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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
is Dollars ard

|HTTlLE be given for safely securing
wv grey mare, which slrayed or was
|aolen from the pasture at Vermont, les
|hte OF T.. Dixon, deceased) between the
|nighttof the 4th, and the evening OF The
18th inst Said MARE was three years
old last spring. about IA hands high a
knot arising from the distemper, shows IT.
self under each jaw neck thick at the
junction with the head the mare begin
ming TO pace, is very gentle, tray faced,
full eyed, and some few specks on her
body and was never shod before leaving
the pasture.
For the mare alone Git safely securely
the above reward will be given. II taken
in possession of another, who may be sus-
pected of having stolen her, S5 dollars
will De given for securing both
A letter addressed TO
JAMES SAUNDERS.
Oak hill P. o Fauquier city, Vu.
will reach the subscriber.
July Is If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
For Bremen,

Best Chewing Tobacco.
M KEGS and halt kegs msnufactu-
ri red tobacco, les, IS. and pound
W. twist, Barclays brand. warraD-
ted superior to any in the dis
trict, ustreceived by the schooner John,
capt. Burk, from Richmond, and Tor sale
by JNO. D. BROWN, Agent.
iune II 2awtf
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
John Yates,
Att0rneu at Lazv,

OFFERS his professional services to
" the public, and will practice certain
ly in Charles county, Md. also, if .ncou-
ragged, in Montgomery, Prince Georges
and St. Mary's County, As to promises
for care and attention, (Which are usual
he makes none-suffiCe it to say, reputa-
ton, success and support greatly depend
upon prompt, honest and conscientious
discharge of duty.
Georsete7vn, d C. June Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
To Wood Merchants.

I will sell from 500 to 1000 cords ofgood
4 oak wood. ready cut in the woods
Also Zoo acres Of land with good supply
Of fire wood. building and rail timber on
it. This wood and land lies within ID
mile of he Potomac river, where there
is good road and landing; 80 miles be-.
low the District of Columbus; this land
lies well, O: stiff soil, and clear Of hills
and brakes will also furnish any pur-
chaser with 8 good OK carts well calcuat.
ed for the wood business and ten or twelve
good oxen in their prime, and we'll broke
to the cart. will also sell q lot OF land,
containing two acres, with good new
store house, p halt story high counting
ROOM, lodging room, granery and tobacco
shed. Also tobacco press house and a
we'll OF as good water as any in the world.
This lot and Improvements lies 10 healthy
neigbborbood and a good stand for busi-
ness. II is one mile from the above land.
also have I5o acres OF land, of an extra
quality, lying 8 miles above the aforesaid
land, and one mile from the Potomac; It
is we'll watered and has good seat tor a
small mill, with never failing stream
Any person wishing IS, purchase the above
property may have akreat bargain, as :
wish to decline he wood business. The
cash will be wanted for the wood that is
cut and the carts and oxen. | will give .
liberal time on the lands
RiCH'D BROOKE.
Charles county, Md. March &c eotta
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
John H. Laid & Co.

John III. Laid 8 Co.
HAVE just received by brig Winifred
LII from Havana, and brig Resolutions
from st. Thomas, and schr. Mary from
Newburyport,
80 boxes white and brown Havana
sugar
80 boxes Mhscovado do
2l bbIs. do do
Ia hhds molasses
5000 doz. Amegor superior Spanish SCI
gars, in whole, halves T. quarter boxes
8 bags cocoa,
do coffee
2 hhds w. /. rum
l Dbl & 4 boxes taIlow
II cases mems 4. boy's fine shoes
do fur hats
SO bbls N, E. rum,
may IL ~. ~ ~, "a
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
aug IS
Removal

III lindsay & HILL have removed'.to
IL the new brick store, lower end OF
King street, where they offer for sale a ge-
neral assortment of groceries. on accom-
indicating terms They wish to purchase
wheat, rye, and corn, for which the high
est price will be given.
aug IL Il
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27

Whisky, Cotton. Oil, &C..
TOHN H, LADD Il Co. have just re-
q ceived and offerfor sale a 10
EOS bbls Baltimore Whiskey- ~ rI,f
90 bales. prime upland cotton issaa
10 casks'summer strained sperm oil
aote7 cases mems 6He shoes 49,. Il IN
4 do. mems and boys fine bats.
july II It
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
lNo, s6267.
Distrficct. Of Columbia.
C0txnfN 0f dlarnnd.

C0ugtN Of dlsrandfj0.
q Hon. William CraDch,l Chief Judge
of,the United, States Circuit Court Of the
District Of Colombia, to BEL DlscIARoep
from Imprisonment, under ibs act for The
relief Of InsoIssp, Debtors within the Dis
tTlct Of Columbia; on i6so FIRST, Mopdsyiof
september anext ate O'Clock, A. Mat
the Court House 10 Alexandria.whsn
where hiscreditora are required1tola attend,
u ~ .ssi EDM. IL Lee CsCs
aug -z4fy alantz5i, a M io.p.f3tun
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
FRESH GOODS.

- Il -
Hats, Shoes, Tortise Shell
Combs, sc
John n. RUNNELS & Co. have Just
~ received at their new Shoe and Hat
siors, King street, Alexandria, general
assortment of superior .G.sos, rs baa
r BEAVER HATS, ,o9 +
made by first rate workmen in the coun-
try. ALsOy low priced comprising ofeyery
kinds do; and nave made arrangements
with different manufacturers, which. will
enable then to be constantly supplied With
the very hest; with general assortment
of shoes, together with ivory, tortoise. and
mock she'll combs of every description
clothes, hair, and other brushes. OF differ.
en-. kinds, with a variety Of other fancy
articles. which will be disposed otonvery
Liberal terms. Fancy or other goods will
be received as heretofore, and disposed OF
to the best advantageon commission
aug 3 ia7en M sipt3t2oi
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27

snANAWAY from the subscriber living
linear Marbury's ferry, District OF 20
6umbia, on the lst of May last, a negro
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
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The Steam Boat Potomac,
.ygICH for speed and accommodation
w s equal to any other, continues to
iNsTo pJf Alsrand'Ta and Wa-
shmgton.
Oh leaves the city of Washington al 8
lock Joe every Thursday morning, and a.
2 c.O s%r;, at halt past 9; and after landing
lexa anurSrs At convenient places on the ri
|Paa'pe usamsc and at Old Point Comfort,
IYer usa az Norfolk on Friday morning IN
am. a'.nf for the Southern Stages, andthe steam
'i aoss f ~ Richmond and Petersburg. on
s %au5 u, morning she leaves Norfolk at IL
o aaU~ arrives at Alexandria on tuesday
. u C and proceeds airectto the CITY OF
W SSo: N. B. Horses and carriages
taken on deck. e,Io Co., ho,t
Ipoiomac are DESTROYS to grant every ac-
ommoSation to passengers. and have ar
s. vu the line of departure and arrival 10
aus manner as to admit passengers from
R;cbmond and Petersburg to transact bu-
has, in Norfolk;aud those proceeding 70
|h n' oortnward. TO transact business at A.
Eerandria and Washington without loss OF
may2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
For Amsterdam,

~ The superior coppered brig
& EIGHT SONS. Low, master !,
(daily expected} having the most Of her
cargo engaged; will meet with dispatch
and can receive 100 hhds. on freight.
Apply to VIM FOWLE & Co.
july 4 If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
FIRST CLASS.
Grand STATE Lottery Of.
: MARYLAND.

$1,000 Tickets at 3y8j- I9f; 800; i)ol,,..
NOT TWO BLANKS no A PRIZE
TPrizes subject TO deduction of 6e
teen per cent. payable 81 days after the
completion.
All the prizes 10 be floating from the
commencement of the dra wing, except The
following, which will be deposited 10 the
wheels at definite periods, viz:
After the I'd drawing, $4,000
+ Do. 9th do 10000
Do. 7th do 10000
Do. 9th do, 10000
In order 10 finish this lottery with The
most practicable despatch, the prizes only
will be drawn-this arrangement will en-.
able the Commissioners to complete the
scheme in TEN DRAWINGS ONLY.
JAMESL. HAWKINS
2 NATHL. F.. WILLIAMS : Conn
JAMES B RINGGOLD
Tickets in the greatest variety OF nun1x
bers are now ready for sale at The original
rate Of Eight Dollars and Fiyty Cents each
y H. RllNNELLS,
Most Lucky Lottery Office, King. street..
ssf Aiexandria.
e'Orders'by mail, enclosing ptlze tickets
or cash, for tickets and shares in the seve
raj lotteries now drawing, will meet, with
prompt attention. 1T addressed 70
.s'finIl "a 7aHe1iJ H. RUNNELLS, 20
a Kingsstreets' Alexandria
Il J d TRTvTTNE
NEATLY skssvTED ~ rHss o'Fies,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

constitution. BY tha. instrument equal rights
and privileges We're extended to all and the
cihzen who may have filed AN office is sup
posed, after his trust is discharged to return
To the body of his fellow citizens, disrobed of
his official character. He is then entitled to
no greater privilege or distraction than those
around him. For this reason, independent of
al! considerations of convenience, he was OPP
posed 40 the resolution
The question was then taken, and the re-
solution was negatived.
The engrossed bill for the relief Of Isaac
Finch was then read the third time aud passed.
n communication from the Navy Hospital
Commissioners, was then read, referred to the
committee on commerce, aud ordered to be
printed.
The House then resolved itself INTO a COM
mittee of the whole on the report of the COM
mlttee of Claims, uniavorablc TO the petition
of Eli Hart, MIR. Hill in the chair y when
Mr.. Tracy moved Ia amend the-resolution
attached To the report by striking therefrom
the word not.
The motion WAS supported by MIR. Tracy,
and opposed by Dir. Rich, when the question
was taken thereon and Carried and the COM
mittce rose and reported the resolution as a.
mended.
A report of the Commissioner of the Pub
lie Buildings on the subject OF the property
of the United States in the city of Washing
ton, was read laid on the table, and ordered
to be printed.
The report and documents in the case of
Eli Hart were also ordered 10 be printed, and
then
bn ,.,I, .,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

snl Mr.. Floyd. But 1t is no Very Violent pre-
sumption TO suppose that this edict OF Russia
grew out of the report, above referred to,
made by Mr.. Floyd at the last session of Con-
sreSs. IL su, it is a denial of the title of the
L. States to any part of the North W est coast
North of ~ degrees. 1t would appear, fur
ther, to be decree put forth for the purpose
~ antrovertiuS the claim advanced III that
rcport--sincc it cannot be pretended that
Russia could sustain any injury, worth guard
ing against, by theNvist of half Il dozcn YES
sels per year TO tx vast region OF sea and
coast embraced Jetreen Behring's Straits and
The JISt d gree Of North Lutitude--au extent
of coast twice as large as that of the whole
coast of the United States from the Bay OF
Fundy to Cape Florida, and an extent of sea
hall as large as the Atlantic Ocean. The re-
port OF the committee OF the House OF Repre-
scntativeS of last session affords Key To this
decree, which, we apprehend, Is TO be found
III the Following passage OF the report OF the
committee of Congress:
- The committee believe, from the uslyc of all ma
uons, previous aud subsequent ~ the discovery o ~
merica, the tide vi the UHted States vcty large
portion oIthe coast of the Pacific Ocean io he well
founded nor hare Uieg bCe able oSCcTitn that ti
ether government tho, Spain has H,ie cin TO dRy p,i
q iron. Cape Hora TO the Sirti,h degree ef.fori
GGdaie.'
1t is now beyond doubt, that another go
S'""Nh, 'i"h cpuil htNS cihhi w d part vi
that territory SouM ofMe siriieM degree q
NoHh Latitude, viz. TO he .Gty first degree, he
lug difference OF nine degrees only
Ii this decree, therefore, appearing Just at
this moment, has no other effect, it gives in.
terest to the proceedings in Congress rclativ,
1" settlement at the mouth of COlumbi;
river. II will not be a matter of surprise ia
us, that it have the effect To procure the pas
sag, III Congress, of an act 10 authorizes the
establishment ola post ut the mouth of thr
Columbia, which, however earnestly prUpos-
cd by the mover, has, hitherto, hardly been
ser'only entertained by the House whose at
i.ntion has been called 10 il.
With regard to the true northern limit t.
the claim of the United States OF that coast
should any difference finally appear To exist
between Russia and the United States, there
can be 10 doubt OF its being amicahly scttlet
the momcnt it becomes point of discussion
between tue two governments. Whcn itussi;
aud the United States fall out, it will moi
he about any thing SO uninportnt, we hope
IA the nominal title to degree or two of al
most undiscovered land. Mi. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01
S,rATE SITRT-

TRENroN, N. j. Deccrlbur 22.-DIany of
our readers nave head, no doubt, the report
circulated relative 10 the discovery ci errors in
the accounts III Nic late Treasurer of this state,
during The week past. We viii state, upon
TINS subject, what has come e. ear knowledge
Some short fine since, gentleman, in look
Ing over The Trcasurcr's accounts, discovered
what appeared to him 10 be very material
error Ia them. This led To a thorough invcs-
LEGATION of them by gentleman eminently
qualified for the task, and the result of this in
vestiSaiipn makes it appear thai Major Cor
don, the late Treasurer, ilstrai of being a
delaulicr to large amount, has actually paid
to ms successor in Office .fon thousand one
hundred ind Wndyfhree doHu8 nd ninetl, Sc
zen cents, OYER aad above the amount due from
him to the state. In consequence of this, it
will be seen that the shcriY's advertisement
for the sale ofhis property has been Withdrawn,
and further proceedings against him suspcad-
ed. We understand that Il re-invesiigltion is
about TO take place, after which "a full and sd
tisiactory statement of the matter may be ex-
pectrd. Emporium.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01
UNITED STATES.

SAVANNAH, Dec. 90.-Thc trial of the Cap
tam aud crew of the smack Hiram, on charge
ct piracy, comes ON this day in the Circuit
Court of the U. S. before Judge Johnston.
Three men recently arrived from Charles
ton, were yesterday apprrhcnded and brought
up before the Mayor, on charge OF forgery.
Ihey were pursued from Charleston by a gen
tle'nan to whom they had passed u conside-
rable sum. large amount of notes of the
Farmers Bank OF Fr.5inia, aud several of the
Charleston Banks, were found upon them
portion of winch We're forged aud the remain
der genuine. Onc Of them when apprehend-
ed, attempted TO destroy aud throw away
part of the notes, which were however reco-
vcrcd. They We're committed for re-cxami-
nation Georgian.
december Give noticed Yesterday the
apprehension OF three persons on a charge
OF forgery. Ii appears that the conduct of these
individuals in Charleston had excited the
doubts oi a gentleman 80 whom they had pas
sed Il considerable sum, in that city, VINO up
on enquiry was confirmed ia his suspicious,
and came on express 10 Savannah fol- the pur-
pose Of stopping; them. He arrived at the mo-
ment when thy were about taking their de
patturc, and secured the whole. They APP
pear TO have carried On the huai1ess on a large
scale, as there WAS founi upol ;lesn 30 less Il
sum than about $4,000 duilais IN genuine notes,
and 1000 supposed 10 be forged. The lat
ter are OF a description 10 deceive the best
Judges, being executed il the first STYLE
They areprincipaily 1905 of The Planters ard
Mechanics' Bank Of Chai lesion, aud Farmers
Bank of Virginia, various branches, both of the
plate Of Murray, Draper, Fairiian a Co. los
OF the Bank OF Philadelphia, or ,he same plate;
and zoos o. the Bank of Orleans, ilarrison's
plate. principal part the genuine notes
are OF The Bank oi the United States H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01
DIPLOMATTC spARRING.

Ithas happened in this case, that what ought
TO have been most concealed has been most
bruited, and probably with some circumstan-
ces Of cxaggeration. II is certainly true, that
there has been current report for some days
past, of an unpleasant conversation having
taken place between the French and British
Ministers some time in the'Iast week, after
leaving the table Ofthe President. Since the
rumor Of one day has been put into print, il is
but just TO give the later report, which is, that
whatever unpleasant feelings have existed be
tween the parties, have been entirely removed,
by subsequent explanations. We speak now
from rumOr only, and without personal or
other knowledge of the facts Nat. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

rgIuE subscriber will open school Monday a., h Of
January inst At the house Of Mrs Judith smith "a
The price Of tuition for Latin and Greek VIII
$50 per annun that OF the English, S25 Board can be
obtained At Mrs Smiths at reasonable rate, ana every
thing viii be done the comfort and Facilitate ae
progress those that be the aofenenionrd
place. Application had best be made Immediately as VIII
be desirable the arranged As possible
JOii$ W. 1cJiMSEy
Richmond, jan. 7i-St
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

The Emperor Of Russia has extended the
pension of $4,000 roublcs bestowed by him
on the late interesting and amiable Madame
MoREAU, TO MadcmoiseIc MoREAU, daugll-
ter of the celebrated Captain.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01
NANY ORDER

understand that the Secretary of the Ma
Wy has revived a. old ordcr which positively
prohibits the admission OF all persons into our
navy yards, excepting officers of Government
and members of Congress. Pill GU.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

Bunk Of Yirgiaio, Decemder I, 1921.
TUE anaw' uec,ng Of the Stockholders viii be held IT
irs ai0ld.y boz Ianuafy nfff.
December g. Gid wM. DASDRIpGE Cashier.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

Since we published the statement Of the
disagreement between Che two Ministers at
Washington, we have understood that some
expressions used by The British Minister in
conversation, respecting the French nation or
government, were the supposed cause OF Of
fence, but which, il is probable, were nlisun-
derstnod by the French Minister, as we learn,
that the British Minister afterwards declared
be had no intention to offend by any expression
which hc used. baltimore f. Gus.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

Cap Prince, OF The ship Benjamin, has favored Gs
WIN C,diz papers 80 the !th uiL and Madrid Gazces
10 the 2Jth tObsg. \ considerable agitation exist
cd al Cadil, Zoo consequence Of the appointment Of
Gus. NCSUGAs, IS Captain General Of that place.
The people hid assembled in nuludcs and resolved
To oppose, !y to- ce ais cHtrance into the city They
md si2Hiacd tns determination 10 The principal
sistfales ho ii seat dcpuation 10 Tie king, with
a position i1a iie coult accedc 10 the wishes OF the
peope l.. nmnnihHs lie appointment. Similar pro-
ceodhss bad ilen place at Fernando, and Here's de
be- front- "a, nom whence spirited reuom>trtaces
against the appointment were forwarded to the King.
m. Y. Mere .4dr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-01

Now YoRK, Dec. 26.-,Fhe British slOop o +
war HIND, capt. Burroughs, arrived here on
Tuesday Tom Yarmouth, whence she sailed
on the 18th November. Sine belonged to the
s1uadroH which conveyed the King of Eng
land from the continent, and a few hours af-
ter he was landed, received orders TO proceed
to this port. The object of her visit was not
known till yesterday morning, when it came
out that she was dispatched in pursuit of
British officer who had fed from England with
a large sum of money belonging to the govern
ment. rhe delinquent, it is said, was apurser
in tie British navy, and was entrusted with
from twenty to thirty thousand pounds ster-
ling for the purpose Of paying ofceriaiu crews,
with the whole of which he made of, and ar
rived here few days sincei in the Comet, from
London, having passed himself off as a gen
tleman of fortune.
Captain Burroughs reached town Tuesday
afternoon, and in a short time, with the aid Of
our police officers secured the person he was
in search Of and had the good fortune to oh
tain nearly the whole Of the moncy--itis said
to the amount of 100000 sterling.
a note from the British Consul, published
ioyesterday's Evening Post, states " the above
person was one of the chief Clerks inihe navy
office at London. The officer of the Hind de-
Gvered dispatch frpm the Marquis of Lon
donderry to MIR. Buchanan, at half past 4,
just as he was sitting down TO dinner. Fear
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27

internal matters bath become task, which
demands. for IFS successful accomplishment,
the wsest heads, II We would have the
doors OF our University thrown epen, ut an
early day, for the reception of students /; If
we would lave the crying abuses of our PR
mary school system corrected, 3 the system
Itsclfresised, and, Unnecessary, recognised
o1 more approved principles il we would
have our various projected internal i'm
prOsements vigorously prosecuted to prac-
teal results If we world have our rights
Is sovereign state ably asserted, and firm
l. maintained against tire INCREASING inroads
Of federal ambition in short, if We would
have our reputation maintained abroad, and
otlr internal prosperity 10 advance with a
steady step, we must have men Of enlarged
and liberal minds III the councils of the
state who, regardless of the idle clamours
OF preiudiced few have the wisdom To dis
crrp, and the frmness TO pursue the true in
terests Of the community, whatever person
Il sacrifices their generous devotion may
cost them.
Nelson County, Sept 10th, l822.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27
FRAUD IN MANUFACTURES.

rive years ago we cautioned the public
against British limitations of American Ma
nu'actures.-From a communication we
TINS day publish from IN .fnle,ican, 1t
seems this species of imitation and imposl-
uon' has become so general as to threaten
extensive injury. Not only our goods are
initiated but our marks, numbers and ma
ker's names are affixed. Is not this For
Seryf 1t IS at least an attempt to deiraud'
ana as such can be prosecuted.-OuGht
not our manufacturers to meet and consi'
az, der the propriety prosecuting such Frauds
'ihe country is injured, but the Manui,S-
turrr Is more immediately concerned. lie
ought TO bring the matter before the coui
Try IN legal form, and the country ough'
10 DO him justice aud give him protecto'.
[PhH. Der. Pr,