Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-04-19 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 bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be received and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
VINEGAR.
For sale, one thousand gallons, by quantity and retail. Apply to Thomas Cruse.
April 18. d3w
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 Canning. January 6.
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.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20. d
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 Macouba Snuff, Rappé do. Coarse and Pine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality. —HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCE-RIES, for sale. December 21.
TO LET, THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax streets. R. I. TAYLOR. Executor of John Watts. Jan. 2.
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.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS. J. B. Hill & J. Ball INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the 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 yard, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are expected to furnish materials they will be the first quality. February 17. 3m
Lamb Premium. I will give TEN DOLLARS for the Finest Lamb shown in the Alexandria market, on Saturday the 13th of May next. Two judges will be appointed. A. Lindo. April 12. As it may tend to encourage the young to pay attention to this branch of husbandry, the editors of papers in the district, will oblige by giving this a few insertions. A. L.
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. d6w
Public Auction.
Will be sold, on MONDAY, the 24th instant, at No. 16, Calvert-street, Baltimore— 100 packages of prime Cotton and Woollen Goods, Received by the last vessels from England— Consisting of Fine and common Calicoes; Manchester; Jeans; Shirtings; Cambric Muslins; Furnitures; Hosiery; SEWING SILKS; Twist; Flannels; Cloths; (amongst which are thirty pieces Superfines) and cases of English and French Hats, &c. &c. As this sale is to close a concern the terms will be liberal. Baltimore, April 14. dts
A Runaway.
ON Monday morning last, a young and likely negro man slave, named DICK, left the service of the subscriber, and is now supposed to be lurking in or about the town of Alexandria. He is about 18 or 19 years of age, copper colored, well made, and wears his hair in a queue. He took with him shoemakers' tools, with which he is a tolerable workman, and had on a short jacket made of dark colored twilled Virginia cloth and pantalettes of the same.
As he went off without any sort of provocation that I know of, it is supposed he is harbored at some of the numerous tippling houses in or about the town, and perhaps kept at work to defray his expences.
I will give Ten Dollars reward for his apprehension and delivery to me, or if he is secured in any jail and notice given to me—and if he is apprehended out of the county of Fairfax or district of Columbia, I will pay Ten additional Dollars.
J. H. Hooe. April 6. d
Just Received from Carolina,
A QUANTITY OF SWEET POTATOE ROOTS, In prime order for planting. IN STORE, Ground alum SALT, fit for the present fishery ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, and A few pots PRESERVED GINGER. Thos. Patten. April 15. 6t
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.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed by Messrs. John Stump, jr. and David Ricketts, to act as their agent, for the conducting their business in Alexandria, in and under the firm of J. S. and D. RICKETTS, begs leave to give notice, that he will have for sale, on their account, a regular supply of FLOUR, &c. and in like manner will be in the purchase of WHEAT, &c.
Any kind of produce received on storage at the warehouse of J. S. and D. Ricketts, who have for sale about one thousand barrels of FINE FLOUR. William Newton, Agent. April 12—(15)
For Freight or Charter,
The well known Ship H E R O, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15. d
FOR FREIGHT,
To St. Bartholomews or some other Port, The BRIG MARY, Captain SNOW: Burthen 166 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo on the 13th instant. Apply to Lewis Deblois. April 12. d
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the firm of Horsburgh & Calder, lately existing in Alexandria, or against the subscribers, individually, are requested to present the same for settlement to Robert Anderson. John Horsburgh, Robert Calder. April 17. 3t*
Clover Seed.
Ten casks of the very best quality—Also six casks empty Glass Bottles, just received and for sale, cheap, by John G. Ladd. March 25.
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY next, between the hours of twelve and one o'clock, will be sold, at the Coffee-House, to the highest bidder, on a credit of three and six months, for negotiable notes with approved endorsers—
Two Lots of Ground, containing about nineteen acres. The land lies within two miles of the town, adjoining John Green's lot, and is sold under a deed of trust made to the subscribers for certain uses.
George Slacum, Cuthbert Powell, TRUSTEES. April 12. dts
NOTICE.
The subscribers to the Great Hunting Creek Bridge Company, are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the said Company in person or by proxy, at the house of Frederick Shuck, on Great Hunting Creek, on Wednesday the 19th day of this month, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of organizing the Company and making such bye laws, ordinances and regulations, as shall appear necessary for regulating the concerns.
James H. Hooe, Thomas Vowell, Joseph Deane, Augustine J. Smith, COMMISSIONERS. Fairfax, (John Gooding's) 12th April, 1809. dts
Black River Lottery No. 2,
Commences drawing on Tuesday next, the 11th instant.
HIGHEST PRIZES.
One of 30,000 dollars, one of 20,000 dollars, and two of 10,000 dollars.
In order to give those persons who have drawn prizes in the charitable Marine Lottery, an opportunity of exchanging them for tickets in the Black River Lottery, the price will be continued at 9 dollars until the drawing begins, after which the price will be regulated by the state of the wheel—the first drawn number on Tuesday next will be entitled to One Thousand Dollars.
TICKETS
For Sale at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street, Alexandria.
Orders from the country, enclosing the Cash (post paid) punctually attended to, and early information given of the fate of all tickets purchased as above. April 6.
FOR RENT,
The HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John Horner, jun. on Pitt-street, adjoining Colonel Simms's. To a good tenant all necessary repairs will be made.—For terms enquire of the Printer of the Gazette, in Alexandria, or Thomas Meacher, Washington. March 28. 1aw3t*
MRS. LANPHIER,
Has just received from Philadelphia, a very handsome assortment of FASHIONABLE MILLINERY,
CONSISTING OF SATIN and Silk BONNETS, drest & plain of the newest fashion
Chip Work do. Straw and Lace do. Luster and Dunstable do. and Hats Leghorn do. Lace, Pattern-net and Muslin Caps A few Elegant Flowers An assortment of Feathers Ribbons and Lace &c. With a variety of plain Silk, Satin, Mode and Cambric bonnets for the country. And some real Barcelona Satin for gentlemen's vest patterns. April 17. 3t
Fresh Fruit.
A few boxes Lemons, Oranges and Figs, just received and for sale by John G. Ladd. April 12. d
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskels 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, Maddie, Copperas, Soai Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c.
ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Pleister of Paris, &c. April 17. d
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 40 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 40 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines.
A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward Island, and Northern Rum.
Coqnac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
Irish and Country Whiskey.
Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
Retaining Molasses, Havana Honey.
Wine and Cider Vinegar.
Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks.
Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice,
Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pi-
mento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds,
Currants, Madder, Alum, Copperas, Roll
Brimestone, Chalk, British and Brandwine
Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 19. 2t*

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
FROM SALMAGUNDI.
LETTER
From Mustapha Rub-a-dub Keli Khan, (a Tripolitan prisoner in New York,) to Asem Eacchem, principal slave driver to his highness the Bashaw of Tripoli.
AMONG the variety of principles by which mankind are actuated, there is one, my dear Asem, which I scarcely know whether to consider as springing from grandeur and nobility of mind, or from a refined species of vanity and egotism. It is that singular, although almost universal desire of living in the memory of posterity; of occupying a share of the world's attention, when we shall long since have ceased to be susceptible either of its praise or censure. Most of the passions of the mind are bounded by the grave—sometimes, indeed, an anxious hope or trembling fear, will venture beyond the clouds and darkness that rest upon our mortal horizon; and expatiate in boundless futurity: but it is only this active love of fame which steadily contemplates its fruition, in the applause or gratitude of future ages. Indignant at the narrow limits which circumscribe existence, ambition is ever struggling to soar beyond them—to triumph over space and time, and to bear a name at least, above the inevitable oblivion in which every thing else that concerns us must be involved. It is this, my friend, which prompts the patriot to his most heroic achievements; which inspires the sublimest strains of the poet, and breathes ethereal fire into the productions of the painter and statuary.
For this, the monarch rears the lofty column; the laureled conqueror claims the triumphal arch, while the obscure individual, who moved in an humbler sphere, asks but a plain and simple stone to mark his grave, and bear to the next generation this important truth, that he was born, died, and was buried. It was this passion which once erected the vast Numidian piles, whose ruins we have so often regarded with wonder, as the shades of evening, fit emblems of oblivion! gradually stole over and enveloped them in darkness—it was this which gave being to those sublime monuments of Saracen magnificence, which nod in mouldering desolation as the blast sweeps over our deserted plains. How futile are all our efforts to evade the obliterating hand of time! As I traversed the dreary wastes of Egypt, on my journey to Grand Cairo, I stopped my camel for a while, and contemplated in awful admiration, the stupendous pyramids, an appalling silence prevailed around; such as reigns in the wilderness when the tempest is hushed, and the beasts of prey have retired to their dens. The myriads that had once been employed in rearing these lofty monuments of human vanity, whose busy hum once enlivened the solitude of the desert—had all been swept from the earth by the irresistible arm of death—all were mingled with their native dust—all were forgotten! Even the mighty names which these sepulchres were designed to perpetuate, had long since faded from remembrance; history and tradition afforded but vague conjectures, and the pyramids imparted a humiliating lesson to the candidate for immortality. Alas! alas! said I to myself, how mutable are the foundations on which our proudest hopes of future fame are reposed. He who imagines he has secured to himself the meed of deathless renown, indulges in deluding visions, which only bespeak the vanity of the dreamer. The storied obelisk—the triumphal arch—the swelling dome shall crumble into dust, and the names they would preserve from oblivion shall often pass away before their own duration is accomplished.
Yet this passion for fame, however ridiculous in the eye of the philosopher, deserves respect and consideration from having been the source of so many illustrious actions; and hence it has been the practice in all enlightened governments to perpetuate by monuments the memory of great men, as a testimony of respect for the illustrious dead, and to awaken in the bosoms of posterity an emulation to merit the same honorable distinction. The people of the American logocracy, who pride themselves upon improving on every precept or example of ancient or modern governments, have discovered a new mode of exciting this love of glory—a mode by which they
they do honor to their great men, even in their lifetime!
Thou must have observed by this time, that they manage every thing in a manner peculiar to themselves; and doubtless in the best possible manner, seeing they have denominated themselves 'the most enlightened people under the sun.' Thou wilt therefore, perhaps, be curious to know how they contrive to honor the name of a living patriot, and what unheard of monuments they erect in memory of his achievements. By the fiery beard of the Barbarossa—but I can scarcely preserve the sobriety of a true disciple of Mahomet while I tell thee! wilt thou not smile, oh Mussulman of invincible gravity, to learn, that they honor their great men by EATING, and that the only trophy erected to their exploits is a public dinner! But trust me, Asem, even in this measure, whimsical as it may seem, the philosophic and considerate spirit of this people is admirably displayed. Wisely concluding that when the hero is dead, he becomes insensible to the voice of fame, the song of adulation or the splendid trophy, they have determined that he shall enjoy his quantum of celebrity while living, and revel in the full enjoyment of a nine days immortality. The barbarous nations of antiquity immolated human victims to the memory of their lamented dead, but the enlightened Americans offer up whole hecatombs of geese and calves, and oceans of wine, in honor of the illustrious living; and the patriot has the felicity of hearing from every quarter the vast exploits in gluttony and revelling that have been celebrated to the glory of his name.
No sooner does a citizen signalize himself in a conspicuous manner in the service of his country, than all the gormandizers assemble and discharge the national debt of gratitude, by giving him a dinner—not that he really receives all the luxuries provided on this occasion—no, my friend; it is ten chances to one, that the great man does not taste a morsel from the table, and is perhaps, five hundred miles distant; and to let thee into a melancholy fact, a patriot, under this economic government, may be often in want of a dinner, while dozens are devoured in his praise. Neither are these repasts spread out for the hungry and necessitous, who might otherwise be filled with food and gladness, and inspired to shout forth the illustrious name, which had been the means of their enjoyment—far from this, Asem—it is the rich only who indulge in the banquet—those who pay for the dainties are alone privileged to enjoy them; so that, while opening their purses in honor of the patriot, they at the same time fulfil a great maxim, which in this country comprehends all the rules of prudence, and all the duties a man owes to himself—namely, getting the worth of their money.
In process of time this mode of testifying public applause has been found so marvelously agreeable, that they extend it to events as well as characters, and eat in triumph at the news of a treaty—at the anniversary of any grand national era, or at the gaining that splendid victory of the tongue—an election. Nay, so far do they carry it, that certain days are set apart when the guzzlers, the gormandizers, and the wine bibbers meet together to celebrate a grand indigestion , in memory of some great event, and every man in the zeal of patriotism gets devoutly drunk—"as the act directs." Then, my friend, mayest thou behold the sublime spectacle of love of country, elevating itself from a sentiment into an appetite, whetted to the quick with the cheerful prospect of tables loaded with the fat things of the land. On this occasion every man is axious to fall to work, cram himself in honor of the day, and risk a surfeit in the glorious cause. Some, I have been told, actually fast for four and twenty hours preceding, that they may be enabled to do greater honor to the feast—and certainly, if eating and drinking are patriotic rights, he who eats and drinks most, and proves himself the greatest glutton, is undoubtedly, the most distinguished patriot. Such, at any rate, seems to be the opinion here; and they act up to it so rigidly, that by the time it is dark, every kennel in the neighborhood teems with illustrious members of the sovereign people, wallowing in their congenial element of mud and mire.
These patriotic feasts, or rather national monuments, are patronised and promoted by certain inferior Codis , called aldermen, who are commonly complimented with their direction. These dignitaries, as far as I can learn, are generally appointed on account of their great talents for eating, a qualification peculiarly necessary in the discharge of their official duties. They hold frequent meetings at taverns and hotels, where they enter into solemn consultations for the benefit of lobsters and turtles—establish wholesome regulations for the safety
and preservation of fish and wild fowl—appoint the seasons most proper for eating oysters—inquire into the economy of taverns, the characters of publicans, and the abilities of their cooks, and discuss most learnedly the merits of a bowl of soup, a chicken pie, or a haunch of venison; in a word, the alderman has absolute control in all matters of eating, and superintends the whole police—of the belly. Having in the prosecution of their important office signified themselves at so many public festivals; having gorged so often on patriotism and pudding, and entombed so many great names in their extensive maws, thou wilt easily conceive that they wax portly apace, that they fatten on the fame of mighty men, and that their rotundity, like the rivers, the lakes and the mountains of their country, must be on a great scale. Even so, my friend; and when I sometimes see a portly alderman puffing along, and swelling as if he had the world under his waistcoat, I cannot help looking upon him as a walking monument, and am often ready to exclaim—"Tell me thou majestic mortal, thou breathing catacomb! to whose illustrious character, what mighty event, does that capacious carcass of thine bear testimony?"
But though the enlightened citizens of this logocracy eat in honor of their friends, yet they drink destruction to their enemies. Yea Asem, wo unto those who are doomed to undergo the public vengeance, at a public dinner. No sooner are the viands removed, than they prepare for merciless and exterminating hostilities. They drink the intoxicating juice of the grape out of little glass cups, and overeach draught pronounce a short sentence, or prayer—not such prayer as thy virtuous heart would dictate, thy pious lips give utterance to, my good Asem—not a tribute of thanks to all bountiful Allah, nor a humble supplication for his blessing on the draught—no my friend, it is merely a toast, that is to say, a fulsome tribute of flattery to their demagogues—a labored sally of affected sentiment or national egotism; or what is more despicable, a malediction on their enemies, an empty threat of vengeance, or a petition for their destruction; for toasts, thou must know, are another kind of missive weapon in a logocracy, and are levelled from afar, like the annoying arrows of the Tartars.
Oh Asem! couldst thou but witness one of these patriotic, these monumental dinners—how furiously the flame of patriotism blazes forth—how suddenly they vanquish armies, subjugate whole countries, and exterminate nations in a bumper, thou wouldst more than ever admire the force of that omnipotent weapon the tongue. At these moments every coward becomes a hero, every raggamuffin an invincible warrior; and the most zealous votaries of peace and quiet forget for a while their cherished maxims, and join in the furious attack. Toast succeeds toast—kings, emperors, bashaws, are like chaff before the tempest; the inspired patriot vanquishes fleets with a single gun boat, and swallows down navies at a draught, until, overpowered with victory and wine, he sinks upon the field of battle—dead drunk in his country's cause. Sword of the puissant Khalid! what a display of valor is here! the sons of Afric are hardy, brave and enterprising, but they can achieve nothing like this.
Happy would it be if this mania for toasting extended no farther than to the expression of rational resentment. Though we might smile at the impotent vaporing and windy hyperbole by which it is distinguished, yet we would excuse it as the unguarded overflowings of a heart glowing with national injuries, and indignant at the insults offered to its country. But alas my friend, private resentment, individual hatred, and the illsiber spirit of party are let loose on these festive occasions. Even the names of individuals, of unoffending fellow citizens, are sometimes dragged forth, to undergo the slanders and execrations of a distempered herd of revellers. Head of Mahomet! how vindictive, how insatiably vindictive must be that spirit, which can drug the mantling bowl with gaul and bitterness, and indulge an angry passion in the moment of rejoicing! 'Wine,' say their poets, 'is like sunshine to the heart, which, under its generous influence, expands with good will, and becomes the very temple of philanthropy.' Strange, that in a temple consecrated to such a divinity there should remain a secret corner polluted by the lurkings of malice and revenge—strange, that in the full flow of social enjoyment, these votaries of pleasure can turn aside to call down curses on the head of a fellow creature. Despicable souls!—ye are unworthy of being citizens of this 'most enlightened country under the sun'—rather herd with murderous savages who prowl the mountains of Tbesu; who stain their midnight orgies with the blood of the innocent wan-
derer, and drink their infernal potation from the skulls of the victims they have massacred.
And yet trust me, Asem, this spirit of vindictive cowardice is not owing to any inherent depravity of soul, for, on other occasions, I have had ample proof, that the nation is mild and merciful, brave and magnanimous—neither is it owing to any defect in their political or religious principles. The principles inculcated by their religion on all occasions, breathe a spirit of universal philanthropy; and as to their religion, much as I am devoted to the Koran, divine prophet, still I cannot but acknowledge, with admiration, the mild forbearance, the amiable benevolence, the sublime morality bequeathed them by the founder of their faith. Thou rememberest the doctrines of the mild Nazarine, who preached peace and good will to all mankind; who when he was reviled, reviled not again; who blessed those who cursed him, & prayed for those who despitefully used and persecuted him! What then can give rise to this uncharitable, this inhuman custom among the disciples of a master so gentle and forgiving? It is that fiend Politics, Asem—that baneful fiend, which bewilders every brain, and poisons every social feeling; which intrudes itself at the festive banquet, and like the detestable harpy pollutes the very viands of the table; which contaminates the refreshing draught while it is inhaled; which prompts the cowardly assassin to launch his poisoned arrows from behind the social board; and which renders the bottle, that boasted promoter of good fellowship and hilarity, an infernal engine charged with direful combustion!
Oh, Asem! Asem! how does my heart sicken when I contemplate these cowardly barbarities—let me, therefore, if possible, withdraw my attention from them forever. My feelings have borne me from my subject; and from the monuments of ancient greatness, I have wandered to those of modern degradation. My warmest wishes remain with thee, thou most illustrious of slave-drivers; mayest thou ever be sensible of the mercies of our great prophet, who, in compassion to human imbecility, has prohibited his disciples from the use of the deluding beverage of the grape—that enemy to reason—that promoter of defamation—that auxiliary of Politics.
Ever thine,
MUSTAPHA.
BY THE LAST MAIL.
NEW YORK, April 14.
POSTSCRIPT.
Latest Spanish News, and direct from Spain.
We detain the press to give the following. By a passenger who came up in a pilot boat, from the ship Thomas Jefferson, capt. Morrison, from Spain, now in the offing, we have received intelligence from that quarter to the 28th Feb. We are sorry to say they are such as leave but little doubt that ere now the whole of that deluded country is in possession of the French, excepting Cadiz, and probably some other places in Andalusia and Granada. The Thomas Jefferson left the coast of Catalonia the 18th February, at which time the French were advancing by the coast. The advanced guards were within an hour and a half's march of Rens, when she got under way. The following is a sketch of the operations carried on in Catalonia during the winter. In the latter part of December the Spanish troops amounting to about fifteen thousand men, under command of gen. Vivas, advanced to the mountains to the easternmost part of Barcelona, to cut off the supplies the French might receive from France. A few leagues from Barcelona, they were attacked by a French division of very inferior force. Vivas ordered a retreat, and by his conduct so panick-struck the soldiers, that they threw down their arms and retreated in the most shameful manner, even as far as Tortosa on the banks of the Ebro. Gen. Reding, the second in command, with the regiments of Swiss troops, made an orderly retreat to Tarragona, which they immediately put in a state of defence, in order to withstand a siege. As the conduct of gen. Vivas afforded strong suspicion of his being in favor of the French, Gen Reding assumed the chief command, and putting Vivas under arrest, sent him to the general Junta at Seville to be tried. The French followed general Reding to Tarragona; the Spaniards however were prepared and compelled them to retreat. They were in hourly expectation of a grand attack, but as they had sufficient troops to protect the country, between the mountains and the coast they were under no great apprehensions, until the French, by some sudden and well concerted movement, got

possession of the mountains, and were beyond Tarragona before they were aware of it. It was reported and currently believed, that a part of the French army, which had been besieging Saragossa, had proceeded down the Ebro, and as far as Quevca—from this circumstance there is little doubt Saragossa had fallen—Prodigies of valor have been performed by Palafox, and the inhabitants of that city—but the French power was so very superior, that its fall had been expected for some time. If there had not been so much treachery among the Spanish officers, France would not have found Spain an easy conquest. Tarragona could not hold out any time—the British had sent them several ships, loaded with arms and ammunition—and there were four or five frigates cruising off the coast; one of them the Imperieux , lord Cochrane, attacked the French army, as they were on the mount the river side towards Tarragona, the French returned the fire from their flying artillery, and shot away the Imperieux's mainsprit; it was understood she killed a number of French. A great number of officers from the French army came to Tarragona in January, they were chiefly officers, and represented the French army to be very much distressed by sickness; they also represented France and its dependencies to be suffering immensely by the total destruction of commerce.
It was reported at Gibraltar that the Austrian minister at Seville, had informed the Junta officially, that Austria was to declare war against France the 20th of February. Reports from the Adriatic, brought to Gibraltar, stating that the Arch Duke Charles had actually advanced with a large army into the Tyrol, seemed to confirm the report. It was also reported that Sweden had shut her ports against England.
Turkey had actually made peace with England, a sloop of war, carrying home the ratified treaty was at Gibraltar when the Thomas Jefferson touched there. The people of Russia, it was said, had become dissatisfied with their government, and a revolution in that country was looked for.
An insurrection had taken place at Cadiz about the 24th of February, in consequence of the junta having proposed to garrison the city with Poles and Italians, said to be deserters from the French army, this circumstance excited a suspicion of the purity of the junta's intentions, and the people assembled before the house of the governor and demanded information, they proceeded to acts of violence and killed one or two general officers who were suspected of being French partizans—the populace have chosen a Capuchin Friar for their leader.
[Here follows a proclamation issued on the occasion, signed by the ex-governor, which will be given in a future number.] A most mysterious silence has been preserved by the General Junta, (and indeed all the provincial ones) respecting the actual state of the country, and it appeared to be their policy to keep the people as ignorant as possible. So completely were they in the dark, that in one province they knew not what was passing in the other. This conduct had for some time excited strong suspicion of their patriotism, and the people of Cadiz have demanded an account of their proceedings, and the governor has promised that they should be satisfied. The above was the news of the day at Gibraltar. It is given as we received it. In general it was currently believed.
PHILADELPHIA, April 15. It is with extreme satisfaction I announce to my fellow citizens the execution of the process in the case of Olmstead, (which has excited so much sensibility) thereby rendering it unnecessary for the citizens, summoned by me, to attend, as the power of the district, at the state house on the 18th inst. and their services are hereby dispensed with.
JOHN SMITH, Marshal. Philadelphia, April 15th, 1809.
The marshal of the district this morning succeeded in serving process on the heirs of David Rittenhouse. We are happy, that through the vigilance, perseverance & firmness of this officer, the case of Olmstead is placed in such a situation as not to commit the peace of the city, although the honor of the state is already stained by the infatuation and folly of the measures it has pursued.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale. FOR SALE, A likely smart MULATTO BOY, four or five years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars. Apply to the Printer. February 2.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
COMMUNICATION. "I don't complain" of the corporation, because the Bridge on Washington-street is impassable—I the more especially, "don't complain" of this, because a committee of that honorable body have already determined, that those who fear the dislocation of a limb, might "walk round"—or do "I complain" of stagnant water, that ought, and if it was on private property, would be drawn off—but "I do complain" of the nuisance of a dead carcase in my neighborhood; because it may make me sick, and from its offensiveness, might make the bowels of a member of council regurgitate. A. B.
Captain Tatem, from St. Croix, informs, that an insurrection had occurred at Guadalupe in favor of the British, and an expedition was proceeding against the island; and the Spaniards had gone against the city of St. Domingo. (New-York pap.)
The British admiral at the Cape of Good Hope, has declared the Isles of France and Reunion in a state of blockade "as he had received important intelligence relative to those islands."
The State of Europe. There are but two efficient powers in Europe, Napoleon, the Imperial Lord of the Land, & Britannia, the Royal Queen of the Ocean. A third power has been struggling into being, but it is evidently under the influence of malignant stars, and it is among the decrees of Divine Providence that Spain shall at present, obtain an honorable rank among the nations of the earth. Although we believed, from the first, that the power of France at the present moment, if suffered to exert itself in all its force for the accomplishment of a single object, would be found competent to the conquest of Spain, with the exception of some parts of the mountainous provinces, yet we harbored a strong hope that Spain, united and determined, would be found unconquerable as a nation, so far at least as to be incapable of submitting silently, as a people, in any possible event, to the dominion of the Usurper. Their exertions have not equalled the expectations of their friends in other quarters of the globe. They appear to have been united in their desire to be independent of France, but not to have been determined to live free or die. Their armies in the northern provinces, after the retreat of Blake, appeared to melt away like dew drops in the beams of morn, and an English army of thirty thousand men was left alone and unsupported to sustain the cause of Spanish independence in the North. To this it was unequal, and the result is such as must have been expected. The North has given up, and it is greatly to be feared that the South will not long keep back. We have nothing to expect from that quarter but
News fitted to the night; Black, fearful, comfortless, and horrible. None have been more disappointed than ourselves, but we still believe that the conquest of Spain diminishes the power of Bonaparte, and that it cannot be permanent. It will require the flower of his legions to keep that kingdom in subjection, and the remaining powers of the continent, sensible of this, will gradually prepare to withdraw their necks from the yoke. The Colossus of French power is founded upon sand, and a Tempest will ere long arise, that will precipitate it to destruction. We speak only of the acquisitions of France by conquest; for if there be a power on earth that is absolutely invincible, within its natural and proper orbit, that power is France.
There might indeed be, and most certainly there ought to be, at this very time, a third, and a great and glorious power in Europe. Alexander of Russia, swaying the sceptre of a vast dominion, extending from the Caspian sea to the Frozen Ocean, and from the sea of Japan to the Baltic, reigning, like Ahasuerus of antiquity, if not from India unto Ethiopia, yet over at least an hundred and seven and twenty provinces, is contented to act the humble and disgraceful part of the puppet and the pander of the boundless ambition of Napoleon. Were he, at this most eventful moment, to declare himself the champion of the independence of nations. Austria would be invigorated and determined, Spanish patriotism would be resuscitated, Great Britain would at least put forth all her powers, the progress of French conquest would be checked, and the balance of power in Europe would once more exist, to the prevention, if not of perpetual wars, yet at least of universal domination. But we see
as yet no prospect of the healing of the nations. Be it ours to submit and to adore, hoping that a star will yet come out of Jacob, and a sceptre from Israel, to give peace and happiness to an afflicted world. [Freeman's Journal.]
General Blake. We totally disregarded the report that this hero had become a second Arnold. It appears that his family had arrived in England, but that he is yet wandering, with his Spartan band, in what the French themselves call the "inaccessible mountains" of Asturias. God grant that he may prove a second PELAGIUS. [Ibid.]
THE COTTAGE. A FRAGMENT. Sweet pliability of affections, that takes the barb from the dart of misfortune, and shapes the mind to its allotment! I have been the master of a palace, said Horatio, and now my only habitation is this cottage: troops of slaves in livery then obeyed my nod, now my sheep alone are obedient to me. The splendid board is exchanged for the fruits that the earth yields to my own labor, and the rarest juice of the vintage is succeeded by the simple beverage of the fountain.
But, am I less happy in this nook, where my ill fortune has placed me, than when I passed my laughing youth in the gaudy bowers of prosperity? If I am not soothed by flattery, I am not wounded by ingratitude; if I feel not the conscious pride of superior life, I am not the object of calumniating envy, and I am now too far removed into the shade for scorn to point the finger at me. Fears I have none, and hopes—there is my consolation, there is the source of my joys, and the cure of my sorrows. They no longer rest on vain, idle, fallacious objects; on private friends or public justice; they have now a more durable foundation; they rest on Heaven!
[From a late London paper.]
L I N E S. Found in the bureau of a gentleman deceased and which may probably throw some light on the cause of his death. On me wouldst thou a smile but deign, Fair maid, to glad this languid eye; 'Twould recompense a world of pain, 'Twould cause my soul in peace to die.
For all that worldly power can give The pomp of rank, the pride of state, Could ne'er this drooping soul revive; On thee alone depends my fate.
The silent grave to which I haste; The dewy chill of nerveless death; The fires that these pale ashes waste, By thee are vanished in a breath.
Her cheeks are like the vermilion rose, That sips the dew at early morn: Her eyes and lips the gems disclose, On beauty's peerless bosom worn.
Perfection does not she possess? How pure the soul no tongue can say! For who can beauty's charms express, The syren essence who portray?
Oh! happy youth who all these charms Shall call his own, most happy he; He tastes elysium in those arms, Who loves is lov'd and blessed by thee.
And should that lot—but ah I rave! The very thought distracts my brain— Yes—fairest, gentlest, ah vouchsafe One smile—'twill poise a world of pain.
Then welcome death! methinks a tear She drops, while reading this from me; Then welcome death—nought, nought I fear, My latest thoughts still dwell on thee!
FAREWELL.
FOR RENT, A CONVENIENT TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, situate on Duke street, and lately occupied by Robert Moss, esqr. Immediate possession may be had. Apply to Lawrence Hooff.
April 19 eo3t*
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.
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 2aw3w
LANDING, From schr. Federawet, capt. Gunnison, 30 boxes mould CANDLES 10 hhds. 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
ADAM LYNN HAS JUST RECEIVED A very large assortment of TEA TRAYS in sets, with small waiters to match. ALSO, Pearl and plain Jewellery, Plated Ware, Cutlery, and a variety of fancy articles as usual, which will be sold low for cash. He continues to manufacture gold and silver ware of every description, and makes Pin and Ring glasses of any size or form. J. B. AN APPRENTICE WANTED. April 19. eo3t
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, from the subscribers, two Slaves, named BILLY and NELLY—Billy is a mulatto man, and sometimes calls himself WILLIAM JOSEPH 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. eo
Washington Canal.
THE Commissioners appointed under the act of Congress for opening the Canal in the City of Washington, hereby give notice, That a book for receiving and entering subscriptions for raising a Capital Stock for the purpose of opening said Canal, will be opened on Thursday, the 25th day of May next, at Long's Hotel in the City of Washington, and kept open from ten o'clock, A. M. till three o'clock, P. M.
Daniel Carroll, of Dud. George Blagden, Griffith Combe, Frederick May, James D. Barry, John Law, Elias B. Caldwell. COMMISSIONERS. Washington, 17th April. 1awt25thM
Form of a power to subscribe. I, do hereby authorise and empower to subscribe for me in my name, for shares in the Washington Canal Company. Witness my hand and seal this day of in the year, &c. April 19. 1awt25thM.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, [Price 25 Cents,] THE HONEST POLITICIAN. In a Series of Numbers, addressed to President of the United States—to which added a publication under the signature VINDEX. January 19.
LANDING, From Schooner COLUMBIA, Captain HAT. & Co, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 23 puncheons New England Rum 20 barrels Mackerel. April 15. eo3t Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE ONLY BY James Kennedy, Sen. BOOKSELLER, KING-STREET, The following highly valuable MEDICINE Price 3 dollars per bottle.
DR. JEBB'S NATURE'S RESTORATIVE, A BALSAMIC CORDIAL.
THIS cordial, so justly celebrated throughout Great Britain and the continent of Europe, for its superior efficacy in the cure of all disorders excited by nervous irritability, as well as in complaints of complete debility, whether arising from irregularities of living, long continued residence in warm climates, intemperate pursuits of excessive pleasures, or that destructive habit of inconsiderate youth which brings on so prematurely the infirmities of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma, and all disorders of the lungs, it is the most powerful remedy ever yet found; and the relief it has afforded even in the last stage of consumption, is without a parallel; with regard to its efficacy in this baneful, and unfortunately the prevailing disorder in this country (consumption) its superiority is such as to have copulated every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the consequences of youthful excess, will find themselves restored to health and strength, and all those melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success this invaluable cordial has experienced in Europe, the thousands it has renovated, when bending under the pressure of nervous, consumptive or hypochondriacal disorders (many attested proofs of which from eminently distinguished persons in this quarter of the globe, are now in the possession of the proprietor here, some few of which are herein published) have determined the introduction of it into this continent, where its efficacies must soon become so prized as to make it considered a beneficent remedy not to be dispensed with by those who are anxious to preserve or acquire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial is a plant whose rare and precious salutary virtues were well known to the Arabians during the 8th and 9th centuries, when that people shone conspicuous over all the nations of the world for their learning and skill in eradicating baneful diseases incident to the human frame, renovating infirmity to vigor, and restoring the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which as known at this time by their descendants, and used and experienced as the most sovereign remedy for decayed constitutions, and every species of nervous disorders. This celebrated restorative plant has also been highly estimated for ages past, amongst the most enlightened nations of Greece, and considered by those wise inhabitants as one of the first of their blessings.
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor, most grateful to the palate, and the most enlivening to the spirits of any yet offered to the public.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops. (Price, Two Dollars per bottle.)
NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common lacep remark however is too often FORGOTTEN, whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Glets, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten.—Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of DR. TISSOT , which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton. Ample certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen by applying as above.
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 Fortitude.
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.
Black River Lottery. NO. 2.
Authorised by an Act of the LEGISLATURE of the State of NEW-YORK, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS— THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WM. HENDRESON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of $30,000 is $30,000   1 20,000   2 10,000   2 5,000   2 2,000   5 1,000   11 500   40 200   100 100   150 50   400 20   10,300 10   11,014 Prizes. 231,000   21,986 Blanks. 
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize.—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to $1,000
  do. 10th do. 1,000   do. 15th do. 2,000   do. 20th do. 1,000   do. 25th do. 5,000   do. 30th do. 1,000   do. 35th do. 10,000   do. 45th do. 20,000 
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as a bove examined free of expence.
R. GRAY.
Feb. 6.
Strayed or Stolen,
From the commons of Alexandria, A BAY HORSE, about 6 years old—whoever will return him, or give information where he may be found, to the Printer, shall be generously rewarded.
March 30
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, March Term, 1809. ORDERED, That the executors of Robert Townshend Hooe, 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 subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Col. Robt. T. Hooe, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 24th day of September next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 24th day of March, 1809.
John Muncaster, James H. Hooe, Executors.
March 25.
FOR SALE OR RENT, The old Bank, opposite the market.
A. HOLBROOK.
March 27 2aw1w 1w4f
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed his workshop and dwelling house in the brick house on Royal street, between King and Prince streets, lately occupied by Mr. James Scott.
He has on hand, and offers for sale, 7000 feet BAY WOOD [3000 feet in logs] 1800 ST. DOMINGO WOOD, which he will sell for cash only.
He still continues the Cabinet and Chair-making business as usual.
Two Journeymen wanted to the above business.
MATRASSES made when applied for.
John Muir:
April 5. 2aw3w.
TO BE LET,
A comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on King and Henry-street, with five rooms, besides, cellar, Kitchen, and stabling on good terms.
Jona. & M. Scholfield.
February 13. eo
FOR SALE,
ONE tract of LAND, situate and lying in Alexandria county, about six miles from said town, and four from Geo. town, containing 185 and 3-4 acres. This land is well watered and timbered, and well situated for cultivation.
ALSO,
Another Tract, containing 120 acres, lying near the Leesburg road about five miles from Alexandria and six from George-Town, not far from either of the above places is a valuable Mill Seat, which I would sell. having 13 feet 5 inches natural fall, with a quarry of good stone on each side of the dam.—Also, plenty of good building stone on the spot where the house should be erected. Any person wishing to purchase will please to apply to
G. W. CARLIN.
April 6. eo
TO LET,
A convenient, small Brick Tenement, on Patrick-street, a few doors north of King-street.
R. I. Taylor.
March 31. eo
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf—
Muscovada, and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes. Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests.
1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soak Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheerings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Namkeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE Commissioners, for that purpose appointed, hereby give notice, that on the second day of next Fairfax April Court, they will attend at Fairfax Court House, for the purpose of letting, to the lowest bidder, the building and erecting a Jail and Jailor's House, for the said county, the plan of which and the specification of the size and manner in which the work is to be done, may be seen by any desirous thereof, by application to Mr. Richard Ratcliffe. The building to be completed in six months from the time of letting. Bond with approved security will be required from the undertaker.
The money being now ready, a part will be advanced on execution of the bond, and other payments made as the work progresses, to be agreed on.
The Commissioners.
March 29. 2aw4w
TO RENT,
A convenient two story FRAME HOUSE on Patrick street, nearly opposite Isaac Gibson, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Moore. Possession may be had immediately.—Apply to
James Anderson.
March 23. eo
NEWTON KEENE,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the Schooner Harriott , capt. Keith, 2000 bushels ground alum SALT, which will be sold low, if taken from on board, and has on hand, SUGAR in hids. and barrels WINE in pipes QUEEN'S WARE in crates well assorted Best GREEN COFFEE in bags, and Geo. alum and Liverpool SALT in sacks.
April 11
For Sale, by the Subscriber, SALT suitable for the fisheries, Muscovado Sugar in hogsheads, Havana Sugar in boxes, Green Coffee in bags, A few barrels of New-York Pork.
J. H. HOOE.
March 28.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having disposed of his stock and materials in the Clock and Watch-making and Silversmith's business, to GREENBERRY GRIFFITH and JOHN GAITHER, respectfully recommends them to his friends as his successors and solicits a continuance of their custom.
He requests all those indebted to him for work done, to make payment to Mr. Greenberry Griffith, who is authorised to receive and receipt for the same.
Jacob Gregg.
April 4th, 1809.
GREENBERRY GRIFFITH
AND JOHN GAITHER,
Clock and Watch-makers and Silversmiths, Corner of Fairfax and Prince-streets,
HAVING purchased the stock and materials belonging to Mr. Jacob Gregg, are prepared to execute all orders in their line with neatness and dispatch. They have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, warranted, SILVER WARE AND FANCY ARTICLES, &c. and respectfully solicit a portion of public patronage, which they will endeavor to merit by a steady attention to business and a faithful and neat execution of their work.
April 4.
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. FIELD,
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 Journeymen wrought Nails will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory.
April 5.
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at his house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joseph Harper.
Februray 2.
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors.
March 25.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT a certain letter or power of attorney from Saml. Craig and the subscriber, dated March, 1807, as the executors of John Dunlap, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, deceased, to Samuel Dunlap, authorising him, the said Samuel Dunlap, to collect, sue for and receive, all debts, dues and demands, owing to the aforesaid John Dunlap, deceased, is hereby revoked, annulled and made void.
WM. HERBERT, Surviving Ex'r. of John Dunlap, dec'd.
March 31
NOTICE.
Loft or rais aid, a Certificate for two Shares in the Little River Turnpike Road. I therefore give notice, that I will apply for a renewal of such Certificate.
H. Rose.