Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-10-26 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 prices.
P. C. Marsteller, v. M. THE INTRIGUES OF The Queen of Spain WITH THE Prince of Peace and others. Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by Cotton & Stewart. August 11.
FINE PASTURE.
WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others. Pasturage on our land, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100. Philip Alexander, John Luke. July 29.
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.
TO HIRE.
By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor.—He will be hired for if taken by the year. Enquire of the Printer. July 29.
FOR SALE.
50 hogsheads SUGAR, 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON. Joseph Riddle. July 10.
TO RENT.
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the head of King street and near a good water. Apply to James Sanderfon. August 30.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roussett's CIGARS warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccauba Snuff, Rappée do. Coarse and Fine, 30 boxes fresh MUSTARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st 2d quality. HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES for sale. Oct. 2.
NEW ALMANAC.
COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining mat.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS,
For 1810. Sold the Gross, Dozen, or single. October
A Wet Nurse wanted.
A WOMAN with a good breast of milk, will get great wages by enquiring of the Printer of this paper. October 14.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, One elegant London made Patent PIANO FORTE, with additional Keys to C and Pedal. One plain do. with additional Keys and Pedal.
ON HAND, One plain home-made do. a little used. August 9.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE.
This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaister of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Fouts, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jr. September 14.
John G. Ladd, Has just received and offers for sale, 30 chests Imperial and Young Hysan Teas. (the ship Arthur's cargo imported in June last. ALSO, 2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine. 10 boxes Ladies' Morocco Shoes. 200 casks fresh Stone Lime. August 22.
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity. A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz. IN POTS. Orange Peel, Mince Apple, Pine Apple, Ginger, Guava Jelly in pots and boxes. Tamarinds. Excellent Lemons in boxes. Limes, and Oranges. Smoked and pickled Salmon. Sounds and Tongues. Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. Thos. Patten. August 22.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outbuildings suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin.
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 dispense of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dif.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. GATLETT, 75 chests Imperial, Hysan, & Young Hysan Teas. 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon and Tenerife Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Scine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers by virtue of a deed of trust dated on the third day of September, 1807, from John Bogue to himself, Ludwell Lee and Charles Alexander, will on TUESDAY, the 14th of November next, at four o'clock of that day, at the tavern of Benjamin Taomton, in the town of Leesburg, & county of Loudoun, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
in the county of Loudoun, on the north side of the main road from Leesburg to Alexandria, and about one quarter of a mile to the eastward of Goose Creek, containing 114 acres, which land is in the possession of the said John Bogue, or so much thereof as will pay the expenses of the sale and the sum of 143 dollars and 33 cents, with interest due by the said Bogue to Mrs. Frances Alexander, administratrix of Charles Alexander, esquire deceased, and the further sum of 286 dollars and 66 cents, with interest thereon, due to the heirs of the said Charles Alexander.
Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. September 19. dts
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders in the Great Hunting Creek Bridge Company, are hereby notified, that the fourth instalment of Ten Dollars on each share of stock in the said company, is called for, and required to be paid to the subscriber on or before Saturday, the 28th instant.
John Hooff, Treasurer. October 12—13. d t 28th inst.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, where Captain James Deneale formerly resided, near Fairfax court house, containing about 206 acres, whereon Mr. WALTER LOW lives—he has rented it for the next year for one hundred dollars per year. Possession will be given next Christmas come a year. ALSO,
A tract of LAND in Fauquier county, adjoining the Thoroughfare Mill Tract, on the west side of the Bull Run Mountain, whereon I now live, containing between 4 and 500 acres as good a farm as any in the county, the best meadows in the county, with a good young orchard and good new dwelling house. It is unnecessary to say any more about the above lands, as it is supposed that no person will purchase without viewing the premises. Possession will be given the place I live on next new year's day. James Gunnell. Fauquier County, Oct. 1—9. d25th Dec
TO RENT,
The STORE and WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Libby and Carne, at the corner of Fairfax and Prince streets. Also, one of the adjoining Stores and Warehouses in the same brick building. Possession can be had immediately and the rents will be made unusually low. J. H. Hooff. October 18. gdf
Morocco Pocket-Book Lost.
LOST, a Morocco Pocket-Book, containing one Ten Dollar Bank Note, one Lehigh Lottery Ticket, [donor's name on the back] a note at four months, drawn by H. R. Graham, my favor for 191 dollars; a note drawn by M. Lankin, my favor, payable first December, for upwards 80 dollars; an acknowledged account by T. Hamilton, 151 dollars; some other notes, orders, and a number of other papers of no use to the finder, but of importance to me. The finder will please to return the Book and papers, and keep the money for their trouble. James S. Scott. October 19.
A Removal.
The subscribers have removed their Hardware Store from the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, next door south of Bryan Hampson's, on Fairfax street, where they mean to have constantly for sale, a general assortment of GOODS in their line for the lowest terms. They have advice of their Fall Goods being sent from the manufactories to Liverpool, for shipment, they may therefore be daily expected.
They offer for Rent,
TWO DWELLING HOUSES one on the lower end of Fairfax street, part of which has been constantly kept as a store, the other adjoining their store.
Stolen or Strayed,
FROM the commons adjoining Alexandria, on or about the 28th of September last a white chunky made HORSE, ridge main, newly shod all round. Whoever will bring said horse to the subscribers shall be reasonably rewarded. Libby and Carne. October 17. if
NOTICE.
Pursuant to a deed of trust from Jonathan Mandeville, deceased, to the subscriber, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 28th of this instant month, October—
The Lot and House, wherein the said Jonathan Mandeville lately lived, lying on King-street, and bounded as follows, to wit:—Beginning upon King-street, sixty feet to the eastward of Alfred-street, and running thence eastwardly with King-street, and ending therewith forty three feet five inches; thence northwardly with a line parallel to Alfred street, one hundred feet to a fifteen feet alley; thence with the said alley and parallel to King street, forty three feet five inches; thence with a straight line to the beginning. A credit of six, twelve and eighteen months will be given to the purchaser, on giving his notes, in three equal instalments, with an approved endorser, for the payment of the purchase money, the notes to carry interest from the date. A lien on the property will be required as farther security. The sale to commence at 4 o'clock, P. M. Ludwell Lee. October 12. dts
Coppersmith & Tin-Plate-Worker.
THE subscriber continues to make and repair all kinds of COPPER & TIN WARE, and also carries on the BRASS-FOUNDERS' BUSINESS under the direction of William Fletcher, and will execute any work in that line. FOR SALE, 15 boxes 10 by 12, and 15 do. 8 by 10 Bohemia Window Glass, of a good quality. TO LET, The House on Fairfax-street, occupied by myself, which is made to accommodate one or two families—I will give a lease on moderate terms. Also, the Brick House on the corner of Prince and Royal-streets, and one Blacksmith's Shop with a set of Tools. For Sale or to Let on a Ground Rent for ever, 63 feet of Ground, fronting on King-street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, it is situated nearly opposite the diagonal pump in a good part of the town. The highest price will be given for old Copper, Pewter, Brass and Lead. George M'Munn. Who has for hire a handsome light Coach with a careful driver. August 22. sra

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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26.
THE LADY'S MAN.
Not all the favors coquettes show, And smiles the fair is heir to, Could tempt me to become a beau, And feel as beaux appear to.
No malice, no envy inspires The bard, his advice to disclose: The favor a fopling acquires, Will never disturb my repose.
Tho' sad, he must always seem gay; Tho' restless, appear at his ease, Must talk when he has nothing to say, And laugh when there's nothing to please—
Must never look shy, nor afraid: Approve of nonsensical clatter, And smile at whatever is said, Good, bad, or indifferent—no matter.
If Nancy say, 'Cressus was poor,' 'Tis his to say yes, and agree; Or Charlotte 'two threes are but four,' Correct, madam, just four they must be.
Should Susan remark, 'it is hot,' His answer must be 'it is so:' If Mary observe, 'it is not,' To her he consents and says, no.
Would any dispense with his mind, Bow, wheedle, sigh, whimper and pray, And hoodwinked be led by the blind, To such, I have only to say—
Quit Paley, and study to please, Read Chesterfield's system of laws, And then you may bask at your ease, In the sunshine of coquette's applause.
Two men happening to jostle each other in the street, says one: "I never permit a blackguard to take the wall." "I do," said the other, and instantly made way.
NEW POLITICAL VIEWS.
FROM THE BRATTLEBRO' REPORTER.
Embargo, Non-intercourse, and Policy of the Belligerents.
NO. II.
In our former number we adduced the testimony of Burke to show that the leaders, the politicians of the French revolution, had the conquest of the world in view in the commencement of their career, and that the revolution was intended not "to make France free but to make her formidable."— That England was then, as she is now, con- sidered as presenting the only barrier, which could for any length of time, oppose the progress of the French to universal empire. That the British navy was regarded as the corner stone of British power, and that by annihilating her commerce the leaders of the jacobin sect hoped to destroy her navy and to undermine the foundation, and pros- trate the fabric of her national independence. They considered her navy as depending on commerce for its existence, and that cutting off the latter would destroy her wooden walls —and make Great Britain as accessible to the incursions of French armies, as if Bo- naparte could march his veterans on a turn- pike path from Paris to London.
We shall now adduce testimony and ad- vert to circumstances, in corroboration of what we have before given, which will as- sist in developing the designs of the arch- jugglers in the horrible farce of French free- dom, and shall then attempt to show that our embargo, non-intercourse, and the self- destructive measures of the late jacobin ad- ministration coincided with the views and wishes of the jacobin sect in France, and at the same time have rather promoted than otherwise the prosperity of Great Britain.
And first as to jacobin views of continen- tal conquest.
In a letter from one Stone an English ja- cobin, resident in Paris, to Dr. Priestly, then in America, dated May 1798, we have a development of the plans of the French against Spain and Portugal. This illuminat- ed declared "Of those ancient and regular go- vernments, which will soon fall, Spain seems determined to take the lead. It is not very doubtful that one of the interludes before alluded to will be the march of an army a- cross the Pyrenees, through Madrid to Lis- bon, unless the demands made by the French government be instantly complied with,
which are said to be the delivery of the Spa- nish fleet into the hands of the French, to be put under the direction of French offi- cers, and the invasion of the kingdom of Portugal by the Spanish troops."
In addition to the proofs before recited that the war waged by the French jacobin sect was not in favor of liberty—it might be shown that revolutionary France declared war against all the then existing govern- ments in the world, and called on the people of every country to rebel against their ru- lers; and sent their spies, their propagan- dists, to organize and take the lead of the factions which happened to be in existence at the time when those deep, dark and dreadful designs were laid, and create new factions in favor of French projects. A- mong other proofs that they contemplated at an early period offensive hostility, we would adduce the circumstance of their se- dulous attention to the cultivation of the mi- litary art, and those sciences which were in- timately connected with it. They founded military schools in all parts of the empire, and while such men as Jefferson and other dupes, alias philosophers of the revolution, were taught to believe that their "armed doctrine" was of a pacific nature, the sect took care to make the whole republic a camp and every citizen a soldier.
We might bring forward the testimony of a great number of writers to prove the above assertions, but shall at present content our- selves with that of col. Ir. De La Croix, a French gentleman, now, or lately a resident in this country. In a work entitled "Mi- litary and Political Hints"—Col. De La Croix informs us, "In France where her nation is military, and her armies a vast school of practical war—23,000 pupils are constantly maintained in her military schools and apply themselves to the various branch- es of the theory of this destructive but ne- cessary art." Again "to the war office in France is attached a general topographical office, called depot de la guerre . The army is always provided with an inferior office of this kind, having the authentic documents, necessary for its operations: and that office belongs to head quarters. At the general depot in Paris are to be found geographical notes concerning all the kingdoms and re- publics in Europe and every part of the known world, with summary remarks of a military and political nature, clearly ex- pressed and explained by the ablest men; as well as maps and plans of the fortifications of each country, procured by experienced of- ficers and engineers. The French court con- stantly keep men of the first talents travel- ling with a view to collect useful informa- tion, and employs foreign officers in its ser- vice for the same purposes; and the differ- ent commissioners, of diplomatic relations, are always provided with instructions to ac- complish this desirable purpose. This ser- vice is as well organized as a regular army. Each individual has a peculiar branch of duty assigned him, and the researches of all produce a system of information, whose importance in the plan of future operations can hardly be conceived. It serves as a ba- sis to all the arrangements and movements either in offensive or defensive wars. To this provident foresight as well as to her arms, France is indebted for her victories; and the union of it with the natural esprit de corps ensures an almost certain success. The staff officers of the French army gene- rally know better the topography, resour- ces and mode of attack and defence of the countries they invade than the inhabitants themselves. The result of those establish- ments has enabled the French cabinet to form and execute those bold schemes, which have surprised the world. Like a skillful physician the emperor knows the exact beat of the pulse of the neighboring nations; and when his determinations appear sudden and but little matured, they are, nevertheless, founded on such correct previous know- ledge, that success is almost certain."
French spies of the above description, had, under various pretences, found their way into England, not long after the peace of Amiens, and were no doubt very honor- ably as well as usefully employed in making maps and plans of the fortifications of the country, while the coast of France was lin- ed with French troops, designed for the in- vasion of Great Britain, and their master Bonaparte was getting ready his flotilla for the purpose of pouring his myriads into the island. That old tyrant George III. how- ever, did not wish to patronise these gentle- men in their useful pursuits, but very ca- vallerly issued a proclamation ordering all alien Frenchmen, with a few exceptions, to leave the kingdom by a given time, and transports were provided for their accom- modation at the expence of the government.
CALCHAS.
* The same demand was made to Den- mark and would have been complied with, had not Great Britain taken the Danish fleet in the Copenhagen expedition.
FOREIGN.
(VIA BOSTON.)
British Affairs in Spain.
OFFICIAL.
LONDON, September 4.
The following official papers are extracted from the London Gazette of Saturday last.
Downing-street, Sept. 2.
A despatch, of which the following is a copy, was on the 30th ult. received at the office of lord viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from lieut. gen. lord viscount Wellington, dated Deleytosa, Aug. 3.
Deleytosa, August 8.
MY LORD, I apprised your lordship on the first instant of the advance of a French corps towards the Puerto de Banos, and of the probable embarrassments of the operations of the army which its arrival at Placentia would occasion; and these em- barrassments having since existed to a de- gree so considerable, as to oblige us to fall back, and to take up a defensive position on the Tagus, I am induced to trouble you more at length with an account of what has passed upon this subject.
When I entered Spain, I had a communi- cation with general Cuesta, through sir Ro- bert Wilson and colonel Rocke, respecting the occupation of the Puerto de Banos and the Puerto de Perales, the former of which it was at last settled, should be held by a corps to be formed under the marquis de la Reyna, to consist of two battalions from ge- neral Cuesta's army, and two from Bejar; and that the Puerto de Perales was to be taken care of by the Duque del Parque, by detachments from the garrison of Ciudad Rodrigo.
I doubted of the capacity of the garrison of Ciudad Rodrigo to make the detachment of the latter, but so little of the effectual oc- cupation of the former, that in writing to marshal Berresford on the 17th of July, I desired him to look to the Puerto de Perales but that I considered Banos as secure, as appears by the extract of my letter which I enclose.
On the 28th intelligence was received at Talavera, that 12,000 rations had been or- dered at Fuente Duenos for the 29th and 24,000 at Los Santos for the same day, for a French corps which it was believed was on its march towards the Puerto de Banos.
General Cuesta expressed some anxiety respecting this post, and sent me a message, to propose that sir Robert should be sent there with his corps.
Sir Robert was on that day at Talavera, but his corps was in the mountains towards Escalona; and as he had already made him- self very useful in that quarter, and had been near Madrid, with which city he had a communication, which I was desirous of keeping up, I proposed that a Spanish corps should be sent to Banos, without loss of time.
I could not prevail with gen. Cuesta, al- though he certainly admitted the necessity of a reinforcement, when he proposed that sir Robert Wilson should be sent to Banos; and he was equally sensible with myself, of the benefit to be derived to the cause, from sending sir Robert back to Escalona.
At this time we had no further intelligence of the enemy's advance, than that the rations were ordered; and I had hopes that the en- emy might be deterred from advancing, by the intelligence of our success on the 28th, and that the troops in the Puerto might make some defence; and that, under these circumstances, it was not desirable to di- vert sir Robert Wilson from Escalona.
On the 20th, however I renewed my ap- plication to Gen. Cuesta, to send there a Spanish division of sufficient strength in a letter to Gen. O'Donnoghue, of which I en- close a copy but without effect; and he did not detach Gen. Basseccourt till the morn- ing of the 2d, after we had heard that the enemy had entered Bejar, and it was obvi- ous that the troops in the Puerto would make no defence.
On the 2d, we received accounts, that the enemy had entered Placentia in two co- lumns.
The marquis de la Reyna, whose two bat- talions consisted of only 600 men, with only twenty rounds of ammunition each man, retired from the Puerto and from Placentia without firing a shot, and went to the bridge of Almaraz, which he declared that he intended to remove. The battalions of Bejar dispersed without making any resist- ance.
The general called upon me, on that day and proposed that half of the army should march to the rear, to oppose the enemy, while
the other half should maintain the post at Talavera.
My answer was, that if by half the army, he meant half of each army, I could only an- swer that I was ready to go or stay with the whole British army, but that I could not se- parate it. He then desired me to choose whether I would go or stay, and I preferred to go, from this king that the British troops were most likely to do the business effect- ually and without contest; and from being of opinion, that to open the communication through Placentia was more important to us than to them, altho' very important to them. With this decision gen. Cuesta appeared perfectly satisfied.
The movements of the enemy in our front since the 1st had induced me to be of op- inion, that despairing of forcing us at Ta- lavera, they intended to force a passage by Escalona; and thus open a communication with the French corps coming from Placen- tia.
This suspicion was confirmed on the night of the 2d, by letters received from sir Ro- bert Wilson, of which I enclose copies, and before I quitted Talavera on the 3d I wait- ed on general O'Donnoghue, and conversed with him upon the whole of our situation, & pointed out to him the possibility that in the case of the enemy coming through Escalona gen. Cuesta might find himself obliged to quit Talavera before I should be able to re- turn to him; and I urged him to collect all the carts that could be got, in order to re- move our hospital. At his desire, I put the purport of this conversation in writing, and sent him a letter to be laid before gen. Cu- esta, of which I enclose a copy.
The British army marched on the 3d to Prospera, gen. Basseccourt's Spanish corps being at Centinello, where I desired that it might halt the next day, in order that I might be nearer it.
About 5 o'clock in the evening, I heard that the French had arrived from Placentia at Navalmodor, whereby they were between us and the bridge of Almaraz.
About an hour afterwards I received from gen. O'Donnoghue the letter and its inclo- sures of which I enclose copies, announcing to me the intention of general Cuesta to march from Talavera in the evening, and to leave there my hospital, except such men as could be moved by the means he already had, on the ground of his apprehension that I was not strong enough for the corps com- ing from Placentia, and that the enemy was moving upon his flank, and had returned to Santa Ollala in his front.
I acknowledge that these reasons did not appear to me sufficient for giving up so im- portant a post as Talavera, for exposing the combined armies to attack in front and rear at the same time, and for abandoning my hospital; and I wrote the letter of which I enclose a copy.
This unfortunately reached the general after he had marched, and he arrived at Oropesa shortly after day light, on the morning of the 4th.
The question what was to be done was then to be considered. The enemy, stated to be 30,000 strong, but at all events con- sisting of the corps of Soult and Ney, ei- ther united or not very distant from each other, and supposed by marshal Jourdan and Joseph Bonaparte, to be sufficiently strong to attack the British army, stated to be 25,000 strong, were on one side, in pos- session of the high road to the passage of the Tagus at Almaraz, the bridge at which place we knew had been removed, altho' the boats still necessarily remained in the river.
On the other side, we had reason to ex- pect the advance of Victor's corps to Ta- lavera, as soon as gen. Cuesta's march should be known, and after leaving 12,000 men to watch Venegas, and allowing from 10 to 11,000 killed and wounded in the late ac- tion, this corps would have amounted to 25,000. We could extricate ourselves from this difficult situation only by great celerity of movement (to which the troops were un- equal, as they had not had their allowance of provisions for several days) and by suc- cess in two battles. If unsuccessful in ei- ther, we should have been without a retreat; and if Soult and Ney avoiding an action, had retired before us, and had waited the arrival of Victor, we should have been ex- posed to a general action with 50,000 men equally without a retreat.
We had reason to expect that as the mar- quis de la Reyna could not remove the boats from the river Almaraz, Soult would have destroyed them.
Our only retreat was, therefore, by the bridge of Arco Bispo; and if we had moved on, the enemy by breaking that bridge while the army should be engaged with Soult and Ney, would have deprived us of that only resource.
We could not take a position at Oropesa as, we thereby left open the road to the bridge of Arco Bispo from Talavera by

and after considering the whole matter, I was of opinion that it was advisable to retire to the bridge of Arco, and to take up a defensive position on the Tagus. I was induced to adopt this last opinion, because the French have now at least 30,000 men disposable to oppose to the combined force, and a corps of 12,000 to watch Ve- s; and I was likewise of opinion that sooner the defensive line should be taken, the more likely were the troops to be able to defend it. Accordingly I marched on the 4th, and the Tagus by the bridge of Arco, and have continued my course to this point, in which I am well situated to defend the passage of Almaraz and the lower parts of the Tagus. General Cuesta crossed the river on the night of the 5th, and he is still on the bridge of the Arco Bispo. About 2000 of the wounded have been sent away from Talavera; the remainder, 15,000 are there: and I doubted whether, under any circumstances, it would have been possible or consistent with humanity to attempt to remove any more of them. From the treatment which some of the officers wounded on the 37th and who fell into the hands of the enemy, experienced from them and from the manner in which I have always treated the wounded, who have fallen into my hands, I expect that these men will be well treated; and I have only to lament that a new occurrence of events, over which, from circumstances, I had and could have no control, should have placed the army in a situation to be obliged to leave any of them behind. I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) ARTHUR WELLESLEY.
British affairs in Zealand.
Downing-Street, Sept. 2.
A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, was received at the office of Lord Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from lieut. general, the earl of Chatham, dated head quarters, Batz, Aug. 24th, 1809.
MY LORD, Major Bradford delivered to me your lordship's despatch of the 21st instant, signifying to me his majesty's commands that I should convey to lieut. Gen. sir Eyre Coote, the general and other officers and troops employed before Flushing, and particularly to those of the artillery and engineer departments, his majesty's most gracious approbation of their conduct—which I have obeyed with the most entire satisfaction.
I had the honor in my last despatch, of acquainting your lordship with my intention of proceeding to this place, and should have been most happy to have been enabled to have announced to your lordship the further progress of this army. Unfortunately, however, it becomes my duty to state to your lordship that, from the concurrent testimony from so many quarters, as to leave no doubt of the truth of the information, the enemy appears to have collected so formidable a force, as to convince me that the period was arrived, at which my instructions would have directed me to withdraw the army under my command, even if engaged in actual operation.
I have certainly early understood on my arrival at Walcheren, that the enemy were assembling in considerable force at all points; but I was unwilling to give too much credit to these reports; and I was determined to persevere, until I was satisfied, upon the fullest information, that all further attempts would be unavailable.
From all our intelligence it appears, that the force of the enemy in this quarter, distributed between the environs of Bergen-op-Zoom, Breda, Lillo, and Antwerp, and cantoned on the opposite coast, is not less than 35,000 men, and by some statements is estimated higher. Though a landing on the continent might, I have no doubt, have been forced, yet as the siege of Antwerp, the possession of which could alone have secured to us any of the ulterior objects of the expedition, was by this state of things, rendered utterly impracticable, such a measure of success, could have led to no solid advantage; and the retreat of the army, which must at an early period have been inevitable, would have been exposed to much hazard.
The utmost force, and that daily decreasing, that I could have brought into the field, after providing for the occupation of Walcheren and South Beveland, would have amounted to about 23,000 infantry, and 2000 cavalry. Your lordship must at once see, even if the enemy's force had been less numerous than represented, after the necessary detachments to observe the garrisons of Bergen-op-Zoom and Breda, and securing our communications, how very in-
adequate force must have remained for operations against Antwerp; which town, so far from being in the state which had been reported, is, from very correct accounts, represented to be in a complete state of defence; and the enemy's ships had been brought up and placed in security, under the guns of the citadel.
Under these circumstances, however mortifying to me to see the progress arrested of an army, from whose good conduct and valor I had every thing to hope, I feel that my duty left me no other course than to close my operations here: and it will always be a satisfaction to me to think that I have not been induced, lightly, to commit the safety of the army confided to me, or the reputation of his majesty's arms. It was an additional satisfaction to me to find that the unanimous opinion of the lt. gens. of this army, whom I thought it right to consult, more out of respect to them, than that I thought a doubt could be entertained on the subject, concurred entirely in the sentiments I have submitted to your lordship.
I am concerned to say, that the effect of the climate at this unhealthy period of the year, is felt most seriously, and that the numbers of sick already is little short of three thousand men.
It is my intention to withdraw gradually from the advanced position, in this island, and sending into Walcheren, such an additional force as may be necessary to secure that important possession, to embark the remainder of the troops, and to hold them in readiness to avail his majesty's further commands, which I shall most anxiously expect.
I have the honor to be, sir, (Signed) CHATHAM.
French and Dutch Papers.
PARIS, August 26.
M. de Champagny, minister of Foreign Affairs, has set out from Vienna for Altenburg, in Hungary, where he would arrive on the 14th. On the 15th the negotiations for peace were to be opened. The emperor of Austria has nominated count Metternich and count Nugent his plenipotentiaries.
August 28.
Letters from Vienna afford us reason to hope that peace will speedily be concluded. It is said that all the leading points were agreed upon between Austria and France, before the negotiations of Altenburg commenced. The party which so strenuously and absurdly asserted the necessity of continuing a ruinous war is now, since the disgrace of the archduke Charles generally despised. The report of Russia having sent a minister plenipotentiary to the congress in Altenburg is confirmed, and the best understanding still prevails between the emperors Napoleon and Alexander.
Marshals Oudinot and Macdonald have been created dukes. The duke of Auerstadt has obtained the title of prince of Eckmuhl, the duke of Rivoli that of prince of Esling; and the prince of Neuchatel has been nominated prince of Wagram.
NURMBERG, August 16.
Accounts from Bohemia of the 9th inst. state that all the generals who command particular corps in that kingdom have received orders to reinforce them, by incorporating with them the militia of Landesck; all the troops which were in the circle of Pilser are ordered to proceed by forced marches, to Prague, and the archduke John is said to have received unlimited powers from H. M. the emperor, to organize the army before Prague and Olmutz.
KEMPSSEN, August 13.
Since the 2d the communication with the Tyrol by Reuti is again intercepted, in consequence of the inhabitants of the districts of Ehrenburg being again in a state of insurrection. The insurgents of Tavenhein and Reuti advanced on the 10th and attacked Tuessen, but retreated in the evening to the mountains. On the 11th and 12th they pushed their advanced parties to Senthofen; they were however repulsed by the French.
VIENNA, August 12.
Since the beginning of this month the English fleet in the Adriatic gulf has been considerably reinforced. Admiral Collingwood has taken the command of the English fleet, in order, it is said, to bombard Trieste and the Russian fleet. General Schelt, governor of Trieste, is making the most vigorous preparation of defence, jointly with the Russian admiral.
August 19.
We witness some arrangements, which seem to indicate, that the emperor of Austria means in future to reside in Buda, in Hungary.
MADRID, August 10.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The first and fifth corps overtook be-
hind the bridge of Arzobispo the rear of the English army, entirely destroyed it, and took from it, 30 pieces of cannon, their caissons, and a great part of their equipage, many horses and a great number of prisoners.
It is also in pursuit of the army of Venegas, and has made a great number of prisoners. It has retired into the mountains of Sierra Morena.
(Signed)
BELLIARD, Gov. Gen."
AMSTERDAM, August 10.
The surrender of Flushing is less to be ascribed to the efforts of the besieging army, than to the fire which was kept up against the fortress, with uncommon vigor, by seven English sail of the line. An English brig was sunk before the town.
PARIS, August 19.
On the 10th inst. the prefect of the Seine and counsellor of state, lieut. Frosbot, issued a publication, stating that in the present circumstances necessary to re-organize the national guard of Paris, and accordingly ordered the immediate organization thereof.
ST. LOUIS, (U. L.) Sept. 27.
A person from the river Plate, says that a Maha Chief informed him that he seen Mr. Chouteau's party upwards of one hundred miles above the mouth of that river, and that they appeared in good health, and were going on very well.
River Gasconade, Sept. 3.
SIR,
I request you will inform the public, that a white woman, about 40 years of age, is in camp with a party of Tawas, a few miles up the river; she appears deranged, and would not inform me her name—she said the cause of her wandering in the wilderness was a secret she would not divulge. A Captain Cole, who resides on the Missouri, went out some time ago in pursuit of salt-petre caves, he found her alone, high up the Gasconade; she had on the remains of some home-made cloathing, was much torn by briers, and nearly famished; he lit her a fire and left her the carcass of a deer; but could not prevail on her to come into the white settlements.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26.
A letter from Heligoland, of the 5th August to a gentleman in this town says "A Hamburg paper mentions, that 2 American vessels had been sent into Tonningen, but were immediately released, and the captors condemned in all the costs, and the privateers commissions taken away."
(Salem paper.)
EXTRACTS.
"LISBON, July 29.—The demand for flour, wheat, rice, &c. is very considerable, for supplying the provinces through which the armies pass, as the home harvest has been very unproductive."
"August 23.—Great hopes are entertained of succeeding in keeping the French forces in Spain from re-possessing this country. The accounts received these few days are of a very flattering nature; and it is sincerely wished the next intelligence from Germany, may be equally satisfactory." (Boston Centinel.)
The ship Horizon, Captain Potts, arrived at Norfolk, from London, and 45 days from the Downs—Captain Potts is the bearer of despatches from Mr. Pinckney, to our government. (Fed. Gazette.)
NEW-YORK, October 23.
LATEST VERBAL NEWS FROM SPAIN. Last evening arrived at this port, the very fast sailing brig Wheeler, Grimalds, from Malta, and 29 days from Malaga.
Captain G. did not bring any Spanish newspapers, but informs us, that the British army was retreating to Lisbon as fast as possible.
Captain G. further states, that the port of Trieste, and other parts in possession of the French, in the Adriatic, were shut against neutral vessels, by order of the emperor Napoleon.
By the brig Betsey, capt. Wilson from Lisbon, which port she left on the 31st of August, we learn that several small detachments of troops from the British army in Spain, had arrived in Lisbon, and had taken possession of several of the fortified posts, in order to secure the retreat of sir Arthur Wellesley (lord Wellington) and the British army under his command.
We further learn, that about 50 British transports were in the Tagus, when the Betsey sailed.
FALL GOODS.
RECEIVED BY THE WILLIAM AND JOHN FROM LIVERPOOL,
A general assortment Fall Goods:
AMONGST WHICH ARE—
Fine and coarse broad & narrow Cloths, well assorted; Coatings, Cassimere, Flannels, Blankets, Vestings, Hosiery, &c. &c. which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
John Lloyd.
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October 23.
Public Sale.
On Saturday next at half past three o'clock will be sold on the premises,
The Pot House.
Formerly occupied by captain Berry, with the Kilo, Mill, &c. the whole must be removed before the 10th of November next,
P. G. Marsteller.
October 26.
Comb Manufactory
AND Fancy Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has purchased the STOCK and STORE of GOODS of Mr. John Duffey, and is carrying on the COMB-MAKING in its various branches, in the same established stand, in Royal-street, near the City Hotel, where he has a general assortment of Ivory, Tortoise-shell and Horn Combs, with a variety of other Fancy Goods, viz. Jewellery, Pen-Knives, Scissors, Razors, Duff's Patent Razor Straps, good quality Windsor Soap, &c. Riding Whips and Walking Canes of almost every description, Looking Glasses with gilt and mahogany frames, mahogany and paper-frame Dressing Glasses, with and without drawers, with a variety of German Goods and other articles not enumerated, which he will sell by wholesale or retail on moderate terms, to those who will favor him with their custom.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
Thomas Mount.
September 12.
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FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE and desirable FARM in Loudoun county, Virginia, within 8 miles of Leesburg, and 2 miles from Waterford, on the Fredericktown road, containing upwards of 300 acres, of which about one third is in woods; has on it a handsome two story stone DWELLING HOUSE, three rooms on a floor, a brick kitchen adjoining, with two rooms, a stone Milk House and an excellent spring of water quite convenient, a barn with stables, separate stone stable and other out-houses. Also a good Farm House, two good apple orchards and a suitable proportion of meadow.
This land is situated in a fine, fertile, healthy, well cultivated country and good neighborhood; in which are many of the society of Friends and within two miles of their meeting house; is well watered and may be put in high state of cultivation by the use of Plaster, to which it is well adapted. It lies within five miles of a landing on the Potomac River, from whence flour is boated to the markets of George Town, Alexandria, or the city of Washington, for fifty cents per barrel. The above property will be sold on liberal terms—Apply to John Williams, Waterford, or to the subscriber in Alexandria.
Joseph Janney.
September 25.
law
NOTICE.
UPWARDS of 200 shares having been subscribed in the stock of the Leesburg Turnpike Company, the subscribers are requested to meet in person, or by proxy, at the house of NICHOLAS PEERS, in the town of Leesburg, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on THURSDAY, the 30th day of November next, in order to choose a PRESIDENT and FOUR DIRECTORS, and such other officers as they may deem necessary to conduct the affairs of the company for the ensuing year.
Wilson C. Selden,
John Littlejohn,
James More,
William Noland,
Leesburg, Oct. 17—24. 2awt30thNov
County to Alexandria, May 11, 1809.
Was Committed
To the jail of this county, as a runaway, NEGRO MAN, who says his name is Henry Haggeman. He is about twenty seven years of age, 6 feet 6 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 (July 29)
law

PUBLIC SALE.
Under a decree of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, the subscribers will expose to public sale at the coffee-house on the 30th day of October, on a credit of sixty and ninety days,
An Undivided moiety of a rent of £ 131 18 per annum,
Payable for ever, charged on a lot of ground situated at the intersection of Wolfe and Union-streets, and extending southwardly along the west side of Union street one hundred and fifteen feet, and westwardly along the south side of Wolfe street sixty two feet six inches. The payment of this rent is secured by valuable permanent improvements on the lot, and by the personal liability of the late col. Fitzgerald, and col. Wm. Lyles of Broad Creek Maryland.
And if from the sale of the above rent-charge the sum required by the decree of the court cannot be raised—the subscribers will then proceed to sell, at the same place, and on the same credit—
One undivided seventh part of the reversion in fee,
Expectant on the death of Jane Roberdeau, widow of Daniel Roberdeau, deceased, in the following Lots, that is to say, one Lot on the east side of Water street between Wolfe and Wilke's streets, in front on Water-street 51 feet 3 inches, in depth 123 feet, and bounded on the north by an alley 4 feet wide.—On this lot is erected a handsome and convenient 3 story brick dwelling house, with the usual out-houses.—And two other lots adjoining each other on the west side of Union-st. between Wolfe and Wilke-streets, in front on Union-street forty one feet, in depth one hundred and twenty five feet.
R. I. Taylor. Cuthbert Powell.
October 18.
Attention to Fortune Hunters, And Possession will be given immediately—any day.
I WISH to sell, the unexpired lease of 8 years, from the 10th day of December next, in the elegant and commodious HOTEL I now occupy in Alexandria. This establishment is justly celebrated as affording the best accomodations on the continent, and to a man of attention and abilities in the line of his profession, cannot fail to yield a handsome fortune. The proximity of this property to the seat of government, being but about six miles from the capitol, over the Potomac Bridge, the growing importance of Alexandria, and the increase of the business of the house since the residence of the present occupant, all conspire to prove, that there is not a more eligible situation in the United States.
Attached to the tavern, is a well conducted coffee house, supported by a respectable subscription.
Together with an insurance office. There are at present twenty four yearly boarders of the first respectability, in the hotel. The whole house is elegantly furnished, and to a person who takes the lease, the greater part of the furniture will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
William Caton.
September 20.
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, October Term, 1809.
ORDERED.
That the administrator of Jonathan Mandeville , deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for four 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 orphans' court, of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Jonathan Mandeville , late of the county aforesaid, merchant, 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 6th day of April 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 6th day of October, 1809.
John Mandeville, Adm'r.
October 6. 3tasww
Ten Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the estate of John Tayloe, Esquire, in the county of Prince William, a negro fellow, of the name of BRISTOE, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, compact and well made, has no scar that I recollect which is visible, a very large mouth and a down look when spoken to, is submissive and intelligent. Took with him sundry cloaths not recollected, generally wears a white hat. If taken out of the state, twenty dollars and all reasonable expenses will be paid, by
Thomas T. Page,
Agent for John Tayloe.
Oct. 21,
JUST RECEIVED,
For sale only by JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. King street,
The following highly valuable Medicines,
Price 3 dollars per bottle.
Dr. Jebb's Nature's Restorative
A BALSAMIC CORDIAL.
THIS cordial so justly celebrated throughout Great-Britain and the continent of Europe, for its superior efficacy in the curing all disorders excited by nervous irritability, as well as in complaints of complete debility, whether arising from irregularities of living long continued residence in warm climates intemperate pursuits of excessive pleasure, or that destructive habit of inconsiderate youth which brings on so prematurely the infirmities of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma and all disorders of the lungs, it is the most powerful remedy ever yet found, and the relief it has afforded even in the last stage of consumption, is without a parallel; with regard to its efficacy in this baneful, and unfortunately the prevailing disorder in this country (consumption) its superiority is such as to have supplanted every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the consequences of youthful excess, will find themselves restored to health and strength, and all those melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success this invaluable cordial has experienced in Europe, the thousands it has renovated, when bending under the pressure of nervous, consumptive or hypochondriacal disorders (many tested proofs of which from eminently distinguished persons in this quarter of the globe, are now in the possession of the proprietor here, some few of which are herein published have determined the introduction of it into this continent, where its efficacy must soon become so prized as to make it considered a beneficent remedy not to be dispensed with by those who are anxious to preserve or acquire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial is a plant whose rare and precious salutary virtues were well known to the Arabians during the 8th and 9th centuries, when that people shone conspicuous over all the nations of the world for their learning and skill in eradicating baneful diseases incident to the human frame, renovating infirmity to vigor, and restoring the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which, as known at this time by their descendants, end used and experienced as the most sovereign remedy for decayed constitutions, and every species of nervous disorders. This celebrated restorative plant has also been highly estimated for ages past, amongst the most enlightened nations of Greece, and considered by those wise inhabitants as one of the first of their blessings.
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor most grateful to the palate, and the most enlivening to the spirits of any yet offered to the public
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
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 effort to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, 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 always 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 Calton. Ample certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen by applying as above.
March 12.
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN.
SHE is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 30.
505 Acres of Land for Sale.
I WISH TO SELL the above quantity of LAND, situated near the road leading from Georgetown to Alexandria, and about an equal distance from each town.
This property is fully one half covered with wood, which will render it an advisable purchase, on the terms that I will sell it.
GEORGE H. TERRETT, Esq. will show the land to any gentleman who wishes to see it, and will give me information thereof
George H. Chapman.
October 14.
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NOTICE:
That from and after the 15th of November next, there will be demanded and received at the several gates on the Little River Turnpike Road, twenty five cents on all waggons and carts drawn by four horses, mules or oxen, the wheels whereof do not exceed four inches, and six cents for each horse, mule or oxen drawing the same, and so in proportion for any greater or lesser number for every space of ten miles on said road, and in proportion for a greater or lesser distance, being the toll allowed by law.—No toll will be demanded on return waggons or carts, or for the horses, mules or oxen drawing the same loaded or not loaded.
Jonah Thompson, Trs'r.
L. R. T. Company.
October 12—13
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ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, Sept. Term, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the Executor of Charles Wadsworth, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for six 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 Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of CHARLES WADSWORTH late of the county aforesaid, merchant, dec'd. 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 6th day of March 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 6th day of September, 1809.
James Patton, Ex'r.
September 6.
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TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House, at the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.—
ALSO,
A WAREHOUSE they will be let together or separately. Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms apply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
October 10.
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Sebastian-Spring Tavern
I WILL SELL an unexpired LEASE of three years, if an early application is made. Various articles necessary to a tavern, may be had with it if wanted.
APPLY TO
A. LINDO.
October 17.
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FORTY DOLLARS
If apprehended in the state of Virginia; Sixty if in Maryland; One Hundred if in the state of Pennsylvania, and secured in any jail so that we get them again—
Negroes Bob and Jim.
BOB is a likely well made fellow, about 20 or 21 years of age rather of a tawny complexion, has a number of natural bumps on his face, large white eyes, which when spoken to are apt to shew plain, is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high—his clothing when he eloped was an oznabrig shirt and trowsers, dark colored round jacket, and an old lead colored hat—is an artful cunning fellow.
JIM, about 23 years of age, black complexion thin visage, has on one of his knees a large scar, occasioned by the cut of an axe when young, a down look when spoken to, and large white eyes—his clothing not known—is about five feet seven or eight inches high.
We will give for apprehending either of the above negroes, twenty dollars if taken in Virginia, thirty if taken in Maryland, and fifty if in Pennsylvania, and all reasonable charges if brought home.
Henry Dogan, Philleman Chapman.
Prince William County, near Haymarket, Va. Oct. 12. 2awgw
N. B. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying them off at their peril.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For founding a College in Baltimore.
  2 prizes of 20,000 1 20,000   3 10,000 1 10,000   3 5,000 1 15,000   2 2,500 1 5,000   10 1,000 1 10,000   15 500 1 7,500   20 250 1 5,000   50 100 1 5,000   100 50 1 5,000   200 20 1 4,000   3500 15 1 52,500   3500 12 1 42,000 
7405 Prizes. } Not two to a Prize, 14595 Blanks. } Of the above Prizes the following are station-ary:
  First drawn Ticket   First do. after 1000 Tickets 500   First do. 2000 500   First do. 3000 500   First do. 4000 500   First do. 5000 500   First do. 6000 500   First do. 7000 500   First do. 8000 500   First do. 9000 500   First do. 10000 500   First do. 11000 500   First do. 12000 1000   First do. 13000 1000   First do. 14000 1000   First do. 15000 1000   First do. 16000 1000   First do. 17000 1000   First do. 18000 1000   First do. 19000 1000   First do. 20000 1000   First do. 21000 1000   Last drawn Ticket 1000 
The above Lottery commences drawing on the first Monday in November next, and will be continued regularly at the rate of fifteen hundred tickets each week until finished.—prizes in the late New-York and Baltimore lotteries, taken in payment for tickets in his.
A correct list of the drawing will be received two or three times a week, and all tickets sold by the subscriber examined free of expense.
Present price of tickets. Ten Dollars Fifty Cents; but will in a few days be raised to Eleven Dollars—
For sale by
Robert Gray.
August 8.
A further Proof
of
Yarwood's useful Washing Machine.
We the subscribers have found, on trial, Joseph Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine to answer fully the intended purpose of washing cloaths of every description, and do hereby recommend them to the public as a great saving of soap, labor and cloaths. Given under our hands this day of June, 1809.
(Signed)
Dorothea Krouse, Cathinder Calder, Ann McCarren, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Devon, Rebecca Hattersley, Valinda Brown, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. Dick, Susanna Rouseville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelsen-ger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary Fendall, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Duffy, Persia Hodgkin, Carolina Hopkins, Sarah B. McKey, Elizabeth Muir, Polly Rhodes, Elizabeth Longden, Ann Snowden, Ann Davies, Mary Bogan, Mary Slade, Betsey Furner, Mary Smith, Sarah G. Janney.
With pleasure I do return my sincere thanks to the above named ladies, and many others who have favored me with their certificates and custom in the purchase of Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine. I find them still in great demand in this place, but finding a very great scarcity of plank to answer the purpose of making them here. I shall in a few days or weeks commence making them to the south-ward. But will endeavor to supply others at a short notice after my return. I have a few now made on hand, which can be had if applied for soon.
Wm. C. Newton,
Assignee of Joseph Yarwood.
July 24.
N. B. Mr. John Troup will superintend the making, and supplying customers in my absence.
WM. C. NEWTON
DIRECTIONS HOW TO USE
YARWOOD'S
Patent Washing Machine.
First fill the barrel half full of your fine cloths, then fill the bottom of the Reservoir with hot suds up to the side planks, turn the Crank backwards and forwards so as to make the cloaths fall the hardest against the sides of the barrel for about twenty-five minutes, then use the same suds with a little more soap and hot water for the next finest cloaths, until the suds are unfit for use, then second your cloaths in the same way with boiling suds, after using a little soap on the dirtiest parts of the cloaths; then rinse them in the machine in warm or cold water.