Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-08-02 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. 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 sold and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
NOTICE.
THE Co-partnership of Catlett and Fisk, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Chs. I. Catlett, Martin Fisk.
The business in future will be transacted by
CHS. I. CATLETT
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by ROBERT GRAY, A few copies Brown's Dictionary of the BIBLE, 2 vols octavo, ornamented with Plates. Price 7 dollars, bound and lettered. July 27.
CLARET, &c.
10 Cases Fine Old Medoc Claret, London Particular Madeira, Marsala or Sicily do. A few Bags Best Soft Shelled Almonds, Spanish Segars, 1st and 2d quality, FOR SALE BY Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax Streets. June 27.
Irish Linens.
A small invoice of yard wide and 7-8 Irish Linens, just received and for sale by John G. Ladd. May 31.
JUST RECEIVED
FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Esparelles' Letters from England Little's and Moore's Poems Lady's Cabinet Selmagundi, 2 vols. bound Military and Political Hints And the following New Plays; Adrian and Orilia Town and Country The Trust He Would if He Could Time's a Tale.
Just Received and For Sale BY R. GRAY, King-street. SECRET HISTORY;
The Horrors of St. Domingo. In a series of letters written by a lady at Cape Francois to Colonel BURR, late Vice-President of the United States.—Price $1.
MODERN CHIVALRY,
Containing the adventures of a Captain and Teague O'Regan, his servant, by H.H. Brackbridge, 2 vol. 12. mo.—Price $2 50 cents.
A New System of Domestic Cookery,
Formed upon principles of economy and adapted to the use of private families.—Price 87 1/2 cents.
Patent Shot, &c.
200s Patent Shot, assorted, B to no. 7. 400s heads brown Sugars. 22 1/2 lbs. green Coffee. Imperial Tea, of a very superior quality, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters. 30 barrels choice Whiskey. Jamaica Spirits, (for family use)—warranted seven years old. 40 boxes Muscatel Raisins. With a general assortment of Wines, Liqueurs, and Groceries as usual— FOR SALE BY
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 15.
Tavern Lease for Sale.
THE subscriber being about to remove to the Indian Queen Tavern, in Baltimore, offers for sale, on advantageous terms, the lease of the House he now occupies, having eight years, from the first of December next, to run; which for convenience, it is believed, is excelled by none in the United States, and from the proximity to the seat of government, and the direct communication which will be opened between the city and Alexandria by the bridge across the Potomac and the Turnpike Road, bids fair to become one of the best stands for business in the country, as the distance to the Capitol over the bridge will be only about 7 miles. With the Lease will be sold, if wanted, the whole of the FURNITURE, as it now stands, together with a large stock of WINES & LIQUORS. There is a vacant Lot on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, adjoining the stables, attached to the House, (which renders it particularly commodious, as by that means the property fronts on three streets) which will be sold in fee simple, or leased for the remainder of the time.
A handsome LOT of GROUND, in the centre of the square between King and Cameron streets, and fronting on Washington and Columbus streets, 107 feet, with a public alley on one side, and an open space that cannot be built on on the other. For a public situation it is unequalled by any property in Alexandria.
ALSO,
A LOT of GROUND, at the west end, about half a mile from town and fronting on the Little River Turnpike Road, 85 feet, running back 250 feet, more or less. There are improvements on the property adjoining it, on each side.
A handsome LOT of GROUND, on the George Town road, about half a mile from town, in a very beautiful situation, containing two acres.
A handsome SQUARE OF GROUND, on Washington and Columbus streets, within one quarter of a mile of town, well enclosed with a post and rail fence, containing something less than two acres.
A half acre LOT on the commons, about the same distance as the last mentioned.
ALSO,
My interest in the lease of a FARM, containing between one and two hundred acres, adjoining the town of Alexandria, in a high state of cultivation, and enclosed with a new post and rail fence, (in one of the enclosures is the Alexandria Jockey Club Race Course) with a large crop of OATS and HAY, which will be sold in the stack or otherwise;—two waggons, four carts, eight ploughs, two double barrows, a large and elegant roller, all of the best construction, six good farm horses, and every other article that can be wanted for a well managed farm, together with 12 choice milch COWS, a fine buffalo BULL, forty head of SHEEP, about fifty head of HOGS of the very best breed that could be procured. Also, some very VALUABLE SLAVES, if they should be wanted for the farm.
ALSO,
The two lines of STAGES between George Town and Alexandria, with a light HACK & four HORSES.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against me are requested to bring them forward for settlement; and all persons indebted are desired to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given, my intended removal rendering it necessary that a full adjustment of all accounts should take place.
JOHN GADSBY.
July 25.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Alexander Smith to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money to the bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, on Wednesday the 17th day of August next, a piece of ground with the houses and improvements appertaining thereto, lying on the south side of Duke street and west side of Water street, being at the intersection of the streets, extending on Duke street forty feet, on Water street ninety one feet six inches to a ten feet alley—upon a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving notes for the several payments negotiable at the bank of Alexandria, with an approved indorser, and a deed of trust upon the property to secure the payment of the notes.
James Keith, sen. James Keith, jun. July 21.
WILL BE PUBLISHED
IN A PAMPHLET AT THIS OFFICE IN A SHORT TIME,
AN ADDRESS
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE U. STATES, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENCOURAGING AGRICULTURE & DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES:
Tending to shew that by a due encouragement of these essential interests, the nation will be rendered more respectable abroad and more prosperous at home.
TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF The Improvements in Sheep at Arlington,
The native Sheep of Smith's Island, and the plans proposed of extending this valuable race of animals, for the benefit of the country at large:
By GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS Esq. Of Arlington House, in the District of Columbia.
AT a time when the energies of the nation seem awakened to the state of our foreign and domestic concerns, we conceive that the important interests of Agriculture and Manufactures should meet with a considerable share of the public discussion. Certain it is, that at no period of our political history could these national subjects excite more interest or be more properly urged to the notice of the public mind. The unsettled and impending appearance of our foreign affairs, and the present disturbed state of the European world, renders it doubly necessary for the citizens of America to cherish and promote their domestic policy, whereby they may derive those resources which are now obtained from abroad and create wealth and industry within themselves. Too long have these important and patriotic interests been neglected. The nation now feels their want, and we trust will duly provide for their support. Government, hitherto engaged in other concerns, will now cherish those domestic institutions, which will preserve the nation's dignity and promote the people's welfare.
Of the merits of the little work we are about to issue to the public, it is not our province to decide, but of the advantages to be derived from its sale we would fain leave to say every thing which a disinterested exertion in the cause of Domestic Manufacture justly demands—And as the profits of this work, after the expences of publication are paid, will be solely devoted to the purposes of the Arlington Institution, we may hope and confidently expect a liberal patronage from a discerning and patriotic community.
EDITOR.
Printers in the U. States will please to give this advertisement an insertion in their respective papers, and such as demand it will be paid at this office. Booksellers supplied on liberal terms, and all orders will be punctually attended to.
Alex. 18th June, 1808.
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE, Capt. Hewes; For freight of 400 barrels, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to
John G. Ladd.
Landing, for sale, from said vessel, 45 tons Plaister Paris, 3 tierces Claret Wine, 60 bales Cut Corks, 2500 wt. Glauber's Salt. July 38.
A HORSE and CHAIR to hire—by
Alexander Perry.
July 23.
FOR SALE,
A likely young NEGRO WOMAN, with her first child Terms cash. She will not be sold out of the neighborhood.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 7.
FOR SALE.
I WILL SELL THE HOUSE wherein I live on the corner of Washington and King streets, on a credit of 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24 months.
Robert Young.
July 18.
Wanted to Purchase,
500 weight of GOOD FEATHERS. Apply to the Printer.
ALSO,
A handsome well gaited PONEY, fit for a lady to ride, for which a generous price will be given—Apply as above.
August 1.
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Land for Sale.
BY virtue of powers in me vested, I will sell at private sale, a TRACT OF LAND, containing 60 acres, more or less, lying on the old Leesburg road, in Fairfax county, and bounded on the south by the Stump Hill tract, and on the north by land of Jonah Thompson, Esq. It will be sold together or in lots to suit purchasers.
If not sold before the 10th instant, it will then be sold at public sale—the time & place will be made known.
James S. Scott.
August 1.
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MECHANIC RELIEF SOCIETY.
A stated quarterly meeting of the Mechanic Relief Society, will be held on Wednesday Evening next, at the Court House, at 7 o'clock.
By order of the President,
JOHN MACLEOD, Sec'y.
July 30.
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Extract, from Article 13, of the Constitution, as amended.
"Any member neglecting to attend the meetings of the Society for five stated meetings in succession, or to pay his arrearages when called on by some person authorised by the Society for that purpose, unless he shall offer a satisfactory excuse, shall be considered as having seceded, and the Secretary shall erase his name from the books."
LOST THIS MORNING,
SOMEWHERE on Fairfax or Prince-streets, A SUM OF MONEY, in Alexandria bank notes, of 5 dollars each: the finder will be handsomely rewarded, by leaving it with the printer. July 29.
WITHERS & SANGSTER,
Inform their friends, that they have just received from London, a supply of
Fancy & Summer Goods,
Which, with their former stock, renders their assortment complete.
They request those who have made memorandums, to call and settle them, as they are determined to sell for cash only. July 14.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery, Baltimore.
Tickets and shares for sale at R. Gray's book-store, at the following prices:
Whole Tickets, $ 5 50 Half do. 3 00 Quarter do. 1 50
Prizes in the New-York Lottery taken in payment for Ticket in this.
July 18.
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE,
30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osna-burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankkeen Russia Sheeting and Duck 1 bale Writing Paper 50 bags of black Pepper of the best quality, and will be sold very low Sugars and Coffee 40 hlds Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits
A quantity of seal Leather, Shoes, Speymaciti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. April 7.
TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay
ALSO,
THE HOUSE on Fairfax street occupied by Mrs. Wilson.
Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor.
July 22.

WARNING TO AMERICANS!
AT a time when Mr. Jefferson, from a servile dread of Napoleon, not only obstinately persists in refusing to settle our differences with England, but even, like a mere Prefect obeying the orders of his master, seems determined on going to actual war with that bulwark of our country—that only remaining hope of nations; and, of course, to form an alliance with France; it may not be amiss, at this very gloomy and portentous moment, when the public indignation is alive for the finishing blow given to Spain, and when we are about to be plunged into the same abyss of destruction, to give a faint description (taken from the most authentic documents) of the barbarities, rapacities and cruelties committed by the French in those countries which they have entered either as FRIENDS or foes.
ITALY.
In 1796, Bonaparte, at the head of a numerous French army, invaded Italy, declaring to the people, that he came as their friend and their brother, to deliver them from taxes and slavery, and promising them safety for their persons, security for their property, respect for their laws, and reverence for their religion. They listened, they believed; they threw open their gates, they laid down their arms, they received the Gallic Serpent to their bosom! And fatal indeed were the effects of their credulity! His reverence for their religion he displayed by giving up all their places of worship to indiscriminate plunder, and by defiling them by every species of sacrilege: his respect for their laws was evinced, not only by the abrogation of those laws, but by the arbitrary enforcement of an unconditional submission to the mandates of himself and his generals; the security which he promised to their property, was exhibited in enormous contributions, in the seizure of all public funds, as well as those of every charitable foundation, not excepting schools, hospitals, or any other resource of the poor, the aged and helpless; and as to the persons of the unfortunate people, he provided for their safety by laying the whole country under the severest military execution; by giving up their towns and villages to fire and sword, and by exposing the inhabitants to be pillaged and murdered by his rapacious and inhuman soldiers, whom he authorized and even ordered to shoot every man who attempted to resist them, whatever might be the crimes in which they were engaged.
EGYPT.
Bonaparte invaded Egypt, where he repeated his promises to respect religion; and where, the more effectually to disguise his purposes, he issued a PROCLAMATION, declaring himself and his army to be true Mahometans; and boasting of having made war upon the Christians, and destroyed their religion. One of his first deeds, after this act of apostasy, was to massacre almost all the inhabitants of the populous city of Alexandria. "The people," says one of his generals, "betake themselves to their Prophet, and fill their Mosques; but men and women, old and young, and even babes at the breast, are all massacred!" Some time after this sanguinary transaction, Bonaparte having made prisoners of three thousand eight hundred Turks, in the fortress of Jaffa, and wishing to relieve himself from the trouble and expence of guarding and supporting them, ordered them to be marched to an open place, where part of his army fired on them with musketry and grape shot, stabbing and cutting to death the few who escaped the fire, while he himself looked on and rejoiced at the horrid scene. Nor were his cruelties, while in Egypt, confined to those whom he called his enemies; for finding his hospitals, at Jaffa, crowded with sick soldiers, and desiring to disencumber himself of them, he ordered one of his physicians to destroy them by poison; the physician refused to obey; but an apothecary was found willing to perpetrate the deed; opium was mixed with the food, and thus five hundred and eighty Frenchmen perished by the order of the general under whose banners they fought; by the order of that very man to whose despotic sway the whole French nation now patiently submit.
Let them so submit; but let not Americans (whatever may be Mr. Jefferson's determination) think of such shameful, such degrading submission.
Such was the treatment which the country experienced under Bonaparte. But when he had disgracefully fled from the land which he had thus fleeced, ravaged and scourged, his vile army still continued to commit those
abominable excesses which had marked their progress in every country so unfortunate as to fall under their tyranny.
SWITZERLAND.
In Switzerland, where high rank and great riches were unknown, where men were nearest upon an equality than in any other country in the world; in a country having no commerce, scarcely any manufactures, and possessing few of the sources of wealth and distinction ; a country of shepherds and laborers; a country which might be truly said to contain a nation of poor men; in such a country to cry "war to palaces" seemed useless and absurd. Yet did the French find a pretext for war with this poor and harmless race, and for invading and laying waste their territory. After having, by means of an armistice, joined to a most solemn promise of respect for persons and property, lulled the people into a state of imaginary security, the armistice was broken, and the French pushed on their forces, when those of the Swiss were dispersed. Resistance on the part of the latter, whose numbers did not amount to a tenth of those of their flagitious enemy, now became hopeless; and though the little army was brave, though the people were faithful and active, though the last battle was long, obstinate and bloody, though the Swiss achieved wonders, and though the women fought by the sides of their husbands, inciting them to victory or death, all was in vain! Hundreds and thousands perished by the sabres of the French, and while the earth was strewed with their dead bodies, and while the flames ascended from the once happy dwellings of this valiant and innocent people, the hard-earned and long preserved LIBERTIES of Switzerland expired.
[To be continued.]
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN—(A DEMOCRATIC PAPER.)
REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.—Napoleon has stretched forth his arm to Spain, and Spain is no more. The Spanish monarchy, as if by enchantment, is overthrown, and the Spanish people, by base deed of cession, are transferred to the Imperial Jacobin.—The Italian states, Holland, Switzerland, the Germanic empire, Prussia, Portugal & Spain, are gone. The gallant king of Sweden ("a brave man struggling with the storms of fate") is beset by ruffians, and must perish by their blows. The emperor Alexander is awed . Under Napoleon, "his genius is rebuked." That day will next fall , for the way to the heart of the empire has been cleared by the emissaries of the Corsican. Imperial France, in fact, already covers continental Europe. England in this quarter of the globe, unawed by the dissolution of neighboring nations, and daily increasing in strength, maintains her independence, and forms to the universal domination of the Bonapartes, the only impassable barrier. And if she sinks beneath the uplifted arm of a world combined against her, what will become of us? What would we oppose to the gigantic navy of England, if under the direction of the wrathful Napoleon? What to that half million of experienced cut-throats whom, almost without an obstacle, he might land upon our shores? Where are our defences? Look at this city—look at our extensive sea-coast, and learn the policy of the south ? Behold the effects of an anti-commercial spirit —behold the effects of a deadly and unnatural hostility to the state of New York! See us wholly exposed to the insults and ravages of any European nation that may choose to vex and oppress us. "If the king, my master," said Yrujo to major Jackson, in the year 1804, "if the king my master, was to order three ships of the line and six frigates to the Mississippi; three ships of the line and six frigates to the Chesapeake; and three ships of the line and six frigates to Sandy Hook, what would you do?"—Aye, indeed, what would we do? Order them away by proclamation? Alas! they would laugh at us. Yet, if this would be all, we might put up with it—we might continue with great good humor, and even with self-encouragement, to be mocked at! But Napoleon would not send a force hither to make merry with us. No, his strokes are all death-doing . He has no reliance on paper shot . The few proclamations which he issues are very brief. "Inhabitants of the United States," he would direct Massena to say, for Murat is already provided for in Spain; "I come to protect you;" and the next moment, according to invariable practice, we might expect to be butchered. For whether should we fly for safety, having no ships, no defence? "To the mountains?" We have been advised to do by a SOUTHERN statesman, and that too to save expense! "If the city of New York should be destroyed to-morrow, said this enlightened legislator, the commerce of that port would not be lost to the union—it would find a
residence in the south." Yes, yes, the growing wealth and strength of New York must be checked! The omnipotence of Virginia in our councils must be maintained. National defence and even national honor must give way to it. And surely to leave us defenceless against attacks from without, and to weaken by dividing the state , are plans admirably adapted to the end. Let Mr. Madison look to it; let his supporters pause; for his French predilections may lead to the ruin of our independence. Spain was the faithful ally of France. When "France wanted money," Spain supplied her wants. The councils of Spain were neither more nor less attached to Napoleon than Mr. Madison is. And yet, after being the friend, the ally, and the supporter of the "Imperial Republic," for thirteen years, where is Spain now? Have her friendship, her good offices, her ready compliances to imperial demands, saved her? Or rather, have they not invited the approaches of the Leviathan, and sharpened his devouring tooth?
Latest from Europe.
(VIA NEW-YORK.)
LONDON, May 19.
The Cottenburgh mail, due on Sunday, is arrived. It brings the unpleasant intelligence that the Russians have obtained possession of the important fortress of Sweaborg, in Finland. But this is a conquest which, on the face of the report of the traitor to whom the defence of it was entrusted, they appear to owe less to their military skill and valor than to those arts which they have adopted from their new ally. We have not the least doubt that the commander was bought by the Russians; and such seems to have been the opinion of his Swedish majesty, who has dismissed from his service general Cronstedt, and all the superior officers concerned in that act of treason. On the 17th of March the Russian batteries were opened against Sweaborg, and in fifteen days after the governor enters into a negotiation for its surrender; because, forsooth, he had expended one third of his ammunition, and had 515 of his garrison, about one tenth of it we believe, upon the sick list. The conferences began on the 2d of April, and terminated on the 4th, when it was agreed that the place should be given up on the 3d of May, if not relieved by the entrance of FIVE sail of the line into the port by twelve o'clock on that day. Such is the pretext by which Cronstedt endeavors to cover his treachery and corruption. He knew that he stipulated for what was not like to happen. Whence were these five sail of the line to come? Sweaborg was not apprehended to be in such danger as to require immediate relief; and the Russians took good care that the terms of the capitulation should not be known at Stockholm under the period fixed for the surrender should nearly expire, for they delayed the courier with the dispatches nineteen days on his journey. The Swedish admiralty therefore could not make the exertions necessary to frustrate this provisional convention.
The capitulation is of an unprecedented length. One of the articles provides that the flotilla captured in the port of Sweaborg shall be restored to Sweden when the fleet taken at Copenhagen shall be restored by England to Denmark. The negotiator on the part of Russia appears to have been more intent on obtaining facilities for the seduction of the Swedish troops, than providing for the surrender of the fortress at the stipulated period. There are several articles which seem to have been framed entirely for that purpose.
The Swedish papers furnish no information respecting the military operations of Norway. We fear there has been no improvement in the state of their army in that quarter.
May 21.
Accounts, we understand, were yesterday received by government of the arrival of the expedition under the command of admiral Keats and sir John Moore, off the coast of Norway, and of the landing of the troops without opposition. The intelligence is not official, but is very probable. The Swedish corps which was advancing against Christiana has been compelled to fall back to their frontiers. Their retreat was effected with great difficulty and considerable loss. This diversion, however, has not been entirely unsuccessful, as it has drawn to that part of Norway most of the regular and organized force of the country, so that little opposition could be made to the landing of our troops. We have not heard where the main strength of the British disembarked, but we learn that a sufficient force had been sent to take possession of Bergen.
Another American vessel is returned from Holland, which was refused permis-
sion to land its cargo, although actually in America.
May 23.
The Dutch papers contain intelligence from Copenhagen of the 8th inst. stating that a battle was fought between the Swedes and Danes near Elverceur, in which the Danes say they were victorious; and that a second action had taken place near the frontier, in which the Swedes lost 2000 men. It is probably an exaggerated account of the affair mentioned in Baron Arfvedt's report of the 23d of the preceding month.
The Gazette of Saturday contains an order in council, declaring, that in all places on the continent of America, situated between the 10th and 30th degrees of N. latitude, information shall be held to have been received on the 10th of February of the order in council issued on the 11th Nov. The line of coast here alluded to was omitted in the general notice given by the order in council of the 25th November.
May 26.
Hamburg papers to the 11th inst. have reached us. They confirm the intelligence communicated in our paper of the 17th, relative to what passed at the interview between Bonaparte and the merchants of Bordeaux. They mention that a reinforcement of 50,000 men was ordered for Spain, and that the French troops in Silesia and the duchy of Bayreuth were concentrating, previous to their being marched for Italy.
May 27.
Two Cottenburgh mails arrived this morning. The intelligence brought by them is rather favorable. The Swedes obtained a considerable advantage over the Russians, in an affair which took place near Uleaborg, on the 25th ult. A corps of the latter consisting of 2500, was defeated, with the loss of 200 killed and wounded and 400 prisoners, among whom was a Russian general. The Russians also who landed in the island of Aland were, when the last accounts were dispatched from that quarter, upon the point of surrendering to the inhabitants. The news from Norway unfortunately is not so favorable. A corps of about 300 Swedes was surrounded by the armed inhabitants and militia, and compelled to surrender. It would seem that the plan of invading Norway has been abandoned. The dispatches of baron D'Arfvedt are dated from Holmedal, which is situate within the Swedish frontier.
The report which reached us some days back of the landing of our troops in Norway was unfounded. The whole of the expedition arrived at Gottenburgh between the 16th and 18th inst. where it awaits the disposition of his Swedish majesty.
The Swedish papers contain intelligence from St. Petersburg of the 9th inst. There has been a change in the Russian cabinet, but it is not in favor of this country. Baron Budberg has resigned the office of minister for foreign affairs, which is now filled by count Romanzoff, one of the most ardent advocates for French connexion. Indeed the Russian cabinet, as now composed, is, to every great political purpose, as completely French as if the members had received their nomination from Bonaparte himself.
A vessel arrived yesterday from the coast of France, by which we learn that the embargo upon American vessels prescribed by the Bayonne decree, is most rigidly enforced throughout the French ports. Upon the 3d inst. an American had contrived to get out of the harbor of Bordeaux, but was stopped at the Tour de Cordovan, and obliged to return. No relaxation of this rigorous system was expected to take place. The vessels which used to sail under Kipphausen, Oldenburgh, Pappenburgh and Mecklenburgh colors, were also all strictly embargoed.
May 28.
The Cottenburgh mail due on Tuesday is arrived. The Swedes, in consequence of the advantage which they obtained over the enemy near Revelax, have discontinued their retreat, and advanced in their turn. They have again occupied many of the posts from which they had been previously driven. It is to be hoped that the Swedish commander will not be tempted by these partial triumphs to risk a general engagement. With the highest confidence in the valor of the Swedes, and the most ardent wishes for their success, we must deprecate their risking the fate of their country upon the issue of one battle. If general Klingspor perseveres in the desultory mode of warfare which he appears to have adopted, we have little doubt that he will ultimately prevail. The Russians have shown by their conduct in Poland, that they are by no means equal to bear up against a system of continued and incessant attack. It was by adhering to this rather than by the magnitude of the great victories which they obtained, that the French drove them across the Niemen, and compelled them to that peace which makes

compare the master of the continent of Europe. The expedition under the command of General Moore still remained at Gottenburgh...
The American vessel Holland, Erskine, arrived in the river on Thursday from the Texel. She sailed from New York in January last...
In the committee last night in the house of commons, it was agreed that the stoppage of the use of grain in the distilleries should take place...
Cockpit, Whitehall, May 26. Before the most noble and right honorable the lords commissioners of appeals in prize causes.
Volunteer, Morris, master. This vessel, under American colors, with a cargo of hides, Nicaragua wood, and some dollars, sailed from Curacao for New York...
ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
Lord Auckland rose to move for certain accounts relating to the trade of this country, with a view to lay before the house the actual state of the trade and commerce of this country...
The question being put on the first motion, Earl Bathurst wished the noble lord had extended his motion to the whole of the two years...
Lord Grenville said, that the last time he addressed their lordships upon this subject, the noble secretary of state, Lord Hawkesbury said, that all his predictions had been realised...
the ruinous tendency of this measure. With respect to America, understanding that a negotiation was now pending, he should abstain at present from asking any explanation upon that subject.
Lord Hawkesbury vindicated at length the orders in council. He admitted there was a considerable diminution in the commerce of the country...
Lord Lauderdale warmly supported the motion, and strongly condemned the orders in council.
The lord chancellor did not mean to oppose the motion, but could not let it pass without entering his protest against the inference...
Lord Holland again reproached the orders in council in strong terms, and considered that the onus probandi lay upon the noble lords opposite...
After a few words in explanation from lord Auckland, Bathurst, Greville, and Stanhope, the motion was agreed.
May 1. This morning the lords for the loan waited on the chancellor of the exchequer at the treasury and after some preliminary conversation delivered to him their respective offers.
Table with 3 columns: Lender, Amount, Rate. Includes entries for Sir F. Baring and Co., Curtis, Roberts and Co., Goldsmids, Walsh and Nisbett, Barnes and Co.
The offer of Sir F. Baring & Co. was of course accepted. The loan, as on the terms were made known, bore a premium of 2 per cent...
BOSTON, July 26.
On Sunday arrived in Nantucket Road, his Britannic majesty's brig Combinc, capt. Bradshaw, 12 days from Halifax, with dispatches.
The boats of the Melampus and nation, on 27th April, made an unsuccessful attempt to cut out a vessel from the harbor of Mayagues, Porto Rico...
A letter from Halifax, dated July 7, mentions, that "flour was getting rather scarce—but that excellent pork had been sold at 15 dollars per barrel...
The governor of Nova Scotia has published, that only hemp, pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin and tallow are admissible as naval stores.
NEW-YORK, July 28.
Arrived, ship Culloden, De Coven, from the Isle of France. Left brig George, Stevens, of New York; ship Sally, Mix, of ditto, for Batavia...
July 29.
The frigate Chesapeake, captain Decatur, sailed yesterday on a cruise. The repairs of the Constitution lying at the navy yard of this port are nearly completed.
boats are hauled up into the mill pond at the Wallabout, and a number are also in Newtown creek. They are nearly all dismantled and generally without crews.
July 30.
Arrived ship Three Friends, Rhodes, 23 days from Surinam. Left schooner Union, Gill, of and for Salem, to sail in 5 days...
Also, ship Friendship, Aderton, 10 days from Mantanzies. July 24, off cape Hatteras, spoke brig Lacey, 24 hours from Baltimore for Savannah.
Also, schooner Mary, Skerwin, of Boston 25 days from the Island of Trinidad. Left brig Neptune and Concord, for New York in 10 days...
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
A few days later than our previous advices, by the Thalia, arrived at New York, from Falmouth, the most interesting articles of which will be found in this day's GAZETTE.
The present critical and trying situation of Spain, appears peculiarly to rivet public attention and anxiety. Our most recent and authentic accounts warrant the belief...
The spirit of this once gallant and warlike nation, so long in the torpor of vassalage, or bartered away by a pusillanimous policy, is now roused from its lethargy...
To the reflecting and honest part of the American community, who have hitherto acted under a species of Gallican delusion, the events in Spain, it is hoped, will be a lesson of great value.
Accounts from England reflect no ad ditional light on their relations with this country. Discussions on the leading points of difference between us, are undoubtedly going on in London.
It is a matter of fact, that the extraordinary exertion in which we are at present placed, has been principally attributable to the means of France and England respectively to say any thing of our own weakness.
both France and England voluntarily (for force is out of the question) consent to respect our commerce!—This is precisely our dilemma!—But, thank heaven, there is yet one hope remaining...
(Phil. Gaz.)
From a Vermont paper of July 29.
DISTRESSING CATASTROPHE.—We learn from Upper Canada, that on the first instant, a raft passed down the river St. Lawrence, valued at 100,000 dollars...
Palmer's Packet will sail for Norfolk next Wednesday. August 1.
FOR BOSTON,
The fast sailing Schooner HAZARD, A. NEWCOMB, Master;
For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, lying at Lawrason's wharf. August 2. N. B. The above vessel will sail in four days.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
No postponement on account of the weather. (NEVER PERFORMED HERE.)
On TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1808, Will be presented a new MELLO DRAMA, in three acts, CALLED THE FORTRESS.
By Theodore Hook, performed at the Hay-Market Theatre, in London, with unbounded applause. The original music by Hook, the orchestra parts by M. Pellessier...
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes entries for Count Adolphus, Count Everard, Valbron, Oliver, Vincent, Philip, Thomas, Petras, Soldiers, Peasants.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes entries for Celestine, Alice, Paulina, Female Peasants.
THE PRINCIPAL SCENES ARE, ACT FIRST.
The Fortress of Guntzbrough—in the centre a Gate, through which is seen the Terrace, &c.—Castle Yard—Dungeon—Guard Room—Porter's Lodge, &c.
ACT THIRD.
Place D'Armes—Green House—Paulina's Dwelling, &c.
TO CONCLUDE WITH A CHARACTERISTIC DANCE—composed by Mr. Francis.
IN WHICH WILL BE INTRODUCED, RURAL TROPHIES, STREAMERS, &c.
END OF THE DRAMA, A Comic INTERLUDE, called, Sylvester Daggerwood; OR, The Mad Dunstable Actor.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes entries for Sylvester Daggerwood, Fustian, Managers servant.
To which will be added, the admired Opera of THE POOR SOLDIER.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes entries for Captain Fitzroy, Dermot, Father Luke, Patrick, Darby, Bagatelle, Boy.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes entries for Norah, Kathleen.
Doors to be open at 6, and performance to begin precisely at a quarter past 7 o'clock. Admittance—box one dollar, pit seventy five cents, gallery fifty cents.

Scheme of a Lottery, For the purpose of raising a sum of money to aid the funds of the Charitable Marine Society of Baltimore.    1 prize of 5000 Dollars is 5000   1 — 2500 — — 2500   2 — 1500 — — 3000   4 — 750 — — 3000   10 — 300 — — 3000   20 — 150 — — 3000   40 — 75 — — 3000   80 — 30 — — 2400   200 — 20 — — 4000   300 — 10 — — 3000   5000 — 6 — — 30,000   1 First drawn blank — 200 1 — after 2000 tickets — 200 1 — 4000 — — 200 1 — 6000 — — 200 1 — 8000 — — 400 1 — 10,000 — — 500 1 — 12,000 — — 1000 1 — 14,000 — — 2000 1 — 16,000 — — 3000 1 Last drawn blank — 3000
6168 Prizes—amounting to Dolls. 75,000 11852 Blanks.—Sum raised } 15,000 including expence, }  From the above Scheme, it appears that there are less than two blanks to a prize, and that the prizes are to be paid without deduction.
The drawing will positively commence on the 24th of next month, and will be completed in ten weeks. Tickets at $5 50 cents. for sale at R. GRAY's Book Store, where the drawing of all tickets sold by him will be examined free of expence. Prizes in the last New York Lottery taken in payment for tickets in this.
Orders for tickets from the country, enclosing the cash (post-paid) will be punctually attended to, and early information given of their fate.
I want to hire a negro fellow that understands something of gardening as well as farming. R. T. Hooe.
Just Published, For sale at R. GRAY's Book-store,  The American Register; or,  General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume II.—Price Three Dollars. The American Artillerists Companion. Not 2. Price Two Dollars. July 11.
MACKARELL. 20 bbls. Spring Mackarell in nice order, and a few casks choice old Port Wine, just received, and for sale, by John G. Ladd.
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified, that the second instalment of Ten Dollars on each share, is called for by the President and Directors of the said Company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page, Treasurer, in Alexandria, on or before the 26th day of August next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia." By order of the Directors, G. Deneale, President.
Public Sale. BY virtue of an assignment from George Hill, an insolvent debtor, will be exposed to public sale, on Saturday, the 6th August at 4 o'clock a two story FRAMED HOUSE, situated on Duke street, a few doors east of Union street. The lot is 20 feet front and 60 feet deep, and subject to a ground rent of sixty dollars per annum. Terms of sale cash. Horace Field, Trustee.
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS At his Store, near Col. Ramsay's wharf, French Brandy, in pipes Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks New-England Rum, in hogsheads and barrels Molasses, in hogsheads Cod-Fish, in boxes Cider, Potatoes, Beets, and Winter Pears, in barrels Cheese Cider Vinegar, in hogsheads and pipes
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION A NEW WORK ENTITLED,  THE MANUAL OF THE  FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT OR A  NEW AND COMPLETE  DICTIONARY OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES. IN TWO PARTS: 1. French & English —2. English & French CONTAINING, 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences. 2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade. 3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England. 4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases. 5. A dictionary of French synonymes. 6. A dictionary of French homonymes. 7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world. 8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged. 9. A complete treatise on French poetry. 10. The chief English idioms. 11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Feraud, Canneau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambeaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUPIRE, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.  The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language. VOLNEY.
I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages. II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. Subscriptions received by R. GRAY. May 28.
NOTICE. IN consequence of the retirement of James H. Hooe from the concern of Robert T. Hooe and Co. which has hitherto been carried on by the subscribers; the same business will be prosecuted under the same firm, by Robert T. Hooe and John Muncaster, with whom the settlement of the old concern remains. Robert T. Hooe, James H. Hooe, John Muncaster.
ORPHANS COURT, Alexandria County, JULY TERM, 1808. ORDERED, That Harriot Jackson administratrix of Annas Jackson, deceased, insert the following advertisement twice in each week for three weeks, in the Alexandria daily public Test, Alexander Moore, Regis.
This is to give Notice, That Subscriber of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Annas Jackson, late of the county aforesaid, deceased—all persons having claims against the deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 27th day of July next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those interested are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 27th of July, 1808. Harriot Jackson, Adm'x of A. Jackson.
For Sale, A likely NEGRO WOMAN, with two children. Terms—twelve months credit, the purchaser giving a note payable at the Bank of Alexandria, with approved endorser.—Enquire of the Printer July 25.
Just Received, For sale by R. GRAY, King-street,  TEARS AND SMILES: A COMEDY, in five Acts. Performed at the Theatre, Philadelphia: By J. N. BARKER. Price thirty-one and quarter Cents.
THE INDIAN PRINCESS; or  La Belle Sauvage: An operatic Melo Drama—in three Acts—performed at the Theatres Philadelphia and Baltimore. By J. N. BARKER. First acted April 6th, 208. Price 31 1-4 Cents.
Also, the MUSIC to the Indian Princess —composed by Mr. BRAY, Comedian. Price Three Dollars. July 29.  FOR SALE. BY VIRTUE of a decree of the high court of chancery of the state of Maryland, will be exposed to public sale, in the town of Port Tobacco, Charles county, at the court-house, at three o'clock in the afternoon of the second day of the next August term of Charles county court, which commences on the 4th Monday of August next—a parcel of LAND, late the property of John D. Cott, deceased, being part of a tract of land called Foynton Manor , lying upon a branch of Nanjemoy Creek, on the post road leading to Nanjemoy from Port Tobacco, near the Hill Top, and about seven miles from Port Tobacco. This land consists of about 200 acres, of which between 50 and 100 acres are well timbered, about 20 acres are in marsh, and the remainder arable and very productive. The terms of sale are, that the purchaser shall give bond with sufficient security to pay the purchase money in twelve months from the sale. It will be sold entire or in parcels as may best suit the persons inclined to purchase.
Francis Key, Trustee. July 1. cot  FOR SALE, TWO CHAIRS, one single and the other a family chair, all new, with tops and harness complete. They will be sold a great bargain for cash. Thomas Towers. July 27. co3t
FOR SALE, A likely and NEGRO MAN—he is accustomed to farming work and is a tolerable good shoemaker. Apply to the Printer. June 2. co
TO RENT, A three story Brick House and Lot, well calculated for business and the accommodation of a family, situated at the corner of Prince and Winton-streets, in an airy & healthy part of the town.—Possession given on the first of August next.—Apply to Philip Triplet. Edmund Denney. July 11. cod
Cash for Salt-Petre. WILL GIVE the best Baltimore, Philadelphia or New-York market price, in cash, for single refined pure country Salt Petre. A. C. Cazenove. July 26. co12t
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given) NEAR THE EXTREMITY OF THE PAVEMENT On Prince-Street A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, equalled by few, (if any) exceeded by none in Alexandria of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken. Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Marsteller and Young's wharf. For terms apply to, Robert Brocket. June 1. 2aw
Five Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber about five weeks since, an apprentice to the chair-making business, named GEORGE GREEN, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high.—The above reward will be paid for delivering him to his master. Ephraim Evans. All persons are cautioned against harboring or employing said boy, at their peril. July 11. law3t
Joseph Mandeville CORNER OF KING and FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE,  An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cask and one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basked salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealer chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has received in addition to his former stock, A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality; Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been collected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)