Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-05-10 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are established, can at any time be viewed, and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. MASTELLER, V. M.
LANDING.
From schr. Federal, capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes mould CANDLES 10 hds. dry COD FISH 3 do. N. E. RUM 25 bks. MACKEREL 100 bushels SALT 60 do. POTATOES FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
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, Rappee do. Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality.
THE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
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.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one.
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Paton. April 19.
Potomac Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that a special meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the Union Tavern, in George-Town, on Thursday the fourth of May next, on business of importance to the Company. By order of the President and Directors, Joseph Carlton, Treasurer Of the Potomac Company George-Town. April 22—(25) d2w
PUBLIC SALE. UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers, for the security of Robert Moss, the subscriber will offer at public sale, on Monday, the 29th day of May next, on the premises, near William Padget's tavern, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, situated on the new and old turnpike roads, about 5 miles from Alexandria, containing 36 and quarter acres. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed. R. I. Taylor, Trustee. April 24, eots
For Savannah (Geo.) TO SAIL IN A FEW DAYS, The brig SOPHILIA, John T. Brooks, master, Now lying at Hartshorn's wharf. For freight or passage apply the Master on board. May 8 d
For Sale, IF APPLIED FOR IN FIVE DAYS, Schooner WILLIAM YEATON, Two years old, built at Bath, Massachusetts; will carry about 1000 barrels; inventory may be seen, and terms of sale known, by applying to W. YEATON, Ramsay's wharf. May 8 3t
For Boston, (TO SAIL THIS WEEK,) The Schooner UNION, Capt. Woodward; Will take 500 barrels freight: apply to JOHN G. LADD. May 8 3t
For New-Orleans The Schooner SEA-FLOWER, JAMES TODD, MASTER; Will sail in eight days, having the principal part of her cargo engaged. For freight of about 300 barrels or passage, apply to Lawrason and Fowle. May 6 6t
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The staunch, fast sailing SHIP ALPHEUS, HENRY ISSON, Master; Burthen about 1800 barrels, completely equipped for sea—Apply to the Captain on board, or John G. Ladd. May 6 d
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship HERO, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
Hemp, Britannias, Checks, &c. For sale on board brig Sophia, captain Sianwood, lying at Merchants wharf, Few tons clean Hemp, boxes Britannias, Checks, Calliecos, Plautillas, and Vesting, casks men's Shoes, cases Morocco and Kid Slippers, cases wool and fur Hats, bales yellow Nankeens, chests Tea, barrels N. E. Rum, barrels Oil, hogsheads, tierces and barrels brown Sugar, and 20 M. feet merchantable Pine Plank. ALSO, For Freight, The new Brig SOPHIA, Burthen 1800 barrels, is in complete order and ready to receive a cargo immediately—For terms apply to Lawrason & Fowle, or Edward S. Rand. May 2. d6t—co8t
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.
Public Sale. Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, being court day— That very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Matthews, late of said county, containing 643 acres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money according to the terms of the decree. March 29. d6w
Removal of Isaac Robbins, To the opposite corner of Anderson and Nutt's store, eastwardly. TO RENT, A neat two story Brick Dwelling House. Enquire of the Printer. April 20 tf
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommended the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dtf.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS. J. 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 the first quality. February 17. 3m
Black River Lottery, NO. 2. State of the wheel at the close of the eleventh day's drawing. 1 prize of — — — $20,000 2 do. of — — — 10,000 2 do. of — — — 5,000 2 do. of — — — 2,000 3 do. of — — — 1,000 10 do. of — — — 500 30 do. of — — — 200 84 do. of — — — 100 119 do. of — — — 50 315 do. of — — — 20 3381 do. of — — — 10 Gain of the wheel $2,600. First drawn ticket on Monday next, which will be the 15th day of drawing is entitled to $2,000. Warranted undrawn tickets or cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. Present price of Tickets $9 50. For Sale by ROBERT GRAY. May 6.
Just Received, DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, No. 19. The AMERICAN ARTILLERIST, No. 5, which completes the work. THE AMERICAN REGISTER, vol. 3. And a few copies of The Power of Religion on the Mind, by Lindley Murray. FOR SALE BY R. Gray, Who has on hand, a large stock of WRITING PAPER AND SCHOOL BOOKS. N. B. Country merchants and others who purchase to a considerable amount will be supplied at the lowest prices for cash. R. G. April 15
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY. THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Mogadore, Heir at Law, Robin Hood, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, Of Age To-morrow, Fortress of Sorrento, Chrononhotonthologos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return, What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Mermaid, School for Scandal, Trust, Castle Spectre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich. Man of Fortune. ALSO, The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2. Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price, bound, $1: March 29.
R. C. SKINNER, SURGEON DENTIST, &c. RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity, that his concerns at Washington requiring his continuance at or near that city until the next session of Congress, proposes to attend to his professional business in this town until the 20th of May. The superior manner in which he inserts Teeth in the human head, their perfect natural appearance, and the ease his operations are invariably performed in, are objects worthy the attention of those persons who have been so unfortunate as to lose their front teeth. To those persons whose teeth are partially decayed, or are covered with the sceptic acid, or tartar, he will only observe that immediate relief may be obtained, and their teeth preserved, [free from pain] during life. His regular apprenticeship, long practice, and superior recommendations, (it is presumed) will entitle him to the confidence of those that require his assistance. Dr. SKINNER may be consulted any hour at Mr. Milburn's, sign of the Golden Ball, Union-street. May 9. d
District of Columbia, to wit. WHEREAS JOHN AUSTIN 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 bounds of Alexandria county, at the suit of Jos. Jamney, 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 Austin that on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, between the hours of nine and 3 o'clock of the same day, at the courthouse in Alexandria, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said John Austin and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of congress, unless cause be then and 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 9th day of May, 1809. G. Deneale, C. C. May 9 3t
THE SUBSCRIBER Begs leave to return his thanks to the public for past favors, and to inform them that he has just received from Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of the most Fashionable Ladies' & Gentlemen's SHOES, Which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash. Thos. M. Davis. N. B. Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of every description made at his shop on the shortest notice. May 8 d
TO RENT, The Washington Tavern, in Alexandria. I WISH TO RENT for a term of years, the above mentioned TAVERN, with the out-houses thereunto belonging. It is situated on King-street, the most central and public part of Alexandria. The buildings are commodious and good, and the stand excelled by none in the place. A further description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is very generally known, having been occupied as a public house for upwards of twelve years. Possession may be had the 15th July next. John Dundas. May 8 d6t eo
NEWTON KEENE, HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the schooner Harriott, capt. Keith, 2000 bushels ground a um SALT, which will be sold low, if taken from on board, And has on hand, SUGAR in hds. and barrels WINE in pipes QUEENS WARE in crates well assorted. BEST GREEN COFFEE in bags, and Gro. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks. April 11 eo

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.
Political Satire. —The following is one of the queerest things in this line that we have ever met with.
From the Reporter, printed at Brattleboro, Vermont.
FAMILY MATTERS.
Thomas being thus palmed upon the family as overseer, after treacherously supplanting John, it may be proper to notice him the more particularly.
Considering himself at liberty to dispose of the income of his place according to the dictates of his own partialities and prepossessions, he soon instituted a correspondence with the hostile family, before mentioned, for the purchase of a certain straw bed, about which there had been some dispute between the two families. There was some opposition to this purchase for two reasons.
1st. The family had already more beds than they could make use of, even when they were crowded with visitors.
2d. They had moreover a lease of the bed in question, to use it whenever they had occasion therefor; so that the purchase would only be wasting time and money to obtain what they already had an undoubted right to, and afterwards would be as much liable to quarrel for it as if they should not make the purchase, and perhaps the more so, because they might be considered cowards, which always leads to aggression. Thomas, however, willing to dispose of money which he had not earned, rather than displease the other family, who also wore the tri-colored cockade, freely paid over to them 15,000,000 of loose change, which happened to be left in the desk by his frugal predecessor. — Sometime after this it was rumoured that there was no bedstead included in the purchase. So Thomas took out two millions more to complete the bargain, but not having occasion for its immediate use, he undoubtedly turned the money into another channel. Thomas fearing some disaster might happen to his new bed, dispatched James, a mighty boxer, with a triangular cap on, to strike terror into any mischievous fellows who might attempt to tear his bed tick, and pull out the straw, or in any way offer it violence. James was to stand on the western bank of the river Mississippi, extending his arm with clenched fist, towards the wind, from what quarter soever it might blow, and to see that no straw should be wasted. To compensate him for his service, James was to have two hundred and twenty five dollars per month, and find himself. But James knowing Thomas to be a fellow, intimated to him that he wanted a little more to buy stomachs on so windy an enterprise. So Thomas sent him, in what is called a skinner purse, about fifty thousand pieces of change, as a present like. So James took the money which Thomas had sent him, and laid it all out in sweet flag root, which, by huge mouthfuls, he ate up clean in about four months, to the great terror and consternation of all around him. And his enemies with horrid petrifaction, gazed on the straw bed and dared no more touch it than they dared to commit sacrilege. Thomas evinced all along a servile attachment to the very family which had so much piqued at his own, and endeavored to entangle in its quarrels, insomuch that he made them a present or two which might be of great use in manufacturing shirts, and so prevent them from going naked into the presence of the widow, with whom they were then a
By some misunderstanding, between Thomas and the widow, on account of his partiality towards her enemies, they became deprived of that profit which arose from the mutual use of the estate, and, although she offered Thomas fair terms for an accommodation, he utterly refused, without even taking the opinion of any of the heirs who were equally concerned. Such unwarrantable conduct bro't great distress on the family, for they had placed great dependence on exchanging articles with the widow, and Thomas now forbid them, and, as they had chosen him their overseer, they considered themselves under some obligations to obey him, though he evidently assumed more power than they had ever delegated to him. For they only meant to have had their overseer regulate their modes of traffic—not prohibit it entirely. Some of the family about this time, from the frequent use of stimulating washes, had, in a good measure, recovered their sight; and to their astonish-
ment, found they had been grossly deceived in believing Thomas to be the likeness of George: And they beheld the government which had been strained on him to deceive them, and it was rent throughout, so as by no means to conceal his nakedness. And when they saw the idol whom they had served, and in whom they had placed their confidence, they clothed themselves in sackcloth, and mourned bitterly for many years.
BIOGRAPHER.
STAUNTON, May 3.
REPUBLICAN DINNER.
It having been understood on Friday last that the Hon. JOSEPH LEWIS (the only genuine republican member of Congress from this state for a number of years past) was in town; in testimony of their respect for, and approbation of, his firm and patriotic conduct in opposing the various war-measures of Giles and his party, during the last session of Congress, the Federal Republicans of Staunton and its vicinity invited him to dine the day following at the Wayne Tavern.
At 3 o'clock, preparations having been made by capt. Chambers, a numerous and very respectable company sat down to an elegantly furnished table. We were happy to recognize the different denominations of the reverend clergy of the town, and our newly elected representative the hon. Jacob Swoope. After the cloth was removed, Alexander St. Clair, Esq. having been chosen president, and Joseph Bell, sen. Esq. vice-president, the following TOASTS were drunk:
 1. The United States of America— Health to the body politic, in its head and in its members.  2. The memory of George Washington— Author of our Liberty, founder of the Republic, and father of Federalism.  3. Our Sisters of New-England, and their virtuous Sons.  4. The Army and Navy of the U. States— Annihilation, or more useful and honorable employment than enforcing the mandates of domestic tyranny.  5. The Chief Justice of the United States and his venerable associates.  6. The storms in the East— They purify our atmosphere without destroying our dwellings.  7. Agriculture and Commerce— Virginia and New-England.  8. Federalism— The only aristocracy it tolerates is that of wisdom and virtue; the only equality it opposes, that of folly and vice.  9. The minority of the last national legislature— Congress would not listen to their speeches, but the people have been convinced by their arguments.  10. Elections— Let them be free expressions of the public will—governors in their chairs, and judges on their benches.  11. The sum of federalism— It hath not set; but hath risen in the east, and the people of the south have been gladdened by its rays.  12. Jefferson's administration— Like the unfinished castle of Monticello, displaying expensive economy, unpracticable theory, and versatile design.  13. The Spaniards— May every patriot's bullet be winged with death.  14. The knight of the golden spurs— Wise, in well attending to the equipment of his heels.  15. The counties of Loudon and Augusta— Many have done well, but ye have excelled them all.  16. Don Quixotte— * * * * *  17. Peace on earth, and good will to all men. 
VOLUNTEERS.
By Carter Beverley, Esq. Our Eastern States—May their Federal Representatives hail with joyous looks and gladdened hearts the return of their Sister Virginia to the principles of the good old school: and fraternize cordially with the minority in Congress in restoring our country to the highest honors and dignities. By the Hon. Joseph Lewis, The Staunton District—May the spirit which produced its reformation, pervade the state. By the hon. Jacob Swoope, Commerce and Agriculture—the prosperity of the Handmaid depend upon the freedom of the Governess. * Loudon, the residence of Mr. Lewis, celebrated for its adherence to Federalism—and Augusta, the residence of Mr. Swoope, which has followed the example.
FOREIGN.
(VIA BOSTON)
The French papers say, that the Russians have taken the Swedish island of Aland, within 75 miles of Stockholm.
It is said the French despaired of being able to subdue Cadiz. Nature and art had rendered it so strong.
Napoleon having appointed Murat king of Naples, the latter resigned the duchy of Berg; which the Emperor has since given to his nephew Napoleon Louis, son of the king of Holland—the Emperor to govern it till the infant is of age. Napoleon has given the government of Tuscany to the princess of Lucca and Piombino.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 10.
The fleet at Flushing lies in the inner harbor, sufficiently protected by a numerous artillery. It consists of twelve sail of the line, and considerable number of cutters, brigs, golettes, fuggers, gun boats, &c. It will get fresh reinforcements in the spring as the six ships of 80 guns, will then be ready to join them from Antwerp, which they were building with great activity in 1808, so that the Flushing fleet will be a very formidable one.
Private letters from France continue to assure us that a great maritime coup de main is to be made by the French fleet in Flushing in the course of next spring, when, as these reports state, a junction between the Russian and French marines, with the small armaments of Denmark, is to be effected, for the purpose of executing a settled plan of operations of a naval and military campaign, the object of which, however secretly concealed, may, however, be guessed.
More than 5000 seamen from the Hans Towns, Denmark, the coasts of Pomerania and the Baltic, have been enlisted in the Flushing fleet of the French marine, to serve in this enterprise.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 27.
The ball given by the Austrian internuncio, on the marriage of one of his suite, has involved him in a serious quarrel with the legations of France, Holland, Spain, and Saxony. On the preceding evening, M. Latour Maubourg, charge d'affairs of France, demanded of the internuncio whether any Englishmen or Spanish insurgents would be admitted. If that were the case, he gave notice that he should not only refrain from coming himself, but should prohibit all communication between the subjects of his master and the Austrian embassy. The internuncio replied that this was not to be considered as a ministerial ball, and that all persons who would do him the honor to come, should be well received. This reply not being satisfactory to M. Latour Maubourg, he carried his threats into execution.
The ministers of Holland, Spain & Saxony took the same step; so that the Austrian embassy is placed in the same situation as if the emperor of Austria were at war with all these powers. It is uncertain what turn this affair will take, but it is evident that it will be referred for the decision of the respective courts.
COPENHAGEN, March 4.
A courier has arrived here from Norway, with extraordinary rapidity, and returned again immediately. It is believed he brought some information of great importance.
BY THE LAST MAIL.
BOSTON May 4.
Latest from England.
The following articles are extracted from a letter received by the editors of the Palladium, from their correspondent at Halifax, dated April 27.
"the ship Mary, Ford, arrived yesterday from Liverpool, in 31 days. She brings London papers to the 23d ult.
"The duke of York, though supported by his numerous friends in the house of Commons, has found it most prudent to resign the office of commander in chief. This resignation has been accepted by his majesty.
"The Peacock sloop of war, from Lisbon, fell in with the Fisgard frigate from Cadiz, 24th February, and informed, that in the insurrection which lately took place at Cadiz, don Juan Herida, was killed on the 22d—that the marquis de Villet, representative of the supreme junta at Cadiz, was closely confined in the Capuchan Priory; and that general Caraffa was in hourly expectation of death—that the English were in high favor, and the Spaniards anxious
for the British troops to land; that the people were much dissatisfied with their leaders, and full of enthusiasm against the French.
LONDON GLOBE OFFICE,
March 23, 2 o'clock, P. M.
The Telegraph has just announced, that a courier is on the road with important dispatches from Spain, who may arrive in town in the course of the day.
"Government have received dispatches by the Statira and Peacock, communicating the favorable appearance in Spain."
"The French have been driven out of Vigo by the inhabitants, en masse, with bayonets, daggers, bludgeons, &c. Great numbers were massacred."
"The reports of Austria opposing France seem to gather strength—though no act of hostility has taken place. Russia still keeps aloof, undetermined whether to join Austria or France in the new war."
"Further reinforcements are to be sent to the south of Spain."
"Bonaparte was in Paris at the last dates."
"Sir David Dundas holds the office of commander in chief, at present; though it is highly probable, that the office will, in a short time, be put in the hands of commissioners, somewhat similar to the admiralty."
"Regular convoys are established by the admiralty to and from North America, to sail from England 20th March, April 10, May 10, June 10, July 10, August 5: and from Halifax and Quebec, 15th of each month to October. Also from Halifax to the West-Indies, windward, leeward, monthly, and back again."
PHILADELPHIA, May 4.
A letter from a gentleman in Baltimore, who has access to the best information, says, that gen. Turreau has received dispatches by the Esperance, but the nature of their contents had not transpired. This much, however, has been ascertained, that the gen. is to return to France, and to be succeeded by a new minister, who is to come out to this country with full powers to arrange every existing difference between the two governments.
We have been favored with the perusal of the letter alluded to. The contents are in substance as follow:
"Baltimore, May 4.
"Turreau is here: also Mr. Erskine.—Although negotiations are on foot, they are not likely to terminate until the ultimatum of our government is known to France, and a vessel is to be immediately dispatched therewith. Of this Mr. Smith, the secretary of state, gave Mr. Turreau yesterday official notice, offers to take any dispatches for him.
"Turreau is recalled, and another minister is coming out to succeed him. A government vessel sails immediately hence, it is supposed for England as the [American] dispatches for the British ship Rosamond, arrived at Norfolk six hours after she had sailed. Turreau's expectation is, that the negotiations will terminate favorably."
May 8.
Yesterday arrived the Spanish brig Palafax, Drago, 14 days from Havanna, with 35 French passengers, once more drove to take security under the vine and fig tree of the United States.
By her we learn that the insurrection of the rabble was so much quelled by government, that those that had not embarked were in some manner safe, till they could get an opportunity to leave the Island, which they were all doing as fast as possible.
The ship Humphries, for New-York, and a Spanish brig for this port with French passengers, both sailed in company with the Palafax.
Flour was selling at Havanna for twenty-two dollars, with the duty, and ten dollars without; for exportation, it would bring 12 dollars.
All foreigners of every description, except English and Americans, are ordered to quit the Island of Cuba, great numbers of which have sailed for different parts of the United States.
BALTIMORE, May 8.
Arrived, schr. Experiment, Hill, 10 days from Porto Rico. Left among a number of others, brig Elizabeth, Tredwell, for New York, in 6 or 7 days; Aurora, Pickle, Philadelphia, uncertain; George, Smith, do. 6 or 7 days; Elizabeth, Morton, Baltimore, uncertain; Spanish schr. Rosa, Aquila, loading for St. Barts to sail in four days—Passed a white bottomed ship off the capes bound in.
Also ship Rossie, Davis, 13 days from Laguira. Left there 23d of April, brig Female, Reed, for Baltimore same day; brig Expectation, Turner, Philadelphia.

May; brig Jane, Smart, New York, Fairplay, Grimalds, Alex- 3 days; schr. Liberty, Holbrook, in days; sloop Phebe, Kelly, of Rhode for Norfolk, in 2 days, spoke no- Schooner West Indian, Veazy, 9 days Cape Francois. Passed an English coming into the capes. Schooner Mary, Almeda, 18 days from Left there schr's Herald, Cork- Nancy Waite, Murphy; Colina, Wor- Creyhound, Holmes; Rewastico, (gone to Trinidad) Fame, Peter- Swift, Watts, all of Baltimore, time of uncertain; and a number of others hanging to other ports. The day they came out saw 5 ships going St. Jago, one of which was the Eliza- from Norfolk. Off Cape Maize, saw three masted schooner, lumberloaded.— Hatteras, spoke a schr. from Philadel- for Amelia. Passed off North Point, and up, a brig, apparently from the West Indies; would not answer us.
By the Officers of the Second Legion. The Secretary at War.  By James Keith, Esq. May this day terminate all party distinc- tions.  By Mr. Hopkins. The Chief Justice of the United States. Philadelphia, 6th May, 1809. His Britannic majesty's consul general for the middle and southern states of Ame- rica, upon the approaching renewal of the commercial intercourse between Great Bri- tain and the U. States, thinks it expedient for the information of the merchants trading thither to re-publish the annexed notification of the regulations of quarantine, the forms of certificates, required by his majes- ty's Orders in Council, and the penalties to be incurred by neglect or disobedience of the same. P. BOND.
there shall be no such consul, or vice-con- sul, then by two known British merchants residing there. P. BOND. The masters of British vessels are desir- ed to deposit their Mediterranean passes in the office of his Britannic majesty's consul general. Extract of a letter from New Orleans, dated April 4. "The embargo was raised here on the 31st ultimo, and the non-intercourse law re- ceived at the same time. But little specu- lation has been the result; and no ship- ments of any magnitude have as yet been made. "About 2600 troops have arrived by sea and land, and more are expected. Nearly 350 of the troops are already on the sick list; and I suppose by the 1st of October the whole of them (if not previously dis- patched to a more healthy climate) will go to their long homes. "The Sabine hero (Wilkinson) has not yet arrived."
killed a great number, and took 4000 pri- soners, among whom were 2 generals, 12 colonels, 19 lieut. colonels, and 290 officers. He also took 6 ammunition waggons, and 30 pieces of cannon. Almost all the troops of the line in the city occupied this impor- tant post, which had been threatened since the 10th. At the same moment, the duke D'Abran- tes crossed the Corso and blew up the col- leges. After these events, the Junta, in order to gain time and to give the people time to get over the horror and surprize with which they were struck, demanded a parley; but their faithlessness was known, and this de- ception was useless. Thirty more houses were carried by mines or pioneers. At last, on the 31st, all the city was oc- cupied by our troops—15,000 infantry and 2000 horse have laid down their arms at the gate Portillo, & have surrendered 40 stands of colors and 150 pieces of cannon. The rebels lost 20,000 men during the siege, 13,000 were found in the hospitals, and of these, 500 died daily. The duke of Montebello would not grant a capitulation to the city of Saragossa; he only issued the following orders: "The garrison shall, on the 21st, at noon, lay down their arms at the gate of Portillo, after which they shall be prisoners of war. The soldiers of the line who will take the oath of allegiance to king Joseph, and enter into his service, will be admitted into it.— In case their admission should not be grant- ed by the minister at war of the king of Spain, they shall be prisoners of war and carried into France. Religion shall be re- spected. On the 21st at noon, the French troops shall occupy the castle. All the ar- tillery and ammunition of every kind shall be delivered to them. All the arms be de- posited at the door of every house and col- lected by the Ward Alcaldes." The magazines of wheat, rice and vege- tables found in the place are immense.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9.
Yesterday the president of the U. States, heads of departments honored the citi- zens of Alexandria with their company at public dinner agreeable to an invitation from them. The president was met at the foot of the Potomac bridge (which he pas- sed in his carriage) by the officers of the se- cond legion of militia on horseback, accom- panied by an escort from captain Danger- field's troop of cavalry, and a number of the citizens on horseback. He was conducted down Washington-street, into King-street, where he was received by col. M'Kinney, and the different uniform com- panies of militia, who saluted him as he passed, and when he had alighted at Mr. Caton's Hotel, the military fired a federal salute. The president was received at Mr. Caton's by the committee of arrangement, and the citizens of the town were introduc- ed, and paid their respects to their respect- ed and welcome guests. The military offi- cers also waited upon the president and his staff and were introduced by col. M'Kinney. At 3 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant dinner, provided by Mr. Caton.— William Herbert esq. Mayor of the town presided, supported by the hon. Judge Fitz- hugh, and col. Simms as vice presidents.— After dinner the following toasts were drunk, interspersed with songs and music; and we are happy to say that on no former occasion have we seen a more numerous and respectable company, and the greatest cor- diality and cheerfulness pervaded every countenance. 1. The United States, their union the ba- sis of their strength, peace and happiness. 2. The Constitution of the United States, the cement of their union. 3. The People of the United States, too stout to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender their own. 4. The Congress of the United States, may their deliberations result in their coun- try's welfare. 5. The Judiciary of the United States. 6. The advancement of Science and the diffusion of Information, the best aliment to true Liberty. 7. Internal Improvements and facility of intercourse. 8. Peace and friendly Intercourse with all Nations having correspondent disposi- tions. 9. The Memory of Gen. Washington. 10. The Sages and Heroes, of our glori- ous Revolution. 11. Agriculture, Commerce, and Manu- factures. 12. The Militia of the United States, well regulated, the firmest Bulwark of the Republic. 13. The Army and Navy of the United States. 14. The American Fair.  By the President of the United States. Prosperity to Alexandria.  By the Secretary of State. Institutions for the diffusion of know- ledge, may they be patronised as objects of great importance.  By the Secretary of the Treasury. The District of Columbia.  By the Secretary at War. The Second Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia. After the President and Heads of De- partments had retired. James Madison, Esq. President of the United States. The heads of Departments. VOLUNTEERS.  By the Merchants. The Secretary of the Treasury.
Philadelphia, Oct. 22, 1805. His Britannic majesty's consul general for the middle and southern states of Ame- rica, having lately received copies of an act passed in the last session of parliament "for making further provision for the ef- fectual performance of quarantine," and of his majesty's Orders in Council of the 5th April last, containing the regulations of quarantine, together with the forms of de- clarations and the certificates required by the 42d section of that order, and an ab- stract of the quarantine regulations, and the penalties to be incurred by neglect or diso- bedience of the same;—In pursuance of the instructions he has received from his government, takes this method of making it generally known among the merchants of the U. States, that all the goods enumerat- ed in the first class of that order, intended to be imported after the 1st February 1806, into any port or place in G. Britain, or the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark or Man, from any port or place on the continent of America, must be accompanied with the declarations, certificates and bills of health, required by that section of the order, or the ship or vessel importing the same, and the goods on board such ship or vessel, will be subject to the rules of quarantine, and will be obliged to perform the same, according to the directions of that order. For the more satisfactory information of the merchants trading to G. Britain, the ar- ticles enumerated in the first class of his majesty's Order in Council are subjoined.
  Apparel of all kinds  Lutestrings, catlings or harpstrings    Artificial Flowers  Maps    Bast, or any article made thereof  Mattrasses    Beads, bracelets, or necklaces in strings  Hats and matting    Beds, bed ticks  Mohair yarn    Books  Nets, new or old    Brooms of all sorts, brushes of all sorts  Paper    Burdets  Packthread    Cambles, Canvass  Parchment    Carmenta wool  Pelts    Carpets  Platting of hair, chip, cane, straw or horse hair    Cordage not tarred  Quills    Cotton wool, cotton yarn, cotton thread, all articles wholly made or mixed with cotton, silk, wool, thread or yarn  Rags    Down, feathers  Sails and sail cloth    Flax  Silks, viz.    Furriers waste  Crapes & tiffanies    Goats hair  Husks & knobs    Gold or silver on thread, or mixed with cotton, hair, wool or silk or any other substance herein before enumerated  Raw silk    Grogam  Thrown and or-ganzine silk    Hats, caps or bonnets of straw, chip, cane or any other material  Waste silk    Hemp  Wrought silk    Hoofs  Skins, hides and furs, and parts of pieces of skins, hides and furs, whether undressed or in part or wholly tanned, tawed or dressed    Horn and horn tips  Sponges    Hair of all sorts  Straw, or any article made of, or mixed with straw    Leather  Stockings of all sorts    Linen  Thread    Liquor of any kind in bottles or flasks  Tow     Vellum     Whisks     Wool whether raw or any wise wrought     Yarns of all sorts  
And all other goods whatsoever, if they shall have arrived in, or with packages con- sisting wholly, or in part of any of the arti- cles above enumerated, unless such goods shall be removed from such packages. And further it is requisite that such decla- rations recite in words at length and in conti- nuity the several goods and articles to be sworn to by the owner and proprietor, be- fore some magistrate of the port or place from which such vessel shall clear out, to be attested by such magistrate in the form pre- scribed, and also by his majesty's consul or vice-consul, at such port or place, or in case
FALL OF SARAGOSSA. The following is an extract from Bonaparte's XXXIII bulletin. The Emperor is not famous for veracity, but in giving credit to his enemies we need not suspect him of exaggeration. Our readers have here a picture of unconquerable patriotism, and persevering heroism, which has few pa- rallels if any, in history. It cannot be read without admiration.—[Boston Re- corder.] On the 26th, the city was severely attack- ed, and the batteries were unmasked. On the 27th, at noon, the breach was practicable on several points. The troops lodged them- selves in the convent of San-in-Gracia. The division Grandjean occupied about 30 hous- es in the city. Col. Chlopisek, and the sol- diers of the Vistula, distinguished them- selves. At the same time, the gen. of di- vision Morlot, in an attack on the left, pos- sessed himself of the whole front of defence of the enemy. Capt. Guetteman, at the head of the pio- neers, and of 36 grenadiers, mounted the breach with a rare intrepidity. Mr. Bobies- ki, an officer in the Vistula Rangers, a young man of only 17 years of age, and having already received seven wounds, was the first who entered the breach. The chiefs of battalion Lejeure, aid-de-camp to the prince of Neufchatel, and Haxo, behaved well, and were both slightly wounded. On the 20th, the convents of St. Mo- nique, and the Great Augustines, were car- ried, as were 60 houses taken by pioneers. The sappers of the 14th regiment of the line, distinguished themselves. On the 1st February, general Lacoste was struck with a musket ball, and died on the field of battle. He was a very brave & distinguished officer. His loss has been much felt by all the army, but more parti- cularly by the Emperor. Col. Rognat suc- ceeded him in the command of the engi- neers, and the direction of the siege.
The enemy defended every house—three attacks by mines were carried in front, and every day three or four mines blew up se- veral houses, and opened the way to our troops. In this way we reached the Corso (the main street of Saragossa) lodged ourselves on the quays, and took possession of the university and colleges. The enemy at- tempted to oppose their miners to ours, but, little acquainted with this kind of warfare, their miners were very quickly discovered and stifled. This manner of conducting the siege ren- dered its progress slow and sure, but less dangerous for the army. Whilst three companies of miners, and eight companies of pioneers alone, are occupied with this subterraneous war, whose results are so terrible, the city is continually kept on fire by the mortars throwing shells and fire- balls.
The attack had been made but ten days before the reduction of the city was consi- dered as not far distant. More than one third of the houses were in our possession. The church of Our Lady of the Pillar, who by so many miracles was to save the city, was destroyed by bombs, and no longer tenable.
The duke of Montebello then thought it was time to take possession of the suburbs on the left bank, in order to occupy the di- ameter of the city, and cross his fire. The general of division Gazan, carried in a ve- ry brilliant manner the Swiss barracks. On the 17th, a battery of fifty pieces opened early in the morning. At 3, P. M. a bat- talion of the 28th attacked a large Convent, whose brick walls were 4 or 5 feet thick, and carried it. 7000 of the enemy defend- ed the suburbs. Gen. Gazan advanced ra- pidly to the bridge, by which the rebels could effect their retreat into the city. He
REMOVAL. WILLIAM O'CONNOR, informs his friends and customers, that he has removed to the house lately occupied by Thos. Shields, Royal-street, three doors above Mr. Pas- coe's. May 10. 3t Two Boys, of good Character, Will be taken as apprentices to the Bis- cuit-baking business, by Benjamin Ricketts. May 10. 3t
This day Published, BY JOSEPH MILLIGAN, GEORGE TOWN: And for sale by Robert Gray, James Kennedy, and Cotton and Stewart, Booksellers, in Alexandria: The Child of Feeling: A Comedy, in 5 Acts. BY GEORGE WATTERSTON, ESQUIRE. Price 37 and half Cents. May 10. 3t*
C. Thompson, PORTRAIT PAINTER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has resumed his profession in the house adjoining Mr. Atkin- son's, Fair-fair street. As his residence in Alexandria will be short, those who wish for their Likenesses, will please leave their names immediately. May 9. 3t
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d

The Subscribers, Take leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that the EAGLE TAVERN, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, WILL hereafter be conducted under the immediate management of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an engagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favor. Every comfort which necessity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be procured with avidity and pleasure. They are determined, if possible, to render the Eagle in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger. Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expense to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their bedrooms are furnished with an entire new set of beds and furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the floors covered with carpets.
Their stables are large and commodious, (which will always be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords) stands within twenty steps of the house, with a pump of excellent water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses.
They take leave further to state, that a COFFEE-ROOM has lately been established in one of the rooms of the Eagle, in which the newspapers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, & these determinations in which they are resolved never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success.
George Turner, James S. Smithers.
N. B. The printers throughout the United States who now direct their papers to James S. Smithers, are requested to insert the above one week, and in future direct to Turner and Smithers.
J. S. S. C. T.
Richmond, May 3—(8) dlw
BOARD OF HEALTH. AT a meeting of the members of the Board of Health on Tuesday the 25th of April, 1809, at the Council Chamber in the town of Alexandria.
The board proceeded to the appointment of a President, when GEORGE DENEALE was duly elected—and on balloting for Secretary, JOHN STEWART was duly elected.
On motion it was resolved that notice be given to the inhabitants of the town, that after the first day of May next, the law requires the cleaning the footways and gutters, and the Board of Health have given directions to the Superintendent of Police, to have all the laws for preventing and removal of nuisances, to be strictly enforced, and each member of this board will in his particular district enforce the same.
It is dissolved by mutual consent. J. BONSAI is authorised to settle the affairs of the late concern, and will attend at the house of B. Ricketts for that purpose.
John Bonsal, Benjamin Ricketts.
May 3—(4) 2aw2w
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster,
Executors.
Mar 25.
USEFUL PROPERTIES OF YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine.
THIS highly useful Machine is found by experience to excel any hitherto in use. It will wash as many cloaths (by the assistance of one person) in an hour as can be washed in a whole day, without the possibility of injuring, fretting or tearing the most delicate article, and with less than half the quantity of soap. It occupies very little more space than the common wash-tub, and with the least care will not create any slop or wet—the construction is very simple and attended with little expense. A further description of its qualities is now deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none will purchase without examining it.
We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have found, on trial, the above named Machine to answer fully the above description. Given under our hands this 5th day of May, A. D. 1809.
John Sellers, John Markland, Elizabeth Lomax, Susan Sellers, Samuel Hatterflay, Eleanor Bufel, Sarah Drown, Mary Higdon, John Drown.
I have examined the above Machine, seen it in operation, and believe it to answer the description.
J. Swift.
Any person wishing to purchase one or more rights in the above Machine, can be supplied by applying to Wm. C. Newton.
Prince street, Alexandria.
May 6.
N. B. All persons are cautioned against making or using the above Machine without a certificate from me.
W. C. NEWTON.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE,
2000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks.
50 barrels Whiskey.
1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese.
Goshen do. in casks.
5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags.
1000 do. white do.
French Brandy.
Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations.
Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels.
Do. inferior qualities, in do.
Molasses, in hogsheads
Clover Seed, warranted fresh.
Cotton, in bales and by retail.
Candles, mould and dipped.
Loaf and Lump Sugar.
Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles. Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Best Superflue Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c.
April 17.
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet Wharf—
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels.
Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do.
Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes.
Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests.
1 case black Persians.
2 barrels Caroline Indigo.
20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags.
Spermeceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do.
Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soap Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 300 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality  20 barrels } Muscovado Sugar.  7000 lb. Green Coffee  3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, as- sort BB to No. 9.  10 bales Cotton.  10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese.  40 boxes Mould Candles.  15 bags clean heavy Pepper.  50 lb. Nutmegs.  casks London refined Saltpetre.  5 ditto Irish Glue. 
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Bouchong Teas in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Te- neriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward Island, and Northern Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskey.
Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey.
Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks.
Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch Pig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, Sling Lines, &c. &c.
October 18.
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at a house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine Slinging Twine, Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joseph Harper.
February 2.
SMITHS' WORK. THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they carry on The Black Smith Business , IN ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES. THOSE who favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch.
FIELD & ROCK. A. B. A smart, active lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, wanted as an apprentice to the above business.
H. F I E L D,
Has for sale, as usual, at his Nail Manufactory,
Spikes, Nails, Brads & Sprigs of every description, by the cask or less quantity.
Two or three Journeyman wrought Nails will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory.
April 5.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Tuesday the 23d day of May, will be offered at public sale at the Coffee-House,
A LOT OF GROUND, On Stump-Hill, designated in the survey by No. 27, and containing 4 acres 122 poles—This lot is advantageously situated on the new Turnpike Road, and the avenue leading from that road through the Stump-Hill Tract of land and belonging to the estate of the late Christopher Noland. A credit of six months will be allowed.
P. G. Marsteller.
April 24.
Broker's Office, &c.
THE Subscriber tenders his services to the public in the line of a BROKER, also, as an ACCOMPTANT, to those whose avocations render it inconvenient to adjust their own affairs. Merchandize of every description sold on moderate commission.
FOR SALE OR BARTER, A tract of PRIME LAND, containing 370 acres, binding on Cheat River, in the Horse-Shoe settlement, Harrison county, state of Virginia, within 40 miles of the head navigation of Potomac—the title is indisputable, the river navigable for boats to the Ohio, and the surrounding neighborhood thickly settled and in a flourishing state of improvement.
FOR SALE, A convenient two story FRAME HOUSE with convenient back buildings, a large dry cellar, garden, &c. on the pavement, lower end of Fairfax-street.
William McMechen.
May 3.
37 bales COTTON, Of first quality, is received today.
E. GILMAN.
May 8
Mahogany 1000 bales.
JUST RECEIVED, About 10,000 ft. 1st qly. 11" and 12" AND will be sold low for cash, either in planks or logs. Apply to
Benjamin Adamso
WHO CARRIES ON THE CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, In all its branches—and executes work on the lowest terms and at the shortest notice.
May 8
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, May Term, 1809.
That the administrator of James Moseley 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 subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Moseley deceased, late of the county aforesaid, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 2d day of November, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2d day of May 1809.
JOHN WISE, admr.
May 2
ENTERTAINMENT,
RANDOLPH MOTT,
Late of the Washington Tavern, Alexandria, Is prepared to entertain travellers and others in a genteel manner, at the WHITE HOUSE, opposite the second turnpike gate, seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to Fairfax Court House—and flatters himself his attention to the wishes and convenience of his customers will ensure him a portion of public patronage.
Good pasturage and grain of every description will be furnished for stock.
January 10
Washington Canal.
THE Commissioners appointed under the act of Congress for opening the Canal in the City of Washington, hereby give notice, That a book for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a Capital Stock for the purpose of opening said Canal, will be opened on Thursday, the 25th day of May next, at Loxe's Hotel, in the City of Washington, and kept open from ten o'clock, A. M. till three o'clock, P. M.
Daniel Carroll, of Dud. George Blagden, Griffith Combe, Frederick May, James D. Barry, John Law, Elias B. Caldwell,
COMMISSIONERS.
Washington, 17th April.
Form of a power to subscribe. I, — do hereby authorise and empower — to subscribe for me in my name, for — shares in the Washington Canal Company. Witness my hand and seal this — day of — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and —.
April 19.
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.
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, April 11, 1809.
WAS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway, a negro man named JOHN: he is said to be the property of Robert Spadding, of Easton, state of Maryland: he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and about twenty-seven years of age, and is pitted with the small pox. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailor.
April 15