Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-10-11 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD
At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets.
A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
The Subscriber
INFORMS THE PUBLIC, That he manufactures and has for sale, at his shop on the corner of Fairfax and Prince-street—
STILLS of different sizes—COPPER and BRASS KETTLES of all sizes—A general assortment of TIN WARE—and likewise executes all kinds of BLACKSMITH WORK.
For Sale or Rent,
A two story Brick House, at the lower end of Prince-street, in a good situation for business and calculated to accommodate a family.
TO LEASE,
ON A GROUND RENT FOR EVER, Sixty-two feet of Ground, at the upper end of King-street—35 feet on Royal-street, between Prince and Duke-streets.
The highest price given for old copper, brass, lead and pewter—and all kinds of copper and brass work repaired.
George M'Munn.
August 25. 3m
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the purpose of raising a sum of money to aid the funds of the Charitable Marine Society of Baltimore.
  1 prize of 5000 Dollars is 5000   1 — 2500 — 2500   2 — 1500 — 3000   4 — 750 — 3000   10 — 300 — 3000   20 — 150 — 3000   40 — 75 — 3000   80 — 30 — 2400   200 — 20 — 4000   500 — 10 — 5000   1000 — 6 — 6000 
  1 First drawn blank 200   1 — after 2000 tickets 200   1 — 4000 — 200   1 — 6000 — 200   1 — 8000 — 400   1 — 10,000 — 400   1 — 12,000 — 500   1 — 14,000 — 1000   1 — 16,000 — 2000   1 Last drawn blank 3000 
6168 Prizes—amounting to Dolls. 75,000 52 Blanks—Sum raised } 15,000 including expence, }
From the above Scheme, it appears that there are less than two blanks to a prize, and that the prizes are to be paid without deduction.
The drawing will possibly commence on the 24th of next month, and will be completed in ten weeks. Tickets at $5 50 cents for sale at R. GRAY'S BOOK STORE, where the drawing of all tickets sold by him will be examined free of expence. Prizes in the last New York Lottery taken in payment for tickets in this.
Orders for tickets from the country, enclosing the cash (post-paid) will be punctually attended to, and early information given of their fate.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
The drawing begins this day.—First drawn blank entitled to Two Hundred Dollars.
ROBERT GRAY,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, KING-STREET, Having made a purchase of a number of Tickets in the above Lottery, offers them for sale, in whole, half, or quarters at the following rate.
  Whole Tickets, $5 75   Half do. 3 00   Quarter do. 1 50 
The price will be regulated as the drawing proceeds by the state of the wheel, information of which will be given at any time, by applying as above.
Warranted undrawn tickets will be exchanged for prizes, or the highest price in each given for prizes as soon as drawn. All tickets sold by R. GRAY, will be examined, and every information respecting the Lottery given without charge.
August 24.
Valuable Property for Sale.
On SATURDAY, the 15th day of October next, at eleven o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, and immediate possession given—
A Lot of Ground, on which is erected a good substantial two story frame house, beginning on the north side of Prince-street, 208 feet 1 and 1-4 inches to the westward of Union-street, and fronting on Prince-street 17 feet 2 1-4 inches, and is 88 feet 3 1-2 inches in depth, subject to a ground rent of 18 pounds, Virginia currency, a year.
And immediately afterwards, also on the premises,
A Lot of Ground, on the west side of Pitt-street, beginning 154 feet to the southward of Prince-street, being 22 feet 6 inches front, and 123 feet 5 inches deep, adjoining ground of Mr. Chapin.
The above property will be sold under a deed of trust to secure the payment of a debt due to the Bank of Alexandria, on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest, which is to be included in satisfactory notes negotiable at the said Bank; and it will be optional with the purchaser either to receive a conveyance in fee simple immediately after the sale and give a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the notes, or to have his title on the last payment being made.
James Keith, } Trustees George W. Craik, } September 13. dts
Public Sale of Lots.
The subscriber will, on Friday the 14th day of October next, expose to sale, on the premises, near the new turnpike gate, at 12 o'clock, several LOTS, being a part of Pearson's Tract. The land is fertile, and full of young thriving timber—there is a spring on each lot, with handsome & convenient sites for building: they contain from 7 to 14 acres, according to a survey lately made. The lots will be sold on a credit of 60 and 90 days, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for the punctual payment at the stated periods. The title and plats will be shewn on the day of sale by
Charles Little, Ex'r. Of J. West, dec'd. September 26. dts
Patent Shot, &c.
 ons Patent Shot, assorted, B to no.  nogsheads brown Sugars.  225 lbs. green Coffee.  Imperial Tea, of a very superior quality, in quarter chests, boxes, and canisters.  50 barrels choice Whiskey.  Jamaica Spirits, (for family use)—warranted seven years old.  40 boxes Muscatel Raisins.  With a general assortment of Wines, Liquors, and Groceries as usual— 
FOR SALE BY Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 15.
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE, 30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osna-burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes.
 1000 pieces Nankeen  Russia Sheeting and Duck  1 bale Writing Paper  50 bags of black Pepper of the best quality, and will be sold very low  Sugars and Coffee  40 hhds Molasses  1 pipe port Wine  10 do. Holland Gin  5 do. French Brandy  7 do. Jamaica Spirits:  A quantity of soap Leather, Shoes, Sperrmaceti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. 
April 7. d
Cotton and Stewart
Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one.
They will publish, with all possible speed, A new Novel, by Mrs. Plunkett, (late Miss Gunning) entitled
The Exile of Erin.
October 6.
JUST RECEIVED,
A few barrels very fresh LIMES, in excellent order, which will be sold low.
Thomas Patten.
September 7.
Just Received,
 A quantity of writing and wrapping Paper.  1 Lady's elegant Mahogany Secretary,  1 portable Writing Desk,  A quantity of women's Morocco Shoes,  30 boxes fresh Hyson and Young Hyson Tea,  20 bbls. Tanners' Oil, 
For Sale by John G. Ladd. August 30. d
JUST RECEIVED,
FOR SALE BY
R. GRAY:
Clarkson's Portraiture of Quakerism; 3 volumes octavo.
FREAKS OF COLUMBIA; OR, THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, A Farce. August 11.
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscribers Book Store,
THE LAWYER;
ON, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC'S
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia,
No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days.
Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen.
ROBERT GRAY.
October 3.
The Stages South of Alexandria.
ON the first of October next the Mail Stage will commence running as follows between Alexandria and Petersburg in Virginia:
Will leave Alexandria every day at 6 o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dumfries by 5 in the morning—Leave Dumfries at 6 and arrive at Fredericksburg by 11 1-2 in the morning—Leave Fredericksburg at 12 (noon) and arrive at Richmond the next morning by 6—Leave Richmond at 6 1-2 and arrive at Petersburg by 11 1-2 in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every day at 12 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria in the same time. This stage will carry no more than 2 passengers on any account whatever, and not more than 14 lb. of baggage can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accommodation Stage between Alexandria and Petersburg will also commence running at the same time, every other day throughout the year, without regard to Sundays, and will travel only in the day time.—On this line it is the intention of the owners to study the wishes and the convenience of passengers. Still, however, regard must be had to time—Going south from Alexandria they will breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Stafford Court-House, and lodge at Fredericksburg—The next day will breakfast at the Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge at Richmond. And on the third day will breakfast at the Half-Way house and dine at Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Half-Way house and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morning, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house, dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria.
The owners on this line too, have to request that passengers will be as moderate as possible in the quantity of their baggage, as any thing more than a small trunk or parcel which will go within the body of the stage will be an extra charge.
The Proprietors. August 24. d
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY 14th inst. 4 o'clock, Will be offered for Sale, the following valuable property:
A Warehouse and Lot,
NOW in the occupation of Wm. N. Mills, situated at the corner of King and Patrick streets, fronting on King twenty-six and Patrick street one hundred feet, to a ten feet alley. Also, A SMALL FRAMED HOUSE, on the ally, occupied by Mrs. Davey. Also, A TWO STORY FRAMED HOUSE, adjoining the said warehouse on King street, occupied by Thomas Richards. The whole property is subject to a ground rent of eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents, and sold subject to the right of dower. Terms of sale, 3, 6 & 9 months, for approved notes, with a deed of trust on the premises to secure the payment.
John Korne, Ex'r.
October 5 dts
Alexandria Races.
On THURSDAY, the 20th instant, will be run for, over the Alexandria Race Ground, a Purse of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeable to the rules of the Alexandria Jockey Club—two mile heats.
On FRIDAY, 21st, a Purse of FIFTY DOLLARS, free as above; except the winning horse on the first day—one mile heats.
And on SATURDAY, 23d, will be run for, an elegant Saddle, Bridle, Whip & Spurs, free for saddle horses only—one mile heats.
Geo. Talbott, Manager.
October 5.
WANTED,
A FEW LABORERS.
Andrew Bartle.
September 14
Public Sale.
Will be sold at the Store of A. Lindo, on King street, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 13th instant, on a credit, the following goods.
Sugar in barrels, Coffee in tierces, bags and barrels, young hyson tea in chests, N. E. rum in barrels, cod fish in boxes, best wooden ware—a quantity of Turks Island salt, large and small scales and weights, household and kitchen furniture.
ALSO,
A handsome double Keyed English Harpsichord.
P. G. Marsteller.
October 7.
WHEREAS Daniel Murgatroyd hath, by his petition in writing, applied to the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress, for the relief of insolvent debtors within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail bounds of Alexandria county, at the suit of E. B. Caldwell, adm'r. of Samuel Murgatroyd, dec'd. and being unable to discharge the said claim, with others against him, has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property, real, personal and mixed—Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said Daniel Murgatroyd, that on Saturday, the fifteenth instant, between the hours of 9 and 3 o'clock of the same day, at the courthouse in Alexandria, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Daniel Murgatroyd, and a trustee appointed agreeably to the said act of congress, unless cause be then and there shewn to the contrary.
By order of the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of the District of Columbia, this 8th day of October, 1808.
G. Deneale, C. C.
October 8 d
NOTICE.
ALL persons are forewarned from taking two notes, given by me to William Derochbrune, of the county of Queen-Anne, state of Maryland—the one payable the 13th October, 1808, the other payable the 14th January, 1809—as I am determined not to pay the same.
William Mason.
Alexandria, Oct. 10. 3t
TO LET,
The HOUSE on Prince-street, lately occupied by John Watts, deceased.
FOR SALE,
1 Share Pennsylvania Copper Mine Stock.
R. I. Taylor Ex'r
September 24.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in the Havana, dated Sept. 12.
"We have near ONE HUNDRED American vessels in port! Three weeks ago there were but four or five? What is the meaning of all this? For myself, I am confounded with astonishment. No arguments which I have heard can in the least do away the unfavorable impressions the slight occasions. If a proportionate number have gone to other parts, what an immensity of property you must have now afloat; and how contradictory this to the ostensible objects of your embargo. If the property for which these vessels are now ostensibly dispatched had been really here, why have they been so long delayed? Surely the present times, those which have occasioned the embargo, do not justify this delinquency. The real truth is—the property is not here—not for one twentieth of the number of vessels which have been sent, as the result will show, and a host of people have therefore been suddenly let loose who could not possibly have had any other object or expectation than the procurement of freights and passengers from the merchants of this country, or from the French who are supposed to be going off with their property."
"In so absurd a light does the appearance of the present American fleets strike the people of this country, that they seriously say, it must be occasioned by one or two circumstances."
"One is—that the permissions are founded on an electioneering manoeuvre, to secure by such concessions, the good will of the citizens, against the approaching election; or, that the government are now desirous, since the Spanish revolution, to get as much property from here as they can, and then take part with France, against England and this country!"
"If they are told that the permissions were to be closed finally on the 12th of August, it avails nothing whilst they reply, that it was known the permissions were not to be permanent, and therefore why have the vessels been, to so great a degree, kept back?"
"When speaking of the intentions of the embargo to preserve our property and that our vessels are not permitted to bring any article out, they say—What! are your vessels of no value!—Is the property which it is expected they take home, of no amount? Your largest and best vessels are now out (this is a fact) and in this island alone, there cannot be less than one hundred and fifty; worth, at least, a million of dollars; and the property which could be conveyed in them, if it were here, worth many more. Have the French and British ceased to capture? The injury done to the American character is considerable. The vast number of evasions and smugglers, which the embargo has created, is surprising. Surprising, perhaps not; for if in ordinary times when trade is free and unfettered, the laws will be evaded, how much more when the measures are really so unpopular and oppressive to a great proportion of the community. For some days after the last influx of American vessels, the quays and custom houses were every morning covered with all kinds of provisions which had been landed the preceding night!"
"As to vessels "in distress" the trick became so common that the government humanely considered that an entire detention of them would be acceptable!"
"Have you had a great drought in America? for never were vessels known to come out with such scanty supplies of water. One would suppose your wells and rivers had been dried up."
"The risk of the returning vessels and cargoes will be increased. If the property cannot be clearly proved to have been here, it is as liable as ever to capture. The French will invariably take them, as coming, now, 'from an enemy's port.' Bonaparte's argument that during an embargo, we have no business out, will, at this stage of it, be more strictly in point."
"The door, however, you will say, is to be hereafter,—is now closed entirely. True, and others will speedily be opened to others, wherein you will hereafter find it difficult to enter. Several vessels have already arrived from Jamaica and Providence with dry goods, wines, &c. Two vessels yesterday arrived from Halifax with prisoners, who report that ten or twelve merchantmen were loading there with provisions and lumber to this port. As to provisions the partial deprivation which you have occasioned, has been attended with in calculable benefit to this island, and must to them."
"The Irish potatoe, equal to that of the United States, is now cultivated here in prodigious quantities. The Indian corn of this soil has always been remarkably fine, and will now of course be increased tenfold in quantity."
ty. The wheat and flour of Mexico, very little inferior, if at all, to the Mississippi, will now be greatly promoted; and whilst a peace may be preserved with England, they will smile at your restrictions. As yet they do not see you much disposed for a dignified retirement within yourselves. Should you however at last fall into that 'Otium cum dignitate,' be assured that your slumbers and your dreams will not be interrupted!"
"We have no additional news direct from Spain—but a very creditable account by an American captain arrived from St. Thomas, who is known to several gentlemen here, who says advices were received there (and probably therefore you have it before this) via Barbadoes and Gibraltar, that the Spaniards had succeeded in driving every armed Frenchman out of the country or defeated them entirely—and that Murat was a prisoner, &c. He [the captain] has been examined before the governor and every credit is attached to the report; which has also some other particulars, but the above is the substance."
FOREIGN.
(VIA BOSTON.)
MADRID, August 5.
The notice of the surrender of Dupont occasioned the greatest consternation here. Three French divisions have left this place—one in the night of the 29th of July; and another on the night of the 30th, in which went king Joseph; and the third on the 31st after stripping the city, spiking the cannon, &c. so that they have no hopes of speedily returning.
The patriot general Castanos is immediately expected here.
CADIZ, August 9.
Lord Collingwood breakfasted with our governor yesterday, and was received with all possible honors.
Yesterday arrived from England, a number of merchant vessels.
Biscay has declared for Ferdinand VII. Many Irishmen have arrived, and intend to serve as volunteers in our army.
We learn, that the Diplomatic Characters at Madrid, such as the Ambassadors from Austria, from Russia, and from the United States, have not acknowledged King Joseph.
From a Seville Gazette, of August 16.
REUS, (near Barcelona) July 25.
A considerable number of Spanish troops have arrived from Minorca and Majorca, and have marched to reinforce the patriots at Sarragossa.
Several French soldiers have deserted from the fort Montjuic, and said others would desert if they could be sure of good treatment. In consequence of this, the patriot general issued a proclamation, promising them that they should be well received.
It is said that General Le Fevre has been taken prisoner by the Arragonese. Our troops have departed for Barcelona with the greatest dispatch.—We expect the fate of the French garrison remaining there will be soon decided.
The French General Duhesme has left Barcelona incognito, and has not been heard of since.
REUS, July 27.
At the setting off of the mail, it was reported that the French General in Chief Duhesme was made prisoner and carried to the Castle of Cordova. It was also reported as certain, that the French army of about 5,000 which had gone from Barcelona towards Ostalric (a strong place, between Gerona and Barcelona) were closely pressed. The truth is that on Monday morning, there had not one French soldier returned to Barcelona—that Duhesme's driver had returned very badly wounded, but without his master, and it is added that the chaise was perforated with balls. Yesterday orders were sent by our new General, the marquis of Palacios to all the towns, to send to Tarragona all the horses and mules they could furnish, and the troops that were in that place set off to day; it is believed they go directly to Barcelona.
SEVILLE, August 16.
Yesterday left this city for Madrid, their excellencies Don Francis Xavier Castanos, our worthy general in chief and Don Andres Murano y las Casas, one of the members of our Supreme Junta, who follow the van guard of our army, which we believe must before this, have entered Madrid.
BADAJOZ, July 31.
The Portuguese have lately had some engagements with the troops of general Loison's division, in which they killed 100— took 250 prisoners, 5 baggage waggons and all the papers of the army; two pieces of artillery and one furnace. The Portuguese report that in the province of Tras los montes
there does not remain a single Frenchman, and that they (the Portuguese) have in that province 7 regiments of the line; 3 of cavalry; 32 pieces of artillery; plenty of ammunition and all the peasantry in arms. [Badajoz is a frontier town of Spain in Estremadura.]
REMARKS.
Although the emperor Bonaparte has called upon his subjects to rise en masse, with an apparent expectation of reducing the Spaniards to slavery, by the sword, it is very obvious that the French armies in Spain, who know the disposition of the people and their resources, best, have despaired of ever seeing that event accomplished. Bessieres would never have ravaged the country near Benevento and Leon, nor would JOSEPH BONAPARTE have plundered the churches and palaces of Madrid, if they had not abandoned the idea of making Spain their own.
In Egypt, in Italy and in Portugal, the British have met the French and have conquered.
If it be true, as is stated, that the French are completely subdued in Spain and Portugal, it is probable the next object of the Spaniards will be to fortify the passes of the Pyrenees, and by keeping a considerable force on the frontier, to prevent the French from again ravaging their country and occupying their fortresses.
We doubt the correctness of the verbal reports, that Germany and Italy had actually declared war against France, and that hostilities had ensued. But we have no doubt, that such an event will soon take place. The rudeness and impertinent officiousness of Androssi had become so disgusting to the emperor Francis that he is stated to have given him unequivocal tokens of displeasure.
(Bost. Rep.)
BY THE LAST MAIL.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Oct. 1.
Another arrival!—Arrived here on Sunday last, the ship George capt. Greenough, 30 days from Demarara, with a cargo of 560 hlds of rum and molasses. This cargo will pay a revenue of 7000 dollars and upwards to the government.
It is a fact worthy of notice that all the vessels which have sailed from this port, for more than a year past, for the West Indies, not one of them has met with interruption from either French or English cruisers, and we believe the same remark will apply generally to other ports in the United States. This shows it was not necessary to have embargoed our trade to the West-Indies, but if it had been left open it would have afforded us a safe market for our Lumber, Beef, Fish, Flour, &c. instead of their perishing on hand or furnishing business for sheriffs to sacrifice them for a quarter part of their former value.
SALEM, October 4.
We hear that Gen. Embargo captured a vessel at the Crowninshield wharf on Sunday night, with 550 barrels of flour on board just as the sails were hoisting upon her for a supposed distant expedition. The men fled and the property we presume is last under the government keys.
NEW-YORK, October 7.
INTERESTING.
The following letter from a gentleman in Madrid to his friend in this city, contains a more minute account of Joseph Bonaparte's entry into Madrid, and his retreat therefrom, than any we have yet seen.
MADRID, August 14th, 1808.
"This serves to give you a sketch of those great occurrences that have within the three months past taken place in these provinces and Madrid. The great Napoleon has, with a view to regenerate this nation and make the country happy in his own way, quite overshot his mark. The Spaniards unfurled the banners of freedom, and he has already lost one hundred and fifty thousand men and forty generals in the attempt. Fifty different battles have been gained by the Patriots in Arragon, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, Saint Ander, Leon and Castilla. The heroes of Marenngo, Austerlitz, Jena, and Eylau; a great division of the Imperial Guards, Mamelukes, and Cuirassiers; marshal Moncey, Bessieres, Dupont, Lefebvre, Vedel, &c. &c. (those invincibles) have been obliged to lay down their arms, laurels, and great and small stars of honor at the feet of the Spanish armies, consisting principally of unorganized peasantry armed with knives, lances and side arms—those that had muskets threw them aside without discharging when they attacked their enemy. Joseph Napoleon entered Madrid the 21st of last month, was proclaimed king on the 25th, and on the 31st all of a sudden left
this court for Burgos, taking all his troops with him, and all other French people that lived here followed, as also several grandees, ministers, and a number of other Spaniards of his party."
"It is supposed that the king left this for fear of being cut off by some Spanish armies drawing near the road to France and the frontiers. The French and Spanish individuals followed for fear of being murdered if they staid behind, which certainly would have been the case with many. The whole was performed in 60 hours, and such was the confusion that they left artillery, ammunition, baggage, and every thing that was heavy, behind, something similar to their flight from Egypt. They took the roads to Burgos, a town about half way between this and France, and each one was left to make the best of his way without order or discipline. They fought with one another on the road, robbed, burnt and murdered as they went. The inhabitants were and are overjoyed at this event, because the French had strongly fortified themselves in some elevated parts of the Retiro, from whence more than 100 pieces of heavy artillery and mortars bore down upon us, and kept us in constant awe and fear of destruction. Joseph it is said still remains at Burgos with some troops; other remnants of the French armies are making a stand in Arragon, on the borders of Biscay, and at Barcelona and Figueras; but the nation already covered with glory, are determined not to sheath their swords as long as one enemy is within their limits. All these southern armies are marching in close pursuit of the French, and others from Asturias, Galicia and Biscay are meeting at the frontier. Ferdinand the seventh is the sovereign of every Spanish breast; and will, although absent at Valeny in France, be proclaimed king in Madrid on the 24th instant with great solemnity."
Latest from London.
By the arrival last evening of the ship Flora, from London, papers of that city to the 17th of August have been received. They state that the government schooner Hope, Woodward, had touched at Falmouth, (Eng.) in 23 days from the Chesapeake, and landed Mr. Atwater, the United States messenger, with dispatches to Mr. Pinckney the American minister at the court of London. Such was the caution observed by captain Woodward, that he did not bring his vessel to an anchor, but barely touched at Falmouth, put Mr. Atwater ashore as soon as possible, and then stood on for the Orient, to land the notorious swindler and pirate Nathan Haley, who is charged with dispatches to France.
LONDON, August 16.
The dispatches from Sir Charles Coote announcing the landing of Sir Arthur Wellesley were brought by Mr. Basilico, the messenger. He had been sent with dispatches to Sir Arthur at Cork, but the general had sailed from thence before he reached Cork. Basilico therefore proceeded after him to the coast of Spain.
Sir Arthur, as we stated yesterday, landed at Figueras on the 1st. By an article, however, from Coimbra, in the Coimbra Gazette of the 28th ult. it appears that he appeared off Figueras on the 26th. Baffling winds, however, we suppose prevented his from landing sooner than the 1st. As soon as the artillery and every other necessary had been landed the general began his march for Lisbon. Private accounts describe the joy with which the troops were received by the Portuguese as excessive. As the host advanced to the shore, acclamations from the people upon the beach rent the air, and nothing was heard but blessings upon the name of Great Britain, the deliverer of the oppressed. Yesterday evening the following Bulletin was exhibited in the city:—
"Mr. Basilico arrived this morning from off the Tagus, which he left on the 3rd inst. Generals Wellesley and Spencer had formed a junction, and landed all their troops. A summons had been sent to Junot, who had proposed to capitulate on certain conditions, which, however, his brother officer, gen. Laborde, would not consent to."
"The Portuguese were in arms, and had joined the British in great numbers. Junot had not been able to correspond with France for three weeks."
The above bulletin was not, we believe, circulated by the authority of government, the substance of the intelligence, which the government had received, we published in our paper of yesterday—it stated that Sir Arthur effected his junction with General Spencer on the 3d—the latter, we suppose, landed at a point more southerly than Figueras—our Oporto letter asserted that he had debarked at St. Ubes—but this is wholly incompatible with the account of his having joined Sir Arthur Wellesley on the 3d.

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The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
 I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.  II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. 
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY. May 28.
Dancing School.
MR. GENERES has the honor to inform his friends and the public, that his DANCING SCHOOL will commence on Thursday next, from three until five for young ladies, and after five for young gentlemen as usual.
MR. GENERES flatters himself that he will give satisfaction to those who will intrust him with the care of their children—as much in their deportment as in their dancing .
October 5. eo3t
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, upon the estate of MR. SAMUEL CRAIG , late of the county aforesaid, merchant, dec'd: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of September 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 ninth day of March, 1808.
John G. Ladd, Administrator, with the will annexed, of Samuel Craig, deceased.
August 8. eo6w
For Sale,
At WILLIAM FITZHUGH'S, Esq. Plantation, on Ravenworth , 10 miles from the town of Alexandria—
Six young Rams of the Ar-lington long wool breed —they are large and the wool very fine—Price 10 dollars each.
ALSO FOR SALE,
25 Ewes, very large and fat, now good mutton—and some Beef Cattle , which will be sold low for cash only.
W. Wedderburn.
Ravenworth, Sept. 14.
CLARET, &c.
10 Cases Fine Old Medoc Claret, London Particular Madeira, Marsala or Sicily do. A few Bags Best Soft Shelled Almonds. Spanish Segars, 1st and 2d quality, FOR SALE BY
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax Streets.
Horse Shoeing Warranted.
THOMAS WHITE, JUN. Blacksmith and Farrier,
ACQUAINTS his customers and the public in general, that he has opened a shop at the lower end of Union street, adjoining Mr. John Hunter's ship yard, for the purpose of shoeing horses, in which line his abilities needs no comment—and begs leave to solicit a share of the patronage of a generous public, and to assure them that any work in the line of his profession, shall not be surpassed by any on the continent.
Blacksmith work of all kinds and description, executed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
N. B. Those who favor him with their custom will have the advantage of receiving his advice and attention in farrier gratis.
A couple of smart Lads, from 14 to 16 years of age, will be taken as apprentices, and treated with kindness, and strict attention paid to their morals.
September 5. dlm2aw3m
Faxon, Metcalf and Co.
Have received for GOOD INTENT, from Boston, and offer for sale, 340 casks Thomas's own Lime 155 reams writing Paper 600 do. Wrapping do. 100 nests Hingham Boxes.
ALSO,
A general assortment of SHOES, suitable for the approaching season.
THEY HAVE ON HAND,
 20 pieces of heavy Duck  10 pipes Holland's Gin  4 do. French Brandy  20 barrels Boston Beef  6 half barrels Mackerel  200 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles  50 boxes brown Soap  100 Half do. do.  1500 bushels Ground Allum Salt. 
September 30. eo9t
FOR SALE,
 40 Shares of Potomac Bridge Stock  10 do. Alexandria and Washington Road ditto.  2 do. Little River Turnpike Road do.  34 do. Marine Insurance do.  Belonging to the estate of John Watts .
R. I. Taylor, Ex'r.
October 4. eo6f
NOTICE.
The subscriber meaning to decline the Dry Good business offers for sale, his entire Stock on hand, a very choice assortment of GLOVE , adapted to the present and approaching seasons:—The terms low, and the credit liberal, for approved paper.
All those indebted to me by open account are respectfully requested, if not convenient now to pay, to come forward and adjust the same by note.
Those indebted to the late concern of Bennett and Watts , are informed, that in consequence of the death of Mr. Watts , no further indulgence can be given. after the first of January ensuing—suits will then be ordered indiscriminately against all who may not attend to this notice.
Charles Bennett.
September 14. eo6w
ORPHANS COURT,
Alexandria County.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1808.
Ordered, That the executor of John Watts , deceased, insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Daily Paper , three times a week for the space of eight weeks.
Test,
Alexander Moore,
Register.
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 John Watts , 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 22d 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 22d day of September, 1808.
Robert I. Taylor, Executor of John Watts.
September 22. 3taw8w
TO LET,
THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and STORE, on King street, next door to the Washington Tavern. For terms apply to
John Janney.
September 29. law6t
To Let,
TWO convenient two story Frame Houses at the lower end of Fairfax street; a large Garden attached to each; pleasantly situated for private families; possession may be had immediately: apply to
John Lloyd.
October 3. law6f
Gun & Pistol Manufactory,
Lower end of King-street
THE subscriber takes the liberty of again reminding the public, that he carries on the above business in its various branches.
HE HAS ON HAND
A good supply of Bird and Squirrel Guns , which he will sell on moderate terms.
Laboring under great inconvenience from guns remaining on hand an unreasonable time after their repairs are completed, he is compelled to the necessity of notifying to such persons that unless the charges are defrayed, he will proceed to sell such guns to reimburse himself for the repairs.
Orders from the country executed with neatness and dispatch.
An Apprentice wanted —he must be active, and possessed of good morals
Robert Nash.
October 1. eo7t
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HEREBY GIVES INFORMATION, THAT he has associated with himself in the practice of MEDICINE and SURGERY , in all its branches, both in town and country, his brother DR. H. P. DANGERFIELD , lately returned from Europe. It will be a wish of the association to serve the public in important Surgical cases, even at a considerable distance from town.
William Allen Dangerfield.
September 28. law4t
Washington & Alexandria Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the third instalment of Ten Dollars on each share, is called for by the President and Directors of the said Company, and is required to be paid to Charles Page Treasurer in Alexandria, on or before the 25th day of October next, agreeable to an act of Congress, entitled "An act for the establishment of a Turnpike Company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia."
By order of the Directors,
G. Deneale, President.
September 26. eo
FOR SALE,
THE DWELLING HOUSE and LOT, with the improvements where I reside.
ALSO,
Sundry vacant LOTS, situate in various parts of the town of Alexandria. They are free of all incumbrances and will be conveyed in fee simple to the purchasers.
The terms of credit shall be easy on giving sufficient security, and will be made known by application to the subscriber.
Charles Lee.
September 27. 2awtf
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given)
NEAR THE EXTREMITIY OF THE PAVEMENT
On Prince-Street
A TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, equalled by few, (if any) exceeded by none in Alexandria of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken.
Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Marsteller and Young's wharf .
For terms apply to, Robert Brocket.
June 1. 2uw
FOR SALE,
I wish to sell about 50 or 60 acres of Land, at the mouth of Poiney Run, whereon is a good mill seat with a never failing stream, about one and a half miles from the Great Falls of Potomac. Credit will be given if required with giving bond and approved security, with interest from the date. I also have some slaves which I wish to sell for cash, or hire by the year: one of which understands sawing at the whip-saw and also is a good ditcher; another understands driving a waggon and team, and others that understand farming: and for further particulars any person wishing to purchase or hire may be informed by applying to
John Jackson, sen.
Near the Great Falls Potomac, Fai. fax co.
October 4. law3w*
Joseph Mandeville
CORNER OF KING and FAIRFAX STREETS
ALEXANDRIA:
HAS FOR SALE,
AN ASSORTMENT OF WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of
 MADEIRA  Port  Sherry  Lisbon  Malaga  Teneriffe & Corsica 
WINES.
Cid St. Estephe Medoc Claret, in cases 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  Cider in barrels  White wine and Cider vinegar  Florence oil in flasks  2 hogsheads Havanna honey  15 do. choice retailing molasses 
 Gunpowder  Imperial  Hyson  Young Hyson  Hyson-Skin and Souchong 
TEAS
of good quality
 Muscovado sugars, different qualities  Bengal white do.  Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.  Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's in bottles and bladders.  Macuba and rapee do.  Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)  Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; common pepper; refined salt-petre.  Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley  London and Philadelphia mustard; bakers salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars.  Muscate and bloom raisins in boxes.  Sun raisins in casks.  Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.  A few boxes excellent pickles, each dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box.  A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c 
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has received in addition to his former stock.
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line
Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson-Skin, and Souchong 
TEAS,
particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
 Madeira,  Busellos,  Sherry,  Lisbon,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and Genuine old Port 
WINES.
 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 spermaceci candles, refined salt-petre, flout indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been collected with care, and will be disposed of at very lowest terms
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.