Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-12-18 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1807.
[No. 2045.]
Sales at Vendue.
Onevery 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.
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.
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, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
October 12.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE,
10 pipes old port
5 do. Madeira
30 quarter casks Lisbon
12 do. particular Teneriffe
15 do. Malaga
15 pipes old cognac brandy
5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin
5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum
2 do. first quality molasses
6 do. green copperas
do. alum
0 do. brown sugar
20 bags pimento
10 do. pepper
10 chests young hyson
10 do. hyson skin
10 do. imperial
10 do. green coffee
10 do. ground ginger
10 do. mace
10 do. nutmegs
10 do. allspice
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
10 do. saffron
10 do. safflower
Freight Wanted
For the Schooner
SWAN,
Benjamin Spooner, Master; to the West-Indies; burthen 650 barrels. Apply to
E. JANNEY.
11th mo. 30th. d
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 2. d
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO LAD, about eighteen years of age, a complete house servant.
Apply to the Printer.
December 8. d
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, one other as a striker to a smith, one as cook, and one hatter. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 24. d
Table Beer.
THE Lovers of this wholesome Beverage to Victuals, may have it fresh and good, at four pence halfpenny per quart, by applying at the store of
Thomas Cruse,
Opposite the Alexandria Bank.
ALSO,
Ale at twelve and half cents, and Sweet Cider.
December 8. d2w
TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hds. 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. d
Just Received,
Per the Brig LOUISA, Captain JOHN MACNA
MARA,
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 25. d4f
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'Ora-cle, 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. Gadsby'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 25.
PALMERS Packet will fail for Norfolk in a few days.
Dec. 14.
WANTED,
A vessel of five or six hundred barrels, to take freight to Boston.
APPLY TO
Lawrason and Fowle.
December 14. d
Public Sale.
TO BE SOLD, by public auction, on MONDAY, the 18th of January, 1808, if fair, if not the next fair day, pursuant to the last will and testament of Thomas Ludwell Lee, Esq. of Coton, (if not previously disposed of at private sale, of which due notice will be given—
All the residue of
His Berry-Hill Estate,
Situate in the county of Stafford, containing three hundred acres or thereabouts. A considerable part of this land is excellent meadow ground, lying upon Potomac Run, and the remainder is represented to be good farming land, and well timbered.
The terms are—One third ready money, the balance in equal payments in twelve and eighteen months.—A title will be made when all the payments are completed.
GEORGE CARTER,
For FANNY LEE, Executrix of Thomas Ludwell Lee.
December 15. dts
John' G. Ladd,
Has for sale, her quantity, at his warehouse on Prince-street wharf,
Russia duck and sheeting, ravens duck and diaper, a variety of India muslins, nankeens, &c. a few boxes coarse Irish linens, a variety of fresh teas of excellent quality, sugar & molasses, West-India and New-England rum, Holland gin and French brandy of fine quality, a few quarter casks old Sherry, Malaga, and Port wines, linseed, spermaceti & tanners' oil, mould, tallow and sperm candles, 40 boxes hard soap, 50 barrels beef and pork, 200 barrels herrings, a few barrels pickled salmon and beeves tongues, raisins in kegs, 20 bags black pepper, writing & wrapping paper, 4 boxes cotton cards, a quantity of seal leather and shoes, 250 dry hides, 1000 weight flax, and twelve tons first quality Russia hemp, &c. &c.
December 15.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER,
Has for Sale,
Muscovado SUGAR in hds. and
bls. various qualities
Loat and Lump do. in bls.
200 barrels inspected HERRINGS
COFFEE in bags
MOLASSES in hds.
Imperial
Old Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson Skin and
Souchong
Port
Madeira
Claret
Sherry
Lisbon and
Malaga
Cognac and Spanish Brandy
Jamaica
Antigua
Windward Island and
New-England
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.
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. eo
FOR SALE,
The Schooner
ADVENTURE,
As she came from Sea.
On a credit of six and nine months, for approved notes.
If not disposed of at private sale before Saturday next, she will then be positively sold at auction at 12 o'clock of that day.
Inquire of
GEORGE TAYLOR, or
M'KNIGHT & STEWART.
Dec. 16.
LOST,
A GOLD BREAST-PIN, marked W. H. P. set with a Cornelian.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with the Printer.
December 16. 3t
Lost or Mislaid,
A NOTE, drawn by Allen and Francis Dodge, of George-Town, in favor of the subscribers, for $295 84 cents, and by us endorsed, dated 14th December, payable in sixty days, negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria.—As payment has been stopped it can be of no use to the finder, who is requested to leave it at the store of
Nevett & Baden.
Dec. 16. 3t
One Cent Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on 10th of Dec. 1806, JAMES MITCHELL an apprentice to the carpenters trade—All persons are hereby cautioned against harboring or employing said apprentice—The above reward will be given for bringing him home, but no further charges.
Hugh Carolin.
December 16. 3t
FOR SALE,
21 Shares in the Bank of Potomac.
Also, in fee simple,
One Lot of Ground, lying on the west side of Fairfax-street, opposite the residence of Jonah Thompson, Esq. 35 and half front, 123 feet 5 inches deep, on which is erected a two story Frame House 24 and half by 18 feet, and a back building 14 and half by 40 feet, with a good cellar under the whole—One Lot on the east side of Fairfax-street, 27 feet 9 inches front, 96 feet deep, with a cellar sunk on the front.
Also, on Ground Rent, or Fee-simple,
One Lot on the north side Queen-street, near the intersection of Queen & Water-streets, 23 feet front, 88 and half feet deep, on which is erected a neat frame house 20 by 16 feet, 1 1/2 story, with a porch, and back building 12 by 27 feet, and a good dry cellar under the whole—One other Lot adjoining, the same dimensions, with a 3 feet alley between, with a small house, cellar and kitchen.
The above property will be sold on moderate terms—one-fifth of the purchase money will be required, and the balance on a liberal credit.
ALSO,
90 perches Stone, suitable for cellar walls.
Hugh Carolin.
December 16. 3t
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Robert Halley 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 suits of Jacob Ish, assignee of Davey & Mills, Jacob Ish, assignee of Rich, and Wm. P. Richardson, and Elisha Jewel & 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 Robert Halley, that on Saturday the 19th day of the present month between the hours of nine and three o'clock of the same day, at the court house in Alexandria the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Robert Halley, 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 16th day of Dec. 1807.
G. Deneale, C. C.
Dec. 16. 3t

TRIAL OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
THURSDAY, October 8.
(CONTINUED.)
Lieut. Clarence Mulford.
Mr. M. Rae. Are you well acquainted with major Bruff? A I served under him. Q What was his general character? A That is a very delicate question. Unfortunately for major Bruff he had not many friends either among the citizens or officers.
Chief Justice. What was the character of major Bruff as a man of truth? A Never heard it called in question.
Mr. M. Rae. What was general character before the arrival of general W. as a man of integrity and truth. I say his general character, for I never will enquire as to every particular act of a man's life? A I cannot say. I do not know how he was esteemed as a man of integrity & truth. I never heard it impeached, but think the general had more friends than he. I know he was not liked as the commandant of the post. Q What kind of a position is Cold Water, is it a desirable one? A I thought it the most desirable one I ever saw, as to healthiness, wood, water, and the convenience with which provisions and military stores might be collected. Q Were you placed there for the accommodation of the troops as for any military operations? A That place was selected for a cantonment; and for that purpose it is the most eligible I ever saw. Q What is judge Easton's general character? A It is not good. Q Did major B. accommodate judge Easton with quarters in the garrison which had been furnished to the major by the public? A He did. When I speak of major Bruff as not a good commandant of a post, I mean as to his not agreeing with the officers. As to his military skill I say nought.
Col. Henry Gaither was called in and interrogated as to the character and conduct of major Bruff during the revolutionary war.
Col Gaither. As to major Bruff's serving in the continental service, he was very young when he entered into it; he was a very active, brave, enterprising officer; he was sundry times badly wounded, and as soon as he was able, always returned to duty; he stood very high among the officers.
Mr. Martin. Was his reputation high among the officers? A He stood high with the officers of the higher grades, particularly with general Otho H. Williams, colonel Smith, and the rest of the field officers.
Mr. Martin. As to his character in private life? A I frequently met with him in the society of Cincinnati; and never heard any thing illegal against him. His character, as far as I have ever known or heard, has always stood fair.
Major Bruff. I was never arrested, or ever reprimanded during the whole course of the revolutionary war, and services since; but on the contrary have had many flattering things said to and of me throughout my military life, till gen. Wilkinson differed with me. Captain Richmond, the officer who signed the charges and solicited my arrest, I considered as my friend—he was at my house almost every day before the troops moved to Cold Water, and on terms of intimacy 'till the moment of my arrest. As to any disagreement with the officers of the garrison at St. Louis, I had none, except about duty—when I arrived the garrison was in the most wretched order. Not an officer understood the manual or artillery exercise. They did not even know how to post the men to the pieces or the priming and loading motions. I therefore kept the officers to close duty, and it was for that cause, if any, that they complained and were dissatisfied—the inhabitants noticed and applauded the difference in the police and appearances of the men. Respecting the French, I had no personal difference with any one of them; nor did I ever injure any in their person or property. If I was unpopular with them, it must have arose from some observations I may have made about antedated commissions and surveys that took in the public fraudulent grants works. The judges, military commandants and lawyers (except Donaldson) were opposed to the general's measures, and friendly to me: and the bar volunteered their services in my court
martial, and the principal part of the Americans were on my side of the question. But I did not visit the cantonment; and on being upbraided with my unsociable disposition on that account, I observed that they did not want democrats there, alluding to general Wilkinson's arrangements to keep me from it and mixing with the officers.
Lieut. Mulford being asked whether a majority of the people were friends to major Bruff or gen. Wilkinson, observed; I fully believe that by far the greater part of the people, both French and Americans were the friends of gen. Wilkinson.
Major Bruff replied that the president of the U. S. was the best judge of that, the only instance in which we tried our strength was in a petition respecting the removal of gen. Wilkinson from that government and the appointment of his successor.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, November 7.
DEBATE.
On the reference of a Memorial from sundry merchants and traders of Philadelphia, praying for a repeal of the non-importation law.
CONTINUED.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he rose with much reluctance to submit to the house a very few remarks on this subject. The real question now to be decided was, whether the subject of the petition under consideration was such as ought, at this time, to claim the serious deliberation of the house in order to decide on its merits. Was the prayer of it such as they should deliberate about granting? If it was doubtful what the decision on the merits of this petition ought to be, then it should be referred; but if on the first glance of its prominent features, its object was evidently inconsistent with the honor and dignity of the nation; if there could be no doubt with regard to the final decision that ought to be made upon it; this house ought not to refer it to any committee whatever. It was in this point of view he considered this petition. It appeared to him as little less than an insult on the understanding of the house, and when all the facts relating to the subject were taken into consideration, he was of opinion that this application was, if not a direct, at least an indirect insult on their dignity. It was said the people had a constitutional right to petition, and that this house ought to hear their petitions. This right, he said, was not denied; the petition had been received and read in this house; and the question now was, how it should be disposed of; which must be decided according to the subject matter of the petition, and will in no manner interfere with the right of the people to petition. In this petition, said Mr. C. the petitioners state they are alarmed by the high demands made by this country on Great-Britain, and that their alarms are increased by public rumor. How, asked Mr. C. do these petitioners know the nature of the demands which have been made? and with what propriety do they state to this house their alarms on account of demands made by government for redress, at a time when the whole nation feel with indignation, the insult which had rendered those demands necessary; but suppose the house should refer this petition; it would be essentially necessary, before they could act on it, or remove those alarms complained of, that they should know what those demands were that occasioned them. They could not decide on the subject without knowing them; and how were they to obtain the information. Negotiations on the subject were now pending; the petitioners therefore could not expect that an enquiry into the nature of those demands would be made by this house, and it would not be consistent with the interest or policy of the nation to make such enquiry, until the result of those negotiations was known. What benefit could therefore result to the petitioners in regard to the pretended ground of their alarms, from referring their petition? None. But the object of the petitioners is to obtain a repeal of the non-importation act; and they state as the reasons for wishing this repeal, that the act is calculated to embarrass the merchants of this country and irritate the people and government of Great-Britain.
If gentlemen would reflect a moment on this subject, they would be convinced that if the petitioners had paid a proper respect to the interest of their country or the dignity of this house, they would not at this time have made this application. The passage of that act was the first step which had been taken by the American government, declaratory of their determination to resist aggression, which had been long continued on their commerce and citizens. It was passed by a very large majority of this house after a full discussion of its merits. At a subsequent session its operation was suspended and upon what ground?
On this express ground which was officially communicated to the house—that G. Britain had manifested a friendly disposition towards this country, and that our differences with that nation were in a fair train of amicable adjustment—and even with this information before them, Mr. C. said they had only suspended the operation of the act but had not repealed it.
This was done with a view to meet in a proper manner, those friendly advances on the part of that nation. Had any thing since taken place, calculated to conciliate the affections of this country, or which ought to induce the government to abandon the ground of resistance which they had taken, or shrink from a perseverance in those measures first determined on, and still deemed necessary for the attainment of justice—on the contrary had not the conduct of Great-Britain since, been a source of aggravated insults? Had not one aggression been committed after another, in regular succession, one after another, and with increasing atrocity, until the climax of aggravated injury was completed by the attack on the Chesapeake? Was it necessary to repeat the circumstances of this outrage, which for cowardly arrogance and deliberate insult, exceeded any thing of the kind ever known among civilized nations. The universal indignation which it excited throughout the union, still remains unabated and would continue to do so while the crime was unatoned for—and yet, under these circumstances, said Mr. C. we are called upon to retreat from the ground we had previously occupied—to relinquish the only measure of resistance we had taken—After the murder of Pierce, and the still more barbarous murder of his fellow-citizens in the Chesapeake, (since the passage of that law, and its suspension) you are called upon to retrace your steps, to decline all resistance—to shrink from the contest—and virtually to say to G. Britain—we feel your chastisement—and we regret that we have taken any step which may irritate your people or government. The people of America said Mr. C. would frown with indignant contempt on a conduct of this kind—and even the people of Great-Britain, if they possessed the spirit of freemen, would feel a contempt for a conduct so pusillanimous, so inconsistent with the dignity of a nation.—They could not do otherwise (however they might seem to approve the measure) than despise the meanness of a people, who would make a shew of resistance in defence of their injured rights, and after repeated insults relinquish the contest, without reparation, and tamely submit to the most aggravated aggressions. If we were to deliberate on pursuing such a conduct—if we expressed a doubt of the propriety of rejecting with indignation such a proposition, we would justly merit & receive the universal execration of the people of America. Mr. C. concluded by declaring his determination to vote against the reference of the petition to any committee—and expressing his hope that such reference would not be agreed to by the house.
[Debate to be continued]
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BALTIMORE, December 16.
LATE AND IMPORTANT.
At a time when (owing to some unknown circumstance) there is a "break" on the main mail route, which has prevented the arrival of the regular newspaper mail from New York, it is particularly gratifying to us to have the dreaded deficiency supplied by the kind attention of our correspondent.
The editor of the Federal Gazette has received the New York Gazette of the 14 h in anticipation, containing a mass of marine and other intelligence of great importance. It may be feared from the following extracts, that we have only the sad alternative left of electing our adversary.—The two great contending powers of Europe, who seem to be madly engaged in a war of extermination, are bent upon opening a wider field of death, which threatens with convulsion the whole civilized world. It must be a work of no common difficulty for our helmsmen to steer with safety.—
DILEMMA.
Britain claims the right of taking her own subjects from our merchant ships.
France declares, "there shall be no neutrals", you must fight for or against us.
It becomes then a serious question what does the true policy of America dictate? Will you be dragooned into a war against England, and to gain what?
Or, Will you submit your merchant vessels to be searched for seamen, and return to a friendly understanding with the ruler of the seas?
It may be fairly stated, that Great Britain is fighting for existence; if there be added to her long list of enemies, one more, the U. S. the last remaining neutral—desperate indeed must be that conflict which will drench the world with blood, and expel affrighted commerce from the earth.
We hope sincerely that circumstances may prove less unfavorable than they appear at present; that we may be able to avoid all warlike connection with European powers, and preserve in peace the policy which leads to wealth and greatness.
void all warlike connection with European powers, and preserve in peace the policy which leads to wealth and greatness.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT
New York, December 14.
The long expected schooner Revenge, captain Reed, arrived at this port on Saturday evening, from England and France, with dispatches of the highest importance, from Mr. Monroe, our minister at London, and Mr. Armstrong, our minister at Paris. She sailed from England the 19th of October, and from Chitaburg, in France, on the 9th of November.
Of the nature of the dispatches we have no other information than that they are of the utmost importance. Dr. Bulus, who is the bearer of them (and who went out in the Revenge) hastened on to the seat of government with all possible speed. He reached town in a hired boat several hours before the Revenge got up.
We are informed by the officers of the Revenge, that Bonaparte had declared to Mr. Armstrong, our minister at Paris,
That there should be no Neutrals! This is a fact. We have no comments to make.
Our London papers by the ship Brutus, captain Prendergast, who arrived on Saturday evening 27 days from Liverpool, are to the 12 h ult. The extracts from them given in the New York Gazette of this day will be found highly interesting, it will be seen that the Snowa frigate sailed from Lymington for America, with Mr. Rose on board, the 9th of last month.—He has probably ere this arrived in the Chesapeake, where the frigate was bound. Mr. Monroe was still in England, but it was expected he would sail about the time the Brutus left Liverpool.
Price of stocks at London, November 11 noon, consols 63 1-2—Reduced 63 1-4—Omnium 1-8 premium.
American flour 35 to 38s.
In consequence of Denmark having declared war against Great Britain, the latter has granted letters of marque and general reprisals against Denmark. The official order is dated the 4th of November.
General reprisals were also granted against the ports of Tuscany, the kingdom of Naples, the port and territory of Ragusa, the republic of the Seven Islands, and all other ports and places in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas; which are occupied by the army of France and her allies.
London, November 8.
Yesterday a considerable number of letters reached town from Gibraltar, Lisbon and Oporto. We have seen one from an highly respectable authority, in which it is mentioned, that Lucien Bonaparte had been recalled from his retirement at Rome, and had arrived at Paris, where he experienced the most favorable reception from Napoleon. It is well known that Napoleon offered him the crown of Portugal two years ago, and it is highly probable, that the present reconciliation and visit to Paris, is connected with a similar offer.
Yesterday a considerable number of letters were received at the post office, from Monte Video, brought to Portsmouth by the Unicorn frigate; and Natal, British Queen and Eliza transports; they left the river Plate on the 8 h August in company with the Thisbe, and 13 other transports, having 2000 troops on board, and parted from them on the 20 h ult. off the Western Islands. General Whitlock had, at the time of their sailing, embarked on board the Medusa frigate for England, and his regiment, the 89 h, had sailed for the East Indies. Every arrangement had been made for the evacuation of Monte Video on the 7th September agreeably to the articles of capitulation. Brigadier general Lumley, and captain Riche, his aid-de-camp, came home in the Unicorn.
The Cæsar of 80 guns, London of 98, and Conqueror of 74, with the Raleigh sloop of war and several small vessels which sailed from Torbay on the 15 h ult. under the orders of sir R. Strachan, have proceeded to Lisbon.
It is reported that lord Gambier will have the command of the secret expedition now firing out at Plymouth; and that sir H. Popham will be captain of the fleet. The last mentioned officer, it was rumored, left town last night to join the admiral's flag ship.
Lord Gardner, it is said, is about to resign the command of the Channel fleet, for the admiralty, in which case sir J. T. Duckworth succeeds to the command of the Channel fleet. His lordship continued windbound in Torbay, on Thursday, with twelve sail of the line.
We are strongly inclined to question the truth of the report, which has prevailed for some days, of our troops having been

drawn from Egypt. We rather be- lieve that the late detachments from Gib- altar were intended to enable our army at Alexandria to open a communication with the Bays, who are disposed to declare in our favor as soon as they find us in situa- tion to protect them in their revolt. Sir Samuel Hood, with three British and three Danish ships of the line, arrived in the Downs on Friday.
Sir Sidney Smith has left town to take the command of the secret expedition with which he is entrusted. He will hoist his flag on board the Pompee, and his force will consist of six sail of the line and 5000 military.
Letters from St. Petersburg, of the 6th inst. mention the important circumstances, that Lord Leveson Gower had directed Sir Stephen Sharp to acquaint the British merchants residing in the Russian ports in the Baltic sea, in reply to a proposal of his, count Rumsdorf had informed him, that he must decline, under the existing circumstances, to enter into any negotia- tion for a renewal of the treaty of com- merce with Great Britain.
The object of Mr. ROSE'S MISSION, we are given to understand, is to propose to America a compensation for resigning the colonial carrying trade of France, by suspending our own navigation law in favor of America and permitting her to trade unrestrictedly in the produce of our West India islands.
November 10. We feel great pleasure in announcing to the public the safe arrival of the homeward bound India fleet, under convoy of Port- smouth last night, and we have no doubt reached the Downs early this morning.— The fleet left St. Helena on the 3d of Sep- tember.
General Walsingham was on Monday last put under an arrest, preparatory to his trial by a court martial. The charges will be preferred against him by Sir Samuel Ach- muty. They are 17.
The ships of the line going upon the se- cret expedition are all in readiness for sail- ing. They are at Plymouth. The light infantry of the German legion commenced their march from Deal on Monday last for Tartmouth, where, it is supposed, they embark to proceed to Plymouth.
November 11. BONAPARTE'S BLOCKADE.—We stated yesterday that a proclamation will be im- mediately signed by his majesty, declaring France, and every other country under her control and influence, in a state of siege, prohibiting all intercourse with her or them and forbidding all ships to enter her or their harbors, except such as have cleared out from a port in Great Britain, or a port in the colonies belonging to Great Britain. This is the strong measure which the pre- sent chancellor of the exchequer frequently urged during the late administration, as absolutely necessary to meet Bonaparte's blockading decree. We may therefore presume, that if it did not appear to some of his coadjutors as a measure of doubtful policy, it would have been long since ad- opted. It will, no doubt, cut off France from all intercourse with three quarters of the globe, and prevent her from receiving any of the commodities or produce of A- sia, Africa and America.
The only objection to the measure is the consequent injury to our trade; but this ob- jection is treated in the treasury journals as a mere chimera. "Our trade," they say, "would suffer indeed if the articles in which we deal, if our own productions and the pro- ductions of our colonies were mere luxuries which nations might dispense with. But is that the fact? Are not the productions of the colonies absolutely necessary to the continent? Can Bonaparte prevent the continent from wanting them? Can any decree he can issue, induce the people of the continent to dispense with the use of sugar, coffee, of cotton, of linen, indigo, of logwood, of drugs, of hardware, and variety of other articles? He may render the introduction of them more difficult and the circulation of them more circuitous, but still they will reach every part of the continent."
But it may be said, if the continent will do without the use of sugar, of coffee, of cotton, of indigo, of logwood, &c. where is the great necessity for this measure? Be- cause neutral nations know that these articles the produce of our colonies are liable to sei- zure and confiscation in the enemy's ports— they therefore purchase them in the colonies of the enemy, and the enemy are thus sup- plied with them, not by the British ships nor the British colonies, but by American ships and by French and Spanish colonies But we interdict that trade, if we say that no ship shall convey to a French port any colonial production but our own, we shall then oblige the continent to take them from us, the conti- nent not being able as we have already stated to do without them. Now all this may be very fine logic but we for it is not fact. The inferences may be
true but unfortunately the premises are false. In the first place, the productions of our colo- nies are not all articles absolutely necessary to the continent; and in the next place, if their circulation upon the continent be ren- dered more difficult and circuitous, they can- not circulate to the same extent, and with the same facility after as before the restraints. It follows therefore that the consumption will be less—but we trust the reduction will not be so great as the enemy expects. It is we fear, too much to attempt to prove that our trade will not suffer at all. (Globe.)
Sir Sydney Smith arrived on Monday e- vening at Plymouth, and immediately hoisted his flag on board the London of 98 guns. His majesty is expected in town, this day to hold a private levy at privy council at the queen's palace.
At two o'clock yesterday afternoon, a cab- inet council assembled at the foreign office. Their deliberations lasted until half after four. The members present were—the lord chan- cellor, earls Westmoreland and Camden, lords Hawkesbury and Mulgrave, and the chan- cellor of the exchequer. Earl Bathurst was ad- mitted to the conference; from which it may be drawn, that it related to the rumored pro- ject of a general blockade, as the noble lord is at the head of the board of trade. After the council broke up, Mr. Wilberforce had an au- dience of the cabinet ministers.
Mr. G. H. Rose who is charged with a par- ticular mission to the government of the U. S. sailed on Monday (the 9th) from Lymington in the Statira frigate for the Chesapeake.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17.
Mr. Monroe arrived at Norfolk on the 13th instant, in 23 days from London. The dis- patches for government came on by the mail yesterday.—Mr. Rose sailed two days before Mr. Monroe in a British frigate.
The ship Commerce, Capt. Crowdhill, of this port, was at Cowes the 16th October.
WASHINGTON, December 17. In the House of Representatives this day, Mr. G. W. Campbell, after a few pre- liminary remarks, offered the following reso- lution:
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of continuing for a limited time the duties on imported SALT, and of continuing for a limited time the law imposing the duties called the Mediterra- nean Fund ; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. M. Clay moved to strike out that part of the resolution relating to Salt. This occasioned a debate of considerable length. Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Crow- nhill, Alston, Montgomery, Holmes, and Quincey, spoke in favor of that part of the resolution; and Messrs. Clay, Lloyd, Mason, Sloan, Findley, Stone, Upham and Holland, against it.
The question was then taken on Mr. Clay's motion, by ayes and noes, and it was carried, ayes 78, noes 45.
Mr. Randolph spoke against the other part of the resolution (relative to the Me- diterranean fund ) and Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Alston, Montgomery and Smi- th, (all members of the committee of ways and means) in favor of it. The question was taken on it by ayes and noes, and it was agreed to, ayes 107, noes 14.
From this your merchants will be able to form some opinion relative to the ex- pectations of our government as to Peace or War ?
Mr. G. W. Campbell (who is chairman of ways and means) stated, that he under- stood it to be the wish of the secretary of the treasury that these taxes should be con- tinued. Mr. Randolph contended that no such wish was expressed in his official report , and he could not receive it from any other source.
In the course of this debate, Mr. M. Clay said that he had never been in any situ- ation, in doors or out of doors where he had known so much wind: the house (he said) was continually pestered with long speeches and it seemed (he observed) as if some gentlemen thought no subject could be un- derstood until they had spoken on it more than once!
The committee of elections have report- ed that John Culpepper (member from N. Carolina, whose seat is contested by the famous Duncan McFarland ) is not entitled to a seat in the house.
Arrived, United States schooner Revenge , Read, 38 days from Cherbourg, and 27 days from the land, with dispatches from our mi- nisters in England and France. There had been an embargo at Cherbourg for six weeks, in consequence of the fitting out a frigate and brig, which had not yet sailed. Left at Cher- bourg brig Corn , Folger , of Boston; brig William , of Norfolk; ship Victor , of Port- smouth, from New-York, under seizure
for having been in England. The brig Apol- lo , captain Vaughan, of Boston, sailed under convoy of the Revenge , by special permissi- on, having on board Mr. BOUDOINE, American minister at the court of Madrid, with his family and suit. Dr. Bullus, who is the bearer of dispatches has proceeded for Washington. The Revenge has suffered in the late gales on the coast very severely, and has come here almost a wreck. On the 27th ult. her guns were thrown overboard, to save the vessel and lives. New York post.
Virginia Legislature. LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
The legislature was engaged on Satur- day in electing a counsellor of state; and a brigadier general.
The candidates for the first were, Geo. W. Smith, Skelton Jones, esquire, Dr. Wardlaw and Dr. Upshaw, of this city; and Mr. Mallory of Elizabeth City coun- ty. The result of the three first ballots, was the striking off from the list Messrs. Jones, Upshaw and Wardlaw; it being a rule of the house, that the candidate lowest on the last ballot should be struck from the list. After the 4th ballot, Mr. Johnston, chairman of the committee for counting the votes reported to the house, that the votes were, for Charles K. Mallory 94, George W. Smith 93, and that there was one bal- lot for Samuel K. Mallory. If this vote was allowed to Mr. C. K. Mallory, he had a majority of the whole, and was of course elected. On motion, it was determined that this ballot should not be counted for Mr. Charles K. Mallory. Two other ballots were subsequently held:
  MALLORY. G. W. SMITH.   Fifth ballot 94 94   Sixth ballot 93 95 
So that George W. Smith was elected counsellor. In the election of a brigadier general colonel Chamberlayne of New Kent, ma- jor William Wirt and colonel John Mayo of this city, were nominated candidates. It was generally conceded that the contest lay between the two former. A consider- able degree of discussion took place on the qualifications of these two candidates.
The result of the ballot was, Chamberlayne 100, Wirt 76, Mayo 6. So that Mr. Chamberlayne is elected bri- gadier general, in the room of gen. White, resigned.
On Monday the house resolved itself in- to a committee of the whole on the state of the commonwealth, when the following resolution underwent considerable discus- sion:
Resolved, As the opinion of this commit- tee, that the petition of John H. Winder, praying that he may be authorised to re- move from the state of Maryland into this state, certain slaves which he holds in right of his wife, and which were during her in- fancy and before her intermarriage with the petitioner, removed from this state by her guardian, into the state of Maryland is reasonable.
After much discussion, the following re- solution was moved by Mr. Strother and adopted by the committee.
Resolved, As the opinion of this commit- tee, that the law passed in 1805, prohibit- ing the introduction of slaves into this state be repealed so far as it prevents the admis- sion of slaves, which any inhabitant of this state becomes entitled to by descent, devise or marriage.
The committee then rose and the Speaker resumed the chair. When two amend- ments were introduced; to substitute "the 25th January 1806" instead of "in the year 1805" and to introduce the word "should" before the word "be"—the question was then taken on the resolution thus amended and carried in the affirmative, Ayes 87— Noes 78.
Mr Preston offered the following reso- lution:
Resolved, That so much of the go- vernors communication as relates to the road from the highest point of navigation on the Kenhawa to the highest point of navigation on the James river, together with the documents relating thereto, be re- ferred to a select committee with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr W. Pope of Powhatan offered cer- tain resolutions relative to the general go- vernment, which were ordered to lie on the table.
DIED, this morning, JOHN C. KEMPF, in the 69th year of his age. His friends and ac- quaintance are requested to attend his funeral at three o'clock, to-morrow evening.
The Brethren of Alexandria Wash- ington Lodge, No. 22, are requested to meet at their Lodge-Room, to-morrow at 3 o'clock, P. M. to attend the funeral of their deceased Brother JOHN C. KEMPF.
ADAM LYNN, Sec'y. December 18
Ten Dollars Reward.
STOLEN, from on board my Packet, on Sa- turday night last, lying at Berry's wharf, in the Eastern Branch,
One small Bale of Goods, Containing the following Articles, viz. ONE piece of superfine black Broadcloth , containing ten and half yards—one ditto Brown Holland —five pieces narrow Black Rib- bon —three pounds of ali-colored Thread —two pounds of Blue ditto .—Whoever will detect the Thief, and secure the Goods so that the owner may get them again, shall receive the above reward.
Joseph Johnson, Master of the City Packet. December 18. co3t*
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. co
A Valuable Ferry for Sale.
THE subscribers offer for sale the valu- able 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 land- 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. 2aw
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 Tre- asurer 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. 3daw 20th Dec
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increas- ing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beau- tifully situated, containing about Four Hun- dred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dol- lars per annum, containing about sixty a- cres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily co- vered with red and white Oak.
ALSO, Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military ser- vices during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom ap- plication will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be giv- en.
Walter S. Alexander. August 13. co

HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspender
FOR EASE, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds 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 assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25
dom.
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the County Court of Fairfax, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the 13th day of January next, on the premises—
Two tracts of Land, with the appurtenances, containing together about sixteen hundred and seventy acres, or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of about two hundred pounds;—which said tracts are situated in the county of Fairfax, and are parts of what is commonly called the Ravenworth Tract of Land. —One of these tracts is in the possession of Augustine J. Smith, Esq. and is the tract on which he at present resides—the other is in the possession of Doctor Henry Rose.
The lands will be sold in lots which will be designated on the day of sale, and the sum to be then raised will also be precisely stated. The meeting of the Commissioners will be at the upper Turnpike Gate upon the turnpike road, about 12 o'clock on the day of sale.
Wm. Payne, Wm. Deneale, Geo. Summers, Thomson Mason, Rich'd. M. Scott.
Dec. 8.
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LANDING
From the Schooner Freighter , 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,  20 casks cheese,  20 boxes chocolate,  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,  500 boxes brown soap,  50 do. mould candles,  50 do. chocolate,  30 do. Havana sugar,  Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugar,  Hall barrel and kegs beef,  30 barrels and half barrels mackerel,  2 trunks coarse and fine shoes. 
November 21.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality 1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot, 50 half chests & boxes
 Imperial,  Young Hyson, & } TEAS  Hyson-skin, }  4 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
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ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LAST Thursday was stolen or taken out of the British minister's entry a new drab colored Surtout, with buttons of the same cloth, and silk lining in the sleeves. Any body that brings the said surtout to the British minister's house, will receive the above mentioned reward.
Washington City, December 11. d2w
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.
11 1/2 mo. 25.
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Ten Thousand Dollars-worth OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY , the first day of next February, in the town of DUMFRIES , at the store-house formerly occupied by Mr. JAMES MUSCHETT , deceased:
About 10,000 dollars worth of GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of from forty to one hundred dollars amount in each parcel.
A credit of nine months will be given on one half of the purchase and fifteen months on the balance, the purchaser to give bond (to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid) and approved security before the goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the firms of JOHN M. MUSCHETT and Co. JAMES MUSCHETT , senior, and Co. and JOHN and CHARLES MUSCHETT and Co. are hereby notified and requested to come forward without delay and settle their respective accounts and pay off the same to the subscriber, who is fully authorised and empowered by JOHN M. MUSCHETT , the surviving partner in the aforesaid firms, to settle and receive all such debts; otherwise I shall be under the necessity of bringing suits against every person owing any thing to said firms immediately, who fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said firms will please to forward them to me as soon as convenient.
John Linton, Attorney in fact for JOHN M. MUSCHETT.
Dumfries, Dec. 9, [11] } dls.
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 qualities,
 Leaf and Lamp ditto,  Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS , particularly selected for family use.  Best green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality  Madeira, Busello, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneniffe, 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, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brim-stone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the bank of Alexandria. THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town on the third Monday in Jan. next, for the purpose of chusing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurdin Chapin, Cash'r.
Dec. 16.
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TO LEASE,
For one or more Years,
The Store-Houses formerly
occupied by JAMES PARK at Broadfield , on the main road to Westmoreland county, Vir. and within two miles of Mattox Bridge: consisting of a store room, counting room with a fire place, and a small lodging room below stairs, a large bale room above and a spacious bale house near the store house, in good order—fire wood and stableage for one or two horses may be had in the bargain, and Mrs. Park will board one or two young men.—For terms apply to JOHN MUNCASTER , in Alexandria, or to
Townsend S. Dade,
At Broadfield.
December 17.
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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.
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Public Sale.
On THURSDAY the 24th instant, at eleven o'clock will be sold, on the premises, on a long credit,
That three story Brick House situated on the south side of Prince-street, in the occupation of Mrs. Nickol's, between Fairfax and Water-streets. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
December 10.
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A valuable Mill Seat
For sale, the 21st instant, on the premises, about four miles from Alexandria, on the side of the turnpike road leading to Winchester, between the ford of Holmes's run and the trough hill.
THE fall of water as has been levelled by two different men, is made by one of them a little over and by the other something under thirty feet, is accommodated with four and one quarter acres of land for the buildings, &c. together with a sufficiency for the head and tail race and also for the dam.
The terms are—One fourth ready money, the remainder in equal payments of three, six, and nine months. A title will be made when all the payments are completed—This sale is authorised by a decree of the court of chancery of Virginia, and the title will be made by the subscriber in consequence thereof.
William Hartshorne,
Receiver of the effects of John Sutton and John Mandeville , under the order of the Chancellor of Virginia.
December 2.
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FOR SALE,
Or to be RENTED for one or more years; THE whole of the REAL ESTATE belonging to Pressley Carr Lane , lying in and adjacent to the town of Centreville, in Fairfax county.
This property consists of the well known TAVERN now occupied by Mr. Adam Mitchell .
The STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington —and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of good FARMING LAND , at present in the possession of Mr. Carr W. Lane , and Mr. Walter Locker , which will be disposed of in separate tracts or entire.
It is presumed that any person disposed to buy or rent any of the above property will first view the same and judge for themselves—a further description is therefore unnecessary.
Mr. Lane would take a small proportion in Negroes.
Harrison Fitzhugh.
Fairfax County Oct. 23.
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Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND , containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek , intersecting Jefferson , Franklin , and Green-street , and bounding east and west on Fayett and Payne-streets .
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
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ROBERT GRAY,
Bookseller, in King-street Alexandria, has just received for sale, a large supply of FAMILY BIBLES.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags. Apply as above.
Nov. 27.
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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 29.
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  3 do. of 1,500  7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen, in New York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On TUESDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 330 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety 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 subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. and 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 commence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's offices, No. 64 and No. 83, Maiden Lane New-York.
Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any description 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. MARSH's book-store, George-Town where the prize list will be regularly received. October 18. 3staw2m
Robert Gray,
Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, has lately received for sale the following Articles.
Reeves's water colors, in boxes, containing from six to eighteen colors; ladies japan dressing cases; japan ink-chests; durable ink for marking linen; superfine warranted black lead pencils; pounce and pounce boxes, camels' hair pencils for drawing; superfine red sealing wax; indian ink; parchment; violin strings, bows and bridges; German flutes; one well finished clarinet; one hautboy; instructions for flute and violin; tooth powder and brushes; red military feathers; black do. with red tops; pocket thermometers; mathematical instruments; writing and wrapping paper; quills; wafers; bonnet boards; fullers' press boards, &c. &c. Also the following late Publications.
 Warren's American revolution, 3 vols. oct.  Mease's geological view of the U. States.  Mrs. Opie's simple tales, 2 vols. 12 mo. boards.  Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owen  Margaretta, by a young lady of Philadelphia.  Domestic Cookery; Murphy's life of G. rick; Steuben's military discipline; maritime law; pieces of Irish history, &c. W. J. Mac Nevan, &c. 
For sale by the dozen,
School bibles and testaments; Scott's lessons; Murray's English reader; introduction to reading; Columbian orator; looking-glass for the mind; Philadelphia latin grammar; school dictionaries assorted; spelling books; primers; slates; playing and message cards; ink powder; bonnet boards, &c. &c.
ON HAND,
A large stock of ready-made blank books of various sizes; blank account books ruled and bound to any given pattern, at a short notice. October 5.
PRINTED DALE ET SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor)