Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-03-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1807.
[No. 1859.]
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, may at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest valuation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
MARSTELLER AND YOUNG, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of BEEF—Boston inspection—No. 1 and 2—which will be sold on moderate terms. Feb. 3.—d
Marsteller and Young, Have just received, and will sell low if taken from on-board,
2000 bushels Turks Island Salt. ALSO, 17 Tierces Barbadoes Molasses. January 16. d
Wanted to Purchase, A Negro Man Servant, who has been accustomed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. November 10. d
Wanted to Purchase, A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or early. Apply to the Printer. September 25. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool Stoved Salt, & 1600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms. Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3. d
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND,
5 pipes Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 5 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 5 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 3 do. country do. 1 half L. market Madeira Wine & of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 5 riorquity 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 200 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
For Sale or Rent, A WELL finished three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, containing 7 rooms, with wash house, kitchen, smoke house, coach house and stable and other necessary buildings all of brick, situate on Royal-street, a few doors from Gadsby's, and in the market. For particulars apply to Robert Patton. February 9. d
13 Hhds. SUGAR of good quality, 55 lbs. do. do. 5 pipes 4th proof Brandy 4 p. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent quality 11 do. Malaga do. } quality. Boxes of Cott. Cards Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago Barrels of Clover and Herds Grass Seed And a large quantity of Red Sole Leather. For Sale by Benjamin Shrøve, Jun. d
SEINE TWINE. 2400 pounds excellent Seine Twine. ALSO, 20 quarter casks Port Wine 15 do. Spermaceti Candles 12 do. fresh Raisins. For sale by James Sanderson. d
FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, A commodious well-built three story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street, occupied by Messrs. Richard Veitch & Co.—Apply James Patton. d
James Patton. d
NOTICE.
ALL persons who shall be in arrearages for Taxes, due the corporation of Alexandria, after the first day of April next, need look for no longer indulgence, but may be assured that I shall proceed to distress every delinquent. By order of council. Abel Janney, Collector.
March 9 3w 6 Hhds. best retailing Molasses 40 barrels of nice Tanner's Oil. 20 bags of heavy Black Pepper 3 pipes of French Brandy 3 do. Holland Gin, and 1 box of brown Platillas. A part of the above Goods are a consignment, and will be sold unusually low by M. MILLER.
March 10. d
For Sale, (Now landing from sloop Mary-Ann.) 20 Quarter casks Sherry Wine And in Store, 6000 bushels salt suitable for the fisheries 8000 lbs. Coffee. Wadsworth & Butler. March 5. d
JOHN G. LADD Has just received and offers for sale, 67 chests fresh Teas, Consisting of Imperial, Hyson Shulan, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin of the best quality. 2 bales very fine India COTTONS. Also, a quantity of SALT, suitable for the fishery. Fresh Stone LIME, and Red CLOVER SEED. March 9. d
Salt, Wine, and Fruit. The CARGO of the Brig AUGUSTA, Captain Davis, from Lisbon, For sale, by Lawrason and Fowle. CONSISTING OF 2300 bushels COARSE SALT, suitable for the fisheries. 26 quarter casks Lisbon Wine. 28 boxes Lemons. 10 do. Oranges. 8 nests Baskets. February 26. d
Spanish Hides. 1500 large heavy Spanish Hides 6000 wt. fine green Coffee—and 600 wt Indigo, Spanish Flotant For sale by M. MILLER. February 20. d
A TANNERY. A TANNERY, with convenient improvements thereon, in the town of Centerville. Apply to Mr. Daniel Harrington at the premises, or to the subscriber in Alexandria. JOHN G. LADD. February 25. d
FOR RENT, The STORE, on Prince-street, between Fairfax and Prince-street, lately in the occupation of Mr. Ramsay. It is well calculated for a dry or wet goods store. The rent moderate. Apply to William Hodgson. Sept. 25. d
Suwarrows Boots. JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots. Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. d6m N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this Office.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Andrew Ramsay and Catharine his wife, and William Ramsay, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of certain sums of money to the Bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on the premises, on the 14th day of May next, in the town of Alexandria, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, viz.
One Lot or parcel of ground, situate on the south side of King-street, and to the eastward of Fairfax-street, extending on King-street 35 feet, thence southwardly, with a line parallel to Fairfax-street, 82 feet, to a twelve foot alley. On this lot there are two good frame store houses.
One other Lot, situate to the southward of Queen-street, and on the east side of Fairfax-street, and extending thereon 27 feet 9 inches, thence eastwardly and parallel to Queen-street 20 feet.
ALSO, One other Lot on Thompson's alley, extending on said alley and binding thereon 44 feet 8 inches, by 83 feet deep. A credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months will be given to the purchaser, on his giving his notes, with an approved endorser, for the payment of the purchase money in three equal instalments, and a deed of trust on the property. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. March 14. 3tw3w
PUBLIC SALE.
Pursuant to a deed of trust to the subscriber from John Potts and Eliza his wife, to secure the payment of certain sums of money due to the Bank of Alexandria, from George North and Company, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on the 14th day of May next, on the premises,
A certain piece of Land, with the improvements thereon, now in the tenure and occupation of Mr. Jonathan Swift, and bounded by Oronoko, Pendleton, Patrick and Fayette-streets.
ALSO, One equal undivided Moiety of Nine acres of Land, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, near the powder-house, and adjoining the lands of Charles Lee, and Philip R. Fendall, deceased. A credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months, will be given to the purchaser, on his giving his notes, with an approved endorser, for the payment of the purchase money in three equal payments, and further to secure the purchase money a deed of trust on the lands purchased, will be required. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. March 13. 3tw3w
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, to secure the payment of certain sums of money to the Bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on their respective premises, on the 7th day of May next, sundry parcels of Land, lying upon Union, Water, Fairfax and Queen-streets, and a twenty foot alley, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months, the purchaser giving his notes with an approved endorser, for the payment of the purchase money in three equal payments, and further to secure the purchase money, a deed of trust upon the land purchased. James Keith, Trustee. February 23. dts
LANDING.
From the brig Active, and for sale, by Lawrason & Fowle, 12 hhds. clay'd } Sugars. 13 do. Muscovado } 20 barrels do. February 20. d
English Cheese.
Just landed from the ship CENTURY, from LIVERPOOL, A quantity of Cheshire and single Gloucester CHEESE, of an excellent quality, For sale by Benjamin Shrøve, jun. March 11. d
10 bales Beerboom Gurrahs, For Sale by Joseph Riddle. March 2. 3tlawtf
A Card.
MR. GENERIS has the honor to inform the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that his next BALL will be on Wednesday evening the 18th inst. He hopes the LADIES will do him the honor of attending. March 16. 3t
NOTICE.
INTENDING shortly to leave this place, all persons indebted to me will please pay off their accounts; and those that have claims against me are requested to call for payment. David Cooke. March 16. d3t
Wanted to Charter,
A vessel of about 800 barrels burthen, to load for a British Windward Island in the West-Indies. William Hodgson. March 16. d
NOTICE.
THE subscribers will be much obliged if the proprietors of property in the town of Alexandria will make out a list and deliver the same when called for to Richard Lewis, } Assessors. or Geo. Coryell, } March 16. d6t N. B. All levies will be charged to the house-keeper.
Public Sale.
ON TUESDAY next, at half past 3 o'clock, will be sold on Irvin's wharf, 70 Barrels and 8 Hhds. Sugar, On a credit of sixty and ninety days for approved indorsed negotiable notes. P. G. MARSTELLER. March 14. d2
PUBLIC SALE.
TO BE SOLD, on the premises, on MONDAY, the 6th day of April next, The Lots of Ground, with the Improvements, now occupied by Mr. Hugh Smith, together with the whole remaining part of the said two Lots, containing half a square, save 42 feet 6 inches on Royal, and 112 feet on Queen-street, deeded to and now in the occupation of John Mandeville.—The said Lots bounded on the south by the lots formerly belonging to the late William Ramsay; on the east by Royal-street, on the north by Queen-street, and on the west by Pitt-street. One third of the purchase money to be paid down; the remainder in 1, 2, or 3 years, as may suit the purchaser. A deed of trust and bond will be required to secure the payment of principal and interest thereon, annually. If any person wish to contract by private sale, previous to April, they may apply to John Longden, who is authorised to bargain for the same. If the property be not sold it will be leased on ground rent for ever, on very low terms. February 25. 2awts
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Fairfax county, in the state of Virginia, have obtained from the Orphans' court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Henry Zimmerman, late of the county first aforesaid, deceased: ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 28th day of July next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—And those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 28th January, 1807. Eliza Zimmerman, Adm'x. John Zimmerman, Adm'r. January 30. 2aw8w
Wanted to Charter,
A VESSEL Of about 2000 barrels burthen, to load for a port in ENGLAND, to which immediate dispatch will be given. Apply to JAMES PATTON. February 27. d

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices   Dolls. Cts. D. C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4 25   Pilot 5 50   Crackers 6 00   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 11   Bacon lb. 18 3/4   Butter for export 29 31   Coffee, West India 25 plenty   Cotton 21 23   Chocolate 20 21   Candles Mould 19 20   Dip 50 53   Spermaceti 13 16   Cheese, American none   English   Duck, Best Russia bolts 20 22   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4   Mackerel none   Shad 8   Flax Seed 75 1 00   Flour Superfine 6 50   Fine 6 00   Midlings 5 50   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 92   Wheat 1 25   Rye 75   Barley   Oats 50   Hides, Spanish lb. 10 11   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hogskard lb. 12 1/2   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 28   Lime bb. 2   Limes 5   Lemons none   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   " 5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clear 4-4 2 20   Singlings, Jump. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bb. 30   bb. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 1 00   Molasses gal. 43   Nankeens pices 64   Pork prime bb. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaister Paris c. pr. ton 9   Do. retail 10   Pimento none   Porter, American doz. 1 50   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dull 10 21   Do. brown 9   Castile 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits gall.   Brandy 4th proof 1 12 1/2 1 25   Rum Jam. 4th do 93 95   Antigua 2d 75 83   American 48 50   Whiskey 50   Sugar H. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 70   Cadiz 70 plenty   Liverpool blown 62 1/2   Do. coarse 80   Turk Island 90   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 3 3   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50 14   Sheethings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 17 18   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Tea, Y. Hyson lb 1   Imperial 1 40   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 27 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 10 1 20   Sherry 1 15 1 25   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 95 1   Port 1 50 scarce   Tin, in boxes 19 20  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 202   Potomac do 95   Exchange on London, par.  
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
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LOWER ELBE, Jan. 2.
The report of the French having sustained a severe defeat from the Russians, continues to maintain itself. The engagement took place between the Vistula and Bug, and the loss of the French is stated at near 30,000 men killed and prisoners. However this may be, there can be no doubt that the affairs of the French in Poland are in a very bad way; nor is it supposed by any one that they will be able to maintain their ground in that country, as the Russians, by official documents, have now the following force in the field: Troops of the line, three corps, consisting of 75,000 men each, 150,000 troops of reserve, also regulars; 100,000 Cossacks, Bashkirs, Calmucks and Kiraise; 200,000 new levy, completed January 1, 1807; 400,000, a levy in a mass, on the frontiers, for the protection of the empire; constituting a total of 1,075,000. In addition to these, a new levy of recruits, which will be ready on the 1st of March, will produce 150,000 men. By the last accounts from Berlin, one third of the French army is dangerously ill. Murat is so bad that his recovery is despaired of; and Napoleon himself is said to be seriously indisposed.
Private letters from Koenigsberg of the 17th inst. state, that her Prussian majesty died of a nervous fever on the same day. The left wing of the French army, after taking Thorn, was marching against Koenigsberg. Most of the inhabitants had taken flight to Memel, where her Prussian majesty's effects had arrived. The French finding their rear so unsafe, now unite all their forces to conquer the kingdom of Prussia. The king, however, is at the head of 80,000 men, exclusive of the Russian auxiliaries under general Tolstoy. Saxony and Prussia are on the eve of a famine.
The emperor Napoleon is said to have sold to the king of Holland the cities of Hamburg, Lubeck and Bremen, on condition of his receiving a certain annual tribute.
By private letters from Bucharest, of the 17th ultimo, the Grand Seigneur has consented to receive a Russian garrison at Constantinople.
Paswan Oglou is now a vassal of Russia, whose troops have occupied Widdin. Bender, Choczim and Jassy, have been voluntarily surrendered by the commandants of their respective garrisons; but Russia professes to respect the independence of the Porte, and to guarantee it, agreeable to treaty. The archduke Charles of Austria is about to set out for Galicia, to take up in him the command of a considerable army. The fortress of Stralsund is still unmolested, and Monier, with the eighth corps of the French army, remains inactive.
ALTONA, Jan. 2.
The accounts which have reached us from the Turkish provinces in Europe, states that the Russians have not only occupied Choczim and Jassy, but also Bender, Bucharest and Widdin, and are approaching the frontiers of Dalmatia.
LONDON, Jan. 21.
The report of a battle between the Russians and French in Poland, which has terminated greatly in favor of the former, continue to prevail. Admiral Russell, it is now stated, had sent dispatches to the admiralty, that speak of his having received such intelligence from several neutral ships, which have passed him off the Texel. It is further reported, but we know not on what authority, that Austria has declared in favor of Russia.
Rumors from the French coast make mention of an action, but do not state what has been the result of it.
January 22.
We are happy to have it in our power to lay before our readers some most important and gratifying intelligence from the continent. A gentleman arrived this morning at the foreign office, from Poland; he has brought letters for lord Howick from Mr. Adair at Vienna, and was also able, from his own observation, to communicate very important information. The substance of the intelligence which he brings is that the French army is in a most deplorable condition; the number of men carried off by disease is estimated at not less than 40,000. It does not appear that any decisive battle has been fought, although there has been a great many skirmishes, which have terminated with various success; but generally in favor of the Russians.
The American plenipotentiaries to the British government received dispatches on Saturday last from the American minister, Mr. Armstrong, at Paris. They were brought to this country by an American gentleman, who quitted Paris on the 10th inst. Mr. Armstrong, it appears, had received official assurances from the French government that American vessels coming from America, or returning from England to the United States, will not be annoyed by French cruisers, and that orders to that effect had also been given to the privateers fitted out from St. Maloes, Cherbourg, &c.
Price of Stocks this day at 1 o'clock.
   Consols 59 7 8   Red. ann. 59 1-2  
By a boat from Flushing, which sailed from thence last Monday, it is said, that accounts had arrived there, that daily engagements had taken place between the French and Russians for 12 successive days, up to the 2d of January, and the result was, that the French were ultimately defeated, with the loss of 50,000 men, killed, wounded and prisoners, and all their cannon. An embargo had been laid on all the smuggling vessels prior to last Monday, on which day 48 left that port, and the merchants were obliged to enter into bond of 1000l. sterling each, not to allow any papers to be taken on board, by which intelligence might be given. The old harbor at Flushing was clearing out to receive the ships built at Antwerp, for them to be equipped there.
A Mr. Hardacre has presented a plan to the lords commissioners of the admiralty, to prevent ships from foundering at sea, which is said to have met their lordships approbation.
January 19.
The following letter was lue on Saturday afternoon sent by Mr. Grenville to the right honorable the Lord Mayor of London.
Admiralty Office, Jan. 17.
MY LORD, I have the honor to inclose to your lordship, a message just arrived at the admiralty from Plymouth.
I have the honor to be, &c.
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH.
[COPY]
Buenos Ayres taken, and the army prisoners—August the 12 h. WM. LEIGHTON, Mayor.
A second communication was made to the Lord Mayor yesterday afternoon, and was this morning made public—it is as follows.
Admiralty Office, Jan. 18.
MY LORD, I have the honor to transmit to your lordship an extract of a letter received this morning from lord Collingwood—and also an extract of a letter from captain Mudge, from Portsmouth, describing the information given to him by the master of the Spanish schooner El Cupido, captured by the Colpeys on the 27 h ult.
T. GRENVILLE.
Right hon. Lord Mayor.
Extract of a letter from Lord Collingwood, dated ocean off Cadiz January 1, by the Princess Elizabeth, Malta packet.
"I beg you will be pleased to inform my lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the Beagle has just joined us with a Spanish schooner captured yesterday from Monte Video, which she left on the 17th Sept. and I am sorry to inform their lordships, she brings the account of Buenos Ayres having been recaptured on the 12th of August; and general Beresford and the whole troops, amounting to 1400 were made prisoners of war, and marched into the interior."
Warsaw, the French Head Quarters, is fifty German miles distant from Danzic, forty-nine from Breslaw, forty one and an half from Posen, seventy two from Berlin and eighty from Vienna, and has neither ramparts, walls nor ditches, but is perfectly open. It is about one German (four and a half English) miles in length, about half as broad and three in circumference. The place is very irregularly built, palaces and wretched huts being intermingled. Including the suburb of Praga, the city has two hundred and ninety nine streets. The amount of the number of houses is, three thousand six hundred and nineteen. The number of inhabitants is sixty three thousand three hundred and sixty nine, among which are 308 monastics and 3,427 Jews.
Dispatches are said to have reached the admiralty on Saturday night communi-
cating the arrival of the Carrier after day last. She is said to have spoke a vessel on the 14th, from Amsterdam bound to Dronheim, and the master, a Dane, privately stated, that it was understood at Amsterdam, that the French had suffered considerable loss in a partial engagement near Warsaw, which is reported to amount to about fifteen thousand, and the combined armies about the same number. That a general engagement, was it is said, shortly expected, as the Russians had been joined by the remaining Prussian forces, & were very numerous.
Rumors prevailed a few days since of a battle having been fought between the French and the Russians, in which the latter are said to have been defeated with very great loss. This report rested on the authority of a letter said to have been received by the Austrian ambassador in London, count Stakremberg; but reports now say, that even this letter is a fabrication; we must wait patiently a few days longer, as the next mails no doubt will bring us information on this subject.
Saturday three vessels, the Mercury, Aurora, and Blayde, arrived in the Thames from the Baltic; they sailed under stand, from Elsinore with the fleet. Capt. White has brought Bamberg, Frankfort, and other German papers of a later date than those previously received. The Bamberg paper mentions the receipt of advices from Warsaw to the 26th of Dec. at which period two smart actions had been fought between the French and Russians, the first at Naramasto, in which about one hundred and twenty Cossacks were made prisoners; the other at Cichanowa, which appears to have been warmly contested, but in which the French are also stated to have prevailed.
The Bamberg Editor, on the authority of a letter from Augsburg, states Breslau to have capitulated, but the date and particulars are not mentioned.
The passage of troops through Frankfort, to join the army in Poland was announced; and various articles of stores were forwarded from Mayence, &c. to the same destination.
The Russian division under general Tolstoy which has joined the Prussian, is stated at 34,000 men only. The army, it appears, has advanced to the Oder to sustain the corps of gen. Beningsen; and the Prussian column has taken a strong position considerably in advance, at Solden, which they are fortifying.
One of the deputies sent from Hamburg to Bonaparte, and who, from particular intimacy with Talleyrand, had, it is supposed, an opportunity to ascertain with tolerable precision the condition of the French army in Poland, reports, that the French troops, who had, on the 22d Dec. crossed the Oder, amounted to 200,000 men; and that the sick in the hospitals at that date exceed 17,000; subsequent accounts represent the sick to have increased to nearly 30,000.
No news during the blockade of the British islands ordered by Bonaparte, no sail of British merchantmen, independent of running ships, have ventured to sea during the first fortnight of the present year, viz. Prince George 98 guns, from Portsmouth to the West Indies, with 200 sail; Rimilies 74 guns, from Cork for the West Indies with 120 sail; Blonde frigate from Falmouth for the West Indies with 20 sail; Gannet sloop from Portsmouth for Portugal, with 15 sail; and Meteor bomb, from Portsmouth for the Mediterranean, with 40 sail.
No intelligence has yet been received of the fate of the expedition fitted out against the Frenchmen who had landed and fortified themselves in the small Orkney island of Flotta. A letter from Thurso, dated the 3d inst. received in Edinburgh, states, that the people there were beginning to be alarmed for the safety of the brave volunteers who sailed against the Frenchmen not having heard either of or from them since they sailed.
Her Prussian majesty, we fear, has fallen a victim to numerous calamities which have lately been accumulated upon her house. She was attacked by a nervous fever, the consequence of excessive anxiety and fatigue, against which, unfortunately, the delicate frame of that highly-rited woman was not proof.
House of Commons, Jan. 20.
Sir T. Turton observing a noble lord (Howick) in his place, wished to call his attention to a few questions upon certain points of material importance. He is not aware of any reserve on the part of ministers in regard to the treaty concluded with America, but if he understood the noble lords formal answer to a question put to him by the learned gentleman (Mr. Per-

upon that subject, the noble lord had seemed to say that the point in regard to the treatment of neutrals, was reserved by government. He wished to learn, however, whether it would be necessary to blockade the French islands and to intercept her trade between these settlements and their mother country. This information he conceived to be necessary, indeed it was rendered so by the motion of the learned gentleman, as he firmly believed the existence of an artful and insidious understanding on that point between France and America. The second question with which he had to trouble the noble lord, related to the export of specie which had taken place some days ago; and he wished to learn under what act or resolution of the House, such money had been voted? The last question he had to ask was, whether or not the noble lord was in possession of any information respecting Buenos Ayres, subsequent to that before the public.
Lord Howick replied in answer to the first question of the hon. baronet, that with respect to neutrals, the treaty between Great Britain and America would not prevent this country from distressing the commerce of the enemy carried on in neutral ships. He should, however, decline further explanation upon this subject at present, as he might be led into a premature discussion of the matters contained in a treaty which had not yet been ratified. With regard to the blockade of the French islands, the right of blockade naturally grew out of a state of war, and its enforcement of a blockade depended upon his majesty's directions. This was a matter of prerogative with which the house had no right to meddle, unless upon very strong grounds of misconduct on the part of the ministers. With regard to the export of specie, the fact was, that the money so sent was the balance of the sum voted to the emperor of Russia, on the first coalition between that monarch and Austria against France. On the subject of Buenos Ayres, he was not aware of any communication having reached government, which was not already before the public.
Sir T. Tuton explained, and said, that the money just sent to Russia, had not received the sanction of a vote of the house.
Lord Howick explained, that the money now sent was merely the balance of a sum voted two years ago.
Sir T. Tuton declared himself perfectly satisfied.
PHILADELPHIA, March 13. A letter from St. Thomas under date of 5th February says, "The Tortola cruizers continue to blockade this port. The royal license for British vessels to trade to Hayti, arrived at Antigua a short time since, and there have arrived from windward five or six British vessels, all bound to Hayti, which have come here to procure German goods. A British armed ship also arrived here from Liverpool with a cargo of Dry Goods bound to Hayti. A captain D. who arrived here from Aux Cayes, informs, that their is every prospect of Port-au-Prince becoming complete master of the whole island, as he has already actual possession of two thirds of the sea port towns. A Portuguese ship with a very valuable cargo of dry goods, quick-silver, &c. has been lately condemned at Tortola. She was bound from Cadiz to Vera Cruz, with a license from his Britannic majesty. She had been strictly examined by the blockading squadron off Cadiz, and also by several cruisers on her passage; but she could not pass thro' the ordeal of a Tortola court. She had on board some articles invoiced pruning hooks. Dougan had them discharged to examine them, and instead of following the christian maxim of beating swords into pruning hooks, he beat the pruning hooks into swords; and judge Rober on accordingly passed the sentence of confiscation of both vessel and cargo."
BALTIMORE, March 14. Arrived, sch'r Henry, Dickinson, 16 days from St. Barts. Left sch'r Betsey, Reeves, of Baltimore and a northern sch'r Spoke in the bay, sch'r Linnet, Roberts, 30 days from Curacao. Letters were received at St. Bartholomew's, two days before the sailing of the Henry, mentioning the arrival of 5 French ships of the line at Porto Rico, which island it was said had ceded to France.
To Sell or Rent, Sunday LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to Sarah Porter. February 14.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17.
COMMUNICATION.
Quis desiderio sit pudor aut modus, Tam cari capitit? HOR.
By the recent death of Colonel THOMAS L. LEE, of Loudoun, society has lost one of its brightest ornaments. Sensible as I am of my inability to do justice to merit so exalted as his, I cannot refrain from offering this small tribute of affection, to the memory of my departed friend. To those who have seen him in the midst of his amiable family, I shall not seem extravagant in declaring, that his conduct in domestic life surpassed all praise. In the warmth and steadiness of his friendship, I believe he was almost unequalled. So engaging were his manners, and so truly worthy was his character, that his acquaintances could no more avoid admiring, than his friends could refrain from loving him. Possessed of talents which would have done honor to any station, he preferred the enjoyment of domestic felicity, to the noise and bustle of public life. Yet no one could feel a more lively interest in the affairs of our country than himself, nor could a man be found who would more readily sacrifice his private, to the public good. Whether we view him as a husband, as a father, as a friend or as a citizen, we shall find him in every character, equally deserving our admiration and esteem. His friends will long remember with regret, the many happy hours which they have passed in his company, and reflecting upon their mournful and premature separation from one whom they so much loved, will exclaim,
Multis ille bonis flebilis occidit, Nulli flebilior quam mihi.
MR. SNOWDEN.
By giving the following Queries and Paradox, a place in your paper, you will oblige two of your female readers and puzzle all the rest.
Quere, by Miss M—A—C
About what time, before Christ, did Dido, Queen of Carthage, and AENEAS the founder of the Latium empire live? And whether they were cotemporaries, according to the account given of them by Virgil, the famous Latin poet, or not?
Paradox by the same.
Three captains of ships discoursing of their ages, on the 14th instant A said he was 30 years old that day at noon; B said he was 30 to-morrow; and C said he was 42 the day after. They intend if living to keep their birthdays together, on the same day of the month, in the year 1808. Pray how can it be done?
Quere, by Miss I—C—N
In what part of the world did PARIS land with HELEN, after stealing her from antient Greece? And when or whether he carried her to Troy?
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18.
Debate on the resolution offered by Mr Broom to make further provision by law to secure the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus to persons in custody under or by colour of the authority of the U. States.
(Mr. Broom's Speech continued.)
The speaker was sorry to interrupt the gentleman from Delaware, but must observe, that it was not in order to debate the motion till the house should agree to consider it.
Mr. Smilie hoped the gentleman from Delaware would be permitted to proceed, as the subject was a very important one.
Mr. Broom then moved to consider the motion of reference, to which the house agreed, ayes 57.
Mr. Broom. I am sorry that I have trespassed upon the rules of the house—I assure the house it was not intentional, and beg leave to offer to the gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Smilie) my acknowledgment for his liberality. As the house has now agreed to consider the motion, I will proceed in support of it. The stat. 31, chap. 2. was designed to remedy, and did effectually remedy the defects of the common law provision on this subject. By that statute several penalties were imposed on the judges refusing to grant the writs of Habeas Corpus and on all parties refusing to obey it. In most of the states laws have been made upon the principle of the statute of Charles, and so far as they extend are found to have the most beneficial effect in securing the privilege of the writ, but they do not extend to inflict penalties on judges of the court or officers of the United States. If the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus be important & the law be defective, it is surely our duty
to apply the remedy. Of its importance it is true we have but little experience in our own country. In England from whence we derive our knowledge of it, they have proved its value, they have tried it, and it has not been found wanting. In England this inestimable privilege has been for ages the proud theme of exultation; there they worshipped it as a talismanic wand which could unbarr the gates of the strongest prison and dissolve in an instant the fetters of the captive. It was to Englishmen as a wall of fire by night shielding them from the arbitrary sway of tyrannic power. It is indeed the great palladium of that civil liberty which has exalted the English character. Of the power and influence of civil liberty upon the happiness of the people of England we need no stronger evidence than the situation of surrounding nations where it was unknown—Let us go back to less civilized times & we shall see in these nations men in the most abject state of society, suffering oppression in every possible shape; there every castle was a secret and inviolable prison; there the life and liberty of the most illustrious as well as the meanest subject were alike the sport of the caprice of a tyrant. Even the petty lordling held as it were the shears of fate and cut at pleasure the thread of life of his vassals; letter de cachet could confine the unhappy victim of power for life in the loathsom walls of a dungeon, and in spite of the ties of affection and blood, friends must forget each other or share a common fate; the savage tortures of the inquisition chilled the soul with horror, and the gloomy recesses of the sanctuaries of religion too often bore witness to the diabolical temper of man, when inflamed by passion & unrestrained by wholesome laws. Such were the condition of other countries, while the people of England were reposing in security under the protection of their civil institutions—institutions which had received the sanction of ages and were guarded by the religious veneration of the people. The right to personal liberty unless for the commission of an offence against law. The right to know the accusation against them, and the right to be tried by their peers were all recognized by their charters and which their monarchs had sworn inviolably to observe. These rights were not merely secured by parchment; they were incorporated with the habits, manners and customs of the people; they were handed down from father to son in trust for posterity, and guarded as a paternal inheritance which could never be diminished with honor. The people were early taught to know them and to consider it a sacred duty to draw their swords in defence of them. These fundamental rights of Englishmen have existed from their earliest ages; they were collected in a body by Edgar the Saxon; they were revised by Edward the confessor, and were ratified by William the conqueror; they were recognized by Magna Charta, and after the wars between Henry III. and his subjects, were confirmed by the statute of Malborough and never afterwards questioned. Rights thus maintained through all the convulsions of England; rights thus endeared to the nation and engraved on the hearts of the people, and which have walked hand and hand with them through the darkest periods of their history, require no other proofs of their importance. (To be continued.)
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.—To such a one good wages will be given.—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17. d
PAPER.
Just Received per sch'r Hero from Boston, 300 reams Wrapping Paper, 150 do. Writing do. For terms please apply to Faxon, Metcalf & Co. March 17. eo2w
PUBLIC SALE.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust from WILLIAM WILSON to the subscriber, to secure the payment of certain sums of money to the Bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on their respective premises, on the 7th day of May next, sundry parcels of Land, lying upon Union, Water, Fairfax and Queen streets, and a twenty foot alley, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months, the purchaser giving his notes with an approved indorser, for the payment of the purchase money in three equal payments, and further to secure the purchase money, a deed of trust upon the land purchased.
James Keith, Trustee.
February 28. dis
For Sale,
A GROUND RENT of Seventy-two Dols. less per annum, on Prince-street.
WANTED,
A few Shares of the Bank of Alexandria and Potomac.
Wm. Groverman, Broker.
March 17. d
MARGERY LUMSDON,
(Widow of the late John Lumsdon,)
AND Thomas Mount,
Having taken the stand and purchased the stock on hand of Mr. Joseph Thornton, consisting of
Queen and Glass Ware,
Groceries, &c. &c.
THEY take this method of informing their friends, and the public, that they intend keeping a regular and well selected assortment of the above articles, which they will sell on the most moderate terms, and hope by a strict attention to business to merit public patronage.
The business will be carried on under the firm of M. Lumsdon & Co. March 17. eo3t
NOTICE.
ON SATURDAY,
The 21st day of March [if fair, otherwise, on the Monday following] at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the Sale of the personal property at Preston, which commenced yesterday, will be continued, from day to day, till all shall be sold.
A variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Together with the Stock, Plantation Utensils, &c. will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the terms already specified in a former advertisement.
F. Alexander, Adm'x.
March 17. 4t
The Subscriber has for Sale,
In addition to his former stock of GROCERIES and FRUITS,
Fresh Lisbon LEMONS by the box, in fine order.
Best Spanish Segars by the box. Cheshire and single Gloucester Cheese. Muskatell and Bloom Raisins by the box. Soft shelled Almonds by the bale or retail; and excellent Cider by the barrel.
A. WILLIS.
March 11. eo5t
NEW STORE,
AT FAIRFAX COURT-HOUSE.
Jonathan Scholfield,
Is now opening, a large and general assortment of DRY GOODS & GROCERIES, which he will sell low for cash or produce, consisting of the following articles, viz.
  CLOTHS  COFFEE  Tea    Blankets  Imperial    Flannels  Old Hyson    Coatings  Young Hyson    Calicoes  Hyson Skin    Linens assorted  Loaf Sugar    Muslins do.  Brown do. assorted    Cambrics do.  Molasses    Manchester  Chocolate    Gloves  Candles and Soap    Mens and womens  Pepper and Ginger     Shoes  Powder, Shot, &c.     Sewing Thread & Silk    
Wanted,
A number of laboring hands.
Apply to JONA. SCHOLFIELD, Alexandria, or SAML. B. BIDGOOD, at the Court-house.
March 9. 2aw3w
Jeremiah Satterwhite,
Coach-Maker,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, for the liberal encouragement he has met with, and hopes by a steady perseverance to merit a continuance of their favors. He offers for sale, now, on moderate terms, a CHARIOT, COACHEE, PHAETON, and a variety of GIGS of different fashions, on low terms for cash.
WANTING,
Some Ash Plank and White Oak Spokes. One or two good BOYS will be taken to the above business.
March 16. em4w

Valuable Lands for Sale.
On the 23d day of April next, I will sell, at public sale, for ready money,
A valuable Tract of Land, now in the occupation of Dr. James H. Blake; situate in Fairfax county, in the commonwealth of Virginia, on the south side of Pohick creek, containing about 225 acres, be the same more or less. This land was sold and conveyed in the year 1795 by Col. William Fitzhugh to James H. Blake, Richard Parrott, and Anthony Banning, and in 1798 by them conveyed to me in trust to be sold upon the happening of certain events which have taken place. Col. William Fitzhugh held this land under his ancestors, who together with himself had possessed it without any interfering adverse claim from any quarter very many years previous to the year 1795; so that it is believed there can be no possible doubt in the title: but selling as I do as a trustee, I will not give any warrantee except against myself and those claiming under me. A further description is conceived unnecessary, as the sale will be made on the land on the day above mentioned, and commence at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
Leonard Mackall.
February 27.
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TO BE SOLD,
For ready Money,
To the highest bidder, at Public Auction at DAWSON'S TAVERN, in the town of LEESBURG, in the county of Loudon, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of May next (if fair, if not, the first fair day) by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced in November term 1826, in a suit depending between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough, Mahon Hough and others, defendants—
112 acres of Land, lying in the county of Loudon, on the Kitockton Run, being a part of a tract called Scotland Tract.—A tract containing 38 acres, with a Merchant Mill thereon, also a part of the before mentioned tract—Also 108 acres of Land, likewise a part of Scotland Tract, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, } Comrs. Armstead Long, } Charles F. Mercer, }
Richmond, March 6.
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TO BE SOLD.
For ready Money,
To the highest bidder, at public auction, at DAWSON'S TAVERN, in the county of Loudoun and town of LEESBURG, on Wednesday, the 6th of May next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term last, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
300 acres of Land, near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, } Comrs. Armstead Long, } Charles F. Mercer, }
Richmond, March 6.
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FOR SALE,
A WELL finished three story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, on King-street, the most commercial street in town and in the center of it.
A well finished two story Brick House and Lot, on Duke-street, near the river.
A Lot of Ground a short mile above town, containing five and one eighth acres, near the river.
Twelve hundred and eighty acres of military Land, in the state of Tennessee, on Obeys's river, a branch of the Cumberland river.
A tract of Land containing 310 acres, in Greenbrier county, Virginia.
Also, a very convenient and well finished Brick House and Lot, in George-Town, with Brick Stable, Coach House, &c.
Also, a two story Frame House and Lot, in George-Town, and Bake House—the lot is 38 feet 4 inches front and 107 feet deep.—A part payment will be expected down.
Just Received and for Sale,
By the Subscribers,
A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood.
Nathaniel Wattles & Co.
January 26.
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PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from General HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, the payment of a debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, with interest thereon from the 17th day of April, 1798, and upon the request of the legal representatives of the said WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, I shall sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following
Tracts of Land,
At the periods hereafter mentioned—that is to say—
One tract of land, lying in Westmoreland county, called "Hollis's Marsh," containing, as mentioned in the said deed, two thousand eight hundred acres or thereabouts—and
One other Tract of Land, called "Black Grounds," containing eleven hundred acres, more or less, in Westmoreland county—at Westmoreland Court-House, on the 23d day of March next, being court day:—
One other Tract of Land, stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a moiety of the Mill upon the said tract—at Winchester, on the 4th day of May next:—
And all the Right, Title, Interest or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WIFE, to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax county, at the mouth of Difficult Run, on the west side thereof, at or near the great falls of Potomac—at Fairfax Court-House, on the 18th day of May next.
It is expected that persons wishing to purchase either of the above tracts, will previously view the same.
Bushrod Washington,
TRUSTEE.
January 20.
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Robert Gray,
BOOKSELLER, King-street, Alexandria, Has just received from New-York,
THE FOLLOWING BOOKS:
SECRET HISTORY of the court and cabinet of St. Cloud; Watts's logic; Misses' magazine; Bell's British theatre, bound in calf and elegantly gilt; Took's pantheon; Saurin's sermons; Sherlock on death; pocket bibles assorted; Gellie's Greece, elegantly bound; Cowper's poems, calf gilt; Life of Petrarch; calf gilt; Fool of quality; Tom Jones; Humphrey Clinker; Marmontell's memoirs, 4 vols. fine London edition, elegantly bound, only one copy received: Marmontell's moral tales; Mysteries of Udolpho; Peregrine Pickle; Roderick Random; McLaurin's algebra; Bonnycastle's algebra; nautical almanacks for the year 1807; Edinburgh new dispensatory; Brown's elements of medicine; Bennet's letters; Burgh's dignity of human nature; Berkley's minute philosopher; Paley's natural theology; Denman's midwifery; Wallis on diseases; Burton's lectures; Dwight's geography; Griffith's letters; Bell on ulcers; Steuben's military discipline; Stephen's artillery discipline; shipwreck; a poem; Shakespeare's works; children of the abbey; Olney Heggimus; Cicero Deiphini; Quincey's lexicon; Franklin's works, 8 vols. octavo, [London] Parkin's tour; memoirs of Talleyrand.
Lately received from Philadelphia,
Brooke's general gazetteer; Bell's surgery; Mrs. Chapone's letters; Goldsmith's Rome abridged; Lavoisier's chemistry; medical pocket book; Milton's works; Plutarch's lives; Rollin's ancient history; Porteus's sermons; Marsillon's sermons; Thompion's seasons; Young's Night Tho'ts; domestic encyclopaedia; history of America; and the life of William Pitt.
ON HAND,
A selection of the British classics, in 39 s. bound in calf and ornamented with tea; Mavor's voyages and travels, in 24 s. with plates, and bound in calf; Mavor's versal history, 25 vols. in boards.
Dr. Rees's cyclopaedia, vol. 3d. part 1st. expected by the first arrival from Philadelphia.
Subscribers who have not received the number are requested to send or call them immediately for their own convenience as they will find it more difficult to pay 4 or 5 numbers at a time than for one.
March 3.
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For Sale or Rent,
MY LAND, TOBACCO WARE-HOUSES, and other buildings at Boyd's-Hole; at present in the occupancy of Mr. John W. Timberlake. Possession may be had the first of April. For further particulars apply to Mr. William F. Grymes, near the place, Mr. William Wedderburn, of Alexandria, or the subscriber.
W. Fitzhugh.
February 21.
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Land for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to sell about fifteen and an half acres of Land, within half a mile of Alexandria, situate on the south side of the lane leading from Mr. Hodgson's dwelling to the poor house, and directly opposite that building. Although this property from its situation must soon become valuable, it will be sold low for cash, or good negotiable paper at ninety, one hundred and eighty, and two hundred and seventy days. Apply to JAMES IRVIN, or myself.
Robert Adam.
January 20.
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Coach-Making.
REA AND TAYLOR,
LATE OF NEW-YORK,
Respectfully inform their Friends and the Public,
THAT they have commenced the above business at the shop formerly occupied by W. T. Peck, in Royal-street, near Gadsby's hotel, where they propose carrying it on in all its various branches, on the most reasonable terms, for cash. They flatter themselves the experience they have acquired in the principal cities in the United States, will secure them public patronage, which will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
February 2.
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Patent Elastic Suspender,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the suspenders, to prevent improper straining, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
ALSO,
Red, Green, & Black Morocco Leather,
By the dozen or single skin—for sale at Horwell's Patent Suspender Manufactory, in Prince-street.
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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,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and
Souchong
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground
ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley,
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant
indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone,
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en-
glish 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
demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every ar-
ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
July 9.
The Trustees of the Alex.
andria Academy, have engaged the Reverend OWEN F. MAGRATH as a Teacher of the Latin and Greek Languages, and Mr. JOSEPH COWING to teach English, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography and the Mathematics, in the Academy.—Their Schools will be opened for the reception of Scholars on Wednesday, the first of April next. In the mean time application may be made to either of those Teachers for admission of scholars. The price of tuition to be Thirty Dollars in the upper room and Twenty in the lower. The strictest attention will be paid by the Visitors and Trustees to the progress of the pupils in their respective studies.
An election of twelve Trustees will be held at the Academy, on the 2d Monday of April next, at 12 o'clock.
By order of the Trustees, N. Fitzhugh, Sec.
March 6.
FRESH SEEDS.
NICHOLAS HINGSTON,
Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed from King-street, to his old stand, in Fairfax street,
Where he hath for sale,
RED and white Clover, just received, Timothy seed, Orchard Grass, Lucerne, and will receive by first arrival from London, a quantity of Burnet and Rye Grass.
Also on hand, a general assortment of Kitchen Garden and Flower seeds and roots, Medicinal and Bird seeds, Pot Herbs, &c. a quantity of large Lombardy Poplars, young Locust and Peach trees, large Catalpas, and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. Also, all kinds of Garden Utensils—best London made Pruning Knives, Flower Pots, Chimney Ornaments and Root Glasses, with a general assortment of China, Glass and Queen's ware, fresh Teas, and a good assortment of Croceries.
March 8.
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WILL BE SOLD OR LEASED, ON GROUND RENT,
For a term of Years, or for ever, A NUMBER OF VALUABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITUATED BUILDING LOTS, in this Town—on Fairfax, Cameron, Water, Union and Princess streets. They will be laid off to accommodate purchasers. Application may be made to William Herbert, Esq. or to the subscriber near Patent Iron-works, Prince George's County, Maryland.
John C. Herbert.
February 12.
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Just now Published,
AND FOR SALE
By ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, in King-street,
A NEW WORK,
Entitled
GEOGRAPHICAL COMPILATION
For the Use of Schools.
Being an accurate description of all the Empires, Kingdoms, Republics and States in the known world, with an account of their population, government, religion, manners, literature, universities, history, civil divisions, ecclesiastical hierarchy, principalities, (with an account of their importance, remarkable monuments, illustrious citizens, commerce and population, &c. &c. &c.
The whole arranged in a catechetical form compiled from the best American, English, and French authors. By D. L. C. teacher of geography.
In this compilation will be found several interesting and new particulars concerning the latest transactions in Europe, Asia and Africa; with a long and accurate description of the United States and Spanish America. Also a description of the most famous of the ancient nations, as Palestine or Judæa, Greece, Italy, Gaul, &c. &c.
This work is printed on a handsome type, on elegant paper, neatly bound and lettered; in two vols. 12 mo. Price $2 50 cents.
This book has obtained, been approved and subscribed to by the President of the United States, by the Secretary of State, by the Directors of Colleges of Union at Schenectady, in the state of New-York, of George-Town, and of St. Mary, in Baltimore; in which last institution, as likewise the ladies seminary of Mrs. LaCombe, and of Mr. Bacanois, in Baltimore; of Mrs. Rivard, and Mrs. Grelan, in Philadelphia; and of Miss De St. Memin, in Burlington, New-Jersey, it has been adopted, to the exclusion of all other treatises of geography. It has also obtained the subscription of the most respectable part of the citizens of Philadelphia, New-York, Baltimore, and of the state of New-Jersey. This makes the author entertain the flattering prospects of seeing his labor rewarded by the suffrage of a liberal and enlightened public, who doubtless will encourage a work which has been sanctioned by so many able citizens in the Union, and for which no trouble has been spared to render it at the same time instructive and agreeable.
Delectando, pariterque Monendo.
Horat, de Arte poetica.
March 2.
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PRINTED DAILY BY
SAMUEL SNOWDEN.