Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-01-07 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VIII.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1808.
[No. 2061.]
Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, a complete House Servant.
Apply to The Printer.
December 22.
JOSEPH RIDDLE, Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS. October 24.
WANTED A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, Two NEGRO MEN, accustomed to plantation work, one other as a striker to a smith one as a cook and one hostler. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. Apply to John Gadsby. November 24.
TEN PIPES Choice Cognac Brandy, 8 bds. West-India Rum, 10 gr. casks L. P. Teneriffe Wine, 15 casks Rice, 125 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale by Catlett and Fisk. November 19.
TO RENT, And possession given on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Voss, City of Washington, Oct. 20.
JAMES SANDERSON Offers, or sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 70 bags green Coffee, 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum, 5 pipes Cognac Brandy, 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port, 5 do. Madeira, 50 quarter casks Lisbon, 12 do. particular Teneriffe, 5 do. Malaga, 15 pipes old cognac brandy, 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin, 5 bds. 3d proof Antigua Rum, 12 do. first quality molasses, 6 do. green copperas, 1 do. alum, 1 do. brown sugar, 20 bags pimento, 15 do. pepper, 10 chests young hyson, 10 do. hyson skin, 5 do. imperial, 100 bags green coffee, 150 kegs madder, 50 do. ground ginger, 50 do. raisins, 200 lbs. bacon, well cured, 5 kegs salt petre. A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31.
Broker's Office.
THE subscriber again tenders his service to the public, and will at all times be ready to make advances on deposits—or to procure cash for good paper.—The strictest delicacy and secrecy may be relied on.
A. I. LINDO, Broker.
Dec 23
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO MAN from 18 to 25 years of age; for whom a liberal price will be given. Apply to
John Gadsby.
November 19.
WANTED,
A vessel of five or six hundred barrels, to take freight to Boston. APPLY TO
Lawrason and Fowle.
December 14.
Public Sale.
BY Virtue of a deed of trust, from George Parker, to the Subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of Money there mentioned to William Fitzhugh esq.
Will be sold at Public Sale on the premises for cash, on WEDNESDAY the 13th day of January next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon:
A handsome, two story Frame House and the Lot whereon it stands, situated in a very desirable part of the Town on the north side of King-Street opposite to Mr Wm. Rhodes.
Ames Alexander.
Dec. 23.
Public Sale.
TO BE SOLD, by public auction, on MONDAY, the 18th of January, 1808, if fair, if not the next fair day, pursuant to the last will and testament of Thomas Ludwell Lee, Esq. of Coton, (if not previously disposed of at private sale, of which due notice will be given—
All the residue of
His Berry-Hill Estate,
Situate in the county of Stafford, containing three hundred acres or thereabouts. A considerable part of this land is excellent meadow ground, lying upon Potomac Run, and the remainder is represented to be good farming land, and well timbered.
The terms are—One third ready money, the balance in equal payments in twelve and eighteen months.—A title will be made when all the payments are completed.
GEORGE CARTER,
FOR FANNY LEE, Executrix of Thomas Ludwell Lee.
December 15.
Ten Thousand Dollars-worth OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, the first day of next February, in the town of DUMFRIES, at the store-house formerly occupied by Mr. JAMES MUSCHETT, deceased:
About 10,000 dollars worth of GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of from forty to one hundred dollars amount in each parcel.
A credit of nine months will be given on one half of the purchase and fifteen months on the balance, the purchaser to give bond (to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid) and approved security before the goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the firms of JOHN M. MUSCHETT and Co. JAMES MUSCHETT, senior, and Co. and JOHN and CHARLES MUSCHETT and Co. are hereby notified and requested to come forward without delay and settle their respective accounts and pay off the same to the subscriber, who is fully authorised and empowered by JOHN M. MUSCHETT, the surviving partner in the aforesaid firms, to settle and receive all such debts; otherwise I shall be under the necessity of bringing suits against every person owing any thing to said firms immediately, who fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said firms will please to forward them to me as soon as convenient.
John Linton,
Attorney in fact for JOHN M. MUSCHETT.
Dumfries, Dec. 9, [1807]
To be Hired
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR,
TWO NEGRO MEN, the one an excellent house servant and carriage driver; the other a blacksmith.—Apply to the Printer.
December 30.
HEMP FOR SALE.
I HAVE on hand, ten tons of the first quality CLEAN COUNTRY HEMP, I wish to sell for cash, or on a time.
Bryan Hampson.
December 30.
NOTICE.
I WISH to hire for the ensuing year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road.—Good usage, liberal wages, and punctual payment may be relied on.
R. Ratcliffe,
Agent for L. R. T. Company.
December 30.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE partnership heretofore carried on in this place, under the firm of Roberts & Griffith, ceased by its own limitation on the 31st ult. As it is necessary to close the business of the concern with all convenient dispatch, all persons indebted to them are requested to make speedy payment to John Roberts, who is authorised to settle the affairs of the partnership, and by whom the business will in future be conducted.
John Roberts,
Samuel G. Griffith.
January 4.
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale,
Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and bds. various qualities
Loaf and Lump do. in bds.
200 barrels inspected HERRINGS
COFFEE in bags
MOLASSES in hhds.
Imperial
Old Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson Skin and Souchong
Port
Madeira
Claret
Sherry
Lisbon and Malaga
Cognac and Spanish Brandy
Jamaica
Antigua
Windward Island and New-England
Rye Whiskey in barrels
Cherry Bounce in do.
Salt, coarse and fine
Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco
co, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havana Honey.
ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use.
JOSEPH MANDEVILLE, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX-STREETS;
HAS RECEIVED,
6000 lb. Golhen Cheele 1st quality
1 1/2 ton assorted Patent Shot,
30 half chests & boxes
Imperial,
Young Hyson, & }
Hyson-skin,
5 pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bds. Rye Whiskey,
15 cases old Me'doc Claret superior quality,
70 lb. Nutmegs,
50 dozen London Mustard,
5 casks London refined Salt-petre,
15 casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
30 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candles,
45 kegs yellow ground Ginger,
30 boxes Havana Segars,
5 cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley,
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with a very general assortment of Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell low for cash, produce, or the usual credit.
Nov 16
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, A large and general assortment of Nercyberg Toys, &c.
P. G. Marsteller.
January 6.
Public Sale.
On THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at eleven o'clock, will be sold, on the premises, Several valuable Lots Ground, situated on the corner of Fairfax and Duke-streets.—Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
January 6.
MILITARY LIBRARY,
NO. 1.
PRICE 50 CENTS.
For sale, by
ROBERT GRAY.
January 5.
Wanted to Hire,
A NEGRO GIRL from 12 to 16 years of age, of good character; for which liberal wages will be given. One from the country would be preferred.
Apply to the Printer.
January 5.
CHEESE, &c.
Just received and for sale by Wadsworth and Butler, 15 caks and 26 boxes excellent Cheese, and 9 half barrels Pig Pork.
January 5.
Faxon, Metcalf, & Co.
Have received per schooner Jane from Boston, and offer for sale:
 47 bds. New England Rum,  50 boxes Mould Candles,  50 do. Dipt do.  100 half boxes Brown Soap,  10 barrels excellent Apples, and a general assortment of Shoes which are now opening. 
Also, from New-York, One trunk gentlemen's extra fine Shoes. December 26.
Faxon, Metcalf and Co.
Have received per schooner Good Intent, Jno. Baxter master, from Boston, and offer for sale:
 600 Grind Stones  45 tons Plaister Paris,  40 Pieces Russia Duck  163 cwt. Cheese good quality  95 boxes Mould Candles  12 dozen plain Sifters  31 reams writing paper  40 do wrapping do.  10 barrels New-England Rum.  10 half barrels Boston bay Mackarel  30 boxes No. 3, Chocolate  5 do. 4, do. 
ALSO IN STORE,
Holland Gin, French Brandy, fine fourth proof New England Rum, Young Hyson Tea Boston Beef and Pork, Mould and Dipt Candles, Brown Soap—and a general assortment of Shoes. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms.—Apply as above.
January 2.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ELOPED from the town of Alexandria, on Christmas day,
A Negro Man named Ben,
Belonging to Mrs. Fendall;
AGED about 21 years, tall, straight and spare in his form, with hollow eyes, short nose, head long and projecting behind, full high forehead, a small scar on one of his legs, supposed the left leg; he is somewhat timid, answers quickly when spoken to and sometimes stammers a little, by trade a gardener, but he has been lately employed in Mr. Moore's sugar refinery in Alexandria, and it is probable can read and write. Had on and took with him a variety of clothing, which as well as his name, he will probably change. It is supposed he has taken the road to Baltimore. Ten Dollars will be given, if he be taken up in this neighborhood, or the above reward, if more than twenty miles from Alexandria.
Edmund I. Lee.
January 4.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just published and for sale, by
Cotton and Stewart.

they gave an answer they held a council by themselves, and appointed Aubayway to make their answer, which was as follows. That they had lived under the protection of the U. S. that they were treated with justice and kindness by their great father the president—that they had lately made a treaty in which they acknowledged themselves under the protection of the U. S. and no other power—that they had received and were entitled to valuable presents from the U. S. that their great father the president did not ask them to involve themselves in the quarrels of the white people, but to remain quiet spectators; that they were all determined to take his advice; that it was an evidence he was strong enough to fight his own battles; that after this council many of them left Malden, although they were all urged to remain. I have every reason to believe this to be true, as many as seven or eight hundred have called here within two or three days on their way to their villages. I treat them kindly and give them what they want to eat. I hope in a few days they will go to their villages and hunting grounds and the issues of provisions will cease. You will find the issues of provisions the last month and this very large, on account of the treaty, paying them their Fort Miamis money, and vast numbers of them returning from Malden. It is however nothing compared to what has been issued by the British; that you say is no rule for us. I think however we had better feed them, than fight them. The president's advice has a very happy effect on them. I am very respectfully, Your most ob't humble serv't, (Signed) W.M. HULL.
NEW YORK, January 4. The ship Rolla was below last night in a short passage from Liverpool. She was left there on the 15th of November by the Indian Hunter, and will probably bring London papers two or three days later than our former advices. Arrived ship Ocean, Pinder, 45 days from Amsterdam. Left ship Merchant, Johnson, of Boston; Ann and Hope, Graves, Providence; Orlando, Stillings, Philadelphia; Jane, Gardner, New York, and brig Speculator, Little, of Limerick, all seized by government and under condemnation; ships Mary Ann, Diamond, Baltimore; Rising Sun, West, do. Mississippi, Hughes, New Orleans; and Rose, Johnson, of Alexandria, to sail next day; Weymouth, Gardner, Boston; General Hamilton, Shaler, New York; Minerva, Barnes, Baltimore; Two Brothers, Paul, Kinsey; William Murdock, Brooks, Alexandria; Pallas, Everett, New York in 3 days; Hardware, Law, do. Flora, Slater, do. Paragon, Hague, do. Liberty, Young, do. Hebe, Ogle, Philadelphia; brigs Nancy, Hoyt, Newburyport; Sokey, Rhodes, Boston; Minerva, Caldwell, Portland; William and Ezra, Amherst, uncertain ship George, Weeks, New York, and ship just arrived, name unknown, under quarantine; Monicello, Story, New York, discharging, was drove ashore in the Texel on the night of the 3d October; also ship Virginia, Crocker, N. York, from Norfolk, drove over the Harkness 10th November, discharging. Nov. 10th, off Ushant, passed seven sail of the line, two frigates, a brig, schooner & cutter. Nov. 20, lat. 46, 40 long. 9, was boarded by the British frigate La Revolution, and treated very well; had spoken Fame of 74 guns, in pursuit of Sir Sidney Smith, who had gone to Lisbon to take possession of the Portuguese fleet. Dec. 3d, off the Western Isles, was boarded by the Alarm privateer, and informed, 2 days before had spoken an American under jury masts, driven out of St. Charles Roads, loaded with corn for Britania, 15 days from Trinidad, Greenock. 23th, lat. 35, long. 70, the sch'r Diana, 6 days from Boston for Havana.
The Proprietor of the Alexandria Daily Advertiser, will close of the Establishment on the following terms—there are now only six hundred Subscribers the List increasing.—To a man of Industry and Talents conducting a Newspaper, would be a desirable Situation circumstances beyond his control render it necessary to Sale, it will therefore be a great Bargain if application made soon.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. The President of the United States has ordered a court of enquiry to sit on gen. Wilkinson. The court, we hear, consist of col. Burbeck, of the artillery; col. Cushing, of the infantry, and col. Williams, of the engineers. The SENATE have assigned this day for considering the report in the case of John Smith.
WASHINGTON, January 5. The house were this day wholly engaged in the discussion of the resolution offered by Mr. Randolph on Thursday last, in relation to gen. Wilkinson. The question at the last consideration was on its reference. It had been then moved to refer it to a select committee, with power to send for persons, papers, &c. and a motion made to amend this motion by striking out the words in italics was then under consideration and of course was first taken into consideration this day. The motion for striking out these words was supported by Messrs. Lyon, Campbell, Milnor, Holland, Sloan, Dana, Fisk and Alston, and opposed by Messrs. Stanford, Gardener, and Elliot; and was carried by yeas and nays, 72 to 38. The question was then taken on the reference of the resolution, and negatived, only one or two rising in favor of it. The question then recurring on the original resolution, Messrs. Burwell, Troup and Quincy supported, and Messrs. Blackledge, Milnor, Campbell, and Gardener opposed it; when Mr. Elib said it was now a late hour (half past four) and several gentlemen who would wish to express their opinions had not yet had an opportunity; he therefore moved to adjourn. Carried, 60 to 43.
The Orion, arrived at New-York, was detained at Falmouth from the 18th of September to the 11th of November, and was paid by the captors, the costs of court, a new cable damage upon the sales and hawsers, and nine guineas per day, during the detention. Extract of a letter dated Norfolk Jan. 1. Mr. Ross the English minister arrived in the Statira on the 26th ult, still continues in Hampton roads. It is said and generally believed that there arrived in Lynnhaven bay 7 frigates or ships of the line yesterday, probably to give weight to his negotiations. There seems to be more than a "speck of war in the Horizon."
The British ship L'Africain, of 20 guns, was captured by two French privateers, after an action of two hours, on her passage from London to Port au Prince, with a cargo valued at £40,000; and carried into St. Jago Cuba. A gentleman of distinguished talents in this city, declared several years ago, speaking of Bonaparte, that he would wash one foot in the Mediterranean, and the other in the Baltic—and being sometime afterwards reminded of the completion of his remark, added, that we should be fortunate, if he did not bend over, and wash his hands in the lakes of North America. The following interesting extract of a letter was received by a gentleman in Norfolk from his correspondent in Lisbon, dated 31st Oct.
"Yesterday a courier arrived from France, bringing the disagreeable intelligence, that our ambassador had left Paris the middle of this month. The count de Ega, our ambassador to Spain, has also left Madrid. Twenty-five thousand men are on their march against this country, the advance guard of which was expected to arrive at Burgos yesterday. On the 10th of November the Spanish and French armies are to march from Salamanca, the place of rendezvous. General Junot, late minister of Portugal, is appointed general in chief; Laborde and Clement, jun. are generals of division. The requisition of soldiers and seamen is exercised with the utmost strictness and energy. The provinces are without troops, most of which are drawn towards the capital. The lieutenant generals Gomes, Freire, marquis d'Alorna and Francis de Guaba, are appointed the generals to command the troops of Portugal. Anthony de Araujo Azevedo, minister for foreign affairs, left this place yesterday for Madrid, to negotiate with general Junot. The packet from Falmouth arrived this day and left the mail, as they must hereafter do, without the bar. Twelve sail of the line and five frigates, British, are off the bar at this moment, with what intention is not known, perhaps Lisbon is to share the fate of Copenhagen."
Communications from Washington to the Editor of the U. S. Gazette. Tuesday, Dec. 29. How long will the embargo continue? Twelve months say some of its advocates, six months according to others;—but all agree that it cannot be discontinued till our differences with England are amicably settled. Such was the language yesterday held in debate by Mr. Crowninshield who is generally considered as a pretty correct organ of the executive will. It seems that a motion was made in secret session to limit the operation of the embargo but it was overruled. Unless a general opposition should be immediately manifested to the measure throughout the union, there is little reason to expect an early repeal. It is believed that a majority of congress were in their hearts opposed to the measure, and when the house on Saturday evening adjourned over to Monday some hopes were indulged that a sufficient number would be persuaded to give an independent vote. Several members however, who finally voted for the bill were free in expressing their reluctance. A motion was made by Gen Chandler of the province of Maine, that they should meet on Sunday, but the house appearing to be decidedly against it, and the yeas and nays being demanded the motion was withdrawn.
Upon whom will the embargo fall with the severest pressure? It is not very important to ascertain who will suffer most, since it is agreed that all must suffer much. An idea is however entertained by some southern gentlemen, that they will feel the effects of the measure most severely. Their crop of tobacco is this year unusually abundant, and is now chiefly in the hands of the planter. Their rice and cotton, also, have not yet been brought to market. Besides this the planters are not generally in the habit of laying up much for future contingencies; but live in a style equal to their incomes; so that they are dependent on bringing the produce of a year to a good market. I know not how far the ideas are correct, but they are advanced by some southern gentlemen, and yet the members from the south except a part of the Georgia delegation, generally voted for the bill, while the strength of the opposition was chiefly confined to the north. As many of the harbors in the northern states are frozen in winter, it is probable that a considerable proportion of their shipping is already at sea.
NOTICE. WHEREAS several persons have been in the habit of harbouring and employing my servant negro London, without my knowledge or consent—I hereby forewarn all and every person or persons whatever from harbouring or employing said negro at their peril. Charles W. Scott. January 7 3t
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to John Horner and Son and Horners and Piles, are desired to pay all accounts due to the above firms to Abel Janney as their agent, and his receipt shall be good against us; and he is hereby authorised to bring suits against all persons indebted to the above firms where necessary, and to collect the debts due us. John Horner, sen. John Horner, jun. Lewis Piles. January 7.
JOHN HAYRE, Taylor and Habit-Maker, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of this town and the public in general, that he has just commenced the above business in Prince-street, next door to the post-office, where he solicits the patronage of a generous public. Jan. 4. 6t
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, INSURANCE OFFICE, Jan. 2, 1808. THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, are hereby notified, that the Directors have this day declared a dividend of twenty per cent. for the last six months, on that part of the Capital stock now paid, which will be paid to them or their legal representatives on the 12th inst. By Order, J. B. Nickoll's, Sec'y. January 2. cot12th inst. Mr. Green, Fredericksburg, and Mr. Davis, Richmond; are requested to insert the above advertisement three times in their respective papers.
Philadelphia Grand Lottery. HIGHEST PRIZE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. Authorized by an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
   CASH PRIZES.     1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000   2 do. of 5,000 10,000   5 do. of 1,000 5,000   10 do. of 500 5,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   40 do. of 100 4,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   200 do. of 20 4,000   500 do. of 10 5,000   1,000 do. To consist of machines for opening off-cast worsted and open wro't woollen clothing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each, (patent right included) 100,000   1,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing ornamental mouldings for dwelling houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each, 50,000   Subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. dollars 200,000  
The most valuable cash Prizes, from 200$ and upwards to be determined as follows: Dollars. First drawn number on the first ten days drawing, each 200 First drawn Number on the succeeding ten days, each 500 First drawn Number on the succeeding five days, each 1,000 First drawn Number on the succeeding two days, each 5,000 First drawn number on the last days drawing 10,000 This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the 23d day of February next, & will be completed in 28 days at intervals, under the superintendence of Gentlemen appointed by the Governor, to whom approved security has been given for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the Scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progressed, under the direction of Mr. James Oellers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing, and the Machines and Composition rights delivered to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, or they will be considered as forfeited after that time.
TICKETS at one Dollar and fifty Cents to be had of JAMES OELLERS, No. 1 South Third-street. LEONARD KEEHMLE, No. 79, North Third-street. THOMAS PETERS, No. 22, North Second-street. THOMAS BEDWELL, No. 178, North Third-street. SILAS WILSON, No. 341, North Front-street. JOHN SHAW, No. 232, North Second-street. CHARLES BITTERS, No. 11 North Third-street. ISAAC CARPENTER, No. 245, South Second-street. DANIEL MILLER, No. 427, North Second-street. And at the office of the Aurora, and Freeman's Journal.
The Price of Tickets will advance as the drawing progresses. Note the purchaser or holder of every ticket, will be entitled to a valuable Patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch and Hair-Powder from Potatoes, by a process entirely new, besides the value of the many valuable cash prizes. Tickets to be had at Mr. ROBERT GRAHAM, Book-Store, in Alexandria; who will be furnished with a regular and correct list of every day's drawing. January 7. cot15th Feb. ]
Notice is hereby given To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria. THAT a dividend of three and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said bank, for the half year ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next the seventh instant. By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier. January 7. [5] 39am

TO LEASE. For one or more years, The Store-Houses formerly occupied by JAMES PARK at Broadfield, on the main road to Westmoreland county, Vir. and within two miles of Mattox Bridge: consisting of a store room, counting room with a fire place, and a small lodging room below stairs a large bale room above and a spacious bale house near the store house, in good order—fire wood and st. bleage for one or two horses may be had in the bargain, and Mrs. Park will board one or two young men.—For terms apply to JOHN MUNCASTER, in Alexandria, or to
Townsend S. Dade, At Broadfield.
December 17.
LANDING
From the Schooner Freighter , captain Thomas, from Portland and for sale by
Lawrason & Fowle;
40,000 feet lumber, 100 bbls. New England rum, 50 boxes mould candles, 100 sides seal leather, 50 quintals cod fish, 20 casks cheese, 20 boxes chocolate, IN STORE, 5 tons St. Petersburg clean hemp, 3 bales plains, 2 do. Kendal cottons, 100 doz. English sewing twine, 1500 sides red seal leather, 10 chests young hyson tea, 20 pipes Holland gin, 6 do. Bordeaux brandy, 6 hds. New England rum, 300 boxes brown soap, 50 do. mould candles, 50 do. chocolate, 30 do. Havana Sugar, Hogsheads and barrels retailing sugars, Half barrel and kegs beef, 30 barrels and half barrels mackerel, 2 trunks coarse and fine shoes.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the County Court at Fairfax, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the 15th day of January next, on the premises—
Two tracts of Land, with the appurtenances, containing together about six teen hundred and seventy acres, or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of about two hundred pounds;—which said tracts are situated in the county of Fairfax, and are parts of what is commonly called the Ravenworth Tract of Land .—One of these tracts is in the possession of Augustine J. Smith, Esq. and is the tract on which he at present resides—the other is in the possession of Doctor Henry Rose.
The lands will be sold in lots which will be designated on the day of sale, and the sum to be then raised will also be precisely stated. The meeting of the Commissioners will be at the upper Turnpike Gate upon the turnpike road, about 12 o'clock on the day of sale.
Wm. Payne, Wm. Deneale, Geo. Summers, Thomson Mason, Rich'd. M. Scott.
Dec. 8.
THE Court having been satisfied that the decree under which the above Sale was advertised was erroneous, and that not more than £26, 3s. 9d. with interest from the first day of August last, was due to BATTALLI FITZHUGH , have awarded an injunction prohibiting him from proceeding for more than that sum, that balance is now paid, and was repeatedly tendered before the awarding of this injunction.
HENRY ROSE.
Dec. 23.
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspenders
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far exceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street Alexandria.
N. B. The Subscriber has a complete assortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on advantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25
DIRECTIONS.
The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the suspender, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article.
Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the bank of Alexandria. THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town on the third Monday in Jan. next, for the purpose of chusing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurdin Chapin, Cash'r.
Dec. 15.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria,
INSURANCE OFFICE, Jan. 2, 1808.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria , are hereby notified, that the Directors have this day declared a dividend of twenty per cent. for the last six months, on that part of the Capital stock now paid, which will be paid to them or their legal representatives on the 12th inst.
By Order,
J. B. Nickoll's, Sec'y.
January 2.
cont 12th inst.
SCHOOL.
A SCHOOL will be opened in WATER-STREET ACADEMY, on Monday next, by Arad Thompson , in which will be taught Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Mathematics, the Latin and Greek Languages, Geography, &c.
Terms of Instruction—Reading, Writing, English Grammar and Arithmetic, $5—Latin, Greek, and the higher branches, $7 50 per quarter.
December 28.
dist. law
TO LET,
THE House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. DANIEL M'LEOD Painter, next door to Paton and Butchers hard ware store on King-street. Equal to any stand in Alexandria, for a Grocery or Dry Goods, with convenient accommodations for a Family.
Inquire or
Joseph Smith.
Nov. 5.
cont 12th inst.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria , are informed, that an election for fifteen Directors , to manage the affairs of the said Company for the year ensuing, will be held at the court house, in Alexandria, on the 15th of January next.
By order of the Directors,
WM. HARTSHORNE, Pres't.
12 mo. 24th.
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Mr. Green, Fredericksburg; Mr. Davis, Richmond; Mr. Bowen, Winchester; are requested to insert the above two weeks in their respective papers.
Twenty dollars reward.
RAN AWAY yesterday morning, a negro man named Charles Johnson, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very black, has a small scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small for a person of his size: had on and took with him a grey coating roundabout lined with flannel, and trousers of the same, a black coat & an old grey great-coat, with a variety of other clothing not recollected. Five Dollars will be given if taken in the county, or the above reward if out, and reasonable charges if bro't home.
Lawrence Hooff, Sen.
Masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying him off.
December 26
MR. GENERIS
Has the pleasure to inform his Friends and the Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practising Balls , and will continue them as heretofore. Mr. GENERIS begs the parents who have children to be instructed, will please to send them as soon as possible, so as to give them an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as he intends to have an Exhibition at the conclusion of his school for their amusement which will serve to create ambition.
November 12.
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ROBERT GRAY,
Has just received and for Sale,
The following BOOKS:
The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics, and Science, for 1806—9. Vol. 1st. Price $3 25.
Memoirs of Illustrious and celebrated Women, of all ages and countries. 5 vols. 8vo. $7 50.
The Father and Daughter, a Tale. By Mrs. Opie, author of Simple Tales. Price 87 and half cents.
Stultifera Navis; the Modern Ship of Fools; a new satirical work. Price $1 25
Geographical Compilation. 2 vol. Price $3 50.
Ladies' and gentlemen's Pocket Almanack, for the year 1808, in Morocco and Sheep Binding. Price $1 25 and 75 cents.
Cavalry Discipline. Price 62 and half cts.
Doctor Rees's New Cyclopaedia. Vol. 6th, part 1st. Vol. 6th, part 2d. is expected by the next arrival from Philadelphia.
December 21.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS,
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 brandy, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac
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 whiskey
Cider in barrels
White wine and Cider vinegar
Florence oil in flasks
2 hogsheads Havana honey
15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder
Imperial
Hyson
Young Hyson
Hyson-Skin and
Souchong
TEAS
of good quality.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities
Bengal white do.
Leaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.
Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders.
Macuba and rapee do.
Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.
Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout 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 Havana segars.
Muscate and bloom raisins in boxes.
Sun raisins in casks.
Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, 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-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
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,
Busellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, 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, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout 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 Leiper's snuff, Hunter'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 selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms
Printing in all its various branches handsomely executed at this office.
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I will dispose of the following valuable and inef- ficient property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of a hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ARINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, nearly opposite the city of Washington, beautifully situated, containing about four hundred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wilson, three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty years per annum, containing about six hundred acres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four-Mile tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Aringdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily covered with red and white Oak.
A. L. S. O.,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my ancestor George D. Alexander, being one of the military services during the revolutionary war. All title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DADE, Esq. to whom an application will please to be made for terms of being legally authorized to contract for the disposal of all the above valuable property, which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander,
August 18.
PROSPECTUS
OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S TOUR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN,
THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, Performed by order of the Government of the United States.
During the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. This work will be prepared by Capt. Meriwether Lewis , and will be divided into three parts, the whole comprized in three volumes octavo, the first containing at least seven hundred pages, the second and third from four hundred each, printed on good paper, in a fair type. The several volumes in succession will be put to press as early as possible as the avocations of the author will permit him to prepare them for publication.
This distribution of the work has been made with a view to the accommodation of every description of readers, and is here offered to the patronage of the public in its shape, that all persons wishing to become subscribers, may accommodate themselves with either of the parts, or the entire work, as shall be most convenient to themselves.
Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY Alexandria.
Detached from this work; there will be published
LEWIS AND CLARK'S MAP OF NORTH AMERICA.
From longitude 97 west, to the Pacific Ocean and between 36 and 52, north latitude, with extensive Marginal Notes. Dimensions five feet eight inches by three feet six inches.
Embracing all their late discoveries, that part of the continent heretofore the least known. This map will be compiled from the best maps now extant, as well published as manuscript, from the collective information of the best informed travellers through various portions of that region, and corrected by a series of several hundred celestial observations, made by Captain Lewis during his late tour.
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The price of part the first, in a single volume, will be ten dollars, and that of part the second, in one volume, eleven dollars, delivered to board. Price of the Map, ten dollars.
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M. LEWIS. Philadelphia, June 3. [Aug. 7.]
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