Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-11-10 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.
THE INTRIGUES
OF The Queen of Spain
WITH THE Prince of Peace and others.
Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by
Cotton & Stewart.
August 11.
FINE PASTURE.
WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others, Pasturage on our island, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100.
Philip Alexander, John Luke.
July 29.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes.
ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton.
April 19.
TO HIRE,
By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor,—He will be hired low if taken by the year.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 29.
FOR SALE,
30 hogsheads SUGAR, 350 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON.
Joseph Riddle.
July 10.
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Alexandria, a negro boy, of a yellowish complexion, called JOE PAIN, about 16 years of age—had on when he went away a pair of home-spun pantaloons, mixed with blue black and white, and generally wore them without suspenders tied round his waist with a string: Likewise, had on a blue cloth roundabout jacket. I think it probable that he may have changed them. He is apt to be impudent when spoken to and speaks very quick. It is supposed he is at present lurking about the navy yard, though he is frequently in Alexandria.
B. Dade.
November 4.
NEW ALMANAC.
COTTON & STEWART,
HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR
ALMANAC,
For 1810.
Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO,
GERMAN ALMANACS,
For 1810.
For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single one
October
Choice Imperial Tea.
THE subscriber has just received a supply of uncommon good IMPERIAL TEA—such as he can recommend to his customers.
Thomas Patten.
October 21.
For Freight or Charter,
To any permitted Port, The new Brig SUMNER, Andrew Malcom, Master; Burthen 2000 barrels: She is in complete order and ready to receive a cargo Apply to
Charles I. Catlett.
November 6.
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN.
SHE is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 30.
This Day Landing,
From schooner Citizen, from Newburyport, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle, 10 hogsheads and 60 barrels New-England Rum.
5 pipes 4th proof Brandy.
ALSO,
The CARGO of schooner Ruby, Captain Sawyer from Portland. 50,000 feet merchantable Lumber. 30 cords Tanners' Bark. 50 barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 150 boxes Brown Soap, 30 kegs Butter. 40 barrels New England Rum. 10 do. Tanners' Oil. 3 casks Spermaceti do. November 4.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street.
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE,
A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line,
TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispense of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2.
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE,
Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity,
A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to
John Longden.
May 13.
Coppersmith & Tin-Plate-Worker.
THE subscriber continues to make and repair all kinds of COPPER & TIN WARE, and also carries on the BRASS-FOUNDERS' BUSINESS under the direction of William Fletcher, and will execute any work in that line.
FOR SALE,
15 boxes 10 by 12, and 15 do. 8 by 10 Bohemia Window Glass, of a good quality.
TO LET,
The House on Fairfax-street, occupied by myself, which is made to accommodate one or two families—I will give a lease on moderate terms. Also, the Brick House on the corner of Prince and Royal-streets, and one Blacksmith's Shop with a set of Tools. For Sale or to Let on a Ground Rent for ever,
63 feet of Ground, fronting on King-street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, it is situate nearly opposite the diagonal pump in a good part of the town.
The highest price will be given for old Copper, Pewter, Brass and Lead.
George M'Munn.
August 30.
TO RENT,
The STORE and WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Libby and Carne, at the corner of Fairfax and Prince streets. Also, one of the adjoining Stores and Warehouses in the same brick building. Possession can be had immediately and the rents will be made unusually low.
J. H. Hooe.
October 12.
LANDING
From the schooner Clarissa, and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle.
 60 tons Plaster Paris:  30 kegs Butter  2000 yards Tow Cloth:  IN STORE  50 hlds Muscovado Sugar, a part of which is of a superior quality  230000 lbs Green Coffee  25000 lbs Red Seal Leather  30 bbl. Tanners' Oil  150 bbls mess and cargo Beef  50 do. Prime Pork  100 boxes Brown Soap  50 do. Chocolate  5 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum  100 pieces Ravens Duck  50 boxes Cod Fish  10 barrels pickled Salmon  40 casks Red Lead  50 casks BALTIMORE BELLONA POWDER,  5 cases Shoes different kinds. 
Nov. 1.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz.
 Orange Peel, } IN POTS.  Mamey Apple, }  Pine Apple, }  Ginger, }  Guava Jelly in pots and boxes.  Tamarinds.  Excellent Lemons in boxes.  Limes, and Oranges.  Smoked and pickled Salmon.  Sounds and Tongues.  Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. 
Thos. Patten.
August 22.
The Subscriber
Has received the following articles: New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality. Muscovado Cotton of the first quality. Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin
 London Particular Madeira } WINES  Sherry }  Lisbon }  Superior Claret in cases }  Imperial, } TEAS.  Hyson, }  Young Hyson, }  Hyson Skin, }  Souchong, & }  Bohea } 
Best Green Coffee in bags and Barrels Gunpowder P. B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9 Mould Shot, B. L. and S. S. G. Salt Petre, double refined Spanish Flotant Indigo Copperas of the 1st quality Fresh Nutmegs Pimento and black Pepper, Demijohns, With a general assortment of GROCERIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits, Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles. The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail.
TO RENT,
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson.
Nov. 3.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, where Captain James Deneale formerly resided, near Fairfax court house, containing about 206 acres, whereon Mr. WALTER LOW lives—he has rented it for the next year for one hundred dollars per year. Possession will be given next Christmas come a year.
ALSO,
A tract of LAND in Fauquier county, adjoining the Thoroughfare Mill Tract, on the west side of the Bull Run Mountain, whereon I now live, containing between 4 and 500 acres as good a farm as any in the county, the best meadows in the county, with a good young orchard and good new dwelling house. It is unnecessary to say any more about the above lands, as it is supposed that no person will purchase without viewing the premises. Possession will be given the place I live on next new year's day.
James Gunnell.
Fauquier County, Oct. 1—9. d25thDe
Printing in all its branches neatly executed at this office.
ROSE HILL FOR SALE.
This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale.
It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaster of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it.
For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland.
Benjamin Dulany, jun.
September 14.
John G. Ladd,
Has just received and offers for sale, 30 chests Imperial and Young Hyson Teas, the ship Arthur's cargo imported in June last.
ALSO,
 2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine.  10 boxes ladies' Morocco Shoes.  200 casks fresh Stone Lime. 
August 22.
E L E W I S,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
Fashionable Velvet Bonnets, and Velvets of various colors; Turbans and Dress Caps; Morning ditto, and Ladies Pelisses of Silk and Tabby Velvet—
AND DAILY EXPECTS
A quantity of fashionable Straw Bonnets, with an elegant assortment of Ribbons, Feathers and Flowers.
November 1.
dtf
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY
CHARLES I. CATLETT,
75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas.
 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee.  20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon  8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar.  2000 lbs. Seine Twine.  50 boxes Mould Candles.  50 do. Spanish Segars.  8 barrels Pimento. 
October 16.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises.
E. Dulin.
dtf
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated on the third day of September, 1807, from John Bogue to himself, Ludwell Lee and Charles Alexander, will, on TUESDAY, the 14th of November next, at four o'clock of that day, at the tavern of Benjamin Thornton, in the town of Leesburg, & county of Loudoun, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
in the county of Loudoun, on the north side of the main road from Leesburg to Alexandria, and about one quarter of a mile to the eastward of Goose Creek, containing 114 acres, which land is in the possession of the said John Bogue, or so much thereof as will pay the expenses of the sale and the sum of 143 dollars and 33 cents, with interest due by the said Bogue to Mrs. Frances Alexander, administratrix of Charles Alexander, esquire, deceased, and the further sum of 286 dollars and 66 cents, with interest thereon, due to the heirs of the said Charles Alexander.
Edmund J. Lee,
Trustee.
September 12.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 8 per Dollars annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13.
POETICAL DEPARTMENT.
On Recovery from Sickness.
[BY BLOOMFIELD.]
STILL, Resignation, was my dearest friend, And Reason pointed to a glorious end. With anxious sighs, a parent's hope & pride, I wish'd to live—I trust I could have died? But winter's clouds pursu'd their stormy way, And March bro't sunshine with the length-ning day, And bade my heart arise; that morn and night Now throbb'd with irresistible delight. Delightful 'twas to leave disease behind, And feel the renovation of the mind: To lead abroad, upborne on pleasure's wing, Our children 'midst the glories of the spring, Our fellow-sufferers, our only wealth, To gather daisies in the breeze of health. 'Twas then, too, when our prospects grew so fair, And Sabbath bells announc'd the morning prayer; Beneath that vast gigantic dome we bow'd, That lifts its flaming cross above the cloud; Had gain'd the centre of the chequer'd floor, That instant, with reverberating roar, Burst forth the pealing organ,—mute we stood: The strong sensation boiling through my blood, Rose in a storm of joy, allied to pain, I wept, and worship'd GOD, and wept again, And felt, amidst the fervor of my praise, The sweet assurances of better days.
HUMOR.
From the Federal Republican.
EPIGRAM,
On seeing an advertisement in a Philadelphia paper, that a Dancing Master had taken A. WHALE into partnership.
By Grecian ballads we are told He made the trees begin to prance, And e'en huge mountains try'd to dance, Yet spite of all his skill and wishes, He could not melt the souls of fishes. But Sicard, finding naught on land, Has ta'en his station on the Strand, And there—ye Gods! the Frenchman hail Has taught a minuet to A. WHALE.
SIMON SNOUT.
Original, from the Boston Mirror.
A LEGAL FUN.—Some time since, when it was becoming fashionable to transform crops into queues, a celebrated law character, now on the bench, happened to call into a Barber's shop while a certain fashionable was undergoing the operation of having three inches of false hair tied to the back part of his head, by the help of one inch of his own. The operator had made several attempts without success; queue would not stick.—His endeavors to grasp as much of the inch of hair as possible, gave his patient intolerable pain; till unable to contain himself any longer, he first vented his passion upon the friseur, in fashionable and appropriate language, & then demanded of the counsellor, if there was legal method of bringing the offender to condign punishment.—“Most undoubtedly there is,” replied the oracle of law.—“you must have him indicted for RETAILING without a licence, contrary to the statute.”
In the front of a tailor's shop, in Wales, is a board with this dignified inscription—“Solomon Hughes, M. B. M. D. M. A.” which the owner interprets, Breeches Maker and Drum Major to the Anglesea Militia.
(London Pap.)
From the Monthly Anthology.
ON THE DANGERS AND DUTIES OF MEN OF LETTERS.
An Address, pronounced before the Society of PHI BETA KAPPA, on Thursday, August 31st, 1809. By J. S. BUCKMINSTER. Printed at the request of the Society.
IT is not without reluctance, my friends, that I appear before you this morning; not because I felt any distrust of your candor, but because I find it so difficult to offer you any thing which shall be worthy of your candor. The orator, on this occasion, as he
has no definite object, is not restrained in the choice of his topics. This appears intended to be a privilege; but others, I doubt not, as well as myself, have found themselves embarrassed by the liberty of choosing without direction, and their spirits exhausted by indecision before the thoughts were fixed, as they were at last, by necessity.
When I look round, however, on those whom I am called to address; and find them to be men with whom learning is at least in esteem; men too, whose mutual friendships, as they commenced on classic ground, will always preserve, I trust, something of the raciness of their origin, I should think myself unfaithful to this occasion, and to the character of the audience, if I were to choose any other subject, than that which is common to us as scholars. For, however different our professions, opposite our connections, wide our opinions, or uncertain our destinies in life, in this we agree, that letters have been our study; perhaps our delight. By these we are to live; by these too, si qua fata aspera sinant! we are to be remembered. In your company, then, I have no inclination to stray beyond the gardens of the academy, or within the noise of the city and the forum.
Is there a man who now hears me, who would not rather belong to an enlightened and virtuous community, than to the mightiest empire in the world, distinguished only by its vastness? If there is let him cast his eye along the records of states. What do we now know of the vast unlettered empires of the east? The far extended conquest of the Assyrian hardly detain us a moment in the annals of the world, while the little state of Athens will forever be the delight of the historian and the pride of letters; preserving by the genius of her writers the only remembrance of the barbarian powers which overwhelmed her. To come down to our own times; who would not rather have been a citizen of the free and polished republic of Geneva, than to wander a prince in the vast domains of the Czar, or bask in the beams of the present emperor of a desolated continent?
In the usual scope of national aggrandizement, it is almost certain, that those of you who shall attain to old age, will find yourselves the citizens of an empire unparalleled in extent; but is it probable that you will have the honor of belonging to a nation of men of letters? The review of our past literary progress does not authorise very entirely without hope.
It is our lot to have been born in an age of tremendous revolution; and the world is yet covered with the wrecks of its ancient glory, especially of its literary renown.—The fury of the storm which rose in France is passed and spent, but its effects have been felt through the whole system of liberal education. The foul spirit of innovation and sophistry has been seen wandering in the very groves of the Lyceum, and is not yet completely exorcised, though the spell is broken. When we look back to the records of our learning before the American revolution, we find, or think we find (at least in New-England) more accomplished scholars than we have since produced; men who conversed more familiarly than their children with the mighty dead; men who felt more than we do the charm of classical accomplishments; men, in short, who had not learned to be ashamed of being often found drinking of the wells of antiquity.* But so greatly have our habits of thinking been disturbed by the revolutions of the last thirty years, that the progress of our education, and of course, the character of our learning have not a little suffered. It is true, we have shared the detriment with Europe; but the effect upon us, tho' perhaps temporary, has been peculiarly extensive and unfortunate, because our government and our habits were in some degree unsettled.
In France and in some other countries of Europe, what literature has lost seems to be compensated by the progress of science. In England the trunk of her national learning was so deeply rooted, that it has been swayed only, and not injured by this tempest of reform. It yet retains its vigor, and we doubt not will entirely recover its former direction. But here, the French revolution immediately succeeding our own,
* Ch. Justice Pratt, Jas. Otis, Professor Sewall, Bowdoin, Winthrop, Chauncy, perhaps from the natural effect of distance, appear to us to have been eminent scholars. Whether in New-England we have since produced their superiors, docti judicent. There are now living a few men, who were educated before the revolution, whom we should be proud, though not perhaps at liberty to name. We can only wish, that they may long animate us by their living example, rather than by their remembrance.
found the minds of men in an unsettled state, and, as you may well imagine, did not help to compose them. Our forms of education were becoming more popular and superficial; the knowledge of antiquity began to be despised; and the hard labor of learning to be dispensed with. Soon the ancient strictness of discipline disappeared; the curriculum of studies was shortened in favor of the impatience or the necessities of candidates for literary honors; the pains of application were decided, and a pernicious notion of equality was introduced, which has not only tainted our sentiments but impaired our vigor, and crippled our literary eminence.
This secret influence of public opinion, though not easily described, has been felt and lamented by many of us who were educated in the present generation. We have many steps to recover; and before we shall travel in the suite of the learned in the old world, we have some long strides to make. Our poets and historians, our critics and orators,* the men of whom posterity are to stand in awe, and be instructed, are yet to appear among us. The men of letters who are to direct our taste, mould our genius, and inspire our emulation; the men in fact, whose writings are to be the depositories of our national greatness, have not yet shown themselves to the world. But if we are not mistaken in the signs of the times, the genius of our literature begins to show symptoms of vigor, and to meditate a bolder flight; and the generation which is to succeed us will be formed on better models, and leave a brighter track. The spirit of criticism begins to plume itself, and education as it assumes a more learned form, will take a higher aim. If we are not misled by our hopes, the dream of ignorance is at least disturbed; and there are signs that the period is approaching, in which it will be said of our own country, tunc jam regnat Apollo.
You then, my friends, are destined, I hope, to witness the dawn of our Augustan age and to contribute to its glory. Whatever may be your place in society, I am confident you will not willingly discard the love of virtue and of knowledge; and it is with this confidence that I shall now venture to speak to you of some of THE DANGERS AND DUTIES OF MEN OF LETTERS. The subject is copious; and what will now be offered is a mere essay. If it should be found suitable to this occasion, and to the actual state of our literature, my purpose will be answered.
Every where there are dangers and evils. or which some affect the intellectual improvement, and others are unfavorable to the moral worth of literary men. In this country, especially, it too often happens, that the young man who is to live by his talents, and to make the most of the name of a scholar, is tempted to turn his literary credit to the quickest account, by early making himself of consequence to the people, or rather to some of their factions. From the moment that he is found yielding himself up to their service, or hunting after popular favor; his time, his studies, and his powers ye in their bloom, are all lost to learning. Instead of giving his days and nights to the study of the profound masters of political wisdom, instead of patiently receiving the lessons of history, and of practical philosophy, he prematurely takes a part in all the dissensions of the day. His leisure is wasted on the profligate productions of demagogues, and their curiosity bent on the minutiae of local politics. The consequence is, that his mind is so much dissipated, or his passions disturbed, that the quiet speculations of the scholar can no longer detain him. He hears at a distance the bustle of the Comitia—He rushes out of the groves of Egetia and Numa and the muses call after him in vain. It is, perhaps, one of the most incurable evils of our constitution of society, that this ambition of immediate notoriety, and rapid success is too early excited, and thus the promises of literary excellence are so frequently superseded.
The history of genius is not wanting in examples of powers thus perverted, and of passions too early inflamed. If we may go so far back for examples, we find them in Alcibiades and the Gracchi; men educated with all the advantages which Greece and Rome could bestow, and yet lost to every thing but faction. There are no doubt many other instances, but most of them are not
* That we have had poets, critics, and historians, is not denied. Belknap & Minot have furnished us good specimens, and Dr. Holmes valuable materials, for which our future historians will give them credit and thanks. All that is meant here is, that we have not produced standards, or models in these departments of literature. We have also now among us men, who want nothing but the discipline of more thorough education, to be consummate orators, worthy of any age or country.
now to be recovered from oblivion; for the records of civil dissention, let it be remembered are not so lasting as those of learning. Here I should be tempted to adduce the name of Burke, and support myself by the authority of Goldsmith, who ventured to lament that
he narrowed his mind, And party gave up what was meant for mankind.
But the awful history of our own times has persuaded me to forbear: for of Burke, at least posterity will never cease to say, what he gave up to party, he gave to mankind. The life, of Milton, however, is a memorable instance of the temporary degradation of learning. For notwithstanding the sublime fiction of Gray,* that the loss of his sight was occasioned by the brightness of his celestial visions, it is, alas! nothing but a fiction. Those fine orbs were quenched in the service of a vulgar and usurping faction; and had they not been thus severely “closed in endless night,” the world, perhaps, would have wanted the Paradise Lost, and that master spirit of England have been wasted in more praises of Cromwell, and more ribaldry against Salmasius. You then who are impatient to take a part in public life, remember, that there is hardly to be found a consummate statesman or warrior in a literary age, who was not himself a man of letters. I will not weary you by an enumeration: but you will instantly call to mind, Alexander the accomplished scholar of Aristotle; Cæsar, at the head of Rome, the deliciae litterarum ; Charlemagne, master of all the science that an ignorant age could afford; Alfred, the philosophical translator of Boethius; and Frederick, who gathered around him the great men of his age, not so much their patron, as their competitor.
On the other hand, there are some fiery-tempered spirits, who, disgusted at the grossness which belongs to the common contest and occupations of active life, are in danger of entirely relinquishing its real duties in the luxurious leisure of study. In the actual state of the politics of our country this opposite temptation has been already felt by many studious minds. The young man, early enamoured of literature, sometimes casts a disdainful glance at the work and then sinks to repose in the lap of his mistress. He finds it easier to read than to think and still easier to think than to act. His indisposition increases by indulgence. His learning becomes effeminate. He reads to furnish amusement for his imagination, not to provide materials for intellectual greatness. He passes his time among the muses, it is true; but it is the graces who mingle in the circle, that engrosses his attention; and his life, though nominally given to contemplation, is little else than a sport with Amaryllis in the shade, and play with the tangles of Neæra's hair. He goes to his books to enjoy a certain mild delirium of the mind, regardless of the claims of society, and of the account which he must give at last, of his studies and advantages. Whenever he comes out into the world he thinks it was not made for him; and soon returns in disgust, to seek relief in that employment which has been admirably called the “invisible riot of the mind, that secret prodigality of being secure from detection, and fearless of reproach.”
* Ode on the progress of Poetry, III. 2. † Rambler, No. 89. (To be continued.)
PRIME UPLAND COTTON.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the ship Favorite Patsey, capt. Dussend-n, from Christ-ton 124 bales Upland Cotton, A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY. selected solely for retailers.
ON HAND.
25 bales ditto:
All of which SHALL be sold on as the terms as can be purchased in market. E. Gilman.
July 13.
BANK OF POTOMAC,
October 14, 1809.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the holders in the Bank of Potomac, that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the court house, in the city of Alexandria, on MONDAY, the 13th day of November next.
By order of the President and Directors. Charles Page, Cashier.

The approaching Session of Congress.
From every appearance, we are led to think the approaching session will be the most interesting one that has occurred since the formation of the government. It is more than probable that the legislature at this session will have to determine which side the country will take in the war. It seems to be impossible for us to continue in our present state. We are at present neither neutral, nor are we at war. It is true that almost all nations are making war on us; but some how, we are not at war with them, unless it be a war of words. It is high time we were doing something. We ought to take a stand. If we ever mean to maintain a character as a nation, now is the time. If we are to be attached to the great empire, and to be one of Bonaparte's "colonies," then it matters not what we do at present; the emperor will take care of us in future. But if we have an idea of being independent, we must stir ourselves—we must be up and doing. The destroyer is at our doors, and our exertions to maintain our independence will soon be useless. When the Emperor has given us the fraternal embrace, we are gone; our life blood will stagnate, and struggles will be ineffectual.
In the Amazon which arrived yesterday from Malaga, came passenger a seaman who was impressed from an American vessel, on board a British man of war on the Gibraltar station. He was released with a number of others, in consequence of an order for the discharge of all impressed Americans, and left Gibraltar Sept. 8.
(Boston pap. Nov. 3.)
Death of Meriwether Lewis.—A report had reached this town, predicated we believe upon good authority, that his excellency Meriwether Lewis, governor of Upper Louisiana, put an end to his life a few days since, on this side the Tennessee river, on his way to this country. The circumstances, as we have heard them related, are as follows:—Mr. Lewis had drawn on the government for money to discharge some debt of a public nature; but what was the amount of the sum required, or to what it was to be applied, we have not been able to learn—but his bills were protested—he was seized with a delirium, and in the fit, discharged a pistol at his forehead—the ball glanced; he discharged a pistol at his breast; this also failing to take effect, he took a knife and cut his wrists in such a manner, that, before any relief could be afforded him he bled to death! How these particulars could be ascertained so minutely, and Mr. Lewis not be prevented from committing such an horrid act, we cannot say: but, that he has terminated his existence in a way somewhat like this, is believed here—the information was brought by a passenger in the stage of last Monday, who, he said, passed Mr. Lewis in five minutes after the act was committed, or five minutes before, we cannot recollect which. We expect a confirmation by next mail.
(Staunton Rep. Farmer.)
SPANISH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
SEVILLE, August 3.
[From the Government Gazette.]
The following two despatches relative to the battle of Talavera have been received from General Cuesta:
"MOST EXCELLENT SIR,
"I communicated to you, on the night before last, in my advices from the left bank of the Alberche, my suspicions that I should be attacked by the forces which the enemy had collected at Toledo, if I continued separated from the English. This conjecture induced me to repass that river yesterday morning, and take the position that had been agreed upon with general Wellesley, the two armies formed a line before Talavera, availing ourselves of the vallies and the other advantages of the ground. Scarcely had we finished forming our line in the said position, when the enemy yesterday, about five in the evening, presented himself in all his force, amounting, as we conjectured, to from 35 to 40,000 men, including 5000 cavalry, and attacked with the utmost fury our whole line, directing their principal efforts against the left, where the English were posted, with intention of turning their left flank. The attack and defence were equally obstinate, till recourse was had to the
bayonet; but at length the enemy were twice repulsed with great loss in killed and wounded; the action lasted till half past 8 at night. The English likewise suffered great loss, especially in officers; our loss, has not been considerable. Our troops in general behaved with bravery and firmness, except three or four corps, which manifested some feebleness, of which I shall speak when more at leisure.
"Very early this morning the enemy renewed his attacks, which have continued till the present time, that is, seven in the evening; but they have been repulsed in all, as I hope they will be in any others they may make. Joseph Napoleon was present in person till this evening; but we now know that he has retreated with his guards, and repassed the Alberche, with 93 cars of wounded.
"I have not time to enter into further particulars, as I have passed 3 days on the field of battle with all my troops, under arms. God preserve your excellency many years. "Gregorio de la Cuesta."
Head quarters, Talavera, July 28, 1809.
SECOND DISPATCH.
"MOST EXCELLENT SIR,
"At seven yesterday evening, I communicated to you information of the repeated attacks of the enemy, and our resolute defence. When night came on hostilities began to relax, but without the enemy abandoning his position. A little before day break the enemy began to retreat, and has repassed the Alberche in the direction towards Cazalegas and Santa Olalla, despairing of being able to dislodge us or even to move us in our position. They have left the field of battle strewed with carcasses and wounded, who had neither time nor power to retire. They have suffered a dreadful loss, which would have been greater if our troops had not been prevented from pursuing them by fatigue and want of provisions. The English have likewise suffered much in the loss of three generals, several subaltern officers and a number of men; but they cannot be denied the glory of having fought with much valor and discipline, and forced the French to acknowledge that they never yield in any enterprise, especially if commanded and conducted by their intelligent, active and brave leader, sir Arthur Wellesley.
"The Spanish troops, and especially those which had the greatest share of the action, left me nothing to wish for with respect to their courage and gallantry. The fierce and well supported fire of our infantry repulsed the repeated attacks of the enemy, and the charges of our cavalry caused them much loss. The king's regiment has, in particular, covered itself with glory, and in conjunction with the English, took several pieces of cannon, and made prisoners a general, a colonel, and several officers; and I request that its colonel, brigadier don Joseph Maria de Lastres may be promoted to the rank of lieut. gen. for having attacked at the head of his regiment, giving the best example.
"From the accounts of the prisoners, we know that the whole guard of Joseph Napoleon, was present in the attack of yesterday morning, and it was upon that that Joseph placed his principal reliance; but when he saw it repulsed and routed, he immediately flew to Santa Olalla. We likewise know that his army in consternation and confusion took the road towards Toledo, without provisions or any means of subsistence.
"To conclude, the pressure of time only permits me to say, that this has been the most glorious and important action of the whole war, and that which I hope will open to us the road to the Ebro, so soon as we can procure the necessary supplies for the troops.
May God preserve your excellency many years. "Gregorio de la Cuesta."
"Head-quarters, Talavera, July 29, 1809, ten in the morning."
"Accounts from the same General Cuesta, dated the next day, 30th, from the head quarters at Talavera, state that the enemy, to the number of 10,000 men, were still to be seen on the heights on the other side of the river Alberche. Our vanguard occupied the head of the bridge; the Spanish main army in front of Talavera, and the British formed in line on our left, a little in the rear. It is likewise said, that by the confession of the French themselves, and by accounts worthy of credit, their loss amounted to between 9 and 10,000 men, and among the wounded is marshal Victor, severely so. A general of division is killed, O'Farrill, Negrete, and Casa Patalo, were present in the battle. Part of the enemy were employed in burning the dead."
[Government Gazette, Aug. 3.]
Our Boston correspondent informs us, under date of Saturday morning, that the ship Bellona captain Drew, had just arrived there in 35 days from Lisbon. Captain Drew brought no list of vessels nor does he recollect the names of any southern vessels left there. The English army was still on the frontiers of Portugal, waiting for supplies, which were sent off in immense quantities; several American cargoes in Lisbon having been purchased expressly for that purpose, and had occasioned a considerable rise in American produce. Flour was 11 dolls. per barrel. Great bodies of troops were daily arriving in Lisbon from England to join the main army. Several thousands arrived the day before captain Drew sailed. Spoke nothing.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Schooner Regulator, Sutton, Baltimore—Fall Goods—to different merchants. Schooner Citizen, Bamford, Geo. Town, to load for the Eastward.
CLEARED, Schooner Nancy, Ingalls, Boston, by the master.
Schooner Ruby, Sawyer, Portland—Lawrason and Fowle.
Schooner Cordelia, Matthews, Boston—Faxon, Metcalf and Co.
Schooner Eliza and Betsey, Hewes, Boston—John G. Ladd.
The editor of the Gazette having engaged a gentleman to take sketches of the proceedings of Congress the approaching session, and to give such other information as may be collected at the capitol, hopes to be enabled to make his paper interesting and useful to his numerous and liberal patrons. With such assistance as has been proffered, and of which he proposes to avail himself, he is induced to believe he can make his paper equal in respectability and usefulness to any in the United States.
For Savannah, [Georgia]
The Schooner
FAME,
T. SKINNER, Master.
For freight to amount of 200 barrels, or passage, apply to the CAPTAIN on board at Mr. Jamieson's wharf, or
John Gird.
November 10.
31*
N. HINGSTON,
FAIRFAX-STREET,
HAS just received an assortment of ENGLISH GLASS, consisting of best cut ring'd, quart and pint Decanters; cut Wine Glasses; common and cut Tumblers; a variety of cut Salts. Proof Glasses, &c. which, with his late supply of GERMAN GLASS, makes his assortment very complete, and which he will dispose of wholesale or retail.
STONE WARE, of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of Queens Ware and China, and Lee's Family Medicines, also for sale.
November 10.
dlw&1 wlm
Just Published,
[Price 12 and a half Cents.]
For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street,
A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body:
By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College.
November 10.
Wanted to Hire, or Purchase,
A BOY, or GIRL, who has been used to wait on a small family.
Enquire of the Printer.
November 8.
Sebastian Spring Tavern
Will again be opened by the subscriber, on SATURDAY, the 11th instant.
A. LINDO.
November 8.
N. B. The LEASE will be disposed of, should an approved purchaser offer.
Printing in all its branches neatly executed at this office.
Faxon, Metcalf and Co. Have for sale, now landing from Schooner Reliance, 22 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 30 barrels New England Rum. 30 barrels No. 1, Boston Beef. 10 chests Young Hyson Tea. IN STORE, 200 boxes Mould and Dipped Candles. 500 reams Writing Paper. 500 do. Wrapping do. 1500 lbs. Sheathing do. 10 boxes (Bakers) Chocolate. 3 chests Young Hyson Tea. Few barrels Connecticut Pork.
And a general assortment of SHOES, Which will be sold low either for cash or approved notes. Nov. 10. eo2w.
NOTICE. The Subscriber intends shortly to leave the State of Virginia and District of Columbia. Alexander Henderson, jun. Dumfries, Nov. 5.—8. d.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders in the Great Hunting Creek Bridge Company, are hereby notified, that the 5th and last installment of Fifteen Dollars on each share of stock in said company, is called for and required to be paid to the subscriber, on or before the 27th instant, November. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN HOOFF, Treasurer. November 7.—8.
Mrs. WALKER, HAS JUST RECEIVED HER FALL FASHIONS, A general assortment of goods in the Millinery line, a case of fashionable fine split Straw Hats and Bonnets, and an assortment of very elegant Fancy Chairs and Settees, all which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. Ladies Dresses and Pelisses made up at the shortest notice and in the newest fashion. Three apprentices wanted—none need apply who cannot come well recommended. Nov. 8. gt
Sadly Mills for Sale, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY. To be sold to the highest bidder, on the 15th of November next,
A most complete and elegant MERCHANT MILL, With a Miller's House, a two-story Dwelling House, a commodious Stone Store House, Blacksmiths' Shop, Stable, &c. and sixty acres of Land, admirably adapted to timothy, a great part of which is highly improved meadow.
The Mill House is 48 by 56 feet, with 2 pair of Burr Stones, 4 by 8, and a pair of country stones. With respect to situation and other advantages there is none in Virginia more propitious, being on a never failing stream formed by a conflux of the Bull Run and Catharpin about four miles from the Little River Turnpike Road, and one mile from the contemplated road from Fauquier court house to Centreville, and directly in the route from an extensive contiguous settlement of productive farms.
The terms of sale will be one third of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in one, two and three years, secured by bond with approved security.
Any person inclined to purchase may have an opportunity of treating for this property in the mean time with
Landon Carter.
Spet. 30. eo
Church Music. A PERSON qualified to teach PSALMODY is wanted in the Rev. Dr. Murr's church—To such a person great encouragement will be given. Apply to the Treasurer of said church. November 7. 3tawtf
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this state, offers for sale the FARM on which he now resides, lying on Pomonkey Creek, about 3-4 of a mile from Potomac River, and sixteen below Alexandria, containing 530 acres; about 200 of which are well timbered. The situation is remarkably healthy, and commands a beautiful view of the Potomac from Mount Vernon to several miles below the Indian Head. The soil is productive, and a part of it well adapted to Timothy and Clover. The improvements are—two good dwelling houses, kitchens, barns, stables, &c. and a large orchard of excellent fruit trees, all of which are now in a bearing state. A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money. The land will be shewn at any time by application to the subscriber.
Benjamin T. Fendall. Charles County, Maryland, November 3.

TO PARENTS.
The annexed cases of cures performed by HAMILTON'S CELEBRATED WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
(Selected from a very numerous list.)
ARE presented as indubitable proof of the excellence and safety of this valuable specific, for destroying worms in the human stomach and intestines.
From Mr. Benjamin Williams, No. 30, Baltimore street, two doors above south Gay-street.
I have a son six years of age, who for four years past, has been generally in a very unhealthy state, particularly in summer; frequently afflicted with alarming convulsion fits, the whole of his little frame wasted fast, his breath foetid, and almost constant itching at the nose was excited, with other alarming symptoms. During the course of the above period, the advice and attendance of three of the most eminent physicians in Baltimore were successively procured. Each of these gentlemen, in his turn, declared worms to be the cause of the child's disorder, and exhausted his skill in attempting to expel them. Pink root, steel filings, with a variety of other medicines, were administered without the least success. It was once pronounced impossible for the child to live many hours.
I had heard of your Worm Destroying Lozenges, but with many others did not think highly of so cheap a medicine, until a gentleman of my acquaintance (Mr. Wm. S. Moore, auctioneer) in whose family they had been used with good effect, advised me to make trial of them; I accordingly gave my son a dose agreeable to directions, which soon expelled eight large worms, some of them about eight inches in length; a second dose brought away four more of similar size; a third dose being administered, no worms appeared. The child recovered and now enjoys a good state of health.
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.
AFFIDAVIT.
Michael Duffy, residing at No. 42, Walker street, Fell's Point, in the city of Baltimore voluntarily maketh oath that the following statement is just and true:
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls the one five, and the other three years of age were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms. They were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent startings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success, which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hopes of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate. I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects. The eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch—in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of skin and slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health, which they still enjoy, though 5 months have nearly elapsed, since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole seemed to be inevitable.
J. SMITH.
Sworn before me, this 26th day of September, 1799.
Philadelphia, August 5 1806.
TO H. LEE.
Some time last spring I was afflicted with loss of appetite, giddiness in the head, fever, and great debility, so that I could scarcely walk. In this distressing situation I took many things, but without benefit. An acquaintance in the country sent to me to procure a box of Hamilton's Lozenges. Curiosity prompted me to read the directions, where I found my complaint exactly described by the doctor. I immediately sent for another box of the Lozenges, and took one dose, which brought away a large quantity of worms, and I felt greatly relieved. Encouraged by this, I took another dose, which was attended with the happiest effects, as it relieved me entirely, and am now in a better state of health than for a considerable time past. I have since given them to my children, and can speak from experience, that they are a most valuable medicine, and am happy to add my testimony to numberless others of their efficacy.
SARAH JOHNSON, No. 140, north Second Street.
Among the symptoms attending Worms are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—bad and corrupted gums—itching in
the nose, and about the stomach stomach—epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food and sometimes voracious—purging with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough—excessive thirst—sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges , which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
Prevention better than Cure.
In cases of head ache, foul stomach, and for removing superfluous bile, perhaps no remedy has been discovered superior to LEE'S HAHN'S ANTIBILOUS PILLS , Which for 10 years past have been attended with the greatest success. The testimony of many respectable persons in our southern seaports has been adduced who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy during the prevalence of malignant fevers, has preserved their health after experiencing alarming symptoms of fever.
Certificate of Wm. Devenny.
During the last nine years I have been in the habit of using Hahn's Antibilious Pills, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, whenever colds, head ache, or costiveness have rendered medicine necessary; in these cases a single dose has uniformly removed my head ache, and has generally been found sufficient to remove every symptom of a cold, if taken on its first appearance. Induced by the benefit I have received, I have for years past recommended them to many of my friends, and I have the pleasure to inform you, they have invariably succeeded in removing the above complaints.
Yours, WM. DEVENNY, ITCH CURED.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, a certain cure by once using; Hamilton's Lozenges; Hamilton's Elixir, for Coughs; the celebrated Antibilious Pills; Hamilton's Essence of Mustard, for the Rheumatism; Tooth-Ache Drops; Hamilton's Grand Restorative for Debility.
TAKE NOTICE. —That imitations of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to Jas. Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria , who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of Hannah Lee, Widow of the late Proprietor.
July 31. Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living at Magruder's ferry, Prince George's county, Maryland, on the 30th of August last, a Negro Woman named PEG . She is about 25 years of age, of a dark complexion and a likely woman. She took with her a quantity of clothing which it is unnecessary to describe, as it is supposed she will change them. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing her so that I get her again, and reasonable charges if brought home.
Enos Schell.
Masters of vessels and others are forbidden harboring or carrying off said runaway, as they will be prosecuted for so doing.
November 6. co6t*
Orphan's Court:
Alexandria County—October Term, 1809 ORDERED, That the executrix of Samuel Symonds, deceased, do insert the following advertisement in the Alexandria Daily Gazette, three times in each week for four weeks.
ALEX. MOORE, Register.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Samuel Symonds , late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 30th day of April next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—And those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 31st day of October 1809.
Jane Symonds, Executrix of Samuel Symonds.
Oct. 31—(Nov. 2.) 31aw4w
C. BENNETT,
Has imported in the Globe , Capt. Howland, via Baltimore,
Seine Twine, & Shoe Thread. November 4. co2w
FALL GOODS,
RECEIVED BY THE WILLIAM AND JOHN FROM LIVERPOOL,
A general assortment Fall Goods:
AMONGST WHICH ARE— Fine and coarse broad & narrow Cloths , well assorted; Coatings, Cassimeres, Flannels, Blankets, Vestings, Hosiery, &c. &c. which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
John Lloyd.
October 23. dlw8aw3w
NOTICE.
UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers for the security of Robert Moss, the subscriber will expose to public sale, on SATURDAY , the 25th instant, at 2 o'clock, at the tavern of William Padget, near the premises, a TRACT OF LAND , in the county of Fairfax, situated on the old and new western turnpike road, about five miles distant from Alexandria, containing 36 acres and one fourth of an acre. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed.
R. I. Taylor, Trustee.
November 6. 31aw5
TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House, at the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob.
A L S O,
A WAREHOUSE, they will be let together or separately. Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms apply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
October 16. eo
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS.
HAS ON HAND
60 gr. chests TEAS consisting of Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson AND Hyson Skin Of late importation, good qualities, and will be sold at low prices.
7000 lb. Green and St. Domingo Coffee
20 hds. 1st & 2d qual.
25 boxes MUSCOVADO SUGARS
50 barrels
15 hds. retailing Molasses.
30 barrels New England Rum.
10 puncheons St. Croix Rum.
5 pipes Cognac and Bordeaux Brandy
2 pipes Holland Gin
5 pipes Old London Particular Madeira
25 cases Old Medoc Claret and Vin de Grave
100 boxes and half boxes first quality
Havannah Cigars
100 reams Writing Paper
40 casks Gunpowder
1 1-2 ton assorted Patent Shot
Which, with his usual general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell on very moderate terms for cash, produce, or on liberal credits to punctual customers.
October 30.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
Corner of King and Union-streets,
HAS FOR SALE,
2000 baskets coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks.
50 barrels Whiskey.
1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese.
Goshen do. in casks.
5000 wt best green Coffee, in bags.
1000 do. white do.
French Brandy.
Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations.
Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels.
Do. inferior qualities, in do.
Molasses, in hogsheads.
Clover Seed, warranted fresh.
Cotton, in bales and by retail.
Candles, mould and dipped.
Loaf and Lump Sugar.
Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's
Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Seal Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Best Superfine Flour, for private families,
a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats,
Plaister of Paris, &c.
April 17 d
Bank of Potomac,
November 3d, 1809.
INFORMATION is hereby given the Stockholders of the Bank of Potomac, that a dividend of FOUR PER CENT. for the last six months, has been declared, which will be paid them or their representatives on TUESDAY NEXT THE SEVENTH INST.
By order of the President and Directors.
Charles Page, CASHIER.
Nov. 3. 31aw2w
Just Received
And for sale by James Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, the following NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Comic Tales, in 2 vols. Gertrude of Wyoming, a Poem, by Thomas Campbell. Coelebs in search of a Wife. Carr's Caledonian Sketches. Cottagers of Glenburnie. Thaddeus of Warsaw. Hungarian Brothers. Harriett's Struggles thro' Life. Memoirs of an American Lady, by Mrs. Grant. Letters from the Mountains, 2 vols. by do. Extracts in Prose and Verse from the best authors, with some Original Pieces, by a lady of Maryland.
Lessons for Young Persons in Humble Life. The Star in the East, a Sermon, by Dr. Buchanan lately from India—highly interesting to the friends of Christianity. Dr. Smith's Lectures on the Evidences of the Christian Religion. Dr. Miller's Letters on the constitution and order of the Christian Ministry. Dr. Lowth's translation of Isaiah. Dr. Campbell's dissertation on Miracles, in answer to David Hume, with Sermons and other Tracts.
The works of Thomas a Kempis, 2 vols. Imitation of Christ, by do. History of the destruction of Jerusalem. True Piety, or a day well spent—being a new and handsome edition of the Catholic Manual.
ALSO
A General Assortment of Stationary Articles, viz:
Blank Books ruled to any Pattern; Record Books; best Foolscap and Letter paper; best Black Ink Powder; Wafers; Sealing Wax; best Quills; Black Lead Pencils, and Silver Pencil Cases; a handsome assortment of Lanyards and Gentlemen's Morocco Pocket Books; Purse and Thread Cases, and best Penknives; Asses Skin Tablets and Note Cases; Cut Glass Ink and Sand Bottles with plated tops; Wedgwood, Pewter, Paper and Brass Ink stands; Mathematical Instrument Cases; Gunter's Scales and Dividers; Slates; Pencils; &c. Blank Books made to any pattern, with Patent ruling and binding.
Nov. 6. eo4
New House of Entertainment.
THOMAS RHODES , respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria and the public, that he will open A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT on the first day of July next, in a commodious and airy new house on Prince-street, sign of the Eagle, a few doors above Thomas Swann's dwelling. He intends to keep a constant supply of the best LIQUORS and PROVISIONS, and will accommodate travellers and others on such moderate terms as to make it an object to call on him. He will be provided with a careful hostler and has good stabling for horses.
The situation is superior to any in town for the accommodation of travellers, it being out of the way of bustle and where is a pump of the best water at the door.
June 24. 2aw
VALUABLE LAND
FOR SALE,
Distant 23 miles from Georgetown and Alexandria, 19 miles from Occoquan Mills, and twenty from Dumfries, and within two miles and a half of the Little River Turnpike Road. It consists of Five and Twenty Hundred acres , lying on the waters of Bull and Little Rocky runs, in the counties of Fairfax and Prince William. The quality of this land is excellent, and to a grazier especially, would be source of great emolument, from the quantity of low grounds: of which there is not less than Five hundred acres, ready, from the strength of the soil, to be sowed in Timothy. This land is decidedly benefitted by the plaster of Paris. On it is a very good site for a mill, the stream being one of the most constant in that part of the country. There are about 800 acres in wood, heavily timbered. The improvements are, a dwelling house newly fitted up, consisting of two rooms below stairs, with a store room and two convenient closets, three lodging rooms above stairs, an excellent cellar, a kitchen, corn house, meat house and stables. Likewise the overseer's house, one in each county, with other necessary houses or negroes, &c.
Between 2 and 300 acres in addition, for sale, in Prince William county, on Bull Run near its conflux with Occoquan. This land lies about 10 or 11 miles from the Occoquan mills, and has nearly one third in wood—its quality is equal to any in its immediate neighborhood.
Persons disposed to purchase may be supplied on the first named tract with a large stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming utensils. The subscriber willing to emigrate southward will dispose of the above mentioned property on the most reasonable terms.
Information respecting the property may be had by application to the honorable Judge Washington of Mount Vernon, H. S. Turner, Esquire, of Jefferson county, or in the absence of the subscriber to Bernard Moore, jun. Esq. living near the premises:
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, near Dumfries, Va. June 13. 2aw