Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-08-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE.
MR. SNOWDEN, Desirous of informing my fellow-citizens of every circumstance touching the important causes of Agriculture and Domestic Manufactures, which may meet my knowledge, or observation, I hasten to present you with the copy of a letter just received from WILLIAM STRATTON, Esquire, of Northampton county, Eastern Shore of Virginia. This letter being in answer to certain Queries transmitted to him, relative to Smith's Island.
Northampton County, 8th August.
"DEAR SIR, "I have endeavored to comply with your request in answering the Queries respecting Smith's Island. The Queries I put to the following gentlemen, viz. Capt. James Floyd, Stewart Saunders, George Powell and William Costin. These four gentlemen I am convinced are best acquainted with the Island. I got them all together, and the following answers they gave to your Queries. To the first Query, they suppose the Island contains 3000 acres of land in all, and of this 2600 acres, of pasture, fit for sheep. To the second Query, they say, that the Island will support 1500 sheep in summer. To the third, they say, that the Island will support 1500 sheep in winter, and that it is able to support 1500, winter and summer. In the 4th Query you desire to know something respecting the undergrowth of plants, and bushes. They say, that the Island contains a very large quantity of plants and bushes that answer to support sheep in winter.
"I have thus, Sir, endeavored to answer your Queries as correctly as possible, and am
"Your obedient servant, "WILLIAM STRATTON"
By perusing this important document, sir, our fellow-citizens will at once perceive the manufacturing resources which our country possesses in a physical point of view; and upon inspecting the specimen of Smith's-Island wool, in your possession, they will behold the manufacturing riches, which have been provided for our use, by the benevolent hand of nature. The pamphlet which you are now pressing, will further inform the public of my intention of devoting Smith's Island to a great national object, and display the plans arranged for that purpose.
I trust, the energy and patriotism of our fellow-citizens, will not be found wanting in aid of this great undertaking, which creates the warmest solicitude, and will command the best labors of, sir,
Your very obedient servant, GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS. Arlington House, 22d August.
From the Baltimore North American.
MR. GRAY, of Salem, perhaps the most extensive merchant in New England, and who generally has afloat, when there is no embargo, property to the amount of half a million, declares, that "his estate has declined more than ten per cent. in value, since the operation of the embargo." Suppose, therefore, as Mr. Gray is a remarkably judicious and prudent man, as well as a very wealthy one, his whole property was worth, before the embargo, double of what he usually had at sea, the value of his estate may be computed at a million. Deduct from this only ten per cent., (he says its diminution exceeds this proportion,) and it will follow, that the operation of the embargo has already cost him $ 100,000.
The letter, in which Mr. Gray makes this declaration, is an answer to some strictures upon his motives for approving the embargo, which accounted for his opinion upon selfish principles.
Every merchant, planter and farmer in the United States, (except a few who have plenty of ready money, unengaged in business) has suffered more or less than the proportion of Mr. Gray, astonishingly high as that is. The farmers and planters, indeed, have found it difficult to get half price for their crops. And in the name of all that is true and reasonable, what do their losses and embarrassments accomplish? Nothing but the gratification of the ignoble passions of our present rulers, and a trial of the moonstruck experiments of a man, who has relinquished his researches into the economy of the republics of spiders, ants and butterflies, in order to practice his tortures upon his fellow beings.
Bonaparte's government does not put its hand more deeply into the purses of its slaves than this policy. If he had already come here, I do not think that he would have obliged so respectable and prudent a man as Mr. Gray, to decimate his property in the first 8 months. If his whiskered Sables had demanded one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the first year's quietus, which is at the rate of ten per cent per annum, they would have compounded with a Salem merchant for 50,000, and in consideration of his having voted for the embargo, this would be quite enough. I do not say that they would be finally contented till they got all. or till they had reduced this worthy gentleman, from the high rank he sus-
tains among the mercantile community, down to that undistinguished walk of life, from which his uncommon industry, combined with the honorable sentiments of his heart, and the accuracy of his plans, have in a long course of years raised him. But the pestilential progress of the embargo, which palsies the hand of industry, and crumbles its productions into dust, would in less than another year, as completely turn our citizens out into hopeless poverty, as the military executions by which Junot, Murat or Bernadotte, squeeze out the substance of both rich and poor.
LATE FROM EUROPE.
(VIA NEW-YORK.)
From Gibraltar papers to the 2d July, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the ship Ocean.
EDICT.
FERDINAND VII. king of Spain and the Indies, and in his name, the Supreme Board of Government of both empires.
In order to carry the Declaration of War against the emperor Napoleon I. into full effect, orders as follows:
I. Within four days after the publication of this, any Frenchman, or any individual under the protection of the French flag, that may wish to enjoy the privileges of the Spanish Flag, shall personally appear before our Board of Finances in this Capital, and make his intentions known; and, upon his taking the oath of allegiance shall be exempt from all sequestration, and enjoy all the privileges attached to the National Flag. The same shall be done in the other towns and cities, before their Boards, or Town-Councils when there is no Board.
II. Any Frenchman, or any individual under the protection of the French Flag, that shall not present himself within four days, shall continue to be considered as a subject of France; and, without any other formality, all his property, of whatever it may consist, shall be immediately sequestered.
III. All merchants, and every other person, that may, by virtue of any title whatever, have in their power goods, rights, or claims, belonging to Frenchmen or to individuals under the protection of the French Flag, are ordered, under their responsibility, to keep them in their hands, without disposing of the same; and, within four days, they shall be bound to give in a sworn return of the said property to our Board of Finances; any one that transgresses these orders, being proceeded against according to law.
Given in the Royal Palace of the Alcazar at Seville; June 7, 1808. By order of the Supreme Board.
(Signed)
JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, and MANUEL MARIA AUGUILAR, Secretaries.
SEVILLE GAZETTE.
Royal Isle of Leon, June 10.
At a quarter past three in the evening of the 9th inst. the batteries on the channel del Trocadero opened upon the French squadron, consisting of 3 ships of the line and one frigate. Those of the arsenal of Carraca, of the store houses and the magazine situated at the point of the Centera, followed immediately; and were supported by the flotilla stationed in the said arsenal, and by that on the Cadiz station, which anchored opposite Fort Luis, while the French ships themselves lay in the canal of the Arsenal, in such a position, that they were out of the reach of the cannon of the castles, as well as of our own squadron. The French ship of the line Algesiras, finding herself greatly annoyed by the mortar battery of the Centera, directed the whole of her fire towards it, and succeeded in dismounting its ordinance, but without killing any of the men. The gun boat, No. 17, commanded by ensign (of frigate) Valdes, and Escaleira's Mistico were sunk, but no lives lost, as, during the whole of the engagement, we had but three or four killed and as many wounded. With respect to the enemy we are unacquainted with the extent of their loss. Their ships have suffered in their hulls, but not in their masts, the Algesiras alone having lost her fore top mast, and cross-jack-yard. A few shot from the enemy frigate fell into one arsenal, one of which killed one of the slaves. Three reached the stores, but did no harm; 136 in the magazines which were empty; and others, in various other places. One of the enemy's gun-boats blew up, and three boats were lowered from the stern of one of their line of battle ships, but whether with people in them, is not known. The firing, on both sides, ceased at 8 o'clock; and, during the remainder of the night, our batteries threw a few shells, and the French did the same, so that it did not appear to be an action, but rather minute guns upon the death of a general officer, until 9 this morning, when the engagement was renewed with greater ac-
tivity on both sides, to 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the Hero, Rosilly's flag ship, hoisted a Spanish flag on the fore. Upon this the Prince, one of our ships of the line, hoisted a flag of truce, fired one gun and sent off her barge. She was an hour and a quarter upon this mission; and on her return to the Prince, she was observed going to Cadiz. Our general was soon afterwards summoned to the city, and is not yet come back (half past 9) so that the result is not known. The firing, of course, had discontinued since said hour of three.
This evening they are erecting a battery of eight 24 pounders, close to the bridge of the new town, which, in case matters should not be adjusted, will be ready to-morrow morning, and from its advantageous situation, may annoy the enemy very much.
The Argonauta (a ship of the line formerly belonging to the French, who exchanged her for one of ours) also went out of the Carracca, this evening, for the purpose of taking up a favorable position to fire upon them, together with a large merchantman, within half a cannon shot. The latter is a little below Puntales, and provided with artillery; and it is said, that there are, in both, furnaces for heating red-hot balls.
LONDON, July 5.
A morning paper states, that Government have received intelligence, by express from Ireland, announcing that the expedition had sailed from Cork.
PLYMOUTH July 4.
Arrived the King George and favourite cutters, from the Channel fleet: the Cheeryly brig; and Whiting schr. from a cruise. Also the Tiger, Clark, of and from Philadelphia, for Bordeaux, with 49 Spanish passengers, detained by the Growler.
A letter from Gibraltar, dated the 14th June, says:—"Hostilities have already commenced between the French and Spaniards, and the advanced guard of the French army, 3000 men, have been completely defeated in the passes of the Sierra Morsna, by the armed peasantry and smugglers. Between three and four hundred of the prisoners had arrived at Seville, when the last accounts left that place. A loan for fifty thousand dollars was opened here this morning by the General Castanos, for the payment of the Spanish army, and such is the patriotic spirit of the inhabitants of this place this sum was subscribed and raised in the course of a few hours, the subscribers refusing any interest upon the same, though ten per cent was offered."
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
Latest from England.
BOSTON, August 19.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship Isabella, captain Higgins, belonging to N. York, in 33 days from Liverpool. Our files of London papers, by this arrival, are to July 9, and contain much interesting and important matter. We have made pretty copious extracts this day, and shall continue our selections on Monday. The prominent articles contained in these journals, in letters, and as verbally reported by the passengers, are—That a speedy peace was expected between the Northern powers of Europe, in which England would be included as a friend and ally. That in consequence of this expected event, Russian goods had fallen, more than 20 per cent; and colonial productions risen considerably. That an expedition consisting of 180 transports, with 20,000 men, under the command of sir Arthur Wellesly, had sailed for Spain—That besides the assistance furnished by government, a general subscription of money was raising throughout the united kingdoms to aid the patriots of Spain in their struggle for liberty; in one of the interior towns it is said £50,000 was subscribed—That his Britannic majesty, in addressing his Parliament on their prorogation, had promised his utmost assistance to Spain; and as an unequivocal proof of his zeal and attachment to the glorious cause in which the patriots of that country were now engaged, had rescinded all the orders in council, relating to the blockade of Spanish and Portuguese ports—That Lisbon was again in the hands of the Portuguese—and the Russian fleet surrendered to the English—That Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte had arrived at Bayonne, from Naples, and been proclaimed king of Spain and the Indies, by a council, composed of deputies created thro' the influence and perfidy of the French emperor—That gen. Murat, who had commanded the French troops at Madrid, and been proclaimed lieutenant general of the kingdom of Spain, had been compelled to fly from the capital, and seek his safety at Bayonne, where he remained at our last
dates—That Mr. Canning, on the 22d June in reply to some observations from members of Parliament, declared, that ministers had not received any recent communications from America; that he understood the American cabinet were negotiating on some important matters with France; that while waiting the result of these negotiations, he could only say, it was the will of his majesty to be on friendly terms with the U. States; and that every thing would be sacrificed to that consideration, but the honor of the country—That American and British vessels were in great demand out of England—That insurance to America had fallen to 3 guineas—freights to America ca £4 10s. a £5 per ton—That many vessels were up and a number had sailed for Spain and its colonies, with goods, provisions, &c.—and generally, that the present administration of England never stood higher in the estimation of the people, than at this moment.
IMPORTANT LETTERS.
"From Liverpool, July 11.
"The events which are now taking place in Spain have revived our hopes, and, we trust, hold out a rational prospect of an effectual stop being put to the progress the French were making towards the subjection of Europe; we have also well grounded expectations, that Russia will soon be ranked amongst the number of our friends.
"This unexpected, and we may almost say, miraculous change in the politics of Europe has had a very material effect on our market: Russian, Baltic, and Mediterranean produce of all descriptions is rapidly declining, whilst our Colonial produce is rapidly advancing; ten to fifteen per cent advance has been given on Coffee, from the supposition that the North of Europe would be immediately opened to us, and Hemp is depressed full fifteen pounds per ton.
"Rice is in brisk demand, as it is generally understood that Spain will be in great want of provisions, and a considerable advance has taken place. Timber, Staves, Ashes, and Naval stores of all kinds, will, of course, feel an immediate effect. Tar has dropped in London full 4s per barrel; on the 2d inst. a sale of a quantity, per the American Eagle, was effected here at 44s; at that time the news from Spain, and of the peaceable inclination of Russia, was not known. At the present moment we do not suppose sales of Naval Stores could be effected at all.
"The very abundant crop we may expect and the fineness of the weather, will tend to keep the prices of corn and wheat down, unless large quantities should be exported to Spain and Portugal; and from what lord Hawkesbury said in answer to lord Holland the other night in the house of lords, we suppose that it is intended to rescind the orders in council, as far as respects those two countries, and indeed we hope the power of France will be so curtailed as to induce the ministry to repeal them altogether; and we think it likely.
"A very great demand has existed for some time for Tobacco, and prices are got up exceedingly high."
"From London July 9.
"Cotton Goods have risen from 10 to 20 per cent; and all kinds in great demand. Askes and Cotton, have fallen; Flaxseed no sale. The people of England in high spirits—and looking forward to events of glorious import."
[So we go on DISTRESSING England by our Embargo; while we are FLOURISHING ourselves.]
Another letter from Liverpool, of the same date, says, "The prospect of Peace with the Northern Powers is so great, that Wheat and Russian Goods have fallen 10 per cent within ten days; and colonial productions considerably advanced, in the expectation of a market being opened with Spain and the continent."
[Thus the English are to have the monopoly of all the markets in Europe; while our wise and philosophic President is trying the experiment of the Embargo.]
NEW-YORK, August 20.
Arrived, ship Ocean, Dodge, 42 days from Gibraltar. Left brig Tyger, Fanny, of Boston, from St. Michaels, discharging corn; ship Charlotte, Myryck, of N. York detained; ship Freedom, Ford, of Salem from England passed up; for Valencia about 15th June; brig Swan, Mills, of Boston, from Gibraltar for Valencia; brig Alice, Lovet, of Beverly, do do; ship Camilla, Wonder, of Philadelphia, sailed in company for Cadiz. At Cadiz, July 6, ship Shepherdess, Doane, of New York; the ship Howard, Marsh, of Charleston, sailed the 20th June, for England. At Malta, June 10, brig Ann, Cauldwell, of New York, for the Levant, ready for sea; and ship Betsey, Bowes, of Salem, for do. and 3 do.

Americans had just arrived from Smyrna; and the brig Harriott, Gibbs, of Beverly, from Majorca, detained, with fruit and oil, to come on immediately. A brig belonging to Wm. Gray, of Salem, detained at Palermo, by a Sicilian privateer. The ship Aurora, Southerland, detained at Algeciras, the 1st of July. The ship John Jones, Cox, was at Villa-Real on the 20th of June. Ship Maria, Havens, 55 days from Falmouth, England. Left there ships Hetty, for London; Reward, Thompson, do. for James, Hall, from Boston; waiting for orders. The ship Alkmonac, Halsted, for London, sailed 23d of June. Spoke June 23d, at Falmouth, ship Glory, of Philadelphia, bound to Palermo; brig Ann, of Newburyport, for Portugal; brig Eliza, of Sandbury, for Teneriffe; schooner Britania, Cofwich, of Nantucket, for Teneriffe. August 19th, lat. 40 22 long. 63 30, spoke brig Sal- 19th, 3 days from Boston, for Demerara. Two weeks since, in lat. 40 25, long. 65 80, spoke a British brig 66 days from Liverpool for New York.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24.
The American ship Tiger, brought into Plymouth by the Growler gun brig, has on board the Marquis D'Yrujo, late minister from Spain to the U. States, and his family.
The Tiger was allowed by the American government to take his excellency to Bordeaux. The commander of the Growler informed the Marquis of the late occurrence in Spain and solicited him to proceed thither at once; but the surprise of the Marquis was such as to induce him to doubt some of the facts stated, and to prefer a visit to England before he proceeded to Spain. A passport was last night forwarded from the secretary of state's office, and we understand his excellency intends to pass a few weeks at Bath. The Tiger has a considerable number of passengers on board, also bound to Spain.
Appointment by the President of the U. S. General JOHN STEEL, of Lancaster, collector of the customs, for the port of Philadelphia, vice General Shee, deceased.
Capt. Higgins spoke a vessel from Malta, from which he was informed, that several French ships of war had been seized at Malaga, and other Spanish ports in the Mediterranean.
IMPORTANT DISPATCHES.
We understand Dispatches to our government, of great importance, were received by the Isabella. They were immediately forwarded to the Secretary of State.
Extract of a letter from Keene, (N. H.) to a gentleman in New York, dated August 8, 1808.
"The electioneering campaign in this state has already commenced with great spirit. Such has been the effect of the embargo upon the people here, that it is generally believed the FEDERAL TICKET will be carried at the next election for representatives to congress. Should this be the case there cannot be a doubt federal electors will also be chosen. In the caucus at Concord the counties of Grafton and Coos were allowed no representatives from among themselves. This circumstance has soured the minds of the demos in that quarter, and will probably occasion their co-operation with the federalists."
Peace with Spain.
LONDON, July 6. The Gazette of last night contains the following important proclamation:
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 4th of July, 1808. Present, the King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
His majesty having taken into consideration the glorious exertions of the Spanish nation for the deliverance of their country from the tyranny and usurpation of France, and the assurances which his majesty has received from several of the provinces of Spain, of their friendly disposition towards this kingdom; his majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council to order, and it is hereby ordered:
 First—That all hostilities against Spain on the part of his majesty, shall immediately cease.  Secondly—That the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may be still in the possession or under the control of France, shall be forthwith raised.  Thirdly—That all ships and vessels belonging to Spain shall have free admission into the ports of his majesty's dominions as before the present hostilities.  Fourthly—That all ships and vessels belonging to Spain which shall be met at sea by his majesty's ships and cruisers, shall be 
treated in the same manner as the ships of other states in amity with his majesty, and shall be suffered to carry on any trade now considered by his majesty to be lawfully carried on by neutral ships.
Fifthly—That all vessels and goods belonging to persons residing in the Spanish colonies, which shall be detained by any of his majesty's cruisers, after the date hereof, shall be brought into port, and shall be carefully preserved in safe custody, to wait his majesty's further pleasure, until it shall be known whether the said colonies or any of them, in which the owners of such ships and goods reside, shall have made common cause with Spain against the power of France.
And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, the judges of the courts of vice admiralty, are to take such measures herein as to them may respectively appertain.
STEPHEN COTTRELL.
The Hindostan store ship is arrived at Plymouth from off Lisbon, but she brings no news. The following are the only articles of intelligence which we have seen on the subject of Spain, in addition to those already before the public:
Extract of a letter from an officer on board his majesty's ship Phoenix t
"Finistere Bay, June 21.
"I take the liberty of acquainting you where we are: the ship is quite healthy; plenty of fresh meat, and fruit in abundance, supplied by the Spaniards about this place—We were at anchor a few days ago at Muros Roads: I went on shore with the Captain and his Interpreter; the people were overjoyed to see us; men, women and children, up to their knees in water, crying out "Long live the English and Ferdinand VII." They have all red cockades in their hats, with this motto—"Conquer or die for Ferdinand VII"—They offered to supply the ship with whatever was wanted. After the return of the messenger, who was sent away with the captain's letter, offering any assistance within the power of the two frigates off Cape Finisterre; they yesterday sent out a Gazette, offering us any thing we wanted. Of course all our thoughts of war are laid aside. The coasters pass and repass without molestation."
The Classical School in Fairfax-street, will be open on Monday next, the 29th instant.
August 23. Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
The drawing begins this day.—First drawn blank entitled to Two Hundred Dollars.
ROBERT GRAY,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, KING-STREET, HAVING made a purchase of a number of TICKETS in the above Lottery, offers them for sale, in whole, half, or quarters until further notice, at the following rate.
  Whole Tickets, $5 75   Half do. 3 00   Quarter do. 1 50 
The price will be regulated as the drawing proceeds by the state of the wheel, information of which will be given at any time, by applying as above.
Warranted undrawn tickets will be exchanged for prizes, or the highest price in cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. All tickets sold by R. GRAY, will be examined, and every information respecting the Lottery given without charge.
August 24
ON the first day of this month a young Negro Man named JERRY absconded from my plantation in the upper end of Fairfax county—he has been seen at different times in this town; it is supposed that he is harbored by some person or persons in it—he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, strong made, very thick lips, large eyes, a sore upon one of his legs, occasioned by a burn. I will give 5 Dollars for apprehending and delivering him to me, and a further sum of 10 Dollars for convicting, by proper testimony, the person or persons who have harbored him.
Jas. Keith.
August 24. LOTTERY OFFICE.
TICKETS in the Charitable Marine Society Lottery, which commences drawing the 24th of this month, for sale at the office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette , price Five Dolls. & Seventy five cents. A regular list of the drawing will be received and information given gratis to those who purchase tickets.
August 9.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
No postponement on account of the weather.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MESSRS. BRAY & CONE.
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1808,
Will be presented an entire new OPERATIC MELO DRAMA, (founded on historical facts recorded in the history of Virginia) called
THE INDIAN PRINCESS;
La Belle Sauvage.*
(Written by J. N. BARKER, and performed at the Theatres of Philadelphia and Baltimore, with unbounded applause.)
The Overture, Songs, Chorusses, &c. entirely new composed and arranged for the Orchestra by Mr. BRAY.
EUROPEANS.
  Delawar, Mr. Warren.   Captain Smith, Mr. M'Kenzie.   Lieutenant Rolfe, Mr. Cone.   Percy, Mr. Charnock.   Walter, Mr. Bray.   Larry, Mr. Bliss,   Robin, Mr. Jefferson.   Talman, Mr. Seymour. 
  Geraldine, Mrs. Francis.   Kate, Miss Hunt.   Alice, Mrs. Seymour. 
INDIANS.
  Powhatan, Mr. Briers.   Nantaquas, Mr. Miller.   Miami, Mr. Francis.   Grimosco, Warriors, Messrs. Harris, &c. 
  Pocahontas, (the Indian Princess) Mrs. Wilmot.   Nima, Indian Girls, &c. Mrs. Jefferson. 
In act third—AN INDIAN BANQUET.
END OF THE PLAY, The favorite COMIC SONG of The Yorkshire Irishman;
OR, The Adventures of a Potatoe Merchant. By Mr. BRAY.
To which will be added, a favorite Comic Farce (in two acts) called
THE MAYOR OF GARRAT.
OR, The Hen Peck'd Husband. [Written by Mr. FOOTE.]
  Major Sturgeon, Mr. Cross.   Sir Jacob Jollup, Mr. Briers.   Bruin, Mr. Francis.   Crispin Heeltap, Mr. Seymour.   Rodger, Mr. Harris.   Rodger, Mr. Bray.   Jerry Sneak,   (In which character he will introduce the favorite Comic SONG of "Mrs. BOND.") 
  Mrs. Sneak, Mrs. Francis.   Mrs. Bruin, Miss Hunt. 
The whole to conclude with a much admired musical entertainment, (in one act)
CALLED
The Honest Yorkshireman.
  Gaylove, Mr. Cross.   Muckworm, Mr. Francis.   Slango, Mr. Wilmot.   Squire Sapskul, Mr. Jefferson.   Blunder, Mr. Bray. 
  Arabella, Mrs. Jefferson.   Cornbrush, Mrs. Seymour. 
* Books of the Words and Music of "The Indian Princess," to be had at the Book-store of Mr. R. Gray, and Messrs. Cottom and Stewart.
On Saturday—Mr. Jacobs Benefit. Doors to be open at 6, and performance to begin precisely at a quarter past 7 o'clock.
** Admittance—box one dollar, pit seventy five cents, gallery fifty cents.
†† Box Tickets to be had at the bar of Mr. Gadsby's hotel, and at the office of the Daily Gazette.
2000 SPANISH HIDES,
Muscovado Sugar in hhds. and bbls, Clayed do. in boxes, Coffee in bbls. and bags, Old London Particular and Market Madeira Wine, in pipes and half pipes. Catalonia do in qr. casks, Castile Soap in boxes. A few tons of Mahogany.
FOR SALE BY
Nath. Wattles, & Co.
August 20. 1aw3m
PROPOSALS,
For publishing by subscription, in the town of
Alexandria, A NEWSPAPER,
Three times a week,
ENTITLED
The RECORDER,
AND COLUMBIAN ADVERTISER.
NOTWITHSTANDING the increased number of newspapers in the United States, the subscriber is induced to believe, from the population and commercial importance of Alexandria, that another print will meet with the approbation and support of its citizens. Situated as the town is—on a fine navigable river, with a rich interior to support it, and only six miles from the Capitol of the Union; it must, at no distant period, according to the natural course of events, become a city of wealth and magnitude.
Although our trade is at present cut off from the world by a suspension of intercourse with foreign nations, it is anxiously hoped that the two great contending powers of Europe, who, from an infringement on our rights have occasioned this severe, but necessary measure, will feel the full force of its operation, and be compelled to respect the just claims of the American flag. If however, by their continued aggressions, our government is under the necessity of opposing force by force, we have not a single doubt but the patriotism and valor of the American people will meet the event with fortitude, and sacrifice every private enjoyment to preserve our national independence.
As it is usual, and necessary for an Editor to express his political sentiments, he considers it sufficient to declare—that he is warmly attached to the government of the United States, and a supporter of the present administration.
In undertaking the management of a paper, he is fully convinced of the difficulty of the charge; and would shrink from the task, but for the hope of indulgence from a liberal public.
The Editor will, however, endeavor to give his readers a summary, and occasionally a detail of foreign and domestic news. Political subjects will be attended to; and also, all other matter that may tend to benefit society. Attention shall be paid to the local interests of the town and district; and pains taken to give an early and satisfactory account of the proceedings of Congress.
With this outline of his intentions, he submits these propositions to the citizens of Alexandria for their countenance and support:—assuring them, that although the RECORDER is intended to be a firm defender of American rights and principles, its columns shall never with his consent, and while under his control, be made the medium of slander or misrepresentation.—and that no exertions shall be spared to make it as useful a vehicle of information as his abilities will admit of.
John Weltcott, jun.
CONDITIONS.
The RECORDER will be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, on a good white medium paper, and handsome type, at Four Dollars per annum.
Subscribers in town must pay one half on the delivery of the first paper, and the remainder at the expiration of six months.—Those in the country must pay the whole in advance.
The Paper will be delivered at the houses of the subscribers in town immediately after publication, and forwarded in the country by the first conveyance.
If 500 subscribers are obtained, it shall be commenced as soon afterwards as arrangements can be made.
J. W.
Alexandria, August 24.
Subscription papers are in the hands of several gentlemen—and are left at Cottom and Stewart's and R. Gray's book-stores.
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given)
NEAR THE EXTREMITY OF THE PAVEMENT On Prince-Street.
A TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, squallied by few, (if any) excelled by none in Alexandria of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken.
Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Maretteller and Young's wharf.
For terms apply to,
Robert Brocket.
June 1.

To the Curious. A LIVE CASSOWARY , to be seen at HOOD KING'S TAVERN, sign of the Indian Queen. THIS animal is a native of the island Bor- neo; and was brought to the United States in the ship America. Capt. Lelar, from Batavia. It is young and in full plumage, very docile, and worth the attention of every person. The following extract from Dobson's Encyclope- dia, shows the estimation in which it is held by the lovers of nature, being conformably to the description given.—(See volume 18, page 40.)
"The Cassowary is nearly equal in size to the Ostrich, but its legs are much thicker and stronger in proportion. It is 5 feet and an half long, from the bill to the end of the claws: the legs are 2 feet and an half high from the belly. The head and neck together are a foot and a half; and the largest toe is 5 inches long. The wing is so small, that it does not appear, being hid under the feathers of the back. The part which most distinguish- es this animal is the head, which tho' small, inspires some degree of terror. It is bare of feathers, and armed with an helmet of horny substance, black before, and yellow behind.— The neck is of a violet color, and red in sev- eral places. The Cassowary has the head of a warrior, the eye of a lion, the defence of a porcupine, and the swiftness of a courser. It can devour glass, without the least inju- ry, &c."
To be seen at the same place, Several other living Curiosities, &c. ALSO—A PIECE OF MECHANISM. Such as was never seen before in this country. AN ORGAN of an entirely new construction. —The Organ play several favorite tunes—a number of figures, as natural as life, dance to the music, while several artillerymen discharge their pieces. &c. a representation which has ever been highly gratifying to spectators. Admittance every day (Sundays ex- cepted) 25 cents.
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
John Janney, complainant, AGAINST James Martin, and Jonas Gore, administrators of Thomas Gore, deceased, and Caleb Whitacre, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants James Martin and Jonas Gore, administrators as aforesaid, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendants James Martin and Jonas Gore, administrators as aforesaid, are not in- habitants of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants James Martin and Jonas Gore, administrators as aforesaid, do ap- pear here on the first day of next term, and enter their appearance to the suit & give secu- rity for performing the decree of the court, & that the other defendant Caleb Whitacre, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendants James Martin and Jonas Gore, administrators as aforesaid, until the further order or de- cree of the court, and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another co- py be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
Phoron Rudd and John Brush complainants, AGAINST Ephraim Paine and Mordecai Miller, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant Ephraim Paine not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Ephraim Paine, is not an inhabitant of this district: on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is or- dered, that the said defendant Ephraim Paine do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Mordecai Miller, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said ab- sent defendant Ephraim Paine, until the fur- ther order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
NOTICE.
IN consequence of the retirement of James H. Hooe from the concern of Robert T. Hooe and Co. which has hitherto been carried on by the subscribers; the same business will be prosecuted under the same firm, by Robert T. Hooe and John Muncaster, with whom the settlement of the old concern remains.
Robert T. Hooe, James H. Hooe, John Muncaster. July 15—19. eof
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
John McKim, jun. and Thos. M'Eldry, executors of Jas. Patterson, deceased, complainants, AGAINST William Ball and Jas. Bowie, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant William Ball not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant William Ball is not an inha- bitant of this district—on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant William Ball, do ap- pear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give se- curity for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant James Bowie, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defend- ant William Ball, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public news- papers published in this county and that an- other copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
John McKim, jun. complainant, AGAINST esse Green, Thomas Pres- ton and William Harper, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant Jesse Green not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Jesse Green, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Jesse Green, do ap- pear here on the first day of next term and enter his appearance to the suit and give se- curity for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants Thomas Pres- ton and William Harper, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate and effects in their hands be- longing to the said absent defendant Jesse Green, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forth- with published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
Samuel Harper, complainant, AGAINST Precilla Courts and Elisha Janney defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant Precilla Courts, not having entered her appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Precilla Courts is not an inha- bitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel it is ordered, that the said defendant Precilla Courts do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter her appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Elisha Janney, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Precilla Courts, until the further order or de- cree of the court, and that a copy of this or- der be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another co- py be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
Wines for Sale.
I HAVE FOR SALE, 6 pipes old London Particular Madeira WINE. 4 ditto new ditto ditto. 6 ditto old Port. 25 quarter casks Malaga. 50 quarter casks Lisbon. 20 boxes brown Soap. 50 ditto Mould Candles.
Bryan Hampson. August 6. eof
Unheard of Accommodation.
JOHN BELL, DRAWING AND PAINTING MASTER, IS now raising a club, to supply individuals with their Portraits on easy terms: it will consist of twenty-four persons, each to depo- sit two dollars, weekly, and at the expiration of twelve weeks, each person shall receive a well finished and approved Likeness, large as life. Two individuals will sit for their pictures every week, as their names are inserted in the list. Specimens to be seen at his house, near captain Stacum's, lower end of Fairfax street. August 8 eo
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria coun- ty in the district of Columbia, has obtain- ed from the Orphans' court of said county, let- ters of administration with the will annexed, upon the estate of Mr. SAMUEL CRAIG, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, dec'd: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of September 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 ninth day of March, 1808.
John G. Ladd, Administrator, with the will annexed, of Samuel Craig, deceased. August 8 eo6w
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit. July Term, 1808.
Isaac M'Lean, complainant, AGAINST Richard Buckner, James H. Hooe and Robert Young, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendant Richard Buck- ner not having entered his appearance and giv- en security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Richard Buckner, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, That the said defendant Richard Buckner, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give se- curity for performing the decree of the court and that the other defendants James H. Hooe and Robert Young do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate and effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Richard Buckner, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith pub- lished for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this coun- ty, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. August 18. law2m
TO RENT.
THE subscriber offers to rent for one or more years, adjoining the place where on he now lives, a Blacksmith's shop, with a complete set of Tools, a Dwelling House in comfortable condition, calculated for a fami- ly, together with between three and four acres of very rich land.—From several years expe- rience, I can with truth declare, that there can be no better stand for a blacksmith than the one now offered to let.
Thomas B. Morland. Maryland, Broad-Creek, } December 9—[15.] } N. B. If I don't rent the fine stand will give good wages to a young man- with a family
An excellent Cook for Sale.
FANNY, the property of the late James MURRAY, jun. will be exposed to public sale, before the tavern of George Williams, in the town of Dumfries, on Monday, the 5th day of September next, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Fanny is an excellent cook, semp- stress, washer-woman, and house-servant, and will be a valuable acquisition in any family — Credit will be given until the raising of the Embargo, should that event occur within six months; otherwise the purchaser will have six months credit on giving bond with appro- ved security, the bond to bear interest from date if not punctually paid to
V. Peyton, Ex'r. Stafford, Aug. 18. (22) 2awts
ATTENTION.
BATTALION Courts of Enquiry will be held at the Court House, on Tuesday the 25th August, for the assessment of fines in a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held the same place on Thursday the 28th Sep- tember next, for hearing appeals and perform- ing other duties required by law. The court will be opened at ten o'clock, A. M. on each day.
By order, P. Triplett, Adjutant 2d L. M. D. C.
August 19. The collector solicits the attention of the taxpayers to the above notice, as no appeals this court will be heard.
Patent Shot, &c.
ons Patent Shot, assorted, B to no. nogsheads brown Sugars. 212 lbs. green Coffee. Imperial Tea, of a very superior qua- lity, in quarter chests, boxes and ca- nisters. 50 barrels choice Whiskey. Jamaica Spirits, (for family use)— ranted seven years old. 40 boxes Muscatel Raisins. With a general assortment of Wines, L- quors, and Groceries as usual— FOR SALE BY Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 15.
TO RENT,
A three story Brick House and Lot, well calculated for business and the accomodation of a family, situate at the corner of Prince and Washington-streets, in an airy & healthy part of the town.—Possession given on the first day of August next.—Apply to Philip Triflett.
Edmund Denney. July 11. eof
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE, 30 bales German Linens, consist- ing of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osn- burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes. 1000 pieces Nankkeen Russia Sheeting and Duck 1 bale Writing Paper 50 bags of black Pepper of the best qua- lity, and will be sold very low Sugars and Coffee 40 hds Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits. A quantity of seal Leather, Shoes, Spa- macuti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. April 7. d
To be Let,
THE HOUSE lately occupied by Benja. Dufany, esq. in a healthy and pleasant situation. Immediate possession may be had Jonathan Mandeville. August 18. eof
RECEIVED TO-DAY,
1 hhd. first quality Muscovado Sugar, 2 do. do. Havanna, 7 tiers new Rice, ON HAND, 8,000 cwt. very nice BACON, Soap and Candles in boxes, Porter in barrels, SHOES and TRUNKS, a general assort- ment as usual. E. GILMAN. August 3. ds. law
TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay. ALSO, THE HOUSE on Fairfax street occupied by Mrs. Wilson. Apply to Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor. July 22. law
The subscriber will Sell.
On a credit of 6 12 and 8 months, either of the HOUSES occu- pied by Messrs. Gray, and Shreve, on King street; or of the HOUSES on the same street occupied by Messrs. Sloan, and Nelson; sev- eral vacant LOTS on Washington, near King street; any part of his vacant GROUND on the Mall, the Potomac, or Hunting creek; and several valuable ANNUAL GROUND RENTS.
He will also dispose of a valuable GRIST MILL on Goose-Creek, near the turnpike road from Leesburgh to Alexandria, with about 500 acres of land adjoining, great part of which is well covered with timber.— Apply to JOHN TUCKER, Alexandria, or or the subscriber, near Leesburgh, Loudoun county.
S. COOKE.
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