Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-11-18 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.
THE INTRIGUES
OF The Queen of pain,
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 island, 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, Mufcatel 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 low if taken by the year.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 29.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Alexandria, a negro boy, of a yellowish complexion, called JOE PAIN, about 16 years of age—had on when he went away a pair of home-spun pantaloons, mixed with blue black and white, and generally wore them without suspenders tied round his waist with a string: Likewise, had on a blue cloth roundabout jacket. I think it probable that he may have changed them. He is apt to be impudent when spoken to and speaks very quick. It is supposed he is at present lurking about the navy yard, though he is frequently in Alexandria.
B. Dade.
November 4.
NEW ALMANAC.
COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR
ALMANAC,
For 1810.
Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS,
For 1810.
For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single one October
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE,
10 bales Gurrachs, 40 chests Young Hyson Tea, entitled to drawback. 30 chests Imperial, Hyson, and Hyson-skin ditto. 20 half boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass. 100 boxes Spermaceti Candles. 100 do. Dipped Tallow. 1 pipe L. P. Madeira Wine. 10 hogsheads Muscovado Sugars. 10 pipes French Brandy, and two pipes Holland Gin. A quantity of Writing and Wrapping Paper; Seal Leather; Shoes; Oil; Cheese; Lime, and Plaster of Paris. November 11.
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN.
SHE is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, and will be sold low for each or on a short credit. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 30.
Just Published,
[Price 12 and a half Cents.] For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street.
A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body:
By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College. November 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 Plaster of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it.
For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland.
Benjamin Dulany, jun. September 14.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. CATLETT,
75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Seine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
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 outhouses 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 DURIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises.
E. Dulin. dtf
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, where Captain James Donohue 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. dtstt. De
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 dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz.
Orange Peel, Many Apple, Pine Apple, Ginger, IN POTS. Guava Jelly in pots and boxes. Tararinds. Excellent Lemons in boxes. Limes, and Oranges. Smoked and pickled Salmon. Souds and Tongues. Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. Thos. Patten. August 22.
The Subscriber
Has received the following articles: New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality
Mississippi Cotton of the first quality
Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland
London Particular Madeira } WINES
Sherry } Lisbon } Superior Claret in cases
Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } TEAS.
Hyson Skin, } Souchong, & } Bohea }
Best Green Coffee in bags and barrels
Gunpowder
P. E. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9
Mould Shot, B. L. and S. S. G.
Salt Petre, double refined
Spanish Flotant Indigo
Copperas of the 1st quality
Fresh Nutmegs
Pimento and black Pepper, Demijohns,
With a general assortment of GROCERIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits, Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles.
The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail.
TO RENT,
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson. Nov. 3.
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 situate 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. August 30.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this state, offers for sale the FARM on which he now resides, lying on Pomonkey Creek, about 3-4 of a mile from Potomac River, and sixteen below Alexandria, containing 530 acres; about 200 of which are well timbered. The situation is remarkably healthy, and commands a beautiful view of the Potomac from Mount Vernon to several miles below the Indian Head. The soil is productive, and a part of it well adapted to Timothy and Clover. The improvements are—two good dwelling houses, kitchens, barns, stables, &c. and a large orchard of excellent fruit trees, all of which are now in a bearing state. A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money. The land will be shown at any time by application to the subscriber. Benjamin T. Fendall. Charles County, Maryland. November 3.
For Freight or Charter,
To any permitted Port,
The new Brig SUMNER, ANDREW MALCOM, Master; Burthen 2000 barrels: She is in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
Charles I. Catlett. November 6.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the south of Europe or Coastways—
The fast sailing Sch'r. BROTHER'S RETURN,
Now in complete order and ready for sea. If freight cannot be obtained in a few days, the above schooner will be sold and a liberal credit given. For terms apply to
William Weston. November 13.
Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year,
A NEGRO MAN, who can work in the house, and take care of horses. Apply to the PRINTER. November 14.
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.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax Streets, has just received;
40 boxes new Muscadet and Bloom Raisins 800lb. real soft shelled Almonds, a few days imported,
10 casks 1st quality colored Goshen Cheese—
ON HAND,
Old particular Madeira Wine of the choicest quality, and a good assortment of Wines, Liquors, Teas, Spices and Groceries in general or sale by wholesale or retail. November 14.
Sheep, Cattle, & Horses.
On THURSDAY, the 30th of this month, if fair; if not, the next fair day, will be sold, at public sale, at the plantation belonging to the estate of John Gibson, deceased, on Slaty Run, in Prince-William county—
150 prime Sheep, 50 likely young Cattle, and ten Cows, two and three years old.—For all sums above twenty dollars one year's credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for twenty Dollars and under, ready money, will be required.
John Spence,
James Reid,
Executors of John Gibson, deceased. Dumfries, Nov. 8—11.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber on or about the 23rd of October last,
SAMUEL DEEBLE,
AN apprentice to the cabinet making business. He is just twenty years of age about five feet four or five inches high, proportionably stout, has dark brown hair queued when he went off; tolerably fair complexion, grey eyes, prominent nose a kind of fluted dent on his chin, a small mole on one cheek and a strong beard with whiskers, chews tobacco, and according to his size he has a tolerably large face. Had on when he went off a white hat and drab suit, and carried with him three or four close-bodied coats, one black, one a dark mixture; one crossbarred gingham, &c.—Pantaloons and boots.
Whoever will apprehend the said runaway and lodge him in any jail in the U. S. so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Whoever harbors or employs said apprentice, shall be prosecuted according to law. Masters of vessels are forbidden to take him off at their peril.
Benjamin Adamson. November 14.

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.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18.
POETICAL DEPARTMENT.
Scraps from London papers.
ROSABELL.
The troops were all embark'd on board; The ships were under weigh; And loving wives, and maids ador'd, Were weeping round the Bay.
They parted from their dearest friends, From all their heart desires; And ROSABELL to Heav'n commends The Man her soul admires!
For him, she fled from soft repose, Renounc'd a Parent's care: He sails to crush his Country's foes— She wanders in despair!
A Seraph, in an Infant's frame, Reclin'd upon her arm; And Sorrow, in the comely Dame, Now heighten'd every charm:
She thought, if Fortune had but smil'd— She thought upon her Dear; But when she look'd upon his child, O! then ran many a tear!
"Ah! who will watch thee as thou sleep'st? Who'll sing a lullaby, Or rock thy cradle, when thou weep'st, If I should chance to die?"
On board the ship resign'd to fate, Yet planning joys to come, Her love, in silent sorrow, sate Upon a broken drum:
He saw her, lonely, on the beach; He saw her on the strand, And far, far as the eye can reach, He saw her wave her hand!
"O ROSABELL—from thee to go Is bidding life farewell; But Heav'n, who pities human woe, Will comfort ROSABELL."
WHIP CLUB AMBITION; OR, A Dialogue between a Coachman and his Master.
"Jack—while I'm driving with such fire, Listen to hear the folks discourse. I do, Sir, and they all admire Your honor's CARRIAGE and the HORSES."
THE EMPEROR AT THE PLOUGH.
[From "Travels of a Philosopher," by M. le Pouvre.]
On the fifteenth day of the first moon, in every year, which generally corresponds to the beginning of March, the emperor (of China) in person performs the ceremony of opening the grounds. This prince in great pomp, proceeds to the field appointed for the ceremony: the princes of the imperial family, the presidents of the five great tribunals, and an infinite number of mandarins accompany him. Two sides of the field are occupied by the emperor's officers and guards; the third is allotted for all the laborers of the province, who repair thither to behold their art honored and practised by the head of their empire; the fourth is reserved for the mandarins.
The emperor enters the field alone, prostrates himself, and nine times strikes his forehead against the ground in adoration of Heaven, the God of Heaven; he pronounces, with a loud voice a prayer appointed by the tribunal of rites, invoking the blessing of the Almighty Sovereign on his labor, and on the labor of his people, who form his family—he then, in quality of sovereign pontiff of the empire, sacrifices a bullock, which he offers up to Heaven, as the source of every blessing: whilst they cut the victim in pieces, and place them on the altar, they bring to the emperor a plough, in which are yoked a pair of bullocks, magnificently adorned. The emperor then, laying aside his royal robes, takes hold of the handle of the plough, and turns up several furrows the whole length of the field; then, with a complaisant air, having delivered the plough to the mandarins, they successively follow his example, emulating one another in performing this honorable labor with the greatest dexterity. The ceremony concludes with the distribution of money, and pieces of stuff, among the laborers there present; the most active of whom finish the remain-
ing labor, in presence of the emperor with great dexterity and address.
Some time after, when they have efficiently labored and manured their grounds, the emperor repairs again, in procession, and begins the sowing of the field, ways accompanied with ceremony, and aided by the laborers of the province.
The same ceremonies are performed, on the same days, in all the provinces of the empire, by the viceroys, assisted by the magistrates of their departments, in presence of a great number of the laborers of their respective provinces. I have seen this opening of the grounds at Canton, and never remember to have beheld any of the ceremonies invented by men, with half the pleasure and satisfaction with which I observed this.
NEW POLITICAL VIEWS.
FROM THE BRATTLEBRO' REPORTER.
Embargo, Non-intercourse, and Pique of the Belligerents.
NO. IV.
In our last number we began a quotation from the Edinburgh Review of the French "Code de la Conscription," for the purpose of showing our French Americans what sort of liberty they have to anticipate from their friend Bonaparte, and what is and for a number of years has been the policy of the principal belligerent. We here continue an extract from the Edinburgh Review of the Code de la Conscription.
The conscription was first published in the form of a general law by the council of ancients in the year 1798, and has since undergone some slight modifications. The directorial plan is attributed to Car not, who in the revolutionary language, is said "to have organized victory in the French armies." Its author, who was enthusiastically devoted to the forms of antiquity, and still preserves, within the rays of the imperial purple, all the simplicity of ancient manners, found his model in the constitution of the Roman republic, which made every citizen a soldier before the age of 46—in their annual levies, which admitted of no exception—and in the peremptory orders issued by their consuls to the magistrates of Italy, specifying the number of troops required, and the place of assembly.
By the law of the directory, all Frenchmen are pronounced soldiers, and when the country is declared in danger, are liable to be summoned to its defence. In any other conjuncture, the wants of the army are relieved by the conscription, and the requisite number of conscripts is determined by the Senate or legislative body, at the suggestion of the executive government. The law which limits the whole number, regulates, at the same time, the contingent of each department, proportionably to its population. Within eight days after publication, the prefect distributes this contingent among the districts, by the same rule, and the sub-prefect among the cantons and municipalities. All Frenchmen between the full age of twenty and twenty five complete, are liable to the conscription. They are each year thrown into five classes; the first of which consists of those who have completed their twentieth year on the 1st Vendemaire, or 16th September preceding; the second of those who at the same period, have terminated their twenty first year, and so on, in the order of seniority. Thus the conscript, who has attained the full age of twenty-five, remains liable, until the day and month just mentioned. The municipal administrations are bound to prepare lists framed from the registers of births, and from common notoriety, which particularize the name, domicile, stature, &c. of all the individual subjects to the conscription, within their jurisdiction. The same individuals are also bound to enrol themselves, with a similar specification, at the office of the municipality, as soon as the law is published. Both lists are then transmitted to the prefects, who are responsible for their accuracy, and who immediately consign them over to the minister of war.
Eight days are allotted to the preparation of the lists. The conscripts* are then assembled in each canton, and examined by the administration, or by special commission, created ad hoc by the prefect. The merits of all pleas of exemption are scrutinised at these meetings. Such as plead infirmities, if able to attend, are examined on the spot; and if not, are visited at their dwellings by "the inspectors" and health officers. The latter, generally physicians
* * Two brigades of Gendarmerie usually attend. This is a body of military, having the same functions as our constables, and about 16,000 in number. [Fauchet.]
in the army, are not selected until the moment of examination; and to obviate collusion, must belong to a district different from that of the conscript. The final decision of all cases of exemption is referred to a commission of higher resort, composed of the prefect, the general officers, and commissaries of the department. When these claims are disposed of, lists are formed of those who are adjudged competent to serve, whether present or absent; and the sub-prefect then proceeds to the "drawing" or designation by lot, of such as are to constitute the quota of the district. Tickets regularly numbered to the amount of the names on the list, are deposited in an urn and indiscriminately drawn out by the conscripts or their friends. The lot falls upon those who draw the numbers below the amount of the quota . The higher numbers drawn by the rest are annexed to their names, in order that they may be forthcoming in their order, should any casualty disable their predecessors. Absentees not presenting themselves within a month after the drawing, are declared refractory , proclaimed through the empire and pursued as deserters.
These are the conscripts of " the active service ." But besides these, the law requires an equal number , what is termed in contradistinction, the conscription " of the reserve ." The members of the reserve are nominated with the same formalities, to march only in case of emergency ; are regularly organized, and carefully disciplined within their own department, from which they are not suffered to absent themselves. A third body is then created, of supplemental conscripts , equal in number to one fourth of the whole contingent, and destined to fill up the vacancies which may be occasioned before junction at head quarters, by death, desertion, or other causes. If the supplement should not be adequate to this purpose, the reserve supplies its place; and at all events no deficiency is permitted, as each canton is accountable for its full assessment. No Frenchman under the age of thirty can travel through the empire, or hold any situation under government, or serve in any public office, unless he can produce a certificate, duly authenticated, attesting that he has discharged his liability to the conscription.
All the authorities are bound in solidaire and under the severest sanctions, to observe that the conscripts are assembled reviewed and dismissed to their destination without delay. They are marched under an escort of gendarmerie, and in bodies strictly limited to the number of one hundred, to various quarters or depots throughout the empire, and there first supplied with arms and cloathing. They are never permitted to exist in separate battalions, but are individually ( nominativement ) draughted into, or scattered through, distinct corps of the pre-existing army, to which they are marched in exceedingly small detachments, and sometimes from an astonishing distance.
*Dispensations are given by the higher military tribunal of the prefect, and are provisional or definitive according to the nature of the disability pleaded. For all diseases pronounced curable , the discharge is but temporary. The infirmities which attend to disqualify, are discriminated with the nicest care, and accompanied by copious scientific explanations. The minister of war reviews the decisions of this tribunal; and if a suspicion of partiality arise, orders the medical inquiry to be renewed. The party released pays an indemnity to the government, the amount of which is proportioned, by the prefect, to his taxes, or those of his parents. No exceptions were originally allowed to the law " of active service ;" but at this moment, the eldest brother of an orphan family, the only son of a widow, or of a laborer above the age of seventy, or
NOTE.
* We find on the subject of dispensations, two decrees which should be noted. On page 100, of the year ninety-nine, by which all workmen engaged in the manufacture of arms and gunpowder, or employed in the national magazines of saltpetre, &c. are exempted; and another, page 104, of the year 1802, enacting, that congees equal in number to one fourth of the whole body of soldiers and subalterns in the army, should be given to such as had served irreproachably during the whole war, or during five campaigns as soon as they could be replaced by new recruits. The inspector charged with the distribution of these congees , is enjoined, however, to remind the soldiers how much they are in the wrong to abandon the first of professions ( le premier des etats .) In the year '98, the law was repealed which exempted married persons from the conscription. Depene, and with him Malthus, attributes the increased proportion of births in the country, anterior to that period, to premature marriages, to avoid the military levies (Malthus, b. 2. c. 6.) Premature marriages are particularly noticed in the statistical reports of the prefects for the year eight.
one who has a brother in the active service may, on soliciting the indulgence, be transferred to the reserve. The same privilege is accorded to those who have taken the order of sub-deacon in the ecclesiastical seminaries. Parents continue responsible for their absent children, until they can procure an official attestation of their death.
From the Rhode-Island American.
Public newspapers are, as the National Intelligencer well observes, (and it gives us singular pleasure whenever we can find in that paper sentiments worthy of transcription) the guardians of the public morals, and in some sort the formers of the destinies of nations. When they are considered in this point of view, it becomes the duty of every Federalist who is hearty in the cause, to lend his encouragement and support. Our democratic papers are absolutely forced on the community. We all recollect when lieutenant Osborne had the good fortune to be incarcerated, or in humbler English, to visit the inside of a gaol, his sympathising democratic brethren resounded the alarm, and the consequence was a vast accumulation of subscribers. The lieutenant, in an unguarded moment, spoke the truth, and declared to a man who left his name with the printer, when he made the public assertion, that he remained in gaol solely to oblige his republican friends—When such gaol artifices are resorted to, to give currency to the most unheard of libels against the character of Washington, to blacken and defame virtue, of which he was the prototype, it surely becomes the duty of honest men, by honest means, to support honest establishments. The community have been deceived, grossly deceived, almost to their ruin, and we hope to be credited in this assertion, that the same means are now employed. Jacobins never were friends of the people—they have solicited confidence for no other purpose under Heaven than to betray it, as their actions have abundantly proved. Nothing can prevent this widely disseminating evil unless good men show in a good cause the same ardor and alacrity as evil men do in a bad one. The press, under the patronage of reason and truth, becomes the first blessing of a community; but if the partisans of reason and truth are cold, falsehood obtains the ascendancy & pours her venom through that consecrated channel. It is important to the very existence of a free people, that truth should be widely disseminated.—When such unheard of attempts are made to blacken and defame patriots, of whom the world was not worthy; when lies are so frequently repeated in defiance of all detection and exposure; when motives, and those the purest, are misrepresented, are we to sit with quiet stupidity, fold our arms and believe that no injury is done? Heaven forbid! Look at the venal presses of Napoleon in this country. Mark how they extenuate, alleviate, apologize for, nay even appropriate and defend the actions of their master. These are the men who charge the federalists with monarchy—these are the men who support the rights of the people! If this delusion spreads, if facts sufficient to stamp conviction on the minds of incredulity itself, do not open the eyes of our countrymen, they are gone—they are tired of the blessings which they now enjoy, and they will eventually be the only instance in ancient or modern times, where a nation voluntarily surrendered their freedom and independence without waiting to have them rifled from their hands. T.
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 a 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 market, from whence flour is boated to the market 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.

For the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Say not unto thy neighbor, go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee.
PROVERBS, 3. 28.
THE author of the above sublime admonition was the son of Bathsheba, and the darling of his father, "tender and only beloved." He had blessings heaped upon him of every description, and in superlative abundance:—He was a most powerful and popular monarch: the spontaneous offerings of the numerous neighboring princes were the most convincing pledges of their esteem and support.
His court was the focus, in which centered all that was excellent & desirable; it was the temple of Minerva, the favorite seat of Apollo, and the car of Venus.
For his solution and pastime, the wise men of the east, and the hair-breadth critics, culled the richest theses from the field of literature; the orchestra of five hundred "sweet singers of Israel," and playing on all manner of instruments, awoke their soul-enlivening strains for him; to decorate his board, the kine brought forth their failings in the valleys; for his golden goblets, the mountain-sides teemed with their racy products; the thousand beautiful virgins of Palestine administered with alacrity, their exquisite charms for his gratification; in short, he quaffed high the pleasures of life, in all their voluptuous changes.
If then, while basking in this extatic fruition, he could spy out, through the deceitful phalanx of fawning courtiers that surrounded him, that there were such things in the world as poverty and distress (for "flesh and blood revealed it not unto him,") and could press the subject to the bad paymasters of his day, in the moving terms as above; it is, it must be, an irrefragable proof, that evading the honest claim of the indigent is not so light a matter as it is generally conceived; but that all these little grievances shall have a re-hearing at the final COURT OF APPEALS!
The good king, in the verse preceding my quotation, draws the attention in still more emphatic language, if possible. "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it!" As much as to say—when the poor laborer has let out his person to you, to perform with willingness and patience, as far as his strength permits, every drudgery that you please to heap upon him, even till the night star arises upon his labors, and then with humility approaches you for his hire; do not, my dear friends—do not send him away with the unsatisfying words—"Go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give," especially "if it is in the power of thine hand to do it." To-morrow!—it is a word of equivocal import; at least, a dreary, solemn season of darkness intervenes, in which you or your creditor may be called to the land of your fathers, and the claim never be satisfied!
I would willingly entertain the good opinion of you, to believe you do not weigh the disparity of consequences that may result from giving or withholding. Give him the shining reward of his toil, which to you is but a trifle, but to him it may be his life, or the life of his family;—it may fill his little ones with bread, and cause the heart of his fond partner to leap for joy:—Withhold from him, and you may send him away, sorrowing, to a tender, disappointed wife, and a wretched semi-circle of naked and hungry offspring!
The claim of the poor is always of small amount and easily satisfied; it is, too, bro't forward with a diffidence and fearfulness of offending, which at least deserves our punctuality and complaisance.
"Just balances, just weights, a just ephah and a just hire, shall ye have." This command is merely mechanical, and is more applicable to us in reference to those in better life, and more independent circumstances; it is a standard, up to which our civil
police takes care that we shall come; and coming, we have done all that is required, or would be required of us, among our peers; we have done justly; but I see little comeliness in lauk, hard-strained justice, dealt out with a scrupulous hand; I rank it among the passive virtues, that will stand neuter in the catalogue of rewards. The dear son of Plutus may pass muster here, whose sordid soul has shrunk up, and retired far from the exercise of any liberal emotion, and in whose breasts the "milk of human kindness" never grew—he may do justly though he has forgot to love mercy.
Moses was a practical republican—he hated oppression, and never failed to avenge it, from the time he buried the domineering Egyptian, till the Lord buried him.—Moses knew that human nature was always the same; and that although the intolerable oppressions that his countrymen had suffered, were fresh in their memory, he foresaw that many of them would practise the same on each other, whenever opportunity offered! A very pathetic caution that he gave them to this effect, I cannot forbear quoting here "Thou shalt not oppress the hired servant, that is poor and needy—At his day, thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the Lord, and it be sin unto thee."
To an equal, we give a "just ephah," and no more; to the needy and friendless, the case assumes a different aspect, and is another case; then the standard of justice is given into our hands, to plant it where we please, and we—a party concerned—stand umpire! Oh! then let us bear in mind that he is our brother—travelling the same road with us, and if he trudges barefoot, and gets wearied, torn and entangled, that not only courtesy but duty commands us to reach him the helping hand.
Have we a "goodly heritage"? Then let us be thankful that Providence has placed some of the good things of life where we are not sordid enough to live for ourselves alone. Let us not forget the abode of distress, nor turn away from the hungry—let us be MERCIFUL.
SECULAR PREACHER.
Extract of a letter from Rotterdam to a merchant in Boston.
September 18, 1809.
"The great quantities of coffee and other articles, which are now imported by fraud, prevents the rise of the same. Within the space of a fortnight have thus been imported into East Friesland alone, upwards of 7000 bags of Coffee.
"According to the late accounts from Paris, it appears there is no more fear of a rupture between France and the U. States; but that the state of things will remain the same as heretofore.
September 29.
"The Danish Government have prohibited the exportation of sugars from Holstein.
October 3.
"The disposition of our government in regard to the admission of Americans, has again considerably changed of late: so that it seems they are now determined not to admit any American cargoes whatever, even if they should consist only of articles permitted before, such as tobacco, ashes, whale oil, bark and medicines.
"The resolutions of our government in regard to trade, are now so fluctuating, that no dependence can be placed upon the duration of commercial regulations for any length of time, and therefore it is very possible that if a vessel, with before permitted articles, should arrive, the admission of it might be obtained; but we repeat, that nothing can be said of it with certainty."
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Brig Sumner, Malcome, Washington, to load for Eastward. CLEARED, Schr. Three Friends, Lowden, N. York, by J. & T. Vowell. Aurora, Dodd, Boston, by Faxon, Metcalf & Co. and others.
ATTENTION!
A RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS is opened at the corner of Washington and King streets, for the enlistment of soldiers to serve in the United States Artillery.
John Fitzgerald, Lt. U. S. Artillerists.
Nov. 17. d
Mr. PREUSS having removed to town, is at leisure, at present, to give private lessons in French, Spanish, or German, and will wait on those ladies who wish to be instructed in either of these accomplishments, at their houses. He continues his Day and Evening School as usual. November 18. 3taw
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY, the 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, at William Harper's wharf, will be sold,
The fast-sailing Schooner Maria Antoinette, Seventy-two tons burthen, and built of the best materials, her rigging and sails good and in other respects well found. Terms liberal. November 18. dts
Five Dollars Reward.
Strayed from the subscriber, a large RED COW, somewhat brindled about the body, has a high back, long neck and large horns, a hole in one ear, the mark in the other [if she has any] not recollected, was in very good order when she went away, which was about the first of September—it is supposed she is with calf.
N. B. Left the subscriber's service, an apprentice to the tanning and currying business, named Charles Yearly. A very small reward will be given but no charges paid for bringing him home
Ezra Kenzey & Co.
November 18. For Freight or Charter, The fine staunch SHIP THOMAS, CAPTAIN MARTIN, Burden about 250 tons, and in complete order. (now daily expected in from Boston) Apply to
John G. Ladd.
November 17.
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at the house of John M'Leod, on Tuesday Evening next, at 6 o'clock. Punctual attendance is requested.
James Patton, President.
November 17. 4t
The subscriber intends leaving this place for Saint Bartholomews, on or about the 18th instant.
JOHN GIRD.
November 15.
Wanted to Hire, or Purchase, A BOY, or GIRL, who has been used to wait on a small family.
Enquire of the Printer.
November 8.
The Subscriber intends shortly to leave the State of Virginia and District of Columbia.
Alexander Henderson, jun.
Dumfries, Nov. 5.—8. d.
Sebastian Spring Tavern
Will again be opened by the subscriber, on SATURDAY, the 11th instant.
A. LINDO.
November 8. N. B. The LEASE will be disposed of should an approved purchaser offer.
For Rent or Sale,
A Bake-house & Dwelling-houses. THAT Bake House and Dwelling House situate at the corner of Water and Oronoko streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson. Possession may be had the first day of January next.
ALSO,
That Square, or two acres of ground, with the improvements thereon situate on Washington street, between Oronoko and Pendleton streets, whereon my family at present live. Immediate possession may be had.
ALSO TO RENT,
That Dwelling House on Princess street, near Water street, adjoining the house at present occupied by Mr. John Jamieson. Immediate possession will be given.
John Dundas.
November 17. dlw&eotf
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders in the Great Hunting Creek Bridge Company, are hereby notified that the 5th and last installment of Fifteen Dollars on each share of stock in said company, is called for and required to be paid to the subscriber, on or before the 27th instant, November.
By order of the President and Directors, JOHN HOOFF, Treasurer.
BY THE LAST MAIL.
NEW-YORK, Nov 15.
By captain O'Connor, in 34 days from Lisbon, which port he left on the 9th October, we learn, that the British and Spanish armies, under sir Arthur Wellesley (lord Wellington) were at Badajos; and the French at Talavera. Advices had reached Lisbon, that marshal Soult, with his division was marching towards the north, destined for Oporto.
We further learn, that the combined British, Spanish and Portuguese armies were plentifully supplied with provisions; and that 7 or 8 British ships of the line, and a vast number of transports, were in the Tagus. Markets at Lisbon for American produce very dull.
BALTIMORE, November 16.
Latest from England.
By the ship Philip, captain Williams, 36 days from Cowes, arrived this morning, we have received London papers to October 7, and hasten to give the most important items.
It appears by the latest London paper we have seen, (Courier) that every exertion is making by the French to recruit their armies.
The emperor of Austria in adverting to the prolongation of the armistice in his general orders, says, "his assent to the measure is to be attributed not to feebleness, but to his affection for his subjects, and his anxiety to avert from them the calamities of war," and again assures his subjects that no peace shall be concluded, but an honorable one.
The expectation of renewed hostilities continues. While the French conscripted men and boys, are called out, and five feet boys induced to volunteer, Austria is using an equal exertion. A levy en masse throughout the Austrian dominions is expected.
The British ministry does not appear to have been formed. The Courier, the ministerial paper under Mr. Canning, says, the plan of administration, tho' "not extended and combined (as the opposition expresses it) will still go down." "After a reign of half a century in the most arduous times, our venerable sovereign will not be abandoned by his people."
PARIS, Sept. 28.
According to a circular from H. E. the minister director general of the conscription, the mayors are authorised to receive enrollments for the grenadier sharpshooters, ranger sharpshooters, and conscript-grenadiers and conscript-rangers of his majesty's guard. The young men who enlist in the grenadier sharpshooters and conscript-grenadiers, must be five feet five inches; for the ranger sharpshooters, or conscript-rangers five feet two inches!
The mayors may admit to enlist—1st, young men from 18 to 30, who have not fallen under the conscription—2d, individuals from 30 to 40, who have already served.—Young men from 16 to 18, shall in like manner be permitted to serve, with consent of parents or guardian.
Notwithstanding these provisions, which evince that his majesty is desirous of facilitating to all his subjects the means of entering into his guards, he has decided that four young men from each department may be directly admitted by voluntary enrollment into his regiments of fusiliers. Two of them must be at least five feet 5 inches, and two of five feet 3 inches.
ANTWERP, Sept. 21.
Several movements have taken place among the troops. General Klein, commanding the cavalry, goes to Brussels.—The grand park moved off in direction of Mechlen. Several regiments are quartered at Merzen, on the road to Holland.
The army of Antwerp will be divided into three bodies. The Dutch troops on the right; left wing under the command of Senator Rampon; centre under Reille, one of the emperor's aid-de camps. Our garrison will be composed of 1000 dismounted dragoons, 1000 veterans & 1500 of the national guard. General Vaitelex has arrived here.
Some Valuable Slaves,
Belonging to the estate of Edward Carter, deceased, will be offered at Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of January next, at Hay-Market, in the county of Prince-William. They will be sold in families and for cash.
E. Brooke,
Administrator with the will annexed, of Edward Carter.
November 11—13. es24t
Printing in all its branches neatly executed at this office.

Choice Imperial Tea. THE subscriber has just received a supply of uncommon good IMPERIAL TEA—such as he can recommend to his customers.  Thomas Patten. October 21.
FOR SALE, The following VALUABLE PROPERTY.  A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1600 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh, lying within 12 miles of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, in the state of Virginia. On about 900 acres of this tract there are several very well improved farms tenanted for life or lives, the balance free of all encumbrance, including an excellent merchant, mill built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Much of this tract is very fertile, well watered, and all abundance of timber. It is generally rolling, but part of it is hilly and stoney, chiefly of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit purchasers.
Another tract, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland containing about 2800 acres, bordering on the river Potomac, adjoining the Stratford estate, and the late residence of Richard Lee, esq. of Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this land is extremely fertile, and all of it as good as the lands generally are in that part of the country. The Marsh affords excellent range for stock, and is happily situated for fish and fowls of which that river abounds, and must be a desirable estate to any person who may choose to reside in that part of the country. It will however be laid off to suit purchasers. The above lands are held by deeds of purchase duly recorded in the general court.
Another tract containing 992 acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, adjoining the residence of Rawleigh Colston, esq. of which about 660 acres is leased for the balance of the life of an aged man, the rest tenanted at will. This land is situated in what is called the big bend of Potomac, and borders on it. In point of fertility it is esteemed inferior to none in that part of the state and is held by deed from James Marshall, esq.
Seven other tracts containing 1000 acres each, adjoining each other in the county of Mason, within a few miles of the Ohio, between the two Kanawha's on the waters of Sandy Creek, which runs through a considerable part of it. It adjoins the lands of general Washington, and the late Benjamin Harrison, jun. esq. A large portion of it is rich bottom and the upland of very good quality. It is held under the original patentee by deeds duly recorded in the general court.
Five full & complete Shares in the Dismal Swamp Company.
Upwards of 16,000 acres of Lands, being very old military rights, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and the Indiana territory, chiefly patented in my own name and ready to be shewn.
A more particular description of the foregoing property may be seen by applying to Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Richmond, who is authorized to make contracts, or to myself in Alexandria. The titles are all undoubted, and the terms proposed are, one fourth in cash at the time of conveyance, the balance in three instalments, the last two to be on interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—of the Potomac Bridge and Turnpike Companies will be received in payment according to their fair value. Ground rents in the city of Richmond and town of Alexandria, or Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon.
John Hopkins. July 27. 2aw6m
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he has taken, and will shortly open an ELEGANT HOTEL in the house lately occupied by the hon. ROBERT SMITH, Capitol Hill, City of Washington—where he will be enabled, if proper encouragement shall be offered, to afford the best and most splendid accommodations.
The house above mentioned will be so prepared as to admit a display of elegance and taste in the arrangements of the season BALLS not to be excelled in the United States, and he hopes from long experience he has had in that line the ladies and gentlemen of Washington will enable him by their encouragement to excel in that particular.
The subscriber tenders his acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the marks of preference they have heretofore bestowed upon him, and hopes by his renewed exertions to please to deserve and receive a continuance of their favors.
Boarders will be taken by the day, week, month, or year.
Wm. Caton. November 11.
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. HOOT. October 19. of
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, Cassimeres, Flannels, Blankets, Vestings, Hosiery, &c. &c. which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
John Lloyd. October 23. dlw3tan3w
Orphan's Court: Alexandria County—October Term, 1809 ORDERED, That the executrix of Samuel Symonds, deceased, do insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Daily Gazette, three times in each week for four weeks.
ALEX. MOORE, Register. This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Samuel Symonds, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of April next ensuing, 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 31st day of October 1809.
Jane Symonds, Executrix of Samuel Symonds. Oct. 31—(Nov. 2.) 31aw4w
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber living at Magruder's ferry, Prince George's county, Maryland, on the 30th of August last, a Negro Woman named PEG. She is about 23 years of age, of a dark complexion and a likely woman. She took with her a quantity of cloathing which it is unnecessary to describe, as it is supposed she will change them. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing her so that I get her again, and reasonable charges if brought home.
Enos Schell. Masters of vessels and others are forbid harboring or carrying off said runaway, as they will be prosecuted for so doing. November 6. eo6t*
Faxon, Metcalf and Co. Have for sale, now landing from Schooner Reliance, 22 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 30 barrels New England Rum. 30 barrels No. 1, Boston Beef. 10 chests Young Hyson Tea.
IN STORE, 200 boxes Mould and Dipped Candles: 500 reams Writing Paper. 500 do. Wrapping do. 1500 lbs. Sheathing do. 10 boxes (Bakers) Chocolate. 3 chests Young Hyson Tea. Few barrels Connecticut Pork.
And a general assortment of SHOES, Which will be sold low either for cash or approved notes. Nov. 10 eo2w.
TO RENT, A three story Brick Dwelling House, at the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.— A L S O, 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. eo
Ladies' Misses' and Children's SHOES.  HAWKINS & ALDEN, Have just received and for sale, at their store in Fairfax street;
LADIES' black, red and green Morocco Shoes, with and without heels; ladies' blue, white and straw colored Kid do; black velvet Shoes; do. cork and walking Shoes for Ladies; Misses' Morocco and Leather Shoes; Children's Morocco and Jefferson Shoes, all sizes; Gentlemen's fine Shoes and Pumps, Leather and Morocco, and a small invoice of BOOTS. Boys Boots, all sizes.
Likewise a quantity of coarse thick Shoes: All of which will be sold very cheap by the quantity or retail. October 31. 31aw3w
Bank of Potomac, November 3d, 1809. INFORMATION is hereby given the Stockholders of the Bank of Potomac, that a dividend of FOUR PER CENT. for the last six MONTHS, has been declared, which will be paid them or their representatives on TUESDAY NEXT THE SEVENTH INST. By order of the President and Directors.  Charles Page, CASHIER. Nov. 3. 31aw2w
This Day Landing, From schooner Citizen, from Newburyport, and for sale by  Lawralon and Fowle, 10 hogsheads and 60 barrels New-England Rum. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy. ALSO, The CARGO of schooner Ruby, Captain Sawyer, from Portland. 50,000 feet merchantable Lumber. 30 cords Tanners' Bark. 50 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 150 boxes Brown Soap, 30 kegs Butter. 10 barrels New England Rum. 10 do. Tanners' Oil. 3 casks Spermaceti do. November 4.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskels coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks. 50 barrels Whiskey. 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels Do inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads. Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats. Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17 d
Just Received And for sale by James Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King street, the following NEW PUBLICATIONS. Comic Tales, in 2 vols. Gertrude of Wyoming, a Poem, by Thomas Campbell. Coelebs in search of a Wife. Carr's Caledonian Sketches. Cottagers of Glenburnie. Thaddeus of Warsaw. Hungarian Brothers. Harriett's Struggles thro' Life. Memoirs of an American Lady, by Mrs. Grant. Letters from the Mountains, 2 vols. by do. Extracts in Prose and Verse from the best authors, with some Original Pieces, by a Lady of Maryland. Lessons for Young Persons in Humble Life. The Star in the East, a Sermon, by Dr. Buchanan lately from India—highly interesting to the friends of Christianity. Dr. Smith's Lectures on the Evidences of the Christian Religion. Dr. Miller's Letters on the constitution and order of the Christian Ministry. Dr. Lowth's translation of Isaiah. Dr. Campbell's dissertation on Miracles, in answer to David Hume, with Sermons and other Tracts. The works of Thomas a Kempis, 2 vols. —Imitation of Christ, by do. —History of the destruction of Jerusalem. True Piety, or a day well spent—being a new and handsome edition of the Catholic Manual.
ALSO A General Assortment of Stationary Articles, viz. Blank Books ruled to any Pattern; Record Books; best Foolscap and Letter paper; best Black Ink Powder; Wafers; Sealing Wax; best Quills; Black Lead Pencils, and Silver Pencil Cases; a handsome assortment of Lady's and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books; Purses and Thread Cases, and best Penknives; Asses Skin Tablets and Note Cases; Cut Glass Ink and Sand Bottles with plated tops; Wedgwood, Pewter, Paper and Brass Ink stands; Mathematical Instrument Cases; Gunter's Scales and Dividers; Slates; Pencils; &c. ** Blank Books made to any pattern, with Patent ruling and binding Nov. 6. eof
C. BENNETT, Has imported in the GLOBE, Capt. HOWLAND, via Baltimore, Seine Twine, & Shoe Thread. November 4. eo2w
R. GRAY, Has just received direct from the paper mill 44 reams Super Loyal, 24 do. Royal and 12 do. Medium printing PAPER, which he offers for sale by the quantity at a small advance for cash. ALSO, A large stock of writing and letter PAPER.
LATELY RECEIVED, An assortment of Playing cards & Slates, English and German Almanacs, for the year 1810, and a general assortment of Schooner Books and Stationery. November 14.
Loudoun Land for Sale. FOR SALE, on THURSDAY, the 21st of December next, on the premises, the TRACT OF LAND on which the late Judge Jones resided, in Loudoun county, with about 25 SLAVES, and the stock of Horses, Cattle and Hops on the estate. The tract contains nearly two thousand acres, and possesses many advantages which entitle it to the attention of those who may wish to reside in that highly improved part of our country. Two merchant mills are in the neighborhood, one on the adjoining estate, and the other within 2 miles. It is ten miles from Leesburg, 35 from Alexandria, and 40 from George Town, the new turnpike from Alexandria crosses a corner of the land and terminates at the nearest merchant mill.
The whole tract is remarkably well watered, Little River passing through the middle of it, and many small streams on each side emptying into that river: About 50 or 60 acres are already well set with Timothy, and at least 300 acres are capable of being made excellent meadow. It will be divided into tracts of different dimensions to suit the convenience of purchasers. A credit of one, two and 3 years will be allowed. Bonds with approved security, and a trust on the land will be required. The Negroes are supposed to be very valuable, some of them being good house servants, and the others principally young men and women—For them the same term of credit will be allowed, and that of a year for every other article.
James Monroe, Ex'r. Of the late Joseph Jones, the elder. Nov. 14 2aw
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 McCarran, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Devon, Rebecca Hattersley, Valinda Brown, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. Dick, Susanna Rounsville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelsinger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary Fendall, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Duffey, Persia Hodgkin, Carolina Hopkins, Sarah B. McKenay, Elizabeth Muir, Polly Rhoades, 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 southward. 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 which a little soap on the dirtiest parts of the cloaths; then rinse them in the machine in warm or cold water.
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