Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-03-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1808.
[No. 2124.]
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. GREEN COFFEE. 5000 lb. best Green COFFEE FOR SALE BY James Sanderfon.
Feb. 13 d HEMP FOR SALE. I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time Bryan Hampson.
December 30- WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Prince. Sept. 9.
PROFILES, CUT AND FRAMED; AND PROFILE LIKENESS'S DONE IN GOLD LEAF ON GLASS; NEXT door to Mr. L. Robins's Store on King Street, nearly opposite the Indian Queen Tavern. January 18. dff.
Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 bds. West-India Rum, 10 qr. casks L. P. Tenerife Wine, 16 casks Rice, 195 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk.
November 19. d JAMES SANDERSON, Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 70 bags green Coffee 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirits, Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
CAUTION. WHEREAS Joseph Deane and Zachariah Gardner, have set up a claim by a deed of trust or other conveyance made to them by Daniel M'Carthy, for a part of the Mount Air tract of Land in our possession—This is to caution all persons from purchasing; as the said Daniel M'Carthy could have no title in any part of the Land until a general division of the estate of the late Daniel M'Carthy takes place. Sarah M'Carthy, John W. Bronaugh. March 8. d.m.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE. WINES. 10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Tenerife 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 bds. 3d proof Antigua rum 1 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas 2 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper TEAS. 10 chests young hyson 10 do. hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 kegs madder 50 do. ground ginger 50 do. raisins 1200 lbs. bacon, well cured 5 kegs salt petre A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for mill use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms.
Just Received, FRESH LEMONS by the box, 200 bushels good SEED POTATOES, And a quantity of TONGUES & SOUNDS And for Sale by Thomas Simms.
March 18 NOTICE.
THE subscribers to the Alexandria Academy, are respectfully informed that an election will take place at the academy on Monday the 11th day of April next, at 12 o'clock for thirteen trustees to serve for one year from that day. March 11. d
TO RENT, and possession given on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Voss, City of Washington, Oct. 20. dff
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOISE At his Store, near Col. Ramsay's wharf, French Brandy, in pipes Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks New-England Rum, in hogsheads and barrels Molasses, in hogsheads Cod-Fish, in boxes Cider, Potatoes, Beets, and Winter Pears, in barrels Cheese Cider Vinegar, in hogsheads and pipes March 9.
A Brick House for Sale. THE Brick House occupied by Mrs. M'Carthy, on the north side of Prince street, between Fairfax and Water streets, is offered for sale on a liberal credit. For particulars apply to John C. Vowell. ALSO, TO RENT, The House lately occupied by Mrs. Fitzgerald, situated on Water street, having every convenience to accommodate a genteel family. Immediate possession may be had.—Apply as above. January 12. 6m
The partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Craik and Washington, is this day dissolved by mutual consent—all persons indebted to them are requested to make payment to Mr. James Craik West, who is authorised to settle the concerns of the said firm. James Craik, Wm. Washington. March 8.
THE subscriber being desirous to settle his accounts previous to the partnership, requests all persons indebted to him to make immediate payment to Mr. James C. West, who is authorised to attend to the settlement thereof. James Craik. March 8.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having qualified as executor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn, deceased, respectfully requests those who have claims against the estate, to lodge them properly authenticated, in the hands of Robert I. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John H. Peyton, of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will forward them immediately to the subscriber. Those persons indebted to the deceased, will please make payment to either the above mentioned gentlemen, or T. Blackburn. Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8. eotf Just Received, Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Crocker, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 8 puncheons Jamaica Spirits 46 barrels first quality Cheese 10 do. mens stout shoes 100 sides Seal Leather of extra nice quality 30 boxes dry Cod-Fish. Said Schooner Jane returns to Boston. For freight or passage apply to John G. Ladd. December 31. d
For Charleston. The fast Sailing Schooner FAIRPLAY, CAPTAIN GRINNELS, Will sail in a few days for freight or 200 barrels or passage, apply to the captain or Mordecai Miller. Who has Fresh CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED For Sale. March 18. dlw
FOR BOSTON. The Schooner. PRESIDENT. Freight &c. will be taken on application to capt. Huckin's on board, or John G. Ladd. March 10.
State Lottery, New-York. For the promotion of Literature, and for other purposes, positively commences drawing ON THE First Tuesday in April next. Payment of prizes guaranteed by the State Legislature. HIGHEST PRIZES. 1 $25,000 1 10,000 2 5,000 4 2,000 7 1,000 And a very considerable number of inferior prizes—less than two blanks to a prize. The tickets at Eight Dollars each, for sale at R. GRAY's book-store, Alexandria. March 17.
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of Wines, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica WINES. Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in case of one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cognac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses TEAS Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong of good quality Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, rasé and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscari and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and nut cloves, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c.
I have received, A few baskets of Bordeaux SALAD OIL, —AND— A quantity of prime CHEWING TOBACCO, Peter Wise, Jun. March 23
NOTICE. ON SATURDAY next the 26th instant, between the hours of ten and twelve o'clock in the morning, will be sold at the house of Thomas Patten, on king street, SUNDAY HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE , taken in distress for rent by John Woodrow, Constable. March 22. eotf
Any property remaining after the above sale for rent, will be sold at the same time and place aforesaid by me George Youngs, Trustee for the creditors of T. Patten. March 22.
Whereas Stephen Cooke , of Loudoun county, Virginia, did, on the 6th day of January, 1807, execute a lease for a place called " Jones's Point ," binding on Potomac river and Great Hunting Creek, to a certain A. G. Hammond for the term of seven years; which lease was afterwards assigned to a certain Benjamin Morris, who afterwards delivered me peaceable possession of the premises. As I do not hold the same under lease or rent from any person; but claim it as my own right: I wish and request those who have any counter claims to come forward and establish them according to law. Josiah Browning. March 22. d.m.
LAND FOR SALE. According to the last will and testament of captain Richard Conway deceased, will be sold at public auction, at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixteenth day of April next, between the hours of twelve and one of the o'clock— One hundred and eighty-five acres of Land,
LYING on the west side of the old Leesburg road, and adjoining the tract called Stump Hill, in Fairfax county. For the convenience of purchasers, this land is laid off in lots of about twenty five acres each. It is mostly covered with a thick growth of young thriving timber and has several fine springs on it. The situation is high and healthy, affording a beautiful and extensive prospect, and is well calculated for country seats, several being already erected in the neighborhood of it. At the same time and place will be sold, A few lots of the Stump Hill Tract. A credit of six, twelve and eighteen months will be given to the purchasers, on giving their notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, with approved endorsers and a deed of trust on the premises for the payment of the several instalments. A plat of the whole tract with the several subdivisions of it, will be shown on the day of sale. Wm. Herbert, N. Fitzhugh, E. I. Lee, Ex'rs. March 22. dts
Notice is hereby Given, THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, upon the estate of Mr. Samuel Craig late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of September next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate, and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 9th day of March 1808. John G. Ladd. Administrator with the will annexed of Sam. Craig, deceased. eotf
ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart. March 10.

FROM THE LONDON TRAVELLER OF January 27.
The correspondence between our government and the courts of Vienna and St. Petersburg, respecting the offer of a negotiation, were yesterday laid before parliament. The papers relative to Russia consist of five notes. The first is from baron Bedberg, the Russian prime minister to G. L. Gower, announcing the conclusion of an armistice between Russia and France; the second is his lordship's answer, in which he expresses a hope that any negotiation which might ensue would not be partial but embrace the general interest of the allies. To this the Russian minister replies by a series of accusations against the British government, upon which he grounds the necessity which his master has found himself under of "looking to the glory and security of his empire," or, in other language, providing for his own safety. The two next notes relate to the offer of mediation by Russia, conformable to one of the stipulations in the treaty of Tilsit, and the conditional acceptance of it by government.
The papers relating to the Austrian mediation are more voluminous. The two first numbers of the series, with their inclosures contain the proposals made by that court so far back as last April, and the answer returned by our government. The substance of these we have already laid before the public from the foreign journals. The remaining notes relate to the recent offer of negotiation on the part of Austria. From these it appears, that for upwards of seven months no effort was made to effect a reconciliation between France and England; when on November 20, she suddenly renews the offer, which she had made so far back as the eighteenth of last April and which had been then accepted sub modo by ministers. To this note the same answer, in substance, was returned, which had been given to prince de Starhemberg's communication of April. His majesty professes his readiness to enter into negotiations for the conclusion of such a peace as should settle, on equal terms, the respective interests of the powers engaged in war. After an interval of five weeks, the Austrian minister replies, by a proposal that the English government should send plenipotentiaries to Paris, to treat with all the powers at present at war with England. Here, it may be observed, is not the least mention of including our allies. We are called upon to treat for ourselves, and to send plenipotentiaries to Paris to mediate a peace, without the slightest intimation or understanding as to the basis on which it was intended the negotiation should be founded. To these insulting proposals ministers replied with the dignity becoming the representatives of the government of a great country, and in four days after prince de Starhemberg demanded his passports.
Dutch papers to the 22d instant arrived yesterday. They contain two decrees of king Louis concerning commerce. The first adopts the principles of the French decree which subjects to capture and condemnation all vessels, without exception, which shall have submitted to be searched by an English ship, touched at an English port, or paid duty of any kind to the English government. The second directs the seizure and confiscation of all Swedish vessels and merchandise which may at any time be in the ports of Holland, orders the immediate departure of such Swedish subjects as may have heretofore exercised diplomatic functions or acted as consuls of commercial agents, and the arrest and detention as prisoners of war, all other subjects of that country in Holland.
A strong squadron, we understand, will be sent up the Baltic, so soon as the navigation of that sea is open, to anticipate the designs which Russia is supposed to entertain against the Swedish fleet.
The private letters received with the papers confirm the former accounts respecting an embargo in the ports of France and Spain, but that it had not yet been extended to those of Holland. They also mention that the Dutch government had consented to release all neutrals that had been detained by virtue of Bonaparte's decrees, for having touched at a British port, or suffered themselves to be searched by English cruisers. The terms of release are payment of a fine of 50 per cent. in case of vessels detained under the original decree, and 70 per cent. under the recent orders.
FIFTY HOGSHEADS Choice Jamaica Spirits, FOR SALE BY Catlett and Fisk.
From the NORFOLK LEDGER.
POLITICAL REFLECTIONS.
Addressed to the people of the United States.
But the conduct of France, relative to the negotiation for peace, would be alone satisfactory and conclusive proof of the nature of her views towards our country, were all other evidences wanting. Apprehensive that upon the restoration of peace (in case we should obtain what reason and right fairly entitled us to) we should decline to claim her support, and learn to think an act for ourselves, endeavors were used in due time, and but too successfully, to place our ministers during that negotiation completely under the superintendence and controul of the ministers of France. The following singular instructions, we are assured, were issued by congress to the ministers of the U.S. on that occasion.
"You are at liberty to secure the interest of the United States, in such manner as circumstances may direct, and as the state of the belligerent, and the disposition of the meditating powers may require. For this purpose you are to make the most candid and confidential communications, upon all subjects, to the ministers of our most graciously, the king of France—to undertake nothing in the course of the negotiations for peace or truce, without their knowledge and concurrence—and ultimately to govern yourselves by their advice and opinion, endeavoring in your whole conduct to make them sensible how much we rely upon his majesty's influence for effectual support in every thing that may be necessary to the present security and future prosperity of the United States of America."
In what light these instructions, so little comporting with the dignity of an independent nation, ought to have been viewed, or to what mischiefs they exposed the most important interests of our country, cannot be more correctly or temperately stated, than in the following letter, written at that period by one of the ministers*, to whom those instructions were directed, and who, by his wisdom and firmness, rendered to his country, notwithstanding the embarrassment of those instructions, services of incalculable value. The letter bears date at Paris, November 18, 1782, and is conceived in the following terms.
"The instructions from Congress, which direct us to pay so strict an attention to the advice of the king of France, and to follow that advice, are conceived in terms so universal and unlimited, as to give a great deal of anxiety to my mind. There is no man more impressed with the obligations of obedience to instructions; but in ordinary cases, the principal is so near the deputy, as to be able to attend to the whole progress of the business, and to be informed of every new fact, and every sudden thought. Ambassadors in Europe can send expresses to their courts, and give and receive intelligence from them with the utmost certainty. In such cases there is no room for mistakes, misunderstanding, or surprise. But in our case it is very different. We are at an immense distance: dispatches are liable to foul play, and vessels are subject to accident: new scenes open—the time presses—various nations are in suspense—and necessity forces us to act."
"What can we do, if a French minister advises us to cede to Spain the whole river Mississippi, and five hundred miles of territory to the eastward of it? Are we bound by our instructions to put our signature to the cession; when the English themselves are willing we should extend to the river, and enjoy our right to its navigation?"
"If we should be counselled to relinquish our right to the fishery on the grand bank of Newfoundland, when the British ministry are ready by treaty to acknowledge our right to it—are we obliged to relinquish it?"
"If we are advised to restore and compensate the tories—are we to comply?"
"If we know, or have reason to believe, that things which will have weight upon the minds of the British ministry against us upon some points, will be communicated to them in some way or other, secret or open; if we communicate them to this court—are we bound to do it?"
"I cannot think that a construction so literal and severe, was ever intended to be put upon them; and therefore I see no way of doing my duty to congress, but to interpret the instructions, as we do general precepts and maxims, by such restrictions and limitations as reason, necessity, and the nature of things demand. It may be sometimes known to a deputy, that an instruction from his principal was given upon false information. What is he to do? When he knows, that if the truth had been known, his principal would have given a direct contrary advice—Is he to follow that which issued from mistake?—When he knows, or has only good ground to believe, that if his principal was upon the spot, and fully informed of the present state of facts, he would give contrary directions—Is he bound by such as were given before?"
"It cannot be denied, but that instructions
are binding—that it is a duty to obey them—and that a departure from them cannot be justified. But it cannot be denied, I think, on the other hand, that in our peculiar situation cases may happen, in which it may become our duty to depend upon being excused, or if you will pardoned, for presuming that if congress were upon the spot, they would judge as we do."
"I presume not to dictate; but I may venture to give my opinions, (as I do freely & with much real concern for the public) that it would be much better, if every instruction in being were totally repealed, which enjoins upon an American minister to follow the advice, or even to communicate with any French or other minister in Europe: it is an inextricable embarrassment every where. Advice would not be more seldom asked, nor communication less frequent it would be more freely given. A communication of information, or a request of counsel would then be received as a compliment, and a mark of respect: it is now considered as a duty and a right. Your ministers would have more weight, and be more respected through the world."
"Congress cannot do too much to give weight to their ministers; for they may depend upon it, great and unjustifiable means are used to prevent them from acquiring reputation, and even to prevent an idea taking root, that any thing has been, or can be done by them. And there is nothing that humbles and depresses, nothing that shackles and confines—in short, nothing that renders totally useless your ministers in Europe, so much as these positive instructions to consult and communicate with the French ministers on all occasions and to follow their advice. And I really think it would be better to constitute the Count de Vergennes our sole minister, & give him full power to treat, and make peace, with all Europe, than to continue any of us under the instructions in being, if they are to be understood in the unlimited sense, which some persons contend for."
"I hope nothing indecent has escaped me on this occasion. If any expressions appear too strong, the great importance of the subject and the deep impression it has made on the my mind and heart must be my apology."
"The inconveniences suggested in this letter as likely to result from an adherence to the terms of the preceding instructions, were by no means hypothetical: they rested on real facts, which occurred in the course of the negotiation, as will be seen in our next and last number."
From the Norfolk Ledger.
OUR readers have perused the speech of Mr. Gardenier, for which the freedom of legislative discussion has been violated, and his life jeopardized. The sentiments contained in the following letter from a republican member of the state of Kentucky will show that what flowed from Mr. Gardenier, in the heat and ardour of debate, has been written with deliberately reflection by Mr. ROWAN.
Washington City, Dec. 22, 1807.
Dear Sir,
"That the instruction of our minister at London were considered too narrow & restricted to be met by the cabinet of England; that negotiations, of course terminated ineffectually at that place; and that a minister extraordinary was appointed and dispatched to recommence negotiation on the subject of our grievances at this place—I suppose you have heard. That minister has not yet arrived, although he left England, before Mr. Monroe, who has arrived at this place. Thus stood things, when the president, on Friday last, by a confidential message, informed the house that France had enforced and was persisting to enforce the decree of November 21st, 1806, and advised an embargo. The house went immediately into conclave, and continued so until yesterday, when they passed a law imposing an embargo."
The passage of this law gave rise to much eloquent and animated debate, and considerable diversity of sentiment. The vote was forty four to forty eight, in the minority was your humble servant. The minority were not less impatient than the majority of British aggressions; BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING THAT NAPOLEON SHOULD DICTATE TO THEM. He has determined that we shall not be neutral. He is not yet thank God Emperor of America. Besides as the immediate effect of the embargo is to be felt by Britain, they feared that all possible adjustment between England and this country might be thereby defeated; and that they wished that whatever measure events might make it necessary to take against England, might be AMERICAN, and not Gallick or Napoleonick, in vindication of the rights of America, and not in promotion of the power and ambition of the French emperor.
FOR RENT,
A neat two-story BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE on Duke, between Water and Fairfax streets. Apply to J. G. LADD.
FOREIGN.
LONDON, February 8.
The following information is communicated by our Falmouth correspondent, in a letter received this morning dated Feb. 5.
"The American sch'r Hope, captain Jones, with brandy, wine, from Bordeaux, said to be detained by the Mars privateer, of Falmouth, on suspicion of having enemies property on board, and after a trial in the court of admiralty was ordered to be restored. A day or two previous to the arrival at Falmouth, of the order for her restoration, information was given to the owners of the Mars, that a trunk containing papers of importance, belonging to a French passenger [a Mons. Boyer] who described himself as a clerk in New York, was concealed in a particular spot on board the Hope; a search consequently took place; the trunk was found in the place described, and the keys being demanded of Mons. Boyer, he, after much snuffling, denied any knowledge of it. On breaking it open, it was found to contain dispatches from the French government, to the officers commanding at Guadeloupe, Martinique, &c. also many other letters, some of them addressed to the care of Mons. Boyer, it also contained a full suit of very rich military dress, with every necessary appendage thereto; the dispatches were sent to London for the inspection of his majesty's ministers, and late last night a messenger arrived here from the secretary of state's office, who immediately took Mons. Boyer into custody, and went off with him & his papers early in the morning for London; on the arrival of the Hope in this port, an examination of the captain, crew and passengers took place, at which time captain Jones, and Mons. Boyer, delivered several papers into the hands of commissioners, which they then swore were all the papers in their possession; and the captain, on being asked for information respecting the passenger, stated him to be "some poor devil, who, from a wish to escape the conscription, was leaving France to seek employment in America;" but now it appears from positive information that captain Jones must have known the rank and consequence of Mons. Boyer, as he was detained in Bordeaux river two days for him, and that Mons. Boyer was carried with his trunk, on board the Hope, by the captain of the French frigate la Penelope, in the barge of that ship, and who strongly recommended him to every attention on the part of captain Jones."
Indeed, from every circumstance, there is no room to doubt Monsieur Boyer is an officer under the French government, charged with dispatches, and also that captain Jones was fully informed on the subject. This is the third American vessel which has been brought into this port in a short space of time, on board of which French dispatches have been discovered; and most probably this game has been played for some time past, as there are more than ten chances to one, that any French vessel which may be sent out shall be captured. The Americans have kindly lent their aid to carry dispatches for them: thus it is that the Americans act toward this country. Under the mask of neutrality, they stick at nothing that will have a tendency to injure Britain. How can they be neutral who aid and assist one of two opposite parties? If the Americans will make their vessels advice boats for the French government, they should be amenable for the consequences."
February 10.
A letter is reported to have been received from Naples, which mentions an attempt to have been made upon the life of Joseph Bonaparte, as he was returning from his country seat to Naples. A party of men surrounded the carriage, and several shots were fired at him without effect. An action then took place between them and Joseph Bonaparte's guards, when fifteen of the latter were killed. They succeeded, however, in rescuing him.
The kingdom of Naples is represented to be in a dreadful state of anarchy. Assassinations multiply; the public tribunals are occupied daily with the trials of political offences; accusation is sure to be followed by conviction, and condemnation and death go hand in hand.
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser, will dispose of the Establishment on moderate terms—there are now nearly six hundred Subscribers and the List increasing.—To a Person of Industry and Talents for conducting a Newspaper, this would be a desirable Situation. Circumstances beyond his Control render it necessary to make Sale, it will therefore be sold a great Bargain if application be made soon.

BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, March 21.
Yesterday arrived the last sailing ships from Liverpool; and captains Waite and Henderson have politely favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London papers of the 18th, and Lloyd's List of the 16th. The following are the only interesting articles they contain.
LONDON, February 10.
An American vessel arrived at Guernsey, from St. Maloes, after a short passage, repeats a former account, which stated, that the embargo in the ports of France is strictly enforced, with respect to all nations, those of America excepted. Bonaparte would be deficient in his usual political sagacity and foresight if he did not study to conciliate the Americans by all possible means, and therefore we believe the above account. His management of America has thus afforded a new proof of their extraordinary address. By his violent decrees against neutral commerce, he induced ministers in retaliation to resort to the late orders in council; but it now appears that the French decrees are suffered to remain a dead letter to the Americans, while the English orders in council are enforced against the commerce of the United States. He therefore has done little to offend America, and has, by that little, done a great deal to commit England and America in warfare. (Globe.)
A morning paper says—"An expedition is in a state of preparation for an object of great importance, but the reports respecting which it would be improper at present to mention. We may state however, that according to letters from Plymouth, Sir Sidney Smith is daily expected at that port from the Tagus, as he is to be employed on the service to which we have alluded."
February 11.
Rear admiral Berte has sailed with a squadron to take the Channel station, led by admiral Duckworth, now in pursuit of the Rochefort squadron.
February 13.
A rumor was yesterday in circulation, which we believe to be utterly unfounded. That Sir Samuel Hood in the Centaur, had been captured on his passage to England, by the Rochefort squadron.
All accounts from Yorkshire and Lancashire are full of dreadful complaints on the state of trade, the woollen and cotton manufactures are said to be nearly at a stand; several respectable houses in Yorkshire have had letters from their friends in America desiring them not to purchase any more wool on any account, and many both woollen & cotton manufacturers have been under the necessity of discharging their work people and of shutting up their manufactories till the return of a better trade.
Lord Erskine, in the debate on the Copenhagen expedition, alluding to the new names given to the Danish ships observed, that the conduct of ministers, in this particular, reminded him of the tricks of gypsies to disguise stolen children.
All strangers are strictly prohibited from taking notes of the proceedings in the house of lords. They may "mark and inwardly digest" as much as they like, but pocket none.
February 15.
The expedition under the command of Lt. gen. Sir George Prevost, sailed from Portsmouth on Saturday for Halifax. The 7th, 8th, 13th, and 23d regiments of foot, accompanied him. This force would be further augmented by the 98th regiment, from Bermuda, and the 99th, 101st, and 10th royal veteran battalion, at Halifax, where the staff of the army already is. The expedition under general Spencer remained at Plymouth on Friday last, expecting to be joined by the troops collecting at Portsmouth. The two corps united would amount to nearly 10,000 men. From the magnitude of this force it would seem as if government had come to a determination to defend our possessions in North America to the last extremity, in case of a war with the United States.
Sir Sidney Smith, we understand, has proceeded to the Brazils, to take the command there. The squadron which is to blockade the Tagus, is under the command of Sir C. Cotton and rear admiral Otway.
February 16.
FROM THE PARIS PAPERS, ROYAL DECREE.
Considering that every European nation ought to co-operate with all its power to the triumph of the cause of the continent, in a contest which will not be of long duration, and
Considering that our particular duty, and the dearest interests of our people, command us to accede in all points to the desires of his majesty the emperor of the French, our illustrious brother and even to surpass his hopes;
Considering that the indemnity and relief which our kingdom has a right to demand & expect, depend entirely upon the powerful intervention of France;
Considering in fine, that however great the sacrifices hitherto made by this country may be and however powerful its situation, both under the relations of commerce and those of alliance, it is of much greater interest to dissipate all the doubts that might exist with respect to our intentions, and to prove to Europe, in the most signal manner, our attachment and that of our people to the common cause;
Art. 1. From the publication of the present decree all the ports of our kingdom shall be shut against all ships whatever be their denomination. Those only are excepted from this disposition, and provisionally till a new order of which mention is made in the second Article.
2. Armed ships of our allies are not included in the exclusion directed by the preceding article. They may enter and quit our ports and bring in their prizes, by conforming to the ordinance issued relative to the entrance and departure of ships of war.
3. Ships of the allies or neutral powers, who may enter our ports to avoid the dangers of sea, shall have no communication with the interior of the kingdom—They shall be subjected to quarantine and under the most severe superintendence. The commandant of the port shall make them put to sea as soon as the weather shall permit.
4. Fishing boats are under the direct superintendence of the civil and military authorities upon the coast. These authorities shall take care on their responsibility, that no communication take place by means of the fishermen, with the enemy's ships and other ships. To that end there shall be placed as a centinel, a soldier on board each fishing boat. On the return of the boat the centinel shall make his report of what has passed during the fishery, contrary to the disposition of the present decree, and the owner of the boat and crew shall be prosecuted with all the rigor of the laws.
Given at Utrecht, 23d Jan. (Signed)
LOUIS.
The Dutch official Gazette contains a very strong article upon the conduct which the Dutch commerce ought to pursue at present. The following are the most striking passages:
"Abandon common speculation, do not suffer yourselves to be excluded, with impunity from the empire of the seas. Fit out privateers to wrest the prey from the enemy, to procure provisions, become almost the first necessity; it is in the enemies ships that you ought to seek for colonies; it is at their expense you ought to furnish your correspondence with what merchandise they want—recollect the courage of your ancestors; recollect you are countrymen of Ruyter & Tromp—must the Danes be, of the least populous nation the only one who dare attack the English in open sea? Must history say, that the Danes were in the 19th century what the Dutch were in the 17th? Arm, Dutchmen, let all your ports be filled with armed vessels ready to fall upon the enemy."
February 17.
Two Gottenburgh mails arrived this morning, with letters and papers to the 21st ult. They repeat the report lately circulated in the French and German papers, of a large body of Russian troops having marched to Swedish Finland. That Russia will endeavor to force Sweden into the confederacy against this country, may be considered as certain.
By the Resolution cutter, which arrived on Saturday at Plymouth, and sailed again almost immediately, we learn, that the French inshore squadron in Brest harbor, were reconnoitered on Wednesday last by the Warrior, 74 guns, Copelin schooner, and King George cutter, when they discovered seven sail of the line, one frigate and a brig; being one frigate and a brig less in number than when seen before. They appeared quite ready for sea, having royal staysails, gaffs, &c. all bent; and their sails loosed for drying.
Fifteen sail of Russian ships of war, after roaming at large through the Mediterranean, put into Trieste, making with nine sail in the Tagus, a total of twenty-four. Had these avowed enemies been taken instead of the Danish fleet, the capture would have added equally to our security, and would not have subjected ministers to the reproach so heavily heaped upon them.
The following is the Russian fleet in the Tagus, under the orders of admiral Siniavin.
Tevedsie, flag ship, 74 guns, Rafael 74, Simeï 74, St. Elena 74, Matchnai 74, Tila fael 74, Rarvegan 74, Skoroe 64, Jarastoft 64, Keldecina 32. They are ill furnished with supplies, and Lisbon cannot afford what they require.
A Mammoth, in a state of perfect preservation, was lately found near Yakoutske, on the borders of the Frozen Ocean. Part of the flesh, the tusks, ears, and tail, had been cut off by the natives; but the skeleton has been
miles. The head weighs 460 lb. the horns are nine and a half feet long, and weigh 400 lbs; the height of the back is ten and a half feet, and the length sixteen and a half feet; bristles of the back were of a reddish color, and many of them measured two feet four inches.
According to the last return made by the Russian ministry, the Russian navy consists at present of 43 sail of the line, 24 frigates, 59 cutters, brigs, &c. and 226 smaller vessels. Of this force 30 ships of the line and 4 frigates are in the Black sea, and besides the 21 line of battle ships in other seas.
Letters from Madrid state, that according to reports current in that city, the king of Spain is to cede Navarre and Catalonia to France, for part of Portugal, and the queen of Etruria is to have the remainder of the latter kingdom.
The order for nicmaming the Danish ships has been revoked, as these misnomers might be a bar to the restoration of the vessels to their owners, should such a measure be deemed necessary.
Price of Stock yesterday.—Bank Stock, 233—3 per cent. reduced, 64 3/4—3 per cent. consols, 63 3/4 3/4.
NORFOLK, March 18.
On Wednesday evening a British government brig arrived in Lynnhaven bay, direct from England, with dispatches for Mr. Rose. She left England as late, we are informed, as the 4th of February.
From the marine list of captain English late of the ship Belfast.
Left London 23d December and Cowes the 18th January. At London, brig Numa, Worthington, from Gothenburg for St. Bartholomews, to sail in a few days. Schooner Virginia, Poulson, of Norfolk, uncertain where bound; ship Resolution, Bunker, from New York for Amsterdam, the captain to leave London the 24th December, the ship in the Downs; ship Philipsburg, Leffingwell, in the Downs for Rotterdam, to sail first wind. At Cowes, Holland Trader, Sinclair, from New York to Amsterdam; Logan, Myrick, do. do. Morning Star, Hopkins, Boston to Bordeaux; Algol, Allen, Salem to Nantes, all warned of blockade, and waiting custom house certificates to proceed to other ports. The Hyades, Savage, with Rice, was captured on the 31st December, in going from Cowes to London, and carried into Calais. The Ritson, Brown, from Baltimore bound to Amsterdam, warned of blockade, arrived at Cowes on the 6th and sailed for London on the 9th Jan, put back from the Downs for Cowes, with the loss of her anchors and cables, got on shore in going into Cowes, but would not have to discharge.
The sloop John and William, Hodge, from this port with 450 bks. flour, arrived at Gibraltar the 2d Jan.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24.
From Liverpool, Feb. 6.—"Premiums of insurance on American vessels have risen to 8 guineas. In consequence of your Embargo all kinds of American produce have risen very considerably; and will continue to rise as long as the Embargo lasts: which I hope will not be long."
A London paper of the 15th January says, "most of the American ships which have been warned by our cruisers of the blockade are preparing to return to America. Those which have been re-captured from the enemy will be detained for a determination of the court of admiralty, as to what, or if any salvage is to be allowed to the re-captors."
From the National Intelligencer of yesterday.
Our readers will perceive by our Congressional journal, that a MESSAGE was yesterday received from the president. It was delivered to each house about a quarter after eleven. The doors, both of the Senate and the house, were immediately closed, and continued closed until past 3 o'clock when an adjournment took place.
A large mass of documents accompany the message, the greater part imparted without confidence, and the residue, only so far confidential, we believe, as relates to opinions expressed by or entertained of some public characters, which it has not heretofore been usual to publish. The whole field of our foreign relations, so far as they bear upon existing differences, is disclosed; including the entire correspondence relative to the Chesapeake between Mr. Monroe and the British government, and between Mr. Madison & Mr. Rose, the correspondence on our general relations with England, and consequently that which gave rise to the treaty signed by our ministers and returned by the President; and the correspondence with the other belligerent power. The documents are so very voluminous that their reading will consume several days, when all, except those parts which we have stated to be confidential, will, it is presumed be ordered to be printed. We shall seize the earliest opportunity of presenting them to the public.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, March 22.
Immediately on the meeting of the house a message in writing was received from the president of the U. S. apparently comprehending a voluminous mass of documents.
The Speaker declared the message to be of a confidential nature.
Mr. Burrwell conceived that a part only of the message was confidential; he wished that part which was not confidential should be first read.
Mr. Eyles observed that the confidential part might be so blended with the other, that they could not be understood if read distinctly.
Mr. Campbell could not see the propriety of any discussion on this subject in public; he wished the galleries now to be cleared. They were cleared accordingly.
ASSIZL OF BREAD, Blade of Superfine Burr Flour.
   CENTS.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 26   4 pound loaf 13   2 pound loaf 6 1/2   1 pound loaf 3  
JAMES HARRISS, Clerk of the Market,
March 24.
MR. GENERES' BALL
Will not take place this evening in consequence of the unfavorableness of the weather—it is postponed till To-Morrow Evening. March 24.
NOTICE.
THE partnership between Denney & Smith is this day dissolved by mutual consent: those who have claims against the concern are requested to bring them forward to Joseph Smith, who is to adjust and settle them; also, those who are indebted are requested to make payment to Joseph Smith.
EDMUND DENNEY, JOSEPH SMITH.
March 23.
The business will in future be carried on under the firm of Samuel & William Smith.
FOR SALE,
2000 bushels SALT, suitable for the Fish-eries.
Joseph Smith.
March 24.
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Public Sale.
On THURSDAY next, at eleven o'clock, will be sold at the dwelling of Samuel Craig, deceased, Duke-street, all the PERSONAL ESTATE of the deceased, consisting of a Variety of Furniture, &c. &c. Desks and Book Cases, Bureaus, Dining, Card and Tea Tables, Beds, Bedsteads, Curtains, Looking Glasses, Prints, Chairs, Caskets, several articles of Plate, a variety of valuable Books, and one Share of Alexandria Bank Stock, &c.
Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
March 24.
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The subscribers appointed by the com. council will receive proposals until Wednesday, 23d instant, for cleaning the streets of Alexandria for one year, and that the proposals specify with the manure or without it.
Joseph Smith, John Cohagan, W. S. Moore.
March 19.
FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his present DWELLING HOUSE AND STORE, corner of Washington and King streets, on liberal terms by early application. Otherwise will lease the same to a good careful tenant for a term of years.
Wm. Reily.
March 22.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in the month of January a NEGRO MAN called
ABRAHAM,
OF a very slender form about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, thin visage, a stoop in his walk, a doltish look when spoken to and rather fond of drink.
He was seen lurking in the neighborhood of the Great and Little Falls of Potomac for some time; 'tis believed he crossed at the Great Falls and is now at work on the new road leading from Baltimore to Fredericktown, or that he is in Baltimore.
He acknowledged that he did belong to me but is now entitled to his freedom. The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend said negro and all reasonable expenses paid.
Peter Wise.

Land for Sale at Auction.
WILL be sold at Public Sale at a credit of 12 and 3 years, on Monday 28th day of March next, upon the premises, the following tract of LAND; to wit
One Tract containing 374 acres , lying in Fairfax county upon the Ox road, adjoining the lands of Edward Washington and about 2 1/2 miles from the town of Occoquan. This Tract is all in wood, lies level and is well watered, and at least one half its valuable meadow land.
ALSO, An undivided moiety of a tract in the county of Prince William, containing 130 acres, whereon George Mills now lives, immediately upon the river and 2 miles above the town of Occoquan, will be sold the following day being the 29th day of March.
ALSO, One other tract on the following day, being the 30th day of March,
Containing about 200 acres. This land is under cultivation, lies well, is well watered and is under rent from year to year at 1500 wt. tobacco per year. It lies adjoining the lands of Wm. Grant in Prince William county, in a good neighbourhood, about 18 miles from the town of Occoquan, and 15 from Dumfries. The purchaser can not have possession of this tract before the 1st of Jan. 1809.
ALSO, Will be sold the following day on the premises, being the 31st day of March,
One other Tract of Land containing 200 acres, immediately at Bland's Ford upon Occoquan river, and 15 miles above the town of Occoquan, this land is well improved has good buildings calculated for a tavern, store and distillery, with convenient out-houses.
Indispensible titles will be given the purchaser, to each of these tracts, on the first payment being made, the purchasers giving a trust deed on all the premises to secure the payment of the other two thirds.
N. Ellicott. Occoquan, Feb. 10, [15]
Mount-Washington for Sale.
I will sell my FARM in Fairfax county, and give immediate possession. It is less than three miles from Alexandria, and six from the George-Town ferry—the distance from the projected bridge will be less—the house stands on an elevated hill, and overlooks the City, Alexandria, the river, with the shore, and hills of Maryland. The house which I erected, and is nearly finished, consists of a center house two stories high, and wings of one, joined to it, by circular corridors, the north wing contains 2 small rooms, the front of it, and the corridor adjoining, intended for a green house, this leads to a drawing room—a dining room separated from it by the passage and stair-case, is next to the south corridor which contains 3 closets, and leads to the kitchen—two small rooms in this wing with the kitchen—a pump of excellent water at the door. The second story of the center house contains 3 chambers and a dressing room, with fire places—a large closet adjoins the dining room—one of the same size opens on the stair case, both fitted up with shelves—a store room in the garret, and cupola on the house top, from whence is seen a delightful, variegated landscape, completes the description of the mansion house. A neat cottage accommodates laborers, and there are stables, a carriage house, and ice house; the farm contains 103 acres, 70 enclosed and cultivated, the rest in wood; this place boasts the finest collection of fruit that I have seen, besides every other sort; the list given to me was 800 apples, 800 peaches, and 300 cherry trees; I have added several hundred of the best kinds.—The garden consists of 12 large squares, the soil enriched and borders filled with fruit trees, and bushes; it is surrounded by a live cedar hedge, which also extends on each side of the house: the former proprietor possessed much taste, and collected many ornamental trees and shrubs, which are judiciously disposed about the grounds. The soil is suitable for grass, and the portion of ground devoted to timothy and clover, yield an abundant crop; it produced good wheat and oats last year, and I think with small expense may be rendered productive. Those who wish a residence, where health will be preserved, and convenience of intercourse with Alexandria, George-Town, and the seat of government, will find all combined in Mount-Washington . I will shew the premises and impart the terms of sale, upon applications by letters directed to the Post-Office, Alexandria.
Eliza P. Law. March 15. ALSO FOR SALE, Farming implements, an ox cart, two harrow ploughs with harness, one shovel do. iron toothed harrow, two scythes and cradle, spades, picks, &c. &c. in all its various branches,
N. HINGSTON, FAIRFAX-STREET, ALEXANDRIA, HATH ON HAND,
Fresh Seeds of Orchard Grass,
Timothy, Herds Grass, Rye Grass, Burnett, St. Foine, Lucern, Trifolium, Peruvian Grass. And will receive by Capt. Hand, A SUPPLY OF RED CLOVER.
Also, a general assortment of Garden and Flower Seeds, Coriander, Anise, Carraway, Dill Fennel, Millet, Rape, Maw, Canary, a variety of Bulbous Roots, Flowering Plants & Shrubs, Lombardy Poplars, Catalpas, Asparagus Plants with all kinds of Garden Utensils, best Pruning Knives, the American Gardener, and Kennedy's Treatise on Planting and Gardening, Flower Pots of all sorts, Chimney Ornaments, and a handsome assortment of China, Glass, and Queens Ware, with all kinds of Groceries, &c. &c.
I want to Hire till January next, A NEGRO MAN, that can come well recommended, to work in a garden. March 15. dlw&law1stMy
PUBLIC SALE.
ON Wednesday the 5th day of April if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold to the highest bidder at the plantation of the late Matthew Harrison, esq. on Goose creek, about five miles from Leesburg—A very large and valuable stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs; a variety of farming utensils; some household and kitchen furniture and a quantity of Indian corn—At the same time and place will be sold or hired for a time which will be fixed, several valuable Slaves. After all is sold at this place, the sale will be continued at the farm, commonly called Jacob's, about three miles from Mrs. Lacey's tavern, and the same distance from the Gum spring—the like description of property will be offered for sale, and on the same terms—among the horses are several very high bred brood mares. The creditors are invited to attend and purchase—all claims well authenticated will be received in payment, and on those due by bond or for cash the usual discount will be made—twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums over five dollars, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
W. Ellzey, Acting ex'r of M. Harrison, dec'd.
All persons having claims against the said estate are requested to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted for fees, or in any other manner, to make immediate payment to the Executor. March 14 2aw81t
Decree in Chancery.
By virtue of a decree of the superior court of chancery for the Richmond district, pronounced on an appeal wherein Sarah Chapman, widow of Carr Chapman, deceased, and Susanna Chapman, an infant daughter of the said Carr Chapman, by the said Sarah Chapman, her guardian, were appellants, and Thompson and Veitch were appellees, I shall, on the first Monday in April next, before the court house of Prince William county, sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, or on a credit of 6, 12 & 18 months,
A Tract of Land,
IN the same county, which was granted to Thomas Chapman by deeds of lease and release from William Tebbs for 69 3/4 acres, bearing date the 17th and 18th days of June 1774.
Also, one other tract of Land, in the same county, which was conveyed to the said Thomas Chapman by deeds of lease and release from Bertrand Ewell and his wife, and Jesse Ewell and his wife, for 30 acres, more or less, bearing date the 9th and 10th days of April, 1775.
Also, one tract or parcel of Land, which was conveyed to the said Chapman by deeds of lease and release from Jesse Ewell and his wife, and Bertrand Ewell and his wife, for 150 acres, more or less, bearing date the 2d and 3d days of January, 1784, all of which deeds are now of record in the county court of Prince William. And also, all the other estate, right, title, claim and possession which Carr Chapman, on the 20th November, 1797, had of and in to the land and real estate whereof his father or any of his ancestors had died, seized or possessed. The above description is taken from the mortgage deed executed by Carr Chapman to Thompson & Veitch on the 20th November, 1797, and now recorded in Prince William court, under which the property is sold. It is understood that the three tracts of land have been united into one which adjoins the town of Dumfries. On it there is a dwelling house & some wood. The general rights described will, as it is believed, comprehend a fourth part of the reversion of all the dower land of Susanna Gwinnett, and one fourth part of the reversion of all the land devised by Thomas Chapman to Elizabeth Overall, after the death of the said Susanna and the said Elizabeth. Bond and approved security will be required. Benjamin Botts.
Fishery.
THE subscriber informs the public that he intends to carry on the Fishing Business as usual, at the landing adjoining the tent landing, as usual. He will take Bacon in exchange for Fish, at the following rate: to wit, thirteen pounds of bacon, for one thousand herrings.
William Patterson.
March 21. cost
FISHERY.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends in Alexandria, and the public at large that he intends carrying on the fishing business this season; as he will at all times be ready to supply them, with good sound fish he hopes to meet such encouragement who wish to be supplied may leave their directions at my house in this place; and they will be furnished at the shortest notice.
William Patterson.
March 21. cost
TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dwelling House and Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay. Apply to
Eliza Wilson, or Robert I. Taylor.
January 12. 2aw
Landing and for Sale,
From the brig Favorite, capt. John Bracy 4 bales Russia SHEETINGS 2 do. RAVENS DUCK 52 do. ALMONDS 2 blds. COFFEE 50 bks. new RUM
John G. Ladd.
Also from brig North, capt. Tobey, 24 bks. and 2 blds. RUM Linseed, Spermaceti and Tanners' OIL. SOAL LEATHER, CODFISH in boxes SALMON in barrels A quantity of SHOES, &c. FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the service of the subscriber, on Thursday night last,
A NEGRO MAN, named ANTHONY, (commonly called TONEY)—He is about 30 years of age, 6 feet high, a likely well looking fellow, formerly a stevedore in Alexandria, his clothes not known—Whoever secures him in any jail in Virginia, or the district of Columbia, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, if out of the state of Virginia or the district of Columbia—FIFTY DOLLARS and all reasonable expenses will be paid if brought home.
William H. Tebbs.
Dumfries, March 12. N. B. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned to harbor or carry him off at their peril.
JAMES BACON,
At his Grocery Store, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms,
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, } T E A S, particularly selected for family use. } W I N E S. }
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, and New England Rum. }
Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, }
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley rice, starch, big blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, fluted indigo, alum, copperas, madder, oxinstone spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to bacco. }
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been elected with care, and will be disposed of at
NOTICE.
APPLICATION having been made to me in the mode prescribed by the 6th article of the fundamental resolutions for the government of the Pennsylvania Coffer Mine Company, stating that a GENERAL MEETING of the said company is requisite for the election of the said company; I do therefore, hereby point Friday the 8th of April next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, at Gadsby's Hotel, Alexandria, as the time and place of holding the same, when and where the Stockholders in the said Company are requested to attend.
John Potts, President.
March 18 2aw3t
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling Houses with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large commodious and brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry, occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charles-Town, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rensselaer, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulke.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements, and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass through a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will shew this to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to Judge Holme. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat river.
One other tract, named Fertile, of 200 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, above one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburgh passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
JONAH THOMPSON, RICHARD VEITCH.
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