Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-02-15 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1808.
[No. 2093.]
Sales at Vendue. On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M.
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character libe- ral wages will be given. Enquire of the Prin- ter.
Sept. 9. d
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quali- ty CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP. I wish to sell for cash, or on a time.
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
PROFILES, CUT AND FRAMED;
AND PROFILE LIKENESS'S DONE IN GOLD LEAF ON GLASS; NEXT door to Mr. I. Robins's Store on King-Street, newly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern.
January 13. dtf.
Broker's Office.
THE subscriber again tenders his service to the public, and will at all times be ready to make advances on Deposits—or to procure cash for good paper.—The strictest delicacy and secrecy may be relied on.
A. LINDO, Broker.
Dec 23 d
TEN PIPES
Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 hds. West-India Rum, 10 qrs. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by
Catlett and Fisk.
November 19. d
TO RENT,
And possession given on the 14th of November next,
The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber.
Nicholas Voss,
City of Washington, Oct. 20. dtf.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low, 25 hogheads Muscovado Sugar, 70 bags green Coffee 15 hogheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituos Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
 10 pipes old port  5 do. Madeira  30 quarter casks Lisbon  12 do. particular Teneriffe  15 do. Malaga  15 pipes old cognac brandy  5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin  5 hds. 3d proof Antigua rum  1 do. first quality molasses  6 do. green copperas  2 do. alum  20 do. brown sugar  20 bags pimento  15 do. pepper  10 chests young hyson  10 do. hyson skin  5 do. imperial  100 bags green coffee  150 kegs madder  50 do. ground ginger  30 do. raisins  1200 lbs. bacon, well cured  5 kegs salt petre  A quantity of fine and ground alum salt.  At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his favourable terms.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant.
Apply to
The Printer. d
December 22.
Fishing-Shore to Rent.
I will rent my Fishing-Shore, at the mouth of Dogue-Creek, for the next season, or long- er if desired.
Bushrod Washington.
Mount-Vernon. Jan. 15. 2aw6w
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. Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or
Robert I. Taylor.
January 12. 2aw
RAILS WANTED.
The Subscriber wishes to pur- chase about two thousand Chesnut or Oak RAILS, to be delivered at his farm on Cam- eron.
J. H. HOOE,
Jan. 15. 2aw.
COTTON AND SUGAR.
Just received and for sale on moderate terms, 20 bales Upland Georgia COTTON, and 20 barrels brown SUGAR, both of a su- perior quality.
A. Newton.
February 9. d
A Brick House for Sale.
THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. M- chols, on the north side of Prince- street, between Fairfax and Water-streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For parti- culars apply to
John C. Vowell.
ALSO, TO RENT,
The House lately occupied by Mrs. Fitz- gerald, situate on Water-street, having every convenience to accommodate a genteel fami- ly. Immediate possession may be had.—Ap- ply as above.
January 12. 6m
MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls, and will continue them as heretofore. Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the con- clusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12. es
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having qualified as execu- tor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them prop- erly authenticated, in the hands of Robert I. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John H. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will for- ward them immediately to the subscriber.
Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge. Jan. 8. coif
Five Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Sun- day the 7th instant, a negro boy named Edward about 17 or 18 years of age, black complexion, stout and well made and about 5 feet 4 inches high—Had on when he eloped, a black fur hat, nearly new, a green round a- bout jacket, a swansdown waistcoat, striped pantaloons, good shoes and stockings and a light grey colored great coat, though as he had a variety of clothes it is highly probable he will change his dress—He is the property of Mr. Butler Washington of King George coun- ty, of whom I have hired for several years. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me at West End near the stone bridge.
Jacob Hineman.
Fairfax County. Feb. 12th 1808. co3t
M. B. All masters of vessels and other are forewarned from harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. J. H.
Alexandria Library Company.
THE members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that an e- lection will be held at the Library on Monday 22d instant, between the hours of 3 and 6, P. M. for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year.
James Kennedy, sen.
LIBRARIAN.
King-street, 1st February. co4te
Lemons by the box, Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, And about 4000 bushels coarse Salt, Mould Candles in small boxes, of superi- or quality,
Window Glass in boxes,
For Sale, by
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
January 30. co4t
Just Received,
Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits 6 barrels first quality Cheese 10 do. mens stout shoes 100 sides Soal Leather of extra nice quali- ty 30 boxes dry Cod-Fish.
Said Schooner Jane returns to Bos- ton. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd.
December 31. d
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district, in a suit therein depending, wherein George Fitzhugh is plaintiff, and John D. Orr and Ferdinando Fairfax are defendants, the sub- scribers or any two of them who may be pre- sent, will on the last Monday in February 1808 before the front door of the court house of Prince William county, sell at public auction for ready money, a
Tract of LAND,
Containing about 115 Acres.
Living in the county of Prince William. A particular description of which may be seen by reference to a deed from George Fitzhugh, to John D. Orr, dated 17th December 1798, & recorded in Prince William county court.
Wm. A. G. Dade,
John Lawson,
Benj. Botts.
Co're's. dtf.
Feb. 8. dtf.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS; HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Goshen Cheese 1st quality
 1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,  30 half chests & boxes  Imperial,  Young Hyson, & } TR.4S,  Hyson-skin, }  5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,  40 bils. Rye Whiskey,  15 cases old Medoc Claret superior quality,  70 lb Nutmegs,  50 dozen London Mustard,  5 casks London refined Salt-petre,  15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist  30 boxes Soap,  25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,  45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,  30 boxes Havanna Segars,  5 cwt. Zante Currants,  Raisins in boxes and casks,  Pearl and hulled Barley,  A small quantity basket salt. 
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit.
Nov 16
RUNAWAY.
ON the 3d instant, immediately after hav- ing struck several times his overseer, ran away from Notley-Hall farm, opposite Alexandria, a negro fellow called BILLY. Between 21 and 22 years of age: he is well made, stout and strong: his skin very black, eyes small, nose flat, mouth large, lips ex- tremely thick, countenance bad, and his voice weak and boyish; is also slow and surly in answering questions; had on when he went off a blue roundabout jacket, patched in dif- ferent parts, with pantaloons of country cloth, and a blue great coat. Any person who will secure said negro, so that his owner may get him again, shall be adequately rewarded by making application to the subscriber, manag- er on the above mentioned farm.
John Allifon.
February 5
GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE
FOR SALE BY
James Sanderson.
Feb. 13 d
St. Andrew's Society.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. An- drew's Society, will be held at the house of Jno. Macleod, on Tuesday evening next, the 16th instant, at 6 P. M.
By order of the President,
Donald Macleod, Sec'y.
February 13, 3t
For Charleston, S. C.
The brig NANCY, William Thompson, master, Burthen 170 tons. For freight or passage ap- ply to
Catlett & Fisk.
February 12 4t
In Common Council,
FEBRUARY 10, 1808.
Ordered, That the following persons be ap- pointed commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the different wards of the town on Tuesday the first day of March next, for the purpose of electing members of the common council for the ensuing year— viz.
 John Hunter, } For the 1st ward.  Wm. Harper, }  John Muncaster, }  Andrew Fleming, }  Robert Anderson, } For the 2d ward.  Bernard Bryan, }  Abraham Parr, } For the 3d ward.  William Rhodes, }  William Newton, }  James Lawrason, } For the 4th ward.  John Johnston, }  Ferd. Marsteller, } 
The election for the first ward to be held at John Lomax's tavern on Prince street, for the second ward at the Council Chamber, for the third ward at John Hodgkin's tavern on King street, and for the fourth ward at Mr. Mc- Knight's house on St. Asaph street, opposite Mr. John Janney's.
Test.
Jas. M. M'Rae, C. C.
February 12 dtf.M
For Sale,
A VALUABLE MERCHANT MILL, containing two pair of Stones and the necessary machinery for manufacturing flour; also a Mill for grinding corn and rye, and a Saw Mill, all in complete order. This pro- perty is very convenient to Alexandria, and situated in a most excellent neighborhood for wheat and for retailing goods. For the a- mount of the purchase, wet and dry goods would be taken for a considerable part or per- haps all, or some Alexandria property would be taken for a part. For further particulars enquire of the PRINTER.
February 10. d
Landing and for Sale,
From the brig Favorite, capt. John Stacey, 4 bales Russia SHEETINGS 4 do. RAVENS DUCK 12 do. ALMONDS 2 hds. COFFEE 50 bks. new RUM
John G. Ladd.
Also from brig Ruth, capt. Tobey,
24 bks. and 2 hds. RUM
Linseed, Spermaceti and Tanners' OIL
SOAL LEATHER, CODFISH in boxes
SALMON in barrels
A quantity of SHOES, &c.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
February 5
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or to gether, four acres of LAND, contain- ing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the terri- tory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibson-street to Great-Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green- street, and bounding east and west on Fav- ette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Patton.
June 22.
Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices D.C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 2 66   Navy 3 25   Pilot 4 50   Crackers 5   Reef cargo No. 1. bbl. 12   Bacon 12 1/2 scarce   Butter for export 18 1/2 20   Coffee, West India 32 33   Cotton 22 25   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dipt 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 12 1/2 14   English none   Duck, East Russia bolts. 26   Fish, Herring bbl. none 4 5   Mackerel 4   Shad 8   Flax Seed 7 50 80   Flour Superfine 7 5 10   Fine 4 50   Midlings 4   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 50   Wheat 70   Rye 50   Barley 1   Oats 42   Hides, Spanish 12 1/2   Hemp cwt. 9   Hogslard lb. 13   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bbl. 2 25   Limes 3   Lemons, box 10   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   Singles, Jump. 24in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bbl. 20   bbl. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 62 1/2   Molasses gal. 40 45   Nankeens piece 90   Pork, prime bbl. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaister Paris c. pr. ton 6   Do. retail 8   Pimento 27   Pepper 24   Porter, American doz. 2 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. do. 10 11   do. brown 9   Castile 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gall.   Brandy 4th proof 1 50   Rum Jam. 4th do 1 1 12 1/2   Antigua 2d 85 90   American 48 50   Whiskey 48 53   Sugar H. white 100lb. 18   Do. brown 11   Candy white 18   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 60 plenty.   Liverpool blown 65   Do. coarse 75   Turk Island 95   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 2   Shot all sizes cwt. 15   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 66   Crowley 17 18   TOBACCO, Alex. No. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb. 90 100   Imperial 1 40 1 50   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 25 1 33   Sherry 1 50 1 75   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce.   Tin, in boxes 19 20    PRICE OF STOCKS.    Alexandria Bank,  195    Potomac do  87 1/2    Exchange on London, per   
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, February 10.
Mr. Dawson said it would be remembered that some days ago there was before the house a bill for raising an additional number of seamen. He had since received a letter on the subject from the secretary of the navy, which, as he intended to call up the bill to-morrow, he submitted to the house as follows:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 27th January, 1808.
SIR, Your letter of yesterday in relation to the number of seamen at present wanted by government for the service of the U. States, has been referred to the president, and I am charged by him to inform you that he does not wish to be empowered to employ more seamen than the number at present authorized by law, viz. 1425, of which 925 were authorized by the act of congress of 21st of April, 1806, and 500 by the act of 3d of March, 1807.
I have the honor to be, Respectfully, sir, Your obedient servant, (Signed) RT. SMITH.
Honorable Mr. Dawson, } Congress. }
On motion of Mr. Cook, the house went a committee of the whole, 51 to 27, on the bill for extinguishing the debts due from the U. S. Mr. Cutts in the chair.
The first section of this bill provides, That all persons, or the legal representatives of persons, to whom loan office, or final settlement certificates, or indents of interest, have been issued, and all persons in whose favor settlements have been made at the treasury, or who stand credited on the books of the treasury, which said certificates, credits and settlements, were issued or made for services or supplies, done or furnished prior to the fourth day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, and have not since been funded or paid; and all persons who served in the armies of the U. S. during the late revolutionary war with Great Britain, and to whom arrearages of pay, clearly appearing on the muster and pay rolls, or other authentic documents now existing in the war office, or in any other department of government, may be due, shall be allowed to present their respective claims at the treasury, and shall receive the amount thereof, without any interest, upon proving by the oath or affirmation of at least one disinterested witness, to the satisfaction of the accounting officers of the treasury, that he or she so claiming, is the person or legal representative of the person to whom the same was originally due.
The second section provides, That claimants for services of any kind rendered, and for supplies of any kind furnished to the U. S. prior to the fourth day March, 1789, which have heretofore been barred, by any resolution or any laws of congress, shall be allowed to present their respective claims to the accounting officers of the treasury, who are thereby authorized to liquidate and settle the same without interest thereon, provided such claims are duly supported by sufficient vouchers, &c. the claimant making oath, that the said claim, nor any part thereof, has not been before paid to any person or in any manner whatever.
The other five sections contain details. The first section of the bill being read, Mr. Goldsborough conceiving that persons who had loaned money to the government, as well as those who had furnished supplies, should be indemnified, moved to insert, after the word "furnished," the words "or money loaned."
Mr. Taylor, to try the principle of the bill, made a motion to strike out the first section, which he presumed would supersede the motion of the gentleman from Maryland.
On this motion a discussion took place which occupied the remainder of the sitting, in which Messrs. Milnor, Cook, Holland, Rowan and Love, opposed the motion to strike out and supported the bill, and Messrs. Taylor, Rhea (Ten.) Alston, Sloan and Macon, supported the motion and opposed the bill. When,
On motion of Mr. Upham, the committee rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.
An engrossed bill supplementary to an act for prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise, was read the third time and passed.
The Volunteer Company of Alexandria are requested to have their arms and accoutrements in readiness to join in celebration of the approaching 22d. By order. WM. F. GRAY, 1st serg't.
February 11 B A L L. THE BALL will be held at the Washington Tavern, on Tuesday Evening next. The Managers. A subscription paper is left at the bar. February 12.
ACTS
Passed by the Virginia Legislature at the Session of 1807-8.
An act altering the sessions of the court of appeals, and for other purposes.
The court of appeals, shall hereafter hold three sessions in each year.
The first, to commence the first of March, and continue 27 juridical days; the second, to commence the 15th of April, and continue 44 days; and the third, to commence the 1st of October, and continue 55 days. If from any cause, a sufficient number of judges to make a court do not attend, there shall be no discontinuance of the court, but it shall stand adjourned from day to day, for ten days, and if a court be not formed within that time, then the court and all the suits therein depending, shall stand adjourned to the first day of the next term.
Explanatory of the act entitled "an act concerning the election of members of the general assembly."
No person inhabiting within the district of Columbia, or elsewhere, not within the jurisdiction of this commonwealth, shall exercise the right of suffrage therein, except citizens thereof, employed abroad in the service of the United States, or this state, and whose foreign residence is occasioned by such service.
To suspend the operation of an act concerning the public guard. This suspension only extended to the 20th of January.
Incorporating trustees of a free school or schools in King George county.
Authorising an appropriation of part of the money, arising from the sale of the glebe of Norborne parish.
Incorporating trustees of Centerville academy.
Concerning the Potomac company.
Concerning the road from the upper navigation of Kenawha river, to the upper navigation of James river.
Concerning the town of Harrisonburg, in the county of Rockingham.
To amend and continue an act, concerning the James river company.
Establishing a turnpike over the South mountain, on Rockfish gap.
Establishing an artificial highway from Charleston, in the county of Brooke, to the Virginia and Pennsylvania state line, near the farm of Francis McGuire.
For the security of public property in the city of Richmond—Continuing part of the public guard.
Annexing the counties of Amherst and Nelson to the district for which a chancery court is directed to be holden in Staunton.
Incorporating trustees of the female charity school of Fredericksburgh.
An act to amend an act, entitled "An act providing for the poor, and declaring who shall be deemed vagrants."
This act gives to the overseers of the poor the power of appointing a steward or manager for their poor houses, who shall be subject to the control of such overseers of the poor. If at an adjourned meeting of the overseers of the poor, the number required by law do not attend, those present may adjourn from day to day, till a sufficient number shall attend. [To commence from the passing.]
Concerning the tobacco destroyed by the burning of Royton's warehouse, in the town of Fredericksburgh.
Incorporating a company to establish a turnpike from the little river turnpike road to Fauquier court house.
Authorising James Campbell and Robert Spottswood, to convert the bridge across Appomattox river at the Exeter mill into a toll bridge.
To prevent further the practice of slaves going at large or hiring out themselves.
If a person shall permit his slave to hire himself out, any person may, and it shall be the duty of every sheriff, coroner, sergeant and constable, to apprehend and carry the slave before a magistrate, who shall forthwith impose on the offender, a fine not less than ten or more than twenty dollars; or he may commit the slave to jail, there to remain till the next court, by which court the offender may be fined not less than twenty, nor more than fifty dollars, or the slave directed to be sold. The slave shall be held in custody and liable for the fine, and may be sold for that purpose, by order of the magistrate or court, unless the fine and all incidental charges, be paid within ten days after it shall be imposed. Such fines shall be for the use of the poor—Provided, that no sale of a slave for such fines, shall transfer a greater interest than is held by the person incurring the fine. [To commence the first day of June next.]
Concerning Augustine I. Smith. Concerning the court of chancery for the Richmond district. The sessions of this court are hereafter to commence on the first day of February, June and September, and continue 24 days, if business requires. The executive are to provide seals for the superior courts of chancery. There are some other provisions in this act, which are merely temporary.
To provide for the opening of a road from Simpson's creek across the North mountain, in the county of Rockbridge.
To amend the acts, &c. concerning runaways.
The reward for apprehending a runaway is two dollars—Where an officer is directed to advertise a runaway, he may do it in any newspaper most convenient for that purpose. If a sheriff or sergeant shall hire out a runaway, it shall be done for three months at a time, for the space of twelve months, unless the owner shall sooner claim: if the owner claim not in twelve months, the officer shall advertise in some newspaper for one month, the time and place of sale. [To commence from the passing.]
Appointing trustees of the town of Berkeley, in the county of Berkeley, and for other purposes.
To organize and establish a superior court of law in each county of this commonwealth.
The details of this act are too lengthy for insertion. It is, however, the less necessary, because it does not take effect till the first of January, 1809; and in the mean time, its contents will be generally known. The objects, however, designed by this law, seem principally to be, 1. The reduction of the present immense expenses in criminal prosecutions, occasioned by the distance which witnesses and venire men have in most cases to travel. 2. A more speedy and therefore a more cheap administration of justice, and 3. To carry justice to the doors of the people. Its general provisions are, that two additional judges of the general court are to be appointed, who, with the other ten judges of that court, are to attend each one circuit twice a year. The state is divided into twelve circuits, and one judge is to exercise at the court house of each county, twice a year, the jurisdiction now exercised by two judges at the district courts.
Concerning the sale of property under executions and incumbrances.
1. So much of the act of the 10th of December, 1793, as directs that when property taken in execution will not sell for three-fourths of its value, it may be sold on twelve months credit, or the debtor may replevy for twelve months, and whatever relates to executions in that act, either in the appointment of commissioners, or for the direction of the sheriff, clerk, &c. is declared to be in force.
"No property shall be sold by a commission appointed by any court of chancery, or by a trustee under a deed hereafter executed, unless it shall sell for three-fourths of the value estimated by the commissioners to be appointed by this act; who, or any three of them, shall make the valuation, and deliver it in writing, to the commissioners appointed by the court of chancery or to the trustees. The commissioners who may act, shall be entitled to a dollar per day, to be paid by the creditor and taxed in the bill of costs. This act is not to extend to executions against sheriffs, or other public officers for delinquencies, or failing to pay money received on executions, or to attorneys for money received for their clients: nor to executions in behalf of any bank. But it shall extend to executions issued by a magistrate for all sums above ten dollars; and the constable or other officer shall return the bond within thirty days to the clerk's office, to be proceeded on as other replevy bonds. All executions which shall be awarded on forth-coming bonds, executed before the commencement of this act, shall be proceeded in as other executions: but the proceedings on all forth-coming bonds executed thereafter, shall be as heretofore. So much of this act, as relates to the appointment of commissioners, shall commence from the passing; and the courts shall appoint them at their Feb. term, or as soon thereafter as possible; the residue of the act shall commence on the first of March next, and continue in force till the expiration of thirty days after the discontinuance of the embargo. But so much of the act as authorises it directs the manner of proceeding on replevy bonds, is made perpetual.
Imposing taxes for the support of government.
The taxes remain as heretofore, except an addition of ten dollars on hawkers and pedlars.
CENTS.    On lands for every $ 100 value, according to the equalizing law, 45   On slaves above 12 years; except those exempted by the courts, 44   On every stud horse or jack ass, twice the price of the season.   On all other horses, mules, mares and colts, 12   On every ordinary licence, 5 dollars, on every hundred dollars of the rent, to be ascertained by the rent paid by the tenant; but if in the occupation of the proprietor, to be ascertained by the commissioners of the revenue; provided, that no ordinary shall pay less than 12 dollars. On every four wheeled riding carriage, except phaetons and stage waggons, 1 dollar 25 cents per wheel. On all phaetons and stage waggons, 84 cents per wheel. On houses and lots in town, 1 dollar 50 cents, on every 100 dollars of the rent, to be ascertained by the rent paid by the tenant, but, if in the occupancy of the proprietor, to be ascertained by the commissioners of the revenue. On merchants' licences to sell by wholesale and retail, 40 dollars. For retail only, 

hollars. On hawks and pealrs, 30 dollrs. Not to extend to planters and farmers selling salt, tea, sugar, coffee, soil- iron or steel, to their neighbors, when such articles were purchased as a return load on carrying their produce to mar- ket. To authorise the executive, to distribute arms in certain cases. This act merely authorises the executive to arm such portions of the militia, as may be called into actual service, or who from their particular situations, may be most ex- posed to invasion or insurrection. To establish a toll gate at White's gap, in the South Mountain. Authorising William Walter Hening, to publish an edition of certain laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes. The collection is intended to embrace the statutes at large, from the first settle- ment of Virginia, to the year 1792, without interfering with the plan or materials of the first and second volumes of the Revised Code, published by Mr. Pleasants. To amend an act making provision for improving and keeping in repair, certain parts of the state road leading through the county of Randolph.
NEW YORK, Feb. 8.
Very late from Europe.
We have since our last publication, com- pleted our files of London papers and Lloyd's Lists to the middle of December, by the ship President. From these we have continued our extracts at considerable length. The severity of winter has been expe- rienced in England this season to an unusu- al degree. Our papers furnish many dis- tressing instances of persons who have pe- rished in the streets and on the highway through excessive cold.
We observe in some of the British prints and especially in those which are termed provincial, a spirit of thinking on import- ant political subjects worthy of highminded men, and a freedom of expression a- gainst obnoxious public measures not ex- ercised in any other nation on earth except- ing the United States of America. On the late disastrous shipwreck off the coast of Ireland, of which we gave a melancholy account in the Mercantile Advertiser, of January 23d, one of the English editors thus ventures his opinion:
"We should be sorry to affix a label to the visitations of Heaven, assigning to each the crime they are destined to avenge— we are aware that a stone from the Tower of Silvan will be ever and anon falling, to dash out the brains of some unfortunate, and to afford an opportunity to the self- righteous of erecting a sign post to the ways of Providence; but we would be far from imitating such an example. As the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither is misfortune the con- stant attendant of guilt. And yet the re- flecting mind cannot contemplate the aw- ful catastrophe which has befallen that part of our force recently employed in a work of violence and dishonor, without involun- tarily tracing the punishment of the crime. We have, as it were in a moment, and di- rectly from him who rules the world, lost double the number of the men that fell in the actual attack on Copenhagen. The Danes have had their cause avenged, not by themselves but by a superior power."
LONDON, November 28.
All colonial produce is stated to fetch very high prices at Hamburg, yet we un- derstand that the popular feeling at Am- sterdam and Rotterdam is decidedly in favor of Bonaparte.
Such of the English as have ventured to continue in Portugal are put under arrest, and their property confiscated. The most rigid restrictions are imposed on their in- tercourse with each other. The agent for packets, whilst endeavoring to get on board the Washington, was seized by two sol- diers; but being enabled to shew them a passport, he was at length permitted to proceed on board.
We understand that the entrance into the Tagus is now fortified by 600 cannon, and that a general is appointed to take the com- mand on each bank.
Campbell, the spy, who was lately, by a telegraphic communication, ordered to be arrested by government, but who escaped in a small vessel from Marazion, in Cornwall, has fortunately been disappoint- ed in his attempt to reach the shores of France. The vessel has been driven back by the late heavy gales, and Mr. Camp- bell is secured.
We understand that it is intended by go- vernment, for the present to consider as neu- tral Portuguese and Prussian ships, and also
the four petty flags of Pappenheim, Knipha- sen, Oldenburgh and Mecklenburgh.
A well known native of Ireland, who a few years ago made a distinguished figure in our fashionable circles particularly those chiefly occupied in play, and who was among the pri- soners at Verdun, is said, contrived to ob- tain leave to visit Paris, where he has ren- dered himself so acceptable to the French go- vernment, that it is asserted he has actually been sent upon a secret mission to some of his countrymen at Vienna.
A new board is to be established at the ad- miralty for the purpose of examining maps, charts, &c. and collecting nautical intelli- gence for the use of the navy. The members are to be, sir Robert Barlow, deputy comptrol- ler to the navy; James Bowen, esq. a com- missioner of transports; captains sir Home Popham, Hurd and Columbine. They are to be assisted in their examinations by Alex. Dalrymple, esq. the present Hydrographer to the admiralty.
November 30.
Every thing intimates that Bonaparte has not yet settled the affairs of Germany entire- ly to his mind.—Several bodies of troops that had been ordered to Paris, are directed to re- main in the former quarters—The fortress of Brannau was, in the middle of October, vic- tualled for three months by the French.—It is also stated that several points of dispute still remain to be adjusted between Austria and France. As the former has before this consented to shut her ports against Britain, we should suppose that every thing is now settled for a time with regard to her. But our enemy seems determined to retain the power of instantly punishing the slightest deviation from his commands, Brannau is an important post as it commands a passage to Vienna, and will not, therefore, be readily given up.
LONDON, December 14.
A gentleman just arrived from Cadiz in an American vessel says, at the time of his de- parture, barracks were preparing at a place called La Isla, for an immense body of French troops, among whom were to be 10,000 min- ers; and the whole were intended to be em- ployed in the siege of Gibraltar on a vast scale. The people of Cadiz considered the project as extremely wild and romantic.— There were 11 sail of the line, six French & five Spanish, in the port of Cadiz, all ready for sea. Our informant assures us, that so early as the latter end of October, they were every moment in expectation of being joined by the Russian fleet (a proof that a secret un- derstanding did exist long before between France and Russia.) The Russian fleet was only prevented by the presence of admiral Purvis' squadron from entering that port.— On the arrival of that fleet at Gibraltar, a te- legraphic communication was immediately sent to Cadiz. The drums were beat, all offi- cers were instantly ordered on board the ships, and the very same military ceremonies, which our informant witnessed previous to the battle of Trafalgar, were observed on this occasion. Had the Russians come in, it was universally understood that the whole of the three com- bined squadrons would have forced their way out, and proceeded to Carthagena, to join the seven Spanish sail of the line there.— There was a great disappointment felt at Ca- diz, and a general outcry against the Russi- ans.
The Danes are making uncommon exer- tions to recruit their marine. It is stated that there were on the 20th ult. at sea, or readi- ness for sea, two sail of the line, three fri- gates, thirteen brigs carrying from 14 to 18 guns, one schooner of 10 guns, seven gun- boats mounting from two to 6 guns, and two smaller ones, besides numerous yawls, each carrying a gun, and in some instances 4 howitzers. It is a singular fact, that when the Danish fleet was surrendered to us, it was stated that the ships were unprovided with boats; they had been sent away, and kept concealed till the term of our convention ex- pired, when several hundreds of them made their appearance in the harbor. Many of these had been fitted with guns for the an- noyance of our trade in the Baltic.
The seizure of British property in Russia has been general; but we understand the a- mount has not been considerable, and there are not any accounts of the persons of the British residents there having been arrest- ed.
Some further accounts from Holland have reached town. It is reported that an incor- poration of Holland with Westphalia is in the contemplation of Bonaparte; while other statements mention, that Holland is to remain as it is, but to have Murat for its king instead of Louis Bonaparte, who is to have the throne of Portugal, with an addition of territory from Spain. A third report names Lucien Bonaparte for the kingdom of Portugal; but it is more likely that the new kingdom of La- tiem is destined for him.
THOSE indebted to the estate of James Lawson, on account of purchases made at Occoquan, under a decree of the federal court, are hereby informed that their bonds are in possession of the subscriber and that he is authorised to receive payments.
Thomas Swann.
February 13. 2aw4w
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15.
The gentlemen who met at Mr. Gadsby's on Saturday evening to choose managers for the Birth Night Ball, elected the following:
 E. C. DICK.  JOHN HOPKINS.  GEO. DENEALE.  THOS. SEMMES.  GEO. YOUNGS.  W. HERBERT, jr. 
MARRIED, on Sunday evening, by the Re- verend William Gibson, Mr. Thomas M. Da- vis, of Kentucky, to Miss Sarah Dade, daughter of Mr. Baldwin Dade, of this city.
The legislature of Virginia adjourned on the 10th instant.
The wits remark that by late advices from Washington Mr. Jefferson's red plush breech- es are becoming more of a Rose color.
The British papers announce that "the treaty between France and Austria was sign- ed at Fontainbleau on the 31st of October." This new treaty must unquestionably prove very important; and will lead, according to all probability, to some great events, the dis- closure of which, subdued and resigned Eu- rope looks for in silence.
Several letters from France say that the conscription for the year 1809, has been call- ed forth, and is to give 30,000 men for the armies. The military force of the French empire comprehending 600,000 men, and the allied powers with Italy, furnishing a con- tingence of 200,000 and probably above that number; one can hardly conceive that Bona- parte should be under the necessity of making this new appeal to the nation. However we shall probably soon discover from the march of his forces, the motive he has had for so doing.
Capt. Williams, of the Sea-Nymph, from St. Croix, informs, that admiral Cochrane had gone to windward to blockade Martinique. News of the embargo was brought to St. Croix by captain Sims from New York. It excited much alarm among the inhabitants. Flour rose from 8 to 14 dollars in one day, and other provisions in proportion.
(New York paper, Feb. 10.)
Extract of a very important letter from Wash- ington received at Philadelphia, dated Fe- bruary 4.
"I have not, from my political standing, access to the official fountains—it is not mine accedere ad fontes—but information from those sources has descended to me through such channels, that I can venture to assure you almost beyond a doubt, that our differences with Great Britain will be speedily and satisfacto- rily accommodated. Apprehensions of French influence upon our counsels have been enter- tained even by many of the republican party— But that danger is nearly over. We shall have peace with Britain. War with France will follow: and America and Britain will be the only obstacles to the gigantic project of Napoleon & Alexander to divide the world be- tween them. Gloomy will be the prospect horrible will be the contest!—Heaven alone can save us, and let us confidently hope that Heaven will smile on the cause of Freedom."
Alliance between France and the United States. CHERBOURG, Nov. 2e.
Within these few days a convivial and fra- ternal meeting of French and American sea- men took place in the roads of Cherbourg.— Capt. Franklin Read, commander of the Amer- ican schooner Revenge, charged with con- veying to France an envoy from the United States, went with his officers on board the French corvette La Cygne, Capt. Troblant.— The deck of the corvette was transformed in- to a banqueting room, the ceiling of which was composed of canvas, studded with stars. The sides of the room were decorated with the American and French flags conjoined.— At one end was seen the busts of his majesty the emperor and king, and at the other, a representation of the President of the United States. The first toast was given on this oc- casion by the French captain: "To Jefferson— May the wise President of the U. States long cherish for the love of his country the love of the French name." The American captain then rose and all the guests by a natural pre- sentiment imitated his example: "Com- rades," said he, "To his majesty the emperor and king—May his happy genius soon avenge the liberty of the seas, and make all nations one single family!" Another of the American officers gave "To the French seamen, with whom we will make common cause, if the com- mon enemy do not quickly make amends for his injustice and violence."
Virginia Gazette
GREEN COFFEE.
5000 lb. best Green COFFEE
FOR SALE BY
James Sanderson.
Feb. 13. d
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser, will dispose of the Establishment on moderate terms—there are now nearly six hundred Subscribers and the List encreasing,—To a Person of Industry and Talents for conducting a Newspaper, this would be a desirable Situa- tion. Circumstances beyond his Controul render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if applicati- on be made soon.
For BOSTON, or an Eastern port. The Schooner TRAVELLER, Captain Strout; Will be ready to receive a car- go in a few days, and will take freight for Bos- ton, or any eastern port—Apply to Lawrason & Powle, Who have for sale said Schooner's cargo of 50,000 feet LUMBER, 100 bags Samatra PEPPER. February 13. cost
TO BE RENTED. FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS. That valuable FISHING SHORE, lately occupied by Wm. Patterson, situate be- tween the town of Alexandria and Duckett's Landing.
ALSO, For the term of fourteen years. Forty Acres of LAND, bound- ed by the main road leading to Washington and George-town. Three sides of this tract will be enclosed in a few weeks so that the occupant will be at little trouble in fence- ing. 200 Fruit tree scions will be given gra- tis. From the proximity of this tract to three market towns, the produce of a single acre, well improved, will more than pay the rent expected from the whole.
ALSO, To be rented for a like term. A tract containing from 15 to 20 acres, near the Federal Spring, seven acres whereof are prime meadow land, with a small orchard of apples, peach and cherry trees, & a considerable quantity of firewood growing on the premises.
ALSO, FOR SALE, ON MODERATE TERMS. A LOT containing 10 acres on the great Columbian avenue, 1 mile from town, adjacent to the Alms House lot. And one other lot containing four acres, bounded by the property of Mr. John Smith, together with a number of building lots in the town of Alexandria.
Chs. Alexander. N. B. Wanted to hire by the month or year two or three good plantation labourers. Feb. 15. costf
50 Dollars Reward. ELOPED from the service of the subscri- ber, on the night last, a negro man named Anthony, (commonly called Toney)— he is about 38 years of age, six feet high, a likely well looking fellow, formerly a steve- dore in Alexandria; but I believe he went away, accompanied by his mistress: whoever se- cures him in any jail in Virginia, or the dis- trict of Columbia, shall receive a reward of 50 dollars, if out of the state of Virginia, or the district of Columbia, 10 dollars, and all reasonable expences will be paid if brought home.
William H. Tebbs. Dumfries, February 14. costf FIFTY HOGSHEADS Choice Jamaica Spirits, FOR SALE BY Catlett and Fisk. January 11. d
Washington Society. THE members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby notified to attend an Anniversary Meeting of the said Society, at Gadsby's hotel, on Monday, the 22d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. The Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock, to the Episcopal church, where an Oration will be delivered by one of its members John Law, Esq.— The different Uniform Companies of Militia are respectfully invited to join in celebration of the day.
By direction of the Standing Committee, G. Deneale. Sec'ry. N. B. The Standing Committee have a- greed with Mr. Gadsby for the Birth Night Ball, on the usual terms. A subscription pa- per is lodged at the bar.
MILK. THE citizens of Alexandria can be suppli- ed with NEW MILK, morning and even- ing, on application to John Gadsby. February 9. cost

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Cld St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of 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 hogheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS
of good quality
Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pinen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mid- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; deraijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n- chovies, 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 i- addition to his former stock, added
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 qua- lities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
TEAS,
particularly select- ed for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of superior quality,
WINES.
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, floutant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone's spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco.
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 ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart.
BACON.
THE subscriber has on hand BACON of a most superior quality for family use, which will be sold at reduced prices by any quantity from 10 pounds to 50,000.
ALSO, Excellent LARD by the firkin or larger quantity.
A general assortment of SHOES and TRUNKS as usual.
He will barter from one to twenty bales Upland Cotton for Flour on pleasing terms.
E. GILMAN.
Feb. 5.
Philadelphia Grand Lottery.
HIGHEST PRIZE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. Authorized by an act of the Legislature of Penn- sylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
   CASH PRIZES.     1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000   2 do. of 5,000 10,000   5 do. of 1,000 5,000   10 do. of 500 5,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   40 do. of 100 4,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   200 do. of 20 4,000   500 do. of 10 5,000   1,800 do. To consist of machines for opening off-cast worsted and open wro't woollen cloth- ing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each, (patent right in- cluded) 18,000   5,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing orna- mental mouldings for dwelling houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each, 25,000  
Subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. dollars 200,000 The most valuable cash Prizes, from 2000 and upwards to be determined as follows:
   Dollars.     First drawn number on the first ten days drawing, each 200   First drawn Number on the suc- ceeding ten days, each 500   First drawn Number on the suc- ceeding five days, each 1,000   First drawn Number on the suc- ceeding two days, each 5,000   First drawn number on the last days drawing 10,000  
This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the 23d day of February next, & will be completed in 28 days at intervals, un- der the superintendence of Gentlemen appoint- ed by the Governor, to whom approved securi- ty has been given for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the Scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progres- sed, under the direction of Mr. James Oel- lers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing, and the Machines and Composition rights deliver- ed to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, or they will be consi- dered as forfeited after that time.
TICKETS at one Dollar and fifty Cents to be had of JAMES OELLERS, No. 1 South Third-street. LEONARD KEHMLE, No. 79, North Third-street. THOMAS PETERS, No. 22, North Second-street. THOMAS BEDWELL, No. 178, North Third-street. SILAS WILSON, No. 341, North Front-street. JOHN SHAW, No. 232, North Second-street. CHARLES BITTERS, No. 11 North Third-street. ISAAC CARPENTER, No. 245, South Second-street. DANIEL MILLER, No. 427, North Second-street. And at the office of the Auro- ra, and Freeman's Journal.
The Price of Tickets will advance as the draw- ing progresses.
Note the purchaser or holder of every tick- et, will be entitled to a valuable Patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch, and Hair-Pow- der from Potatoes, by a process entirely new besides a chance of the many valuable cash prizes.
Tickets to be had at Mr. ROBERT GRAY'S Book-Store, in Alexandria; who will be fur- nished with a regular and cor- rect list of every day's drawing. January 7.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the follow- ing
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling House with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present oc- cupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 55 feet on Pitt-street, ex- tending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupi- ed by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for busi- ness equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwell- ing houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situ- ated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finish- ed brick dwelling house, in Charles-town, Jef- ferson county, late the property of Van Ru- therford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the cen- tre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoin- ing, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, contain- ing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well tim- bered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum Spring, will show this to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situ- ated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat- river.
One other tract, named Fertility, of 253 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Penn- sylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valu- able orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union- Town to Pittsburgh passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONAH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
Rich Kanawha Bottom Land FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, or ex- change for improved property, in or near the town of Alexandria, fourteen hun- dred acres of RICH BOTTOM LAND, on the Great Kanawha River, near its mouth, which enters into the Ohio. This land is of the very first quality, being almost entirely bottom, equal in many respects to those rich bottoms on the Potomac. It is laid off into lots from 150 to 550 acres, each lot fronting on the river and extending to the hills, which afford an outlet to a most extensive range for stock, which never can be interrupted. One hundred acres, therefore, of this rich bottom, with its great advantages, would be a good settlement. A small part of this land, which is under cultivation, rents at the rate of two dollars per acre—For further particulars ap- ply to the subscriber.
George W. Craik.
TWO OR THREE HANDS WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
THAT are well acquainted with the car- nail business: those that can come well recom- mended will be preferred: liberal wages will be given by the subscribers, living at the nail factory, on the turnpike road to Little river, near Middleburg, Loudoun county, Virginia. Gibson & Vernon.
January 14
The Subscriber
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he continues to carry on as usual, at his house on Royal-street near the market his business of a White-Smith, Lock-Smith, Gun- ler, Bellhanger, Elastic Trussmaker, Gun- Pistol Barrel, Browning, Blueing & Polishing in the neatest manner.
All orders thankfully received and carefully attended to. All kinds of house work in the Smith line done in the neatest manner at the shortest notice, by
Caleb Helfey.
Nov. 28.
PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN,
THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States,
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by Capt. Mer- iwether Lewis, and will be divided into two parts, the whole comprized in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hun- dred pages, the second and third from four five hundred each, printed on good paper and fair pica type. The several volumes in suc- cession will be put to press as early as pos- sible as the avocations of the author will per- mit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here of- fered to the patronage of the public in such shape, that all persons wishing to become sub- scribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as it shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY Alexandria.
Detached from this work, there will be pub- lished
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 29 west, to the Pacific Ocean and between 30 and 52 north latitude with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimen- sions five feet eight inches by three feet ten inches.
EMBRACING all their late discoveries, and that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as in manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through the various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial obser- vations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
For the convenience of subscribers, three several works will be delivered at the most respectable commercial towns, and at the seat of government of the respective states and territories within the Union: no advance is required, nor will payment be demanded un- til such delivery is made.
The price of part the first, in two vols. will be ten dollars, and that of part the sec- ond, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered in boards. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
*** Any persons who may have subscribed for these works, to lists which contained no stipulated prices for the same, and who may be dissatisfied with the terms now proposed, are at liberty to withdraw their names from such lists, at any time prior to the 1st day of December next.
M. LEWIS. Philadelphia, June 5. [Aug. 7.]
ROBERT GRAY,
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The American Register, or General Rep- ository of History, Politics, and Science, for 1805-7. Vol. 1st. Price $3 25.
Memoirs of illustrious and celebrated Wo- men, of all ages and countries. 3 vols. Price $7 50.
The Father and Daughter, a Tale. Price Mrs. Opie, author of Simple Tales. Price $7 and half cents.
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Geographical Compilation. 2 vol. Price $2 50.
Ladies' and gentlemen's Pocket Almanack for the year 1808, in Morocco and Sheep Binding. Price $1 25 and 75 cents.
Cavalry Discipline. Price 62 and half cents.
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