Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-09-02 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue. On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. 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 altered and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M. NOTICE. THE Co-partnership of Catlett and Fisk, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Chs. I. Catlett, Martin Fisk. The business in future will be transacted by CHS. I. CATLETT
CLARET, &c. 10 Cases Fine Old Medoc Claret, London Particular Madeira, Marsala or Sicily do. A few Bags Best Soft Shelled Almonds, Spanish Segars. 1st and 2d quality, FOR SALE BY Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax Streets.
Scheme of a Lottery, for the purpose of raising a sum of money to aid the funds of the Charitable Marine Society of Baltimore. Table with 3 columns: Prize, Number of Tickets, Amount. 1 prize of 5000 Dollars is 5000, 1 " 2500 " 2500, 1 " 1500 " 2000, 1 " 750 " 3000, 1 " 300 " 3000, 1 " 150 " 3000, 1 " 75 " 8000, 1 " 30 " 2400, 1 " 20 " 4000, 1 " 10 " 3000, 1 " 5 " 80,000. 1 First drawn blank 200, 1 " after 2000 tickets 200, 1 " 4000 " 200, 1 " 6000 " 200, 1 " 8000 " 400, 1 " 10,000 " 400, 1 " 12,000 " 500, 1 " 14000 " 1000, 1 " 16,000 " 2000, 1 Last drawn blank 3000.
188 Prizes—amounting to Dolls. 75,000. 32 Blanks—Sum raised including expence, 15,000. From the above Scheme, it appears that there are less than two blanks to a prize, and that the prizes are to be paid without deduction. The drawing will positively commence on the 24th of next month, and will be completed in ten weeks. TICKETS at $5 50 cents. For sale at R. GRAY'S BOOK STORE, where the drawing of all tickets sold by him will be examined free of expence. Prizes in the last New York Lottery taken in payment for tickets in this. Orders for tickets from the country, enclosing the cash (post-paid) will be punctually attended to, and early information given of their fate. July 13.
The Subscriber INFORMS THE PUBLIC, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his shop in the corner of Fairfax and Prince-streets, STEELs of different sizes—COPPER and BRASS KETTLES of all sizes—A general assortment of TIN WARE, and likewise executes all kinds of BLACKSMITH WORK.
For Sale or Rent, A two story Brick House, at the lower end of Prince-street, in a good situation for business and calculated to accommodate a family. TO LEASE, ON A GROUND RENT FOR EVER, Sixty-two feet of Ground, at the upper end of Prince-street—35 feet on Royal-street, between Prince and Duke-streets. The highest price given for old copper, lead and pewter—and all kinds of copper and brass work repaired. George M'Munn.
Charitable Marine Society Lottery. The drawing begins this day.—First drawn blank entitled to Two Hundred Dollars. ROBERT GRAY, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, KING-STREET, HAVING made a purchase of a number of TICKETS in the above Lottery, offers them for sale, in whole, half, or quarters until further notice, at the following rate. Whole Tickets, $5 75, Half do. 3 00, Quarter do. 1 50. The price will be regulated as the drawing proceeds by the state of the wheel, information of which will be given at any time, by applying as above. Warranted undrawn tickets will be exchanged for prizes, or the highest price in cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. All tickets sold by R. GRAY, will be examined, and every information respecting the Lottery given without charge. August 24.
Tavern Lease for Sale. THE subscriber being about to remove to the Indian Queen Tavern, in Baltimore, offers for sale, on advantageous terms, the lease of the House he now occupies, having eight years, from the first of December next, to run; which for convenience, it is believed, is excelled by none in the United States, and from the proximity to the seat of government, and the direct communication which will be opened between the city and Alexandria by the bridge across the Potomac and the Turnpike Road, bids fair to become one of the best stands for business in the country, as the distance to the Capitol over the bridge will be only about 7 miles. With the Lease will be sold, if wanted, the whole of the FURNITURE, as it now stands, together with a large stock of WINES & LIQUORS. There is a vacant Lot on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, adjoining the stables, attached to the House, (which renders it particularly commodious, as by that means the property fronts on three streets) which will be sold in fee simple, or leased for the remainder of the time. A handsome LOT of GROUND, in the centre of the square between King and Cameron streets, and fronting on Washington and Columbus streets, 107 feet with a public alley on one side, and an open space that cannot be built on on the other. For a public situation it is unequalled by any property in Alexandria.
ALSO, A LOT OF GROUND, at the west end, about half a mile from town and fronting on the Little River Turnpike Road, 85 feet, running back 250 feet, more or less. There are improvements on the property adjoining it, on each side. A handsome LOT OF GROUND, on the George-Town road, about half a mile from town, in a very beautiful situation, containing two acres. A handsome SQUARE OF GROUND, on Washington and Columbus streets, within one quarter of a mile of town, well enclosed with a post and rail fence, containing something less than two acres. A half acre LOT on the commons, about the same distance as the last mentioned.
ALSO, My interest in the lease of a FARM, containing between one and two hundred acres, adjoining the town of Alexandria, in a high state of cultivation, and enclosed with a new post and rail fence, (in one of the enclosures is the Alexandria Jockey Club Race Course) with a large crop of OATS and HAY, which will be sold in the stack or otherwise;—two waggons, four carts, eight ploughs, two double barrows, a large and elegant roller, all of the best construction, six good farm horses, and every other article that can be wanted for a well managed farm, together with 12 choice milch COWS, a fine buffalo BULL, forty head of SHEEP, about fifty head of HOGS of the very best breed that could be procured. Also, some very VALUABLE SLAVES, if they should be wanted for the farm.
ALSO, The two lines of STAGES between George Town and Alexandria, with a light HACK & four HORSES. NOTICE. All persons having claims against me are requested to bring them forward for settlement; and all persons indebted are desired to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given, my intended removal rendering it necessary that a full adjustment of all accounts should take place. JOHN GADSBY
July 25.
WANTED, A quantity of good clean Wheat, BY Wm. Bartleman. August 16. colf. JOHN G. LADD, HAS FOR SALE, 30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osnaburghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes. 1000 pieces Nankeen Russia Sheeting and Duck 1 bale Writing Paper 50 bags of black Pepper of the best quality, and will be sold very low Sugars and Coffee 40 hhds Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits. A quantity of soot Leather, Shoes, Spermaciti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. April 7.
Patent Shot, &c. ons Patent Shot, assorted, B to no. nogsheads brown Sugars. 37 1/2 lbs. green Coffee. Imperial Tea, of a very superior quality, in quarter chests, boxes and canisters. 50 barrels choice Whiskey. Jamaica Spirits, (for family use)—warranted seven years old. 40 boxes Muscatel Raisins. With a general assortment of Wines, Liquors, and Groceries as usual—FOR SALE BY Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 15.
JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY: Clarkson's Portraiture of Quakerism; 2 volumes octavo.
FREAKS OF COLUMBIA; OR, THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, A Farce. August 11.
The Stages South of Alexandria. ON the first of October next the Mail Stage will commence running as follows between Alexandria and Petersburg in Virginia:
Will leave Alexandria every day at 6 o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dumfries by 5 in the morning—Leave Dumfries at 6 and arrive at Fredericksburg by 11 1-2 in the morning—Leave Fredericksburg at 12 (noon) and arrive at Richmond the next morning by 6—Leave Richmond at 6 1-2 and arrive at Petersburg by 11 1-2 in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every day at 12 1-2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria in the same time. This stage will carry no more than 2 passengers on any account whatever, and not more than 14 lb. of baggage can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accommodation Stage between Alexandria and Petersburg will also commence running at the same time, every other day throughout the year, without regard to Sundays, and will travel only in the day time.—On this line it is the intention of the owners to study the wishes and the convenience of passengers. Still, however, regard must be had to time—Going south from Alexandria they will breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Stafford Court-House, and lodge at Fredericksburg—The next day will breakfast at the Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge at Richmond. And on the third day will breakfast at the Half-Way house and dine at Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Half-Way house and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morning, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house, dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria.
The owners on this line too, have to request that passengers will be as moderate as possible in the quantity of their baggage, as any thing more than a small trunk or parcel which will go within the body of the stage will be an extra charge. The Proprietors.
August 24.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner ENTERPRIZE, Capt. Hewes; For freight of 400 barrels, or less, having good accommodations, apply to John G. Ladd. Landing, for sale, from said vessel, 45 tons Plaster Paris, 3 tierces Claret Wine, 60 bales Cut Corks, 2500 wt. Glauber's Salt. July 33.
For New-York, The BRIG GENEROUS FRIEND, George Clark, Master; She is a staunch well found vessel, with good accommodations for passengers, & will sail in ten days. For freight of two to three hundred barrels, or passengers, apply to the Master on board, or Thomas Irwin. August 19.
I have just Received & for Sale, 5 tons of first quality Country HEM, 3 seroons Spanish INDIGO, 5 chests Imperial TEA. Bryan Hampson. August 30.
Just Received, A quantity of writing and wrapping Paper, 1 Lady's elegant Mahogany Secretary, 1 portable Writing Desk, A quantity of women's Morocco Shoes, 30 boxes fresh Hyson and Young Hyson Tea, 20 bbls. Tanners' Oil, For Sale by John G. Ladd. August 30.
NOTICE.
THE President and Directors of the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, will receive proposals for filling in the causeway or abutment of the bridge over Four-Mile Creek, until Saturday next. The abutment is sixty feet wide, and will extend into the creek one thousand feet. The frame and pins will be ready for filling in by Monday next, the bottom and sides of which are to be filled in with brush or rubbish, so as to prevent the earth from settling into the mud or wasting through the sides of the frame of the abutment and to be 2 feet above high water mark, and to be raised to a regular curve in the middle and gravelled 6 inches thick on the top, 20 feet wide. The proposals are requested to state the price by the running foot, the earth to be taken from the hill, on the north side of the creek 100 feet wide. The abutment can be viewed and the depth of mud and water ascertained on application at the bridge. G. Dencalc. August 30.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, last evening, a yellow man named James Lewis, but known by the name of LEWIS, for many years my Hostler; he is a likely well set fellow, about five feet nine inches high; had on when he went away a Russia sheeting over jacket, white shirt, fustian trowsers and good shoes—he has a remarkable scar over his eye and across his forehead, occasioned by the kick of a horse. A reward of Twenty-five Dollars will be given if taken in the town or neighborhood, and the above if fifty miles from home and secured so that I get him again, & reasonable charges if brought home. John Gadsby. August 30.
Unheard of Accommodation.
JOHN BELL, DRAWING AND PAINTING MASTER, IS now raising a club, to supply individuals with their Portraits on easy terms: it will consist of twenty-four persons, each to deposit two dollars, weekly, and at the expiration of twelve weeks, each person shall receive a well finished and approved Likeness, large as life.
Two individuals will sit for their pictures every week, as their names are inserted in the list. Specimens to be seen at his house, near captain Slacum's, lower end of Fairfax street. August 3.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
FROM THE COURIER.
A short view of what GEN. PINCKNEY has done to merit the favor and confidence of THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
He has served his country honourably, usefully and faithfully, as a Soldier, a Legislator, and a Statesman.
He was one of the worthy Federalists who produced and recommended the adoption of our excellent Constitution, to the Citizens of these United States:
He has at all times when occasions presented themselves, displayed the most ardent love of country, and the firmest attachment to that glorious Instrument:
He rejoiced, in common with all, (at a time when a degree of enthusiasm pervaded America in favour of the French nation just emerged from a state of vassalage,) that another people had burst the fetters of despotism and dared to be free. But—he continued his attachment to them no longer than they adhered to correct principles.
When ambassador to France, and application was made to him for " beaucoup d'argent ," as the price of negotiation, he exclaimed with manly firmness, " Millions for defence, not a Cent for tribute! "—After mentioning these, it were perhaps a work of supererogation to say what he has not done—but it may refresh the memory of some.
Qui capit—ille facit.
He never fled panic-struck to any mountain, or any other place, for refuge, when the country was invaded and ravaged by a cruel and haughty foe.
He never forfeited his allegiance to his own country by accepting affiliation in another .*
He never listened to any proposition of the French Directory for borrowing money from the United States:
He never recommended such a loan:
He never said—"France wants money, and must have it:"
He never complimented and courted the favour of the destroyer of liberty in Europe, by telling him that his government was liberal and "enlightened."
General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is the man who has done so much to deserve the good opinion of his fellow citizens, and who has not done any thing to deserve reprobation.
Citizens of the Union! look around you and determine whether there is a man more fit to be your President. He has wisdom to plan, and firmness to pursue, ways and means to extricate you from your present difficulties, without committing the national honor.
His mind is too lofty and independent to be worked upon by the threats or intrigues of any foreign power.
He will never be guilty of any aberration from the straight road of sound enlightened and judicious policy. All this we are warranted in saying, and more, infinitely more, might be said of him—but I am not the panegyrist of General PINCKNEY. In truth, he requires none—his character is of that order, that if well considered, it must, by the force of its own attraction, draw to itself our reverence, our confidence and esteem.
A FEDERAL REPUBLICAN.
This is no allusion to Tom Paine—God forbid that I should make even a negative comparison between our illustrious countryman and the Defamer of the Christian Religion—although he is the intimate of the President.
FROM THE SAME.
Mr. John Randolph, on the floor of congress said, "I wish the heads of departments had seats on this floor: were this the case I would immediately propound this question to one of them (Madison:) Did you, or did you not, in your capacity of a public functionary, tell me in my capacity of a public functionary, that France would not suffer Spain to settle her differences with us; that she wanted money, and we must give her money, or take a Spanish and French war!"
On the 5th December following, Mr. Gallatin, in his report to Congress, says, "a credit of one million of dollars has been opened in Holland to the ministers of the United States appointed to treat with Spain." In no subsequent report has the appropriation or application of this money been stated. Whether it went into the hands of France or Spain, is left for the people to guess at. This far is known: we had ministers in France & Spain, but none in Holland; and if the money was intended for Spain, it might as well have been remitted there at once. But Bonaparte's brother was king of Holland!
Mr. Madison, the American secretary of state, declared officially to Mr. Randolph, a member of congress, that "France would not suffer Spain to settle her differences with us." What remonstrance has ever been made against this insolent interference of Bonaparte? Could Mr. Canning say to Mr. Madison—"France would not suffer America to settle her differences with us."
From the New-York Commercial Advertiser.
THE SPANISH PATRIOTS. —A generous sympathy for the patriots of Spain, who are gloriously struggling for the independence of their country, should animate every American bosom. He, who is not lost to the noblest feelings of the soul, will rejoice at their victories, or mourn over their defeat. Even he, who is a stranger to the liberal feeling of humanity, and who is governed by the narrow views of self-interest, would, it would be expected, exult in their success. Shall we not say, then that the ardent wishes of every citizen of Independent America will accompany their arms in the glorious contest? In this, declaration, we are compelled to except the leaders of our administration, and the miserable Editors by whom they are supported.
It is an extraordinary and alarming fact, that most of the democratic editors boldly and virulently denounce the patriots of Spain and warmly espouse the cause of their unprincipled oppressors. They attempt to justify the emperor of France in waging an exterminating war upon a friendly and unoffending nation—in seizing its territories; stealing away and dethroning its rulers; robbing it of its treasures; destroying its moral and political institutions which had existed for ages, butchered its inhabitants, and usurping its government. Instead of breaking the rod of the oppressor and setting the captive free, they would, if in their power, rivet on the devoted neck of Spain the chains of foreign servitude, and exterminate that noble race of patriots, who are resolved to perish, or maintain their national independence. The wishes and interest of Bonaparte appear to be the dearest objects of their affections. His cause, it would seem, has become theirs; and whether he destroys the republics of Holland, Italy, or Switzerland; or overthrows the monarchies of Germany, Prussia, Sweden, Portugal, or Spain—whether he annihilates the monarchy of England, or crushes the republic of America, they would rejoice in his unhallowed victories, and shout Hozannas to the mighty conqueror.
While the government of France maintained the semblance of republicanism, they could carry forever on their lips the syren song of "liberty and equality;" but now they applaud the energy, and rejoice in the strides, of military despotism. They could then weep over poor "suffering humanity;" but now they shut the bowels of their compassion against a brave people, who have the spirit to sacrifice their lives for the independence of their country—a people who have the courage to place their unshielded breasts as a bulwark against the interlaced hordes of a foreign tyrant. They could then exhaust their lungs in advocating universal freedom; but now they would deprecate the general emancipation of Europe from Gallic thralldom, and hail, as a jubilee, the day which should fix universal domination in the blood-stained and desolating hands of Napoleon.
This, fellow-citizens, is no exaggeration of the truth. It is a fact which should rouse your deepest apprehensions, that you have amongst you, men who dare to denounce the pure and exalted spirit of patriotism, and advocate passive obedience and non-resistance to a foreign aggressor.
Do you ask where they are?
They are at the head of the presses which support the administration of your government; nay, some of them, at least, are appointed by your executive to offices in your army of high responsibility and importance.
Do you ask who they are?
They are generally the veriest refuse and sweepings of European jails—notorious for their foreign attachments and malignant prejudices. They are men who were aiding, supporting and abetting your enemies, while you were struggling for your freedom; and who would again aid, support and abet your enemies, were the armies of France to invade your shores. They are men, who, if not dandled on the knee of revolutionary France and educated in the school of Condorcet and Robespierre, early imbibed their hatred of rational liberty, their destitution of moral principle, and their love of power and of havoc, of plunder and oppression. They are men who justified every change of government in France, and palliated every enormity committed by her, on the devoted nations of Europe. They are men who have transferred their attachment, if any they had, from the cause of humanity and freedom to the power and interest of Bonaparte, and have followed at his heels, chaunting his praise, at every step in his rapid march to universal dominion.
With such men, cherished and fostered in the bosom of your republic—with such men, encouraged and supported by an ad-
ministration long since palpably swayed by the nod of Napoleon—we repeat it, with such men at the head of our public presses, can you cease, fellow-citizens, to tremble for the approaching destiny of your country? Will you suffer yourselves to be longer deluded by such men, whilst, by their seducing efforts, the republic is ripening for destruction? Were the poor Spaniards to be subdued, and England to fall amidst the crush of nations, how long would the United States escape the general carnage? Think not that your liberties alone would be preserved. The feet of those who had buried the independence and freedom of other nations, would be at your door to entomb yours also. The constitution of your country, the form of your government, the civil and religious rights inherited from your noble ancestors, would be suddenly destroyed, and that without remedy. The men who now recommend non-resistance and passive obedience to the people of Spain, would teach the same ignoble lesson to you. They would distract your councils, palsy your efforts, and hurry you into that tremendous vortex of oppression, which would then have ingulfed the world.
Fellow-citizens, awake betimes. Shake off the fetters by which you are bound.—Withhold your confidence from men who are unworthy to possess it. Let your confidence in your rulers also, be measured by their integrity and their patriotism, their capacity and their faithfulness. Suffer not yourselves to be led blindfold to ruin. E'er you are aware of it, you may be bound hand and foot and delivered over to the oppressor. Search for the hidden sources of those measures which injure and afflict you; which abridge your rights, and drag you to the verge of despotism. Exert your constitutional privileges while they are within your reach. Place your confidence in men who will not betray your interests; who will remove the evils under which you struggle; who will revive the hopes of a distressed and desponding community; who will fortify every point of attack from abroad; who will call the resources of your country into prudent and prosperous action for your defence; restore the tarnished character of your country to its former elevated standard, and protect, at every hazard, your national independence and your individual freedom.
From the Federal Republican.
MR. JEFFERSON'S LETTER.
"In this state of things, our first duty was to withdraw our seafaring citizens and property from abroad, and to keep at home resources so valuable at all times, and so essential if resort must be had to force."— Jefferson.
The first avowed object of the embargo was to protect our seafaring citizens, and to secure our property from falling into the hands of our enemies, giving to the measure entirely a defensive character. That it was an offensive act, calculated to irritate that government against which it was thought to operate most severely, was always strenuously denied by its authors, and it was contended that as an independent nation, competent to pursue its own for our own security and interest, we had a right to retire within ourselves, and no offence could reasonably be taken. Such was the language of democrats when the embargo was first laid, and after a lapse of eight months of experiment, and the measure assuming a vast variety of appearances, and being extolled as the greatest effort of human wisdom, calculated to answer so many wholesome purposes, we are now told by Mr. Jefferson, that it was merely a measure of defence. What strange inconsistency! How often have we been stunned with democratic vociferations of the energy, the irrepressibility of the measure, intended to constrain England, and force from her a concession of those just demands, which more mild appeals had failed to obtain. In the fulness of their fancied dignity and courage, the nation was assured that the embargo would never be raised until England was compelled to abandon the system of policy pursued by her ministry; thus converting the embargo into an offensive act of retaliation, whilst we passed over in silence the nefarious outrages of France, who was the original aggressor, and the sole cause of the contention between Great Britain and the United States. But a distinct ground of complaint, which gave an entire new character to their measure, grew out of the several unnecessary, arbitrary, and severe supplemental provisions to the act, which were not wanting for the protection of our seamen and the security of our property, but were solely intended to distress England, by starving her dependencies. Surely Mr. Jefferson cannot suppose the people of the United States as easily deceived, as to believe it was necessary to interrupt the inland
commercial intercourse between our states, as well as destroy the coasting trade in order to protect our seamen and our property. Many things more glaringly absurd and untrue have been believed because Mr. Jefferson said them, but the sufferings of the people are not in the detection of this pitiful attempt at a position. The truth is and we trust people without a single exception, will come sensible of it before the summer is over, that this measure was intended from its commencement, to involve us in a war with England, and every subsequent act of administration, taken in connexion with a position which has been practised upon the people by the different messengers and Europe, who were confined by their patches to France, clearly evinces the desire of our rulers to provoke a rupture with England. Upon this point, we have no doubt, but one opinion will be entertained when some secrets shall be revealed wrapped up in impenetrable mystery.
Again:
"How long this course may be preferred to a more serious appeal must depend on the decision on the wisdom of the legislature."— Jefferson's letter.
The " serious appeal " which his excellency speaks of, the plain construction and common sense of every man will tell him is WAR. We have it then under Mr. Jefferson's own hand, that a war is the only condition upon which the embargo will be raised. That the measure, relentless and pressing as it is in its operation, will be persevered in until the sense of the nation shall express its preference to a more "serious appeal." Placing its continuance upon this issue, is equivalent to declaring perpetual. This will not be denied, as war will immediately succeed its removal and it is not to be presumed that a war will be hazarded until the nation is placed in a state of defence. Has Mr. Jefferson employed the time which we have gained in negotiation in placing the country in a state of security? Unless other means are resorted to, to raise money to fortify our seaport towns, and to make other requisite preparations for war, our treasury is too exhausted to furnish supplies. The money which has been left after defraying the expence of pure experiments and ordinary speculations, was used at the time Mr. Jefferson was writing to Mr. Hampshire in building a navy to enforce the provisions of the embargo, and secure its popularity—a navy which will be of no service in the event of a war, as it is exclusively confined to the lakes ! In short, Mr. Jefferson's letter will produce but one belief, that is, that as far as his influence will prevail with congress, it will be employed to make the embargo perpetual, and accomplish a favorite scheme of our rulers, the annihilation of commerce.
"The Embargo is approved of and submitted to with cheerfulness by the great body of our REAL citizens."— Jefferson.
Mr. Jefferson has asserted with confidence that a large majority of the "real citizens" submit with cheerfulness to a measure which almost every well meaning man probates in a tone of loud and incessant indignation. We do not undertake to say precisely what his excellency means by "real citizens" but we will venture to predict that whatever meaning reason and fair construction shall attach to this, and other passages in this valuable communication to the Legislature of New Hampshire, if it suits his purposes, he will shuffle and prevaricate, and will shelter himself under equivocal and ambiguous expressions, which never fail to be found in state papers penned by this ingenious disciple of Machiavel. Whether Mr. Jefferson uses the word " real ," as synonymous with naturalized , or in contradistinction to bad or " unworthy ," or whether he meant real native born citizens of America is—of little or no importance. Be it as it may this indirect denunciation of every man who is opposed to the embargo, who presumes to question the wisdom of his experiments, will be thoroughly comprehended by every man who deals not in quibbles and prevarication. This is Mr. Jefferson's boasted republicanism; he denounces as unworthy every free-man who dares to complain of his sufferings, who is indiscreet enough to murmur when he sees ruin and beggary staring him in the face, who exercises the right of political enquiry, and pronounces opinions formed by experience. Mr. Jefferson is deceived in his calculation, if he supposes the people of this country blindly devoted to whatever scheme and visionary speculations may have their origin in the disturbed imagination of a crazy politician.
We rejoice, however, that anxious as his excellency may have been to give vent in doubtful expressions, to the rage excited by the discontent of the people, there is

opinion in his letter intelligible to the meanest understandings. He has declared in plain terms, that it would be unwise for this country ever again to recur to foreign nations for the conveniences and comforts of life; that is, it would be unwise ever to raise the embargo. That the President's intention should be known is a fortunate circumstance, as in several states it will be the means of fairly testing the popularity of the act, and of ascertaining the will of the people. We venture to assert, we should have seen a very different issue of the election in New-York, had this letter been published a few months earlier. The people have been cajoled into a belief that the embargo was a temporary measure, and therefore they believed it possible might benefit the country. But finding, after a long and severe trial, that instead of benefit, nothing but ruin and misery have followed, and that no limits are to be assigned to their sufferings, it is madness to suppose they will consent to their own ruin. There is but one thing left, for the people to save themselves, every other retreat is cut off—they must dismiss their unfaithful rulers, and employ new ones. If, after the experience they have had, they still think fit to confide their interest and safety to the care of weak and improvident rulers, their sufferings will hereafter be imputable to their own blindness and folly. We all admit that the embargo is a severe and ruinous measure, and most of us that it is unwise. If, notwithstanding we vote for men at the ensuing election who approve the measure, our sufferings are of our own seeking, and we cannot expect, and do not deserve to be relieved from them.
and owned by one of the Spaniards on board the Aurora.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.
Arrived, schr. Alert, Capt. Davidson, from St. Jago, last from Jamaica, 30 days, where she had been sent by the British brig Shipps, Captain Bell, and after trial cleared on paying her own costs—captors appealed. Flour was retailing for 27 to 30 dollars, and rice $ 7 50.
KINGSTON, July 29. Recent advices from St. Jago de Cuba, represent the French inhabitants at that place to have been lately thrown into great consternation, in consequence of the events in Spain. Fearful of the Spaniards being about to compel them to leave that island, they had all retired to their houses and armed themselves in the best manner possible, determined to resist every effort to expel them. A double Spanish guard was kept throughout the town, and it was thought that serious commotions would arise between the subjects of the two nations.
SPANISH PROVINCES. We have in our possession an official document, that will convey an idea of the extent of the commerce of those provinces, from which we are so ridiculously excluded by the Embargo. This document relates to the port of Vera Cruz only.
  Imported into Vera Cruz in 1804.   From Spain. In goods the produce or manufacture of Spain $10,412,323   In foreign goods, mostly English 4,493,736   From the Colonies of Spain 1,619,682   $16,523,742   Exported from Vera Cruz in 1804   To Spain $18,033,371   To Spanish colonies, 3,424,511   $21,457,882 
We have a list of every article imported and exported, and note that the amount of exports in gold and silver coin is $16,887,859. We observe also that there were exported in the same year, 21,371 sacks of flour, equal to about 12,000 barrels. In the above, the royal trade is not included. In the same year, there were imported, for the royal account 20,000 quintals of quicksilver, and exported for the same account, 13,500,000 dollars in coined gold and silver, and 3080 quintals of copper, there are besides various minor articles of import and export.
Norfolk paper. The important events which a few weeks have brought to our knowledge, and the still more important, which may be anticipated, fill the mind with astonishment. The perseverance of Great Britain, the gallant spirit of the king of Sweden and his brave subjects, and the patriotism of the Spaniards, have arrested the frightful march of universal despotism, and given to the nations of Europe a moment for reflection. This they appear disposed to improve—The tyrant of the world will have to contend against the united efforts of insulted and injured Europe. A dawn of better times, which promises security to the independence of nations and repose to suffering humanity, is opening on the civilized world. The philanthropist indulges with pleasing sensations, the prospect of happiness to all nations. America may hope for a relief from those burthens, under which our country is sinking. The impolicy of the embargo is more clearly demonstrated by these events, although they were not to be foreseen in their full extent yet some of them were to be expected. We never for a moment doubted, that the sufferings of the continent of Europe, would in some shape or other seek for relief. Although there may be no limitation to unprincipled ambition, human patience cannot be urged beyond a certain point.
In this great crisis, how pleasing it would be if men of all parties, laying aside their differences upon general subjects would unite their efforts, and procure the suspension or repeal of a measure, from which we daily experience distress, which increases with its duration. At a moment when we would invite harmony, we feel it a duty to abstain from copious animadversions on the impolicy of the embargo, as an original measure, but surely many circumstances existed at the time it was imposed, and furnished reasons to its advocates which no longer exist. The moment is important, and much will unavoidably be lost by delay. The activity of commerce in Europe, will deprive us of the few mariners we have left, these poor fellows may truly be called, "fish out of the water"—they cannot live out of their element; they will not starve, and if they
cannot find employment at home they will find it abroad. A considerable portion of our produce is perishable, and if not expended now, might as well rot. By withholding our provisions, they will be lost, because if those who would consume them, are at "short allowance," now, they will not eat double allowance when our embargo is raised. By continuing the embargo, Spain, Portugal, and the other nations of Europe, will get supplied with East and West-India produce from England and from the colonies, so that when our suffering merchants go forward with their East and West India goods, instead of finding good markets to compensate them in part for all their losses, produced by the embargo, they will find the markets stocked plentifully, and themselves forsook. We have a long winter approaching, how a number of poor persons, are to provide for themselves and their families, no one can say. They can only be supported by their labor. If the embargo is not taken off before the meeting of congress, it will be the middle of November, before it can be raised. By this the industrious mechanic will have only the fruits of a few weeks labor for the procurement of money to provide his next years provisions, his fuel, clothing, &c. Every one says the embargo will be off when congress meets, what then will be gained by not removing it now? Much will certainly be lost.
(Norfolk Ledger.) Removal. The subscriber has removed his store to a situation near the south corner of King and Alfred-streets, where he proposes to keep a constant supply of Wheat, Rye and Flour, Corn Meal, Bran, Shorts, Chop'd Rye, Salt, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, best Vinegar, Soap, Candles, &c. which he will sell on the usual terms.
George Drinker. 9th month, 2d. eo3w JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 2500 feet BLACK WALNUT PLANK , one inch thick to three. ALSO. SCANTLING , of different sizes—all of which are of good quality and will be sold low for cash.
Charles Scott. September 2. eo4f ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
No postponement on account of the weather.
POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. (NEVER PERFORMED HERE.) On Saturday Evening, September 3, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy in 5 acts, CALLED The Merry Wives of Windsor. (Written by Shakespeare.)
  Sir John Falstaff,  Mr. Warren.    Fenton,  Mr. Cone.    Justice Shallow,  Mr. Eriers.    Master Slender,  Mr. Francis.    Mr Page,  Mr. Miller.    Mr. Ford,  Mr. M'Kenzie.    Sir Hugh Evans,  Mr. Jefferson.    Doctor Caius,  Mr. Bissett.    Host,  Mr. Cross.    Bardolph,  Mr. Wilmot.    Nym,  Mr. Jacobs.    Pistol,  Mr. Seymour.    Simple,  Mr. Bray.    Robin, Falstaff's page,  Mast. Scrivener,    Rugby,  Mr. Harris.     Mrs. Fowl,  Mrs. Wilmot.    Mrs. Page,  Mrs. Jefferson.    Ann Page,  Miss Hunt.    Mrs. Quickly,  Mrs. Francis.  
To which will be added, A Grand Pantomime in three acts, called,
Hercules and Omphale. THE PANTOMIME UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. FRANCIS. ACT FIRST.
The PALACE of Omphale, Queen of Lydia, seated on her Throne, surrounded by Virgins, GRAND PROCESSIONS of the Princes of Dacia, and Mycene, who come in Superb Chariots to demand the hand of Omphale in marriage.   Prince of Mycene,  Mr. Cone.    Prince of Dacia,  Mr. M'Kenzie.    Ambassadors,  Messrs. Francis & Bissett.     Omphale,  Mrs. Wilmot.    First Nymph,  Mrs. Jefferson.    2d. Nymph, (with a Song)  Mrs. Seymour.   Knights, Messrs. Harris, Bray, Seymour, &c.
JOVES EAGLE DESCENDS, Bearing a testoon with a label. "Hercules is doomed the slave of Omphale." Hercules comes clothed in the skin of a Nemean Lion, attended by Iolaus, he offers presents to Omphale, which are well received.
Hercules, Mr. Cross. Iolaus, Mr. Miller.
The two princes renew their suit, but are rejected, they quit the palace, attended by their respective trains. Hercules takes leave of Omphale. She orders her nymphs to prepare for the chase.
Act 2d. A Forest. The robber Cacus, (a monster with three heads) who had desolated the adjacent country, hearing the sound of horns, lays in wait for his prey.
Cacus, Mr. Jacobs. Scene 2d. The Cave of Cacus. The rival princes are seen passing thro' the woods. Omphale and her train appear returning from the chase. The princes retire and plan to seize her. Cacus enters and forces her into his cave—closes the iron doors forged by his father Vulcan. Hercules pursues to relieve her, but is attacked by the Princes and their attendants, with whom he fights until almost vanquished, he prays to Jupiter, when a storm arises—the Princes retire, Hercules gains the mouth of the cavern, and shelters from the storm; screams are heard from the inside of the cavern—the Prince of Dacia carrying off Omphale, the Prince of Mycene attacks and kills him, and escapes with Omphale; the storm ceases. Hercules attempts to force open the doors of the cave, finding it impossible, he climbs to the top of the cave, tears up the earth and rocks, till he unroofs the cave, from which issues fire and smoke, he plunges in and drags out Cacus—fight between him and Cacus—Hercules leaves him dead, and pursues the Prince of Mycene to the top of a mountain, then seizes and dashes him into the sea. He releases Omphale and carries her off in triumph.
Act 3. The Palace of Love, a statue of Cupid; Hercules, fatigued with the toils of the battle, lays down to repose on a couch, and Omphale remains to watch his slumbers, she kneels to the statue of Cupid, the statue becomes animated.
Cupid, Master Scrivener. Mymen descends in Cloud, which dispersing discovers the
TEMPLE OF JUNO. Hymeneal Procession Marriage of Hercules and Omphale. Cupid crowns them with wreaths, and the Pantomime concludes with
A GARLAND DANCE. Doors to be open at 6, and performance to begin precisely at a quarter past 7 o'clock. ** Admittance—box one dollar, pit seventy five cents, gallery fifty cents. †† Box Tickets to be had at the bar of Mr. Gadsby's hotel, and at the office of the Daily Gazette.
LOTTERY OFFICE. TICKETS in the Charitable Marine Society Lottery, now drawing, for sale at the office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette, price Five Dolls. & Seventy five cents. A regular list of the drawing will be received and information given gratis to those who purchase tickets.
August 9. For Sale, A WAGGON and FOUR HORSES.—The waggon is in good order with a cover and the harness new. They will be sold together or separate, for cash or a short credit. Apply to
John Ball, jun. September 1. 3t
ON the first day of this month a young Negro Man named JERRY absconded from my plantation in the upper end of Fairfax county—he has been seen at different times in this town; it is supposed that he is harbored by some person or persons in it—he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, strong made, very thick lips, large eyes, a sore upon one of his legs, occasioned by a burn. I will give 5 Dollars for apprehending and delivering him to me, and a further sum of 10 Dollars for convicting, by proper testimony, the person or persons who have harbored him.
Jas. Keith. wmeth August 24.
For Sale or Rent, A convenient well finished HOUSE, now occupied by the subscriber, with an extensive Garden, situated in a desirable part of the town, on the upper end of King-street, near good water. The above property is well calculated to accommodate a genteel family.—For further particulars apply to
William N. Mills. September 1. 2aw3w Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, August 30.
We were yesterday favored with the following letter, received by the brig Neptune from Trinidad.—The account of the amputation of Bonaparte's arm, the destruction of Murat and his army at Madrid, &c. seems rather incredible, but there is, notwithstanding, a possibility of its being true.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Trinidad, to his friend in New-York dated Aug. 1.
This moment a launch has arrived from Barcelona in which several intelligent Spaniards have come up.
Here is the news I have from one of them who left Carraccas nine days ago only.
At Carraccas much French blood has been spilled—and the survivors of all sizes, ages and descriptions, have been imprisoned and ironed.—The general French officer, who was sent out to take command of the province, offered some insult to Capt. Beaver of the Acasta frigate ashore; he was instantly cut down by a Spanish officer who was present, and the populace tore him to pieces. Some others also suffered, and the whole would have been cut up into tasajo (jerk beef) had it not been for the interference of the Acasta's officers. They are however all in the cazemates and well secured in irons.
Dispatches had reached Carraccas of eleven days later than the letters from Lord Collingwood; and it is believed there that the Spaniards have destroyed every Frenchman in Spain. Murat and the whole army at Madrid—Duhem and the division at Barcelona—the garrisons which had treacherously possessed themselves of Pampeluna and Navarra; all have been butchered. They have forced Bayonne, and rescued the Royal Family who were there detained prisoners, and not sent into France as Bonaparte designedly published. Bonaparte had ordered the Royal Family of Spain to be despatched by his mamelukes at the last extremity, but they had not time to even begin the work of murder. They were preserved it is said, by the French inhabitants of Bayonne until the Spaniards got possession of their prison.
Bonaparte's arm had been amputated in consequence of the wound he received from the Duke de Infantado on the Spaniards attacking Bayonne.
The same sentiment of detestation of the French pervades the whole Spanish nation from the prince to the peasant."
PHILADELPHIA, August 30.
Yesterday arrived, British Schooner, Nancy Turner, 27 days from Tortola.
The Nancy is a prize vessel and formerly belonged to Newbern, N. C.
Also, brig Aurora, Pickel, which was bound from hence to Havana; off the Hole in the Wall, was boarded by a British sloop of war, had her papers endorsed and ordered for Halifax, or Bermuda—put on board four Spanish prisoners belonging to a felucca, which she had captured 10 days before loaded with indigo, &c. from La Vera Cruz

To Religious Denominations in general, but to the METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH in particular.
PROSPECTUS
OF A WEEKLY PUBLICATION, TO BE ENTITLED THE RELIGIOUS REPOSITORY.
BY W. A. RIND,
Georgetown, Dist. of Columbia.
THE Editor begs leave to offer this Work to the attention and patronage of the Methodist Society in particular, not only because it is thought proper to give it a decided character, but because the Connexion at present have no religious vehicle of the kind, nor have they had since the discontinuance of their Magazine, which was published some years ago.
Both the Presbyterians and Episcopalians have under their patronage monthly publications devoted to the same subjects proposed to be embraced by this work.
The Editor, however, flatters himself that this publication will possess some advantages over those that are only issued monthly, in furnishing earlier religious intelligence, and he hopes it will afford greater satisfaction to Readers in general, as in such works the same subjects and accounts are continued in a series of numbers.
But since this work is to be devoted to the interest of religion, both in its doctrine and experience, and will likewise include the subject of morality, we think it entitled to the greater attention; and we wish it to be distinctly understood, that as it has for its object the diffusion of religious information, the subject of Politics will not be introduced.
In the scripture sense of the term, RELIGION embraces not only what we are to believe, but more especially what we must experience of its great truths in our hearts—MORALITY implies not only that men should do no harm, but that they should be actively and zealously engaged in acts of benevolence and works of righteousness. It would then appear that Religion consists in what we believe and experience, and Morality in that Faith and Experience reduced into practice. True Religion and Morality go hand in hand, and mutually support each other: Where there is not Morality, there cannot be Religion, and we are disposed to think likewise that there cannot be genuine Morality without Religion. Instead then of drawing our ideas of Morality from principles founded on natural right, let us look to a higher source—to RELIGION—and to that Religion taught by our Lord Jesus Christ. Religion alone has power to persuade with celerity, because it excites passion while it informs the understanding;—because it alone has the means of rendering obvious what it recommends—because it speaks in the Name of GOD, and it is easy to inspire respect for him whose power is every where evident to the eyes of the simple and discerning—to the eyes of children and men of mature understanding.
It will be expected that the religious part of the Community in particular will patronize a publication of this kind. It claims the attention and support of religious denominations of all descriptions, not only as subscribers, but as contributors of Essays and Communications on the subjects it proposes to embrace. Almost every political publication has met with generous patronage—and to such, religious characters have not failed to contribute their part. But while they have thus aided in diffusing political information, they will not surely reflect on their profession, by withholding from this their influence and support.
But we think this work forcibly recommends itself to the attention of the enlightened Politician. That man does not deserve the name of Politician, who is unconscious of the influence of Religion and Morality upon the good government and happiness of society. Weak, indeed, are the restraints of human laws, and honor, unaided by the obligations and precepts of Religion, upon the ambition and avarice of wicked men. Without the influence of Religion, these passions may be expected to triumph over the law and every principle of justice.
The "Religious Repository" will be a collection of original and well selected pieces on Religion and Morality, and will serve likewise to record the revivals of Religion, particularly at Camp-Meetings, and also to preserve a short account of the Lives, Sayings, and Deaths, of eminently pious Characters—and thus shall we "gather up the fragments, and nothing will be lost."
In addition it will contain select and original pieces of Natural History, together with instructive and pleasing Anecdotes.
The Editor has already engaged the assistance of his religious friends, as well of the Ministry as others; and he particularly requests the Travelling and Local Preachers of the Connexion to forward to him, from time to time, such Communications as may be embraced within the general objects of the work.
August 28, 1808.
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We, whose names are underwritten, testify, that we know William A. Rind to be an acceptable and worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church , and feel no hesitation in recommending the above proposed publication to the patronage of our Societies in general, and to those of them in Boston, New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston , in particular.
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TO RENT,
A three story Brick House and Lot, well calculated for business and the accommodation of a family, situate at the corner of Prince and Washington-streets, in an airy & healthy part of the town.—Possession given on the first day of August next.—Apply to Philip Triplet.
Edmund Denney.
July 11.
Just Received from Boston,
 MOULD CANDLES in boxes  Soap in do.  Nova-Scotia smoked Herrings in do.  A good assortment of mens' coarse Shoes  Boys coarse and fine do.  Womens' lined and bound Leather do.  Misses' and childrens' do. do.  Skirting and Bridle Leather for saddlery  Small cut Tacks for do.  Wax Calf-Skins and Bootlegs  Essence of Spruce in pots, with directions for making the beer.  Bottled Cider in boxes, two years old and very excellent.  New England Cheese uncommonly good  Tongues and Sounds in kegs  Pickling Vinegar  Tamarinds—and a variety of other articles on hand—all of which will be sold low. 
Thomas Patten.
August 26.
Wines for Sale.
I HAVE FOR SALE.
 6 pipes old London Particular Madeira WINE.  4 ditto new ditto ditto.  6 ditto old Port.  33 quarter casks Malaga.  30 quar. cks Lisbon.  20 boxes brown Soap.  50 ditto Mould Candles. 
Bryan Haney.
August 6.
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, Aug. 14. 1808.
WAS committed to the Jail of this county a NEGRO BOY, as a Runaway—he says he is the property of a Mr. Landon Carter, of Prince William county, about 8 miles from Centreville—he is about 11 or 12 years of age, has on blue clothes—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.
Jas. Campbell, Jailor.
August 15.
An excellent Cook for Sale.
FANNY, the property of the late JAMES MURRAY, jun. will be exposed to public sale before the tavern of George Williams, in the town of Dumfries, on Monday, the 5th day of September next, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Fanny is an excellent cook, sempstress, washer-woman, and house-servant, and will be a valuable acquisition in any family—Credit will be given until the raising of the Embargo, should that event occur within six months; otherwise the purchaser will have six months credit on giving bond with approved security, the bond to bear interest from date if not punctually paid to
V. Peyton, Ex'r.
Stafford, Aug. 13. (22)
RECEIVED TO-DAY,
 1 hhd. first quality Muscovado Sugar,  2 do. do. Havanna,  7 tierces new Rice,  ON HAND,  3,000 cwt. very nice BACON,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Porter in barrels,  SHOES and TRUNKS, a general assortment as usual. 
E. GILMAN.
August 8.
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PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION. A NEW WORK ENTITLED, THE MANUAL OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT, OR A NEW AND COMPLETE DICTIONARY OF THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES. IN TWO PARTS: 1. French & English—2. English & French
 CONTAINING,  1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.  5. A dictionary of French synonyms.  6. A dictionary of French homonymes.  7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  9. A complete treatise on French poetry.  10. The chief English idioms.  11. A treatise on the English particles, &c.  The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Canneau, Wailly, Torquot, Nugent, Chambeau, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
BY N. G. DUPIEF, Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language. VOLNEY.
 I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Rollinson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.  II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes. 
Subscriptions received by R. GRAY. May 28.
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given) NEAR THE EXTREMITY OF THE PAVEMENT On Prince-Street.
A TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE, with an elegant garden, and all necessary buildings thereto, complete. The premises occupy one half acre of ground, on one of the best situations and best constructions, equalled by few, (if any) exceeded by none in Alexandria of its size; it has also a pump of excellent water, approved of by the best judges, besides a well in the garden for its exclusive use, and is every way calculated to accommodate a genteel family, from such a moderate rent will be taken.
Now building and will be ready to RENT about the first of August, FOUR HOUSES, on Washington-street, the situations are good, and the buildings will be very convenient and neatly finished, for private families, or public business—and a House or two, near Messrs. Marsteller and Young's wharf.
For terms apply to, Robert Brocket. June 1. 2aw
The subscriber will Sell. On a credit of 6 12 and 8
months, either of the HOUSES occupied by Messrs. Gray, and Shreve, on King street; or of the HOUSES on the same street occupied by Messrs. Sloan, and Nelson; several vacant LOTS on Washington, near King street; any part of his vacant GROUND on the Mall, the Potomac, or Hunting creek; and several valuable ANNUAL GROUND. RENTS.
He will also dispose of a valuable GRIST MILL on Goose-Creek, near the turnpike road from Leesburgh to Alexandria, with about 500 acres of land adjoining, great part of which is well covered with timber.—Apply to JOHN TUCKER, Alexandria, or to the subscriber, near Leesburgh, Loudoun county.
S. COOKE: law
April 14.
Joseph Mandeville CORNER OF KING AND LAUREL STS. ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADEIRA  Port  Sherry  Lisbon  Malaga  Teneriffe & Corsica 
WINES.
 Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen  A few dozen fine old frontiac  Ditto do. best wine bitters  Jamaica and West-India rum  New-England do.  Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy  Holland and country gin  Schiedam gin in cases  Irish whiskey, very old  70 barrels Pennsylvania rye  Cider in barrels  White wine and Cider vinegar  Florence oil in flasks  2 hogheads Havanna honey  15 do. choice retailing molasses 
TEAS
 Gunpowder  Imperial  Hyson  Young Hyson  Hyson-Skin and Souchong 
of good quality
 Muscovado sugars, different qualities  Bengal white do.  Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.  Leipor's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders.  Macuba and rapce do.  Clover-seed, (Penns. warranted)  Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Capenne pepper; refined salt-petre.  Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed.  chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars.  Muscariel and bloom raisins in boxes.  Sun raisins in casks.  Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.  A few boxes excellent pickles, each dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchoies, for sale by the box.  A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. 
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King & rect, has received in addition to his former stock. A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson-Skin, and Souchong 
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality!
 Madeira,  Rosellos,  Sherry,  Lisbon,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and Genuine old Port 
WINES.
 Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,  Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,  Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, and New England Rum,  Holland Gin,  Irish and country Whisky,  Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,  Stoughton's Bitters,  Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,  Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground  Ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley  rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dip, and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floutant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone  spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leipor's snuff, Muster's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper, demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been collected with care, and will be disposed of at the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)