Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-09-19 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. THE INTRIGUES OF The Queen of Spain
WITH THE Prince of Peace and others. Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by
Cottom & Stewart. August 11.
FINE PASTURE.
WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others. Pasturage on our island, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100.
Philip Alexander, John Luke. July 29.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Mufcatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO,
36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
TO HIRE,
By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor—He will be hired low if taken by the year. Enquire of the Printer. July 29.
FOR SALE,
50 hogsheads SUGAR, 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON. Joseph Riddle. July 10.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received,
100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccouba 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. Dec. 2.
TO RENT,
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the head of King street and near to good water. Apply to James Sanderfon. August 30.
NOTICE.
BENJAMIN DULANY, sen. esq. having by his indenture of assignment, dated the eighth day of the present month, conveyed to me all his estate, real, personal and mixed, except the Bank Stock and money in deposit now standing in his name, in trust for certain purposes therein mentioned:—This is therefore to give notice to all tenants and others holding property under lease or otherwise, from, or belonging to the said Benjamin Dulany, sen. esq. or who are in any wise indebted to him, that he or they are hereafter to pay and account for the same, to me only or my order.
Daniel F. Dulany. Sept. 11.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
KING-STREET, Has just received and for sale, 50 boxes Fresh Raisins, 40 do. Lemmons, 1000 New Goshen Cheese. 15 hds. 3d and 4th proof Rum 12 do. 1st quality Brown Sugar. ALSO,
2000 bushels Lisbon Salt, 2500 do. Corn, and 70 tons Plaster. September 11. d2w
Baltimore College Lottery
Will positively commence drawing on the first Monday in November,
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Winners. Highest Prizes: 2 of 20,000 Dollars, 3 of 10,000, 3 of 5,000, 2 of 2,000, 10 of 1,000.
R. GRAY
Having contracted for a large number of tickets in the above lottery, is enabled to supply his lottery customers at the Baltimore price, which at present is Ten Dollars and Fifty Cents, but will advance to Eleven Dollars on the first of October. By this arrangement the expense and risk of postage will be saved to purchasers, and their tickets can be examined at any time during the drawing without any extra charge. September 15.
SALT AFLOAT.
2000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, on board schooner Sylvia, at Messrs. Lawrason and Fowle's wharf. Apply to Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
WHO HAVE ON HAND. FRENCH BRANDY. HOLLAND GIN. WRITING & WRAPPING PAPER. SUGAR in barrels. RAISINS, &c. MOULD & DIP CANDLES. And a general assortment of STORES. Sept. 14. d1w.
NIGHT SCHOOL.
THE subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgements to the inhabitants of this town and its vicinity for their past favors, and earnestly solicits a continuance of the same. He likewise begs leave to inform them that on MONDAY the 18th instant, he will commence his Night School, where will be taught, as usual, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Mathematics, &c &c
Any young gentleman wishing to be instructed, will please to make early application to
G. W. Carlin. September 14. d2w
TO LEASE,
On a low ground rent for ever, and on very advantageous terms.
A VALUABLE half-acre Lot of Ground, situated on Washington and Duke streets, with a fine corner Lot. There is on the said property three frame buildings, one has been used as a pot house, but could be easily altered into any thing else, as it is a large and strong building—the others are dwelling houses—They will be leased with the ground which will be rented as it is, or laid out in lots to suit the purchaser: Enquire of
McKnight and Stewart. August 13
New Publications.
Just received, for sale, by JAMES KENNEDY sen. Bookseller, King-street.
Caledonian Sketches, by sir John Carr. Mis. Grant's memoirs of an American Lady. Letters from the Mountains Dean's Analytical Guide to Penmanship. Thaddeus of Warsaw. Keniott's Struggles. Owenson's Patriotic Sketches of Ireland. Fables of Siberia.
And the last edition of that much admired work, Conversations on Chemistry. With additions on the arts of dyeing—tanning and currying. ALSO,
Some of the best School Books and Stationary, particularly the finest quality of Letter paper, best Wrapping paper and quills. Sept. 6.
PRIME NEW YORK PORK,
FOR SALE BY Trueman Brashears. August 25.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY R. GRAY. One elegant London made Patent PIANO FORT, with additional Keys to C and Pedal.
One plain do. with additional Keys and Pedal.
ON HAND,
One plain home-made do. a little used. August 9.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
John G. Ladd,
Has just received and offers for sale 30 chests Imperial and Young Hysn Teas, of the ship Arthur's cargo imported in June last.
ALSO,
2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine. 10 boxes Ladies' Morocco Shoes. 200 casks fresh Stone Lime. August 22.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz.
Orange Peel, Mamey Apples, Pine Apples, Ginger, Guava Jelly in pots and boxes. Tamarinds. Excellent Lemons in boxes. Limes, and Oranges. Smoked and pickled Salmon. Sounds and Tongues. Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. Thos. Patten. August 22.
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE,
Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity,
A Warrant for 696 acres of Land,
Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to
John Longden. May 13.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin. June 2. dtf
ROSE HILL FOR SALE.
This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaister of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it.
For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jr. September 14.
For Freight or Charter,
THE FAST SAILING SHIP UNITED STATES, GEORGE BARNETT, Master: 218 tons burthen, or 2200 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in four days. For further particulars apply to Mariteller & Young. September 12. dtf
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner INDEPENDENCE, Burthen 110 tons, or about 900 barrels, will proceed to any eastern port of St. Bartholomews. Apply to John G. Ladd. August 29.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are cautioned against having any dealings whatever with Mrs. John Smith, late Mary Ann Kites, of the county of King George, State of Virginia.
John Smith, jr.,
Washington City, Sept. 16, 1809—3t
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, A Sulkey and Harness nearly new.
P. G. Marsteller. September 18.
Washington Tavern.
Ceo. Talbott & Francis Hall, BEG leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have taken that commodious tavern, in Alexandria, well known by the name of the Washington Tavern—where travellers and others who may please to favor them with their custom, may depend on every attention being paid them.
They have now on hand and will constantly keep a stock of the very best liquors and wines—their table will be always supplied with the best provisions—their beds are good—their stabling excellent, with a careful and attentive hostler.
From the known experience of FRANCIS HALL, [who has lived in the house since it became a tavern] they flatter themselves it will be in their power to give satisfaction and they assure their patrons that nothing on their part shall be left undone. Sept. 18. d
PUBLIC SALE.
Under a decree of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, the subscribers will expose to public sale at the coffee-house on the 14th day of next month, on a credit of sixty and ninety days.
An Undivided moiety of a rent of £ 131 18 per annum, Payable for ever, charged on a lot of ground situated at the intersection of Wolfe and Union-streets and extending southwardly along the west side of Union street one hundred and fifteen feet, and westwardly along the south side of Wolfe street sixty two feet six inches. The payment of this rent is secured by valuable permanent improvements on the lot.
And if from the sale of the above rent charge the sum required by the decree of the court cannot be raised—the subscribers will then proceed to sell, at the same place, and on the same credit—
One undivided seventh part of the reversion in fee,
Expectant on the death of Jane Roberdeau, widow of Daniel Roberdeau, deceased, in the following Lots, that is to say. one Lot on the east side of Water street between Wolfe and Wilke's streets, in front on Water-street 51 feet 3 inches, in depth 123 feet, and bounded on the north by an alley 4 feet wide.—On this lot is erected a handsome and convenient 3 story brick dwelling house, with the usual out-houses—And two other lots adjoining each other on the west side of Union-st. between Wolfe and Wilke-streets, in front on Union-street forty one feet, in depth one hundred and twenty five feet. R. I. Taylor.
Cuthbert Powell, September 8.
Printing in all its variety neatly executed at this office.

"Proofs of the corruption of gen James Wilkinson and of his connection with Aaron Burr," &c.
After having successfully fulfilled the mission on which he had been sent, having delivered his cargo of dollars and received his returns in treasonable projects, Mr. Powers came back to Natchez from whence he rendered the account of his mission by the letter (No. 36) dated 9th May, 1797, and received an answer of which we have the original (No. 37, 28th May, same year) which shows the exactness of all Mr. Power's details. The 640 dollars are not forgotten in this correspondence, and an account is rendered of the merchandise in which the dollars were concealed. In the Baron's answer, a new mission is spoken of, for which Power is directed to prepare. The instructions for this embassy are contained in a letter from the Baron, of which the original is ready to be produced (No. 38, May 1797.)
The second object of the preceding papers—Wilkinson had just attained the command in chief; the governor, who knew his character, was not so certain of his co-operation as when he was subordinate in command; he was the more doubtful, because Wilkinson had shown a disposition to disavow his former connection by marching a body of troops to take possession of the post. "No person, (the governor says to Power) shall be informed of your business, not even the intendant; Don Andross (the secretary) will be the only person in the secret. He then states the dispositions of the army of the United States, under the command of Wilkinson, are making to get possession of the post pursuant to the treaty; and instructs his agent in the pretences which he is to urge to retard its fulfilment and stop the march of the troops. For this purpose Mr. Power is furnished with an official letter directed to the commander of the American army. (No. 39.) This he tells us is the ostensible purport of his mission. The second object which he warns him "no one ought to discover, and which for this reason he ought to retain in his memory, is to sound and examine the disposition of the people of the western country, the militia of which it is said had received orders to march;" in which case he is directed to give information to the commandant of New Madrid. He then gives him a kind of cypher, in which he is to communicate the most material facts on this point. After some artful instructions as to the language he is to hold to the people of Kentucky, the Baron comes at once to the point and says, "if a hundred thousand dollars distributed in Kentucky would be sufficient to raise an insurrection, I am sure the minister would sacrifice them with pleasure, and you may promise them, without much risk, to those who enjoy the confidence of the people: with a like sum for the army in case of necessity, and twenty pieces of cannon." On the subject of Wilkinson he says, "you will endeavor to discover with your natural penetration the disposition of the general. I doubt very much whether a person of his disposition can thro' vanity prefer the advantage of commanding the army of the Atlantic states, to that of being the founder, the deliverer—in fine, the Washington of the Western country;—his part is as brilliant as it is easy to perform. All eyes are fixed upon him—he possesses the confidence of his fellow-citizens and of the volunteers of Kentucky; on the slightest movement the people will name him general of the new republic; his reputation will form an army, and Spain as well as France will furnish him the means of paying it. Let him seize Fort Massac, and we will immediately send him arms and artillery, and Spain, confining itself to the possession of the ports of Natchez and the Walnut-hills, until the confederation takes place, will yield to the states of the west all the eastern shore to the Ohio, which will make an extensive and powerful republic, united by its interest and by its situation with Spain, who in concert with it will force the savages to take a part with it, and to mix in time with its citizens.—
The people are discontented with the new taxes—Spain and France are disgusted by the connections of the United States with England. The army is weak and devoted to Wilkinson.
"The threats of congress justify me at once and without any disguise, to succor the western states; money will not be wanting, for I will immediately send a frigate to La Vera Cruz to fetch it as well as ammunition. One instant of firmness and resolution is all that is necessary to make the people of the west perfectly happy. If this instant is suffered to escape, and we should be forced to give up the posts, Kentucky and Tennessee, surrounded by the said posts and without communication with Louisiana, will remain forever under the oppression of the Atlantic states. If you represent these arguments with force to Wilkinson Sebastian, La Cassagne, &c. if you spread their notions among the people by gaining the best writers, such as Breckenridge and others by promises which shall be faithfully fulfilled, you may cause the most glorious and happy commotion; you will cover yourself with glory and may expect the most brilliant fortune," &c. If this were our only document it would be a most persuasive evidence of a previous intelligence between the baron and gen. Wilkinson. He had been his pensioner while second in command. Having attained the first rank he was now placed in a situation by the approaching rupture between the two nations, to elect between open rebellion and a return to duty. The Spaniards seems to have somewhat apprehended the latter, but to have calculated from his knowledge of the general's character, that he might be brought openly to throw off his allegiance. He therefore directs Power to flatter his vanity with the prospect of being the founder of a new republic. His avarice had been successfully tried before, and now hundreds of thousands of dollars figure in every line, money is not to be wanting, and his two ruling passions are to be excited to the utmost pitch. What can express the insolent certainty they had of the commander's treachery more fully, than that when enumerating the reasons why they counted upon success, such as that the people were discontented with their taxes, that France and Spain were disgusted with the government, and that the army was weak, the baron adds, that it was devoted to Wilkinson? This is the first time that the devotion of an army to its chief was placed in the list of reasons which were to ensure the success of its enemies; and the expression can only be accounted for, by supposing that the general was as much devoted to the enemy as the army were to him. Again, observe the distinction that is made between those whom it was expedient still to tempt. "GAIN (says the baron) Breckenridge and other writers who have influence by promises which shall be faithfully fulfilled"—"represent these arguments with force to Wilkinson, La Cassagne and Sebastian, and you will produce the most glorious commotion." Promises were necessary to Breckenridge, because he had not yet been bribed: Nothing was necessary but exhortation to induce Wilkinson and Sebastian—promises were not necessary to them, because they had not only been made, but recognised, and they only wanted a little encouragement to appear what they really were. Sebastian has been convicted and degraded by his country, for having been at the time this letter was written, in the pay of Spain. Does not the association of Wilkinson's name with his, in this confidential letter of instructions prove an equality of guilt?
The Baron de Carondelet did not however know the character of the general. He was willing to take all the money that could be offered, he was willing to carry on any correspondence, provided it could be kept secret, and while in a subordinate station he was willing to risk a place for which he knew he could obtain an indemnity; but the scene was now changed, he was at the head of the army, his legal emoluments were great and his rapacity foresaw the means of increasing them. His secret correspondence had been suspected. The frequent visits of Power had occasioned jealousy—and the indiscreet communications of the Spanish officers, as we learn from himself, had excited more than attention to his conduct. He was not yet prepared openly to assume the Spanish uniform, and a secret correspondence had become dangerous. Power, therefore did, not fully succeed in the object of his mission. He however undertook it and his answer to the Baron's letter, (No. 40,) which is dated at Natchez, 4th June, 1797, contains among other matter highly useful on this occasion, the following precious extract: "I will tell W. that the difficulty and danger of carrying money by land, have prevented you from sending the 640 dollars. The ambition and policy of this general, are a sure pledge to me that he will support our plans (which have always been his own)
with all his influence, and we may rely on Nicholas, Sebastian, Innes, Murray, Clark, &c. and all, in a word, who are attached to Wilkinson, as well as those who are to compose the army of Clark." The whole of this letter deserves the serious attention of those who wish to form a correct judgment on this point. Mr. Power sat out soon after the date of this letter, and after a variety of adventure, the detail of which would be useless on this occasion, he arrived at Detroit, the head quarters of the American general, during his absence, and was treated by col. Strong, who had the temporary command, with the rigor which the public knowledge of his former errands seemed to merit. Advice of this visit was given to general Wilkinson while on his way to Detroit. Here let a respectable witness, whom we have before heard, speak in his own language. "On our way down to Detroit (says captain Sterret in his letter No. 41) as we entered the river Saint Clair we met a command of men with dispatches for the General. The same day after having read his letters, he invited me to go on shore with him to shoot pigeons. While on shore he told me that Mr. Thomas Power had arrived at Detroit in his absence, that colonel Strong the commandant, acting under an order of major general Wayne's, had him in confinement—that he was apprehensive that he would have to send Power out of the country, although he knew him to be an honest clever fellow, a man of talents and one that had rendered him great services, but that unfortunately Mr. P. was suspected as a spy, and that the United States suspected him, general Wilkinson, and at the same time quoting the old adage, that it was more criminal in some to look over the hedge than in others to steal a hare, asked me, "How I should like to take a trip to New Madrid with Mr. Power?" I answered very well; he then enjoined secrecy on me. We arrived at Detroit before the middle of September, 1797, and found Mr. P. (as the general had stated) in confinement. He was immediately set at liberty and I dined with him a few days after at the general's table. A very short time after this, (perhaps a day) I was sent for by the general who informed me that he had other duty for me, than of escorting Mr. P. that captain Shambourgh was selected for that command, that I must hold myself in readiness to proceed to Kentucky, there to procure money on bills and pay the troops at Fort Knox at Vincennes, which order I obeyed and left Mr. P. at Detroit. In the beginning of November I met captain Shambourgh at Massac on his return from New Madrid, where he had delivered Mr. Power. He showed me his instructions from the general relative to Mr. P. in which captain S. was ordered not to permit Mr. P. to enter into any of our ports and to deny him the use of pen, ink, pencil or paper, &c. On reading those instructions I expressed great surprise at this precaution when I knew that Mr. Power had travelled through that country on his way, and that he had his full liberty at Detroit. Captain Shambourgh laughing said "it was a bore."
Before I refer to the evidence of Mr. Power himself on this occasion, let me advert to one circumstance which must be conclusive. Independent of any light thrown on the subject by Mr. Power himself, it is clear from a document which cannot be suspected, the original instructions from Carondelet, that Power was sent for for the express purpose of making proposals to W. derogatory to his dignity, and inconsistent with his allegiance as a citizen, and his duty as an officer. It is clear from the testimony of Mr. Sterret, and from the general's own letter, that he was well received, that he staid some days, and that he had several conferences with him. It is impossible not to suppose in those conferences, he complied with the instructions given him by his superior, and that he made the proposition which he had undertaken to do.—What would have been the conduct of an honorable man, on receiving such a proposition? Would he not have treated the corrupter and his agent with indignation and contempt, knowing, as he confessed to capt. Sterret, that the suspicions of the president were excited—would he not, if they were groundless, have seized that opportunity of removing them, and by the punishment of the agent and the exposure of the principal have cleansed himself from the foul suspicions under which he labored? But he dared not to do this—he felt himself too much in their power to come to those extremities which were necessary to the establishment of his character—there were too many witnesses of his dishonor—too many letters evincive of his guilt; he therefore, to save appearance, did no more than he meditated before he saw Power—he sent him under feigned restraint to the very place to which he wished to go; and he wrote him a letter
which he tho't would impose on the world, but which is, when fully considered, the strongest proof of his duplicity and collusion. The letter acknowledges a first mutual interview, at which the return of Power was insisted on by the general; it expresses a perseverance in that determination because Mr. Power approached him, as he says, in a public character, and on national business, which required a speedy answer: that therefore he (Power) was no free agent, so as to elect the time or route of his return, but that he stood bound by motives of political import as well to Spain as to the United States to communicate the object of his mission with all possible promptitude," &c. Is this, I ask, the language of integrity offended by the most humiliating and degrading propositions? Whoever does not see in it the proof of an attempt to cover a deep operation in treachery by the flimsy veil of affected severity, must be insensible to the force of evidence, and will be every day the dupe of knavery.
(To be continued.)
The brig Victory, arrived at New York, in 31 days from Barbadoes, spoke August 15, lat. 15, long. 60, spoke the brig Neptune of Alexandria for Barbadoes.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Bank of Washington on Friday last, Daniel Carroll of Duddington, esq. was chosen President and Samuel Elliot, jun. Cashier of the Bank. Samuel H. Smith was chosen Director to supply the vacancy occasioned by the election of Mr. Carroll to the presidency.
We understand from an authentic source that a revolution has recently taken place at Algiers, by which the then reigning Dey, (originally a Mohometan priest) was DEPOSED AND PUT TO DEATH. He was immediately succeeded by one of the favorites of the soldiery, who was placed by the military at the head of the regency without the occurrence of any sanguinary event, except the strangling of his predecessor. This revolution occurred about the 4th of Nov. last. The present Dey is represented as a man of considerable abilities for the nation, and the unfortunate Iman whose place he occupies as having been an imbecile ruler.
(Nat. Intel.)
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house of the first respectability in Rotterdam, to their correspondent in Philadelphia, dated 4th July.
"We have now only time to transmit you a translated copy of a decree, whereby the importation of American produce is provisionally allowed for three months under the regulations therein mentioned.—And as our government is evidently inclined to relax, we make no doubt, with the approbation of the French government, but ours will prolong the indulgence, and modify the regulations as far as is necessary, for a free exercise of your neutral commercial rights.
"Tobacco and ashes, are amongst the articles already permitted, by a decree of the 10th of April last."
Decree of the 30th June, 1809.
American vessels arriving within the time of three months from the date hereof (those already arrived included) will not be subjected to the measures of the blockade, provided they have neither been in England nor visited by the enemy; to this effect the captain shall be obliged to make a declaration, which if found false, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated.
So far as the cargo shall consist of goods, the importation of which according to existing measures, is permitted, the same shall be left at the disposal of the owners or consignees, the remainder will be put under sequestration and deposited in the king's warehouses.
Decree of the 30th June, 1809.
ARTICLE 1.
The list of articles permitted to be imported by our decree of the 31st of March last, is provisionally augmented by the following, viz.
1. RICE. 2. STAVES. 3. Peruvian BARK, and other medicinal Drugs. 4. Georgia, Louisiana, and Carolina COTTON. 5. Java Coffee. 6. SUGAR of that country.

ART. 2.
Besides the certificates of origin, requiring by our abovementioned decree our direction of the customs will name a committee of proper persons, consisting of sworn brokers for the special purpose of ascertaining whether the goods specified in the former articles are really and originally from our colonies or America, and can be acknowledged as such; for the better execution of which, the goods will be deposited in the king's warehouses.
ART. 3.
One month after the date of this decree, the director of the customs shall make us a report whether it be advisable to prolong the above mentioned measures.
Origin of the Americans.
The Indian Prophet (or Manitou) who resides near Michigam, told some of the Mississippi Indians who were on a visit to him some time ago, that the Americans were never born, that they grew up as mushrooms, and are the last people on the earth—that the English were born first, the French next, and as to the Americans they were formed by the winds throwing the great waters (or sea) into such a convulsed state as to generate a froth, which the winds scattered among the trees of the forest, and from this froth they leaped into life as numerous as the blades of grass in the Prairie!!!!
The Archduke Charles—From a book entitled, "The life and campaigns of Victor Hugo," we have extracted the following description of the person and manners of the illustrious Charles:—The undaunted bravery, the cool intrepidity, & the amazing skill of this consummate general, superadded to his recent success over the hitherto victorious arms of the scourge of Europe, conspire to excite an interest lively and extensive, in whatever appertains to his character. It is believed, therefore, that even this fragment, small as it is, will in the estimation of the reader, possess a value, and be appreciated accordingly.
[Commercial Advertiser.]
EXTRACT.
"The young prince was an illustrious opponent for Moreau at the opening of this campaign. He was conspicuous for his talents, bravery and conduct. He was the idol of his soldiers. He was in great public expectation, and was considered the "rose and expectancy" of the country that gave him birth. He was of a middle stature, well proportioned, but thin: light hair, high forehead, large blue eyes, an aquiline nose, pale lips, round chin, and of a fresh and rosy complexion. His look was pleasing, his manners princely, his deportment majestic."
Fulfilment of Divine Prophecy.
A certain set of men (says the Portsmouth Oracle) have risen up in our country who say that Bonaparte is the minister of heaven, commissioned to chastise the iniquities of the world, and destroy the man of sin and the whore of Babylon. The influences regularly drawn from their positions are, that as Bonaparte is employed to accomplish the divine purposes, it is warring against heaven, and attempting to defeat the intention of the most high to oppose his power; and that in whatever country he leads his legions, he must be received without a murmur, as a minister of God to restore peace upon the earth. Now, as we do not subscribe to these doctrines, we trust our readers will pardon us while we attempt to prove from divine revelation, and a statement lately made in an European christian publication that instead of being God's vicegerent on earth, Napoleon Bonaparte,* is in fact the beast mentioned in the Revelation of St. John the divine.
"And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy." The application of this verse to Bonaparte, will be seen by every one who has attended to his origin. Corsica, a little island in the sea was the place of his birth, and it may with propriety be said that he rose up out of the sea, as in many parts of scripture, that word is used when only an island is meant. Whether the "blasphemy" will apply to him, let those who have known the use he has made of every religion to obtain more easily his power, judge. The crowns which were upon the heads of the beast, as mentioned in the revelation, are just the number that Bonaparte has placed upon the heads of his own family. But above all, the following verse points out the very man, as it were, by name who is meant by the beast. "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man; and his number is six hundred, three score and
six." To prove that Bonaparte is the person alluded to, we here extract the following statement from the European publication before mentioned, and leave every candid reader to make his own comments upon the fact.
The following are the letters of the Corsican alphabet and the figures which they represent. It will be seen that the figures which represent those letters that form the words Napoleon Bonaparte, added, make 666, the number of the beast.
 A 1 N 40  B 2 A 01  C 3 P 60  D 4 O 50  E 5 L 20  F 6 E 05  G 7 A 01  H 8 N 40  I 9 B 02  K 10 U 110  L 20 O 52  M 30 N 40  N 40 A 01  O 50 P 60  P 60 A 02  Q 70 R 80  R 80 T 100  S 90 E 05  T 108  U 110  Y 120  666 
* The name of this tyrant was originally spelt Napoleon Buonaparte.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ENTERED,
Sloop Tryall, Baker, New York—salt, &c. to Bryan Hampson. Schooner Citizen, Sturges, do.—sundries to different merchants. Sloop Unity, Hand, George Town—to load for Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Schooner Independence, Daggett, New Port, R. I.—by J. G. Ladd. Schooner Freighter, Levering, St. Bartholemews—different merchants.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated on the third day of September, 1807, from John Bogue to himself, Ludwell Lee and Charles Alexander, will, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of October next, at four o'clock of that day, at the tavern of Benjamin Thornton, in the town of Leesburg, & county of Loudoun, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
in the county of Loudoun, on the north side of the main road from Leesburg to Alexandria, and about one quarter of a mile to the eastward of Goose Creek, containing 114 acres, which land is in the possession of the said John Bogue, or so much thereof as will pay the expenses of the sale and the sum of 143 dollars and 33 cents, with interest due by the said Bogue to Mrs. Frances Alexander, administratrix of Charles Alexander, esquire, deceased, and the further sum of 286 dollars and 66 cents, with interest thereon, due to the heirs of the said Charles Alexander.
Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. September 19. dts
EVENING SCHOOL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he will commence an EVENING SCHOOL, on the 25th of the present month.
Terms, three dollars per quarter; the students furnishing light for themselves—three dollars and seventy five cents if the subscriber supply them with lights. Ink and quills will be furnished gratis.
For any thing pertaining to the mathematics the terms may be known of J. Paradise. cost*
Sept. 15.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Last night an outrageous trespass was committed on the subscribers property, by cutting down a POST and RAIL fence, lately made by him. I will give twenty dollars for such information as will enable me to support a prosecution against the offender or offenders.
Robert Patton.
Spring Bank, near Alexandria, } September 16. cost
New Publications,
Just received, for sale, by JAMES KENNEDY, sen. Bookseller, King-street.
 Cœlebs in search of a wife—very interesting 2 vols.  Faber on the Restoration of the Jews.  Reliques of Robert Burns.  Shakespeare's Poems.  Richardson's Illustrations of Shakespeare.  The works of Mrs. Ann Steele. 2 vols.  The Star in the East, by Dr. Buchanan.  Caledonian Sketches, by sir John Carr.  Mrs. Grant's memoirs of an American Lady. 
 Letters from the Mountains.  Dean's Analytical Guide to Penmanship.  Owenson's Patriotic Sketches of Ireland.  Thaddeus of Warsaw.  Hartiot's Struggles thro' Life.  Exiles of Siberia.  Whelpley's Compend of Universal History, an excellent book for young persons. Recommended by Dr. Smith of Princeton, and Dr. Abercrombie of Philadelphia.  The last edition of that much admired work, 
Conversations on Chemistry.
With additions on the arts of dyeing—tanning and currying.
And the 1st vol. of the Medical and Philosophical Journal and Review, now publishing in New York, in numbers.
ALSO,
The best Paper, Stationary and School-Books of the various kinds—Blank Books made to any pattern, with faint lines if required, with Patent Ruling and Binding.
September 19.
Dissolution of Partnership.
By mutual consent the partnership of Jonathan and Mahlon Schofield is dissolved this first day of June, 1809:—All those having claims against them, or either of them, are requested to bring them in to Jonathan Schofield for settlement, and all those indebted to them, or either of them, are requested to call and pay the same or to give their notes to Jonathan Schofield, who is duly authorised to receive payment and settle every thing.
Jonathan Schofield, Mahlon Schofield.
The subscriber intending to leave Alexandria, offers for sale ALL HIS PROPERTY, real and personal, viz.
600 acres of heavy timbered Land, in Albemarle and Fluvannah counties, on James-River, with a Mill Seat thereon, and well calculated for an enterprising man to make money.
13 Building Lots, containing near 3 acres each, pleasantly situated for country seats, on the Leesburg road, about 3 miles from the town of Alexandria.
About 80 acres Wood-land, near Mason's neck, in Fairfax county, Virginia.
About 300 acres, mostly Wood-land, on Acotique, in Fairfax county, Virginia.
An undivided half or fourth part of the Adelphi Mills, and about 40 acres of Land belonging thereto. This valuable merchant mill has been lately repaired and finished with all the machinery complete, a Stone House 45 feet by 55, two water wheels and three pair of five feet burrs on an excellent stream of water, with Stablage, and Store-House, Smiths' Shop, Coopers' Shop, and a number of Dwelling Houses for families, Orchard, &c. &c.
Also, about 30 acres of Land contiguous to the above place.
One Lot of Land, on Queen-street, in Alexandria, with a Brick House now building thereon.
Three vacant Lots of Land, near the glass works, in the city of Washington.
A valuable Farm, near Carlisle's mills on Opeccan, near Winchester, in Frederick county, containing 180 acres of Land, with plenty of heavy timber, meadow land, and a good mill seat on an excellent stream of water.
Seven Shares Washington Bridge Stock.
Five Shares Little River Turnpike Stock.
One Share in the Alexandria Library.
All my stock of Dry Goods on hand, &c.
All my Household & Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.
One Horse and Chair, and 2 Milch Cows.
For all which terms will be made easy.
I wish to rent, on moderate terms, The House and Store I now occupy.
Jonathan Schofield.
August 26.
Printing in all its variety neatly executed at this office.
SADDLE HORSES
FOR HIRE:
APPLY TO
John G. Francis; Union Street.
September 19.
JOHN DUFFEY, COMB-MAKER:
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and customers, that he has re-commenced the Comb-making business in King street, near the Madison Tavern, where they can be supplied on the usual terms. He has on hand a small assortment of Horn, Ivory and Tortoise Shell COMBS, and is daily in expectation of a general assortment of German and Lyich GOODS, of the latest importation.
September 19.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. & Mrs. WILMOT.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19.
WILL BE PRESENTED, A CELEBRATED TRAGEDY,
ROMEO AND JULIET,
 Romeo, Mr. Cone.  Paris, Downie.  Capulet, Warren.  Mercurio, Jefferson.  Benvolio, Miller.  Tibalt, Cross.  Friar Lawrence, M'Kenzie.  Friar John, Farris.  Apothecary, Wilmot.  Peter, Blisset.  Montague, Briars.  Balthazar, Jacobs.  Page, Master Scrivener. 
 Juliet, Mrs. Wilmot.  Lady Capulet, Jefferson.  Nurse, Francis. 
 In act first, A MASQUERADE.  In act fifth, A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND SOLEMN DIRGE.  VOCAL PARTS, by Mrs. Seymour, Jefferson, Jacobs. Messrs. Jacobs, Cross, Wilmot, &c. 
End of the Play,
A PANTOMIMICAL DANCE, Composed by MR. FRANCIS, CALLED, THE SAILOR'S LANDLADY;
 OR, JACK IN DISTRESS.  Jack, Mr. Harris.  Bob Cluelue, (with a Song) Jacobs.  Sam Spritsail, Miller.  Old Boatswain, Francis.  Midshipman, Master Scrivener. 
 Mrs. Doublechalk, (the Landlady) Mr. Wilmot.  Orange Girl, Mrs. Jacobs.  Lasses, Miss Petit, &c. 
In the course of the DANCE, will be introduced a triple HORNIPIE, by Mr. Harris, Mr. Francis and Mrs. Jacobs. To conclude with a REEL, by the characters.
To which will be added A favorite Comic Opera in two acts,
CALLED,
THE PADLOCK.
 Don Diego, Mr. Cross.  Leander, Jacobs.  First Scholar, Miller.  2d do. Harris.  Mungo, Jefferson. 
 Leonora, Mrs. Wilmot.  Ursula, Francis. 
Box one ollar—Pitt three uarters of a dollar—Gallery half a dollar—Children's Tickets to the Boxes half a dollar.
* Tickets to be had at the office of Mr. Snowden, at Mr. Caton's and at the Theatre.
†† Doors will open at six—curtain is a quarter before seven o'clock.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, THE Brick Dwelling House and Store, on Fairfax-street, between King and Prince-streets, together with the Wooden Warehouse in the alley, now occupied by Lewis Deblais.
APPLY TO Jonah Thompson & Son. September 15. 3taw4w
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at his 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.

SAMUEL BROOK HAS IMPORTED 95 bales of coarse and fine Fairs and Kerseys— which are for sale at Thomas C. Wright's in or out of Town. September 14—15 eo9t
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has  Recommenced the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington- street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dis- pose of each and every article on the mos- moderate terms. May 2 dtf.  Coppermith & Tin-Plate-Worker.
THE subscriber continues to make and repair all kinds of COPPER & TIN WARE, and also carries on the BRASS- FOUNDRY BUSINESS under the direc- tion of William Fletcher, and will execute any work in that line. FOR SALE, 15 boxes 10 by 12, and 15 do. 8 by 10 Bo- hemia Window Glass, of a good quality. TO LET, The House on Fairfax-street, occupied by myself, which is made to accommodate one or two families—I will give a lease on mo- derate terms. Also, the Brick House on the corner of Prince and Royal-streets, and one Blacksmith's Shop with a set of Tools. For Sale or to Let on a Ground Rent for ever,
63 feet of Ground, fronting on King-street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, it is situate nearly opposite the diagonal pump in a good part of the town. The best price will be given for old Copper, Pewter, Brass and Lead.  George M c Munn. Who has for hire a handsome light Coach with a careful driver. August 30. 3m
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE, Distant 23 miles from Georgetown and A- lexandria, 19 mile from Occoquan Mills, and twenty from Dumfries, and within two miles and a half of the Little River Turnpike Road. It consists of Five and Twenty Hundred acres, lying on the waters of Bull and Little Rocky runs, in the counties of Fairfax and Prince William. The quality of this land is excel- lent, and, to a grazier especially, would be a source of great emolument, from the quantity of low grounds of which there is not less than Five hundred acres, ready from the strength of the soil, to be sowed in Timothy. This land is decidedly benefited by the plaster of Pa- ris. On it is a very good site for a mill, the stream being one of the most constant in that part of the country. There are about 800 a- cres in wood, heavily timbered. The improve- ments are, a dwelling house newly fitted up, consisting of two rooms below stairs, with a store room and two convenient closets, three lodging rooms above stairs, an excellent cel- lar, a kitchen, corn house, meat house and stables. Likewise the overseer's house, one in each county, with other necessary houses or negroes, &c. Between 2 and 300 acres in addition, for sale, in Prince William county, on Bull Run near its conflux with Occoquan. This land lies about 10 or 11 miles from the Occoquan mills, and has nearly one third in woods—its quality is equal to any in its immediate neigh- borhood. Persons disposed to purchase may be sup- plied on the first named tract with a large stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming utensils. The subscriber willing to emigrate southwardly will dispose of the above men- tioned property on the most reasonable terms. Information respecting the property may be had by application to the honorable Judge Washington of Mount Vernon, H. S. Tur- ner, Esquire, of Jefferson county, or in the absence of the subscriber to Bernard Hooe, jun. Esq. living near the premises:  T. Blackburn. Rippon Lodge, near Dumfries, Va. June 12. 2aw
County of Alexandria, May 11, 1809.  Was Committed To the jail of this county, as a runaway, A NEGRO MAN, who says his name is Henry Haggeman. He is about twenty- seven years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, had on a white linen jacket and trousers, has a scar on his nose. The owner is requested to come and prove his or her property, pay charges and take him away otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.  James Campbell, jailor. May 11—(July 29) law3m
Public Sale. Under the authority of a decree of the honor- able circuit court of the district of Colum- bia, held at Alexandria, the subscribers will expose to public sale for cash, at the coffee house, Monday the 25th instant,  A LOT OF GROUND, ON the east side of Washington street, be- ginning at the distance of 156 feet se- ven inches to the southward of King street, extending thence northwardly on Washington street 20 feet in front, and running back 123 feet 5 inches. On this lot is erected a com- fortable dwelling house; the whole subject to an annual ground rent of six pounds.  George Deneale, R. I. Taylor. September 2. pcts
Domestic Manufactures. THE subscriber proposes erecting at the Centre Mills, near Alexandria, a Ma- chine for carding Wool, and expects to have it ready to run by the 30th of the present month. It will card the wool and form it in- to rolls for the spinning wheel, or into batts for hatters, or other purposes. The advan- tage of having wool prepared by these ma- chines for the purpose of manufacturing into yarn over that which is carded by hand, is generally acknowledged, as being the cheap- est and most perfect in its operation. Those persons who may incline to give encourage- ment to this establishment, may depend on the utmost punctuality as to time and unre- mitted attention in the execution of the work. The wool when carded into rolls will be pack- ed in such manner as to preserve it in the most perfect state for spinning, and may be transported any reasonable distance without injury. Wool, sent to the carder, must be clean washed, clear of burs, small sticks or other extraneous matter, and sorted in such manner as may suit the owner; and each quality shall be kept separate. The expense of carding will be eight cents for that which is made into rolls, and five cents for batts per lb. payable at the time of delivering, or payment will be received in wool of good quality at 40 cents per pound, as may suit the convenience of the owner.  George Drinker. August 19. eo
TO RENT. The subscriber offers to RENT for one or more years, His late Dwelling-House and the two Lots adjoining and belonging to it in this town. The situation of the house is healthy and agreeable, and upon the lots are erected all the necessary out houses. As the house is generally known a further descrip- tion of it is deemed unnecessary. He will also RENT for one or more years, His Farm on Great-Hunting- Creek, containing between 80 and 90 acres. The soil is good and may be made highly productive. To this farm is attached a Fish- ing Shore equal to any in the neighborhood, which will be rented with it. The above mentioned property may be viewed at any time by such as are inclined to rent. Possession of the property in town will be given at any time, and possession of the farm, &c. on Great Hunting Creek, on the first day of January next. The terms may be known by application to J. D. SIMMS, in A- lexandria, or to the subscriber at his farm in Fairfax county.  James Craik. September 16. eo6t
Public Sale. PURSUANT to a decree of the honorable the United States circuit court for the district of Columbia, sitting in Alexandria, on Satur- day, the seventh day of OCTOBER next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, I shall sell, on the premises, at public vendue, for ready money, to the highest bidder, those four adjoining Lots, or pieces of ground, as distinguished on a plan thereof in my hands, by the numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7, lying on the west side of Royal street and north of Wolfe street, extending from the intersection of said streets and binding therewith 100 feet on Royal street and 99 feet 5 inches on Wolfe street.  Colin Auld, Commr. August 31. 2awts
Fishing Utensils. On SATURDAY, the 23d day of this pre- sent month, at 12 o'clock, will be sold, on a liberal credit, to the highest bidder, at the landing commonly called LEAR'S, in Fair- fax county, Virginia, about 5 miles below Alexandria, TWO SEINES, in complete order, two complete BOATS, about one hundred STRIKING STANDS, and all o- ther necessary utensils for the Fishing Bu- siness. Likewise the Landing for the ensuing season. Terms will be made known at the time of sale.  John Smith, & Co. September 8. 2aw6t
TO EXCHANGE FOR land in this neighborhood, or proper- ty in Washington, my HOUSE on Prince street, substantially built of brick, 22 feet front, 3 stories high—its nearness to the wharf and most commercial part of the river, affords many advantages for a store or ware- house. Apply on the premises to  Dr. Ch. Douglass. September 11. 2aw3w||
FOR SALE, A quantity of House Frames, From 16 feet to 22 feet long, one story and an half and two stories high. I have also two very handsome two story Brick houses to rent, in a pleasant situation, just finished.  A. Scholfield. 9th mo. 14th.
FOR SALE, The following VALUABLE PROPERTY.  A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1600 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of 1 st Ruf- fice Marsh, lying within 12 miles of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, in the state of Virginia. On about 900 acres of this tract there are several very well improved farms tenanted for life or lives, the balance free of all encumbrance, including an excellent mer- chant mill built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Much of this tract is very fertile, well watered, and all abundance of timber. It is generally roll- ing, but part of it is hilly and stoney, chiefly of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit pur- chasers. Another tract, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland containing about 280 acres, bordering on the river Potomac, adjoining the Stratford estate, and the late residence of Richard Lee, esq of Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this land is extremely fertile, and all of it as good as the lands generally are in that part of the country. The Marsh affords excellent range for stock, and is happily situated for fish and fowls of which that river abounds, and must be a desirable estate to any person who may choose to reside in that part of the country. It will however be laid off to suit purchasers. The above lands are sold by deeds of pur- chase duly recorded in the general court.
Another tract containing 992 acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, ad- joining the residence of Rawleigh Colston, esq of which about 600 acres is leased for the balance of the life of an aged man, the rest to be rented at will. This land is situate in what is called the big bend of Potomac, and borders on it. In point of fertility it is esteemed in- ferior to none in that part of the state and is held by deed from James Marshall, esq. Seven other tracts containing 1000 acres each, adjoining each other in the county of Mason, within a few miles of the Ohio, between the two Kanawha's on the wa- ters of Sandy Creek, which runs through a considerable part of it. It adjoins the lands of general Washington, and the late Benja- min Harrison, jun. esq. A large portion of it is rich bottom and the upland of very good quality. It is held under the original paten- tee by deeds duly recorded in the general court. Five full & complete Shares in the Dismal Swamp Company. Upwards of 16,000 acres of Lands, being very old military rights, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and the In- diana territory, chiefly patented in my own name and ready to be shown. A more particular description of the fore- going property may be seen by applying to Mr Thomas Taylor, of Richmond, who is authorized to make contracts, or to myself in Alexandria. The titles are all undoubt- ed and the terms proposed are, one fourth in cash at the time of conveyance, the balance in three instalments, the last two to be on interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—of the Potomac Bridge and Turnpike Compa- nies will be received in payment according to their fair value. Ground rents in the city of Richmond and town of Alexandria, or Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon.  John Hopkins. July 27. 2aw6m
Entertainment. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a House of Entertainment for travel- ers and others, at Colchester Ferry, oppo- site Woodbridge, where he will keep a con- stant supply of whatever may be necessary in his line for the accommodation of those who may favor them with their custom, on the most modern terms.  Wm. Millan, March 27. eo3t 1aw6m.
TO RENT, TWO STORES, on King-street, & 2 nd on Royal-street, with good cellars under the whole—they will be let together or separate as may best suit those who wish to occupy them, as they may be all connected together a family may be conveniently accommodat- ed—the stands are equal if not superior to any in the town. ALSO, A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, on St. Asaph-street, between Duke and Prince- streets. This situation is healthy, with a good garden and well of good water in the yard. For further particulars apply to William McKnight, or at McKnight and Stewart's store, corner of Fairfax and King-streets. May 20. eo3t 1aw
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, S it . Term, 1809. ORDERED, That the Executor of Charles Wadsworth, deceased, do insert the following advertise- ment three times a week for six weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Test.  ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice, That the subscri- ber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of CHARLES WADSWORTH late of the county aforesaid, merchant, and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- scriber, on or before the 6th day of March next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate pay- ment. Given under my hand this 6th day of Sep- tember, 1809.  James Patton, Ex r . September 6. eo6w
FOR RENT, THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spa- cious and convenient, and has all necessary out-houses, with a very excellent garden at- tached to it.  J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster. Executors. March 25. ff
New House of Entertainment. THOMAS RHODES, respectfully in- forms the citizens of Alexandria and the public, that he will open a House of En- TERTAINMENT on the first day of July next, in a commodious and airy new house on Prince-street, sign of the Eagle, a few doors above Thomas Swann's dwelling.—He in- tends to keep a constant supply of the best LIQUORS and PROVISIONS, and will ac- commodate travellers and others on such mo- derate terms as to make it an object to call on him. He will be provided with a careful hostler and has good stabling for horses. The situation is superior to any in town for the accommodation of travellers, it being out of the way of bustle and there is a pump of the best water at the door June 27
PROPOSALS, BY KIMBER AND CONRAD, OF PHILADELPHIA, AND JAMES KENNEDY, SENIOR, ALEXANDRIA, For publishing by Subscription, A GENERAL COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS: Forming a complete History, of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduc- tion, and Critical Catalogue of Books Voyages and Travels: And illustrated adorned with numerous Engravings. BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c.
CONDITIONS. The work will be handsomely printed, in quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained. It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing be- tween eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings. A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 2 dollars, payable on deliv- ery. To non-subscribers the price will be con- siderably enhanced. A list of the names of such as patronise this valuable work by subscription, will be pub- lished in the last volume. The English edition sells at 14 dollars a volume. ** SUBSCRIPTIONS received by JAMES KENNEDY, senior, Alexandria. July 7.