Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-06-27 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 the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
COTTON.
30 bales PRIME UPLAND COTTON, for sale by the subscriber, at a very moderate price and on a liberal credit.
Joseph H. Mandeville.
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 entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, or single one.
Plastic Three-slit Metallic Pens.
Price One Dollar—Just received by ROBERT GRAY.
Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
Just Received
FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A few copies of the works of FISHER AMES, Compiled by a number of his friends—to which are prefixed notices of his life and character. Price $3 50 in boards. May 17.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes.
ALSO, 96 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
ROBERT GRAY,
HAS JUST RECEIVED The following new Songs SET TO MUSIC: The Lay of Love, written by J. L. Lewis, The music composed by Dr. J. Clarke. Price 25 cents.
The Home of my Heart, a Ballad, sung by Mr. Ingleton, and composed by Mr. E. Phelps. Price 25 cents.
Twice Forward, a favorite Cotillion, added to the new song of No, no, no, it can't be so. Price 25 cents.
The Days that are gone, a Ballad, with an accompaniment for the piano forte, composed by Dr. Clarke. Price 37 1-2 cents. A beautiful Butterfly, burnt in a ball. Price 12 1-2 cents. June 6.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CLOUGH'S, warranted of the very first quality full contents. Macabouba Snuff, Coarse and Fine, Boxes fresh MUSTARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, is of excellent quality.
HE HAS ALSO, General Assortment as usual, WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCES. Sale. December 21.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises.
E. Dulin. dtf
June 9.
NOTICE.
IN pursuance of the decree of the hon. the circuit court of the district of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, the subscribers will proceed to sell at public sale on the premises on Saturday the first day of July next, for ready money, that three story BRICK HOUSE situate on the south side of Prince-street, between Fairfax & Water streets, formerly occupied by Adam S. Swoope, deceased.
Thomas Swann, Edmund I. Lee, COMMISSIONERS. dts
May 29.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
To be sold, at public auction, at Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of September next, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, Five contiguous Plantations, Amounting together to about 2700 Acres, SITUATE on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court-house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq. and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers; but it is understood, that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria, and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water, and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable.
The premises will be shown to persons inclined to purchase, by Col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq. who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to the subscriber in the city of Philadelphia.
WM. LEWIS. dts
June —(8)
PUBLIC SALE.
UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers, for the security of Robert Moss, the subscriber will offer at public sale, on Tuesday, the 30th day of May next, on the premises, near William Padgett's tavern, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, situated on the new and old turnpike roads, about 5 miles from Alexandria, containing 36 and quarter acres. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed.
R. I. Taylor, Trustt.
The sale of the above property is postponed until Monday the 26th June next.
May 30.
FOR SALE,
The handsome fast sailing Brig. Louisiana Packet, Nine months old, burthen about 900 barrels, well found and in complete order for sea. For terms apply to Newton Keene.
Who has for sale, now landing from said vessel, 30 hogsheads first qual. Molasses. 50 barrels Connecticut Pork. 15 tierces Rice. 30 bales New Orleans Cotton. A few barrels and boxes first qual. Sugar. 50 boxes and half boxes Spanish Segas. 50 pigs Lead—and 10,000 lbs. excellent Bacon. June 23. d
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner ELIZABETH, Jeremiah Newcomb, Master; To sail next week. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to John G. Ladd.
Who has for sale, now landing from said vessel, 75 tons Plaister of Paris. May 29.
COFFEE & LOGWOOD.
THIS DAY LANDING from the schooner Friendship, capt. Bell, from Barracoa, and for sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE, 45,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee, 6 tons Logwood.
For Freight,
The Barque EDWARD, Moses Emery, Master; Burthen about 2200 barrels, is an excellent vessel in complete order, and daily expected from an eastern port. For terms Apply as above. June 16.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommended the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 7. dtf.
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet 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
New Publications,
FOR SALE At COTTON & STEWART'S Bookstore. CRANCH'S Reports, 4 volumes. Hening and Mumford's Reports. Sugden's Law of Vendors and Purchasers of Estates. East's Reports, volume 9. Law's on Pleading. American Pleader's Assistant. Harrison's Chancery Reports. Roberts on Frauds. Woodward on Executive. Hungarian Brothers, a novel, by Miss Porter. Thaddeus of Warsaw, do. by Miss Porter. Patriotic Sketches of Ireland, by Miss Owenson. Georgics and Bees, by R. Southey. Elizabeth, or Exiles of Siberia, by Mrs. Cottin. Griffith Abbey, by Mrs. Mathews. June 26.
PROFILES,
Four for twenty-five Cents.
MR. CROMWELL presents his compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and tenders his services as Portrait, Miniature and Profile Painter.
Those persons who wish correct likenesses accurately Painted, at a low price, will please to apply as soon as possible at his painting rooms, Fairfax street, opposite Shutz's Circulating Library.
Any likeness thought incorrect will be taken again gratis.—Profile frames of various patterns.
BROAD SWORD EXERCISE, THE WHOLE SIX DIVISIONS.
Gentlemen wishing tuition in this art, can be instructed by applying as above on moderate terms, as practised in Europe. The art of broad sword offence and defence is the most essential of all military acquirements. June 24. d3t Stawtf.
Forty Dollars Reward.
Left my service on Thursday last, NEGRO LEWIS, about 18 years old, not very black, supposed to be between 5 feet 6 and 5 feet 8 inches high, straight and rather slender made, two of his upper front teeth gone, which leaves a considerable gap—his dress not recollected, except when he went off he had on a coarse drab colored roundabout jacket and blue mixed kersey pantalettes much worn & had been patched with striped home-made cloth—he may change his cloaths, as his acquaintance in the county and Alexandria and neighborhood is extensive—he is slovenly in his apparel, pert, talkative and assuming among his equals.
ALSO, ON NEXT MORNING, NEGRO EMANUEL, 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout made across the shoulders, large feet, very much knock-kneed, which occasions an appearance of a rocking motion in walking, of a lighter shade than Lewis; his cloaths not known, as he has sundry and frequently changes them; he is a good sawyer and waggoner, and at any work of a farm none superior. I did suppose Lewis only absconded for fear of correction, he having been very impertinent to his overseer; but Emanuel, who has a wife in the neighborhood from whom he has removed his cloaths, having also absconded, I suppose it is intended by them to endeavor to get entirely off. If taken in the counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Alexandria. I will give 20 dollars for both, or 10 dollars for either, and if out of those counties or the state the above reward for both or one half for either, if brought home or so secured that I get them, and all reasonable charges for one or both.
Edward Dulin.
Clover Hill, Fairfax county. June 24th—26. N. B. All captains or masters of vessels and all others are forewarned harboring or assisting the escape of said negroes, at their peril. E. D.
New-England Rum.
Thirty barrels, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 21.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, June 1.
DEBATE
On Mr. Randolph's motion for approving the late conduct of the president of the U. States.
[CONTINUED.]
MR. GARDENIER said, that having been one of those who had looked up to the elevation of the present chief magistrate as one of the most calamitous events to this country that could take place, he rose to make that atonement which was in his power for that error. Yes, sir, (said Mr. G.) this tree from which I honestly expected so much bad fruit is bearing fruit of gladness and rejoicing for our country. I am not only willing but take pleasure in making this avowal. The first important act of the chief magistrate of the U. States is one, which, while it calls for the confidence of the nation, demands no less the expression of it by this house. Being of the old school, sir, I am not very much frightened at the speech—not from the throne; thank God we have none, and I hope we shall long be without any—but by the idea of the terrors which are carried in the countenance of the executive magistrate. If he would favor us with his presence to make his speech, my poor eyes would stand the dazzling glare of such an exhibition. Even in the British Parliament I have never seen in their debate that the minority have been abashed by it; for notwithstanding the speech, they have carried the terrors of their eloquence to the throne itself, and they have carried it by means of the answer to the speech from the throne. On that occasion it is that the rights of the minority are unrestrained; it is then that they speak to the throne in language of freemen—for the house of commons, elected by the people, though irregularly, constitute the democratic and consequently free part of the English constitution. If you were to exclude them from the right of expressing their opinion on public measures, they would say with great justice that an ancient and constitutional right was withheld from them. They would protest against any measures calculated to deprive them of the right of speaking with freedom of the measures of the ministry and king. The course which has been here pursued, in theory tho' pleasant to the eye, has in practice been a course which has fortified the executive magistrate, and built around him a wall which prevented approach, through which the measures of his administration could not be reviewed by any members of this house; because forsooth, the house might be disposed to press a flattering reply upon him—but, in point of fact, that this minority, a strong ungovernable animal, might be muzzled. Your president was not unwilling to turn the delighted ear to the addresses of the citizens assembled in meetings; and at no time has he frowned with severity at that courtly adulation of the legislatures who have sung his own language in his own ears. He has thanked them for their patriotism, and republicanism too, in addressing him in this way. But if the executive magistrate was, under the good old practice, flattered by these addresses in answer to his speeches, it was here to be canvassed whether he was entitled to that incense to be offered up by the majority; & I much doubt, when the praise of the majority was mixed up with the dispraise of the minority, if the bitter did not prevail over the sweet. The practice of communicating by message was one I will not say gone into for the purpose of precluding debate, but the effect has been that if we ever did examine the measures of administration, we were obliged to examine them piece-meal. We could not take them all in one view to make that impression, which is so proper for keeping in check the executive branch of the government. There might have been an apology made for the late President of the U. States, which, if my late information be correct, could hardly be made for the present. I understand that in Great Britain the king can speak but cannot write. Now I think it very well there that the king should have at least something to do in public concerns,
and inasmuch as he cannot write, let him speak (for the king of England was never remarkable for great natural gifts) what others have written for him. And if we have had a President of the United States who would write but could not speak, it was very well to reverse the usual order of proceeding under this government. Whenever sir, we have a President who can first write his speech and then deliver it to the house, I should like to see it, because it would shew our superiority as a nation in point of talents. I wish to put down monarchy, sir,—I am a republican, sir, and wish to shew the men who will live the slaves of monarchy that they have nothing to boast of. It is therefore with these views of the subject that I could have been very well satisfied to have seen revived the good old way of the executive magistrate of the people meeting the representatives of the people face to face. I should like to receive a communication from the executive, into which he could throw something of his own soul. On the other hand when a message is sent, what practical good result from the change? I presume to say none at all. The only principle on which it could be excused is that the President could not read it to so august a body as this. If this were the case, it might be excused, but on that principle alone.
However, sir, be the practice of the executive what it may I stand upon the rights of the house and I will never give up any portion of my right to speak of public men and public measures. I am rejoiced therefore, that the gentleman from Virginia has laid before the house the resolution now under debate, because it enables us not to sing Io Paeans, not to offer up incense to the executive, but to bring back to this house the right, which it ought never to have parted with, of animadvertting upon the course of public measures, upon things which have passed. I would not tie myself down to approbate the conduct of the President, be it what it might; but when the President has done well, I will claim the right of approving him. I would say—“Well done, thou good and faithful servant; and in so doing, I am permitted to say, “Ill done, thou bad and faithless servant.” Where we have a right to praise, we have a right to dispraise, and visa versa; and will any one say that there is any thing in censuring misconduct which is inconsistent with a republican form of government? No, sir? whoever may feel it, no one will so. I am therefore against a postponement of the question.
As to the amendment of the gentleman of Massachusetts, I do not know precisely what he means by it; and therefore know not whether I am for or against it. I find language almost literally accordant with it in the message of the President of the U. States. Now, sir, if this be meant as a mere echo of the President's message, that I do call adulation; that I do not like; it is too kingly even for me; I do not want these echoes. I wish the house to express its opinion; but, after receiving the message of the President of the United States, to breathe it back upon him is really nauseous. I believe the gentleman is a good republican; I extend to him the same charity which I ask for myself. This is a mere error into which he was led from the situation into which the House was drawn. To let the resolution pass entire, would not do; there was no objection to the substance of it, but that it should be adopted as the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) moved it, there were a variety of reasons which I will not detail, which rendered it manifestly unjust. It was therefore proper to move an amendment: in this point of view I object to it.
But in another view—as I cannot clearly comprehend the idea intended to be conveyed, I will explain my difficulty to the house. “And furnishes additional evidence of the spirit of accommodation on the part of our government, which has at no time been intermitted.” I agree with this; it is true and I am surprised that it escaped the sagacity of the gentleman from Virginia, that as an amendment there can be no objection to it. Has it been intermitted? Intermission necessarily implies commencement. Now, sir, since it commenced has it ever been interrupted? The government of the U. S. since it began to entertain that spirit, has not intermitted it. This is all true, and I cannot object to the substance of it; but I am afraid that I shall be compelled to vote against the amendment, because it is not republican; it is too much of an echo.
Now for the original resolution. I do much like the two words promptitude and frankness. The compliment contained in them is highly merited; and I will proceed to shew it according to my way of judging upon this subject. We have just emerged from that dreadful night of embargo, which had plunged in utter darkness, distress and consternation, this great nation. Yes, sir,
we have emerged from it. It is well now, after having escaped so great a calamity, that we should retrace the causes of that calamity and the means which have been happily employed ultimately to avert it. The original cause of this calamity may be distinctly traced to the issuing of the Berlin decree of the 21st November, 1806, and to the conduct of the American government subsequently to that period in relation to that decree—a conduct (I am free to express my opinion) not calculated for peace and as little for war, calculated to produce no other practical effect than the ruin of ourselves.—By issuing the Berlin decree the French government infringed the rights of the American republic and of the British government. They did an act which by the law of nations they had no right to do, either as it regarded this country or as it regarded England. It was a mode of attack, as it regarded England, to which France had no right to resort. If I may be permitted to simplify this idea, it was as improper for her to have recourse as it would be in fair boxing to knock an adversary after he was down. There are laws of war as well as of peace between nations. You are not permitted legally to do every thing which you have the physical power to do. This need but be mentioned to be clearly perceived by every gentleman. France had not a right to assail her adversary through a neutral and friendly power. France had committed an act unauthorised towards England by the Berlin decree; the interests of G. Britain and of the United States were both injured by the Berlin decree. Their interests and their rights then being mutually attacked, it was a mutual concern necessarily between the two countries. Both were interested in repelling this infraction of neutral rights; and the study of our government should have been, as to this Berlin decree and as to that only, to have made a common cause with Great Britain, and resisted the decree. If that common cause had been so made, a great deal of distress and ruin which has fallen upon the country would have been avoided. Our government, however, was silent upon this subject, though it was in the nature of the thing a common matter between this country and England; and I beg pardon of any fastidious gentlemen that I should think it possible that America and England could have common rights. As Great Britain could not be reached but through us, when she was so reached both had one object; both were assailed and ought to have made common cause. But what did the government of the U. States? Did it shew at that time a manly front to French injustice and arrogance? Did it consult with the British government what measures should be taken to repel this assault? No, sir, but it took steps (strange to tell) precisely of an opposite character.—The Berlin decree was issued on the 21st of November 1806; and the treaty negotiated between Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney and the British commissioners was signed on the 31st December of the same year, say forty days after the issuing the Berlin decree. Did the government of G. Britain, willing to ruin your commerce (and many hold out this idea) make use of this pretext at that time to retaliate upon you? No sir—but let me ask what was the actual state of things? The Berlin decree had been issued; a treaty was digested and signed by the commissioners of the two governments of America and Great Britain, and there was much of friendly intercourse between the two countries. I would demand the manner in which the American government received this decree? And much, I say, for I am not afraid to speak the truth, was to be expected from the American government placing itself as a fair and impartial neutral between the two governments. Do you recollect that the British ministers annexed to the treaty a note in which, pointing to the consideration already mentioned as regarded themselves and the right of France to issue the decree, they said, “Such principles are in themselves extravagant and repugnant to the law of nations; and the pretensions founded on them, though professedly solely against G. Britain, tend to alter the practice of war among civilized nations and utterly to subvert the rights and independence of neutral powers.” Did not the Berlin decree tend to do this? And was it not an injury of a new and at the same time of a most frightful character as regarded Great Britain? In this situation, when an attempt was made by her antagonist to keep from her her best customer, and this attempt was an injury to her customer as well as to her, was it a point on which it could have been expected that the British government would have been silent? Would not the British commissioners have forfeited all claims to the confidence of the British nation if upon such a decree they had not done something for themselves? Certainly. I speak of the time when they had only promulgated the
decree. They signed a note in which said that “They proceed to the signing under the full persuasion that before treaty shall be returned from America the ratification of the U. S. the enemy either have formally abandoned or relinquished his unjust pretensions”—this an unreasonable expectation? W unreasonable to hope that the system of justice which the first nation in the world was for the first time practising against should be abandoned? Certainly not. if it was not, what next did she express desire to have done? “Or (as the British commissioners said) that the government of the U. S. by its conduct or assurances, have given security to his majesty that will not submit to such innovations in established system of maritime law.” there any thing wrong in this request, It cannot be controverted that upon matter we had a common cause with Britain, whether we chose to make it so not. She said, “do you declare, either your conduct or your assurances, that will resist the decree; do something looks towards it; we do not require a specific pledge, but as we are so deeply interested in the manner in which you shall conduct, it become important to us to know what we will do about it.” If such assurances had been given, if steps becoming dignity of this government had been pursued, would the British orders in council have been issued? There never would have been occasion for them. But this is not contained in this note; for it continues this “The undersigned have presented this from an anxious wish that it should be clearly understood on both sides, that, without such an abandonment on the part of the enemy, or such assurances or such conduct on the part of the U. S. his majesty will consider himself bound by the present nature of his commissioners to ratify treaty, or precluded from adopting measures as may seem necessary for counteracting the designs of his enemy.” No sir, was not all this fair? If we consider that Great Britain has rights as well as we, that one great right was in jeopardy in regard to her interest as well as ours, this arrogance? Was it not reasonable? Having common cause with her, should we not have made that answer which she was entitled to? But what answer did we make? We the government of the United States content with being merely silent? No, so far from giving any intimation that meant to defend itself, the very circumstance of this note was made one of the causes the rejection of this treaty, as the president of the U. S. at the subsequent session of Congress declared. He declares that this was one consideration, independent of the note, which induced him to reject the treaty, thereby clearly shewing that the annulment of that note was considered as so offensive as to have induced him to reject the treaty, if there had been no other cause for it. After this, what, in fairness, could British ministers, bound to assert the rights of their country, do? The United States never gave intimation of the course which they intended to take. In the next place the President had told Congress that in speaking to him was so offensive, that that account if on no other he should have considered himself warranted in rejecting the treaty. Were the British ministers expected after this that the President would have recommended a resistance of French decrees? No, sir; it would have been giving more faith than we generally give to them or they to us.
[Speech to be continued.]
WEDNESDAY, June 21.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES Mr. Newton, from the committee on commerce and manufactures made the following report:
The committee of commerce and manufactures, to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to the revision of our commercial laws, for the purpose of protecting and fostering the manufactures of the United States, and also the petitions and memorials of sundry manufacturers of hats, of cotton goods, of hemp into linen, of shoddy woolen cloths, and of salt, respectfully submit the following
REPORT.
The committee are fully impressed with a conviction of the importance, difficulty and delicacy, of the subject submitted. It is a mine which even the industry and laborious researches of philosophers cannot exhaust. The committee are apprised, on this subject men of great science and experience have supported, and do still support, diversity of opinions. With impressions, they cannot approach it without circumspection. On a review of reports made on the policy of fostering and protecting our manufactures, the committee find that the plan therein recommended

pursued has received the support of Congress; and likewise the countenance of the nation, if silence on, and long acquiescence in that plan, can authorise them to infer it. In giving to our manufactures the support necessary to withstand foreign competition, skill and capital, the committee have on all occasions endeavored to avoid the danger of fastening on the community oppressive monopolies. For a manifestation of the solicititudes which they have at all times felt, and the caution which has always presided over their deliberations on this interesting subject, they beg leave to refer to the following reports, which they solicit may be taken as parts of the present.
REPORT on the memorials and petitions of sundry manufacturers of gun-powder, &c. &c. 10th February, 1802. 1st vol. of reports, page 217. —on the petition of sundry manufacturers of paper, &c. &c. 18th February, 1802. Ibid. p. 216. —on the petition of sundry manufacturers of paper, &c. &c. 8th March, 1802, p. 226. —on the petition and memorials of sundry calico printers and dyers, &c. &c. 25th January, 1804, page 394. —on the petition of the president and directors of the N. York Dutchess county Slate companies. 15th of November, 1804, p. 491. —on the memorial and petition of Philadelphia Typographical Society. 22d Jan. 1805, p. 523. —and on the petitions and memorials of Paul and Joseph W. Revere, and sundry coppersmiths. 21st Jan. 1808, 2d vol. p. 121.
The like spirit which dictated those reports maintains, without any diminution, its influence over the committee, and represses every disposition to depart from restraints, the observance of which becomes indispensable, if the public good be the sole object in view.
The shortness of the present session, and the want of materials, preclude the committee from giving this subject a full investigation. Though the committee have to regret that they are prevented from going into a minute discussion of the advantages that would result from a judicious encouragement of manufactures—Yet they cannot refrain from expressing an opinion that additional duties at this time may be laid with advantage on the importation of certain articles. It must be obvious to every person, on the slightest attention, that the citizens of the United States possess sufficient ingenuity and skill to make up all the articles of wearing apparel and millinery that may be wanting for use. It is no less clear that shot, over and above our own consumption, can be supplied, and that other manufactures, in which lead is the article of chief value, have progressed so rapidly as to deserve the fostering care of government.—The importation of cotton manufactures from beyond the Cape of Good Hope interferes not only with our own cotton manufactures, but also comes into competition with fabrics imported from Europe, made of the cotton of the United States. Manufactories are in operation for supplying, and preparations are in great forwardness for increasing the supply of coarse cotton manufactures. If some encouragement be given to establishments of this description, the probability is that the quantity of these manufactures, equal to the demand, may be supplied. Bed-ticking, of a quality superior to that which is imported, can be had in abundance.
The use of salt as a necessary of life cannot be dispensed with. To keep in the market a quantity commensurate to the consumption of the nation is certainly an object of moment. In times of peace importations of this article are abundant, and the price low; but should the United States at any time be forced into war by a concurrence of inauspicious events—and they have no power to prevent it—the scarcity consequent on such a state of things would greatly encrease the price of this article, and the pressure would of course be sensibly and severely felt by that portion of the community least capable of bearing it. The scarcity and high price of salt during the American war produced no little distress. The apprehension lately entertained, that a deficiency in the necessary supply of this article would be the consequence of an interdiction of commerce with the belligerent nations of Europe and their dependencies, gave rise to some objections, not easily removed, against the adoption of that measure. To prevent effectually a want of salt, on the occurrence of any event, is certainly an object deserving the serious attention of Congress. Assurances are made with confidence that a supply of this article can be furnished by our own manufactures, equal to the demand, if encouragement be given by a moderate duty on imported salt. A
nation erects a solid basis for the support and maintainance of its independence and prosperity, whose policy is to draw from its native sources, all articles of the first necessity. As the encouragement sought can be given, it is very respectfully submitted to the consideration of the house, whether the manufacture of salt is not, in a national point of view, an object of primary importance, and highly deserving its patronage.
The committee with great deference submit the following resolutions:
Resolved , That additional duties ought to be laid on the following articles imported into the United States, viz.
On ready made clothing and millinery, two and one half per cent. ad valorem.
On cotton manufactures from beyond the Cape of Good Hope, on bed-ticking and on corduroys, and fustians two and one half per centum ad valorem—and on shot and other manufactures in which lead is the article of chief value, one half per cent. per pound.
Resolved , That a duty of eight cents per bushel on imported salt, would give encouragement to the manufacture of that article in the U. States.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, June 26.
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
[Saturday the committee of the whole house on the contested election of William Baylies, after five o'clock without coming to a decision, reported progress, and the house adjourned.]
Mr. Sheffey withdrew his resolution offered some days ago concerning the Batture and offered three others on the same subject. The first authorises the restoration of the Batture to Edward Livingston, which he was forcibly divested of in January 1808, the second authorises the President if in his opinion the claim of the United States will justify the expence to appoint three referees to hear and determine such claim on the part of government and the individual: and the third authorises the President to compromise with the individual claimant and to institute legal proceeding on the claim to the Batture in the supreme court of the United States.
The first resolution was referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow—ayes 45, nays 38. Motion carried to refer the other two to the same committee on the first resolution.
On motion the committee of the whole house was discharged from the further consideration of the non intercourse bill, and the house took it up.
Mr. Jackson moved an amendment excepting from the restrictions on vessels bound to France, those under the orders of government—Carried.
Mr. Sheffey again offered his amendment, permitting the entry of vessels of war, of nations with which commercial intercourse is allowed.
Mr. Jackson moved an amendment to the amendment, to be inserted after the words is allowed , in these terms—"whenever a full and satisfactory adjustment of existing differences shall have been made with such nation."
And debate arose thereon.
From the New York Gazette.
Further translations from our Dutch papers, with appropriate remarks by the gentleman who favored us with them.
VIENNA, April 12.
It is expected that the emperor will return here about the 20th of this month, from the army. The prince of Schwarzenberg, will leave his post as minister at the court of St. Petersburg, and take a command in the army. One of our ministers at another court, is to be appointed in his place.
The English charge de affairs Stewart, will await here the arrival of an ambassador from his country.
The advanced corps of the Austrian army, with which there are some battalions of the militia, called free corps, are now commanded by the renowned prince John of Lichtenstein, one of the richest noblemen at our court.
In Bohemia they are raising a free corps, amounting to about 10,000 men.
NUREMBERG, April 21.
Yesterday a detachment of Austrian light troops, commanded by major Megger, en-
tered this town, and were followed by the riflemen of the same nation. These troops are a part of light Bohemian corps.
AUGSBURG, April 21.
The day before yesterday, a number of troops marched through here. The posts from Munich has not arrived since the Austrians took possession of that city. A strong cannonade was heard in the direction of Fraysingen. The seat of war is drawing towards the borders of Donau.—As yet we have no official account of the Austrian skirmishes. In a short time a decisive battle must take place.
[The other accounts contained in the latest Dutch paper, unite in saying, that on the 21st April, a battle took place on the banks of the Donau, between the united Bavarian and Wirtemberg armies and two regiments of French cuirassiers, the whole directed by the French emperor in person, on the one side, and the Austrian army.—Nothing is now said of the archduke Charles, and, as prince Lichtenstein, who commanded the advanced guard of the Austrian army, is said to be wounded; it is probable that only that part of the Austrians were engaged in the above mentioned battle, which certainly was not a general engagement, and even the result of it is very much to be questioned; as the reports in the Dutch papers are vague and unsatisfactory. If the French had really got any advantage, would there not have been official bulletins immediately issued, and sent express to the king of Holland? It has hitherto always been the case, and which would have reached Amsterdam on the 25th or 26th of April; but now the only account we have in Dutch papers is that pretended to be received from Ludwigsburg, a German village, under the controul of the king of Bavaria, and which is neither circumstantial or official, nor coming from the French head-quarters.]
It is also to be remarked, that the position and strength of the Austrian armies seem to be entirely unknown to their enemies, not a word on this head appearing in the Dutch papers. Taking all these circumstances into consideration, we are inclined to think that the Austrian cause is not desperate; and hope that the archduke Charles will yet succeed in rescuing his country from the fangs of the GREAT USURPER.]
ICE.
A quantity of clean ICE for sale at seventy five cents per bushel.
APPLY TO
J. Hodgkin, or Joshua Lowing.
June 27.
PUBLIC SALE.
At 11 o'clock TO-DAY, in addition to the sales of Dry Goods at vendue, will be sold,
3 cafes of colored Nankeens and Cotton Cassimeres.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 27.
Fire Engine for Sale.
WARRANTED in complete order:—made in Philadelphia—the property of the Friendship Fire Company—who have purchased a larger one, and will sell this, a great bargain, for a very inconsiderable sum. The owners of mills, or a small town, by a trifling subscription may have the means of saving much valuable property from the flames. The Engine may be seen and the terms known by application to either of the subscribers, who are duly authorised to dispose of the same.
Nicholas Hingston, John Horner, John Rea.
June 27.
New House of Entertainment.
THOMAS RHODES, respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria and the public, that he will open A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT on the first day of July next, in a commodious and airy new house on Prince-street, sign of the Eagle, a few doors above Thomas Swann's dwelling.—He intends to keep a constant supply of the best LIQUORS and PROVISIONS, and will accommodate travellers and others on such moderate terms as to make it an object to call on him. He will be provided with a careful hostler and has good stabling for horses.
The situation is superior to any in town for the accommodation of travellers, it being out of the way of bustle and there is a pump of the best water at the door,
June 27.
For Sale
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Best Bristol Porter Bottles, In hampers containing one grooce each. Wm. Dunlap.
June 27.
RECOMMENDATION.
THE Superintendent of Police recommends to the citizens of Alexandria, during the warm season, a frequent use of LIME in their Privies and other parts of their premises where filth accumulates—and the greatest attention is required to the keeping clean and dry their cellars, so that no stagnant water be left in them.
He particularly requests the proprietors of unoccupied houses and cellars to cause them frequently to be opened and aired—housekeepers are required to cause all the rubbish accumulated in their back yards to be thrown into the streets that the scavengers carts may take it away.
John Longden, Superintendent of Police.
June 27.
FOR SALE,
The Brig Betsey,
As she returned from sea—burthen 1015 3/4 tons, or 820 barrels. She is now discharging at Georgetown and will be here in a few days, and may be seen at E. Janney's wharf.
The BETSEY is well found and may be sent to sea at very little expence.
If not sold by private sale in all next week, she will be sold at public vendue on Monday the third of July next.
John Roberts, Charles S. Dade.
June 24.
Washington Society.
THE Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby requested to attend a regular stated meeting of the said Society, at Mr. Caton's hotel, on TUESDAY the fourth day of July next, at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon. They will be attended by the Children of the Washington Free School, for the purpose of exhibition and examination, and particularly the scholars who have been placed in the Latin school at the expence of the Society.
By order of the standing committee, G. Deneale, Sec'y.
June 24.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING JUNE 28, Will be opened for the second and last performances here of the INFANT ROSCIUS.
He has received the decided admiration and surprize of the President of the U. States, the Heads of Departments, the well known orator Mr. Ogilvie, and every person of judgment, sensibility and taste, that has ever heard him. That the genteel and enlightened citizens of Alexandria possess these in an eminent degree, is proverbial—it is therefore hoped they will not suffer this AMERICAN BUD on this occasion to "Waste his sweetness on the desert air."
PART 1st.
Othello's apology for his marriage.
Hamlet's advice to the players.
Hotspur's description of a Pox.
PART 2d.
Shakespeare's Seven Ages.
Cato's Soliloquy on the immortality of the Soul.
Song, "The Hobbies." The Lady's hobby the Sailors, the Soldiers, the Beaux, the Americans, and his own hobby.
PART 3d.
Description of a Country Ale House.—Goldsmith.
The Cameleon.—Merrick.
Song, "The Jack Daw."
PART 4th AND LAST.
Clarence's Dream.
Description of a Country School-Master.—Goldsmith.
Description of Mab Queen of the Fairies.
The whole will finish with the
SONG OF KING ARTHUR
From the Burletta of Tom Thumb.
Doors will open at 7, and to commence at half past seven.
Music shall be provided—and proper officers stationed in the house to keep the most perfect tranquillity.
June 26.
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
Mar: 1 25.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

JUST RECEIVED,
FOR SALE ONLY BY James Kennedy, Jen. 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.
ALSO, 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 lated 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 effort to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sins, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Lamp and every species of Rheumatic Pains in 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 contract 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 in 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, one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Ma in, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton-imple certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen on applying as above.
March 11
Joseph H. Mandeville,
Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskels 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, Praister of Paris, &c. April 17.
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at his 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. Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, about six weeks since, a negro woman named LIDDY, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, she is a black likely woman, has remarkable thin lips and her nose is not flat, has lost most of her fore teeth, she had a variety of cloathing not recollected. It is supposed she is lurking about Alexandria as her husband lives with Mr. Robert Anderson. She is a very noted woman in this town having lived within a few years in several families before I bought her. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing her in jail so that I get her again, and reasonable charges brought home.
Peter Sherron.
June 13. d2w
YARWOOD'S
Patent Washing Machine. THE subscriber continues to manufacture Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine, which by daily experience proves to answer the intended purpose, and for which the demand is great. He has already disposed of his right to the state of Maryland, and some counties in Virginia, and is willing to dispose of rights for counties in the different states to the southward of the Potomac river, and also for the territory of Louisiana. Masters of vessels will find it particularly useful.
Wm. C. Newton,
Assignee of Joseph Yarwood.
June 22.
A further proof of Yarwood's useful Washing Machine.
We the subscribers have found, on trial, Joseph Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine to answer fully the intended purpose of washing cloaths of every description, and do hereby recommend them to the public as a great saving of soap, labor and cloaths. Given under our hands this day of June, 1809.
(Signed) Dorothea Krouse, Cathinder Calder, Ann McCarren, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Devon, Rebecca Hattersley, Valinda Brown, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. Dick, Susanna Rounsaville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelsen-ger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary Fendall, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Duffey.
Any person who wishes to purchase ready-made Machines, can be supplied by calling on the subscriber or John Trout, who is now manufacturing them on Alfred street, Alexandria.
I wish to employ from 15 to 20 hands who can work at the Joiners' business—also I will sell out my Grocery Store at the Potomac bridge, if applied to soon; for which I will give a short credit on a part; or I will take plank in part pay. The purchaser can have the store house which is a good stand for business.
WM. C. NEWTON.
FOR SALE,
Mrs. Law's FARM, near this town.
Terms, which will be very accomodating, made known by WALTER JONES, Esq. in Washington.
May 30. eo
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Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a deed of trust made by ELISHA JANNEY to the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, will be exposed to public sale, at the coffee house, in Alexandria, on MONDAY, the 10th day of next month, at 12 o'clock, the following Property, viz. One half acre of Ground, situate at the south east corner of Duke and Royal-streets, on which there are two excellent brick dwelling houses, one of which is an elegant three story house built within the last year, finished in the handsomest stile, and calculated to accommodate a large family.—This lot will be divided if required, to suit purchasers.
ALSO, At the same time and place will be sold, The Wharf of the said Elisha Janney, with the improvements thereon, situated on the south side of Prince street.
ALSO, At the same time and place will be sold, An unimproved half acre Lot of Ground, situated at the corner of Cameron and Henry streets.
ALSO, A small House and Lot, situated on an alley east of Union between Duke and Wolf streets.
ALSO, A small Farm, lying upon the Leesburg road, about three miles from town, on which there is a tolerable good frame dwelling house and kitchen. The farm consists of about twelve acres of land under a good enclosure, good orchards, a good well of water, and is in a high state of cultivation, having at present a growing crop upon it.
Terms of sale of the above mentioned property will be—Ten per cent. on the amount of the purchase money payable within 60 days, by good negotiable notes well endorsed—for the residue a credit will be given of one, two and three years, in equal payments, and a deed of trust upon the property to secure the payments will be required.
Any person inclining to purchase any part of the above mentioned property, and wishing to view the premises, will be shown them on application to Mr. Elisha Janney, or to Mr. Michael Cleary.
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
June 19—20. Staws
20,000 Dollars.
BLACK RIVER LOTTERY.
No. 2.
On the 35th day's drawing the first drawn number will be entitled to 20 000 dollars.—There is also in the wheel one prize of 1000 dollars, 3 of 500, 13 of 200, and 36 of 100 dollars.
Present price of Tickets 12 dollars.
For sale by
ROBERT GRAY.
June 20.
Just Published,
FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A CELEBRATED ROMANCE ENTITLED ABAELLINO, THE BRAVO OF VENICE.
Translated from the German, by M. G. Lewis, the well known author of the Castle Spectre, Monk, Adelgitha &c. &c. Price, handsomely bound, one dollar—the English edition sold at one dollar seventy five cents.
What black Musician conjures up this fiend? What, do you tremble, are ye all afraid? Alas, I blame ye not, for ye are mortal, And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil— Avaunt, thou dreadful Minister of Hell. RICHARD III.
In justice to this excellent Romance, we need only remark, that the Grand Dramatic piece, which for several seasons past drew such full houses to our theatre, is founded on the same subject, as translated by Dunlap; but the acknowledged superiority of Lewis's writings or translations in the Romance style, being so far superior to any other of our modern authors, leaves encomium unnecessary with the publishers.
NOTE. Five editions of this Romance were sold in a very short time, after publication in London—it is dedicated to the Earl of Moira, by Lewis. June 7—21
FOR SALE,
A Tract of LAND, containing 27 2 acre situate in the county of Lancaster, (Virginia) on the main road, leading from Richmond to Lancaster court house. five miles from the latter and four miles from Deep Creek, on the Rappahannock. The improvements are, a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house corn house, a large barn and store house, a new, and a handsome apple orchard of about 300 trees. Upwards of 200 acres of the above land is well timbered with oak, chesnut and hickory. The terms will be made known by applying to Mr. P. Triplett of Alexandria, or to the subscriber adjoining this place.
Edmund Denney.
Centreville, Oct. 14—(17) law
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels Muscovado Sugar. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, ascended BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 10 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Tea, in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—one of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Terceriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward Island, and Northern Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskey.
Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, Havanna 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, Pe-
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne.
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds,
Currants, Madder, Alum, Copperas, Roll
Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine
Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's
Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords,
Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a deed of trust made by ELISHA JANNEY to the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, will be exposed to public sale, before the tavern door of Zachariah Ward, in the town of Occoquan, at twelve o'clock, on FRIDAY, the twenty-first of next month—
That valuable MILL-SEAT,
the property of the said Janney, situate in the said town of Occoquan. On this site was erected, about ten years ago, a spacious three story brick mill house, which ever since has been occupied as a manufacturing mill until about five weeks ago it was destroyed by fire: the stone work of the mill and a considerable part of the brick work still stands and would be found sufficiently substantial to erect new work upon it—considerable part of the iron work would also answer for a new mill, which might with these aids be erected in time to grind the growing crop of wheat. The advantages appertaining to this valuable property which in the driest season never wants water, are so generally known as hardly to need a particular enumeration. Suffice it to state, that it is situated in a healthy and flourishing little town at the falls of Occoquan river, about 16 miles south of Alexandria, on the great stage road leading from north to south, in the heart of a fine wheat country, and has navigable tide water to the mill door where vessels may come of sufficient burthen to carry 400 to 500 barrels of flour.
ALSO,
At the same time and place will be exposed to sale,
The TANYARD and the Im-
provement thereon, which are calculated for the carrying on the tanning business to advantage and on a large scale, together with the stock of Leather, &c. on hand.
ALSO,
Will be exposed for sale, at the same time and place,
One undivided Moiety of a
Tract of Land, containing about 500 acres, situate on the north side of the Occoquan river, very valuable from the quantity of fine timber which it contains.
Terms of sale for the real property will be—Ten per cent. on the purchase money payable within 60 days by negotiable notes well endorsed—for the residue a credit will be given of one, two and three years on equal payments. A deed of trust upon the property to secure the payments will be required.
For further particulars, those who may desire to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Nathaniel Elliott, at Occoquan, or to the subscriber at Bush-Hill, near Alexandria.
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
June 19. Staws
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel HOOP, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hoop, John Muncaster, Executors.