Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-08-22 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue. On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M. Subscribers TO SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS, Are respectfully informed that their books are ready for delivery at the subscriber's bookstore. Robert Gray. August 3. d
FINE PASTURE. WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others, Pasturage on our land, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100. Philip Alexander, John Luke. July 29. d
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee, James Patton. April 19.
Joseph Mandeville. CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Macouba Snuff, Rappee do. Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st and 2d quality. HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES for sale. Dec. 2.
THE INTRIGUES OF The Queen of Spain WITH THE Prince of Peace and others. Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by Cotton & Stewart. August 11.
Just Published, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A CELEBRATED ROMANCE ENTITLED ABAELLINO, THE BRAVO OF VENICE. Translated from the German, by M. G. Lewis, the well known author of the Castle Spectre, Monk, Adelgitha, &c. &c. Price, handsomely bound, one dollar—the English edition sold at one dollar seventy five cents. What black Musician conjures up this fiend? What, do you tremble, are ye all afraid? Alas, I blame ye not, for ye are mortal, And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil—Avant, thou dreadful Minister of Hell. RICHARD III. In justice to this excellent Romance, we need only remark, that the Grand Dramatic piece, which for several seasons past drew such full houses to our theatre, is founded on the same subject, as translated by Dunlop; but the acknowledged superiority of Lewis's writings or translations in the Romance style, being so far superior to any other of our modern authors, leaves encomium unnecessary with the publishers. Note. Five editions of this Romance were sold in a very short time, after publication in London—it is dedicated to the Earl of Moira, by Lewis. June 7—21
For New-York, The Schooner CERE S, 7. P. Weeks, Master: Will sail in few days, having the greater part of her cargo on board—for the balance or passage apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. August 18. 3t
FOR SALE, A few likely young NEGROES.—They will be sold reasonable for cash.—For further information Apply to the Printer. July 20.
JUST RECEIVED, FROM NEW-YORK, Blue-Point Oysters in pots. Smoked Salmon. Goshen Cheese, of superior quality IN STORE. Fresh Limes, Lemons, Oranges and Cocoa Nuts. Mackerel in barrels. Sounds and Tongues in kegs. Pepper Vinegar in bottles, and Groceries as usual. Thomas Patten. August 9.
CASH will be given for a few likely young Negroes. Apply at the Indian-Queen Tavern. August 18. 3t
TO LET, At a very low Rent, One of the best Stands for the Flour business in town. Enquire of the Printer. August 18. 3t
Negroes for Sale. At the Vendue Store, on TUESDAY next Two likely Mulatto Girls, for a term of years. One of them an excellent house servant, about 18 years old—the other about 8. They will be sold on a credit of 60 days, for good endorsed negotiable notes. August 14.
Public Sale. ON TUESDAY next, will positively be sold at the Vendue Store, on a credit, One bale of Superfine Cloths, of various colors; Chintzes, Calicoes & Muslins, &c. &c. August 18.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having purchased the Patent Right for the new and improved WINDOW SPRINGS, will wait on any person desirous of having them. The cheapness, and great safety, attendant on those springs, will, he is persuaded, be an object of attention. John Rofs, Corner of Cameron and Alfred-streets, near W. S. Moore's sugar house. August 18. 3t
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, One elegant London made Patent PIANO FORTE, with additional Keys to C and Pedal. One plain do. with additional Keys and Pedal. ON HAND, One plain home-made do. a little used. August 9.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of Withers & Sangster, has this day expired by limitation—All persons having claims against said concern, are desired to present them for settlement; and all persons owing said firm are requested to make payment to JOHN WITHERS, who is authorized to settle the business of said firm. John Withers, Thomas Sangster. August 11.
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and despatch.
For Boston and Portland. The strong and substantial schr. FARMER, Peter Woodward, Master; Will sail in all this week, having part of her freight engaged, for the balance apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. August 16.
MOLASSES. 20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
FOR SALE, Or to be rented for a term of years, or on perpetual ground rent, A number of well built brick houses, several of which are immediately tenantable, situate on Greenleaf's Point. ALSO, House Lots in almost every part of the city. Apply to James Greenleaf, Or, in his absence, to Samuel Elliot, jun. Washington City, July 6—12. d8w
Public Sale. PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Capt. JOHN HARPER, deceased, will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on Saturday the 19th day of this instant month August, A piece of Ground, On the west side of Union street and to the southward of Franklin street, beginning on Union street 88 feet 3 1/2 inches to the southward of Franklin street, and running southwardly with Union street 88 feet 3 1/2 inches and running back 62 feet 6 inches. One other piece of Ground on the west side of Potomac street, beginning at the intersection of said streets and running westwardly with Franklin street 32 feet 6 inches, southwardly with Potomac street 88 feet 3 inches.
Also, one half-acre of Land, on the west side of Royal street and south side of Gibson street, near the lot of John Reynolds, deceased. The terms will be made known at the time of sale, by The Executors. August 8. dts
PROPOSALS, BY KIMBER AND CONRAD, OF PHILADELPHIA, AND JAMES KENNEDY, SENIOR, ALEXANDRIA, For publishing by Subscription, A GENERAL COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. Forming a complete History, of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduction, and Critical Catalogue of Books Voyages and Travels: And illustrated adorned with numerous Engravings. BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c. CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, in quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained. It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing between eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings. A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 2 dollars, payable on delivery. To non-subscribers the price will be considerably enhanced. A list of the names of such as patronise this valuable work by subscription, will be published in the last volume. The English edition sells at 14 dollars a volume. * SUBSCRIPTIONS received by JAMES KENNEDY, senior, Alexandria. July 7.
FOR SALE, 50 hogsheads SUGAR, 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON. Joseph Riddle. July 10. d
COTTON. 30 bales PRIME UPLAND COTTON for sale by the subscriber, at a very moderate price and on a liberal credit. Joseph H. Mandeville. June 1.
NOTICE. IN OBEDIENCE to a decree of the Honorable the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, between Lyle, Dalziel, and others, complainants; and Robert Lyle's heirs, defts. directing the subscriber to take possession of that portion of the real estate of Robert Lyle, the elder, deceased, allotted to the complainant, and rent the same out for the benefit of the concerned—I will rent the three story Brick Store and Dwelling House lately occupied by Captain Oliver P. Findlay, on Fairfax-street, and immediate possession may be had. G. Deneale, Comr. August 19.
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.
GREAT BARGAIN. I will sell from about fifty to sixty acres of Land lying in this county, and binding upon the road now opening from Geo. Town to Alexandria. This land is elegantly situated in point of building sites, and has the further advantage of being furnished with delightful water, and from its high elevated situation the benefit of the most salubrious air. If necessary this property will be laid out in lots so as to suit those who may be inclined to purchase. Applications to be made to JOHN LUKE, Esq. or to Charles Alexander, (Son of Philip) Alexandria County, July 19. d
PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold, at public auction, at Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of September next, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, Five contiguous Plantations, Amounting together to about 2700 Acres, SITUATE on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court-house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq. and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers; but it is understood, that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria, and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water, and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable. The premises will be shown to persons inclining to purchase, by Col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq. who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to the subscriber in the city of Philadelphia. WM. LEWIS. June. —(8) dts

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22.
From the Boston Centinel.
MR. RUSSEL.
The heart of sensibility, and the lover of chaste poetry, will be equally pleased with the following late production of a Charleston s. c. lady.
THE RESCUED LAMB.
The ground was thick cover'd with new fallen snow, And chill blew the north wind around, When a poor little Lamb, that had stray'd from its flock, Half perish'd and starving I found.
Its delicate limbs were so stiff with the cold, And so touching its weak plaintive cry, That, as it look'd wistfully up in my face, I felt a tear start to my eye.
Poor wand'rer, I said, hard indeed is thy fate, Thus early, left friendless alone, Whilst thy mother, distracted perhaps at thy loss, Makes the vallies resound to her moan.
But thou'll have no cause to repine at thy lot: For I'll be a mother to thee: I'll cherish thee fondly and feed thee with care, And my little BET thou shalt be.
In my arms I then rais'd it; and wrapt in my cloak, To my cottage I gently convey'd— Where, nursing it tenderly, soon it reviv'd, And with bleatings my kindness repaid.
Each morn from my hand now its food it receives, While it frisks at my side all the day, And gratefully tries, by its innocent sport, To beguile the lone hours away.
O! I envy the quiet that reigns in its breast And wish mine from care was as free; As it looks in my face and seems meekly to say Thou'lt ne'er be so happy as me!
Observations on the influence of Soil and Climate upon WOOL; from which is deduced a certain and easy method of improving the quality of English Clothing Wools, and preserving the health of Sheep; with hints for the management of Sheep after shearing: an enquiry into the structure, growth, and formation of wool and hair; and remarks on the means by which the Spanish breed of Sheep may be made to preserve the best qualities of its fleece unchanged in different climates.
By ROBERT BAKEWELL.
With occasional Notes and Remarks, by the RIGHT HON. LORD SOMERVILLE.
[CONTINUED.]
Still the improvement which the wool receives from greasing, is scarcely known; nor has the plain and simple principle whence this advantage is derived, been understood or attended to. The practice of rubbing sheep with an ointment, is indeed of high antiquity; but in the time of Virgil, as well as in the present day, it was applied merely to prevent disease, or preserve the animal from the inclemency of the seasons. Virgil informs us in the third Georgic, that the shepherds of Italy greased their sheep immediately after they were shorn, and enumerates the ingredients used in the composition of their ointments, which were well chosen, to prevent or remove cutaneous distempers, and differ not greatly from those used at the present day.
"Aut tonsum tristi contingunt corpus amurca Et spumas miscent argenti vivaque sulfura Idæasque pices et pingues unguine ceras Scillamque helleborosque graves nigrumque bitumen."
Geo. lib. 3. The dregs of olive oil supplied the place of butter, and wax was an excellent ingredient, for which our northern shepherds have substituted tar. It appears, however, that tar, petroleum, sulphur and mercury, or a metallic oxyd, were also used, and hellebore was employed for the same purpose for which tobacco is now usually applied to sheep. The practice is generally reprobated.
ed by writers on wool. By wool-dealers, greased wools were always spoken of in terms implying their inferiority. In Northumberland, where the wool is rendered superior in softness to the wool of any other native breed of sheep in the kingdom, by the application of an unguent, even their effects on the wool are not sufficiently known, and the operation is delayed till the approach of winter. By this delay, the upper part of the staple is deprived of the advantage of being kept in a moist soft state during the heats of summer. When the operation of greasing has taken place, a perceptible improvement may be observed in the wool which is afterwards grown. The line of distinction is clearly marked by the stain which the unguent leaves in the staple; the bottom part of which, where it has been applied, is finer and softer than the upper part which was grown before its application. This difference is so great that a careful examination, of the fine greased wools of Northumberland, might be sufficient to demonstrate the advantage of the practice, and the inconvenience arising from delaying the operation to the end of the year.* It is evident, if what I have stated be correct, that to obtain all the advantage of the unguent, both to the wool and sheep, it should be applied immediately after shearing, and again at the approach of winter. By the first greasing, the wool will be covered and defended from the action of the soil when the particles are most pulverized and active, and it will be kept soft and moist during the parching heats of July and August. I have also reason to believe, that the top of the staple would not become harsh and discolored, which is frequently the case with English wool.
[To be continued.]
* A certain length of pile is supposed to be necessary, in order to form that shed or shelter for the purpose of turning off the rain and snow, which is the object of this operation. There is an argument in the author's favor, arising from the bed tendency of the present practice when much tar is used in smearing sheep, the natural effect of which must be, that a considerable portion of the spine or back bone will be exposed to the rain and snow, which, next to the belly, is the most vulnerable part of any animal. In this last view of the subject I am led to prefer the practice of smearing at an earlier period than is commonly practised, and to approve of it, provided a substitute can be found for the tar, which is difficult to be extracted in scouring, and by the author's own account, limits the wool so smeared to the manufacture as an artificial substitute for the yolk. Merino sheep possess it in abundance, the finest of the British piles have it partially; the coarsest of our short woolled sheep, unless in a fattening state, have it not. The practice must be governed by circumstances.—S.
FROM BELL'S LONDON MESSENGER.
Consequences, extent and degree of the Austrian Victory.
The public mind is so wholly possessed with the recent victory obtained over the French army by the Austrians, that we conceive that we cannot perform a more acceptable service than by entering into a detailed examination of its nature, its extent, and its probable circumstances. So much indeed depends upon a due understanding of this question, that it is impossible to deduce any probable conclusion unless by a careful review of all the circumstances of this actual or alleged victory. In the present state of affairs a victory would be inestimable. If the Austrians have really obtained a victory to any thing of the degree alleged, they have already more than half worked out their deliverance.
The present statements are founded on the French Bulletins, and certain extracts from Austrian dispatches, which are but partially produced. So far, therefore, they certainly are rather indirect inferences, than positive and uncontroverted facts. The main question is whether the narrative of the bulletin be such as to justify these inferences?
We are compelled to say that we cannot receive the Austrian official account (as it is called) as an unquestionable genuine document, tho' we have inserted it in our paper. We know not whence it comes.
According to the 10th bulletin, the statement of the enemy is intelligible enough. The French passed the Danube from Vienna, on the 30th, with the purpose of attacking the Austrians. On the 21st, they established themselves in their position, and were attacked by the Austrians. The circumstances of this attack are not mentioned, but the general result is stated to have been, that the French remained masters of the field, and that the Austrians having been beaten, were about to retreat.
Such were the events of the 21st, which we separate from the remainder of the narrative, because they naturally suggest an important remark. According to the French bulletin, the Austrians were broken and routed in every part on this day, the 21st; yet according to the same bulletin they remained in their former position all the night of the 21st, until 7 in the morning, when, from the occurrence of the alleged accident of the bridge, they rallied and made a tremendous attack on the French. Now there seems to us an evident inconsistency in these accounts. If the Austrians had been so completely routed, if they had been even beaten beyond a mere repulse on the 21st, they could not have maintained the field during the night.
The inference which we would wish to deduce is, that from the inconsistency of these accounts it is not true that the Austrians were defeated on the 21st. The mere point of fact most probably is, that they attacked the French on their having crossed the river, because the mere circumstance of the passage rendered such a moment the most advantageous one for attack, and the archduke Charles seems very wisely to have adopted the practice of hazarding no more general battles, unless under circumstances of an evident advantage on his side.
It is probable that in this attack the Austrians were repulsed; that is to say, that they did not succeed in compelling the enemy to evacuate his position. But it seems evident from what is above stated, that neither were the Austrians driven from their positions. Each party seemed in a condition to look the other boldly in the face. If this be the true state of things, it is very material. A repulse, and particularly in an offensive attack, is not a defeat or any thing like it. The assault may indeed be very effective though it be ultimately repulsed; that is to say, though it have not effected its whole purpose.
Such, therefore, seems to have been the state of things on the 21st; the French retaining their position, and the Austrians, as confessed by the French, retaining theirs. On the following morning Bonaparte, it is stated, received the sudden information that the bridge over the Danube was broken down; that his front was thus separated from his rear, and that all his ammunition was on the other side of the river. The French bulletin, in the very terms in which it speaks of this "unhappy event, this shocking accident," directly implies, that they have suffered from it in no common degree. They would not term that a "shocking" disaster. The bulletin proceeds to state that this discovery threw the French into some confusion—another important acknowledgment. The Austrians perceived this confusion, availed themselves of it, and immediately commenced a most tremendous fire of 200 pieces of cannon and 90,000 musketry. In the attack, likewise, according to the French bulletin, the Austrians were repulsed, and the French remained masters of the field. In this manner passed the 22d. On the following day, or rather during the night of the 22d, the French army retreated to an island on the Danube, separated only by a channel from the bank. The loss on the 22d and 23d is acknowledged in the bulletin to have been very great, and several generals are nominally mentioned to have been killed and wounded at the head of their respective troops. According to the French bulletin, however, the French remained unmolested on the island on the 23d and 24th, and were about to re-construct the bridges.
Such is the French narrative, that is to say, the confessed and acknowledged state of facts, and which we think fully warrants the following most important conclusion:
1. That the removal of the bridges on the Danube, and the separation of Bonaparte from his rear and ammunition, the Austrians were enabled to play upon the French army with an artillery of 200 pieces of cannon and 90,000 musketry—the French in the meanwhile being unable to answer it from the want of ammunition, and therefore compelled to seek a temporary refuge, on an island of the Danube.
2. That from the immense superiority and actual absolute force of the Austrian artillery, the French in the mean time being comparatively defenceless, and unable to disturb them—the Austrians firing as it were from the hills, and the French being neither able to oppose them, nor, by reason of the river, to fly, the loss of the French must have been most prodigious, and that this is in fact acknowledged by the terms, and the immediate necessary inferences of the French bulletin.
3. That the probable result, therefore, of this victory, in whatever manner it has been gained, will be, that from the dreadful slaughter in the French army, and the comparative absence of all loss on that of the
Austrians, the French army has been crippled, and for some time at least will not be able to resume offensive operations.
4. That, from the circumstance of the French army remaining unmolested on the island, separated only by a small ford or stream from the left bank where the battle was fought, it is too much to infer, that the French have been completely overthrown. The Austrians seem to have most gloriously defeated them, but certainly are not in a condition to follow them up.
To say all in one word, it appears manifestly from the French accounts that the most dreadful slaughter and havoc has been sustained by the French army; that they have in consequence been most materially checked, and compelled to retreat.
Such seems to us to be the true state of things.
The Austrian despatches, in their narrative of the events of the 21st and 22d, do not differ materially from the French account, and if we make due allowances for the contrary exaggerations on both sides, they may very easily be reconciled. They do not even differ in the slightest degree as to the events of the 21st. The French bulletin states, that the Austrians attacked them, and the Austrian accounts state the same. The French say that the Austrians were repulsed, and the Austrians do not say that, on this day, they gained any advantage.
The Austrian despatches, however, differ from the bulletin in two circumstances of apparent importance to the events of the 22d. According to the Austrian accounts, the bridge was destroyed by the Archduke Charles, by the means of fire ships.
We have not the most slight hesitation to say, that we do not believe this circumstance. The French could not have crossed the river unless they were possessed of the full command of its passage for a number of leagues. Where were the fire ships to come from? Were not the French in sufficient force to have prevented this attempt? These fire ships must have been seen in their approach; and before the bridges were burned, that is on the 21st, the French were in possession of them. In such circumstances would it have been possible for a few scattered boats, for such they must have been, to have fired the bridges? We have no hesitation, therefore, most fully to reject this circumstance.
The Austrian account proceeds to state that the enemy were compelled to cross the Danube on the 22d. This too is evidently saying too much; how were they to cross when the bridges were broken down? The Danube is very near as broad as the river Thames at Westminster Bridge.
It seems somewhat singular too, that the Austrian accounts say nothing as to any substantial, palpable fruits of this victory. One of these two things must be true—either that the French have been enabled to re-establish the bridges, or, they have not been able to re-establish them. If they have been able to re-establish them, they are still in possession of the stream of the river, and the Austrian victory, though undoubted, is not so great as has been alleged, inasmuch as it would have been impossible for Bonaparte to have re-established his bridges, and to have repassed his army, and that too in the face and front of a victorious force.
On the other hand, if he has not re-established his bridges, his army must necessarily remain on the left bank and in the island, and in this case they could not have maintained even that position, if their overthrow had been as complete as alleged in the Austrian despatches.
The former, by the twelfth bulletin seems to be the true state of things—that the French have re-established their bridges, and therefore that the stream of the river is still in their possession—that they have suffered very much, but have not been overwhelmed; they have been severely checked, but not subdued; and that the best part of the victory is, its probable effects in reanimating the spirits of the Austrians.
Such is our deliberate opinion upon a candid and honest examination of the statements on both sides, and we trust that our readers will not think us indifferent, because we have endeavored to be impartial.
News from Spain.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
PARIS, June 23.
Letter from Marshal Duke of Elchingen, commander in chief of the 7th corps of the French army in Spain, to his excellency the minister of war, dated Oviedo, May 21, 1809.
I have the honor of acquainting your excellency that the expedition of the Asturias had been concerted with General Keller-mann immediately after his arrival at Lu-

This important operation has been fully terminated. It set out from Lugo on the 13th, with 5th of light infantry, the 27th and 59th line only, the 3d of hussars, the 25th battalions, eight pieces mountain artille- ry, 200,000 cartridges of carried on mules, for seven days. This force, commanded by general Maurice Joubert, was divided into four brigades, under the orders of generals Borret, La- recq, Marcoguet, & Bardet. The troops took the same day in the Vay de Roso. On the 14th they encamped at Navia de Sil; we exchanged a few musket shots with it, and we made 25 prisoners.— That the army, denominated Galicia, was composed of troops of the line and a multitude of armed peasants; was encamped at Fuensagrada and Peguin. I have easily attacked it on the flank, by facing round about upon them, the success was obvious; but I prefer- red to take advantage of the ignorance in which the enemy was of my designs, in or- der to gain a few marches, and by these the centre of his forces, and by these means render the junction impossible. He resumed, no doubt, that when arrived at Avilés de Soria I would alter my course to the right in order to reach the road of La Coruña by the Val de Nerya, and bend my way upon Orense. On the 15th I took position at Turmaler, and our way we dispersed a convoy of 300 men, carrying flour, muskets, and am- munition to the enemy's army. The peas- ants, who remained in the villages, would look upon us as a crazy set of people to be encountering troops in the Asturias through such a way; and truly the road, or rather path, was impassable. On the 16th I took position at Caugus- tico: there we found recruits intended for Fuensagrada. I sent them back to their villages; a number of muskets and ammu- nition were destroyed.
On the 17th, I arrived at Selas, and my advanced guard reached Correllena, where I purposed crossing the Narcea; there is a bridge on this torrent, which the melt- ing of the snow renders very wide and ra- pid; fortunately we found there two vessels capable of carrying 20 men at a time, but there was no fording place for the cavalry. I determined to cause a dyke to be opened in order to procure a new passage to the river. The troops set about this laborious task with so much eagerness, that in three hours the river fell one foot, and the caval- ry and baggage could ford it. Swimmers placed at proper distances, recovered six men who were carried off by the stream; our horses were drowned.
It was only on the 17th that Romana, whose head quarters were at Oviedo, learnt with certainty that I was marching up to him. The garrison of that city was 3000 men, composed of the princess' regiment & the militia. He hastened to send 1,200 men, with two pieces of cannon, to Pe- ñarroy's bridge, and marched the remainder of his troops to Gallegos, in order, likewise to defend the bridge on the Nora. These two detachments were provided with im- plements and powder to blow up the bridge in case of need. After these dispositions, Romana remained tranquil at Oviedo, and sent orders to generals Mahy and Mantzi, to retrograde by Salime and Lapola de- partments, in order to cut off our retreat.
On the 18th, at six in the morning, the advanced guard had crossed the Narcea, and was bending its way towards Grado; at 8 o'clock, the whole of the artillery and a battalion of the 25th marched to support it. The enemy whom they found at Grado was routed with extreme rapidity as far as Pan- iador—all the heights were covered with peasants, and the firing became excessively brisk on all sides.
I ordered general Lorcet to carry the bridge at the point of the bayonet. This order was executed with the greatest bold- ness; the two pieces of cannon were taken, and every one of the enemy we could come up with was run through. The cavalry was The cavalry was in battle array in a small plain, and kept our communications; but it was requisite to ab- andon it, because I wished to avail myself of the enemy's flight, in order to carry the bridge of Gallegos. Accordingly, I left the battalion of the 25th to guard the bridge and the fort of Peñarroy, whilst the batta- lion of Voltiguers of advanced-guard, and the hussars marched on to Gallegos. This last bridge was considerably well defended by the Princess' regiment, but it was never- theless carried; we also took a 12 pounder. The enemy was pursued at a short distance, and we returned to barricado ourselves on the bridge, in order to wait the meeting of the brigades. Meanwhile the passage of the Narcea continued the whole day and night.
On the 19th, at 6 in the morning, the 3d and 4th brigade were at Oviedo; the ad- vanced guard and the first brigade were taking position at the forked road of Gijon and Aviles, as likewise at Coyes and Lugo- nes, on the Nora.
Romana embarked on the 19th at 5 in the morning at Gijon, with the members of the Junta, on board of a Spanish scout which kept within sight by contrary winds: He could behold the entry of the French.
On the 20th, the troops entered Gijon. We found in that town and at Oviedo up- wards of 250,000 wt. of powder, as much shot, a great quantity of artillery, muskets and military equipages, the whole furnished by the English. Two brigades of the same na- tion, loaded with sundry articles, were set on fire by the enemy at the moment of his flight; our soldiers succeeded in saving one of them.
This day a small column of infantry, which I had sent to Polade Lona, effected its junction with the head of gen. Keller- man's troops. The gen. will arrive here this evening. This column met with the e- nemy and routed him.
Tomorrow I shall depart from hence to march against the insurgent army, called Galicia. I know the chiefs are very much perplexed. I am in hopes of dispersing their troops and returning to my former po- sition.
As far as one can judge in the first mo- ment of the dispositions of their minds, the lower class of people seems weary of the war; Romana, and the other chiefs, are de- tested.
It is very difficult to appreciate the loss of the enemy; it must have been very con- siderable for the whole road from the Nar- cea to Oviedo is covered with dead bodies. Our loss is not worth mentioning. We have recovered many soldiers of the 6th light infantry and of the several regiments of the second corps.
(Signed) The Marshal Duke of Elchingen, NEY.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22.
We are extremely happy to learn, that the unfortunate captives confined at Cartha- gena, for their connection with Miranda, have succeeded in effecting their escape and have returned in health to their native coun- try. [Philad. pap.]
A gentleman recently from Cadiz, con- tracts the article of the London Morning Chronicle, which has been copied into the American papers, of the impressment and detention of a crew of American seamen, by a British lieutenant at Cadiz. He knew of no event, during a long residence there, which could have given authority for the paragraph. On one or two occasions, A- merican seamen had been taken up on sus- picion of being British; but as soon as a representation of the circumstance was made to admiral Purvis, they were immediately released; and the officers ordered expressly to respect and not molest American seamen. He also adds, that the best understanding subsisted between the British admiral and Mr. Erving, our charge des affaires in Spain, when at Cadiz; and that when the intelli- gence was received of the accommodation between the United States and England, Mr. Erving dined on board the British ad- miral's ship, and was saluted with 13 guns. (Boston Gaz.)
The 19th of April.
It is a day peculiarly memorable in Ame- rican annals. On the 19th of April, 1775, the well- known hostilities at Lexington began the war of the revolution.
On the 19th of April, 1783, the cessa- tion of hostilities was published in form by proclamation to the army under his excel- lency the commander in chief, according to general orders of the preceding day.
On the 19th of April, 1808, President Jefferson issued his proclamation for sup- pressing insurrectional combinations in the vicinity of lake Champlain.
And on the 19th of April, 1809, Presi- dent Madison issued his proclamation for restoring intercourse with the British domi- nions.
The actual commencement of revolution- ary warfare—the published cessation of hostilities—a presidential proclamation of domestic discord—another presidential pro- clamation recalling domestic tranquility—so different in character, so interesting to the external and internal state of this country, are the events which have distinguished the 19th of April among the days of the year. [Connecticut Mirror.]
NEW COMMERCIAL DECREE.
Extract from the minutes of the secretaries of state.
IMPERIAL DECREE.
From our imperial camp at Ebensdorff, 4th June, 1809.
Napoleon, emperor of the French king of Italy, protector of the confederation of the Rhine.
We have decreed and do hereby de- cree as follows.
Art. 1. The relations between France and Holland shall be re-established upon the same footing as before our decree of the 16th September 1808.
Art. 2. Our minister of finances is di- rected to see the present decree put in ex- ecution.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
This imperial prohibitory decree of 16th September last, now repealed by the above decree, prevented the importation of colo- nial produce into France from Holland.— But new and severe decrees against Ameri- can commerce are daily expected by the merchants in Holland.
WASHINGTON, August 21.
Montgolfier's Hydraulic Ram Improved.
Messrs. Cerneau & Hallet have exhibited this morning at Mr. Rhodes's Washington hotel, an experiment with an hydraulic ram of 2 inches in diameter. The artificial fall (they procured for want of a natural one) was 5 feet high, the altitude of ascension 38 feet. In three minutes the quantity of wa- ter employed to move it has been 24 galls. and the quantity raised above two gallons; so that in the same circumstances it would yield above forty gallons an hour, and if of a larger diameter, in proportion. This valua- ble machine being put in motion by a fall of water, does not require any more assistance or attendance, & is almost free from friction and consequently from repair; is by its cheapness applicable to many cases where other hydraulic machines could not be ad- mitted. It has proved in France very be- neficial in irrigation of lands and mea- dows, various branches of manufactures, improvement of country seats, and supply of water to towns and cities.
Messrs. Cerneau and Hallet having obtain- ed a patent for their own improvement on the much esteemed and very ingenious in- vention of Mr. Montgolfier, intended to ex- hibit and to dispose of their rights to any applicants, who may apply therefor to them —No. 91, Cherry Street, N. York.
Lost yesterday morning, Between the Theatre & Hodgkin's Tavern, A Ten Dollar Note
On the Bank of Alexandria. The finder will be rewarded for leaving it at this office. August 22. 3t
John G. Ladd, Has just received and offers for sale, 30 chefts Imperial and Young Hyson Teas, of the ship Arthur's cargo, im- ported in June last.
ALSO, 2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine. 10 boxes ladies' Morocco Shoes. 200 casks fresh Stone Lime. August 22.
Three Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the commons adjoining Alexandria, on the 2d instant, a red & white COW. She was in good order and heavy with calf when she went away. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver her to the subscriber, lower end of Fairfax street.
John Somers. August 22. d3t*
District of Columbia, Alexandria County, ss.
I DO hereby certify, that John Childs, of the county aforesaid, brought before me, a justice of the peace for said county, a Stray Mare, trespassing on his land. She is a bright bay, about 14 and a half hands high, a small star in her forehead, her main cropped, about 8 years old, has a large lump on her left hind leg, and limps a little when rode, and was appraised at twenty dollars.
Given under my hand, this 21st day of Au- gust, 1809.
A. FAW.
The owner of the above mare is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away from the subscriber living near the falls church, Fairfax county.
John Childs. August 21—22. eo3t*
PRINTING in all its va- rious branches, handsomely ex- ecuted with accuracy and dis- patch.
57 Spinners, exactly, may have constant employ and rea- dy cash for spinning Cotton. Enquire of the Printer.
August 22: eo3t
Just Received, and now offered for sale, A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, OR
 Orange Peel, } IN POTS.  Mawey Apple, }  Pine Apple, }  Ginger, }  Guava Jellies in pots and boxes.  Tamarinds, a few boxes.  Excellent Lemons, Limes, and Oranges.  Smoked and pickled Salmon.  Sounds and Tongues.  Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual.  Thos. Paten.
August 22.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be added to the Sales at the Vendue- Store to-morrow, One case of Books: Among which are, Gibbon's Roman Empire; History of England; Domestic Encyclopædia; Specta- tor, &c. and sundry Novels.
P. G. Marsteller. August 21.
Public Sale.
ON Wednesday next at 4 o'clock in the af- ternoon, will be sold at the old Turupike on a credit, a HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND at West End, and two LOTS on Stump Hill Nos. 14 and 15—Also two silver watches and sundry wearing apparel, property of the late T. Wigham.
P. G. Marsteller. August 19
Cash will be given for 25 or 30 likely NEGROES. Ap- ply at
John Hodgkin's tavern. August 19. 3t*
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22, WILL BE PRESENTED AN ENTIRE NEW COM- MEDY IN 5 ACTS, (Never performed here.) CALLED THE  WORLD.
By James Kenny, as performed at the The- atre Royal, Drury-lane, and at the Thea- tre New York, with the most distinguish- ed applause.
  Cheviot,  Mr. Cone.    Echo,  Jefferson.    Withers,  Warren.    Index,  McKenzie.    Dauntless,  Downie.    Loiter,  Miller.    Pasquinall,  Blissett.    Subtle,  Briers.    Social,  Francis.    Wellworth,  Cross.    Williams,  Jacobs.    Margin,  Charnock;    Vellum,  Wilmot.    Clerk,  Harris.  
  Lady Bloomfield,  Mrs. Wood.    Mrs. Barclay,  Barrett.    Eleanor Barclay,  Jefferson.    Maid,  Jacobs.    Girl,  Miss Pettit,    Old Woman,  Mrs. Downie.  
To which will be added, AN ADMIRABLE FARCE IN TWO ACTS, CALLED THE  WEATHERCOCK.
  Old Fickle,  Mr. Francis.    Tristam Fickle,  Jefferson.    Briefwit,  Blissett,    Sneer,  Wilmot.    Gardener,  Briers.    Barber,  Miller.    Servant,  Harris.  
  Variella,  Mrs. Wilmot.    Ready,  Miss Pettit.  
Box one dollar—Pitt three quarters of a dollar—Gallery half a dollar.
** Tickets to be had at the office of Mr. Snowden. Doors will open at six—curtain rise a quarter before seven o'clock.
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spa- cious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden at- tached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster. Executors. March 25. eo3t.

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.
TO HIRE, By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor.—He will be hired low if taken by the year. Enquire of the Printer. July 29.
New Publications, FOR SALE At COTTOM & STEWART's Bookstore CRANCH's Reports, 4 volumes. Healing and Mumford's Reports. Sugden's Law of Vendors and Purchaser of Estates. East's Reports, volume 9. Laws on Pleading. American Pleader's Assistant. Harrison's Chancery Reports. Roberts on Frauds. Woodward on Executive. Hungarian Brothers, a novel, by Miss Porter. Thaddeus of Warsaw, do. by Miss Porter. Patriotic Sketches of Ireland, by Miss Owenson. Georgics and Bees, by R. Southey. Elizabeth, or Exiles of Siberia, by Mrs. Cottin. Griffith Abbey, by Mrs. Mathews.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks. 50 barrels Whiskey. 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels. Do. interior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads. Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Paister of Paris, &c. April 17. d
A GREAT BARGAIN. THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin. June 9. dtf.
FOR RENT, THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it. J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster. Executors. March 25. cotf.  Fisheries to Rent. I WISH to rent my Fishing Shores with the Striking Tubs , &c. for the next season or if desired, I will let them for a term of years. Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon, July 6. lawf
Valuable Property for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale the House on Fairfax-street, in Alexandria, now occupied by Mrs. S. Nickolls. The assessors say this property is worth four thousand two hundred dollars, and have, year after year, assessed it at this sum; but the subscriber now offers it for sale at the half of the assessed value. He also offers for sale, The vacant Lots on Fairfax and Franklin-streets. Assessors have said that these Lots are worth three thousand two hundred dollars per acre, and have assessed them at that rate; but the subscriber will take less than the half of that sum per acre. He would gladly sell all his property on the Mall—his Houses on King-street, near Royal-street—his Houses on the same street, near Washington-street—his ground-rents, or any other property he has in Alexandria, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months.—Apply to Cuthbert Powell or
S. Cooke law Leesburg, March 30.  SADDLES. LADIES' and gentlemen's SADDLES and BRIDLES, of the first quality—Coach and Waggon Harness manufactured and for sale for cash, on the most reasonable terms, by Elias Botner, King-street, near the corner of Washington-street. August 2. 2aw4w
FOR SALE, The following VALUABLE PROPERTY. A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1600 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh, lying within 12 miles of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, in the state of Virginia. On about 900 acres of this tract there are several very well improved farms tenanted for life or lives, the balance free of all incumbrance, including an excellent merchant, mill built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Much of this tract is very fertile, well watered, an all abundance of timber. It is generally rolling, but part of it is hilly and stoney, chiefly of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit purchasers. Another tract, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland containing about 2800 acres, bordering on the river Potomac, adjoining the Stratford estate, and the late residence of Richard Lee, esq. of Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this land is extremely fertile, and all of it as good as the lands generally are in that part of the country. The Marsh affords excellent range for stock, and is happily situated for fish and fowls of which that river abounds, and must be a desirable estate to any person who may choose to reside in that part of the country. It will however be laid off to suit purchasers. The above lands are held by deeds of purchase duly recorded in the general court.
Another tract containing 992 acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, adjoining the residence of Rawleigh Colston, esq. of which about 660 acres is leased for the balance of the life of an aged man, the rest tenanted at will. This land is situated in what is called the big bend of Potomac, and borders on it. In point of fertility it is esteemed inferior to none in that part of the state and is held by deed from James Marshall, esq. Seven other tracts containing 1000 acres each, adjoining each other in the county of Mason, within a few miles of the Ohio, between the two Kanawha's on the waters of Sandy Creek, which runs through a considerable part of it. It adjoins the lands of general Washington, and the late Benjamin Harrison, jun. esq. A large portion of it is rich bottom and the upland of very good quality. It is held under the original patent by deeds duly recorded in the general court.
Five full & complete Shares in the Dismal Swamp Company. Upwards of 16,000 acres of Lands, being very old military rights, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and the Indiana territory, chiefly patented in my own name and ready to be shewn. A more particular description of the foregoing property may be seen by applying to Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Richmond, who is authorized to make contracts, or to myself in Alexandria. The titles are all undoubted, and the terms proposed are, one fourth in cash at the time of conveyance, the balance in three instalments, the last two to be on interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—of the Potomac Bridge and Turnpike Companies will be received in payment according to their fair value. Ground rents in the city of Richmond and town of Alexandria, or Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon. John Hopkins. July 27. 2aw6m
LAW BOOKS. Just Received, for sale by R. GRAY, East's Reports, vol. 9th. Cranch's Reports, 4 volumes. Fontblanque on Equity, 2 vol. Peake's Evidence. Dallas's Reports, 4 vols. Azuni's Maritime Law, 2 vol. Johnson's Reports, 3 vols. Johnson's Cases, vol. 1st. Wilson's Reports, 3 vols. Espanasses' Nisi Prius, 2 vols. Massachusetts Term Reports, 3 vols. MacKinnally's Evidence. Equity Pleader, 2 vols. Laws on Pleading. Bright's Trial. Pleader's Assistant. Cowper's Reports. Peake's Nisi Prius. Keyling's Reports. August 4.
Positively to commence drawing, ON MONDAY, The 9th of October next. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT. 20,000 Dollars May be gained for the small sum of Three Dollars! IN THE THIRD CLASS OF THE RIVER LEHIGH LOTTERY. The Capital Prizes are: 2 of $10,000 3 of $1000 2 5,000 6 500 2 2,500 15 200, &c. Less than two and an half blanks to a prize the lowest of which is 5 dollars. To draw 500 numbers each day, at the state house in Philadelphia, where the prizes will be paid by Thomas Allibone, Esq. the treasurer, 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. This is one of the richest lotteries published here for many years, and the moderate price of the tickets places the grand prizes within the reach of every individual who chooses to become an adventurer, which he may do for so small a sum as seventy-five cents . The object, moreover, is such as must interest every well wisher to the internal improvement of the state. Whole tickets: $3 Half do. 1 60 Quarter do. 75 cents. GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 85. south Second-street. MATTHEW M'CONNELL, No. 82, Chesnut street. HOPE & CO. State Lottery Office. No. 63, Chesnut street. PATRICK BYRNE, corner of 5th and Chesnut streets. JAMES HUMPHREYS, corner of Walnut and Second street. The earliest information will be given to distant purchasers of the fate of their tickets. Philadelphia, July 22.—27.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB t No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Tencliffe, 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 ad: Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
Scheme of a Lottery, For founding a COLLEGE in Baltimore    2 prizes of  20,000  is  40    3  10,000   30    2  5,000   20    2  2,500   15    10  1,000   10    15  500   7    20  200   4    50  100   2    100  50   1    200  20   1    3500  15   1    3500  12   1    7405 Prizes. } Not two to a Prize. 14595 Blanks. } Of the above Prizes the following are drawn: First drawn Ticket First do. after 1000 Tickets First do. 2000 First do. 3000 First do. 4000 First do. 5000 First do. 6000 First do. 7000 First do. 8000 First do. 9000 First do. 10000 First do. 11000 First do. 12000 First do. 13000 First do. 14000 First do. 15000 First do. 16000 First do. 17000 First do. 18000 First do. 19000 First do. 20000 First do. 21000 Last drawn Ticket  The above Lottery commences drawing the first Monday in November next, and will be continued regularly at the rate of fifteen hundred tickets each week until finished—prizes in the late New-York and Baltimore lotteries, taken in payment for tickets in this.  A correct list of the drawing will be received two or three times a week, and a tickets sold by the subscriber examined free of expense. Present price of tickets, Ten Dollars Fifty Cents; but will in a few days be raised to Eleven Dollars— For sale by Robert Gray. August 2.
A further Proof OF Yarwood's useful Washing Machine. We the subscribers have found, on trial, Joseph Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine to answer fully the intended purpose of washing cloaths of every description, and do hereby recommend them to the public as a great saving of soap, labor and cloaths. Given under our hands this day of June, 1809. (Signed) Dorothea Krouse, Cathinder Calder, Ann M'Carren, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Devon, Rebecca Hattersley, Valina da Broun, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. Dick, Susanna Rounsaville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelsinger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary Fendall, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Duffey, Persia Hodgkin, Carolina Hopkins, Sarah B. M'Kenay, Elizabeth Muir, Polly Rhoades, Elizabeth Longden, Ann Snowden, Ann Davies, Mary Bogan, Mary Slade, Betsey Furner, Mary Smith, Sarah G. Janney. With pleasure I do return my sincere thanks to the above named ladies, and many others who have favored me with their certificates and custom in the purchase of Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine. I find them still in great demand in this place, but finding a very great scarcity of plank to answer the purpose of making them here, I shall in a few days of weeks commence making them to the southward. But will endeavor to supply others at a short notice after my return. I have a few now made on hand, which can be had if applied for soon. Wm. C. Newton, Assignee of Joseph Yarwood. July 24. N. B. Mr. John Troup will superintend the making, and supplying customers in my absence. WM. C. NEWTON.
DIRECTIONS HOW TO USE YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine. First fill the barrel half full of your finest cloths, then fill the bottom of the Reservoir with hot suds up to the side planks, turn the Crank backwards and forwards so as to make the cloaths fall the hardest against the sides of the barrel for about twenty-five minutes, then use the same suds with a little more soap and hot water for the next finest cloaths, until the suds are unfit for use, then second your cloaths in the same way with boiling suds, after adding a little soap on the dirtiest parts of the cloaths; then rinse them in the machine in warm or cold water.