Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-02-20 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on 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.
Cotton and Stewart
Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one. October 6.
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.
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER; OR, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC'S
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER. Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia, No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days. Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen. ROBERT GRAY.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Macouba Snuff, Rappé do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality. —HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street 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 Dip Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Sole 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, Writings and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Cordage. Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vigar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January 2.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are requested to furnish materials they will be of the first quality. February 17. d3m
Fresh Clover Seed.
50 bushels of CLOVER SEED, just received and for sale, at a reduced price—warranted of last year's growth
Joseph H. Mandeville.
February 14. dlw
Lottery Intelligence.
The 19th days drawing of the Charitable Marine Society Lottery, took place on Monday last, when the wheel gained $1129 Former gain 19,159
Total gain $20,288
The next drawing takes place to-morrow afternoon, and on Monday next the first drawn blank is entitled to $400, and tickets will advance to 9 dollars, if the capital prizes should still remain in the wheel after to-morrow's drawing.
A few warranted undrawn TICKETS at $8 50, for sale by
R. GRAY.
February 15.
2000 SPANISH HIDES,
Muscovado Sugar in hds. and bbls, Clayed do. in boxes Coffee in bbls. and bags Old London Particular and Market Madeira Wine, in pipes and half pipes. Cataonia do. in qr. casks, Castile Soap in boxes, A few tons of Logwood, FOR SALE BY
Nath. Wattles, & Co.
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
I will Rent out my Fishery, about 4 miles below Alexandria, for the approaching season.
There has been lately erected Rooms and convenient buildings for carrying on the said Fishery upon an extensive scale.
For particulars enquire at the dwelling-house on the premises.
C. W. Vallengen.
Feb. 11. law*
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county and state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Richard Bond, late of the aforesaid county and state, deceased:—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same for adjustment, with the proper vouchers thereof to the subscriber, living in Saint Mary's county and state of Maryland, at or before the 13th day of July next; or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 13th day of January, 1809.
Rebecca White Bond,
Executrix. law6ra
January 19.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch,
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR.
Executor of John Watts.
Jan. 2.
Fresh Clover Seed.
N. HINGSTON, Fairfax street, has received a supply of excellent red Clover Seed, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash—Also, a few bushels of Fresh Burnet and Hemp Seed—on hand, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Rye Grass, Burden Grass, Peruvian Grass and Lucern.
ALSO,
A general assortment of the best kinds of Garden Seeds, mostly of his own saving, from the last year; Medicinal Seeds; Bird Seeds, and a quantity of large Lombardy Poplars; Flowering Trees and Shrubs; best London made Pruning Knives, Garden Shears, Hoes, Rakes, and Books on Gardening; Flower-Pots of all sizes; an elegant assortment of Chimney Ornaments, Queens Ware, China and Glass, Stone and Potters Wares—with a general assortment of Groceries.
A B. A genteel person may be accommodated with a Private Room and Family Board, on moderate terms. February 7. edlw 3law1w & law1stM
Black River Lottery.
NO. 2
Authorised by an Act of the LEGISLATURE of the State of NEW YORK, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS—
THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WM. HENDRISON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of $30,000 is $30,000   1 20,000 20,000   2 10,000 20,000   2 5,000 10,000   2 2,000 4,000   5 1,000 5,000   11 500 5,500   40 200 8,000   100 100 10,000   150 50 7,500   400 20 8,000   10,300 10 103,000   11,014 Prizes. 231,000   21,986 Blanks. 
11,014 Prizes. 21,986 Blanks.
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize.—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to $1,000
  do. 10th do. 1,000   do. 15th do. 2,000   do. 20th do. 1,000   do. 25th do. 5,000   do. 30th do. 1,000   do. 35th do. 10,000   do. 45th do. 20,000 
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as above examined free of expence.
Present price of Tickets $8 50.
R. GRAY.
Feb. 6.
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG.
THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, LEESBURG, where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitted attention, together with the diligence, care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line.
A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers.
James Dawson.
Leesburg, Virginia Jan. 1—3.
JUST RECEIVED For Sale at R. GRAY's Book-Store, King Street;
THE POWER OF RELIGION,
On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death.
Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." Young.
By LINDLEY MURRAY.
From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author.
Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK.
"We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work."
British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages."
Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen."
The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction."
Evangelical Magazine, Oct 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, man contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Books, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper.
Also,
The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia.
October 20.
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STILLs of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is excelled by few.—As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATIES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron.
George M'Munn.
October 13.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15.
NON-INTERCOURSE.
On motion of Mr. Nicholas , the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill for interdicting commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and for other purposes.
Mr. MILNOR moved to strike out the first section of the bill, with a view to try the principle of the non-intercourse system. In support of this motion, he alledged the impossibility of carrying the system into effect; for he conceived that the embargo had been ineffectual from the impossibility of carrying into complete effect, & the proposed system would be as difficult to enforce. He thought that it would be impossible to carry a non-intercourse system into effect, as long as vessels were permitted to go to sea. He had many other objections to this bill, amongst which were these: that altho' it raised the embargo in part only, the permission to vessels to go out, would render the provision for a partial embargo nugatory; that if the bill were to pass in its present shape, it was to be doubted whether any revenue officer of the United States would understand the duty enjoined on him by it; that a time only two days previous to the meeting of the next congress was fixed upon as the day on which the non-importation should go into operation, & thus the bill appeared to manifest a distrust of that Congress who certainly would be more competent than the present Congress to decide on its propriety at that time; that a non-intercourse between these countries would but compel our citizens to pay a double freight to & from the entrepot, without producing any other effect than injuring our own citizens; that goods from these countries, altho' their importation were interdicted by law, would be introduced nevertheless; that the extent of the territory and sea-coast of the United States was so great, that all efforts to interdict the importation of goods must be ineffectual, for they would be introduced contrary to law, thus depriving the United States of the revenue which would be derived from them if their importation were permitted by law. Rather than accept this system, Mr. M. thought it would be better that this country should remain yet longer under the pressure of the embargo; which he had no doubt must be repealed early in the next session.
Mr. QUINCY entered at considerable length into an examination of the system of coercion on foreign nations by means of commercial restrictions. The idea of the efficacy of this system he traced to a deeper root than any administration under this government. It was an error of the American people, originating in a period antecedent to the revolution; it grew out of our colonial regulations. It began to be a favorite belief with the people, antecedent to the year 1760, and was then fostered by the patriots of that day, the idea being also encouraged by the patriots of England. Mr. Quincy entered into a comparative statement of the exports from and imports to Great Britain from America at two different periods, viz. the nine years preceding the year 1775, and the nine years succeeding it, with a view to shew that the average imports into Great Britain from all the world, during the nine years peace with this country, amounted to but about one-thirteenth more than the average imports during the same period of war; and the exports diminished, nearly in the same proportion. From his statements on this head and a comparison of the present relative situation of the two countries, Mr. Quincy drew the inference that this supposed means of coercing the European powers did not exist. He deemed it peculiarly unfortunate that a confidence in this power of coercion had so long existed, as it had prevented the United States from making preparations which they otherwise might have made. He hoped the idea would now cease. In relation to our present situation, he recommended a plain remedy;
comprised in two words: "Follow nature." What did she first dictate for remedying any complaint? The removal of all obstructions on her operations. Mr. Quincy therefore recommended the removal of the embargo, the repeal of the non-importation act and the abandonment of the non-intercourse system. He wished 'peace if possible; if war, union in that war;'—for this reason he wished a negotiation to be opened unshackled with those impediments to it which now existed. As long as they remained, the people in the portion of the country whence he came, would not deem an unsuccessful attempt at negotiation to be cause for war; if they were removed, and an earnest attempt at negotiation was made unimpeded with these restrictions, and should not meet with success, they would join heartily in a war.—They would not however go to war to contest the rights of Great Britain to search American vessels for British seamen; for it was a general opinion with them, that if American seamen were encouraged, there would be no occasion for the employment of foreign seamen. A removal of the embargo without adopting any other measure until the event of negotiation had been tried, Mr. Quincy said would, first prevent any collision with the belligerents which might tend to embarrass negotiation; and secondly, would give an opportunity to the country to ascertain what would be the practical operation of these orders and decrees on our commerce; and give an opportunity to the next Congress to shape its measures according to their actual effect. If commerce did not suffer, the knowledge of this fact would supercede the necessity of any other measure, and peace would follow of course; if on the contrary, a general sweep was made of all the property afloat it would unite all parties in a war. Mr. Quincy concluded a speech of two hours in length, by lamenting the state of the country, and invoking the spirit which "rides the whirlwind and directs the storm" to guide the nation to a happy result.
Mr. Nicholas replied to the observations of Mr. Quincy on the subject of the legal opposition to the embargo laws in Massachusetts. He said if the laws of the nation were to be resisted in the manner in which he lamented to say he saw it contemplated in one part of the community, it became the duty of this legislature to meet it; it was not compatible with their duty to shrink from it. He could not consent that 13 or 14 states should submit to one. As men vested with certain powers by the constitution, Congress could not transfer the powers to any state legislature or to any town. In relation to negotiating with measures of coercion in existence, Mr. Nicholas asked when did the violations of our rights commence? So long ago that the precise time could not be fixed. When did our coercive measures commence? In 1806. Mr. N. noticed the negotiators during whose ministry abroad these injuries had commenced and continued. Mr. King , Mr. Monroe , and Mr. Pinkney , all honorable men, had successively represented the United States in Great Britain. And could anything be gathered from anything they had ever written or said, to induce a belief that this government had not acted with sincerity? There was the most conclusive evidence to the contrary. Mr. N. said he would ask nothing of G. Britain or France that would tend to sacrifice their honor;—and he wished when gentlemen dwelt so much on the regard of foreign nations for their national character that they would respect a little the character of our own country.
Mr. D. R. WILLIAMS said he had been decidedly in favor of issuing letters of marque and reprisal at once; he believed it would have cut off all that fungous matter now deteriorating the body politic—for the people of New England were as patriotic as any, and when the choice was between their own and a foreign country they would stick to their own. It was the hot-bed politicians who stirred them up; and it was necessary to do something promptly to put an end to their intrigues. Mr. W. disliked the non-intercourse system throughout. If he could not get war or a continuation of the embargo, he wished, inasmuch as Great Britain and France had each interdicted us from going to the other, to declare that neither her armed or unarmed ships should contaminate our waters. This was a system which required no exertion of patriotism to carry into effect, which could excite no animosities between the North and South. In relation to the non-intercourse, he believed that it could not be enforced, and used a variety of arguments to shew that it could not. If it could be enforced, he believed it would be prodigiously partial. If the embargo was to be taken off and war not to be substituted, if the nation was to submit, he wished to do it profitably. If
the embargo were raised as to a single spot, it was raised entirely to all effectual purposes. Then let your vessels go (said he) without let or hindrance; let them go and be burnt; your merchants will then feel that the embargo was a shield spread over them, and will come back to your protection like the prodigal son, and unite like brethren in the common cause. Mr. Williams said his plan was to interdict the entrance of our ports to belligerent vessels armed or unarmed and lay a tax of 50 per cent. on their manufactures. Great Britain must then either go to war or treat with us. If she was inclined to go to war in preference to revoking her orders in council, let her do so.—But he was inclined to believe that she would treat. If she seized our vessels, however, the effect would be inevitable.—Division amongst us would be done away—all would unite heart and hand in war. Mr. W. replied to a number of the observations of Mr. Quincy —particularly in relation to his position that all obstructions ought to be removed with a view to negotiation. He asked what security had the U. S. if they did all this, if they submitted to such abject humiliation, that Great Britain would treat? Was it to be expected that she would treat more liberally with us when we solicited as slaves, than she would whilst we magnanimously contended for our rights? The gentleman from Mass. chas-tts, (said he) when repeating his creed, had forgotten a part, viz. "Unfurl the banners of the republic against the imperial standard!" This would complete a project he had lately seen proposed from the East; and as to its application, coinciding with the wishes over the water, would be such a project as Mr. Canning might dictate. 'Revoke your proclamation, remove the Embargo, and "unfurl the republican banners against the imperial standard." Mr. Williams concluded a speech of an hour and a half in length with giving notice that he should move to amend the bill, when the present motion was decided, by striking out all that part of it relating to non-intercourse, and inserting a provision interdicting the entrance of our harbors to any vessel of Great Britain and France, and imposing an additional duty on all goods imported from those countries.
When Mr. Williams concluded the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
FRIDAY, Feb. 17.
Mr. Newton from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill supplementary to the act establishing certain trading houses with the Indians. Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The Speaker laid before the house a communication from the secretary of war, on the subject of clerk's salaries in his department during the year 1808. Referred to the committee of ways and means.
The house then went into committee of the whole on the bill to interdict commercial intercourse with G. Britain and France.—Mr. D. R. Williams' amendment still under consideration.
Mr. Love called for a division of the question. He thought it might be important, should the house agree to strike out the section, to go much farther than the new section proposed.
After considerable discussion, the question was taken on striking out, and lost, 47 ayes to 55 noes.
Mr. J. Montgomery moved to amend the bill by adding a new section, to prevent French or English subjects from obtaining admission for their vessels and goods into the U. S. by becoming citizens or subjects of neutral powers; and thus defeating the spirit of the laws.
The amendment was rejected, and the committee rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
Adjourned.
The Committee of Council appointed for the relief of the Poor, give notice, that they will attend at the Council Chamber, on MONDAY next, and on every succeeding Monday during the inclement season, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, for the purpose of distributing to those who stand in need.
Donations for the use of the poor, will be thankfully received of those who may be pleased to furnish them, either to the committee, or to James Harris, clerk of the market.
Aaron Hewes, James M c Guire, Wm. Rhodes, Thomas Shreeve, John Janney, January 21.
Committee of Council.
PRINTING in its various branches neatly executed at this office.
BY THE LAST MAIL.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 16.
Late & important Foreign News.
By the British brig Matilda , which arrived at this port last evening in 18 days from St. Johns, Antigua, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received London papers to the 13th of December (exclusive (ten days later than our former dates) and the Antigua Journal of the 24th of January, containing news from Lisbon of the 16th December, from which we have made the following important extracts.
We learn verbally by a messenger from the brig Matilda from Antigua, that on the 26th of January a dispatch was received from admiral Cochrane, stating that John Moore with an army of 36,000 men had attacked the French army in the environs of Madrid and completely routed them, with great slaughter on both sides. The English lost 4000 killed.
It is further stated, that a French 50 gun ship with 500 troops and 1700 barrels of flour, was captured after a severe engagement, going into Guadalupe by the British frigates Jason and Cleopatra .
The London papers have contradictory accounts concerning Bonaparte; one says he is said to be at Paris, the next at Madrid.
Basseterre, St. Christopher, Jan. 17.
A few hours previous to this paper going to press, we were politely favoured with the following communication, from a gentleman.
"The Ring Dove sloop of war, arrived at Barbadoes on the 11th instant from Lisbon, which port she left on the 10th, and brings the melancholy account of the French army having entered Madrid early in Dec. after completely vanquishing the Spanish army under generals Blake and Palafox, and that sir John Moore was within a days march with 36000 British troops.
A French line of battle ship and two frigates left France on the 28th Nov. with supplies and troops for Martinique. Sir A. Cochrane has also positive information of 3 French ships having left France with troops and supplies, which the admiral is daily expecting to meet off Martinique.
The Portuguese with 2000 men, have taken possession of Cayenne, and by a ship which arrived express from Halifax, we learn that the non-intercourse bill has been passed in America.
We also extract the following paragraph from a Barbadoes paper of the 10th inst.
"The Club schooner, lieutenant Crook, express from Halifax, with dispatches for sir George Prevost, arrived here this day at noon. As far as we have been able to learn, they are of the utmost importance respecting the aspect of affairs in America, and were sent off so precipitately; that the Club in order to proceed with as little delay as possible cut her cable upon being ordered to sea with them."
The troops from Halifax under sir George Prevost have received orders to prepare to proceed to Bermuda where they are to winter, and from thence return to Halifax. And it is said that some of the troops have actually embarked when the last accounts were received from Barbadoes.
SAINT JOHNS, (Ant.) Jan. 21.
During the last week, melancholy accounts of the affairs in Spain have reached us from various quarters. The sum of these is, that Bonaparte after having annihilated the army of Castanos and vanquished Blake and others of the Spanish leaders, had marched to Madrid, drenching his foot steps in the blood of the patriots and desolating the whole country around. The only printed account which we have seen, will be found above, extracted from the St. Christopher Advertiser of the 17th instant, which was politely handed to us yesterday.
However, by the arrival of the ship City of Edinburgh, captain W. Cook, on Wednesday last at Falmouth, we have received accounts varying considerably from the foregoing. This vessel sailed from the Mother bank in company with the rest of our outward bound fleet on the 15th December, but parted in a gale two days afterwards. Now there is every probability that at the period of captain C's. departure, the event of battles, which from the report of the Ring Dove, could not have been fought later than the end of November, or first days of Dec. must have been known in England. Indeed, captain C. affirms that these actions were known to have taken place, but attached very different results to them. The conflict between Castanos and the French is represented to have been obstinate and sac-

valuable cargo of wine, oil, flour, beef, dry goods,
Since writing the above, our minds have been still further relieved from gloomy apprehensions. H. M. ship Circe, captain Collier, arrived last night from off Martinique, and brings the intelligence that admiral Cochrane had received an express from some part of Spain or Portugal, informing him that a part of the French army eluding the vigilance of the Spanish troops, had by a circuitous route taken possession of Madrid. The Spanish troops had not suffered the defeats reported; the conflict in which they had been engaged, had terminated in such a manner as to depress their courage, but they still remained resolute and hearty in the cause, and sanguine in their expectation of establishing their independence.
In this manoeuvre of Bonaparte, we mean dispatching a division of his troops into the rear of his enemy, we may trace something of the plan which he practised at Jena, with almost unparalleled success. It will be remembered, that, upon the occasion alluded to, gen. Davoust was detached at the head of a strong body, with orders to take a compass and post him 15 or 20 miles in the rear of the left wing of the Prussian army. These orders were no sooner executed than Bonaparte made his attack. The Prussians were defeated, and the fugitives, from the centre and left wing either destroyed or so entirely dispersed, that any attempt afterwards to re-assemble them must have proved altogether fruitless. It may be objected that there is a vast difference between twenty miles and the distance of Madrid from the scene of action; and that these troops must be too far removed to co-operate with the main army. But may not Bonaparte intend, that when his arrangements for a general engagement are compleat, this corps should retrace their steps and take a position in rear of the patriots? We know that upon all former occasions, he has been careful to take such previous measures, as, should the advantage fall to him in the first instance, to insure the most absolute success. Victory has no brilliancy in his eyes, unless it be complete. He aims not to overthrow, but to annihilate his enemy. But, in the present glorious struggle, we ardently wish, and we trust, that a similar event will not attend his stratagems. It is believed, he has men of caution to deal with. The patriotic generals, among other excellent qualifications, have shown great circumspection and we hope this virtue will not abandon them in the important crisis.
On Friday last, another of our London packets, the Sally, captain Knolly, arrived at Falmouth. With regard to the remainder of this convoy, a most alarming report has reached us from St. Bartholomews, that they had been burnt at sea by a squadron of French frigates; but the quarter from whence it is received, stamps it, in our opinion, apocryphal.
The second November and first December packets have arrived at Barbadoes, and the former may be hourly expected here with both mails.
We understand, that another French brig has escaped into Port Royal harbor, Martinique.
Capt. Collier, in the Circe, has had a brush with a masked battery at St. Pierres, into the road of which place he had been ordered. The battery opened upon the Circe and in self defence, the fire was returned, by which the enemy was shortly silenced, and part of their church and some other buildings destroyed. Captain Collier, and two or three of his crew are slightly wounded. The Circe was so close in shore, that the Frenchmen fired upon her with musketry.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbadoes Jan. 17. His majesty's sloop Forrester, from off Martinique, arrived here last night with the re-captured brig Betsey, from Jersey, and from Madeira, bound to Tobago and St. Bartholomews; taken on the 4th inst. to windward of this Island, by the French privateer schr. Renommee, but recaptured on the following day close in shore off Bay Robert, Martinique, by the Forrester and Acacia in company. The Renommee has also taken a cutter from Cork bound to Grenada, and sent her into Martinique.
The boats of his majesty's brig Morne Fortune have recently captured, close under Morne Boeuf, Martinique, a French cutter, called the Frederick, of 163 tons, from Havre bound to St. Pierre, with a
valuable cargo of wine, oil, flour, beef, dry goods,
From London papers.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
A Cabinet Council was held yesterday, and did not break up till 7 in the evening, after which Mr. Hunter the messenger was ordered to proceed to Spain with dispatches. It is said the subject was the situation of the British army. It is stated the British forces are to be stationed in Portugal. Transports have been ordered to Coruna and Vigo.
The American ship Margaret and car has been condemned at Copenhagen, a sold for the benefit of the captors.
A Sunday paper says some ministerial changes are spoken of. The Duke of Portland, Mr. Canning, and Mr. Manners, it is said, are to retire. Lord Chatham is added, is to be removed to the treasury, and Lord Melville has been offered a seat in the cabinet.
Mr. Shaw, the messenger, left London the 10th December, with dispatches for Paris.
Accounts from Sweden were unfavorable since the rupture of the armistice, the Russians pushed forward with such an overwhelming superiority of force, that all the gallant efforts of the Swedes have been fruitless.
Dutch letters received in England state on the authority of accounts from Paris that the answer of the British government to the overtures from France and Russia was very detailed, and very favorable, and that it was generally supposed a peace would shortly be concluded. A London paper says "we cannot agree with the Parisian quidnunc, as to the probable result of the negotiation."
Austria still continues her military preparations.
A Russian ukase notifies to the merchants of St. Petersburg, that after the first of January, 1809, no ship shall be suffered to enter or clear, from the Russian ports.
Private letters from Holland state, that Bonaparte has ordered a relaxation to take place in the regulations enjoined by his Milan decree respecting neutrals.—By the decree alluded to, it was ordered that all neutrals which had touched at a British port, or submitted to be searched by a British cruiser should be confiscated on entering a French port, or condemned as legal prizes if captured by a French armed vessel. It is now ordered, that neutrals shall be admitted into French ports, though they have been searched by a British cruiser, provided they have not touched at a British port. Bonaparte, by relaxing in the Milan decree, probably expects that the American government will be induced to remove its embargo so far at least as regards vessels bound to France.
December 13.
Nothing but uncertainty prevails with regard to Spain. We have received no intelligence of the least importance since our last; and the public is obliged to rest upon the imperfect intelligence which we received on Friday. The vague, but very positive statement of the defeat of Castanos, and the intended retreat of the British forces from Astorga and Salamanca is all, therefore we have on which to found our speculations and conjectures.
It is matter of no little anxiety that we have so little information respecting the ultimate intentions of our own army. We remain of opinion, that the resolution has been taken of embarking our troops with all possible expedition.
On the 14th November Bonaparte reviewed his troops at Burgos.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 9.
Several ships are ordered to Spain, to protect our transports, in bringing of our troops.
DOVER, Dec. 11.
Yesterday the foreign messengers arrived here—They were accompanied by a William Doyt and family. They embarked about 3 o'clock for Calais—Mr. Shaw, the messenger sailed this morning in one of our small cutters.
St. Andrews Society.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrews Society, will be held at John Macleod's on Tuesday evening next at 6 o'clock.
By order of the President. Donald Macleod, Sec'ry.
February 18.
Birth Night Ball.
THE subscription paper for the BIRTH NIGHT BALL to be given the 22d instant, in honor and to the memory of the ILLUSTRIOUS WASHINGTON, is ready for subscriber at the bar of Mr. Caton's hotel.
February 15. dt22d
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
It is expected that the legislature of this state will close their session this afternoon or to-morrow. On Wednesday a resolution passed the house of delegates, suspending the functions of the present managers of the manufactory of arms. The report of the committee and the resolutions on this subject, which is very lengthy, we shall publish as soon as we can obtain copies of them.
(Richmond pap. Feb. 17.)
Arrived, British brig Matilda, Harriott, 18 days from St. Johns, Antigua. Left ship Laura, to sail in a week for New-York, and others before reported. The brig Three Friends, sailed the day before, for N. York; and the British schooner Argonaut, five days before for do. Saw a brig in the Gulph, supposed to be the Three Friends. Flour, eighteen dollars. Beef 20, Pork, 30. Tobacco no sale, there being at least 3 years supply in the island; Corn and Rice plenty.
New York paper.
The House of Representatives of the state of Massachusetts, have agreed to set apart Thursday, the 16th instant, as a day of Humiliation and Prayer, for the two branches of the Legislature.
NEW APPOINTMENT.
General Joseph Wilkinson, of Maryland, brother of the Commander in Chief of the Army, is appointed Governor of the Mississippi Territory, in the room of Robert Williams, resigned.
The annexed note from the Washington Federalist was addressed to its editor by Mr. Gardenier's late fellow boarders at Washington. It is an answer to some misrepresentations of the Monitor, which have been eagerly copied into other democratic papers.
"You are requested to state by the gentlemen of the Washington mess, that the cause and manner of Mr. Gardenier's leaving that mess, as stated in the Monitor of Saturday last, is totally and in every part without foundation; that Mr. Gardenier's changing, his lodgings was entirely of his own pleasure; that at the time he was, and still continues to be on the best terms with every gentleman of the mess, and was never heard by any of them to utter a sentiment in favor of a separation of the United States."
Something Astonishing!—It is ascertained beyond all doubt—we pledge ourselves for the fact—that the embargo republicans in Congress, with very few exceptions, are the bitter and unrelenting enemies of the Spanish nation and the Spanish cause. They pray incessantly for the conquest of Spain by Bonaparte. And yet these gentlemen profess to consider that conqueror as already possessed of too much power, as the tyrant of the land, and as the enemy of the U. S. Is it possible that all this can be false and hollow? They calculate, indeed, with arithmetical accuracy, the relative amount of injury which we have sustained from England and France, and they state that the injury from France is only in the proportion of thirty-three and a third per cent. upon the amount of that from G. Britain. They hate G. Britain with such a perfect hatred, that they wish Bonaparte to conquer all the world, although convinced that he is an unprincipled despot. Can these men be republicans? Their conduct in this respect, and in relation to the embargo system, proves them to be such republicans as were of old described by the Roman historian, men who, to overturn an obnoxious administration, would clamor loud for liberty, but when placed in power, would be the first to destroy that liberty. Ut imperium evertant, libertatem preferent; si perverterint, libertatem ipsam aggredientur.
[Freeman's Journal.]
NOTICE.
THE members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby notified, that the anniversary meeting of the said Society, will be held at Mr. Caton's hotel, in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 22d day of this month, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, where the members are requested to attend; the Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock to the Episcopal Church, where a Sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Muir, Chaplain to the Society. The different uniform companies of Militia are respectfully invited to join in the celebration of the day.
By order of the Standing Committee. G. Deneale, Sec'ry.
February 15. The Gentleman appointed to deliver an Oration has been prevented by indisposition from preparing himself for that day.
Positively the last day of Miss Sarah Rogers' performance.
AS this day will terminate the stay of Miss Rogers in Alexandria it is to be hoped that those ladies and gentlemen who have not yet beheld her pleasing and highly interesting performance, will not neglect the only opportunity they will ever have of partaking of this delightful and rational amusement.
February 20.
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to the firm of Craik & Washington or to James Craik for Medical services, are once more requested to call on Mr. J. D. SIMMS and settle their respective accounts either by note or payment on or before the 4th day of March next. It is hoped that this request will be complied with, as suits will be commenced against all delinquents.
James Craik.
February 19.
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TO HIRE,
Three Negro Men,
ALL of them between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Two of them are good cooks and house servants. One of the two is a carpenter also, and the other has been accustomed to drive a carriage, and attending to horses. The last has worked upon a plantation and is well acquainted with his business.
Enquire of the Printer.
February 20.
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NOTICE.
AN advertisement appeared in the Alexandria paper on or about the month of March, 1807, signed by John Thomas Ricketts, William Newton, and John Mills, jun. mentioning that the copartnership of Ricketts, Newton & Co. was dissolved, and desiring all persons indebted to said copartnership to make payment, and those who had claims to make application to William Newton, as he was authorised to settle the affairs of said firm, or words to that effect—
Now be it known, that for good and weighty reasons I do hereby withdraw the authorisation from William Newton, to collect the debts and settle the affairs of the firm of Ricketts, Newton and Co. and I prohibit any person or persons indebted to the copartnership of Ricketts, Newton and Co. from making payment to William Newton or to John Thomas Ricketts, jointly or severally; and, that any person or persons who shall make any payment or settlement with William Newton or John Thomas Ricketts, with both or either of them, jointly or severally, will act at their own risk and peril.
John Mills, jun.
February 20.
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CAUTION.
I HEREBY forwarn all persons from taking a note for 19 dollars, given by me to MICHAEL RINKER, as I am determined not to pay it.
John Ball, jun.
Feb. 20.
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Fresh Clover Seed.
50 bushels of CLOVER SEED, just received and for sale, at a reduced price—warranted of last year's growth.
Joseph H. Mandeville.
February 14.
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JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, [Price 25 Cents.]
THE HONEST POLITICIAN.
In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which is added a publication under the signature of VINDEX.
January 19.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
FEBRUARY 11, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the following persons be appointed Commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the different wards of the town on Tuesday the 7th of March next, for the purpose of electing members of the Common Council for the ensuing year, viz. For the first Ward.
Samuel Harper, John Muncaster, John Hunter.
For the second Ward.
Matthew Sex Smith, Andrew Flemming, Robert Anderson.
For the third Ward.
Abraham Faw, William Newton, Andrew Scolfield.
For the fourth Ward.
John Stewart, James Lawrason, Ferdinand Marsteller.
The election for the first ward to be held at Mr. John Lomax's tavern, on Prince street—for the second ward at the council chamber—for the third ward at Mr. Hodgkin's tavern—and for the fourth ward at Mr. Edward Jacob's, corner of St. A saph and Duke streets.
Jas. M. M'Rea, c. c.
January 18.
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Valuable Family Medicines.
The following well-known Medicines, from Hannah Lee's patent Medicine-store, New York, are constantly kept for sale by
James Kennedy, Jen.
BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET, And no where else in Alexandria.
Prevention better than Cure.
FOR the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers , is recommended HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS , prepared (only) at Lee's patent Medicine-store, No. 68 Maiden-lane.
This medicine has, for nine years past, been attended with a degree of success highly gratifying to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West-Indies, and the southern states, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been added, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy founded on mere assertion.
It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative—and further, that in the early stages of these diseases, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite, produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colics, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach and a severe head ache, and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved by every seaman.
From one to three or four of the pills are a dose which may be repeated as circumstances require.
In sickly times or places, a dose should be taken every fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, it may be taken once a week.
Certificate of Mr. Wm. Devenney.
During the last nine years, I have been in the habit of using Hahn's Antibilious Pills, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, whenever colics, headache, or costiveness have rendered medicine necessary; in these cases a single dose has uniformly removed my headache, and has generally been found sufficient to remove every symptom of a cold if taken on its first appearance. Induced by the benefit received, I have for years past recommended them to many of my friends, and I have the pleasure to inform you, they have invariably succeeded in removing the above complaints.
Yours, &c. WM. DEVENNEY, No. 145, Cherry street, New York.
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable Medicine, for the speedy relief, and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures, juvenile indiscretions, residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution, the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication or any destructive intemperance, the unskilful or destructive use of mercury, the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life, bad layings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions and leanness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weakness, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, seminal weakness, obstinate gleet, fluor albus, or whites, impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
Which there is reason to believe, have, within eight years past cured upwards of two hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from WORMS and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Sore Throat and Asthmatic Coughs.
GERMAN CORN PLAISTER. An infallible remedy for Corns, speedily 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.
ITCH OINTMENT,
Warranted to cure by once using, and to be free from Mercury or any pernicious or offensive ingredient, &c. may with perfect safety be applied to the youngest infant. Hannah Lee, Patent Medicine Store, New York, Sept. 10, 1808.
The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.) Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common lapse of mankind however is too often forgotten, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten.—Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher. About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold to being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbins and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO. Baltimore, July 22d, 1806. Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, harness-maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child; a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TH. CAMPBELL. Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd. Greening Apples, Cranberries, Potatoes, and Cider in barrels,
TO BE LET. Comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on H and Henny-street, with five rooms, besides cellar, kitchen, and stabling on good terms. Jona. S. M. Scholfield. February 13.
C. BENNETT, K-street, near door to Mr. Gordon's Tavern, Cres for sale for Cash, or approved Paper at sixty days— Fresh Clover-Seed, first quality: English, Herring and Shad Twine, cases Wool Hats; one case gentlemen's Idon Hats; Imperial Tea, first quality. February 7. dlw2aw2w
A Mulatto Boy for Sale. FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, four years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars. February 2.
Apply to the Printer. Public Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust from John Lawrence to James Russell, deceased, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money due to Joseph Riddle, will be exposed to sale for cash, on the premises, on MONDAY the 6th of March—
A Lot of Ground, lying on the west side of Fairfax-street, and south of Franklin-street, fronting on Fairfax-street 40 feet, and running back 123 feet 5 inches.—The said Lot is subject to the annual ground rent of forty dollars—and on it are two good frame Dwelling Houses.
James H. Hooe, AND T. Brahears, Executors of James Russell, deceased. February 9.
Notice is hereby given to delinquent Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, that unless payment shall be made of their respective balances due on their shares on or before the first Monday in April next, that their shares will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorporating said company, and will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on that day, at the coffee house, in Alexandria.
By order of the board of directors. Jonah Thompson, Procurator L. R. T. Co. January 23. 2aw1tpay't
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, February Term, 1809. ORDERED, That the executrix of George Washington Craik, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for four weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Test. ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg. THIS is to give notice That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of George Washington Craik, late of the county aforesaid, deceased,—all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 10th day of August next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of February, 1809. Maria D. Craik, Ex'rx. February 10. cc4w
SEINE ROPE. THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at a house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords. Joseph Harper. February 2. co
Alexandria Library Company. THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that the annual election for President and Directors will be held at the Library on Monday, 27th instant, between the hours of three and six, P. M.
James Kennedy, Jen. LIBRARIAN. February 6. co xde
NOTICE. Lost or mislaid, a Certificate for two Shares in the Little River Turnpike Road. I therefore give notice, that I shall apply for a renewal of such Certificate. H. Rose. January 31. 12w
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugar. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, second BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 16 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 20 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Clue. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Tea, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—and of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, nerifil, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and North 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 Barks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Sun Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Senna, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandies, Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leight, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cord, Sailing Lines, &c. &c. J token 18.
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By N. G. DUPIRE, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c. The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language. VOLNEY.
I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in a handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Baskerville. This type, although small, is of great neatness and elegance, extremely graceful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages. II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. Subscriptions received by R. GRAY.