Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-01-23 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. Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one. October 6.
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.
Just Published, For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER; OR, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC's For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received, A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER. Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia, No. 16. is received, and No. 17. is expected in a few days. Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen.
ROBERT GRAY. Fishing-Shore to Rent. THE Mount-Vernon FISHING-SHORE, together with the Staking Tubs, to rent for the next season or for a longer time if desired. Bulhrod Washington. January 3. 2awom
City Tavern and Hotel, ALEXANDRIA: AT THE SIGN OF THE GRAPES. WILLIAM CATON, From the City of Annapolis, (Maryland) RESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC in general, that he has taken that justly celebrated INN, in this city, called THE CITY TAVERN and HOTEL, lately in the possession of Mr. John Gadsby. He hopes, by assiduity and attention, to give the greatest satisfaction to every person, as no exertions on his part shall be wanted to keep up the high character which this Tavern has, as being one of the best in the Union: and assures them that he will always have an assortment of the best liquors and good waiters. Travellers and others will meet with good accommodations at the above house, on reasonable terms. Boarders are taken by the day, week, month or year. The papers from all the sea-ports on the continent are regularly taken and filed at the Coffee-House, adjoining the tavern, and are for the use of strangers. Suppers can be had from six to twelve o'clock in the evening, at a short notice, from one to twenty. November 15.
Bank of Alexandria, JANUARY 2, 1809. NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of three and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank for the half year ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them on Thursday next the 5th inst. By order of the President and Directors. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. January 3. 3w
MUSCOVADO SUGARS. 55 hogheads 1st and 2d quality—FOR SALE BY R. Veitch & Co. January 12. d3w
FRENCH LANGUAGE. A GENTLEMAN, who has devoted a considerable part of his time to the study of foreign languages and the manner in which they may be taught with most advantage, is desirous to give Lessons in French, which, being now considered as a necessary branch of polite education, he flatters himself to meet with sufficient encouragement—and the method of teaching which he means to adopt, (being that of Mr. A. Dufief, so generally approved of) added to a strict attention to a clear and proper pronunciation, will enable his pupils to acquire the language in a shorter time, than that which has hitherto been in use—of which a little experience will prove the truth of his assertion. As his family lives a short distance from Alexandria, he intends to remove to the town as soon as he finds a prospect to defray the expenses of house-keeping, and invites therefore those who wish to be instructed to make their applications, the sooner the better, to Mr. GENERES, who will give the necessary information. A. B. He likewise proposes to teach the Spanish and German Languages, should any scholars offer. January 17. d
TICKETS FOR SALE AT R. GRAY'S BOOKSTORE, IN THE Black River Lottery, No. 2. The scheme of which contains 1 Prize of $ 30,000 1 of 20,000 2 of 10,000 Present price of Tickets, $8 50/100. December 29.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery. Recommences drawing this afternoon, at three o'clock. The first drawn blank will be entitled to two hundred dollars. The capital prizes remaining in the wheel are— 1 of 5000 1 of 3000 1 of 2500 1 of 2000 2 of 1500 1 of 1000 4 of 750 Besides a great number of smaller prizes of 400, 300, 200, 150, 75, 30, 20, &c. Tickets and Shares at the rate of Six Dollars, for sale at R. Gray's Book-store, where a correct check of the drawings are kept, and all Tickets sold as above examined free of expense. Warranted undrawn Tickets given for Prizes as soon as drawn. January 9.
John Gardner Ladd, Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf— Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogheads 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 Peasants. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dipt 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 Seal 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, Flux, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Platster Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January 12. d.
NOTICE. The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STILLs of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit. A general assortment of TIN WARE SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice. Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner. The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is exceeded by few. As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms. The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron. George M'Munn. October 13.
JUST RECEIVED For Sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, King Street; THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death. Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue. " 'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone " Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, " The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." YOUNG. By LINDLEY MURRAY.
From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK. " We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
" The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
" We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
" On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct 1801. " The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper. Also, The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia. October 20.
SALT AFLOAT. 700 bushels of Turks-Island SALT, for sale, on board the sloop Sally, of Providence. For terms apply to Joseph Dean, or the Master on board, lying at Harper's wharf. January 21. 3t*
FOR SALE, On board sloop MERRIT, Benedict Arnold, Master, 1700 bushels best Richmond COAL.—Apply to the Master on board, lying at Harper's wharf. January 21. 3t
FOR SALE, A GOOD WAGGON and TEAM—the Waggon is nearly new and completely fixed for travelling. Apply to the Printer. January 21. 6t
LANDED TO DAY, 21 bales nice Upland Cotton, AND FOR SALE BY E. GILMAN. December 20. 3tlaw4t
Lost or Mislaid, last evening, A SMALL FRENCH GOLD WATCH, Maker's name Lepine, A Paris, with a black silk chain and two Gold Seals. Any person finding the same and leaving it with the Printer hereof shall be liberally rewarded. January 20. d3t
NOTICE. THE subscribers trading under the firm of Talbott and Saunders, have just commenced the TANNING and CURRYING BUSINESS in this place, where they have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of LEATHER suitable for Saddlers, Shoemakers, Bookbinders, &c. which they will dispose of on the lowest terms for cash or approved notes at short dates. Elisha Talbott, Peter Saunders. January 21. P. S. The highest prices given for Hides, Skins and Bark, which will be received at their tan-yard near the stone bridge, upper end of Duke-street, or currying shop, two doors above the Washington tavern, King-street. & S.
EDUCATION. THE REV. DR. O'BRIEN, PROPOSES to open an ACADEMY in this place, for the purpose of teaching twenty young gentlemen (should so many offer) the Polite Arts and Sciences: he will instruct them in the various Languages, to wit, Latin, Greek, French, Italian, &c. and in Hebrew if required. He will also teach Geography with the use of the Globes—the Mathematics—Logic—Rhetoric and Natural Philosophy. Application to be made at Mr. James Bacon's, King-street. January 3. d
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG. THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, LEESBURG, where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom. Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitting attention, together with the diligence, care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line. A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers. James Dawson. Leesburg, Virginia Jan. 1-3.
NOTICE. THE subscriber cautions all those whom it may concern, from purchasing SAND—MARSH-MUD, or STONE, from JOSIAH BROWNING, now in possession of Jones-Point; since he has no other title to the property than that which he derives from possession obtained by knavery and retained by perjury. John R. Cooke. December 19. oaw6w

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Alexandria Price Current.
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FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 27 30   Duck, Russia bolt. 35 40   Ravens 18 20   Fruit, Raisins keg 11 11 50   Indigo, Spanish (flot.) lb. 2 50 2 60   Molasses gal. 55 60   Salt, coarse bus. 1 35 1 50   fine 1 35 1 50   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 9 10   Pepper 25 30   Pimento 28 30   Spirits, Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 75 2 25   Gin, Holland 1 75 2   Rum, Jamaica 4th 1 25 1 40   Antigua 3d 1 10 1 20   Windward 2d & 3d 1 1 10   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 18 15   2d & 3d 11 13   Teas, Imperial lb. 2 25 2 50   Hyson 1 30 1 40   Young Hyson 1 20 1 40   Hyson Skin 90 1   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 50   Port 1 60 1 75   Lisbon 1 53 1 40   Malaga 1 10 1 20  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 9 10   Beef, Mess bbl. no sales   Prime no sales   Bread, Crackers cwt. no sales   Pilot no sales   Ship no sales   Candles, Mould lb. 18 20   Dipt 16 18   Cheese 8 12   Cotton, Upland 19 20   Fish, Mackerel bbl. 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75 4   Flour, Superfine bus. 4 58   Grain, Wheat 73 80   Corn 45 50   Flaxseed none   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 14 15   Gunpowder, Keg 25lb. 10 15   Hemp cwt. 10 12   Iron, Barr ton 120 125   Pork, Mess bbl. no sales   Prime no sales   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 60 65   Whiskey 44 46   Sugar, New-Orleans 100 lbs. none   Loaf lb. 20 21   Lump 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. 5   Potomac 5  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, par   Potomac do. 96   Marine Insurance uncertain   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. par   Exchange on London, 110.  
Charitable Marine Society Lottery
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TICKETS in the above Lottery for sale at the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette. —Present price Six Dollars; but will raise on Monday to Six Dollars Twenty-five Cents.
There has been ten days drawing, and the wheel has gained 10,750 Dollars, and no prize higher than 300 Dollars as yet drawn.
JANUARY 13.
NOTICE.
I wish to rent my FISHING LANDING at the Mouth of Hunting-Creek.
James Craik.
January 3.
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CONGRESS.
Senate of the United States.
THURSDAY, November 30.
EMBARGO.
DEBATE on Mr. Hillhouse's motion for a repeal.
[CONTINUED.]
[Mr. Pickering's Speech continued.]
Shall I be told, Mr. President, of the British orders of council? and that they were comprehended in the President's view of the great and interesting dangers to which our commerce was exposed? If that were the fact, was it not his duty to give such information of them as he possessed, to the Senate. He gave none. I know that those orders were afterwards pressed into his service to justify the measure: and still later it has been confidently said "that those orders stood in front of the real causes of the embargo." And yet they were invisible to the senate. What! the great, the operative cause of the embargo, "before which all other motives sunk into insignificance," not seen, not known to the senate? Not glanced at by the president in his message, nor intimated to any of the members who were honored with his confidence, and by them to the senate?
But from reasoning I will recur to written proofs, furnished by the president himself, and now on our tables.
In Mr. Madison's letter to Mr. Pinkney, the president's minister in London, dated December 23, 1807, the next day after the act laying an embargo was passed; and this after it had undergone three days of honest opposition in the house of representatives—during which it behoved the father of the measure, and his friends, to furnish every possible argument to silence opposition, and to satisfy the nation of its expediency and necessity—after all this, Mr. Madison in that letter, tells Mr. Pinkney, that "the policy and the causes of the measure are explained in the measure itself." The contents of the message comprehending the papers it referred to I have already stated: and the statement demonstrates, that they were not the causes or motives of the embargo; for an "empty menace," a decree without the means of carrying it into effect, could be no cause, no motive for a measure, whose avowed object was "to save our vessels, our seamen and merchandise, from great and increasing dangers."
Sir, let all the documents laid on our tables by the president be examined, and you will not find one in which he hazards the assertion, that the British orders of Nov. 11th were known to him at the time he recommended the embargo, or that an expectation of them determined his recommendation. It was not until the 2d of February, when they had been officially communicated by the British minister, that he offered them to Congress "as a farther proof of the increasing dangers to our navigation & commerce, which led to the provident measure of the act laying an embargo." And Mr. Madison, in his letter to Mr. Pinkney, of February 19, 1808, cautiously avoids ascribing the origin of the embargo to the British orders; though he says, the probability of such decrees was among the considerations which "enforced" the measure; the language of the British gazettes, with other indications, having (he said) left little doubt that such orders were "meditated." And he adds, that "the appearance of these decrees (meaning the British orders) had much effect in reconciling all descriptions among us to the embargo."
But I must notice the change of language in Mr. Madison's last letter. In that of December 23, to Mr. Pinkney, he says, "the policy and the causes of the embargo are explained in the president's message." But in his letter of February 19, he says, "my last (that of December 23) enclosed a copy of the act of the embargo, and explained the policy of the measure;" leaving out "causes," and introducing the unknown British orders as among the considerations which enforced it.
The president too, in his answer to the Boston petition for suspending the embargo, says not that the British orders were known to exist at the time when the embargo was laid; but only that they were in existence at the date of the law; from which, the unwary reader might suppose that they were known to exist at that date.
From all these considerations it appears to demonstration, that the British orders of council of November 11th, 1807, were not known, and the newspaper rumour concerning them never entered into the views of the president and congress as a motive for laying the embargo. And here the well known maxim applies, de non apparentibus et non
existentibus endem est lex. Altho' the British orders were in existence, yet as they were not known to exist, they were as to the embargo, non entities.
[Speech to be continued.]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 30.
DEBATE.
On the Resolution for raising Fifty Thousand Volunteers.
[CONTINUED.]
[Mr. Eppes's Speech concluded.]
In the course of my remarks I have noticed the strange union of sentiment between gentlemen in the opposition and the British ministry on the subject of the embargo.
On this subject I will read an extract of a ministerial pamphlet—
"Providence has ordained, that nations as well as individuals, should, in a certain degree, be dependant on each other; and the inhabitants of no country can be debarr'd from their accustomed commercial communications, without being deprived of many advantages and enjoyments. Society being thus constituted, the government that attacks the comfort and happiness of the people, by prohibiting this intercourse, alienates their affections, and consequently holds its authority by a very precarious tenure. When the late emperor Paul entered into the confederacy against Great Britain, his subjects were at once reduced to severe and general distress, their hemp, their flax, their tallow, their ashes, their iron, their timber, all their great staple commodities, for the sale of which they depended on British purchasers, were left a dead weight upon their hands. If the produce of the land becomes of no value, the landlord may apply to his tenant for his rent in vain. If the vassal can procure no employment, he can pay nothing to his lord. Thus the nobles, whose revenue is derived from the rent of their estates, and the labor of their vassals, found themselves involved in the calamity of their inferiors: and were led by common interest to attempt that revolution which cost the emperor his crown and his life.
"If any further elucidation of the principle to which this event is ascribed, were wanting, it promises to be found in the U. States of America; where the cultivators of the soil are deprived of the fruits of their labors, and the merchants of their commercial gains, by the present embargo. This forced state of things cannot be of long continuance. Already have the Vermontese set the constituted authorities at defiance, and persist in carrying on their trade with the Canadians across lake Champlain, while the northern states manifest strong symptoms of discontent."
Perhaps I ought to apologize to the representatives from the state of Vermont for reading a clause speaking particularly of that state, but I assure the gentlemen that it is not my wish to bring the attention of the house to circumstances which have passed there. I view them with that deep regret with which I shall ever view a similar state of things in any portion of the country. I regret that any portion of the people of this country, however they may feel, should not manifest their feeling in that form prescribed by the constitution and the laws. We are told by this pamphlet of true British origin, that the United States cannot stand this measure—and what are we told on this floor? "You cannot stand it; you are committing suicide on yourselves." All this goes to Great Britain, what I say never will reach it. All there seen of it will be a garbled statement in a federal paper, which I could cover with my thumb, and that will be sent to Great Britain. Through this corrupted source their information is derived, and they know nothing of the real situation of American feeling, or of the American character. And is the government to blame, when I declare to God that I have seen speeches attributed to me which I have never made—the most shameful misrepresentation made by men brought here, not for the purpose of reporting our proceedings to the nation, but for supporting party purposes. Gentlemen tell us we cannot stand a permanent embargo. We never intended it. Gentlemen well know that the rights of the nation cannot be abandoned without a struggle. The only question is, when to commence it.—Our resources will soon be at our command. Means of resistance are provided, and the period must soon arrive when nothing will be wanting but spirit on the part of the representatives to use them. The people are with you—you have their support. Nothing can forfeit it but abandoning their rights. If by war only they can be maintained, the people will meet it with firmness. I never had any other feelings but that these decrees must be repealed, or we must resort to war. I said so last year. I spoke it openly—My
sentiments are known to the people I represent. They unite in that sentiment. It is the undivided sentiment of the state in which I live.
It has been said that the southern people wish to destroy commerce. I will ask gentlemen what but commerce has produced our present difficulties? If I had considered my interest only, of what importance to me was the carrying trade? None, sir, but it was, it ever will be, of infinite importance to me to support the principles of our constitution. What are these principles? Equal and exact justice to every class of our citizens. United for common protection and for the general safety, the rights of one class can be abandoned. The merchant has as good a right to protection in the use of his ship, as the farmer in the use of his plough. I said so in 1805, and I say so still. Our situation, however, is now changed; it is no longer a commercial question; the late decrees and orders make a direct attack on the sovereignty of the nation; it is no longer a commercial question whether we will trade, but whether we will maintain or surrender our independence. The embargo at the time it was adopted, was, I believe, the best measure which could have been resorted to. Its operation was defeated, partly by the misrepresentation of which I have spoken. While on the subject I will ask attention to another point, which I had nearly omitted. I have said something about tories . I wish it to be understood, that I mean no gentleman in this house. I meant to state that the tory principle had manifested itself in a portion of this country, and that it was that principle, in union with the agents and acts of the British government, which produced the evasions of our law. Your towns swarm with these British agents, who send to their friends, what is essential to their prosperity, in violation of your law. Nay, sir, toryism in this country, has in one case assumed a sort of official form. I refer to the proceedings of the Essex Junto. I hold them in my hand, and I will read a resolution from them.
These patriots say—
"As to the orders of council. It will be recollected that these orders, bearing date 11th November, 1807, were occasioned by the decree of the French emperor, dated November, 1806, declaring all the British dominions in a state of blockade. G. Britain may think these orders completely justified by the Lex Talionis (law of retaliation.) There is no reason to consider them as originating from a disposition hostile to this country, and they ought not to be so considered: it is notorious that she could, according to known law and usage, plead the actual blockade, by her navy, of all the principal ports under the power of France."
Now, sir, I say this is a rank tory principle; and it is immaterial what may be the professions of men. The man who can say in the present situation of the country, that the conduct of G. Britain towards us is justified by the lex talionis , or by any other law is a tory. It is in vain for the people in my portion of the union to make professions of patriotism, when they come forward, by a public act say, that we have no cause of complaint against Great Britain. I wish gentlemen correctly to understand me. If the British nation would come forward and make reparation for the insults offered in our ports and waters, she will still stand with me on equal ground with France. But when I recollect that instead of tendering reparation for the most humiliating insults and injuries, she sent here a legalized spy to insult us with insolent demands.
I cannot consider in point of injury done to this country, these two foreign nations as equal in the honorable career of injustice and violence towards us. Let G. Britain redress these injuries, and I would as soon tender the hand of reconciliation to her as to France.
I believe the principles of both are infamous. That in a contest for the empire of the world, they regard only their own aggrandizement. It is the duty of the U. States to take a firm and manly attitude, and oppose both; to maintain the independence of the nation and spurn a foreign yoke; you must assert your rights; they cannot be maintained without men. The independence of our country is an object, before which all differences as to the internal administration of our affairs should sink.—This is a period when all honest men have common interest. It is a period when all party feelings should be sacrificed at the shrine of our country's good. It is a period when federalists ought to forget that they have lost the helm of state, when the old tories, dispersed thro' our country, should forget that we have acquired independence, and when all honest men should unite to maintain those rights which are the birthright of an American.
(Debate to be continued.)

NEW YORK, January 18.
Arrived schr. Julian, Fullerton, 14 days from Aux Cayes, with coffee. Left no American vessels. On Monday, off Barnegat, spoke brig Delaware, 14 days from Boston for Philadelphia. Tuesday off the Woodlands, spoke a British brig from Halifax for New York, with loss of her foresail. Flour was 18, 20 to 30. Pork 40 dolls. Passengers, Mr. Brice, of Baltimore, and 3 French gentlemen. To the southward of Bermuda, spoke schr. Hope, from N. York, blown off the coast.
NORFOLK, Jan. 18.
We have been favored with London papers, the Courier, Times, and Cobbett's Weekly Register, (received by the British ship London, captain Amory, 49 days from Liverpool,) from the 14th to the 21st Nov. inclusive, from which copious extracts are made for this day's Ledger.
Our first page is occupied by extracts made into the London papers from the Paris journals down to the 12th November. The Exposé of the minister of the interior to the legislative body of France, is a document of interest, upon which the reader will find a judicious commentary in this paper, copied from the London Courier, of the 19th of November. As the remarks of the Courier are so much more appropriate than any thing we could offer, so far as the subject which those remarks embrace, we shall pass to a part of this expose which concerns our own country, and which the Courier does not notice.
The expose having reviewed the system of commercial warfare adopted against G.B. and the means which have been employed—thus remarks:
"The war will henceforth consist in repelling from all points the English commerce and employing the means calculated to promote that end. France has energetically concurred in the exclusion of the monopoly of commerce; she has resigned herself to privations, which long habits must have rendered more painful. Some branches of her agriculture and her industry have suffered, and still suffer, but the prosperity of the great body of the nation is not affected; she is familiarised with that transitory state, which she beholds without fear. The allies of France, and the United States, SACRIFICE LIKE HER, and with a resolution EQUALLY GENEROUS, THEIR private conveniences."
We have given the extract in full, in order that we might not be accused of making partial or grabled quotations. And thus it is at length openly avowed in the face of the world, that all our sacrifices and privations are made in co-operation with (if not the command of) France. We think we can hear Messrs. Jefferson and Madison exclaiming—"The devil take thee for a long-tongued French minister; have you no mercy on us and our reputations? While we are endeavoring to persuade the deluded people of these states, that our restrictions on commerce, and the consequent distress which they produce, were occasioned by your injustice, as well as that of England, you tell the world that we are co-operating with you and your allies, sacrificing like you and them, "with a resolution equally generous," our private conveniences, for "repelling the English commerce at all points, and employing the means calculated to promote that end?" Whether Messrs. Jefferson and Madison will thus reproach Bonaparte's minister, or not, we undertake not to determine. But surely the people of America can be no longer deceived. We are not yet included among her "allies;" in other and more correct language, the slaves of France; but only so far as to co-operate with her in the great work in which she is engaged. The good people of America have been told that they were suffering this unexampled distress, in order to protect their maritime rights violated by England and France, (but in ten fold degree by the latter) and that their government were pursuing measures equally direct against both those belligerents. This matter is better understood in France. It must have been an admirable conversation between Mr. Armstrong and the French minister, when the former communicated his instructions, directing him to remonstrate against the decrees of France, and to promise to take our embargo, if France would rescind her decrees! These two ministers must have smiled at the farce they were acting.
But there is no room to indulge in levity on this subject; the sufferings of our nation will not permit it; and to be told that we are not suffering on our own account, but in accommodation to the views of a tyrant, makes our calamity still greater. This, our countrymen will perceive, is no idle newspaper speculation, but the solemn declaration of the tyrant's minister.
Perhaps the advocates of the administra-
tion will take a more manly ground than we expect, they may, and we hope will, deny the deductions which Bonaparte's minister has presumed to make. This would be a course worthy of the administration of a free and independent nation. If our nation has been insulted and slandered in the face of Europe, and motives assigned for our conduct, which do not exist, the administration owe it to their own honor to repel the foul assertions of Bonaparte's minister. But will such a course be pursued? We fear not; the French minister appears to consider us so far committed to the views of France, that we cannot, nor dare not recede. Wretched state!
The only notice taken by the London papers of this part of the expose, is in the Times of the 19th, which says—"we cannot omit adding to the above remarks, tho' it does not belong to European politics, the observation, that America is said to adopt the same conduct as the allies, that is, the vassals of France, in sacrificing her particular conveniences to her hatred of England. Every one indeed that speaks of the embargo in France, seems to consider it as the direct act of Bonaparte, through his organ Jefferson."
NOTE.—The reader will remark some difference between the quotations made in the above article (from the French expose) and that in the first page. The difference arises in the difference of translation; the expose as in the first page, is copied from the Courier, the quotations in the above article, are from the Times.
WAR IN SPAIN.—We have given in this day's paper as many of the details which are contained in the London papers, in respect of the war in Spain, as we could. It will appear from both the French and Spanish accounts, that the battle of Sormosa, on the 31st of October, had terminated in favor of the former; but as neither appears to attach much importance to its result, it may be concluded that nothing important was gained. But there appears to be a considerable anxiety respecting a battle which is supposed to have been fought on the 6th or 7th of November, of which, accounts are so contradictory, that it is impossible to arrive at any conclusion from them, or indeed to say with certainty if there was any battle. The very quick passages of the last vessels from Spain, render it probable that no certain accounts had been received before the London sailed, though she brings, we understand, papers to the 26th of Nov. Verbal accounts say that the Spaniards had been successful.
Both parties are exerting every nerve to press forward their forces to the scenes of action. The British would assemble about the 14th November. That from Portugal, and that under sir David Baird, the two about 40,000, were to rendezvous at Valladolid. A third division, chiefly cavalry, had arrived; 25,000 men and horses were landed at Corunna on the 8th November. The British have 5000 cavalry in Spain, mounted on English horses. The British army in Portugal, 10,000, are embarking for the north of Spain, and another division of 10,000 are preparing in England, and would be embarked about the 1st or 10th of December. A great battle must be fought near Bilboa to decide the fate of that city, as the French appear unwilling to enter Spain, leaving that port open to their enemies.
A number of partial actions in the different parts of Spain are noticed in our gazettes, but they are not important, except to shew, that on all those occasions, the Spanish troops behaved with the greatest bravery and discipline. The papers are crowded with accounts of detachments from all parts of Spain marching to join the armies on the frontiers. Bonaparte it will be noticed, had arrived in Spain, and it is said he never moves in vain.
The court of enquiry on sir Hew Dalrymple was progressing; and from what we have read of its proceedings, we think he will be acquitted. The importance of marching to the aid of the Spaniards, appears to have been a paramount consideration. Our embargo, or indeed American affairs, are not noticed in any of the papers, except on one occasion, produced by the French expose, of which notice is taken in another place.
The article from the Danish Court Gazette, shews how very difficult it is to restrict commerce, or rather to destroy it, even with the aid of the most despotic power.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber cautions all those whom it may concern, from purchasing SAND—MARSH-MUD, or STONE, from JOSIAH BROWNING, now in possession of Jones's Point; since he has no other title to the property than that which he derives from possession obtained by knavery and retained by perjury.
John R. Cooke.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
MONDAY, JANUARY 23.
A letter from a respectable gentleman at Portland mentions, a report, that a large ship laden with cotton sailed from Bath on the 12th instant; that the captain applied for a clearance and offered bonds to twice the amount of vessel and cargo; which was refused, the collector demanding three times the amount; that the ship then proceeded without a clearance; beat off the revenue cutter; and passed the fort. The soldiers discharged two heavy guns which were loaded, and then refused to obey their officers, declaring that they would not fire on their countrymen.
(Bost. Pal.)
Captain Cunningham from Shelburne in 12 days, informs, that a vessel had arrived in 16 days from Barbados, with information that Martinique had surrendered to the British.
(Boston paper.)
A London paper of the tenth of Nov. by the ship Ann, arrived at Charleston, states, that "A report was circulated this morning, with considerable confidence, that the emperor of Austria had declared war against France, and that Bonaparte, upon receiving the intelligence had suddenly returned to Paris. We of course, do not pledge ourselves for the truth of this statement, but it appears from the foreign papers that the French recently actually stopped the circulation of the Vienna Gazette, in the north of Germany."
The Spanish brig which has arrived at New-London from Cadiz is the San Antonio, capt. Juan Joseph de Salas, in 55 days passage. Left there, Nov. 18, ship Bordeaux, Law, from Havana; an American ship, last from Algeziras; and a schooner. Markets dull, flour $7 to 7 50; rice 7; fish 6; beef 11; pork 16; white Havana sugar 10; brown do. 8; Caraccas Cocoa 32; tobacco 25. Passenger captain Cornwall, who arrived at New York on Tuesday last, and informs, that 2 days before he sailed, news was received that the Spaniards had evacuated Bilboa. No news of any recent battle.
The merchants of Baltimore have prepared a memorial to Congress, remonstrating against the imposition of double duties, and the abolition of the drawback. It contains many striking and able arguments against those measures. As to goods ordered, the double duty is unjust, because it adds to the cost, and may thereby not only diminish the profit of the speculation, but produce a loss to the importer, which he could not guard against. The injustice of refusing the drawback upon articles imported since the embargo, in vessels which have sailed by special permission, is an equally flagrant violation of justice. The import having been made under laws which provide for the payment of drawbacks, they cannot be withheld but by subtracting, without equivalent, property as unquestionably vested in the holder of the imports, as any which is secured by the laws of society.
Thus much for the right of the case. Though no arguments or motives of expediency, necessity or undefined equity, can be set up against the clear rights of the citizen, the memorial notices the suggestions, which are made use of to justify the proposed law, and successfully proves that they are destitute of force or application.
Whilst the object of curtailing the drawback evidently is to avoid the payment of what is due from the treasury, the attempt is disguised under the pretext of forcing the articles into the market. The memorial expresses great amazement at such an avowal, and regards it as a stroke from the principle of an equation of property. This attempt so considered as worthy of lasting attention. In plain language, it is proposed, by the impoverishment of the holder of articles entitled to drawback, to force him to sell at an inconvenient time and for less than they are worth; or at least by taking away the benefit promised upon exportation, to render him desirous of selling immediately, in order to realise his capital.
(North American.)
WOOD FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to make sale of a few hundred cords of WOOD near the mouth of Pomonkey Creek: a secure and convenient harbor, not more than 15 miles below Alexandria.—Those who are desirous of purchasing, may be supplied on advantageous terms by applying to
Benjamin Dulany, jun.
January 23.
ALEXANDRIA, January 23, 1809.
Notice is hereby given to delinquent Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, that unless payment shall be made of their respective balances due on their shares on or before the first Monday in April next, that their shares will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorporating said company, and will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on that day, at the coffee house, in Alexandria.
By order of the board of directors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer L. R. T. Co.
January 23.
2awtupay't
Valuable Property for Sale.
The subscriber being desirous of closing and settling his affairs in the town of Alexandria, offers for sale the following:
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
A LOT OF GROUND, on the east side of Union-street, fifty seven feet seven inches on said street, and extending one hundred and eighty five feet to the river Potomac, and a PIER extended 24 feet, that will accommodate three vessels. On the wharf there is a large and convenient two story Warehouse within 44 feet of the river, with the use of a 20 feet alley for the whole space. This property will be sold together or in lots to suit the purchaser.
ALSO,
A LOT on the north side of King-street, between Water and Union-streets, on which there is a three story Brick Warehouse and a Frame House, at present occupied by Mr. Charles J. Catlett. These two stands are considered equal to any in the town of Alexandria for shipping, or wholesale business.
A TRACT OF LAND, in Fairfax county, containing 162 acres, about ten miles from town, and a little to the north of the Colchester road, on which are several small buildings.
Terms—One fourth in hand, the balance in equal payments at 6, 12, and 18 months, with approved security.
John Tucker.
January 23.
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The Committee of Council
appointed for the relief of the Poor, give notice, that they will attend at the Council Chamber, on MONDAY next, and on every succeeding Monday during the inclement season, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, for the purpose of distributing to those who stand in need.
Donations for the use of the poor, will be thankfully received of those who may be pleased to furnish them, either to the committee, or to James Harris, clerk of the market.
Aaron Hewes, James McGuire, Wm. Rhodes, Thomas Shreeve, John Janney,
Committee of Council.
January 21.
Astonishing Female Artist.
[This young Lady's performance is entirely different from the young Lady's who performed in Alexandria about a year since.]
THE Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria are respectfully informed, that a more singular and surprising instance of the wonderful productions of nature, was, perhaps, never so apparently demonstrated, as in the case of MISS SARAH ROGERS, a young Lady who has performed in Baltimore for some time past, and by the solicitations of a number of reputable families, has been induced to spend a few days in Alexandria, at Mr. Thornton's, King-street, between Water and Union-streets.
Miss ROGERS is a native of New Hampshire—she was born without the use of either hands or feet, but the amends made in the exercise of her other faculties, surpasses all human belief; without the use of any of her limbs, and with her mouth only, she will paint elegant Flowers and Landscapes, Miss Colours, Write, Thread a Needle, Cut Paper or Cloth with the Scissors, held in her mouth, &c. &c.
Those ladies and gentlemen, who are desirous of seeing the displays of genius exhibited by this Young Lady, and one of the fine arts explored in a most extraordinary manner, without the natural use of the hands and arms, and with the mouth only, are invited to improve the present and perhaps the only opportunity they ever will have, of partaking of this delightful and rational amusement, as they may not in a great number of years, if ever again, behold so pleasing and wonderful a sight.
Hours of admission every day and evening, (Sundays excepted) from nine o'clock in the morning till nine in the evening.
Admission twenty-five cents.
N. B. Large Paintings fit for framing, and gentlemen's Watch papers elegantly executed by this Young Lady, for sale at the above place.
January 18.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

Valuable Family Medicines.
The following well known general Medicines, from Hannah Lee's patent Medicine store, New York, are constantly kept for sale by
James Kennedy, Jrn.
BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET,
And no where else in Alexandria.
Prevention better than Cure.
FOR the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers , is recommended HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS , prepared (only) at Lee's patent Medicine store , No. 36 Maiden Lane.
This medicine has, for nine years past, been attended with a degree of success highly gratifying to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies, and the southern states, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Facts of this conclusive nature, speak more in favor of a medicine than columns of pompous eulogy founded on mere assertion could do.
It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason that can result from extensive experience, for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every two weeks, during the prevalence of our bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative—and further, that in the early stages of these diseases, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health, and frequently in cases esteemed desperate, and beyond the power of common remedies.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite, produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach and a severe head ache, and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved by every seaman.
From one to three or four of the pills are a dose which may be repeated as circumstances require.
In sickly times or places, a dose should be taken every fortnight, and if there is reason to apprehend personal danger, it may be taken once a week.
Certificate of Mr. Wm. Devenney.
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, headache, or costiveness have rendered medicine necessary; in these cases a single dose has uniformly removed my headache, and has generally been found sufficient to remove every symptom of a cold if taken on its first appearance. Induced by the benefit 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, &c. WM. DEVENNEY , No. 145, Cherry street, New York.
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable Medicine, for the speedy relief, and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures, juvenile indiscretions, residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution, the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication or any destructive intemperance, the unskilful or destructive use of mercury, the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life, bad layings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions and lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of the blood, hysterical affections, inward weakness, violent cramps in the stomach and back, indigestion, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, seminal weakness, obstinate gleets, fluor albus, or whites, impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
Which there is reason to believe, have, within eight years past cured upwards of two hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from WORMS and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Elixir,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Sore Throats and approaching Consumptions;
GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, An infallible remedy for Corns, speedily removing them root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes.
ITCH OINTMENT,
Warranted to cure by once using, and to be free from Mercury or any pernicious or offensive ingredient, &c. may with perfect safety be applied to the youngest infant. Hannah Lee, Patent Medicine Store, New York, Sept. 10, 1808.
ALSO, The following new and valuable Medicine, just received and for sale as above.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often forgotten, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Glets, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten.—Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Caltoun.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Kelso, butcher.
About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance proceeding as I suppose from a severe cold to being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , I accordingly obtained from the agents Messrs. George Dobbin and Murphy, two bottles, the application of which, under God, have perfectly restored me to health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder.
THOMAS KELSO.
Baltimore, July 22d, 1806.
Certificate of Mr. Thomas Campbell, harness-maker
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Doctor Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops , as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtues and efficacy. I was afflicted with two severe attacks of what is usually called Dead Palsy, from which I partially recovered but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home; to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me through life; but providentially was recommended to apply at George Dobbin and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops , and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been afflicted. Finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child, a boy only eleven months old, who was then reduced almost to a skeleton with the Bowel Complaint; after administering it four times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
TH. CAMPBELL.
Baltimore, July 28, 1806.
TO LET,
The HOUSE on Prince-street, lately occupied by John Watts , deceased.
FOR SALE,
1 Share Pennsylvania Copper Mine Stock.
R. I. Taylor Esq.
September 24. co
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 Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—most 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. d
PROPOSALS
OF PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED,
THE MANUAL
OF THE
FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT,
OR A
NEW AND COMPLETE
DICTIONARY
OF
THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.
IN TWO PARTS:
1. French & English —2. English & French
CONTAINING,
 All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.  A dictionary of French synonyms.  A dictionary of French homonyms.  An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  A complete treatise on French poetry.  The chief English idioms.  A treatise on the English particles. &c. 
The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Canneau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUPIET , Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man , affixed to the French language , &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely gratifying to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.
II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes.
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY .
Greening Apples, Cranberries, Potatoes, and Cider in barrels,
FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd.
January 16.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the third of this month a negro man named SES , about twenty five years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, rather slender, and very black, his eyes are rather large. Among other clothes he took with him a drab colored big coat rather ragged, a black jacket, a pair of white breeches made of planes, and a piece of old corduroy. I will give the above reward for him, if secured in some jail, and not sent to me.
David Stuart.
Fairfax County, Va.
6th Jan. (11)
16-2am
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received,
100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS , warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Macouba Snuff,
Rappée do Coarse and Fine,
20 boxes fresh MUSTARD,
20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE,
and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual , of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES , for sale.
December 21.
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax streets.
R. I. TAYLOR.
Executor of John Watts
Jan 2.
TO BE SOLD,
At the subscriber's house, in Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar-house —
Seine and Sewing, Shad and Herring Twine and Wrapping Thread, with Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines and Traces —Also Tarred Rope , and other Cords made to any size that may be wanted.
Joseph Harper.
January 6.
FOR SALE,
40 Shares of Potomac Bridge Stock.
10 do. Alexandria and Washington Road ditto.
5 do. Little River Turnpike Road do.
24 do. Marine Insurance do.
Belonging to the estate of John Watts .
R. I. Taylor, Esq.
October 4.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Sunday night last, a Black Negro slave , named ELIJAH , or LAIGE .—He is about 33 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, pitted with the small pox, of a downy look, stout made—he had on when he went away a blue jacket and trousers nearly new, and took with him from off a bed two p.m. of Blankets, and a blanket on the ends with red tape. Laige went off some time back from capt. Robin Johnson of this place, and lived some time in New York and Boston, and went by the name of Archibald Henderson : he is an artful cunning fellow—can play a little on the violin. Whoever will bring him to me, or commit him to jail, taken in town, shall receive ten dollars, if taken out of town the above reward, with all reasonable expenses.
Isaac Entwisle.
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January 10
ENTERTAINMENT.
RANDOLPH MOTT,
Late of the Washington Tavern , Alexandria, is prepared to entertain travellers and others in a genteel manner, at the WHITE HOUSE , opposite the second turnpike gate, seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to Fairfax Court-House—and flatters himself his attention to the wishes and convenience of his customers will ensure him a portion of public patronage.
Good pasturage and grain of every description will be furnished for stock.
January 10.
2am
2000 SPANISH HIDES,
Muscovado Sugar in hds. and bds,
Clayed do. in boxes
Coffee in bds. at 5 bags
Old London Particular, and Market Mackerel
Wine, in pipes and half pipes.
Catalonia do. in gr. casks,
Castile Soap in boxes,
A few tons of Logwood,
FOR SALE BY
Nath. Watters, & Co.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.