Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-10-19 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD.
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 are on limitation and the prices of each are established, can at any time be sold and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller. v. M.
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY 21st inst. 4 o'clock, will be offered for Sale, the following valuable property:
A Warehouse and Lot,
Now in the occupation of Wm. N. Mills, situated at the corner of King and Patrick streets, containing one hundred feet, to a ten feet alley. A SMALL FRAMED HOUSE, newly occupied by Mrs. Davey. Also, TWO STORY FRAMED HOUSE, adjoining the said warehouse on King street, occupied by Thomas Richards. The whole property is subject to a ground rent of eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents, and sold subject to right of dower. Terms of sale, 3, 6 & 9 months, for approved notes, with a deed of lien on the premises to secure the payment.
John Korne, Ex'r.
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.
They will publish, with all possible speed, A new Novel, by Mrs. Plunkett, (late Miss Gunning) entitled.
The Exile of Erin.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S BOOK-STORE, KING-STREET, ALEXANDRIA. The Revised Code, Volume II.
Containing a collection of all such Acts of General Assembly of Virginia, of a pub- lished permanent nature, as have passed since Session, 1801.
Priced neatly bound and lettered, $6. ELIZABETH MOWBRAY—Or the Mother and Daughter: a Tale, in 2 vols. by Mrs. Price $1 75, in boards.
THE CUTTER, in five Lectures upon the Art and Practice of Cutting Friends, Ac- quaintances and Relations. Price, in boards, 50 cents.
Alexandria Races.
On THURSDAY, the 20th instant, will be run for, over the Alexandria Race Ground, a Purse of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeable to the rules of the Alexandria Jockey Club. One mile heats.
On FRIDAY, 21st, a Purse of FIFTY DOLLARS, free as above; except the win- ning horse on the first day—one mile heats.
And on SATURDAY, 22d, will be run for, an elegant Saddle, Bridle, Whip & Spurs, for saddle horses only—one mile heats. Geo. Talbott, Manager.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
The drawing begins this day.—First drawn blank entitled to Two Hundred Dollars.
ROBERT GRAY,
SELLER AND STATIONER, KING-STREET, HAVING made a purchase of a number of TICKETS in the above Lottery, of- fers them for sale, in whole, half, or quarters until further notice, at the following rate.
Whole Tickets, $5 75 Half do. 3 00 Quarter do. 1 50
The price will be regulated as the drawing proceeds by the state of the wheel, informa- tion of which will be given at any time, by applying as above.
Warranted undrawn tickets will be ex- changed for prizes, or the highest price in cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. All tickets sold by R. GRAY, will be examined. and even information respecting the Lottery given without charge.
August 24.
Cordage, &c.
THOMAS GRIMSHAW,
Manufacturer of all kinds of CORDAGE, WHITE ROPE, &c. at his store adjoining the office of inspection, Merchants wharf, has on hand and will constantly supply masters of vessels and others with Warranted Cordage or White Rope of any description, on the most reasonable terms.
He also means to keep a supply of Ship Chandlery, Groceries, &c. and requests a share of public patronage.
He returns his grateful thanks for the en- couragement he has already met with since the establishment of his rope walk in this place, and hopes by his industry and endea- vors to gain satisfaction, to merit it in fu- ture.
October 11. dlm
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manu- factory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets. STILES of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE. SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK ei- ther for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the di- rection of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is exceeded by few—As the Brass- founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pat- tern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron.
George M'Munn.
October 13.
JOHN C. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE, 30 bales German Linens, consist- ing of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osna- burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen Russia Sheeting and Duck 1 bale Writing Paper 50 bags of black Pepper of the best qua- lity, and will be sold very low Sugars and Coffee 40 hhd. Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits: A quantity of seal Leather, Shoes, Sper maceti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c.
April 7. d
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER;
OR, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC'S
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopedia,
No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days.
Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen.
ROBERT GRAY.
October 3.
JUST RECEIVED,
FOR SALE BY
R. GRAY:
Clarkson's Portraiture of Quak- erism; 3 volumes octavo.
FREAKS OF COLUMBIA;
OR, THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, A Farce.
August 11.
Just Received,
A quantity of writing and wrapping Paper 1 Lady's elegant Mahogany Secretary, 1 portable Writing Desk, A quantity of women's Morocco Shoes, 30 boxes fresh Hyson and Young Hyso:
Tea, 20 bbls. Tanners' Oil, For Sale by
John G. Ladd.
August 30. d
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the purpose of raising a sum of money to aid the funds of the Charitable Marine So- ciety of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, Tickets. It lists various prize amounts and the number of tickets for each.
6168 Prizes—amounting to Dolls. 75,000 32 Blanks.—Sum raised } 15,000 including expence, }
From the above Scheme, it appears that there are less than two blanks to a prize, and that the prizes are to be paid without deduc- tion.
The drawing will positively commence on the 24th of next month, and will be complet- ed in ten weeks. TICKETS at $5 50 cents, for sale at R. GRAY'S BOOK STORE, where the drawing of all tickets sold by him will be examined free of expence. Prizes in the last new York Lottery taken in pay.
Orders for tickets from the country, enclos- ing the cash (post-paid) will be punctually attended to, and early information given of their fate.
The Stages South of Alexandria.
ON the first of October next the Mail Stage will commence running as fol- lows between Alexandria and Petersburg in Virginia:
Will leave Alexandria every day at 6 o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dumfries by 5 in the morning—Leave Dumfries at 6 and arrive at Fredericksburg by 11 1-2 in the morning—Leave Fredericksburg at 12 (noon) and arrive at Richmond the next morning by 6—Leave Richmond at 5 1-2 and arrive at Petersburg by 11 1-2 in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every day at 12 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria in the same time. This stage will carry no more than 2 passengers on any account what- ever, and not more than 14 lb. of baggage can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accommodation Stage between Alex- andria and Petersburg will also commence running at the same time, every other day throughout the year, without regard to Sun- days, and will travel only in the day time.— On this line it is the intention of the owners to study the wishes and the convenience of passengers. Still, however, regard must be had to time—Going south from Alexandria they will breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Staf- ford Court-House, and lodge at Fredericks- burg—The next day will breakfast at the Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge at Richmond. And on the third day will breakfast at the Half-Way house and dine at Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Half-Way house and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morn- ing, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house, dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria.
The owners on this line too, have to re- quest that passengers will be as moderate as possible in the quantity of their baggage, as any thing more than a small trunk or parcel which will go within the body of the stage will be an extra charge.
The Proprietors.
August 24. d
Wanted to Hire,
From 15 to 20 Carpenters to work on the Bridge across the four mile creek.
ALSO,
40 to 50 Laborers.—Apply at the Bridge, ANDREW BARTLE.
October 15. d6t
FOR SALE,
In borad the schr. Betsey, at Janney's wharf
6 pipes FRENCH BRANDY 3 bks SUGAR 1000 bushels coarse Liverpool SALT 31 bks. TANNERS OIL 1 trunk INDIA COTTONS 12 matts DUMB FISH 5 bks. MACKEREL 186 bushels BARLEY.
Apply to the master on board, or
Lawrason & Fowle.
October 18 d6t
Washington Bridge Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, are hereby notified that the third instalment of Ten Dollars on each share is called for by the Directors, and must be paid at, on or before the first day of November next agreeable to the act of Con- gress, entitled "An act authorising the e- rection of a Bridge over the river Potomac within the district of Columbia."
By order of the Directors,
DANIEL CARROI, of Dud.
President.
October 13—18. d11N.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA.
Has received a considerable ad-
dition to his stock,
AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Mucavado Sugar 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British P. Shot, assorted, BB to No. 3. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles 50 lb. Nutmegs. 6 casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young 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.
Port, Marseilles, Sherry, Lisbon, Tene- riffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Peach 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, Altum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, Bristol 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. d
TO LET,
THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and STORE, on King street, next door to the Washington Tavern. For terms apply to
John Janney.
September 28. law6t
John Roberts
OFFERS FOR SALE,
40 chests of Tea, assorted, of prime qua- lities.
40 bags Coffee. 50 bags Pepper and Allspice. 50 boxes Soap and Candles. 10 puncheons Jamaica Spirits. 10 hogsheads Sugar. 12 bales Cotton. 50 boxes Segars. 25 kegs Gunpowder. 2 tons Patent Shot, assorted sizes. 20 kegs prime Madder, &c. &c.
October 19. law6t

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
WEEKLY RETROSPECT OF POLITICS.
From the Liverpool Chronicle.
Dispatches have been received, since our last, from General Sir Hew Dalrymple, at Gibraltar, and from Admiral Lord Collingwood, at Cadiz, confirming the surrender of Dupont's army, and also of a division, commanded by General Wedel, to the Spanish patriots. The substance of their dispatches have been published, and will be found in another part of our paper. The same Gazette also contains an account of the retreat of the French from Madrid.—The army, the king, the court, and all the French resident in Madrid, have left that city in the utmost consternation, in consequence as is supposed, of the defeat and capture of Dupont's army. King Joseph, before he left his capital, is reported to have robbed the palaces of their valuables, and his army following his royal example loaded themselves with the spoil of the churches, and other places. If this information be founded on fact, his catholic majesty will not, in all probability, venture to return into Spain, when once he gets clear of her borders. The people will despise him as
"A vice of kings, A cut-purse of the empire and the rule, That from a shelf the precious diadem stole, And put it in his pocket."
The patriot band of Spain have been successful beyond expectation; they have given a striking proof what a people determined to be free are capable of, and hold out a useful lesson to every government, and to every king. Tyrants must read this lesson and tremble, while they are constrained to acknowledge, that even hosts of slaves, however disciplined, cannot stand against the nervous arm, raised to obtain a nation's freedom, or to defend the glorious, or other cause of liberty. The population, from such an example, learn to form a proper estimate of their united strength, whenever the time shall render it advisable for them to demand their natural rights from a system of oppressive and tyrannic governors. Nations may suffer long, but there is a point beyond which they will not bear. This ought to teach the rulers of the earth to cultivate by justice, moderation, and a due regard to the rights of men, the esteem and affections of the people; for the people are the only friends upon which a monarch can rely in the time of difficulty or danger; and the monarch who properly fulfils the duties he owes to the people, and is in reality the father of his people, will not only find them dutiful children, but valiant defenders of a cause that is alike the cause of the king and people.
There is no reason to expect that Spain will restore that government which the brave General Castanos has called a feeble and cowardly government. In all probability the Bourbons will never more govern Spain: they will sink into the obscurity they have merited. To say nothing of Carlos, if Ferdinand was inveigled away by any tinsel promises of Napoleon, he must have been a weak character, and therefore incapable of kingly dignity. If he was frightened by Napoleon, he must have been cowardly and unfit to reign—if he were corrupted by Napoleon, he must have been base, and therefore unworthy of a crown! Can it then be expected that such a prince shall be restored to the throne he has abandoned, by heroes, whose blood has fertilized the soil of freedom? It is not at all likely—Spain will rather become a republic. This is rendered the more probable, as the resolution has been formed of assembling the Cortes at Toledo in September, for the purpose of promulgating a new constitution. To effect this purpose, it is said the Duke of Montijo has traversed the vast peninsula of Spain three times.
We learn that a report prevailed at Washington, so late as the 17th ultimo that the abandonment of Moore's and had been required of the American government by sir J. B. Warren. There is no probability that the embargo will be soon removed, it is in general popular; and although for the time being it may be attended with inconveniences, yet these inconveniences are far less
than would be experienced in a state of warfare with any of the European nations. The President has the power to take off the embargo, should circumstances occur to justify it; but the non-importation act must continue until the meeting of congress in November.
The intelligence from Portugal is not very interesting. Portugal has not displayed that energy which might have been expected.—Junot still holds out. A body of 1200 men with gen. Loison, lately joined him at Lisbon, they marched from Almeida, 300 miles distant from Lisbon, without opposition, through a difficult country.
While many of our cotemporaries seem to hail the probability of a war between Austria and France, we trust we may be permitted to enquire what will be the probable result of the contest. The sober reasoner, who takes plain matter of fact and experience for his guide, will hesitate before he admits that war between these two powers is an event for Europe in her present circumstances, and especially for England to rejoice at; he will not only hesitate to admit this, but we are much mistaken if by enquiry he is not led to a quite contrary opinion.
There is not the slightest prospect of any assistance being afforded her by her neighbors. Prussia is buried in the dust, powerless and politically dead. Russia could not contribute 100,000 men to the coalition; she has been baffled and defeated in her attempt upon Sweden; and what is more, is completely governed by the politics of France; from such a power it would be little better than insanity to expect the deliverance of Europe. Sweden may possess a will, but where is her ability? Denmark has been driven into the arms of France, what can be expected from her? It is then evident, that if Austria fights, she must fight alone, or without other assistance than what our gold can give her. Now what is her prospect of success in such a contest? We are told she has 400,000 well appointed men in arms. So we were told when Mr. Pitt lured her into the last fatal coalition. But the end proved that we were told false, and what likelihood is there of the truth of this statement, when the great cause of the jealousy of Bonaparte is said to be her present exertions in completing her military establishment? But allowing this to be true, where are her officers to command them? Has she dismissed all the paltroons whose cowardice shone so conspicuously on the plains of Austerlitz, and filled their places with men equal in discipline and experience to the French officers who opposed them? This she has not done nor been able to do. However large her army may be, it is a mass of inexperienced youth, her officers are of the same breed as those who before preferred the safety of their own persons to the military glory of their country; and to complete the disheartening outline, her councils are still filled with the same cabal that has before led her to the brink of ruin, who are so far from gaining wisdom by experience that they still look upon the archduke Charles with an evil eye, and will again commit their armies to a Mack, rather than to the only general that is capable of commanding them.
Such being the gloomy opinion which we cannot help forming of the means of successful hostilities on the part of Austria, we must look with fear and trembling to a contest with the armies of France, not on paper, but really numerous and well disciplined, commanded by officers of consummate skill, whom years of service have elevated to the rank they hold—and under the direction of military talents such as those of Bonaparte. If Austria were an undivided country like Spain, and its people animated with the spirit of liberty, we should hope. But alas! If their language contains the word liberty, it is like a cabalistic sound of which the people know not the meaning: they cannot feel they have a country, nor distinguish between forms of government. They care not whether Francis the II, or Napoleon reigns over them, and they will not fight unless forced to it. The contest, therefore, will be, as before, between regular armies only, and, as the emperor of Austria means to conquer the French, he should first give his people a country to fight for.—Let him break the chains of feudal oppressions, in which the persons and property of his people are held; let him give to them a representative government, the trial by jury, and a free press—let them know and feel they are men, and not transferable property like cattle—and his empire would then be safe, though millions of Frenchmen were to force into it. But while his people are virtually slaves, what matters it to them who is their task master.
Britons may view this contest as alarming under another point of view. It is well known that the Austrian finances are wretchedly low. To whom should this last of the
Cæsars look for relief but to generous England. We shall send them subsidies, and as far as money is concerned the burthen of the war will fall upon us. Loaded with an enormous taxation, this would be but a melancholy prospect were we differently circumstanced in other respects; but in the present cramped state of our manufactures, the general stilness of our trade, it is but natural to ask how these subsidies are to be raised without producing extreme distress.
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
THE ST. MICHAELS.
THE government dispatch vessel, the St. Michaels, is at length arrived, and if the reports of caucus editing tools may be credited, she left the two belligerents just as she found them; not disposed to pay our permanent embargo system the least deference. The caucus printer of the Baltimore American, who a few days since solemnly and publicly stated that a cabinet council was convened upon information which assured that dispatches by the St. Michael, which was daily expected, would enable the president to remove the embargo; this caucus gentleman, who deliberately palmed upon the community the abominable falsehood: now says the St. Michaels is arrived, that "things wear a gloomy aspect for us!" Mr. Colvin, another caucus editor, remarks, writing from Washington under the eye of Mr. Madison, his patron, that "the gentleman recently arrived from Paris, does not bring any decisive answer from the French government to the dispatches which went out by the St. Michaels." Perhaps, however, we may in the course of six months, hear something by the ship Union, another government dispatch vessel, which sailed "for France and England," on Sunday, the 2d inst. from New Castle, Delaware.
Not a word transpires in reference to England from the St. Michaels. Perhaps, as in the case of the Osage, nothing was sent to the British government by her.
Will our eyes never be opened? Is there now an enlightened man in the community who thinks that our everlasting embargo is coercive? And yet Mr. Madison, the putative father of this bantering, is by electioneering partizans, by those who seek to aggrandize themselves at the expence of the ruins of the country, denominated an able statesman, and urged upon us as our next president! Look at our situation, and judging from what we now are, who can say to what depth of degradation we shall sink, if the secretary succeeded in his presidential pretentions! Is the author of all this calamity fit to be the "ruler of a free people?"
NEWBURYPORT, October 4.
GRATITUDE.
On Friday last, the Hon. Timothy Pickering being in town, as chief justice of the court of common pleas, a public entertainment was given to him by the federalists—a testimony of our respect for his talents, our love of his virtues, and our veneration of his pure and unshaken patriotism—patriotism, which Rome in her proudest days would have delighted to honor. It was a scene calculated to awake the sympathetic feelings of patriotism and virtue in every good mind, to behold this dignified and venerable citizen, who has stood forth almost alone, the unshaken assertor of his country's honor, thus receiving that tribute of affection and gratitude, which we have rejoiced to pay to his associates in toil and his partners in glory. He is now stemming alone that torrent of obloquy, which Washington, Hamilton and Ames once endured with him in support of their country's rights. If, as democrats boast, the wretched policy of the embargo is at an end, what thanks are due to the man, who has "breasted himself to the shock" of popular hatred, and rescued us from destruction.
At half past 12 o'clock, a large and respectable procession was formed at the Mall, composed of the Selectmen, Representatives, and first characters of the town; which proceeded, attended by a band of music, to the lodgings of Judge Pickering. He there joined the procession, which marched thro' State-street to Union Hall, accompanied by the honorable Mr. Livermore, several strangers of distinction, and the Reverend Clergy, who, to their honor be it spoken, are ever found on the side of wisdom and virtue. Believing the indissoluble connection between corrected notions of government and pure morality, long may they continue to bind together in their holy offerings civil and religious truth. A very excellent dinner was provided in an excellent and tasteful manner by Mr. Stetson: the honorable E. S. Livermore presided, and Jonathan Gage, esq. Col. Greenleaf and Col. Peabody, officiated as vice-presidents. A number of patriotic toasts, prepared for the oc-
casion were given. Every thing was done decently and in order. We met, not for the purpose of party, but to celebrate the triumph of good principles, to express our gratitude to the man who has ever been foremost in their support. The success of our festivity had patriotism for its source, and it flowed unruflled by tumult, unperplexed by faction. The cause of Spain was forgotten. We welcomed the spirit of the sword of Napoleon might ere long return that of Francis the First.
The following toasts were from the chair:
1. The President of the U. States.— "His promises were as he now is, might, But his performance, as he soon will be, thing."
Bonaparte's march 2. Our country, in a leprosy by the embargo—may she go to the ocean and be ed.
Rise Columbia 3. Spain—"Your sovereign is present to the foe, your realm a slaughter house, your statutes cancelled, and your treasury spent—and yonder is the wolf that made this spoil. You fight in justice; then God's name be valiant."
Spaniards strike home 4. The enemies of Commerce—may they like Nebuchadnezzar, be driven from men until seven times pass over them, and the understandings come to them.
March in Blue Beard 5. C. C. Pinckney. "The famous Washington doth live again in thee—long mayst thou live, to bear his honors, and renew glories."
Washington's march 6. Bonaparte's Legion of Honor—may hereafter enroll the chiefs of vassal nations and not the vassal chiefs of freemen.
Jefferson's march 7. The Independent Yeomanry of New England. Hear counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in the latter end.
Yankee Doodle 8. Rufus King. A "child of honor"—May his country reward his merits.
Harvest Home 9. The State of New Hampshire. For our Sister was dead, and is alive again—was lost and is found.
New Hampshire march 10. The memory of Fisher Ames. Eloquence, Patriotism, Virtue. "We cannot but remember such things were, and were most precious to us."
11. James Madison. The 'Monitor' has babbled his folies. Rome was also saved by the cackling of a goose.
Mother Goose's Melody 12. The memory of HAMILTON. He was as the morning star in the midst of clouds.
March in the Battle of Prague 13. The CLERGY—Cedars in the Garden of GOD, which cannot be hid.
14. The Memory of WASHINGTON.
15. The JUDICIARY. A Corinthian column in the melancholy waste—May the storms of Democracy assail it in vain.
Grand March 16. Theophilus Parsons—The American Mansfield. "Turn him to any cause of legal policy, the Gordian knot of it will unite familiar as his garter."
17. Our UNION. 'A fair olive tree, budding forth fruit; 'a cypress tree which groweth up to the clouds.' May neither the worm corrupt, nor pestilence blast it.
U. States March The following were among the volunteers given:
By the Hon. T. PICKERING. The people of the United States—to save their commercial rights and maintain their national honor and independence, they must choose to represent them, men too wise to be the dupes, too honest to be the tools of visionary and corrupt politicians.
By hon. E. March. May truth and justice prevail, and calumniators meet their just deserts.
By hon. J. Treadwell. The SUN FEDERALISM, emerging from a dark eclipse—by its light and progress, may our land be once more cheered and blest.
By I. Tucker, esq. The county of Essex—may there ever be found here a junta to disseminate correct principles, and a phalanx to oppose lawless oppression.
By a Stranger. The town of Newburyport—though but a speck on the map of our country, her citizens, like the handful at Thermopylæ, will prove a bulwark in defence of the rights of New-England.
The brave Spanish Patriots. Strength to their arms to break the iron sceptre of Napoleon on the tyrant's head.
The state of Vermont—we hail her return to correct principles.
The voice of the people, which has spoken better things, than the circulators of democrats.

Mr. Jefferson's wise measure, embargo, having made rational the crazy—may he no more distrust with his philosophic experience. General Cuesta—may he prove the Father of Spain. After Mr. Pickering retired: By the President. The hon. Timothy Pickering—the honest, discerning and dignified patriot—may America profit by his warning voice. The policy of our democratic administration—like their fort on Plumb island, standing on a sandy foundation. French influence—the Grecian horse at the capitol of our Troy—may the warning voice of our Laocoon yet save us. The constitution of the U. States—a ship dismantled—scudding before the wind of democracy—a deaf man at the helm, and a hand man conning. Hon. Timothy Pickering—constant as the Northern Star, of whose true, fixed and rising quality, there is no fellow in the firmament. After judge Livermore retired: Hon. Edward S. Livermore—a genuine representative of New-England—too wise to be the dupe, too honest to be the tool of visionary and corrupted politicians. The revenues of our country—as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. The temporising measures of our philosophic rulers, like the bar at our harbor, continually shifting, always dangerous. The state of Rhode-Island—restored to the beauty of federalism, may she long enjoy its fruits.
treaty been ratified, we should have been in an enviable situation: as it is, I very much doubt if every nation, except those who smart under the immediate lash of the Corsican usurper, do not occupy much better ground than we stand upon. I wonder how all matters will stand in Louisiana after the grand meeting of the Cortes in Spain.— Where is the Knight of the Spur and col. Rifle, that they are not on the bank of the Sabine? B. Wash. Fed.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Dispatches have, we understand, been received by our government from Mr. Pinckney as late as the 6th of September. At that time our affairs with England wore near the same aspect as on the departure of St. Michael. A definitive answer was expected from the British government on the proposition made on our part to extend the embargo so far as respects England so far as respects her Orders in Council so far as respects us. As the hope was daily looked for in England on her return from France, she may be expected, with the answer. There is, however, one circumstance that may induce some doubt of an early accommodation, to wit; the recent appearance of a pamphlet, attributed to a ministerial member of Parliament, in which it is maintained to the interest of G. Britain, still to continue her orders, notwithstanding France would repeal her decrees.—Nat. Intel.
It is said that don Carlos, son of Charles IV. and brother to Ferdinand and one of the Spanish royal captives in France, lately attempted to make his escape. He was pursued, overtaken, and brought back to Valencia, and now all the captives are more strictly guarded. The Supreme Junta of Spain, has sent an extraordinary to the emperor of Austria. He went in an English frigate to Trieste to proceed thence to Vienna. The duke of Orleans, and the son of the king of Sicily, were at Gibraltar at the last.
COMMUNICATION.
Within a few days past, I understand, in certain circles long faces are more observable than formerly. Since the return of the St. Michael a solemn gloom has overcast the countenances of our great men. It has been the wish to conceal their embarrassment, but some will chatter, and the secret leaks out. Thus much has gone abroad, and as it bears none of the marks of improbability, let my readers judge of its value. It is now found out that the victories of Spanish patriots are not likely to turn to account. Great Britain shews a lofty carriage since Mexico and Peru are opened to her, and she finds she can very conveniently dispense with our custom. We begin to suspect that the mighty emperor has lost his wand, for there is no longer that magical effect observable that it has been formerly at the head quarters to impute to his exploits. Indeed some openly despair of obtaining any treaty in future with Great Britain, as she has arranged such incalculable commercial advantages with the Spaniards and the king of the Brazils. I dare say this calculation is a just one; and if so, what will the people think of the manner in which col. Monroe's treaty was disposed of? To this, ye gentlemen of Virginia, and how far Mr. Monroe's policy was pre-judicial to that of his opponents. Had this
always recruited; the forces of this principal-ity are soon to be augmented to 24,000, besides which their prudent measures taken for calling out the mass of the people in case of emergency. The news from Catalonia, I understand are very favorable. The Spaniards are besieging Barcelona with every prospect of success. Departed this life, on Tuesday night the 11th inst, after a lingering indisposition, Jim Page, esq. commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia.
SHIP NEWS. Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Brig Union, Potter, Georgetown, to load for eastward. Schr. Betsey, Davis, Gloucester, Ms. northern produce—the master. Atlantic, Bartlett, Newburyport, northern produce—the master. CLEARED, Schr. Thomas, Nichols, Salem, by the master. Little Betsey, Park, Vienna, by the master. Orange, Bradshaw, Snow Hill, by the master.
At the solicitation of a number of our country friends, we shall commence, on the 9th of this month, the publication of a paper for the country, three times a week , which will contain all the matter and advertisements published in the daily paper. The price will be FIVE DOLLARS per annum .
Such of our present patrons as reside on the route where the mail goes but once a week, will be furnished with the country paper in lieu of the daily one, unless ordered otherwise.
LOTTERY OFFICE.
TICKETS in the Charitable Marine Society Lottery , now drawing, for sale at the office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette , price Five Dolls. & Seventy five cents . A regular list of the drawing will be received and information given gratis to those who purchase tickets. August 9.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED And for sale at R. GRAY'S Book-store, and MARCH'S, Georgetown, PRICE 37 1/2 Cents, AN
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES;
On the importance of encouraging AGRICULTURE & DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES: TENDING TO SHEW That by a due encouragement of these essential interests, the nation will be rendered more respectable abroad and more prosperous at home. TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF The Improvements in Sheep at Arlington . The native Sheep of Smith's Island, and the plans proposed for extending his valuable race of animals, for the benefit of the country at large.
BY GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Esq. Of Arlington House, District of Columbia.
Booksellers supplied on the usual terms. September 15
2000 SPANISH HIDES, Muscovado Sugar in hhds. and bbls., Clayed do. in boxes, Coffee in bbls. and bags, Old London Particular Market Madeira Wine, in pipes and half pipes. Catalonia do in qr. casks, Castile Soap in boxes. A few tons of Logwood. FOR SALE BY Nath. Wattles, & Co.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
FALL GOODS. JOS. RIDDLE HAS RECEIVED, Per ships Hero and Caroline, from Liverpool, Woollen and Cotton Goods, Which are opening for sale. October 19
FOR SALE,
50 tons PLAISTER PARIS, 90 barrels BEEF, 500 bushels POTATOES, 53 barrels ONIONS, 30 do BEETS, 100 reams WRAPPING PAPER, 9 boxes Spermaceti CANDLES, Apply to Captain Josiah Bartlett, on board the schooner Atlantic, at Bayne and Cartwright's wharf, or to Lewis Deblois, Fairfax-street. October 19.
The Subscriber has on hand,
THE FOLLOWING GOODS, Suitable for the approaching Season, That will be sold on reasonable terms. 4 bales blue KERSEYS. 2 do. beaver COATING. 1 do. narrow CLOTHS. 1 do. blue do. 2 do. bleached Scotch DOWLASS. ALSO, ON HAND, Madeira WINE in qr. casks. COCOA in bags. 30 hhds. Surinam MOLASSES. QUEEN'S WARE in crates assorted. SHOT in casks. James Patton. October 19.
Elfray Sorrel Horse.
TAKEN UP, on Saturday evening last, a LIGHT SORREL HORSE, has a blaze face, his near hind foot white, blind of the left eye, had a bridle round his neck and a sheep-skin lying on his back—he has the marks of a saddle and collar. The owner is requested to prove property, pay the charges and expence of this advertisement, and take him away. Apply, two doors above Mr. Paw's office, St. Asaph-street. October 19.
Three Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscribers service, during his absence in the country, about the tenth of last month, an APPRENTICE BOY, named
CLEMENT WINN;
ABOUT sixteen years old, slender made. Took with him when he went away the following articles of clothing: one blue country made coat, one roundabout, cross-barred; one cotton shirt, one pair striped linen overalls, one pair ozanburg trowsers, one wool hat. As he has connexions on Bull Run, in Prince William county, Virginia, it is presumed he is in the neighborhood of Sangster's tavern, or Haymarket. Being disposed to do justice to the said apprentice, I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me in this place. John Wood, Boot & Shoe-maker. October 19
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, October Term, 1808. ORDERED, That the administrator of PETER WISE, junior, deceased, do insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Gazette , three times a week for six weeks. Test. ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of PETER WISE, junior, late of the county aforesaid, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of April next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 19th day of October, 1808. Adam Lynn, Administrator of Peter Wise jun. October 19.
FALL GOODS.
By the ship Arno, from Liverpool, I have received my FALL GOODS. Joseph Janney. October 6.
FALL GOODS.
By the Arno, via Baltimore, I have received a Part of my Fall Goods, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF Rose and Duffel Blankets, Broad and Narrow low-priced Cloths, Flannels, &c. John Lloyd. October 7.

PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION A NEW WORK ENTITLED, THE MANUAL OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT OR A NEW AND COMPLETE DICTIONARY
OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES. IN TWO PARTS:
 1. French & English —2. English & French CONTAINING, 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences. 2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade. 3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England. 4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases. 5. A dictionary of French synonyms. 6. A dictionary of French homonyms. 7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world. 8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged. 9. A complete treatise on French poetry. 10. The chief English idioms. 11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Caneau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c. 
By N. G. DUPIRE, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language. VOLNEY.
 I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.  II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. 
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY. May 28.
Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the third instalment of Ten Dollars on each share, is called for by the President and Directors of the said Company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page Treasurer in Alexandria, on or before the 26th day of October next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia."
By order of the Directors, G. Deneale, President. September 26.
FOR SALE, The DWELLING HOUSE and LOT, with the Improvements where I reside.
ALSO, Sundry vacant LOTS, situate in various parts of the town of Alexandria. They are free of all incumbrances and will be conveyed in fee simple to the purchasers.
The terms of credit shall be easy on giving sufficient security, and will be made known by application to the subscriber. Charles Lee. September 27.
HOPS, 500 wt. first sort. just received, of the growth 1808. Apply to FAXON MEDCALF & Co. October 14.
To Let, TWO convenient two story Frame Houses at the lower end of Fairfax street; a large Garden attached to each; pleasantly situated for private families; possession may be had immediately: apply to John Lloyd. October 4.
AMES BACON, this GROCERY STORE, on King's reel, has received in addition to his former stock. A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, dear barley rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flutant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been collected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms
Bank of Potomac, OCTOBER 14, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of this institution, that an Election will be held at the court-house, in Alexandria, on Monday, the 14th November next for choosing twelve Directors to serve for the ensuing year.
By order of the President and Directors, Charles Page, Cashier. October 14.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, upon the estate of Mr. SAMUEL CRAIG, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, dec'd: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of September next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate, and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this ninth day of March, 1808.
John G. Ladd, Administrator, with the will annexed of Samuel Craig, deceased. August 8.
NOTICE.
The subscriber meaning to decline the Dry Good business offers for sale, his entire Stock on hand, a very choice assortment of GOODS, adapted to the present and approaching seasons:—The terms low, and the credit liberal, for approved paper.
All those indebted to me by open account, are respectfully requested, if not convenient now to pay, to come forward and adjust the same by note.
Those indebted to the late concern of Bennett and Watts, are informed, that in consequence of the death of Mr. Watts, no further indulgence can be given, after the first of January ensuing—suits will then be ordered indiscriminately against all who may not attend to this notice. Charles Bennett. September 14.
FOR SALE, 40 Shares of Potomac Bridge Stock. 10 do. Alexandria and Washington Road ditto.
2 do. Little River Turnpike Road do. 34 do. Marine Insurance do. Belonging to the estate of John Watts. R. I. Taylor, Ex'r. October 4.
TO LET, The HOUSE on Prince-street, lately occupied by John Watts, deceased.
FOR SALE, 1 Share Pennsylvania Copper Mine Stock. R. I. Taylor Ex'r September 24.
Faxon, Metcalf and Co. Have received per GOOD INTENT, from Boston, and offer for sale, 340 casks Thomas' own Line 155 reams Writing Paper 600 do. Wrapping do. 100 nests Hingham Boxes. ALSO,
A general assortment of SHOES, suitable for the approaching season.
THEY HAVE ON HAND, 20 pieces of heavy Duck 10 pipes Holland's Gin 4 do. French Brandy 20 barrels Boston Beef 6 half barrels Mackerel 200 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 50 boxes brown Soap 100 Half do. do. 1500 bushels Ground Allum Salt. September 30.
Horse Shoeing Warranted.
THOMAS WHITE, JUN. Blacksmith and Farrier,
ACQUAINTS his customers and the public in general, that he has opened a shop at the lower end of Union street, adjoining Mr. John Hunter's ship yard, for the purpose of shoeing horses, in which line his abilities needs no comment—and begs leave to solicit a share of the patronage of a generous public, and to assure them that any work in the line of his profession, shall not be surpassed by any on the continent.
Blacksmith work of all kinds and description, executed in a neat and workmanlike manner. N. B. Those who favor him with their custom will have the advantage of receiving his advice and attention in farriery gratis.
A couple of smart Lads, from 14 to 16 years of age, will be taken as apprentices, and treated with kindness, and strict attention paid to their morals. September 5.
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July term, 1808.
Ezra Kinzey, William Patton, John Butcher and Jonathan Butcher, trading under the firm of Ezra Kinzey and Co. and John Kinzey, Complainants.
Against James Grymes, and Elizabeth Grymes, his wife, Defendants.
The said defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy. Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18.
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—ss. wit. July Term, 1808.
Samuel Harper, complainant, against Precilla Courts and Elisha Janney defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant Precilla Courts, not having entered her appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Precilla Courts is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel it is ordered, that the said defendant Precilla Courts do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter her appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Elisha Janney, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Precilla Courts, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A copy— Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Certificate for a Share in the Little River Turnpike Company, subscribed by Joseph W. Harrison, and transferred by him to me, Number 392, has been lost or mislaid, and that I shall apply to the Directors of the said Company for a renewal of said Certificate, on the 23d day of November next. Richard Harrison. September 22.
ORPHANS COURT, Alexandria County. SEPTEMBER TERM, 1808. Ordered, That the executor of John Watts, deceased, insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Daily Paper, three times a week for the space of six weeks. Test, Alexander Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of John Watts, 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 subscriber on or before the 22d day of March next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 22d day of September, 1808. Robert I. Taylor, Executor of John Watts. September 22.
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given) NEAR THE EXTREMITY OF THE PAVEMENT On Prince-Street.
A TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, equalled by few, (if any) exceeded by none in Alexandria of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken. Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Marsteller and Young's wharf. For terms apply to, Robert Brockel. June 1.
District of Columbia, to wit: Charles I. Catlett, and Ann his wife, Complainants: against Thomas Fairfax, the President and Directors of the Bank of Alexandria, and William Herbert and William Herbert jun. defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant Thomas Fairfax, not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Thomas Fairfax, is not an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Thomas Fairfax, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendants, the President and Directors of the Bank of Alexandria, William Herbert, and William Herbert jr. do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Thomas Fairfax, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A copy. Test, G. DENEALE, C. C. September 27.
FOR SALE,
I wish to sell about 50 or 60 acres of Land, at the mouth of Poiney Run, whereon is a good mill seat with a never failing stream, about one and a half miles from the Great Falls of Potomac. Credit will be given if required with giving bond and approved security, with interest from the date. I also have some slaves which I wish to sell for cash, or hire by the year: one of which understands sawing at the whip-saw and also is a good dither; another understands driving a waggon and team, and others that understand farming: and for further particulars any person wishing to purchase or hire may be informed by applying to John Jackson, sen. Near the Great Falls Potomac, Fairfax co. October 4.
FOR SALE,
Or Lease or Rent forever, THE LOT, corner of Pitt and Prince streets—Also, the LOT on Pitt-street, by a ten foot ally, with a stable and carriage-house thereon. For particulars, enquire of PHILIP WANTON. October 4.