Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-10-12 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be received and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
THE INTRIGUES
OF The Queen of Spain WITH THE Prince of Peace and others. Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by
Cottom & Stewart.
August 11.
FINE PASTURE.
WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others, Pasturage on our island, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100.
Philip Alexander, John Luke.
July 29.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes.
ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton.
April 19.
TO HIRE,
By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor.—He will be hired low if taken by the year.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 29.
FOR SALE,
50 hogsheads SUGAR, 100 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON.
Joseph Riddle.
July 10.
TO RENT,
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the head of King-street and near a good water. Apply to
James Sanderfon.
August 30.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Maccouba Snuff, Rappie do. Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st and 2d quality.
HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES for sale.
Dec. 2.
NOTICE.
BENJAMIN DULANY, sen. esq. having by his indraftment of assignment, dated the eighth day of the present month, conveyed to me all his estate, real, personal and mixed, except the Bank Stock and money in deposit now standing in his name, in trust for certain purposes therein mentioned:—This is to give notice to all tenants and others holding property under lease or otherwise, or belonging to the said Benjamin Dulany, sen. esq. or who are in any wise indebted to him, that he or they are hereafter to pay and account for the same, to me only or my order.
Sept 11.
Daniel F. Dulany.
lm.
PRIME NEW YORK PORK,
FOR SALE BY Trueman Brashears. August 26.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, One elegant London made Patent PIANO FORTE, with additional Keys to C and Pedal. One plain do. with additional Keys and Pedal.
ON HAND, One plain home-made do. a little used. August 9.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE.
This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plouster of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland.
Benjamin Dulany, jr. September 14.
John G. Ladd, Has just received and offers for sale, 30 chests Imperial and Young Hyson Teas, of the ship Arthur's cargo imported in June last.
ALSO, 2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine. 10 boxes ladies' Morocco Shoes. 200 casks fresh Stone Lime. August 22.
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 636 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz.
Orange Peel, Mamey Apple, Pine Apple, Ginger. Guava Jelly in pots and boxes. Tamarinds. Excellent Lemons in boxes. Limes, and Oranges. Smoked and pickled Salmon. SOUNDS and Tongues. Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. Thos. Patten.
August 22.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A GOOD MALE COOK.
Apply the Printer. September 21.
Baltimore College Lottery.
On Monday the 2d day of Oct. tickets will advance in price to Eleven Dollars. Present price, whole Tickets 10 50 Half do. 5 50 Quarter do. 3 00
For sale by R. Gray. September 23.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business , At his Store on King near Washington-street.
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispense of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated on the third day of September, 1807, from John Bogue to himself, Ludwell Lee and Charles Alexander, will, on TUESDAY, the 14th of November next, at four o'clock of that day, at the tavern of Benjamin Thornton, in the town of Leesburg, & county of Loudoun, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
in the county of Loudoun, on the north side of the main road from Leesburg to Alexandria, and about one quarter of a mile to the eastward of Goose Creek, containing 114 acres, which land is in the possession of the said John Bogue, or so much thereof as will pay the expenses of the sale and the sum of 143 dollars and 33 cents, with interest due by the said Bogue to Mrs. Frances Alexander, administratrix of Charles Alexander, esquire, deceased, and the further sum of 236 dollars and 65 cents, with interest thereon, due to the heirs of the said Charles Alexander.
Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. September 19.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from Mr. Zachariah Gardner's mill, on Accotink, on Monday last a negro man, named JACK, calls himself Jack Moreton, about 5 feet 6 inches high, 25 or 26 years of age, swell made and black, marked in the face with the small pox, has a scar on one of his eye brows nearly an inch across, and as well as recollected it is on the right one—his right thumb has received a wound in the second joint, and as well as recollected the middle finger of the left hand has been cut off near the root of the nail, he hangs his head when spoken to—his clothing not recollected. I will give the above reward for apprehending and securing said runaway so that I get him again, and reasonable charges if brought home.
Wm. Holliday. October 5.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, where Captain James Dencake formerly resided, near Fairfax court house, containing about 206 acres, whereon Mr. WALTER LOW lives—he has rented it for the next year for one hundred dollars per year. Possession will be given next Christmas come a year.
ALSO,
A tract of LAND in Fauquier county, adjoining the Thoroughfare Mill Tract, on the west side of the Bull Run Mountain, whereon I now live, containing between 4 and 500 acres as good a farm as any in the county, the best meadows in the county, with a good young orchard and good new dwelling house. It is unnecessary to say any more about the above lands, as it is supposed that no person will purchase without viewing the premises. Possession will be given the place I live on next new year's day.
James Gunnell. Fauquier County, Oct. 1—25th Dec
LANDING
From on board the schr. Midas, capt. Brown, and for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle, 90 bbls. mess, No. 1 and No. 2, Beef, 10 do. No. 1, Pork, 18 do. Tanners' Oil, 40 boxes Cod Fish, and 100 do. Brown Soap.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The above SCHOONER, Burthen about 900 barrels, an excellent vessel, and in complete order Apply as above. October 6.
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN. SHE is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Apply to Printheater. Sept. 30.
NEW ALMANAC.
COTTOM & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810.
Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO,
GERMAN ALMANACS,
For 1810. For sale by the Gross, Dozen, or single one. October 10.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY next, the 14th instant, will be offered for sale, on the premises, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on a liberal credit,
A House and Lot, now occupied by Captain M Namara, situate on Fairfax street, near the Mall. The house has lately been repaired and put in good order, and the lot is well enclosed. For further particulars apply to
P. G. Marsteller. Josias M. Speake. October 9.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at half past eleven o'clock, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder,
A Lot of Ground, on Fairfax-street, adjoining Mr. John Hunter's, 36 feet 1 inch front, running back 103 feet 5 inches to a 20 foot alley—one third to be cash, the balance at three and six months, with approved endorsed notes negotiable at either of the banks.
P. G. Marsteller. October 10.
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY next, the 11th instant, at half past 10 o'clock, will be sold, at the late dwelling of Jonathan Mandeville,
All the Personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
And, at the same time and place will be sold,
All the Stock of GOODS in the store of the said deceased.
John Mandeville, Adm'r. P. G. Marsteller, V. M. October 6.
505 Acres of Land for Sale.
I WISH TO SELL the above quantity of LAND, situated near the road leading from Georgetown to Alexandria, and about an equal distance from each town.
This property is fully one half covered with wood, which will render it an advisable purchase, on the terms that I will sell it.
GEORGE H. TERRETT, Esq. will shew the land to any gentleman who wishes to see it, and will give me information thereof.
George H. Chapman. October 4.
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.

TO MY DAUGHTER,
On being separated from her on her Marriage.
DEAR to my heart as life's warm stream, Which animates this mortal clay, For thee I court the waking dream And deck with smiles the future day; And thus beguile the present pain With hopes that we shall meet again.
Yet will it be as when the past, Twin'd every joy, and care, and thought, And o'er our minds one mantle cast, Of kind affections finely wrought— Ah no! the groundless hope were vain, For so we ne'er can meet again.
May he who claims thy tender heart, Deserve its love, as I have done, For kind and gentle as thou art, If so below'd thou'rt fairly won— Bright may the sacred torch remain, And cheer thee till we meet again.
From the New York Evening Post.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
No. XVI.
“Proofs of the corruption of gen. James Wilkinson and of his connection with Aaron Burr,” &c.
Yet I admit that a letter written to another is not in itself complete evidence of guilt in the person to whom it is addressed. A con- trary doctrine would put any innocent man in the power of the first villain, who chose to write to him in the stile of an associate. To judge of the weight of such evidence, we must examine the previous connexion of the parties, the motives that might have ac- tuated the writer, and, above all, the con- duct of the party on receiving the communi- cation. If we should in the prior corres- pondence discover no mystery, no evidence of a previous knowledge of the plan—if the writer could be supposed to have an interest in endeavoring to implicate his correspon- dent—and if the party receiving this propo- sition made a full and immediate disclosure, was guilty of no evasion or prevarication in his account of it—I confess that I should think it unjust on such evidence to condemn. Let us then fairly test the conduct of gen. Wilkinson by these rules.
1st. His previous knowledge of the plan. This may be fairly inferred from his en- gagement in a similar scheme under the Spanish government, and is fully proved by the mysterious correspondence, which is even now refused to be produced; by his acknowledgment under oath, that it was calculated to implicate him, by his confes- sion that he had written to Burr that he would be ready before him.” Ready for what? Why for a plan, of which, accord- ing to gen. Wilkinson, he knew nothing. And, finally, by his own letters to me, to general Adair, and to col. McKee.
2d. What motive could Mr. Burr have had in writing such a letter, if the general were ignorant of his plans, and if he had not sanctioned them? Would a conspirator who is generally supposed to have been a man not deficient in understanding, have made this disclosure to the commander of the army that was to oppose him, unless he had reason to count upon his assistance? I search in vain for some motive that would have induced either colonel Burr or Mr. Dayton to write those letters. I find none which can be made consistent with the idea of innocence in their correspondent. I have heard of such stratagems, in order to render officers suspected by their comman- ders: but in those cases it was always con- trived that the paper should fall into the hands of the person whose suspicions it was intended to excite. Here, the letters were sent by a confidential messenger direct- ly to the person to whom they were ad- dressed. They were written, too, some time previous to that fixed for the com- mencement of the expedition. This disclos- es the time and place of rendezvous, the or- der of march, and the number of the forces; so that, unless they were assured of the ge- neral's co-operation, they put it completely in his power to destroy their scheme and ruin its authors. The idea of this being a contrivance to implicate Wilkinson is there- fore absurd.
Let us apply, however, our third and surest test. How was this proposition re- ceived? when was it disclosed? and has that disclosure been fully made, without a- ny concealment or prevarication? It was
received, he tells us, with the caution ne- cessary to procure from the messenger a development of the plan. [See the generals deposition, note 81.] But, after obtaining this development, he writes to col. Burr a letter, which he dispatched, but afterwards recalled. This is an important feature in the transaction, and I therefore submit the evidence on which I assert it. In the report of Burr's trial communicated to congress, page 209, there is the following passage— “Mr. Wickham (to general Wilkinson.) “I think you said that you wrote to colonel Burr from Natchitoches.” Gen. Wilkin- son, “You guess well; but if I am not mistaken, you got that information from Swartwout. Q. Did you write? A. I did. Q. What did you with the letter? A. De- stroyed it. Q. Did it get out of your hands? A. It did; it was sent to Natchez, to which place I followed, recovered, and destroyed it. I will give you my reasons for so doing.— After writing, I received a letter from Mr. Donaldson, dated 30th of October, and conveying the information received from Mr. Myers Michael, which removed my doubts as to the extent of Mr. Burr's designs and their sinister nature. Mr. Wickham, then I understand you to say that Mr. Don- aldson gave the first correct information. A. It excited very strong apprehensions in my mind, that some general and deep-root- ed conspiracy had taken place above.”— This evidence is important, not only as it shews a continued correspondence with Burr, even after the general acknowledges that he had obtained a knowledge of his plans from the cyphered letter, and from Mr. Swartwout, but for a reason as import- ant to the general, because it convicts him of direct perjury; in his affidavit, (No. 81) he directly asserts that Mr. Swartwout in- formed him he was to meet Burr the 20th of November, and requested him (W) to write him, which (says the general) I de- clined.
What were the contents of this letter to Col. Burr, or by whom it was sent, we know not; but it is enough to convict them that he carried on a correspondence after he had full conviction of his guilt; that he de- stroyed it after he had determined to turn states evidence; and that he has tried, by perjury, to conceal it. This letter is a strong proof, too, that the interval between the 8th, when he received the communica- tion from Burr, and the 21st, when he dis- patched lieutenant Smith, was spent in de- liberating whether it would be most advan- tageous to betray his country or his accom- plice. We shall presently see what induce- ments turned the scale in favor of duty.
He says, indeed, that he disclosed the plan to Colonel Cushing. I have no doubt of the fact; but what does this prove? He enjoined secrecy,* and he prevented his acting or making any discovery, until the general himself was determined. If that determination had been one of adhering to his treason with Burr, Col. C.'s knowledge of it could have been of no consequence, the mask must have been taken off, and all the world would have known as much as Colo- nel Cushing. Whereas, if he should find his associate's affairs desperate, and deter- mine to betray him, then Col. Cushing's testimony would, he thought, be useful, in order to prove that he had made the com- munication in time. It is observable, too, that the general declares in his deposition, (Note No. 81) that the moment he decypher- ed the letter, he put it into the hands of ma- jor Cushing, and that, by the general's ex- amination before the court, as well as by col. Cushing's deposition, it appears that the letter was not fully decyphered at Nachi- toches and that he only told him of the con- tents, but did not put it in his hand at all. The delay of a whole fortnight, between the receipt of Mr. Burr's letter and Gene- ral Wilkinson's first communication to the President, is a material circumstance in this enquiry. Burr had written that he was to rendezvous at the falls of the Ohio, on the first of November, with a large force. Mr. Swartwout informs him that this force was to be employed in seizing on New-Orleans as soon as it could descend. General Wil- kinson receives this intelligence on the 8th of October, time enough to have put the governors of the states and territories on their guard, to have collected a force suffi- cient to disperse the rebels, or at least to impede their descent. Yet this immaculate savio r of his country eases his conscience by a secret confession to Col. Cushing, and gives no kind of notice either to the go- vernors of the states or territories, or to the president of the United States, until the 21st. Why this delay? plainly, to see whether Burr could execute his promise of collecting a force; plainly to deliberate whe- ther he should betray his associate or coun- try. Not indeed to determine which was
* See col. Cushing's deposition, page 223, President's message.
the safest course, that he might have time to weigh accurately the legal profits of a re- turn to duty, against the illicit gains of trea- son. He did weigh these, but neither ho- nor, nor integrity, nor duty—nor any man- ly virtue of the soul, at all contributed to form his determination. The balance was nearly suspended until dastardly fear fell in, and made his treason kick the beam. Mr. Burr's movement about this time became extremely suspicious. Wilkinson knew that he was watched; he knew that the western states did not favor his views: he found that Burr overrated the strength of the eastern detachments; and therefore he thought it most prudent not to join him immediately with the western. Still, however, he had a hankering after the treason and he acted in such a manner as to enable him to return to it, if Burr should succeed in obtaining an efficient force: for he does not even on the 21st of October, send to the president a copy of the cyphered letter. Why did he with- hold this? I have always thought that it was done to prevent his committing himself too much with Burr, whom circumstances might induce him afterwards to join; while the partial disclosure he had made would always be an evidence of his patriotism, if, as was then most probable, the enterprize should fail. I have never seen this letter of the 21st, but it was produced on the trial of Burr, and the following is an extract from it, contained in a question, put by Mr. Wickham to gen. W. [page 204 of the pre- sident's message before quoted]—“You say in your letter to the president, “that you were not only uninformed of the prime mover and ultimate objects of the daring en- terprize, but you are ignorant of the foun- dation on which it rests, of the means by which it is to be supported, and whether any immediate or collateral protection, internal or external, is expected.”
Now, is it possible rationally to account for this communication otherwise than by supposing that so much was intended to be told, as would secure to himself the credit of an informer, and that every thing was concealed that would materially injure his accomplice? A fortnight had intervened between the writing of this letter and the re- ceipt of Burr's letter accompanied by the explanation of Swartwout; a fortnight had elapsed since he had told Mr. Cushing— “Yes, my friend a great number of indi- viduals, possessing wealth, popularity and talents, are at this moment associated, for purposes inimical to the government of the United States. Colonel Burr is at their head.” I have discovered that the object is treasonable,” &c. Yet he tells the president that he cannot discover either the prime mover, or the ultimate objects of their daring enterprize; that he is ignorant of the means by which it is to be supported, or whether any protection is expected from without or within. My distance from the records prevents my procuring a copy of this letter at large, but this extract the only part of it I have seen, is an incontrovertible proof that his communication meant no more than to secure the pardon granted to an informer in case the enterprise did not succeed, but not to place any impediment in the way of Burr's expedition. Why else did he pre- tend ignorance of the prime mover of the internal and external resources, or of the objects of the enterprize, all which had been fully detailed both by the cypher letter and by Mr. Swartwout. Why did he not send a copy of that letter? Why was a pa- per, containing intelligence on which the union depended, forwarded by only one conveyance? Why was it thirty five days in reaching its destination, at the most favor- able season of the year, when the usual course of the post from New Orleans, which is about the same distance, is only twenty- one days? Why was no notice given to any of the governors of the states and territories through which Burr must necessarily pass? And why was no other communication made to the president until three week after- wards (12th November)? Why was not a copy of Burr's letter sent even then? And why was this last dispatch confided to an old gentleman, who as it might have been foreseen, was two months on his journey? On an affair of this importance, surely the general might have been justified in adding the expence of a half a dozen express- es to the millions squandered in his military movements and other preparations.
At length on the 14th day of December, more than two months after the letter in cy- pher had been received, a copy was for the first time sent on to the president. Then it was reduced to a certainty that Burr must fall. He had collected no force, the country was alarmed, the western states and territo- ries evinced their attachment to the union. Burr, instead of opposing the military force of his country, was exercising his ingenuity in escaping the researches of the public pro- secutors. Before this period every measure of the commander in chief was calculated
to insure Burr's success, if he had been down in force, and to have executed the plan of a sham defence which was designed him by Bollman. He alarmed us with his reports of the expected invasion from above, and yet he drew down all his force from the upper country, which is strong by nature and where the most effectual oppo- sition could have been made, to concentrate it in a town, situated in a plain and without defence. He constructed a fort in the centre of that town, so situated, that it is impossible to fire a single gun without destroying a house. And he endeavoured more to weaken the upper country, by an acquisition of all the militia to be sent to at N. Orleans. The firmness of Mr. Me- defeated him in this part of the project. The governor Claiborne, with more prudent invested him with full power over the whole effective force of the territory, which he employed in the degrading drudgery of his illegal arrests. Burr, he said, would de- scend with two or three gun boats. Wil- kinson had four, and least Burr should have too much trouble in taking them, they were distributed at the distance of several leagues from each other up the rivers. But the ma- ter stroke still remained. He had been sent from Swartwout, as he tells us, that their intent was to provide funds by the plunder of New Orleans, and transports, by the seizure of the shipping; he therefore persuaded Claiborne to agree to an embargo, and he any of the ships so necessary to this expedi- tion, should sail, and carry away the mon- or merchandize which was to support it, in vessel of any description was suffered to depart. Here then every thing was prepared, if Burr could realize the hopes he so strongly expressed. If he could have de- scended with a competent force, he would have found not the least impediment to his progress. The upper country was deserted. Fort Adams dismantled, the gun-boats stationed as to have been successively taken, en, and the fortifications at New Orleans calculated only to awe the town, in case the citizens should have been inclined to resist the invader. He would have found his stores filled with merchandize, the money untouched in the vaults of the bank, and fine fleet of merchantmen waiting to convey him to his final destination. Wilkinson could soon have convinced him that all these dispositions were the effect of his fidelity to his engagements, and might have found much better excuses for the partial disclos- ure made to government, than he can now give to his country for these worse than equivocal arrangements. But Burr did not come down at the head of a military force; he became a wanderer, almost an outlaw, and a convict; and his worthy associate fearful of the same fate, became a patriot, a faithful citizen, an honorable soldier.— Great God, what a profanation of the most sacred names! We must hereafter invent some new terms to express our admiration of public worth—these have been indelibly disgraced by their application. At this pe- riod, then, the copy of this letter was for the first time sent on to the seat of govern- ment. A copy did I say? No; it was not yet time—the generals patriotism had not yet attained so strong a growth, as to bear the shock it would receive from a full dis- closure of the contents of that letter. He accordingly cut it and scraped it, and dis- orted it, to his and his counsellors fancy, and by suppressing a sentence here, altering a word there, and inserting one wherever he found it necessary, he thought it at last fi- ted to his purpose. He then copied it fair and swore by the HONOR OF A SOLDIER, and the HOLY EVANGELISTS OF ALMIGHTY GOD, that it “substantially was as fair an interpretation” as he had been able to make. Is this true?—Do you not slander him? Can this monstrous accusation be supported by proof?—If known to you, why did you not sooner disclose it to the government? Why have you suffered the President to disgrace himself and the nation, to dishonor the army, and endanger the safety of the people, by continuing in command a man capable of this conduct.
Alas! it is not to me alone that the con- dence was made of the commission of this crime: it was stated to the government, it was recorded in the tribunals, it was pro- claimed to the world! The evidence is not that of witnesses who might be prejudiced, or of writings which might be forged—but it is contained in the open, unequivocal, un- blushing confession of the party, and the tes- timony of the gentleman who advised the act. (See notes No. 82 and 83.)—The words printed in italics in the letter are those which were omitted by Wilkinson in the copies which he twice (once on the 14th Ja- nuary, before Mr. Carrick, and afterwards on the 26th same month, before Mr. Pe- lock) deliberately swore were substantially as true interpretations as he could make. The copy I have inserted above is taken from that laid before congress, by the fore-

man of the grand jury, who deciphered it. By comparing it with the one sworn to by Wilkinson, in his affidavit, (Note No. 81.) another material variation will be seen. In the beginning of the letter he says—"I have obtained funds and have actually commenced. The eastern detachments, from different points, will rendezvous on Ohio." This mention of the eastern detachments would naturally lead to an enquiry, where the western detachments were; it was therefore necessary to employ the scap and the pen as well as the blotter; this was ingeniously done; the word eastern was changed into expedition, the place of the period, was changed, and the sentence was made to read—"I have actually commenced the expedition. Detachments from different points will rendezvous on Ohio." &c.
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL. THE FRENCH ARMIES.
THE French armies have become the wonder and admiration of the civilized world. Their discipline is acknowledged by all their enemies; and the organization is perhaps at the summit of perfection. To the mere reader of the history of passing events as well as to the military man, some minutes of the component parts of this astonishing machine must be interesting. We have been favored with the official ARMY LIST of the French empire, for 1809; from which we have collected the particulars which follow:
The general staff of the army, consists of Three lieutenants of the emperor, Twelve marshals of the empire. Four senators have the title of marshals of the empire. Eight colonels-generals, One hundred fifty-seven generals of division. Two hundred eighty-six generals of brigade. The lieutenants of the emperor, are the kings of Spain (Joseph) and Naples, (Joachim) and the viceroy of Italy (Eugene) all surnamed Napoleon; who command the French armies in their several dominions. (The prince of Neufchatel (Berthier) vice constable of France, holds the temporary rank of "major general of the grand army," and is the emperor's lieut. with that army.
The marshals of the empire, are 1. M. the duke of Conegliano, (Moncey) inspector general of the gendarmerie. 2. Duke of Rivoli, (Massena.) 3. Duke of Castiglione, (Augereau.) 4. M. the prince of Ponte Corvo, (Bernadotte.) 5. Duke of Dalmatia, (Soult.) commander of the 2d corps of the army of Spain. 6. M. Brune. 7. Duke of Montebello, (Lasnes.) Colonel general of Swiss commandant superior of the 3d and 5th corps of the army of Spain, (dead.) 8. Duke of Trevise (Mortier) commandant of the 5th corps of the army of Spain. 9. Duke of Elchingen, (Ney) commandant of the 6th corps of the army of Spain. 10. Duke of Auerstadt, (Davoust.) 11. Duke of Istria, (Bessieres) commandant of the imperial guard, and the reserve of cavalry of the army of Spain, since with the grand army. 12. Duke of Bellune, (Victor) commandant of the 1st corps of the army of Spain.
NOTE. It is stated in the 28th bulletin, that three new marshals of the empire had been created in July last, viz. 1. M. count Oudinot. 2. Duke of Ragusa, (Marmont.) 3. M. Macdonald. N. B. The marshals of the empire, excepting marshal Macdonald, are all grand officers decorated with the grand cordon of the legion of honor. Marshal Macdonald, unless advanced on his promotion, was only a grand officer of that legion. While on this N. B. we shall mention, that there are five grades of titles in the legion of honor, viz. 1. Grand officers decorated with the grand cordon. 2. Grand officers. 3. Commanders. 4. Officers. 5. Knights (Chevaliers.) The four senators having the titles of marshals of the empire, are, 1. The duke of Valmy (Kellerman.) 2. Duke of Dantzig (Lefebvre.) 3. Count Perignon, governor of Naples; and 4. Count Serurier, governor of the Invalids Hospitals. The Inspectors and the Colonels General are, 1. M. count Ganteaume, inspector-general of the coast of the ocean. 2. Count
Decree, minister of marine, inspector-general of the Mediterranean coast. 3. M. Songis, inspector-general of artillery. 4. Count Dejean, minister of war, inspector-general of fortifications. 1. Count Gouvion St. Cyr, colonel general of curassiers. 2. Count Baraguey D'Hilliers, colonel general of dragoons. 3. Duke of Abrantes (Junot) colonel general of hussars. 4. Duke of Ragusa (Marmont) colonel general of horse chasseurs.
NOTE. The 28th Bulletin also mentions, that the places of colonel General of Swiss, (vacant by the death of Marshal Lasnes) and the colonel General of Chasseurs, are vacant. The imperial gendarmerie (police militia soldiers) consists of 713 officers, and 17,931 men. They are divided into 29 departmental legions, 53 squadrons, 123 companies, 333 lieutenancies, and 2,795 brigades, viz. 1,365 of horse and 930 of foot, of 6 men each, with a few exceptions. The duke of Conegliano (Angereau) is first inspector-general of this force. The imperial artillery consists of eight regiments of foot artillery, 6 regiments of horse artillery, 2 battalions of pontonniers, 16 companies of artificers, 4 companies of armourers, 26 battalions of battering artillery, 111 companies of coast cannoniers, 28 companies of cannoniers—sedentaires, and 18 companies of veteran cannoniers.
The general of division Songis, grand officer of the empire is the first inspector-general of this force. The following are generals of division of artillery: baron d'Eble, Lacombe St. Michel, count Soshier, count Drouet, Dulauloy, count Law de Lauriston, Gassendi, baron de Seroux, count de Lariboisiere, baron de Careil, baron Hanique, St. Laurent, Pernetti, and baron de Senarment.
The infantry is composed of 90 regiments of infantry of the line, and 27 regiments of light infantry. The regiments are numbered, but we find some vacancies in the series, so that the last regiment of the line is No. 120; the last of the light infantry No. 32.
The cavalry is composed of 78 regiments viz. two of carabiniers, 12 of curassiers, 30 of dragoons, 24 of chasseurs and 10 of hussars.
The corps of veterans is composed of ten demi-brigades. In the preceding article, the household troops of the emperor, or the imperial guards are not included. This establishment is composed of a general staff, of a general administration, of a corps of foot grenadiers, of a corps of foot chasseurs, of a regiment of fusiliers, attached to the foot chasseurs, of a second regiment of fusiliers attached to the foot grenadiers, of a corps of horse grenadiers, and a squadron of Velites* of a corps of dragoons, and a squadron of velites, of a corps of light artillery, park and artificers, and a squadron of velites, of a corps of light artillery, park and artificers, and a squadron of velites, of a light legion of select gendarmerie of two battalion of seamen, of a company of Mamelukes attached to the horse chasseurs, and of a company of veterans attached to the foot grenadiers. These are all chosen troops.
NOTE. * A species of light troops, which, we are told, mount behind the dragoons, &c. and when arrived at the scene of action, dismount and form by themselves. The general staff of the household troops is composed of the following: The dukes of Auerstadt, who commands the foot grenadiers, of Dalmatia, who commands the foot chasseurs, of Istria, who commands the cavalry, and of Trevise, who commands the artillery and seamen.
The aids-de-camps of the emperor, are the counts Lemarois, Law de Lauriston, Caffarelli and Rapp; the duke of Rovigo, all generals of division, count Le Bunn, general of brigade; counts Bertrand and Mouton, generals of division; M. Gardonne, general of brigade, and count Reille, general of division.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber by virtue of a deed of trust from Edward Gantt of Fairfax county to him dated 13th of October 1807; will sell at public auction for Cash, at the subscribers tavern, Fairfax County, Va. on the 21st Oct. 1809,
Three likely young Negro Men, deeded to the subscriber in trust by the aforesaid Edward Gantt, for the payment of a debt due from the said Edward Gantt to Henry Gantt of Jefferson County, Va.
James Wiley. September. 31aw2w. PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12.
AMERICAN TRADE AT LEGHORN. Extract of a letter—dated
LEGHORN, July 28. "The astonishing success which has attended the arms of the emperor Napoleon in Germany cannot fail of producing consequences on the political situation of this continent which will be felt even in your distant and hitherto happy country: I candidly confess to you, however, that unless it brings about a general pacification, I see but little hope of relaxed measures with respect to the American trade on the part of the French government; for while its object is the humiliation of its enemy, which can perhaps only be effected by closing up every avenue of communication with the continent, however circuitous, it is probable that the prohibitory system will not only be persisted in, but even be enforced with more rigor than ever.
"From the moment that Tuscany was annexed to France our foreign commerce has been subjected to the same regulations with the other ports of the empire. The only advantage which remains to us is the freedom of our ports which has been preserved and will in all probability operate in favor of the place should business revive again.
Among the strong political measures which have characterized the present war, the non-importation of colonial articles is the most prominent, and it is a point which according to appearances will be obstinately maintained. The king of Naples has made some partial exceptions in favor of the Americans lately arrived there; this and their conditional admission into Holland, have excited general dissatisfaction, since it appears hard that the benefits of neutral trade, if at all allowed, should be equally enjoyed thro'out the empire. The disadvantages attending such partial toleration has been represented to government in so striking a point of view that their cannot be a doubt but that these dispositions will be immediately countermanded."
Extract of a Letter from capt. T. D. Kennedy, supercargo of the brig Eliza to his owner in this city, dated Fiume, July 16.
"I arrived here after a passage of 42 days from Madira, whence I sailed on the 28th May, bound to Trieste, but in the gulph of Venice was informed Trieste was in possession of the French, in consequence I put into this port (being about 15 leagues from Trieste) for information. In consequence of the French having possession of Trieste, many of its inhabitants have fled for safety to Fiume; and although this place never was considered of much consequence in a commercial sense, yet there is reason now to suppose, from the circumstance of a great many commercial characters, having come hither, that it will in a short time, become of some importance in point of trade.
"With respect to markets they are very bad and as it relates to sugar and coffee neither of which articles I might add, would sell; for they are a perfect glut here; but logwood and cotton are in demand, and in fact they are the only articles will sell to any advantage. The schr. Camelion, of Philadelphia, is here, loaded with sugar and coffee, besides a three masted schooner the Transit, belonging to the same place. Mr. Rigging the American consul is here."
NOTICE.
Pursuant to a deed of trust from Jonathan Mandeville, deceased, to the subscriber, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 28th of this instant month, October.
The Lot and House, wherein the said Jonathan Mandeville lately lived, lying on King-street, and bounded as follows, to wit:—Beginning upon King-street, sixty feet to the eastward of Alfred-street, and running thence eastwardly with King-street, and binding therewith forty three feet five inches; thence northwardly with a line parallel to Alfred street, one hundred feet to a fifteen feet alley; thence with the said alley and parallel to King street, forty three feet five inches; thence with a straight line to the beginning.
A credit of six, twelve and eighteen months will be given to the purchaser, on giving his notes, in three equal instalments, with an approved endorser, for the payment of the purchase money, the notes to carry interest from the date. A lien on the property will be required as farther security.
The sale to commence at 4 o'clock, P. M. Ludwell Lee. October 12. dis
NOTICE. On SATURDAY next, the 14th instant, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, on the premises, will be leased to the highest bidder, for a term not exceeding two years, The Stone Warehouse, on Potomac stream, lately occupied by R. T. Hooe and Co. together with certain privileges of the Wharf. By order of Council, Robert Anderson, Alex. M'Kenzie, Thomas Lawrason, October 12.
FORTY DOLLARS. If apprehended in the state of Virginia; Sixty if in Maryland; One Hundred if in the state of Pennsylvania, and secured in any jail so that we get them again—
Negroes Bob and Jim. BOB is a likely well made fellow, about 20 or 21 years of age, rather of a tawny complexion, has a number of natural bumps on his face, large white eyes, which when spoken to are apt to shew plain, is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high—his clothing when he cloped was an oznabrig shirt and trowsers, dark colored round jacket, and an old lead colored hat—is an artful cunning fellow. JIM, about 23 years of age, black complexion, thin visage, has on one of his knees a large scar, occasioned by the cut of an axe when young, a down look when spoken to, and large white eyes—his clothing not known—is about five feet seven or eight inches high. We will give for apprehending either of the above negroes, twenty dollars if taken in Virginia, thirty if taken in Maryland, and fifty if in Pennsylvania, and all reasonable charges if brought home.
Henry Dogan, Philleman Chapman. Prince William County, near Haymarket, Va. Oct. 12. 2aw6w N. B. Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying them off at their peril. A person going through the Southern and Western parts of Virginia, would transact the business of an agent. Apply to the Printer immediately. October 11.
Fishing-Shore to Rent. I will rent my FISHING-SHORE for one or more years. George Wise. Abingdon, Oct. 11. 31* All persons are hereby forewarned from shooting or trespassing in any way on my farm. G. W.
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, Sept. Term, 1809. ORDERED. That the Executor of Charles Wadsworth, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for six weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Test. ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg. THIS is to give notice, That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of CHARLES WADSWORTH late of the county aforesaid, merchant. dec'd. all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 6th day of March next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 6th day of September, 1809. James Patton, Ex'r. September 6. e06w
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, October Term, 1809. ORDERED. That the administrator of Jonathan Mandeville, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for four weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the 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 Jonathan Mandeville, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased: all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 6th day of April next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand, this 6th day of October, 1809. John Mandeville, Adm'r. October 6. 31aw4w

TO PARENTS.
The annexed cases of cures performed by HAMILTON'S CELEBRATED WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. (Selected from a very numerous list.)
ARE presented as indubitable proof of the excellence and safety of this valuable specific, for destroying worms in the human stomach and intestines.
From Mr. Benjamin Williams, No. 30, Baltimore street, two doors above south Gay-street.
I have a son six years of age, who for four years past, has been generally in a very unhealthy state, particularly in summer; frequently afflicted with alarming convulsion fits, the whole of his little frame wasted fast, his breath foetid, and almost constant itching at the nose was excited, with other alarming symptoms. During the course of the above period, the advice and attendance of three of the most eminent physicians in Baltimore were successively procured. Each of these gentlemen, in his turn, declared worms to be the cause of the child's disorder, and exhausted his skill in attempting to expel them. Pink root, steel filings, with a variety of other medicines, were administered without the least success. It was once pronounced impossible for the child to live many hours.
I had heard of your Worm Destroying Lozenges, but with many others did not think highly of so cheap a medicine, until a gentleman of my acquaintance (Mr. Wm. S. Moore, auctioneer) in whose family they had been used with good effect, advised me to make trial of them; I accordingly gave my son a dose agreeable to directions, which soon expelled eight large worms, some of them about eight inches in length; a second dose brought away four more of similar size; a third dose being administered, no worms appeared. The child recovered and now enjoys a good state of health.
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.
AFFIDAVIT.
Michael Duffy, residing at No. 47, Walkes street, Fell's Point, in the city of Baltimore voluntarily maketh oath that the following statement is just and true:
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls the one five, and the other three years of age were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms. They were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent startings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success, which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hopes of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate. I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects. The eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch—in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of skin and slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health, which they still enjoy, though 5 months have nearly elapsed, since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole seemed to be inevitable.
J. SMITH.
Sworn before me, this 26th day of September, 1799.
Philadelphia, August 5, 1806. TO H. LEE.
Some time last spring I was afflicted with loss of appetite, giddiness in the head, fever, and great debility, so that I could scarcely walk. In this distressing situation I took many things, but without benefit. An acquaintance in the country sent to me to procure a box of Hamilton's Lozenges. Curiosity prompted me to read the directions, where I found my complaint exactly described by the doctor. I immediately sent for another box of the Lozenges, and took one dose, which brought away a large quantity of worms, and I felt greatly relieved. Encouraged by this, I took another dose, which was attended with the happiest effects, as it relieved me entirely, and am now in a better state of health than for a considerable time past. I have since given them to my children, and can speak from experience, that they are a most valuable medicine, and am happy to add my testimony to numberless others of their efficacy.
SARAH JOHNSON, No. 140, north Second Street.
Among the symptoms attending Worms are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—bad and corrupted gums—itching in
the nose, and about the seat—convulsions epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food and sometimes voracious—purging with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough—excessive thirst—sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
Prevention better than Cure.
In cases of head ache, foul stomach, and for removing superfluous bile, perhaps no remedy has been discovered superior to LEE'S HAHN'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Which for 10 years past have been attended with the greatest success. The testimony of many respectable persons in our southern sea ports has been adduced who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy during the prevalence of malignant fevers, has preserved their health after experiencing alarming symptoms of fever.
Certificate of Wm. Devenny.
During the last nine years I have been in the habit of using Hahn's Antibilious Pills, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, whenever colds, head ache, or costiveness have rendered medicine necessary; in these cases a single dose has uniformly removed my head ache, and has generally been found sufficient to remove every symptom of a cold, if taken on its first appearance. Induced by the benefit I have received, I have for years past recommended them to many of my friends, and I have the pleasure to inform you, they have invariably succeeded in removing the above complaints.
Yours, WM. DEVENNY,
ITCH CURED.
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TAKE NOTICE. —That imitations of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to Jas. Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of Hannah Lee, Widow of the late Proprietor.
July 31.
PUBLIC SALE.
Under a decree of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, the subscribers will expose to public sale at the coffee-house on the 14th day of next month, on a credit of sixty and ninety days,
An Undivided moiety of a rent of £ 131 18 per annum,
Payable for ever, charged on a lot of ground situated at the intersection of Wolfe and Union-streets, and extending southwardly along the west side of Union street one hundred and fifteen feet, and westwardly along the south side of Wolfe street sixty two feet six inches. The payment of this rent is secured by valuable permanent improvements on the lot.
And if from the sale of the above rent, charge the sum required by the decree of the court cannot be raised—the subscribers will then proceed to sell, at the same place, and on the same credit—
One undivided seventh part of the reversion in fee,
Expectant on the death of Jane Roberde, an widow of Daniel Roberdeau, deceased, in the following Lots, that is to say, one Lot on the east side of Water street between Wolfe and Wilke's streets, in front on Water-street 51 feet 3 inches, in depth 123 feet, and bounded on the north by an alley 4 feet wide.—On this lot is erected a handsome and convenient 3 story brick dwelling house, with the usual out-houses.—And two other lots adjoining each other on the west side of Union-st. between Wolfe and Wilke-streets, in front on Union-street forty one feet, in depth one hundred and twenty five feet.
R. I. Taylor. Cuthbert Powell.
September 8. d30t
TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House, at the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob — Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms apply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
October 19. eo
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality  20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars.  7000 lb. Green Coffee  3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted  BB t No. 9.  10 bales Cotton.  10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese.  40 boxes Mould Candles.  15 bags clean heavy Pepper.  50 lb. Nutmegs.  casks London refined Saltpetre.  5 ditto Irish Glue. 
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Ten eriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward-Island, and North-east Run.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskey.
Six hogsheads Cherry Brandy.
Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey.
Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks.
Leaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cord & ling Lines, &c. &c.
October 18.
Coppersmith & Tin-Plate-Worker.
THE subscriber continues to make and repair all kinds of COPPER & TIN WARE, and also carries on the BRASS-FOUNDERS' BUSINESS under the direction of William Fletcher, and will execute any work in that line.
FOR SALE,
15 boxes 10 by 12, and 15 do. 8 by 10 Bohemia Window Glass, of a good quality.
TO LET,
The House on Fairfax-street, occupied by myself, which is made to accommodate one or two families—I will give a lease on moderate terms. Also, the Brick House on the corner of Prince and Royal-streets, and one Blacksmith's Shop with a set of Tools. For Sale or to Let on a Ground Rent for ever,
63 feet of Ground, fronting on King-street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, it is situate nearly opposite the diagonal pump in a good part of the town.
The highest price will be given for old Copper, Pewter, Brass and Lead.
George M'Munn.
Who has for hire a handsome light Coachet with a careful driver.
August 30. 3m Attention to Fortune Hunters, And Possession will be given immediately—any day.
I WISH to sell, the unexpired lease of 8 years, from the 10th day of December next, in the elegant and commodious HOTEL I now occupy in Alexandria. This establishment is justly celebrated as affording the best accomodations on the continent, and to a man of attention and abilities in the line of his profession, cannot fail to yield a handsome fortune. The proximity of this property to the seat of government, being but about six miles from the capitol, over the Potomac Bridge, the growing importance of Alexandria, and the increase of the business of the house since the residence of the present occupant, all conspire to prove, that there is not a more eligible situation in the United States.
Attached to the tavern, is a well conducted coffee house, supported by a respectable subscription.
Together with an insurance office.
There are at present twenty four yearly boarders of the first respectability, in the hotel.
The whole house is elegantly furnished, and to a person who takes the lease, the greater part of the furniture will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
William Caton.
September 20. I HAVE NEED IN MY FAMILY Of an elderly respectable Lady, Who can assist in the charge of housekeeping, and the care of children. To such a one every encouragement will be given.
APPLY TO A. LINDO.
October 10. 2aw3w N. B. I wish to hire an active FEMALE SERVANT who can wash and iron.
PROPOSALS,
BY KIMBER AND CONRAD, OF PHILADELPHIA, AND JAMES KENNEDY, SENIOR, ALEXANDRIA,
For publishing by Subscription, A GENERAL COLLECTION
OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.
Forming a complete History, of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduction, and Critical Catalogue of Books, Voyages and Travels: And illustrated adorned with numerous Engravings.
BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, on quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained.
It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing between eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings.
A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 2 dollars, payable on delivery. To non-subscribers the price will be considerably enhanced.
A list of the names of such as patronise this valuable work by subscription, will be published in the last volume.
The English edition sells at 14 dollars a volume.
** SUBSCRIPTIONS received by JAMES KENNEDY, senior, Alexandria.
New Publications.
Just Received and for sale by James Kennedy, sen. King street.
Celebs in search of a wife—very interesting 2 vols.
Faber on the Restoration of the Jews.
Reliques of Robert Burns.
Shakespeare's Poems.
Richardson's Illustrations of Shakespeare.
The works of Mrs. Ann Steele. 2 vols.
The Star in the East, by Dr. Buchanan.
Caledonian Sketches, by sir John Cavan.
Mrs. Grant's memoirs of an American Lady.
Letters from the Mountains.
Dean's Analytical Guide to Penmanship.
Owenon's Patriotic Sketches of Ireland.
Thaddeus of Warsaw.
Harriot's Struggles thro' Life.
Exiles of Siberia.
Whepley's Compend of Universal History, an excellent book for young persons. Recommended by Dr. Smith of Princeton, and Dr. Abercrombie of Philadelphia.
The last edition of that much admired work
Conversations on Chemistry.
With additions on the arts of dyeing—tanning and currying.
And the 1st vol. of the Medical and Philosophical Journal and Review, now publishing in New York, in numbers.
ALSO,
The best Paper, Stationary and School-Books of the various kinds—Blank Books made to any pattern, with faint lines required, with Patent Lining and Binding. September 19.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE and desirable FARM, in Loudoun county, Virginia, within 3 miles of Leesburg, and 2 miles from Waterford, on the Fredericks-town road, containing upwards of 300 acres, of which about one third is in woods; has on it a handsome two story stone DWELLING HOUSE, three rooms on a floor, a brick kitchen adjoining, with two looms, a stone Milk House and an excellent spring of water quite convenient, a barn with stables, separate stone stable and other out-houses. Also, a good FARM HOUSE, two good apple orchards and a suitable proportion of meadow.
This land is situated in a fine, fertile, healthy, well cultivated country and good neighborhood; in which are many of the society of Friends, and within two miles of their meeting-house; is well watered and may be put in a high state of cultivation by the use of Plaster, to which it is well adapted. It lies within five miles of a landing on the Potomac River, from whence flour is boated to the markets of George Town, Alexandria, or the city of Washington, for fifty cents per barrel. The above property will be sold on liberal terms—Apply to John Williams, Waterford, or to the subscriber in Alexandria.
Joseph Janney.
September 25. law
FOR SALE,
A quantity of House Frames, From 15 feet to 32 feet long, one story and an half and two stories high. I have also two very handsome two-story Brick house to rent, in a pleasant situation, just finished.
A. Scholfield.
9th mo. 14th.