Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-21 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue. On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A 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 and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M. Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year, A NEGRO MAN, who can work in the house, and take care of horses. Apply to the PRINTER.
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton.
Just Published, [Price 12 and a half Cents.] For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street.
A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body: By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College.
NEW ALMANAC. COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810.
Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS, For 1810. For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single one.
Charles Slade & Thos. Grimshaw, HAVING entered into partnership in the ROPE-MAKING BUSINESS, offer for sale, at their store on Merchants' wharf, a general assortment of CORDAGE and SHIP-CHANDLERY, at which place, or at their rope-walk, they will receive orders for any description of Cordage warranted to be made out of the best materials and manufactured in such a manner as will bear the inspection of the best judges.
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity,
A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden.
A GREAT BARGAIN. The subscriber wishing to remove to the 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 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.
ATTENTION! A RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS is opened at the corner of Washington and King streets, for the enlistment of soldiers to serve in the United States Artillery.
John Fitzgerald, Lt. U. S. Artillerists.
BUTTER. 4000 lbs. fikin Butter, in good shipping order. 20 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard. 40 kegs Leiper's & Garret's Snuffs, Just received by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets. With a general assortment of Groceries as usual.
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced 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 dispense of each and every article on the most moderate terms.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. CATLETT, 75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 lbs prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 3 quarter casks Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Seine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars, 8 barrels Pimento.
LANDING, From schooner Elizabeth, Captain Newcomb, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 50 tons Plaister Paris 26 barrels Tanners' Oil 3 hogsheads and 40 barrels Muscovado Sugar 20 boxes Chocolate. Also, from the sch'r Ladies Delight, A cargo of Richmond Coals. For which apply to the master on board. John G. Ladd.
The Subscriber Has received the following articles: New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality Mississippi Cotton of the first quality Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin London Particular Madeira } WINES Sherry Lisbon Superior Claret in cases Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } TEAS. Hyson Skin, } Souchong, & Bohea } Best Green Coffee in bags and barrels Gunpowder P. B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9 Mould Shot, B. L. and S. S. G. Salt Petre, double refined Spanish Flotant Indigo Copperas of the 1st quality Fresh Nutmegs Pimento and black Pepper, Demijohns, With a general assortment of GROCERIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles. The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail.
TO RENT, A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson.
For St. Bartholomews, The fast sailing Brig HELEN, JOHN MCCOBB, Master; Now ready to receive a cargo. For some freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or James Patton.
RAISINS IN KEGS. BRYAN HAMPSON & CO. HAVE RECEIVED A consignment of fresh Raisins in kegs; Which they will sell by the quantity or single keg. A few boxes first quality CHOCOLATE, for retailing.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE. This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaister of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jun.
ADVERTISEMENT. BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Potts and Eliza his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of this instant month December, sundry pieces or parcels of GROUND, situate and lying on Queen, Water, and Union-streets, in the town of Alexandria, a plat of which will be produced on the day of sale, when the terms of payment will be made known. Ludwell Lee, Trustee.
New Hardware Store. ADAM LYNN & CO. Have received by the ship DUMFRIES, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, japanned & brass Ware: Which they now offer for sale, wholesale and retail, at their store, corner of King and Royal-streets, lately occupied by Peter Sherron. They have also for sale, Barr-Iron and Steel.
LANDING From the sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 30 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 chests Hyson Tea 30 coils Grass Rope 5000 yards Tow Cloth 33 casks Goshen Cheese, of a superior quality.
IN STORE, 30,000 weight Green Coffee 25 hogsheads and 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a superior quality. 50 cases Florence Oil, 12 bottles each 100 bolts Ravens Duck 100 reams Writing Paper. 30 barrels Tanners Oil 3 casks Sperm Oil 4 pipes 4th proof Alicant Brandy 4 puncheons Jamaica Rum 200 barrels Mess No. 1 & No. 2 Beef 50 barrels Prime Pork 150 boxes Brown Soap 6 casks Timothy Seed 50 boxes Cod Fish 50 Do. No. 1 & 3 Chocolate 10 barrels Salmon 20,000 lbs Seal Leather 30 packages Shoes different qualities. 30 casks Bellona Gunpowder 1 case German Checks. WANTED; 1000 bushels clean Rye, for which Cash will be given. Apply as above. Dec. 6.
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner DOLPHIN; Laying at Harper's wharf.— A few barrels may be taken on freight. Apply to the master on board. December 18.
FOR SALE, From schooner Sally and Betsey, Capt. Hardey, 3000 bushels Ground Allum Salt 50 boxes Mould Candles 4 bales Russia Sheeting 3 bales Gurrachs A quantity of Shoes, Slippers, &c. Apply to John G. Ladd.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, MOLASSES in hogsheads and barrels. ALSO, A few kegs of BATH BUTTER. Isaac Robbins.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Offers for sale the following articles, by wholesale or retail. 3000 bush. Lisbon and Liverpool Salt 20000 lbs Green Coffee, in barrels and bags 5000 Goshen Cheese, of excellent quality in casks 1000 New England do. do. 200 bbls. of Herrings, Shad and Mackarel 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 bales prime Upland Georgia Cotton. 10 hhds. Jamaica, Antigua and Demerara Rum 4 pipes French and ditto Brandy 15 hhds. Muscovado Sugar 50 bbls. do. do. different qualities 2 hhds. Copperas Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin, Madeira, Lisbon, Claret, and Catalonia } TEAS. Holland and Country Gin } WINES. New England Rum in hhds. and bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy in bbls. Martinique Cordials, in boxes Loaf and Lump Sugar, Havannah Honey per gallon, Figblue, Molasses in hhds. Spanish Flotant Indigo, Spanish Cigars, Butter, Harris's and Taylor's manufactured Tobacco in kegs, Gunpowder and Shot of different sizes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate Nos. 1 and 3, Mould and Dipt Candles, Malaga Raisins in boxes, Pipes in boxes, 3 gross each, Hingham-box's, Hamilton's Garrett's and Leiper's Snuff in bottles. London and Philadelphia Mustard, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. ALSO, A constant supply of WATER CRACKERS and best SUPERFINE FLOUR, by retail, and 30 hhds. of Maryland and Virginia Tobacco. November 29.
Public Sale. THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust to him from Mr. William Hodgson, dated on the 10th day of November, in the year 1808, for the purpose of indemnifying Mr. John Hopkins—will, on the first day of February next, at the hour of twelve o'clock of that day, if fair; if not, on the next fair day at the same hour, proceed to sell, at the court-house, in Alexandria, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money three thousand acres of LAND, situate on the left fork of Big Sandy Creek, which land was, at the time of the grants for the same, in the county of Monongalia, in the state of Virginia. The above tracts of land were granted by the state of Virginia, to John Allison by three several patents containing respectively one thousand acres, and bearing date on the first day of October, 1784, which land has been since duly conveyed to the said William Hodgson by deed dated 2d of August, 1790. Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. Nov. 27.

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.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21.
From our New York papers of November 16
Yesterday morning the U. S. ship John Adams captain Evans, sailed from this port with a fine westerly breeze, for England and Holland, with despatches and specie, being six months interest due on the Dutch loan.
A notice from the lords of the Treasury was issued on the 6th November last, that no more licences would be granted for the importation of grain from France and Holland.
General Stewart and sir Robert Wilson, arrived in London from Oporto on the 11th ultimo, and confirm the news of the Spanish victory on the 18th October, by the duke del Parque, who is said to be an able officer.
The present duke of Portland, on coming into office, has settled 6000l. a year on his brothers, sisters, and other near relatives.
LATEST LONDON NEWS.
By the ship William, Moran, from London and 28 days from the Downs, London papers to the 11th Nov.
Mr. Hartshorne, passenger, is bearer of DESPATCHES from our minister in London.
Captain M. and passengers inform us, it was confidently expected that the Grenville party would succeed in the present ministry on the meeting of the British parliament.
Captain M's. letter bags (containing about 2000 letters) were taken out of the ship at Gravesend, by a revenue officer, who stated that it was contrary to law to carry unsealed letter bags. They were sent up to London, and captain Moran has requested us to publish the following note:
" ALIEN OFFICE, GRAVESSEND, November 13.
"This is to certify, that two bags of letters were taken out of the American ship William, by a revenue officer, which bags of letters were sent to the post-office."
(Signed)
J. D. FRITZLIN, In the absence of Mr. Walsh.
A paper states, that a convocation of cardinals was speedily to be held in Paris, for the purpose (in the opinion of the English Editors) of conferring the papal dignity on cardinal Fesch, and of divorcing the emperor from his present wife, who is to be succeeded by a daughter of the king of Saxony.
LONDON, November 9.
Some rise in the price of stocks has been attributed to the rumor of a negotiation being about to be opened for peace. A flag of truce was said to have arrived at Dover; and it was added that Louis Bonaparte had assured his senate, there would be a general peace in a few months. There is not, we believe the least foundation for the rumor; nothing can be more unlikely than a negotiation, nothing more impracticable than peace at the present moment. There would be infinitely more danger in making peace under the present circumstances, than in continuing the war; and this we are sure is the feeling and conviction of the whole empire. It may that the rise has been produced by a rumor of its being the intention of the bank to make a large increase of its accommodation to the mercantile interest.
An expedition has sailed from Malta, the object of which is differently stated—some suppose it to be destined to take possession of the seven islands, which are said to have shown symptoms of revolt—others imagine that it is gone to take possession of the Greek Islands, with the concurrence of the Turkish government.
November 10.
Expectations are entertained in France and the northern powers against this country. The following observations are extracted from a recent number of a periodical work published at Paris, the political part of which is under the direction of a member of the senate:
[FRANCE AND AMERICA IN ALLIANCE AGAINST ENGLAND.]
In fact the peace with Russia is but
the happy prelude to that which is about to unite all the northern flag et fasces, against that flag which pretends to keep them all in a state of humiliation. It is beyond a doubt that Sweden will treat with Denmark, with Prussia, and obtain from France oblivion of the past. On their side the United States approximate as much as possible the powers of the north by bringing, as a FIRST GUARANTEE of their amicable dispositions, the resentment which has been produced by the conduct of England towards them. The ambassador to Russia is arrived at Copenhagen. The Americans do more: they have rejected the British minister, Mr. Jackson.
"Every thing then induces us to believe that by supporting nobly the contest in which they are engaged by honor and a well understood interest, the Americans will not lose sight of the memorable words addressed to them by his majesty the emperor of the French, through the medium of his minister for foreign affairs—that the intention and motives of that monarch will be judged, as well as the acts of which he makes mention; and that, CONFORMABLY to the wise ADVICE and useful ENCOURAGEMENT contained in it, the English will soon find in the North of the two hemispheres a long chain, by which their vessels will be stopped and their pride rebuked."
If we may credit the statements of some of our cotemporaries, the evacuation of Walcheren has been determined upon, upon the representation of general Don, who is said to have declared that, "if his majesty's ministers command him to attempt the retention of the island, he will sacrifice his life in its defence without a murmur; but he feels it to be his duty, both to government and to the brave army on the station, to represent the urgent expediency of evacuating it; and unless this determination be adopted without delay, the greatest difficulties may arise in effecting the embarkation of the sick."
November 11.
We feel the greatest satisfaction in having it in our power to communicate some particulars of an important advantage obtained by the Spaniards over that division of the French army which was lately commanded by Marshal Ney. They are contained in the following Bulletin brought by a vessel that left Oporto on the 28th ult.
" BULLETIN EXTRAORDINARY. "We hasten, with peculiar satisfaction, to communicate to the public the agreeable intelligence contained in the following: "Extract of a letter addressed to his excellency colonel Trent, the Governor of the City of Oporto."
"I have the satisfaction to inform you, that on the 18th inst. the Spanish army under the command of the Duke del Parque, had an engagement, with a corps of French troops that had advanced from Salamanca under the command of General Marchand, which terminated in favor of the Spanish arms. It is said the French lost in killed and wounded about 1000 men; the Spanish only 150; the enemy also lost a 12 pounder, a stand of colors and 300 muskets, and the Spaniards retook at the point of the bayonet, 6 pieces of artillery, which they had lost on the morning of that day. It is not known whether the whole of the Duke del Parque's army was in the engagement. It is reported the French consisted of ten thousand infantry, 12,000 cavalry, with 9 pieces of artillery. The day after the action, the duke was reinforced by Gen. Balasteros, with 700 men.
I am, in haste, &c.
"WM. COX.
"Almeida, Oct. 24, 1809."
We received the following information from a gentleman who left Rotterdam on Tuesday last:
He states that "two of the most respectable houses in that city had received letters from their correspondents at Paris, which mention that lord Collingwood had intercepted a large convoy of military stores and provisions, that was proceeding from Toulon to Barcelona, the whole of which he had captured. Of the ships of war under whose protection it was, an 80 and 74 gun ship were driven on shore, where they were burned by their crews, to prevent them from falling into our hands. A frigate was also driven on shore, which, to all appearance must be lost."
Price of Stocks. Bank Stock 281—3pr. cent. red. ann. 69 1-8 69 3 8—3 pr. cent. cons. ann. 69 7-8 70 3-8—4 per cent. 83 7-8 84 3-8—5 per cent. navy 102 3-8—Ex. Bills 10s. 16s. per. Omium 2 1-2 3 prem. Cons. for act. 70 1-2.
VIENNA, Oct. 24.
The corps of marshal Marmont began its march for Carniola on the 22d: marshal Oudinot's corps is going to France; marshal Massena's expected to arrive here in a few days from Moravia. All the troops
of the League of the Rhine have already began their march for their respective states.
It is said that the French will occupy the ceded districts with 60,000 men, and that two of the corps, now on their march, will take routes contiguous to the northern and southern frontiers of the Tyrol, to support if necessary, the Bavarian troops who have already penetrated into that country. Gen. Andreossi will remain here in the character of French ambassador.
The emperor Francis is expected here on the 16th, but not to make any long stay. He is to proceed to Prague.
It is rumored that, of the grand French army, 60,000 men are to be stationed partly in Galicia, and partly in the Ukraine.
LYONS, Oct. 22.
According to advice received here, all the Italian Cardinals have been summoned to attend a congregation, to be held at Paris in November.
MUNICH, Oct. 20.
Our army is rapidly advancing against Tyrol. The division of Gen. Wrede has rendered itself master of St. Jean, and of different other neighboring posts, from whence it is to push on against Rottenburg. The communication between the three divisions has been fully established since the division of Deroy has passed Kufstein.
On the 19th inst. the advanced parties of Gen. Wrede entered Rottenburg, and are supposed to have reached yesterday Schwatz, in which case our troops will occupy Innsbruck the day after to-morrow at latest.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 13.
Mr. Gold's resolution calling upon the President for information.
Mr. Gold said he had a resolution to offer in relation to information, which he wished might be obtained, in some degree connected with the resolution from the senate, made the order of the present day. In the letter from Mr. Smith, the secretary of state, of the 23d November, to Mr. Pinkney, our minister in London, he had found the following passage:—"Another point in the despatch, and not in the arrangement, is, that the British navy might capture our trade to ports prohibited by the U. States. The condition, too, appears to have had its origin in a mistake of your meaning in a conversation with Mr. Canning, as noted by yourself, and in an inference deduced as to the disposition of this government. He had found the same subject alluded to in another page of the printed documents.—But he had in vain searched for any detail of the conference in question. There was only a mere mention of the conversation. To obtain it in detail, as communicated by Mr. Pinkney, and so far as the president might think it not improper to be submitted, was the object of his resolution. He did not think this information so important in itself, or of much consequence as separated from the subject with which it was connected. But when the house was called upon to consider a resolution, which seemed to give a kind of pledge to the nation for an eventual appeal to the last resort of nations, every thing which could throw any light upon the subjects of dispute, should be carefully examined. The house should proceed circumspectly at every step; exploring the whole ground with the utmost caution; and weighing all the circumstances which might in any degree tend to render weaker the subject in dispute. He wished to see how this mistake had originated; as such a knowledge might, perhaps, soften the features of one of the causes of complaint against Great Britain. [Mr. Gold then read his resolution, requesting the president to lay before the house any information on the subject of the conversation between Mr. Canning and Mr. Pinkney, as he might deem proper to be communicated.]
Mr. Rhea, (Tenn.) called for the ayes and noes on adopting the resolution of a gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Quincy) of a similar nature, presented on Monday.
Mr. Bacon did not think the information called for, could have any bearing upon the question of the concurrent resolution from the senate. That resolution merely expressed an opinion respecting the conduct of the government in relation to F. J. Jackson. Now whether the assertion of Mr. Canning in relation to the mistake alluded to by the secretary of state, would be established by the information demanded or not, was entirely foreign to the subject of the resolution. If the object of the resolution
were to justify Mr. Canning, or did it even implicate him at all, then he would grant that a knowledge of the conversation would have some bearing in relation to the question. But as it entirely concerned the conduct of our own government and that of Mr. Jackson, it could be of no importance whatever. It was impossible for him to see what bearing it could have upon the subject. He was generally as much disposed as any gentleman on the floor, to grant all the information which might be desired; but in the present instance he could see no utility in agreeing to the gentleman's resolution. Besides, there was every reason to presume that the president had already communicated all the information upon the subject which he deemed proper. There was no reason to presume the contrary. As to the resolution from the senate being a pledge for an eventual appeal to the last resort of nations, or tantamount to a declaration of war, he did not think it was either. To be sure, it did contain a kind of pledge, that if war should ensue, on account of certain events, congress would stand by the government in its support. But the object of the gentleman could have no bearing upon the resolution at all; and much as he was in favor of granting information, under the view of the subject which he then entertained, he should vote against his resolution.
Mr. Gold said, from the observation which had fallen from the gentleman, (Mr. Bacon) he seemed to suppose that all the information relative to the conversation with Mr. Canning had been communicated. This was not the case. It was the want of this information which had induced him to move the resolution he had just offered. In the letter of Mr. Smith before quoted, a paper of some importance was mentioned, which was no where to be found in any of the documents before the house. He had called for this paper because he conceived it might have a material bearing upon the points in dispute between this country and G. Britain. When a paper was supposed to be in the possession of a department of the government, which could throw light upon a point of misunderstanding between the two countries, was it not of some importance to have the paper communicated? Was it not necessary to have all the information possible, when to every appearance the nation was approaching that state when it might look back upon peace, and forward to that event which appeared to be contemplated in the concurrent resolution. The house should go upon sure grounds. The time was approaching when every inch of evidence would be scrutinized. When a spirit of enquiry would be all awake, and everything regarded with vigilant attention. It was therefore highly proper that the despatch of Mr. Pinkney relative to the conversation, should be before the house. It might be necessary to examine, whether the so offensive article in the despatch of Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine, might not have had its origin in some mistake of our own. If through some mistake of our own agent, this proposition had originated to permit the British navy to assist us in carrying our own laws into execution—he must confess the features of the offence would be very much softened. And he would ask, if there was not a species of inconsistency in so readily consenting on Monday to call for the very despatch relative to these conditions, and now to refuse calling for a statement of the conversation which might, and was asserted to have led to it. He thought it necessary to have every material circumstance connected with the subject, and which led to the negotiation that had been brought to the point where it was broken off with Mr. Jackson. He would not have presumed to ask this information, if he had not seen a plain reference in the letter of the secretary of state to Mr. Pinkney, to a despatch which was not contained in the printed documents before the house; and he hoped gentlemen would see the propriety of agreeing to his resolution.
Mr. Gardenier said perhaps the gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Bacon) was correct in saying that the paper which was called for, might not so immediately bear upon the question of the concurrent resolution. But because a thing was necessary for a particular purpose, was it therefore to be concluded as not being necessary at all. Was the house to do nothing during its present session, but to pass that single resolution? He hoped it would do something more. He trusted it would have nothing more to do with that paper system, by which for a time our own citizens had been amused, but the country rendered contemptible abroad.
The information called for was in relation to an important fact. The government of the United States, had in pretty plain terms accused the British government of a violation of good faith in relation to a recent agreement. That government, in

justification, asserts that one of the material conditions on which it had authorized the agreement had been entirely overlooked and omitted. In reply, it was stated that the American government that third proposition never was submitted to them at all, as an absolute condition, and that had it been so submitted the arrangement could not have been made. That it was one which went to imply a want of ability on the part of this government to execute its own laws, and was such an one as no American ever could consent to. He was anxious that in this particular, this government should be justified to the world; for there was still some portion of it which had eluded the merciless jaws of Napoleon, and would judge upon the plain evidence of truth and reason. To them it was necessary, it respected our character, as a nation, to make it appear in any event, that we had justice on our side. We assert that the resulting proposition of permitting the British navy to assist us in the execution of our laws, was not known to this government as an absolute condition at all. That it was one which from its nature, must be utterly inadmissible. But what do they declare? Why, that they had not made this proposition with their own accord; but that it had originally come from the American minister in London. If this state of the case was correct, then had this government nothing to complain of in relation to the agreement. The violation of good faith would be in the part of the U. States. If this proposition actually was made by the American minister, no charge could be laid on that account against the British government. There was nothing reprehensible, on her part, in taking all that we were willing to give. He wanted to know whether the fact were such as was represented by the British government. If it was no blame could attach to them for being willing to take all that we were willing to give. He would not have it thought he believed Mr. Canning's statement in this particular. But he placed it upon this footing, that he could neither believe nor disbelieve without evidence.
[Mr. Gardener's Speech to be continued.] NASHVILLE, (Tenn.) Nov. 24. Arrived here a few days since, Captain Boote, aid-de-camp to Gen. Wade Hampton, of S. Carolina, together with a captain and two lieutenants of artillery. We understand that Gen. Hampton is hourly expected at this place, on his way to the Mississippi territory, by order of the President of the United States, to take the command of the army.
PUBLIC SALE. To be sold on the 29th day of this month, if fair, if not the next fair day, unless disposed of at private sale. A Two Story Brick House, On Water street, adjoining the property of captain Hamilton, and Mr. Harper's Rope Walk. For terms apply to the PRINTER.
December 7. Thomas P. de Valangin, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to the stand lately occupied by Mr. Samuel M c Claud on King street, and continues to offer for sale, a handsome assortment of LIQUORS and GROCERIES on the lowest terms for cash, viz. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohe } TEAS of the latest importation. First and second quality New Orleans and West India Sugars. Madeira, Lisbon, Malaga and Old Port in bottles, } WINES. Holland's and country Gin. Cognac, Bourdeaux, Peach and Apple Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, and New England Rum. Whiskey in barrels and by retail. Cherry Bounce. Spanish Cigars of a very superior quality. Green and white coffee, chocolate, mace, cloves, cinnamon, nutmegs, pimento, pepper, rice and ground ginger, pearl and common barley, arronatto, madder, indigo, copperas, alum, brimstone, saltpetre, starch, fig blue, white and brown soap, mould and dip candles, gunpowder, shot, flints, first, second and third quality smoking tobacco, James river and small twist tobacco, Mac- cabau, rappee and Scotch snuff, best Florence oil in flasks. Has also on hand, A few superior quality Goshen Cheese. December 12. 3aw4w
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21.
COMMUNICATION. The Freeholders of Fairfax county, are respectfully informed, that the Election of a Senator for the district composed of the counties of Fairfax and Prince William, will be held at Fairfax Court-House, on Friday the 22d instant; and that a poll will be opened for Mr. John M c Crea of Prince William, by his own consent, whose character and conduct through life, well entitle him to the confidence and suffrages of his fellow-citizens in the district. Mr. M c Crea has been a uniform friend to that policy which marked the political life of the great Washington. His opponent is colonel William Tyler, a disciple of the new School. It is worthy of remark that col. Tyler has given proof, that he does not think it a violation of the laws of God or of his country, to be engaged as a principal in a duel.
A great Secretary. —Mr. Secretary SMITH has certainly "cut a figure" in the correspondence with the British Minister. A democratic magistrate at Washington having said the other day, that the Secretary of State was a feeble man, was told that the letters of that gentleman to the British minister and to our minister in London, were written with ability. Very true, says he, but who wrote them? If Mr. MADISON did not write those letters, it is certain that his Prime Minister has imitated his style with more felicity than the style of POPE or STERNE has ever been imitated by any one of the many hundreds who constitute the servile herd of their literary followers. Besides, there is a peculiar reason why the President should write them. He had, in the capacity of Secretary of State, become so completely master of the subject of our foreign relations, that he would naturally wish to extend the chain which he had manufactured with so much ingenuity, into the precincts of his own Presidency, especially as it would be less labor for him to do it in the first instance, than to direct a Secretary of moderate talents how to do it, and also to correct it when done. The Secretary, however, although not pre-eminent as a literary character, is allowed on all hands to be very ingenious in a certain sort of management. The great interest which his brother, the Baltimore General and Senator, is supposed to have in producing a war with England, has subjected the Premier to some strong suspicions. But let us hope that he can not only say, with Molloy in the "Castle Spectre"—"Certainly my transcendant merit has procured me some enemies; and, in common with many other great men, my virtue at present labors under something of a cloud."—But can also say—"Produce your charges, let me justify my conduct, and I doubt not I shall retrieve my reputation from your hands as immaculate and pure as a new sheet of foolscap" (Freeman's Journal.)
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in Liverpool, dated 4th November, 1809, to a gentleman of Philadelphia. "On the 27th ult. the privy council for trade came to the determination that neutral vessels with cargoes from the United States may land such cargoes, and change their national character at an intermediate port, and come forward to this country, where they will be received as if direct from the U. States, but cargoes having been deposited at such intermediate port cannot be re-shipped in any but the vessel bringing it, or by a British vessel."
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, November 6. "Some time ago a French national vessel came in here in distress, got permission to take in provisions and to refit. She sailed—met with a gale in the gulf, and came back again in distress. Last week, while she was laying under the guns of Fort Placamin, an American made his escape from her and claimed the protection of the fort. When they went down from here this man had taken his passage in her for the Balize, and was afterwards forcibly detained on board. He made the discovery that she was not in distress; that she had a large sum of specie on board and a quantity of
indigo taken from a Spanish schooner. The officer ordered her to be detained, and sent an officer up with the information. As soon as the captain saw this officer depart, suspecting something, he manned his boat, and by rowing night and day got up to town before him. On Saturday he reported to the custom house—made a very pretty story that he was taken by a Spanish vessel, who put the indigo and specie on board, and that afterwards retook her. A custom house officer was sent down, to see that nothing was landed. What is to be done with her I know not. His object certainly was to rob in the Gulf, and make this his place of deposit, and no doubt intended to smuggle the indigo."
We have had several arrivals of the distressed fugitives from St. Domingo, under the law of Congress in that case provided. The vessels have been libelled but expect to be released by government. But observe the evil likely to arise from shewing too much lenity. There is now a vessel in the river from Jamaica, with a number of slaves and some free people of color, all driven from St. Domingo. The secretary of state was down, saw some of the negroes on shore and heard them speak English.—On enquiring they told him they had never been in St. Domingo. A trade is no doubt carried on in this way; slaves are purchased and covered as the property of the unfortunate French."
A FABLE. A rickety man applied to the Physician of the neighborhood to procure him relief—First the Doctor introduced the emollient system, then the tonic; sometimes Emetics and sometimes Cathartics; but none of his remedies had a beneficial effect, and his patient being at last exhausted, very prudently he gave up all applications and left the unfortunate man to nature's exertions lest excess of remedy should aggravate the disease.
VERBUM SAT.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 20.
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.] Mr. Johnson from the committee of claims, reported on the petition of Edward Turner, unfavorable. Adopted by the House.
Mr. Love reported a bill for removing slaves from one part of the district of Columbia to another. Resd twice and referred to the committee of the whole House on Monday.
The bill for the relief of William and Elias Rector was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Love presented a bill to amend the charter of Alexandria. Referred to a committee of the whole house on Tuesday.
Mr. Rhea called for the order of the day on the resolutions from the senate. The house went into committee of the whole on said resolutions, MR. BASSETT in the chair.
Mr. M c Key spoke at some length in favor of the resolutions.
Mr. Wheaton spoke against the resolutions.
Mr. Johnson spoke in favor of the resolutions. He argued much better than Mr. M c Key, but whether he disproved the arguments of Mr. Dana of yesterday is certainly a question with us, perhaps it will be with the world, when both speeches are before the public.
Mr. Emmott followed Mr. Johnson, and argued with great force against the adoption of the resolutions—before he had concluded appearing much exhausted, a motion was made for the committee to rise, reported progress and asked leave to sit again, which was carried. The house granted leave and then adjourned.
To be hired for the ensuing year, Eight or ten valuable NEGROES, belonging to the Preston estate, consisting of men, women, and girls: among them a good cook, washer and ironer, and several good house-servants.
Frances Alexander, Adm rs . December 21. 2aw
NOTICE.
AT the request of the Brethren of Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22, a CHARTER SERMON will be delivered at the Episcopal Church, on SUNDAY next, in anticipation of their annual festival. The members are requested to meet at the lodge room precisely at ten o'clock, A. M. from whence the Lodge will move in procession, with such visiting brethren as may be in town precisely at ten o'clock.
By order, Wm. H. Parry, Sec'y. N. B. There will be no service in the Presbyterian Church on the forenoon of that day. December 21. 3t
STRONG BEER. FOR SALE A few barrels of the first quality (made by J. Leonard, Baltimore) of which I shall have a regular supply during the season, price six dollars, barrel returnable. Jerome Plummer. Dec. 20. 2aw3t
I wish to rent the Dwelling and Warehouses corner of King and Alfred-streets lately occupied by Mr. Ambrose Vasse. William S. Moore. December 19. 3t
Some Valuable Slaves, Belonging to the estate of Edward Carter , deceased, will be offered at Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of January next, at Hay-Market , in the county of Prince-William. They will be sold in families and for cash. E. Brooke, Administrator with the will annexed, of Edward Carter . November 11—13. 2aw2t
Alexandria Weaving Manufactory. TO THE PUBLIC. THE inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed that we the subscribers, lately from the neighborhood of Manchester, (England) have, by the desire and aid of our friends, opened a WEAVING MANUFACTORY , on the premises belonging to Mr. Edward May, between the dwelling house of Thomas Swann, Esq. and the Spread Eagle Tavern, Prince-street—where we are ready to receive for weaving the various sorts of country spun cotton, linen and woollen, and rope by a steady & upright attention to business, to merit the encouragement and approbation of our friends and the public. In order to give general satisfaction to our friends and employers, every material will be strictly weighed on the receiving and delivery thereof. The yarn, &c. in hanks or broaches, are more suitable than in balls. Joab De Mane, Robert Hart, Henry Moon. November 30. 2m
TO BE RENTED, For one or more years, THAT valuable property commonly called Jones's Point , now occupied by Josiah Browning —Also, the Marsh and Hills adjacent. The terms will be made known by Dr. Stephen Cooke , near Leesburgh, Loudoun county.
The subscriber having been informed that Josiah Browning has committed various depredations on the point, that he has sold the stone which surrounded it, and the soil itself, gives notice to those who have been engaged in this honorable traffic, that a repetition of it will inevitably subject them to the penalties of the law. John R. Cooke. December 16. d3t&lawt
Valuable Property for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale the House on Fairfax-street, in Alexandria, now occupied by Mrs. S. Nickolls . The assessors say this property is worth four thousand two hundred dollars, and have, year after year, assessed it at this sum; but the subscriber now offers it for sale at the half of the assessed value.
He also offers for sale, The vacant Lots on Fairfax and Franklin-streets. Assessors have said that these Lots are worth three thousand two hundred dollars per acre, and have assessed them at that rate; but the subscriber will take less than the half of that sum per acre. He would gladly sell all his property on the Mall—his Houses on King-street, near Royal-street—his Houses on the same street, near Washington-street—his ground-rents, or any other property he has in Alexandria, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months.—Apply to Cuthbert Powell or S. Cooke. Leesburg, March 30. 1aw
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.

TO THE PUBLIC. Those affected with Coughs, Colds, Astmas, and Consumptions.
THERE is perhaps no medical observation better established, none more generally confirmed by the experience of the best physicians of all ages and countries, and none of more importance to the practitioner than the fact that many of the most difficult and incurable complaints originate in neglected COLDS. In a climate like the weather are frequently sudden and unexpected, it requires more care and attention to guard against this subtle and dangerous enemy of life, than most people imagine, or are willing to bestow. Hence the vast number of patients afflicted with coughs, catarrhs, asthmas and consumptions. The many cases of the kind which fell under my observation, the disappointment I experienced in practice, from remedies highly recommended, and my own predisposition to pulmonary complaints, were strong inducements for me to consider whether a compound, consisting of mild vegetable substances could not be invented, more free from the well founded objections of practitioners, and better calculated to avert the threatening destruction of the lungs.
I have the satisfaction to offer to the public such a remedy, under the name of the VEGETABLE PULMONIC DETUR- GENT, well adapted to various constitutions and habits, and to declare with the fullest confidence that I found this composition far superior to others intended to answer the same purpose. I am perfectly satisfied, that practitioners, who have frequently to combat the effects of suppressed perspiration and do not neglect the use of the lancet and other evacuations, whenever they are indicated, will place this medicine on the list of their most favorite remedies; as it can in no case do harm. I will abide by this motto: NO RELIEF NO PAY.
This motto may be deemed ostentatious by some, and amounting to a positiveness that the medicine will invariably effect a cure in any stage of a disease like a miracle; the proprietor is far from believing that this medicine will render mankind immortal; but he is fully sensible if taken seasonably, and according to the directions, it will either prevent or cure, and if unseasonably, it will most sensibly alleviate distress and prolong life; and having no desire to profit by the confidence of the sick and afflicted, induces me to make the above overture. Should the contrary appear in any instance, as in some it possibly may, the money for the medicine will be cheerfully refunded by the person who may vend the same.
GEORGE ROGERS. N. B. The above named medicine is secured to the subscriber by letters patent from the President of the United States, and prepared at his Dispensary in Northampton county of Hampshire and state of Massachusetts.
To the Public.
The great benefit which I have experienced from Rogers's Vegetable, &c. and a firm persuasion that it may afford relief to others, induces me to make every laudable exertion for its distribution.
For five years preceding the last of Dec. 1807, in consequence of taking a violent cold I had been afflicted with the asthma, a disorder which I conceived to be hereditary, my father and grand father both having greatly suffered from it. The disorder increasing rapidly upon me, in the spring of 1807, I consulted Dr. C. L. Seeger, but the urgency of his business prevented him from attending at that time, particularly to my case. My business made it necessary for me to leave home and be absent the greater part of summer, which deprived me of the able professional assistance of Dr. Seeger. In September last, a severe cold brought on a violent cough and the disorder assumed an aspect more serious and alarming than at any former period—I was extremely debilitated, emaciated and coughed. Such was the irritability of my lungs I was obliged to use the greatest caution in the act of respiration. After a free use of Rogers's Vegetable, &c. for about two months I was perfectly relieved of the dreadful cough which had so long afflicted me, and completely cured of every symptom of the asthma. In short, blessed be God, I have continued in sound health ever since. As these facts may be important to those unfortunate individuals who are suffering from the same disorder, I have been thus particular in their detail. And I do not hesitate to declare my solemn conviction, both from my own experience and observing its effects on others, that Dr. Rogers's V. P. D. is an easy, safe and effectual remedy for coughs and asthmas, and is the greatest antidote to all pulmonary complaints that the world has ever witnessed.
Jacob W. Brewster. Northampton, January, 1809.
THIS may certify, that about the first of October last, I was attacked with a violent cough, which proceeded, as was the opinion of my physician, who is a man well approved of in his profession, from a bruise which I
received on my right side about a fortnight before. By his consent I tried Rogers's Pulmonic Deturgent—I was very weak and low, and took but half the quantity prescribed by his directions. In three days I was much relieved, and in eight days quite cured of the cough.
Moses Parsons, jun. Northampton, February, 1809.
Northampton, (Mass.) Feb. 1809. I James Heaton, also hereby certify, that in the fall of the year 1808, I was seized with a severe cold attended by an obstinate and distressing cough. The violence of my cough soon produced a pain in my side and breast, and frequently spitting of blood, in short, all the horrid symptoms of a consumption were rapidly assailing me. In this situation I was recommended to Dr. George Rogers, who rendered me immediate relief by administering his Vegetable Deturgent. I have continued the use of it ever since, and for three months past, though not completely restored to health, I have been able constantly to attend to my business—and I fully believe that my partial restoration has been solely owing (under God) to this valuable medicine.
James Heaton. To the Public.
In consequence of taking a severe cold in May, 1808, I was seized with a violent pain in my side, attended with a distressing cough, which, although I had the advice and prescriptions of a respectable physician lasted me four weeks, without any alleviation. I then applied to Dr. George Rogers, who administered his Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent, which gave me immediate relief; and in ten days I was entirely freed from the pain in my side and cough.
Charles Chapman. Northampton, March, 1809.
I ELIJAH NORTON, jun. of Westampton, in Massachusetts, do certify, that in the last year I was attended with a great debility, weakness of the lungs, distressed for breath, and a violent cough, attended with a fever for a number of months; about the 15th of August I began the use of Dr. George Rogers's Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent. I kept in the use of it about three months. Immediately after taking this medicine my cough abated, and I could breathe with more freedom. I would recommend the medicine from my own experience, to those who are troubled with a cough, and disorders of the lungs and breast, and consumptive complaints, and do believe it to be a valuable and useful medicine.
Elijah Norton, jun. Westampton, Feb. 21, 1809. For sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, King street, agent for the proprietor. October 31. 1aw6m
Valuable Property for Sale.
IN pursuance of a deed executed to the subscribers on the 11th day of August, 1808, by the late Robert T. Hooe, Esq. in trust for certain purposes thereby expressed, they will proceed to sell at public auction, at the Coffee-House, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in March next, the following valuable Property, viz.
One Lot of Ground in the said town of Alexandria, lying eastward of Union and between Duke and Wolfe streets, with a Wharf extended from the same into the river: This lot fronts feet on the Potomac.
One other Lot, situated on Water street, between Prince and Duke-streets, and fronting about 27 feet on Water-street. This lot is handsomely enclosed, and there is a very productive garden upon it. The undivided Moiety of the following Property, all situated in the said town of Alexandria, to wit—
One Moiety of the Property on which the said R. T. Hooe lately resided, situated at the corner of Prince and Water-streets, and fronting feet on Water-streets, and feet on Prince streets. On this property there are, extensive Brick Buildings, forming a large and well finished Dwelling House & three Stores, with all necessary out houses, a pump in the yard and an excellent garden.
The undivided Moiety of a House and Lot situated at the corner of Water and Duke streets, fronting feet on Water, and feet on Duke. This property is subject to an annual ground rent for ever of sixty one and a half dollars.
The whole of the above property except the last is free of encumbrance, and will be shown at any time to such as desire to be informed about it. The sale will be made on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months for approved indorsed notes, negotiable at the bank of Alexandria.
Charles Simms, Thomas Swann, R. Harrison. Nov. 30
Notice is hereby given
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter. By order of the President and Directors, Gunden Chapin, Cash.
The bank will be shut on the 23th instant, being Christmas Day. Notes intended to be offered for discount, must be lodged at bank on Saturday before 12 o'clock, but dated on Monday the 25th. December 19. cote
Orphans' Court, Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809.
Ordered, That the administrator of Joseph Harper, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in each week for four weeks, in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Teste. Alex. Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Joseph Harper, late of the county aforesaid deceased, all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 8th day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate, and those indebted thereon are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1809. Wm. Harper, Adm'r. Of Joseph Harper. December 8.
Pinkerton's Collection of Voyages and Travels,
Forming a complete History of the Origin and Progress of Discovery by Sea and Land, from the most authentic Sources.
THE first number of this valuable Work is just come to hand and is ready for inspection at the store of the subscriber, in King-street, and with Mr. Triplet, at the coffee-house.
Fully aware of the impositions that have been practised upon the public by strangers soliciting subscriptions from distant places; the Editors invite their examination of a Work perhaps the most useful, entertaining as well as extensive in its kind that has ever been undertaken in any country. And they flatter themselves that the American will by no means shrink from a comparison with the London edition, tho' offered at six dollars per Vol. less.
This number may be considered as a fair specimen of the execution of the work, and will be left a short time for examination, before the 2d number is put to press. After this the subscription will be raised to $2 25 each number; and but a few more copies printed than are sufficient to supply the subscribers, that the early patrons of this valuable Work may have a decided advantage—subsequent applications may therefore come too late.
It is also the intention of the Editors to annex to the last number a complete list of the names of the subscribers as the patrons and encouragers of useful knowledge, the arts and literature of the United States.
Subscriptions are received by the subscriber. James Kennedy, sen. December 5. colf
NOTICE.
AN annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, will be held at the city tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in January next, when there will be an election held for five Directors, a Clerk & Treasurer, agreeable to charter. By order of the Board, G. Deneale, President. December 11. saw
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this state, offers for sale the FARM on which he now resides, lying on Pomonkey Creek, about 3-4 of a mile from Potomac River, and sixteen below Alexandria, containing 530 acres; about 200 of which are well timbered. The situation is remarkably healthy, and commands a beautiful view of the Potomac from Mount Vernon to several miles below the Indian Head. The soil is productive, and a part of it well adapted to Timothy and Clover. The improvements are—two good dwelling houses, kitchens, barns, stables, &c. and a large orchard of excellent fruit trees, all of which are now in a bearing state. A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money. The land will be shown at any time by application to the subscriber. Benjamin T. Fendall. Charles County, Maryland, November 3.
FOR SALE,
The following VALUABLE ESTATE, A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1700 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of Blandy, lying within 12 miles of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, in the state of Virginia. On about 900 acres of this tract there are several very well improved tenements, for life or lives, the tenants free all incubumbent, including an excellent mill, built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Most of this tract is very fertile, well watered, and an abundance of timber. It is generally rolling, but part of it is hilly and stony, and of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit purchasers.
Another tract, called Holly Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, containing about 2800 acres, bordering on the river Potomac, adjoining the Stratford estate, and the late residence of Richard Lee, esq. of Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this tract is extremely fertile, and all of it as good as the lands generally are in that part of the country. The Marsh affords excellent range for stock, and is happily situated for fish and fowls of which that river abounds, and may be a desirable estate to any person who may choose to reside in that part of the country. It will however be laid off to suit purchasers. The above lands are held by deeds of purchase duly recorded in the general court.
Another tract containing 900 acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, adjoining the residence of Rawleigh Colston, esq. of which about 660 acres is leased for the balance of the life of an aged man, the remainder rented at will. This land is situate in what is called the big bend of Potomac, and border on it. In point of fertility it is esteemed inferior to none in that part of the state and is held by deed from James Marshall, esq.
Seven other tracts containing 1000 acres each, adjoining each other in the county of Mason, within a few miles of the Ohio, between the two Kanawha's on the waters of Sandy Creek, which runs through a considerable part of it. It adjoins the lands of general Washington, and the late Benjamin Harrison, jun. esq. A large portion of it is rich bottom and the upland of very good quality. It is held under the original patentee by deeds duly recorded in the general court.
Five full & complete Shares
in the Dismal Swamp Company.
Upwards of 16,000 acres of
Lands, being very old military rights, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and the Indiana territory, chiefly patented in my own name and ready to be shown. A more particular description of the foregoing property may be seen by applying to Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Richmond, who is authorized to make contracts, or to myself in Alexandria. The titles are all undoubted, and the terms proposed are, one fourth in cash at the time of conveyance, the balance in three instalments, the last two to be on interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—of the Potomac Bridge and Turnpike Companies will be received in payment according to their fair value. Ground rents in the city of Richmond and town of Alexandria, or Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon.
John Hopkins. July 27. 2aw6m
Loudoun Land for Sale
FOR SALE, on THURSDAY, the 21st of December next, on the premises, the TRACT OF LAND on which the late Judge Jones resided, in Loudoun county, with about 25 SLAVES, and the stock of Horses, Cattle and Hogs on the estate. The tract contains nearly two thousand acres, and possesses many advantages which entitle it to the attention of those who may wish to reside in that highly improved part of our country. Two merchant mills are in the neighborhood, one on the adjoining estate, and the other within 3 miles. It is ten miles from Leesburg, 55 from Alexandria, and 40 from George Town, the new turnpike from Alexandria crosses a corner of the land and terminates at the nearest merchant mill.
The whole tract is remarkably well watered, Little River passing through the middle of it, and many small streams on each side emptying into that river. About 50 or 60 acres are already well set with Timothy, and at least 300 acres are capable of being made excellent meadow. It will be divided into tracts of different dimensions to suit the convenience of purchasers. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed. Bonds with approved security, and a trust on the land will be required. The Negroes are supposed to be very valuable, some of them being good house servants, and the others principally young men and women. For them the same term of credit will be allowed, and that of a year for every other article.
James Monroe, Ex'r. Of the late Joseph Jones, the executor.