Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-03-15 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on hand and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest liquidation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M.
HANDSOME TEETH,
The greatest personal ornament of the human physiognomy. R. C. SEINER, Surgeon Dentist of New York, respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that his business concerns that require his continuance near the seat of government 7 or 8 days, proposes to attend to his professional business in this city until the 18th inst. Those ladies and gentlemen who have unfortunately lost their Front Teeth, have therefore a favorable opportunity of having them replaced in a very superior style, warranted to retain a perfect natural colour, not distinguishable by strict examination from those of the natural growth, and in most cases without the least pain. Those persons likewise whose teeth are partially decayed, or are carious with that contaminating, destructive substance the Tartar, may have the decayed and the teeth thereby preserved during life. Therefore if a regular apprenticeship and long study in the city of London, improved by 20 years extensive practice in New York, and aided by the recommendations of the most exalted characters in that state, can entitle him to confidence, he will be sure to receive, and endeavor justly to merit the patronage he may be honoured with. Mr. Seiner may be consulted any hour at Mr. Milbourne's sign of the Golden Ball, Union-street. Ladies will be attended at their own houses if desired. March 9. dff
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. October 6.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Ronfett's CIGARS, warranted of the very best quality and full contents. Real Macouba Snuff, Espresso Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, is now of quality. —HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of Wines, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale December 21.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Price—late Miss Gunning. February 6.
Just Published, For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER; OR, Man as he ought not to be. Really bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC's for the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one. Just Received, A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER. Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia, No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days. Subscribers are earnestly requested to send their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than for ten or fifteen. ROBERT GRAY.
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, PIPES of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE, SHEET IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES, made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is excelled by few—in the brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron. George M'Munn. October 23.
For Sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, King Street; THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death.
Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." Young. By LINDLEY MURRAY.
From the thirteenth British edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK. "We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enriched by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review or Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct. 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to eliminate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or disconcert those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper. Also, The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia. October 24.
FOR SALE, A quantity of nice well cured BACON. Apply to Jacob Heineman, West End. March 14. 6t
Carpenters, Laborers and Timber WANTED at the Washington bridge Enquire of Mr. Mills or Mr. Nott, at the bridge. March 13. 10t
Wanted to Hire, by the Year, A MAN SERVANT. Accustomed to house work—a WOMAN that can wash and iron, and a GIRL capable of nursing a child—to reside in the country. Enquire of the Printer. March 13. 3t
The Public are hereby informed that at the subscriber and his son Doctor Archibald B. Dick, are henceforward conducted in the exercise of their profession—Applications intended for either, to be made at the Medicine Shop of the former. Elisha C. Dick. February 27.
Notice is hereby given. To the Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, That the fourth instalment of Ten Dollars, on each share, is called for, which must be paid on or before the 20th instant, agreeably to the act of Congress, entitled "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors. Daniel Carroll, of Dud'n. PRESIDENT. March 8—10. 6t
TUITION.
THE Subscriber informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has opened SCHOOL in the commodious room on King street, opposite the India Queen tavern, formerly occupied as a school room by Mr. Under, where he will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, book-keeping, Mensuration and Navigation on moderate terms, flattering himself with the assiduous attention to the improvement of his Pupils, he may merit a share of public patronage. Abraham Walker. March 10. 6tm
BRICK & STONE LAYERS. B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, a may suit their employers. Where they are requested to furnish materials they will be of the best quality. February 17. 6tm
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG.
THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, LEESBURG, where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitting attention, together with the diligence, care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line.
A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers. James Dawson. Leesburg, Virginia Jan. 1—3.
Greening Apples, Cranberries, Potatoes, and Cider in barrels, FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd.
For Gottenburg, The substantial and fast-sailing Ship CENTURY, O. P. Finley, master. Will commence loading next week, the principal part of her cargo being already engaged. Freight of 100 hogsheads tobacco and a few tiers of rice. Apply on board, or to Phineas Janney. 3d mo. 11h. d7t
For Norfolk, The Sloop BLUE HILL. Will sail on Wedn. day next and is ready to take a freight. Apply to the Master on board lying at the north side of Harper's wharf, or to George Slacum. March 11. 9t
For Sale, Freight or Charter, the BRIG BETSEY, 101 tons burthen, will carry about 630 barrels of flour, is in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Elisha Janney, or Phineas Janney. 3d mo. 8h. 7t
For Freight or Charter, THE Sloop WILLIAM AND JOHN, Thomas Woodhouse Master; Burthen, 247 Tons, AND SHIP GEORGE; PETER WALKER, mast. Burthen 220 Tons. Both ships sail well, and are in order to receive a cargo, for terms apply on board, or to James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE. 100 barrels N. York Prime Beef & Pork, Eastern Ware in order. Madeira Wine in quarter casks. Whiskey in hogsheads. March 7. d
FOR SALE, One half of the ship THOMIRIS, Burthen 240 tons, or 300 hogsheads tobacco. One third of the ship COMMERCE, Burthen 217 tons, or 300 hogsheads tobacco. 1000 bushels of SALT, on board the ship Commerce. 23 shares Potomac Bank Stock. 25 do Marine Insurance Stock. If the vessels are not sold at private sale before the 15th, they will be sold at auction at 12 o'clock, on that day, at Iggins's wharf. The terms will be liberal, and made known at the sale. James Keith, jun. Phineas Janney. March 8. dts
FOR FREIGHT, The substantial and fast-sailing SHIP AURORA, ISAAC RAND, Master. Burthen 330 hogsheads of tobacco or 2500 barrels of flour—is in complete order ready to receive a cargo and proceed to sea as soon as permission can be obtained, having her crew on board. Apply to Law, upon and Fowle, Who have for sale, after,
2000 bushels coarse Salt, suitable for the fisheries. Also, just landed, 75 tiers fresh Rice, 200 boxes Old Candies, 50 do Spermaceti do, 30 do fresh Muscatel Raisins, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 50 do Writing do, 100 boxes No 1 and 3 Chocolate, 10 do Windsor Soap, 6 casks Sperma Oil, 50 casks Malaga Wine, 100 bolts Ravens Duck, 1 bale Hops, Holland Gin, Coffee, Peep Boston Bay Mackerel, Shad, Table Fish, 4000 sides Sole leather, 10 packages men's & women's coarse and fine shoes, 50 casks Coffee and Sugar, Hogshead Nails, 50 Gun Cases, 200 casks Lime. March 2.

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.
SEDUCTION.
On one parent stalk, two white roses were growing, From buds just unfolded, and lovely to view! Together they bloom'd, with the same sun- beam glowing, And anointed at night by the same balmy dew.
A spoiler beheld the fair twins, and unspar- ing Tore one from the stem, like a gay victim drest, Then left its companion—his prize proud- ly bearing, To blush for an hour, ere it died on his breast.
But, ah, for the widow'd one—shrivell'd and yellow, Its sleek silver leaves lost their delicate hue; It sickened in thought—pined to death for its fellow, Rejected the sun beam, and shrunk from the dew.
Then where, ruthless spoiler! ah, where is thy glory? Two flowers strewn in dust, that might sweetly have bloom'd, A tomb is the record which tells thy proud story, Where beauty and love are untimely con- sum'd.
COPY OF A PAMPHLET PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE OF THE BOSTON CENTINEL.
SUPPRESSED DOCUMENTS.
The following documents from Mr. Madison to Mr. Armstrong, proves that our government were resolved to give up all claims for the unjust decrees of France, so far as they operated on land: that Mr. Madison chose to overlook captures in the West Indies, stated in his own letter of May 22d, 1807: that though Bonaparte had expressly avowed nine months that his original plan was to extend the decree of Berlin to American commerce, Madison chose to consider the original plan confined to seizures in port; and that all we wished was that France should so modify her decrees, to cut us off from all trade with the continent, provided they would permit us to navigate the ocean. This hint is said at last to have reached the Imperial ear, and that he has consented to modify, not his Berlin decree, but the decree of Milan, which rendered a forcible boarding by a British cruiser cause of condemnation—Generous prince! Thy bounty is equal to thy moderation! No doubt Mr. Madison will thank the emperor for this favor, and as before, defend the Berlin decree as a just and lawful measure.
For the emperor's understanding of his Berlin decree, and its original plan, see Armstrong's letter published in the documents page 20, in which he says "that the application of that decree to us was the result of the general expressions of the article," and that the Emperor's decisions, that it should apply to us, was the declaration of an anterior and positive disposition.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to Mr. Armstrong.
MAY 2, 1808.
[To follow the paragraph ending with the words "will be immediately taken." "THE repeal of her decrees is the more to be expected, above all, if Great Britain should repeal, or be likely to repeal hers, as the plan of the original decree at Berlin did not extend to a violation of the freedom of the seas, and was restricted to a municipal operation for nearly an entire year, notwithstanding the illegal British order of January, 1807, and as a return of France to that restricted scope of her plan, would so immaterially diminish its operation against the British commerce; that operation being so completely in the power of France on land, and so little in her power on the high seas. But although we cannot, of right, demand of France more than a repeal of so much of her decrees as violate the freedom of the seas, and a great point will be gained by a repeal of that part of them, yet as it may not have the effect of
inducing a repeal of the whole illegal system of the British government, which may seek pretexts, to plead a necessity for counteracting the unprecedented and formidable mode of warfare practised against her—it will be desirable that as little room as possible should be left, for this remaining danger to the tranquil enjoyment of our commercial rights."
The following frank and open letter from Armstrong to Pinkney proves that all hopes of operating on France, either through her justice or wisdom, were wholly vain, and worse than vain, mischievous.
He adds, that France has become convinced, "that words, and words only are the weapons we can employ." This is too severe from a friend—"And you Brutus—then die Cæsar." Have the federalists been unjust in ascribing this pompous boasting character to the government, when its own officers dare tell it so? Yet this officer still holds his place.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Armstrong to Mr. Pinkney.
PARIS, 26th June, 1808.
"The St. Michael arrived at L'Orient on the first inst. and the government messenger at Paris on the 8th; a passport for the vessel to Falmouth, thence to L'Orient again, was immediately requested, but one in the form could not be granted but by order of the Emperor, and this was not given till the 18th; these circumstances will account for the long detention of your dispatches. We have reason to regret that the views of our government, founded on the justice and wisdom of the belligerent powers, are so little likely to succeed. Attempts of this character made here (and they have not been unfrequent) have hitherto done no good. Nay, the repetition of these may be fairly presumed have done mischief, inasmuch as it has tended to establish a creed, that words in some form or other, are the only means we have to employ. The French council of prizes, which is (I am told) as like the English court of admiralty, as one egg is like an other, has lately began a career of condemnation. Between the 1st and 15th inst. five cases have been decided, and I am assured that orders have been received from Bayonne, for condemning all American cases en bloc [in-mass.] What has suspended the axe since the 15th, we can but conjecture. It may be presumed that the reflections of the Spanish Junta, on the political and other relations, subsisting between Spain and the United States, through the medium of the colonies, may have produced the pause. That it is not owing to any conquest which good principles have obtained over bad ones, is certain. Are things any better your side the channel?"
[To be continued.]
FOREIGN.
LONDON, December 24.
We this day lay before our readers, the documents with which Mr. Jefferson's Address to the American Senate and House of Representatives was accompanied—namely, the correspondence between Messieurs Canning and Pinkney. A dispassionate perusal of these letters, in spite of Mr. Jefferson's dissertation, we think will hardly fail to leave an impression on the mind of the Americans themselves, very different from the effect expected from the President's comment. The British Orders in Council was not levelled at America, but a just and necessary act of retaliation, called for by the previous decree of our enemy, and necessary to our own safety. We admit that America, as an Independent State, has a right to enact whatever regulations may be deemed necessary for her own safety; that she is not even bound to assign to any power a reason for laying an embargo on the trade of her own subjects; but America has no right to hunt for pretexts to justify her conduct, in the proceedings of another power called for by the aggressions of a third party; nor does America act with justice when she admits the ships of war of that aggressor to refresh in her harbors, and at the same time excludes those of the most injured party.
There is something so powerful and commanding in the dictates of Justice, that she will cause her voice to be heard sooner or later, even by such as, from interest, have endeavored to turn a deaf ear to her dictates. A man may wish not to hear the trumpet sounded at his ear, but he must hear it, whether he obey its summons or not.
Our readers will see by the proceedings of Congress, that they have taken up the subject of the Embargo with a promptitude which seems to indicate a determination to probe to the bottom the measure, and the motive and relations which produced it.
In the common course of proceedings the President's Message should have been first discussed; but instead of this, a motion is made and carried, almost unanimously, for an early discussion of the Embargo Act.—The result, which was not known when the packet sailed, may be expected by the first arrival from America. We shall not anticipate the decision: but in spite of the unchanged bias of Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Madison, and their friends, we cannot but consider the proceedings that have taken place as indicative of a wish on the part of the majority to give the measure an impartial investigation.
THE ARMY.
It is said that that excellent officer, Sir Arthur Wellesley, goes out in command of all the re-enforcements going to Spain. With him go—
Major General Spencer, Murray, Ferguson, Payne, Cotton, Dyot, Thelwes. Brigadier Gen. Elwes, Dorrion, Duff.
There will shortly be an English army in Spain, to conquer for the Spaniards, even if they will not fight for themselves. Sir John Moore has very urgently pressed government to expedite the return of the Gen. Officers attached to the army under his command now in this country; and several of them, among whom is Sir Arthur Wellesley, are making preparations to proceed to Spain immediately.
Besides the Spanish papers which have arrived, we received this morning the Coruna Diary , of the 14th December. It contains not a word of news either foreign or domestic; its contents consist only of a long eulogy in honor of the gallant Don Francisco Reguini, major-gen. in the Spanish army, who being severely wounded in one of the battles in Biscay, died as he was conveying to Coruna on board a Spanish frigate. There is also a few voluntary contributions.
Reinforcements, to the amount of about ten thousand men are forthwith to embark. The troops selected for this purpose are, as we understand, the brigade of guards from Chatham, and the 87th and 89th regiments. This detachment will immediately embark at Ramsgate. Major-general Spencer is to command these troops, having under him major-general Tilson and brigadier-general Campbell. In Ireland, the royal dragoons and the 2d battalion of the 33d are said to be actually on their march to Cork, where they are to embark without delay.
We can assure the public that there is not the least foundation for the assertion made by a morning paper of yesterday, that it was the intention of lord Mulgrave to resign the office of first lord of the admiralty previous to the meeting of Parliament.
The Spaniards have a corps of six thousand men, under general Bellestras, which defends the pass at Columbus, in Asturias, and should the enemy advance, near 120,000 peasants are ready to assemble and act against them. They are continually taking prisoners by attacking foraging parties of the French in the Montagna, where the enemy, according to all accounts, are in great distress for provisions.
American trade. —The following letters, brought from France by the Union, American ship, serve to shew the treatment now experienced by the trade of the U. S. from the enemy:
Extract of a letter from captain Nicholas Owings, of the American brig President, from the Canary islands, dated St. Valery, Nov. 28.
"It is with the greatest regret I inform you of my being captured, on the 17th inst. close under the isle of Wight, and sent into this place. I have ever since been under a guard in an inn, and am not allowed to go out of my room without some person to guard me, a thing which has never before been known to have been done in France. I impute it to there not being any neutral vessels brought in here."
Copy of a letter from the captain of the Mary.
"BOULOGNE CASTLE, Dec. 1, 1808. "I have the misfortune to acquaint you, that the brig Mary, of Philadelphia, under my command, was captured on the 19th ult. by the French lugger privateer Grand Napoleon, of this port, and carried in here. The Mary was captured between the port and the English shore. The cargo, consisting of 192 tons of sweet oil, has already been discharged, and I am, as well as my crew, kept as yet in prison, though I have reason to suppose we shall soon be released. I have not been able to ascertain the motives of this government for capturing American property, and detaining the citizens of the U. S. as prisoners; but time and patience will unfold them, and afford us redress."
FROM THE DUTCH PAPERS. We, LOUIS NAPOLEON, by the grace of God, and constitution of the kingdom, King of Holland, and Constable of France, have decreed, and hereby do decree:— Art. 1. The ports of Holland shall remain shut, and no vessel shall be permitted to enter this kingdom, nor to land any merchandise.
2. Vessels that may have touched at any port in England, or any enemy's port, that shall be found to have been carrying on any prohibited commerce or intercourse, or to have brought in therefrom merchandise, letters or passengers; and also such as shall have taken on board, at sea, and brought in merchandise, letters or passengers shall not be warned off, but shall be detained and confiscated.
3. The master and crew of all vessels that shall be known to have put into England, or any enemy's port, and there to have taken on board merchandise, letters or passengers; and also to those who shall have taken in at sea, merchandise, letters or passengers, shall without any distinction, be put on board any one of our ships of war, to serve therein as common sailors.
4. Should any vessel sailing under allied or neutral flags, laden with neutral goods and coming from a neutral port, be stranded upon our coast, or through extreme distress be compelled to enter this kingdom, and being disabled from again putting to sea, the cargoes of all such vessels shall be deposited in the royal ware-house, to be re-shipped after they are repaired, or, in case of a repair being impracticable, to be there kept in safe custody, until after the peace.
5. In cases where the said cargoes, or a part thereof, shall be found to be damaged, we shall grant permission to dispose of the same by public sale, and the produce shall be deposited in the royal treasury until after the peace.
6. The regulations enacted by articles 2 and three, are also applicable to fishing boats and other small vessels, of whatever denomination and likewise to the skippers, captains, masters and crews of such vessels that shall be found to have carried on any prohibited commerce, or intercourse, and to have brought in, or to have been aiding or abetting in bringing in merchandise, letters or passengers.
7. From the restrictions imposed by art. 1, are nevertheless excepted vessels laden with tea and other Chinese produce, which, previous to our decree of blockade, may have obtained a license from us to proceed for a Chinese cargo. Such produce shall be lodged in the Royal Ware-houses, and shall not be disposed of, nor the proceeds of any sale paid over to the owners, without our special order.
8. Vessels laden with salt, and which shall not have brought in any other article of merchandise, nor any letters or passengers, are not included in the above regulations. Nevertheless, if found to have contravened the dispositions of articles 2 and 3 the same shall be applicable to them also, without excepting therefrom even the salt, which shall likewise be confiscated.
9. Marshals De Winter and Dumonceau and general Cartaret, are each in the district assigned to them by our decree of the 15th of October last, charged with, and made responsible for providing that no vessel arriving, shall be suffered to proceed to sea again, but that she shall be effectually secured until they have been apprised of our further pleasure, which shall be made known to them by our minister of Finance, with which minister they shall correspond on this subject, and who shall apply to us, and wait for our order, in the case of each vessel, in manner before decreed.
10. Our Ministers, of Finance, Justice and Police, are charged with the execution of the present decree, of which notice shall be given to Ministers of Marine and Colonies, and of War, and which shall be published.
Given at our Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the 27th of Nov. 1808, and third of our reign. (Signed) LOUIS.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 29.
The following decision was this day given by his majesty:
"Every vessel, armed or unarmed, even though provided with letters of marque, be considered as a merchant vessel, and as such, be subject to the laws of blockade." "LOUIS."
On the 21st his majesty issued a decree, reducing the forced loan, agreed to by the legislative body on the 30th of March last, from 30 to 20 millions of guilders. The deficit of ten millions for the service of the year 1808, and also ten millions for that of 1809, are to be supplied by a voluntary loan, to be completely repaid in eighteen years.

STOCKHOLM, December 6. The last report was of the 10th November, and was dispatched from Brahestad by Baron Vinkler. Your majesty's army under your command has since retreated to Pytsjoki and Ypperi, where the Russians formed an attack on our rear, turned the left flank near Merjarvi, advanced against Pieksa, to take the army to fall back to Patvajaervi, and took, on the 17th, a position at Saksjarvi. Ruvola and Parvola were occupied by our troops, but in consequence of the enemy's corps having been reduced to 20,000 men, furnished with 60 pieces of heavy ordnance, and your majesty's army having been reduced to 7000 men, losses in the field and sickness, it became necessary to maintain our position, and I thought it again advisable to open a negotiation for an armistice, the result of which was the convention which I hereby have the honor to lay at your Majesty's feet.
C. N. CLERCKER, General in chief of the northern Finnish army. Mensor, Nov. 24, 1808. CONVENTION between the royal Swedish army in North Finland, and the imperial Russian army. By virtue of the powers vested in us, we, the undersigned, have agreed and stipulated the following articles: 1. The royal Swedish army is, immediately after the ratification of this convention, to make up a position along the frontiers of the district of Uleaborg, from Kemi to Porsanger. Kemi, in consequence, remains in the hands of the Russians. 2. The Swedish army is to evacuate the town of Uleaborg within ten days next ensuing the date of this convention, and the Russian troops are to take possession of the said town on the 30th Nov. The other parts of the country, which are to be given up to the Russians, shall be evacuated, according to the agreement yet to be concluded between the two contracting parties. 3. The rear of the Swedish army shall retreat by the route agreed upon; and whatever cannot be removed by the Swedish troops in their retreat, shall be considered as a good and lawful prize. 4. The Swedish army binds itself neither to destroy, nor distribute among the inhabitants, nor sell, the magazines which they shall be necessitated to surrender. 5. The Swedish troops are not to take with them from Uleaborg, or other places to be surrendered, any civil officers, or any articles or goods belonging to the provinces. 6. The Swedish army is to send back all clergymen, civil officers, and inhabitants of the places evacuated by their troops, provided it be done by the desire, or with the consent of the said persons. 7. This Convention shall be ratified by the respective generals in chief of both armies, and the ratifications exchanged to-morrow night. Olkijoki, 7 (19) Nov. 1808. Baron ALDERCRUITZ, Maj. Gen. Count KAMINSKI, Lieut. Gen. Ratified the 8 (20) Nov. 1808. Count BUXHOWDEN, General in Chief of the Imperial Russian army.
Proposed additional articles of the Convention concluded between the royal Swedish army, in North Finland, and the Imperial Russian army: Art. 1. The armistice concluded between the two armies is to continue for one month next ensuing the day on which the Swedish army crosses the frontiers of the district of Uleaborg, or until the 12th of January 1809, and notice of the cessation of the armistice shall be given at least 15 days before hostilities are re-commenced. 2. During the armistice, the imperial Russian troops are not to cross the river Kemijoki. C. N. CLERCKER, General of Infantry, and general in chief of the royal Swedish army in Finland. Head-Quarters, Linago, } November 20, 1809.
GENERAL, I have the honor to inform you that the convention, which was yesterday concluded, has been ratified by his excellency general Count Buxhowden, in order that the exchange of the ratification may be effected to the armistice in question. I have his excellency's command to acquaint you, that altho' he must decline the conclusion of a formal armistice, yet he engages his word of honor that he will not recommence hostile operations against the Swedish army before the expiration of 24 days after the Swedish army shall have taken up the position stipu-
lated in the above convention, in hopes that no operation will be commenced on your part, within the said time. I have the honor, &c. Count KAMINSKI. Brahestad, Nov. 8, (20) 1808. Alexandria Daily Gazette. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15.
Brig Hopewell, from London to New York, is carried into Dieppe by the French privateer Rodéaux, of Bolonne—four other American vessels have also been sent into French ports.
A correspondent in London has communicated the following interesting article: "An armistice has been concluded between Sweden and Denmark, which is not to be broken by either party without 14 days notice."
"Field marshal count Klingspor, on his arrival from Finland, at Stockholm, dined by invitation with the king, and royal family.—Under the napkin destined for the gallant and intrepid officer, was placed a wreath of laurel, with which the amiable princess decked his venerable brows. Highly gratified by this unexpected honor the count was about to remove the fillet which bound his 'silv'ry locks,' when his majesty with his wonted affability and condescension, expressed in pathetic terms the high sense he entertained of the marshal's distinguished services to his country—and begged he would suffer the little honorary reward to remain during his visit." London paper.
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated 15th November, 1808.
"The following American vessels are at this place: schooner John, captain Chatton, of Baltimore; brig Violet, Merret of Boston; ship Jersey, Williams, of New York, detained under the Milan decree; schooner Hope, Prady, of Philadelphia, vessel and cargo condemnee; brig Alexander, Langton, Norfolk, to be sold the twenty first to pay port charges; ship Aurora, Hall, of Portsmouth, received express permission from his Imperial Majesty to sail for the United States with distressed seamen."
Corn Market, Mark Lane, (London) Dec. 28. —Grain in general to day is in tolerable supply; but in consequence of the Thames navigation not being quite clear, very few buyers attended, or sales effected—the wheat and oats that were sold, in price rather give way; and in other articles there is little variation, but the prices are again considered almost nominal.
General currency as under: Wheat, 62s 76s 85s Fine do. (new) 90s 92s Rye, 55s 60s Barley, 42s 47s Malt, 76s 84s White peas (boilers) 145s 155s Grey do 58s 62s Beans (old) 74s 80 Tick do (old) 68s 75s Oats, 36s 40s 42s Poland do. 44s 55s Potatoes do. to 40s Rape seed, 48l to 52l Fine flour 80s 85s Seconds 75s 80s
Yazoo Lands. —By some gentlemen lately from the Muscle Shoals, we learn that the corrupt speculators of the Georgia western lands known by the above name, are inveigling many honest men into their snares and those speculators in particular who own Coxe's pretended purchase. These last have made settlements (in violation of the laws of the United States) near the Muscle Shoals of about four hundred families, who have opened fields, built houses, and assumed the reins of government in their own hands, appointed civil and military officers, and have now begun to sell some tracts of lands at four dollars per acre. If any have adventured innocently we shall pity their fate, unless they return to their country, for we are confident it can be no great while before government will hear of this audacious act, and the almost certain consequence will be that the adventurers will be ruined. (Nashville paper.)
CIRCULAR. "Department of Treasury, March 3d, 1809. "I herewith transmit a printed copy of an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the U. States and G. Britain and France, and their dependencies and for other purposes. "The provisions of the 1st and 2d sections extend to public ships and vessels of France—the regulation in force in relation to public vessels of G. Britain. "12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th sections take effect after the 15th day of this month, after which day vessels owned by citizens may be cleared for any foreign port or place, other than those excepted by the 12th section, on giving bond in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in other respects complying with the requisites of the 2d section of the act of the 9th of Jan. last. It follows, that the provision in the last mentioned section, requiring bond in six times the value of the vessel and cargo is repealed from and after the 15th of this month."
The laws remain in full force in relation to vessels owned by foreigners, and in addition thereto bond in four times the value of vessel and cargo must be required from such vessels, whether they sail in ballast, or with the cargo which they had brought in, that they shall not proceed to forbidden ports, &c. in the form prescribed in the 13th section—not even English vessels can after that day be cleared for the dominions of England, or French vessels for the dominions of France. Packets and other vessels exempted under the first section of the act, may, however, be permitted to proceed—No foreign vessel whatever and wherever bound, can take any cargo on board.
"The coasting trade is, by the 14th Sec. released from every impediment laid by the embargo laws, such provisions excepted, as are contained in the 15th section. All instructions, therefore, on that subject are revoked; and particularly those prohibiting re-shipments. Detentions are still however authorised in cases where there is sufficient cause to apprehend, that an evasion of the law is intended, and the provisions applicable to districts adjacent to foreign territories remain in force. But you are authorised to grant permission to proceed to N. Orleans, unless you have reason to believe that there is an intention to evade or violate the law, in which case you will refer the applicant to this department."
"Every country, nominally enjoying an independent form of government (other than Great Britain and France, and not in the actual possession of either, Great Britain or France) is open by the law, and particularly Holland, Spain, and Portugal, and their colonies. But you will suspend, until the question has been investigated—Granting clearances for any part of the island of S. Domingo, or of the kingdom of Italy—Colonies conquered by and in the possession of Great Britain or France are prohibited." "I am, respectfully, your obedient servant."
(Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN. "The Collector of Customs of } the District of Philadelphia."
APPOINTMENTS, Made by the [present] President of the U. States, by and with the advice of the Senate. Francis Xavier Martin, of North-Carolina, to fill the vacancy produced by the resignation of Peter Bryan Brann, a judge of the Mississippi territory. Obadiah Jones, of Georgia, Jesse B. Thomas, of Illinois territory, and Alexander Stuart, of Virginia, to be judges of the Illinois territory. Thomas Nelson, collector and inspector of York, in Virginia, to be commissioner of loans for the state of Virginia.
NAVY AGENTS. Samuel Storer, Portland, Maine. Henry S. Langdon, Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. Francis Johonnot, Boston, Mas. Joseph Hull, Middletown, Connecticut. John Bullus, New-York. George Harrison, Philadelphia. John Stricker, Baltimore. Theodorick Armstead, Norfolk. Nathaniel Ingraham and Son, Charles-ton, S. C. James Morrison, Lexington, Ky. Keith Spence, New-Orleans. Archibald S. Bullock, Savannah, Georgia. Daniel Carmack, now a captain of marines, to be major of marines. James Thompson. Edward Hall, and Michael Reynolds, now first lieutenants of marines, to be captains of marines. Samuel C. Miller, now a second lieutenant of marines, to be first lieutenant of marines. Jasper Hand, of Pennsylvania, to be a surgeon in the navy of the U. States. Samuel Blair, and Samuel Horseley, of Virginia, to be surgeons mates in the navy of the U. States.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS, Made previous to the 4th of March last. BRIGADIER GENERALS. Wade Hampton. Peter Gansevoort. REGIMENT OF LIGHT ARTILLERY. Lieutenant Colonel—vacant. Major—John Saunders. LIGHT DRAGOONS. Colonel—Wade Hampton, (promoted as above.)
Lieutenant Colonel—Leonard Covington. Major—Electus Baccus. RIFLEMEN. Colonel—Alexander Smith. Lt. Colonel—William Duane. Major—John Fuller. THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Colonel—Edward Pasteur. Lt. Colonel—John Smithe. Major—Homer V. Milton. FOURTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Colonel—John P. Bond. Lt. Colonel—John Whiting. Major James Miller. FIFTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Colonel—Alexander Parkcr. Lt. Colonel—William D. Beall. Major—Tully Robinson. SIXTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Colonel—Joseph Simonds. Lt. Colonel—Joseph Constant. Major—Zebulon M. Pike. SEVENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. Colonel—William Russel. Lt. Colonel—Robert Purdy. Major—Elijah Strong. (Subordinate appointments hereafter.)
SONG, By the late William Cowper, Esq. WHEN all within is peace, How nature seems to smile, Delights that never cease, The ivelong day beguile. From morn to dewy eve, With open hand she showers Fresh blessings to deceive, And sooth the silent hours. It is content of heart Gives Nature power to please; The mind that feels no smart, Enlivens all it sees; Can make a wintry sky Seem bright as smiling May, And evening's closing eye As peep of early day. The vast majestic globe, So beauteously arrayed In Nature's various robe, With wondrous skill display'd, Is to a mourner's heart, A dreary wild at best: It flutters to depart, And longs to be at rest.
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship HERO, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 b. w. burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15.
The next Dancing Assembly will be held at Cann's Hotel , on St. Patrick's Day , the 17th instant. This being the last Ball, non-subscribers will be admitted at three dollars each. A HACK , as usual, will be provided for the evening by Mr. Caton . March 14. dt17th
NOTICE. AT the next meeting of the Common Council, a Superintendent of the Water will be appointed in place of Hugh Barr, resigned. Applications for the said office to be left with the Clerk of Council previous to the fifteenth instant. James M. McRea, C. C. March 13.
SEINE CORK. A small quantity of FINE SEINE CORK for sale by Wadsworth and Butler. M eott Rabbit-skins. I wish to purchase a quantity of the best Rabbit-Skins in fur John G. Ladd. March 1
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE. At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette , [Price 25 cents.] THE HONEST POLITICIAN. In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which is added a publication under the signature of VINDEX. January 19.

George-Town and Alexandria Turnpike Road.
THE Commissioners appointed under the act of Congress "authorising the making of a Turnpike Road from Mason's Causeway to Alexandria," hereby give notice, that Books for receiving subscriptions will be opened on Wednesday the 29th instant, at the Union Tavern, in Georgetown, at William O'Neal's, near the West market, in the City of Washington, and at Caton's tavern, in Alexandria, and kept open from 10 o'clock, at noon until 4 o'clock, P. M.
John Mason, David Wiley, Henry Foxall, John Cox, John W. Bronaugh.
Georgetown, (Ga.) March 11. 2awt29th
The act of Congress authorises the subscription of two hundred shares, and requires the payment of Ten Dollars on each, at the time of subscription—the residue to be paid in instalments.
Those who would subscribe by an agent must use the following form.
I do hereby authorise and empower _____ to subscribe for me in my name for _____ shares of Georgetown and Alexandria Turnpike Stock, under the act of Congress "authorising the making of a turnpike road from Mason's causeway to Alexandria."
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the firm of Anderson, Nutt and Co. was dissolved by mutual consent on the first day of this month.
All persons indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Anderson and Nutt, who are fully authorised to settle the accounts of said firm.
James Anderson, James Nutt, Mark Butts.
March 13 cost
N. B. The business will in future be conducted at the same place by
Anderson & Nutt.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 8th day of April, the subscriber will offer at public sale, at the Coffee house, in Alexandria—
LOTS No. 2 and 4, of that part of the Abingdon estate lately the property of Robert Alexander. —These Lots are advantageously situated on the new turnpike road and the Potomac, about four miles from Alexandria, and nearly opposite to the city of Washington. They contain rather more than 145 acres. A credit of 90 and 120 days will be allowed on the purchaser's giving good endorsed negotiable notes.
R. I. Taylor, Ex'r. Of JOHN WATTS.
March 13. c. ts.
BAKING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced the BAKING BUSINESS at the stand formerly occupied by Mr. David Henderson, on Royal street, nearly opposite to Mr. McCall's nail-factory, where he will keep a constant supply of BREAD and CAKES . He solicits a candid experiment of the public, and asks only for such share of patronage as his knowledge and attention shall entitle him to.
Regular customers may depend on being punctually supplied at their houses.
All favors will be thankfully received by Nicholas Young.
March 11. St.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
Twenty second days drawing the wheel gained $ 1,086 Former gain, 21,144 Total $ 22,230
A few Tickets for sale at 12 dollars. Tickets in the Black River Lottery which begins drawing in April next given in exchange for prizes in the Charitable Marine Lottery.
Present price of Black River Tickets 9 dollars.
Robert Gray.
Feb. 27.
NOTICE.
THE Directors of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company , have appointed Mr. PATRICK BYRNES , receiver of tolls at the bridge at Four Mile Creek, and he will commence his duty to-morrow morning.
March 2
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership of Duckett & Clagett being dissolved this day, by mutual consent, all those indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to Jacob Duckett, and those having claims against the concern will render them for settlement.
JACOB DUCKETT. HANNIBAL CLAGETT.
The business will be continued by
JACOB DUCKETT.
March 7 6t
A NEW WORK,
For Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S BOOK-STORE, King-street Alexandria.
The private life of WASHINGTON , With a great number of original anecdotes, By M. L. WEEMS , Ci-devant Rector of Mount Vernon Parish, and, for fifteen years, the intimate of the grey-haired veterans of the last century, who were the neighbors and companions of Washington.
Criticism by Judge Brackenridge, dated CARLISLE, Jan. 19th, 1809.
Dear Sir, I have read and read again your publication, the life of Washington; and you will not understand me as acknowledging it to be without defects, when I take notice only of its excellencies. These indeed are very great. You have combined, with great felicity, the useful and the pleasant: historical information and amusing anecdote. You have drawn from both urns, of tears and mirth. With a sudden transition we have the pathetic and the comic, and both irresistible. Your style is always perspicuous, and occasionally noble; in flights of imagery and richness of expression, rising to the sublime. But the great richness of your book is, the morality of the sentiment. I do not know a better to be put into the hands of young persons to raise the mind to political and moral virtue. It ought to be introduced into all schools; and to be in every family. With regard to biographical merit, the delineation is such as to give a view of character, not on a parade day, but as independent of command or station. This is the painting which interests. It is that alone which makes a likeness; for a mere outline, wanting the expression, gives no physiognomy.
I am, with much esteem, your's, H. H. BRACKENRIDGE. Liberal allowance to school-masters and country merchants.
A NEW WORK. THE DROWN'D WIFE.
A faithful history of the beautiful Miss Pol by Middleton , who after bestowing herself, with a fortune of 4000 dollars on a young husband, Mr. Edward Finley, was drown'd by him in the eighth week after marriage. With a number of very interesting incidents, and a fine Likeness of that unfortunate Lady.
By M. L. WEEMS,
Who was on the spot where Mr. Findley was executed, at Edgfield Court-house, South Carolina, April 27, 1804.
Upwards of 9000 copies of this extraordinary pamphlet were printed in Philadelphia in 18 weeks.
The 5th edition—Price 25 cents. Liberal allowance made to School-masters and country merchants.
Criticism on this work by that celebrated American Historian, Dr. David Ramsay, S. C. dated, Charleston, May 16, 1807.
"No man can read this pamphlet, without having his visible faculties often excited—no man can read it without having both his horror of vice and respect for virtue increased. The writer has the art of blending instruction with amusement. While he keeps his readers in high good humour by the frolicsomeness of his manner, he is inculcating upon them important moral and religious truths, conducive to their present and future happiness."
DAVID RAMSAY."
F I S H.
I WILL contract for the delivery of any quantity of HERRINGS during the ensuing season, not exceeding 2 000,000, at my fishery six miles below Alexandria, for six shillings per thousand.—Bacon and all kinds of country produce will be taken in payment at the Alexandria prices.—In large purchases a credit will be given to suit the times.
William H. Foote.
February 28. 31aw4w
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. 2aw
Metallic Pen Manufactory.
P. WILLIAMSON'S Celebrated Elastic Three Silt Metallic PEN,
WHICH has been pronounced, by many of the most eminent penmen, to be far superior to any metallic pen that has ever been made heretofore, either in Europe or America. It is well known, that all the pens upon the former principle have been wanting in that pliability which is so necessary in order to write with smoothness and rapidity, which in this is happily effected by the two additional side slits To be had of Samuel Jeffers (agent for the proprietor) No. 212, Market-street, nearly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern, by the gross or single one, the
Particular large hand Pens. Do. fine do. do. N. B. Old cases renewed with new Pens.
Copy of a note, and extract of a letter from the President.
WASHINGTON, 26th Jan. 1802. "Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to P. Williamson, and his thanks for the very fine steel Pen he has been so kind as to send him. It is certainly superior to any metallic pen he has ever seen, and will save a great deal of trouble and time employed in mending the quill pen."
"Washington, 22d March, 1802. "The four Callendar Pens arrived safely. I find them to answer perfectly and now indeed use no other kind."
St. Mary's College, BALTIMORE, Jan. 1, 1809.
Mr. P. Williamson, Sir, I cheerfully comply with your request to state my opinion of your Patent Steel Pens. I have always considered them as eminently entitled to public attention and encouragement.
The objections which are generally urged against metal pens, do not apply to yours, which are constructed with such peculiar flexibility and elasticity, that they may be applied to all the purposes of the common quill I have employed one of them generally, for upwards of a year, and do not find it impaired by use. They are particularly calculated for merchants in journalizing and posting accounts as they possess the advantage of giving an uniform appearance to their book. To gentlemen of the bar, and others, who are obliged to take notes suddenly, they are not less serviceable as they may be made hard or soft, according to the peculiarity or whim of the writer's hand; and being kept clean, they may be used for many years. The economy and other advantages of your invention, appear to be so evident, that I need not dilate further on the subject.
With the hope that your ingenuity may be as profitable to yourself as it is serviceable to the public,
I remain sir, Your obedient servant, FRANCIS G. FOSTER.
Take Notice.
Stationers and others may be supplied by forwarding their orders to SAMUEL JEFFERS Bookseller, agent for the proprietor, in Baltimore, at the following prices, for cash only.
Single one $ 1 By the doz. 9 By the gross or half gross, a further discount of 10 per cent. Feb. 20. (25) 1aw4t
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR. Executor of John Watts
Jan. 2.
JUST RECEIVED
By the Subscriber, A good assortment of mens' fine and coarse Shoes.
Boys' do. do. Womens' and girls' do. do. Excellent Potatoes for seed or family use. Sweet Oil in boxes or retail. Cranberries. Pickled Lobsters in kegs. Limes, and Lime-Juice in bottles. Tamarinds. New-England Cider in barrels.
Thomas Patten.
March 1.
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 & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joseph Harper.
February 2. 69
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
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 3 Mucacado Sugar, 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, case LB 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, Yo. or Po. son, Hyson Skin, and Padre Sonchong Tea, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—some of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward-Island, and North Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Poch 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, Senna,
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Fl.
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Ceylon
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds,
Currants, Madder, Alum, Copperas, Roll
Brimestone, Chalk, British and Brandwine
Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Lepetit,
Garrett's, & Hamilton's Shell, Writing and
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Cod Lines,
Seining Lines, &c. &c.
October 18.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED,
THE MANUAL
OF THE
FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT,
OR A
NEW AND COMPLETE
DICTIONARY
OF
THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES,
IN TWO PARTS:
1. French & English—2. English & French
CONTAINING,
1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.
2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.
3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.
4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.
5. A dictionary of French synonyms.
6. A dictionary of French homonyms.
7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.
8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.
9. A complete treatise on French poetry.
10. The chief English idioms.
11. A treatise on the English particles, &c.
The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionnaire of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Cean, Vailly, Torquet, Nugent, Chambeau Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUPIET,
Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man , applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
I It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely gratifying to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.
II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes.
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY.