars
80 hhds. bright molasses
so do Jamaica and Antigua rum
l2O bags prime green coffee
4 pipes London part. TeneriEe wine
10 do Sicily Madeira do
30 quarter casks Malaga do
4 cases London mustard containing
pound y halt pound cannisters
2 hhds. English alum
1900 lbs. madden
A few tons patent shot assorted sizes
White lead in kegs =.
1000 lbs. bees wax
$500 ieS s s"sis'' si Sss alum SALT
400 tons plaster.
With a general assortment Of groceries,
and constant supply of the best family
-four. september 27
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10
Hollow Glass. sc.

Hollow Glass, sc.
GNE case half pint tumblers, i44 doz.
~ | case looking glasses, "a doz.
9 cases states, 100 doz.
| case tape, assorted
case black velvet ribbon, from to 60
For sale, cheap, payable in Mechanics
Bank paper, or liberal credit, by
BUTTS & CAWOOD,
Who keep 5y Retail
A constant supply 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, 1820-01-10

For Freight,
9SM The brig SUSAN, captain Hobbs
essass carries about 1900 bbls is a good
vessel, and will BE ready for cargo in few
days. Apply to VIM. FOWLE & Co.
Who have for sale said briggs cargo, OF
goo tons plaster paris
Also landing from schr. Thetis, capt Hedges,
Is bbls Muscovado sugar
6 hbds retailing rnolasses
For freight,
.f&k The superior schr THETIS. He'd
Mp ges, master; carries about 1000 bhls;
is a first rate vessel will be ready for car
go in 3 days, and can take FIRE ight to the w /.
Indies. or southern port Apply as above.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10
John III. Ladd S Co.

John III. Ladd s Co.
OFFER for sale the cargo Of the brig Ar
" gus, from Providence, viz
$500 bushels ground alum salt
90 hhds. N. E. rum
IA chests so boxes young hyson tea
Also the cargo ofschr Gold Hunter,
5000 bushels ground alum salt.
Also the cargo of schr Mary,
l02 tons plaster
10 bbls No, | & 2 mackerel.
For Freight,
NJ The superior brig ARGUS, Perry
&<& Bowens, master, burthen 1900 bbls.
Sd sill be ready 10 load on Saturday next.
we hail the quantity viii be taken to any
sa'aet that NAY be approved.
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For Freight.

For Freight.
>SAA The schr. Susan, captain Ames, car
ssssries about Hoo barrels, is new yes
sci aud sails well-wll take freight to the
w. Indies, or to q southern port Apply to
ABIJAH ADAMS.
Who offers torsale her cargo of l9o tons plas-
plaster, IN STORE,
SO bags coffee
loo sacks salt
500 barrels tar
SO bbls n. E. Rum.
lohhds. molasses
10 do sugar Ist quality Dec. 6.
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For Freight,

For Freight,
xSN The very fast sailing and superior
:SSspacke, schnr DASH, John Griffith,
master; burthen $50 bbls a freight TO some
part Of the West Indies would be preferred
out and home. and the master is well quail
ned to take the consignment.
Also, for Freight,
>SM The good schoonerSlX-SISTERS,
lSSSssM Mayo, master burthen 900 bills,
ahelght to Bermuda, the West lndies, or
southern port IN preference. Apply to
JOHN FL. LADD & Co.
Who have forsale, 900 bushels very fine
PenObscot potatoes. nov 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10

Wanted to purchase,
a n ACTIVE BOY of color, ls told Yrs
N Of age. Inquire of the printer.
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For Charleston or Savannah,

>SkN rhe packe. schr ELIZA, H Weeks,
$500 smaster; burthen about 500 bbls. she
is a very superior and fast sailing vessel, and
viii be ready 20 load in three days. Apply to
nov 80 JOHN II. LADD 4. CO.
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j mo, 5687
BoUs s Shoes.

WILLlAM TRUE, has just received and
w offers for sale, on the most reasonable
terms, a general assortment of ladies', gen.
tlemen's, and chiIdren's Coarse and hfe
SHOES, suitable for the present and ap-
preaching season, and warranted good.
ALSO,
general assortment Of mems and boys
coarse and fine Hats. All the above articles
are offered wholesale or retsil at The lowest
Baltimore and Philadelphia prices.
October 28 If
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Canton Grapes, SC.

Canton Grapes, sc.
Il 'HREE boxes Canton grapes of superior
quality and assorted colors
case hrst quality flag hdkfs now landing
and for sale by W. FOWLE g. CO
who have also landing from schrs. Ebzabeth
and Hope & Phoebe,
100 boxes candles (Sampson's brandy as
sorted sizes
100 sides red sole leather
90 bbls. tanners oil nov Q
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tor Freight,

For Freight,
.T The ,chr FOUR BROTHERS, A.
&ssks&sS Burgess, master; burthen 500 bbs !;
she will take freight TO the West Indies or a
southern port. Apply to
A. ADAMS, Central wharf.
Who offers for sale her cargo consisting of
z5 NJ lumber
40 bbls, n. E. rum
Is DO. gin
20 DO. mackere!
60 boxes chocolate
5oreams wrapping paper
3 chests Hyson tea
10 bbls. beef
50 boxes candles Nov. %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-10

For Freight,
$50 The ship FAIR TRADER, bur-
sssAasthen $50 hhds. or 5000 barrels.
Also,
Brig COLUMBUS, burthen 800 barrels.
Also,
The brig VENUS, burthen 900 barrels.
Also.
The schr. ALLEGRO, bur.hen 800 bbls.
Apply TO JOHN H. LADD Y Co.
september 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-03-28
The Fricale Macedonian

Lieut.. PERcIvAL, oftLe U. 5. Frigate Ma
eedonl%n came passenger in The Brig Harriet
Sapt- Dls mond. which arrived in Hampton
Roads on Thursday last from Havana He
IS me bearer OF dispatches from Capt. Downs
10 Government. aud proceeded tor Washing
ION yesterday, IN The steam boat Virginia.
Lieut. z. informs, that he leii the ship AT Pa
ndmd sh the 9th January where sue arrived.
from Callao, on the 2jth of December and
was TO sail thence for the Gulf of California.
~ lew days Cart. ID his officers and crew
were N good health whom Lieut. p. parted
VIVA them his route was over land from Pa
mama TO Chagre, where he took shipping for
havana: Lieut.. y. brings no later intelligence
from Admiral COchraHe than heretofore re-.
ceiyed There was report among the Span.
Iards, TO which no credit was attached that
2 contagious disease had appeared 10 his
(LoTd Co squadron, which had proved verv
fatal to his crews. ryorf5lk Bgneon
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-03-28
a fe'terJrom an c6fcer on board the frieqte
Macedonian, dated

OFF PANAMA, Dec. "a.
After pleasing passage of eight DAYS
from Valparaiso, we arrived at Lima on the
9th OF November, flushed with the idea ofhay-
i6g passed Admiral COcbrane, while bIockad-
ing the port of Callao Notwithstanding his
public assertion that lie would SINK us should
we attempt il.
Our of1cers are much pleased with Lima
the inhabitants being far more refined. and
better acquainted With polite manners, than
tho.e OF ANY other city of South America.
The churches in this city are very large.
and above twenty in number 1t NAV liberally
be said they are iiued with silver, so profuse.
~ are they decorated with that metal
During my stay at Lima. visited the Mint
Ihey were coiuing, and witnessed the seye.
raj operations. The mint is owned bya gem
usman named AbaduT. who coins from his
own mint above one hundred and fifiy thousand
dollars per year. Ii was at this gentieman's
house that we resided, during our stay in Lii
ma So bospltable was he, that he insisted on
our using his whole establishment, as our own
Extract Of another letter from the same dated.
" BAY or PANAMA, Jan 9TH
Our Captain, owing to the late deuteJa.
iions committed on our idg by Lord Cocbrar,e.
Is anxious TO receive official Instructions from
the United States. He has written 10 the de-
EaTtn'eDt, stating that the ship would be at
Panama again IN the month OF April next, so
That ~ the mean time dispatches might arrive
from home"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-03-28
FROM HAVANA.

New YORK, March I4.--Cspf. Fitch,
OF tie schr. Patty and Sally, lao arrived
tins morning ~ 10 days from Havana, in
forms as, that tie ship Manchester Pack
ct, and large Boston ship, were TO sail
from that port in few days, full Of trSops
fur the FiOTidas.
Letters from New Orleans, 10 the 18th
ull. state that two heavy failures had oc.
Cured in that ciiy--ihe house Of Messrs.
Dutilei and Sagery, for coo, 900 dollars !;
ana Paui LaurenS, late presi dent of the
Planters Bank, for mii[ion. The latter
was very largely indebted ~ the bank
considerable portion Of which II was SUP
posed would be LOST. Notwithstanding
an unusual run was made upon the bank
It's bills we're still redeemed in specie.
The river had risen about four feet /:
ana tie boats irom above were coming it,
with the produce Of the country.
Cam. AdU.
A letter from an officer OF the u. S.
Navy states. that ".he Galveston esiab l..