Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-03-27 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be sold and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin.
A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received,
100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Macouba Snuff, Rappe do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st quality.
—HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of all WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
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 Cyclopaedia, 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.
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, March Term, 1809.
ORDERED, That the executors of Robert Townshend Hooe, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of Col. Robt. T. Hooe, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 24th day of September or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under our hands this 24th day of March, 1809.
John Muncaster, James H. Hooe, Executors. Staw&W March 25.
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary out-houses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors. eotf March 25.
FOR SALE, The Schooner Craft NELLY, Burthen about 26 tons, now in complete order, and will be sold on reasonable terms—Apply to John G. Ladd. March 20. d
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship HERO, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
For Freight or Charter, THE SHIP WILLIAM AND JOHN, THOMAS WOODHOUSE, Master; Burthen, 247 Tons. AND SHIP GEORGE; PETER WALKER; mast. Burthen 220 Tons. Both ships sail well, and are in order to receive a cargo, for terms apply on board, or to James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE, 100 barrels N. York Prime Beef & Pork. Earthen Ware in crates. Madeira Wine in quarter casks. Whiting in hogheads. March 7. d
FOR FREIGHT, The substantial and fast sailing SHIP AURORA, ISAAC RAND, Master: Burthen 330 hogheads of tobacco or 25,000 barrels of flour—is in complete order, ready to receive a cargo and proceed to sea as soon as permission can be obtained, having her crew on board. Apply to Lawson and Fowle, Who have for sale, afloat, 2000 bushels coarse Salt, suitable for the fisheries. Also, just landed, 75 tiers fresh Rice, 200 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 30 do. fresh Muscatel Raisins, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 50 do Writing do. 100 boxes No. 1 and 3 Chocolate, 10 do. Windsor Soap, 6 casks Sperm Oil, 50 casks Malaga Wine, 100 bolts Ravens Duck, 1 bale Hops, Holland Gin, Coffee, Beef, Boston Bay Mackerel, Shad, Table Fish, 4000 sides Sole Leather, 10 packages men & womens' coarse and fine shoes, 50 casks Coffee and Sugar, Hoghead Nails, 50 Gin Cases, 200 casks Lime. March 2. d
5000 Busheis St. Ubes Salt, for sale on reasonable terms if taken away in a few days. Apply to John & Thomas Vowell, or Daniel M'Clean. March 24. d/f
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 20 hogheads and 30 barrels first quality New-Orleans Sugar. Madeira Wine in pipes. West-India Rum in hogheads. Turks-Island, Ground Allum and Limington Salt—and 20 crates well assorted Queens Ware. Newton Keene. Mxy 16. tf
Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens, Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
JUST RECEIVED For Sale at R. GRAY's Book-Store, King Street; THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and the approach of death. Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." YOUNG.
By LINDLEY MURRAY. From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK "We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction" Evangelical Magazine, Oct 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper. Also, The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia. October 28.
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STILLs 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 either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner. The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction 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 pattern 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.
FOR SALE, 100 White Oak fish Barrels. Anthony Dyer. March 25. d 6t.
Clover Seed. Ten casks of the very best quality—Also six casks empty Glass Bottles, just received and for sale, cheap, by John G. Ladd. March 25.
Public Sale, of Furniture, &c.
On FRIDAY next, at half after 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sold, at the dwelling house of the late Colonel Robert T. Hooe,
All the Household and other Personal Property of the deceased—and immediately afterwards if the time will admit, or on the day following if otherwise, will be sold, at his farm on Hunting Creek—
All the Plantation Utensils, together with two Horses, two Mules, and five Cows, and two stacks of well cured Hay. ALSO,
The unexpired Lease of the said farm, containing between twenty and thirty acres, and baving between six and seven years of time to come. There is an excellent orchard of choice fruits on this farm, a well disposed and productive garden, farm house, stables and other improvements. Most of the ground is now in clover and timothy, and the whole has been manured.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors. March 25. dts
The executors of Col. Hooe discover that many of his BOOKS are wanting, and several valuable works are thereby rendered unaleable. It is hoped that those gentlemen who may have of his books will be kind enough to return them before the day of sale.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
Carpenters, Laborers and Timber
WANTED at the Washikgton bridge. Enquire of Mr. Mills or Mr. Nott-age at the bridge. March 13. 10t
The Public are hereby informed that the subscriber and his son Doctor Archibald B. Dick, are henceforward conducted in the exercise of their profession.—Applications intended for either, to be made at the Medicine Shop of the former. Elisha C. Dick. February 27.
TO LET.
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR. Executor of John Watts. Jan. 2.
Public Sale.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Alexander Henderson, jun. executed to Henderson, Fergusson and Gibson, will be sold, on the first Monday in April next, before the Court-House door in the town of Dumfries, the property therein specified. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale.
Daniel Carmichael, Agent, For Henderson, Fergusson and Gibson. March 17. dts
TUITION.
THE Subscriber informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has opened SCHOOL in that commodious room on King street, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, (formerly occupied as a school room by Mr. Wilbar) where he will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mensuration and Navigation on moderate terms, flattering himself, that by assiduous attention to the improvement of his Pupils, he may merit a share of public patronage.
Abraham Walker. March 10. d1m
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

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.
Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 27 30   Duck, Russia bolt. 45 47   Ravens 31 23   Fruit, Raisins keg 11 11 50   box 4 5   Indigo, Spanish (flot.) lb. 2 50 2 60   Molasses gal. 60 61   Salt, coarse bus. 90 1   fine 85 1   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 9 10   Pepper 25 30   Pimento 28 30   Spirits, Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 75 2 25   Gin, Holland 1 75 2   Rum, Jamaica 4th 1 25 1 40   Antigua 3d 1 10 1 20   Windward } 2d & 3d } 1 1 10   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 12 50 13   2d & 3d 10 12   Teas, Imperial lb. 2 25 2 50   Hyson 1 50 1 40   Young Hyson 1 20 1 40   Hyson Skin 90 1   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 2 50   Port 1 60 1 75   Lisbon 1 33 1 40   Malaga 1 10 1 20  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 10 12   Beef, Mess bb. no sales   Prime no sales   Bread, Crackers { 100 5 50   Pilot { lb. 5 25   Ship { lb. 3 25   Candles, Mould lb. 18 20   Dipt 16 18   Cheese 8 12   Cotton, Upland 19 20   Fish, Mackerel bb. 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75 4   Flour, Superfine 5   Grain, Wheat bus. 1 10 1 15   Corn 50 55   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 14 15   Gunpowder, Keg 25lb. 10 15   Hemp cwt. 10 12   Iron, Barr ton 120 125   Pork, Mess bb. no sales   Prime no sales   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 65 75   Whiskey 40 45   Sugar, New-Orleans { 100 11 12   Loaf { lb. 20 21   Lump { lb. 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. 5   Potomac 5  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, par   Potomac do. 96   Marine Insurance uncertain   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. par   Exchange on London, 110.  
BY AUTHORITY.
An ACT to authorise the making of a turnpike road from Mason's causeway to Alexandria.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That John Mason, David Wiley, Henry Foxall, John Cox, and John W. Bronaugh, be and they are hereby appointed & constituted a board of commissioners, a majority of whom to constitute a quorum, with full power to receive and enter in such book or books as they may deem proper, by themselves or by their agents, subscriptions for raising a capital stock of twenty thousand dollars, in shares of one hundred dollars each, for the purpose of opening, gravelling and improving a road from the west end of Mason's causeway to Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, the times, places, and manner of receiving and entering subscriptions, and the manner of authenticating powers of attorney, or other instruments of writing, authorising subscriptions to be made by any person or persons, in the name of any other person or persons, to be ascertained by said board of commissioners, and duly advertised in such gazettes or public prints as they may deem expedient; Provided , that the books for receiving and entering subscriptions shall be opened on or before the first day of May next, and that no subscrip-
tion shall be received unless the sum of ten dollars be first paid into the hands of such agent or other person, as said commissioners may authorise to receive it.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That when any number of persons shall have subscribed one hundred and fifty shares or more of said stock, the said commissioners, or a majority of them may, and when the whole number of shares aforesaid shall be subscribed, shall give notice in some newspaper, printed in the district of Columbia, of a time and place to be by them appointed for the subscribers to proceed to organize the said corporation, at which time & place the said subscribers, by a majority of votes to be delivered by ballots in person, or by proxy duly authorised, shall elect one president and four directors to conduct the business of said company for one year, and until such other officers shall be chosen in their place, and shall make such rules, orders, and regulations, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the U. States, as shall be necessary for the well being of the affairs of said company: Provided always , That no stockholder shall, in person or by proxy have more than ten votes at any election, or in determining any question arising at such meeting, whatever number of shares he or she may hold, and each stockholder in person or by proxy, shall be entitled to one vote for every share by him or her held under said number; and all persons who may then be, or who thereafter may become, the actual holders or proprietors of shares in the said capital stock, either as subscribers for the same, or as the legal representatives, successors, or assignees of such subscribers, shall become one body politic and corporate, in deed and in law, by the name and style of the President, Directors and Company of the Geo. Town and Alexandria turnpike road, and by the said name shall have perpetual succession, and all the privileges incident to a corporation, and shall be capable of taking and holding their said capital stock, and the increase and profits thereof, and of enlarging the same by new subscriptions, if such enlargement shall be found necessary to fulfil the intent of this act, and of purchasing, taking, and holding to them and their successors and assigns in fee simple, or for any lesser estate, all such lands, tenements, hereditaments, and estate, real and personal, as shall be necessary or useful to them in the prosecution of their works, and of suing and being sued, of having a common seal, the same breaking and altering at pleasure, and of doing all and every other matter and thing concerning the subject aforesaid which a corporation or body politic may lawfully do.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the said company shall meet on the 1st Monday in Feb. in every year, at such place as shall be fixed by their bye laws, for the purpose of choosing such officers as aforesaid for the ensuing year, in manner aforesaid, and at such other times as they shall be summoned by the president and directors aforesaid, at which annual or special meeting they shall have full power and authority to do and perform any act by law allowed, and pertaining to the affairs of said company.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the president and directors shall procure printed certificates for all the shares or said stock, and shall deliver one such certificate, signed by the president, to each person for every share by him or her subscribed and held, which certificate shall be transferable, at his or her pleasure in person, or by attorney, in the presence of the president or treasurer, subject however to all payments due or to grow due thereupon; and the assignee holding any such certificate, having caused the assignment to be entered in a book of the company to be kept for that purpose, shall be a member of said company, and for every certificate by him held, shall be entitled to one share in the capital stock and estate of said company; and if any stockholder, after thirty days notice in a public paper printed in each of the towns of Alexandria and Georgetown, of the time and place appointed for the payment of any portion or dividend of the sum subscribed in said stock, shall neglect to pay the same for the space of thirty days after the time so appointed, the share or shares on which such delinquency has taken place shall be forfeited to the said company, and may be sold by them to any person or persons, willing to purchase, for such price as can be obtained, and in case such share or shares should not, on a sale so to be made, produce a net sum equal to the portion or dividends then remaining to be paid thereon, such deficiency may be recovered of the person or persons, so failing to pay, by warrant from a justice of the peace, if the amount shall not exceed twenty dollars, and if the sum so due shall exceed twenty dollars, the same may be re-
covered by motion, in the name of the said company, on ten days notice, in any court of record in the county or district where the debtor may be found; and in all such warrants and motions the certificate of the clerk or recording officer of the said company shall be conclusive evidence of the defendant's being a member of the company, and prima facie evidence of the amount due on the share or shares held by such defendant.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the said president and directors shall meet at such times and places as shall be agreed upon for transacting their business; at which meetings any three members shall form a quorum, who, in the absence of the president, may choose a chairman, and shall keep minutes of all their transactions fairly entered in a book, and a quorum being met, they shall have full power and authority to appoint a treasurer, and agree with and appoint all such surveyors, intendants, artists, or other agents as they shall judge necessary to carry on the intended works, and to fix their salaries, wages or compensation; to direct and order the times, manner, and proportions, when and in which the stockholders shall pay monies due on their respective shares; to draw orders on the treasurer for all monies due from the said company, and generally to do and transact all such other matters, acts and things, as by the bye laws, rules, and regulations of said company shall be required or permitted.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the said president and directors shall cause to be surveyed, laid down, ascertained and fixed, the said turnpike road, from the west end of Mason's causeway, and passing near to the head of the tide water of Four Mile run at a place called Adam's Mill, and thence to the limits of Alexandria, in such route or track for the same, as in the best of their judgment and skill will combine shortness of distance with the most convenient ground, and the smallest expenditure of money; and it shall be lawful to and for the said president and directors, their surveyors and agents, to enter upon all and every the lands and enclosures in, through and over which the said turnpike road may be thought proper to pass, and to examine the ground most proper for the purpose, and the quarries and beds of stone, and gravel, and other materials in the vicinity, that will be useful in making the said road: Provided , that the said road shall not be so laid out as to intersect the road laid out and established by the Washington and Alexandria turnpike company, without the consent of the said company.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That it shall and may be lawful to and for the president and directors, by and with their superintendants, artists and laborers, with their tools and instruments, with carts, waggons and other carriages, and beasts of draft or burden, to enter upon the lands in, over or near to which the route or tract of the said intended road shall pass, first giving notice of their intention to the owners thereof, or their representatives, and doing as little damage thereto as possible, and repairing any breaches they may make in the enclosures thereof, and making amends for any damages that may be done, by a reasonable agreement if they can agree; but if they cannot agree, then by appraisement to be made upon oath or affirmation, by three indifferent freeholders or any two of them agreeing, to be mutually chosen, or if they cannot agree in a choice, or if the owners upon due notice shall neglect or refuse to join in the choice then to be appointed by one of the judges of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, and having tendered the appraised value so as aforesaid to be made, it shall be lawful to cut, dig, take and carry away any logs, stone, gravel, sand, or earth most conveniently situated for making or repairing said road; & it shall & may be lawful for the said president and directors, or a majority of them, to agree with the owners of any ground to be occupied by the road, and the necessary toll-houses and gates for the right thereof; and in case of disagreement, or in case the owner thereof shall be a feme covert, under age, non compos, or out of the district, on application to one of the judges of the said circuit court, the said judge shall issue a warrant, directed to the marshal of the district, to summon a jury of twenty-four inhabitants of the district of Columbia, of property and reputation, not related to the parties, nor in any manner interested, to meet on the land to be valued, at a day to be expressed in the warrant, not less than ten nor more than twenty thereafter; and the marshal upon receiving said warrant, shall forthwith summon the said jury, and when met, provided there be not less than 12, shall administer an oath or affirmation to every juryman that shall appear, that he shall faithfully, justly and impartially, value the lands and all damages the owner thereof shall sustain, by opening the road
thro' such land, according to the best of skill and judgment, and that the inquisition thereupon taken shall be signed by the marshal, and by the jury, and returned by the marshal to the clerk of the county, to be by him recorded, and upon very such valuation, the jury is hereby required to describe and ascertain the value of the land by them valued; and their valuation shall be conclusive upon all persons and shall be paid by the president and directors to the owner of the land, or his legal representative, and on payment thereof, said land shall be taken and occupied for a public road and for the necessary toll-houses and gates forever. The said president and directors, shall cause the road to be laid out, not exceeding 80 feet in width, 24 feet whereof in breadth, at the said road shall be made an artificial road of stone, gravel, or other hard substance, of sufficient depth or thickness, to secure a solid and firm road, with a surface as even as the nature will admit, and so nearly level as that there is no place rise or fall more than an angle of four degrees with an horizontal line, and the said road shall forever hereafter be maintained and kept in good and perfect repair; and where soever any bridge over any part of the said road shall be deemed necessary, the same shall be built of stone or suitable materials.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That soon as the president and directors have perfected the said road from the west end of Mason's causeway to Alexandria in the route aforesaid, they shall give public notice thereof in some paper printed in the district of Columbia, and it shall be lawful thereafter for them to erect and such and so many gates or turnpikes as exceeding three, upon and across the said road, as shall be necessary and sufficient to collect the tolls hereinafter granted to said company, and it shall be lawful for them to appoint such and as many toll gatherers as they shall deem necessary to collect and receive of and from all and every person and persons using the said road, the tolls, rates hereinafter mentioned, & to stop any person or persons, riding, leading or driving any horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, sulkey, chaise, phaeton, chariot, coach, cart, waggon, sleigh, sled or any carriage of burden or pleasure, from passing thro' the said gate until the said tolls shall be paid, that is to say; for the whole distance in length of said road, and so in proportion for any lesser distance, viz. For every score of sheep 8 cents; for every score of hogs 8 cents; for every score of cattle 15 cents; for every horse or mule, with or without a rider, 4 cents; for every sulky, chair, chaise, or carriage of pleasure with two wheels and one horse, 8 cents; for every coach, chariot, stage-waggon, coach, phaeton, or chaise with four wheels and two horses, 15 cents; for any carriage last mentioned with four horses, 20 cents, for every other carriage of pleasure, under whatever name it may go, the like sums according to the number of the horses and horses in proportion aforesaid; for every sled or sleigh used as a carriage of pleasure, six cents for each horse drawing the same; for every sled or sleigh used as a carriage of burden, four cents for each horse drawing the same; for every cart or waggon whose wheels do not exceed four inches in breadth, five cents for each horse drawing the same; for every cart or waggon whose wheels do not exceed in breadth four inches, and not exceed seven inches, three cents for every horse drawing the same; for every cart or waggon, the breadth of whose wheels shall be more than seven inches and not more than ten inches, two cents for every horse drawing the same; for every cart or waggon, the breadth of whose wheels shall be more than ten inches and not exceed twelve inches, one and an half cents for every horse drawing the same; and that all such carriages as aforesaid, to be drawn by oxen in the whole or partly by oxen, or to be drawn by mules in whole or part, two oxen shall be estimated as equal to one horse in charging all the aforesaid tolls, and every mule as equal to one horse: Provided , That no turnpike gate shall be erected within one mile of the line of the town of Alexandria.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That it shall be lawful for the said president and directors, by their bye-laws, to make any rule or regulation respecting the burdens on carriages to be drawn over the said road, which shall be deemed reasonable and proper, and from time to time to alter the same; and the said president and directors shall cause the mile-stones to be placed on the side of said road, noting the distance from the north bounds of Alexandria, and at every gate or turnpike, shall cause the distance from the north bounds of Alexandria, and the distance from the west end of Mason's causeway, to be marked in legible characters on some conspicuous part of said gate; and shall cause, also, to be affixed at such place

es, a printed list of the tolls, which may be demanded of those using the said road; and for every day the same shall be neglected, they shall forfeit and pay one dollar, to be recovered by warrant, by any person who shall sue for the same: all waggoners and drivers of all kinds, whether of burden or pleasure, using the said road, shall, except when passing by another carriage of slower draft going in the same direction, keep their horses and carriage on the right hand side of the said road, leaving the other side of the road clear and free for other carriages to pass and repass; and if any driver shall offend against this provision, he shall forfeit and pay two dollars to any person obstructed in his passage, who will sue for the same, to be recovered, with costs, before any justice of the peace, in the same manner as small debts are recoverable; and moreover, shall be liable to the penalty injured, by suit at common law, for any special damage done.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the president and directors of the said company shall keep, or cause to be kept, fair & just accounts of all monies to be received by them from the said commissioners, and from the stockholders, or subscribers to the said undertaking, on account of their several subscriptions or shares, and of all monies by them to be expended, in the prosecution of their said work, and shall once, at least, in every year, submit such accounts to a general meeting of the stockholders, until the said road shall be completed, and until all the costs, charges and expences of effecting the same shall be fully liquidated, paid and discharged; and if upon such liquidation, or whenever the whole capital stock of the said company shall be nearly expended, it shall be found that the said capital stock will not be sufficient to complete the said road, according to the true intent and meaning of this act, it shall and may be lawful for the said stockholders to be convened according to the provisions of this act, or their own bye-laws and rules, to increase the number of shares to such extent as shall be necessary to accomplish the work, and to demand and receive the monies subscribed for such shares, in like manner and under the like penalties, as are herein before provided for the original subscriptions, or as shall be provided by their bye-laws.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the said president and directors shall also keep, or cause to be kept, just and true accounts of all the monies to be received by their several collectors of tolls at the turnpike gates on the said road, and shall make and declare a half yearly dividend of the clear profits and income thereof, all contingent costs and charges being first deducted, among all the holders of said stock, and shall publish the half yearly dividend aforesaid, in some newspaper printed in the district of Columbia, and at the time and place when and where the same will be paid, and shall cause the same to be paid accordingly.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the said corporation to keep the said road in good repair; and if in neglect of their said duty the corporation shall at any time suffer the said road to be out of repair, so as to be unsafe or inconvenient for passengers, the said corporation shall be liable to be presented for such neglect before any court of competent jurisdiction, and upon conviction thereof, to pay to the United States a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars, at the discretion of the court, and shall also be responsible for all damages which may be sustained by any person or persons in consequence of such want of repair, to be recovered in an action of trespass on the case in any court competent to try the same; Provided always, and be it further enacted , That whenever the net proceeds of tolls collected on said road shall amount to a sum sufficient to reimburse the capital stock, which shall be expended in the purchase of said lands and making said road, and twelve per cent interest thereon, to be ascertained by the circuit court of the U. S. in and for the district of Columbia, in the county of Alexandria, the same shall become a free road; and toll shall be no longer collected thereon; and said company shall annually make returns to said circuit court of the amount of tolls collected, and of their necessary expences, so as to enable said circuit court to determine when said tolls shall cease.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted , That if any person or persons, riding in, or driving any carriage of any kind, or leading, riding or driving any horses, sheep, hogs, or any kind of cattle whatever, on said road, shall pass through any private gate, bars or fence, or over any private way or passage, or pass through any toll gate under any pretended privilege or exemption, to which he or she, or they, may not be entitled, or do any act or thing with intent to lessen or evade the tolls for passing thro' the gates, established under this act, such
person or persons, for every such offence shall forfeit to the said president and directors, not less than three, nor more than ten dollars, to be recovered before any justice of the peace, with costs, in the same manner that small debts are recoverable: Provided , That it shall not be lawful for the company to ask, demand or receive from or for persons living on or adjacent to the said road, who may have occasion to pass by said road upon the ordinary business relating to their farms, so far as the limits of the same may extend on the road, who shall not have any other convenient road, or way by which they may pass from one part to another part thereof, any toll for passing on or by the said turnpike.
J. B. Varnum, Speaker of the House of Representatives John Milledge, President of the Senate pro tem. March 3, 1809. APPROVED, Th: Jefferson.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. MONDAY, MARCH 27.
We are authorised to state, for the information of the voters of the senatorial district composed of the counties of Prince William and Fairfax, that Bernard Hooe, jr. of Prince William, will be supported at the next election, for senator for that district in the state senate.
And that Dr. Richard Coleman and James H. Hooe , of the county of Fairfax, will be voted for as members of the house delegates.
MR. SNOWDEN. FROM a notice in your paper I find that a law is about to be carried into operation under the disguised title of making a turnpike road from Mason's causeway to the town of Alexandria, but if we for a moment reflect that this is to be done by persons living out of the county and having no interest in our concerns or prosperity it is so novel a case that the mind is involuntarily led to doubt their sincerity—and the more so when we learn that an offer has been made to the people of George-Town to join them in making a paved road on a straight line, which is perfectly practicable, but which they have in every shape rejected. The straight line connected with the Washington and Alexandria turnpike road is ten poles short of six miles to Mason's ferry, and by Adam's old mill, now Drinker's, the nearest route will be seven miles and fifty-nine poles, the course they propose running their road, for what reason we know not; but it is necessary the people of Alexandria, if they are gulled into a participation of the measure, may do it with their eyes open. Every man of reflection must know that two parallel turnpike roads and an old road which cannot be shut up except by the verdict of twelve freeholders of the vicinage, cannot be supported; of course the adventurers and promoters of one of them must have something else in view than the travel passing thro' Alexandria. The cost of one of the roads has been $20,000 and almost all the lands and damages for passing through them has been generously given up, because one road was necessary and beneficial, but a parallel road is just as unnecessary and injurious, and of course no person can be expected to give up one cent.—now I am informed that the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, where the lands were not given up, have had to pay from 75 to 140 dollars per acre, and furnish a post and rail fence on each side at one dollar per pannel of nine feet; and the present law requires that the jury shall value the lands, and all the damages the owners thereof shall sustain, by opening the road through such land, therefore the least damage the owner can sustain is a good post and rail fence on each side. Suppose the road to be 7 miles and 59 poles long, and 80 feet wide, it will take 67 and 3-4 acres and 211/8 parts of an acre of ground, for seven miles, which at $100 per acre, is $5775 and a fraction, and a fence on each side at one dollar per pannel of nine feet, 8218 pannels, or 8218 dollars, which added to $5775 the price of the land, will make the sum of $14993. For the privilege of making the road, before the road itself or a bridge over Four Mile creek is brought into calculation, which at a moderate calculation must average $3000 per mile, making the sum of $35,993 for seven miles of road, when the fact is 2 1-12 miles will intersect the present road in a straight line, without bridging or paying for lands or fencing—and if a person can figure to themselves the idea of deriving an interest in such an undertaking, they must be some of those strange beings travelling from their homes and preferring other people's interest, almost, not quite their own something like those of Georgetown. A LOOKER-ON.
From the Boston Centinel. We have seen the votes in 64 towns in New Hampshire; which give the following result: For Judge Smith, 6038 For Gov. Langdon, 6250 These are principally from verbal information. In the same towns last November for electors, the votes were, Federal 5907—Democratic 5847.
P.S. Since preparing the above statement, we have received the votes given in several towns; these with our letters, assure us, that if the upper counties have done on this election as they did in that of November last, Judge Smith will be elected Governor by a majority of about 1000 votes. Our letters add, that "federal representatives had been chosen in nine towns we have heard from represented by democrats last year; and it is highly probable there will be a federal house."
The following sentiments from Mr. Burke's speech on American taxation, as stated in Bisset's reign of George III. are so truly descriptive of the jacobin tories of the present day, that we should suppose that they were written with the spirit of prophecy, and intended to apply to the present crisis of affairs in America, did we not know that tories will be tories , whether headed by a lord North or a member of the legion of honor.
"Mr. Edmund Burke delivered a speech on American taxation, which renders this motion (repealing the duty on tea) an epoch in philosophical and political eloquence. His ground of argument was EXPEDIENCE PROVED FROM EXPERIENCE. He traced the history of the American colonies from their first settlement to the commencement of the present reign, demonstrating the advantages of the former policy. The measures of the present ministry were, he said, a deviation from that system. Never have the servants of the state looked at the whole of your complicated interests in one connected view.—They have taken things by bits and scraps just as they pressed, without regard to their relations and dependencies: they never had a system right or wrong, but only occasionally have invented some miserable tale of day, in order meanly to sneak out of the difficulties into which they had proudly strutted." Vol. 3. p. 159-60.
The whole history of lord North's administration and the arguments for and against attempting to tax America without her consent, and against the spirit of the constitution, and in violation of the rights of Englishmen presents cases parallel and arguments similar to those which have occurred under the tory administration of Mr. Jefferson.
[U. S. Gaz.]
Capture of Martinique. —Capt. Moss arrived at Charleston, on the 19th inst. in 11 days from St. Bartholemews, informs, that shortly before he left that place certain intelligence had been received of the surrender of the island of Martinique to the British arms. It is stated, that early in the month of February, the British carried, by storm, the important post of Windmill-Hill, which in some measure commands Fort Bourbon, the old batteries at this place were strengthened and new ones thrown up—on the 18th of February these batteries were opened upon the fort and on the 25th the French commander capitulated. It is also stated, that the surrender of the fort was accelerated by the accidental explosion of the powder magazine, which also destroyed the water cistern. The British troops were commanded by gen. Beckwith. There was but one French frigate at Fort Royal, and she was destroyed before the surrender of the place—her commander has been previously killed by the explosion of a bomb. A sloop of war was immediately despatched for England with an account of the surrender of the island.
The Diamond frigate had arrived at St. Christopher's in a short passage from Cadiz—it was reported that the British and Spanish had defeated the French, and retaken Madrid, but nothing certain had transpired. It was also reported that the Rochfort squadron were at sea.
Entertainment. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a House of Entertainment for travellers and others, at Colchester Ferry, opposite Woodbridge, where he will keep a constant supply of whatever may be necessary in his line for the accommodation of those who may favor them with their custom, on the most moderate terms. W. Millan. March 27. eo3tlaw6m
FOR SALE, 4000 lbs, Prime Green COFFEE, and 150 sacks Liverpool SALT. Newton Keene. March 27.
Now Landing, From Schooner Good Intent, captain Baxter, from Boston, and for sale, 40 tons Plaster Paris, 120 casks Thomastown Lime, 500 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. 10 barrels No. 1, Boston Beef. For terms, apply to Faxon, Metcalf and Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hollands' Gin, French Brandy, Muscovado Sugars, Brown Soap in whole and half boxes, Mould and Dipp Candles, Chocolate, Boston Beef, Mackarel, Sheathing Paper, and a general assortment Shoes. ALSO, 1000 bushels Ground Allum Salt. March 27. eo6t
FOR SALE OR RENT, The old Bank, opposite the market. A. HOLBROOK. March 27 2aw1w 1w4t Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 12th instant, from the estate of the late Nathaniel Newton, near Piscataway, in Prince-George's county, Maryland, a negro man, named FRANK, about 20 years of age, yellowish complexion, and about six feet high—had on when he went away, a short white jacket, dark cloth trowsers, and Oznabrigs shirt. I expect he will change his name and pass for a freeman, as several of the same family (formerly belonging to Miss Elizabeth Newton) have been emancipated since the death of Mr. Newton, and have passes with my signature. I will give the above reward for apprehending said fellow and securing him in any Jail so that I get him again. Joseph N. Birch. March 27. 2awtf.
IN VESTRY, RESOLVED, That the annual Rents of Pews in the Episcopal Church be continued as heretofore rated, and that the Church Wardens do let the same forthwith, reserving to the present proprietors of Pews the right of continuing as such, and of letting a part of their respective Pews to such and so many persons as they may choose, on their agreeing to be answerable for the whole of the rent, or for one half, if the Wardens shall let the remainder of the Pew to such person as shall be answerable for the other half of the annual rent, and the Wardens are directed in no case to take the engagement of more than two persons for the annual rent of one pew, and that the same be paid quarter yearly.
AGREELY to the above order the subscribers will attend at the Episcopal Church, from 11 o'clock, A. M. until 2 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday and Thursday next. Signed, WM. S. MOORE, } Wardens. JNO. MUNCASTER, } March 24 5t
Cleaning Streets. NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber is authorised to receive proposals for cleaning the streets for one year. The proposals to be in writing, and sealed, and handed in on or before the 28th instant. JAMES M. McREA. March 21.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, at the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette , [Price 25 Cents.] THE HONEST POLITICIAN. In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which is added a publication under the signature of VINDEX. January 19.
JUST RECEIVED By the Subscriber, A good assortment of mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Womens' and girls' do. do. Excellent Potatoes for seed or family use. Sweet Oil in boxes or retail. Cranberries. Pickled Lobsters in kegs. Limes, and Lime-Juice in bottles. Tamarinds. New-England Cider in barrels. Thomas Patten. March 1. Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

HAMILTON'S ELIXIR FOR COUGHS.
THE increasing reputation of Hamilton's Elixir (which during the last nine years has become celebrated throughout the U. S.) warrants the assertion that it is the best remedy now in use, for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas and approaching Consumptions. Experience has taught thousands, that the common opiates and balsamics, as they are called, finally aggravate every disorder of the breast and lungs, in the most distressing symptoms, that they load the stomach and impair the digestion, inflame the whole system, increase the difficulty of breathing and excite fever. But the qualities of this valuable discovery are evinced by perfectly opposite effects.
A single trial will prove that it restores the determination of the fluids to the surface of the body, and brings on the common healthful perspiration; that it dislodges and evacuates the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strengthens the weakened vessels of the lungs, sheathes the acrimonious liquor which irritates them, and finally discharges it. Thus striking at the root of the disorder the symptoms are effectually and permanently conquered, the reverse of common medicine which weakens the constitution and gives strength to the disorder, for he sake of moderating for the present some of its painful effects.
To parents who have children afflicted with the hooping cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Select Recommendations.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1806.
Mrs. H. Lee, widow of Richard Lee, Jr.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others the excellent quality of Hamilton's Elixir, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it; which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these, a constant pain in my breast, and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, but without giving me any relief. Another physician, who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's and I found relief before I had taken half of it. I continued to use it, and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the Elixir.
GEO. BENNER, junior, No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hamstead-Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously indisposed, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, insomuch that his recovery appeared extremely doubtful. His complaints which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but rather progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom perfectly subdued. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength, which he has for upwards of a year past, enjoyed without interruption.
From Luther Martin, esq. late attorney general of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever coughs, colds, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
ITCH CURED
By once using Lee's Sovereign Ointment.
The proprietor informs those persons and families who are suffering under this disease (against the infection of which no person is safe) that if this ointment is used at night on going to bed, it never fails to perform a cure by the following morning, as thousands who have used it during the last nine years can testify.
tify. The peculiar excellency of this infallible cure for the Itch, over every other, are, the certainty of a cure by a single application; the ingredients being so innocent as to be applied with perfect safety to the tenderest infant; and its being not only free from an offensive smell, but equally agreeable with the pleasantest pomatum.
The proprietor solemnly affirms that this ointment doth not contain a particle of brimstone, mercury, or any injurious ingredient whatever.
HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, An infallible remedy for Corns, speedily removing them root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion, The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes.
HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS, Celebrated for the mildness of their operation, &c for being the best known remedy for cleansing the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
For Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Swelling, Numbness, &c.
Tooth Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief, in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lip Salve.
TAKE NOTICE. —That imitations of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to Jas. Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of
Hannah Lee,
Widow of the late Proprietor.
March 14.
TO BE LET,
A comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on King and Henry-street, with five rooms, besides, cellar, kitchen, and stabling on good terms.
Jona. & M. Scholfield.
February 13.
FAXON, METCALF & CO.
OFFER FOR SALE,
 6 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar,  200 boxes Mould Candles,  50 ditto Dipt ditto,  50 ditto Brown Soap,  100 half boxes Brown Soap,  30 boxes No. 3 Chocolate,  20 barrels Boston Beef,  5 half barrels Boston Bay Mackerell,  10 pipes Holland's Gin,  4 pipes 4th proof French Brandy,  2 ditto 1st ditto ditto,  1000 reams Writing and Wrapping Paper,  4000 weight Sheathing ditto.  200 nests Hingham Boxes,  And a general assortment SHOES as usual. March 9. eo2w
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 8th day of April, the subscriber will offer at public sale, at the Coffee-house, in Alexandria—
LOTS No. 2 and 4, of that part of the Abingdon estate lately the property of Robert Alexander. —These Lots are advantageously situated on the new turnpike road and the Potomac, about four miles from Alexandria, and nearly opposite to the city of Washington. They contain rather more than 145 acres. A credit of 90 and 120 days will be allowed on the purchaser's giving good endorsed negotiable notes.
R. I. Taylor, Ex'r.
Of John Watts.
March 13.
NEW FERRY.
I wish to inform the public, that Mr. Eliza Janney has authorised me to keep the Potomac Bridge Ferry and receive ferriages until the bridge is passable. Every exertion will be used to accommodate customers—I will also accommodate travellers with a plenty of good liquors and provisions at my grocery store near the bridge, in the City, and will be obliged to those who may favor me with their custom.
Wm. C. Newton.
March 20.
N. B. For the accommodation of gentlemen and ladies, a Hack may be had at any time by applying to the subscriber, in Prince-street, Alexandria.
W. C. N.
3000 bushels coarse and fine SALT, suitable for the fishery, and laying convenient for river craft, for sale, on reasonable terms, by
John G. Ladd,
March 17.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE,
A likely smart MULATTO BOY, fourteen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars.
Apply to the Printer.
February 2.
Rabbit-Skins.
I wish to purchase a quantity of the best Rabbit-Skins in fur.
John G. Ladd.
March 1.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are requested to furnish materials they will be of the first quality.
February 17.
d3m
Wanted to Hire,
A few Laborers and Caris,
To work on the Washington Turnpike Road.
Apply to
Joshua Doing.
March 23.
31.
NOTICE.
THE Directors of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, have appointed Mr. PATRICK BYRNES, receiver of tolls at the bridge at Four Mile Creek, and he will commence his duty to-morrow morning.
March 3
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Black River Lottery.
NO. 2.
Authorised by an Act of the LEGISLATURE of the State of NEW-YORK, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS—
THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WM. HENDRESON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of $30,000 is $30,000   1 20,000 20,000   2 10,000 20,000   2 5,000 10,000   2 2,000 4,000   5 1,000 5,000   11 500 5,500   40 200 8,000   100 100 10,000   150 50 7,500   400 20 8,000   10,500 10 105,000   11,014 Prizes. 231,000   21,986 Blanks. 
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize.—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to $1,000
  do. 10th do. 1,000   do. 15th do. 2,000   do. 20th do. 1,000   do. 25th do. 5,000   do. 30th do. 1,000   do. 35th do. 10,000   do. 45th do. 20,000 
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as a bove examined free of expence.
Present price of Tickets $3 50.
R. GRAY.
Feb 6.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery:
  Twenty second days drawing the wheel gained $ 1,086   Former gain, 21,144   Total $ 22,230   A few Tickets for sale at 12 dollars.   Tickets in the Black River Lottery which begins drawing in April next given in exchange for prizes in the Charitable Marine Lottery.  Present price of Black River Tickets 9 dollars.
Robert Gray.
Feb. 27.
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 homonymes.  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, Caureau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambeau Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c. 
By N. G. DUPIET, 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 graceful 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.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock,
AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality  20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars.  7000 lb. Green Coffee  3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted  BB to No. 9.  10 bales Cotton.  10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese  40 boxes Mould Candles.  15 bags clean heavy Pepper.  30 lb. Nutmegs.  casks London refined Saltpetre.  5 ditto Irish Glue. 
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Youan Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Sonchong Tea in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—a lot of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Norther Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech 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, Sarsa-
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pi-
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne,
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds,
Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Brim-
stone, Chalk, British and Branding
Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish,
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Lipton's,
Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cord,
String Lines, &c. &c.
October 18.