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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1808.
[No. 2058.]
Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and whose prices of which are established, can at any time be sold and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
FOR SALE, Negro Woman, a complete House Servant.
Apply to The Printer.
December 22. JOSEPH RIDDLE, has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS.
October 24. WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character, liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
Sept. 9. Wanted to Purchase or Hire, Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plan station work, one other as a striker to a smith as a cook, and one hostler. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to John Gadsby.
November 24. Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 135 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk.
November 12. TO RENT, and possession given, on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House on the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENNIE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Voss, City of Washington, Oct. 20.
JAMES SANDERSON Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 70 bags green Coffee 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Teneriffe 5 do. Malaga 5 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum 12 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas do. alum 6 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 160 bags green coffee 150 kgs madder 50 do. ground ginger 30 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 5 kgs salt petre A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for use on hand—with a number of other items—all of which he will sell low on his terms.
Broker's Office.
THE subscriber again tenders his service to the public, and will at all times be ready to make advances on deposits—or to procure cash for good paper.—The strictest delicacy and secrecy may be relied on.
A. LINDO, Broker. Dec 23 Wanted to Purchase, A NEGRO MAN from 18 to 25 years of age; for whom a liberal price will be given. Apply to John Gadsby. November 19.
WANTED, A vessel of five or six hundred barrels, to take freight to Boston. APPLY TO Lawrason and Fowle. December 14.
Public Sale.
BY Virtue of a deed of trust, from George Parker, to the Subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of Money there in mentioned to William Fitzhugh esq. Will be sold at Public Sale on the premises for cash, on WEDNESDAY the 13th day of January next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon: A handsome, two story Frame House and the Lot whereon it stands, situated in a very desirable part of the Town on the north side of King-Street opposite to Mr Wm. Rhodes; Amos Alexander. Dec. 28.
Public Sale.
TO BE SOLD, by public auction, on MONDAY, the 18th of January, 1808, if fair, if not the next fair day, pursuant to the last will and testament of Thomas Ludwell Lee, Esq. of Coton, (if not previously disposed of at private sale, of which due notice will be given—
All the residue of His Berry-Hill Estate, Situate in the county of Stafford, containing three hundred acres or thereabouts. A considerable part of this land is excellent meadow ground, lying upon Potomac Run, and the remainder is represented to be good farming land, and well timbered. The terms are—One third ready money, the balance in equal payments in twelve and eighteen months.—A title will be made when all the payments are completed. GEORGE CARTER, For FANNY LEE, Executrix of Thomas Ludwell Lee. December 28.
Public Sale.
Ten Thousand Dollars-worth OF GOODS FOR SALE. Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, the first day of next February, in the town of DUMFRIES, at the store-house formerly occupied by Mr. JAMES MUSCHETT, deceased:
About 10,000 dollars worth of GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of from forty to one hundred dollars amount in each parcel.
A credit of nine months will be given on one half of the purchase and fifteen months on the balance, the purchaser to give bond (to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid) and approved security before the goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the firms of JOHN M. MUSCHETT and Co. JAMES MUSCHETT, senior, and Co. and JOHN and CHARLES MUSCHETT and Co. are hereby notified and requested to come forward without delay and settle their respective accounts and pay off the same to the subscriber, who is fully authorised and empowered by JOHN M. MUSCHETT, the surviving partner in the aforesaid firms, to settle and receive all such debts; otherwise I shall be under the necessity of bringing suits against every person owing any thing to said firms immediately, who fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said firms will please to forward them to me as soon as convenient. John Linton, Attorney in fact for JOHN M. MUSCHETT. Dumfries, Dec. 9, [11] 5
To be Hired
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, TWO NEGRO MEN, the one an excellent house servant and carriage driver, the other a blacksmith.—Apply to the Printer. December 30.
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time. Bryan Hampson. December 30.
NOTICE.
I WISH to hire for the ensuing year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road.—Good usage, liberal wages, and punctual payment may be relied on. R. Ratcliffe, Agent for L. R. T. Company. December 30.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale, Muscovado SUGAR in hds. and bds. various qualities Loat and Lump do. in bds. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS COFFEE in bags MOLASSES in hds. Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, } TEAS Hyson Skin and Souchong Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Windward Island and } RUMS New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice FLOUR for family use.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED, 6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality 1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot, 30 half chests & boxes Imperial, Young Hyson, & } TEAS Hyson-skin, 5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy, 40 bds. Rye Whiskey, 15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality, 70 lb. Nutmegs, 50 dozen London Mustard, 5 casks London refined Salt-petre, 15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist, 30 boxes Soap, 25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles, 45 kegs yellow ground Ginger, 30 boxes Havana Segars, 5 cwt. Zante Currants, Raisins in boxes and casks, Pearl and hulled Barley, A small quantity basket salt. Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. Nov 16
A French and English Gazette.
To Amateurs of the French Language. WE are authorised to announce to the Public, and more especially to American Ladies and Gentlemen, (for whom this new establishment is adapted) that L'Ora-cle , a French and English Gazette, printed three times a week, in Charleston, South-Carolina, will be published daily on the first of January, 1808, in the city of New-York. A book of subscription is opened at this Office and at Mr. Gadsby's Coffee-House. Subscribers pay Nine Dollars per annum, and only Eight Dollars, if paid in advance. The establishment will prove very beneficial both to Amateurs and Pupils of the French or English languages. The Editor and Proprietor is Mr. Negrin, who is on his way from here to New-York, forming his correspondence.
A great Bargain.
I HAVE ON HAND, An hundred Fish Barrels, in good order, and one hundred Whiskey and Rum Barrels: which I will sell low for cash, if applied for soon:—Also a Tene-plated Stove, and Pipe in complete order.—Apply to Jacob Curtis, opposite Mr. William Rhodes, King-street. January 2.
Faxon, Metcalf and Co.
Have received per schooner Good Intent, Jno. Baxter, master, from Boston, and offer for sale: 600 Grind Stones 45 tons Plaister Paris, 40 Pieces Russia Duck 163 cwt. Cheese good quality 95 boxes Mould Candles 12 dozen plain Sifters 31 reams writing paper 40 do wrapping do. 10 barrels New-England Rum. 10 half barrels Boston bay Mackarel 30 boxes No. 3, Chocolate. 5 do. 1, do. ALSO IN STORE, Holland Gin, French Brandy, fine fourth proof New England Rum, Young Hyson Tea, Boston Beef and Pork, Mould and Dipped Candles, Brown Soap—and a general assortment of Shoes. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms.—Apply as above. January 2.
Just Received,
Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits 6 barrels first quality Cheese 10 do. mens stout shoes 100 sides Soal Leather of extra nice quality 30 boxes dry Cod-Fish. Said Schooner Jane returns to Boston. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd. December 31.
LANDING
From the Schooner Freighter, captain Thomas, from Portland and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle; 40,000 feet lumber, 100 bds. New England rum, 50 boxes mould candles, 100 sides soal leather, 50 quintals cod fish, 30 casks cheese, 20 boxes chocolate.
IN STORE,
5 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp, 3 bales plains, 2 do Kendal cottons, 100 doz. English sewing twine, 1500 sides red soal leather, 10 chests young hyson tea, 20 pipes Holland gin, 6 do. Bordeaux brandy, 6 hds. New England rum, 300 boxes brown soap, 50 do. mould candles, 50 do. chocolate, 30 do. Havana Sugar, Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugar. Half barrels and keds beef, 30 barrels and half barrels mackerel, 2 trunks coarse and fine shoes.
ROBERT GRAY,
Has just received and for Sale, The following BOOKS:
The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics, and Science, for 1806—7. Vol. 1st. Price $3 25. Memoirs of illustrious and celebrated Women, of all ages and countries. 3 vols. 8vo. $7 50. The Father and Daughter, a Tale. By Mrs. Opie, author of Simple Tales. Price 87 and half cents. Stultifera Navis; the Modern Ship of Fools: a new satirical work. Price $1 25. Geographical Compilation. 2 vol. Price $2 50. Ladies' and gentlemen's Pocket Almanack, for the year 1808, in Morocco and Sheep Binding. Price $1 25 and 75 cents. Cavalry Discipline. Price 62 and half cts. Doctor Rees's New Cyclopaedia. Vol. 6th, part 1st. Vol. 6th, part 2d. is expected by the next arrival from Philadelphia. December 21.
Was taken up, adrift,
A SCOW.—The owner may have it by proving property and paying charges, on application to Thomas Havener and Samuel Vanborne, at JOHN CRANSTON'S.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices   Dolls. Cts. D.C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4   Pilot 5 25   Crackers 5 75   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 12   Bacon lb. 12 1/2 scarce   Butter for export 18 a 20   Coffee, West India 32 33   Cotton 22 plenty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 12 1/2 14   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts. 26   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4 25   Mackerel 8   Shad 7 50 80   Flax Seed 75 10   Flour Superfine 4   Fine 3 50   Midlings 2 50   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 50   Wheat 70   Rye 50   Barley 1   Oats 42   Hides, Spanish lb. 12 1/2   Hemp cwt. 9   Hogslard lb. 15   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bb. 2 25   Limes 5   Lemons none   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   Shingles, Jump. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bb. 20   bb. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 62 1/2   Molasses gal. 40 45   Nankcens piece 90   Pork prime bb. 16 18   Cargo 13 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaister Paris c. pr. ton 6 50   Do. retail 8   Pimento 27   Pepper 24 25   Porter, American doz. 2 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dull 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castile 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gall.   Brandy 4th proof 1 50   Rum Jam. 4th do 1 12 1/2   Antigua 2d 85 90   American 48 50   Whiskey 48 53   Sugar H. white 100lb 18   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 } plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10 50 }   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 60 70 } plenty.   Liverpool blown 45   Do. coarse 100   Turk Island 95   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 2   Shot all sizes cwt. 15   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 66   Crowley 17 18   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs.   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb 90 100   Imperial 1 40 1 50   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 25 1 33   Sherry 1 50 1 75   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce.   Tin, in boxes 19 20  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 200   Potomac do 92   Exchange on London, par,  
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 9.
DEBATE
On the bill from the Senate for making appropriation for building an additional number of gun boats, for the protection of our ports and harbors.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. Gardenier said, that tho' in favor of a navy, yet he thought this topic would be better discussed at another time. As to gun-boats, there seemed to be various opinions on their utility; he thought it better upon the whole that this bill should pass. For himself he should vote for the highest number; not so much that he believed in the efficacy of these feeble machines, being of a contrary opinion; but because it was an experimental measure. It was a matter of speculation whether these gun boats would answer the desired purpose or not; if not, the nation would lose the money expended on them, but they would have made an experiment of their efficacy, and it would not be tried again; if on the contrary they did answer, and the number should be more than necessary, it would be an excellent surplus. Altho' he should vote in this manner, he did not wish it to be understood that he was at all friendly to gun boats; he had with others been guilty of laughing at these boats, which had been so much complained of. The nation had been accustomed to the operations of our infant navy; so far as it had developed its powers, its success had done honor to the nation, and had also produced a sentiment in other nations, which was calculated to impress the people in this country in its favor. The navy and gun boats never came in contact without producing comparisons unfavorable to the latter. Our commerce had been amply secured by the protection which this infant navy had afforded it. It was not there, fore to be wondered that it had been popular. It was still popular, and the only objection was to the expence attendant on it. When, however, the navy was suffered to go into decay, when that system recommended by the author of the notes on Virginia, was abandoned, these gun boats were introduced. He agreed with the gentleman from North Carolina that gun boats were no part of a navy; gun boats did not attach exclusively to the ocean or to the land, but belonged to both; the gentleman was therefore right, when discussing this subject, not to consider them as a naval armament, but as a land defence.
In a government like this, it must be expected that a great many men would have their different speculations; if the house determined to adopt no system but that which met with universal approbation, they would adopt none at all. In the operations of government, a great many objects must prove unsuccessful. Every thing which promised safety or protection should be tested by experiment: Thus those who could not convince themselves entirely of the utility of gun boats, might vote for them by way of trial. Mr. G. was in short for adopting every mode of defence which should be suggested, except its expence should be totally beyond our resources. He was for giving a fair trial to any mode that should be suggested by any respectable man; and he hoped that other gentlemen would grant them the same indulgence as related to fortifications. In New York, the people were of opinion that substantial fortifications were better than gun boats. It was, however, better that an estimate of the expence should be gone into, than that for want of a proper expenditure, some of the most important cities in the U. S. should be left unprotected. He thought this was a time in which gentlemen should not adhere too closely to their particular opinions. Money expended in the purchase of gun boats would be well thrown away if fortifications alone were sufficient for defence. They should not stand on calculations of expence at this time; one single question ought to be asked, what was necessary to be done for the national safety and honor? And that ought to be done, whatever might be the expence. If they went on a contrary principle they would suffer not only from depredations of the enemy, but from the loss of national character, because they did not choose to go to a sufficient degree of expence for their effectual protection.
Mr. G. hoped gentlemen would deliberate; he hoped they would reflect upon the awkward situation in which they were placed, and that all the means of the nation would be brought into operation.
POLITICAL SPECULATIONS.
Bells Weekly Messenger of Nov 8th (says the Boston Repertory) contains a speculation at some length on the supposed object of Mr. Rose's embassy to the U. States. We are pretty well satisfied that the writer is mistaken as to that point, but as his observations relate to a subject which excites no little feeling in England and her colonies we shall make some extracts.
The writer proceeds to state what has been the effect of war on the commerce of Europe. The arms of Great Britain have completely driven the proper navigation of her enemies from the ocean. That navigation has been supplied by neutrals in such a manner that the intercourse between France and her colonies was kept up at a cheaper rate than that between G. Britain and hers with all her naval power.
"The war has been of so long continuance says this writer, and the marine of the enemy so completely annihilated, that she had not even the means to keep up that intercourse with the colonies, which was necessary to their municipal government, much less to protect her merchants in trading with them—Insurance was too dangerous; neither the merchant nor the insurers were willing to run the risk—In this situation it became the policy of France to carry on by the help of other hands a commerce which was worse than useless in her own: and hence a large portion of her colonial trade, and much even of her coasting trade, has fallen into the hands of neutral nations, and particularly of the Americans, who have the greatest facility of marine carriage, and the most rising commercial system in the world.
The principal branch of this commerce carried on by the Americans, is that with the French West Indian colonies; and as this trade during peace, was subject to the strict rules of the navigation laws, (which are common to all Europe,) a peculiar objection has been taken to its being suddenly laid open by the enemy to neutrals, during war, for the evident purpose of screening it from our just hostility—And this interference of the Americans to assist the theme of the enemy, has been deemed inconsistent with those relations of neutrality which that country has always professed to maintain."
The writer proceeds to give several reasons urged in favour and against the justice and expedience of interdicting the commerce between the enemies country and colonies through neutrals, and concludes with dissenting in some degree from both, and giving the following as the best system to be pursued.
"It would be unjust, we think, to deprive America of the means of employing a great portion of her capital. The revenues of America are the produce of her carrying trade. The very source of her existence and independence is the traffic which she carries on for other nations. Have we a right to shackle this industry? Certainly not. But when America lays herself out for a species of commerce derived from her relation as a neutral to two belligerent powers, which commerce is so equally beneficial to the belligerents, that it nourishes and supports the one, and cripples, and defeats the just objects of the hostility of the other—when a commerce, we contend, of this nature is insisted upon by America, if we have not a right to interdict it, we have at least a right to limit or direct it to an end, as advantageous to ourselves as it has been for a long time to the other belligerent.
"We acknowledge the right of America, but we have a right of our own; and when the two obligations clash, it is just that both should concede a little, and melt into a compromise."
The object, then of Mr. Rose's mission is to propose this compromise. Its purpose is, as we are given to understand from sufficient authority, to propose to America a compensation for resigning the colonial carrying trade of France—by suspending our own navigation laws in her favor, and permitting her to trade unrestrictedly in the produce of our West India islands. Here she may freight as many vessels as she chooses with sugar and rum without interfering with us; for our object is to get the chance of a market for this produce, which abounds at home beyond the demand, and which is absolutely wasting in the islands for want of purchasers.
Here, therefore, America will have full scope for her capital; but the next question is, will France, or the other nations under her influence, be permitted to buy it, when it is acknowledged, notwithstanding the decency of neutral carriage, as the produce of the British West Indies. We believe there is little doubt but they will; and, if the traffic be permitted, it will be infinitely more beneficial to America as the
carrier: Her rout will be strait for her supply more ample, the cost cheaper, and the risk, except the hazard of the voyage, nothing at all.
Our West India planters must have immediate relief, or be ruined if it can be brought about, no seems more feasible than the one.
With respect to France and her colonies under her controul, they have never been tried with the want of West India produce; having constantly received by means of neutral conveyance, has been the result? Why, a grocery, ris, notwithstanding the duty, sell coffee, his sugar and tobacco, cheaper, the London tradesman? The taste of nation for these commodities is more general than ever, and it can no wise be policy of its ruler to interdict the sup.
If he does he loses it altogether, and existence of his colonies in addition; when we thus fairly acted upon America and France, we shall, in case a refusal, have an immediate justification to pursue our own interest, and stop French colonial trade altogether.
Napoleon, however, knows better than to interdict it—He will publish a manifesto against it; but his excisemen, for once, be pardoned for disobedience.
LAW REPORT.
COURT OF ADMIRALTY, Oct. 28.
American ship Orion, M c Millan, master. This vessel was bound from the Baltick New-York, and detained by the Hero privateer of Plymouth, Aaron G. Blewett, commander.
The Right Honorable Sir William Scott after hearing the arguments on both sides, delivered the following sentence: "This is the case of an American ship, clearly admitted as such, and no one objection has been taken to the property thereof; and taken on a voyage from a neutral port to her own country. It is also admitted, that the American cargo was fully documented, and the objections taken to a part of it are without effect, as it is clear that that part also belongs to the person for whom it is claimed."
"The only question for me to determine is—Whether as this capture, in the first instance, appears to have been perfectly causeless, the captors are not to indemnify the claimants?"
"I am of opinion that it was a neutral ship, taken upon a fair neutral voyage, and unjustifiably detained a length of time. I do therefore think, that I should justify, in a very high degree, the complaints which have been thrown out against the conduct of these privateers, if I did not express the censure of the Court at such a proceeding. It would be a mockery of justice not to allow indemnification on so causeless a capture. There is even no one ground to infer that there is a particle of enemy's property. Is not this then a case for costs and damages? This court would lose the character of a tribunal of the country, not to notice it; and I am clearly of opinion, that there has not been a word said in the case, on behalf of the captors, to justify the capture."
"It has been thrown out that the master has given an unfair account. I will lay that out of the case; it still remains an unjustifiable capture. Let us see what the account is, given by the master. He says, that the pretence for the capture, assigned by the officer who boarded his ship, was, "That unless the vessel to which he belonged detained her and sent her in, some other vessel would." To be sure, if such a conversation did pass, he was a very improper person to be employed in such a business. Whether it was the captain of the privateer or any other person, it makes no difference. The parties are bound to employ discreet and prudent men. There certainly cannot not be a more unjustifiable reason for making a capture, viz. that if he did not do this unjust act some other person would."
"He goes on to state, that when this ship was taken possession of, they were ordered to proceed to Plymouth, that endeavors were made by the prize master and men belonging to the privateer to carry her to Plymouth, but the wind being E. S. E. and foul for Plymouth, and blowing very hard, the prize master applied to the neutral master for his and his crew's assistance, to carry her into Plymouth; upon which he told the prize master that in the state the wind was, it could answer no purpose to tear his ship to pieces by endeavoring to get into Plymouth, and therefore would not assist in carrying her there; but that if he, the prize master, would suffer the

ship to proceed to Falmouth, a port at that time to leeward, he and his crew would assist and conduct her thither, which he certainly was not bound to do, because it was the duty of the prize master to carry her into port. The neutral master is under no obligation to assist in it; and he declined the assistance, which he considered injurious to his ship and cargo. The prize master replied, that his orders were to take her to Plymouth, and that he could not proceed to Falmouth, upon which the neutral master said that he would not be able to get her safe into Plymouth, and again advised him to proceed to Falmouth; that the neutral master had a convention with the prize master, by which he was to carry the ship out of English waters, and that if he, the neutral master, did not comply with the convention, he would be responsible for all damages which come from the quarter, including charges of concealed papers, extra attempts to rescue, &c. and supported most silly affidavits which those attorned their clerks, can transmit. I will admit such affidavits; and I shall pronounce it was an unjustifiable seizure, and that the prize master is liable to costs and damages."
NEW YORK, December 30. The ship Osage, Duplex, was below night from Dublin; and said to have 30 days passage. She will probably be in London a week later than our last advices. Capt Lumsden, of the brig Olive Branch passed St. Thomas on the second December and informs us, that it was closely blockaded by the British.
A cutter arrived at this port yesterday from Bermuda, with dispatches for colonel Barclay, the British consul. BALTIMORE, December 31. Arrived, schooner Belle, Hudgin, from Martinique, via Tortola. Left Martinique 7th December, schr. Susan, White, Baltimore, to sail in ten days; Carlton, Johnson, do. Intrepid, Lincoln, from Philadelphia, for Teneriffe, in 10 days. Just arrived from Salinas, Cassa, Snowhill to sail in 10 days. On the 9th, off Saba, was captured by the Brit. frigate, carried into Tortola, and detained 2 days. Left nine sail of Americans detained, and a number of Dons captured and brought in. Also, Swedish schooner Ulma, Bolte, 18 days from Cape Francois. Also, schooner Rainbow, Watia, 22 days from St. Jago. Left there schooner White for Baltimore. Also, schooner Rapid, Gold, 24 days from LeVeraCruz. Came into the Capes on Tuesday last. Passed in the Bay, a brig from Barcelona; a schooner from New York, and several northern schooners bound up. Saw three ships of war off the Capes when they came in. The gun boats had been ordered out from Norfolk to intercept outward bound vessels.
NORFOLK, December 28. The British frigate Saure, capt. Bromley, having on board his excellency G. H. Rose, envoy extraordinary from Great Britain to the U. S. arrived in Hampton Roads on Saturday. We understand from very respectable authority that orders have been recently issued to all naval commanders in the service of the U. S. directing that they are to discharge from under their respective commands all foreign seamen, which they shall be satisfied are deserters from any foreign service. It is, we presume, in consequence of these orders, that two men have been discharged from the Chesapeake within a few days past, one a British seaman and the other the French seaman who was particularly noticed by us a short time since. We are happy to perceive that our government is sensible that the employment of deserters from foreign service is wrong, and although this order cannot remedy the mischief which has happened, it may be means of preventing further mischief. As true the present order does not authorize the delivery of the seamen to the officer demanding them, it however goes far enough as relates to the conduct of the American officer. The delivery of deserters to the nation they belong to is a matter of special negotiation or legislative authority. In this state it would be in the breach of a positive penal statute. We venture to assert that if lieut. Sinclair had been authorized to discharge the deserters from the Halifax British ship, that our country would not have been in the very critical situation in which she is placed. [Ledger.]
The brig Sumner, captain Brown, of this port, whose capture by a French privateer we noticed some time since, has at length been heard from. The supercargo returned here on Wednesday last. This vessel was carried into Omoa, a port in the Spanish Main, and there condemned with her cargo for a breach of Bonaparte's blockade, of the 21st November. The Sumner was from Jamaica bound to this port. So much for "Ye pense."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4.
Having been under the necessity of employing another to carry this Paper in part Town; the Editor will such as are neglected, to information at the office, the procedure may be cord.
It will have passed both houses of the general assembly of Virginia, suspending the operation of the act of the last session for raising the public guard, until the 20th of January, 1808. It is supposed that previous to that time, another law will be passed for further continuing the guard on its present footing, or establishing another on a new organization, to make it more useful to the public.
The hon. Alexander McRae has been again unanimously re-elected president of the council of state, and of course lieutenant governor of the commonwealth of Virginia, for the present year.
We are informed, says the New York Commercial Advertiser, that the Corporation, considering the season of the year, and the effect of the embargo in depriving the cartmen, mechanics and laborers (the physical strength of the city) of a great part of their business, contemplate employing such as are disposed in giving the ground and vacant lots contiguous to the city, a smooth and uniform surface like the battery. To purchase the trees in Williamson's nursery (which must be all taken up before May next) and planting avenues in all the regulated streets and along the public roads as far as the Harlaem line, &c. &c. Undertakings of this nature, at a time and season like the present, are truly meritorious, and will no doubt be practised in other parts of the union, from the same wise and generous principles.
From the Boston Gazette. Messrs. Russell and Cutler, The enclosed extract of a letter from one of the owners of the schooner Roby, in my opinion, calls loudly for publicity. The barbarous and savage piracy of the captain of the French privateer, has never been exceeded. I am sorry that the name of the savage captain is not mentioned. You may rely on the correctness of the statement, there are several letters in town to the same purport. "The schooner Roby, Alexander Murray, sailed from Charleston on the 17th September, for Trinidad, Isle Cuba. On the 1st October, having been deceived by currents, we were stranded on the north point of Inagua, one of the Bahama Islands. It was about one o'clock at night, and very dark; the sea running high, she soon bilged. We had little idea of saving our lives, but fortunately she was drove up in such a manner upon the rocks that we saved the major part of our cargo, which took up five days. We could find no inhabitants there, and the only thing we were likely to suffer for was water, having only saved a part of a cask from the wreck; but had plenty of every kind of provisions. In this situation, you may easily judge our feelings, at the dismal prospect which presented to us. The beach covered with goods of various descriptions; hogsheads, barrels, boxes & crates, all heaped up in confused conjunction. A little beyond, a hard hearted iron bound shore, lashed by the surf, roaring like thunder, at intervals rising mountains high; beyond that again was the unfortunate Roby, reclining on her bilge, and obstinately sustaining the rude shocks which constantly assailed her. "On the 6th of October, Mr. Douglass & myself, with one of our crew, departed in our boat for Baracoa. Isle of Cuba, being a distance of 150 miles. We took with us property to the amount of 1700 dollars, in order to purchase some vessel to return for the remainder of the crew and cargo. After we had got a little distance from the shore, we found the boat to leak in such a manner as to require one of us to bail the whole time; but notwithstanding we still proceeded on, having headwinds, squally weather, and heavy rains. We were out six days before we made the island, when we espied a vessel to windward running down; being out of water, and expecting her
to be an American vessel out of which we might have been supplied, we rowed towards her, but soon found her to be a French privateer. When along side we related our misfortunes to the captain and begged he would give us water to last us till we arrived at Baracoa. But instead of paying the least attention to our wants, he employed himself in examining our trunks. After an examination, which took up two hours and a half and he steering from the Island, took all the goods we had in the boat, nearly all our cloaths, and then ordering us in the boat; we entreated him to give us up the property; but all to no purpose. Finding we could not get it, we asked him for enough to pay our expence in Baracoa, representing to him that it was a place where we knew no one, but to no avail. The Piratical Villain turned from us and ordered us in the boat—in this situation we departed from the vessel, without any thing to eat or drink; and was three days before we arrived in Baracoa. Well might I exclaim with Faulkner, "That while I measured o'er the painful race, "In fortune's wild illimitable chase, "Adversity, companion of my way, "Still o'er his victim hung with iron sway, "Bade new distresses every instant glow, "Marking each change of place, with change of woe." "On our arrival we related our misfortunes to the governor, and through his influence got a vessel, went up and brought down the remainder of the cargo and crew."
A List of Letters, REMAINING IN THE POST-OFFICE ALEXANDRIA, Va. Dec. 31st, 1807.
A Lucy Addison, Richard Arrell, Anthony Addison, 2 John Addison, Mary B. Addison, B John Bowen, Wm. Bowling, Benjamin Bell, Ann Bowling, James Bishop, Seth Burke, James Brandon, Ann Bayne, Elisa Bailey, 2 William Braden Abner Bahler. C James Carter, Wm S. Colquhoun, Beale Clements. Overton Carr, John Conway, Sarah Coffin, Wm. Carlile, Samuel Craig, John B. Cutting, Jacob Curtis, George Cozzens, John W. Castin, George S. Coleman, The Commandant of the 60th regiment. D Thomas B. Danell, Edward Duling, Daniel Dulany, jun. Mr. Dunbar, Jonathan Denty, John Dunlap. E John C. Ehlers, Robert Elvidge, 2. F John Foster, 2, Gregory Fosdick, Nancy Fletcher, Mary Fox, James Foster, James Finick, John Frost, G James Green, Mr. Gillies, Daniel Grant, Burgis Garner, Henry Gunnell, Mary Grinnelds, Bernard Ghequiere, Hugh Green, H Susannah Hambleton, Mary Hesselius, John or Samuel Harris, Thomas Hall, Elisha J. Hall, Jane Hunter, Ann G. Hunter, Capt. Gilbert Howard, James Hutchin, John Andre Houseman. I Joseph D. Lough, Ann Jacks, 2 John Jones, John G. Johnston, J Geo. W. Craik, P. M. January 4.
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser , will dispose of the Establishment on moderate terms—there are now nearly six hundred Subscribers and the List encreasing,—To a Person of Industry and Talents for conducting a Newspaper, this would be a desirable Situation. Circumstances beyond his Control render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if application be made soon.
Public Sale. TO-MORROW, will be sold, at the Vendue-Store, Thirty firkins of New Butter , fit for family use—And Gig and Harness complete. P. G. Marsteller. January 4.
Public Sale. On WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, at eleven o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, Several valuable Lots Ground, situated on the corner of Fairfax and Duke-streets.—Terms will be made known at the place of sale. P. G. Marsteller. January 4.
Dissolution of Partnership. THE partnership heretofore carried on in this place, under the firm of Roberts & Griffith , ceased by its own limitation on the 31st ult. As it is necessary to close the business of the concern with all convenient dispatch, all persons indebted to them are requested to make speedy payment to John Roberts , who is authorised to settle the affairs of the partnership, and by whom the business will in future be conducted. John Roberts, Samuel G. Griffith. January 4. edl w & waw
JOHN HAYRE, Taylor & Habit-Maker, from London, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of this town and the public in general, that he has just commenced the above business in Prince-street, next door to the post-office, where he solicits the patronage of a generous public. Jan. 4. 31*
Twenty Dollars Reward. ELOPED from the town of Alexandria, on Christmas day, A Negro Man named Ben, Belonging to Mrs. Fendall; AGED about 21 years, tall, straight and spare in his form, with hollow eyes, short nose, head long and projecting behind, full high forehead, a small scar on one of his legs, supposed the left leg; he is somewhat timid, answers quickly when spoken to and sometimes stammers a little, by trade a gardener, but he has been lately employed in Mr. Moore's sugar refinery in Alexandria, and it is probable can read and write. Had on and took with him a variety of clothing, which as well as his name, he will probably change. It is supposed he has taken the road to Baltimore. Ten Dollars will be given, if he is taken up in this neighborhood, or the above reward, if more than twenty miles from Alexandria. Edmund I. Lee. January 4.
PERFORMANCE. The Ladies and Gentlemen of ALEXANDRIA, are most respectfully informed that on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 6. At Mr. John Hodgkins Tavern; Will be presented an ENTERTAINMENT consisting of Songs, Figures, &c. By Mr. SICKETS, lately from New-York. In the course of the performance Mr. S. will sing the following songs. A Favorite Laughing Song—I'de Laugh at my Grannum—O dear, I'me so pleased.—Also a Comic Song, called, Murder in Irish—with several others, Particulars to be expressed in the bills for the day. Admittance 50 Cents, Children half price. January 2. d.
Faxon, Metcalf, & Co. Have received per schooner Jane from Boston , and offer for sale: 47 bbls. New England Rum, 50 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Dipt do. 100 half boxes Brown Soap, 10 barrels excellent Apples, and a general assortment of Shoes which are now opening. Also, from New-York, One tank...

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax Streets, ALEXANDRIA.  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port, Sillery, Lisbon, Malaga, Teneriffe & Oporto. WINES. Old St. Estephe Medoc, in cases of six dozen. A few dozen fine old frontinac. Ditto do. best wine bitters. Tannica and West-India rum. New-England do. Cognac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy. Old and Country gin. Schiedam gin in cases. Rhenish whiskey, very old. Old Pennsylvania rye whiskey, in barrels. Old wine and Cider vinegar. Old essence of oil in flasks. Old hogsheads Havana honey. Old do. choice refining molasses. TEAS Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong, of good quality. Old and lump sugars, different qualities. Bengal white do. Old and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Mustard and rape do. Clove-seed, (Penn. warranted). Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, pepper, ginger, rice and ground; Cayenne pepper, refined salt-petre. Coffee, chocolate, rice, pearl barley, London and Philadelphia mustard, basket salt, starch, fig-blue, beet indigo, Georgia and Tennessee cotton, flax, wool, madder, copperas, alum, brimstone, chalk, pipes in boxes, wrapping paper and twine, maces, bed cords, leading lines, demijohns, gin cases, patent shot, brandy wine, gunpowder, Harney's gunpowder, (the only real British battle powder) from Rto treble sealed, chewing tobacco, best Havana segars, Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes, Sun-raisins in cases, Kants-currants, prunes, soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON, His Grocery Store, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms  Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities, Leaf and Lump ditto. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong, particularly selected for family use. Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality, Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port. Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Old and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, rice and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig-blue, soap, mould, dip, and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flax, indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms. Printing in all its various branches.
THE CITY POLICE STEWARD.  AN AWAY yesterday morning, a negro man named Charles Johnson, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very black, has a small scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small for a person of his size; had on and took with him a grey coating roundabout lined with flannel, and trousers of the same, a black coat & an old grey great-coat, with a variety of other clothing not recollected. Five Dollars will be given if taken in the county, or the above reward if out, and reasonable charges if bro't home.
Lawrence Hoof, Ser. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harbouring or carrying him off. December 26
THE SUBSCRIBER Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, VIZ.  THREE comfortable Dwelling Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be among the best for business in Alexandria. A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden. A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker. A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering. Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town. That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes. Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington. A handsome, commodious, and well-finished brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street. Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite. Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk. And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business. For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester. A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum Spring, will show this to any person desirous of viewing it. One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones. One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river. One other tract, named Perilery , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land. Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONAH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH. December 29.
FOR SALE. To be RENTED for one or more years, the whole of the REAL ESTATE belonging to Presley Carr Lane , lying in and adjacent to the town of Covington, in Fairfax county. This property consists of the well-known FAVERN , now occupied by Mr. Adam Miller. The STORE HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington—and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of good FARMING LAND , at present in the possession of Mr. Carr W. Lane, and Mr. Walter Lockyer, which will be disposed of in separate tracts or entire. It is presumed that any person who may wish to buy or rent any of the above property, will view the same, and judge for further description is therefore unnecessary. Mr. Lane would take a proportion in Negroes. Fairfax County Oct. 23.
The Subscriber  BEGS leave to inform the public that he continues to carry on as usual, his house on Royal-street near the m c business of a White Smith, Lock-Smith, Bellhanger, Elastic Trussmaker, Pistol Barrel, Browning, Blueing & etc. in the neatest manner. All orders thankfully received and attended to. All kinds of house work Smith line done in the neatest manner shortest notice, by  Caleb Heley. Nov. 23.
Valuable Property for Sale. To be SOLO , in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND , containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Payne-street and Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to  James Patton. June 22.
TO LET. THE House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. M c Donald, on the corner of King-street, door to Paton and Butchers hard-ware store on King-street. Equal to any stand in Alexandria, for a Grocery or Dry Goods, with convenient accommodations for a family. Inquire of  Joseph Smith. Nov. 3.
ISAAC M C PHERSON HAS LATELY IMPORTED NOW ON HAND, A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF BOLTING CLOTHS, Of the Manufacture of the Old Three Kings, that are warranted good, are purchased with cash, and sold at a small profit. ALSO, ON HAND, A large quantity of BURR BLOCK, of good quality and a sufficient number of hands to execute any order for MILL-STONES at a short notice, No. 30, Fayette-street, Baltimore. 11th mo. 23.
HORWELL'S Celebrated Patent Suspender FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria. N. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.  Richard Horwell. Sept. 25.
Five Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, a Negro Man named DAMON , about five feet ten inches high, twenty-one years of age, slender made and a likely fellow. Had on when he went away a blue roundabout jacket and pantalettes, striped swansdown waistcoat, and it is supposed took with him sundry other clothes. It is expected he has gone to Georgetown or Washington. The above reward will be given for apprehending said fellow and reasonable charges if brought home.  John Gadby. December 29.
Public Sale. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Chancery, Fairfax, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the 15th day of January next, the premises—  Two tracts of Land, with its appurtenances, containing together about sixteen hundred and seventy acres, or some thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of about two hundred pounds; which said tracts are situated in the county of Fairfax, and a part of what is commonly called the Tract of Land —One of these tracts is the possession of Augustus Lee, and the other is in the possession of Henry Rose. These tracts will be sold in lots which will be sold on the day of sale, and the sum raised will also be precisely stated by the Commissioners. The upper part of the Tract is in the possession of Augustus Lee, and the other is in the possession of Henry Rose. Wm. Payne, Wm. Bents, Geo. Summers, Thomson Mason, Rich'd. M. Scott.
THE Court having been satisfied that the decree under which the above Sale was advertised was erroneous, and that not more than 100 acres, with interest from the first day of August last, was due to BARNABE FITZROU , have awarded an injunction prohibiting him from proceeding for more than that sum, that sum is now paid, and was repeatedly tendered before the awarding of this injunction.  Henry Rife. Dec. 22.
TO RENT. THE subscriber offers to rent for one or more years, adjoining the place where he now lives, a Blacksmith's shop, with a complete set of Tools, a Dwelling-house in comfortable condition, situated on a tract of very rich land.—From several years experience, I can with truth declare, that there can be no better stand for a blacksmith than the one now offered to let.  Thomas B. Moreland. Maryland, Broad-Creek, December 9—[15]. W. B. If I don't rent the fine stock, I will give good wages to a young man, or a man with a family. T. B. M.
SCHOOL. A SCHOOL will be opened in WORMAN STREET ACADEMY , on Monday next, by Arad Thompson , in which will be taught Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Mathematics, the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, &c. Terms of Instruction—Reading, Writing, English Grammar and Arithmetic, $2.00 per quarter. Greek, and the higher branches, $3.00 per quarter. December 28.
District of Columbia County of Alexandria, ss. July Term, 1807. Jonah Thompson and Richard Veitch, complainants, vs. Jacob Swape, administrator of Adam S. Swope, deceased, George Swope and Edward K. Thompson and Sarah his wife, which said Jacob, George and Sarah, are the heirs and representatives of the said Adam S. Swope, deceased, defendants. The defendants Edward K. Thompson and Sarah his wife, and George Swope, not having entered their appearance and been sworn according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon the affidavit of the said defendants Edward K. Thompson and Sarah his wife, and George Swope, are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the said complainants, by their attorneys, it is ordered, that the said defendants Edward K. Thompson and Sarah his wife, and George Swope, do appear here on the 4th day of November next, and answer the complaints, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the newspapers published in this district, for two months successively, and that a copy be posted at the front door of the house of said county. Copy. Test. G. Broun, C. Clerk. November 19. PRINTED DAILY BY  SAMUEL SNOWDEN. (Near the Post Office.)