Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-11-26 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1807.
[No. 2023.]
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.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool,
FALL GOODS.
October 24.
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
Sept. 9.
TO RENT,
and possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House
On the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. George Deneale, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Voss,
City of Washington, Oct. 20.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar
70 bags green Coffee
15 hogsheads well flavored Rum
5 pipes Cognac Brandy
12 quarter casks Sherry Wine
12 bales Tennessee Cotton
And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirits, Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
October 12.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE,
10 pipes old port
5 do. Madeira
50 quarter casks Lisbon
12 do. particular Teneriffe
15 do. Malaga
15 pipes old cognac brandy
5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin
5 hlds. 5d proof Antigua rum
12 do. first quality molasses
6 do. green copperas
2 do. alum
20 do. brown sugar
20 bags pimento
15 do. pepper
10 chests young hyson
10 do. hyson skin
5 do. imperial
100 bags green coffee
150 kegs madder
50 do. ground ginger
30 do. raisins
1200 lbs. bacon, well cured
5 kegs salt petre
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt.
At all times he has the first quality flour for sale on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
Nov. 31.
NOTICE.
THOSE who have claims upon the estate of William Oxley, an insolvent debtor, are hereby required to bring in and exhibit the same to the Trustee on or before the 10th day of December next.
N. Fitzhugh.
Nov. 10.
On the 15th of December next,
I propose to make a dividend of such of the moneys belonging to the estate of W. Oxley an insolvent debtor have come to my hands. The creditors of that estate will therefore be pleased on that day to attend at my office to receive their respective dividends.
Thomas Swann, Trustee.
Nov. 10.
JOSEPH JANNEY
Has received by the late arrivals, an extensive assortment of
FALL GOODS.
20th mo. 20,
det 31st
Freight wanted
For Brig IZETTE, JOHN BARNES, Master; Burthen eighteen hundred barrels or two hundred and sixty hogsheads.
Also, for sale on board said Brig, 45,000 feet of Lumber, New-England Rum, Potatoes, and Oars.
Apply to
William Yeaton.
November 3.
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO MAN from 18 to 25 years of age; for whom a liberal price will be given.
Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 19.
JOHN LLOYD,
Has received per the William and John, and the George from Liverpool, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which are for sale on the usual terms.
October 26.
det colm
TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hlds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by
Catlett and Fisk.
November 19.
COFFEE.
5000lb. good COFFEE, 50lb. NUTMEGS,
With as usual, a general assortment of WINES, LIQUORS and GROCERIES, for sale on reasonable terms by
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets.
October 30.
LANDING THIS DAY, FROM ON BOARD THE SCHOONER FAIR-PLAY,
AND FOR SALE, 75 hlds 15 tierces and 16 barrels of first quality Sugars 53 hogsheads and a few tierces of retailing Molasses.
Apply to
Mordecai Miller.
October 31.
LANDING
From the schooner Frigher, captain Thomas, from Portland and for sale by
Lawrason & Fowle;
40,000 feet lumber. 100 bbls. New England rum, 50 boxes mould candles, 100 sides seal leather, 50 quintals cod fish,
IN STORE,
5 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp, 3 bales plains, 2 do. Kendal cottons, 100 doz. English sewing twine, 1500 sides red seal leather, 10 chests young hyson tea, 20 pipes Holland gin, 6 do. Bordeaux brandy, 6 hlds. New England rum, 300 boxes brown soap, 50 do. mould candles, 50 do. chocolate, 30 do. Havana sugar, Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugar, Half barrel and kegs beef, 30 barrels and half barrels mackerel, 2 trunks coarse and fine shoes.
November 21.
Public Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, holden at the capitol in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises on THURSDAY, the 26th instant at half past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to the highest bidder for cash.
A House & Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Duke street, between Columbus & Alfred streets—the property of Amos Alexander.
Cuthbert Powell, Phineas Janney, Thomas Janney.
November 2,
FOR SALE OR RENT, WATER STREET ACADEMY.
A two-story BRICK HOUSE, pleasantly situated, and lately occupied by the Rev. J. Foster—Terms of sale or rent will be very moderate.
L. LEWIS
September 30.
For Sale,
Two healthy likely Negro Girls, ONE about 15 years of age, the other 12. Moreover, I wish to sell, or rent, on ground rent, my Lot on Duke street, in the town of Alexandria. The terms will be made known on application to Mr. N. C. Hunter, who is authorised to dispose of the property, or to
John Chapman Hunter.
Fairfax county, Nov. 18
Notice to Hunters!
HAVING sold the exclusive right of hunting and shooting on JONES'S Point, to a company of gentlemen: I hereby prohibit all other persons whatever from using that privilege, without having first obtained their permission in writing.—As I have undertaken to guarantee the exclusive right as above, I shall prosecute whoever may be found disregarding this notice.
November 21.
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale,
Muscovado SUGAR in hlds. and bbls. various qualities
Loaf and Lump do. in bbls. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS
COFFEE in bags
MOLASSES in hlds.
Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Port } TEAS
Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga } WINES
Cognac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England } RUM
Rye Whiskey in barrels
Cherry Bounce in do.
Salt, coarse and fine
Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Honey.
ALSO,
A constant supply of nice Flour for family use.
October 27.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be Sold, at public auction, on Tuesday the 15th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, that very valuable and delightful SEAT, in the county of Stafford, on the Rappahannock river, about six miles below Fredericksburg, called
TRAVELLER'S REST,
The residence of the late Mr. Tho. Garnett. The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money, and so much more as shall be sufficient to defray the costs of suit and expenses attending the sale, in cash; one third of the residue payable when George Garnett shall attain his age of twenty-one years, with interest from the day of sale; one other third payable when Joseph Garnett shall attain his age of twenty-one years, with like interest; one sixth, or a half of the remaining third, payable when Elizabeth W. Garnett shall attain her age of twenty-one years, or marry, with like interest; and the residue when the youngest daughter of the said Mr. Thomas Garnett deceased, shall attain her age of twenty-one years, or marry, with like interest; subject to the dower of the widow of the said Mr. Thomas Garnett. The interest on each payment to be paid annually, and no title to be made to the purchaser until the whole money is paid, the title being held as a security therefor.
Wm. Lovell, Ex'tr.
November 19.
FOR SALE,
The Brig PRESIDENT. Burthen about eight hundred barrels.—She is a strong sound vessel, and well found. A liberal credit will be given.—Apply to
John Tucker.
Nov. 24.
A CHARITY SERMON
May be expected next Lord's Day, in the forenoon, at the Presbyterian Church for the relief of the poor of the town.
"He that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord, and the loan he is pledged to repay."
The members of the St. Andrew's Society are requested to meet at the court-house, at the ringing of the bell, that they move in a body from thence to the church.
The Society are also requested to attend on Monday next at ten o'clock, A. M. the Anniversary Meeting at Gadsby's hotel.
By order of the President,
Donald Macleod, Sec'y.
November 24.
NOTICE.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry will be held at the Council Chamber on Monday the 30th of the present month, for the Assessment of Fines—and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on Saturday the 12th of December next, for hearing Appeals and performing other duties required by law. The Courts will be opened at ten o'clock in the morning on each day.
By order,
P. TRIPLETT, Adjutant.
November 25.
COMPANY ORDERS,
November 25.
THE Members of Capt. Deneale's Company of Volunteers, are hereby notified to parade at the Court House Square, on Saturday the 26th instant, precisely at 3 o'clock, P. M. armed and equipped agreeably to law, with ten rounds of blunt cartridges.
By order,
WM. F. GRAY, 1st Serjeant.
November 25.
WHEREAS JOHN BOGAN hath by his petition in writing, applied to the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress, for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail of Alexandria county at the suit of Adam Douglass, and being unable to discharge the said claim with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property, real, personal and mixed.—Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said JOHN BOGAN, that on Saturday the 26th day of the present month between the hours of nine and twelve o'clock of the same day, at the court house in Alexandria the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said JOHN BOGAN and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of congress, unless cause be then & there shown to the contrary.
By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, this 25th of Nov. 1807.
G. Deneale, C. C.
Nov. 25.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, one other as a striker to a smith, one as a cook, and one hostler. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 24.
ISAAC MCPHERSON
HAS LATELY IMPORTED & NOW OFFERS FOR SALE,
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF BOLTING CLOTHS,
Of the Manufactory of the Old Three Kings, that are warranted good, are purchased with cash, and sold at a small profit.
ALSO, ON HAND,
A large quantity of BURR BLOCK, of good quality and a sufficient number of hands to execute any order for MILL-STONES at a short notice, No. 30, Fayette-street, Baltimore.
11th mo. 33.
22w18t

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
MONDAY, October 5.
(Major Bruff's evidence continued.)
Some time after colonel Burr left St. Louis, general Wilkinson and Mr. Easton fell out. Easton complained the general persecuted him; and often talked in a dark mysterious manner about a western empire. Captain Stoddart also hinted to me after his return from Fort Massac, that some great scheme was in agitation between colonel Burr and general Wilkinson, but did not say what. Easton positively stated that there was a connection between general Wilkinson and colonel Burr. He complained that the general persecuted him, I observed that it was very strange that he should be the common friend of col. Burr and general Wilkinson, and yet they should misunderstand one another about him; that I rather suspected the general finding him unpopular with the French, and that he would not answer their purpose, had persuaded colonel Burr to shake him off. Easton replied, that colonel Burr was in his power, and that he dared not treat him in a deceitful manner. I replied I did not know colonel Burr, but that his enemies represented him as an artful intriguer. Some time afterwards Mr. Easton came to me and observed that he believed my conjectures about colonel Burr were true—and that he was to be made a sacrifice of; that he should go on to the seat of government and do what he could do for himself. Easton was then a judge appointed by the president, but not confirmed by the senate, and he was apprehensive it would not; that general Wilkinson was using his influence to prevent the confirmation. But observed, colonel Burr was much in his power, for that he had made him proposals which made the hair rise upon his head, astonished and confounded him so that he was struck dumb.
[General Wilkinson. Were these his very words? A Yes.]
That colonel Burr observing this would have retracted but it was too late. I urged him to explain the nature of the proposals. He said he was under an obligation of secrecy; but no obligation should hold him if he found colonel Burr false to him. I observed that he well knew that any obligation which lead him to conceal or commit a crime could not be binding. He observed that he was going on to the seat of government and should see colonel Burr, and then he should take his measures. I saw Easton after his return. I urged him to explain the business which he had mentioned before; but he pretended to have forgot that such a conversation had ever passed between us.
[Mr. Hay. Was his appointment confirmed? A No. He lost his appointment and had seen colonel Burr.]
About this time a paper called the Western World made its appearance, one of which was I believe directed to the general weekly.
[Mr. Hay. After the return of Easton? A Yes.]
It roundly accused general Wilkinson of the old plan, of being concerned with Miranda and connected with colonel Burr. I observed to Easton that I believed I should get the whole story from the Western World without being under any obligations to him; that if he had done his duty he might have served himself and his country and perhaps prevented the effusion of blood. He observed that he had once attempted to make a disclosure to government, but instead of being countenanced he got a reprimand. I demanded the instance, he said that he had wrote to a senator in congress either from Vermont or New York, that he could prove general Wilkinson to be the projector of Miranda's expedition. The gentleman acknowledged the receipt of his letter, but informed him he had burnt it, and advised him to mind his own business, and take care how he meddled with men high in power and office.
[Mr. Martin. Had general Wilkinson any conversation with you with respect to the appointment of a certain John Smith of Louisiana? A I had a conversation with him about John Smith. I remember going into the general's office when he handed me two letters, one from major Hunt, the civil and military commandant, and the other from Smith, who complained that the
commandant had ordered him off the mineral lands. The general censured the order and asked me if I knew who John Smith was. I replied no, but had been informed he was one of Cox's captains—so major Hunt insidiously observes, replies the general—but that does not lessen him in my esteem. He added that Smith was brother-in-law to Mr. Early, a member of congress, who had brought forward a resolution to reduce the army and dispense with his services as general; that there were many of this stamp in congress—therefore they must be attended & kept in good humor, or we shall be turned to the right about. Mr. Martin. Did you appear before the secretary at war in order to make a statement as to the conduct of general Wilkinson, which you considered endangered the U. S. and what was his reply? Mr. Hay objected to the question as it had no relation to the subject. Mr. Wilkinson said that general Wilkinson had been interrogated by them and required to say whether his conduct was approved or disapproved by the government; that the government had taken the most active part in this prosecution, and it was right and proper that the sentiments of the government should be known. The Chief Justice said that the difference is this. The evidence of general Wilkinson arose from communications officially made directly from the government. This is a different case—The evidence here offered consists of conversations with the officers of the government. Mr. Martin said that the secretary at war was applied to in his official character; and in his official character he had said that general Wilkinson must and would be supported; that he had stood low in the estimation of government before his energetic measures at New Orleans, but now he stood very high. Mr. Hay was about to make some observations in opposition to the introduction of such evidence, when general Wilkinson consented that the witness should go on.]
[Major Bruff's evidence to be continued.]
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, November 10.
DEBATE on MR. G. W. CAMPBELL'S motion to fill up the bill on the naval establishment.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. Fish said, he had understood that there were distresses both of body and mind, which admitted of no radical cure. The disposition to find fault was one of these. The gentleman from Massachusetts had complained that the committee of ways and means had not done their duty; he wanted to know the prices given for the several articles before he could give this bill his full assent. At present he was in Egyptian darkness; an obscurity so great as to be tangible; this being his situation, it was doubtful whether any ray of light reflected by reason, could reach his optical nerve; there could be no doubt but his mind was clouded, for had he read three lines more of the letter of the secretary of the navy to the committee, a part of which he had just read, he would have found the very information he wanted: "We have consequently purchased all that has been offered for sale at a reasonable price. For that stated in the estimate we have given different prices, the lowest of which has been 16, and the highest 18 cents per lb. For powder, cannon, cannon ball, copper, canvas and cordage, we have contracted at the ordinary market prices."
Here they found the prices which were given for saltpetre; the other articles were purchased at the market price. Did the gentleman wish the house to return the letter to the secretary, to ask what the market prices were? Surely not. Mr. F. conceived the only question now was whether it was expedient to make the appropriation (it was at their option) or withhold it. The money had not been paid. The president had told them that he made the purchase on his own responsibility; yet the gentleman from Massachusetts thought the money was actually paid because purchase implied payment; the gentleman might, as a professional man, have found a very plain distinction between purchase and payment. The same gentleman had said, that the executive, in the present instance, had exceeded the powers delegated by the constitution much more than had been done by his favourite administration in the case cited by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph). Mr. F. thought very differently. In that case money appropriated for one object was taken from it and applied to another: in
the present case no money had been drawn from the treasury; no money had been paid.
The gentleman from Virginia had reminded them of the measures adopted the first session of the 9th congress, to which he attributed the late outrage committed by a British ship on one of our public armed vessels. Mr. F. called upon the house to decide whether the measures then pursued provoked, or the conduct of the then minority in congress invited this outrage; that minority which endeavored to distract and weaken the counsels of our government, who declaimed against all opposition to British usurpation, and declared that the British navy was the only barrier between us and universal despotism. These things circulated and were read with avidity in that country, and no doubt induced that nation to believe that there was a strong party in this country in her favor, and that she might insult us with impunity. But, thank God, said Mr. F. the indignation expressed by the country on the late outrage will convince them of the error into which they had fallen.
Mr. Upham asked the patience of the committee, while he made a few remarks. He believed that there was a general concurrence of opinion that the executive had no right to appropriate money for any object not authorized by the legislature; the legislature had not authorized the making contracts or purchases; but as the general principle of appropriation was not contested, it became a question whether more good or evil would have resulted from calling congress together previous to making these preparations. Upon the whole view of the subject, and as it was necessary to send a vessel with dispatches to England and allow time for its return, it was perhaps better for the president to act as he had done.
He believed that it was unanimously agreed by the nation, that if the English government had directed the search of a national ship, it was a cause for war; there was no question but an aggression had been committed by searching a national ship by force; and it appeared from the letter from admiral Berkeley to captain Humphreys, that it was done by order. This being an encroachment on the laws and usages of nations, he did not wish to be understood that he thought it improper to make these preparations to resent it. But if they permitted their officers to make contracts unauthorised, if the legislature were not to examine into and scrutinize these things, they might conceive they had a right to act in this manner, and it would become a matter of course for them to do so. As to the general principle then there could be no question; but he believed with the gentleman from Virginia, that there might be a case where it would be necessary to make preparations before the legislature could be called; and in that case there should be no sort of reluctance to sanction such measures; at the same time, were it possible, it might be safer to call congress together.
Under every circumstance of the case, however, he was inclined to believe that the executive had acted correctly in this case; at the same time that he thought here was no impropriety in making enquiries as to particulars. He concluded by declaring that he should vote for the bill.
Mr. Sloan would detain the committee but a moment; he only rose to drop a few hints as to the extraordinary nature of this debate, in the course of which the proceedings of the first session of the 9th congress had been brought into view; as they had been brought forward so far, he would bring them still further into view. If the feelings of members were to be harrowed up, and what they had then said introduced at this time, he would inform the gentleman from Virginia, who had undertaken to quote words which had been used at that time, that he too was in possession of words used then by him. Who had been necessary to the present situation? Was it not the conduct of the minority who were then and now in an underhand way impeaching the conduct of the executive? He would ask, and submit the question to the people of the U. S. whether the language which had been just quoted by the gentleman from Vermont, had not contributed to this result? Such words as these, that the battle of Trafalgar prevented the fleets of France and Spain from levying contributions on our commerce in our own seas, that if we offended the minister of the British nation, he would put forth his strength, and make us feel it, that he would cover the ocean with vessels of war, that the British would burn our sea port towns and drive us from the sea coast over the mountains! Let the good people of the U. S. say whether it was observations of this nature which he had noted down and
had in his possession, coming from a member on the floor of congress, or whether the prudent measures of the president had a tendency to bring about the present troubles. Mr. S. wished the people to pronounce who were the true friends of the liberty and prosperity of the U. States. [Debate to be continued.]
MINUTES.
FRIDAY, November 20.
Mr. Bidwell moved that the petition of Mary Barclay, presented at a former session, praying a reasonable allowance for the services of her husband Thomas Barclay, be referred to the committee of claims.
Agreed.
Mr. Parke said, that it was conceived that the legislature of the Indiana territory though empowered to pass all laws for the good government thereof, under existing laws had no power to fix the time, manner, or place, of holding the courts directed by the ordinance of 1787. To remedy this evil, he proposed the following resolution, which was agreed to, and Messrs. Gray, Stedman, M. D. Williams, Parke and Bard, appointed a committee for that purpose.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending the ordinance for the government of the North Western Territory, passed in 1787, so far as relates to the duties of the supreme or superior judges of the Indiana territory; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Verplank obtained leave of absence from next Monday, till the 1st day of January next.
Mr. Eppes presented the petition of sundry inhabitants of the city of Washington praying a revision of the law of corporation for the purpose of vesting in each ward the power of choosing its own representatives; which was referred to a select committee, composed of Messrs. Eppes, Pitkin, Van Rensselaer, Hoge and Bibb, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Parke presented the petition of the board of trustees of the university of Vincennes, (Ind. Ter.) stating that the lands bestowed by the United States on the institution were very unproductive; and that they do not possess sufficient funds to carry the institution into operation; and praying certain taxes to be laid, the proceeds of which to be appropriated to the University; which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Lewis called for the order of the day on the bill for erecting a bridge over the river Potomac; when
The house went into a committee of the whole,
Mr. Pitkin in the chair, on the said bill.
The bill being gone through, and the blanks all filled up, the committee rose and reported it, which was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
Mr. D. R. Williams moved that when the house adjourned it should adjourn till Monday.
Mr. Blackledge had only one objection to agreeing to the motion; and that was, that they were in momentary expectation of dispatches which possibly might require them to convene within one hour after they were received. He thought the house should meet to morrow for the purpose of receiving communications, should there be any to make, if there were none, they might adjourn in ten minutes if the gentleman chose.
Mr. Cook, hoped the house would adjourn till Monday to give time to the committees to meet.
Mr. Crowninshield said he believed it was understood that dispatches had arrived at New York from London; and he thought it of great importance at this crisis, that the nation should be informed of the state of affairs, and how the negotiation had progressed. Mr. C. said he had just heard that the ship had arrived in which Mr. Munroe was to have taken his passage, and that she left England on the first of October. He thought the house should not adjourn for two days together at this time, when the nation was, he feared, on the eve of war. Besides, if the house did meet, and there was no dispatches laid before them, they might adjourn immediately.
The motion for adjournment till Monday was lost, 66 to 43.
The order of the day being called on the bill to extend the right of suffrage in the Mississippi Territory, &c. it was on motion of Mr. Poindexter, postponed till Monday next.

Mr. Cook presented the petitions of Wm. Cook and of Samuel Tucker praying for compensation for services in the revolutionary war; which were referred to the committee on claims barred, &c.  Mr. Blount moved that the petition of J. Campbell, a captain in the revolutionary war, for compensation, be referred to the committee on claims barred.  On motion of Mr. Holmes the order of the day on the report on the petition of Daniel Cook, was postponed till the first Monday in December.  Mr. Southard presented the petition of J. Campbell, a soldier in the revolutionary war, for payment for certificates, which were accidentally destroyed—Referred to the committee on claims barred, &c.  Other proceedings of this day in our next.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.  Late from France.  We have received French papers to the 31st of October by the ship Two Maries from Nantes. They furnish no political intelligence of moment. Captain Riley informs that when he left Nantes, which was on the 10th October, the situation of affairs between the United States and England had occasioned considerable stagnation in the freighting business, though money was very plentiful. The manufactures were in a flourishing condition, commerce received all the support which the government could pay to it, and every possible exertion was making to realize the character given to the French by their emperor on his return from Tilsit—that of "a great people." The Canal Napoleon, intended to unite the Mediterranean and the North Sea by means of the Rhine and Rhone, was in great forwardness. Fourteen ships of war were on the stocks at Antwerp on the 1st, where also 6 sail of the line were lately launched. Since the capture of Copenhagen the emperor is said to have declared his resolution to punish so bold an act of perfidy by carrying on the war against England with increased energy, in which he expects all Frenchmen to assist him with their lives and fortunes.
Captain Sammis, from Halifax, informs us, that he left that port on the 8th Nov. that just as he was getting under way, the British October packet arrived there in 23 days from Falmouth, and that he was informed by the passengers, that all strangers in England that could not give a satisfactory account of themselves had been put under arrest, and that the British government had prohibited all neutrals from trading to any of their enemy's ports.
From a Liverpool Price Current of October 13.  "Premiums of insurance to and from the United States: In British vessels 6 to 8 guineas per cent; in American do. to or from the U. S. 3 guineas, and to or from New Orleans, 5."
"The lords of his majesty's privy council have determined that ships being American property, but not the built of America, or condemned as prize within the U. S. sailing under sea-letters, shall not after the 31st inst. be considered as American vessels, nor be allowed to import into this kingdom as such."
"The commissioners of the customs have lately determined no longer to allow to masters of vessels the liberty of adding to their original manifest; and have ordered that any surplus produce which may be found on board their vessels, after the discharge of the quantity stated in their original manifest, shall be seized."
"Within the last six weeks a considerable reduction has taken place in the price of Cotton of every description but particularly of Uplands. This decline is to be attributed in part to the general dullness of trade; but in a great measure to the heavy stocks of inferior cottons, which will not be touched by the consumers until all others are out of the market."
"The sale of Wheat and Flour is heavy and we see no reason to expect an improvement. Rice, of the best quality only, is saleable, and that for home use."
"Tobacco, which on the first apprehension of a war with the U.S. experienced an advance has since rather declined except fine qualities."
"Pot and Pearl ashes have been the last week in better demand than for some time past, principally for the Irish market. They are now chiefly in the hands of dealers, whose asking price is 63 to 64s. per cwt. but who cannot effect sales at above 62."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26.
The ship Fanny, captain Terry arrived at New York, left in the Lowens, ship William Murdock, from this port for Amsterdam; ship Rose, of this port from Baltimore for Amsterdam.
Captain Babson, who arrived at Boston on Monday, informs, that it was reported 90,000 French troops were to march into Spain. The fleet at Cadiz was preparing for sea with great activity. It consisted of 9 sail of the line and 2 frigates; and a squadron was expected from the Mediterranean to join them. Some persons conjectured a sudden attack was to be made on Gibraltar, by land and sea. The Portuguese royal family, influenced by the fear of a visit from the French, it was said, was preparing to embark for the Brazils.
Senate of the United States.
On Friday Dr. MITCHELL reported a bill to appropriate money for the additional construction of an additional number of gun boats. The number is left blank in the bill; but a document from the navy department, which accompanies it, states that it is thought that 188 more gun boats will be wanted, in addition to the 69 already provided.
This bill came under the consideration of the senate on Monday, but was postponed, we believe, with the view of having the whole subject of defence generally before the senate, before it acted on any one part of it.
Yesterday Mr. ADAMS from a committee appointed on a part of the president's message, reported to the senate a bill for the preservation of peace and maintenance of the authority of the United States in the ports, harbors and waters under their jurisdiction, which received a first reading.
The bill is very long and contains numerous important details. The outlines are as follows:
It authorises the president to permit or interdict, at his discretion, the entrance of our harbors to all armed vessels belonging to a foreign power, and by force to repel and move them from the same, except in certain specified cases, in which cases the said vessels are to conform to rules prescribed by the executive.
It further, in consequence of the late conduct of the British, prohibits the entrance of any British armed vessel into the harbors or waters of the U. S. except when driven in by stress of weather, or when charged with dispatches; provided that whenever reparation shall be made to the satisfaction of the president, for the outrages committed on the national sovereignty, it shall be lawful for the president to remove the interdiction.
On such vessel refusing to depart, she shall be deemed to have made a hostile invasion of the territory of the U. S. and shall be proceeded against as an enemy, & may be seized and brought in and forfeited, and shall accrue wholly to the captors.
All Pacific intercourse with such vessel is forbidden.
The president is authorised to use the land forces and militia to seize such vessel. He is also empowered to refuse admission to any vessel belonging to the subjects of the nation whose armed vessel shall so remain in the harbors of the U. S.
It empowers any person or persons to burn sink or destroy any such vessel, for which a bounty of _____ dollars is offered on each gun of said vessel.
It authorises the president to carry this act into effect, to fit out all the armed vessels of the U. S.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Manufacturing House in Leeds, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated 12th September.
"We have this day received your favor of the 5th August, and are much concerned to hear that a cry for war with England, in your country, is made by so numerous a party. It appears to us that besides the cruelty and expense of a war, that it is the interest and ought to be the wish of every good man to avoid so dreadful a calamity. Perhaps no two nations ever existed whose circumstances enabled them to assist each other so effectually, as England and America—and we think that in no epoch was there ever so much power lodged in one nation, as in that of France at the present moment. A nation restrained only from universal dominion, by the fleet of England, and if by any means whatever Bonaparte should obtain possession of it, where could any man look for independence, or even safety. Without touching the matters in dispute, which we do not perfectly comprehend, we think it must be obvious to every man of reflection, that should France unfortunately
succeed in her views against us, America must inevitably share our fate. We are sorry also to hear that in the event of a war, a sequestration of our port property is apprehended. We cannot for a moment harbor a thought that the American government would act with so much injustice. Surely the property of innocent individuals will be held sacred. We have no more power to produce, or prevent a war, than you have—and that which we have intrusted to your private citizens, would be very unjustly taken from us, for an act of our government which we had not the influence to interdict."
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ENTERED
Ship Hero, Cole, Tonningsen, German Linens to Robert Young.
Brig Economy, Smith, New Port, Sundries to the master.
Betsey, Stephens, Philadelphia, do. different merchants.
Schr Friends Essay, Stiller, Baltimore, do. do.
Eliza, Kinner, St. Bartholemews, Sugar and Coffee to Wm. Yeaton, and Rd. Vietch and Co.
Arrived, brig Mercury, captain Dye, 20 days from Martinico—Sugar—Jonah Thompson and Son.
Left there schooner Betsey, of and for Philadelphia, to sail in ten days. On the 11th of Nov. spoke ship United States, captain Coleman, from St. Kitts, where he had been detained three weeks by the British government on pretence of war between the two governments; left her in lat. 32, 30, long. 74. On the 30th came past the capes, where I found three British ships of war at anchor on the middle ground, was boarded from the Beloua, commodore Douglass, and treated politely.
Arrived, brig Helen, Captain McCobb, 23 days from Jamaica. Ballast—James Patton.
Sailed in co. brig Rising States, of George-Town.
ASSIZE OF BREAD,
Made of Superfine Burr Flour.     CENTS.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 36   4 pound loaf 18   2 pound loaf 9   1 pound loaf 4 1/2  
JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk of the Market. November 26.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Gohen Cheele 1st quality,
1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
20 half chests & boxes Imperial,
Young Hyson, & } TEAS, Hyson-skin,
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 blls. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
30 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
30 boxes Havana Segars,
5 cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley,
A small quantity basket Salt,
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. Nov 26 d
This is to give Notice,
That the subscribers, of George-Town, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the orphan's court of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the personal estate of George Lee, Esq. late of Washington county aforesaid, 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 26th day of April next, they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands the 26th day of October, 1807.
NICHOLAS LINGAN, JNO. R. MACRUDER, jun. } Ex'rs.
All those indebted to the estate are desired to make payment without delay.
N. L. J. R. M. jun. } Ex'rs.
October 28. [Nov. 26] 2aw3w*
Printing in all its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Just Received,
Per the Brig LOUISA, Captain JOHN MAENARA,
23 hogsheads of the first quality Muscovado Sugars—and
62 ditto second quality.
40 ditto Martinico white clayed—all of a very superior quality, stored on Col. Gilpin's wharf, in the house lately occupied by John G. Ladd.—Apply to
George Slacum.
TO RENT,
A convenient two story brick dwelling-house on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes-streets, with a good garden and stables, conveniently calculated for a small family, in a very pleasant situation. Immediate possession can be given.—Apply to
George Slacum.
ALSO,
A part of the three story brick house where the post-office is kept, with five rooms, in one of the best stands in this town. Apply as above.
November 26. dit
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 19th day of December next, will be offered for sale, on the premises,
A N elegant SQUARE OF GROUND, situate adjoining the Spring Garden and handsomely enclosed. The terms of sale will be one third in four months, one third in eight months, and the remaining third in 12 months.
Beale Howard. November 19. cols
Removal.
Rea and Taylor, Coach-Makers,
RETURN their sincere thanks for the liberal encouragement they have received since their commencing business in this town, and acquaint their friends and the public, that they have removed their manufactory to Fairfax street, opposite to Rickett's and Newton's brick buildings, in the large brick warehouse occupied by Janney and Irish, where they will endeavor to give general satisfaction to those who shall favor them with their commands.
Those gentlemen who may have carriages to repair, may rest assured they shall be protected from sun-shine or rain, and not in any manner be disappointed.
REA & TAYLOR. November 13. d2t co3t 2aw4w
Just Received,
Per schooner Good Intent, from Boston, and for sale by
Faxon, Metcalf & Co. Corner Prince and Water streets:
4000 bnhsels ground alum salt
50 boxes dipt candles
50 reams writing paper
15 barrels apples
45 cheeses, good quality
Also in Store,
10 pipes Holland gin
10 pipes first proof French brandy
6 ditto fourth do. Cogniac do.
6 hlds New England rum
49 bls Boston beef
4 half barrels ditto pork
20 boxes brown soap
60 ditto cod fish
100 ditto mould candles
20 dozen sifters
Also, a general assortment of Shoes as usual, for terms apply as above. November 9 eo3w
BALTIMORE
Rolling and Slitting-Mill.
THE subscribers are daily receiving from the manufactory a complete supply of 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 7d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20 penny Hoop Iron suitable for cut nails—Also, Spike and Nail Rods of all sizes manufactured from iron of the best quality and executed in the neatest manner, which they sell at Philadelphia prices for cash, or on the usual credit for acceptances in Baltimore. They also execute orders (if for more than a ton) in neatest manner at very short notice.
Andrew & Thomas Ellicott. Baltimore, Oct. 31. [Nov. 5] col9t
A French and English Gazette.
To Amateurs of the French Language. WE are authorised to announce to the Public, and more especially to American Ladies and Gentlemen, (for whom this new establishment is adapted) that L'Oracle, a French and English Gazette, printed three times a week, in Charleston, South-Carolina, will be published daily on the first of January, 1808, in the city of New-York.
A book of subscription is opened at this Office and at Mr. Gadshy's Coffee-House. Subscribers pay Nine Dollars per annum, and only Eight Dollars, if paid in advance. The establishment will prove very beneficial both to Amateurs and Pupils of the French or English languages. The Editor and Proprietor is Mr. Negrin, who is on his way from here to New-York, forming his correspondence. November 23.

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica  WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc haret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinae Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong  TEAS of good quality.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders.
Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimenta- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Geor- gin and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; parent shot; brandy wine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, (the only real Bri- tish battle powder) from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.
Muscovado and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currents; prunes; soft shelled al- monds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and a- choies, for sale by the box.
A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms  Muscovado Sugars, of various qua-
lities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong  TEAS, particularly select- ed for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port  WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimenta, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dip and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms
Printing in all its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
HORWELL'S Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far ex- ceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria.
N. B. The Subscriber has a complete as- sortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on ad- vantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25
do. m.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waist- band ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper strain- ing and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
NOTICE.
At a meeting of the President and Direc- tors of the Little River Turnpike Com- pany, on the 21st November. 1807,
Ordered, That the Stockholders on the additional shares do make a fifth payment to the Treas- urer of the Company of Ten Dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on or before the 25th day of December next.
Notice is also given, That the Directors will meet at Gadsby's hotel, in the town of Alexandria, on the 15th of December next, to receive proposals for making two miles of the Little River Turn- pike Road, in the course of the ensuing year.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer.
November 24.
31st 20th Dec
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities;
Bucellos and Carcavello Wines in quarter casks,
Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes,
Soft-shelled Almonds in bags,
A quantity of patent Iron Hollow ware.
R. T. Hooe & Co.
June 1.
do.
NOW LANDING
At Vowell's wharf, from on board sloop Maria Antoinette, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for sale by the subscribers—
62 hhds Molasses 65 barrels green Coffee 226 boxes Segars, superior qua ALSO ON HAND,
25 barrels Coffee 1700 lbs Bees Wax 270 Spanish Hides 10,000 bushels Salt.
Wadsworth and Butler.
Sept. 2.
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TO LET,
THE House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. DANIEL McLEOD Painter, next door to Paton and Butchers hard ware store on King-street. Equal to any stand in Alexan- dria, for a Grocery or Dry Goods, with con- venient accommodations for a Family.
Inquire of
Joseph Smith.
Nov. 5.
do. law
NOTICE is hereby given, That a pe- tition will be presented to the general assem- bly at their next session, by the stockholders of the Little River Turnpike Company, pray- ing to be authorised to receive toll for every five miles of the turnpike road when comple- ted and received according to the act for in- corporating said company.
November 12.
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A Valuable Ferry for Sale.
THE subscribers offer for sale the valua- ble FERRY in Prince George's coun- ty, opposite to the town of Alexandria, toge- ther with about fifty acres of Land in a high state of cultivation, about eight or ten acres of which are in timothy and more could be converted into meadow at a small expence— on which there is also a valuable fishing hand- ing. The purchaser may be accommodated with boats and hands for conducting the ferry advantage. There are on the premises, a handsome and commodious House well calcu- lated for a tavern, with convenient out build- ings, viz. a barn, corn house, stables, &c.— For terms apply to
Walter D. Addison, & Joseph Thomas.
Nov. 3.
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The public are hereby notified, that a pe- tition will be presented to the next general as- sembly of Virginia praying that a Company be incorporated to pave a road leading from Fauquier court house by the Buckland Mills, to Fairfax court-house, in the direction to A- lexandria.
October 7.
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MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore.
Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the con- clusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the follow- ing
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present oc- cupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, ex- tending back 149 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupi- ed by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for busi- ness equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwell- ing houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situ- ated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finish- ed brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jef- ferson county, late the property of Van Ru- therford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the cen- tre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoin- ing, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, contain- ing 400 acres, situate near the Gun Spring late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation; the rest of the land well tim- bered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gun-Spring, will shew this to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situ- ated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat- river.
One other tract, named Fertility, of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Penn- sylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valu- able orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union- Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONATH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
Just Published,
For sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, in King- street Alexandria;
The Life of Gen. Washington,
By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
Author of the American Revolution.
Price in boards, $2.50
Price to non-subscribers 3 dollars.
JUST RECEIVED,
160 boxes Havanna Segars, of very superior quality.
JESSE TALBOTT.
11th mo. 23d.
Bank of Potomac,
November 5, 1807.
NOTICE is hereby given the Stockhol- ders of this institution, that a dividend of four per cent. on the capital stock for the half year ending this day, will be paid to them or their legal representatives, on Wednesd. next, the 11th instant.
By order of the President and directors,
CH. PAGE, CHAS. R.
November 7.
Five Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber on Saturday night last, a Negro Woman by the name of COFFIE, and took with her a child about 9 months old. I expect she is harbored amongst some of the negroes in town.—Any one that will give me informa- tion of her so that I get her again, shall receive Five Dollars Reward. And I forewarn any person whatever from harboring her, as I am determined to put the law in force against all such.
John Hunter.
Nov. 21.
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FOR SALE.
On Tuesday the twenty-second of December next, WILL BE SOLD at public sale, on the premises, that pleasant seat—
PROSPECT HILL,
the late residence of John Gibson, esq. de- ceased. Containing about one hundred and seventy acres of LAND; the greater part un- der good inclosures, with a large, handsome, and commodious dwelling-house, and every necessary outhouse in good order—convenient and well finished stables—a young apple or- chard of choice fruit beginning to bear—an excellent garden—and a well of fine water.
This place is situated near Dumfries—is ve- ry healthy—and commands a delightful pros- pect of the Potomac.
A further description is deemed unneces- sary, as it is presumed any gentleman wish- ing to purchase, will view the premises.
The terms of sale will be six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved se- curity. Immediate possession will be given.
John Spence,
James Reid,
Executors of John Gibson.
Dumfries, Nov. 16.
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ST. MARY'S COLLEGE,
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
AUTHORISED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
  1 prize of  30,000 dollars.    1 do. of  15,000    3 do. of  10,000    2 do. of  5,000    5 do. of  1,500    7 do. of  1,000  
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contain- ing 24,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are ac- tually sold to a company of gentlemen, in N. York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On Thursday the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tick- ets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a va- riety of numbers and very rapidly, at Ten DOLLARS and a HALF each, for a short time at
G. & R. WAITE'S
Truly Fortunate Lottery-Office, corner of Market and Charles-Streets, BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the sub- scribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not com- mence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 88, Maiden Lane New-York.
Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any descrip- tion to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite will be paid by them.
Tickets in the above lottery are to be had at J. MARCH's book-store, George-Town, where the prize list will be regularly received.
October 13.
PRINTED DAILY BY  SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)