Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-04-25 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1808.
[No. 2151.]
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.
FOR SALE,
On board the ship Commerce , laying at colonel Ramsay's wharf.
About two thousand bushels Isle of May
SALT.
Excellent for striking and packing fish, which will be sold in small quantities from on board. April 5. dif
GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE
FOR SALE BY
James Sanderfon. d
Feb. 15 d
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. d
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of Catlett and Fisk, is this day dissolved by mutual con- sent.
Chs. I. Catlett, Martin Fisk.
The business in future will be trans- acted by
CHS. I. CATLETT d
April 1. d
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 DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Voss, dif
City of Washington, Oct. 20. dif
A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. M. Childs, on the north side of Prince- street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For parti- culars apply to
John C. Vowell.
January 12. 6m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber in the month of January, a Negro Man, called ABRAHAM.
OF a very slender form about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, thin visage, a stoop in his walk, a down look when spoken to and rather loud of drink.
He was seen lurking in the neighborhood of the Great and Little Falls of Potomac for some time; his believed he crossed at the Great Falls, and is now at work on the great road leading from Baltimore to Fredericktown or that he is in Baltimore.
He acknowledged that he did belong to me but is now entitled to his freedom. The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend said negro & all reasonable expen- ces paid.
Peter Wise. d
April 1. d
Fifty Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from the service of the subscriber on Thursday night last,
A NEGRO MAN, named ANTHONY (commonly called TONEY)—He is a- bout 38 years of age, 6 feet high, a likely well looking fellow, formerly a stevedore in Alexandria, his clothes not known.—Who- ever secures him in any jail in Virginia, or the district of Columbia, shall receive a re- ward of Thirty Dollars, if out of the state of Virginia or the district of Columbia—FIF- TY DOLLARS and all reasonable expences will be paid if brought home.
William H. Tebbs.
Dumfries, March 12.
N. B. Masters of vessels and others are prewarned to harbor or carry him off at their peril.
NOTICE
To the Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company.
IN pursuance of an act of Congress, you are called on by the late commissioners to at- tend in person or by proxy, at Washington, on the 2d May next, to elect five Directors, a Treasurer and Clerk. I take the liberty thro' his medium to offer myself a candidate as your Clerk. The advantage to the Alexan- drians of the clerk residing in Alexandria, as the office is to be kept in Washington, is ob- vious, and no injury can possibly arise from this arrangement to the Stockholders in the City. It will render unnecessary in case of transfers, that the persons conveying or re- ceiving the conveyance should repair to the clerk's office in the City to have the needful done. True it is, that it may be done by power of attorney; but the trouble and ex- pence attendant thereon is an inconvenience, independent of the necessity of an agent to effect the transfer; whereas the clerk residing in Alexandria might be the means of saving that expence and trouble by keeping a transfer book there.
The lively interest I have taken in the pro- motion of the Bridge, in which I at present own in my own name and those of others, 146 shares, I flatter myself will entitle me to a preference over any that has no interest there- in. I shall be content to receive whatever em- olument the service may be deemed worthy of, or as low as any competitor that may be presented for your suffrage.
A. LINDO. d
April 14. d
District Court of the U. States,
In and for the District of Columbia.
United States of America,
against
Forty boxes of white clay- ed Sugar, ten boxes of brown Sugar and ten tons of Logwood.
It is Ordered, By the honora- ble WILLIAM CRANCH, chief judge of the district of Columbia, holding the district court of the United States, in and for the district of aforesaid, that Friday the 29th day of April, 1808, be, and the same is hereby appointed, for the trial of the said merchandise, at the Court-house in the town of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, before a special session of the said court, then and there to be held; and that the substance of the said libel filed against the said merchandise, together with this order, be published, fourteen days before the day hereby appointed for the trial of the same, in the newspaper published in the said town of Alexandria, and be also posted up in the most public manner, for the space of four- teen days before the said day of trial, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, and also at the coffee house in said town.
G. DENEALE, Clerk. Dist. Court, Dist. Columbia.
The libel in the above case charges, in sub- stance:
That 40 boxes of clayed sugar, 10 boxes of brown sugar and 10 tons of logwood, were imported from Havanna, into the port of Vi- enna, district of Maryland, in the schooner Seafower, of Baltimore, Frederic Travers, master, on or about the 20th day of March last; that the said schooner was at the time of importing the said merchandise and for a long time before, a vessel licensed for carry- ing on the coasting trade; that being so li- censed, the said schooner, some time in the month of Dec. last, cleared out from Balti- more for N. Orleans, and proceeded either from Baltimore or from some other port or place within the U. S. on a foreign voyage to Havanna, without having first given up her license to the collector of the district compre- hending the port of Baltimore, nor to the col- lector of any district comprehending the port from which she was about to proceed on such foreign voyage, and without being duly re- gistered by any such collector:—That on such foreign voyage, the said merchandise was imported in the said schooner from Ha- vanna into the said port of Vienna, and there transported into the port and town of Alexandria, where the same was seized by Charles Simms, esq., collector of the customs is forfeited to the U. S.
G. DENEALE, C. C. dt29.
April 14. d
Salt and Barrels.
I have for sale at my store near the fishing wharf, a quantity of coarse and fine SALT, parcel of empty Barrels, and about 50 Casks a complete order for striking fish.
John G. Ladd. d
March 26. d
District Court of the U. States,
In and for the District of Columbia.
United States of America,
against
Four cases of merchandize, containing two pi- ano fortes, two barrel organs, and four music books,
CASE OF Seizure & Libel.
It is Ordered, By the honora- ble WILLIAM CRANCH, chief judge of the district of Columbia, holding the district court of the United States in and for the district a- foresaid, That Friday the 29th day of April, 1808, be, and the same is hereby appointed, for the trial of the said four cases of mer- chandize, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, before a special session of the said court, then and there to be held; and that the substance of the libel filed against the said four cases of mer- chandize together with this order, be published fourteen days before the day hereby appointed for the trial of the same, in the newspaper published in the said town of Alexandria, and be also posted up in the most public manner, for the space of fourteen days before the said day of trial, at the court house, in the town of Alexandria, and also at the coffee house in the said town.
G. DENEALE, Clerk. Dist. Court Dist. Columbia.
The libel in the above case charges in sub- stance:
That 4 cases of merchandize, containing 2 piano fortes, 2 barrel organs, and 4 music books, were imported in the ship William & John, Thomas Woodhouse, master, from Li- verpool, into the port of Alexandria, and con- signed by one Cornelius Ward of Liverpool, to one Joseph Riddle of Alexandria, mer- chant:—That the said 4 cases of merchandize were, on or about the 19th day of Oct. 1807, entered at the said port of Alexandria; that the same were not invoiced according to the actual cost thereof at the place of expor- tation, but that the said Cornelius Ward, the exporter, with design to evade a part of the duties thereupon, did make or cause to be made out a FALSE AND FRAUDULENT INVOICE of the said MERCHANDIZE, in which the same was not invoiced according to the actual cost thereof, at the place of ex- portation, but far below such actual cost; which false invoice was transmitted by the said exporter, to the consignee with direc- tions to produce it at the custom house in Alex- andria, as the invoice by which the said 4 cases of merchandize were to be entered; that the said 4 cases of merchandize, for the causes aforesaid, were seized by Charles Simms, esq. collector, as forfeited to the United States.
G. DENEALE, C. C. dt29
April 14. d
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
  10 pipes old port  WINE   5 do. Madeira  30 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Teneriffe  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum  1 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum TEAS  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  15 do. pepper  10 chests young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre 
A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for milyuse on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low,
 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar,  70 bags green Coffee  15 hogsheads well flavored Rum  pipes Cogniac Brandy  12 quarter casks Sherry Wine  12 bales Tennessee Cotton  And as usual
A general assortment of the best Wines Spirituos Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at half past 3 o'clock, will be sold, on Tucker's wharf, 20 hogsheads Sugar, on a cre- dit of 60 and 90 days.
P. G. Marsteller.
April 23. dt
TO LET,
The Dwelling House now occupied by Mr. William McMechen, on Royal-street. Pos- session may be had immediately.
Joseph Smith. dt
April 23. dt
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about ten days since an apprentice lad to the shoe-making business, named James Francis, about seventeen years of age.
The above reward will be paid, and no thanks to any person who will return him to me in this place.
All persons are forewarned from harbour- ing him at their peril.
John Wood. dt
April 23. dt
GERMAN LINENS.
I HAVE ON HAND, TWENTY bales and boxes, well bought German Linens, which will be disposed of on moderate terms, for negotiable paper.
Joseph Riddle. dt
April 19. dt
SALT.
2900 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, just received per the schooner Independent, from Charleston—for sale by
John and Thomas Vowell. d
April 22, 1808. d
Wanted to Hire,
A sober, steady, elderly NEGRO MAN.
APPLY TO THE
PRINTER. dt
April 22. dt
FOUND,
Some time since, a SADDLE. The own- er may have it again by describing the same and paying the cost of this advertisement, on application to the PRINTER.
April 22. dt
Fifteen Bales
Of beautiful retailing Cotton, Received to day.
IN STORE—Bacon, Candles, Cranber- ries, Porter, Soap, Shoes, Trunks, Wine.
E. GILMAN. dt
April 11. (12) dt
EDUCATION.
JOSEPH COWING respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has en- gaged as an assistant a gentleman (of good family) from Bern in Switzerland.
Whereby he is enabled to add to the course of instruction pursued in his school: The French, German and Italian Languages— Antient and Modern History.—Arithmetic, Euclid's Elements, Geography with the use of the Globes and Maps, Trigonometry, Men- suration, Surveying, Navigation and the Lunar Observations, Analytics, Astronomy, &c. &c. Likewise Algebra and Fluxions, with their Applications to the various branches of the Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, will be taught as hitherto by himself at his School in St. Asaph street.
A. B. Those who wish to be instructed in the above Languages, will please to apply, as the number of Pupils will be limited.
April 19. dt
Washington Tavern.
ALEXANDER GORDON,
Respectfully informs his FRIENDS and the PUB- LIC in general,
THAT he has taken the house lately occu- pied by RANDOLPH MOTT, and known by the name of the Washington Tavern, and has pro- vided himself with choice liquors, good beds, and is prepared to accommodate customers the best manner, and has a careful and at- tentive hostler, he solicits a portion of public patronage.
March 18. dt

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices D. C.   Dolls. Cts.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 2 50   Navy 3   Pilot 4 50   Crackers 5   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 12   Bacon lb. 10   Butter for export 15 2 16   Coffee, West India 26 30   Cotton 15 18   Chocolate 20 25   Candles Mould 17 19   Dip 16 18   Spermaceti 45 50   Cheese, American 12 1/2 14   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts 25 26   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4 4 5   Mackerel 4 7   Shad 7 50 80   Flax Seed 4 12 1/2 4 23   Flour Superfine 3 3/4 3 75   Fine 3 3/4 3 8   Midlings 3 3/4 3 45   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 40 45   Wheat 70   Rye 50   Barley 1   Oats 42   Hides, Spanish lb. 11 12 1/2   Hemp, Russia, cwt. 300   Common, 200 280   Hogslard lb. 15   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 20 22   Lime bb. 2 25   Limes 5   Lemons, box 10   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 3 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   "    5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   angles, 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. 50 56   Molasses gal. 45 50   Nankcons piece 90   Pork prune bb. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaster Paris c. pr. ton 5 6   Do. retail 8   Pimento 25   Pepper 20 22   Porter, American doz. 2 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 2 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dwl 8 10   Do. brown 9   Castillo 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 20 25   Spirits gall.   Brandy-cognac 4th proof 150 175   French 115 130   Rum Jam. 4th do 1 5 15   Antigua 2d 85 90   Gin, Holland, 125   American 48 50   Whiskey 38 42   Sugar H. white 180lb 11 50 12   Do. brown 9 20 10   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 9 50 10 50   Do. 2d do. 8 9   Do. 3d do. 7 8   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 90   Lisbon 70 75   Cadiz 70 75   Liverpool blown 60   Do. coarse 50 55   Turks Island 90   Isle of May 75 90   Liverpool fine sack 3 50   Shot patent. cwt. 16   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 66   Crowley 17 18   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, 95pr.ct.   Potomac do 90   Marine Insurance 80   Little River Turnpike 80   Potomac Bridge Shares par.   Exchange on London, par. to 2 pr. ct. adv.  
LETTER FROM MR. MONROE, TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, DATED,
RICHMOND, February 8, 1808.
Accompanying the message of the President of the U. States, to Congress, on the 22d March.
[CONTINUED.]
From this view of the several orders of the British government, and from the ex- position given of them by the courts, and by the government itself, it appears that the sole object of those that were issued after that of the 6th November, 1793, was to inhibit the direct trade of the United States between enemies colonies and Eu- rope; that they did not touch, and were not intended to interfere with the trade between the United States and Europe e- ven in the parent country, and a fortiori between the United States and Asia and Africa. It was, indeed, the object of the order of November 6, 1793, to suppress the commerce of neutral powers with en- emies colonies altogether; but that being abandoned, the next idea which occurred, was to embarrass that trade by forcing it through neutral countries. Here, then, arose a new question, which turned entire- ly on another principle. That a neutral power had a right to carry on trade from its own ports, in any articles, though of fo- reign produce, which had been incorpo- rated into the stock of the country not con- traband of war, and to all countries, was not controverted. That point, otherwise clear and indisputable in itself, had been long settled in the highest tribunals, and by the most eminent jurists in England. The circumstances which constituted such an incorporation of foreign articles into the stock of the country, had also been settled by the same authorities. Still the question which now arose, turned on this latter point. In forcing this commerce through neutral ports with a view to embarrass it, it became necessary [to give the greatest effect to that expedient] to increase the difficulties in those ports, which was done in the manner already stated.
If the instructions of the British govern- ment did not inhibit the trade in question, the adjustment contained in the article un- der consideration, could not effect it. —
That article supposes a difference between the parties relative to a trade with enemies colonies, and the instructions which inter- fere with it. The article could not operate in any trade to which the instructions did not extend, and concerning which there was no controversy. In the present case the conclusion is the more irresistible, because there did not exist even a pos- sibility of controversy in regard to that trade.
But it is inferred, that because it is sti- pulated, that the produce of enemy colo- nies may be carried to Europe from the U. S. that the ports of Asia and Africa are shut on them, and that because it is stipulated that the manufactures of Eu- rope may be carried from the U. S. to the West Indies, that those of Asia and Afri- ca are prohibited from being carried there. This objection has been already obviated. Had the instructions of the British govern- ment inhibited that trade, and a controver- sy between the governments arisen from the inhibition, as the article does not ex- tend to the case, the most that could have been inferred would have been that it was unprovided for, and that the rights of the parties would remain in the same state re- specting it, as if the article had not been entered into. It is easy to explain the cause why the term "Europe" was introduced into the article, in reference to the ports, to which colony produce might be carried, and "European" in reference to the ma- nufactures which might be carried to ene- my colonies, and to shew that they were adopted with a view to open on the widest scale the ports which had been at any time shut on them by the British orders. Al- though the policy of these orders, as well as of the principle on which they are founded, is more particularly applicable to the direct trade between enemy colonies and their mother country, yet as the term "Europe" had been adopted in the modi- fications that were made in them, first at the instance of the U. S. and afterwards at that of the neutral European powers, as the widest scale within which the inhibition of perated, it was thought best to use that term to prevent the possibility of mistake, as to the extent of the adjustment. Had terms of more extensive import been a- dopted, they could not have been more ef- fectual to the object, while they must have tended to enlarge the sphere of Bri- tish pretension, by extending it to cases to which it would be highly improper to give a sanction.
[To be continued]
NEW YORK, April 21.
Latest Foreign News.
The fast sailing ship Protection, captain Bearnes, arrived at this port last evening in 29 days from Belfast, and furnishes to the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, Belfast pa- pers to the 10th of March, inclusive, contain- ing London dates to the 14th, being nineteen days later than our last advices from that quar- ter.
Captain Bearnes informs us it was the ge- neral opinion in England that Mr. Rose would adjust the differences between that country and this, in which case it was expected the embargo would not continue longer than the 22d of March. Petitions for peace with Ame- rica were sending in to Parliament from all parts of the kingdom. No prospect presented itself of an accommodation between France and England. Markets for American produce very high.
From Belfast papers to March 19.
LONDON, March 2.
Letters from Gottenburgh by the last con- veyance state, that general Steding, brother to the late Swedish ambassador at the court of Petersburg, has proposed a plan to the Swe- dish government, by which he pledges him- self with 20,000 Swedish troops, to defend Finland against the invasion of 100,000 Russi- ans. This generals professional talents are much esteemed.
The captain of a vessel which has just ar- rived from a Dutch port, states the prevalence of a report throughout the continent, that Bonaparte is about to attempt the execution of his long promised project, for the establish- ment of a king of Jerusalem, and that the court of Constantinople will, according to appear- ances acquiesce in the plan. Possibly the cur- rency of this rumour is promoted, merely with a view to facilitate the attainment of the loan or loans which Bonaparte's agents have been for some time negotiating.
March 3.
AMERICAN TRADE.
A numerous meeting of the merchants and other inhabitants of Liverpool, interested in the trade to America, was held on Friday last in the town, in pursuance of a requisition for that purpose, when the late orders in council were taken into consideration. Mr. Rathbone detailed the various advantages this country derived from the American trade, stating that nearly 500 voyages were made from America to Liverpool alone, in the course of a year. In ships the burthen amounted to more than 123,000 tons; that the amount of English manufactures annually exported to America was more than £10,000,000; that government derived from the Liverpool portion of the trade alone, not less than £1,000,000 a year, and that the average due from America to this country, is not less than £12,000,000, the payment of which is now interrupted by the embargo in the ports of the U.S. Mr. Rathbone next took a view of the American trade to the West Indies, and stated the dependance of those islands on America for provisions. He then adverted to the trade of America with the East Indies and China, the exports to each of £500,000 in silver only, and the facility which this was admitted to give to the trade of our East India Company. Mr. R. concluded with lamenting the interruption of all these sources of revenue, and with exposing the mischievous effects of the late Orders in coun- cil. — He was followed by Mr. Richardson Mr. Martin and the chairman, Mr. J. Cropper; the last of whom added, that the supply of flax- seed sent to Ireland this year, was only 10,000 cask whereas the usual annual supply was a- bout 60,000. Two petitions against these or- ders, the one to the Lords, and the other to the Commons were then agreed to.
A letter from Dover says, they are per- suaded there is some measure of preparation going on in France, which has occasioned an embargo; as for several days not a single ves- sel of any kind, has come out of their harbors.
March 5.
We learn by a letter from Vienna, that the Russian troops in Italy, who were under marching orders for Russia, have received counter orders in consequence of the Empe- ror Napoleon finding it necessary that they should, for the present, remain in Italy.
According to accounts from Vienna and Holland, the British have taken possession of several islands in the Archipelago.
The members of the confederation of the Rhine have received orders to hold their con- tingents in readiness. It is conjectured they are to replace the French in Dalmatia, should they be obliged to march to India.
Ministers have refused to place the British squadron intended to act in the Baltic under the command of the King of Sweden. The army which is going to his assistance will be upon the footing of auxiliaries. This army which is preparing with creditable prompti- tude, will comprise twenty thousand men, and is to be followed by a considerable re- serve. The King of Sweden has stipulated to co-operate with an active army of equal force in the field.
The ships destined for the Baltic are to sail immediately under the command of Sir J. Saumarez.
Triquetar, it is thought is at present oc- cupied by a British garrison. The govern- ment of Goa is to be assumed by the Presi- dent of Bombay, under the same conditions that Madeira has been occupied by our troops. Talleyrand has undertaken another journey into Germany, the object of which remains secret.
A requisition has been sent to the commit- tee presiding over the American trade, re- questing a meeting to be called of all persons interested in American traffic, to take into consideration the present situation of a branch of commerce.
March 7.
We have just received Dutch papers and letters to the 24th ult. An article dated Rot- terdam, the 23d, states, that the cargoes of the detained vessels had been sold at an enor- mous price. Three American vessels, that had been originally refused permission to come into harbor, have at length obtained it, and were selling their cargoes to great advan- tage.
The Dutch accounts bring nothing else that is new, of any moment. Every kind of trade was at a stand, and there was a great scarcity of colonial produce.
Lord Gambier is, it is said, to have the command of the channel fleet, in which Ad- miral Harvey is to hoist his flag. The French too, are reported to have made some demon- strations of moving in Brest harbour. This may probably be with a view to mask their other naval operations.
We understand that it is in the contempla- tion of government, with a view to render the volunteer force of the empire as efficient as possible, to call out the entire of it in four di- visions during four months of the ensuing summer each division or corps to be encamp- ed in their respective counties for a month.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, March 7.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
The order of the day having been read for taking into further consideration the report of the committee on this bill, the question was put "that the bill be engross- ed."
Sir J. Newport thought these orders might produce an effect in America which would be very injurious to this country. Ireland at present imported four-fifths of its flax seed from America, and the great- est part of its pot-ash. These were arti- cles of the first importance to the linen manufacture of Ireland, which was the staple of that country. It should always be recollected by Parliament, that the staple of Ireland was originally the woolen manufacture, for which she possessed the raw materials; but she was forced to give up that manufacture for the benefit of Eng- land. It is therefore incumbent upon par- liament to take care that she should not be deprived of the linen manufacture by want of the raw materials. It would be dangerous if to the just discontents of the south of Ireland, were added the discon- tents of all the manufacturers of the north driven out of employment. He was also informed that our silk manufacturers would suffer materially; that there was not at present silk enough in the country to em- ploy them for six weeks; and that proba- bly 60,000 manufacturers would be turned out of employment in a short time.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said, there was no reason to suppose that his majesty's ministers were inattentive to the state of the manufactures in Ireland, but it would be recollected, that if Ireland could import no more flax seed from Ame- rica, the cause was not from those orders of council, but from an embargo laid on exportation in America, unconnected with those orders of council, and antecedent to them. As to silk, we imported it both from India and the Mediterranean; but as to the supply from Italy, to which he sup- posed the hon. baronet alluded, it was not those orders of council which cut off the supply, for the supply had been before cut off by the means taken by the enemy to prevent the exportation of what they con- ceived would be useful to us. He depre- cated any arguments being used in that house which could have no other tendency but to make the enemy and the world be- lieve we were distressed, to mislead our manufacturers in persuading them that it was the measures of government which deprived us of the raw material, which was only kept from them by the measures adopted by the enemy. The object of these orders of council were to oblige the enemy to relax from a system which they had adopted for the purpose of distressing our manufactures.
Mr. Ponsonby thought, that the right hon. gentleman had unfairly imputed ag- gressives to his hon. friend, which never could actuate his conduct. Could it be supposed, that America was ignorant that Ireland imported flax-seed from that country to the amount of 40 or 50,000 hogheads annu- ally? We must therefore well know that

reland would feel the loss of such a sup- ply being cut off. The bill was ordered to be read a third time on Thursday.
March 8.
Private letters represent that France entertains some dissatisfaction at the con- duct at Austria and Russia; and they even suggest the possibility of a renewal of hos- tilities. With the experience of so many confederacies, this expectation would not cheer much. Bonaparte, it is said, is gone to Bordeaux, from whence, it is conjec- tured, he will proceed to Spain.
The Toulon squadron is said to have quitted that port on the 18th of Jan. the day after the Rochefort squadron escaped from its harbor. Admiral Thorneborough is stated to have immediately sailed in pursuit of the former, which had been seen off Malaga on the 24th ult. The Archipelago was believed to be its place of destination; and with a view to obstruct its course, Lord Collingwood was himself said to be going, with the rest of the fleet under his command, to take his station off Zante. Others however think, and with some probability, that it may be bound for Alexandria.
An article from Lubeck states, that intel- ligence had been received from Riga, by an estafette, that Russia had declared war against Sweden.
From the banks of the Elbe, we are in- formed that "the refusal of England to co-operate in restoring peace, is on the eve of producing measures, the effect of which will soon be felt upon the continent" and various hostile indications are ambiguously hinted at. The measures alluded to are held in mysterious silence.
A formidable army has already assem- bled in Spain, which is to be increased to 150,000 troops. The Russians are said to be advancing in great force on Sweden, and various military operations are spoken of, indicating the restless spirit of the continental ruler, and the unhappy situa- tion of the nations subjected to his con- trol.
To add to the distresses already experi- enced at Danzig, a great part of that city was destroyed by fire, on the 1st and 2d ult.
The embargo is taken off at Antwerp and Flushing. A vessel arrived at Dover yesterday morning from the latter port, which she left on the preceding morning, having been detained there 14 days by strong northerly winds, which prevented her from putting to sea. She left the for- mer port as soon as the embargo was tak- en off, which was three weeks since. She brings intelligence that eight ships of war are now fitting out at Flushing with great expedition, and are expected to be ready for sea by the beginning of next month; but states, that at present there are no sea- men to man them. These are the ships which were built at Antwerp, where others are now building.
March 10.
By letters from Lisbon, we learn, that on the 23d of December, Bonaparte signed a decree, finally determining the fate of Portugal. It declares the throne of that kingdom abdicated by the family of Ba- ganza, which is never more to reign; and that the kingdom of Portugal is henceforth to be considered as part of the dominion of France.
Some intelligence from Naples mentions the renewal of hostilities in Calabria. An engagement is said to have taken place be- tween some of our troops and the French, in which the latter claim the victory.
Letters from Gibraltar mention, that the siege will soon be commenced against that Garrison. Bonaparte was expected at Ma- drid to make arrangements; for which service, the united forces of French and Spaniards to be employed, will amount to 150,000 men.
March 12.
Letters have been received from Genoa of the 15th ult. which state that a French squadron had arrived at Toulon from the ocean. After remaining in that port till the ships already lying there were ready for sea, they all departed, but in what di- rection is not intimated, some time be- tween the 6th and 10th of February; yet it has been said, that one squadron sailed from Toulon on the 18th of January. At the same time, the French papers publish an account of one of their squadrons being seen off the Cape de Verd islands, on the 29th of January, by a Danish East India man. These latter articles of intelligence have again rendered doubtful the correct- ness of the statement that it was the Roche- fort squadron which passed the Cape de Verde on the 20th of January, though it is not a matter of doubt that it was a hostile squa- dron.
Several American vessels have been
brought into Leghorn by French privateers, and there condemned as in the ports of France. That place, as well as Civita Vec- chia and Ancona, according to rumors contained in the foreign papers, is to be united to the kingdom of Italy. The fee- ble protest of Pius VII. against the occu- pation of his territory by the troops of Bo- naparte, probably refers to this.
The British squadron of the Brazils, it is said, is to remain for the present under the command of commodore Moore.
Expedition to Sweden—The preparations for this expedition are going on with great alacrity. The force will exceed that which went to Copenhagen. Among other regi- ments, the following are mentioned as de- stined for that service:
Lord Cathcart's regiment life guards, Horse Guards, blue, 1st and 2d dragoon guards, Scots Greys, 14th, 15th and 16th light dragoons, a very large force of foot and horse artillery, 5th foot, 9th do. 31st do. (2d battalion) 42d, or Royal Highland- ers, (2d battalion) 71st Highlanders, 73d do. 74th do. 87th or Irish He. Oes. (2d) 92d, Gordon Highlanders (second batta- lion)
March 14.
It is said, the first lord of the admiralty is about to retire from his situation, and is to be appointed governor general of India in the room of Lord Minto. It is not yet known who will be his successor at the admiralty board; but the name of Lord Melville has been mentioned among o- thers.
The appraised value of the ships and stores brought from Copenhagen, amounts to 4,800,000 pounds. Of this 1,200,000 pounds are to be divided among the cap- tors; the residue, we hope, will be appli- ed in aid of the public service. Lords Cathcart and Gambier will share about forty thousand pounds a piece.
Government, it is said, is in possession of information, which leaves no doubt, that the project of a march by land to In- dia is contemplated by the government of France. During November, more than two hundred French officers passed Bus- sora, on their route to the Persian court. A French officer, distinguished as a Per- sian merchant, was lately apprehended at Lahore, and amongst other papers found in his possession, was a minute survey of the country from Herat to Caudabar and Cahul.
Persia appears at this moment to be torn by civil commotions. The Subadar of Sind and the Uzbeks, have both been renewing their attacks on Persia; and in December there were commotions in Herat and Keraung.
Letters from Barcelona confirm the news of the arrival of ten thousand French troops. The French are every where oc- cupying the strong garrisons and places in Spain under one pretence or another, and, it is said, they are to occupy all the sea ports in Spain.
The French troops at Lisbon, on the 9th ult. amounted to thirty-four thousand men; the weekly mortality was estimated at thirty men.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
3 per cent. consols. 64 3/4 Cons. for acc. 64 3/4 3 per cent. reduc. — Omnium 3 3/4
April 22.
One day later from England.
The ship which we noticed in yesterday's Mercantile Advertiser as being below, was the fast sailing ship Laura, captain Rosse- ter, in 32 days from Bristol. To the po- liteness of captain R. we are indebted for a file of London papers to the 15th of March, inclusive, one day later than those received by the Protection from Belfast; and for the verbal information, that the American vessels had not sailed from London, but were waiting the arrival of the British February packet, with the expectation of hearing of the repeal of the non-importa- tion act, the raising of the embargo, and the settlement by Mr. Rose of all the ex- isting differences between the two coun- tries, in which case our vessels would re- turn home with full cargoes.
On the 19th of March, off Sicily, capt. Rossetter exchanged signals with a British packet, supposed to be the Norton, capt. Maher, which sailed from New York for Falmouth on the 25th of February.
By the Manchester packet from Liver- pool we have completed our file of Lloyd's Lists and Prices Current to the 4th March, and Liverpool papers to the 5th, on which day the vessel sailed. News had just been received there of the capture of the ship Emmeline, from Liverpool from N. York by a French privateer; and that she had been recaptured off Bordeaux River by a British cruiser, had arrived at Plymouth.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, APRIL 25.
We have seen a letter from a very re- spectable commercial house in Nantes, dat- ed the 23d of February, which gives strong hopes that the American vessels detained in France under the Milan decree would be released. This hope was founded upon favorable intelligence received at Nantes from Paris.
[N. York pap.]
Capt. Chester from Bordeaux, informs, that all the American vessels in Bordeaux, which had been boarded by the British, were under seizure.
Doctor Leighman, of Philadelphia, pas- senger in the George, is the bearer of dis- patches from Mr. Armstrong to the sec'ty. of state.
Capt. C further states, that our embar- go was popular in France, as they suppos- ed it was a measure of hostility against England.
[Ibid.]
FROM FRANCE.
An intelligent friend who has arrived at N. York from Bordeaux, has favored us with the following communication.
[Phil. Gazette.]
April 21.
I arrived here this morning in 43 days from Bordeaux, in the brig George, captain Ches- ter. I intended to have brought some of the latest French papers, but at the time of my departure from Bordeaux I could not procure any that contained anything worthy of repub- lication.
No event of importance had occurred upon the continent previous to my departure—the guard of honor at Bordeaux was daily parading in expectation of the arrival of the emperor Immense numbers of French, Swiss and Ita- lian troops were marching to Spain and Por- tugal, all apparently confident of victory and zealous to act in whatever manner their chief was disposed to direct them: 80,000 addition- al troops [the whole number will exceed 200,0- 000] were expected to march through Bor- deaux about the middle of March. The imme- diate object of this great army was perhaps only known to Bonaparte and his cabinet; the conjectures of some directed it towards Gi- braltar, others towards Africa, and others towards England. It is, I believe pretty certain that the churches in Spain are about to be pil- laged, and a considerable proportion of their treasures to be applied to other than holy pur- poses. It is thought by intelligent persons in France that the emperor will not expose his person in Portugal or Spain—all his troops it is supposed might not protect him from the poison or sabre of the infuriated monks and priests who are about to be plundered. The so- called "army of England" was forming at Boulogne.
It was reported in France that the pope was about to retire to a convent, and that he was cast from "his high estate" in consequence of an honest and firm refusal to aid his mas- ter in the execution of a certain project, not exactly consonant either with the civil moral or divine law. It was universally said and be- lieved, that 50,000 French and Russian troops were on their full and unresisted march to the British possessions in India; but the press and every other political right or privilege of man is so shackled all over the continent of Europe that any thing of a political nature louder than a whisper is scarcely to be heard.
An impenetrable veil of secrecy covers the movements of the whole of Bonaparte's army but the address and genius of the officers who direct and animate the vast machine, render it almost certain that important and surprising effects will continue to be produced. Whether England will stand or fall will soon be deter- mined; her wooden walls and the spirit of her people continue a strong fortress.—We (Americans) injured and insulted as we have been, must certainly wish to humble her haughty pretensions,—but at this period, the humiliation of England would be the downfall of the only barrier to the ambition and un- doubted views of Bonaparte. The policy of America's aiding in the designs of humiliating England, is a matter well worthy of consi- deration. It behoves the U. S. if she values her liberty and independence to be "armed at all points." The crisis is alarming; we ought at least and that without delay, to be prepared for times of extraordinary difficulty and dan- ger.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, APRIL 21, 1808.
Ordered,
THAT Thomas Herbert, Matthew Sex- smith and Daniel Macleod, be commissioners to hold an election on Monday the second day of May, at the Council Chamber, for a mem- ber of the Common Council for ward no. 2, in place of John Sutton, not eligible.
Test.
James M. McRea, C. C.
April 23.
ditto My
Epaulets, Lace, Swords & Plumes
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY ADAM LYNN,
Who has to Rent,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, on King street, in a good situation, and neatly fitted for a store.
April 25
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CORN AT AUCTION.
Will be sold at public auction at Thomas Irvin's warehouse, on Wednesday next, at 10 o'clock,
About 1000 bushels of CORN, in lots to suit the purchasers. Terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale.
April 25.
31
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, on Prince Street next to Mr. Able Janney's It is at present in the occupation of the rev. Mr. Gibson. Possession may be had on the 26th day of May, on application to the sub- scriber.
James Campbell.
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April 25.
For Sale,
AT AUCTION,
At the subscribers dwelling on Wednesday next at 11 o'clock,
A variety of handsome Mahogany Fur- niture, viz.
Desk and Book Case, Side Board Dining, Card and Tea Tables, Bureaus, Clock, Look- ing Glasses, &c. together with sundry other useful articles of Household and Kitchen Fur- niture.
Wm. Reily.
April 25
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JOHN ROBERTS,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
50 chests fresh Teas, prime qual- ity, consisting of Imperial, Hyson, Young Hy- son and Hyson Skin
15 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Isl- and Spirits
15 hogsheads Trinidad Molasses
5 pipes 4th proof French Brandy
Holland Gin
Lisbon and Malaga Wines
10 bags Pepper
8 barrels ground Ginger
Cotton in bales
Green Coffee in barrels and bags
Sugar in hogsheads and barrels
Loaf Sugar
Allum, Copperas, Madder, Indigo, Fig-
Blue
Powder, Shot and Lead
Nutmegs, Cloves and Cinnamon, &c &c.
April 25.
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NOTICE.
The subscriber, Inspector of Fish for the town of Alexandria, informs the citizens that it is necessary all fish put up for sale shall be inspected, and that for their government he has thought proper to publish the following extract from the law regulating the "Inspec- tion of Fish."
Levi Talbert.
April 22.
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Extract of the Law.
"If any fish be put to sale or shipped off without having been approved by an inspector and the barrels in which they are contained, have not the said inspectors stamp, mark, or brand, upon them, or if any master of any ship or other vessel, officer or mariner, shall receive on board any such ship for exporta- tion, the offender or offenders shall incur the penalty of two dollars for each barrel so ship- ped, to be recovered in any court of record in this commonwealth, by him or them, who will sue for the same; and moreover all fish laded or received on board for exportation as aforesaid shall be forfeited."
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 Situa- tion. Circumstances beyond his Controul render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if applicati- on be made soon.
Lemons by the box,
Lisbon Wine in quarter casks,
And about 4000 bushels coarse Salt,
Mould Candles in small boxes, of superi- quality,
Window Glass in boxes,
For Sale, by
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
January 30.
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SALT, &c.
TURK'S Island, St. Ubes, Ground Allum, & Liverpool fine, SUGAR in hds. and barrels, COFFEE by tierce or bag, Imperial and Young Hyson, N. E. RUM, in barrels, WHISKEY, in do., FISH in barrels, &c. &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY
A. LINDO.
N. B. Family FLOUR as usual.
March 13.
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CHARLES BENNETT,
Offers for sale, for cash, or approved notes, at 60 days,
One bale superfine London Cloths and Kerseymeres.
Irish Linens.
A few elegant Muslin Robes.
Calicoes and Ginghams.
Seine and Sail Fwne.
Fine and coarse Hats.
Clover Seed of the first quality.
12 casks Rye Whiskey, one year distilled, &c. &c.
April 6.
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Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of
MADEIRA
Port
Sherry
Lisbon
Malaga
Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc Jaret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac
Ditto do. best wine bitters
Jamaica and West-India rum
New-England do.
Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy
Holland and country gin
Schiedam gin in cases
Irish whiskey, very old
70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey
Cider in barrels
White wine and Cider vinegar
Florence oil in flasks
2 hogsheads Havana honey
15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder
Imperial
Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson-Skin and Souchong
TEAS
of good quality
Muscovado sugars, different qualities
Bengal white do.
Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.
Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders.
Macuba and rapae do.
Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed, chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.
Muscadel and bloom raisins in boxes.
Sun raisins in casks.
Zante 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 allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
State Lottery, New-York.
For the promotion of Literature, and for other purposes, positively commences drawing
ON THE
First Tuesday in April next.
Payment of prizes guaranteed by the State Legislature.
HIGHEST PRIZES.
1 $25,000
1 10,000
2 5,000
4 2,000
7 1,000
And a very considerable number of inferior prizes—less than two blanks to a prize.
Tickets and Shares at the rate of Eight Dollars, for sale at R. Gray's book store.
N. B. The price will be raised as the drawing proceeds.
April 2.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of Joseph Marie Perrin, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of September next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 25th day of March, 1808.
Mathurin Perrin, Ex'r.
March 25.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS
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 House 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 amongst 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 Tonk. And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charlestown, 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 Glady 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 Fertility, 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 Pittsburgh 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.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by
Cotton and Stewart.
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspenders,
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.
Wholesale purchasers may be supplied on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
March 25
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The American Artillerists Companion,
OR ELEMENTS OF ARTILLERY, BY LOUIS De TOUSARD, Late Lieut. col. commandant of the 2d reg. and inspector of artillery of the U. S.
No 1st and 2d of the above work
FOR SALE BY
R. GRAY.
SALT AFLOAT.
2000 bushels GROUND ALLUM SALT suitable for the fishery, will be sold on moderate terms—Apply to captain JOHN STACEY, on board the brig FAVORITE, or to
John G. Ladd.
April 11.
FOR SALE BY
LEWIS DEBLOIS
At his Store, near Col. Ramsay's wharf, French Brandy, in pipes, Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks
New-England Rum, in hogsheads and barrels
Molasses, in hogsheads
Cod-Fish, in boxes
Cider, Potatoes, Beets, and Winter Pears, in barrels
Cheese
Cider Vinegar, in hogsheads and pipes
March 9.
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE,
30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osnaburghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen
Russia Sheetings and Duck
1 bale Writing Paper
50 bags of black Pepper of the best quality, and will be sold very low
Sugars and Coffee
40 hds Molasses
1 pipe port Wine
10 do. Holland Gin
3 do. French Brandy
7 do. Jamaica Spirits.
A quantity of soap, Leather, Shoes, Spermaciti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c.
April 7.
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JAMES BACON,
At 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,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and Souchong
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground
Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant
indigo, allum, copperas, madder, erimston's
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english
and country made gunpowder, segars
and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to
bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes
in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior
quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper
demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every
article in his line—the whole of which have been
collected with care, and will be disposed of at
the very lowest terms
R. GRAY
HAS RECEIVED a list of the drawings of all the tickets sold by him in the N. Lottery, containing two days drawings:
Nos. 22,367
22,205
30,408
Are prizes of 10 dolls.
A few tickets and halves for sale at eight dollars, but will advance in a few days.
April 14.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas Simms, late of the county aforesaid, grocer, deceased: all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 14th day of October next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 14th day of April, 1808
Margaret Simms,
Administratrix of T. Simms.
April 14.
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Mount-Washington for Sale.
I will sell my FARM in Fairfax county, and give immediate possession. It is less than three miles from Alexandria, and six from the George-Town ferry—the distance from the projected bridge will be less—the house stands on an elevated hill, and over looks the City, Alexandria, the river, with the shore, and hills of Maryland. The house which I erected, and is nearly finished, consists of a center house two stories high, and wings of one, joined to it, by circular corridors, the north wing contains 2 small rooms, the front of it, and the corridor adjoining, intended for a green house, this leads to a drawing room—a dining room separated from it by the passage and stair-case, is next to the south corridor which contains 3 closets, and leads to the kitchen—two small rooms in this wing with the kitchen—a pump of excellent water at the door. The second story of the center house contains 3 chambers and a dressing room, with fire places—a large closet adjoins the dining room—one of the same size opens on the stair case, both fitted up with shelves—a store room in the garret, and cupulo on the house top, from whence is seen a delightful, variegated landscape, completes the description of the mansion house. A neat cottage accommodates laborers, and there are stables, a carriage house, and ice house; the farm contains 103 acres, 70 enclosed and cultivated, the rest in wood; this place boasts the finest collection of fruit that I have seen, besides every other sort; the list given to me was 800 apples, 800 peaches, and 800 cherry trees: I have added several hundred of the best kinds.—The garden consists of 12 large squares, the soil enriched and borders filled with fruit trees, and bushes; it is surrounded by a live cedar hedge, which also extends on each side of the house: the former proprietor possessed much taste, and collected many ornamental trees and shrubs, which are judiciously disposed about the grounds. The soil is suitable for grass, and the portion of ground devoted to timothy and clover, yield an abundant crop; it produced good wheat and oats last year, and I think with small expense may be rendered productive. Those who wish a residence, where health will be preserved, and convenience of intercourse with Alexandria, George-Town, and the seat of government, will find all combined in Mount-Washington. I will show the premises and impart the terms of sale, upon applications by letters directed to the Post-Office, Alexandria. ELIZA P. LAW.
ALSO FOR SALE.
Farming implements, an ox cart, two horse-shear ploughs with harness, one shovel do. one iron toothed harrow, two scythes and cradles, spades, picks, &c
March 15.
Just Received and For Sale,
By R. GRAY, King-street,
SECRET HISTORY;