Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-14 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year, A NEGRO MAN, who can work in the house, and take care of horses. Apply to the PRINTER. November 14. d
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
Just Published,
[Price 12 and a half Cents.] For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street. A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body : By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College. November 10.
NEW ALMANAC. COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS, For 1810. For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single one October
Charles Slade & Thos. Grimshaw, HAVING entered into partnership in the ROPE-MAKING BUSINESS, offer for sale, at their store on Merchants' wharf, a general assortment of CORDAGE and SHIP-CHANDLERY, at which place, or at their rope-walk, they will receive orders for any description of Cordage warranted to be made out of the best materials and manufactured in such a manner as will bear the inspection of the best judges. N. B. A liberal price will be always given for HEMP of the best quality. November 24. d
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
Public Sale.
UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Samuel Bailey to us, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain debts to W. L. Van Wilson, surviving administrator of Cumberland Wilson, deceased, and to Benjamin Potts, we will offer at public sale, for cash, on the 19th day of March next, at the front door of the court-house, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, in the said county, described in the deed as situated on Occoquan Creek, adjoining to the town of Colchester, and devised to the said Samuel Bailey by his father William Bailey—supposed to contain four hundred acres.
Thomas Har
R. I. Tay
December 8.
RAISINS IN KEGS. BRYAN HAMPSON & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED A consignment of fresh Raisins in kegs ; Which they will sell by the quantity or single keg. A few boxes first quality CHOCOLATE, for retailing. December 7.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE.
This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaster of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Footz, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jun. September 14. d
ADVERTISEMENT.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Potts and Eliza his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of this instant month December, sundry pieces or parcels of GROUND, situate and lying on Queen, Water, and Union-streets, in the town of Alexandria, a plot of which will be produced on the day of sale, when the terms of payment will be made known. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. December 8. dts
New Hardware Store.
ADAM LYNN & CO. Have received by the ship DUMFRIES, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, japanned & brass Ware : Which they now offer for sale, wholesale and retail, at their store, corner of King and Royal-streets, lately occupied by Peter Sherron. They have also for sale, Barr-Iron and Steel. December 11.
TO RENT,
The STORE and WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Libby and Carne, at the corner of Fairfax and Prince streets. Also, one of the adjoining Stores and Warehouses in the same brick building. Possession can be had immediately and the rents will be made unusually low. J. H. Hooe. October 19. eof
LANDING
From the sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 30 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 chests Hyson Tea 30 coils Grass Rope 5000 yards Tow Cloth 33 casks Goshen Cheese, of a superior quality. IN STORE, 30,000 weight Green Coffee 25 hogsheads and 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a superior quality. 50 cases Florence Oil, 12 bottles each 100 bolts Ravens Duck 100 reams Writing Paper. 30 barrels Tanners Oil 3 casks Sperm Oil 4 pipes 4th proof Alicante Brandy 4 puncheons Jamaica Rum 200 barrels Mess No. 1 & No. 2 50 barrels Prime Pork 150 boxes Brown Soap 6 casks Timothy 50 boxes 50 Dc. N 10 barrels 20,000 lb 30
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business, at his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. def.
John G. Ladd,
Has just received and offers for sale, 18 bags Soft Shelled Almonds, 62 boxes Lemons, 30 boxes fresh Malaga Raisins, 3 tiers Pearl Ashes, 10 casks Lamp Oil. November 30.
BUTTER.
4000 lbs. firkin Butter, in good shipping order 20 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard. 40 kegs Leiper's & Garret's Snuffs, Just received by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets. With a general assortment of Groceries as usual. November 28.
ATTENTION!
A RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS is opened at the corner of Washington and King streets, for the enlistment of soldiers to serve in the United States Artillery. John Fitzgerald, Lt. U. S. Artillerists. Nov. 17. d
BAR-IRON.
30 tons Swedish Iron, in flat and square bars, landing, and for sale by John G. Ladd. December 11.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. CATLETT, 75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Seine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
The Subscriber
Has received the following articles : New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality Mississippi Cotton of the first quality Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin London Particular Madeira } Wines Sherry Lisbon Superior Claret in cases Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson Hyson St. Souf
A CARD.
MR. GENERES,
AS the honor of informing the LADIES & GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that his first BALL will be on Thursday next, 14th inst. on the same plan as heretofore, and to be continued once a fortnight during the season. December 12. 3f
WANTED,
A WOMAN that can be well recommended, who understands sewing and is fond of the care of children. ALSO, A WOMAN who understands house work. Apply to the
PRINTER.
December 12. 3f
Sale at Auction.
ON THURSDAY, the 21st instant, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, in the forenoon, a FRAME HOUSE and LOT, situate on the south side of King-street, adjoining the house occupied by Mr. Isaac Robbins. The lot is subject to a yearly ground rent of 20 pounds. Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller. December
Alexandria Weaving Manufactory. TO THE PUBLIC.
THE inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed that we the subscribers, lately from the neighborhood of Manchester, (England) have, by the desire and aid of our friends, opened a WEAVING MANUFACTORY, on the premises belonging to Mr. Edward May, between the dwelling house of Thomas Swann, Esq. and the Spread Eagle Tavern, Prince-street—where we are ready to weave the various sorts of country spun cotton, linen and woollen, and hope by a steady, & upright attention to business, to merit the encouragement and approbation of our friends and the public. In order to give general satisfaction to our friends and employers, every material will be strictly weighed on the receiving and delivery thereof. The yarn, &c. in hanks or broaches, are more suitable than in balls. Joab De Man, Robert Hart, Henry Moon. November 30. 2m
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so ; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, a portion more may proved meadow for a portion more may son inclined to

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14.
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE.
And Abner said again to Asahel, turn thee aside from following me, wherefore should I smite thee to the ground?
2d Sam. 2. 22.
THIS was a wholesome caution; and coming from one who possessed such ample means of executing the alternative, it were to be supposed any prudent person would have availed himself of it. Abner was a veteran soldier, well taught by long experience in the use of the arms with which he was completely accoutred; and he was re-treating for his life. Asahel was a hair-brained youth, far better supplied with blood and sinews than with economy and cool calculation: he was clad in no armor, and possibly had no arms in his hands; but being "light of foot as a wild roe," vainly supposed that to overtake was to conquer; and to conquer a Generalissimo , was to establish himself forever as a man of courage and be the envy of his companions.
The trophies gained by Abner's arms were sufficiently manifest; he was not covetous for this small addition; he knew the odds that the young desperado had to encounter, and he warned him the second time, like a friend, to keep away. No doubt the following ideas resolved in the mind of the magnanimous warrior—I have seen your virtues in private life; you are a young man of promise, and may yet be the solace of your friends, and a use and ornament in society; but if you persist in this combat, you will be soon; why will you insist on this combat; has the pitch battle, this eventful day, between twelve of your warriors and twelve of mine, wherein not a man on either side escaped, got out of your memory so soon; do you determine to add your death to the catastrophe? "Turn thee aside from following me, wherefore should I smite thee to the ground?" To this advice, generous and even pathetic as it was, Asahel was by no means inclined to lend an ear, but darting upon him as "the horse rusheth into the battle," fell a prey to his own temerity; and I venture to assert that he enjoyed no very pleasing reflections at his exit.
But if Asahel, who was fighting the battles of his king whom he loved, and who was placed over him by the first authority, died foolishly, how much more so must the modern Chevaliers sneak out of life, by their fatal adherence to that custom, which is so repugnant to reason, so fully exploded by the laws of society, and so odious to God and man! of these game
a loss to account for that etiquette which indulges the culprit in an equal participation at the dreadful resort; and puts it again in his power to renew his audacity, and possibly to rob of his life, whom he has already robbed of his peace!
The second or middle grade of Duelists are a sect somewhere between the man of genuine intrepidity and the downright dastard; sometimes both inclusive. They are actuated by the same incentive that spurred on the hot-headed Asahel; namely, the unquenchable desire of being dubbed a man of undoubted courage; and the expectation of attaining it this way at cheap and expeditions rate; hence they disdain to put in practice that eminent christian precept, as well as first requisite to the formation of a complete gentleman, namely, doing to others as they would wish to be done unto. They labor often under this most erroneous opinion; that there is a meanness attached to the confessing our trespass to our neighbor, and requesting him to overlook it! So far from it, this overture is not only the essence of good breeding, but is the pleasing practice of every real gentleman, and, the very part, too, that he is most tenacious in the performance of.
HOPE, that delusive little urchin, lures on these purblind gentry, and spreads behind them a thousand loop-holes for retreat, such as—your man will not accept your invitation to the fashionable tribunal, or, that he will make acknowledgments when there, or, from the interposition of friends—of authority—the connivance of seconds, in the most weighty part of their duty, or from some other fortune, that always favors the brave, you will be able to push once in your life through the "ordeal" with a whole skin.
This sect are a pretty generous forgiving sort of people;—they do not "meet" so much on that unrelenting principle, thirsting for the blood of their adversary, as for the rich harvest of fame that awaits them. But before the wreath can set easy and becoming on their brow, in the estimation of the thinking part of the community, it will be necessary that they solve a little enigma which their mode of management has put forth: this is it;— Timmy , assaults Tommy ;— Tommy , always tremblingly alive for the fate of his honor, cannot brook a single assault, so "calls out" Timmy ! Timmy assaults him a second time, by trying to blow his brains out; Tommy then forgives Timmy , and Timmy and Tommy shake hands: now what atonement has Tommy received for the insult?
There may be something potent in the smell of gunpowder and the firing it off, to effect reconciliations;—the former may communicate a kind of ague like that of Belshazzar , when his knees smote one against another; and the latter may discharge all resentment with the wad, and a noble, forgiving temper may suddenly succeed;—or, the party may at this sober crisis, think proper to be actuated by the christian doctrine, of turning the other cheek, when the right is smote: these are mere conjectures.
A low grade is as scarce as the ridiculous to denon-descript gentleman, an exception by
of that magnitude, perhaps, that one breath of explanation would evaporate it: he first informs himself whether this neighbor would accept a challenge—finding that his principles do not allow him to trifle with IMMORTAL THINGS, he strides off, apparently "big with the fate of Rome;" and in a most public and blustering manner brings a pair of weapons, and offers one to his neighbor, in the street, with volleys of incoherent gasconade; which, of course, according to his just calculation, brings about them a sufficient number of good citizens to stop any further operations. This is the safest way of acquiring glory as a Duelist; there is no possible danger in this mode—the only disagreeable thing attending it is, that the public unfortunately have discernment enough to see through the whole plot, and the shallow ass, for presuming to palm it on them for genuine, evinces so palpably his want of sense, that he becomes the butt, the sport and pity of all who know him!
After sincerely craving pardon of the grave reader for the levity which I deemed almost indispensable in the description of some of these "lads of metal," I will make some remarks on the practice of duelling generally. The determined votary to this kind of chivalry has mild appellations when he is called a desperado and a madman !—We intitle the gamester to these, who ventures all he has in this world to the issue of a single chance; but what comparison does he bear to him, who, with the most studied indifference to the amazing value of the stake, throws up his interest in this world and that which is TO COME? Not the small dust of the balance! The loser here may retrieve his fortunes at a future day; but him who is discomfited in that game, never retrieves! He goes where there is no work, nor device, NOR RETRIEVING! It is impossible that a man of this stamp, ever sat down, and seriously counted the cost, according to the understanding that he possessed; whether he be a Christian, a Deist, or (if there is such a creature) an Atheist; as in either case there is such an INFINITE DISPARITY in the object sought, and the risque of seeking it! Is he confirmed in his belief of divine revelation? Then, sent out of life in his own way, he intrudes himself uncalled, a wanton offender of one of its severest laws; contemptuously giving up his talent that he had buried; and virtually saying, "there thou hast that is thine," a useless donation for which I thank thee not!
Is he a Deist? Then he having frustrated the great design of his creation—flying in the very teeth of every reasonable conception he can form of the Divine Attribute, and evincing an aggravating disregard of the first great act of benificence to man; is, most clearly, meet for his utmost displeasure! Is he an Atheist? He exchanges a certainty of life, which produces, by the acknowledgment of the most cavilling misanthrope, in its chequered vicissitudes, some pleasant incidents, some fair prospects—vernal springs—interesting meanders—happy consummations—something, along the road, that prevents him from crying "all is barren": he exchanges this for an uncertainty; and, to put the best face on it, takes a frightful leap in the dark! What a proud, persevering, inconsistent, noble little animal is man! Cross him, and he will jeopardize his very soul for revenge; touch him, and he will scent you to the antipodes of our blood!
A kind of instinctive enthusiasm, which seizes the mind of these men, concealing the consciousness of the ox to the equally en- young age, ap-
and he that declines, no proof that he has it not; but, declining, he does prove one thing—prudence enough not to let a cause of frivolous moment, usher him into an unknown abyss, from whence there is no returning, whether it be tolerable or intolerable!
How comparatively easy must they journey, who, by mutually conceding, pass and repass each other, avoiding all mortal collisions, and sacrifice of honor; and who keep their contentions within the pale of time; then, which way soever the die may cast, the consequence is not so awfully momentous!
Oh! where can be that miserable financier, who cannot "run and read" that there is no equivalent in the game; who does not instantly discover swindling in the sport, and shudder at the treacherous lure!
SECULAR PREACHER.
BOSTON, Dec. 5.
We were last evening favored with extracts from Halifax papers to the 13th ult. they contain the speech of Gov. Prevost, at the commencement of a session of the legislature. It represents the colony as in a flourishing state, and its militia as on a respectable footing.
The schr. Three Sisters which was lately piratically run away with, after murder had been committed on board, as recently advertised in the American papers has been taken at Newfoundland by the British schr. Cuttle, lieut. Bury, and returned to Halifax. Jordan and his wife had been committed. Kelly escaped.
An order has been issued at Cadiz by the Spanish government, allowing all vessels, which bring cargoes of rice, flour and provisions, to export specie.
We understand that several ships in our harbor have been sold within the last three or four days to New York merchants. We are happy to find our ship builders are likely to have a sufficient employment.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.
From London.
The Coromandel, captain Hunt, from London has arrived at Newcastle.—Captain J. B. Davy, passenger in this vessel, arrived this morning with despatches from Mr. Pinkney, for our government. They have been forwarded by this morning's mail. A London paper of the 23d Oct. has been received by the Coromandel; but we understand it contains nothing interesting, being principally filled with the arrangement for the celebration of the anniversary of the king's reign, which was to take place, with great splendor on the 25th Oct.
By the Coromandel we learn, that the new British ministry, instead of being looked up to by the nation with approbation and confidence, are viewed with general discontent; and that another change must before long, be produced by public opinion. A regency was strongly spoken of; in which case the Gray and Grenville influence would prevail. Nothing respecting American affairs appears in the late papers.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9.
The deposition of Mr. Jarrott, and strictures on the character & conduct of Messrs. Porlier and Bleakley, as they appeared in our 49th number were communicated by a gentleman with whom we frequently correspond.
We knew nothing of Messrs. P. and B. we relied on our correspondent for the accuracy of his statement, as well as for the justice of his censures, and were prepared to give his name when necessary.
It affords us much satisfaction to learn, that those gentlemen were last week in town for the purpose of answering in any legal or other mode, the charges which had circulated against them. Their explanations were, we understand, supported by depositions and other written evidences. After repeated conferences at the secretary's office, Mr. Bates now in the exercise of the government, addressed to them the following letter, which we publish at the request of Messrs. P. & B.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 1809.
To Messrs. J. G. Porlier & J. Bleakley.
GENTLEMEN, The statement which you yesterday did me the favor to submit, in relation to your conduct among the Sacs, Foxes and other Indians of the Mississippi, has been read and reflected upon with all that candor and attention which it certainly merits.
It was, indeed, such as to induce in the public mind, our defenceless frontier.

it gives me pleasure to be convinced, that he PREJUDICE was unmerited, and the LARM without foundation.
You were advised, gentlemen, that as the acting governor of Louisiana, I had no power to institute an inquiry in this matter: an investigation at my office, was known to be extra-judicial. The earnestness, however, with which you have insisted, together with the trouble, which you have given yourselves, of a personal attendance at St. Louis, determined me to adopt that course as the only one which the circumstances of the affair placed within our reach.
Your developement of facts has demonstrated the rectitude of your motives and conduct. and I am truly happy to find that your characters, heretofore known for their individual worth, have in no wise, deserved reproach or imputation, during the late transactions, in the neighborhood of Fort Madison. I believe that garrison never was in danger.
The honorable frankness with which you avow your allegiance and political attachment to the crown of Great Britain, is the best guarantee of your decent submission to our laws, as long as you voluntarily live under their protection.
I wish you the most prosperous good fortune in all your laudable pursuits, and am very respectfully,
Gentlemen, Your most obd't serv't, FREDERICK BATES." NOVEMBER 16.
On Monday last, two men belonging to the party who conducted the Mandan chief to his nation, arrived here in 43 days from the Mandan village. They say they arrived at the village on the 24th of Sept. last, all well, having a passage of 101 days from this place. From the mouth of the Missouri to the village, is 1610 miles, and calculating their being obliged to stop several days on their journey to procure provisions, progressed upwards of twenty miles per day.
The men report that they arrived at the Ricaree village on the 12th of Sept. and experienced a considerable degree of hospitality from these people. The Seaux appeared very hostile, and nothing but fear prevented their stopping the party. These men left the hunting party about 25 miles above the Mandan village, on their way to the hunting ground, at the foot of the mountain. They express great apprehensions from the Blackfoot Indians, who swarm in those regions, and who appear entirely in the interest of the British factors, who have trading houses on the Yellowstone river and other streams, which empty into the head branches of the Missouri.
Messrs. Cooks, Miller, and McLelland, who had permission to ascend the Missouri to its head, were stopped by the Titons, and escaped by stratagem; otherwise it was expected they would have been cut off. These gentlemen are now trading with the Mahi's on the river Platte.
Messrs. Pierre Bhouteu and two sons, Auguste, son of col. Auguste Chouteau, Mr. Manuel Lisa, and doctor Thomas, are expected daily—from them we expect a more particular detail of the voyage.
MARTINSBURG, Dec. 1.
On Tuesday last a duel took place on the Maryland shore, opposite to Shepherd's Town, between Mr. Joseph Holmes of Winchester, and Mr. Peyton Smith, son of Gen. John Smith, of Frederick County.—At the first fire Mr. Holmes' ball took effect, by penetrating the right side of Mr. Smith a little above the hip, and passing through his body—he languished until the succeeding day when he expired.
By this unfortunate affair a young gentleman of great promise and high respectability has been snatched from his family in the bloom of youth, and themselves, with the relatives and friends of the survivor plunged in grief.
Faxon, Metcalf & Co. OFFER FOR SALE, The CARGO of Schooner VICTORY, Captain Gorham, consisting of— 2000 bushels Ground Allum Salt. 30 boxes Lemons, in excellent order. ALSO IN STORE, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugars. 20 barrels do. do. 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of brig Caravan's cargo—said to be of superior quality. 20 barrels No. 1 Beef (new) 2 barrels Prira Pork. 12 barrels New England Rum. 100 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles. 1000 reams Writing & Wrapping Paper. 1000 lbs. Sheathing do. And a general assortment Shoes as usual. December 1. oe2w
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14.
COMMUNICATION.
Few men can say better things than Thomas Jefferson, and fewer still can do worse! He gave a strong proof of this singular obliquity in his nature when he declared his opinion that the safety of the United States against the ambition of Bonaparte rested upon the British fleet: and at that very time the treaty negotiated with England by Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney, (which all the world but himself declared was a fair and honorable one) was about to be rejected by him without even consulting his constitutional advisers the senate of the nation! It is now believed by all men, that this treaty, to have been accepted would not only have saved millions to the United States and her citizens, but prevented the collisions and perplexities to the administration which have brought distress upon us all: How then, it may be asked, could Jefferson say our safety was in England, and wantonly reject at the same time her proffered friendship, which would have secured that safety? Time and events, the tell-tales of depravity & intrigue, have given us the clew to his motives. He had ensnared the unsuspicious innocence of American credulity! nay, he had contrived to be hail'd "the man of the people!" To reject this treaty then, without censure, it was only necessary to proclaim his veto , and all was well! It is now believed that his objections to the terms of the treaty itself, were nothing: but that it might be made the instrument to accomplish three very important objects, very near his heart, however the country might suffer in the attempt—and
1st. The odium which would naturally be made to fall upon Mr. Monroe, would free his disciple, Mr. Madison, from one powerful competitor for the presidency; and we know the blow was followed up to the complete sacrifice of that innocent man!
2nd. The rejection of the Monroe treaty it is believed was made because a rejection of it would please the emperor of France, where he had been made a citizen and a member both of the legion of honor and of the national institute! Adopting this treaty on the other hand would offend the emperor, might produce a war and thwart the cordial understanding which has appeared always to subsist, and secretly too, between the governments—any other man or any other government (without some secret motive) could never be so unfeelingly dead to the insults and injuries of the tyrant, and so feelingly alive to the much less aggressions of England: It is with additional mortification and wonder we see Mr. Madison in his message, at this dangerous and alarming crisis of Bonaparte's power, so slightly glide over the state of Europe when he knows his next object is "the America's," and that if he succeeds, farewell to our country and every thing that is valuable! Not one word either does the president say respecting Spain or South America! Can Mr. Madison feel no interest for that betrayed and oppressed people? Can he suppose congress nor the nation felt an interest? Or is the tale of ONIS a sore too tender to be probed? Whatever of apology may be offered for his neglect to mention the conquest of Europe or the affairs of old Spain, nothing surely can atone to his countrymen for taking no notice of the alarming dangers which hang over our neighbors in South America; and upon whose fate our existence as a nation, our lives and our property depend. There is something in this conduct, taken in connection with nine years of suspected predilection, which prompts the mind of an American to reflection and to doubt!
3d. motive for rejecting the Monroe treaty it is believed, was to keep the ascendancy in his own party. If order and peace were established in the country, men of sense and of property would govern, and federalism, as it is called, must prevail: But to prevent this, a treaty with England is avoided, under a cry of injustice and aggression, and the ascendancy maintained by an artful misrepresentation and repetition of her conduct in the Revolutionary War, designedly branding the federalists (the heroes of the American war) as adherents of England, and as Tories! Thus have the people been deluded, and made unjustly to suffer by these rulers, all the evils of party spirit and the loss of free trade, to hold and distribute the power and the offices among themselves!
How long such a state of things could have been protracted, is impossible to decide while the war in Europe continued: But since Bonaparte has brought them all to his feet except England, and is coming to America to gorge his ambition and his avarice, that our President should thus silently await his arrival, is justly cause of apprehension and portentous alarm.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 13.
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
Mr. Quincy of the committee appointed to wait on the President, with the resolutions requesting him to lay before the house the letter of F. J. Jackson, and the despatch of Mr. Canning, reported that they had performed that service, and that the President had been pleased to state that he would communicate those papers as far and the form in which they exist in the office of the secretary of state.
Mr. Gold presented a resolution to request the President to lay before the house any correspondence of Mr. Pinckney, relative to the despatch of Mr. Canning of the 23d. January, 1809, and such parts of other conversations between Mr. Pinkney and Mr. Canning, as in the opinion of the President may not be improper to be communicated.
This resolution produced considerable debate. Mr. Gold, Mr. Gardinier, Mr. Key, and Mr. Quincy, spoke in favor; and Messrs. Bacon, Eppes, and Rhea, (Ten.) against the resolution. The question on the resolution was taken by yeas and nays, and carried, ayes 85, nays 36.
A committee of two was appointed to wait on the President with the resolution.
Mr. Love presented the petition of the board of trustees of education in the City of Washington, praying the establishment of a College in this city. Referred to the committee on the District of Columbia.
Sundry private petitions referred.
A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury respecting duties and drawbacks—Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
The bill from the Senate for appropriating 60,000 dollars on the road from Cumberland to Ohio was read twice and referred to a select committee.
Mr. Vanhorne called for a consideration of his resolutions respecting commercial regulations laid on the table some days since. The resolutions were modified by the mover so as to refer them to the committee of foreign relations instead of the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Dana submitted whether it would not be more proper to discuss them in committee of the whole house.
Mr. Vanhorne objected to their going to committee of the whole in their present form.
Several gentlemen made a few observations on the subject of reference, when
Mr. Rhea (Ten.) rose and spoke at considerable length against the principles of the resolutions; he contended that Congress ought not to legislate on the subject at all, they ought not to be referred to any committee.
Mr. Van Horne after reinstating the resolutions in their original form, argued forcibly in their favor.
Mr. Rhea made another speechification on the subject.
The question was put on the resolutions separately, the first was carried, the second lost, the third was carried, the fourth was lost, and the fifth was carried. And the house adjourned.
A FRAGMENT.
How amiable the picture presented by sensibility in distress; amiable though full of anguish. View it at a bed of a dying friend. Behold it committing the remains of that friend to the silent recesses of the tomb. The affections bound, lacerated, and bleeding, lie at the foot of death; the heart surcharged with anguish, appears ready to burst its bands; while the strength & support of the whole man seems to mingle with the descending clay, and leave him, like the new born babe, weak, helpless and overcome. What callous heart but pays to this a tribute of sympathy! What stoick but involuntarily anticipates the falling tear! What bosom echoes not the piercing sigh! Can friendship behold it without solicitude as well as anguish! Frail as the summer flower, man bears not reiterated blast in vain. He bends even to the first stroke of adversity—the second finds less strength to combat—another and another comes, and soon seek his place in vain. But has distress no consolation? the wounded heart no solace? Behold emanating
from heaven, the merciful daughter of divinity; her countenance beaming consolation; see her support the sinking sufferer; she binds up his broken wounds, and infuses into his soul a sweet tranquility; cheerfulness once more lights up its ray—the eye of faith rests on scenes beyond the present, beyond the shadowy grave: while the renewed heart lifts its devout inspirations to the throne of God, and with pious hope ejaculates, "Thy will be done."
SHIP NEWS. Port of Alexandria. CLEARED, Brig Caroline, Pierce, Baltimore—by the master. John, Stevens, St. Bartholemews—Marsteller and Young. Sch'r Eleanor, Howard, East-Port—Chs. Slade. Sloop Ranger, Campbell, Newbury-port, Lawrason and Fowle.
Hogs Bristles.
CASH and the highest price will be given for HOGS BRISTLES either clean, combed or in the rough state—by the subscriber, who manufactures and keeps on hand, a general assortment of BRUSHES, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, at his manufactory opposite Mr. Hodgkin's Indian-Queen tavern, King street, Alexandria. John Shakes.
December 14. d3te04t
For St. Bartholemews, The fast sailing Brig H E L E N, JOHN MCCOBB, Master; Now ready to receive a cargo. For some freight or passage, apply to the master on board. or James Patton.
December 13.
WILLIAMSON's packet will sail for Norfolk on Thursday next.
NOTICE.
AN annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, will be held at the city tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in January next, when there will be an election held for five Directors, a Clerk & Treasurer, agreeable to charter. By order of the Board, G. Deneale, President.
December 11: 3aw
Some Valuable Slaves,
Belonging to the estate of Edward Carter, deceased, will be offered at Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of January next, at Hay-Market, in the county of Prince-William. They will be sold in families and for cash. E. Brooke, Administrator with the will annexed; of Edward Carter. November 11—13. eo34t
Public Sale.
THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust to him from Mr. William Hodgson, dated on the 10th day of November, in the year 1808, for the purpose of indemnifying Mr. John Hopkins—will, on the first day of February next, at the hour of twelve o'clock of that day, if fair; if not, on the next fair day at the same hour, proceed to sell, at the court-house, in Alexandria, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money three thousand acres of LAND, situate on the left fork of Big Sandy Creek, which land was, at the time of the grants for the same, in the county of Monongalia, in the state of Virginia.
The above tracts of land were granted by the state of Virginia, to John Allison by three several patents containing respectively one thousand acres, and bearing date on the first day of October, 1784, which land has been since duly conveyed to the said William Hodgson by deed dated 2d of August, 1790. Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. Nov. 27. cots
JOHN R. COOKE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, (MARTINSBURG: PRACTISES in the Inferior and Superior Courts of the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson, and in the Superior Court of Loudoun. December 12. law6t
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and despatch.

TO THE PUBLIC, We have effected with Coughs, Colds, Astmas, and Consumptions.
THERE is perhaps no medical observation better established, none more generally confirmed by the experience of the best physicians of all ages and countries, and none of more importance to the practitioner than the fact that many of the most difficult and incurable complaints originate in neglected COLDS. In a climate as variable as ours, where the changes of the weather are frequently sudden and unexpected, it requires more care and attention to guard against this subtle and dangerous enemy of life, than most people imagine, or are willing to bestow. Hence the vast number of patients afflicted with coughs, catarrhs, astmas and consumptions. The many cases of the kind which fell under my observation, the disappointment I experienced in practice, from remedies highly recommended, and my own predisposition to pulmonary complaints, were strong inducements for me to consider whether a compound, consisting of mild vegetable substances could not be invented, more free from the well founded objections of practitioners, and better calculated to avert the threatening destruction of the lungs.
I have the satisfaction to offer to the public such a remedy, under the name of the VEGETABLE PULMONIC DETURGENT, well adapted to various constitutions and habits, and to declare with the fullest confidence that I found this composition far superior to others intended to answer the same purpose. I am perfectly satisfied, that practitioners, who have frequently to combat the effects of suppressed perspiration and do not neglect the use of the lancet and other evacuations, whenever they are indicated, will place this medicine on the list of their most favorite remedies; as it can in no case do harm. I will abide by this motto:
NO RELIEF NO PAY. This motto may be deemed ostentatious by some, and amounting to a positiveness that the medicine will invariably effect a cure in any stage of a disease like a miracle; the proprietor is far from believing that this medicine will render mankind immortal; but he is fully sensible if taken seasonably, and according to the directions, it will either prevent or cure, and if unseasonably, it will most sensibly alleviate distress and prolong life; and having no desire to profit by the confidence of the sick and afflicted, induces me to make the above overture. Should the contrary appear in any instance, as in some it possibly may, the money for the medicine will be cheerfully refunded by the person who may vend the same.
GEORGE ROGERS. N. B. The above named medicine is secured to the subscriber by letters patent from the President of the United States, and prepared at his Dispensary in Northampton county of Hampshire and state of Massachusetts.
To the Public.
The great benefit which I have experienced from Rogers's Vegetable, &c. and a firm persuasion that it may afford relief to others, induces me to make every laudable exertion for its distribution.
For five years preceding the last of Dec. 1807, in consequence of taking a violent cold I had been afflicted with the asthma, a disorder which I conceived to be hereditary, my father and grand father both having greatly suffered from it. The disorder increasing rapidly upon me, in the spring of 1807, I consulted Dr. C. L. Seegeer, but the urgency of his business prevented him from attending at that time, particularly to my case. My business made it necessary for me to leave home and be absent the greater part of summer, which deprived me of the able professional assistance of Dr. Seegeer. In September last, a severe cold brought on a violent cough and the disorder assumed an aspect more serious and alarming than at any former period—I was extremely debilitated, emaciated and confined. Such was the irritability of my lungs I was obliged to use the greatest caution in the act of respiration. After a free use of Rogers's Vegetable, &c. for about two months I was perfectly relieved of the dreadful cough which had so long afflicted me, and completely cured of every symptom of the asthma—In short, blessed be God, I have continued in sound health ever since. As these facts may be important to those unfortunate individuals who are suffering from the same disorder, I have been thus particular in their detail. And I do not hesitate to declare my solemn conviction, both from my own experience and observing its effects on others, that Dr. Rogers's V. P. D. is an easy, safe and effectual remedy for coughs and astmas, and is the greatest antidote to all pulmonary complaints that the world has ever witnessed.
Jacob W. Brewster. Northampton, January, 1809.
THIS may certify, that about the first of October last, I was attacked with a violent cough, which proceeded, as was the opinion of my physician, who is a man well approved of in his profession, from a bruise which I
received on my left side about a fortnight before. By his consent I tried Rogers's Pulmonic Deturgent—I was very weak and low, and took but half the quantity prescribed by his directions. In three days I was much relieved, and in eight days quite cured of the cough.
Moses Parsons, jun. Northampton, February, 1809.
Northampton, (Mass.) Feb. 1809. I James Heaton, also hereby certify, that in the fall of the year 1808, I was seized with a severe cold attended by an obstinate and distressing cough. The violence of my cough soon produced a pain in my side and breast, and frequently spitting of blood, in short, all the horrid symptoms of a consumption were rapidly assailing me. In this situation I was recommended to Dr. George Rogers, who rendered me immediate relief by administering his Vegetable Deturgent. I have continued the use of it ever since, and for three months past, though not completely restored to health, I have been able constantly to attend to my business—and I fully believe that my partial restoration has been solely owing (under God) to this valuable medicine.
James Heaton. To the Public.
In consequence of taking a severe cold in May, 1808, I was seized with a violent pain in my side, attended with a distressing cough, which, although I had the advice and prescriptions of a respectable physician lasted me four weeks, without any alleviation. I then applied to Dr. George Rogers, who administered his Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent, which gave me immediate relief; and in ten days I was entirely freed from the pain in my side and cough.
Charles Chapman. Northampton, March, 1809.
I ELIJAH NORTON, jun. of Westampton, in Massachusetts, do certify, that in the last year I was attended with a great debility, weakness of the lungs, distressed for breath, and a violent cough attended with a fever for a number of months; about the 15th of August I began the use of Dr. George Rogers's Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent. I kept in the use of it about three months. Immediately after taking this medicine my cough abated, and I could breathe with more freedom. I would recommend the medicine from my own experience, to those who are troubled with a cough, and disorders of the lungs and breast, and consumptive complaints, and do believe it to be a valuable and useful medicine.
Elijah Norton, jun. Westampton, Feb. 21, 1809. For sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, King street, agent for the proprietor. October 31. 1aw6m
District of Columbia, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, July Term, 1809.
Benjamin Botts and Timothy Brundridge, assignees of Isaac M'Pherson, a bankrupt, and Nathaniel Elliott, compts. against William Cash, jun. & John H. Manly, dfns. In Chancery.
The defendant William Cash, jun. 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 Cash, jr. is not an inhabitant of this district. On motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant William Cash, jr. 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 John H. Manly, 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 William Cash, jr. 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 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. October 20. law2m
PUBLIC SALE.
To be sold on the 29th day of this month, if fair, if not the next fair day, unless disposed of at private sale.
A Two Story Brick House, On Water street, adjoining the property of captain Hamilton, and Mr. Harper's Rope Walk. For terms apply to the
PRINTER. December 7.
Valuable Property for Sale.
IN pursuance of a deed executed to the subscribers on the 7th day of August, 1808, by the late Robert T. Hooe, Esq. an trust for certain purposes thereby expressed, they will proceed to sell at public auction, at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in March next, the following valuable Property, viz.
One Lot of Ground in the said town of Alexandria, lying eastward of Union and between Duke and Wolfe streets, with a Wharf extended from the same into the river: This lot fronts feet on the Potomac.
One other Lot, situated on Water street, between Prince and Duke streets, and fronting about 27 feet on Water street. This lot is handsomely enclosed, and there is a very productive garden upon it. The undivided Moiety of the following Property, all situated in the said town of Alexandria, to wit—
One Moiety of the Property on which the said R. T. Hooe lately resided, situated at the corner of Prince and Water streets, and fronting feet on the area-bouts on Water, and feet on Prince streets. On this property there are extensive Brick Buildings, forming a large and well finished Dwelling House & three Stores, with all necessary out houses, a pump in the yard and an excellent garden.
The undivided Moiety of a House and Lot situated at the corner of Water and Duke streets, fronting feet on Water, and feet on Duke. This property is subject to an annual ground rent forever of sixty one and a half dollars.
The whole of the above property except the last is free of encumbrance, and will be shown at any time to such as desire to be informed about it. The sale will be made on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months for approved indorsed notes, negotiable at the bank of Alexandria.
Charles Simms, Thomas Swann, R. Harrison. Nov. 30. eo
Joseph H. Mandeville, Offers for sale the following articles, by wholesale or retail.
 3000 bush. Lisbon and Liverpool Salt  20000 lbs Green Coffee, in barrels and bags  5000 Gosen Cheese, of excellent quality in casks  1000 New England do. do.  200 bbls. of Herrings, Shad and Mackarel  50 tons Plaster Paris  20 bales prime Upland Georgia Cotton.  10 hlds. Jamaica, Antigua and Demerara Rum  4 pipes French and ditto Brandy  15 hlds. Muscovado Sugar  50 bbls. do. do. different qualities  2 hlds. Copperas 
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin, Madeira, Lisbon, Claret, and Catalonia } TEAS.
Holland and Country Gin New England Rum in bbls and bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy in bbls. Martinique Cordials, in boxes Loaf and Lump Sugar, Havannah Honey per gallon, Figblue, Molasses in bbls. Spanish Flotant Indigo, Spanish Cigars, Butter, Harris's and Taylor's manufactured Tobacco in kegs, } WINES.
Gunpowder and Shot of different sizes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate Nos. 1 and 3, Mould and Dipt Candles, Malaga Raisins in boxes, Pipes in boxes, 3 gross each, Hingham box's, Hamilton's Garrett's and Leiper's Snuff in bottles, London and Philadelphia Mustard, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. } WINES.
A constant supply of WATER CRACKERS and best SUPERFINE FLOUR, by retail, and 30 hlds. of Maryland and Virginia Tobacco. November 20.
TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.
A WARE HOUSE, they will be let together or separately. Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms apply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney. October 10. eo
Printing, in all its branches, executed at this office.
Just Received
And for sale by James Kennedy, sen. Book-seller, King street, Gentlemen and Lady's Pocket Almanac, in plain and Morocco bindings, for the year 1810. AND Johnson's Virginia and Farmer's Almanac for do. containing a variety of useful and entertaining matter—by the dozen or otherwise.
 ALSO, Dr. Hooper's Physicians Vademecum—just published—a very useful Manual for young gentlemen of the faculty. Price 11 cents.  Dr. Rees's Medical Guide.  Pennington's Memoirs of Mrs. Eliza Cantor.  Blair's Lectures on Rhetorick and the Belles Lettres.  Adams's Roman Antiquities.  Complete Farrier (new edition)  Misses' Magazine—2 vols.  Porteus Lectures on St. Matthew.  Dr. Newcomb's Harmony of the Evangelists.  Mrs. West's Letters to a Young Man.  Cowper's Poems and Task—separate, elegant miniature editions.  Mediator's Kingdom, not of this World. 37 and half cents  December 7. eof
Pinkerton's Collection of Voyages and Travels,
Forming a complete History of the Origin and Progress of Discovery by Sea and Land, from the most authentic Sources.
THE first number of this valuable Work is just come to hand and is ready for inspection at the store of the subscriber, in King-street, and with Mr. Triplett, at the coffee-house.
Fully aware of the impositions that have been practised upon the public by strangers soliciting subscriptions from distant places; the Editors invite their examination of a Work perhaps the most useful, entertaining as well as extensive in its kind that has ever been undertaken in any country. And they flatter themselves that the American will by no means shrink from a comparison with the London edition, tho' offered at six dollars per Vol. less.
This number may be considered as a fair specimen of the execution of the work, and will be left a short time for examination before the 2d number is put to press. After this the subscription will be raised to $2 25 each number; and but a few more copies printed than are sufficient to supply the subscribers, that the early patrons of this valuable Work may have a decided advantage—subsequent applications may therefore come too late. It is also the intention of the Editors to annex to the last number a complete list of the names of the subscribers as the patrons and encouragers of useful knowledge, the arts and literature of the United States. Subscriptions are received by the subscriber, and no where else in the district.
James Kennedy, sen. December 5. eof
For Rent or Sale,
A Bake-house & Dwelling-houses. THAT Bake House and Dwelling House situate at the corner of Water and Oronoko streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson. Possession may be had the first day of January next.
ALSO, That Square, or two acres of ground, with the improvements thereon, situate on Washington street, between Oronoko and Pendleton streets, whereon my family at present live. Immediate possession may be had.
ALSO TO RENT, That Dwelling House on Princess street, near Water street, adjoining the house at present occupied by Mr. John Jamieson. Immediate possession will be given.
John Dundas. November 17. dwtcof
Orphans' Court,
Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809. Ordered, That the administrator of Joseph Harper, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in each week for four weeks, in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Teste. Alex. Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Joseph Harper, late of the county aforesaid dec'd, all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 8th day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate, and those indebted there to are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1809.
Wm. Harper, Adm'r. Of Joseph Harper. December 8.