Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-02-01 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Cotton and Stewart
Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one. October 6.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar)
The Exile of Erin.
A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Just Published,
For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER;
OR,  Man as he ought not to be.
Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC's
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia,
No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days.
Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen.
ROBERT GRAY.
City Tavern and Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA:
AT THE SIGN OF THE GRAPES.
WILLIAM CATON,
From the City of Annapolis, (Maryland)
RESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC in general, that he has taken that justly celebrated INN , in this city, called THE CITY TAVERN and HOTEL , lately in the possession of Mr. John Gadsby. He hopes, by assiduity and attention, to give the greatest satisfaction to every person, as no exertions on his part shall be wanted to keep up the high character which this Tavern has, as being one of the best in the Union: and assures them that he will always have an assortment of the best liquors and good waiters.
Travellers and others will meet with good accommodations at the above house, on reasonable terms.
Boarders are taken by the day, week, month or year.
The papers from all the sea-ports on the continent are regularly taken and filed at the Coffee-House, adjoining the tavern, and are for the use of strangers.
Suppers can be had from six to twelve o'clock in the evening, at a short notice, from one to twenty.
November 15.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Sunday night last, a black Negro slave, named ELIJAH, or LAIGE. He is about 33 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, pitted with the small pox, of a down surly look, stout made—he had on when he went away a blue jacket and trousers nearly new, and took with him from off a bed two pair of Blankets, one bound on the ends with red tape. Laige went off some time back from capt. Rubin Johnson of this place, and lived some time in New York and Boston, and went by the name of Archibald Henderson: he is an artful cunning fellow—can play a little on the violin. Whoever will bring him to me, or commit him to jail, if taken in town, shall receive ten dollars, if taken out of town the above reward, with all reasonable expenses.
Isaac Entwisle.
January 10
NOTE LOST.
LOST , yesterday morning, on Lawrafon and Fowle's wharf, a NOTE signed by JONATHAN SPARROW , for Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars , dated "PORTLAND, January 17, 1809," and payable to the subscriber in one year from the date.
The above Note was found by a black man a few moments after it was lost, but his name or residence is not known.—He or whom may be in possession of the same, are requested to return it to us, as it can be of no use to any other person.
Lawrafon and Fowle.
January 25—26.
WOOD FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to make sale of a few hundred cords of WOOD near the mouth of Pomonkey Creek: a secure and convenient harbor, not more than 15 miles below Alexandria.—Those who are desirous of purchasing, may be supplied on advantageous terms by applying to
Benjamin Dulany, jun.
January 23.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers trading under the firm of Talbott and Saunders , have just commenced the TANNING and CURRYING BUSINESS in this place, where they have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of LEATHER suitable for Saddlers, Shoemakers, Bookbinders, &c. which they will dispose of on the lowest terms for cash or approved notes at short dates.
Elisha Talbott, Peter Saunders.
January 21
P. S. The highest prices given for Hides, Skins and Bark , which will be received at their tan-yard near the stone bridge, upper end of Duke-street, or currying shop, two doors above the Washington tavern, King-street.
EDUCATION.
THE REV. DR. O'BRIEN,
PROPOSES to open an ACADEMY in this place, for the purpose of teaching twenty young gentlemen (should so many offer) the Polite Arts and Sciences : he will instruct them in the various Languages, to wit, Latin, Greek, French, Italian, &c. and in Hebrew if required.
He will also teach Geography with the use of the Globes—the Mathematics—Logic—Rhetoric and Natural Philosophy . Application to be made at Mr. James Bacon's, King-street.
January 3.
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG.
THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, Leesburg , where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitted attention, together with the diligence, care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line.
A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers.
James Dawson.
Leesburg, Virginia Jan. 1—3.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber informs the public, that he never had any intention to give up his School as a teacher of the French Language , as has been reported. On the contrary he proposes to attend, faithfully, to as many Scholars as may be entrusted to his care: and will never yield his place, (particularly to a stranger) without the consent of the parents of his pupils.—If they should not think him worthy of their confidence, he is willing to withdraw.
He is still ready to receive twelve or more Scholars in the day time, at Mr. M c Clean's Academy, or at his own residence, from six o'clock till nine in the evening.—For further information enquire of
John Frignet.
January 28.
Mechanic Relief Society.
A STATED quarterly meeting of the Mechanic Relief Society , will be held at my house on Wednesday evening next, at 6, P. M.—Punctual attendance of the members is requested.
By order of the President,
John M c Leod, Sec'y.
January 30.
Lottery Intelligence!
Charitable Marine Society Lottery
TOTAL gain of the wheel at the close of the 14th day of drawing 15,493 dollars, and no higher prize than 300 dollars has yet come up—there is still in the wheel
 1 of 5000  1 of 3000  1 of 2500  1 of 2000  2 of 1500  1 of 1000  4 of 750  1 of 500  2 of 400 
And a variety of smaller prizes of 300 dolls 150, 75, 30, &c.
The 15th day's drawing takes place this afternoon, at 3 o'clock: present price of tickets 7 dollars, but may be expected to rise rapidly, so long as the high prizes remain in the wheel—Tickets and Shares for sale by
R. GRAY.
January 30
MUSCOVADO SUGARS. 55 hogheads 1st and 2d quality—FOR SALE BY
R. Veitch & Co.
January 12.
FRENCH LANGUAGE.
A GENTLEMAN, who has devoted a considerable part of his time to the study of foreign languages and the manner in which they may be taught with most advantage, is desirous to give Lessons in French , which, being now considered as a necessary branch of polite education, he flatters himself to meet with sufficient encouragement—and the method of teaching which he means to adopt, (being that of Mr. A. Dufief, so generally approved of) added to a strict attention to a clear and proper pronunciation, will enable his pupils to acquire the language in a shorter time, than that which has hitherto been in use—of which a little experience will prove the truth of his assertion.
As his family lives a short distance from Alexandria, he intends to remove to the town as soon as he finds a prospect to defray the expenses of house-keeping, and invites therefore those who wish to be instructed to make their applications, the sooner the better, to Mr. GENERES, who will give the necessary information.
A. B. He likewise proposes to teach the Spanish and German Languages , should any scholars offer.
January 17.
RED LEAD.
Just received by Wardsworth and Butler , a consignment of 40 kegs of Red Lead , from the Manufactory of Dr. Strong, Philadelphia, said to be of a superior quality.
Also, on hand,
 8 casks real Goshen Cheese,  8 half barrels Pig Pork,  6 boxes of Sweet Oil, (12 bottles each.)  1 set of Carrening Blocks,  Red Wine in hds. and qr. casks.  Castile Soap in boxes, and  A quantity of Cork Wood, for Seines. 
January 21.
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TICKETS
FOR SALE AT R. GRAY'S BOOKSTORE, IN THE
Black River Lottery, No. 2,
The scheme of which contains
 1 Prize of $ 30,000  1 of 20,000  2 of 10,000 
Present price of Tickets, $8 1/4.
December 29.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STILLS of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings , done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER , who has had many years experience, and as a workman is exceeded by few.—As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATES handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron .
George M c Munn.
October 13.
JUST RECEIVED
For Sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, King Street;
THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death.
Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
 "'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone  "Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness,  "The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill."  YOUNG.
By LINDLEY MURRAY,
From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar?
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK. "We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803.
Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Book, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper.
Also,
The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopedia.
October 20.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
DEBATE ON EXTRA SESSION.
[CONTINUED.]
THURSDAY, January 19.
MR. SLOAN was against the passage of the bill because it would keep the people in suspense, a state which he himself did not like. He had expected that when we met here the embargo would have been repealed. He wanted to know whether the embargo was to remain on till September? He would not, however gloomy the prospect, forego the hope that congress would relieve the people from the burden which they could not bear. Any man might see what would be the effect of this law. Congress would meet in May, and would continue the measure a little, and a little longer, and eventually rise without removing it. He wished once again to restore the smiles of content, to this once happy land; and to do it without an extra session.
MR. QUINCY. Mr. Speaker, if the bill under consideration had no other aspect on the fates of this country, than its terms indicate, I should have continued silent. — If the question upon it involved no other consequences than those of personal inconvenience to us and of expense to the public, I would not now ask the indulgence of the house. But I deem this bill to be a materially component part of that system of commercial restriction under which the best hopes of this nation are oppressed. I consider this measure as intended to induce this people still longer to endure patiently the embargo, and all the evils which it brings in its train, by exciting and fostering in them delusive expectations. A great crisis is, to all human appearance, advancing upon our country. Gentlemen may attempt to conceal it from the nation, perhaps from themselves, but every step they take has an influence upon that crisis, and small as they may deem the decision on this bill, in its effects it will be among the most important of any of the acts of this session.
It is very painful to me, Mr. Speaker, to be compelled to place my opposition to this bill, on ground resulting from the conduct of the administration of this nation. I say, sir, this is very painful to me, because I have no personal animosity to any individual of that administration. Nor, if I know myself, am I induced to this opposition from any party motive. But, sir, acting in a public capacity, and reasoning concerning events as they occur, with reference to the high duties of my station, I shall not, when I arrive in my conception, shrink from any proper responsibility, in spreading that conclusion before this house and nation. One thing I hope and certainly shall deserve from the friends of administration. The acknowledgment that I shall aim no insidious blow. It shall be made openly and distinctly, in the day-light. Be it strong or be it weak, I invite those friends to parry it. If they are successful, I shall rejoice in it not less than they.
This is the position in relation to the conduct of administration which I take, and on which I rest my opposition to this bill; that this house when it passed the embargo law was under a deception touching the motives of the administration, in recommending that measure—that it has been, in adopting that measure, instrumental in deceiving this people as to the motives which induced that law; that if it passes this bill, it will again act under a deception touching those motives, and again be instrumental, unwarily and unwillingly, as I believe, in deceiving this people, in relation to them. I think I have stated my ground of opposition so clearly as to admit of no misconception. — And invite gentlemen to meet me candidly upon it. When I speak of deception, I beg gentlemen not to misunderstand me. I will be as just to the administration as I mean to be true and fearless in the performance of my duty to this people. By this term I do not mean any moral obliquity, and direct falsehood or palpable misrepresentation. But I intend by it political deception. That species of cunning, not uncommon among politicians, which lord Bacon calls "left handed wisdom." This is exhibited, when ostensible and popular motives are presented as inducements to a
particular line of conduct, and the real and critical ones are kept behind the curtain. — This is practised when those who have obtained an influence over others, troll them by the means of fair promises upon trundled in a downhill path, and so are enabled gradually to shove them by gentle motions farther than at first they had any intention to go. We witness this species of political deception, when we see men meshed in the toils of a complicated policy, and then dragged withersoever their leaders will, through sheer shame, at breaking the cords of that net in which they have suffered themselves incautiously to be entangled.
[Speech to be continued.]
WEDNESDAY, January 25.
DEBATE
On Mr. Quincy's resolutions, to enquire into the conduct of the President of the U. S. respecting the collectorship of Boston.
[CONCLUDED.]
Mr. Quincy said, whether it was or was not an offence to keep in an office, the salary of which is 5000 dollars a year, a man who had declared his inability to execute it, was for the house to determine. The charge which he had made was simply this; that an officer had been compensated for doing no services, and kept in a situation the duties of which he was unable to perform. It was an offence that so great an office as the collectorship of Boston should be kept in this position; the U. S. paying to an individual 5000 dollars a year for inadequate services, contrary to the express wish of the gentleman himself, who, ever since June, had not been in the town of Boston; and of consequence the execution of the duties of the office had been totally dependant on one individual, the deputy collector.
You send a law on (said Mr. Q.) to be executed, and by one individual. The deputy says he will not act; the collector is unable to act, and the consequence is, that the law is not executed. In answer to the question whether the country has suffered, I will state a fact; the deputy collector of that port had a right to resign his office to the collector; and if the collector had been an efficient man, there would have been no difficulty; but because he was not efficient the law is not in a state of execution. I take this position because the facts which I have stated can be proved. Whether the house will or will not agree to these resolutions, is no concern of mine; nor if gentlemen chuse to utter any abuse do I regard it. I stand before this nation, and fear not to do my duty.
Messrs. Johnson, W. Alston, D. R. Williams, J. G. Jackson, Dana, M'Creery, Bacon, Rhea, Macon, Bibb, Southard, Masters, Fisk, Sloan, Rowan, and Key followed Mr. Quincy in debate, all of whom differed with Mr. Quincy as to the propriety of adopting the resolutions. The reasons assigned by gentlemen were various, but generally to this effect: that it would be indecorous, if not beyond the power of this house to call upon the President of the U. States for his private correspondence with any individual, without doing which, it would appear that none of the facts could be established; that were the facts established and the charges maintained, they constituted no crime or misdemeanor, and it was said by some of the gentlemen no ground for reprehension; that, constituting no crime or misdemeanor it was not a matter coming within the cognizance of the house, or on which an impeachment could be grounded; and being a matter on which the house had no constitutional power to act, it was also a matter into which it was not their province to enquire. [The debates which now take place in the house on important topics, are so frequent and extensive, that their length precludes any one paper from giving the whole of them. We therefore select Mr. Bacon's observations on this subject in reply to Mr. Quincy, as he is a representative from the same state with him; and as his speech will give a general view of the arguments against the resolution. — Nat. Intel.]
Mr. Bacon said, that whatever might have been his feelings on the subject matter of these resolutions at the moment when they were first propounded to the House in so menacing a style by the hon. mover; yet from the course of reflection which had since taken place in his own mind, as well as from a view of the reception which the resolutions had since met with on all sides of the House—the feelings which their extraordinary nature were at first calculated to excite, had in his bosom totally changed. — He really thought that the gentleman by the indiscreet course which he had taken on this occasion, had reduced himself to a condition in which he was an object of sensations very different from those of resentment. For himself he now harbored no other passions in relation to him than those
of sympathy. It was now very evident that his ill-advised zeal had led him into a labyrinth, where his own political friends could not consent to follow him. From the first moment when the proposition was submitted he had not entertained a doubt, that such must be the result; he had too high an opinion of the honorable sentiment and correct principles which he must presume would ever govern a large portion of the minority of that House, to suppose that they would conduct otherwise. It was now clear that the mover of these resolutions having been for some time past plunging on from one degree of extravagance to another, had at last brought himself to a point where he must either stop, or travel by himself.
What is really the sum and substance of this mighty accusation which is brought up as a solemn ground of impeachment against the Chief Magistrate of our country, even according to the gentleman's own shewing? It is not even that he refused to receive the resignation of a public officer, because it is not until within a few days that it has been specifically tendered; this is a thing which has always been within the power of that officer to do, and whatever might be the inclination of the President, he could not refuse it. It is only then that the President had persuaded the Collector of Boston to delay the period of his actual resignation, and to continue in the occupation of his office for a longer time than he was desirous of doing, in order that it might afterwards be conferred upon another person, to whom it was not then convenient to receive it, or whose services were then needed in another capacity. Well, sir, allow all these facts, of which, however, as a public man I can know nothing, to be true in their full extent, what is there reprehensible in it? and who has been injured by the procedure? — Not Gen. Lincoln certainly, for he had it in his power at any moment to retire by an actual resignation. It is not alleged that during the two years for which the office is said to have been thus held, the public service has suffered, either by unfaithful or negligent performance of the duties attached to it, this is not even pretended. — But when pressed on this point, which the gentleman appeared to feel fully the force of, he brings forward the circumstance of the present state of inexecution in which our laws are placed by General Lincoln's resignation, and that of his deputy, to prove that the public service has in this way suffered, and adds that this state of things might have been prevented had Gen. Lincoln's place been earlier supplied. Now the same gentleman had long since told the House, that it was utterly out of the power of the government to carry our laws into execution by any human means whatever, and to-day we are told that this inexecution in the port of Boston is attributable to the want of an earlier appointment of a Collector; it is for the gentleman to get along with these paradoxes, no one else can. But there is something in the circumstances of these sudden resignations, given in at a critical moment, without previous notice to the government, which bespeak a preconcerted and systematic design to defeat the operation of our laws, embarrass the government and prostrate the national honor at the feet of faction and anarchy. Another instance of the same character has just been mentioned by a gentleman from South Carolina, and is perhaps to be followed up by all your revenue officers of the same description of politics with the late Collector of Boston; and thus in a moment is the authority of our laws trodden down, and their obligations sported with, by men who have long been standing enemies of the toleration and moderation of the government, and who have lived upon its particular bounties; to me, sir, conduct of this sort speaks a language which it is impossible to mistake, and excites emotions which it is perhaps better to repress.
Sir, the name of Gen. Lincoln would not by me have been wantonly dragged into this debate, nor should I have presumed to sport, with any animadversions, upon the conduct of a man venerable for his years, and respectable for his revolutionary services and achievements, had he not have suffered himself, as is manifest, from his own connivance at least, to have been ushered into this house, through the indiscreet zeal of his own unlucky friends, as the weapon by which they would annoy the Chief Magistrate of our country—far be it from me to indulge in regard to such a character any reproachful epithets, or any language which the disparity of our age and standing would render indecorous and improper. — But there are some circumstances growing out of the disclosure which has to day been laid before the House by my colleague, which it is impossible to overlook, or to contemplate with entire apathy.
What were the facts as stated by the
gentleman himself—that general Lincoln tho' well known to have been utterly opposed to the present chief magistrate in political sentiments and conduct, has the liberality of the government; perhaps no more than its justice, been permitted for these eight years past to continue in the possession of a most honorable and responsible office, and in the reception of its great emoluments to the tune of $5000 a year and that in opposition to the wishes of the political friends of the executive; a according to the gentleman's statement, still greater stretch of indulgence. nearly two years he has even been permitted to retain it as a sinecure, without the performance of its ordinary duties; and for this liberality, and all this indulgence, which is the requital which that officer and his friends return to the government? The one furnishes to the other that sort of evidence by which it is vainly hoped that this very indulgence may be turned as a weapon against his benefactor, and be made the ground of a public accusation. As to the fact it is not possible I should be mistaken, for though it is not stated by my colleague that the evidence which he has adduced has been put into his hands by general Lincoln yet it must be evident that the letters which have passed on this subject between himself and the executive, and which the gentleman states are in his hands, could only have been furnished either directly or indirectly by gen. Lincoln himself. What a picture does this statement present; a man who for a long period of years has lived upon the liberality of the government; who has enjoyed the favors that he has been permitted to enjoy from the bounty of the nation, has amassed a liberal fortune, deserts his service and abandons his post at a most critical and important moment, and then to avert from himself the public censure and public indignation, turns and endeavors to wound the hand that has fed him, and raised him from penury and want, to affluence and ease. — Throwing for a moment out of view the utter futility of the charges as they are attempted to be laid, there is something in the means by which they have been got up that is too utterly revolting to every honorable sentiment of the heart to allow one to think of it with composure. The public feelings cannot with impunity be wantonly sported with, nor can the public indignation by any stratagems of this sort be diverted from its proper object. It will fasten upon those, and those alone, who by a precipitate and probably preconceived abandonment of duty at a critical moment, have suffered the government of their country to be set in defiance, and the authority of the nation defeated and trampled upon.
In reply to the observations of various gentlemen against his proposition— Mr. Quincy observed that neither the superiority of his political opponents, nor the disagreement of his political friends, would change his mind on a subject which he has well considered. If he was in an error concerning the charge, or rather allegation which he had made, he was willing to stand before the nation alone in support of it. He gave him no sort of pain or anxiety. — Mr. Q. replied to several incidental observations made by gentlemen in the course of the debate, but which are not noticed in the course of the preceding sketch. In relation to the execution of the late embargo law, he said that the deputy collector had not dared to execute the law, not from any insurrection or disobedience to the laws, but from a determination in the community to bring the laws of the U. S. where he hoped the people of this country always would bring their laws to the decision of the judiciary. In particular cases (said Mr. Quincy) gentlemen, whose vessels were loaded with property to the amount of perhaps 30 or 90,000 dollars, were called upon by your laws either to give bond in six times the amount of the cargo, or to unload their vessels. They refused to unload; the collector breaks open the hatches and takes possession of the property, and as soon as that is done, he must give bond in the state courts to the amount of 180,000 dollars, or double the amount of the property seized. This is a civil right of the citizen. The instant your officer begins to execute that law, before one day is at an end, he will have been obliged to give bond in a million of dollars or to have gone to jail. The deputy collector therefore could not put at hazard the whole hopes of himself and his family by executing a law which brought him into such obvious danger. Gentlemen say that I admitted that this law might have been executed. That was not the bearing of my expression. It was, that if the law had been executed, the head of the office, if an efficient man, would have been competent to execute it; but not when that head is an individual, who is absolutely from infirmity confined to his house, and almost to his bed. The misfortune is that there is not now a responsible officer to execute your laws; and it is this which has

to the present motion. Mr. Quincy said, that, convinced that it was proper that an enquiry should be made, notwithstanding gentlemen near him had asked him to withdraw his resolution, altho' alone he should wish a question to be taken on it. He denied that gen. Lincoln had been kept in office as a reward for his revolutionary services; and, if it were so, the executive had no right to gratify any man by a sinecure at the expence of the public interest. The facts which he had stated, if the house would go into a committee of enquiry, he could prove. He said he had not, as suggested by his colleague, received his information from gen. Lincoln, and this was all he would state on that point. Mr. Quincy said his observations had been attributed to a design to excite New-England. He said New England was in a state of excitement under the operation of the embargo laws; laws which some of the wisest men and best patriots in the country deemed unconstitutional, and so much so that they could not submit to them. This was the general sentiment. Suppose it to be the case that this house should ever pass an unconstitutional law; what must be the course of the people? They could pursue no other mode than a constitutional remonstrance; and if that failed, he said they had no other resource than a constitutional resistance. He hoped that course would not be taken, because he hoped the government would see the evil of its ways, and the incorrectness of the principle on which it acted. He maintained the correctness of the ground that, when a law is passed by which in the opinion of the people their interests are entirely destroyed, the law could not be enforced. His motives being as he had stated them, he had wished to lay the subject before the nation. This house, he said, was the guardian of the rights of the citizens, and had a right to enquire into the manner in which offices were filled. And though he might be alone in this opinion, deeming it his duty to make the enquiry, he said he should not withdraw the motion.
The question on the passage of the resolution (Mr. Quincy having withdrawn his motion that it lie on the table) was taken by Yea and Nays as follows:
YEA---Mr. Quincy. NAYS---117.
From the New York Gazette, Jan. 26.
The readers of the Gazette, will find, the correspondence spoken of yesterday, which we copy from the Albion, a London paper by the Packet:
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
General action between the Spanish army of the centre, and the French; attack upon Barcelona, &c.
"MADRID, Nov. 16.
"Our government has ordered to advance to the scene of action, by forced marches all the troops which were on their march in the environs of Madrid. This day has passed through, the regiment of the line of Jaen, in two divisions, the strength of which exceeded 2000 men; and they expect considerable reinforcements from the kingdoms of Andalusia, Murcia, and Valencia.
"An officer of the Walloon guards has arrived from the army of Catalonia; and at the same time couriers have arrived from the armies of Arragon, Castile, and Navarre; they also passed on to Aranjuez, and nothing has transpired to the public.
"Madrid, Nov. 19.
"The following are the latest accounts which have been received from the armies:
"Toledo, Nov. 10.---The first division yesterday marched from hence to the environs of Calahorra; so that yesterday there were assembled 27,000 men at the point. The day before yesterday, the two brothers, Ceres, set out for Madrid with peremptory orders for all the troops they should meet to advance by forced marches. A courier was sent to Don Francisco Palafox, who proceeded to Exea, and he returned yesterday. The enemy have been reinforced in great numbers on the side of Lodosa, and we expect to be attacked on our left flank, but we shall be ready to receive them; for should they attack us, we shall have 34,000 men in our position, good troops, and anxious to try their strength with the enemy. We have, besides, 2,500 cavalry. To-day Castanos set out from hence to Cintruenigo. We have placed 2000 men of our division to defend the bridge, in order to be prepared, in case they should attack us by Tudela. Yesterday Castanos stated that Napoleon was at Victoria; but this is doubtful. He has determined that eight days shall not elapse before the enemy cease to make movement in that direction. It is also mentioned that the said Napoleon, on the 4th, went to Vian, but this is uncertain. Provision have begun to arrive in abundance, which
we place in our rear. Should the enemy delay their attack, we shall in less than 8 days, having collected our troops and provisions, march to Caparrosa, and unite with the troops of our right, which exceed 20,000 men, we shall attack them on their left flank; such is the plan of the day, if new circumstances do not change it."
"Tudela, Nov. 13. On the night of the 10th, the division of Valencia marched hence under the command of senior Roca, by the bridge and high road of Pamplona, with all the train of artillery. At the same time the army which was at Alfaro, (having left this place some days) passed the river Arga, under the command of senior Caro, as did also the other division of Sodava, and directed their march so as to attack the enemy on the right, front and left of his positions at Milagro and Caparrosa. All the divisions are expected to arrive at these points by day-break on the 11th. It is said that the attack has commenced, and on our part we have no doubt of its success. All is in motion here. Troops continue to arrive in large parties. Of the result of our operations I shall inform you in my next.
"Head-quarters at Martorell, Nov. 9.
"On the 7th in the evening, our general set out from hence, and arrived at the Lineea. He held himself in readiness to attack the French by three points on the other side of the Llobregat. All the morning of the 8th, in spite of the rain, which lasted the whole day, he heard here the thunder of artillery, and the fire of musketry. Our troops had advanced as far as the range of the cannon of the fortress of Barcelona, which fired upon them. Another division could not advance on the side of the plain of the river Bassos, which was flooded, so that our troops were obliged to return at night, fatigued and soaked with the rain, to occupy the same positions at the river Llobregat.
"The enterprise of yesterday would have been decisive if the weather had been favorable, for the French were on all points abandoning their positions, and retiring within the protection of Barcelona; and also if the column of gen. Laguna had been able to pass the river on the side of St. Andre. Upon the whole, it is some glory to have advanced within reach of the gate of St. Antonio, the battery of which fired several times upon our troops, who, in spite of the fatigue of their march, and passing the whole day without refreshment, displayed their indefatigable valor in the face of the enemy."
The above letter from Tudela, dated the 13th, is sent to me by a friend who is in the army. I cannot equally guarantee the following which I have received from Aranjuez. The facts stated were generally believed yesterday, but though nothing has arrived to contradict them, they have this day considerably diminished in credit:
"Aranjuez, Nov. 17. A Spanish cabinet courier has just arrived here with the important news that D. Francisco Palafox, having learned that Castanos had prevented the army under his command from molesting the enemy, while they withdrew their troops to engage Blake, which they accordingly effected with success, has taken the command of the troops from Castanos, and passing the Ebro at three points, has forced the enemy's line, compelling them to several actions, that were disputed with much bloodshed, but in which the enemy were routed. The army of the centre will now form a junction with that of Blake, by which means the enemy's division that advanced to Burgos must be entirely cut off, besides a considerable number who had not reached that city. It appears that the son of Castelar is in Segovia, and that Blake is in Valmaseda. It is understood that this information is official, and that the President has ordered all intelligence, whether of a favorable or adverse nature, to be communicated to the public. Cuesta gave orders this afternoon, that his travelling carriage should be in readiness which I have already seen pass this way; I have observed also that he had a conversation for a quarter of an hour with a foreigner, whose name I do not know. His nephew and the governor of St. Andre also retired during this conversation. It is also stated that he has been honorably acquitted respecting the dispute he had with Valdes and his nephews in the council of war, and that he is soon to set out for the army, and to take the command of that of Estremadura. They say that Castanos is in bad health; he will no doubt, come here to recruit himself. Three of our couriers have arrived here this afternoon. We hope they bring favorable intelligence.
"P. S. Madrid, Nov. 19. By letters from Navarre, written by some officers, we learn, that our troops attacked the enemy on the 13th, took possession of Caparrosa and its heights, passed the Ebro at three
points, on all of which the enemy has been defeated with considerable loss. When the courier who has brought this intelligence left the army, the action continued on every point with the greatest vigor."
"Corunna, Nov. 20. We have little intelligence here that can be relied upon relative to the details of the various actions general Blake has fought. It is certain, however, that he has displayed great skill in conducting the retreat of his army, though the loss he has suffered is very great. It was reported yesterday that the army of Castanos had succeeded in an attack on the French, in consequence of which the right of the enemy would be cut off. Nothing official has, however, arrived on this subject. It is likewise reported that a junction has been formed between the armies under sir John Moore and sir David Baird, at least by their advanced guards; but this requires confirmation."
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
Mr. Mumford, yesterday presented to the house of representatives, memorials from three wards, in the city of N. York, against the last embargo act. These memorials were lengthy and took a spirited view of the evils likely to arise from the enforcement of it, as also of its unconstitutionality.
The house then resolved itself into committee of the whole, on Mr. Nicholas's resolution. A debate took place on filling up the blank for the time when the embargo should be raised. The speakers this day were some for the 4th of March, others did not name any particular day, but hoped it would be an early one; Mr. Eppes advocated the 4th of June, on the ground that we should by that time be prepared for any emergency and give the belligerents time to know our determination and thereby allow them the opportunity of relaxing in their unjust measures towards us.
Extract of a letter dated Providence, Janu-ary 23, 1808.
"We are under martial law. Our Governor this day ordered out four companies to protect the embargo---the companies met, and resolved that they would dismiss, and retire to their houses. Information having been lodged with the Collector that an attempt would be made to get off a small sloop that had been seized by the custom house officers, was the reason for calling in military aid. The sensations excited among the inhabitants by this act are not to be described.---The streets were soon thronged; and had a single shot been fired, the whole military force would have been massacred, and many houses demolished. At 9 o'clock P. M. a party of men, from 2 to 300, took possession of the sloop---cut a passage of about a mile through the ice---bent her sails---and hung her rudder, and she is now under way with a brisk breeze."
[Boston Centinel.]
STATE OF THE SPANISH FORCES.
  Army of Navarre and Biscay   Capable to take the field immediately, 154,150   Will be in readiness by the end of the year, 40,959   195,109   Army of Catalonia,   Capable to take the field immediately, 59,670   Troops which Reding will receive, 35,000   94,670   Add auxiliary English forces, 40,000   Total in readiness to take the field by the end of the year, 329,799   Reserve, 182,000   Total 511,779 
Massachusetts Legislature.
The Legislature of this commonwealth, met yesterday at the State House agreeably to adjournment. There being a quorum of both branches, at the hour appointed for assembling, they immediately proceeded to business; and appointed a joint committee to wait on his honor the lieut. governor, with the information, that the legislative departments of the government were organized and ready to proceed on the public business. About 12 o'clock, the committee reported, that his honor would meet the two branches to-morrow [this day] at 12 o'clock; when the court adjourned.
[Boston Gaz. Jan. 26.]
The following Memorandum was handed us by a gentleman, who has just arrived in
town from Montreal, and who took his minutes from the commandant's books. He also informed us that large quantities of produce were suffered to go on, without entry, the officers of the Post not being able to report the whole.
Merchandise Entered at the Post of St. Johns (Canada,) between the 2d and 6th January, 1809---a period of only four days.
 85 bbls. Pot Ash,  337 bbls. Pork,  167 bushels Corn,  1390 lbs. Hogs Lard,  8235 lbs. Cheese,  80500 lbs. fresh Pork,  500 lbs. Sole Leather,  84 dressed Calf Skins,  1000 lbs. Bar Iron,  450 lbs. Hemp,  40 bbls. Tar,  100 reams Paper,  2922 lbs. Clover Seed,  1550 lbs. Chocolate,  1330 prs. Women's Shoes,  2495 lbs. Butter,  3 hhds. Leaf Tobacco,  6 lbs. Manufactured do.  40 lbs. Honey,  10 Saddles,  16 bush. Beans. 
N. B. Reported, but not entered, 60 bbls. Rosin, and 40 hhds. Tobacco. Exported, 632 bushels Salt.
[Boston Gazette.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD Made of Superfine Burr Flour.
  CENTS.   The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 30   4 pound loaf 15   2 pound loaf 7 1/2   1 pound loaf 4 
JAMES HARRISS, Clerk of the Market.
February 1.
Information to Travellers.
THE BRIDGE at Four Mile Creek, being now passable, the Directors of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, have opened a road from their Turnpike road near Lido's Tavern, into the Georgetown road at the mouth of Mr. Custis's lane, which will save nearly a mile and a quarter in the distance from Alexandria to the Georgetown ferry, and by actual survey is less than one eighth of a mile longer than a straight line, and passeth over level ground.
Jan. 31.
3t.
American Literature: A STANDARD WORK.
IT is with pleasure we inform the public, that we yesterday received proposals announcing intentions of publishing a work which must be of inestimable advantage to all classes. It will be a valuable Note Book to the Historian, enabling him to systematize his ideas, and also afford readers whose time or means may be contracted an interesting compendium of the great outlines of the history of all nations to the present time. This work is entitled "A Compend of History," and comes highly recommended to the public, by Dr. Samuel Smith, President of Princeton College, James Abercrombie, Philadelphia, John Doubty, President of the Morris Academy, New Jersey, and other characters of celebrity who have inspected the manuscript. Some very respectable patronage is already given this effort of American genius, and we recommend it to our readers as being worthy of their support. Its expence to subscribers will be of very small consideration.
January 30.
3t.
The Committee of Council appointed for the relief of the Poor, give notice, that they will attend at the Council Chamber, on MONDAY next, and on every succeeding Monday during the inclement season, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, for the purpose of distributing to those who stand in need.
Donations for the use of the poor, will be thankfully received of those who may be pleased to furnish them, either to the committee, or to James Harris, clerk of the market.
Aaron Hewes, James M c Guire, Wm. Rhodes, Thomas Shreeve, John Janney, } Committee of Council.
January 21.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
Warranted undrawn
TICKETS in the above Lottery for sale at the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Present price Seven Dollars Fifty Cents.
January 24.

Public Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from George Coryell , to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to Doctor Charles Cartor , will be exposed to sale, on the 9th day of February next, on the premises, a PIECE OF GROUND , lying upon the north side of Duke-street and east side of Alfred-street, extending upon Duke-street 56 feet and upon Alfred-street 88 feet to a 20 feet alley—Also a PIECE OF GROUND , lying upon the south side of Duke-street and to the westward of Water-street, extending upon Water-street 27 feet 10 inches, and running back 91 feet 10 inches to a 10 feet alley.
James Keith.
January 9—16.
cots
ALEXANDRIA, January 23, 1809.
Notice is hereby given to delinquent Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, that unless payment shall be made of their respective balances due on their shares on or before the first Monday in April next, that their shares will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorporating said company, and will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on that day, at the coffee house, in Alexandria.
By order of the board of directors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer L. R. T. Co.
January 23
2awtdpay't
District of Columbia.
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit:
November Term, 1808.
Camillus Griffith
complainant,
AGAINST
Hannah Griffith, Lewellin Cal-
well Griffith, Eliza Thomp-
son, Sarah Winslow Griffith
and Calvin Griffith, children
of David Griffith, deceased;
and Eliza Griffith, widow, &
Eliza Griffith, Emily Griffith
Frederick Lewellin Griffith,
and Lucy Griffith, children of
David Griffith, junior, de-
ceased.
defendants.
The said defendants, Emily Griffith, Frederick Griffith, Lucy Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith, Lewellin Griffith, Eliza Thompson, and Calvin Griffith , not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of July term next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers printed in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25.
law2m
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit:
November Term, 1808.
John Hartney,
complainant,
AGAINST
William Hamblin, John Maw-
son, George Robinson, John
Paton and Richard Veitch,
defendants.
The defendants John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton , not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants, William Hamblin and Richard Veitch , do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants, John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton , until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published, for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25.
12wam.
TO LET,
The HOUSE on Prince-street, lately oc-
cupied by John Watts , deceased.
FOR SALE,
1 Share Pennsylvania Copper Mine Stock,
R. I. Taylor, Ex'or.
September 24,
90
PROPOSALS
OR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED,
THE MANUAL
OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT
OR A NEW AND COMPLETE DICTIONARY
OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.
IN TWO PARTS:
1. French & English —2. English & French
CONTAINING,
 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.  5. A dictionary of French synonyms.  6. A dictionary of French homonymes.  7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  9. A complete treatise on French poetry.  10. The chief English idioms.  11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. 
The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Caneau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUFIEF, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo. volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.
II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes.
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable ad-
dition to his Stock,
AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
 20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality  20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars.  7000 lb. Green Coffee  3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted  10 bales Cotton.  10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese.  40 boxes Mould Candles.  15 bags clean heavy Pepper.  30 lb. Nutmegs.  casks London refined Saltpetre.  5 ditto Irish Glue. 
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskey.
Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey, Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks.
Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice,
Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pi-
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds,
Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll
Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine
Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and
Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's,
Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff; Writing and
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords,
String Lines, &c. &c.
October 18.
District of Columbia, to wit:
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA,
November Term, 1808.
James Patton, Complainant:
vs.
Murdock, Youille, Wardrop, & Company and John Hopkins, defendants.
The defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. not having entered their appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court upon affidavit, that the said defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. are not inhabitants of this district: On motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendant John Hopkins , do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Murdock, Youille, Wardrop & Co. until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county.
A copy.
Test,
G. DENEALE, C. C.
January 25.
law2m.
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit:
November Term, 1808.
Joseph Riddle, complainant,
vs.
Tristram Butler & Job Palmer, defendants.
The defendant Tristram Butler not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Tristram Butler is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Tristram Butler , do appear here on the first day of July term next, & enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Job Palmer , do not pay away, convey or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendant Tristram Butler , until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25.
law2m
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf—
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels.
Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do.
Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes.
Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests.
1 case black Persians.
2 barrels Caroline Indigo.
20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags.
Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do.
Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of
Soal Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages
of White Rolls and German Checks. Russia
Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens
Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nan-
keens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writ-
ing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vi-
negar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons
Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January 12.
d.
ENTERTAINMENT.
RANDOLPH MOTT,
Late of the Washington Tavern, Alexandria, IS prepared to entertain travellers and others in a genteel manner, at the WHITE HOUSE , opposite the second turnpike gate, seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to Fairfax Court-House—and flatters himself his attention to the wishes and convenience of his customers will ensure him a portion of public patronage.
Good pasturage and grain of every description will be furnished for stock.
January 19.
2aw
TO BE SOLD.
At the Subscriber's house in Washington street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar-finery—
Seine and Sewing, Shad, Herring Twine and Wrapping Thread, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines and Traces—Also Tarred Rope, and other Cordage made to any size that may be wanted.
Joseph Harper.
January 6.
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett , corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR,
Executor of John W.
Jan. 2.
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS Has Received,
100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS , warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Maccouba Snuff, Rappie do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD , 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE , and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROceries , for sale.
December 21.
Greening Apples, Currants, Berries, Potatoes, and Cider barrels,
FOR SALE BY John G. Ladd.
January 16.
District of Columbia, to wit:
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA,
November Term, 1808.
John and Philip Hough,
complainants,
AGAINST
Eliazar Ellis and Achilles G.
Barnett, administrators &c.
of Timothy Cox, deceased,
and Brown and Joliff,
defendants.
The defendants, Eliazar Ellis and Achilles G. Barnett , administrators of Timothy Cox , deceased, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Eliazar Ellis and Achilles G. Barnett , are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Eliazar Ellis and Achilles G. Barnett , do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter their appearance to the suit & give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants, Brown and Joliff , do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands, belonging to the said absent defendants, Eliazar Ellis and Achilles G. Barnett , administrators of Timothy Cox , deceased, until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 23.
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit:
November Term, 1808.
John Stidel, Thomas Stidel
and Ronald McKinnie,
complainants,
vs.
William Lees and Robert T.
Hooe and Company,
defendants.
The defendant, William Lees , not having entered his appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant William Lees is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainants by their counsel it is ordered, that the said defendant Wm. Lees do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants Robt. T. Hooe & Co. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Wm. Lees , until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published forwith published