Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-05-16 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 bills of the day—All kinds of goods are on limitation and the prices of each are established, can at any time be seen and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
LANDING,
From the Fd. & M. capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes in wood CAN, CLES 10 hds. dry CODFISH, 1 3 do. N. E. RUM 25 bks. MACKEREL 100 bushels SALT 60 do. POTATOES
FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccauba Snuff, R-pepe do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality.
HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21. Elastic Three-sht Metallic Pens Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and enter-taining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one. 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.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale. FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, four-teen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dol-lars. Apply to the Printer. February 2. Public Sale. Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, be-ning court day— That very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Ma-thews, late of said county, containing 643 a-cres. A credit of twelve months will be-given, the purchaser executing to the commis-sioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the pur-chase money according to the terms of the decree. March 30.
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business , At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE. A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dis-pose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dtf.
Wanted to Hire, A smart active WAITER—to one that can come well recommended for his honesty and sobriety, liberal wages will be given by Alexander Gordon, Washington tavern. April 26.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS. J. B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of pa-tronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are e-quested to furnish materials they will be f the first quality. February 17. 3m
Black River Lottery, NO. 2. State of the wheel at the close of the eleventh day's drawing. 1 prize of $30,000 2 do. of 10,000 2 do. of 5,000 2 do. of 2,000 3 do. of 1,000 10 do. of 500 30 do. of 200 50 do. of 100 100 do. of 50 100 do. of 20 100 do. of 10 Gain of the wheel $2,600. First drawn ticket on Monday next, which will be the 15th day of drawing is entitled to $2,000. Warranted undrawn tickets or cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. Present price of Tickets $9 50. For Sale by ROBERT GRAY. May 6.
Just Received, DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, No. 19. The AMERICAN ARTILLERIST, No. 5, which completes the work. THE AMERICAN REGISTER, vol. 5. And a few copies of The Power of Religion on the Mind, by Lindley Murray. FOR SALE BY R. Gray. Who has on hand, a large stock of WRIT-ING PAPER AND SCHOOL BOOKS. N.B. Country merchants and others who purchase to a considerable amount will be sup-plied at the lowest prices for cash. R. G. April 15.
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY. THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Megadore, Heir at Law, Robbin Hood. Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Of Age To-mor-row, Fortress of Sorrento, Chrononhotontho-logos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Mer-maid, School for Scandal, Trust, Castle Spec-tre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich, Man of Fortune. ALSO, The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2. Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price, bound, $1. March 29.
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexan-dria or its vicinity. A Warrant for 606 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13. d
PUBLIC SALE. Under the authority of a deed of trust from Davis Bowie for the security of Joseph Mandeville, the subscriber will offer at public sale, for ready money, the 5th day of June next, between the hours of twelve and two o'clock, at the coffee-house in Alexandria— A piece or parcel of Ground, with the improvements thereon, situate on the south side of Prince-street, between Al-fred and Columbus streets, marked No. 10. And also, a Ground-Rent secured on the ad-joining lot, No. 11, of fifteen shillings and ten-pence per annum. George Youngs, Trustee. May 13. dtf.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
THE STAGES. I WISH to dispose of both the accommo-dation and mail lines of stages, between Alexandria and Dumfries; together with the contract for carrying the mail between those places, which has yet 16 months to run. They will be sold, if desired, an accommo-dating time, by the payment being satisfactorily secured. N. ELLICOTT. May 12.
MRS. WALKER, HAVING removed to the house in King-street, adjoining Mr. Kincaid's, in-forms her friends and the public, that she has just received from New-York, a quan-tity of Split-straw Bonnets, Of the newest fashion, Which, with a general assortment of MIL-LINERY, she offers for sale on reasonable terms. May 11. 6t
District of Columbia, to wit. WHEREAS JOHN C SETON hath, by his petition in writing, applied to the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress, for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail bounds of Alexandria county, at the suit of John Thompson and being unable to discharge the said claim, with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property, real, personal and mixed—Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said John C. Seton that on SATURDAY, the 20th instant, between the hours of nine and 3 o'clock of the same day, at the court-house in Alexandria, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said John C. Seton, and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of congress, unless cause be then and there shewn to the contrary. By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitz-hugh one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, this 16th day of May, 1809. G. Deneale, C. C. May 16. 3t
NEWTON KEENE, HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the chooner Harriott, capt. Keith, 2000 bushels ground alum SALT, which will be sold low, if taken from on board, And has on hand, SUGAR in hds. and barrels WINE in pipes QUEEN'S WARE in crates well asrt'd. Best GREEN COFFEE in bags, and Gro. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks. April 14. 60
NOTICE. ON the 6th inst. I passed to James Dunlap, three notes of that date, drawn in his favor and subscribed by me—One of which is paya-ble at 12, one at 18, and one at 24 months af-ter date, for $698 31 each, which notes (by agreement legally executed) are not to be paid until certain stipulations contained in said a-greement, are complied with on the part of said Dunlap.—All manner of persons are therefore cautioned against taking all or any of said notes, until the stipulations in said a-greement are complied with, without which they will not be paid. Thomas Irwin. May 15. dtf
For New York—(in a few days,) The Schooner FARMER, Captain WOODWARD, Having part of her cargo engaged, for the balance, or for passage apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. May 15. 3t
FOR SALE, If applied for within four days, THE GOOD BRIG MINERVA, J. MATTHEWS, Master; Between two and three years old, will car-ry 1700 barrels. Enquire of the Printer. 600 barrels will be taken on freight for BOSTON, if offered in six days. En-quire as above. May 13. dtf
For Philadelphia, [To sail on Thursday next] THE SCHOONER HAPPY RETURN, Captain HAND; For freight or passage apply to the master on board at M'Clean's Wharf. May 13. 3t*
Public Sale. ON SATURDAY the 20th instant, will be sold, at the Coffee House, at 1 o'clock, LOTS Number 14 and 15, on Stump Hill, containing 11 acres—a House and Lot of Ground, near the old turnpike gate, and two Silver Watches, the property of the late William Vighams. P. G. Marsteller, v. M. May 15.
Hemp, Britannias, Checks, &c. For sale on board brig Sophia, captain Sien-wood, lying at Merchants wharf, Few tons clean Hemp, boxes Britannias, Checks, Callicoes, Platuillas, and Vesting, casks men's Shoes, cases Morocco and Kid Slippers, cases wool and fur Hats, bales yel-low Nankeens, chests Tea, barrels N. E. Rum, barrels Oil, hogsheads, tierces and barrels brown Sugar, and 20 M. feet merchantable Pine Plank. ALSO, For Freight, The new Brig SOPHIA, Burthen 1800 barrels, is in com-plete order and ready to receive a car-go immediately—For terms apply to Lawrason & Fowle, or Edward S. Rand. May 2. d6t—co3t
FOR SALE, At my store, lower end of Prince street, SWEET ORANGES Excellent LIMES by the barrel or smaller quantity Fresh RAISINS in boxes or retail, of a su-perior quality Connecticut FLAX, first quality Cavendish Chewing TOBACCO, with o-ther articles in the GROCERY LINE. A. WILLIS.
I wish to inform my friends, And the public in general, that I shall commence running my Fort Washington Packet next Wednesday, to start from Rickett's and Newton's wharf, every day at 9 o'clock and return the same afternoon. Any gentleman wishing to make up a party will please to give me one days notice. Particular care will be taken to furnish the best provi-sions and liquors. Abel Willis.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
In the circuit court of the United States for the Pennsylvania district, April session 809, present judges Washington and Pe-
Michael Bright, James Atkinson, Charles Westfall, Abraham Ogden, Charles Hong, William Cole, Samuel Wilkie, Daniel Phyle, John Knipe.
WASHINGTON, Judge, delivered the opinion of the court.
[RECORDED.]
The second ground of jurisdiction is founded upon the orders of the governor of his state, issued as it is contended under the sanction of a law of the state. Whe- ther the true meaning of that law has been mistaken or not, it would perhaps be im- possible to decide; but it will not, I trust, be denied, that we express a hope that it was so. It is more agreeable to think that an act, which should have been mistak- en in its judgment, and in this case we are bound to think that the error, if any, was not of the heart, than that the legislature should have intended to open an attack up- on the constitution and government of the United States. But if such was the design of the law, we must lament the circum- stance, and must, without reserve, pro- nounce it to be unconstitutional and void. Upon what is the law predicated? Upon the invalidity of the sentence of the District court. But have the people of the U. States confided to the legislatures of the states, or eventually to the United States, the power to declare the judgments of the national courts null and void? could such a power be granted to them, without supping the foundations of the government, and extin- guishing the last spark of American liberty? It is a truth not to be questioned, that the power to declare the judgments of our courts void can never be safely lodged with any other than the federal judiciary, by the physical force of the people. This power necessarily resides in the judicial tribunals and can in no wise reside in any other place. Whe- ther a state court is competent to declare a judgment of a federal court void for want of jurisdiction need not now be considered.— It may, however, be observed, that admit- ting the right in the first instance, the ul- timate decision of the question belongs to the supreme judicial tribunal of the nation, if that decision be required, for the judicial power extends to all cases arising under the constitution and the laws of the U. States, made in pursuance thereof, and the 25th section of the judicial law, with a view to secure to the national judiciary this impor- tant privilege, vests in the supreme court, a power to review and affirm or reverse the decisions of the highest court of law or equity in a state, where a question depending upon the construction of any clause in the constitution, treaty or statute of the U. S. had been decided against the title, &c. claim- ed under the constitution, &c. It seems, however, that this power is considered as being necessarily lodged in the national courts because it may be abused for the purpose of drawing every case into the vortex of the federal jurisdiction. Whence can arise this jealousy? I have the judges of these courts, or of any courts, an interest in ex- tending the sphere of their jurisdiction? Quite otherwise; as the jurisdiction of the court is abridged the labor of the judge is diminished. Is it a privilege which is claim- ed for the advantage of the court, or of the individuals who compose it? By no means. It is the privilege of the citizen, and as long as I have the honor of a seat on the bench, I will consider myself as one of the guardians of this privilege (a very feeble line I acknowledge) and with a steady and unvarying eye fixed upon the constitution as my guide I shall march forward without entertaining the guilty wish to limit this pri- vilege where the citizen may fairly claim it, or the desire not less criminal, to enlarge its boundaries because it is claimed.
If, then, the validity of the decree of the district court be established upon the ground of reason—upon the basis of the constitua- tion—In part upon the opinion of congress and decisions of the supreme federal and state courts more than once given, what fol- lows? That the governor of this state had no power to order the defendants to array themselves against the United States, acting
through its judicial tribunals, and the le- gislature of the state was equally incompe- tent to clothe him with such a power had it so intended. The defendants were bound by a paramount duty to the government of the union, and ought not to have obeyed the mandate. There were but two modes by which the general government could assert the supremacy of its power on this occasion —by the peaceful interference of the civil authority, or by the sword. The first has been tried, and the defendants are now call- ed to answer for their conduct before a jury of their country. Will any man be found bold enough to condemn this mode of pro- ceeding, or complain that this alternative has been chosen? But if the accused can plead the orders of the governor, as a justi- fication of their conduct, and if the suffi- ciency of such a plea is established, the civil authority is done away, its means are ina- dequate to its end, and force must be re- sorted to. Are we prepared for such a state of things? The doctrine appears to us mon- strous; the consequences of it terrible.— We regret that it was broached. It was contended that in a case where a state go- vernment authorises resistance to the pro- cess of a federal court, though in a case where the court had competent jurisdiction, the only remedy in such an emergency is negotiation. If there were no federal, no common head, this position might be ad- mitted, and on the failure of the negotia- tions, the ultima ratio must be resorted to. But under our constitution of government, which declares the laws of the U. States, made in pursuance of that instrument the supreme law of the land and which vests in the courts of the United States jurisdiction to try and decide particular cases, I am al- together at a loss to conceive how in the case stated, negotiations between the general and paramount government in relation to the powers granted to it, and a state govern- ment can be necessary, and could even be proper. I speak not of the power but of the right of resistance.
But it is contended that the defendants, standing in the characters of subordinate officers to the governor and commander in chief of the state, were bound implicitly to obey his orders; and that although the or- ders were unlawful, still the officer and those under his command were justifiable in obeying them. This argument is im- posing, but very unsound. In a state of open and public war, where military law prevails, and the peaceful voice of municipal law is drowned in the din of arms, great indulgences must necessarily be extended to the acts of subordinate officers done in obedience to the orders of their superiors. But even there the order of a superior offi- cer to take the life of a citizen, or to in- vade the sanctity of his house, and to de- prive him of his property would not shield the inferior against a charge of murder or trespass in the regular judicial tribunals of the country.
In the case of Little and Bareme, the su- preme court felt every motive which would affect them as men, to excuse an unlawful act performed by a meritorious officer. He was at sea, without the possibility of con- sulting with counsel or others, as to the le- gality of the act he was about to execute, and which appeared to him to be authorized by the chief executive magistrate of the nation, in the instructions received from the navy department. Notwithstanding all these powerful pleas in his favor, pleas which were addressed strongly to the feel- ing of those who were to decide on this case, the supreme court conceived that the law of the land did not warrant the instruc- tions given and consequently that the offi- cer was not justified in what he did. I am not sure, but I am inclined to think that he afterwards obtained relief from congress.
This is said to be a hard case upon the defendants, because if they had refused ob- edience to the order of the governor they would have been punished by the state. I acknowledge it is a hard case, but with this you have nothing to do, if the law is against the defendants. It may however be ob- served that had the defendants refused obe- dience and been prosecuted before a mili- tary or state court, they ought to have been acquitted upon the ground that the orders themselves were unlawful and void, and we ought of course to suppose that they would have been acquitted.
We enter not into the political discus- sions which have been so ably conducted on both sides; but we admonish you to dis- card from your minds all political consi- derations; all party feelings, and all fede- ral or state prejudices. The questions in- volved in this case are in the highest de- gree momentous, and demand a cool and dispassionate consideration. We rely up- on your integrity and wisdom for a deci- sion which you can reconcile to your con- sciences, and to the duties which you owe to God and to your country.
NEW YORK, May 11.
Latest from Lisbon.
By the arrival yesterday of the brig Ves- tal from Lisbon, we have received Gazettes and letters to the 27th of March, from which the following translations are made. It does not appear as was stated a few days since, on the authority of captain Baetjer, from Lisbon, that the French have go- possession of Oporto, or are in that neigh- borhood; or that the merchants of Lis- bon were in the least alarmed or mak- ing preparations to get off as fast as possible with their effects. On the contrary every thing indicates a strong determina- tion of the Portuguese government to make a bold and obstinate stand against their en- emy whenever they present themselves. The command of the army is given to gen. Ber- esford. Romana had collected a large army of Spanish patriots at Requijo and cut off the communication of the French between the kingdoms of Leon and Galicia.
Translated for the New York Evening Post, from the Lisbon Gazette of March 21.
GENERAL ORDERS
Of the marshal commander in chief of the Portuguese army, Wm. Carr Beresford. His royal highness the prince regent of Portugal having been pleased to confide to marshal Beresford the command in chief of his armies, he thinks it his duty, on enter- ing upon that command, to make known to his companions in arms his sentiments upon this occasion.
The marshal commander in chief, while in the station which he held in the army sent by his Britannic majesty, to aid the admi- rable and prodigious efforts, which the Portu- guese were making to regain their liberty & independence, so unjustly attacked, had op- portunity to study, and become thoroughly acquainted with the disposition and military character of this nation: and although he is persuaded that he has given it an unequiv- ocal proof of the advantageous opinion which he entertains of it, by his acceptance of the said command, he is nevertheless de- sirous and hopes to manifest in a more deci- sive manner, that the chief command of the Portuguese army could have been entrusted to no other officer, so intimately acquainted with the ability and military talents inherent in the Portuguese, to which some instruc- tion, and uniformity in their direction, are alone wanting to demonstrate, that they are now what they always were, if not the best, at least equal to the bravest and most intre- pid soldiers in Europe: and therefore the commander in chief will endeavor with the greatest application and care to give to those qualities that efficacy and energy which they always acquire when assisted by a well regu- lated discipline.
It is universally acknowledged that the Portuguese are loyal to their sovereign, ob- edient to the lawful authorities who re- present him, and patient sufferers of the privations and inconveniences which armies on most occasions experience; the patri- otism, energy and enthusiasm, of which they have just given the most striking proofs, the glory which they required in Bousillon, the recent successes on the northern and north eastern frontiers—attest their resolu- tion, valor, and intrepidity, qualities which render them worthy of their ancestors, and as famous as they.
Therefore, Portuguese, there are none who discover better qualifications to become excellent troops, & convinced of this truth, the marshal commander in chief finds him- self with the greatest pleasure identified with the Portuguese nation; he is a Portu- guese officer, and to the Portuguese he se- curely confides his honor and his reputa- tion.
The marshal commander in chief judges it necessary to protest to you, that he will always consider it as one of his most im- portant duties to reward merit where soever it may appear; and that the only recom- mendation to his favor, shall be zeal, intel- ligence, activity, bravery and patriotism— qualities, which shall always find in him a decided and active protection.
The marshal and commander in chief, calls the attention of all his general and su- baltern officers to the actual condition, and to the melioration of the army; and being convinced that the best method of introduc- ing into our military corps, discipline, and an exact observance of duty, is the example of the officers, he hopes that they will not fail to impress upon their soldiers, a lesson so important and necessary.
The marshal commanding awaits with impatience the first opportunity of visiting and inspecting, as well the different corps which are already in the field, as the rest of the army, and he will avail himself of all occasions to promote the satisfaction, dis- cipline, and advantage of the officers and soldiers, with the command of whom he is entrusted.
Head-Quarters, Lisbon, 13th March, 1809.
Lisbon, March 21.
A letter has been received in this city from the Marquis de Romana, dated at Re- quijo (a place in Galicia to the northward of, and not far from Braganza) on the 11th inst. by which it appears, that the French have lost in Galicia, not less than 10,000 men, killed and taken prisoners by the pa- triots of that kingdom. The said general being posted at that place, cuts off the com- munication between the kingdom of Leon and that of Galicia.
The Portuguese, who passed the Minho on the 10th inst. and entered the town of Guarda, were afterwards at Beja; from whence they returned towards their interior, and were on the 15th inst. in Amora, a place near Tey. It also appears that Vi- go is now in possession of the Spaniards, and 3 English frigates have entered its har- bor, which supplied the inhabitants with ammunition.
There have arrived in this port, and are now landing arms and clothing complete for 10,000 men, a very important aid, which the generous British nation sends to the Portuguese. By this, and by many other acts of liberality, it may be seen with what earnest desire and zeal the British govern- ment is animated to defend the Peninsula, and particularly this kingdom, its intimate and ancient ally; and our enemies may thence learn the impossibility of conquering the three united nations.
From Late ENGLISH PAPERS.
MONTE VIDEO, Dec. 2, 1808.
Things are far from being in a settled or pleasing state here. Liniers, the viceroy of the province, and Elio, the governor of this place have been at variance for some time. The former has apparently been play- ing a deep game. He is a Frenchman and has been in the French interest, but it is all over with that party; and it is thought he is now aiming at supreme power himself. Certain it is, that at heart, he is not friendly to Ferdinand 7th, and that he would not have preferred him, if he had not been compelled by the example set him at Monte Video. Elio and the Monte Vidianos, are staunch patriots bitter enemies of Bonaparte and enthusiastic admirers of the English.
Some time since, Liniers sent a person to supercede Elio, but the whole town bade defiance to the viceroy, and the new govern- or made a precipitate retreat. About ten days ago, accounts were received that a body of troops, from 2 to 3,000 had crossed the river, and passed over to Colonia on their march to this place. The Montevid- ans would laugh at such a force, as the fortifications are stronger than ever. It happened, however, that at that time a bri- gadier general was in the town, who arrived here several weeks since from Spain, in the Flora frigate. He had since his arrival remained in a private character, while he silently informed himself of the disposition of the governor and inhabitants towards Ferdinand 7th; but on the approach of the troops, he assembled the Junta, and exhib- ited his credentials from the Junta of Se- ville, investing him with supreme powers. Having declared himself satisfied with all he had seen here, he proceeded to Buenos Ayres. We have not heard of his arrival there, but we know that the troops which were at Colonia have been ordered back to their station. It is supposed by some that Liniers will dispute his authority, that he will plead his own appointment by the king, and say that none but the king can remove him.
The inhabitants of Buenos Ayres do not love the English, and that for several rea- sons. The people remember how they took the town, and also how disgracefully they lost it. But what most embitters them a- gainst us, is the conduct of Whitelocke, who is held here in equal contempt and abhor- rence, and who suffered great atrocities to be committed in the neighborhood of the town when he advanced to the attack. You may have heard, that when Whitelocke left this place, some hundreds of the Irish sol- diers deserted from the army. They entered into the Spanish service at Monte Video, and are now here, a galling sight for us.
I have to mention a recent occurrence in- volved in some mystery. About ten days since an Englishman of the name of ***** arrived here from Rio Janeiro, and was, soon after his arrival, taken into custody; he still remains a close prisoner. Papers it is said, were found in his possession, con- taining a plan for effecting the independence of this country. It is said that he was inti- mate at Rio Janeiro with a Spaniard of the name of Pinha, an obnoxious character, and that he was arrested in consequence of in- formation dispatched by the Prince Regent to gov. Elio.
This province must continue subject to Spain, I believe; Maria Luisa, I hope will

long, have a direct trade with it. This is far from being the case. Vessels are allowed to discharge in a re- way; they are obliged to enter the under some pretext, as that they are in and in order to obtain leave to are obliged to make use of inter- as well as to avail themselves of color- pretences. These are costly expedi- as well as great impediments in the way business. The duties and expences are amounting to 32 per cent. on the on of the cargo, which is, however, provable. day we were informed that the I resolved to admit no English any plea but her downright dis- re decrees have been issued a- King. Any person detected in Englishman or Spaniard, will in Vor.
Orders in Council. Date of March 18, con- London Gaz. Council, dated the 15th order for the suspension of two the future. As to duties on the 18th of the K. of friendly coun- the procu- or in ships is a- coming from Great Britain. As also, an or- the 16th, for per- fitting the im- to Great Britain, hides, horns, skins, and other articles in for- paying the same duties as if ships, until the treaty of ratification of a definitive treaty of
Prospect of Trade with Russia. war has been ordered to to take from the ice, under convoy, Petersburg, ten vessels laden with This circumstance, in a degree, the report of the approaching between this country and as it cannot otherwise be supposed ment would sanction a measure of important benefit to Russia, unless corresponding benefit was likely to arise from it.
Contract for Ship Timber. Navy Board has entered into exten- contracts for ship timber, to be brought Nova Scotia. It is said that between six hundred ships have sailed, or to proceed to Halifax and Cana- timber of various descriptions, which 250 are on account of govern- and that one house has engaged to ten millions of feet of three and four plank.
Oporto Convoy. thousand pipes of wine are safely ar- in the river from Oporto, which is a- the fifth of the annual consumption of and her dependencies.
France and Austria. We should not be surprised if Bonaparte to make another insidious offer to ne- for the purpose of embarrassing Austria.
Duke of York's Resignation. The following is the substance of the letter to the king: The house of commons having, after a attentive and laborious investigation the merits of certain allegations prefer- against him, passed a resolution of his resignation, he might now approach his ma- and might venture to tender to him resignation of the chief command of his army, as he could no longer be of acting from any apprehension the result, nor be accused of having from the extent of an enquiry which, as it had been, he trusted he should even to those who had been dispos- to condemn his conduct, to have met the patience and firmness which could only from a conscious feeling of inno- The motive which influenced him arose the truest sense of duty, and the est attachment to his majesty, from he had never departed, and which majesty had, if possible, confirmed by affectionate and paternal solicitude which had shown for his son's honor and wel- upon the present distressing occasion. his majesty, as a most kind and indul- father, as a most gracious sovereign, owed every thing; and the feeling of alone would have prompted him to fore- all considerations of personal interest in determination which he had taken. It would not become him to say that he should with sincere regret a situation in which his majesty's confidence and partiality had him, and the duties of which it had his anxious study and his pride, dur- 12 years, to discharge with integrity.
and fidelity. Whether he might be allowed to add with advantage to his majesty's ser- vice, his majesty was best able to decide."
REMARKABLE FUNERAL. On Sunday last was interred in the burial ground of St. Martin-in-the-fields, the re- mains of Hugh Hewson, who died at the advanced age of 85. The deceased was a man of no mean celebrity, though no funeral escutcheons adorned his hearse, or heir ex- pectant graced his obsequies. He was no less a personage than the identical Hugh Strap, whom Dr. Smollett has rendered so conspicuously interesting in his life and ad- ventures of Roderick Random, and for up- wards of forty years had kept a hair dress- ers shop in the above parish. The deceased was a very intelligent man, and took de- light in recounting the adventures of his early life. He spoke with pleasure of the time he passed in the service of the doctor, and it was his pride as well as boast, to say that he had been educated in the same semi- nary with so learned and distinguished a character. His shop was hung round with Latin quotations, and he would frequently point out to his customers and acquaint- ances the several scenes in Roderick Ran- dom, pertaining to himself, which had their foundation, not in the doctor's inven- tive fancy, but in truth and reality. The meeting at a barber's shop at New- castle-upon-Tyne, the subsequent mistake at the inn, their arrival together in London and the assistance they experienced from Strap's friend, were all of that description. We understand the deceased has left behind him an interlined copy of Roderick Ran- dom, pointing out these facts, shewing how far they were indebted to the genius of the Doctor, and to what extent they were bot- tomed in reality. The deceased could ne- ver succeed in gaining more than a respect- able subsistence by his trade, but he pos- sessed an independence of mind superior to high humble condition. Of late years he was employed as keeper of the Promenade in Viller's Walk, Adelphi, and was much no- ticed and respected by the inhabitants who frequently visited that place. (London paper, March 25.)
Alexander Daily Gazette. TUESDAY, MAY 16.
Capt. Sawyer who arrived at Boston, on 9th inst. from Lisbon, informs, that when he sailed from that city (April 8th) the French had not arrived there, and the period of their expected arrival was variously stated, from seven days to two months: That the French were advancing into Portugal in two co- lumns, under Marshals Lannes and Junot, whose united force was estimated in round numbers at 80,000; that they had tak- en Oporto, and had advanced several leagues beyond it; but that their progress was slow, owing doubtless to the scarcity of subsistence in the country they were over- running. That the British troops in Por- tugal amounted to upwards of 21,000; and the Portuguese army was estimated at fifty thousand. That the British were re- pairing the fortifications; but that notwith- standing these it was not expected a de- fence of the city would be attempted; and that on the near approach of the French, the British and Portuguese would embark on board the British fleet in the Tagus which consisted of two sail of the line three or four frigates, and 3000 sail of transports; part of which would proceed to Brazil, the others for England. The intelligence from Spain was extremely vague and limited. The first indication capt. S. had of the removal of the embargo, was seeing the o- cean again whitened with American can- vass.
Captain Jackson, who arrived here yes- terday from Martinico, informs of the arri- val there of admiral Duckworth's squadron of six sail of the line, in pursuit of the French squadron; and had sailed for the Saints. This squadron will aug- ment the British blockading force to ten sail of the line; which it is expected must speedily capture or destroy the French squadron; and render abortive another at- tempt of Napoleon to obtain "ships, com- merce and colonies." [N. Y. pap.]
An extraordinary instance of longevity lately occurred in the island of Jamaica, in the person of Joseph Ram, a black man, belonging to Morrice Hall estate, and who died in December last, at the advanced age of 140 years; he perfectly remembered the duke of Albemarle, who succeeded to the government of that island in 1687. His daughter, Grace Martin, an inhabitant of Spanish Town, and upwards of 85 years of age, says he had a complete set of new teeth about 20 years ago, which remained sound
to the day of his death. His hair turned quite gray: he retained his sight and memo- ry well, and had all his senses perfect, ex- cept that of smelling. He was stout and in- clined to corpulence: was never sick but once, and all the physic he ever took in his life was one dose of nut oil. He had 26 children by different women. His appetite was always good, and a few days previous to his death, he walked a distance of four miles. His dissolution was gradual, and unattended by pain or sickness; it seemed indeed to be the mere decay of nature.
When Aristotle was asked, what a man could gain by telling a falsehood, he re- plied, not to be credited when he speaks the truth.
Mortals are too often ingenious in mak- ing themselves miserable, by aggravating to their own fancy, beyond bound, all the evils which they endure. They compare them- selves with none but those whom they ima- gine to be more happy; and complain, that upon them alone has fallen the whole load of human sorrows. Would they look with a more impartial eye on the world, they would see themselves surrounded with suf- ferers; and find that they are only drinking out of that mixed cup, which Providence has prepared for all. I will restore thy daughter again to life, said an eastern sage, to a prince who grieved immoderately for the loss of a beloved child, provided thou art able to engrave on her tomb the names of three persons who have never mourned. The prince made enquiry after such per- sons; but found the enquiry vain, and was silent.
Motto for a TEA CHEST—Tu Doce. An Italian philosopher thus expressed his motto: "TIME WAS HIS ESTATE." An estate indeed, which will produce nothing without cultivation, but which will always abundantly repay the labors of industry and satisfy the most extensive desires, if no part of it be suffered to lie waste by negli- gence; to be overrun with noxious plants, or laid out for show rather than use.
There is "a something" exquisitely beauti- ful in the following SONG—BY WALLER. GO, lovely rose! Tell her that wastes her time, and me, That now she knows, When I resemble her to thee, How sweet and fair she seems to be. Tell her that's young, And shuns to have her graces spied, That hadst thou sprung In desarts where no men abide, Thou must have uncommended died.
Small is the worth Of beauty from the light retired; Bid her come forth, Suffer herself to be desir'd, And not blush so to be admir'd. Then die! that she, The common fate all things rare May read in thee: How small a part of time they share, That are so wondrous sweet and fair!
ASSIZE OF BREAD Made of Sufefine Burr Flour.     CENTS.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 36   4 pound loaf 18   2 pound loaf 9   1 pound loaf 4 1/2    JAMES HARRISS, Clerk of the Market
For BOSTON, The Schooner M. WATTESTON, R. B. HALL, Master; Will sail in four days. For freight of 400 barrels, apply to Lawrafon and Fowle. Who have Just Received, A few bales Russia and Ravens Duck, of a superior quality. 3 bales Burboon Gurrabs. May 15. 3t
Advertisement. WHEREAS the county court of Prince- William hath made an order that the estate of Henry D. Hooe, deceased, shall be settled on the first Monday in July next; this is therefore to give notice to all persons having claim or claims against the said estate, that they must bring them in on or before the above-mentioned day, and get them allowed by the court, and receive their part of the said estate, in equal ratio, agreeable to the said order. William Shaw, D. S. For Charles Ewell, late Sheriff of Prince William County. April 1.—(May 8.) 12w3w County of Alexandria, May 11, 1809.
One Dollar Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, an apprentice boy, named Jacob Merche- ner. All persons are forewarned against har- boring the said boy.
Matthew Sexsmith. April 2—May 16. 8t*
Advertisement.
IN the fall of 1807, I received a TRUNK of WEARING APPAREL, consigned to my care by THOMAS IRWIN, of Bordeaux, and addressed to SAMUEL IRWIN, who is hereby requested to call for the same. E. Janney. 5th mo. 16. d3w
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of Davis Bowie are re- quested to meet at the tavern of John Hodgkins on Saturday the 20th inst. between the hours of 9 and 12, with their claims pro- perly attested. Davis Bowie. May 15. d3t.
Removal.
JOHN KNIGHT, Saddler, Cap and Harness-maker, RESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS that he has removed his shop from Royal-street to King-street, nearly opposite Philip Triplet's flour store, where he will keep on hand a constant sup- ply of the best SADDLES, BRIDLES and HARNES, and will pay the strictest atten- tion to orders for any articles in his line. May 16. d6tc06t
Black River Lottery, NO. 2.
State of the wheel at the close of the nineteenth day's drawing.     1 prize of — — $20,000   2 do. of — — 10,000   2 do. of — — 5,000   1 do. of — — 2,000   3 do. of — — 1,000   9 do. of — — 500   23 do. of — — 200   71 do. of — — 100   90 do. of — — 50   246 do. of — — 20   6842 do. of — — 10  
Yesterday the 15th instant, and the 20th day of drawing, the first drawn number was a prize of 1000 dollars—and on Monday next, which will be the 25th day of drawing, the first drawn number will be a prize of 5000 dollars. Warranted undrawn tickets or cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. Present price of Tickets $9 50—on Saturday they will be advan- to 10 For Sale by ROBERT GRAY. May 16.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, MAY 10, 1809.
ORDERED, That Abraham Faw, Wil- iam S. Moore, and Joseph Smith, be com- missioners to hold an election on Monday, the 22d instant, at John Hodgkin's tavern, to elect a member of the Common Coun- cil for the third ward, in place of Adam Lynn, resigned.
Ordered, That John Sutton, Joseph Dean and Aaron Hewes be a committee to rent out in the best manner they can, Duke-street Dock, for the term of two years, or until Thomas Preston's time expires in the ad- joining warehouse; and that the person contracting shall during the lease, keep the dock in as good repair as it now is, and leave it in the same manner. ADAM LYNN, c. c.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers will attend at Duke street dock, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of renting said dock agreeable to the above or- der of Council. John Sutton. Joseph Dean, Aaron Hewes.
St. Andrew's Society.
A STATED quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at the house of Mr. John MacLeod, this even- ing at 7 o'clock. Punctual attendance is re- quested. James Patton, President. May 15.
Partnership dissolved.
THE co-partnership of Bonaal and Rick- etts, is dissolved by mutual consent. J. BONAAL is authorised to settle the affairs of the late concern, and will attend at the house of B. Ricketts for that purpose. John Bonfal, Benjamin Ricketts. May 3—(4) 2aw2w

R. C. SKINNER, SURGEON DENTIST, &c. RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity, that his concerns at Washington requiring his continuance at or near that city, until the next session of Congress, proposes to attend to his professional business in this town until the 20th of May. The superior manner in which he inserts Teeth in the human head, their perfect natural appearance, and the ease his operations are invariably performed in, are objects worthy the attention of those persons who have been so unfortunate as to lose their front teeth. To those persons whose teeth are partially decayed, or are covered with the sceptic acid, or tartar, he will only observe that immediate relief may be obtained, and their teeth preserved, [free from pain] during life. His regular apprenticeship, long practice, and superior recommendations, (it is presumed) will entitle him to the confidence of those that require his assistance.  Dr. SKINNER may be consulted any hour at Mr. Milburn's, sign of the Golden Ball, Union-street. May 9.
Doctor I. J. Comyn, A professional Dentist of Baltimore, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that he intends to practice in this place for a few days, in all the various branches of his profession. No genteel person of either sex, can give or receive pleasure or comfort, by teeth coated with tartar or decayed gums, or fetid breath. His method of cleaning the teeth will be found both easy and efficacious, as hundreds can attest in Baltimore and elsewhere. Without giving pain, or hurting the enamel, he removes the tartar, &c. when the teeth will assume a beautiful appearance the gums adhering to the teeth; but if the state of the gums require it, doctor C. will give to the person an antiseptic lotion of chemical preparation, which gained the applause of hundreds both in Europe and America. It is pleasant, innocent, and effectual, in smoothing and whitening the teeth and curing the gums, rendering them red and firm, preventing the decay of the teeth and sweetening the breath. Doct. C. fits artificial teeth from one to an entire set, with such nicety, as to answer the useful purposes of nature, and of so natural an appearance that it is impossible to distinguish them from real ones. Dr. C. flatters himself from his being regularly bred to the practice of physick, as well as to the Dentist Business, and his long experience on the continent of Europe (France and Spain) to give to all those who favour him with their business every possible satisfaction. May 12.  Dr. C. will wait on any lady or gentleman at their respective houses, or may be consulted at the City Tavern.  Joseph H. Mandeville, FOR SALE. 2000 barrels coarse and fine Salt by the Bushel and in sacks. 50 barrels Whiskey. 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels. Do. inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads. Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garrett's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soar Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17.
PUBLIC SALE. UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers, for the security of Robert Moss, the subscriber will offer at public sale, on Monday, the 29th day of May next, on the premises, near William Padgett's tavern, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND , situated on the new and old turnpike roads, about 5 miles from Alexandria, containing 36 and quarter acres. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed. R. I. Taylor, Trustee. April 24.
A YOUNG MAN, WHO can produce satisfactory recommendations, will be glad to be employed in some dry or wet good store, or in some office. A letter directed to E. M. and left at this office, will be attended to. April 19.
USEFUL PROPERTIES OF YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine. THIS highly useful Machine is found by experience to excel any hitherto in use. It will wash as many cloaths (by the assistance of one person) in an hour as can be washed in a whole day, without the possibility of injuring, fretting or tearing the most delicate article, and with less than half the quantity of soap. It occupies very little more space than the common wash-tub, and with the least care will not create any slop or wet—the construction is very simple and attended with little expense. A further description of its qualities is now deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none will purchase without examining it.  We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have found, on trial, the above named Machine to answer fully the above description. Given under our hands this 5th day of May, A. D. 1809.
John Sellers, John Markland, Elizabeth Lomax, Susan Sellers, Samuel Hatterflay. Eleanor Bufel, Sarah Drown, Mary Higdon, John Drown.  I have examined the above Machine, seen it in operation, and believe it to answer the description. J. Swift. May 5.  Any person wishing to purchase one or more rights in the above Machine, can be supplied by applying to Wm. C. Newton. Prince street, Alexandria. May 6.  N. B. All persons are cautioned against making or using the above Machine without a certificate from me. W. C. NEWTON.
John Gardner Ladd, Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet Wharf— Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes. Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests. 1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti, Mould and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in Boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Coal Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, April 11, 1809. WAS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway, a negro man named JOHN: he is said to be the property of Robert Spadding, of Easton, state of Maryland; he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and about twenty-seven years of age, much pitted with the small pox. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailor. April 15.
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county and state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Richard Bond , late of the aforesaid county and state, deceased:—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same for adjustment, with the proper vouchers thereof to the subscriber, living in Saint Mary's county and state of Maryland, at or before the 15th day of July next; or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of January, 1809. Rebecca White Bond, Executrix. January 19.
THE SUBSCRIBER Begs leave to return his thanks to the public for past favors, and to inform them that he has just received from Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of the most Fashionable Ladies' & Gentlemen's SHOES, Which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash. Thos. M. Davis. N. B. Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of every description made at his shop on the shortest notice. May 8.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—not of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Tenerife, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward Island, and Northern Rum. Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy. Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce. Retailing Molasses, Havanna Honey. Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch, Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, May Term, 1809. ORDERED, That the administrator of James Mease M'Rea , deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette . Test. ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.  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 James Mease M'Rea , late of the county aforesaid, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 2d day of Novr. 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 2d day of May, 1809. JOHN WISE, adm'or. May 2.
Entertainment. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a House of Entertainment for travellers and others, at Colchester Ferry, opposite Woodbridge, where he will keep a constant supply of whatever may be necessary in his line for the accommodation of those who may favor them with their custom, on the most moderate terms. W. Millan. March 27.
Was Committed To the jail of this county, as a runaway, A NEGRO MAN, who says his name is Henry Haggeman . He is about twenty-seven years of age, 5 feet six inches high, stout made, had on a white linen jacket and trousers—has a scar on his nose. The owner is requested to come and prove his or her property, pay charges and take him away otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. James Campbell, jailor. May 11.
Mahogany for Sale. JUST RECEIVED, About 10,000 ft. 1st qly. hardwood, AND will be sold low for cash, either in planks or logs. Apply to Benjamin Adamson, WHO CARRIES ON THE CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, In all its branches—and executes work on the lowest terms and at the shortest notice. May 8.
BANK OF POTOMAC, May 5, 1809. THE Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac are hereby informed, that a dividend of three and an half per cent. for the last six months has been declared, and will be paid to them or their legal representatives on Monday next the 8th inst. By order of the President and Directors, Charles Page, Cashier.
Washington Bridge Company. NOTICE is hereby given, to the Proprietors of Sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461 462 463 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1992 1993 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000, and to the Proprietors of 65 Shares, upon which the 3d Instalment of $10 a share remains unpaid, numbered 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 461 462 463 474 475 476 477 478 479, 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 641, 642, 643, 1050, 1069, 1170, 1339, 1340, 1468, 1534, 1535, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective instalments of ten dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the district of Columbia." Notice is also given, to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture. By order of the Directors, DANIEL CARROLL, of Dud. President. April 26—27.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY —Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JORDAN AUGUSTUS —his color nearly as light and approaches that of a white man, his hair is straight and he generally wears it platted and turned up behind with a comb—his visage is remarkably thin and his cheek bones high—he has been bro't up in the house and is a very good dining-room servant, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight built, his constitution is not very strong and he is subject to indisposition—he is about 30 years of age. NELLY is tall and rather inclined towards corpulency, a tawney color and about forty-five years of age. They went off together as man and wife, but it is very probable Billy will attempt to pass as a white man and will endeavor to sell Nelly as his slave. The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing of the said Slaves, if taken up on the north side of the river Potomac, and information given thereof to their respective proprietors. A reasonable reward will be given if taken within the state of Virginia, and reasonable charges will be paid if brought home. George Carter, Oatlands, near Leesburg, Virginia. A. Long, County of Culpepper, Virginia. April 19.
SMITHS' WORK. THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they carry on The Black Smith Business, IN ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES. THOSE who favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch. FIELD & ROCK. N. B. A smart active lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, wanted as an apprentice to the above business.
H. FIELD, Has for sale, as usual, at his Nail Manufactory, Spikes, Nails, Brads & Springs of every description, by the cask or less quantity. Two or three Journeyman wrought Nailors will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory. April 5.