Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-22 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.
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, Presi- dent of Princeton College. November 10.
NEW ALMANAC. COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810. Containing, besides the astronomical calcula- tions, a variety of useful and entertaining mat- ter. ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS, For 1810. For sale by the Gross, Dozen, or single one. October
Charles Stade & 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 manufac- tured in such a manner as will bear the in- spection of the best judges. N. B. A liberal price will be always given for HEMP of the best quality. November 24.
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, It will be exchanged for Property in Alexan- dria 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 15.
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 fer- ry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington— in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, con- taining about 470 acres, on which is a con- venient dwelling house, large enough for a gen- tled family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of im- proved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any per- son inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the pre- mises. E. Dulin. Dec. 6.
For St. Bartholomews, The fast sailing Brig HELEN, 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.
RAISINS IN KEGS. BRYAN HAMPSON & CO. HAVE RECEIVED A consignment of fresh Raisins in kegs ; Which they will sell by the quantity or sin- gle 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 valu- able meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jun. September 14.
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 premi- ses, 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 plat of which will be produced on the day of sale, when the terms of payment will be made known. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. December 8.
New Hardware Store. ADAM LYNN & CO. Have received by the ship DUMFRIES, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sad- dlery, 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.
LANDING From the sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle, 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 casks 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 supe- rior quality. 50 casks 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 Beef 50 barrels Prime Pork 150 boxes Brown Soap 6 casks Timothy Seed 50 boxes Cod Fish 50 Do. No. 1 & 3 Chocolate 10 barrels Salmon 20,000 lbs. Seal Leather 30 packages Shoes different qualities. 30 casks Bellona Gunpowder 1 case German Checks. WANTED, 1000 bushels clean Rye, for which Cash will be given. Apply as above. Dec. 6.
BUTTER. 4000 lbs. firkin Butter, in good ship ping 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.
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 dis- pose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2.
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.
LANDING, From schooner Elizabeth, Captain Newcomb, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 35 tons Plaister Paris 26 barrels Tanners' Oil 3 hogsheads and 40 barrels Muscovado Sugar 20 boxes Chocolate. Also, from the sch'r Ladies Delight, A cargo of Richmond Coals. For which apply to the master on board. John G. Ladd. December 18.
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, } TEAS. Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, & Bohea Best Green Coffee in bags and barrels Gunpowder P. B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9 Mould Shot, B. L. and S. S. & C. Salt Petre, double refined Spanish Flotant Indigo Copperas of the 1st quality Fresh Nutmegs Pimento and black Pepper, Demi-johns, With a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles. The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail. TO RENT, A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson. Nov. 3.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, MOLASSES in hogsheads and barrels. ALSO, A few kegs of BATH BUTTER. Isaac Robbins. December 17.
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner DOLPHIN; Laying at Harper's wharf.— A few barrels may be taken on freight. Apply to the master on board. December 18.
FOR SALE, From schooner Sally and Betsey, Capt. Earn- ley, 3000 bushels Ground Allum Salt 50 boxes Mould Candles 4 bales Russia Sheeting 3 bales Gurras A quantity of Shoes, Slippers, &c. Apply to John G. Ladd. December 19.
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 Goshen Cheese, of excellent qua- lity in casks 1000 New England do. do. 300 bbls. of Herrings, Shad and Mackerel 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 bales prime Upland Georgia Cotton. 10 hhds. Jamaica, Antigua and Dema- rara Rum 4 pipes French and ditto Brandy 15 hhds. Muscovado Sugar 50 bbls. do. do. different qualities 2 hhds. Copperas TEAS. Gunpowder, } Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } and } Hyson Skin, } Madeira, } Lisbon, } WINES, Claret, and } Catalonia } Holland and Country Gin New England Rum in hhds. and bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy in bbls. Martinique Cordials, in boxes Loaf and Lump Sugar. Havannah Honey per gallon, Pigotte, Molasses in hhds. Spanish Flotant Indigo, Spanish Cigars, Butter, Harris's and Taylor's manufactured To- bacco in kegs, Gunpowder and Shot of different sizes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate Nos. 1 and 3, Mould and Dipt Can- dles, 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. ALSO, A constant supply of WATER CRACKERS and best SUPERFINE FLOUR, by retail, and 30 hhds. of Maryland and Virginia Tobac- co. November 20.
Alexandria Weaving Manufactory.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed that we the subscribers, lately from the neigh- borhood of Manchester, (England) have, by the desire and aid of our friends opened a WEAVING MANUFACTORY, on the premises belonging to Mr. Edward May, be- tween the dwelling house of Thomas Swann, Esq. and the Spread Eagle Tavern, Prince- street—where we are ready to receive for weaving the various sorts of country spun cotton, linen and woollen, and hope by a steady, upright attention to business, to mer- it the encouragement and approbation of our friends and the public. In order to give ge- neral satisfaction to our friends and employ- ers, 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 Mance, Robert Hart, Henry Moon. November 30. I wish to rent the Dwel- ling and Warehouses corner of King and Al- fred-streets lately occupied by Mr. Ambrose Vasse. William S. Moore. December 19.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT FOR THE UNITED STATES, Transmitting Extracts from the Correspondence of Mr. Pinkney.
"To the House of Representatives of the United States."
"Agreeably to the request expressed in the resolution of the 18th inst. I lay before the House extracts from the correspondence of the minister plenipotentiary of the U. S. at London."
JAMES MADISON.
December 16, 1809."
Brief account of an unofficial conversation between Mr. Canning and Mr. Pinkney, on the 18th of January, 1809, continued on the 22d of the same month. [Transmitted by Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State.]
I dined at Mr. Canning's with the corps diplomatique, on the 18th January. Before dinner he came up to me, and entering into conversation, adverted to a report which he said had reached him, that the American ministers (here and in France) were about to be recalled. I replied, that I was not aware that such a step had been resolved upon. He then took me aside, and observed that according to his view of the late proceedings of Congress, the resolutions of the House of Representatives, in committee of the whole, appeared to be calculated, if passed into a law, to remove the impediments to an arrangement with the United States, on the subject of the orders in council and the Chesapeake, by taking away the discrimination between Great Britain and France in the exclusion of vessels of war from American ports. He added, that it was another favorable circumstance that the non-importation system, which seemed to be in contemplation, was to be applied equally to both parties, instead of affecting as heretofore Great Britain alone.
I proposed to Mr. Canning, that I should call on him in the course of a day or two for the purpose of a free communication upon what he had suggested. To this he readily assented; and it was settled that I should see him on the Sunday following (the 22d) at 12 o'clock at his own house.
In the interview of the 22d, Mr. Canning's impressions appeared to be in all respects the same with those which he had mentioned on the 18th; and I said everything which I thought consistent with candor and discretion, to confirm him in his disposition to seek the re-establishment of a good understanding with us, and especially to see in the expected act of Congress, (if it should pass) an opening for reconciliation.
It was of some importance to turn their attention here, without loss of time, to the manner of any proceeding that might be in their contemplation. It seemed that the resolutions of the House of Representatives, if enacted into a law, might render it proper, if not indispensable, that the affair of the Chesapeake should be settled at the same time with the business of the orders and embargo, and this I understood to be Mr. Canning's opinion and wish. It followed that the whole matter ought to be settled at Washington, and, as this was moreover desirable on various other grounds, I suggested that it would be well (in case a special mission did not meet their approbation) that the necessary powers should be sent to Mr. Erskine.
In the course of the conversation, Mr. Canning proposed several questions relative to our late proposal: the principal were the two following:
1. In case they should wish, either thro' me or through Mr. Erskine, to meet us upon the basis of our late overture, in what way was the effectual operation of our embargo as to France, &c. after it should be taken off as to Great Britain, to be secured? It was evident, he said, that if we should do no more than refuse clearances for the ports of France, &c. or prohibit under penalties, voyages to such ports, the effect which my letter of the 23d of August, and my published instructions, proposed to have in view, would not be produced; for that vessels, although cleared for British ports, might,
when once out, go to France instead of coming here; that this would in fact be so, (whatever the penalties which the American laws might denounce against offenders) could not, he imagined, be doubted; and he therefore presumed that the government of the United States would not, after it had itself declared a commerce with France, &c. illegal, and its citizens, who should engage in it, delinquents, and after having given to G. Britain, by compact, an interest in the strict observance of the prohibition, complain if the naval force of this country should assist in preventing such a commerce.
2. He asked whether there would be any objection to making the repeal of the British orders and the American embargo contemporaneous? He seemed to consider this as indispensable. Nothing could be less admissible, he said, then that G. Britain, after rescinding her orders, should for any time, however short, be left subject to the embargo in common with France, whose decrees were subsisting, with a view to an experiment upon France, or with any other view. The United States could not upon their own principles, apply the embargo to this country, one moment after its orders were removed, or decline after that event to apply it exclusively to France, and the powers connected with her in system.
I took occasion towards the close of our conversation to mention the recent appointment of admiral Berkeley to the Lisbon station. Mr. Canning said that whatever might be their inclination to consult the feelings of the American government on that subject, it was impossible for the admiralty to resist the claim of that officer to be employed (no other objection existing against him) after such a lapse of time since his return from Halifax, without bringing him to a court martial. The usage of the navy was in this respect different from that of the army. But I understood Mr. Canning to say, that he might still be brought to a court martial; although I did not understand him to say that this would be the case. He said that admiral Berkeley, in what he had done, had acted wholly without authority. I did not propose to enter into any discussion upon the subject, and therefore contented myself with speaking of the appointment as unfortunate.
In both of these conversations, Mr. Canning's language and manner were in the highest degree conciliatory.
Extract of a letter from William Pinkney, Esq. minister plenipotentiary of the U. States in London, to the Secretary of State, dated London, May 28, 1809.
On the day on which took place (May 25) Mr. Canning said, that the British minister had acted in his late negotiation and engagements with you not only without authority, but in direct opposition to the most precise instructions; that the instructions actually given to him had been founded on his own letters received here in January, in which were set forth the particulars of several conversations that had passed between him and Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and yourself, but especially the two last; that it appeared from these conversations, that, in the opinion of the persons with whom they were held, the government of the U. States would be willing that Great Britain should consider the measures then contemplated by Congress, relative to non-intercourse, and the indiscriminate exclusion of belligerent vessels from our waters, as presenting an opening for the renewal of amicable discussions with this country; that it would be disposed, in the case of the Chesapeake, to receive as sufficient reparation, in addition to the prompt disavowal and recall of admiral Berkeley, the restoration of the seamen forcibly taken out of that vessel; that, on the subject of the orders in council, it would have no objection in case they were revoked as regarded the U. States to repeal the embargo and non-intercourse laws as to Great Britain, and continue them as to France and Holland and such other countries as should have in force maritime edicts similar to those of France, so long as those edicts remained; that it would allow it to be understood that the British cruisers might capture American vessels attempting to violate the embargo and non-intercourse, to abandon during the present war, all trade with enemies' colonies from which we were excluded in peace; that it was prepared to regulate by treaty, the commercial relations of the two countries, upon the basis of the most favored nation, or upon that of reciprocal equality; and, in a word, that it was extremely desirous of re-establishing the most perfect good understanding and the most friendly connection with Great Britain.
Mr. Canning proceeded to inform me that in consequence of these representations, some parts of which he said I had myself confirmed in two conversations in January, he had framed and transmitted to
Mr. Erskine, two sets of instructions, dated the 23d of that month, but not forwarded till some time afterwards, the first of which related to the business of the Chesapeake, and the second to the orders in council, and the proposed commercial arrangements. These instructions, together with the passages in Mr. Erskine's letter, written I believe in December last, which contained the above mentioned representations and some other details which I ought not to repeat, Mr. Canning read to me.
"Although Mr. Canning made me acquainted with Mr. Erskine's instructions, he did not in any degree apprise me of the explanations, transmitted by that minister, of the grounds and motives of his proceedings; and I could not be sure, from anything which Mr. Canning had stated to me, that I was made to understand the exact nature and character of the transaction. I believed, therefore, that it behoved me to be particularly careful how I received what Mr. Canning thought fit to disclose to me. In looking back upon the past I discovered no inducements to a less cautious course, I remembered that Mr. Canning had not told me in our conversations in January (one of which occurred the day before the date of his letter to Mr. Erskine) that he intended to confide to him such powers as he must then have been in the act of preparing, or indeed any powers at all. That in our conferences in April, after the arrival of the Pacific, the same reserve was practiced. That in the last of those conferences Mr. Canning admitted only (and that too upon being pressed by me) that in the business of the Chesapeake, he "had written to Mr. Erskine, in compliance with what he understood to be my wish, that the settlement of that affair should be transferred to Washington," that even then the time when he had done so was not mentioned; and that as to the orders in council, I was suffered to suppose that negotiation in America had not been authorised. It occurred to me, moreover, that, as it had already been decided that Mr. Erskine was to be disavowed, and as that decision had been made public through the board of trade, I could not hope to prevent that disavowal, and that with my imperfect knowledge of facts, it might be worse than useless by labored discussion to attempt it."
"With these impressions I could do little more than manifest my concern that conciliatory arrangements between the American secretary of state and his majesty's accredited minister at Washington, acting in consequence and professing to act in pursuance of orders from his court, were not likely to have that effect which was naturally to be expected from them."
"I undertook, however, to declare with confidence that the American government had met Mr. Erskine's proposals in a just and friendly spirit, and with a sincere desire that, while its own honor and essential interests were fairly consulted and maintained, a liberal respect should be shewn for those of Great Britain."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State, dated London, June 6, 1809.
Mr. Canning tells me that the conversation detailed in Mr. Erskine's letters did not, as I had supposed, suggest that the government of the United States would allow it to be understood that British cruisers might stop American vessels attempting to violate the embargo and non-intercourse, continuing as to France, &c. after they should be withdrawn as to Great Britain. They suggested that the U. States would SIDE WITH the powers revoking its edicts against the power persevering. This Mr. Canning says he considered (although he did not so insist upon it in the recapitulation contained in his instructions to Mr. Erskine) as comprehending what I thought he had represented the actual suggestion to be, and what he supposed I had said to him in an informal conversation, at his house in Britton-street, on the 22nd of January, in an answer to one of his enquiries.
It will, I am sure, occur to you, as the fact is, that the little which I may have thrown out upon that occasion did not look to the admission of Mr. Canning's object into any stipulation between the two countries, and that I viewed it only as a consequence that might, and would, if France persisted in her unjust decrees, grow out of arrangements similar to those offered by us in August last.
Having no longer any authority (as Mr. Canning knew) to speak officially upon that or any other point connected with the orders in council, and being desirous that this government should propose negotiation at Washington, as well concerning the orders as the affair of the Chesapeake, I avoided as much as possible explanations upon details which would be best managed
at home by the department of state, and endeavored to speak upon what Mr. Canning proposed to me, in such a manner as that without justifying unsuitable expectations on his part, or forgetting what was due to the honor of my own government, I might contribute to produce an effort here towards friendly adjustment.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney to Mr. Smith, dated London, June 9, 1809.
"Mr. Erskine's instructions concerning the orders in council having been laid before the house of commons, are now printed. You will find them in the news-papers enclosed."
"It is not improbable that when Mr. Canning read these instructions to me, I inferred from the manner in which the THREE points stated in the 5th, 6th and 7th paragraphs, are introduced and connected, that they were ALL considered as suggested by Mr. Erskine's "report of his conversations with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and Mr. Smith;" whether I was led by any other cause into the mistake of supposing that the THIRD (as well as the first and second) was so suggested, I am not sure; and it is not very material."
"Mr. Canning's misconception of some informal observations from me in January last, has been in part mentioned in my letter of the 6th inst. But the published instructions shew, what I had not collected from hearing them read, that he understood me to have stated "that the American government was itself aware that with our enforcement, by the naval power of Great Britain, of the regulations of America with respect to France those regulations must be altogether nugatory." It cannot be necessary to inform you that in this, as in the other particulars alluded in my last letter, I have been misapprehended."
"I ought to mention the strong and direct charge against the American government, of "manifest partiality" to France, introduced without any qualities or management of expression, into a paper which Mr. Erskine was authorised to communicate in extenso to you, did not strike me when that paper was read to me by Mr. Canning."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State, dated June 23d, 1809.
"I had an interview yesterday with Mr. Canning."
"In conversing upon the first of the conditions, upon the obtaining of which Mr. Erskine was to promise the repeal of the British orders in council, and a special mission, I collected from what was said by Mr. Canning, that the exemption of Holland from the effect of our embargo and non-intercourse would not have been much objected to by the British government, if the government of the United States had been willing to concede the first condition, subject to that exemption. Mr. Canning observed that the expedient of an actual blockade of Holland had occurred to them as being capable of meeting that exemption; but that Mr. Erskine had obtained no pledge, express or implied, or in any form, that we would enforce our non-intercourse system against France and her dependencies; that our actual system would, if not re-enacted or continued as to France, terminate with the present session of Congress; that for aught that appeared to the contrary in your correspondence with Mr. Erskine, or in the president's proclamation, the embargo and non-intercourse laws might be suffered without any breach of faith to expire, or might even be repealed immediately, notwithstanding the perseverance of France in her Berlin and other edicts; and that Mr. Erskine had in truth secured nothing more, as the consideration of the recall of orders in council, than the renewal of American intercourse with Great Britain."
Upon the second of the conditions mentioned in Mr. Erskine's instructions I made several remarks. I stated that it had no necessary connection with the principal subject; that it had lost its importance to Great Britain by the reduction of almost all the colonies of her enemies; that Batavia was understood not to be affected by it; that it could not apply to Guadaloupe (the only other unconquered colony) since it was admitted that we were not excluded from trade with Guadaloupe in peace; that I did not know what the government of the U. States would upon sufficient inducements, consent to do upon this point; but that it could scarcely be expected to give the implied sanction, which this condition called upon it to give, to the rule of the war of 1756, without any equivalent or reciprocal stipulation whatsoever. Mr. Canning admitted that the second condition had no necessary connection with the orders in council, and he intimated that they would have been content to leave the subject of it to be

The Vice-President of the United States arrived at Washington on Sunday last.
Prices Current at Cadiz.—Flour 10 dollars per barrel; rice 7 dollars cwt.; beans 3 50 per barrel; pipe staves 170 per m. bbl. do. 80; beef 15 per barrel; pork 16; beeswax 45 cents. The above prices are on board free of charges.
The following is a correct outline of the bill from the committee on foreign relations respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France; and for other purposes.
The 1st section prohibits all public vessels belonging to G. Britain or France from entering the harbors of the U. States, subject to certain specified exceptions.
The 2d section prescribes to the punishment of those who shall aid the infraction of this provision.
The 3d section prohibits all vessels sailing under the flag of G. Britain or France, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen of either, from entering the harbors of the United States.
The 4th section prohibits the importation into the United States of goods from Great Britain or Ireland, and France, and their colonies; or of goods from any foreign port which have the growth, produce or manufacture of G. Britain or France; unless in vessels owned wholly by citizens of the United States.
The above provisions to take immediate effect.
The 5th section prohibits after the 15th of April next, the importation of goods from Great Britain and France and their colonies unless imported directly therefrom.
The 6th 7th and 8th sections, fix penalties to the infraction of these provisions.
The 9th section authorizes the President in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, so that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, to declare the same by proclamation, after which the prohibitions of this act on the commerce of the nation so doing shall cease.
The 11th section repeals the act to amend and continue in force certain parts of the act entitled an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies and for other purposes.
The 12th section limits this act to the end of the next session of congress.]
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Extracts from the Journal of the House of Delegates.
MONDAY, December 11. The committee for courts of justice have according to order, had under their consideration a petition to them referred, and have come to the following resolution thereupon:
RESOLVED, As the opinion of this committee, That the petition of Ann Elliot Mackey, widow and relict and administratrix of Robert Mackey, deceased, and guardian of the children of the said deceased, praying that an act may pass authorising the sale of a certain tract of land, lying in the county of Fairfax, whereof the said Robert Mackey died seized and intestate, and an application of the proceeds thereof for the benefit of the petitioner and the children of the deceased, is reasonable.
The committee of propositions and grievances, have, according to order, had under their consideration, petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. RESOLVED, as the opinion of this committee, That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Berryville, in the county of Frederick, praying that a law may pass incorporating trustees of an academy in said town, is reasonable.
2. RESOLVED, as the opinion of this committee, That the petition of sundry owners of land and residents at the court-house of Fauquier county, praying that a law may pass establishing a town at said court-house is reasonable.
3. RESOLVED, as the opinion of this committee, That the petition of Richard P. Richardson and Wm. P. Richardson, praying the establishment of a town on their lands in the county of Fauquier, is reasonable.
ORDERED, That leave be given to bring in a bill "to amend the act, entitled an act to organize and establish a superior court of law in each county of this commonwealth." and that Messrs. Thompson, Craig, Byars, Ward, Ingles, Goodson, Johnson, (of Giles) and Shannon, do prepare and bring in the same.
ORDERED, That leave be given to bring in a bill "to incorporate a company to establish a turnpike from Fredericksburg to Swift Run Gap;" and that Messrs. R. Stanford, Crutchfield, Green, Rutherford, Milory, Bryan, Steckler, Madeira, Simon, Claypool, and Meriwether, do prepare and bring in the same.
The London Statesman of the 2d ult. contains the proceedings of the French Conservative Senate, on the 3d of Oct. consisting of an address to the Arch chancelor of the empire, and a report made to the emperor by the minister of war, Sept. 15. previous to the peace of Austria. One passage in this document deserves notice. After speaking of a previous determination to assemble it in the interior of France, whatever might be the complexion of affairs, the Youth of France; it is added that "The temporary dereliction of this system would be productive of some danger to the empire," &c.
The minister of war further observes, that "The English ministers who preceded the members of the present government, a more able set of men than the latter, were convinced that every serious attempt on the continent, on the part of the English, is a step toward general peace." Every man of good sense may predict a general peace to be near at hand, if the English persist in a continental contest."
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 21. [Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
Mr. Poindexter reported a bill extending the jurisdiction of territorial courts, and for other purposes. Read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole house on Tuesday.
Several petitions of a private and local nature presented and referred.
Mr. Johnson reported a bill for the relief of John M. Stout. Read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
Mr. Morrow from the committee to whom was referred the bill from the Senate for laying out and establishing a road from Cumberland in the state of Maryland, to the state of Ohio, reported the bill without amendment. Referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday.
Mr. Southard reported a bill for making permanent the act prescribing the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections, and for compelling the attendance of witnesses in such cases. Read twice and referred to a committee of the whole house on Tuesday.
A report from the Secretary of War was announced—Some conversation took place respecting the reading and printing of this report. Mr. Newton was opposed to the reading or printing this report. Mr. Gardner wished it printed. Mr. Lewis tho' it ought to be read at least, and if it was not proper to have it read publicly let the galleries be cleared, and read it to the house only. Mr. Talmadge was of the same opinion. The question for reading was finally
taken and carried. The report was then read by the Speaker.
Mr. Troup moved that the report be printed.
Mr. Upham joined with Mr. Troup, and wished it might be printed.
Mr. Talmadge was opposed to the printing, as he thought we ought not to declare by a solemn act of the nation the complete state of our fortifications; especially as it was hinted by gentleman that we are on the eve of a war with England. It was carried that the paper be not printed. Referred to the committee on fortifications.
Mr. Love presented a resolution to instruct the committee on the District of Columbia, to enquire into the expediency of amending the act for establishing a turnpike company in the county of Alexandria in the District of Columbia. Adopted.
Mr. Rhea called up the resolutions from the senate—the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair.
Mr. Emmett proceeded in his observations, and went through the correspondence between Mr. Smith and Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Gholson spoke in favor of the resolution.
[Mr. Gholson was on the floor when our reporter closed his letter.] [This day's proceedings to be continued.]
Wilmington, (Delaware) Dec. 16. The grand jury of New-Castle county have presented James A. Bayard and Nicholas Van Dyke, for neglecting to attend in Congress. The following is a copy of the presentment:
"The grand inquest of the state of Delaware and the body of New-Castle county, being engaged in the business severally brought before them, and reflecting as in duty bound by their oaths and affirmations, on the causes productive of injury to their fellow-citizens, (their opinion that the present being a critical period in the political affairs of our country, and one which requires the united wisdom of all the members of the national legislature, to avoid or provide a remedy for the evils which threaten the U. States) under these circumstances they consider it highly improper that those who are chosen to represent this state in the councils of the union should withdraw their services, sacrificing by that means the interest of this state, and affording an example which, if permitted to become general, would eventually cause the destruction of that constitution which is our boast, and with it those liberties which we hope to deliver unimpaired to posterity."
KID SHOES & ERMINE.
An elegant assortment of MURRAY'S Kid and Morocco Shoes, and a quantity of White Ermine, are just received.
E. GILMAN. Dec 22 ec31 Philadelphia Shoes.
THE subscriber has just received by Capt. Elwood, a general assortment of Philadelphia SHOES, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms for cash, at his store next door to Mr. Johnson the hatter.
Thomas M. Davis. December 22. 31
NOTICE.
AT the request of the Brethren of Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22, a CHARITY SERMON will be delivered at the Episcopal Church, on SUNDAY next, in anticipation of their annual festival. The members are requested to meet at the lodge room precisely at ten o'clock, A. M. from whence the Lodge will move in procession, with such visiting brethren as may be in town precisely at ten o'clock.
By order, Wm. H. Parry, Sec'y.
N. B. There will be no service in the Presbyterian Church on the forenoon of that day.
December 21. 31
TO BE RENTED.
For one or more years, THAT valuable property commonly called Jones's Point, now occupied by JOSIAH BROWNING—Also, the Marsh and Hills adjacent. The terms will be made known by Dr. Stephen Cooke, near Leesburgh, Loudoun county.
The subscriber having been informed that JOSIAH BROWNING has committed various depredations on the point, that he has sold the stone which surrounded it, and the soil itself, gives notice to those who have been engaged in this honorable traffic, that a repetition of it will inevitably subject them to the penalties of the law.
John R. Cooke. December 16. d3tk law4
are discussion and arrangement. He added that this condition was inserted in Mr. Erskine's instructions, because it had appeared from his own report of conversation with official persons at Washington that there would be no difficulty in agreeing to it.
Upon the third condition I said a very few words. I re-stated what I had thrown out upon the matter of it in an informal conversation in January, and expressed my regret that it should have been misapprehended. Mr. Canning immediately said that he was himself of opinion that the idea upon which that condition turns could not well find its way into a stipulation; that he well nevertheless, believed it proper to propose the condition to the United States; that he should have been satisfied with the rejection of it; and that the consequence would have been that they should have intercepted the commerce to which it referred, if any such commerce should be attempted."
CHARLESTON, December 13.
Arrived, ship William & Henry, Hudson, Newport, 13 days. On Saturday last, in lat. 35 29, long. 75 50, fell in with the wreck of the sloop Thetis, Taber, from New-Bedford, bound to Savannah, and took off from it, the captain, and Messrs. A. F. Faber, Braddock & Clifford, Amos Tilly, and Thomas Snow, being the only survivors out of 34 souls, who were on board that vessel. The Thetis had sailed from New-Bedford on the 16th of November—about 7 o'clock in the evening of the 23d, being then in lat. 34 8, long. 67 30, it blowing a gale, the sloop was upset by the sudden shifting of the wind, or what is commonly termed a white squall—12 of her persons on board were washed from the vessel, and instantly met a watery grave; the captain and 11 others, however, clung to the wreck, which lay in the same situation, upon her beam ends for 48 hours, during which time two out of the twelve who had adhered to the wreck, perished through the severity of the weather, being unable to sustain the hardships to which they were exposed. After much exertion and peril the survivors succeeded, by cutting away the rigging in righting the vessel; but she was still full of water and scarcely rising above its surface. In this dreary condition they continued until the seventh day, when a sea struck the wreck and swept nine out of the ten into the sea; capt. Taber who was amongst those washed off, fortunately regained the vessel, as did likewise three others, but the other five sunk from their view and were never seen more. These unfortunate men, after being a second time thus providentially saved, continued upon the wreck for ten days longer, being in all 17 days from the time when the sloop upset; during which time they subsisted upon raw potatoes and some wine—when they were fortunately discovered and taken off by capt. Hudson, from whom, and the passengers on board, they received the most kind and humane attention. Among the persons who perished, were Messrs. Nathaniel and Samuel Proctor, and Samuel Wing merchants, the rest of the persons lost were mostly artisans, who were going to Georgia to work during the winter.
To be hired for the ensuing year,
Eight or ten valuable NEGROES, belonging to the Preston estate, consisting of men, women, and girls: among them a good cook, washer and ironer, and several good house-servants.
Frances Alexander, Adm'x. December 21. ec32v
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. ec34i
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.
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and despatch.

TO PARENTS.
The annexed cases of cures performed by HAMILTON'S CELEBRATED WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
(Selected from a very numerous list.)
ARE presented as indubitable proof of the excellence and safety of this valuable specific, for destroying worms in the human stomach and intestines.
From Mr. Benjamin Williams, No. 30, Baltimore street, two doors above south Gay-street.
I have a son six years of age, who for four years past, has been generally in a very unhealthy state, particularly in summer; frequently affected with alarming convulsion fits, the whole of his little frame wasted fast, his breath foetid, and almost constant itching at the nose was excited, with other alarming symptoms. During the course of the above period, the advice and attendance of three of the most eminent physicians in Baltimore were successively procured. Each of these gentlemen, in his turn, declared worms to be the cause of the child's disorder, and exhausted his skill in attempting to expel them. Pink root, steel filings, with a variety of other medicines, were administered without the least success. It was once pronounced impossible for the child to live many hours.
I had heard of your Worm Destroying Lozenges, but with many others did not think highly of so cheap a medicine, until a gentleman of my acquaintance (Mr. Wm. S. Moore, auctioneer) in whose family they had been used with good effect, advised me to make trial of them; I accordingly gave my son a dose agreeable to directions, which soon expelled eight large worms, some of them about eight inches in length; a second dose brought away four more of similar size; a third dose being administered, no worms appeared. The child recovered and now enjoys a good state of health.
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.
AFFIDAVIT.
Michael Duffy, residing at No. 47, Walkes street, Fell's Point, in the city of Baltimore voluntarily maketh oath that the following statement is just and true:
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls the one five, and the other three years of age were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms. They were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent startings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success, which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hopes of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate. I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects. The eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch—in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of skin and slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health, which they still enjoy, though 5 months have nearly elapsed, since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole seemed to be inevitable.
J. SMITH.
Sworn before me, this 26th day of September, 1799.
Philadelphia, August 5 1806.
TO H. LEE.
Some time last spring I was afflicted with loss of appetite, giddiness in the head, fever, and great debility, so that I could scarcely walk. In this distressing situation I took many things, but without benefit. An acquaintance in the country sent to me to procure a box of Hamilton's Lozenges. Curiosity prompted me to read the directions, where I found my complaint exactly described by the doctor. I immediately sent for another box of the Lozenges, and took one dose, which brought away a large quantity of worms, and I felt greatly relieved. Encouraged by this, I took another dose, which was attended with the happiest effects, as it relieved me entirely, and am now in a better state of health than for a considerable time past. nose, and about the seat—eructations, oppilistic fits, and sometimes a privation of speech—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food and sometimes voracious—purging with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head and thighs, with flowness of spirits—slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough—excessive thirst—sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and ruddy.
Persons affected with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
Prevention better than Cure.
In cases of head ache, foul stomach, and for removing superfluous bile, perhaps no remedy has been discovered superior to LEE'S HAHN'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS , Which for 10 years past have been attended with the greatest success. The testimony of many respectable persons in our southern sea ports has been adduced who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy during the prevalence of malignant fevers, has preserved their health after experiencing alarming symptoms of fever.
Certificate of Wm. Devenny.
During the last nine years I have been in the habit of using Hahn's Antibilious Pills, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, whenever colds, head ache, or costiveness have rendered medicine necessary; in these cases a single dose has uniformly removed my head ache, and has generally been found sufficient to remove every symptom of a cold, if taken on its first appearance. Induced by the benefit I have received, I have for years past recommended them to many of my friends, and I have the pleasure to inform you, they have invariably succeeded in removing the above complaints.
Yours,
WM. DEVENNY, ITCH CURED.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, a certain cure by once using; Hamilton's Lozenges; Hamilton's Elixir, for Coughs; the celebrated Antibilious Pills; Hamilton's Essence of Mustard, for the Rheumatism; Tooth-Ache Drops; Hamilton's Grand Restorative for Debility.
TAKE NOTICE. —That imitations of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to Jas. Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexn. who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of
Hannah Lee,
Widow of the late Proprietor
July 31.
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.
John Dundas.
November 17.
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Just Received
And for sale by James Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street,
Gentlemen and Lady's Pocket Almanacs, in plain and Morocco bindings, for the year 1810.
AND
Johnson's Virginia and Farmer's Almanacs 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 112 cents.
Dr. Rees's Medical Guide.
Pennington's Memoirs of Mrs. Eliza Carter.
Blair's Lectures on Rhetorick and the Belles Lettres.
Adams's Roman Antiquities.
Complete Farrier (new edition.)
Misses' Magazine—2 vols.
Porter's Lectures on St. Matthew.
Dr. Newcome'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.
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Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
INSURANCE OFFICE, 19th Dec. 1809.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that an election of fifteen directors, will be held at the court house in Alexandria, on Monday the 15th day of January next, ensuing.
By order,
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
29th Jan.
Mr. Davis, of Richmond, will insert the above advertisement in his paper once a week till the 15th of January.
Notice is hereby given
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cash.
The bank will be shut on the 25th instant, being Christmas Day. Notes intended to be offered for discount, must be lodged at bank on Saturday before 12 o'clock, but dated on Monday the 25th.
December 19.
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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 thereto 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
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.
James Kennedy, sen.
December 5.
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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.
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TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.
ALSO,
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.
Valuable Property for Sale.
IN pursuance of a deed executed to the subscribers on the 11th day of August, 1808, by the late Robert T. Hose, Esq. in 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. Hose lately resided, situated at the corner of Prince and Water streets, and fronting feet 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.
A. I. S. C.
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 for ever 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.
No. 39
505 Acres of Land for Sale.
I WISH TO SELL the above quantity of LAND, situated near the road leading from Georgetown to Alexandria, and about an equal distance from each town.
This property is fully one half covered with wood, which will render it an advisable purchase, on the terms that I will sell it.
George H. Terrett, Esq. will show the land to any gentleman who wishes to see it, and will give the necessary information.
George H. Chapman.
December 16.
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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 Wm. Nam Wilson, surviving administrator of Cumberland Wilson, deceased, and to Benjamin Botts, 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 Harrison, jun.
R. I. Taylor.
December 8.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber living on Trammell's Run, about twelve miles from Alexandria, on the Leesburg road, on Friday night the first of December, a SORREL MARE, about 13 and a half hands high, very compact built and with fold branded on each jaw and each shoulder with W I, has a handsome star in her forehead, likewise a small black spot just behind the saddle, her tail as big as a fifteen pence piece! has a long switch tail, and when in bridle carries it very low, she naturally trots but can be made to pace a little, she will be seven years old next spring, her brands at present are not very plain in consequence of her long hair, but will be easily perceived when she sheds her coat. I suppose she was taken for the purpose of running as she is remarkable for speed. I will give the above reward for the mare and thief, or Ten Dollars for the mare and reasonable expenses.
John Henderson.
December 9.
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JOHN R. COOKE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, (MARTINSBURGH) PRACTISES in the Interior and Superior Courts of the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson, and in the Superior Court of Loudoun.
December 12.
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