Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-05-24 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD The Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods are on limitation and the prices of each are established, can at any time be read and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
LANDING, From schr. Federalist, capt. Gunnison, 20 boxes mould CANDLES 10 hhds. dry COD FISH 3 do. N. E. RUM 5 bds. MACKEREL 10 bushels SALT 10 do. POTATOES FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CLOTHES, warranted of the very first quality and contents. Maccouba Snuff, Cape do. Coarse and Fine, boxes fresh MUSFARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and quality. —HE HAS ALSO, General Assortment as usual, WINE, LIQUORS, and GROCE-ries for sale. December 21.
Three-slit Metallic Pens. Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Patent Family Medicines, AND Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and enter-taining matter. For sale by the thousand or single one.
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 5 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale. FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, four years of age. Price Three Hundred Dol. Apply to the Printer. January 2.
FISH. One hundred barrels inspected SHAD and STRIPS, for sale by Joseph H. Mandeville. One hundred barrels of the above with particular care for private fami- 17. dlw
Just Received FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A few copies of the works of FISHER AMES, Sold by a number of his friends—to be prefixed notices of his life and char-Price $3 50 in boards. 17.
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dtf
Notice is hereby given, THAT in pursuance of an act of the general assembly of Virginia, passed the 27th day of January, 1808, entitled "An act incorporating a company to establish a turnpike road from the Little River turnpike road to Fauquier court house"—the subscribers, commissioners named in the said act for receiving subscriptions for stock in the said company within the county of Fairfax, will, on MONDAY, the 22d instant, for that purpose open books at the court house of the county aforesaid. George Summers, Humphrey Peake, William Mofs, COMMISSIONERS. Fairfax, May 15—(19) dlw
PUBLIC SALE. Under the authority of a deed of trust from Davis Bowie for the security of Joseph Mandeville, the subscriber will offer at public sale, for ready money, the 5th day of June next, between the hours of twelve and two o'clock, at the coffee-house in Alexandria— A piece or parcel of Ground, with the improvements thereon, situated on the south side of Prince-street, between Alfred and Columbus streets, marked No. 10. And also, a Ground-Rent, secured on the adjoining lot, No. 11, of fifteen shillings and ten-pence per annum. George Youngs, Trustee. May 13. d20t
USEFUL PROPERTIES OF YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine. THIS highly useful Machine is found by experience to excel any hitherto in use. It will wash as many cloaths (by the assistance of one person) in an hour as can be washed in a whole day, without the possibility of injuring, fretting or tearing the most delicate article, and with less than half the quantity of soap. It occupies very little more space than the common wash-tub, and with the least care will not create any slop or wet—the construction is very simple and attended with little expense. A further description of its qualities is now deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none will purchase without examining it. We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have found, on trial, the above named Machine to answer fully the above description. Given under our hands this 5th day of May, A. D. 1809. John Sellers, John Markland, Elizabeth Lomax, Sufan Sellers, Samuel Hatterflay. Eleanor Bufel, Sarah Drown, Mary Higdon, John Drown. May 5.
I have examined the above Machine, seen it in operation, and believe it to answer the description. J. Swift. Any person wishing to purchase one or more rights in the above Machine, can be supplied by applying to Wm. C. Newton. Prince street, Alexandria. 3m May 6. N. B. All persons are cautioned against making or using the above Machine without a certificate from me. W. C. NEWTON.
FOR SALE, If applied for within four days, THE GOOD BRIG MINERVA, J. MATTHEWS, Master; Between two and three years old, will carry 1700 barrels. Enquire of the Printer. 800 barrels will be taken on freight for BOSTON, if offered in six days. Enquire as above. May 13. dtf
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner EAGLE. NATHANIEL BUTLER, Master: Burthen seven hundred barrels. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd, Who has for sale, now landing from said vessel, 2 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, 1 case India Chintz, 2 do. do. Calico, 1 do. Bandano Handkerchiefs, 10 boxes and 4 barrels Ladies Shoes, assorted, 150 reams Writing Paper, 150 do. Wrapping do. 8 boxes Windsor Soap, 244 casks Stone Lime, 10 casks Spermaceti and Whale Oil, 50 boxes Spermaceti Candles. May 20.
FOR SALE, At my store, lower end of Prince street, SWEET ORANGES Excellent LIMES by the barrel or smaller quantity Fresh RAISINS in boxes or retail, of a superior quality Connecticut FLAX, first quality Cavendish Chewing TOBACCO, with other articles in the GROCERY LINE. I wish to inform my friends, And the public in general, that I shall commence running my Port Washington Packet next Wednesday, to start from Rickett's and Newton's wharf, every day at 9 o'clock and return the same afternoon. Any gentleman wishing to make up a party will please to give me one days notice. Particulars will be taken to furnish the best provisions and liquors. Abel Willis. May 13. e04t*.
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
Wanted to Hire, A smart active WAITER—to one that can come well recommended for his honesty and sobriety, liberal wages will be given by Alexander Gordon, Washington tavern. April 26.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
Advertisement. IN the fall of 1807, I received a TRUNK of WEARING APPAREL, consigned to my care by THOMAS IRWIN, of Bordeaux and addressed to SAMUEL IRWIN, who is hereby requested to call for the same. E. Janney. 5th mo. 16. d3w
Removal. JOHN KNIGHT, Saddler, Cap and Harness-maker, RESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS that he has removed his shop from Royal-street to King-street, nearly opposite Philip Triplett's flour store, where he will keep on hand a constant supply of the best SADDLES, BRIDLES and HARNESSES, and will pay the strictest attention to orders for any articles in his line.
TO LET, The HOUSE at the Diagonal Pump, and possession immediately given. Enquire at the House. May 23. 3t* WILLIAM HARPER, jun. Has just received from Richmond, A keg of Chewing Tobacco, of a very superior quality, which he intends retailing. HE HAS ALSO, A few baskets fresh Sallad Oil. May 23. 4t
Black River Lottery, NO. 2. Prizes in the wheel at the close of the 24th day's drawing. 1 prize of — — — $20,000 2 do. of — — — 10,000 1 do. of — — — 5,000 1 do. of — — — 2,000 2 do. of — — — 1,000 8 do. of — — — 500 21 do. of — — — 200 64 do. of — — — 100 80 do. of — — — 50 208 do. of — — — 20 5887 do. of — — — 10 First drawn ticket 25th day of drawing, entitled to 5000 dollars. Present price of tickets, Ten Dollars. ROBERT GRAY. May 23.
STOLEN HORSE. STOLEN, on the 13th instant, a BLACK HORSE, four years old this spring, fifteen hands high, paces, and carries himself very lofty, his tail is very thin, his ears are remarkably thick, and he has very long hair on his under lip—he is chafed with the traces on his thighs. Twenty Dollars will be given for the horse and thief.—Whoever takes up said horse will be pleased to leave him with Wm. Mills, King street, Alexandria, where they will receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid by Philip Earhart. May 23. 3t*
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskets coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks. 50 barrels Whiskey. 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels. Do. inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soak Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17. d
Valuable Property for Sale. FIVE LOTS for sale, in the town of Alexandria, between Prince and Duke streets, two of the said Lots have fronts on Water street of 22 feet 2 inches each, extending 150 feet back, the other two have each a front on Union street of 22 feet 2 inches, and extend back 150 feet. The other Lot has a front of 44 feet 4 inches on Union street, extending 220 feet to Potomac river—On the front there is a valuable Wharf, which is at present fit to accommodate large vessels, and may if necessary, be extended to seven fathom water. There is on the water lot a Store house 20 by 40 feet, two story high, built with stone; the streets in front of the above lots are well paved—For terms of sale apply to Joshua & Thomas Gilpin, the proprietors, in Philadelphia, or to George Gilpin in Alexandria. May 23. 2aw1m

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.
For the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TO THE MAY FLY.
Thou little volatile unmeaning thing, Frail tenant of a day, thou helpless sport Of every breathing Zephyr, where hast fled, With the vast myriads which this morn I saw Swarming in sun and hiding half his beams? Has no one lagg'd behind to point me out Your far'rite haunts? I love to see ye sport. At eve I sought ye in the woodbine bowers— Upon the shady wall—the willow branch— The fragrant rose and every cool recess; But willow branch, or wall, or fragrant rose, Or woodbine bower; or any cool recess, Of all your legions not a vestige show'd! Art thou annihilated? Reason avers There's no such thing on earth;—reason in turn Does stand admiring, that thy beauteous frame With so much taste and delicacy form'd, Was made to dazzle but a single day!— And yet it must be so—thou hast been sent Like a fleet courier, on hasty business, And art returned beyond the bourne of ages! Then soon the tide of wonder feels a stop, And with the immortal secret ebb's away; I've learn'd your rendezvous; death's thou- sand doors For all that live are open:—ye who scap'd The pool, the cobweb and the pelting shower, The catering Swallow and the fleet-wing'd Marten, Have in the rear found dangers manifold To sweep ye clean away.—I see thou art The sad epitome of human life, With all its snares and fleeting vanities; Which tho' spun out till heart and flesh shall fairt, Yet at the goal arrived, the strongest tenure Appears as frail and quite as short as thine! I saw my ancient grandsire full of days, Anxiously cast a retrospective eye On four-score summers, and exclaim "my hours How strangely they have fled—Time's an have fled by me like a morning dream, E'er yet one solitary temp'ral project Has reached complete fruition! Now the world Seems fast receding, and this house of clay Totters a-pace! Had I no treasure now Where thieves can steal not, and moth not corrupt, Then I had lived in vain; for what's the sum Of every earthly joy, but just to taste. And have it snatch'd away? Or life itself, But to awake—to move—and sleep again."
LEANDER.
NELLY HAGAN.
A DIRGE, FROM THE IRISH—BY MOORE. Tune—"Twas when the seas were roaring."
In Ballyricknakelly, By Lagan's limpid stream, Once flourished blue eye'd Nelly, Each rural Poet's theme.
Full many a rich young farmer Her hand in wedlock sought; But all in vain—the charmer By wealth could near be bought.
At length an artful rover, From Mona's distant isle, Addressed her as a lover, And did her heart beguile.
And soon the favour'd stranger Prevail'd on her to fly With him, and brave the danger Of Winter's stormy sky.
She left her tender mother, The frowning sea to pass, She left her loving brother, And hurried to Ardraglass.
A vessel there was ready, To waft the lovers o'er, The wind blew strong, but steady, For Mona's distant shore.
But ere half channel over, A squall, with furious sweep, Whelm'd vessel, maid and lover, Beneath the raging deep.
Ye gentle nymphs of Lagan, That read this rueful strain, Lament fair Nelly Hagan, Who perish'd in the main.
And when designing strangers, To leave fond parents press, Reflect on your own dangers, As well as their distress.
WASHINGTON, May 23. Message to Congress.
This day, at 12 o'clock, the President of the U. States communicated to both houses of Congress the following
MESSAGE:
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate, And of the House of Representatives, ON this first occasion of meeting you, it affords me much satisfaction to be able to communicate the commencement of a fa- vorable change in our foreign relations; the critical state of which induced a session of Congress at this early period.
In consequence of the provisions of the act interdicting commercial intercourse with Great Britain and France, our ministers at London and Paris were, without delay, in- structed, to let it be understood by the French and British governments, that the authority vested in the executive to renew commercial intercourse with their respective nations, would be exercised by the case spe- cified in that act.
Soon after these instructions were dis- patched, it was found that the British go- vernment, anticipating, from early proceed- ings of Congress at their last session, the state of our laws which has had the effect of placing the two belligerent powers on a foot- ing of equal restrictions, and relying on the conciliatory disposition of the United States, had transmitted to their legation here, pro- visional instructions not only to offersatisfac- tion for the attack on the frigate Chesapeake, and to make known the determination of his Britannic majesty, to send an envoy extra- ordinary with powers to conclude a treaty on all points between the two countries; but moreover, to signify his willingness, in the mean time, to withdraw his orders in coun- cil in the persuasion that the intercourse with Great Britain, would be renewed on the part of the United States.
These steps of the British government led to the correspondence and the proclama- tion now laid before you, by virtue of which the commerce between the two countries will be renewable after the 10th of June next.
Whilst I take pleasure in doing justice to the councils of his Britannic majesty, which no longer adhering to the policy which made an abandonment by France of her decrees a pre-requisite to a revocation of the British orders have substituted the amicable course which has issued thus happily; I cannot do on the part of the U. S. embracing a like restoration of the suspended commerce, as a proof of the spirit of accommodation which has at no time been intermitted; and to the result which now calls for our congratula- tions, as corroborating the principles by which the public councils have been guided during a period of the most trying embar- rassments.
The discontinuance of the British orders as they respect the U. S. having been thus arranged, a communication of the event has been forwarded in one of our public vessels to our minister plenipotentiary at Paris, with instructions to avail himself of the import- ant addition thereby made to the considera- tions which press on the justice of the French government, a revocation of its decrees, or such a modification of them, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the U. States.
The works of defence for our seaport towns and harbours, have proceeded with as much activity, as the season of the year and other circumstances would admit. It is necessary, however, to state, that the ap- propriations hitherto made being found to be deficient, a further provision will claim the early attention of congress.
The whole of the eight per cent stock re- maining due by the United States, amount- ing to five millions three hundred thousand dollars, had been reimbursed on the last day of the year 1808. And on the first day of April last, the sum in the treasury exceeded nine and a half millions of dollars. This, together with the receipts of the current year on account of former revenue bonds, will probably be nearly, if not altogether suf- ficient to defray the expenses of the year. But the suspension of exports, and the con- sequent decrease of importations during the last twelve months, will necessarily cause a great diminution in the receipts of the year 1810. After that year, should our foreign relations be undisturbed, the revenue will again be more than commensurate to all the expenditures.
The revision of our commercial laws, proper to adapt them to the arrangement which has taken place with Great Britain, will doubtless engage the early attention of Congress. It will be worthy, at the same time, of their just and provident care, to make such further alterations in the laws, as will more especially protect and foster the several branches of manufacture, which have been recently instituted, or extended by the laudable exertions of our citizens.
Under the existing aspect of our affairs, I have thought it not inconsistent with a just precaution, to have the gun boats, with the exception of those at New Orleans, placed in a situation incurring no expence beyond that requisite for their preservation, and conveniency for future service; and to have the crews of those at New Orleans, reduced to the number required for their navigation and safety.
I have thought, also, that our citizens de- tached in quotas of militia amounting to one hundred thousand, under the act of March, 1808, might not improperly be re- lieved from the state in which they were held for immediate service. A discharge of them has been accordingly directed.
The progress made in raising & organiz- ing the additional military force, for which provision was made by the act of April, 1808, together with the disposition of the troops, will appear by a report which the se- cretary of war is preparing, and which will be laid before you.
Of the additional frigates required by an act of last session, to be fitted for actual service, two are in readiness, one nearly so; and the fourth is expected to be ready in the month of July. A report which the secretary of the navy is preparing on the subject, to be laid before Congress, will shew at the same time the progress made in officering and manning these ships. It will shew also, the degree in which the provisions of the act relating to the other public armed ships, have been carried into execution.
It will rest with the judgment of Congress to decide how far the change in our external prospects may authorise any modification of the laws, relating to the army and navy estab- lishments.
Aware of the inconveniences of a protracted session at the present season of the year, I forbear to call the attention of the legisla- ture to any matters not particularly urgent. It remains therefore only to assure you of the fidelity and alacrity, with which I shall co- operate for the welfare and happiness of our country; and to pray that it may experience a continuance of the Divine Blessings, by which it has been so signally favored.
[Signed]
JAMES MADISON.
May 23, 1809.
From the National Intelligencer.
LIST OF MEMBERS COMPOSING THE SENATE OF THE U. S.
New Hampshire.
Nathan Farris, Nicholas Gilman.
Massachusetts.
Timothy Pickering, James Lloyd.
Rhode-Island.
Francis Malbone, Elisha Matthewson.
Connecticut.
James Hillhouse, Chauncey Goodrich.
Vermont.
Stephen R. Bradley, Jonathan Robinson.
New York.
John Smith, Obadiah German.
New Jersey.
John Condit, John Lambert.
Pennsylvania.
Andrew Gregg, Michael Lieb.
Delaware.
Samuel White, James A. Bayard.
Maryland.
Samuel Smith, Philip Reed.
Virginia.
William B. Giles, Richard Brent.
Kentucky.
Buckner Thruston, John Pope.
North Carolina.
James Turner, Jesse Franklin.
Tennessee.
James Anderson, Jenkin Whiteside.
South Carolina.
Thomas Sumpter, John Gilliard.
Georgia.
John Milledge, William H. Crawford.
Ohio.
R. J. Meigs, One vacant.
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. According to states.
New-Hampshire.
Daniel Blaisdell, John C. Chamberlain, William Hale, Nathaniel A. Haven, James Wilson.
Massachusetts.
Ezekiel Bacon, Orchard Cook, Richard Cutts, William Ely, Gideon Gardner, Rich- ard Zillai Gannett, Edward St. Loe Livermore, Benjamin Pickman, Josiah Quincy, Eliza- zer Seaver, William Stedman, Samuel Gart, William Baillies, Jabez Upham, B. Varnum, Laban Wheaton, Ezekiel man.
Rhode-Island.
Richard Jackson, Elisha R. Porter.
Connecticut.
Epaphroditus Champion, Samuel W. na, John Davenport, Jonathan O. M. Timothy Pikin, jun. Lewis B. St. Benjamin Talimadge.
Vermont.
William Chamberlin, Martin Chittenden, Jonathan H. Hubbard, Samuel Shaw.
New-York.
William Denning, James Emott, John than Fisk, Barent Gardenier, Theodorus Herman Knickerbacker, Robert LeRoy Livingston, Vincent Matthews, Gar- Mumford, John Nicholson, Peter B. ter, Erastus Root, Thomas Sammons, nezer Sage, John Thompson, Uri T. Killian K. Van Rensselaer.
New-Jersey.
Adam Boyd, James Cox, Wm. H. James Hulty, Thomas Newbold, H. Southard.
Pennsylvania.
William Anderson, David Bard, Robert Brown, William Crawford, Wm. Fin- Daniel Heister, Robert Jenkins, Wm. Milnor, Aaron Lysle, John Porter, Rea, Matthias Richards, John Ross, jamin Say, John Smilie, G. O. Smith, muel Smith, Robert Whitehill.
Delaware.
Nicholas Van Dyke.
Maryland.
Brown, John Campbell, Charles Goldsborough, Philip B. Key, Alexander M'Kim, John Montgomery, Nicholas Moore, Roger Nelson, Archibald Horn.
Virginia.
Burwell Bassett, William A. Burwell, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John son, John W. Eppes, Daniel Shelley, mas Gibson, jun. Peterson Goodwyn, win Gray, Jacob Swoope, John G. son, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, jun., Love, J. Stephenson, Thomas Nelson, Wilson C. Nicholas, John Randolph, Smith, J. T. Reane, James Breckenridge.
Kentucky.
Henry Christ, Joseph Desha, Benj. Howard, ard, Richard M. Johnson, Matthew D. Samuel M'Kee.
North-Carolina.
Willis Alston, jun. James Cochran, Me- shack Franklin, James Holland, Thomas Kenan, William Kennedy, Nathaniel con, Archibald M'Bride, Joseph Pearson, Lemuel Sawyer, Richard Stanford, John Stanley.
Tennessee.
Pleasant M. Miller, John Rhea. One not certain.
South-Carolina.
Lemuel J. Alston, William Butler Robert Calhoun, Robert Marion, Thomas Moore, John Taylor, Richard Winn, Robert Wil- therspoon.
Georgia.
Wm. W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt, George A. Troup.
Ohio.
Jeremiah Morrow.
Delegates from the Mississippi Territory, George Poindexter.
Indiana Territory, vacant.
Orleans Territory, J. Poydras.
NOTICE.
CAPTAIN KEITH of the Baltimore Packet, left at my Store, a quantity of NAN- KEENS—The owner is requested to call for them.
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
May 20. d2w
THE STAGES.
I WISH to dispose of both the accom- modation and mail lines of stages, between Alexandria and Dumfries; together with the contract for carrying the mail between those places, which has yet 16 months to run. The will be sold, if desired, an accommodat- time, by the payment being satisfacto- secured.
N. ELLICOTT.
May 12.
Entertainment.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a House of Entertainment for travel- lers and others, at Colchester Ferry, oppo- site Woodbridge, where he will keep a con- stant supply of whatever may be necessary in his line for the accommodation of those who may favor them with their custom, on the most moderate terms.
W. Millan.
March 27. eo3law6m

BY THE LAST MAIL.
PHILADELPHIA, May 22. By the brig Cerberus , from Cadiz, we have the following American vessels were at Cadiz, by Mr. R. S. Hackley, act. consul, and to be sent home for trial on the ground of having evaded the embargo. The Accusant of New Bedford, Virginian of New York, Franklin of New York. This measure is generally attributed at Cadiz to the influence over Mr. H. of the charge of affairs, Mr. Erving, whose conduct in this unlawful proceeding, as well as in other respects is much blamed there, particularly for the business of Murat's despatches. In consequence of this affair remaining unnoticed by our government, we have suffered much in the esteem of the Spaniards, and many of our citizens in their interests; the neglect of restoring the detained vessels till very late and the protraction of payment for their cargoes, which not yet accomplished, are wholly attributable to this circumstance. Indeed the liberation of the vessels is due to the influence of the marquis de Yrujo whose attachment to the citizens of the U. S. was manifested on this occasion.
Very little information that could be relied on was received from the army; the government taking the greatest care to prevent the circulation of intelligence unfavorable to the cause of Spain. Sufficient however transpired from time to time, to cause a general belief that their affairs were in the most desperate situation. It was certain that the army of Lamancha, had been defeated and completely ruined, in a series of engagements near Valde Penas, about the end of March. It was also certain, about the same time very severe encounters, in one of which it suffered greatly and was understood to have behaved gallantly. The result was not precisely known, some accounts saying it was completely defeated and dispersed, while others asserted it to have suffered so that the General intended giving another battle in the hope of saving Seville. It would not however be doubted that the victors had entered the province of Andalusia after the battle, and it seemed certain that they had arrived within from 16 to 20 leagues of Seville. No apprehensions were entertained for Cadiz that place being remarkably strong; but it was the almost universal opinion no other place in the kingdom or in Portugal could long resist. From the latter the last accounts left a French army of 16000 at Bruge—and the Portuguese possibility were concerned, to deliver the country to the French; in consequence of which general Friere and two of his aids had been murdered by his soldiers.
The Marquis de Yrujo had been appointed by the junta minister to Brazil and was sail for that country in a few weeks.
In addition to the above we are informed that many of the French confined in Cadiz, released by the rigor of their imprisonment; some alive including the soldiers taken in the field, the French merchants and French inhabitants of the town of Cadiz and others who had been taken up on suspicion of being inimical to the Spanish cause, were shipped off for Minorca.
There was little or nothing said, as our documents could learn, of any movements of the French army along the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean. It was said at Cadiz, that the whole French army in Spain, did not consist of more than one hundred and twenty or thirty thousand men, for their whole operation in Spain. Romana it was understood was in the mountains between Leon and Galicia, but had done nothing of great note, not being in so great force as could be wished. In confirmation of the reports that England and Russia had adjusted their differences, it was said at Cadiz, that orders were received by the fleet at Lisbon, to treat the Spanish flag with all the respect due a friend-power.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated 3d April, 1809.
Ships are in great demand; mostly all the vessels in port, are taken up in the transport service, to carry the French prisoners to the island of Minorca; the Junta allows a vessel or will allow for a ship of 200 tons, a crew of 100, a trip, with a convoy of three or four ships of the line and 4 or 5 frigates or sloops of war, with insuring the ship, the Spanish and British combined are at Seville; a great battle was fought a few days since, the particulars it is impossible to state, although the Spaniards report it favorable to themselves—they appear in good spirits here, but any thing unfavorable is known publicly, but men of general information appear at times alarmed. It is
generally reported that the German powers have declared war against Bonaparte. The Moors have offered to the service of Ferdinand the 7th, 50,000 troops completely equipped. A great revolution has taken place among the Portuguese, many of their leading characters have been discovered corresponding with Bonaparte, they have been generally killed—the government is under a British general, of their own choice. Many of the confidential Spanish officers have gone to Madrid, and joined the French army. I fear much the seed of treachery is too much sown and cherished for the patriots to prosper without something unforeseen turns up.
BALTIMORE, May 23.
Arrived, schooner Amiable , Fitch, 16 days from Carthagena, (Spanish Maine). Left there, 7th inst, schooner Hetty , Dawson, of Baltimore, the only American vessel there. Captain F. brought several letters and a memorial from the Americans taken prisoners in Miranda's expedition—he thinks that if government interfered they would be liberated. Yesterday at 2 P. M. two large ships, apparently men of war, gave chase, one of them came within gunshot, and began to fire. The light house then about two miles distant, being so close to the land and unapprized if war was declared, we made every sail we could. The ship we were informed after by the pilot, was the British frigate Melampus , continued to keep a very brisk fire, several shots passed over and some fell near us, and others on the beach of the Cape; by this time we had got one mile within the Light-house. Perceiving he could not come up with us, he fired a broadside and made sail off—all this time we had American colors flying.
Also, brig Blanchy , Richardson 13 days from Havana. Left there 9th instant, brig Eliza , Gray, for New-York, in 6 days; ship Grand Seignor , for Baltimore, in 3 weeks; and a number of others.
Also, schooner Pame , Peterson, 16 days from St. Jago. Sailed 8th instant, in company with schooner Nancy White , Murphy, of Baltimore, for Savannah with passengers—Left about 60 sail of Americans, among which were schooners Swift , Watts ; Greyhound , Holmes ; Two Margarets , Lewis , & Herald , Conklin , of Baltimore discharging. In Crooked Island passage was boarded by an English armed brig and treated politely. Spoke a ship from Barracoa , for Newburyport off Castle Island ; out one day.
Also, Spanish schooner Resolution , Funt, 22 days from St. Jago, ballast, and 130 passengers the master.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24.
American prisoners in South America.
Captain Fitch, of the schr. Amiable , from Carthagena in South America, informs that while at that place he visited the American prisoners, who were captured in the expedition of Miranda, and found them in the most wretched condition; part in double irons and close confinement, and the rest at hard labour on the public works, chained two and two. They informed capt. Fitch they had received a very handsome donation from the inhabitants of Kingston, Jam. which proved a very salutary relief. Also, that those who were British born subjects, from the interference of the government of Jamaica, had been taken out of irons; and would shortly be restored to liberty. We understand that captain Fitch has brought a memorial from those unfortunate and deluded men to the government of the U. S. praying for their interference and protection.
[Balt. North American.]
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, May 23.
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
A variety of opinions are expressed of the tenure of the session, 4, 6 and 8 weeks mentioned, it is more than probable it will not be less than 2 months; the union of each is the whole; and an action of an individual puts the whole in motion, hence the inference where so many parts exist, and when each may occupy the body 1, 2, or 3 weeks or a single proposition, that many important subjects will come under the deliberations of Congress, consuming, to their natural ratio of importance an extension of time. On this the President's communication may probably relieve anxiety; certain it is, already has the subject of taxation on British imports been agitated, in private,
which, when introduced from the forum, will doubtless produce a variety of debate and divertissement of opinion; a subject which in its magnitude of interest should yield to none beside. Though none of those matters of importance may recur, yet if the house employ themselves three or four hours, as they have done to-day, on a motion which should be decided in an instant, how long they may continue an almanac maker must calculate; such consumption of time, resembles and is as insipid as the punishment they have in houses of correction, making the patient knock one block against another block, purely for the purpose of knocking.
The house formed session at 10, and the journal of the preceding day being read
Mr. Randolph . It is with some degree of surprise that I read in the journal a statement of our proceedings; I know it has been the fashion for the journals to go under a transmutation in the clerk's office, and wish to know whether the volume of trash we have before us shall supercede a clear, and plain statement of facts; shall we have to recur to the Nation Intelligencer or some other paper for a journal of proceedings, when we should have a legitimate organ within ourselves; an important fact has been totally neglected in the journal of yesterday; an important fact, because we have been in love so much with precedent, the neglect of a ballot made in the first instance yesterday, for altho' it might appear clear to some that there was an election by a legal majority; yet to other some that it was an election by a minority. I therefore move
That the clerk be instructed to make the journal of yesterday a clear and correct record.
Which being seconded, it was withdrawn, and the following substituted (after the word ballot insert on the journal) the tellers reported that the whole number of votes were 120, of which Mr. Varnum had 60, Macon 36, Pitkin 20, Nelson 1, Goldsborough 1, and 2 blank votes:
On motion of Mr. Randolph the house proceeded to a second ballot, and it appeared that Mr. Varnum had 65 votes, being a majority of the whole number, Macon 45, Pitkin 6, Howard 1, Nelson 1, Goldsborough 1, &c.
Mr. Jackson had no objection to the motion of the gentleman from Virginia, because it stated a fact, and facts should always be inserted on the journal; but the result in the presidential election quoted by the gentleman was not an authority, from which could be deduced the inference of an illegality in the first ballot.
Mr. Randolph . It is well to understand this question—I did not cite the presidential election as an authority; but to shew that it was no authority to sanction the first ballot: I leave it to your candor, sir, whether you would sit as easy and as honorable in that chair were you advanced to it by a minority, as when you was sitting under a clear and undisputed majority—a majority who would elevate you to the chair under the first ballot may be friends in sentiments, but not in reality—a minority is both: I am not in favor of doing wrong because good may arise out of it.
Mr. Alston had no objection to the motion, because it did not say whether or not the first ballot was illegal, altho' that it was a legal, just and correct election of Speaker, I can never doubt, except I admit that 60 were not a majority of 118 votes, never consenting to a precedent establishing blank votes as legal.
A good deal of interlocutory discussion arose out of the motion, when it was moved that it be postponed.
A message from the president of the U. States being announced.
The message and documents accompanying it (President's proclamation, and Smith and Erskine's correspondence) being read, it was moved that they be referred to a committee of the whole house, and 5000 copies ordered to be printed.
A message from the senate was announced.
The consideration of Mr. Randolph's motion then recurred, and after some time spent thereon it was carried.
Motion carried, that the resolution from the senate, to appoint chaplains, be adopted.
Mr. Alston moved that the house proceed to appoint standing committees, and after some discussion, which principally involved the question, whether the present would be a long session? if so an appointment was necessary; but if it was to be but short, it would be an unnecessary procedure to have committee of post-offices, of public lands, &c. when no business would be transacted by them. The committee of commerce and manufactures was singled as a proper appointment, as they had strict relation with subjects recommended by the President in his message—It was lost.
Credentials of the Virginia delegation was referred to the committee of elections.
Resolved, That the clerk cause each member to be furnished with three daily newspapers, or their amount in other periodical ones. Adjourned.
BE IT KNOWN , That at an election held yesterday, in ward no. 3. for the purpose of choosing a member of the Common Council for said ward, in the room of Adam Lynn , resigned— EDMUND I. LEE was duly elected, as appears from the return of the commissioners appointed to superintend said election, made to me this day.—Given under my hand and seal of office in Alexandria, this 23d day of May, 1809.
WM. HERBERT, Mayor. (ss)
AN ACT,
To amend an Act entitled an Act directing the manner of auditing the Public Accounts.
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of Alexandria in Council assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, any person elected to the office of Clerk to Council and Auditor of Public Accounts, shall within ten days after his election, give bond with such security as in the opinion of the President of Council shall be sufficient, in the sum of three thousand dollars, for the faithful discharge of his duties in the said offices; and that until such bond be given, no salary shall attach to either of the offices of Clerk or Auditor.
And be it further enacted, That all laws coming within the purview hereof, be and are hereby repealed.
Passed in Common Council, May 10th, 1809.
HUGH SMITH, President of the Common Council.
Approved, WILLIAM HERBERT, Mayor.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY next, the 27th May, at 12 o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, That valuable Property situated on the corner of King and Water-streets, fronting on King street forty feet six inches, and on Water street one hundred and sixteen feet six inches. On the above lot there is a two story frame house, &c. in the occupation of Andrew Jamieson—a long credit will be given. Terms, &c. will be made known on the premises.
P. G. Marsteller.
May 24. dts
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 20th day of May, will be offered at public sale at the Coffee-House, A LOT OF GROUND,
On Stump-Hill, designated in the survey by No. 27, and containing 4 acres 122 poles—This lot is advantageously situated on the new Turnpike Road, and the avenue leading from that road through the Stump-Hill Tract of land and belonging to the estate of the late Christopher Noland. A credit of six months will be allowed.
P. G. Marsteller.
May 13. cols
The Sale of the above Property is postponed to Friday next, 26th instant.
May 24.
TO LET,
That eligible stand for the flour and grocery business, on the corner of King and Water streets, lately occupied by Mr. Joseph H. Mandeville. Apply to Mr. James Sanderson, or
James M. Stuart.
May 24. law3w N. B. If not rented FLOUR would be stored.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 22d instant, from the subscriber, Thomas Burnett, an apprentice to the sail-making business; of low stature, well made, and fair complexion, about nineteen years of age. I will give the above reward for securing him in any goal, or in any such way so that I get him again, with all reasonable charges.
All persons are cautioned from harboring, employing, or taking him away, as I am determined to put the law in force against lower or all such offenders.
Daniel McDougall.n.
May 24. e08t
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

Robert Gray,  Bookseller and Stationer, King-street, Alexandria, has just received, for sale,  THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: The Columbiad, a poem, by Joel Barlow, in large quarto, with plates—the most elegant work ever printed in America. Same work, in two volumes, 12 mo. Teliamed, or the World Explained. Steuben's Military Discipline. Hugh Trevor. Littleton's Letter-Writer in London. Discarded Son. Lay of an Irish Harp. Marmion. Harriet's Struggles. Whitfield's Sermons. Burns's Works. Spectator. Milton's Works. Sterne's Works. Young's Night Thoughts. Botanic Garden. Telemachus, in French. Ferguson's Astronomy. Hervey's Meditations. Duncan's Logic. Johnson's Pocket Dictionary. Domestic Cookery. Gulliver's Travels. Common Prayer Book, gilt and plain. Catholic ditto. Nugent's French Pocket Dictionary. Roderick Random. Lovers of La Vendee. New Week's Preparation for the Sacrament. Geographical Compilations. Murray's Grammar, large and small. Pleader's Assistant. History of America. Don Quixote. With a good assortment of Writing and Letter Paper, Bonnet Boards, &c. &c.
ALSO, the following musical articles. A few Violins of a very superior quality.—Common do. from 3 dollars price, up to 12 dollars. Violin Bows, Bridges and Screw Pins. Best Roman Violin Strings, extra long Russian horse hair for Violin Bows. Clarified Rozin for do. Instructions for the Piano, Violin, Flute, Fife and Clarinett. German Flutes, tipt and plain. One excellent C. Clarinett. One Hautboy. Clarinett & Hautboy reeds. Military Fifes of a superior quality. Common do.
ELEGANT EXTRACTS,  A selection of modern SONGS, set to music for the Flute or Violin. Madisons March, as played by the City Band on the 4th of March last, composed by P. Mauro, Washington City. Madison's March, as played at the New Theatre Philadelphia and Baltimore, composed by A. Rein-gle. Both Marches set for the Piano Forte. May 20.
Doctor I. J. Comyn,  A professional DENTIST—of Baltimore, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that he intends to practice in this place for a few days, in all the various branches of his profession. No genteel person of either sex, can give or receive pleasure or comfort, by teeth coated with tartar or decayed gums, or fetid breath. His method of cleaning the teeth will be found both easy and efficacious, as hundreds can attest in Baltimore and elsewhere. Without giving pain or hurting the enamel, he removes the tartar, &c. when the teeth will assume a beautiful appearance the gums adhering to the teeth; but if the state of the gums require it, doctor C. will give to the person an antiseptic lotion of chemical preparation, which gained the applause of hundreds both in Europe and America. It is pleasant, innocent, and effectual, in smoothing and whitening the teeth and curing the gums, rendering them red and firm, preventing the decay of the teeth and sweetening the breath. Doct. C. fits artificial teeth from one to an entire set, with such nicety, as to answer the useful purposes of nature, and of so natural an appearance that it is impossible to distinguish them from real ones. Dr. C. flatters himself from his being regularly bred to the practice of physick, as well as to the Dentist Business, and his long experience on the continent of Europe (France and Spain) to give to all those who favour him with their commands, every possible satisfaction. May 13.
N. B. Doctor C. will wait on any lady or gentleman at their respective houses, or may be consulted at the City Tavern.
Washington Canal. THE Commissioners appointed under the act of Congress for opening the Canal in the City of Washington, hereby give notice, That a book for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a Capital Stock for the purpose of opening said Canal, will be opened on Thursday, the 25th day of May next, at Long's Hotel, in the City of Washington, and kept open from ten o'clock, A. M. till three o'clock, P. M.
Daniel Carroll, of Dud.  George Blagden,  Griffith Combe,  Frederick May,  James D. Barry,  John Law,  Elias B. Caldwell, COMMISSIONERS. Washington, 17th April. 1awt25thM.
Form of a power to subscribe. I do hereby authorise and power to subscribe for me name, for shares in the Wash Canal Company. Witness my hand and seal this day of in he &c. April 19. 1awt25thM.
John Gardner Ladd,  Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet Wharf— Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes. Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests. 1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dipt Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soak Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January
Joseph Mandeville,  CORNER OF KING and FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:  Has received a considerable addition to his Stock,  AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 40 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum. Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy. Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce. Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey, Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, String Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY .—Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JORDAN AUGUSTUS —his color nearly as light and approaches that of a white man, his hair is straight and he generally wears it platted and turned up behind with a comb—his visage is remarkably thin and his cheek bones high—he has been bro't up in the house and is a very good dining room servant, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight built, his constitution is not very strong and he is subject to indisposition—he is about 30 years of age. NELLY is tall and rather inclined towards corpulency, a tawney color and about forty-five years of age. They went off together as man and wife, but it is very probable Billy will attempt to pass as a white man and will endeavor to sell Nelly as his slave. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing of the said Slaves, if taken up on the north side of the river Potomac, and information given thereof to their respective proprietors. A reasonable reward will be given if taken within the state of Virginia, and reasonable charges will be paid if brought home.
George Carter, Oatlands, near Leesburg, Virginia.  A. Long, County of Culpepper, Virginia. April 19. eo Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, FOR COUGHS.
THE increasing reputation of Hamilton's Elixir (which during the last nine years has become celebrated throughout the U States,) warrants the assertion that it is the best remedy now in use for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, and approaching consumption.—Experience has taught thousands, that the common opiates and balsamics, as they are called, finally aggravate every disorder of the breast and lungs, in the most distressing symptoms, that they load the stomach and impair the digestion, inflame the whole system increase the difficulty of breathing and excite fever. But the qualities of this valuable discovery are evinced by perfectly opposite effects.
A single trial will prove that it restores the determination of the fluids to the surface of the body, and brings on the common healthful perspiration; that it dislodges and evacuates the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strengthens the weakened vessels of the lungs sheathes the acrimonious liquor which irritates them, and finally discharges it. Thus striking at the root of the disorder the symptoms are effectually and permanently conquered, the reverse of common medicine which weakens the constitution and gives strength to the disorder, for the sake of moderating for the present some of its painful effects.
To parents who have children afflicted with the hooping cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Select Recommendations.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1806. Mrs. H. Lee, widow of Richard Lee, jr. Being desirous to make public for the good of others the excellent quality of Hamilton's Elixir, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it; which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad, my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these, a constant pain in my breast, and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption.—The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, but without giving me any relief. Another physician, who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it do much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's and I found relief before I had taken half of it. I continued to use it, and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the Elixir.
GEO. BENNER, junior, No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia. Mr. Charles Myers, Hamstead-Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously indisposed, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, insomuch that his recovery appeared extremely doubtful. His complaints which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but rather progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom perfectly subdued. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength, which he has for upwards of a year past, enjoyed without interruption.  From Luther Martin, esq. late attorney general of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever coughs, colds, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.  LUTHER MARTIN.
ALSO,  Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.  ITCH CURED By using Lee's Sovereign Ointment. The proprietor informs those persons and families who are suffering under this disease (against the infection of which no person in safe) that if this ointment is used at night so going to bed, it never fails to perform a cure by the following morning, as thousands who have used it during the last years can testify. The peculiar excellency of his infal-
lile cure for the Itch, over every other remedy, the certainty of a cure by a single application, the ingredients being so innocent as to be applied with perfect safety to the tenderest skin, and its being not only free from an offensive smell, but equally agreeable with the pleasantest pomatum. The proprietor solemnly affirms that this ointment doth not contain a particle of mercury, or any injurious ingredient whatever.
HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, An infallible remedy for Corns, specially removing them root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion, The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums,
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes.
HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS, Celebrated for the mildness of their operation, &c for being the best known remedy in lancing the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, For Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Swelling, Numbness, &c.
Tooth Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache.  The Damask Lip Salve.
TAKE NOTICE. —That imitation of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to John Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of Hannah Lee, Widow of the late Proprietor. March 14.
Broker's Office, &c. THE Subscriber tenders his services to the public in the line of a BROKER also, as an ACCOMPTANT, to those whose avocations render it inconvenient to adjust their own affairs. Merchandise of every description sold on moderate commission.  FOR SALE OR BARTER,
A tract of PRIME LAND, containing 370 acres, binding on Cheat River, in the Horse-Shoe settlement, Harrison county, state of Virginia, within 40 miles of the head navigation of Potomac—the title is indisputable, the river navigable for boats to the Ohio, and the surrounding neighborhood thickly settled and in a flourishing state of improvement.  FOR SALE,
A convenient two story FRAME HOUSE with convenient back buildings, a large dry cellar, garden, &c. on the pavement, lower end of Fairfax-street.  William McMechen. May 8. eo2w
FOR SALE, A Tract of LAND, containing 272 acres situate in the county of Lancaster, Virginia on the main road leading from Richmond to Lancaster court house five miles from the latter and four miles from Deep Creek, on the Rappahannock. The improvements are, a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, corn house, a large barn and store house, all new, and a handsome apple orchard of about 300 trees. Upwards of 200 acres of the above land is well timbered with oak, chesnut and hickory. The terms will be made known by applying to Mr. P. Triplett, of Alexandria, or to the subscriber adjoining this place.  Edmund Denney. Centreville, Oct. 14—17 law
TO RENT,  The Washington Tavern, in Alexandria.
I WISH TO RENT for a term of years, the above mentioned TAVERN, with the out-houses thereunto belonging. It is situated on King-street, the most central and public part of Alexandria. The buildings are commodious and good, and the stand excelled by none in the place. A further description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is very generally known, having been occupied as a public house for upwards of twelve years. Possession may be had the 15th July next.  John Dundas. May 8. do1 eo
FOR RENT, THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary out-houses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.  J. H. Hooe,  John Muncaster, Executors.