Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-03-17 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.
HANDSOME TEETH,
The greatest personal ornament of the human physiognomy
R. C. SKINNER, Surgeon Dentist of New York, respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria, that having concerns that require his continuing in the seat of government 7 or 8 days, he proposes to attend to his professional business in this city until the 18th inst. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who have unfortunately lost their Front Teeth, have therefore a favorable opportunity of having them replaced in a very superior style, warranted to retain a perfect natural colour, not distinguishable by strict examination from those of the natural growth, and in most cases without the least pain. Those persons likewise whose teeth are partially decayed, or are encrusted with that contaminating, destructive substance the Tartar, may have the decay arrested and the Tartar judiciously removed, and the teeth thereby preserved during life. Therefore, if a regular apprenticeship, and long study in the city of London, improved by 20 years extensive practice in New York, and aided by the recommendations of the most exalted characters in that state, can entitle him to confidence, he will be sure to receive, and endeavor justly to merit the patronage he may be honoured with. Dr. Skinner, may be consulted any hour at Mr. Milborne's sign of the Golden Ball, Union-street. Ladies will be attended at their own houses if desired. March 9. def.
Cotton and Stewart
Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand gross, or single one. October 6.
Just Published,
BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality, and full contents. Real Maccouba Snuff, Rappé do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1 and 2d quality. —HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale December 21.
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscriber's Book Store, THE LAWYER; OR, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC's
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia,
No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days.
Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen
ROBERT GR
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads and 30 barrels first quality New-Orleans Sugar. Madeira Wine in pipes. West-India Rum in hogsheads. Turks-Island, Ground Allum and Limington Salt—and 20 crates well assorted Queens Ware. Newton Keene. May 16. tf
I wish to take a YOUNG MAN of respectable connections and can come well recommended, to learn the Druggists' business. William Harper, jun. March 15. 3t
FOR SALE,
A quantity of nice well cured BACON. Apply to Jacob Heineman, West End. March 14. 6t
Carpenters, Laborers and Timber
WANTED at the Washington bridge Enquire of Mr. Mills or Mr. Nottingham at the bridge. March 15. 10t
The Public are hereby informed that the subscriber and his son Doctor Archibald B. Dick, are henceforward conducted in the exercise of their profession—Applications intended for either, to be made at the Medicine Shop of the former. Elisha C. Dick. February 27.
Notice is hereby given
To the Stockholders of the Washington Bridge Company, That the fourth instalment of Ten Dollars, on each share, is called for, which must be paid on or before the 20th instant, agreeably to the act of Congress, entitled "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, Daniel Carroll, of Dud'n. PRESIDENT. March 8—10. 6t
TUITION.
THE Subscriber informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has opened SCHOOL in that commodious room on King street, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, (formerly occupied as a school room by Mr. Wilbar) where he will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mensuration and Navigation on moderate terms, flattering himself, that by assiduous attention to the improvement of his Pupils, he may merit a share of public patronage. Abraham Walker. March 10. d1m
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are expected to furnish materials they will be of the first quality. February 17. d3m
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG.
THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, LEESBURG, where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom. Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitted attention, together with the diligence, care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line. A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers. James Dawson
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets. STILL'S of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit. A general assortment of TIN WARE SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice. Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is exceeded by few.—As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRAVES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern, or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron. George M'Munn. October 13.
JUST RECEIVED
For Sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, King's Street;
THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death. Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." YOUNG.
By LINDLEY MURRAY.
From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK. "We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper. Also, The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia.
In consequence of the badness of the weather the sale of the following vessels, advertised for yesterday, was put off till Saturday next, 12 o'clock when the sale will positively take place. MARCH 16.
FOR SALE,
One half of the ship THOMIRIS, Burthen 240 tons, or 360 hogsheads tobacco.
One third of the ship COMMERCE, Burthen 217 tons, or 330 hhd. tobacco.
1000 bushels of SALT, on board the ship Commerce.
23 shares Potomac Bank Stock.
25 do Marine Insurance Stock.
If the vessels are not sold at private sale before the 15th, they will be sold at auction at 12 o'clock, on that day, at Irwin's wharf.
The terms will be liberal, and made known at the sale.
James Keith, jun. Phineas Janney. March 8. dts
For Freight or Charter,
The well known Ship HERO,
Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
For Gottenburg,
The substantial and fast-sailing Ship CENTURY, O. P. Finley, master; Will commence loading next week, the principal part of her cargo being already engaged. few tiers of rice. Apply on board, or to Phineas Janney. 31 mo. 11th.
For Freight or Charter,
THE SHIP WILLIAM AND JOHN, Thomas Woodhouse, Master; Burthen, 247 Tons. AND
SHIP GEORGE; PETER WALKER, mast, Burthen 220 Tons. Both ships sail well, and are in order to receive a cargo, for terms apply on board, or to James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE,
100 barrels N. York Prime Beef & Pork. Earthen Ware in crates. Madeira Wine in quarter casks. Whiting in hogsheads. March 7. d
FOR FREIGHT,
The substantial and fast-sailing SHIP AURORA, ISAAC RAND, Master;
Burthen 330 hogsheads of tobacco or 25,000 barrels of flour—is in complete order, ready to receive a cargo and proceed to sea as soon as permission can be obtained, having her crew on board. Apply to Lawrafon and Fowle,
Who have for sale, afloat, 2000 bushels coarse Salt, suitable for the fisheries. Also, just landed,
75 tiers of fresh Rice. 200 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 30 do. fresh Muscatel Raisins. 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 50 do. Writing do. 100 boxes No 1 and 3 Chocolate, 10 do. Windsor Soap, 6 casks Sper Oil, 50 casks Malaga Wine, 100 bolts Ravens Duck, 1 bale Hops, Holland Gin, Coffee, Beef, Boston Bay Mackerel, Snad, Table Fish, 4000 sides Sole leather, 10 packages men & womens' coarse and fine shoes, 50 casks Coffee and Sugar, Hogshead Nails, 50 Gin Casks, 200 casks etc.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
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COPY OF A PAMPHLET PUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE OF THE BOSTON CENTINEL.
SUPPRESSED DOCUMENTS. [CONTINUED.]
The letter from Mr. Pinkney, which we now present to our readers, is worthy of all their attention, and will excite the most serious and alarming reflections. It may be considered as the grand clue to all the conduct of our administration, during the important and interesting session which is now about to close. In order to understand correctly, and to weigh with judgment the opinions of Mr. Pinkney, it may be useful to state his character, and political situation, as well as the particular motives, which influenced him to take the extraordinary and untenable ground, which he has assumed in this letter.
Mr. Pinkney was originally a federalist, educated under the patronage of judge Chase, and first brought into notice under the administration of Washington. In the office of commissioner under the British treaty, in which he acted in conjunction with Mr. Gore, he was so far from holding the opinions of the present administration, that he was rather opposed to Mr. Gore and colonel Trumbull, on one of the most important questions which came before the board; the question of the colonial trade. Before the commission had been entirely fulfilled, Mr. Pinkney betrayed some strong symptoms, of a change of politics; and on his return to Maryland, he discovered such unequivocal marks of disaffection to his old friends and principles, that Mr. Jefferson was induced to nominate him to his present important office. Any man who has noticed the course and conduct of political men, must have remarked, that new converts always manifest a zeal, trust, which would, and which does naturally arise, with respect to those who suddenly change their political opinions. Our republic, though in its infancy, has exhibited many striking examples of this nature.
In the course of the late interesting correspondence with G. Britain, the whole public and private conduct of Mr. Pinkney evinces a fixed determination to retain his place; to humor and flatter the destructive whims and notions of the present administration.
In no instance has this spirit been more strikingly exhibited than in the following letter.
Mr. Pinkney had learned that the unexpected and astonishing change in Portugal and Spain, had excited a great and honorable sensibility in this country, and that our people, yielding to the influence of these generous feelings, which perfectly coincided with their own immediate interests but with the public welfare were extremely urgent to have the intercourse with Portugal and Spain opened.
Mr. Pinkney, reasoned rather like a French minister, than an American representative, with his eyes open only to the effects which such a proper and noble measure would have on France, rather than its operation on our own interests, or the dictates of generous sympathy, combats with great zeal the policy of opening our intercourse with these two gallant nations who were struggling for their freedom.
The substance, and indeed the only argument of weight urged by him is the danger of a rupture with France. To avoid this (in his mind) greatest calamity, we are to forego our own rights and advantages, we are to be cold towards these assertors of the rights of mankind, and we are to throw ourselves into the humble train of the vassals of France.
Mr. Pinkney after stating that it would be more agreeable to France that we should take off the embargo wholly, or even take it off as to Great Britain alone rather than remove it as to Spain and Portugal, proceeds to eulogize the embargo at large, to praise the wisdom and energy of that measure, which all intelligent men have now abandoned.
Still, however, Truth , always unchangeable, and indeed almost omnipotent, enables us to triumph over these well concerted diplomatic manoeuvres.
Mr. Pinkney was sent to Europe as envoy extraordinary with Mr. Monroe, in order to negotiate a treaty. They effected the object of their mission, and in a manner so satisfactory, that they declared to Mr. Jefferson, and Mr. Jefferson stated to Congress, that "ALL the points in dispute were satisfactorily adjusted."
The interest of France, however, forbade the ratification of this treaty, and the pretended friend of the people, Mr. Jefferson, ventured to do what Washington never did, nor would have dared to have done, he REJECTED this solemn and advantageous treaty on his own mere authority and opinion, without submitting it to the Senate.
Mr. Pinkney's powers ceased on the signing this treaty; and when Mr. Monroe left England, he remained there, not as an accredited minister, but a mere Chargé des Affaires, or agent for Mr. Monroe. It was then necessary to appoint a new minister, or clothe Mr. Pinkney with powers.
In Feb. 1808, Mr. Jefferson nominated him merely as a form, and gen. Bradley, and all the friends of the president in the Senate were instructed, that the appointment was to be negatived, in order to relieve the president from the odium and responsibility of removing a man appointed by himself.
Gen. Bradley went so far as to move an enquiry into the manner in which he had executed his office, and obeyed his instructions, with a view to negative the nomination.
In the interim, a letter was received from Mr. Pinkney, so fully supporting the views, the whims and destructive notions of the cabinet, so replete with prejudice and abuse against Great Britain, that the president's friends shamelessly withdrew their objections and enquiries, without any avowed reason, and assented to the appointment of a man whom they found quite suppliant enough, and sufficiently hostile to the government to which he was agent, to be safely trusted. They knew that in such hands there was no danger of a good understanding or amicable settlement with Great Britain, which of all things they most dreaded.
We have too high an opinion of Mr. Pinkney's talents to believe these opinions to arise from any thing but a desire to please the persons who were the expected returns for his public honors and emoluments. They were a necessary sacrifice for the reputation of his patrons.
Will any man, acquainted with the state of Great Britain, believe him when he tells us the embargo is deeply felt in that country; that their wheat crop had failed, or was alarmingly short? Our mercantile men know better. We know that the embargo produces no political effect in Great Britain, but that the first operation was the most considerable. The anticipation was more serious than the reality, and every day, while it lessens the effect, diminishes the apprehension. In short, we should be obliged to let Mr. Pinkney down to a low niche in the scale of understanding if we could not find a refuge for him, in his desire to please his political patrons.
Extract of a private letter from Mr. Pinkney to Mr. Madison.
LONDON, Sept. 21, 1808.
"The Hope arrived at Cowes from France the 13th.
"Not having heard from Mr. Canning, although he returned to London the 16th, I called again yesterday at Downing-street, and was assured that the answer to my note would be sent to-night or early to-morrow morning. Mr. Atwater will of course be able to leave town on Friday and embark on Saturday with a copy of it.
"I have been told since the arrival of the British packet (but do not believe it) that there is more probability than I had anticipated that the late events in Spain and Portugal (which ought not to be considered as deciding any thing) will have an effect on public opinion in America against the continuance of the embargo, and favorable to all the purposes of Great Britain. If this were true, I should think it was deeply to be lamented. I may misunderstand the subject, but I cannot persuade myself that any thing that has happened on this side the Atlantic, ought to induce us in any degree to retreat from our present system. If we should resolve to trade with Spain and Portugal (Great Britain and France persisting in their orders and decrees) in any way to which Great Britain would not object, we must suspend the embargo as to those countries only, or as to those coun-
tries and Great Britain, or we must repeal altogether. The temptation to the first of these courses is, even in a commercial sense, inconsiderable—the objection to it endless. The object to be gained (if no more was to be gained, than ought to be gained) would be trifling. There could indeed be no gain. An inadequate market redundantly supplied, would be more injurious than no market at all; it would be a snare to destruction and nothing more. A suspension of the embargo, so limited in its nature as this would be (supposing it could be in fact what it could be in form) would have a most unequal and invidious operation in the different quarters of the union, of which the various commodities would not in the ports of Portugal & Spain, be in equal demand. A war with France would be inevitable—and such a war (so produced) from which we could not hope to derive either honor or advantage, would place us at the mercy of Great Britain, and on that account would in the end do more to cripple and humble us, than any disaster that could otherwise befall us. The actual state of Spain and Portugal is moreover not to be relied upon. My first opinion on that subject remains. But even the most sanguine will admit that there is great room to doubt. The emperor of France is evidently collecting a mighty force for the reduction of Spain, and Portugal must share its fate. And even if that force should be destined (as some suppose) first to contend with Austria—the speedy subjugation of Spain is not the less certain. If France should succeed—Spain and Portugal would again fall under the British orders of November, as well as under the operation of the French decrees. Our cargoes would scarcely have found their way to the ocean in search of the boasted market, before they would be once more in a state of prohibition, and we should in the meantime have incurred the scandal of suffering an imprudent thirst of gain to seduce us from our principles into a dilemma presenting no alternative but loss in all the senses of the word.
PHILADELPHIA, March 13.
On Friday last, a splendid dinner was given, at the Mansion House Hotel, in this city, in honor of Col. Pickering and the minority in the late Congress of the United States. About 250 of the most respectable American gentlemen of our country were present. They occupied the whole of the first floor of the building. Thomas Fitzsimmons, Esquire, presided in the long room, Commodore Truxton in the second room, and George Latimer, Esquire, in the third. The company were honored with the presence of Mr. Dana, Mr. Livermore, Mr. Gardener, Mr. Milnor and Mr. Jenkins, the only members of Congress who were in the city, Judge Griffiths, from New Jersey, Bishop White and several of the reverend clergy, with other citizens of distinction. At one end of the long room was placed an elegant portrait of General Washington. Over Com. Truxton's chair was suspended a painting of a fine American Eagle on an azure ground, grasping in one talon the flag of the United States, and in the other a thunderbolt. A number of stars corresponding to the number of states, was spread over the ground. Motto from the beak of the Eagle, "Millions for defence, not a cent for tribute," the true federal doctrine. In the close of the evening, Commodore Truxton entered the long room with his painting before him, when the following toast was given by the President, and received with acclamation: "Commodore Truxton; far or near, he is ever dear to his country."
After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were given, accompanied by appropriate music, and received with universal applause.
Patriotic songs prepared for the occasion were sung at intervals, and the day was passed with uninterrupted harmony and hilarity.
 1. The United States. —While true to themselves, and impartially just to others, Prosperity and Honor will attend them.  2. The Memory of General Washington. —Envy dared not to look or breathe upon him but through the mask of hypocrisy.  3. The Memory of General Hamilton. —Equally great and amiable; admired and beloved, he indeed, gave "the world assurance of a man."  4. The Heroes of the Revolution. —May our gratitude be as immortal as their services.  5. Chief Justice Marshall. —Too great not to be envied by the mean, and too honest not to be hated by the wicked.  6. James Ross, of Pittsburgh. —Worth and talents may not command, though they deserve, success.  7. The Judiciary. —The power which protects every right we enjoy; and stands sentinel at every man's door. 
8. Our Sisters, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Delaware. —Who hold to the Union on the basis of the constitution, and repel those violations of it which would terminate in a separation.
9. The President of the United States. —May he wisely use the experience of his predecessor; and better estimate the virtue of sincerity, and the character of the American people.
10. Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures. —Bound together by inseparable interests—May they reject the delusions that would sow jealousy among them.
11. The Navy of the United States. —Though now depressed by a mistaken policy, it has a spirit to rise to be worthy of its founder WASHINGTON.
12. The Army of the United States. —May their swords be ever successful against our enemies, but never turned against ourselves.
13. The true spirit of Federalism which would maintain the honor and union of the states, without destroying their constitutional rights.
14. The minority in Congress. —Whose virtue has strengthened under trial and whose spirit has risen under oppression.
15. The Spanish Patriots. —May their glorious efforts to shake off a cruel and faithless tyrant, be successful, and Europe learn from them, that a brave people united, is invincible.
16. The Seamen of the United States. —The true sinews of our greatness, whether they defend us in the perils of war, or gather the treasures of commerce.
17. The Embargo and Enforcing Laws. —May they sink to the bottom of the ocean, where those who want them again may look for them.
The American Fair. —As their merit stimulates may their love reward, the heroes and patriots of their country.
VOLUNTEERS.
Col. Pickering. Honor for his service and affection for his worth.
Jas. Hildhouse whose sagacity foresees the danger, his fortitude enables him to meet.
Jas. A. Bayard. The luminous expositor of the fatal effects of the embargo and enforcing laws.
Our national Glory—Escaped from the feeble protection of a visionary projector, may those who now are its guardians have the wisdom to value it like statesmen and the courage to defend it like men.
A Philosopher in dignified retirement, may he find full employment in forcing exotics, erecting bull frogs and pinning beetles by the side of butterflies.
The Sword of Independence, may American blades never have French handles.
The Constitution and the prosperity of former times—We cannot hope for the blessings of the one, without returning to the wisdom of the other.
Confusion to those weathercock politicians, who are invariably influenced, not by the current of the public good, but by the breath of popularity.
The embargo acts of the terrapin congress the worst mess ever cooked in a legislative caboose.
The city of Philadelphia, the seat of the Congress which declared freedom and independence to the United States; should it again become the seat of government, the union might hope to profit by the urbanity and information of her citizens.
By Mr. Livermore.
The memory of commodore Barry. By commodore Truxton.
SONG.
THE PILOTS WHOM WASHINGTON PLAC'D AT THE HELM.
Tune—"Anacreon in Heaven."
Addressed to colonel Pickering and the other members of the minority in the late congress, to whom, in honor of their brilliant and patriotic exertions in support of the rights and interests of their country, a public dinner was given in Philadelphia on the 10th of March, 1809.
I.
Ye patriots bold, a Leonidas band, Our pilots in freedom's tempestuous ocean The chiefs whom our WASHINGTON chose to command,
Sheet-anchors of hope, 'mid the world's dread commotion!
With hearts firm and true, May you guide the bark through, In spite of the storm, and the jacobin crew; For the tempest of faction cannot overwhelm The pilots whom WASHINGTON plac'd at the helm.
II.
Though Europe distracted with war's dire alarm, With more than Cimmerian darkness is shrouded, Yet, led by our Washington's comrades in arms,

The sun of our glory can never be clouded. The powers are denied Of the old world allied, By man who in danger's dark hour have been tried, Or by the rudest tempest cannot overwhelm The pilots whom Washington plac'd at the helm.
III.
Europe should fall by the arms or the arts Of Bonaparte's demons of dire desolation, The tyrant must first win his way thro' our hearts, Before he subdues the American nation. Philosopher's dreams, And Frenchified schemes, Are lost in the fabrication of Washington gleams. And J——n's follies cannot overwhelm The pilots whom Washington plac'd at the helm.
IV.
Generous sons of illustrious sires," With their blood who cemented fair free- dom's foundations, Your patriot bosoms inherit their fires, And yours is the meed of a world's accla- mations, Your names you shall find In our bosoms enshrined, With life's dearest ligaments ever en- trined; And you shall unite, lest the storm over- whelm, The pilots whom Washington plac'd at the helm.
V.
Your efforts of wisdom your country reveres, Your counsels alone can ensure her salva- tion, Your presence is welcom'd with gratitude's tears.
THE ROCKS ON WHICH CLING THE LAST HOPE OF THE NATION.
Let each honor'd name Swell the trump of Fame, While it peals with its longest and loudest acclaim; And we will unite, lest the storm overwhelm, With the pilots whom Washington plac'd at the helm. Mr. Quincy's speech.
NEW-ORLEANS, February 18.
A Paris paper, which has been politely handed to us by a friend, contains the fol- lowing article:— La Laterna Magique .
"The province of Louisiana, though se- parated, for the present, from the great em- pire, by a certain concurrence of events, continues to evince the highest veneration for all our political institutions. To avoid the barbarous yoke of a Gothic system of jurisprudence called the common law of En- gland, the principles of the civil law have been expressly and exclusively adopted as the basis of a new code which is shortly to be promulgated in that province. M. Louis Moreau Lislet, a French jurisconsult, has the honor of digesting this code: which in fact is a paraphrase of the Napoleon code.
"We regret to miss, in this digest, that admirable combination of principles, and perspicuity and elegance of style, which distinguish this grand work of the most emi- nent genius of our nation. We presume that Mr. Moreau thought it necessary to disguise the glorious plagiarism, lest he might excite the national jealousies of his new fel- low citizens. And he has disguised it ef- fectually. So flattering a compliment to his native country, however, deserves our high- est commendation, particularly as his labors will tend to preserve in that colony, for some time longer, the practice of those laws which it is our interest to find there."— La Levant , Sept. 28, 1808.
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THE HONEST POLITICIAN.
In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which is added a publication under the signature of VINDEX.
January 19.
The next Dancing Af- sembly will be held at Caton's Hotel , on the evening of St. Pa- trick's Day , the 17th inst. This being the last Ball, non-subscri- bers will be admitted at Three Dollars each. A HACK , as usual, will be provided for the evening by Mr. Caton .
A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, four- teen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dol- lars .
Apply to the Printer.
February 2.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17.
The Spanish Vice-Consul of Alexandria informs the pub- lic, that his office will be open every day (except Sundays) from ten o'clock in the morning till two in the afternoon.
March 17
The legislature of New Orleans has elected Mr. J. Poydras , delegate to con- gress, vice Mr. D. Clark . Mr. P. had 20 votes—Mr. Watkins 5.
A letter from Antigua of the 19th of January, says, "It is reported that 10 sail of the Jamaica fleet are lost. Accounts from St. Thomas state them to have been destroyed by a French squadron of 12 sail of the line."
(Savannah paper.)
The Spotted Fever rages in Hartford, Connecticut, with great violence. Num- bers have already fallen victims to its ra- vages. In three days three sisters were grasped in the cold arms of death, in the bloom of life and beauty, who were, two days before, in the vigor of health. The Hartford Mercury gives us the following additional memento of the grim tyrant's stern embraces:
On Wednesday died Mrs. Mary Dodd , wife of Mr. John Dodd , Post-Master, af- ter an illness of four days, aged 56 years. The day preceding her death, Mr. Dodd himself was taken ill and expired on Sun- day morning, in the 66th year of his age. On the night following died his oldest son, Mr. John Dodd , jun. merchant, aged 43 years, after a short illness. And on Mon- day died capt. Josiah Dodd , nephew of the late post-master, aged 30 years. Died also in the course of the week two children of Mr. Joseph Pratt , jun.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
Made by the late President of the U. States and confirmed by the Senate.
Henry Caldwell, of Mass. to be a capt. in the Marine corps, in the place of Robert Rankin, resigned.
Robert D. Wainright, of S. Carolina; William Anderson, of New Jersey; Nel- son Luckett, of Va.; Thomas H. Pinck- ney, of S. Carolina; Thomas R. Swift, of Pennsylvania; Lee Massey, jun. of Vir- ginia; John Brooks, jun. of Massachusetts; and Andrew Hasel, of S. Carolina—to be FIRST LIEUTENANTS in the marine corps promoted from second lieutenants.
William Winthrop, now a second lieut- enant of marines, to be a FIRST LIEUTE- NANT in the marine corps, vice Lt. Johnson, resigned.
Mathew Boyle, of Kentucky; Ichabod B. Crane, of New York; Lewis G. A. Ar- mistead, of Virginia; Roger Jones, of Virginia; Edward P. Wilmer, of Mary- land; Henry M. Parker, of S. Carolina; William D. Wilson, of S. Carolina; John Crabbe, of Pennsylvania; Henry H. Ford, of Pennsylvania; James Ragland, of Vir- ginia; Robert Gardner, of Massachusetts —to be SECOND LIEUTENANTS, in the Ma- rine Corps.
Humphrey Magrath, now sailing master; Charles C. B. Thompson, James P. Wil- mer, Francis Mitchell, Robert B. Gamble John Nevit, and Jacquetin B. Harvey, now midshipmen, to be lieutenants in the navy of the U. S.
Nicholas Harwood, Robert D. Thorn, and John Brown, now surgeon's mates; and Samuel R. Trevett, jun. of Massachu- setts; Stephen C. Blyden, of Massachusetts —to be surgeons in the navy of the United States.
Gustavus R. Brown, of Maryland; Graf- den D. Hanson, of Maryland; Thomas Lawson, jun. of Virginia; Henry Fackler, of Pennsylvania; John Renolds, of Penn- sylvania; J. H. Hampton, of New Jersey; Joseph Trevett, of Massachusetts; Theo- dorus C. Van Wyck, of New York; James R. Owen of New York; John A. Kearney, of the District of Columbia; John Max- well, of Maryland; Samuel Davis, of Vir- ginia; Smith Lewis, of Virginia; William Barr, of Pennsylvania; Samuel R. Trevett, of Massachusetts; Thomas J. H. Cushing, of Massachusetts—to be SURGEON'S MATES in the navy of the United States.
THE SHAMROCH.
A SONG FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Brave Sons of Hibernia, your Shamroch's display, Forever in de sacred to Patrick's day;
To a type of religion, the badge of our Saint, And a plant of that soil which no venom can taint. Then with Shamrochs, as myrtles, let's gar- nish the bowl, In converse convivial, and sweet flow of soul; To our Saint make oblations of generous wine, What Saint would have more, sure, 'tis wor- ship divine.
Both Venus and Mars to our land lay a claim, Their title is own'd and recorded by fame; But, St. Patrick, to friendship has hallow'd the ground, And bad hospitality ever abound. New with Shamrochs as myrtle, we garnish the bowl, &c.
Tho' jovial and festive in seeming excess, We have hearts sympathetic of others dis- tress; May our Shamroch continue to flourish, and prove An emblem of Charity, Friendship and Love. Still with Shamrochs as myrtles we garnish the bowl, &c.
Departed this life, on Thursday evening last, much regretted by his friends and ac- quaintance, Robert Townshend Hooe, esq. in the 66th year of his age.
At an early period of his life, and at a time when it became necessary to call forth the talents of the country, he was selected as a member of the Maryland convention. In the character of a delegate, he soon evi- nced the superiority of his mind, and by a faithful and unremitting attention to the important duties which devolved upon him acquired universal respect and confidence.
At the commencement of the year 1776, he received from the Maryland Conven- tion, the appointment of Lieutenant Colo- nel of the 12th battallion, belonging to that state. In his military as well as civil capa- city, his conduct was equally honorable to himself and serviceable to his country.— Upon the establishment of our independ- ence, he resumed the character of a private citizen, and zealously attached to the inter- ests of his country—continued a uniform supporter of those principles by which her independence had been acquired.
His friends and acquaintances are re- quested to attend his funeral from his late dwelling this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Harriott, Keith, Baltimore, different persons. Sloop Polly and Nancy, Gardner, Bristol— to the Master. George, Williamson, Norfolk, different persons.
CLEARED.
Ship United States, Barnett, St. Bartho- mews, Marsteller and Young. Brig John, Martin, Porto Rico, James Patton. Hunter, Borrowdale, St. Bartholemews, ditto. Helen, McCobb, do. Korn and Wise- miller. Mercury, Dye, do. C. Powell, and J. Thompson and Son. Columbia, Stevens, St. Jago de Cuba, R. Vietch and Co. Sally Eliza, Bell, St. Bartholemews, J. Tucker, and H. Nicholson. Schr. Hannah, Mitchell, Norfolk, N. Ellicott. Traveller, Somers, Charleston, Daniel M'Clean. Alert, Coleman, St. Bartholemews, H. Nicholson and Master. Fairplay, Grinnelds, La Guira, M. Miller. Pasey, Skinner, St. Bartholemews, J. Riddle and J. Gird. Fame, Curtis, do. do. Sloop Blue Hill, Evans, Norfolk, G. Slacum.
ASSIZE OF BREAD
Made of Superfine Burr Flour.
   CENTS.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 36   4 pound loaf 18   2 pound loaf 9   1 pound loaf 4 1-2  
JAMES HARRISS,
Clerk of the Market.
March 17.
THE Officers of the 2d Legion are requested to meet at Mr. Caton's this even- ing at 4 o'clock, in compleat uniform, for the purpose of attending the funeral of their late fellow townsman, Col. Hooe.
JOHN M'KINNEY, Lt. Col. Com.
March 17.
THE officers and privates of the dif- ferent uniform companies of militia in Alex- andria, anxious to pay the last tribute of re- spect to departed worth, will parade at the court-house square this evening, in com- plete uniform, precisely at 4 o'clock, for the purpose of attending the funeral of their late deceased friend and patron col. Robert Townshend Hooe.
March 17.
THE Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria are requested to meet at Mr. Caton's hotel this evening, precisely at 4 o'clock, for the purpose of attending the funeral of one of its late worthy mem- bers, Col. Robert T. Hooe.
By order of the President, G. DENEALE, Sec'ry.
March 17.
Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens,
Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY.
Also,
A general assortment of
Lee's Patent Family Medicines,
AND
Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent.
March 17.
SALT.
3000 bushels coarse and fine SALT, suit- able for the fishery, and laying co- venient for river craft, for sale, on reasonable terms, by
John G. Ladd,
March 17.
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Public Sale.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Alex- ander Henderson, jun. executed to Henderson, Fergusson and Gibson, will be sold, on the first Monday in April next, before the Court- House door in the town of Dumfries, the pro- perty therein specified. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale.
Daniel Carmichael, Agent,
For Henderson, Fergusson and Gibson. March 17. dts.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
ABSENTED himself from the service of the subscriber, on Sunday evening the 14th of this present month, an apprentice boy, named LEVEN JONES, who had about five months to serve with me as a house-car- penter and joiner—his complexion and his hair are light—at the time of leaving me had on a dark blue jacket and trousers.—All per- sons, at their peril, are cautioned against harboring him—and I will not pay any debts contracted by him. The above reward, but no expences, will be paid on delivering the said apprentice to me in this place.
Andrew Bartle.
Alexandria, Columbia, } March 17. }
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John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf—
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes. Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half and quarter chests. 1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue- edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herring in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity • Soal Leather, Mens', Womens' and Children's Shoes of various descriptions, a few package of White Rolls and German Checks, Russ Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Raven Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nan- keens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Wri- ing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vi- negar, 200 tons Plaster Paris, and 20 ton Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January 1.
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Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.