Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-11-23 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
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 5.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S BOOK-STORE, KING-STREET, ALEXANDRIA, The Revised Code, Volume II. Containing a collection of all such Laws of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have passed since the session, 1801. Price, neatly bound and lettered, $6. ADELIN MOWERAY—Or the Mother and Daughter: a Tale, in 2 vols. by Mrs. Ogle—Price $1 75, in boards. THE CUTTER, in five Lectures upon the Art and Practice of Cutting Friends, Acquaintances and Relations. Price, in boards, 50 cents. October 11.
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.
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscribers Book Store; THE LAWYER; OR, 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.
FOR SALE.
On board the Sloop Juliet, Captain Fowler, from Newport, now lying at Hartshorne's wharf— A quantity of excellent Rhode-Island Potatoes, Greening Apples, Cider, Cheese, Onions, New-England Rum, &c.—Apply on board, or to John G. Ladd. November 2.
FOR SALE,
40 Shares of Potomac Bridge Stock. 10 do. Alexandria and Washington Road do. 3 do. Little River Turnpike Road do. 24 do. Marine Insurance do. Belonging to the estate of John Watts. R. I. Taylor, Ex't. October 4.
JUST RECEIVED For Sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, King-Street; THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death. Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." YOUNG.
By LINDLEY MURRAY. From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK. "We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct. 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803. Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper. Also, The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia. October 20.
NOTICE. The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STEELS of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit. A general assortment of TIN WARE. SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice. Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner. The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is exceeded by few—As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms. The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron. George M'Munn. October 13.
Just received and for Sale by the Subscriber, A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF Mens coarse and fine SHOES, very large. Womens and Misses Morocco and Leather do. Boys coarse and fine do. Childrens Morocco and Leather do of all sizes. A quantity of CHEESE that he can recommend. Table FISH New England CIDER in barrels. 2 & 3 threaded COTTON for netting. CRANBERRIES, BEETS & POTATOES in bils And other articles as usual. Thomas Patton. November 15 7t
The Subscriber has on hand, THE FOLLOWING GOODS, Suitable for the approaching Season, That will be sold on reasonable terms. 4 bales blue KERSEYS. 2 do. beaver COATING. 1 do. narrow CLOTHS. 1 do. blue do. 1/2 2 do. bleached Scotch DOWLASS ALSO, ON HAND, Madeira WINE in qr. casks. COCOA in bags. 30 hds. Surinam MOLASSES. QUEENS WARE in crates assorted. SHOT in casks. James Patton. October 19. d
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company are hereby notified that the Fourth 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 14th day of December 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. November 14.
JOHN G. LADD, HAS FOR SALE, 30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osburghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, 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 hds Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits: A quantity of coal Leather, Shoes, Spades, Macabi and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. April 7. d
City Tavern and Hotel, ALEXANDRIA: AT THE SIGN OF THE GRAPES.
WILLIAM CATON, From the City of Annapolis, (Maryland) RESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC in general, that he has taken that justly celebrated INN, in this city, called THE CITY TAVERN and HOTEL, lately in the possession of Mr. John Gadsby. He hopes, by assiduity and attention, to give the greatest satisfaction to every person, as no exertions on his part shall be wanted to keep up the high character which this Tavern has, as being one of the best in the Union: and assures them that he will always have an assortment of the best liquors and good waiters. Travellers and others will meet with good accommodations at the above house, on reasonable terms. Boarders are taken by the day, week, month or year. The papers from all the sea-ports on the continent are regularly taken and filed at the Coffee-House, adjoining the tavern, and are for the use of strangers. Suppers can be had from six to twelve o'clock in the evening, at a short notice, from one to twenty. November 15. dif
William Harper, jun. APOTHECARY & DRUGGIST, Respectfully informs his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has taken the Store lately kept by Dr. Peter Wise, jun. nearly opposite to Mr. Bryan Hampson's and next door to Mr. John Lloyd's, Fairfax-street, where he intends constantly to keep a large and extensive assortment of all such articles as are in his line, wholesale and retail, for cash or the usual credit.—Great allowance to those that purchase by quantities. P. S. I wish to rent the upper part of the house I now occupy, at a reduced price. November 21. 4t
VESSELS WANTED.
WANTED a vessel of one thousand barrels, to take freight to Salem; and one of seven hundred barrels for Boston. Lawrafon & Fowle. November 7.
FOR SALE, A very valuable TRACT of LAND, containing 1115 acres, lying near Haymarket, in the county of Prince William. This land is now in the occupation of Mr. James Green, who will shew the premises to any person disposed to purchase. The subscriber having much need of money will give a great bargain on this land. Wm. A. G. Dade. Dumfries, Nov. 15—18 d28t*
TO RENT, THE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. James Russel, situate on Patrick-street. It is well calculated for a genteel family. Apply to James H. Hooe, or Trueman Brahears. November 18. 603t
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the 8th of September last from the subscriber living in the upper part of Charles county, in the state of Maryland and nearly opposite Mount Vernon in Virginia—a Negro Woman, by name POLLY;
She is about 32 years of age, about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, well made, of a yellow complexion, thick lips, have lost one or more of her teeth from her upper jaw towards the corner of her mouth, on the back part of one if not both of her hands or wrists, near the joint of the wrist, is a lump about the size of a swan shot. By appearance when she went away was four or five months gone with child.
Her cloathing when she went off a striped country woollen short gown, osnabrigs shift and white roles petticoat. By late information I have reason to believe that she has variety of cloaths with her. She is very artful and cunning no doubt will she change her name and dress. I expect she may be about Alexandria as her mother I believe is living there, who lived with Mr. Geo. N. Lyles, when he lived in Alexandria by name Bet. I will give the above reward to any person who will secure said negro Polly in jail & give me information so that I get her again or 15 dollars and all reasonable charges paid if brought home and delivered to me. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or employing the said negro at their peril. John Marshall, of Thos. Nov. 9. law3w.*
FOR SALE,
A Tract of LAND, containing 272 acres, situate in the county of Lancaster, (Virginia) on the main road leading from Richmond to Lancaster court house, five miles from the latter and four miles from Deep Creek, on the Rappahannock. The improvements are, a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, corn house, a large barn and store house, all new, and a handsome apple orchard of about 300 trees. Upwards of 200 acres of the above land is well timbered with oak, chestnut, and hickory. The terms will be made known by applying to Mr. F. Triplett, of Alexandria, or to the subscriber adjoining this place. Edmund Denney. Centreville, Oct. 14—(17) 18w
FOR SALE,
A family of NEGROES, man, wife, and five children. No fault but having no employment for them. Enquire of the Printer. November 21. 2aw

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
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From the North American.
MILITARY CONSCRIPTION.
A letter published in the Washington Federalist, from a gentleman at Annapolis, mentions the great uneasiness, which prevails respecting the call for one hundred thousand militia. It will probably give the finishing in Maryland to the approbation of that course of policy and management which in the general government, has through secret sittings, confidential communications, and concealments from the people, spread ruin over the continent. Freemen have a right to know the danger, which threatens their country, and they have an equally established right to know, why a tremendous army is called for. If causes exist, which justify such an expense to the states, and so great a sacrifice on the part of individuals, they will be cheerfully incurred. There is not a true hearted American, who would not spend his last dollar, and shed the last drop of his blood to support his country.—But we are not willing to march to Canada in order to make foreign conquests; we know that it is impossible for the French to approach us; and as there is no real indication of a refractory or rebellious spirit in New-England, no probability can be discerned of the armament being usefully employed. The militia, moreover, do not wish to be commanded by such a disaffected and impure character as Wilkinson in any case, and much less ought they to be called upon to pledge themselves for an unknown object under the conduct of such a commander. What did he do at New-Orleans? He made use of the military authority at his disposal, to the subversion of the civil and judicial powers. He transported citizens along a winter's coast from that city, without any ascertained crime. He spread terror and dismay through an innocent society, to gratify his capricious suspicion, to wreak his private vengeance, or to cover his own guilt. Has he ever expatiated this criminal assault upon the most sacred civil privileges? Alas! he has never been questioned about them. He never appeared to have been diminished in the favor of the Executive. Instead of meeting with a just retribution for these recent offences, his ancient misdeeds have been opportunely expunged by the intervention of a court of enquiry, proceeding with such forms and characteristic privacy, as have not enabled the public to discard their opinion against him. This, fellow-citizens, is the man, who must command us.
The threatening language of the ministerial papers is also calculated to encense the gloomy foreboding of the object of this military assemblage. It may be an attempt, but we trust in God it is not, and we are willing to think it is not, to enforce that uniform adoration of the late measures, which at least half of the nation thinks the real bane of its happiness and security.—Still the threats ought not perhaps to be idly disregarded. They have too been sturdy and frequently made by the Aurora, and by the other incendiary printers, who undertake to speak of the immature intentions of government.
To clear up all these doubts and difficulties; to infuse composure and confidence into the anxious minds of the citizens; to enable them to perform, with alacrity and effect, any duty the real condition of their country may demand; to discredit the suggestions of the tools of faction and dissipate the alarms they have excited; it is the indispensable obligation of the executive to point out the causes of this solemn and impressive organization of military force.
The communications made to Congress are said to be amply explanatory of our political footing; but gloomy and overcast as their aspect is, it does not threaten invasion. Either therefore the exposition of the state of the nation is fallacious and partial, or there is no need of this "note of preparation."
Meadville, [Penn.] Oct. 13.
On Sunday last between 20 or 30 Indians, of the Seneca tribe, passed through this place on their way home from the great council recently held at Sandusky. By what we can learn, the subject of their deliberations related principally to the existing differences between this country and Great-Britain; and in the event of a rupture they were determined to observe a strict neutrality.
From the National Intelligencer.
DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF THE 7th INSTANT.
[CONTINUED.]
COPIES AND EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM GENERAL ARMSTRONG TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WITH COPIES OF THEIR ENCLOSURES
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong to Mr. Madison.
PARIS, April 12, 1808.
"I have detained Mr. Lewis till to-day, on the supposition that my letter of the 2d inst. would be answered. This was, however, a mere accommodation to forms, as the absence of the emperor and of the minister of foreign relations rendered this supposition highly improbable. There being then no public reason for Mr. Lewis' longer stay in Paris, and the permission to the Osage to prosecute her voyage to England, not including one to return to France, I have thought it best that he should embark with such dispatches as were ready, proceed to Falmouth in England, and thence, after receiving Mr. Pinkney's orders, return with all possible expedition to the U. States. He has accordingly been instructed to this effect."
Extracts of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
PARIS, June 25, 1808.
"The St. Michael arrived at L'Orient on the 1st inst. and, like the Osage, was immediately put under sequestration.—It was not till the 8th that Mr. Baker arrived here.
"The remonstrance ordered, with respect to the terms of Mr. Champagny's letter of the 15th of Jan. shall be executed the moment the Prince of Benevento returns from Valenciay; and I hope in a way which, while it makes the French government sensible of the offensiveness of those terms, will not obstruct the road to friendly and respectful explanations on its part.
"To give this a chance of finding Mr. Livingston at Bordeaux, I must close it here."
With very high respect, sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. secretary of state.
PARIS, July 18, 1808.
SIR,
I avail myself of the detention of the Arcturus, to transmit copies of two letters, which I have written to M. de Champagny. The one, in execution of the President's orders with regard to the offensive terms employed by that minister in his note of the 15th of Jan. last; the other, demanding from him, on the part of his government, an avowal or disavowal of the conduct of rear admiral Baudin, in burning, or otherwise destroying on the high seas, four American ships and their cargoes.
I have the honor to be, sir,
With very high consideration,
Your most obedient
And very humble servant,
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. secretary of state.
Extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to M. Champagny, dated
PARIS, July 4, 1808.
SIR,
It has been made the duty of the undersigned to bring to the view of the French government, an official note addressed to him on the 15th Jan. last by his majesty's minister of exterior relations; and which, in the opinion of the President, is calculated to derogate from the rights of the U. States, as an independent nation. The note is in the following words, viz. [See M. Champagny's letter of the 15th January, 1808.]
On this note, the undersigned would remark:
1st. That the U. States have a right to elect their own policy with regard to England, as they have with regard to France; and that it is only while they continue to exercise this right, without suffering any degree of restraint from either power, that they can maintain the independent relation in which they stand to both: whence it follows, that to have pronounced, in the peremptory tone of the preceding note, the effects which the measures of the British government ought to have pronounced on their councils and conduct, was a language less adapted to accomplish its own object, than to offend against the respect due from one independent nation to another: and
2d. That the alternative to be found in the last paragraph, and which leaves the U. States to choose between an acquiescence in the views of France, against G. Britain, and a confiscation of all American property, sequestered by order of his Imperial Majesty, is equally offensive to both governments: to France, as it would impute to her a proposition founded in wrong to individuals; and to the U. States, as it would imply, on their part, a subjection to pecuniary interests, totally inconsistent with their principles, and highly dishonorable to their character.
His Excellency will be persuaded that the President, in directing the undersigned to make this representation, had no object in view, beyond that of seeking an explanation which cannot but tend to promote the harmony of the two powers.
The minister plenipotentiary of the U. States,
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
His excellency the Minister of Foreign Relations.
Copy of a letter from general Armstrong to M. Champagny, dated
PARIS, July 10, 1808.
SIR,
Your excellency will see, by the enclosed extracts from two letters, which his majesty's minister of marine has done me the honor to address to me, on the 18th of April and 13th of June last, that the property taken from the four American ships, destroyed by rear admiral Baudin, has been placed under the jurisdiction of the imperial council of prizes, to be judged by it, as a case of ordinary capture.
To your excellency, it will be unnecessary, to remark, that whatever may be the decision of this council, in relation to the merchandise which has been saved, the case presents a question of much higher import and entirely beyond the jurisdiction of a maritime court, viz. the kind and degree of reparation which shall be due for the ships and merchandise which have been destroyed? And, by way of opening this subject, your excellency will permit me to ask—whether his majesty's government does, or does not, justify the conduct of rear adm'l Baudin in burning, or otherwise destroying on the high seas, the ships and merchandise of a neutral and friendly power?
I pray your excellency, &c.
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
M. Champagny.
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
PARIS, July 26, 1808.
"It would have given me the highest pleasure to have drawn from this government such explanations on the general subject of our differences with them, as would have met the friendly and equitable views of the U. States, but I owe it as well to you as to myself to declare, that every attempt for that purpose, hitherto made, has failed, and under circumstances which by no means indicate any change, in this respect, for the better."
With very high consideration I am, sir, your most obt. servt.
(Signed)
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. secretary of state.
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
PARIS, August 7, 1808.
"I wrote a few lines to you yesterday. Two weeks have gone by without any new condemnation. My remonstrances continue to remain unanswered."
"P. S. I enclose a copy of my note of yesterday to M. de Champagny."
Copy of a letter from general Armstrong dated
PARIS, August 6, 1808.
Mr. Armstrong presents his compliments to M. de Champagny, and begs leave to inform him, that having for some months past made trial of the artificial waters of Tivoli, without any useful effect, his physician has prescribed for him those of Bourbon D'Archambault. Should M. de Champagny have any communications to make to Mr. Armstrong, he will be pleased to address them as usual, to the Hotel de Legation Americaine, Rue Vanguard, 100, whence they will be regularly and promptly transmitted to Bourbon.
On leaving Paris, Mr. Armstrong thinks proper to state his regrets, that the political relations of the two powers should continue to wear an aspect less auspicious to their future good understanding than is wished for by those who are the friends of both.
That his majesty has a right to make such municipal regulations as he may deem proper, with regard to foreign commerce, neither is nor has been denied. For example, he may forbid the entry into the ports of France of American ships which have touched in England, or been destined to England; and he may either sequester or confiscate such vessels of the United States as shall infract these laws, after due promulgation and notice thereof; but beyond this, the United States hope and believe that his majesty will not go.
M. de Champagny will not fail to seize the distinction which these remarks present, between the authority of municipal regulations and that of public law, and will decide whether it does or does not offer a ground on which the good understanding, so long and so usefully maintained between the United States and France, may be preserved, and a degree of intercourse between them revived, which shall have the effect of reanimating their former industry.
Does his majesty fear that the balance of trade, arising from this renewed industry, would go the advantage of England? means are certainly not wanting to prevent this consequence: would it not be entirely avoided by making it a condition of the commerce in question, that all ships leaving France shall take (in some article or articles of her produce or manufacture) the full amount of the cargoes they bring hither?
Ships sailing under this regulation would or would not go voluntarily to England. If they went voluntarily, it would only be because that country afforded the best markets for the productions of France, in which case the habitual results would be entirely changed, and England, ceasing to receive a balance for her manufactures, would begin to pay one to the U. States on the productions of France. Could France wish a state of commerce more prosperous than this.
If, on the other hand, the American ships did not go voluntarily to England, but were captured and sent for adjudication, it may be fairly presumed, that the U. States could no longer hesitate about becoming a party to the war against England.
Thus in either case the interests of his majesty would be directly advanced by the measures: in the one, the wants of France and her colonies would be not only regularly supplied, but she would herself become an entrepot for the supply of the continent; in the other, the wishes of his majesty as expressed in Feb. last, would be directly promoted.
Mr. Armstrong has the honor of renewing to M. de Champagny the assurances of his very high consideration. To his excellency M. de Champagny, of exterior relations.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Armstrong to the secretary of state, dated Bourbon D'Archambault, 23th August, 1808.
"Since my arrival at this place I have been honored by the receipt of your dispatch of the 21st ultimo, and would immediately return to Paris to renew any discussions with M. de Champagny either personally, as you suggest, or by writing, had I not the most solemn conviction that any new experiment made at the present moment in either form and of official character, would certainly be useless and probably injurious."
FALL GOODS.
JOS. RIDDLE HAS RECEIVED, Per ships Hero and Caroline, from Liverpool, Woollen and Cotton Goods, Which are opening for sale. October 19
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED And for sale at R. GRAY'S Book-store, and MARCH'S, Georgetown, PRICE 37 1/2 Cents, AN
ADDRESS
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES; On the importance of encouraging AGRICULTURE & DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES:
TENDING TO SHEW
That by a due encouragement of these essential interests, the nation will be rendered more respectable abroad and more prosperous at home.
TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF The Improvements in Sheep at Arlington The native Sheep of Smith's Island, and the plans proposed for extending his valuable race of animals, for the benefit of the country at large.
BY GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Esq. Of Arlington House, District of Columbia,
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Tuesday the 15th instant, in the House of Representatives, resolutions were reported to instruct the Senators and request the Representatives of this state in Congress, to use their utmost endeavors to effect the repeal of the embargo laws, and to express the opinion of the legislature that no points of etiquette ought to be permitted to operate as a bar to arrangements which involve the peace and prosperity of the country. After an animated debate which continued until a late hour last evening, they passed by the following majority:
For them 236 } Majority 89. Against them 147 } [Boston Centinel.]
At the October term of the supreme court for the district of Rapide, Orleans territory, the grand jury returned two indictments for murder, two for horse-stealing, and two for swindling—Presented the parish laws as a nuisance—the parish judge for oppression and extortion—and three justices of peace for misdemeanor in office. (Natchez Gaz.)
A London paper of the 26th September contains the following paragraph:
Saturday morning the Lavinia, captain J. Hansolk, arrived at Portsmouth, from Admiral Thornborough's squadron off Toulon. She is under quarantine. She left the station off Toulon on the 9th ult. where she has been cruising nearly 26 weeks, as one of the in-shore squadron of frigates. She saw the enemy's fleet at Toulon, every day twice, and sometimes oftener. They consist of ten sail of the line (two of which are three deckers) and seven frigates, in every respect ready for sea. Gantheume commands in chief, having under him three rear admirals. Two Russian line of battle ships got in there from Porto Piterura, in the island of Elba, some months since; the Lavinia saw them go in. They were immediately refitted and made ready for sea; but now, for some cause, they are dismantled and moved into the basin. They have lately launched at Toulon, two ships of the line, one of 80 guns, and the other, called the Austerlitz, of 120 guns. Adm. Thornborough was cruising about 10 leagues south of Toulon, with 12 sail of the line; a line of battle ship was always kept, day and night, advanced in shore, to repeat the signals from the frigates. Lord Collingwood sailed from Gibraltar on the 31st ult. to resume the command off Toulon.
The Lavinia spoke nothing on her passage from Gibraltar, except on the 9th inst. the Myrtle sloop, captain Inne, off Lisbon, by which ship the Lavinia sent dispatches for sir C. Cotton, at Lisbon, which she received from Lord Collingwood; and dispatches from gen. Drummond, at Gibraltar, for sir Hugh Dalrymple. The Myrtle left St. Ubes the morning the Lavinia spoke her—the ravages and exactions of the French in that neighborhood, even after the signing of the convention, were very great. A French general of division had caused exactions amounting to 1500 pounds sterling to be made, which so exasperated the Portuguese, that a Portuguese general, with 1000 men, had determined to attack him on the night the Myrtle sailed.
Manufactures in Connecticut.—Three pieces superfine Broadcloth, manufactured at Humphreyville, one of full-blooded Merino wool, grown in this country, and the other two pieces, of the wool of the half-blooded Merinos, were exhibited to the general assembly at its late session, to the high approbation of its members. The first piece was judged to be equal in fineness and goodness to cloths now sold at 10 or 11 dollars per yard; the others to those which are worth 6 dollars per yard. We understand these and some pieces of cotton cloth from the same factory have been sent to Philadelphia where extraordinary encouragement for the sale of homespun cloths is afforded by the domestic society.
Conn. Herald.
In the result of the election for electors in Virginia Mr. Monroe's friends amount to a comparatively small number. This in some measure is owing to the circumstance of the presses being almost exclusively devoted, till near the approach of the election, to the support of his competitor; and to the instability of those mere influential friendships, which were dissolved or rendered inactive by the fear of being found in a minority. But there is some room to suppose, that the termination of the election has not restored the candidates and their partisans to a state of peace and harmony. The "Spirit of '76," conducted in favor of Mr. Monroe, by one of the ablest editors in
Virginia, contains the following severe assault upon Mr. Madison.
"Mr. Madison it is true has written much, but there is a great difference between writing essays and conducting the affairs of a great nation with advantage. The character of a statesman ought to be estimated in a certain degree by his success; for measures which are well planned, generally ensure it. We will ask in what has Mr. Madison succeeded? He has brought us by a variety of meandering movements to the brink of war, not with one power only, but with France and Great Britain, and their respective allies. His long lucubrations have not averted, that we know of, a single calamity from our country. They have not had the effect of intimidation on any power, and they have been equally unsuccessful in the way of conciliation. We despair of his being able to extricate us by any faculties which he possesses, from our present embarrassments and still greater difficulties."
[North American.]
ABACO.—We have received from a friend to humanity and an intelligent Sea Captain, a very interesting and highly important communication, correcting an error that has proved fatal to some & extensively injurious to many in the mercantile world. To the West-India trader the correction will be highly useful, and should therefore have a wide and prompt circulation. For the satisfaction of those personally concerned, and of the scientific world we are happy in being able to assure them, that the gentleman on whose authority the following statement rests, is well known to the Editor, and is, in character and information strong, a good man and true; but modestly reticent from the public eye, and will not consent to the unnecessary use of his name in print. It may not be improper to add, that the observations were repeated on several different voyages.
[Fed. Gaz.]
COMMUNICATED.
The Hole in the Wall is not in the South point of Abaco; but is about two miles to the Northward of the South point. Its latitude is 25 degrees 56 minutes North, the South point, being in 25 deg. 54 m. In Blunt's "American Coast Pilot," it is laid down in 26 deg. 10 m.; too far north by 16 m. which error has proved fatal to many. The New American Practical Navigator, and all Moore's books and charts that I have seen, contain the same error. Any vessel sailing by the directions contained in the "American Coast Pilot," over the Bahama bank, will be carried too far to the Eastward, and on coming into less than 15 fathoms water should steer W. or W. by S. till they deepen the water. Intending to go off the Bank, between the Riding Rocks and Orange Keys, you must run down in latitude 25 deg. 3 m. as the Orange Keys, though laid down in 24 deg. 43 minutes, (in the "American Practical Navigator," Coast Pilot," Hamilton Moore's books, and all the other charts that I have seen) from several good observations I have found the North Point to lay in 25 deg. 00. W. Heather's Chart of the West-Indies is the only chart that I have seen that lays Abaco down nearly right; but he has copied Moore's error with respect to Orange Keys, and places them in 24 deg. 43 m.—Double Headed Shot Keys are rightly laid down, and are in 24 deg. North.
A STANDING ARMY.—During the federal administration, when a war actually existed between this country and France, a small temporary force was raised, and the whole clan of democracy was in an uproar. But in the present order of things, when no war exists, an army is kept at a most enormous expence, for no other purpose, as far as we can see, but to enable Wilkinson and Jefferson to procure testimony against a man whom they wish to hang, to bribe mercenary printers by means of commissions, to take from the judiciary its constitutional power of punishing violations of the laws, and lastly, to awe the New England states into submission to the democratic design of annihilating commerce. If any man say that this force is intended for the defence of the country, we ask why the army is stationed in the woods of Carlisle, in the heart of the country, and upwards of an hundred miles from the nearest seaport town? Are our enemies to souse upon our heads from the clouds? No.—The army is stationed there for the purpose of intimidating the people, and compel them to submit to the weak and ruinous measures of an administration, which, like an automaton, is regulated by an unseen hand. Nor is this force, which, to be sure, was raised under the authority of a servile majority of congress, the only power which we have to dread. In the last
National Intelligencer, the following proposition is seriously made, in defiance of the experience of ages, of the habits and manners of the country, and in contemptuous disregard of the spirit of our constitution:
"If to shew the practicability of such a system, an application of it were required, the following plan might be proposed: Camps of instruction might be formed in five or six convenient positions, according to the extent or number of the inhabitants of the country. ALL the young men from 18 to 25 years of age, with a few peculiar exceptions, should be divided into four classes, each of which would by turns spend three months, dispersed in the different camps of instruction. Each class during its stay in the camps, would form the STANDING ARMY of the country, and as such receive the stated pay of the line."
Citizens of America! do not view this alarming proposal as coming from the editor of that paper. His mind, weak by nature, could never have conceived a plan so logically vicious and bold in its nature, so destructive in its consequences; and it has so long been under the immediate control of others that if he had conceived it, he never would have ventured to propose it, without the sanction of those who are alike the keepers of his purse and his conscience. Rely upon it this comes from the same hand which promises to destroy the Lilliputian bands in which your fathers encircled you, for the protection of your lives, your liberty and your property.
Are you content to forsake your blooming fields and your peaceful homes, to become the aids of Wilkinson and the corporals of Duane? Will you, young men, march over the mouldering bones of your fathers, under the rigorous restraints of martial law, and the imperious mandates of a Spanish pensioner, or a fugitive from justice? If you can do this, if the proud bosom of an American can submit to this degradation, if the honourable sweat which attests his industry and invigorates his frame, can give place to the blood which flows from the serjeants lash, then have your fathers died in vain, and ye prove yourselves well worthy
To be popp'd at like pigeons for six-pence a-day. [Fed. Rep.]
FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN.
STARVING THE ENGLISH ISLANDS! The following are extracts of letters from two mercantile houses of the first respectability, in Antigua, dated 12th and 15th Oct. received by a gentleman of Baltimore.
"This island has not suffered much in consequence of the embargo. From the Western Islands we have had many vessels, chiefly with corn, and very fine potatoes & onions—and from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, abundance of dry and pickled fish, independent of large cargoes of flour, rye meal, and almost every other kind of provisions that America produces. In addition, the planters have become farmers—the quantities of potatoes, yams, eddoos and corn, that they have planted, and from which they have had ample and unexpected returns, have afforded them a source of supplies totally unexpected. From Canada not one barrel of flour has been received, but from England several thousands. Superfine retails now at twenty dollars. We have had every vessel from St. Michael consigned to us, two ships, two brigs and a schooner, and the corn has averaged about two and a half dollars per bushel. If Great Britain would only get two or three of the Western Islands and cultivate the corn with British industry and capital, the American farmers would have to repent the embargo. In war the British convoy, that comes out half loaded, could fill up at St. Michael, and in peace the returning ships would never come out empty."
From another house under date of 15th.
"We have never been seriously in want of provisions, supplies reach us from various new quarters, and it is pretty confidently believed we can do without the U. States of America. Many wish, that they may not be permitted to come to our islands in future, and people are completely assured we can never be starved into measures, whatever we may grant in good will or in consequence of America being a good customer."
Flour is now retailing at 20$ for fresh Baltimore, and it has seldom been higher than twenty-three. Of this article we have scarcely been a fortnight with it even scarce.
In about two months provisions will be very abundant, so much more has been
planted this year than on former occasions; and on the raising of your embargo it will be highly imprudent to ship much to the West-Indies, for you may depend much money will be sunk thereby."
From the Boston Centinel.
SINK OR SWIM.
Commerce on the spit of sand is; Shift your helm and vessel trim; Clear the ship of Tarapanders; Let us sink—or let us swim.
Heave all hands nor mind commotion; Turtles on the land may creep: Sailors' farms are on the ocean— Let Cu' water plow the deep.
Since Embargo squalls have caught us; On the lubber land, d'ye see, Point no point is all athwart us— Hard-a-weather—helm a lee.
Sea room while the current sets on— Trade and commerce on the main; Cheer all hands the foremast decks on— Heave like men—an offing gain.
Was taken from a black man, in market, who was offering it for sale, a gold headed CANE, with the letters H. C. on the head. The gentleman who took it from him has left it with James Campbell, at the jail.—The owner may have it on paying the Printer's bill for advertising the same.
James Campbell.
November 23. 3t
ATTENTION!
On FRIDAY, the 25th instant, Battalion Courts of Enquiry will be held in the Council Chamber, for the assessment of Fines—and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on SATURDAY, the 10th December next, for hearing appeals and performing other duties required by law.—The Courts will be opened at ten o'clock, A. M. on each day.
By order.
P. Triplett, Adjutant 2d L. M. D. C.
November 21. 3t
FALL GOODS.
By the Arno, via Baltimore, I have received
Part of my Fall Goods,
CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF Rose and Daffel Blankets, Broad and Narrow low-priced Cloths, Flannels, &c.
John Lloyd. m w fif.
October 7.
REMOVAL.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
Has removed his store to the Brick House lately occupied by Lewis Debiois, esq. corner King and Union-streets—Where he has his hand and offers for Sale—
1000 bushels Lisbon SALT. Liverpool coarse and fine do: Brown SUGAR in hds. and blls. Loaf and Lump do. MOLASSES in hds. Green COFFEE in bags and blls.
Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } TEAS Hyson Skin, } In Boxes & gr. chests Madeira, } Lisbon, } Teneriffe and } WINES in order for Claret } immediate use.
Jamaica, } Windward Island } RUM & N. England } In Hogsheads.
Cognac BRANDY.
Holland GIN
WHISKEY in barrels
HERRINGS and SHAD in do.
Best Goshen & Rhode-Island CHEESE,
in tasks
Harris's manufactured TOBACCO, in
segs
CANDLES in boxes, mould & dipt
COTTON, in bales
PLAISTER of PARIS.
Pepper and Timento in bags. Chocolate in boxes, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Snuff in kegs, Soap, Rice, Bed-Cord, Leading-lines, Butter in firkins, &c. &c.
ALWAYS ON HAND,
Fresh Superfine Flour, and Buckwheat, Flour, for family use,
November 4. d
LOTTERY OFFICE.
TICKETS in the Charitable Marine Society Lottery, now drawing, for sale at the office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, price Five Dolls. & Seventy five cents. A regular list of the drawing will be received and information given gratis to those who purchase tickets.
August 9.

THOMAS JACOB Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a  CURRYING SHOP AND LEATHER STORE, On King-street, between St. Asaph & Washington streets, Alexandria, where he will always have on hand an extensive assortment of LEATHER , of all descriptions, which he will dispose of on the lowest terms for CASH. He wishes to purchase all kinds of leather in the rough, for currying and will give the best prices. He intends keeping a supply of Tanners Oil and Spanish Hides.  FOR HIRE, A Coach and two Strong Horses, With a careful driver. November 1. 2aw3m.
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 farriery 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. d1m2aw3m.
Public Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust from William N. Mills to the subscriber, will be exposed at public sale, on SATURDAY , the tenth day of December next, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock, P. M. at the Coffee-house in Alexandria, for ready money, to be applied, in the first place, towards the discharge of certain debts therein mentioned, due to Joseph Smith—all the right, title, and interest of the said William N. Mills , in a certain piece or parcel of ground, situate, lying and being in the town of Alexandria, and bounded as follows, to wit:—Beginning at the corner, the intersections of King and West-streets, on the north of King and east of West-streets, and running thence eastwardly by and with King-street, and binding thereon 61 feet 8 and 1-2 inches; thence northwardly and parallel to West-street 120 feet to a ten feet alley; thence westwardly and binding on said alley parallel to King-street 61 feet 8 inches and an half to West-street; thence southwardly and binding on West-street to the beginning. ALSO One other piece or parcel of Ground, situate on the north side of King-street, and east side of West-street, and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at the distance of 61 feet 8 inches and an half, from the intersection of King and West-streets, and running eastwardly binding on King-street 40 feet, thence northwardly and parallel to West-street 120 feet to a ten feet alley; thence westwardly binding on said alley and parallel to King-street 40 feet, thence southwardly and parallel to West-street 126 feet to the beginning.  Colin Auld, Trustee. November 18. 3daw1s.
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.
By Mutual Consent. THE copartnership of Isaac Robbins and Co. is dissolved—All persons having any claim against them, are solicited to present such claim for payment; and those indebted are hereby requested to come forward and settle the same with  Isaac Robbins. Who still continues at the old stand opposite the Indian-Queen tavern, in King-street, and has as usual, a good assortment of GROCERIES , November 16. d3t co3t.
TO LET, The HOUSE on Prince-street, lately occupied by John Watts , deceased.  FOR SALE, 1 Share Pennsylvania Copper Mine Stock.  R. L. Taylor Esq or September 24.
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 to 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 Soichong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Tene rifle, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum. 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. Loaf 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 Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 18. d
Trinity Church Lottery. This Lottery is authorised by the Legislature of Maryland, and bonds have been given to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, for the faithful performance of the Managers. The following is the Scheme:—  S C H E M E.
  1 Prize of  Dollars,  5000    1 do.   3000    2 do.  2000  4000    3 do.  1500  3000    2 do.  1000  3000    6 do.  500  3000    20 do.  200  4000    35 do.  100  3500    70 do.  50  3500    175 do.  20  3500    500 do.  10  5000    5250 do.  6  31500    6065 Prizes.   72000    11935 Blanks.      Sum raised,   15000    Expences including commission to the Corporation   3000    OF THE ABOVE PRIZES, 1 of 200 do. to the first drawn Blank. 1 of 200 do. to 1st drawn blank after 1 of 200 do. do. 2000 1 of 200 do. do. 4000 1 of 200 do. do. 6000 1 of 200 do. do. 8000 1 of 1000 do. do. 10,000 1 of 500 do. do. 12000 1 of 500 do. do. 14000 1 of 1500 do. do. 16000 1 of 2000 last drawn blank. From the above scheme it will appear that that there are not two blanks to a prize, and that the prizes are to be paid without discount.  TICKETS for sale at R. GRAY'S Book-store, King-street—Present price of tickets six DOLLARS, will advance as the drawing progresses, which will be at the rate of 2000 tickets a week, and will positively be completed in nine weeks from this date. A correct list of the drawing will be received daily. Prizes in the Charitable Marine Lottery taken in exchange for tickets in this. November 2. N. B. The Charitable Marine Lottery has unavoidably been postponed, by reason that the clerks have been employed in preparing the numbers, checks, &c. for the Trinity Church Lottery, but the drawing will be resumed in a short time and no doubt need be entertained of its final completion.  LEAD & HERRING TWINE. Three Casks and two Bales for sale for cash, or notes at 60 days—by  Charles Bennett. Oct. 7. eo3w.
NEW BEER. THE subscriber has received a supply of BEER (from Craskey's Brewery, Philadelphia) of very fine quality.  John Macleod. Nov. 14. eo3t N. B. On hand, a few half barrels and kegs of BARLEY .
ORPHANS' COURT, Alexandria County, Nov. Term, 1808. ORDERED, THAT the executors of James Russel , deceased, insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Gazette, three times a week for eight weeks.  ALEX. MOORE, Register.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscribers have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria C'ty. in the district of Columbia, letters testamentary on the estate of James Russel , 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 subscribers on or before the 4th day of May 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 our hands this 4th day of November 1808.  James H. Hooe.  Trueman Brashears. Executors of James Russel. November 4. eo8
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 2. 3daw8w
ORPHAN'S COURT, Alexandria County, October Term, 1808. ORDERED, That the administrator of Peter Wise , junior, deceased, do insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Gazette, three times a week for six weeks. 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 Peter Wise , junior, late of the county aforesaid, 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 19th 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 19th day of October, 1808.  Adam Lynn, Administrator of Peter Wise, jun. October 19. 3daw6w
Notice is hereby given That application will be made to the directors of the Bank of Alexandria, to renew fifteen shares of bank stock of the bank of Alexandria, which have been lost or stolen—Certificates numbered and dated as follows, to wit:—No. 13, 14, 15, issued in the name of Benjamin Dulany, on the 28th March, 1793. No. 1064, to William I. Hall, 6th of July, 1796.—No. 521, to John Love and Company, 28th March, 1793.—No. 923, to Chs. Love, 5th July, 1796.—No. 1785, to Ann Matthews, 14th August, 1801.—No. 637, 638, and 639, to Robert T. Hooe, March 28, '93. No. 904, to James M'Crea and Co.—No. 1159, to Samuel Nicholls, July 5, 1796.—No. 768, to Francis O'Lanyer.—No. 856, to M c Lean and Cooke, 5th July, 1796.—No. 217, to Samuel Dunlap.  B. Dulany. November 4. eo3w
2000 SPANISH HIDES, Muscovado Sugar in hds. and bbls, Clayed do. in boxes, Coffee in bbls. and bags, Old London Particular and Market Madeira Wine, in pipes and half pipes. Catalonia do. in qr. casks, Castile Soap in boxes. A few tons of Logwood.  FOR SALE BY  Nath. Wattles, & Co.
PROPOSALS ON THE PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED,  THE MANUAL OF THE  FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT OR A  NEW AND COMPLETE  DICTIONARY OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES, IN TWO PARTS: 1. French & English —2. English & French CONTAINING, 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences. 2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade. 3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England. 4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases. 5. A dictionary of French synonyms. 6. A dictionary of French homonyms. 7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world. 8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged. 9. A complete treatise on French poetry. 10. The chief English idioms. 11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Caneau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugeut, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c. BY N. G. DUFIEF, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man , applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.  VOLNEY. I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Blaney 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.
LIBBY & CARNE HAVE just received about 20 firkins and tubs of very excellent BUTTER , a few bushels of new Timothy and Clover Seed, Brass Andirons, Stoves of different kinds for burning coal, Box, Tin-plate and Franklia do. About 20 kegs of glazed FF and F Gunpowder.—They expect, every hour, the arrival of their FALL GOODS , which, with those on hand, will make their assortment very complete.—They have on hand as usual, Bar-Iron, Hoop-Iron, Plough-Plates, Castings, Cut-Nails, Blistered and German Steel, Wool and Cotton Cards, &c. &c. November 15. eo3t
PUBLIC SALE. BY VIRTUE of a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, pronounced a May term, 1807, WILL BE SOLD , for ready money, at public auction, at Dawsou's tavern, in the town of Leesburg, in the county of Loudoun, on Munday , the 14th day of November next , in a suit wherein the executors of Daniel Mildred , deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts , are plaintiffs; and Samuel Hough , Mahlon Hough , and others, are defendants, A certain tract or parcel of Land,
LYING on the Kitocoton, in the said county, containing one hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less, and the MANUFACTURING MILL erected thereon, and all the HOUSES & IMPROVEMENTS thereon, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned—conveyed by the defendant, Mahlon Hough , by deed of mortgage to the complainants, bearing date the second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
William Mann,  Armistead Long,  Charles F. Mercer, September 17. 1aw8w
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.