Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-04-29 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
VINEGAR.
For sale, one thousand gallons, by quantity and retail. Apply to Thomas Cruse.
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.
WANTED TO HIRE,
An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer.
March 20. d
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received,
100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Macouba Snuff, Rappee do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR.
Executor of John Watts. Jan. 2.
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.
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.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
J. B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the 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 yard, or lay them by the thousand, as may be desired by their employers. Where they are expected to furnish materials they will be first quality. February 17. 3m
LANDING,
From schr. Federalist, capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes mould CANDLES 10 bds. dry COD FISH 3 do. N. E. RUM 25 bds. MACKEREL 100 bushels SALT 10 do. POTATOES FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd. April 19
E. L E W I S,
HAS RECEIVED A handsome assortment of SPRING MILLENERY, OF THE LATEST FASHIONS. April 26. dtw
TO RENT,
A CONVENIENT DWELLING HOUSE For a small family,
SITUATE near the corner of St. Asaph and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Edward Stabler. Possession may be had immediately—Apply to
Thomas Shreve. 4th mo. 26th. 6t
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY next, at 3 o'clock, will be sold on the premises,
THE UNEXPIRED LEASE OF A SMALL FARM,
Adjoining the town of Alexandria, lately held by col. R. T. Hooe, deceased. There are about 30 acres under a tolerably good fence, mostly in clover and timothy, with a large Garden, farm houses and Orchard. ALSO,
The Acre of Ground and improvements upon it, called BROOMLAWN, lying upon Great Hunting Creek, and now rented as a Tavern at $100 per year.
The terms will be made known at the place of sale.
For the Executors, P. G. Marsteller, v. M. April 25
Potomac Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a special meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the Union Tavern, in George-Town, on Thursday the fourth of May next, on business of importance to the Company.
By order of the President and Directors, Joseph Carlton, Treasurer Of the Potomac Company. George-Town, April 22—(25) dtw
Black River Lottery,
NO. 2.
State of the wheel at the close of the eighth day's drawing.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Number, Amount. Lists prizes from 1st to 34th, including amounts like $20,000, 10,000, 5,000, etc.
28,200 tickets to draw. Warranted undrawn tickets for sale By ROBERT GRAY. April 25.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale,
Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO,
36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19. d
Removal of Isaac Robbins,
To the opposite corner of Anderson and Nutt's store, eastwardly.
TO RENT,
A neat two story Brick Dwelling House. Enquire of the Printer. April 20. dtf
Public Sale.
Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, being court day—
That very valuable FARM,
situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Matthews, late of said county, containing 643 acres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money according to the terms of the decree. March 30. dtw
For Freight or Charter,
The well known Ship HERO, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
Just Received,
DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, No. 19. The AMERICAN ARTILLERIST, No. 5, which completes the work. THE AMERICAN REGISTER, vol. 3. And a few copies of The Power of Religion on the Mind, by Lindley Murray. FOR SALE BY
R. Gray,
Who has on hand, a large stock of WRITING PAPER AND SCHOOL BOOKS. N.B. Country merchants and others who purchase to a considerable amount will be supplied at the lowest prices for cash. R. G. April 15
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 hogheads and barrels.
Do inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogheads. 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, Soar Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. ALSO,
Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17. d
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: Has received a considerable addition to his Stock,
AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogheads, 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted
BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward Island, and Northern Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy. Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogheads Cherry Bounce. Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey. Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, Britash and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, String Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, ALEXANDRIA BANK STOCK,
For which cash will be given. Apply to Wm. Groverman, Broker. April 28. 3t
FOR SALE,
24 casks of Catalonia RED WINE 32 half pipes do. 1 1-2 pipes MADEIRA WINE A few pieces of first quality Tickenburg. Joseph Smith. April 7. d5t
Wanted to Hire,
A smart active WAITER—to one that can come well recommended for his honesty and sobriety, liberal wages will be given by Alexander Gordon, Washington tavern. April 26.
NOTICE.
THE President and the Directors of the Great-Hunting-Creek Bridge Company, will receive proposals until Tuesday, the second day of May next, for building a Bridge over the said creek, of the following dimensions:—
The Bridge to be 22 feet wide in every part, supported upon four piles driven to the bottom of the mud, 20 feet span between each pier, capped and floored with 7 stringers to each span, and floored with the best New-England white pine, a hand railing on each side 3 feet 6 inches high, with an ankle board 10 inches wide and two inches thick spired to the railing, the piles to be single braced with good white oak 3 by 8 inches.
The piles to be of good white oak or pitch pine, and to square 10 inches, and hewed 8 feet from the head downwards, 25 feet long, the caps to be 23 feet long, to square 13 by 11 inches, and to be of the best white oak.
The stringers to be 23 feet long and to square 12 by 5 inches, of good pitch pine or white oak clear of sap.
The flooring to be of good New England white pine clear of sap, 22 feet long and 4 inches thick.
The stringers and hand railing to be well secured with iron bolts, & the flooring trunnelled down with locust trunnels, the joints and tops of the piles, caps and stringers to be well payed with turpentine and oil.
The hand railing to square 5 inches, and to be of good white or yellow heart pine clear of sap.
The Bridge to be 4 feet high above common tides to the top of the cap, and to be completed in a plain, substantial, and workmanlike manner, by the first day of October next.
The width of the creek is about 1200 feet, about 5 feet water and 8 feet mud, the course of the bridge is staked off, and the proposals must be for the running foot more or less, and sealed and delivered to either of the subscribers, on or before the day above mentioned.
George Deneale, George Taylor, Thomas Vowell, James H. Hooe, Augustine J. Smith. April 26. dt2M
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS,
FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY.
THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Mogadore, Heir at Law, Robbin Hood, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, Of Age To-morrow, Fortress of Sorrento, Chrononhotonthologos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return, What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Mermaid, School for Scandal, Trust Castle Spectre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich. Man of Fortune. ALSO,
The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2.
Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price, bound, $1: March 29.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

[Will Wizard is stated to have found the "delectable history," of which the following is an extract, among the papers of Linkum Fidelius, supposed to have been written by Ryp Van Dam , formerly governor of New Amsterdam, now New-York; who, if his name has not been handed down to posterity, it is because he was too modest a man to do any thing worthy of being recorded." It will not be necessary to inform our readers that it is intended to represent the introduction of the French dances into New York.— Raleigh Star.
CHAP. CIX.
Of the Chronicles of the renowned and ancient city of Gotham.
How Gotham city conquer'd was, And how the folk turn'd apes—because. LINK FID.
ALBEIT much about this time it did fall out, that the thrice renowned and delectable city of Gotham did suffer great discomfiture, and was reduced to perilous extremity, by the invasion and assaults of the Hoppingtots . These are a people inhabiting a far distant country, exceedingly pleasant and fertile—but they being withal egregiously addicted to migration, do thence issue forth in mighty swarms, like the Seythians of old, overrunning divers countries and commonwealths, and committing great devastations wheresoever they do go, by their horrible and dreadful feats and prowesses. They are specially noted for being right valorous in all exercises of the leg; and of them it hath been rightly affirmed that no nation in all Christendom, or elsewhere, can cope with them in the adroit, dexterous and jocund shaking of the heel.
This engaging excellence doth stand unto them a sovereign recommendation, by the which they do insinuate themselves into universal favor and good countenance; and it is a notable fact that, let a Hoppingtot but once introduce a foot into company, and it goeth hardly if he doth not contrive to flourish his whole body in thereafter. The learned Linkum Fidelius in his famous and unheard-of treatise on man, whom he defineth, with exceeding sagacity, to be a corn-cutting, tooth-drawing animal, is particularly minute and elaborate in treating of the nation of the Hoppingtots , and betrays a little of the Pythagorean in his theory, inasmuch as he accounteth for their being so wonderfully adroit in pedestrian exercises, by supposing that they did originally acquire this unaccountable and unparalleled aptitude for huge and unmatchable feats of the leg, by having heretofore been condemned for their numerous offences against that harmless race of bipeds—or quadrupeds—(for herein the sage Linkum Fidelius appeareth to doubt and waver exceedingly) the trogs , to animate their bodies for the space of one or two generations. He also giveth it as his opinion that the name of Hoppingtots is manifestly derivative from this transmigration. Be this, however, as it may, the matter (albeit it hath been the subject of controversy among the learned) is but little pertinent to the subject of this history; wherefore shall we treat and consider it as naught.
Now these people being thereto impelled by a superfluity of appetite, and a plentiful deficiency of the wherewithal to satisfy the same, did take thought that the ancient and venerable city of Gotham , was, peradventure, possessed of mighty treasures, and did, moreover, abound with all manner of fish and flesh, and eatables and drinkables, and such like delightful and wholesome excellencies withal. Whereupon calling a council of the most active heeled warriors, they did resolve forthwith to put forth a mighty array, make themselves masters of the same, and revel in the good things of the land. To this were they hotly stirred up, and wickedly incited by two redoubtable and renowned warriors, hight Pirouet and Rigadoon , ycleped in such sort, by reason that they were two mighty, valiant, and invincible little men, utterly famous for the victories of the leg which they had, on divers illustrious occasions, right gallantly achieved.
These doughty champions did ambitiously and wickedly inflame the minds of their countrymen, with gorgeous descriptions, in the which they did cunningly set forth the marvellous riches and luxuries of Gotham —where Hoppingtots might have garments for their bodies, shirts to their ruffles, and
might riot most merrily every day in the week on beef, pudding, and such like lusty dainties. They ( Pirouet and Rigadoon ) did likewise hold out hopes of an easy conquest; forasmuch as the Gothamites were as yet but little versed in the mystery and science of handling the legs, and being, moreover, like unto that notable bully of antiquity, Achilles , most vulnerable to all attacks on the heel, would doubtless surrender at the very first assault. Whereupon, on the hearing of this inspiriting council, the Hoppingtots did set up a prodigious great cry of joy, shook their heels in triumph, and were all impatience to dance on to Gotham and take it by storm.
The cunning Pirouet and the arch caitiff Rigadoon , knew full well how to profit of this enthusiasm. They forthwith did order every man to arm himself with a certain pestilent little weapon, called a fiddle—to pack up in his knapsack a pair of silk breeches, the like of ruffles, a cocked hat in the form of a half moon, a bundle of cat-gut—and inasmuch as in marching to Gotham , the army might, peradventure, be smitten with a scarcity of provisons, they did account it proper that each man should take especial care to carry with him a bunch of right merchantable onions. Having proclaimed these orders by sound of fiddle, they ( Pirouet and Rigadoon ) did accordingly put their army behind them, and striking up the right jolly and sprightly tune of Ca Ira , away they all capered towards the devoted city of Gotham , with a most horrible and appalling chattering of voices.
Of their first appearance before the beleaguered town, and of the various difficulties which did encounter them in their march, this history saith not, being that other matters of more weighty import require to be written. When that the army of the Hoppingtots did peregrinate within sight of Gotham , and the people of the city did behold the villainous and hitherto unseen capers and Grimaces, which they did make, a most horrid panic was stirred up among the citizens; and the sages of the town fell into great despondency and tribulation, as supposing that these invaders were of the race of the Jig-hees , who did make men into baboons, when they achieved a conquest over them. The sages, therefore, called upon all the dancing men and dancing women, and exhorted them with great vehemency of speech, to make heel against the invaders, and to put themselves upon such a gallant defence, such glorious array, and such sturdy evolution, elevation, and transposition of the foot as might incontinently impede the legs of the Hoppingtots , and produce their complete discomfiture. But so it did happen by great mischance, that divers light-heeled youth of Gotham (more especially those who are descended from three wise men so renowned of yore, for having most venturesomely voyaged over sea in a bowl) were from time to time captured and inveigled into the camp of the enemy; where being foolishly cajoled and treated for a season with outlandish disports and pleasantries, they were sent back to their friends, entirely changed, degenerated, and turned topsy-turvy; inasmuch that they thought thenceforth of nothing but their heels, always essaying to thrust them into the most manifest point of view—and, in a word, as might truly be affirmed, did forever after walk upon their heads, outright.
And the Hoppingtots did, day by day, and at late hours of the night, wax more and more urgent in this their investment of the city. At one time they would, in goodly procession, make an open assault by sound of fiddle, in a tremendous contradanse—and anon they would advance by little detachments and manœuvre to take the town by figuring in cotillions. But truly their most cunning and devilish craft and subtlety was made manifest in their strenuous and pestilent dance called the Waltz .—This, in good truth, was a potent auxiliary, for by it were the heads of the simple Gothamites most villainously turned, their wits sent a wool-gathering, and themselves on the point of surrendering at discretion, even unto the very arms of their invading foes.
At length the fortifications of the town began to give manifest symptoms of decay, inasmuch as the breast-work of decency was considerably broken down, and the curtain works of propriety blown up. When that the cunning caitiff Pirouet , beheld the ticklish and jeopardized state of the city—'Now by my leg,' quoth he—(he always swore by his leg, being that it was an exceedingly goodly leg) 'Now by my leg quoth he, but this is no great matter of recreation—I will show these people a pretty, strange and new way forsooth, presently, and will shake the dust of my pumps upon this most obstinate and uncivilized town.' Whereupon he ordered and did command his war-
riors, one and all, that they should put themselves in readiness, and prepare to carry the town by a GRAND BALL. They, in no wise to be daunted, do forthwith, at the word, equip themselves for the assault, and in good faith, truly, it was a gracious and glorious sight, a most triumphant and incomparable spectacle to behold them gallantly arrayed in glossy and shining silk breeches, tied with abundance of ribbon; with silken hose of the gorgeous color of the salmon, right goodly Morocco pumps, decorated with clasps or buckles of a most cunning and secret contrivance, inasmuch as they did of themselves grapple to the shoe without any aid of fluke or tongue, marvellously ensembling witchcraft and necromancy. They had withal, exuberant chitterlings which puffed out at the neck and bosom, after a most jolly fashion, like unto the beard of an ancient he-turkey—and cocked hats, the which they did carry not on their heads after the fashion of the Gothamites , but under their arms, as a roasted fowl his gizzard.
Thus being equipped and marshalled, they do attack, assault, batter and belabor the town with might and main—most gallantly displaying the vigor of their legs, and shaking their heels at it most emphatically. And the manner of their attack was in this sort—first, they did thunder and gallop forward in a contre temps —and anon, displayed column in a cossack dance, a fandango , or a gavot . Whereat the Gothamites , in no wise understanding this unknown system of warfare, marvelled exceedingly, and did open their mouths incontinently, the full distance of a bow shot (meaning a cross bow) in sore dismay and apprehension. Whereupon, saith Rigadoon , flourishing his left leg with great expression of valour, and most magnific carriage—'my copesmates, for what wait we here—are not the women already won to our favor—do not their women and young damsels wave to us from the walls in such sort that albeit there is some show of defence, yet it is manifestly converted unto our interests?' so saying, he made no more ado, but leaping into the air about a flight shot, and crossing his feet six times after the manner of the Hoppingtots , he gave a short partridge-run , and with mighty vigor and swiftness did bolt outright over the walls with a somerset . The whole army of Hoppingtots danced in after their valiant chieftan, with an enormous squeaking of fiddles, and a horrid blasting and brattling of horns, insomuch that the dogs did howl in the streets; so hideously were their ears assailed. The Gothamites made some semblance of defence, but their women having all been won over into the interest of the enemy, they were shortly reduced to make most abject submission, and delivered over to the coercion of certain professors of the Hoppingtots , who did put them under most ignominious durance, for the space of a long time, until they had learned to turn out their toes, and flourish their legs after the true manner of their conquerors. And thus, after the manner I have related, was the mighty and puissant city of Gotham circumvented, and taken by a coup de pied , or as it may be rendered, by force of legs.
The conquerors showed no mercy, but put all ages, sexes, and conditions, to the fiddle and the dance, and in a word, compelled and enforced them to become absolute Hoppingtots . "Habit," as the ingenious Linkum Fidelius , profoundly affirmeth, "is second nature." And this original and invaluable observation, hath been most aptly proved and illustrated, by the example of the Gothamites , ever since this disastrous and unlucky mischance. In process of time they have waxed to be most flagrant, outrageous, and abandoned dancers; they do ponder on nought but how to gallantize it at balls, routs, and fandangoes , insomuch that the like was and in no time or place ever observed before. They do, moreover, pitifully devote their nights to the jollification of the legs, and their days forsooth, to the instruction and edification of the heel.—And to conclude, their young folk, who whilom did bestow a modicum of leisure upon the improvement of the head, have of late utterly abandoned this hopeless task, and have quietly, as it were, settled themselves down into mere machines, wound up by a tune, and set in motion by a fiddle-stick !—[Sal. Mag.]
The subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that on the first of May (being the Anniversary of the Tutelar Saint of America) a TEA PARTY will be provided by him at his Hotel, to such as may please to honor him with their presence.
W. CATON.
April 20. ** Gentlemen's tickets of admittance Two Dollars.
FOREIGN.
(VIA NEW-YORK.)
BAYONNE, February 9.
Within these few days 15,000 Spanish prisoners of war have passed through this town.
In a letter from St. Andero, it is stated that there are no longer any bodies of insurgents to be found collected on the mountains of Asturias.
AUGSBURGH, February 14.
The last letters from Bucharest have occasioned an apprehension that the negotiations between Russia and Turkey are entirely broken. The English intrigues at Constantinople have, it is said, penetrated even into the Divan, and the congress of peace, which was to be held at Passi, will not take place. It appears, certain that the Russian troops are reinforcing themselves in Wallachia. There have lately arrived there great quantities of ammunition, and enormous artillery. The Russians have raised corps composed of Wallachians. We should not be surprised to see them attempt the passage of the Danube.
The Bavarian officers have received orders to join their colors. It is said, a camp is to be formed on the banks of the Inn. We expect the entrance of several divisions of the French army into our territory. It is said that general Oudinot's corps is about to repair though Lower Swabia and Franconia, to the banks of the Lech.
HAMBURGH, February 10.
Letters from Stockholm, came directly by sea, announce, that the senate on one side, and the chamber of commerce on the other, have made strong remonstrances to the king, on the disastrous state into which the continuance of the war cannot but plunge Sweden. A general famine is feared, in the northern provinces especially, which received all their grain from Finland.
BERLIN, Feb. 7.
Our new council of state labours without ceasing in the re-establishment of the finances. The loan of a million of dollars lately opened, is the first result of its operations. But a more important project is under deliberation: this is, to transfer to the states the domains of the crown, situated in the electoral marches. This operation deserves to be realised, and may be considered as an efficacious mean of attaining the end desired. The king transfers to the states these domains, under certain restrictions.—The forests will not be included but will remain to his majesty; also the mills and pecuniary rents will remain, and be otherwise disposed of. The domains are to be sold to the state for 12,000,000 of crowns of the empire; but the king shall have the power of purchasing them again; and that they may not sink in value, they are to be administered by the states conjointly with a royal commission.
MADRID, January 23.
The public entry of the king our sovereign into this city, was announced yesterday, the 22d, at the break of day, by a salute of a hundred cannon.
His majesty, entering by the gate of Atocha, traversed the Padro , proceeded thro' the street of Alcalá , the gate of the Sun, the street of Las Carretas , of Atocha , and of Todolo , to the church of St. Isidore . The crowd was immense throughout, and manifested its joy by continued acclamations.
The Suffragan bishop addressed his Majesty in an excellent discourse, worthy of his character, and proper for the day, the place and the event.
His Majesty spoke in these words:
"Before rendering thanks to the Supreme Arbiter of destinies, for my return to the capital of this kingdom entrusted to my care, I wish to reply to the affectionate reception of its inhabitants, by declaring my secret thoughts in the presence of the living God, who has just received your oath of fidelity to my person.
"I protest then, before God, who knows the hearts of all, that it is my duty and conscience only which induces me to mount the throne, and not my own private inclination. I am willing to sacrifice my own happiness because I think you have need of me for the establishment of yours.
"The unity of our holy religion, the independence of the monarchy, the integrity of its territory, and the liberty of its citizens, are the conditions of the oath which I have taken on receiving the crown. I will not be disgraced upon my head; and as I have no doubt, the desires of the nation support the efforts of its king, I shall

be the most happy of all, because you through me will all be happy."
February 3.
His majesty has ordered the captain and lieutenant general and minister of the marine, Joseph Mazaredo, to repair to Ferrol & Coruna, in order to put the marine there in the most flourishing state.
LONDON, March 9.
The accounts from Spain are of a very gloomy nature. The Spanish ambassa- dor received dispatches from Seville yes- terday, dated the eighteenth of last month. The Supreme Junta had received dispatches from the heroic Palafox, stating that Sara- gossa not only held out with unabated firm- ness, but had obtained great advantages over the French. The women of that place, it seems, had by an ingenious device, been chiefly instrumental in obtaining those advantages, having appeared before the walls as if desperate with distress and in- tending to put an end to their suf- fering by a decisive attack on the town. A large body of the French, on the 17th Ja- nuary, were induced, by this stratagem, to pour into the town, where the patriots were ready to receive them, and destroyed a great number. Many of those intrepid fe- males fell in the conflict. It is said Cuesta and the duke del Infantado had united their forces, and were marching for Toledo with 8,000 men.
Extract of a letter from Malaga, Jan. 30.
The news we have this day is of a fa- vorable nature; Cuesta has cut off 4,000 men near Estramadura, and Palafox 10,000 before Saragossa. It would appear that the swelling of the Ebro had carried away their bridge, and that those 10,000 men were prevented from joining the rest of the ar- my.
Palafox marched out with 20,000, and drove into the river those he could not de- stroy; it is said not a man has escaped."
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29.
The British Packet sailed the 24th inst. for Falmouth. Mr. Nathaniel G. Ingraham, jun. who is a passenger in her, is the bearer of dispatches from the government of the United States to the American minis- ter at the court of G. Britain.
We understand that the money in dis- pute between the United States and the state of Pennsylvania, in Olmstead's case, was on the 26th inst. paid by the state.
Captain Spaulding, arrived at Boston, on Friday last, in 7 days from Halifax, informs that he spoke, 12 leagues from Halifax, 19 sail of transports, with troops from Marti- nique, bound in. (It will be recollected, that some time since this fleet was spoken off St. Kitts, bound to St. Martins, which place they intended to capture, and then proceed to Ha- lifax.)
The Little Belt, in 25 days from Ports- mouth, England, with dispatches, had arriv- ed at Halifax. N. Y. Gazette.
The Federal Ticket will have a net major- ity of from 7 to 800 through the State. The House of Representatives will stand 46 Fe- deralists, 26 Democrats. The Senate eight Federalists, 2 Democrats. Heaven be prais- ed. Newport R. I. paper.
The prospect of a renewal of intercourse between this country and G. Britain has animated all classes of our fellow citizens with a degree of joy bordering upon enthu- siasm. In this city yesterday the happy event was celebrated by the ringing of bells; a federal salute from the forts, and frigate Constitution, at sunrise, noon, and sunset; public meetings of the two great parties; and in the evening by illuminations.
[New York paper.]
The late occurrences that have taken place between the British and our present chief magistrate, have produced a new era in the politics of our country. It must be a pleasing circumstance to every independent American who will think for himself, that our foreign relations are likely to be simpli- fied and brought to a point, about which we can reason with more satisfaction as to prob- able results, than we have been able to do at any period of a mysterious administration of eight years. From the difficulties in which we some how got involved, either a- rising out of European politics, or from a want of decision in our councils, we took a stand that was subversive of industry, com- mercial enterprize, and internal peace. From the disposition that has been disco- vered by the president to close with the pro- positions made by the British government, for an adjustment of our differences, it ap- pears as if a hope might be entertained that
our government will again be administered with impartiality, and that we may possi- bly once more see something like a return of the days of a Washington.
[U. S. Gaz.]
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Tree- man's Journal, dated N. Orleans, March 25.
"I will occasionally furnish you with in- teresting articles relating to this, and the Mississippi territory, if such will be agreeable. The inattention of government and the press, with regard to this country, has been the cause of Claiborne's being so long continu- ed our governor. If his conduct was fair- ly discussed in an independent paper, in any of the states, congress would become ashamed of his conduct, and compel the president to remove him. But it is a misfortune, that no paper in the union has noticed our griev- ances—nothing can be republished but ful- some adulation of the powers that be. How are the few true Americans that are amongst us to do any good, unless they are aided by their friends in the states? Are they able to remove prejudice, and correct evils which they suffer, when their representations are not credited at the seat of government? When whatever is said by the governor is orthodox, and his denunciation politically damns the denounced? Such is now the fate of every citizen in this country. If a man commits sins, he is denounced; if he offends a postmaster, his discounts are stopped at bank, his credit ruined, his reputation gone. Such is our deplorable situation at present."
COMMUNICATED FOR THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL.
Translation of a letter from a Spanish gen- tleman in London, to his friend in this ci- ty, dated
LONDON, March 2.
I arrived here from Spain the 10th Jan. The news from Spain has not been very fa- vorable, the French having gained posses- sion of all Gallacia; but hopes are yet en- tertained that the Spaniards will ultimately drive the French out of Spain. Palafox in his native city of Zaragoza, continues to perform wonders. The French themselves say in their bulletins that they have an army of 40,000 men employed against Zaragoza, without being able to make much impres- sion on it. The duke del Infantado and general Cuesta are in the south of Spain with strong armies, and are on the point of re-uniting for the purpose of making a grand attack on the French. I know from a pri- vate source, that something good is ripening in the north.
Austria has broken her friendship with France, in consequence of which the troops at Bayonne destined against Spain, have been ordered to march against Austria.— It is said Russia is also on the eve of de- claring war against France, and I sincerely hope they may be able to break the vile chains of this agent of Lucifer.
Yesterday I had the honor to dine in a large company with the two Spanish Am- bassadors from the Supreme Junta, Don Pedro Cevallos and admiral Apodaca.— They were extremely well received. We toasted Palafox and Saragossa four times.
SCENERY IN FRANCE. —The follow- ing description of the appearance of the country in France, taken from a letter of an American traveller to his mother, will prob- ably be new to most readers. We pre- sume the description should have been local instead of general .
"A circumstance very unpleasant to a traveller is the straitness and uniformity of the roads in France. I know that it has become exceedingly fashionable in our country to have our new roads as straight as possible, but we shall lose in pleasure all that we gain in distance."
"Nothing can equal the dull, tiresome u- niformity of a French road; we were ex- ceedingly impressed with it, because we had just quitted the charming roads of G. Bri- tain, where taste and profit, good sense and fancy, appear to have an equal share in the arrangement. Meandering through the val- lies, or winding over the hills, clothed on either side with a verdant hedge, art seems only to have come in aid of nature, and the beauty of the scenery makes you forget, or disregard, the few feet of additional road which this natural arrangement obliges you to pass."
"This statement already explains to you in part the reason why travellers in France so generally prefer to ride on from morning till night without alighting. The scenery in general is so uniform, that you very soon get thoroughly fatigued with seeing it, and every other object is absorbed in the single wish of arriving at the great city which is the termination of your journey. In addi- tion to this, there are few or no inns on the road, except in their large towns, where a
traveller can find any decent accommo- dation. Between Paris and Orleans, for ex- ample, there is but one single place where you can lodge; and between Tours and Bordeaux, a distance of nearly three hun- dred miles, there are not more than three places where you can stop with any degree of pleasure."
"The surface of the country in France is vastly less varied and less beautiful than in the New England or middle states. There is not that variety in the cultivation which renders our scenery so pleasing. Particular portions of the country are devoted to wheat, and others to vineyards. In the wheat country you will ride fifty miles without seeing any thing but wheat-fields; and in the wine country you perceive nothing but vineyards. The vineyards are very far from being an ornamental species of culture. When the crop is harvested, the wheat coun- try appears like a vast and dreary desert; and as there are neither fences, walls, or hedges, and a very great scarcity of trees, the eye wanders in vain in search of objects whereon to repose itself. I know of no natural views to which I can compare this part, and it is much the largest part of their scenery, but to the ocean where no land is to be seen; but I think the ocean superior to it in the grandeur of the ideas which it inspires, in the liveliness which its motion affords, and in the beautiful color and varied form of its waves. If you except Normandy, and the banks of one or two of their ri- vers, you see very little grass. There are none of those verdant lawns & smiling me- adows to which we are accustomed, & which covered with herds and flocks form the finest scenery in the world. I have often passed one hundred miles in France, with- out seeing a single domestic animal but the horse. That this species of scenery should be disagreeable to us, is not the effect of prejudice, for we can cite in favor of our opinions, all the poets and painters of every age, and of every nation."
"The flower enamelled mead, the ver- dant lawn, the shady bower, the lowing herds, seem almost exclusively appropriated to descriptive poetry; and where would have been the reputation of Claude or Pois- sin, if they had confined their landscapes to the cheerless tiresome wheat-fields of France? Let others, then, my dear mo- ther, blazen the beauties of French scenery —my pen, devoted to truth, shall give you the picture as it is, and I will assure you, that with the few exceptions I shall no- tice, the landscape scenery of France, is inferior to that of any country I have seen."
Religious Meeting.
THE Rev. THOMAS MORRIS will preach to-morrow at 11 o'clock in the Court House, where the inhabitants of Alexandria are invited to attend.
April 29.
Agreeably to an arrange- ment made on the evening of the 26th, those Ladies who have heretofore received Tickets for the Season Balls will please consider themselves invited to the TEA PARTY on the 1st of May.
April 28.
Public Sale.
ON MONDAY NEXT, At half past 11 o'clock, will be sold, on Vowell's wharf, on a credit, 24 hds. first quality SUGAR 80 bags green COFFEE 20 barrels do. P. G. Marsteller.
April 29
For Sale, Freight or Charter, THE GOOD Schooner Union, Two years old, E. WOOD- WARD, master; will carry 1200 barrels, is well fitted and ready to take a car- go on board.
Enquire of the Printer.
April 29.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust made to me by James Williams, bearing date the 17th day of August, 1808, I shall proceed to sell, on the 2d day of next Fairfax May Court, on the court-house lot, a NEGRO BOY named Spencer, mentioned in said deed, of the age of fourteen years.
Thomas Fairfax.
April 29.
William Harper, jun. APOTHECARY & DRUGGIST, FAIRFAX-STREET: HAS just received a few boxes of HA- VANNA SEGARS, of a superior quality, which he will sell low for cash.
April 29.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY next, at 3 o'clock, will be sold on the premises,
THE UNEXPIRED LEASE OF
A SMALL FARM,
Adjoining the town of Alexandria, lately held by col. R. T. Hooe, deceased. There are about 30 acres under a tolerably good fence, mostly in clover and timothy, with a large Garden, farm houses and Orchard.
ALSO,
The Acre of Ground and improvements upon it, called BROOMLAWN, lying upon Great Hunting Creek, and now rented as a Tavern at $100 per year.
The terms will be made known at the place of sale.
For the Executors,
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
April 25
POSTPONEMENT.
The sale of the above proper- ty is postponed until Wednes- day next at half past 2 o'clock, P. M.
April 29.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
AT a meeting of the members of the Board of Health on Tuesday the 25th of April, 1809, at the Council Chamber in the town of Alexandria.
The board proceeded to the appointment of a President, when GEORGE DENEALE was duly elected—and on balloting for Secretary, JOHN STEWART was duly elected.
On motion it was resolved that notice be given to the inhabitants of the town, that af- ter the first day of May next, the law requires the cleaning the footways and gutters, and the Board of Health have given directions to the Superintendent of Police, to have all the laws for preventing and removal of nuisances, to be strictly enforced, and each member of this board will in his particular district en- force a due and regular observance of the same.
ORDERED, That the several districts, and the allotment of the members of this board to the same be published for two weeks.
ORDERED, That the arrangement of the members of the board for the performance of the duty imposed by the order of the 9th June, 1806, be as follows:
 1st John Muncaster, east of Fairfax south of Prince-streets  2d. William Paton, west of Fairfax, south of Prince and east of St. Asaph-streets.  3d John Lloyd, west of St. Asaph and south of Prince-streets.  4th. Joseph Riddle, east of Fairfax, be- tween King and Prince-streets.  5th. John Stewart, west of Fairfax and east of Columbus between King & Prince-streets.  6th. Samuel Harper, west of Columbus be- tween King and Prince-streets.  7th. Andrew Jamieson, east of Royal and north of King streets.  8th. George Deneale, west of Royal, north of King and east of Columbus streets.  9th. William S. Moore, west of Columbus and north of King streets. 
JOHN STEWART, Sec'y.
Mechanic Relief Society.
THE anniversary meeting of the Mecha- nic Relief Society, will be held on Monday next, at the old council chamber at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Punctual attend- ance is requested.
By order of the President,
John MacLeod, Sec'y.
April 27.
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M. B. Members will please to take no- tice, that by the late amendment to the con- stitution, absentees of this meeting will be fixed One Dollar; and that their names may be struck off the books if absent for five stat- ed meetings in succession and failing to pay their arrears without a satisfactory ex- cuse. Also those who chuse to partake of the Anniversary Dinner, will leave their names with the secretary.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, [Price 25 Cents.]
THE HONEST POLITICIAN.
In a Series of Numbers, addressed to President of the United States—to which added a publication under the signature VINDEX.
January 19.
Store & Warehouse to Rent.
TO RENT, a Store and Warehouse, on King-street, opposite the Indian Queen ta- vern, now in the occupation of Isaac Rob- bins. The Store is roomy and convenient, the stand very good, and the rent will be rea- sonable. Possession may be had on the first day of May next. Application may be made to
A. Faw.
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April 24.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE ONLY BY James Kennedy, Jen. BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET. The following highly valuable MEDICINE Price 3 dollars per bottle:
DR. JEBB'S NATURE'S RESTORATIVE, A BALSAMIC CORDIAL.
THIS cordial, so justly celebrated throughout Great Britain and the continent of Europe, for its superior efficacy in the cure of all disorders excited by nervous irritability, as well as in complaints of complete debility, whether arising from irregularities of living, long continued residence in warm climates, intemperate pursuits of excessive pleasures, or that destructive habit of inconsiderate youth which brings on so prematurely the infirmities of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma, and all disorders of the lungs, it is the most powerful remedy ever yet found, and the relief it has afforded even in the last stage of consumption, is without a parallel; with regard to its efficacy in this baneful, and unfortunately the prevailing disorder in this country (consumption) its superiority is such as to have coplaned every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the consequences of youthful excess, will find themselves restored to health and strength, and all those melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success this invaluable cordial has experienced in Europe, the thousands it has renovated, when bending under the pressure of nervous, consumptive or hypochondriacal disorders (many attested proofs of which from eminently distinguished persons in this quarter of the globe, are now in the possession of the proprietor here, some few of which are herein published) have determined the introduction of it into this continent, where its efficacies must soon become so prized as to make it considered a beneficial remedy not to be dispensed with by those who are anxious to preserve or acquire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial is a plant whose rare and precious salutary virtues were well known to the Arabians during the 8th and 9th centuries, when that people shone conspicuous over all the nations of the world for their learning and skill in eradicating baneful diseases incident to the human frame, renovating infirmity to vigor, and restoring the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which as known at this time by their descendants, and used and experienced as the most sovereign remedy for decayed constitutions, and every species of nervous disorders. This celebrated restorative plant has also been highly estimated for ages past, amongst the most enlightened nations of Greece, and considered by those wise inhabitants as one of the first of their blessings.
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor, most grateful to the palate, and the most enlivening to the spirits of any yet offered to the public.
ALSO, Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops.
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common sense remark however is too often FORGOTTEN, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton.
Ample certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen by applying as above.
March 12
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 Carolina Indigo.
20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags.
Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do.
Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soak Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds. Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January
NEWTON KEENE,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the Schooner Harriott , capt. Keith, 2000 bushels ground alum SALT, which will be sold low, if taken from on board, And has on hand,
SUGAR in bds. and barrels WINE in pipes QUEEN'S WARE in crates well asrt'd. Best GREEN COFFEE in bags, and Gro. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks.
April 14
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors.
March 25.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT a certain letter or power of attorney from Saml. Craig and the subscriber, dated March, 1807, as the executors of John Dunlap, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, deceased, to Samuel Dunlap, authorising him, the said Samuel Dunlap, to collect, sue for and receive, all debts, dues and demands, owing to the aforesaid John Dunlap, deceased, is hereby revoked, annulled and made void.
WM. HERBERT, Surviving Ex'r. of John Dunlap, dec'd.
March 31
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at a house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joseph Harper.
February 2.
A YOUNG MAN,
WHO can produce satisfactory recommendations, will be glad to be employed in some dry or wet good store, or in some office. A letter directed to E. M. and left at this office, will be attended to.
April 19
ENTERTAINMENT.
RANDOLPH MOTT,
Late of the Washington Tavern, Alexandria, IS prepared to entertain travellers and others in a genteel manner, at the WHITE HOUSE, opposite the second turnpike gate, seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to Fairfax Court House—and flatters himself his attention to the wishes and convenience of his customers will ensure him a portion of public patronage.
Good pastureage and grain of every description will be furnished for stock.
January 10.
Notice is hereby given to delinquent Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, that unless payment shall be made of their respective balances due on their shares on or before the first Monday in April next, that their shares will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorporating said company, and will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on that day, at the coffee house, in Alexandria.
By order of the board of directors.
Jonah Thompson, Treasurer L. R. T. Co.
January 23
Entertainment.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a House of Entertainment for travellers and others, at Colchester Ferry, opposite Woodbridge, where he will keep a constant supply of whatever may be necessary in his line for the accommodation of those who may favor them with their custom, on the most moderate terms.
W. Milan.
March 27.
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District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA.
COMPLAINT being made to me the subscriber one of the justices of the peace for the county aforesaid, on oath, by Jas. Campbell, keeper of the jail of the said county, that on the night of the 1st of April, inst. Negro JIM, committed as a runaway, the property of Richard Brent; Negro LEN, the property of John Keith; Negro JIM, the property of James Keith, sen.; and Negro GEORGE, the property of Francis Peyton, committed by their masters, did break and escape from the said jail, and are now going at large. Sworn to before me this 3d day of April, 1809.
Richard Libby.
Officers of the county or individuals apprehending said negroes or either of them, shall receive for delivering them to the said jailer, Twenty Dollars for all or Five Dollars for either.
JAMES CAMPBELL.
April 3.
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A Runaway.
ON Monday morning last, a young and likely negro man slave, named DICK, in the service of the subscriber, and is now supposed to be lurking in or about the town of Alexandria. He is about 18 or 19 years of age, copper colored, well made, and wears his hair in a queue. He took with him shoemakers' tools, with which he is a tolerable workman, and had on a short jacket made of dark colored twilled Virginia cloth and pantalettes of the same.
As he went off without any sort of provocation that I know of, it is supposed he is harbored at some of the numerous tippling houses in or about the town, and perhaps kept at work to defray his expenses.
I will give Ten Dollars reward for his apprehension and delivery to me, or if he is secured in any jail and notice given to me—and if he is apprehended out of the county of Fairfax or district of Columbia, I will pay Ten additional Dollars.
J. H. Hooe.
April 6.
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Washington Bridge Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the Proprietors of Sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461 462 463 1555 1556 1557 1568 1569 1570 1592 1593 1596 1597 1598 1599 2000, and to the Proprietors of 35 Shares, upon which the 3d instalment of $10 a share remains unpaid, numbered 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 451 452 463 474 475 476 477 478 479, 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 639 640 641, 642, 643, 1050, 1069, 1070, 1339, 1340, 1453, 1534, 1535, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1955, 1956, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective instalments of ten dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An act authorising the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the district of Columbia."
Notice is also given, to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture.
By order of the Directors.
DANIEL CARROLL, of Dud.
President.
April 26—27
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REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed his workshop and dwelling house in the brick house on Royal street, between King and Prince streets, lately occupied by Mr. James Scott.
He has on hand, and offers for sale, 7000 feet BAY WOOD [3000 feet in logs] 1800 ST. DOMINGO WOOD, which he will sell for cash only.
He still continues the Cabinet and Chair-making business as usual.
Two Journeymen wanted to the above business.
MATRASSES made when applied for.
John Muir.
April 6.
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Washington Canal.
THE Commissioners appointed under an act of Congress for opening the Canal in the City of Washington, hereby give notice, that a book for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a Capital Stock for the purpose of opening said Canal, will be open on Thursday, the 25th day of May next, at Long's Hotel, in the City of Washington, and kept open from ten o'clock, A. M. to three o'clock, P. M.
Daniel Carroll, of Dud. George Blagden, Griffith Combe, Frederick May, James D. Barry, John Law, Elias B. Caldwell,
Washington, 17th April.
COMMISSIONERS. 1aw25th
Form of a power to subscribe. I, _____ do hereby authorise and empower _____ to subscribe for _____ shares in the Washington Canal Company. Witness my hand and seal this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____
April 19.
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PUBLIC SALE.
On Tuesday the 23d day of May, will be offered at public sale at the Coffee-House, A LOT OF GROUND, On Stump-Hill, designated in the survey by No. 27, and containing 4 acres 122 poles—This lot is advantageously situated on the new Turnpike Road, and the avenue leading from that road through the Stump-Hill Tract of land and belonging to the estate of the late Christopher Noland. A credit of six months will be allowed.
P. G. Marsteller.
April 24.
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PUBLIC SALE.
UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers, for the security of Robert Mass, the subscriber will offer at public sale, on Monday, the 29th day of May next, on the premises, near William Pickett's tavern, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, situated on the new and old turnpike roads, about 5 miles from Alexandria, containing 36 and quarter acres. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed.
R. I. Taylor, Trustee.
April 24.
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Partnership Dissolved.
THE partnership of Robert M'Crea and Company was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment to Robert M'Crea or John M'Gill who are authorised to settle all affairs relative to the late partnership.
Robert M'Crea, J. M'Gill, Thomas M'Master.
April 6 [7]
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N. B. The business in future will be carried on by Robert M'Crea and John M'Gill.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY—Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JORDAN AUGUSTUS—his color nearly as light and approaches that of a white man, his hair is straight and he generally wears it platted and turned up behind with a comb—his visage is remarkably thin and his cheek bones high—he has been brought up in the house and is a very good dining-room servant, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight built, his constitution is not very strong and he is subject to indisposition—he is about 30 years of age.
NELLY is tall and rather inclined towards corpulency, a tawney color and about forty-five years of age.
They went off together as man and wife, but it is very probable Billy will attempt to pass as a white man and will endeavor to sell Nelly as his slave.
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing of the said Slaves, if taken up on the north side of the river Potomac, and information given thereof to their respective proprietors. A reasonable reward will be given if taken within the state of Virginia, and reasonable charges will be paid if brought home.
George Carter, Oatlands, near Leesburg, Virginia.
A. Long, County of Culpepper, Virginia.
April 19.
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A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE,
A likely smart MULATTO BOY, fourteen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars. Apply to the Primer.
February 2.