Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-30 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. Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year, A NEGRO MAN, who can work in the house, and take care of horses. Apply to the Patten.
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscate and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton.
Just Published, [Price 12 and a half Cents.] For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street. A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body: By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College.
NEW ALMANAC. COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS, For 1810. For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single copy. Charles Stade & Thos. Grimshaw, Having entered into partnership in the ROPE-MAKING BUSINESS, offer for sale, at their store on Merchants' wharf, a general assortment of CORDAGE and SHIP-CHANDLERY, at which place, or at their rope-walk, they will receive orders for any description of Cordage warranted to be made out of the best materials and manufactured in such a manner as will bear the inspection of the best judges. N. B. A liberal price will be always given for HEMP of the best quality.
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden.
A GREAT BARGAIN. THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a general family, together with all the outbuildings suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises.
E. Dulin.
For Freight or Charter, To a permitted Port in the South of Europe. THE BRIG INDUSTRY, John Gladding, master; Burthen 165 tons. Apply to John G. Ladd. Who has for sale on board the schr. Genera Johnston, S. L. Davis, master, 90 tons Plaister Paris, 1 1-2 ton Cordage, 170 boxes smoked Herrings Apply on board. Dec. 27.
LIBERAL WAGES WILL be given for a smart active BOY and GIRL for the ensuing year. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 26.
The Subscriber Has received the following articles: New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality Mississippi Cotton of the first quality Cognac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin London Particular Madeira } WINES Sherry } Lisbon } Superior Claret in cases } Imperial, } Hyson, } TEAS. Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Souchong, & } Rubea } Best Green Coffee in bags and barrels Gunpowder P. B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9 Mould Shot, B. B. and S. S. & C. Salt Petre, double refined Spanish Flotant Indigo Copperas of the 1st quality Fresh Nutmegs Pimento and black Pepper, Demi-johns, With a general assortment of GROCERIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles. The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail.
TO RENT, A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson. Nov. 3 d
Notice is hereby given To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter. By order of the President and Directors, Guiden Chapin, Cash. December 19. cole
NEW PUBLICATIONS Just received for sale by the subscriber, Illustrations of Shakespear, by Mrs. Lennox. The Parents Assistant, or Stories for Children, by Maria Edgeworth. Letters and Reflections, of the Austrian Field Marshal Prince de Ligne, by Madame de Staël. Hutton's Arithmetic and Book-keeping The Yankee in London. Murray's Spelling-Book, neat small New-York edition. Pinkerton's Collection of Voyages & Travels, first number is ready for delivery to subscribers. A few sets of Cæcils and Dr. Buchanan's celebrated Sermon, called the "Star in the East," may be had of James Kennedy, Sen. Dec. 27. co2w
To be hired for the ensuing year, Eight or ten valuable NEGROES, belonging to the Preston estate, consisting of men women, and girls: among them a good cook washer and ironer, and several good house-servants. Frances Alexander, Adm x . December 21. ed2w
WANTED, Two or three good steady Black Men to work in a manufactory, to whom good wages and steady employ will be given. THOMAS PATTEN. December 29. eo3t
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner DOLPHIN; Laying at Harper's wharf.— A few barrels may be taken on freight. Apply to the master on board. December 18.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Offers for sale the following articles, by wholesale or retail. 2000 bush. Lisbon and Liverpool Salt 2000 lbs Green Coffee, in barrels and bags 2000 Goshen Cheese, of excellent quality in casks 1000 New England do. do. 200 bbls. of Herrings, Shad and Mackerel 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 bales prime Upland Georgia Cotton. 10 hhds. Jamaica, Antigua and Demerara Rum 4 pipes French and ditto Brandy 15 hhds. Muscovado Sugar 50 bbls. do. do. different qualities 2 hhds. Copperas Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin, Madeira, Lisbon, Claret, and Catalonia } TEAS. Holland and Country Gin New England Rum in hhds and bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy in bbls. Martinique Cordials, in boxes Leaf and Lump Sugar, Havannah Honey per gallon, Figblue, Molasses in hhds. Spanish Flotant Indigo, Spanish Cigars, Butter, Harris's and Taylor's manufactured Tobacco in kegs, Gunpowder and Shot of different sizes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate Nos. 1 and 3, Mould and Dipt Candles, Malaga Raisins in boxes, Pipes in boxes, 3 gross each, Hingham box's, Hamilton's Garrett's and Leiper's Snuff in bottles, London and Philadelphia Mustard, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. ALSO, A constant supply of WATER CRACKERS and best SUPERFINE FLOUR, by retail, and 30 hhds. of Maryland and Virginia Tobacco. November 20.
BUTTER. 4000 lbs. firkin Butter, in good ship piug order. 20 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard. 40 kegs Leiper's & Garrett's Snuffs, Just received by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets. With a general assortment of Groceries as usual. November 28.
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispense of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dtf.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. CATLETT, 75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Seine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE. This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. No land is better adapted to the use of Plaister of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jun. September 14. d
ADVERTISEMENT. BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Potts and Eliza his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of this instant month December, sundry pieces or parcels of GROUND, situate and lying on Queen, Water, and Union-streets, in the town of Alexandria, a plot of which will be produced on the day of sale, when the terms of payment will be made known. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. December 8. dts
New Hardware Store. ADAM LYNN & CO. Have received by the ship Dumfries , from Liverpool, via Baltimore, A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, japanned & brass Ware: Which they now offer for sale, wholesale and retail, at their store, corner of King and Royal-streets, lately occupied by Peter Sherron. They have also for sale, Barr-Iron and Steel. December 11.
FOR SALE, From schooner Sally and Betsey , Capt. Eardey, 2000 bushels Ground Allum Salt 50 boxes Mould Candles 4 bales Russia Sheeting 3 bales Gurrahs A quantity of Shoes, Slippers, &c. Apply to John G. Ladd. December 19.
LANDING, From schooner Elizabeth , Captain Newcomb, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 50 tons Plaister Paris 26 barrels Tanners' Oil 3 hogsheads and 40 barrels Muscovado Sugar 20 boxes Chocolate. Also, from the schr Ladies Delight , A cargo of Richmond Coals. For which apply to the master on board. John G. Ladd. December 18.
LANDING From the sloop Ranger , Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 50 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 chests Hyson Tea 50 coils Grass Rope 5000 yards Tow Cloth 33 casks Goshen Cheese, of a superior quality.
IN STORE, 30,000 weight Green Coffee 25 hogsheads and 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a superior quality. 50 cases Florence Oil, 12 bottles each 100 bolts Ravens Duck 100 reams Writing Paper. 30 barrels Tanners' Oil 3 casks Sperm Oil 4 pipes 4th proof Alcant Brandy 4 puncheons Jamaica Rum 200 barrels Mess No. 1 & No. 2 Beef 50 barrels Prime Pork 150 boxes Brown Soap 6 casks Timothy Seed 50 boxes Cod Fish 50 Do. No. 1 & 3 Chocolate 10 barrels Salmon 20,000 lbs Soap Leather 180 packages Shoes different qualities. 50 casks Bellona Gunpowder 1 case German Checks.
WANTED, 1000 bushels clean Rye, for which Cash will be given. Apply as above.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, December 19.
DEBATE
ON THE JOINT RESOLUTION
Approving the conduct of the Executive in relation to the refusal to receive any further communication from Francis Yrs. Jackson.
[CONTINUED.]
In committee of the whole Mr. BASSET in the chair—
[Mr. Dana's Speech concluded.]
We will now recur to the administration of president Adams, who was so well known as a diplomatic functionary in Eu- rope. Among the state papers which he communicated to Congress, we may find instructive documentary information rela- tive to diplomatic credence and authority. Among those papers is the letter of cre- dence for the envoys extraordinary to France according to full form of diplomacy.— These are the terms:
CREDENCE
For Messrs. Pinckney, Marshall and Gerry, Envoys to France.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States of America, to the Executive Directory of the French Republic:
CITIZENS DIRECTORS—
Desirous of terminating all differences between the United States of America and the French Republic, and of restoring that harmony and good understanding, and that commercial and friendly intercourse, which from the commencement of their political connection until lately, have so happily sub- sisted, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, appointed Charles Cotes- worth Pinckney, John Marshall and El- bridge Gerry, distinguished citizens of these states, jointly and severally, envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to the French republic, for the purpose of accomplishing the great objects above-men- tioned: Wherefore I pray you, citizens Directors, to give full credence to what they and each of them shall say to you in these respects, in behalf of the United States, and also when they shall assure you of the sincerity of our wishes for the wel- fare of the French republic.
Given under my hand and the great seal of the United States of America, at Philadelphia, the thirteenth day of Ju- ly, in the year 1797, and of the inde- pendence of these states the twenty- second.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the President of the United States, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Here gentlemen may observe, that the letter of credence expressly states the ob- jects of the mission extraordinary, and de- sires full credence to be given to the en- voys in those respects. Says the letter of credence, "I pray you, Citizens Directors, to give full credence to what they and each of them shall say to you in these respects, in behalf of the U. States." But did the President then in office suppose the letter of credence, even in such a case, to give the proper authority for negotiating an ar- rangement of matters in difference between the two countries? He understood the subject far otherwise; for he believed it proper to authorise the envoys distinctly, by giving them full powers. If gentlemen will now attend they may know the terms of this public commission.
FULL POWERS
To Messrs. Pinckney, Marshall and Gerry, Envoys to France.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States of America, To all whom these presents shall con- cern—Greeting:
KNOW YE, That for the purpose of ter- minating all differences between the United
States of America and the French republic, and of restoring and confirming perfect har- mony and good understanding, and re-es- tablishing a commercial and friendly inter- course between them, and reposing especial trust and confidence in the integrity, pru- dence and abilities of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry, citizens of the United States, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed the said Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry, jointly and severally, envoys extraordinary and minis- ters plenipotentiary of the United States to the French republic, hereby giving and granting to them, and any and each of them, full power and authority, and also a general and special command, for and in the name of the United States, to meet and confer with the ministers, commissioners, or de- puties of the French republic, being fur- nished with the like full powers, whether separately or jointly, and with them to treat, consult, and negotiate, of and concerning all claims, and all matters and causes of dif- ference, subsisting between the U. States and the French republic, for the purpose of satisfying and terminating the same in a just and equitable manner, and also of and concerning the general commerce between the U. States and France and all other the dominions of the French republic, and to conclude and sign a treaty or treaties, con- vention or conventions, touching the pre- mises, transmitting the same to the Presi- dent of the U. S. of America for his final ratification, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the U. S. if such advice and consent shall be given.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Phi- ladelphia, the twenty-second day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- seven, and of the independence of the United States of America, the twenty- first.
JOHN ADAMS.
By the President of the United States, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
The history of the government presents further authority. Let us remount to the administration of the first President of the United States, the man first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen! Mr. Hammond was resid- ing at Philadelphia in character of minister plenipotentiary from Great-Britain. On the 29th of November, in the year 1791, a letter was addressed to him by the Sec- retary of State, Mr. Jefferson, who had re- turned from Europe where he is well known to have been a minister from the U. States. After advertising to the inexecution of the 7th article of the definitive treaty of peace, and mentioning the sentiment entertained of the friendly movement then lately made by the court of London in sending a mi- nister, the letter contains these expres- sions:—"Permit me then, sir, to ask, whether you are instructed to give us ex- planations of the intentions of your court as to the execution of the article above quot- ed.
"With respect to the commerce of the two countries, we have supposed, that we saw, in several instances, regulations on the part of your government, which, if re- ciprocally adopted, would materially injure the interests of both nations."
"On this subject too, I must beg the favor of you to say, whether you are au- thorised to conclude or to negotiate ar- rangements with us which may fix the com- merce between the two countries on princi- ples of reciprocal advantage?"
The correspondence gives us interesting information applicable to the present sub- ject. Under the administration of the first President of the United States, the enquiry was made by the secretary of state offi- cially—whether the accredited British min- ister plenipotentiary was authorised to con- clude arrangements respecting commerce, or to negotiate such arrangements? Whe- ther he was instructed to explain the inten- tions of the British government as to the execution of an article of the definitive trea- ty of peace?
It does not seem to have been imagined at that time, that the enquiry could be tho't to vary in any respect whatever from the honorable principles of diplomatic inter- course. The answer is to be found in the let- ter to the secretary of state from the British minister plenipotentiary, bearing date at Philadelphia, the 30th of November, 1791, the next day after the official inquiry was made. Permit me now, sir, to state such parts of the letter as appear most applicable to the case now before us.
"With respect to the non-execution of the 7th article of the definitive treaty of peace between his Britannic majesty and the United States of America, which you have recalled to my attention, it is scarcely necessary for me to remark to you sir, that the king my master was induced to suspend the execution of that article on his part, in consequence of the non-compliance on the part of the United States with the engage- ments contained in the 4th 5th & 6th articles of the same treaty. These two objects are therefore so materially connected with each other as not to admit of separation, either in the mode of discussing them or in any sub- sequent arrangements which may result from that discussion."
"In stating to you, sir, this indispensable consideration, I must at the same time as- sure you, that in the confidence of experi- encing a similar disposition in the govern- ment of the United States, it is his majesty's desire to remove every ground and occasion of misunderstanding which may arise be- tween the two countries: and in conformity to that disposition in his majesty, I can add that I am instructed to enter into the dis- cussion of all such measures as may be deemed the most practicable and reasonable for giving effect to those stipulations of the definitive treaty, the execution of which has hitherto been delayed, as well by the govern- ment of this country as that of G. Britain."
"In answer to your question on the sub- ject of the commerce of Great Britain and the U. States, I can also inform you, sir, that the king is sincerely disposed to promote and facilitate the commercial intercourse between the two countries, and that I am authorised to communicate to this govern- ment his majesty's readiness to enter into a negotiation for establishing that intercourse upon principles of reciprocal benefit."
"And I trust, I may be permitted to add, that it would be the highest object of my ambition to be the humble instrument of contributing in any manner to fix upon a permanent basis the future system of har- mony and good understanding between the two countries."
Such is the language of the British mi- nister plenipotentiary, Mr. Hammond. He does not seem to have suspected any sem- blance of indecorum in the official enquiry; for he returned an official answer, such as I have just mentioned on the subjects of the correspondence, and in the same letter men- tioned his sense of obliging expressions of personal regard. The next letter which appears in the published correspondence now before me is also from Mr. Hammond. The letter is so short, and in point of prin- ciple it is so near relation to the present subject, that the whole will now be stated as it appears in the printed collection.
"Philadelphia, Dec. 6th, 1791. Mr. Hammond, Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain, to Mr. Jefferson, Secre- tary of State.
Sir, As I am extremely solicitous to avoid a- ny misapprehension of my letter of the 30th ult. I have now the honor of stating to you in explanation of that part of it to which you have adverted in yours of yesterday, that although (as I formerly mentioned in my first conversations with you after my arrival in this country) I am not as yet em- powered to conclude any definitive arrange- ment with respect to the commercial inter- course between the two countries, I still meant it to be understood, that I am fully authorised to enter into a negotiation for that purpose, and into the discussion of such principles as may appear best calculat- ed to promote that object on a basis of re- ciprocal advantage.
I am further authorized to receive any propositions which this government may be pleased to make to me upon this sub- ject.
I have the honor to be with every senti- ment of respect and esteem, sir, your most obedient and most humble servant, GEO. HAMMOND.
In this letter, the distinction is marked between concluding an arrangement and en- tering into negotiation for that purpose.— According to his own statement, although fully authorized to enter into negotiation, the minister was not empowered to con- clude an arrangement respecting the com- mercial intercourse between the two coun- tries. As to the idea of concluding any definitive commercial arrangement, there- fore, there could be no further question under the existing circumstances. The minister plenipotentiary had not the com- petent powers; and nothing ought to be done: And of course, under the adminis- tration of the first President of the United States, nothing was done. But the British minister plenipotentiary undoubtedly be- lieved himself fully authorised to enter into a negotiation; such was his statement as distinctly made in an official letter to the
Secretary of State. What was the conse- quence? The Secretary of State addressed a letter the next week to the British min- ister plenipotentiary. The letter was short, but very intelligible. Gentlemen are re- quested to attend to the whole.
"PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13, 1791. Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State, to Mr. Hammond, Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain.
Sir,
"I have laid before the president of the United States the letters of Nov. 30th and December 6th, with which you hon- ored me; and in consequence thereof and particularly of that part of your letter of Dec. 6th, where you say that you are fully authorised to enter into a negotiation for the purpose of arranging the commercial intercourse between the two countries, I have the honor to inform you that I am re- ady to receive a communication of your full powers for that purpose, at any time you shall think proper, and to proceed immedia- tely to their object.
"I have, &c.
"TH: JEFFERSON."
Such was the principle and such the style of diplomatic propriety under the adminis- tration of president Washington. The British minister plenipotentiary returned an answer the following day. I will read every part of it as I find it, that gentlemen may judge on a fair view of the whole.
"PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 1791. Mr. Hammond, Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain, to Mr. Jefferson, Sec- retary of State.
Sir,
"In answer to your letter of yester- day, I can only repeat what I have before stated in my first conversations with you after my arrival and subsequently in my letter of the 6th of this month; viz: that I have no special commission empowering me to conclude any definitive arrangement upon the subject of the commercial inter- course between Great Britain and the U. States. But that I conceive myself fully competent to enter into a negotiation with this government, for that purpose, in the discussion of the principles which may serve as the basis and constitute the stip- ulations of any such definitive arrangement.
"This opinion of my competency is founded upon my instructions inasmuch as they are to regulate my personal conduct, and upon the conviction that the letter of credence from his majesty investing me with a general plenipotentiary character, which I had the honor of presenting to the President of the United States, and his consequent recognition of me in that char- acter, are authorities decidedly adequate to the commencement of a preliminary ne- gotiation.
I have the honor to be, With sentiments of great respect, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant, GEO: HAMMOND."
The course of correspondence had now shown, that the British minister plenipo- tiary believed himself fully authorised to act as negotiator, because he had presented his letter of credence to the President of the U. States and been received accordingly, and because too he had instructions to regulate his personal conduct, but which he did not think proper to communicate, and which he does not appear to be at liberty to commu- nicate to the American government.
If the letter of credence could be regard- ed as authorising the negotiation, it had al- ready been presented to the President of the United States. That this did not con- stitute the competent authority, therefore, must have been decided by the President, beyond controversy, at the date of the let- ter which invited the British minister plen- ipotentiary to communicate his full pow- ers.
It is now to be recollected that in his let- ter of the 30th of Nov. the minister had mentioned his being instructed to enter into discussions with respect to articles of definit- ive treaty, which had been concluded, but not fully executed. According to his own decision, he wanted competent authority to conclude a definitive commercial arrange- ment between the two countries; and ac- cording to the decision of the first Pres- ident of the U. S. undoubtedly he wanted the competent authority to negotiate such arrangement. Any opinions expressed by the minister in his letters of the 6th and 14th of Dec. could not be supposed to reverse a decision deliberately formed by President Washington; and a controversial corre- spondence relative to such opinions might be worse than useless. Of course, it would accord with expedience as well as diplomatic decorum to abstain from remarking on these letters in future correspondence. But to discuss the respective claims and complaints might contribute to a distinct knowledge

affairs, and undoubtedly the ministers light water into such discussions. No dis- cussions, however multiplied, could consti- tute a stipulation for any thing to be done on the part of the government of either country. Accordingly it is worthy of ob- servation, that the letter of the 14th Dec. from the British minister plenipotentiary is not mentioned in the letter of next day from the secretary of state, who acknowledges the minister's letter of the 30th Nov. with- out seeming to recollect any thing of the in- tervening correspondence. I will now state the introductory part of this letter from the secretary of state.
"PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 1791. Mr. Jefferson Secretary of State, to Mr. Hammond, Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain.
"I am to acknowledge the honor of your letter of the 30th Nov. and to express the satisfaction with which we learn that you are instructed to discuss with us the measures which reason and practicability dictate for giving effect to the stipulations of our treaty yet remaining to be executed. I can assure you, on the part of the United States, of every disposition to lessen difficul- ties by passing over whatever is of small concern and insisting on those matters only which either justice to individuals or public policy render indispensable: and in order to simplify our discussions by defining pre- cisely their objects, I have the honor to pro- pose, that we shall begin by specifying on each side, the particular acts which each considers to have been done by the other in contravention of the treaty. I shall set the example."
Such authorities we have before us in the political history of our own country.
On considering the resolution from the Senate, the subject does not appear to be placed on its proper basis. I am against the resolution.
(Debate to be continued.)
BALTIMORE, December 27.
A Spanish 74 arrived at Porto Rico on the 23d ult. in distress, in 33 days from Havanna, bound to Cadiz, having on board $6,000,000 of dollars, produce and ammuni- tion valued at two and a half millions, a lieutenant general, a lieutenant colonel, and 70 naval officers, called home to Spain.— She came in with a British frigate, who fell in with her in so leaky a condition that the commander agreed to accompany her into port.
TO BE RENTED,
For one or more years. THAT valuable property commonly call- ed Jones's Point, now occupied by Jo- siah Browning—Also, the Marsh and Hills adjacent. The terms will be made known by Dr. Stephen Cooke, near Leesburg, Loudoun county.
The subscriber having been informed that Josiah Browning has committed various de- predations on the point, that he has sold the stone which surrounded it, and the soil it- self, gives notice to those who have been en- gaged in this honorable traffic, that a repeti- tion of it will inevitably subject them to the penalties of the law.
John R. Cooke.
December 16. d3t&1awt
For Rent or Sale,
A Bake-house & Dwelling-houses.
THAT Bake House and Dwelling House situate at the corner of Water and Oronoko streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson. Possession may be had the first day of January next.
ALSO,
That Square, or two acres of ground, with the improvements thereon, situate on Wash- ington street, between Oronoko and Pen- tleton streets, whereon my family at present live. Immediate possession may be had.
John Dundas.
November 17. d1w&entf
Liverpool Coal for Sale,
On board the ship Allegany, Capt. Morris, laying at Conway's wharf.
Apply to
James Patton.
December 22. 31aw2w
TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House on the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.
ALSO,
A WARE HOUSE, they will be let together or separately. Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms ap- ply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
October 10. eo
PRINTING in all its va- rious branches, handsomely ex- ecuted with accuracy and dis- patch.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30.
FROM WASHINGTON, December 23.
THE PROSPECT! —It is the settled pol- icy, both of the Executive and Congress, to do NOTHING. "Nemo Nobody, Esq." would be an excellent hand to manage the "Some- thing" of our national government at the present time. There are to be no embargo laws, no militia conscriptions, no naval and military preparations, no declarations of war. One thing indeed must be done, or rather undone, from sheer necessity. The non in- tercourse law must and will be repealed, but not in a hurry. A little revenue must be had at all events. The ominous words, "EX- HAUSTED TREASURY" fell from the lips of colonel Thome like thunderbolts upon the ears of his copatriots. Their consterna- tion as well as their chagrin, is inexpressi- ble.
When we speak of doing nothing, we mean nothing GREAT. As usual, little things are to be done, videlicet , the adoption of GILES's resolutions, et hoc genus omne . But these re- solutions have sustained a terrible, because an unexpected attack from that staunch old de- mocrat, but honest and independent man, Mr. MACON. He implored his friends, from a due regard to our national character, hither- to so well supported by the style of our pub- lic documents under successive administra- tions, to commit the resolutions, to amend them, to make the language of them "delicate and polite, such as one gentleman would use to another with whom he had a dispute."—
This was a home thrust indeed, and we shall see whether the hero Giles will challenge "Mr. Speaker," as Mr. Randolph always calls him, convinced that he ought to be Speak- er though he is not, for "delicately & polit- ely"—it has really been done in this manner —"insinuating" that he had used ungentle- man like language towards the British mi- nister. Mr. Macon, with his usual taste for antithesis and odd expression, speaks of "red hot democrats and mad federalists." But his appeal to his red hot friends will be in vain. His own sensibility upon the subject, how- ever, does him high honor, especially as he is a plain, self educated planter. But the reso- lutions will be passed with all their imperfec- tions on their heads. Their advocates, "I apprehend," as Mr. Ross says, have not yet sunk themselves to the lowest possible point of degradation.
Never, in the annals of political parties, did such a "contrast" exist—such an one never could have entered into the imagination of the author of the "Studies of Nature"—as that which is now exhibited in the American Capi- tol. Upon one side of the house is arrayed the true spirit of Greece and Rome, and elo- quence and argument which would not have dishonored those celebrated nations; upon the other, weakness indescribable, want of judgment inconceivable by those who do not witness it! Let every wavering minority man in the union perform a pilgrimage to Washington, and remain here one day only, and he will shudder at the idea of forsaking the proud bark of federalism, "or any other ism" to attach himself to the crew of the cra- zy, floundering, foundering, and soon to be abandoned vessel of Napoleonish democra- cy!
(Freeman's Journal.)
On the 21st ult. the American vessel Minerva, capt. Spear, from Boston to Lis- bon, with a cargo of cotton, tar, turpen- tine, naval stores, &c. put into Galway in an injured state. This vessel was met on her passage on the 15th by the Le Milan, French privateer, in lat. 51, 40, long. 15, W. by which ship she was fired on, boarded, and made a prize of. After all her papers, letters, &c. had been examined, her crew, with the exception of two men, viz. the captain, who had been confined by illness to his hammock, and the mate who is an Irishman, were taken on board the Milan, and a prize master and nine men from the latter vessel were put on board the Miner- va with directions to take her into the most convenient French port. After having proceeded some way on their destination, the captain (who had recovered from his indisposition) and the mate, formed the re-
solution of rescuing their vessel; and with this intention, watching their opportunity, they, on the 18th, shut the prize master up in the cabin, to which he had accidentally retired, and arming themselves with pistols came upon the other nine, while in an un- prepared state whom they also shut up in the cabin with the prize master. Four of the nine happened to be Portuguese sailors who then consented to unite with the A- mericans, and help to work the vessel which they have brought in. The six Frenchmen are confined in Galway, prisoners of war. [Poulson's Am.]
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 28.
[CONCLUDED.]
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
Mr. Quincy was proceeding in a strain of eloquence not often exceeded on this floor, when he was taken suddenly ill, and was forced to sit down.
Mr. Gardenier then rose, and in a short but energetic and impressive speech, urged the propriety of postponing the resolutions indefinitely. Mr. Gardenier spoke to the question of postponement only, and to the consequences of the resolutions without go- ing into a general examination of the pro- priety of the President's conduct in the dismissal of Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Pitkin followed Mr. Gardenier, and in a very sensible and argumentative speech went into an examination of the resolutions, proving their inutility and evil tendency to the nation. He was proceeding in his ob- servations, when Mr. Wilson observing that it was late, made a motion for ad- journment, which was carried.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29.
Mr. Lewis presented the joint petition of the Levy Court of the county, and Com- mon Council of the town of Alexandria in the District of Columbia, stating that the common jail of that county was entirely in- competent for the purposes intended, and praying that authority may be granted for the building of a new jail in that town, and that an appropriation for that purpose may be made. Referred to the committee of the District of Columbia.
Mr. Taylor from the committee to whom was referred the letter from I. A. Coles, reported that they had enquired into that unfortunate affair, and have found from de- positions on the subject, (which were read) that the said I. A. Coles did make an out- rageous and unprovoked attack on a mem- ber of this house, (Gen. Nelson,) and did strike the said member. But that the let- ters of acknowledgement from the said I. A. Coles, (which were also read,) ought to be satisfactory to the house. They there- fore reported that no further proceedings on the subject are necessary. Laid on the table.
The order of the day was called up, on the resolutions from the Senate. The mo- tion for indefinite postponement under consi- deration.
Mr. Pitkin concluded his speech com- menced yesterday.
Mr. Quincy continued his speech which he commenced yesterday. He attempted to prove that the insult complained of in the resolutions, was not to be found in the letters alluded to. But, said he, supposing that the insult was as clear as noon-day and was known to be intended by Mr. Jackson, is it wise—is it politic for us to pass such a resolution as this? It is said the honor of the nation is at stake. Is this to heal its wounds? Is it for the honor of the nation to use such women's weapons?
Mr. Gardenier again urged the indefinite postponement of the resolutions.
A motion for adjournment was made and lost.
Mr. Livermore spoke a few words in fa- vor of his motion for postponement, when a motion for adjournment was made and carried.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,
Sloop Montezuma, Palmer, Norfolk: Sundries, to M. Milner and others.
Lydia, Potter, Providence via Nor- folk: Sundries, to the Master.
CLEARED,
Sch'r Little Mary, Kelly, Boston: by Charles I. Gallett.
Dolphin, Harper, Savannah: by James Lawrason.
For Freight or Charter,
The Barque George William, Burthen 160 tons, STEPHEN HOPKINS, Master.
Apply to
John G. Ladd,
Who has for sale, new landing from said barque,
118 quarter casks first quality Sherry Wine 40 chests Young Hyson, Hyson and Impe- rial Teas, of the latest importation.
The above entitled to debenture.
Dec. 30.
J. F. LE GOUX, of Geneva, Surgeon Dentist and Oculist, lately from the Island of Cuba,
Respectfully acquaints the Ladies and Gen- tlemen of this City, that he performs every operation in the Dental Art, as regulating, cleansing, separating & plugging the decayed teeth and filing and extracting them.
He fixes artificial teeth from one to a com- plete set.
He purposes to reside in this place about two weeks, and offers his services to all who may please to honor him with their confi- dence.
N. B. Personal application to be made at FRANCIS HUCORN's, corner of Royal & Ca- meron-streets, opposite the city hotel, where immediate attention will be given, and the orders of those ladies who wish his attend- ance at their dwellings will be readily com- plied with for an additional compensation.
December 30.
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Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, two apprentices, Thomas Barnett and Wil- iam Williams—Barnett is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, fair complexion— Williams is nearly 18 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dull of hearing and of very dark complexion. The above reward will be given for either or both if brought home or se- cured so that I get them again, with all rea- sonable charges for Barnett but no allowance for Williams. All persons are forbid, at their peril, from employing, harboring, or carry- ing away said apprentices.
Daniel McDougall.
December 30.
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ORPHANS' COURT.
Alexandria County, December Term, 1809.
ORDERED, That the administrator of Nathaniel Pierce, jun: deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in the Alexandria Gazette.
Teste.
Alexander Moore, Register:
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Na- thaniel Pierce, late of the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers there- of, to the subscriber, on or before the 29th day of June next, or they may by law be ex- cluded from all benefit of said estate—and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment. Given under my hand, this 30th day of December, 1809.
Joshua Yeaton, Adm'r.
December 30.
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The first Alexandria Dan- cing Assembly will be held at Mr. Brook's City Hotel, on the third of January. The subscrip- tion paper is left at the bar.
The MANAGERS.
December 27.
NOTICE.
A MEETING of the Washington Bridge Company, will be held at Long's tavern, on the first Monday of January next, at twelve o'clock, A. M. according to law, for the pur- pose of choosing five Directors, a Clerk and a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
By order of the President and Directors, S. ELLIOT, jr. Clk.
December 22—36

New Tooth Extractor. THE subscriber has effected an improvement in the instrument for extracting teeth, by which that operation is rendered considerably less painful, and more safe, than by the common method, and applies in all cases. During some months use of this instrument, (the only one except Bruff's Patent, where that will apply) the jaw has in no instance been injured, nor the gum torn (or lacerated.) Persons who choose it, attended at their homes as usual. Apply lower end of Prince-street to  Ch : Douglas. Intending to apply for a patent, it cannot be seen for examination at present. December 28. e08m
NOTICE. AN annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, will be held at the city tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in January next, when there will be an election held for five Directors, a Clerk & Treasurer, agreeable to charter. By order of the Board,  G. Deneale, President. December 11. 3aw
Orphans' Court, Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809. Ordered, That the administrator of Joseph Harper, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in each week for four weeks, in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Teste,  Alex. Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Joseph Harper, late of the county aforesaid deceased, all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 8th day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate, and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1809.  Wm. Harper, Adm'r.  Of Joseph Harper. December 8.
Public Sale. THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust to him from Mr. William Hodgson, dated on the 10th day of November, in the year 1808, for the purpose of indemnifying Mr. John Hopkins—will, on the first day of February next, at the hour of twelve o'clock of that day, if fair; if not, on the next fair day at the same hour, proceed to sell, at the court-house, in Alexandria, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money three thousand acres of LAND, situate on the left fork of Big Sandy Creek, which land was, at the time of the grants for the same, in the county of Monongalia, in the state of Virginia. The above tracts of land were granted by the state of Virginia, to John Allison by three several patents containing respectively one thousand acres, and bearing date on the first day of October, 1784, which land has been since duly conveyed to the said William Hodgson by deed dated 2d of August, 1790.  Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. Nov. 27. eots
Orphans' Court, Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809 Ordered, that the executor of Wm. Fitzhugh of Chatham, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Teste,  Alex. Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters testamentary on the estate of Wm. Fitzhugh, Esquire, of Chatham, 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 Alexander Moore, Register of Wills of Alexandria, on or before the 23d day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. And those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 23d day of December, 1809.  Robert Randolph,  Executor of Wm. Fitzhugh, of Chatham.
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.
Public Sale. UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Samuel Bailey to us, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain debts to William Wilson, surviving administrator of Cumberland Wilson, deceased, and to Benjamin Bailey, we will offer at public sale, for cash, on the 19th day of March next, at the front door of the court-house, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, in the said county, described in the deed as situated on Occoquan Creek, adjoining to the town of Colchester, and devised to the said Samuel Bailey by his father William Bailey—supposed to contain four hundred acres.  Thomas Harrison, jun. R. I. Taylor. December 8. eots
Thomas P. de Valangin, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to the stand lately occupied by Mr. Samuel McCloud on King street, and continues to offer for sale, a handsome assortment of LIQUORS and GROCERIES on the lowest terms for cash, viz. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohca } TEAS of the latest importation. First and second quality New Orleans and West India Sugars. Madeira, Lisbon, Malaga and Old Port in bottles, } WINES. Hollands' and country Gin. Cognac, Bourdeaux, Peach and Apple Brandy. Best Jamaica, Antigua, and New England Rum. Whiskey in barrels and by retail. Cherry Bounce. Spanish Cigars of a very superior quality. Green and white coffee, chocolate, mace, cloves, cinnamon, nutmegs, pimento, pepper, race and ground ginger, rice, pearl and common barley, arrowroot, madder, indigo, copperas, allum, brimstone, saltpetre, starch, fig blue, white and brown soap, mould and dipt candles, gunpowder, shot, flints, first, second and third quality smoking tobacco, James river and small twist tobacco. Macabau, rappee and Scotch snuff, best Florence oil in flasks. Has also on hand, A few superior quality Goshen Cheese. December 12. 3aw4w
Valuable Property for Sale. IN pursuance of a deed executed to the subscribers on the 11th day of August, 1808, by the late Robert T. Hooe, Esq. in trust for certain purposes thereby expressed, they will proceed to sell at public auction, at the Colfee-House, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in March next, the following valuable Property, viz.  One Lot of Ground in the said town of Alexandria, lying eastward of Union and between Duke and Wolfe streets, with a Wharf extended from the same into the river: This lot fronts feet on the Potomac.  One other Lot, situated on Water street, between Prince and Duke-streets, and fronting about 27 feet on Water-street. This lot is handsomely enclosed, and there is a very productive garden upon it. The undivided Moiety of the following Property, all situated in the said town of Alexandria, to wit—  One Moiety of the Property on which the said R. T. Hooe lately resided situated at the corner of Prince and Water-streets, and fronting feet on the Potomac, and feet on Prince streets. On this property there are extensive Brick Buildings, forming a large and well finished Dwelling House & three Stores, with all necessary out houses, a pump in the yard and an excellent garden. A I S O,  The undivided Moiety of a House and Lot situated at the corner of Water and Duke streets, fronting feet on Water, and feet on Duke. This property is subject to an annual ground rent forever of sixty one and a half dollars. The whole of the above property except the last is free of encumbrance, and will be shown at any time to such as desire to be informed about it. The sale will be made on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months for approved indorsed notes, negotiable at the bank of Alexandria.  Charles Simms,  Thomas Swann,  R. Harrison. Nov. 30. eo
JOHN R. COOKE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (MARTINSBURG:) PRACTISES in the Interior and Superior Courts of the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson, and in the Superior Court of Loudoun. December 12e. 1aw6t
TO THE PUBLIC Who are afflicted with Coughs, Colds, Astmas, and Consumptions.
THERE is perhaps no medical observation better established, none more generally confirmed by the experience of the best physicians of all ages and countries, and none of more importance to the practitioner than the fact that many of the most difficult and incurable complaints originate in neglected COLDS. In a climate as variable as ours, where the changes of the weather are frequently sudden and unexpected, it requires more care and attention to guard against this subtle and dangerous enemy of life, than most people imagine, or are willing to bestow.—Hence the vast number of patients afflicted with coughs, catarrhs, asthma and consumptions. The many cases of the kind which fell under my observation, the disappointment I experienced in practice, from remedies highly recommended, and my own predisposition to pulmonary complaints, were strong inducements for me to consider whether a compound, consisting of mild vegetable substances could not be invented, more free from the well founded objections of practitioners, and better calculated to avert the threatening destruction of the lungs. I have the satisfaction to offer to the public such a remedy, under the name of the VEGETABLE PULMONIC DETURGENT, well adapted to various constitutions and habits, and to declare with the fullest confidence that I found this composition far superior to others intended to answer the same purpose. I am perfectly satisfied, that practitioners, who have frequently to combat the effects of suppressed perspiration and do not neglect the use of the lancet and other evacuations, whenever they are indicated, will place this medicine on the list of their most favorite remedies; as it can in no case do harm. I will abide by this motto:  NO RELIEF NO PAY.
This motto may be deemed ostentatious by some, and amounting to a positiveness that the medicine will invariably effect a cure in any stage of a disease like a miracle; the proprietor is far from believing that this medicine will render mankind immortal; but he is fully sensible if taken seasonably, and according to the directions, it will either prevent or cure, and if unseasonably, it will most sensibly alleviate distress and prolong life; and having no desire to profit by the confidence of the sick and afflicted, induces me to make the above overture. Should the contrary appear in any instance, as in some it possibly may, the money for the medicine will be cheerfully refunded by the person who may vend the same.  GEORGE ROGERS.
N. B. The above named medicine is secured to the subscriber by letters patent from the President of the United States, and prepared at his Dispensary in Northampton county of Hampshire and state of Massachusetts.
To the Public. The great benefit which I have experienced from Rogers's Vegetable, &c. and a firm persuasion that it may afford relief to others, induces me to make every laudable exertion for its distribution. For five years preceding the last of Dec. 1807, in consequence of taking a violent cold I had been afflicted with the asthma, a disorder which I conceived to be hereditary, my father and grand father both having greatly suffered from it. The disorder increasing rapidly upon me, in the spring of 1807, I consulted Dr. C. L. Seeger, but the agency of his business prevented him from attending at that time, particularly to my case. My business made it necessary for me to leave home and be absent the greater part of summer, which deprived me of the able professional assistance of Dr. Seeger. In September last, a severe cold brought on a violent cough and the disorder assumed an aspect more serious and alarming than at any former period—I was extremely debilitated, emaciated and confined. Such was the irritability of my lungs I was obliged to use the greatest caution in the act of respiration. After a free use of Rogers's Vegetable, &c. for about two months I was perfectly relieved of the dreadful cough which had so long afflicted me, and completely cured of every symptom of the asthma—In short, blessed be God, I have continued in sound health ever since. As these facts may be important to those unfortunate individuals who are suffering from the same disorder, I have been thus particular in their detail. And I do not hesitate to declare my solemn conviction, both from my own experience and observing its effects on others, that Dr. Rogers's V. P. D. is an easy, safe and effectual remedy for coughs and asthma, and is the greatest antidote to all pulmonary complaints that the world has ever witnessed.  Jacob W. Brewster. Northampton, January, 1809.
THIS may certify, that about the first of October last, I was attacked with a violent cough, which proceeded, as was the opinion of my physician, who is a man well approved of in his profession, from a bruise which I received on my left side about a fortnight before. By his consent I tried Rogers's Pul-
monic Deturgent—I was very weak and low, and took but half the quantity prescribed by his directions. In three days I was much relieved, and in eight days quite cured of my cough.
Moses Parsons, jun. Northampton, February, 1809. Northampton, (Mass.) Feb. 1809. I James Heaton, also hereby certify, that in the fall of the year 1808, I was seized with a severe cold attended by an obstinate and distressing cough. The violence of my cough produced a pain in my side and breast, and frequently spitting of blood, in short, the horrid symptoms of a consumption rapidly assailing me. In this situation I was recommended to Dr. George Rogers, who rendered me immediate relief by administering his Vegetable Deturgent. I have continued the use of it ever since, and for four months past, though not completely restored to health, I have been enabled constantly to attend to my business—and I fully believe that my partial restoration has been solely owing (under God) to this valuable remedy.  James Heaton.  To the Public.
In consequence of taking a severe cold in May, 1803, I was seized with a violent pain in my side attended with a distressing cough, which, although I had the advice and prescriptions of a respectable physician lasted me four weeks, without any alleviation. I then applied to Dr. George Rogers, who administered his Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent, which gave me immediate relief; and in ten days I was entirely freed from the pain in my side and cough.  Charles Chapman. Northampton March, 1809. I ELIJAH NORTON, jun of Westampton, in Massachusetts, do certify that in the last year I was attended with a great debility, weakness of the lungs, distressed for breath and a violent cough attended with a fever for a number of months; about the 15th of August I began the use of Dr. George Rogers's Vegetable Pulmonic Deturgent I kept in the use of it about three months Immediately after taking this medicine my cough abated, and I could breathe with more freedom. I would recommend the medicine from my own experience, in those who are troubled with a cough, and disorders of the lungs and breast, and consumptive complaints and do believe it to be a valuable and useful medicine.  Elijah Norton, jun. Westampton, Feb. 21 1809. For sale by R. GRAY Bookseller King street agent for the proprietor. October 31. 1aw6m
505 Acres of Land for Sale. I WISH TO SELL the above quantity of LAND, situated near the road leading from Georgetown to Alexandria, and about an equal distance from each town. This property is fully one half covered with wood, which will render it an advisable purchase, on the terms that I will sell it. George H. Terrett, Esq. will show the land to any gentleman who wishes to see it and will give the necessary information.  George H. Chapman. December 16. 2w7
Finkerton's Collection of Voyages and Travels, Forming a complete History of the Origin and Progress of Discovery by Sea and Land, from the most authentic Sources. THE first number of this valuable Work is just come to hand and is ready for inspection at the store of the subscriber in King-street, and with Mr. Triplet, at the coffee-house. Fully aware of the impositions that have been practised upon the public by strangers soliciting subscriptions from distant places, the Editors invite their examination of a Work perhaps the most useful, entertaining as well as extensive in its kind that has ever been undertaken in any country. And they flatter themselves that the American will by no means shrink from a comparison with the London edition, tho' offered at six dollars per Vol. less. This number may be considered as a specimen of the execution of the work and will be left a short time for examination after the 2d number is put to press. After that the subscription will be raised to $2.25 each number; and but a few more copies printed than are sufficient to supply the subscribers, than the early patrons of this valuable Work may have a decided advantage—subsequent applications may therefore come too late. It is also the intention of the Editors to annex to the last number a complete list of the names of the subscribers as the patrons and encouragers of useful knowledge, the arts and literature of the United States. Subscriptions are received by the subscriber.  James Kennedy, sen. December 5. eot