Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-04-22 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be reserved and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
VINEGAR.
For sale, one thousand gallons, by quantity and retail. Apply to Thomas Cruse.
April 10. 18w
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar.)
The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their
ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and enter- taining matter. For sale by the thousand, or single one.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age.
Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roufett's CLOTHES, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccouba Snuff, Rapped do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCE- RIES, for sale. December 21.
TO LET, THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax streets. R. I. TAYLOR. Executor of John Watts. Jan. 2.
Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens. Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. ALSO,
A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
J. B. Hill & J. Ball INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of pa- tronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favoured with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the yard, or lay them by the thousand, as may be required by their employers. Where they are employed to furnish materials they will be f- or best quality. February 17. 3m
Lamb Premium. I will give TEN DOLLARS for the Finest Lamb shown in the Alexandria market, on Thursday the 13th of May next. Two judges will be appointed. April 12.
A. Lindo As it may tend to encourage the ve- getable and animal food, I hope to pay attention to this branch of hus- bandry, the editors of papers in the district will be obliged by giving this a few insertions. A. L.
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship HERO , Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
FOR FREIGHT, To St. Bartholomews or some other Port, The BRIG MARY , CAPTAIN SNOW; Tonnage 166 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo on the 13th instant. Apply to Lewis Deblois. April 12. d
Black River Lottery No. 2, Commences drawing on Tuesday next, the 11th instant. HIGHEST PRIZES. One of 30,000 dollars, one of 20,000 dol- lars, and two of 10,000 dollars. In order to give those persons who have drawn prizes in the charitable Marine Lotte- ry, an opportunity of exchanging them for tickets in the Black River Lottery, the price will be continued at 9 dollars until the draw- ing begins, after which the price will be regu- lated by the state of the wheel—the first drawn number on Tuesday next will be entitled to One Thousand Dollars.
TICKETS For Sale at R. GRAY's Bookstore, King- street, Alexandria. Orders from the country, enclosing the Cash (post paid) punctually attended to, and early information given of the fate of all tickets purchased as above. April 6
LANDING, From schr. Peterest, capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes mould CANDLES 10 hlds dry COD FISH 3 do. N. E. RUM 25 bls. MACKEREL 100 bushels SALT 60 do. POTATOES FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd. April 19
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale,
Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO,
35 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19. d
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY.
THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Mogadore, Heir at Law, Robbin Hood, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, Of Age To-mor- row, Fortress of Sorrento, Chronothonotho- logos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return, What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Mer- maid, School for Scandal, Trust, Castle Spec- tre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich, Man of Fortune. ALSO,
The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2. Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price. bound, $1. March 29.
MONEY LOST.
ONE HUNDRED & FIVE DOLLARS (all in ten and five dollar notes on the bank of Potomac) at or near Anderson and Nutt's ware house in Alexandria. Any per- son finding the same or giving information so that I get it again, shall receive Ten Dollars. Enoch D. Withers. April 20. d
Public Sale. Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be of- fered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, be- ing court day— That very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Ma- thews, late of said county, containing 643 a- cres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commis- sioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the pur- chase money according to the terms of the decree. March 30. d6w
Public Auction. Will be sold, on MONDAY, the 24th instant, at No. 16, Calvert-street, Baltimore— 100 packages of prime Cotton and Woollen Goods, Received by the last vessels from England— Consisting of Fine and common Calicoes; Manchester; Jeans; Shirtings; Cambric Muslins; Furnitures; Hosiery; SEWING SILKS; Twist; Flannels; Cloths, (amongst which are thirty pieces Superfines) and cases of English and French Hats, &c. &c. As this sale is to close a concern the terms will be liberal. Baltimore, April 14. dts
NOTICE. THE subscriber having been appointed b- y Messrs. John Stumpf, jr. and David Ricketts, to act as their agent, for the con- ducting their business in Alexandria, in and under the firm of J. S. and D. RICKETTS, begs leave to give notice, that he will have for sale, on their account, a regular supply of FLOUR, &c. and in the purchase of WHEAT, &c. Any kind of produce received on storage at the warehouse of J. S. and D. Ricketts, who have for sale about one thousand barrels of SUPERFINE FLOUR. William Newton, Agent. April 12—(15) d
Just Received from Carolina, A QUANTITY OF SWEET POTATOE ROOTS, In prime order for planting. IN STORE, Ground alum SALT, fit for the present fishery ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, and A few pots PRESERVED GINGER. Thos. Patten. April 15. 6t
Just Received, DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, No. 19. The AMERICAN ARTILLERIST, No. 5, which completes the work. THE AMERICAN REGISTER, vol. 3. And a few copies of The Power of Religion on the Mind, by Lindley Murray. FOR SALE BY R. Gray, Who has on hand, a large stock of WRIT- ING PAPER AND SCHOOL BOOKS. N. B. Country merchants and others who purchase to a considerable amount will be sup- plied at the lowest prices for cash. R. G. April 15
A Runaway.
ON Monday morning last, a young and likely negro man slave, named DICK, left the service of the subscriber, and is now supposed to be lurking in or about the town of Alexandria. He is about 18 or 19 years of age, copper colored, well made, and wears his hair in a queue. He took with him shoe- makers' tools, with which he is a tolerable workman, and had on a short jacket made of dark colored twilled Virginia cloth and pan- taloons of the same. As he went off without any sort of provocation that I know of, it is supposed he is harbored at some of the numerous tipping houses in or about the town, and perhaps kept at work to defray his expenses. I will give Ten Dollars reward for his ap- prehension and delivery to me, or if he is secured in any jail and notice given to me— and if he is apprehended out of the county of Fairfax or district of Columbia, I will pay Ten additional Dollars. J. H. Hooe. April 6. d
TO RENT, On reasonable Terms, One of the BEST STANDS for the FLOUR AND GRO. ERY BUSINESS in town. A snug FARM of 200 acres for sale, or will be exchanged for property in Alexandria.
Enquire of the Printer, April 21. 3t
Hack, for Washington Bridge. THE subscriber will commence, on Mon- day next, running a Hack from Gordon's for the Washington Bridge, for the accommo- dation of passengers having occasion to go that way. The Hack will start regularly every morning at nine o'clock, from Gordon's, and returning leave the Bridge at half after ten— will start again from Gordon's, at 2 o'clock, in the afternoon, and return at half past four. Fare for passengers 50 cents, free of toll going, and the same returning. Thomas Jacob. April 21. d6t
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Wednes- day morning last, a Negro Man named LUNNAN, But calls himself Mr. Warren; 36 years of age, he is very black and has lost part of his nose; his cloathing cannot be des- cribed. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and confining him in jail, so that I get him again, & all reasonable charges if brought home. Eleanor Guillatt. All masters of vessels and others are fore- warned against harboring, employing or car- rying off said fellow, as they will be prosecut- ed to the extent of the law. April 21. 3t
Removal of Isaac Robins, To the corner of King and Anderson and Nutt's store, eastwardly
TO RENT, A neat two story Brick Dwelling House. Enquire of the Printer. April 20. dtt
Clover Seed. Ten casks of the very best quality—Also six casks empty Glass Bottles, just received and for sale, cheap, by John G. Ladd. March 25.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addi- tion to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Mucavade Sugar, 7000 lb. Green Coffee 5 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted 8B to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, You ng Hy son, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever im- ported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Te- neriffe, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum. Cognac, Bordeaux and Peck Brandy. Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce. Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey, Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice, Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch, Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pi- mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Alum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Alexandria Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Whisky and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Red Coats, String Lines, &c. &c. March 18.

The following speech contains the charges against the duke of York.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS, JAN. 27, 1809.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
Mr. Wardell rose to make his promised motion, and impressed, as he stated, with the most ardent zeal for the public service, to lay before the house a series of incontrovertible facts which he trusted would induce them to rescue their country from the baneful influence of a power long exercised for the worst purposes. The high rank and the powerful influence of the commander in chief, rendered the duty which he had prescribed to himself a bold and arduous one; but bold and arduous as he felt it to be, he was not to be deterred from the execution of it, and he trusted that his royal highness would be made sensible, that however high his rank, and however powerful his influence, the voice of the people declared thro' their representatives, would prevail over corruption, and do justice to themselves. He protested, most solemnly, that he had no motive in view, but the honorable hope of doing his country a service; feeling as he did that in times like the present, if corruption were not attacked, and strongly attacked too, the country would fall an easy prey to our inveterate foe. The first establishment under the control of the commander in chief, to which he would call the attention of the house, was the half pay fund, arising from the sale of commissions vacant, either by death, promotion, (where officers were not allowed to sell) or by dismissals. The legitimate power which the commander in chief possessed over this fund, was either that of rewarding deserving officers with any of the commissions which fell in, or of causing them to be sold, and the money applied either to the redemption of the half pay list, or in aid of the compassionate fund. If he could prove that commissions, so vacant as he had different purposes, he should establish the fact, that the original intention of the half pay fund had been abandoned, for in such cases he should prove, that neither had merit received any reward, the half pay list experienced any reduction, nor the compassionate fund obtained any assistance. It was to him most painful, to be compelled to speak of one of his majesty's hopeful sons in a way very different, from that in which he should have been most happy to speak of him; but the facts which he had to state, while they bore most heavily on his royal highness, were so connected with the best interests of the British army, that he felt it his paramount duty frankly to submit them to the consideration of parliament. It so happened that in the year 1803, his royal highness the commander in chief, took a handsome house in Gloucester place, engaged a full establishment of servants, and above all, placed at their head a lady of the name of Clarke, whom he should frequently have occasion to mention in the course of what he had to say. And here he trusted that the house would be convinced from the number of facts which he should have to alledge, and the number of names he would distinctly and unequivocally declare, that he had not taken up the subject on slight grounds. In the first case that he should submit to the house, major Tonyn, (then captain Tonyn) of the 31st regiment, and lieut. Donovan, of the royal garrison battalion, were concerned. The former, as he understood, for he had not the honor of his acquaintance, was a most meritorious officer, and he trusted he should not be considered as casting any reflection upon him, by stating precisely what had come to his knowledge with respect to this transaction. Capt. Tonyn although the son of a distinguished general, not having been fortunate enough to obtain the promotion for which he was anxious, was, by capt. Huxley Sanden, of royal waggon train, introduced to Mrs. Clarke. In consequence of that introduction, an agreement was entered into between Mrs. Clarke and capt. Tonyn, that on the promotion of the latter to the majority of the 31st he should pay Mrs. Clarke the sum of 500l. through the hands of Mr. Donovan. Before he proceeded, it would be necessary to apprise the house who Mr. Donovan was. In the year 1802, he had been appointed a lieut. in the 4th royal garri-
son battalion, and had afterwards been removed to the 11th garrison battalion, in which he still continued. The house would naturally ask what had been this gentleman's services. Certainly not of a military nature; for from his first appointment to the present hour, Mr. Donovan had not gone near his regiment, having, as it were, obtained perpetual leave of absence; a circumstance at which, when the house became better acquainted with the kind of services which Mr. Donovan had actually rendered, they would not be at all surprised. To return to the case which he had been stating, the 500l. lodged by captain Tonyn, with Mr. Donovan, was paid to Mrs. Clarke by the hands of capt. Huxley Sanden, and captain Tonyn obtained his majority. Now the regulation price for a majority was 1100l.; so that the half pay fund lost 1100l. for the purpose of putting 500l. in Mrs. Clarke's pocket. This 500l. he could prove was immediately paid by Mrs. Clarke to Mr. Burkett, the silversmith, in part of payment for a service of plate sent by him to Gloucester place, and the deficiency for which was paid by the commander in chief. It thus evidently appeared that his royal highness was, in this instance, an absolute partaker of the benefit derived from this nefarious transaction; and the house would be aware, that to prove the truth or the falsehood of the circumstance which he had stated, no less than five witnesses might be summoned to the bar, namely, major Tonyn, Mrs. Clarke, captain Huxley Sanden, Mr. Donovan, and the executor of Mr. Birkett. The second example which he should adduce of the influence possessed by Mrs. Clarke in military matters, was an exchange which took place between lieut. col. Brooke and lieut. col. Knight. In this negotiation, Mr. Pym, a medical gentleman of high respectability—he believed an accoucheur —was concerned. It was agreed upon between Mr. Pym and Mrs. Clarke, that if the latter could effect this wished for exchange, she should receive an acknowledgment of 200l. It chanced just at this time that Mrs. Clarke had a strong inclination to make an excursion into the country. She stated her wishes to the commander in chief, and informed his royal highness that they might be gratified without any expense to himself, as an opportunity then afforded them of obtaining a sum of 200l. provided his royal highness would cause the exchange of col. Brooke and col. Knight to take place. On the very next Saturday the exchange of these officers was gazetted. Of this fact he could prove the reality by the evidence of lieut. colonel Brooke, lieut. col. Knight, Mrs. Clarke, and Mr. Pym. As a contrast to the facility with which the exchange of these two officers was effected, he would mention a circumstance which had occurred a few weeks ago, and which shewed how difficult it was for officers even of high rank and great respectability, to obtain the most reasonable indulgence, without availing themselves of undue means. Major McDonald and major Sinclair, men of high military character, were placed in the following predicament: They were both in bad health. Major McDonald, with whom the climate of England agreed infinitely better than that of the West Indies, received orders to join his regiment, which was in one of the West India islands. Major Sinclair, with whom, on the contrary, the climate of the West Indies agreed better than that of England, was most anxious to exchange with major McDonald. But, notwithstanding the utmost exertions were used by both these officers to obtain an object so desirable by them both, they failed in their endeavors. The commander in chief forced major McDonald to go abroad—he forced major Sinclair to stay at home, and both had since fallen victims to this cruel arrangement, from not having offered a bribe in a quarter where perhaps they were not aware that it would have been so unblushingly accepted. The next case which he should mention was that of major Shawe; and on this occasion Mrs. Clarke must have exerted her influence more strongly than usual, for it appeared that major Shawe was no favorite of the commander in chief. Mrs. Clarke and Mr. Shawe, however, soon came to a right understanding, and the latter consented to give the former 1,000l. on being appointed deputy barrack master general at the Cape of Good Hope. Major Shawe's appointment to that situation was in consequence gazetted on the 3d of April, 1807. He immediately paid himself, into Mrs. Clarke's hands 300l. soon after he sent her 200l. more, thro' his uncle Mr. Shawe. For the remaining 500l. Mrs. Clarke applied in vain; and when after repeated attempts, she found that she had no chance of obtaining it, she complained bitterly of her disappointment to his royal highness the commander in chief, who felt so much enraged at the circumstance, that he immediately put major
Shawe on half pay. He (Mr. Wardell) had in his possession a letter of maj. Shawe's, complaining heavily of the treatment he had experienced. Mrs. Shawe had also written to Mrs. Clarke, and threatened her and the commander in chief with a public exposure of the whole transaction, unless justice were immediately done her husband, but in vain. ( Hear, hear, hear! ) This case pretty clearly shewed that Mrs. Clarke's influence extended to the staff as well as to the other departments of the military service; & by reducing an individual from full to half pay, in consequence alone of his breach of such an iniquitous bargain, his royal highness the commander in chief had made himself a direct party to the transaction. The next case to which he should call the attention of the House related to a levy under the direction of Col. French. Colonel French applied in the year 1804 for permission to conduct the levy of a regiment. This levy was set on foot by the influence of Mrs. Clarke, to whom Colonel French was introduced by Captain Huxley Sanden, and an agreement took place, by which it was stipulated that Mrs. Clarke should receive a given sum out of the bounty of each man, and have the patronage of a certain number of officers. This agreement Mrs. Clarke immediately made known to the Duke of York, and then sent Col. French to the horse guards to wait on his Royal Highness, where after several interviews he succeeded in obtaining his object. As the levy proceeded, Mrs. Clarke received several sums from Colonel French, from Capt. Huxley Sanden, and from a Mr. Cory;—one sum of 500 pounds she received by the hands of Mr. Cory, which was paid to him by Mr. Cockayne, a solicitor of eminence in London, employed by Colonel French. In the next case which he should state, it would be necessary for him to revert to Lieutenant Donovan of the royal garrison battalion, who was the agent of an old officer, a Captain Tuck, and who had actually given to that officer a written list of the prices at which Mrs. Clarke would engage to procure military promotion, namely for a majority, 900l. for a company 700l. for a lieutenancy 400l. and for an ensigncy 200l. Now, the regulation prices were, for a majority 2,000l. for a company 1,500l. for a lieutenancy 550l. and for an ensigncy 400l. so that the half-pay list and the compassionate fund must evidently have sustained the most material injury. The next case he should bring forward was of a still more pointed nature, and bore on the commander in chief alone. He was prepared to prove that the commander in chief was to have had a loan to a considerable amount from Col. French or his agent, on condition of successfully using his influence to procure for Colonel French a large arrear due to him from government, for the very levy of which he had already spoken. His Royal Highness did use his influence, but did not succeed, and did not receive his loan; and it was a fact, that at that moment there was due from government to Col. French no less a sum than 3000l.
The last case which he should intrude on the patience of the House was that of Captain Maling, who, being appointed an ensign in the 87th regiment on the 28th of November, 1805, was made a lieutenant on the 26th December, 1807, and obtained a company in the African corps on the 15th of September, 1806. This African corps, by the way, was commanded by Col. Gordon, the Duke of York's private secretary. Captain Maling was a man of unexceptionable character, he meant to cast no reflection upon him, but he certainly had had the good fortune to be a clerk in Mr. Greenwood's office, and he could prove, that tho' an ensign in 1805, he was at Mr. Greenwood's desk in 1807. But what was worse was this, that in three years, without an hour of actual service, he was put over the heads of all the subalterns in the army, consisting of hundreds of brave men who had long served their country, who had shed their blood in her defence, and in the assertion of her glory, and many of whom had even lodged money for the purchase of that promotion which Captain Maling had thus easily obtained. Whether this was doing justice to the British army or not, he left the House to determine. Before he sat down there was one circumstance to which he wished also to draw the attention of the House. He would venture to state on his own knowledge, that there was a public office in the city, open to all comers, where military commissions were offered for sale at the reduced prices Mrs. Clarke used to exact, and the agents of which declared that they were enabled so to offer them by Mrs. Carey, the present favorite mistress of his Royal Highness;—and further that, in addition to commissions in the army, they had the power of procuring all descriptions of places in the
Church and State.—( A laugh! )—Those agents had not hesitated to give it under their own hands, that they were employed by two of the first officers of his majesty's administration.—( A loud laugh! )—Mr. Wardell concluded by moving—
"That a committee be appointed to investigate the conduct of his Royal Highness the commander in chief, with respect to Promotions, Exchanges, and Appointments in the Staff, Levies, &c."
Sir Francis Burdett seconded the motion.
From papers received at the office of the New York Ledger, by the British brig Alert, 14 days from Grenada.
WEST-INDIES.
ST. GEORGE'S, (Gren.) March 18. By the arrival of a vessel from Trinidad on Thursday evening, a report was brought of the capture by our squadron, to windward of Barbadoes, of 20 sail of enemy's transports and armed vessels, with troops, provisions and ammunition for the French colonies. It is said that the admiral had been informed of their being expected, and having stationed a number of frigates in a very judicious manner, they fell in with the enemy, seventeen of them were captured & sent to Barbadoes, the other three ran for Martinique, and shared, no doubt, the same fate; the French colors still continue flying there, as a decoy to the enemy. We hope that a confirmation of this happy event, and a more detailed account thereof, will soon enable us to lay the particulars of this interesting intelligence before our readers without delay.
From the St. Vincent Gazette, March 15.
CONQUEST OF MARTINIQUE.
We have this day the pleasure of laying before our readers, the important communication of the surrender of fort Bourbon, to our army, on Friday the 24th ultimo, which cannot fail of inspiring the liveliest interest.
It appears, that on the 19th, a tremendous fire was opened on it, which was kept up for four successive days and nights without the smallest intermission. On the evening of the 23d, gen. Villaret sent out a flag of truce, when immediately all the firing had ceased. In consequence of Villaret's terms, being pretty similar to those made by Junot in Portugal, they of course were refused; and at eight the same evening the British commenced a dreadful cannonading, which continued the whole of that night. At seven the next morning (24th) the principal magazine blew up, and in the course of half an hour after, three white flags appeared flying on three distinct points of the fortress, when all firing had instantly ceased, and at ten o'clock that night, the capitulation was signed, and next morning ratified by Villaret. The terms appear to be as follow:
"That all private property will be respected, the garrison made prisoners of war, and to be sent to the coast of France to be exchanged, which if Bonaparte declines, they are to be peremptorily sent to England, and there kept prisoners of war."
The captain general had a garrison of 3000 men when the British landed; but the military skill and intrepid valor of our army, had soon reduced them to about 2064. The fort had been plentifully supplied with excellent provisions, and an abundance of good water—but the reason that Villaret signs for its speedy reduction, is the circumstance of his principal magazine having blown up by a shell falling near it—which accident had reduced it to an almost untenable state. The fort was found in a most disagreeable appearance, and not a single foot of the surface of the battery that had not been ploughed up by shots or shells falling on it; and scarce a gun that was not dismounted.
The flank companies of the 7th foot, and two companies of the light brigade, marched into fort Bourbon on the morning of the 25th, and took possession of the works, the remainder of the French army remaining encamped. The French do not move out of the fort until transports are ready to receive them, which it is supposed will not be before the 6th or 8th inst. Capt. Paradie, of the 49th regiment, sailed with dispatches for England in the Gore sloop of war, on Wednesday last. Fort Royal is announced to be headquarters, until his majesty's pleasure is known.
The following is a correct list of noncommissioned officers and privates killed, wounded and missing on our side:
  5 serjeants and 110 privates killed 115   9 serjeants, 6 drummers and 376 privates wounded 391   2 privates missing 3   Total, 509 

sergeants and 23 privates since dead. General Moran, aid de camp to Villaret, and second in command, died of his wounds on the 25th ult. We feel great pleasure in stating that the 8th regiment had but one man killed, and that by accident; another by the fever, and three slightly wounded; notwithstanding the fatigue and perils they encountered. The inhabitants throughout the island are highly pleased with the change that has taken place, and have all returned to their houses and occupations. The versatility of gen. Beckwith's genius, of his skill, his intrepidity and patience, from the period of his landing at Martinique, till the island had finally surrendered, it is impossible to give an adequate description of. The army under him, in consequence of their general deportment, and uniform gallant conduct, has received his highest thanks; and what does not often happen in those cases, not a single punishment was inflicted for straggling or plunder even to the minutest articles. The good conduct which might result from the termination of the expedition, would be referred to the general alone, from his rank and responsibility of it; on him every thing turned, and to his conduct every one looked; and how nobly has he brought his work to a conclusion.
We hear that he begins to meditate the invasion of Guadaloupe, which, if the case, we do not doubt he will speedily attempt it; landing once effected by the respectable force he now has, would very soon reduce that colony; as we have heard nothing of the people that leads us to expect a power resistance on their part. This, however, we know, that the government of the island is approaching fast literally to a state of effusion.  From the St. Christopher's Gaz. Feb. 24. We have the pleasing satisfaction to announce that the prediction contained in our Gazette Extraordinary of the 14th instanta, shortly "recording an additional trophy to our naval annals," is most amply verified, though we are not yet in possession of the official accounts. We can, however, state from unquestionable authority, that the frigate seen in the Sombrero passage by Captain Wise, (who obliged us with that account) proves to be the Junon, a large French frigate; that she is captured & now in the British navy. The circumstances of her capture, as far as they have come to our knowledge are—That the brig which she fired into, as we before stated, was his majesty's brig Superior—That his majesty's sloop Hazard engaged her until the latter was dismasted; that she finally struck to his majesty's ship Latona, and is ordered to Halifax to repair her damages. Our informant further adds, that Mr. Collier, late of the Star, but now we believe in the Circe, has already been appointed to the command of her. This is the same frigate that we mentioned in a former paper, to have run ashore at the time, to avoid our cruisers, but has at length (as all the naval force of the tyrant must ultimately, we trust, will) fallen into our hands.
BY THE LAST MAIL.  NEW YORK, April 18. It appears by a file of Bermuda papers received yesterday from a friend, that there is a dispute between the governor and council. In an address of the general assembly of Bermuda to the governor, we find the following passage: "We are truly sensible of the real distress and alarm in which the greater part of the community, and more particularly the lower classes thereof, are at the present moment involved for the want of food; and distress and alarm afflict us the more, when we reflect that they might have been prevented, had your excellency not extended your favor to certain individuals, by allowing them to export, contrary to your own cargo or prohibitory proclamation, a considerable quantity of provisions, while there is a prospect of an approaching famine.—No calamity can exceed that of starvation; we certainly are desirous and ready to take every measure of relief within our power."  PHILADELPHIA, April 19. The ship Live Oak, of Boston, from Limerick, is below—sailed 2d March. Yesterday arrived here theoner Maria, capt. Mack, from St. Thomas 20 days, and from Havanna, where she put in in distress, as she was only there 36 hours she could only learn that the commotion at the Havanna, were not quiet, that a number of the French, who had made their escape on board the vessels in harbor, still remained there, and it was
expected, a great number more would shortly visit the U. S. for protection. He says there were several American vessels at Havanna, but could recollect none, except the amity from New York. The ship Volunteer from London, that put into St. Thomas in distress, is condemned, and sold for ninety dollars. Her cargo was also sold, for the benefit of the concerned.
It is stated, on the authority of advices from Bermuda, that a frigate had arrived from England, bringing instructions to the admiral commanding on the West India station. NOT TO MOLEST AMERICAN VESSELS OR PROPERTY.
We give the report as we received it; it is also said, that this intelligence has occasioned a rise in the price of flour.
A gentleman of respectability has furnished us the following extract, which we have translated for the Philadelphia Gazette. After the accounts which we have already received, it is hardly necessary to observe, that either this or our previous advices is most egregiously erroneous—we however give it, as it has been communicated.
CATALONIA. "TARRAGONA, Feb. 11.—The French are becoming annihilated; and although the great man who has frightened all the world has come to Spain, with all the marshals of his empire and invincible armies, I believe that after having left in the pantheon of Spain to this period about 150,000 killed and prisoners, the remaining part will have to follow him, as he has already fled. The remaining 100,000, more or less, which are dispersed through Madrid, Navarre, Arragon and Catalonia, will receive the same fate."
Alexandria Daily Gazette. SATURDAY, APRIL 22. Virginia Election.
It is with pleasure we announce the election of major Stephenson, in opposition to Mr. Morrow, in the district composed of the counties of Berkely, Hampshire and Jefferson, by a majority of 231 votes.
WINCHESTER, April 18. "Federalism raising her guilty head." Whatever may be the ultimate result of the several elections in which federal men have dared to obtrude themselves into public view as candidates; it must afford the most heartfelt satisfaction to the disciples of Washington to observe the progress of federalism in several counties, which for years have been under the dominion of democracy.
The following results have occurred in the different counties in which we understand a federal opposition was made: In Rockbridge—for Congress. Mr. — Wilson, (dem.) 335 Gen. Breckenridge, (fed.) 811 Mr. McCampbell federal and Mr. Preston democrat are elected for the Assembly. In this county the democratic candidate has uniformly had a majority of from 150 to 200.
Botetourt—for Congress. Gen. Breckenridge 351 Mr. Wilson 78 We are informed that the election of Gen. B. is not doubted by either party. W. D. Merriweather, fed. and Tucker Cole, democrat were elected to the Assembly for the county of Albemarle. W. C. Nicholas for Congress was not opposed. Note—Mr. Jefferson resides in this county.
Hardy—for Congress. Mr. Swoope, fed. 266 Mr. Smith, demo. 40 Messrs. Simons and Claypole federalists are elected to the assembly.
Bath—for Congress. Majority for Swoope 19 General Samuel Blackburn and Sampson Matthews, Esq. decided federalists, are elected to the assembly. The majority thus far, is 306 for Swoope—Augusta and Rockingham elections are yet to occur.
Sussex—for Congress. Edwin Gray, Randolphite, 187 Wm. Massenburg, demo. 144 Richard Byrd, fed. 79 Isle of Wight—for Congress. R. Byrd, fed. 384 E. Gray, Rand. 79 W. Massenburg, demo. 2
NORFOLK, April 19. A continuation of the election in this district for member of Congress, and a Senator and two Delegates for the state legislature, commenced in Norfolk county on Monday last; the result was, For a Member of Congress. T. Newton, 351 R. B. Taylor, 263 Majority for Newton, 88 Governor Snyder in the Vocative.
Yesterday at 12 o'clock, chief justice Tilghman delivered a very elaborate and solemn opinion on the writ of Habeas Corpus issued in the case of Mrs. Serjeant.—He decided that he had no jurisdiction in the case, and that Mrs. Serjeant should remain in the custody of the marshal.
The trial of general Bright and others, for opposing by force of arms the authority of the United States pursuant to the orders they received from governor Snyder, we are informed comes on this day in the circuit court of the United States, before Judge Washington.
[Philadelphia paper.]
Washington and Bonaparte. "Ah gentlemen!"—exclaimed Bonaparte—'twas just as he was going to embark for Egypt. Some young Americans happening at Toulon, and anxious to see the mighty Corsican, had obtained the honor of an introduction to him. Scarcely were passed the customary salutations, when he eagerly asked, "how fares your countryman, the great Washington?" "He was very well," replied the youths, brightening at the tho't that they were the countrymen of Washington, "he was very well, general, when we left America." "Ah gentlemen!" rejoined he, "Washington can never be otherwise than well;—The measure of his fame is full—Posterity shall talk of him with reverence as the founder of a great empire, when my name shall be lost in the vortex of revolutions!"
[Weem's Life of Washington.] If this anecdote be authentic, and we know no reason to question its authenticity, it proves that Bonaparte, before he became maddened by the prospect and the possession of great power, was very capable of appreciating the solid glory of our illustrious warrior. Would to God that he had followed his steps, and become the "Founder of a Great Empire," an Empire of Peace, Liberty and Virtue, instead of emulating the vir Macedo and the bloody Swede, by plunging not only himself, but all the nations within the circle of his influence, into the destructive "Vortex of Revolutions!"
A parallel between Washington and Napoleon could be executed only by the pencil of Plutarch. Inferior writers can only sketch faint outlines of their characters, and leave it to posterity to give to every object in the picture its true and proper hue, to mingle the lights and shades with "the sober senatorial dignity of Georgione and Titian," and to display "the very soul of harmony" in "the beautiful combinations and transitions of the colors" of some future biographical Correggio. Fortunately, however, there are some strong marks and points of character, which every one is competent to seize & to describe. The humblest of mankind can discern that the fame of Washington will be associated with that of JOSHUA, JUDAS MACCABEUS, SOLON, FABRITIUS, ALFRED, and TELL, and that of Bonaparte with the names of Adoni-bezek, Nebuchadnezzar, Alcibiades, Marius, Cromwell, and Albert of Austria. The one was ambitious to erect an imperishable Temple of Freedom, the other to create a temporary pyramid of despotism. The one marched through the field of Mars to give glory to his country, the other to surround a new throne with the minions of his species, Napoleon the most selfish of beings. Washington swore to support the free constitution of his country, and inviolably kept his oath till his death: Napoleon also swore to be true to the cause of Liberty, but made use of the popularity with which the vow invested him, to establish the most horrible despotism. Washington erected a great empire with very feeble means: Napoleon formed an unwieldy combination of states, with resources and machines fully adequate to the task. The history of the latter will be studied, by youth on the verge of manhood, as an example of all that the wise and good should avoid and detest: The name of the former, agreeably to the precept of the great French orator,—"Begin with the infant in his cradle; let the first word he lips be Washington"—will be ever in the mouths of babes, and be pronounced with increased reverence in every future moment of life. The torrent of Bonaparte's renown, like the cataract of Niagara,
will astonish and overwhelm for a moment, but will soon spend its force, and flow only in fragments to distant regions: While the tranquil and majestic stream of the fame of Washington, like the Danube or the Orellana, will increase in its progress and will lose no portion of its greatness and glory, by mingling its mighty waves with those of the ocean of time.
[Freeman's Journal.] GRATITUDE. Can fortune ere smile on the wretch Who is deaf to fair gratitude's call; Can pleasure or happiness dwell In the breast that is callous to all?
As well might we look for the rose From winter's cold bosom to spring, Or expect from the fields clad with snows, All the fragrance which autumn can bring.
No, believe me, 'tis only the breast Where Gratitude dwells, can enjoy All the pleasures that life can impart, And happiness free from alloy.
[United States Gazette.]
Those Gentlemen who are disposed to partake of the Tea-party on the first of May, are requested to meet at the City Hotel, on Wednesday Evening, the 26th instant, for the purpose of appointing Managers & making other necessary arrangements. April 22.
The subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that on the first of May (being the Anniversary of the Tutelar Saint of America) a TEA PARTY will be provided by him at his Hotel, to such as may please to honor him with their presence. W. CATON.
April 20. *** Gentlemens' tickets of admittance Two Dollars. JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, [Price 25 Cents.]
THE HONEST POLITICIAN. In a Series of Numbers, addressed to President of the United States—to which added a publication under the signature VINDEX. January 19.
Sweet-scented Tobacco. 24 kegs first quality large Twist [warranted] Chewing Tobacco. 50 kegs small Twist Tobacco. 20 half kegs do. do Just received from the manufactory at Richmond, For sale by John & Thomas Vowell, Who have also, About 3000 bushels clean St. Ubes Salt which will be sold low to close sales. Cash given for country produce as usual. April 21. St fm&th,
FOR SALE, ONE tract of LAND, situate and lying in Alexandria county, about six miles from said town, and four from Geo. town, containing 185 and 3-4 acres. This land is well watered and timbered, and well situated for cultivation.
ALSO, Another Tract, containing 120 acres, lying near the Leesburg road about five miles from Alexandria and six from George-Town. not far from either of the above places is a valuable Mill Seat, which I would sell, having 13 feet 5 inches natural fall, with a quarry of good stone on each side of the dam.—Also, plenty of good building stone on the spot where the house should be erected. Any person wishing to purchase will please to apply to G. W. CARLIN. April 6. eo
TO BE LET, A comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on King and Henry-street, with five rooms, besides, cellar, kitchen, and stabling on good terms. Jona. & M. Scholfield. February 13. eo
ADAM LYNN HAS JUST RECEIVED A very large assortment of TEA TRAYS in sets, with small waiters to match. ALSO, Pearl and plain Jewellery, Plated Ware, Cudery, and a variety of fancy articles as usual, which will be sold low for cash. He continues to manufacture gold and silver ware of every description, and makes Pin and Ring glasses of any size or form. M. B. AN APPRENTICE WANTED, April 19. so&t

JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE ONLY BY James Kennedy, Sen. BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET, The following highly valuable MEDICINE Price 3 dollars per bottle.
DR. JEBB'S NATURE'S RESTORATIVE, A BALSAMIC CORDIAL.
THIS cordial, so justly celebrated throughout Great Britain and the continent of Europe, for its superior efficacy in the cure of all disorders excited by nervous irritability, as well as in complaints of complete debility, whether arising from irregularities of living, long continued residence in warm climates, intemperate pursuits of excessive pleasures, or that destructive habit of inconsiderate youth which brings on so prematurely the infirmities of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma, and all disorders of the lungs, it is the most powerful remedy ever yet found, and the relief it has afforded even in the last stage of consumption, is without a parallel; with regard to its efficacy in this baneful, and unfortunately the prevailing disorder in this country (consumption) its superiority is such as to have copplanted every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the consequences of youthful excess, will find themselves restored to health and strength, and all those melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success this invaluable cordial has experienced in Europe, the thousands it has renovated, when bending under the pressure of nervous, consumptive or hypochondriacal disorders (many attested proofs of which from eminently distinguished persons in this quarter of the globe, are now in the possession of the proprietor here, some few of which are herein published) have determined the introduction of it into this continent, where its efficacies must soon become so prized as to make it considered a beneficent remedy not to be dispensed with by those who are anxious to preserve or acquire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial is a plant whose rare and precious salutary virtues were well known to the Arabians during the 8th and 9th centuries, when that people shone conspicuous over all the nations of the world for their learning and skill in eradicating baneful diseases incident to the human frame, renovating infirmity to vigor, and restoring the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which as known at this time by their descendants, and used and experienced as the most sovereign remedy for decayed constitutions, and every species of nervous disorders. This celebrated restorative plant has also been highly estimated for ages past, amongst the most enlightened nations of Greece, and considered by those wise inhabitants as one of the first of their blessings.
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor, most grateful to the palate, and the most enlivening to the spirits of any yet offered to the public.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops. (Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often FORGOTTEN, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten.—Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton. Ample certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen by applying as above.
March 11
Strayed or Stolen,
From the commons of Alexandria, A BAY HORSE , about 6 years old—whoever will return him, or give information where he may be found, to the Printer, shall be generously rewarded. March 30
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, March Term, 1809. ORDERED, That the executors of Robert Townshend Hooe , deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette . Test. ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Col. Robt. T. Hooe , late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 24th day of September, 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 our hands this 24th day of March, 1809.
John Muncaster, James H. Hooe, Executors. March 25. 3st 2w
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT a certain letter or power of attorney from Saml. Craig and the subscriber, dated March, 1807, as the executors of John Dunlap , of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, deceased, to Samuel Dunlap , authorising him, the said Samuel Dunlap , to collect, sue for and receive, all debts, dues and demands, owing to the aforesaid John Dunlap , deceased, is hereby revoked, annulled and made void. WM. HERBERT, Surviving Ex'r. of John Dunlap, dec'd. March 31 colm
A YOUNG MAN,
WHO can produce satisfactory recommendations, will be glad to be employed in some dry or wet good store, or in some office. A letter directed to E. M. and left at this office, will be attended to. April 19 2st 2w
NEWTON KEENE,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the schooner Harriott , capt. Keith , 2000 bushels ground alum SALT , which will be sold low, if taken from on board, And has on hand, SUGAR in hds. and barrels WINE in pipes QUEEN'S WARE in crates well asstd. Best GREEN COFFEE in bags, and Gro. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks. April 11 eo
NOTICE.
CHARLES SIMMS has associated his son John D. Simms , with him in the practice of Law. He will regularly attend the circuit court for the county of Alexandria, and the superior court for the county of Fairfax. J. D. Simms will attend the courts in Prince George and Charles Counties in Maryland—the superior court for the county of Prince William, and the circuit courts for the counties of Alexandria and Washington. By this arrangement one or the other may at all times be seen and consulted at his office, where deeds and other writings will be drawn when required. The attention of both will be given to business entrusted to either of them, April 11. 3st 2w
Fresh Fruit.
A few boxes Lemons, Oranges and Figs, just received and for sale by John G. Ladd. April 12. d
SMITHS' WORK.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they carry on The Black Smith Business, IN ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES. THOSE who favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. FIELD & ROCK.
N.B. A smart active lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, wanted as an apprentice to the above business.
H. FIELD,
Has for sale, as usual, at his Nail Manufactory, Spikes, Nails, Brads & Sprigs of every description, by the cask or less quantity. Two or three Journeyman wrought Nailors will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory. April 5.
Lottery Intelligence.
Black River Lottery , No. 2. Gain of the wheel at the close of the fourth day's drawing 6,610 dollars. Present price of tickets, Nine Dollars Fifty Cents, but will rise in a few days to Ten Dollars. Warranted undrawn tickets, or cash (deducting postage) given for prizes as soon as drawn. Tickets in a great variety of numbers, for sale at R. Gray's Book-Store. April 20.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskets coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks. 50 barrels Whiskey 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels. Do. inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cords, Leading-Lines, &c. &c. ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17. d
John Gardner Ladd, Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf— Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes. Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests. 1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soap Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks. Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds. Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens. Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having disposed of his stock and materials in the Clock and Watch-making and Silver-smith's business, to GREENBERRY GRIFFITH and JOHN GAITHER , respectfully recommends them to his friends as his successors and solicits a continuance of their custom. He requests all those indebted to him for work done, to make payment to Mr. Greenberry Griffith, who is authorised to receive and receipt for the same. Jacob Gregg. April 4th, 1809.
GREENBERRY GRIFFITH AND JOHN GAITHER,
Clock and Watch-makers and Silver-smiths, Corner of Fairfax and Prince-streets, HAVING purchased the stock and materials belonging to Mr. Jacob Gregg, are prepared to execute all orders in their line with neatness and dispatch. They have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, warranted, SILVER WARE AND FANCY ARTICLES, &c. and respectfully solicit a portion of public patronage, which they will endeavor to merit by a steady attention to business and a faithful and neat execution of their work. April 4. co
FOR SALE OR RENT, The old Bank, opposite the market. A. HOLBROOK. March 27 2st 1w 1st 4t
Black River Lottery.
NO. 2. Authorised by an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS. MANAGERS— THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WILLIAM HENDRESON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
   SCHEME.     1 prize of $30,000 is   1 20,000   2 10,000   2 5,000   2 2,000   5 1,000   11 500   40 200   100 100   150 50   400 20   10,300 10   11,014 Prizes.   21,986 Blanks.  
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize.—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes. First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to     do.  10th  do.  $1,000    do.  15th  do.  1,000    do.  20th  do.  2,000    do.  25th  do.  1,000    do.  30th  do.  5,000    do.  35th  do.  1,000    do.  45th  do.  10,000   
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as above examined free of expense. R. GRAY. Feb. 6.
TO RENT,
A convenient two story FRAME HOUSE on Patrick street, nearly opposite Isaac Gimson, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Moore. Possession may be had immediately.—Apply to James Anderson. March 23. eo
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at a house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords. Joseph Harper. Februar 2. e
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe , on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it. J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors. March 25. eo
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY , from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY . Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JORDAN AUGUSTUS —his color nearly as light and approaches that of a white man, his hair is straight and he generally wears it platted and turned up behind with a comb—his visage is remarkably thin and his cheek bones high—he has been bred up in the house and is a very good dining-room servant, is about 5 feet 10 or 14 inches high, very straight built, his constitution is not very strong and he is subject to indisposition—he is about 30 years of age. NELLY is tall and rather inclined towards corpulency, a tawney color and about forty-five years of age. They went off together as man and wife, but it is very probable Billy will attempt to pass as a white man and will endeavor to take Nelly as his slave. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing of the said Slaves, if taken up on the north side of the river Potomac, and information given thereof to their respective proprietors. A reasonable reward will be given if taken within the state of Virginia, and reasonable charges will be paid if brought home. George Carter, Catlands, near Leesburg, Virginia. A. Long. County of Culpepper, Virginia. April 19. eo