Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1808-09-12 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Goods, Groceries, &c. A Variety of Dry Goods...
P. C. 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.
12 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, Amount, Number. Includes 1st prize of 5000 Dollars, and subsequent prizes of 2500, 1500, 750, 300, 150, 75, 50, 20, 10, 5 dollars.
6166 Prizes—amounting to Dolls. 75,000 832 Planks.—Sum raised } 15,000 including expence. 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 possibly 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 on the corner of Fairfax and Prince-streets:
STILLS of different sizes—COPPER and BRASS KETTLES of all sizes—A general assortment of TIN WARE—and like wise 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 King-street—35 feet on Royal-street, between Prince and Duke-streets. The highest price given for old copper, Brass, Lead and Pewter—and all kinds of Copper and Brass work repaired.
George M'Munn.
August 23.
FOR SALE,
50,000 Limes, Capers, Olives, and Anchovies, Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar, Tea of different kinds, Coffee, Pepper, and Allspice, China, Queens-ware, Glass, &c. Soap and Candles.
Frederick Koones.
September 5.
THOMAS WHITE, JUN.
Blacksmith and Farrier,
ACQUAINTS his customers and the public in general, that he has opened a shop at the lower end of Union street, adjoining Mr. John Hunter's ship yard, for the purpose of shoeing horses, in which line his abilities needs no comment—and begs leave to solicit a share of the patronage of a generous public, and to assure them that any work in the line of his profession, shall not be surpassed by any on the continent.
Blacksmith work of all kinds and description, executed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
N. B. Those who favor him with their custom will have the advantage of receiving his advice and attention in farrier gratis.
A couple of smart Lads, from 14 to 16 years of age, will be taken as apprentices, and treated with kindness, and strict attention paid to their morals. September 5. dlm2aw3in
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.
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) excelled 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 vacancies 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 Brockel.
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.
Table with 2 columns: Ticket Type, Price. 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.
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE, Capt. Hews;
For freight of 400 barrels, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to
John G. Ladd.
Landing, for sale, from said vessel, 45 tons Plaister Paris, 3 tierces Claret Wine, 60 bales Cut Corks, 2500 wt. Glauber's Salt. July 38.
FOR BOSTON,
The Brig ONLY SON, Captain Nickerson;
Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For freight or passage apply to Lawrafsan and Fowle:
Who have landing from said Brig, and for sale, 450 casks Lime, 23,000 feet merchantable Lumber, 50 barrels Mackerel, 10 do. do., 70 kegs Pickled Lobsters, 10 do. Salmon.
IN STORE,
Holland Gin, of a superior flavor, Cognac and Rochelle Brandy, Retailing Molasses, Ditto Muscovado Sugar, Mould Candles, Brown Soap, Chocolate, 6000 lbs. Sumatra Pepper, 200 sacks Blown Salt, Young Hyson Tea, Russia and Ravens Duck, 2 cases Straw Bonnets, 9 do. Cotton Cards, assorted, 250 casks White Lead, different sizes, 1500 sides Red Seal Leather,
ALSO,
Two bales of Plains, and two do. of Kendal Cottons, that will be sold on very liberal terms. August 26. 2aw3w
JOHN G. LADD,
HAS FOR SALE,
30 bales German Linens, consisting of brown and white Rolls, flaxen Osna-burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, and Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen Russia Sheetings 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 hhd Molasses 1 pipe port Wine 10 do. Holland Gin 5 do. French Brandy 7 do. Jamaica Spirits: A quantity of seal Leather, Shoes, Spermaceti and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. &c. April 7.
Wines for Sale.
I HAVE FOR SALE,
6 pipes old London Particular Madeira WINE.
4 ditto new ditto ditto. 6 ditto old Port. 25 quarter casks Malaga. 50 quarter casks Lisbon. 20 boxes brown Soap. 60 ditto Mould Candles. Bryan Hampton. August 6.
JUST RECEIVED,
A few barrels very fresh LIMES, in excellent order, which will be sold low. Thomas Patten. September 7.
Wanted to Hire,
Some Carpenters, Laborers and Carts.—Apply at the Bridge on the Four Mile Run. September 9. 3t
FOUND,
A BANK NOTE, which the owner may have by proving property and paying for this advertisement. September 9. 3t
TO LET
On King-street near the Diagonal Pump; A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. Apply to Richard Lewis. Sept. 7.

Alexandria Daily Gazette,  COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY  SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria. Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
Alexandria Price Current. CORRECTED WEEKLY  FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 26 28   Duck, Russia bolt. 38 30   Ravens 15 16   Fruit, Raisins keg 11 11 50   Indigo, Spanish (flot.) box 4 5   Molasses lb. 2 50 2 60   Salt, coarse gal. 75 80   fine bus. 65 77   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 9 10   Pepper 22 25   Pimento 28 30   Spirits, Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 50 1 75   Gin, Holland 1 20 1 25   Rum, Jamaica 4th 1 10 1 15   Antigua 3d 90 95   Windward 80 85   2d & 3d   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 10 50 11   2d & 3d 8 48 10   Teas, Imperial lb. 2 10 2   Hyson 1 10 1 15   Young Hyson 65   Hyson Skin   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 1 2   Port 1 50 1   Lisbon 1 35 1   Malaga 95 1  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 9   Beef, Mess bbl no sales   Prime no sales   Bread, Crackers cwt. no sales   Pilot no sales   Ship no sales   Candles, Mould lb. 18   Dip 16   Cheese 8   Cotton, Upland 18   Fish, Mackerel bbl 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75 4   Flour, Superfine 4 75   Grain, Wheat bus. 80 8   Corn 40 4   Flaxseed none   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 12 50 13 5   Gunpowder, Keg 25lb. 11 13   Hemp cwt. 10 11   Iron, Barr ton 120 125   Pork, Mess bbl no sales   Prime no sales   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 50 55   Whiskey 4 44   Sugar, New-Orleans 100 none   Loaf lbs. 2 21   Lump lb. 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. no sales   Potomac no sales  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, par.   Potomac do 93   Marine Insurance uncertain   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. 18 per ct. ad.   Exchange on London, 108 to 110 pr. ct.  
At the solicitation of a number of our country friends, we shall commence, on the 9th of this month, the publication of a paper for the country, three times a week , which will contain all the matter and advertisements published in the daily paper. The price will be FIVE DOLLARS per annum.
Such of our present patrons as reside on the route where the mail goes but once a week, will be furnished with the country paper in lieu of the daily one, unless ordered otherwise.
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 Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
July 11.
FROM THE GAZETTE OF THE U. STATES.
"France has Ships and we have Men."
It has been repeatedly denied in the democratic prints, that Mr. Jefferson, in a conversation with two respectable gentlemen, declared that the people of this country wished for a war with England, and upon being asked by what means we should be able to carry on such a war, he replied in the words which we have placed at the head of this article. It is, however, a fact, that such a conversation lately took place, and we are now enabled to state the substance of it upon the authority of a gentleman who cannot be mistaken, and who is incapable of intentional misrepresentation. We believe that the very words of the President are preserved, and confidently challenge any of his champions to deny the accuracy of the statement. Both the gentlemen who were concerned in the conversation, have related it in the same manner: both are well known to the editor of this Gazette: no one will venture to call in question the veracity of either.
The statement is as follows:
In July, 1807, soon after the unfortunate and to us disgraceful affair of the Chesapeake, a citizen of Georgetown, and a friend of his, a merchant from London, paid a morning visit to the President of the United States. The latter was introduced by the former as a gentleman residing in England; a partner in a mercantile house in Philadelphia; and a native American, extensively engaged in the American trade. The President introduced a conversation by complaining bitterly of the recent outrage upon the Chesapeake; and the general conduct of the British government towards
was examining a box of merchandise, I spoke to the passengers, and told them to look out; whereupon the lieutenant ordered the corporal to take charge of me—and he took me, and all the crew, into the gunboat. As soon as I was taken on board, I was put in irons, which being too large, they slipped off. After this, my hands were lashed across each other ignominiously with a rope, and I was kept under a sentry all the time I was there, which was twelve hours. They detained the vessel eighteen hours.
SAMUEL W. RUSSELL.
Baltimore, Sept. 1808.
I attest the facts abovementioned to be correctly and truly stated, the same date as above.
HENRY BECKWITH, mate.
From the Boston Chronicle.
By the Arcturus, captain Maine, arrived here on Saturday, in 48 days from St. Sebastian, we were favored with a Bayonne paper of July 11th.
It appears that H. M. Joseph I. left Bayonne on the 9th of July, for his capital; that the emperor his brother had accompanied him as far as Bidart, with a most brilliant guard, in which town the two monarchs embraced and took leave of each other with the greatest tenderness; that H. C. M. slept that night at St. Sebastian, where he was received with the greatest demonstrations of joy and respect.
The new constitution, a copy of which we understand is received by this vessel, was definitively accepted the 30th June, and sworn to by H. C. M. and the deputies; the king having previously to his oath addressed the assembly to which they returned a loyal answer.
The oath was administered by the archbishop of Burgos, dressed in his pontifical robes, attended by other dignitaries of the clergy. The king having placed his hand upon the holy evangelists pronounced the form of an oath that follows. agreeably to the constitution: "I swear upon the holy evangelists to respect and cause to be respected our religion, to observe and cause to be observed the constitution, to preserve her integrity and independence of Spain and her possessions, to respect and cause to be respected personal liberty and property, and to govern only with a view to the interests, felicity and glory of the Spanish nation."
The oath taken by the archbishop and dignitaries of the church, his attendants, president, secretaries, officers of the palace, deputies, &c. &c. was as follows: "I swear fidelity to the king, constitution and laws."
The assembly of deputies have ordered that several kinds of medals should be struck off to commemorate this event.
We understand further by the passengers, that the king had safely arrived in Madrid: that 70,000 more French troops had entered Spain, to subdue the southern provinces; that dispatches have been brought from our charge d'affairs at Madrid, for our government.
We have been particular in enquiring about any movements among the powers of the north, or south of Europe, but could not learn any thing material.
The following is the Speech of his catholic majesty Joseph I. pronounced on submitting the constitution of Spain, which was unanimously adopted by the Spanish national assembly.
GENTLEMEN DEPUTIES, "I HAVE wished to come in the midst of you before you separate. Brought together by a series of extraordinary events to which all nations have been subject at more or less distant periods, and by the dispositions of my august brother the emperor Napoleon you have displayed sentiments which are those of the age. You will find the result of them stamped in the constitutional act, which will be read to you.
"With it will cease the long disasters of Spain; disasters which the secret uneasiness that has for a long time agitated this nation, gave but too much cause to apprehend. The effervescence which yet prevails in some provinces will cease when the people shall know that their religion, their independence, and the integrity of their country are guaranteed: that their most precious rights are acknowledged, and when they shall see in these new institutions, the germ of the prosperity of their country; blessings which the neighboring nations have obtained only by dint of bloodshed and misfortunes.
"Would to heaven that all the Spaniards were together here! One sole interest binds them, and they would have but one sentiment. We should not see ourselves under the cruel necessity of losing any of those, so, seduced by foreign incitements, must be themselves reduced by force of arms!
"The enemy of the continent hopes and expects to deprive us of our colonies by taking advantage of the troubles which it ex-
cites in Spain. For this reason, every Spaniard should open his eyes, and establish the reciprocal rights and duties of the king and people. If they are proposed to make the same sacrifices as are, Spain will before long be as happy in its interior as it will be powerful in its exterior.
"We accept with the highest confidence this contract at the feet of the Deity, reads the innermost recesses of the human heart, who disposes of at his will, and never forsakes the man who loves his duty, and has no other fear than that conscience."
This speech being finished, his majesty delivered the constitution to the president, who handed it to one of the secretaries, after he having read it in an intelligible voice, beginning to end, the president put the question to the assembly whether they accepted the constitution, and all the members answered individually that they accepted it—and then the president answered in the name of the assembly, "We accept it."
NEW-ORLEANS, August 1.
Judge Lewis returned from Opelousas Saturday evening last; and we understand that four of the Indians tried there on a charge of killing the men in Gwing's house are condemned to be hung.
NEW YORK, September 3.
GOOD NEWS INDEED!
It is now ascertained beyond a doubt, that the federal tickets for members of congress have succeeded both in Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and in the latter state by an overwhelming majority.
Elections for members of congress have been held in four states, in which two each, were chosen.
   Demo. Fed.     15 2 for New York.   11 1 for N. Carolina.   5 0 for N. Hampshire.   3 0 for Rhode Island.   33 3  
This year are chosen
   Demo. Fed.     9 3 for New York.   3 4 for N. Carolina.   0 5 for N. Hampshire.   0 2 for Rhode Island.   17 19  
We now ask the federalists, every where in the United States, Is not this result astonishing? We ask the patriots of New Hampshire itself, is not the result astonishing even to you? But this result would not have happened if the federalists had not felt that the salvation of their country was at stake; and if they had not dared to confide in their ability to snatch it from destruction.
After this astonishing triumph, there should be no limits to the hopes of the federalists in any part of the Union. Nothing can be so pernicious to the cause, as to say, after the manner of many clever milk and water politicians, "We cannot carry it, and therefore it is in vain to TRY." Let all pitiful, discouraging expressions of this sort be discontinued every where. Federalists! you know what you can do until you try. By trying, you may, as the Federalists since the Linnæus have done every where, succeed beyond your most sanguine hopes. And if after an animated contest you should even fail, what do you lose? Truly nothing. But if you succeed your country may be preserved by your patriotism and your intrepidity! Where there is on the one hand so much to be gained by activity and energy, and nothing can be lost on the other, why should any one yield to despair, and remain inactive? Federalists look at the following calculation of the result of the next election of President.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, 1808.
   Federal votes. Democrats.     Massachusetts 19   Connecticut, 9   Rhode-Island, 4   New-Hampshire,   Vermont, 8   New-Jersey, 3   Pennsylvania, 26   Delaware, 3   Maryland, 6   North Carolina, 5   South Carolina, 19   New-York, 19   Virginia, 24   Georgia, 6   Kentucky, 4   Tennessee, 5   Ohio 5   97 79  
September 8.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the British packet Lord Hobart, capt. Hamilton, with the July mail. She sailed the 13th July, and has had 12 days from Halifax. A gentleman in the packet informs, that on the 8th July, Lieut. Leach, of his majesty's navy, arrived at Falmouth in 5 days from Gyon in Spain, accompanied by two Spanish gentle-

men of rank, bearing dispatches from the commander of the patriot army. The intelligence they brought is as follows:
The patriots were in possession of Madrid, having defeated the Duke de Berg, commander in chief of the French forces in Spain, in several engagements, and compelled him to retreat to a country seat belonging to the kings of Spain, situate about 18 miles from Madrid—the loss on the part of the French during the different actions that had taken place, had been computed at more than 35,000 men killed, besides wounded; prisoners none, no quarters having been given on either side. The retreat of the Duke de Berg from Madrid was so precipitate, that his Duchess fell into the hands of the patriots. In Portugal the people had massacred a vast number of the French army. Junot, the French commander, has been obliged to retire before them; he requested reinforcements from the Duke de Berg, but was informed that it was not possible to send him any, in consequence of which Junot removed to the castle of St. Julian which he was putting in a state of defence.
Information of the surrender of the Russian fleet lying in the Tagus, consisting of eight sail of the line, to the British squadron blockading the port under the command of sir Charles Cotton, was daily expected in England, when the Lord Hobart sailed.
On the 17th of July, in lat. 49, 20, N. long. 8, 30, the Lord Hobart fell in with a fleet of transports consisting of 73 sail, bound to Spain, under convoy of his majesty's ships Donegal, Resistance, and Crocodile. This fleet carried 12,000 British troops under the command of sir Arthur Wellesley, intended to support the patriot army there.
We further learn, by a gentleman passenger in the packet, that a vessel had arrived at Pictou, in 19 days from Greenock, confirming the above, together with news of a peace between Sweden Russia and England, and the commencement of hostilities on the part of Russia against France.
There was no doubt in England of the complete success of the Spanish patriots against the French troops. Every possible exertion was making in England to supply them with troops, ammunition and stores. 200,000 stand of arms and 100,000,000 or musket cartridges had already been sent to the Spaniards from the different ports in England.
All the transports that were at Halifax, had received orders to sail immediately for England; and all the Spanish prisoners that were at Halifax had been sent to Havanna.
A communication between Falmouth and Corunna had been opened, and the first British Packet was to sail for Corunna on the 17th July.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.
A letter from Boston announces the death of Governor Sullivan.
General Miranda and Col. Burr are said to be in the English fleet bound from Ireland to the coast of Spain. Capt. Main, of the Arcturus, on his passage to Boston, passed thro' the fleet, and obtained this information from one of the vessels that boarded him.
New-York Gazette.
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from a highly respectable gentleman at Bayonne, under date of the 27th June, to a gentleman in Baltimore.
"It is apprehended a general embargo on all American ships in France will soon take place. SIXTY-TWO American vessels have been of late condemned by the Conseil des Prizes a Paris . God knows how all this will end! Let us hope, however, that political matters may not be pushed to extremes."
ALBANY, Sept 1.
An obliging friend of ours has received a letter from his correspondent at Detroit, which mentions that "they have had a skirmish with the Indians; but pacified them again by some presents from the governor." From what cause this arose, and whether any lives were lost, we do not learn.
Captain Henry, passenger in the ship Arcturus, from St. Sebastians, has reached town. We mentioned in yesterday's Gazette, the condemnation of his ship Mars at Bayonne, captured on her passage from Savannah for England. He has communicated to us an important fact which we think it our duty to state. It is this:—While his ship was under sequestration he wrote EIGHT letters to Mr. Armstrong, our minister at Paris, relative to his vessel, FIVE of which he knows Armstrong received, and he thinks it probable he received the whole—not one of which letters were ever answered. He also says, that several other American captains wrote to Mr. Armstrong, who were also treated with the same silent contempt.
A passenger in the Arcturus informs us that Murat, the Grand Duke of Berg, had arrived at Bayonne, from Madrid, where he remained dangerously ill, having been stabbed in the breast.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated the 13th of July, received per the Arcturus Mail, arrived at Boston, from St. Sebastians. "French troops are continually marching through this place for Spain by forced marches where 40,000 have already arrived."
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated Sept. 5, to a gentleman in this city.
"We have it from a gentleman of respectability, who arrived here this day in the ship Arcturus, from St. Sebastians, that the emperor in a late conference with a gentleman attached to our diplomacy at his court was pleased to express his approbation of all Mr. Jefferson had done, and would take no offence even if we made terms with England; that all which we have heard respecting Spain is true, but the French are marching 180,000 men into Spain, and the road to Madrid is open to them by means of the fortresses which the French previously to the late patriotic revolution had contrived to get into their possession."
HALIFAX, August 5.
Yesterday his majesty's ship Banterer, Captain Shepherd, arrived, with four Spanish feluccas, prizes; and the American brig Izette, Captain Lams, of Portsmouth, 44 days from Rotterdam for Boston.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Arcturus, in a letter to his friend in this city, has copied the following address delivered by Napoleon Bonaparte to his Spanish Junta on leaving Bayonne. Gazette U. States.
"I now intrust to you your sovereign, and depend upon your exertions in the different provinces to bring back the nation to their duty. Le peuple est un monstre qu'il faut muser ( The people is a monster that must be muzzled ) The means are in your hands—My armies and treasures are at your service. Should I not hear, before you reach Madrid, that tranquility is restored, I will no longer temporize, but will reduce you to subjection, and treat you as a conquered country."
We can announce with certainty to the public, that we shall shortly have it in our power to publish a full and accurate account of all Gen. Wilkinson's commercial transactions with the Spanish government, accompanied with the original vouchers, signed by the General himself and his agents—by which the whole fabric of Tobacco speculation , on which the Court of Enquiry at Washington, has grounded their opinion, must disappear like a baseless vision: and we are authorised to say, that the statement on that subject presented to the Court of Enquiry in the shape of an account current, shall be fully developed.
(Orleans Gazette.)
The people their own worst enemies. —When this sentiment dropped from Gouverneur Morris , the democratic scribblers were all seized with a most dreadful fever—They bawled and raved at the insolence of the man. It was too much to be endured; they were ready to tur and jether . What is now the hue and cry of these same men? Why what he preached, they put in practice. The Embargo which they so loudly commend is the confession of the fact. The people are not to be trusted with their own business—They'll run into danger—they'll be ruined say our democratic rulers, if we don't interfere, and "save them from themselves." Like an old hen with a brood of young ducks, which, led by instinct, flock to the water, our President is fluttering and cackling on the shore for fear they'll sink. And pray how long is it since the people of this country became such idiots that they were not fit to be trusted with their own business. Are we so stupid that we need a law, and gun boats, and frigates, and standing armies to prevent us from running into the fire—from butting our heads against rocks. The people are continually asking the President to "let them go," as the Children of Israel did Pharaoh in the land of Egypt. But all the answer that comes is, Why children you'll be torn to pieces with wild beasts—Be still, I know what is best—you are not fit to be trusted with yourselves.
Take off the Embargo, said John Randolph, and produce immediately rises in price—this is the test.
Take off the Embargo, and hundreds of vessels immediately sail to foreign countries, laded with produce—this is the test of its usefulness.
(Trenton Fed.)
Extract from Antwerp, dated June 21, 1808.
"Respecting the cargoes detained, we cannot yet give any favorable accounts, on the contrary appearances are growing worse from day to day. Several American cargoes captured or detained under the several decrees have lately been condemned by the court of prizes at Paris and should the least difficulty arise between your country and France, there is no doubt all the cargoes under detention in
France will share the same fate. The cargo of the American brig Sally from your port seized at Flushing for having been in England, has been sold here a few days ago by the Custom House. Times are really getting very critical, and how all this will end it is difficult to foresee."
Should our embargo be raised, and the intercourse with Great Britain renewed, there is a circumstance which may be worth the attention of the merchants and ship holders.
It is known that an act was passed at the last session of the British parliament, putting the commerce of this country on the footing of the most favored nation—We have not seen the act, but if it conforms to the resolution, the advantages which are held out may be lost without attention—The resolution is in these words:
"That all goods, wares, and merchandise, the growth and produce of America, imported to this country, either in British ships navigated according to law, or in ships built in America or captured from an enemy by the American arms, the masters and three fourths of the crews of which should be native Americans, should be admitted at the same rates of duty as were paid for the like articles coming from the most favored nations: and that commodities brought from any other nations or captured from an enemy by the Americans, should be entered in British ports at the lowest duties paid by any other country."
According to this resolution, the master of the ship, and three fourths of the crew must be natives of this country, otherwise the ship will not be treated as a vessel of the most favored nation.
(Norf. Led.)
The editor of the Mercantile Advertiser received yesterday, via Newport, the following letter from one of those unfortunate men who were basely seduced into the service of MIRANDA, and are now wearing out life in the dungeons of Carthagena:
Vaults of St. Clara. July 4th, 1808.
The anniversary of the independence of our country.
"RESPECTED FRIEND,
"Supposing that it would not be unpleasant to hear that I am still living, I use an opportunity offered by a vessel going to N. York, to acquaint you with my good health. How long I am to continue in chains and in a dungeon, I know not; I pray God it may be short: for "disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, SLAVERY, still thou art a bitter draught—and though thousands in all ages have been compelled to drink of thee, thou art not on that account the less bitter."
"I perceive by a printed paper, which accompanied a communication from R. B. Forbes, Esq. that you are one of the committee appointed to receive subscriptions for our relief; you may, therefore, possibly have it in your power to give me correct information touching the means by which we, poor miserable creatures, are to be emancipated, and when. This I beg you will be good enough to do by the next vessel which may leave New York for this accursed place.
"For the last three years distress has become familiar to me, and even death has been disarmed of all its terrors. Mine is a state in which
"Life dies, death lives, and nature breeds Perverse, all monstrous, all prodigious things."
And how long I may be permitted to enjoy health or life is very difficult to calculate upon in a place like this. Indeed I assure you, were it not for some little glimmering hope that I shall yet see my native country (which I dearly love, and can never forget) I should instead of using means to preserve life, be tempted to destroy it.
"If any friends whom I left behind should enquire of you respecting me, be pleased to tell them I still live.
Adieu.
Yours ever,
Robert Saunders.
According to letters received in London from Brest, the prefect there has received the following communication:
"SIR,
"It being his majesty's intention to protect the operations of commerce in the mother country and colonies, and to take every step which can, under existing circumstances, promote the common prosperity of this traffic, and of the colonies themselves, I am authorised by his majesty, for the purpose of facilitating such enterprizes, to engage for one fifth of the freight of vessels to be employed, and which shall be fitted out as privateers as well as merchantmen; & to send on board each as passengers from 14 to 20 soldiers, for strengthening the crews and reinforcing the garrisons of the colonies at which they shall arrive.
I have therefore to request that you will give due publicity to these gracious arrangements of his majesty, in the different ports within your precinct, giving notice at the same time that the proposal of the outfitters must be through you transmitted to me within two months, at least, of the intended departure of the vessels; and I have further to request that you will without fail, and immediately on the receipt thereof, transmit the said proposals to me, with your opinion upon their contents respectively.
(Signed)
DECRES. CAFFARELLI.
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
NEWPORT, September 1.
The following table exhibits the majority which have been given throughout the state for the two tickets.
Providence County.
   Fed. Rep.     Providence, 350   N. Providence 24   Scituate 74   Smithfield 30   Gloucester 103   Burrillville 4   Johnson 63   Cranston 23   Foster 10   Cumberland 52  
Newport County.
   Newport 50   Portsmouth 34   James-town 6   New Shoreham 22   Middletown 37   Little Compton 4   Tiverton 28  
Washington County.
   S. Kingston 181   Westerly 46   Richmond 31   N. Kingston 34   Charlestown 14   Hopkinton 10   Exeter 17  
Kent County.
   E. Greenwich 65   West do. 47   Coventry equally divided   Warwick 61  
Bristol County.
   Burrington 10   Bristol 21   Warren 50  
The whole Federal majority (exclusive of Coventry) 473
LAWRASON & FOWLE,
Have just Received, 60 crates assorted Liverpool Ware. Which will be sold at a low advance. Likewise per schr. Lark, 1000 sides red Soak Leather, 5 boxes Wool Cards.
September 12 2aw3w
Scott's New Improved Patent WINDOW SPRINGS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS constantly on hand for sale, at Mr. JOHN HODGKINS INN, the New improved Patent Window Springs, Where all persons may be supplied, either by wholesale or retail, at the shortest notice:
These Springs are peculiarly useful in fastening the Window Sash when down, or at any height, and in enabling the same to be moved upwards or downwards without friction, and with much greater facility than any Window Springs heretofore invented; and are much less liable to be out of order.
They have met with the fullest approbation of all who have used them.
He will attend to orders for setting the Window Springs from such as may favor him with a call. Price 3s. 6d per set.
Isaac Lum.
September 12 3t*
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.
I have just Received & for Sale, 3 tons of first quality Country HEMP, 3 seroons Spanish INDIGO, 5 chests Imperial TEA.
Bryan Hampson.
August 30.

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, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
BY N. G. DUFIEF, 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.
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 Ronaldson. 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.  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.
NOTICE.
IN consequence of the retirement of James H. Hooe from the concern of Robert T. Hooe and Co. which has hitherto been carried on by the subscribers; the same business will be prosecuted under the same firm, by Robert T. Hooe and John Muncaster, with whom the settlement of the old concern remains. Robert T. Hooe, James H. Hooe, John Muncaster. July 15—19.
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.
FRENCH NIGHT SCHOOL.
FRED. TSCHIFFELLY, FROM Bern in Switzerland, teacher of the French language at the academy of Mr. Joseph Cowing, St. Asaph street, has the honor to inform the public of Alexandria, that he intends to open on the 1st of October next, from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening, a SCHOOL, where he will teach, after the best principles, the French Language, Saturdays and Sundays excepted. His terms are low. The room will be well warmed and lighted, for the accommodation of the scholars: therefore all those desirous to be admitted in this school are requested to make speedy application, as the number of the scholars will be limited. Apply for the terms to himself, at the aforesaid school-house, from nine to twelve o'clock, A. M. and from three to five o'clock, P. M. September 9
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, By Henry S. Keatinge, of Baltimore, THE HOLY BIBLE EXPLAINED: Or, the old and New Testament digested and illustrated BY WAY OF QUESTION AND ANSWER In which the principal controverted points are considered, and the connection of sacred and profane history preserved. Compiled chiefly from the writings of the most eminent historians, divines and commentators: Designed for promoting Christian knowledge.
CONDITIONS. This work is printed from the third and last London edition, and contains 458 pages: octavo on good paper and type. It will be delivered to subscribers in boards, for two dollars—full bound, two dollars twenty-five cents. To non-subscribers, in boards, two dollars twenty-five cents—full bound two dollars seventy-five cents, payable on delivery. The publisher is at present in this town, and will wait upon the citizens of Alexandria, for their patronage.
This work has been specially recommended and promoted by the clergymen of every denomination of Christians to wit: Rev. J. G. J. Bend, John Glendy, John Inglis, G. Dashiell, James Whitehead Samuel Knox, A. M. of Baltimore. Reverend B. Judd, of Annapolis. Rev. J. Lauria, and M'Cor-mick of Washington. Rev. J. J. Sayers, S. B. Balch, and H. Foxall, of George-town.
The Publisher returns his thanks to the citizens of Alexandria, for their patronage, and informs them that subscribers names will be received for three weeks, at the Bookstore of Mr. JAMES KENNEDY, sen. King street, who has for sale, just published [price fifty cents]
The MUSICAL PRECEPTOR; OR, A Key to Harmony: By Henry S. Keatinge. "To purest harmony attune the soul," "Wean it from earth and wing its flight to heaven."
ALSO, A new SONG, set to music—composed By H. LEAMAN:
The POOR VILLAGE MAID. September 3.
SAMUEL WHEELER Respectfully informs his Customers and the Public, THAT he has removed from his former stand on Fairfax-street, to the store next to the Washington tavern on King-street, where he has for sale, a good assortment of SHOES of the best quality. 9th month, 5th.
I have just Received & for Sale, 3 tons of first quality Country HEMP, 3 seroons Spanish INDIGO, 5 chests Imperial TEA. Bryan Hampson. August 30.
JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY:
Clarkson's Portraiture of Quakerism , 3 volumes octavo. FREAKS OF COLUMBIA; OR, THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, A Farce. August 11.
Patent Shot, &c.
ons Patent Shot, assorted, B to no. 10. sogheads brown Sugars. 200 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.
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, and Rye 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.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' court of said county, letters of administration with the will annexed, upon the estate of Mr. SAMUEL CRAIG, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, dec'd: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of September next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate, and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this ninth day of March, 1808. John G. Ladd, Administrator, with the will annexed, of Samuel Craig, deceased.
August 8 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.
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.
2000 SPANISH HIDES, Muscovado Sugar in bbls. and bbls., Clayed do. in boxes, Coffee in bbls. and bags, Old London Particular and Market Madeira Wine, in pipes and half pipes. Catalonia do. in qr. casks, Castile Soap in boxes. A few tons of Logwood. FOR SALE BY Nath. Wattles, & Co.
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
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 the subscriber, near Leesburgh, Loudoun county. S. COOKE: April 14.
District of Columbia. County of Alexandria, ss. July term, 1808. Ezra Kinzey, William Patton, John Butcher and Jonathan Butcher, trading under the firm of Ezra Kinzey and Co. and John Kincaid, Complainants. Against James Grymes, and Elizabeth Grymes, his wife, Defendants.
The said defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the complainants by their council, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy. Test, G. Deneale, c. c.
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 WINE.
Old St. Estephe Medoc 1aret, in ca 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 Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS of good quality Gumpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Mucuba and rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; to; 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; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble scaled; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscadel 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 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 & reel, 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, Gumpowder, 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 WINE.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, 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, Master'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
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.