Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-05-13 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.
LANDING,
From schr. Federalist, capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes mould CANDLES 10 hhd. dry COD FISH 3 do. N. E. RUM 25 bks. MACKEREL 100 bushels SALT 60 do. POTATOES FOR SALE BY
John G. Ladd.
April 19
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.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccouba Snuff, Rappée do. Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens.
Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
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.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale; Malaga Raisins in kegs, Mulcatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes.
ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, fourteen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars. Apply to the Printer. February 2.
Public Sale.
Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, being court day—
That very valuable FARM,
Situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Matthews, late of said county, containing 643 acres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money according to the terms of the decree. March 30.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced the Grocery Business , At his Store on King near Washington-street.
WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line,
Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 3. dtf.
Wanted to Hire,
A smart active WAITER—to one that can come well recommended for his honesty and sobriety, liberal wages will be given by Alexander Gordon, Washington tavern. April 26.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
J. B. Hill & J. Ball INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are requested to furnish materials they will be of the first quality. February 17. $m
Black River Lottery,
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. 1 prize of $20f $20,000, 2 do. of 10,000, 2 do. of 5,000, 2 do. of 2,000, 3 do. of 1,000, 10 do. of 500, 20 do. of 200, 84 do. of 100, 119 do. of 50, 315 do. of 20, 8381 do. of 10. Gain of the wheel $2,600.
First drawn ticket on Monday next, which will be the 15th day of drawing is entitled to $2,000. Warranted undrawn tickets or cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. Present price of Tickets $9 50. For Sale by ROBERT GRAY. May 6.
Just Received,
DR. REE'S CYCLOPEDIA, No. 19. THE AMERICAN ARTILLERIST, No. 5, which completes the work. THE AMERICAN REGISTER, vol. 3. And a few copies of The Power of Religion on the Mind, by Lindley Murray. FOR SALE BY
R. Gray, Who has on hand, a large stock of WRITING PAPER AND SCHOOL BOOKS. N. B. Country merchants and others who purchase to a considerable amount will be supplied at the lowest prices for cash. R. G. April 15
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS,
FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY. THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Mogadore, Heir at Law, Robbin Hood, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, Of Age To-morrow, Fortress of Sorrento, Chrononhotonthologos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return, What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Mermaid, School for Scandal, Trust, Castle Spectre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich, Man of Fortune. ALSO,
The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2. Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price, bound, $1: March 22.
For Savannah (Geo.)
TO SAIL IN A FEW DAYS, The brig SOPHILIA, John T. Brooks, master, Now lying at Hartshorn's wharf. For freight or passage apply the Master on board. May 8 d
R. C. SKINNER,
SURGEON DENTIST, &c. RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity, that his concerns at Washington requiring his continuance at or near that city until the next session of Congress, proposes to attend to his professional business in this town until the 20th of May. The superior manner in which he inserts Teeth in the human head, their perfect natural appearance, and the ease his operations are invariably performed in, are objects worthy the attention of those persons who have been so unfortunate as to lose their front teeth. To those persons whose teeth are partially decayed, or are covered with the sceptic acid, or tartar, he will only observe that immediate relief may be obtained, and their teeth preserved, free from pain] during life. His regular apprenticeship, long practice, and superior recommendations, (it is presumed) will entitle him to the confidence of those that require his assistance. Dr. SKINNER may be consulted any hour at Mr. Midburn's, sign of the Golden Bell, Union-street. May 9.
TO RENT,
The Washington Tavern, in Alexandria. I WISH TO RENT for a term of years, the above mentioned TAVERN, with the out-houses thereunto belonging. It is situated on King-street, the most central and public part of Alexandria. The buildings are commodious and good, and the stand excelled by none in the place. A further description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is very generally known, having been occupied as a public house for upwards of twelve years. Possession may be had the 15th July next. John Dundas. May 8 d6t eo
USEFUL PROPERTIES
OF YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine.
THIS highly useful Machine is found by experience to excel any hitherto in use. It will wash as many cloaths (by the assistance of one person) in an hour as can be washed in a whole day, without the possibility of injuring, fretting or tearing the most delicate article, and with less than half the quantity of soap. It occupies very little more space than the common wash-tub, and with the least care will not create any slop or wet—the construction is very simple and attended with little expense. A further description of its qualities is now deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed none will purchase without examining it. We the subscribers do hereby certify that we have found, on trial, the above named Machine to answer fully the above description. Given under our hands this 5th day of May, A. D. 1809.
John Sellers, John Markland, Elizabeth Lomax, Sufan Sellers, Samuel Hatterflay, Eleanor Bufel, Sarah Drown, Mary Higdon, John Drown.
I have examined the above Machine, seen it in operation, and believe it to answer the description. J. Swift. May 5.
Any person wishing to purchase one or more rights in the above Machine, can be supplied by applying to Wm. C. Newton. Prince street, Alexandria. 3m
May 6. N. B. All persons are cautioned against making or using the above Machine without a certificate from me. W. C. NEWTON.
THE STAGES.
I WISH to dispose of both the accommodation and mail lines of stages, between Alexandria and Dumfries; together with the contract for carrying the mail between those places, which has yet 16 months to run. They will be sold, if desired, an accommodating time, by the payment being satisfactorily secured.
N. ELLICOTT.
May 12, 37 bales COTTON, Of first quality, is received to-day. E. GILMAN. May 8 eo3t
MRS. WALKER,
HAVING removed to the house in King-street, adjoining Mr. Kincaid's, informs her friends and the public, that she has just received from New-York, a quantity of
Split-straw Bonnets,
Of the newest fashion, Which, with a general assortment of MIL-LINERY, she offers for sale on reasonable terms. May 11. Gt
WANTED TO HIRE,
An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Begs leave to return his thanks to the public for past favors, and to inform them that he has just received from Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of the most Fashionable Ladies' & Gentlemen's SHOES, Which he will sell on the lowest terms for cash. Thos. M. Davis. N. B. Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of every description made at his shop on the shortest notice. May 8 d
The Subscribers,
Take leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that the EAGLE TAVERN, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, WILL hereafter be conducted under the immediate management of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an engagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favor. Every comfort which necessity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be procured with avidity and pleasure. They are determined, if possible, to render the EAGLE in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger.—Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expense to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their bedrooms are furnished with an entire new set of beds and furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the floors covered with carpets. Their stables are large and commodious, (which will always be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords) stands within twenty steps of the house, with a pump of excellent water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses.
They take leave further to state, that a COFFEE-ROOM has lately been established in one of the rooms of the Eagle, in which the newspapers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, & these determinations in which they are resolved never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success.
George Turner, James S. Smithers.
N. B. The printers throughout the United States who now direct their papers to James S. Smithers, are requested to insert the above one week, and in future direct to Turner and Smithers. J. S. S. G. T. dlw
Richmond, May 3—(8) Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

To a gentleman, who has bestowed upon the North American many commercial articles; its editor is indebted for the Havana Packet of the 23d ultimo, from which he makes the following
IMPORTANT TRANSLATION.
COMMERCE.
As no country possesses the means of supplying its inhabitants with every thing they need for subsistence, men are reduced to the necessity of forming, through the medium of commerce, a mutual dependence. Hence arises the strict union which subsists between commerce and agriculture, and which induced a sage to represent the happiness of nations under the symbol of a matron sitting upon a swing, the ends of which are fastened the one to a plough and the other to an anchor.
The low state to which the agriculture of this island has been reduced, and its evident decline, have obliged our chiefs to avail themselves of measures, which, if they do not restore it to its plenitude, will at least prevent its annihilation; thus preserving this precious colony for the most amiable of monarchs.
The very scanty exportation of our productions renders necessary the adoption of commerce with neutrals, and the granting of privileges to them and to our own citizens.
Not to permit, as some have wished, neutrals and our allies the English, to carry on commerce with this island, during the sad effervescence in which the Peninsula finds itself, whose necessity to attend to the just cause it sustains, does not admit of their coming to America, would be to imitate Domitian, who tore up the vines of his empire, and to be much more cruel to ourselves than he was to his subjects. But far from this being our situation, the prudence of our chiefs adopted a system, which conciliating our particular benefit with the common advantage of the nation, the island of Cuba will preserve a grateful remembrance of its protectors.
Don Francisco de Isla and Solorzano, honorary commissary ordenador of the royal armies, and administrator general of the royal maritime revenue, has caused the following resolutions to be published:
"The president, governor and captain general, and the intendant of the army of this island, by a decree, made on the 5th of the current month, and communicated to this general administration on the 13th of the same, has resolved as follows:
"That as far as respects this island, vessels of neutrals and of the English our allies may come to the ports of Havana, Matanzas, Cuba, [St. Jago de Cuba] and Trinidad only:
"That from all the qualified ports of the island, Spanish vessels may depart for neutral and allied ports into the four above mentioned ports of this island, and may afterwards be carried from one to another of them, shall not be obliged to pay new duties.
"Which notice is communicated to the merchants, that it may serve for their government and satisfaction in their voyages and other mercantile business, which they may undertake during the present circumstances.
(Signed) ISLA.
"Havana, 18th April, 1809.
The president, governor and captain general, and the intendant of the royal finance, by a decree of the 17th current, after having heard the I. A. of this city and the committee of government of the royal Consulado, has resolved for the present, that flour brought by neutrals, after the 25th March last, which may be consumed in this island, shall pay on importation 8 dollars per barrel, and when imported under the Spanish flag five dollars; on account of its being an article which may be supplied by our possessions in America; and that such as may be reshipped or put on board another vessel for other destinations out of this island, shall contribute only one per cent. upon the value; and in consequence the public is advised of it for its government.
Havana, 19th April, 1809.
(Signed) ISLA.
FROM CUBA.
We are indebted to the politeness of a respectable French gentleman for the Spanish paper containing the following proclamation. America will once more shelter in
her hospitable bosom the otherwise homeless Emigrants.
Translated for the Federal Gazette.
PROCLAMATION.
DON SEBASTIAN KINDELAN Y O'REGAN, Knight of the Order of St. Jago, Governor and Commander of the City of St. Jago de Cuba, &c. &c.
No sooner had the unwelcome news of the tragical events in our mother country (produced by the exterminating genius of the infernal tyrant of Europe, whose unheard-of conduct has scandalised and insulted the whole world) reached this island, than the excellent and worthy chief who governs us, adopted those measures which he judged to be most conducive to the welfare of the state as well as to public tranquillity, which is the basis of the happiness of the people; and displayed that energy which has made him so eminent in this hemisphere, without endangering the safety of the French refugees in his district, to whom he had offered an asylum with a view to the encouragement of agriculture and the arts. For, emulating the virtuous conduct of the chiefs of the metropolis, who have ever been and are still his models, he could adopt no other means than what were dictated by good sense and morality to maintain the reputation of Spanish magnanimity and generosity. He could not for a moment lay aside those qualities which characterise the true Spaniard, who looks down with disdain on whatsoever is tinctured with baseness or villainy. The protection of innocence and of mankind, equally recommended by feeling and by the laws, has been the motive of his conduct during this period, and has procured him the applause of our generous allies, the wise and brave British, seeking at all times to reconcile the interest of the state, with the sacred duties of hospitality, so long as the French showed no signs of ingratitude; or, whilst it was possible consistently with the public security to permit them to remain in the island.
This is the reason which determined him to establish in every part of this island a committee of vigilance, by means of which the intentions of the government are effected with the least possible delay: Nevertheless, having considered that regulations however excellent do not always produce the same salutary effects in all places, owing to a diversity of circumstances, as is the case in this city, for which I am responsible, relative to the above disposition in its whole extent; wishing equally to suppress the clamors of the vulgar and the suggestions of a false zeal, as well as to provide against the fatal consequences of a maritime invasion, which, however remote such an event may appear, is not impossible during the conflict between the two nations; more especially since the opening of the ports of North America, as vessels may now be obtained for the transportation of troops, which before were not to be procured: I have proclaimed and ordered as follows:—
Art. 1. All such Frenchmen and other foreigners, of whatever rank, sex or color, as have come to reside within the city of St. Jago, or the jurisdiction thereof, since the French revolution, and are not domiciliated by express act of H. E. the captain general of this island, shall depart the district.
2. Artists and laborers are to cease exercising their pursuits from the date hereof; butchers and bakers are allowed eight days; gardeners, &c. fifteen days, during which time they may dispose of their stock and effects.
3. The government, desirous of extending every hospitality which may not be incompatible with the interests and dignity of the nation, allows forty days for the departure of all those persons possessed of immovable effects, that they may dispose of the same, or prepare procurations before a notary for such Spaniards or Frenchmen as they may confide in, who may sell the same and transmit the proceeds as directed to any place not subject to or in the possession of France.
4. Those not possessed of immovable property, shall depart within twenty days.
5. All persons thus compelled to leave the district, may take with them their property and effects.
6. The fisheries now carried on on the coasts, shall cease their operations from the publication hereof. Orders to this effect have been dispatched to the commandant of the marine.
7. Disobedience to any of the foregoing articles, shall subject the delinquent to imprisonment, and his property to be confiscated.
8. Every Spaniard is authorised to inform the government, or members of the committee of vigilance, or any of the regidores of the most illustrious Cabildo, of any infractions of the above articles.
9. Any person who may secrete, or aid in secreting any Frenchman, shall be punished according to the circumstances of the case.
10. These regulations, embracing all strangers not provided with the letter required by the first article, those only can be deemed exempt from their operation, who enter and leave the port in the prosecution of commerce, or for any other equally lawful purpose. This privilege is not, however, extended to Frenchmen, who are strictly prohibited from entering the place on any account whatsoever, under the pain of incurring the resentment of the government, and being held and treated in all respects as prisoners of war.
11. Frenchmen who, agreeably to the requisitions of article 1st, may continue in this city or its dependencies, are enjoined to conform strictly to our laws and customs.
12. The Cubans will not fail so to assist those who are thus compelled to leave our shores, as shall manifest that we continue to treat them with that humanity and tenderness, by which we are characterised.
The foregoing proclamation shall be published in the usual form, in Spanish and in French, and posted at all the public places.
Done at the city of Cuba, 10th April, 1809.
(Signed)
SEBASTIAN KINDELAN.
In the circuit court of the United States for the Pennsylvania district, April session 1809, present judges Washington and Peters.
United States, vs. Michael Bright, James Atkinson, Charles Westfall, Abraham Ogden, Charles Hong, William Cole, Samuel Wilkins, Daniel Phyle, John Knipe.
WASHINGTON, Judge, delivered the opinion of the court.
IMPRESSED with the magnitude of the questions which have been discussed, we could have wished for more time to deliberate upon them, and for an opportunity to commit to writing the opinion which we have formed, that it might have been rendered more intelligible to you, and less susceptible of being misunderstood by others. But we could not postpone the charge without being guilty of the impropriety of suffering the jury to separate after the arguments of counsel were closed, or of keeping them together until Monday; a hardship which we could not think of imposing upon them. I shall proceed therefore, to state to you, in the best way I can, the opinion of the court upon this novel and interesting case.
It may not be improper, in the first place, to refresh your minds with a short history of the transactions which have led to the offence with which these defendants are charged; and to consequences which might have been of serious importance to the nation.
Gideon Olmstead and three others, having fallen into the hands of the enemy, during the latter part of the year 1778, were put on board the sloop Active, at Jamaica, as prisoners of war; in order to be conducted to New York whither this vessel was destined with supplies for the British troops.
During the voyage, Olmstead and his companions, who had assisted in navigating the vessel, formed the bold design of taking her from the enemy; in which, with great hazard to themselves, they ultimately succeeded. Having confined in the cabin the officers, passengers, and most of the men they steered for some port in the U. States, and had got within five miles of Egg Harbour, when captain Houston, commanding the brig Convention, belonging to the state of Pennsylvania, came up with them and captured the Active as prize. The sloop was conducted to Philadelphia, and libelled in the court of admiralty, established under an act of the legislature of that state.
Claims were filed by Olmstead and his associates, for the whole of the vessel and cargo, and by James Josiah, commander of a private armed vessel, which was in sight at the time of the capture by Houston, for a proportion of the prize. Depositions were taken in the cause.
A jury was empanelled to try it. The question of fact was, whether the enemy was completely subdued or not, by Olmstead and his companions, at the time when captain Houston came up with them. The jury, without stating a single fact, returned a general verdict, for one fourth to Olmstead and his associates, and the residue to Houston and Josiah, to be divided according to law and to an agreement between them.
From the sentence of the court upon this verdict, Olmstead appealed to the court of appeals in prize causes established by congress, where, after a hearing of the parties, the sentence of the admiralty court was reversed; the whole prize decreed to the appellants, and process was directed to issue from the court of admiralty, commanding the marshal to sell the vessel and cargo, and to pay over the net proceeds to those claimants. The judge of the court of admiralty refused to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the court of appeals over a verdict found by the inferior court; directed the marshal to make the sale and to bring the proceeds to court. This was done; and the judge acknowledged the receipt of the money, on the marshal's return. In May, 1779, George Ross, the judge of the court of admiralty, delivered over to David Rittenhouse, treasurer of this state, £11,496 9 9, in loan office certificates issued in his own name, being the proportion of the prize money to which the state was entitled by the sentence of the inferior court of admiralty. Rittenhouse at the same time executed a bond to Ross, obliging himself, his heirs, executors, &c. to restore the sum so paid in case Ross should, by due course of law, be compelled to pay the same according to the decree of the court of appeals. In the condition of this bond, the obligor is described as being treasurer of the state; and the money is stated as having been paid to him for the use of the state. Indents were issued to Rittenhouse on the above certificates, and these were afterwards funded, in the name of Rittenhouse, for the benefit of those who might eventually appear to them. After the death of Rittenhouse, these certificates, together with the interest thereon which had been received, came to the hands of Mrs. Sergeant and Mrs. Waters, his representatives. The paper which covered the certificates was endorsed in the hand writing of Mr. Rittenhouse with a memorandum declaring that they will be the property of the state of Pennsylvania when the state released him from the bond he had given to Gen. Ross, judge of the admiralty, for paying the 30 original certificates into the treasury as the state's share of the prize. No such release ever was given. The certificates thus remaining in the possession of the representatives of Rittenhouse, Olmstead filed his libel against them in the district court of Pennsylvania, praying execution of the decree of the court of appeals. Answers were filed by these ladies; but no claim was interposed nor any suggestion made of interest on the part of the state, and in Jan. 1803, the court decreed in favor of the libellants. On the 2d of April in the same year, the legislature of Pennsylvania passed a law authorizing the attorney-general to require Mrs. Sergeant and Mrs. Waters to pay into the treasury the money acknowledged by them in their answer to the district court to have been received, without regard to the decree of that court; and in case they should refuse, that a suit should be instituted against them in the name of the commonwealth, for said monies. The gov. was also required to protect the just rights of the state by any further measures he might deem necessary; and also to protect the persons and properties of those ladies from any process which might issue out of any federal court, in consequence of their obedience to this requisition; and further should give them a sufficient instrument of indemnification in case they should pay the money to the state. No further proceedings took place in the district court, for some time after the passage of this law. And when at length an application was made for process of execution, the judge of that court, with a very commendable degree of prudence, declined ordering it; with a view to bring before the supreme court of the United States a question so delicate in itself, and which was likely to produce the most serious consequences to the nation. Upon the application of Olmstead the supreme court issued a mandamus to the judge of the district court, commanding him to execute the sentence pronounced by him in that case, or to show cause to the contrary. The reasons for withholding the process assigned in answer to this writ, not being deemed sufficient by the supreme court, a peremptory mandamus was awarded. It may not be improper here to state, that no person appeared in the supreme court on the part of the state, or on that of Mrs. Sergeant and Mrs. Waters, and that no arguments were offered on the part of Olmstead. The idea which I understand has gone abroad, that the mandamus was awarded upon the single opinion of the chief justice, is too absurd to deserve a serious refutation. No instance of that sort ever did or could occur, and in this particular case, I do not recollect that there was one dissentient from the opinion pronounced. Process of execution having been awarded by the judge of the district court in obedi-

to the mandamus, the defendant, Michael Bright, commanding a brigade of the militia of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, received orders from the governor of the state—"Immediately to have readiness such a portion of the militia under his command as might be necessary to execute the orders, and to employ them to protect and defend the persons and the property of the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Waters from and against any process founded on the decree of the said Richard Peters, judge of the district court of the United States aforesaid; and in virtue of which any officer under the direction of the U. States may attempt to attach the persons or the property of the said Elizabeth Sergeant and Escher Waters."
A guard was accordingly placed at the houses of Mrs. Sergeant and Mrs. Waters, and it has been fully proved, and is admitted, that the defendants with a full knowledge of the character of the marshal of this district, and of his business, his commission and the process which he had to execute having been read to them, opposed, with muskets and bayonets, the persevering efforts of that officer to serve the writ; and such resistance prevented him from serving it.
[To be continued.] CHARLESTON, May 4. The U.S. brig Hornet, J. H. Dunt, Esq. commander, 18 days from the Balize, anchored in the roads yesterday noon. After leaving Havana the Hornet proceeded to Pensacola, where she remained two days; from thence she went to the mouth of the Mississippi, landed Gen. Wilkinson and suite, and sailed the next day.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. SATURDAY, MAY 13. MARRIED at Winchester, on the 27th April, Fleet Smith, Esq. attorney at law of Leesburgh, to Miss Jane Holliday, daughter of the late William Holliday.
CUBA. All foreigners who went to reside at St. Domingo since the French revolution, and are permitted to remain by an express act of the governor of the Island, are required to depart from the district.
Don Joseph Ignatius de Viar has been appointed, by the Supreme and governmental junta of Spain and the Indies, in the name of king Ferdinand the VII. conjoint charge d'affairs of his Catholic majesty, (with the chevalier de Foronda) near the U. States of America.
Le Chevalier de Foronda, consul general of his Catholic majesty at Ferdinand 7th received yesterday a letter from the captain general of the island of Puerto Rico, informing him that no other port in the island except St. John's, is open to American vessels, but that they will be permitted to sail for any other port of the island, for the purpose of taking on board a cargo, if the government should think it necessary; at the same time the captain-general requires that the vessels should be furnished with documents from the consuls.
Philadelphia, May 10. Before the British government consented to rescind the orders in council, war was announced by every democratic press against the power which should be last in removing her restraints upon neutral commerce. Since, however, France proves to be that power, the ardor of those patriots has been cooled down, that you hear no more of the honor of this country being involved in being prompt and efficacious means of redress against the more pertinacious wrongs. We hear no more whining about the freedom of the seas, and see no more sympathies of cholera against those who infest it by their tyrannies. All is meekness and contentment and submission. We are even told that Bonaparte is about to send us another minister to palaver us into his views, or his friends express it, to settle all differences.
It does not require the sending of a minister to settle our differences. Nothing is wanting but the disposition on the part of France to do justice. She has no claims or pretext for claims upon us. The wrong is all on one side; for we have heretofore been too pusillanimous and subservient to even a dispute with her. Why therefore are we told, that her present minister is to be recalled and another sent who is to heal our wounds. The rescinding of the Berlin and other piratical decrees and a public apology for the insolent declaration to general Armstrong that France considered us as at war with Great Britain, ought in strictness to precede the
acknowledgement of any new minister. This would be exacted by any independent and powerful government but our own. We however justly prefer the sacrifice of forms and etiquette in the hope, however slender, of remaining at peace and obtaining justice by temporising. The American people have still a right to expect from their executive the demand of a serious and adequate atonement for this gross insult to our sovereign rights and national honor, with the other satisfaction due from France for her multiplied and flagrant wrongs unprovokedly heaped upon us and now persisted in.
[North Amer.] GENERAL PALAFOX. The French, altho' they could condescend to call Gen. Moore "a clever and skilful man," have never had the magnanimity to speak well of Palafox. They call the man a coward, who has slaughtered many thousands of their veterans, and obtained several decided victories over them. Once they called him a monk. Whenever they have occasion to speak of a monk, they make no effort to conceal the malignity of their hearts. He is a monk, a most resolved villain. Shakespeare.
The monsters may do their worst, but his memory will be glorious. Palafox is immortal! The following memorial of that general appears in a London paper, as a translation from a Spanish one. There are some singular expressions in it, but perhaps they are mistranslations. Bonaparte must be the meanest of men to say that this letter was written by a coward.
VALENCIA, Dec. 7. The superior junta of government of this kingdom has just received the following despatches, with the Saragossa Gazette extraordinary of the 3d inst, from his excellency the captain general of Arragon and the army of reserve:—
Most excellent seignor. I return you infinite thanks for the intelligence which you communicate to me, and cannot but observe to your excellency, that it would be very proper to order for this city the regiment of grenadiers of Granada, which it has been resolved to detain in this quarter for the defence of Arragon; for never can they be of greater use, than in the circumstances which this city finds itself of being threatened with a speedy attack, and a second siege. "I had no apprehension of this sort when at Caparrosa, where I was posted with a division of my army, far from thinking that I should so soon find myself in the lamentable situation in which I am now placed, for never could any combination of mischance have brought me in to it. The events of war are as various as the infinitely varied opinions of mankind, and the task of fixing them is more difficult than that of regulating the direction of the acrostatic globe. In a word in consequence of the orders for our retreat, we got into a dreadful engagement at Tudela on the 23d, in which the ground was strewed with an immense number of dead bodies on both sides; but our brave soldiers never forgot that they were the children of Valencia and Arragon, and the enemy had to all appearance, from 7 to 800 killed. We have lost several excellent officers, but those who survive are resolved to avenge their loss;—and I have reason to call myself happy, having the good fortune to be at the head of the bravest of the troops that encountered the fury of the eagles of Napoleon. The enemy after the dispersion of our army, continued the pursuit, and are now in the environs of this city, the sight of which cannot but remind them of events not less fatal to them than glorious for us. Yesterday four advanced parties exchanged some shot with them, the result being some loss on their side of men and booty, which consoled and animated the noble inhabitants of this place, who, without distinction of persons, sex or rank, are at work upon the fortifications, and in three days have done wonders. I expect to give another proof, equal or superior to the former of my attachment to my king and country, with the assistance of God, and our celestial patroness, should the attempt again be made to besiege us. May God, &c. "JOSEPH PALAFOX Y MELCI. "Head quarters at Saragossa a, Nov. 30, 1808."
TRANSLATED For the Charleston Courier.
SOUTH AMERICA. PROCLAMATION Of the governor, Don Xavier Elio, made to the troops and inhabitants of Montevideo, October 14th, 1808, at the place of parade. Spaniards of Montevideo and the country. Spaniards are the symbol of fidelity. To-
day we have re-united to celebrate the birth of our beloved king Ferdinand VII. and after imploring the God of Armies for his liberty and happy restoration we protest to God who knows our hearts, and to the whole world, that this happy people, represented to-day by this respectable junto; this vigilant garrison and myself at their head, are united as one family. Our eyes always vigilant, our arms always raised, not against our brethren, not for the promotion of intrigue or of personal ambition, but to persevere the enemies of our king Ferdinand, and Spain our mother country, and our exertions shall be the greater as she becomes unfortunate. God, my sons, will protect our righteous cause, and in faith our true and noble sentiments. Battalions—Present Arms?
ARRIVED, Brig Mary Ann, Davison, St. Bartholomews—Sugar, to Bryan Hampson. Schr. Good Intent, Baxter, Boston—Northern produce, to Faxon Metcalf, and Co. Mount Wallaston, Hall, do. to Lawrason and Fowle.
CLEARED. Brig Louisa, M'Namara, Laguira—by Jos. Riddle and George Siacum. Schr. Hannah, Mitchell, Norfolk—by E. Campbell and Wheeler. Sloop Little Lady, Moore ditto—by Newton Keene.
PUBLIC SALE. On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, A Negro Woman, of about thirty-eight years of age, an excellent house servant. P. G. Marsteller, V. M. May 13.
Public Sale. On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, West-India Rum in hlds. Gin in pipes, Madeira and other Wines in pipes and casks, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, Coffee in bags, Young Hyson Teas in half and quarter chests, Soap and Candles in boxes, &c. ALSO,
A quantity of Dry Goods, consisting of Irish and German Linens—Checks, Calicoes & Gingham, Velvet Vestings, Cotton Cambrics and Shawls, one case of Spotted Muslins and one case of Cambric Muslins, Cotton Stockings, Combs, Men and Womens' Shoes, and sundry other articles. P. G. Marsteller. May 13.
PUBLIC SALE. Under the authority of a deed of trust from Davis Bowie for the security of Joseph Mandeville, the subscriber will offer at public sale, for ready money, the 5th day of June next, between the hours of twelve and two o'clock, at the coffee-house in Alexandria—
A piece or parcel of Ground, with the improvements thereupon, situate on the south side of Prince street, between Alfred and Columbus streets, marked No. 10. And also, a Ground-Rent secured on the adjoining lot, No. 11, of fifteen shillings and ten-pence per annum. George Youngs, Trustee. May 13. d20t
Was taken up And committed to the jail of this county, A NEGRO MAN who calls himself Moses, and says he is the property of a Mr. Henry Washington, he is about 28 or 29 years of age and about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, stout made, had on a striped waistcoat and coarse linen shirt and trowsers. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. James Campbell, Jailor. law2m May 13.
A YOUNG MAN, WHO can produce satisfactory recommendations, will be glad to be employed in some dry or wet good store, or in some office. A letter directed to E. M. and left at this office, will be attended to. April 19 2aw
PUBLIC SALE. On Saturday the 20th day of May, will be offered at public sale at the Coffee-House, A LOT OF GROUND, On Stump Hill, designated in the survey by No. 27, and containing 4 acres 122 poles—This lot is advantageously situated on the new Turnpike Road, and the avenue leading from that road through the Stump-Hill Tract of land and belonging to the estate of the late Christopher Noland. A credit of six months will be allowed. P. G. Marsteller. May 13. eols
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. d
FOR SALE, At my store, lower end of Prince street, SWEET ORANGES Excellent LIMES by the barrel or smaller quantity Fresh RAISINS in boxes or retail, of a superior quality Connecticut FLAX, first quality Cavendish Chewing TOBACCO, with other articles in the GROCERY LINE. A. WILLIS.
I wish to inform my friends, And the public in general, that I shall commence running my Fort Washington Packet next Wednesday, to start from Rickett's and Newton's wharf, every day at 9 o'clock and return the same afternoon. Any gentleman wishing to make up a party will please to give me one day's notice. Particular care will be taken to furnish the best provisions and liquors. Abel Willis. May 13. e04t.*
Doctor I. J. Comyn, A professional DENTIST of Baltimore, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that he intends to practice in this place for a few days, in all the various branches of his profession. No genteel person of either sex, can give or receive pleasure or comfort, by teeth coated with tartar or decayed gums, or fetid breath. His method of cleaning the teeth will be found both easy and efficacious, as hundreds can attest in Baltimore and elsewhere. Without giving pain, or hurting the enamel, he removes the tartar, &c. when the teeth will assume a beautiful appearance the gums adhering to the teeth; but if the state of the gums require it, doctor C. will give to the person an antiscorbutic lotion of chemical preparation, which gained the applause of hundreds both in Europe and America. It is pleasant, innocent, and effectual, in smoothing and whitening the teeth and curing the gums, rendering them red and firm, preventing the decay of the teeth and sweetening the breath. Doct. C. fits artificial teeth from one to an entire set, with such nicety, as to answer the useful purposes of nature, and of so natural an appearance that it is impossible to distinguish them from real ones. Dr. C. flatters himself from his being regularly bred to the practice of physick, as well as to the Dentist business, and his long experience on the continent of Europe (France and Spain) to give to all those who favour him with their commands, every possible satisfaction. May 13. d. N. B. Doctor C. will wait on any lady or gentleman at their respective houses, or may be consulted at the City Tavern
IN COMMON COUNCIL, MAY 10, 1809. ORDERED, That Abraham Faw, William S. Moore, and Joseph Smith, be commissioners to hold an election on Monday, the 22d instant, at John Hodgkin's tavern, to elect a member of the Common Council for the third ward, in place of Adam Lynn, resigned.
Ordered, That John Sutton, Joseph Dean and Aaron Hewes be a committee to rent out in the best manner they can, Duke-street Dock, for the term of two years, or until Thomas Preston's time expires in the adjoining warehouse; and that the person contracting shall during the lease, keep the dock in as good repair as it now is, and leave it in the same manner. ADAM LYNN, c. c.
NOTICE. THE subscribers will attend at Duke street dock, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of renting said dock agreeable to the above order of Council. John Sutton. Joseph Dean, Aaron Hewes.

TO THE PUBLIC,
Who are affected with Coughs, Colds, Asthmas and Consumptions.
T HERE is perhaps no medical observation better established, none more generally confirmed by the experience of the best physicians of all ages and countries, and none of more importance to the practitioner, than the fact, that many of the most difficult and incurable complaints originate in neglected COLDS. In a climate as variable as ours, where the changes of the weather, are frequently sudden and unexpected, it requires more care and attention, to guard against this subtle and dangerous enemy of life, than most people imagine, or are willing to bestow. Hence the vast number of patients afflicted with coughs, catarrhs, asthma and consumptions. The many cases of the kind which fell under my observation, the disappointment I experienced in practice, from remedies highly recommended, and my own pre-disposition to pulmonary complaints, were strong inducements for me to consider when there a compound, consisting of mild vegetable substances could not be invented, more free from the well founded objections of practitioners, and better calculated to avert the threatening destruction of the lungs.
I have the satisfaction to offer to the public such a remedy, under the name of the VEGETABLE PULMONIC DETERGENT , well adapted to various constitutions and habits, and to declare with the fullest confidence that I found this composition far superior to others intended to answer the same purpose. I am perfectly satisfied, that practitioners, who have frequently to combat the effects of suppressed perspiration and do not neglect the use of the lancet and other evacuations, whenever they are indicated, will place this medicine on the list of their most favorite remedies; as it can in no case do harm. I will bide by this motto—
NO RELIEF NO PAY.
This motto may be deemed ostentatious by some, and amounting to a positiveness that the medicine will invariably effect a cure in any stage of a disease, like a miracle; the proprietor is far from believing that this medicine will render mankind immortal; but he is fully sensible if taken seasonably, and according to the directions, it will either prevent or cure, and if unseasonably, it will most sensibly alleviate distress and prolong life—and having no desire to profit by the confidence of the sick and afflicted, induces me to make the above overture; should the contrary appear in any instance, as in some it possibly may, the money for the medicine will be cheerfully refunded by the person who may vend the same.
GEORGE ROGERS.
N. B. The above named medicine is secured to the subscriber by letters patent from the President of the United States, and prepared at his Dispensary in Northampton, county of Hampshire and state of Massachusetts.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The great benefit which I have experienced from Rogers's Vegetable, &c. and a firm persuasion that it may afford relief of others, induce me to make every laudable exertion for its distribution.
For five years preceding the last of Dec. 1807, in consequence of taking a violent cold I had been afflicted with the Asthma, a disorder which I conceived to be hereditary, my father and grand-father both having greatly suffered from it. The disorder increasing rapidly upon me, in the spring of 1807, I consulted Dr. C. L. Seeger, but the urgency of his business prevented him from attending at that time, particularly to my case. My business made it necessary for me to leave home, and be absent the greatest part of summer, which deprived me of the able professional assistance of Dr. Seeger. In Sept. last, a severe cold brought on a violent cough, and the disorder assumed an aspect more serious and alarming than at any former period—I was extremely debilitated, emaciated and confined. Such was the irritability of my lungs, I was obliged to use the greatest caution in the act of respiration. After a free use of Rogers's Vegetable, &c. for about two months, I was perfectly relieved of the dreadful cough which had so long afflicted me, and completely cured of every symptom of the Asthma—In short, blessed be God, I have continued in sound health ever since.—As these facts may be important to those unfortunate individuals who are suffering from the same disorder, I have been thus particular in their detail. And I do not hesitate to declare my solemn conviction, both from my own experience and observing its effects upon others, that Rogers's V. P. D. is an easy, safe and effectual remedy for coughs and Asthmas, and is the greatest antidote to all pulmonary complaints that the world has ever witnessed.
Jacob W. Brewster.
Northampton, January, 1809.
THIS may certify, that about the first of October last, I was attacked with a violent cough, which proceeded, as was the opinion of my physician who is a man well approved
of in his profession, from a bruise which I had received on my left side about a fortnight before. By his consent I tried Rogers's Pulmonic Detergent—I was very weak and low—and took but half the quantity prescribed by his directions. In three days I was much relieved, and in eight days quite cured of the cough.
Moses Parsons, jun.
Northampton, Feb. 1809.
Northampton, Mass. Feb. 1809.
I James Heaton, also hereby certify, that in the fall of the year 1808, I was seized with a severe cold attended by an obstinate and distressing cough. The violence of my cough soon produced a pain in my side and breast, and frequent spitting of blood, in short, all the horrid symptoms of a consumption were rapidly assailing me. In this situation I was recommended to Dr. George Rogers, who rendered me immediate relief by administering his Vegetable Detergent. I have continued the use of it ever since, and for three months past, though not completely restored to health, I have been able constantly to attend to my business—and I fully believe that my partial restoration has been solely owing (under God) to this valuable medicine.
James Heaton.
To the Public.
IN consequence of taking a severe cold in May, 1808, I was seized with a violent pain in my side, attended with a distressing cough, which, although I had the advice and prescriptions of a respectable physician, lasted me four weeks, without any alleviation. I then applied to Dr. George Rogers, who administered his Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent, which gave me immediate relief; and in ten days I was entirely freed from the pain in my side and cough.
Charles Chapman.
Northampton, March, 1809.
I, Elijah Norton, jun. of Westampton, in Massachusetts, do certify, that in the last year I was attended with a great debility—weakness of the lungs, distressed for breath, and a violent cough, attended with a fever for a number of months: about the fifteenth of August I began the use of Dr. George Rogers's Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. I kept in the use of it about three months, immediately after taking this medicine my cough abated, and I could breathe with more freedom. I would recommend the medicine from my own experience, to those who are troubled with a cough, and disorders of the lungs and breast, & consumptive complaints, and do believe it to be a valuable and useful medicine.
ELIJAH NORTON, jun.
Westampton, Feb. 21, 1809.
For Sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, agent for the proprietor.
March 29.
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Joseph H. Mandeville,
Corner of King and Union-streets,
HAS FOR SALE,
2000 bushels 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, Soap 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.
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Mahogany for Sale.
JUST RECEIVED,
About 10,000 ft. 1st q'ty. hardwood, AND will be sold low for cash, either in planks or logs. Apply to
Benjamin Adamson,
WHO CARRIES ON THE
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
In all its branches—and executes work on the lowest terms and at the shortest notice.
May 8.
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For Sale, by the Subscriber,
SALT suitable for the fisheries,
Muscovado Sugar in hogsheads,
Havanna Sugar in boxes,
Green Coffee in bags,
A few barrels of New-York Pork.
J. H. HOOE.
March 28.
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BANK OF POTOMAC,
MAY 3, 1809.
T HE Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac are hereby informed, that a dividend of three and one half per cent. for the last six months has been declared, and will be paid to them or their legal representatives on Monday next the 8th inst.
By order of the President and Directors.
Charles Page, Cashier.
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Washington Bridge Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the proprietors of Sixteen Shares of the Capital Stock of the said Company, upon which the Second Instalment of Ten Dollars a share remains unpaid, which shares are numbered 461 462 463 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000, and to the Proprietors of 85 Shares, upon which the 3d instalment of $10 a share remains unpaid, numbered 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 461 462 463 474 475 476 477 478 479, 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 639 640 641, 642, 643, 1050, 1069, 1070, 1339, 1340, 1468, 1524, 1355, 1524, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 4970, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, that unless the respective instalments of ten dollars on each share, be paid to the Treasurer, on or before the first day of June next, the President and Directors will proceed on that day, to forfeit for the benefit of the Company, the said shares, in conformity with the provisions of "An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac within the district of Columbia."
Notice is also given, to Delinquents of the Fourth Instalment, that unless they make payment immediately on their shares, the Directors will advertise them for forfeiture.
By order of the Directors, DANIEL CARROLL, of Dud. President.
April 26—27
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PUBLIC SALE.
On Tuesday the 23d day of May, will be offered at public sale at the Coffee-House,
A LOT OF GROUND,
On Stump-Hill, designated in the survey by No. 27, and containing 4 acres 122 poles—This lot is advantageously situated on the new Turnpike Road, and the avenue leading from that road through the Stump-Hill Tract of land and belonging to the estate of the late Christopher Noland. A credit of six months will be allowed.
P. G. Marsteller.
April 24.
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One Hundred Dollars Reward.
R AN AWAY, from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY .—Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JORDAN AUGUSTUS —his color nearly as light and approaches that of a white man, his hair is straight and he generally wears it platted and turned up behind with a comb—his visage is remarkably thin and his cheek bones high—he has been bro't up in the house and is a very good dining-room servant, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight built, his constitution is not very strong and he is subject to indisposition—he is about 30 years of age.
Nelly is tall and rather inclined towards corpulency, a tawney color and about forty-five years of age.
They went off together as man and wife, but it is very probable Billy will attempt to pass as a white man and will endeavor to sell Nelly as his slave.
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension and securing of the said Slaves, if taken up on the north side of the river Potomac, and information given thereof to their respective proprietors. A reasonable reward will be given if taken within the state of Virginia, and reasonable charges will be paid if brought home.
George Carter,
Oatlands, near Leesburg, Virginia.
A. Long,
County of Culpepper, Virginia.
April 19.
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SMITHS' WORK.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they carry on The Black Smith Business,
IN ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.
THOSE who favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch.
FIELD & ROCK.
N. B. A smart active lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, wanted as an apprentice to the above business.
H. F I E L D,
Has for sale, as usual, at his Nail Manufactory,
Spikes, Nails, Brads & Sprigs of every description, by the cask or less quantity.
Two or three Journeyman wrought Nails will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory.
April 5.
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NEWTON KEENE,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
Per the schooner Harriet , capt. Keith, 2000 bushels ground alum Salt, by which to be sold low, it taken from the vessel.
And has on hand,
SUGAR in hds. and barrels
WINE in pipes
QUEEN'S WARE in crates well assorted
Best GREEN COFFEE in bags, and
Gro. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks
April 11
PUBLIC SALE.
U NDER the authority of a deed of trust from Lewis Summers, for the security of Robert Moss, the subscriber will offer for public sale, on Monday, the 29th day of June next, on the premises, near William Page's tavern, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, situated on the new and old turnpike roads, about 5 miles from Alexandria, containing 36 and quarter acres. A credit of sixty and ninety days will be allowed.
R. I. Taylor, Trustee.
April 24.
Lawrafon & Fowle,
Have landing from the schooner New-England
12 hds. New England RUM
22 bis.
do.
40 bks. prime PORT
15000 ft spruce TIMBER & SCANTLING
Also, just landed from sloop Maria ,
15 hds. Muscovado SUGARS
23 chests Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin and Bohea TEA, of
superior quality
10 boxes English MUSTARD
1 scroon INDIGO
50 hds. MOLASSES
1 trunk Furniture DIMITIES.
May 1
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John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet 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-
skin, 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.
Spermaceit 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, Russian
Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Russia
Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Na-
keens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Wad-
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
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, May Term, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the administrator of James Moore M re , deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette .
Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of James Moore M re , 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 2d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2d day of May, 1809.
JOHN WISE, adm r .
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May 2
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, April 11, 1809.
WAS committed to the jail of this county as a runaway, a negro man named JOHN : he is said to be the property of Robert Spadding, of Easton, state of Maryland: he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and about twenty-seven years of age, much pitted with the small-pox. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailor.
April 15