Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-04-12 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue. On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD at the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be renewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads and 30 barrels of quality New-Orleans Sugar. Madeira Wine in pipes. West-India Rum in hogsheads. Turks-Island, Ground Allum and Liming-Salt—and 20 crates well assorted Queens Ware. Newton Keene. May 16.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Roufett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Macouba Snuff, Rappée de Coarse and Fine, 10 boxes fresh MUSTARD, 10 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s and 2d quality. —HE HAS ALSO, A General Assortment as usual. of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active, well disposed BOY, of color, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. March 20.
FOR SALE, 4000 lbs. Prime Green COFFEE, and 150 sacks Liverpool SALT. Newton Keene. March 27.
TO LET, THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets. R. I. TAYLOR. Executor of John Watts. Jan. 2.
Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens. Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
BRICK & STONE LAYERS. J. B. Hill & J. Ball INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are expected to furnish materials they will be first quality. February 17.
For Freight or Charter, The well known Ship HERO, Thomas Cole, Master; Three hundred hogsheads or 2000 barrels burthen, in complete order and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Thomas Cole. March 15.
FRESH TEAS. JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE, HAS JUST RECEIVED, AND OFFERS FOR SALE At the Baltimore and New York prices, 15 chests Hyson Skin, 10 do. old Hyson, 6 do. young Hyson. TEAS Of the latest New York importation. dlw law 3w April 3.
SALT. 3000 bushels coarse and fine SALT, suitable for the fishery, and laying convenient for river craft, for sale, on reasonable terms, by John G. Ladd, March 17.
TO RENT, The HOUSE on Water-street, occupied by the subscriber, and possession given the 21st of next month, or immediately if desired. Charles Wadsworth. March 30.
CATALOGUE OF PLAYS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT GRAY.
THE ROBBERS, Forty Thieves, Jew of Mogadore, Heir at Law, Robbin Hood, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, Of Age To-morrow, Fortress of Sorrento, Chrononhotonthologos, Indian Princess, Critic, Fox Chase, Blue Beard, Lock and Key, Darby's Return, What a Blunder, Wanderer, Stranger, Blind Boy, Deserter, Jew, Point of Honor, Maidsmaid, School for Scandal, Trust, Castle Snee-tre, Town and Country, Voice of Nature, He Would if He Could, Tears and Smiles, Adrian and Orilla, Farm House, Who's the Dupe, Trip to Scarborough, Whistle for it, Fortune's Frolic, Begone Dull Care, Adelgitha, World, How to grow Rich, Man of Fortitude. ALSO, The Military Mentor, being a series of letters recently written from a general officer to his son—2 vols. boards price $2. Crabbe's Poems, highly spoken of by the British Reviews as a work of the first merit—price, bound, $1. March 29.
TUITION. THE Subscriber informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has opened SCHOOL in that commodious room on King street, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, (formerly occupied as a school room by Mr. Wilbar) where he will teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mensuration and Navigation on moderate terms, flattering himself, that by assiduous attention to the improvement of his Pupils, he may merit a share of public patronage. Abraham Walker. March 10.
Just Received, from Boston, And for sale by the Subscriber, A few dozen mens' and womens' Saddle-Trees. A good assortment of Cut Tacks, from 3 ounces to 18 ounces, in small bags. Wool Cards. New York prime pork in barrels. Goshen Cheese, very excellent. Rhode Island ditto. Seed Potatoes. Smoked Herrings in boxes. Lime Juice in bottles. Sweet Oil in ditto. New England Cider in barrels. And a handsome assortment of Netting Cotton, from No. 10, to No. 26. Thomas Patten. April 7.
TO RENT, A convenient two story FRAME HOUSE on Patrick street, nearly opposite Isaac Gibson, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Moore. Possession may be had immediately.—Apply to James Anderson. March 23.
Lottery Notice. On Tuesday the 4th of April Tickets in Black River Lottery No. 2, will rise in price to $1.50—On that day week the drawing commences. R. GRAY. March 29.
Clover Seed. Ten casks of the very best quality—Also six casks empty Glass Bottles, just received and for sale, cheap, by John G. Ladd. March 25.
Rabbit-Skins. I wish to purchase a quantity of the best Rabbit-Skins in fur. John G. Ladd. March 1.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hogsheads, 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB to No. 9. 10 bales Cotton. 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported. Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Te neriffe, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret. Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum. Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy. Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce. Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey. Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks. Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice, Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds. Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, String Lines, &c. &c. Feber 18.
John Gardner Ladd, Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street Wharf— Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes, Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests. 1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels. Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Seal Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens' Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January
Six Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Tuesday last, the 4th inst. SAMUEL ISAACS, an apprentice to the taylor business, who had three years, four months and some days to serve, about 5 feet 4 inches high, light hair, pert, impertinent look, and is very forward and conceited, and walks very strait; he had on a white furr hat, blue roundabout jacket, corduroy vest and dark mixed trousers, when he went away: if he is taken up and put in any jail in Virginia, or in any other state, so that I get him, I will give the above reward but no expences. I forward any person or persons not to employ or harbor the aforesaid Samuel Isaacs, as I am determined to prosecute all such, as far as the law allows. JOHN H. PHILLIPS. April 11.
VINEGAR. For sale, one thousand gallons, by quantity and retail. Apply to Thomas Cruse. April 10.
Public Sale. Pursuant to a decretal order of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, at Westmoreland Court House, being court day—
That very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Matthews, late of said county, containing 643 acres. A credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser executing to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order, bond with approved security, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money according to the terms of the decree. March 30.
Black River Lottery No. 2, Commences drawing on Tuesday next, the 14th instant. HIGHEST PRIZES. One of 30,000 dollars, one of 20,000 dollars, and two of 10,000 dollars. In order to give those persons who have drawn prizes in the charitable Marine Lottery, an opportunity of exchanging them for tickets in the Black River Lottery, the price will be continued at 9 dollars until the drawing begins, after which the price will be regulated by the state of the wheel—the first drawn number on Tuesday next will be entitled to One Thousand Dollars. TICKETS For Sale at R. GRAY's Bookstore, King-street, Alexandria. Orders from the country, enclosing the Cash (post paid) punctually attended to, and early information given of the fate of all tickets purchased as above. April 6.
A Runaway. ON Monday morning last, a young and likely negro man slave, named DICK, left the service of the subscriber, and is now supposed to be lurking in or about the town of Alexandria. He is about 18 or 19 years of age, copper colored, well made, and wears his hair in a queue. He took with him shoemakers' tools, with which he is a tolerable workman, and had on a short jacket made of dark colored twilled Virginia cloth and pantaloon of the same. As he went off without any sort of provocation that I know of, it is supposed he is harbored at some of the numerous tippling houses in or about the town, and perhaps kept at work to defray his expences. I will give Ten Dollars reward for his apprehension and delivery to me, or if he is secured in any jail and notice given to me—and if he is apprehended out of the county of Fairfax or district of Columbia, I will pay Ten additional Dollars. J. H. HOOD. April 5.
Lost or Mislaid. FIVE SHARES OF STOCK in the Bank of Potomack, Nos. 4005 to 4009, inclusive, issued to the subscriber the 10th Dec 1804, and by him transferred to James Nutt & Co. the 18th Sept. 1806. The subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the same to the President and Directors of the Bank of Potomack. Mark Butts. March 22.

From the North American.
We to-day publish the article from the Aurora which we noticed yesterday, as proposing to extirpate the name and substance of the state sovereignties. Had we been, we could render it very interesting by pointing out its analogy with the system supported in the grand federal convention by the present President of the U. States, as taken down by Judge Lansing, and also by contrasting it with the very opposite doctrines set forth by the former gentleman, in his report to the Virginian legislature, respecting the alien and sedition laws.
In the latter document we are emphatically instructed, that the destruction of the state governments and the introduction of monarchy are an inevitable combination, and it was sagaciously as well as liberally insinuated, that the achievement of such an end by such means, was the settled design of the administration then in power.
Should the doctrine, last broached, be supposed to be the most correct, Duane may aid with his regiment to hoist up a monarchy, after he has brought about the subversion of the state governments by his pen.
There is one consideration connected with this subject, which is awfully true, and ought to be imprinted on the memory of all those who are attached to American liberty. It is, that had it not been for the stand made in the individual states, we might, and probably should now be groaning under an untempered embargo; a military supremacy, supported by 150,000 bayonets, a general proscription, and the most dreadful of all foreign wars. Hence this renegade colonel and printer wishes, for the future, to punish as high treason those measures to which he attributes the failure of his own malignant wishes.
FROM THE AURORA.
NEW ENGLAND OPPOSITION.
It cannot be amiss early to reflect on the effects of the systematic plan of opposition adopted by the federal leaders in the east, because it must lead to a crisis fatal to the union or to the separate state sovereignties.
The existence of a sovereign government within a sovereign government was, at the formation of the present constitution, deemed a solecism in politics by many, an imperium in imperio was considered a chimera. Many were the similes and likenesses given to this government. The states of Greece, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, each furnished models and evidences for and against the project, according as men saw or felt the necessity of change, and the importance of free government. None, however, likened it to what it is like to resemble most—the feudal system.
The feudal system was in its original a pure military establishment. It was the commander in chief, and his subordinate officers, locating themselves and accommodating themselves to the double purpose of civil government and national defence. It is the nature of man to differ, and for the inferiors to be jealous and envious of superiors, and superiors to oppress and trample on the rights of inferiors—such was the course of the feudal system, and the common consequences followed—wars, violence and destruction of the weakened party.
The histories of the European nations is but a scanty detail of the effect of “imperium imperio,” or an independent government within an independent government. The ecclesiastical government of the pope and his hierarchy, is little different from the civil, as is sufficiently illustrated by church history. In fact the thing is impracticable among men, and not to be relied on.
A newspaper essay will not admit of room to go into proof or comparison—nor will the historian require more than the mention of cases. Every country of Europe, even the small islands of Britain and Ireland, were divided into many small dependencies, united under one head for foreign defence, but dividing again from that head, uniting variously for internal offence—some siding with the sovereign, and some against him, as interest or ambition suggested, whereby the nations were kept constantly at war, either foreign or domestic, to the entire neglect of all science and
improvement, save that of arms and building castles.
The small dependencies have now long been swallowed up or amalgamated into large sovereignties, whether for the benefit of mankind or not, the historian and statesman can best judge, and it will be found that light, civilization and science sprung up and have thriven nearly of equal pace with the changes in their governments, but whether they were the cause or the effect of such changes is not easy to decide.
The friends of preserving the state sovereignties in the convention, relied much on two grounds: first, the advanced state of society which would enable men to distinguish, and secondly, the participation which the people had in the general government, by making the house of representatives to emanate directly from the people, as did the whole body of the state governments—hence it was concluded that both being equally near, and appointed for the good of the people, either no hostility would happen, or if it did the people would be able to perceive which was in the wrong, and control its measures by withdrawing their confidence from those leading them astray.
Such a calculation was indeed extremely natural, and it is much to be lamented it should fail—it is now on its trial in New-England, and it may be well to look out for the consequences. Whether it fails there or not, however, this much is proved by the measure—that men clothed with consequence, because of age, wisdom and private virtues—yea, the reverend clergy, who more than any class, are expected to speak truth and advise peace, are found capable of uttering base falsehoods, of preaching disobedience to laws, and laboring by all the means of profound art and consummate hypocrisy, to destroy general government, rather than not rule therein themselves.
“To rule” we all know is the real object. Like Satan, so with them, “better rule in Hell than serve in Heaven.” We see therefore such is man, when pride and envy unite, and the only question is, are not the state sovereignties, like the ancient baronies, dangerous nurseries of defection and hostility to the national government.
In answering this question there can be no difficulty:—did not Massachusetts possess a state government, her measures of opposition would be no more than the feeble discontent of the ambitious disappointed—but her state government becomes a laboratory in which to manufacture, and from which to disseminate, misrepresentation and falsehood under the most official and sanctified forms, and ultimately to call on her people for formal resistance, and upon such a result the people as formerly under the barons, will doubt to whom the allegiance is due, whether in case of an appeal to force (where the state government declares the act of congress unconstitutional) the people are bound by their allegiance to support and aid the state and general government?
As I have only intended to call attention to this deeply interesting subject, in order to a consideration of the consequences, I shall dismiss it, barely hinting at the only remedy the case admits of after a recapitulation.
1st. We must have one general government, but can do without the little state government. 2d. If both cannot exist together we must remove the latter. 3d. In case of a struggle, what will be the result, as history proves with those of Europe. 4th. Let then the constitution be altered now while the friends of free government rule. 5th. If the enemies of free government hasten the appeal to force let its friends join issue—they will perhaps never find a better time. Traitors and hypocrites must not be trusted—they never should rule freemen.
THE AMENDMENT.
No state shall pass any law with intent to oppose a law of the United States. Or declare a law of the United States unconstitutional, or otherwise give opposition to the laws of the U. States, than by remonstrance to their representatives in Congress.
The members of any state legislature declaring officially a law of the United States unconstitutional, and authorising opposition to it, shall be guilty of high treason in levying war against the United States, and in every such contest between the U. States and a state, allegiance is due to the United States, and to give aid or comfort to such state shall be high treason.
Every decision affecting the interest of a state shall be entitled to an appeal from the supreme court to the house of representatives, who shall constitute a court of appeals on questions arising under laws al-
ledged unconstitutional. Provided that the house which shall try the question shall not be the same which passed the law.
LUCIAN.
BY THE LAST MAIL.
NEW YORK, April 7.
The Latest European News.
Since our last publication the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has been favoured with a file of the London Star and Morning Chronicle to the 18th of February, inclusive, and Lloyd's Lists to the same date.
They contain a variety of interesting intelligence from that part of Europe which at present occupies the attention of the whole civilized world—Spain; and some articles which have a peculiar bearing on the foreign relations of our own country. We have copied the most interesting.
In the British House of Lords, February 17, a motion was made by lord Grenville for repealing the orders in council, which he said had been at least one of the causes of the American Embargo; and praying his majesty to adopt without delay such measures as may best tend to the re-establishment of the commercial intercourse between his majesty's dominions and the U. States of America; and to bring by temperate and conciliatory negotiation, all other points of difference to a just and amicable conclusion. His motion was lost, 70 to 115.
Bowed Georgia Cotton was quoted at Liverpool on the 15th February at 2s. 5d. sterling.
Admiralty-Office, Jan. 24, 1809.
Copy of a letter from the honorable Michael De Courcy, Rear-Admiral of the White, to the honorable William Wellesley Pole, dated on board his majesty's ship the Tonnant at Corunna, the 17th and 18th inst.
January 17, 1809.
SIR,
Having it in design to detach the Cossack to England as soon as her boats shall cease to be essential to the embarkation of the troops, I seize a moment to acquaint you for the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the ships of war, as per Margin*, and transports under the orders of rear-admiral sir Samuel Hood and commissioner Bowen, arrived at this anchorage from Vigo on the 14th and 15th instant; the Alfred and Hindostan, with some transports, were left at Vigo to receive a brigade of 3,500 men that had taken that route under the generals Aitken and Crawford.
In the vicinity of Corunna, the enemy have pressed upon the British in great force.—The embarkation of the sick, cavalry and the stores went on. The night of the 16th was appointed for the general embarkation of the infantry; and mean time, the enemy prepared for attack. At 3 P. M. an action commenced; the enemy, which had been posted on a lofty hill, endeavored to force the British on another hill of inferior height and nearer the town.
The enemy were driven back with great slaughter; but very sorry am I to add, that the British though triumphant, have suffered severe losses. I am unable to communicate further particulars, than that sir J. Moore received a mortal wound of which he died at night; sir David Baird lost an arm; that several officers & many men have been killed and wounded; and that the ships of war have received all such of the latter as they could accommodate, the remainder being sent to transports.
The weather is now tempestuous, and the difficulty of embarkation is great. All except the rear-guard are embarked; consisting perhaps at the present moment of 2,600 men. The enemy having brought cannon to a hill overhanging the beach have forced a majority of the transports to cut or slip; embarkation being no longer practicable at the town the boats have been ordered to a sandy beach near the light house; and it is hoped that the greater part, if not all, will still be embarked, the ships of war having dropped out to facilitate embarkation.
January 18.
The embarkation of the troops having occupied great part of last night, it has not been in my power to despatch the Cossack before this day; and it is with satisfaction I am able to add, that in consequence of the good order maintained by the troops, and the unwearied exertions of commissioner Bowen, the captains and other officers of the navy, the agents, as well as the boats' crews, many of whom were for two days without food and without repose, the army have been embarked to the last man, and the ships are now in the offing preparatory for sailing to England. The great body of the transports having lost their anchors, ran
to sea without the troops they were ordered to receive, in consequence of which there are some thousands on board the ships of war. Several transports through mismanagement, ran on shore. The seamen appearing to have abandoned them. Two men of war, two were burnt and five were bigged.
I cannot conclude this hasty statement without expressing my great obligation to rear-admiral sir Samuel Hood, whose eye was every where, and whose exertions were unremitted. I have the honor to be, &c.
M. DE COURCY.
Hazy weather rendering the Cossack secure, I detach the Gleaner with this dispatch.
* Ville de Paris, Victory, Barfleur, Zealous, Implacable, Elizabeth, Norge, Plantagenet, Resolution, Audacious, Endymion, Meleager.
LONDON, Feb. 1. It is said that government has received intelligence of the real state of things at Constantinople. It is stated, that although Mustapha Bairectar was wounded in the assault made upon the Seraglio by the Janissaries, he succeeded in effecting his retreat with 500 chosen men. With that force, which was shortly afterwards augmented to 20,000 men, he had occupied the important position of Tophana, where he remained, according to the last accounts, with a strong park of artillery. He held Constantinople in awe; and it was supposed, would ultimately prevail. He had been joined by the Aga of the Janissaries who, in their turn, had found a powerful supporter in the Pacha of the Morea. The accounts from Constantinople we are told reach to the 25th Nov.
The king has been graciously pleased to appoint brigadier general the honorable Charles William Stewart, to be governor of Fort Charles in the island of Jamaica.
February 2.
Some of yesterday evening's papers, stated, that a cartel had arrived at Dover from Cherbourg, with messengers from Bonaparte; and the inference was, that they had brought fresh proposal of peace. At the same time, it is not improbable, that as a refusal to negotiate by our ministers was justified on the plea that they could not abandon the Spanish people, Bonaparte may affect to consider the forced homage rendered him by the people of Madrid, and the retreat of our army from the north of Spain, as a completion of his conquest of that country, and consequently as a removal of the impediments in the way of a renewal of the negotiation.
Bonaparte, it is added, arrived at Paris on the 23d ultimo, and he is said to have boasted, in his later bulletins, he has taken 3000 British prisoners, and 2,000,000 dollars.
February 11.
The Two Friends left Cadiz as late as the 23d ultimo. It was intended she should come with the convoy, consisting of about 40 ships, in that port, but finding the wind favorable she took her departure unprotected. She is a small vessel laden with salt. On the 23d no English troops had arrived nor was it known the Spanish government would admit an English garrison into the fortress of Cadiz. The enemy had not at that time appeared, nor was immediately expected. All was repose, except where the attention of the engineers and architects was directed for the improvement of the works.
February 13.
Between 3 and 4 o'clock yesterday, Mr. Hunter and Mr. Ruffe, kings messengers, arrived at the office of the secretary for foreign affairs; but the contents of the despatches have not yet transpired. We understand that the last of the messengers left Seville on the 20th ultimo; and the despatches are from Mr. Frere, his majesty's minister to the supreme junta. By the Loire frigate government had despatches on Saturday from the same quarter, and also from admiral Purvis, off Cadiz, dated the 25th of the same month.
By these we learn that Saragossa has at length been forced to surrender to the enemy. We have not heard the particulars. The usurper Joseph had made his triumphal entry into Madrid, and had received the homage of all the constituted authorities. The most lively sensation still reigns in the southern provinces of Spain, and they still assert that with assistance, they could maintain a defensive war, and restrain the dominion of the French to the actual spots occupied by the troops.
The Baltic Merchant has arrived from Rio Janeiro, and we understand that abundance of orders, principally for our coarse woollen manufactures, have been received by this vessel. The communication between that port and the shores of the Rio

The Plaza is now open, and a large portion of the merchandise preparing is for that market.  English and German papers have reached us on the 29th ult. brought by a vessel which escaped from Varel on the 2d inst. This port is said to have been given by Bonaparte to the Duke of Oldenburg.  It appears by these papers, that Austria is still occupied in the augmentation of her army, and in perfecting her military system. The French force in Germany has also received considerable reinforcement, 20,000 conscripted having passed the Rhine during the last month.  The King and Queen of Prussia, and the princes William and Augustus, arrived at Petersburg on the 6th ult. They were expected to remain there for several weeks. The king was expected to return to his capital about the 10th inst.  The distress of the inhabitants of Copenhagen was so great, that many of them had been obliged to substitute horse flesh for human meat; and its price for January and February was fixed at 4d. and 5d. per pound.  Leghorn has been declared by Bonaparte a free port.
February 16.  The San Justo has arrived at Cadiz from Rio de Janeiro with nine millions of dollars. This is the richest cargo that has been sent from the Spanish settlements to the parent state, and is one fifth of the total annual supply from those countries in times of peace and prosperity. About seven millions belong to the government. The rest is private property; but we imagine the whole will, for the present, be applied by the Junta to public use.  Gen. Beresford is destined for Lisbon, to organize the Portuguese levy. Major General Hill is also going out with five regiments, destination unknown.  By the terms of the capitulation of the town of Corunna, a general amnesty is granted to the town of Galicia, in the name of the emperor and king and of his majesty King Joseph.
February 17.  M. Cevallos has arrived in London, and the accounts he has communicated tend to confirm the opinion entertained by some people in this country, of the popular enthusiasm in the south of Spain in favor of the Bourbon dynasty. To provide against disaster, we are happy to learn, that measures are taken to secure the fleet in the port of Cadiz from the calamity which has unhappily befallen that in the harbor of Ferrol, where ten line of battle ships are said to be in the hands of the enemy. Many persons have been arrested in Cadiz, and great exertions are making to improve the fortifications of that place.  Price of Stocks this day. —3 per cent. consols reduced, 67 7-8 to 68; omnium 3-4 to 1.
February 18.  The expedition at Cork goes on with the greatest alacrity. Orders were yesterday received at Portsmouth, to dispatch 10 sail transports to Cork; they will sail the first fair wind.  The marquis de Romana, with the remains of his army, has taken possession of Bayona, a sea-port in Galicia, where it is probable he will be able to sustain himself, till we can send ships to bring him away. ( Courier. )
HOUSE OF LORDS.  Thursday, Jan. 19.  The session of parliament was opened this day by commission; the commissioners were the archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the earl of Camden (president of the council) and the duke of Montrose (master of the horse).  A few minutes after three, the lords commissioners took their seats, and a message having been sent to the Commons, they appeared, with their Speaker at their head, at the bar. They were informed by the Lord Chancellor, that it was not convenient for his majesty to meet them in person, and that he had been pleased to direct his commission to certain lords therein named, to open the session, which commission they should hear read, and afterwards his majesty's most gracious speech.
The commission having been read by the Clerk at the table, the Lord Chancellor then read the following Speech:  My Lords and Gentlemen,  We have it in command from his majesty to state to you, that his majesty has called you together, in perfect confidence that you are prepared cordially to support his majesty in the prosecution of a war which there is no hope of terminating safely and honorably, except through vigorous and persevering exertion.  We are to acquaint you, that his majesty is directed to be laid before you copies of
the proposals for opening a negotiation, which were transmitted to his majesty from Erfurth, and of the correspondence which thereupon took place with the governments of Russia and France; together with the declaration issued by his majesty's command on the termination of that correspondence.
His majesty is persuaded that you will participate in the feelings which were expressed by his majesty, when it was required that his majesty should consent to commence the negotiation by abandoning the cause of Spain, which he had so recently and so solemnly espoused.
We are commanded to inform you that his majesty continues to receive from the Spanish government the strongest assurances of the legitimate monarchy, and of the national independence of Spain; and to assure you, that so long as the people of Spain shall remain true to themselves, his majesty will continue to them his most strenuous assistance and support.
His majesty has renewed to the Spanish nation, in the moment of its difficulties and reverses, the engagements which he voluntarily contracted at the outset of its struggle against the usurpation & tyranny of France; and we are commanded to acquaint you, that these engagements have been reduced into the form of a treaty of alliance; which treaty, so soon as the ratification shall have been exchanged, his majesty will cause to be laid before you.
His majesty commands us to state to you, that while his majesty contemplated with the liveliest satisfaction, the achievements of his forces in the commencement of the campaign in Portugal, and the deliverance of the kingdom of his ally from the presence and oppression of the French army, his majesty most deeply regretted the termination of that campaign by an armistice and convention, of some of the articles of which his majesty has felt himself obliged formally to declare his disapprobation.
We are to express to you his majesty's reliance on your disposition to enable his majesty to continue the aid afforded by his majesty to the king of Sweden. That monarch derives a peculiar claim to his majesty's support, in the present exigency of his affairs, from having concurred with his majesty in the propriety of rejecting any proposal for negotiation to which the government of Spain was not to be admitted as a party.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,  We are commanded by his majesty to inform you, that he has directed the estimates of the current year to be laid before you. His majesty relies upon your zeal and affection to make such further provision of supply as the vigorous prosecution of the war may render necessary; and he trusts that you may be enabled to find the means for providing such supply without any great or immediate increase of existing burthens upon his people.
His majesty feels assured, that it will be highly satisfactory for you to learn, that notwithstanding the measures resorted to by the enemy for the purpose of destroying the commerce and resources of his kingdom, the public revenues has continued in a course of progressive improvement.
My Lords and Gentlemen,  We are directed to inform you, that the measure adopted by Parliament in the last session for establishing a local militia, has been already attended with the happiest success, and promises to be extensively and permanently beneficial to the country.
We have received his majesty's commands most especially to recommend to you, that duly weighing the immense interests which are at stake in the war now carrying on, you should proceed with as little delay as possible, to consider of the most effectual measures for the augmentation of the regular army, in order that his majesty may be the better enabled, without impairing the means of defence at home, to avail himself of the military power of his dominions, in the great contest in which he is engaged; and to conduct that contest under the blessings of divine providence, to a conclusion compatible with the honor of his majesty's crown, and with the interests of his allies, of Europe and of the world.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette , [Price 25 Cents.] THE HONEST POLITICIAN. In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which added a publication under the signature VINDEX.
SALT AFLOAT. 2400 bushels Ground Allum Salt, on board Schooner Elizabeth , Captain Newcomb for sale, by JOHN G. LADD. April 6.
Alexandria Daily Gazette. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12. Virginia Election.
LOUDOUN COUNTY. FOR CONGRESS, Hon. Joseph Lewis, (fed.) 528 Wm. Tyler, (dem.) 143 Majority, 385 William Noland and S. C. Rozell elected delegates to the state legislature, with opposition. The only remaining county in the district is Fairfax. The most sanguine of Mr. Tyler's friends do not calculate on a majority of fifty votes in that county. So much for his flattering prospects of succeeding.
Massachusetts Election. The Boston Centinel of the 5th instant, gives returns of votes for 121 towns, which stand thus, For Christopher Gore, Esq. 18,953 For Levi Lincoln, Esq. 17,532 The same paper has the following: A Federal Senate Elected.
We announce with pleasure that a majority of the first branch of the Legislature of Massachusetts is elected from the Federal candidates. Five are chosen in Suffolk, six in Essex, two in Bristol, four in Worcester, and four in Hampshire.
New-Hampshire Election. We have before us a letter, dated at Exeter, March 30, which gives the following as the result of the late election in New-Hampshire.     Smith.  Langdon.  Coun.    Rockingham  3575  4427  D    Do. Strafford  2667  2573  F*    Do. Hillsboro'  2768  3706  D    Do. Cheshire,  3665  2226  F    36 out of 37 in       Grafton,  2739  1233  F    8 out of 12 in Coos,  202  282  F     15615  14551      Majority,  1064.   
Of the Senate 8 democrats and 7 federalists are elected. In one district, the report is, that there is no election; although several gentlemen of information speak confidently of there being a choice in this district in favor of the federal candidate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,     Loss.  Gain.    32 towns which sent demos. in 1808      sent feds. in 1809,  0  64    4 towns which sent feds. in 1808      sends demos. in 1809,  8  0    1 town which sends an additional fed.  0  1    Demo. majority in 1808,  32  0     40  65  
Which leaves a clear and undisputed fed. majority in 1809 of 25  P.S. Since writing the above, I have received an account of the votes in the 6 remaining towns, which increase the majority to 1079, and forms a full and correct list of all the votes.
* As there is no choice of council in Strafford by the people, it will of course be federal. (Boston Cent.)
SHIP NEWS. Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Schooner Caroline , Hand, Philadelphia—different merchants Schooner Almira , Stoddard, Boston—Lewis Deblois and others. Schooner Regulator , Bowie, Baltimore—different merchants. Schooner Mary , Drain, Vienna—the master. Schooner Carmelite , Harnt, Vienna—the master. Sloop Polly and Nancy , Gardner, New-York—the master. Sloop George , Williamson, Norfolk—the master.  CLEARED. Ship Thomyris , Dangerfield, Madeira—James Keith, jun. Sloop Olive Branch , Clements, Baltimore—different persons.
A Wet Nurse Wanted. GREAT WAGES will be given to a good Woman with a good breast of milk. Enquire of the Printer. April 12.
PUBLIC SALE. THIS AFTERNOON, At half past 3 o'clock will be sold, on colonel Ramsey's wharf, on a credit of 60 days, Fifteen hds. Surranam Molasses, P. G. Marsteller. April 12
For Freight, (TO THE WEST INDIES,) The Schooner ALMIRA, Samuel Stoddart, master, Burthen about 800 bils. will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Who have landing, f. om said vchr. 50 barrels prime new BEEF. April 12 d3t eo2t
FOR FREIGHT, To St. Bartholomews or some other Port, The BRG MARY, CAPTAIN SNOW; Burthen 166 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo on the 13th instant. Apply to Lewis Deblois. April 12. d
PUBLIC SALE. On WEDNESDAY next, between the hours of twelve and one o'clock, will be sold, at the Coffee-House, to the highest bidder, on a credit of three and six months, for negotiable notes with approved endorsers— Two Lots of Ground, containing about nineteen acres. The land lies within two miles of the town, adjoining John Green's lot, and is sold under a deed of trust made to the subscribers for certain uses. George Slacum, Cuthbert Powell, Trustees. April 12. dts
Fresh Fruit. A few boxes Lemons, Oranges and Figs, just received and for sale by John G. Ladd. April 12 d
Lamb P. emum. I will give TEN DOLLARS for the Finest Lamb shown in the Alexandria market, on Saturday the 13th of May next. Two judges will be appointed. A. Lindo. April 12.
N. As it may tend to encourage the yeomanry to pay attention to this branch of husbandry, the editors of papers in the district, will oblige by giving this a few insertions. A. L.
NOTICE. The subscribers to the Great Hunting Creek Bridge Company, are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the said Company in person or by proxy at the house of Frederick Shack, on Great Hunting Creek, on Wednesday the 19th day of this month, at four o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of organizing the Company and making such by-laws, ordinances & regulations as shall appear necessary for regulating the concerns. James H. Hooe, Thomas Vowell, Joseph Dean, Augustine J. Smith, COMMISSIONERS. Fairfax. (John Gooding's) 12th April, 1809 dt19th
NOTICE. WHEREAS his Royal Highness the Prince Regent of Portugal, has been pleased to declare, that all MERCHANT VESSELS in his port shall be considered as those of the most favored nations:—the undersigned hereby gives notice, that he has been authorized by Joseph Rademaker, Esq. on behalf of General and Charge d'Affaires, from his Royal Highness to the United States, to legalize all papers necessary for vessels bound to Portuguese ports, from the district of Columbia. It is necessary that all masters of vessels should have their bills of health legalized, otherwise they will be subject to quarantine; and, to avoid unpleasant discussion of reclamations, it is also requisite that any articles shipped for account of Portuguese subjects should be declared and sworn to in the bills of lading as being Portuguese property, and those bills also legalized by the consular agents. Lewis Deblois. April 10th, 1809. 2w2w Painting in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

HAMILTON'S ELIXIR FOR COUGHS.
THE increasing reputation of Hamilton's Elixir (which during the last nine years has become celebrated throughout the U. S.) warrants the assertion that it is the best remedy now in use, for Colds, obstinate Coughs, Asthmas and approaching Consumptions. Experience has taught thousands, that the common opiates and balsamics, as they are called, finally aggravate every disorder of the breast and lungs, in the most distressing symptoms, that they load the stomach and impair the digestion, inflame the whole system, increase the difficulty of breathing and excite fever. But the qualities of this valuable discovery are evinced by perfectly opposite effects.
A single trial will prove that it restores the determination of the fluids to the surface of the body, and brings on the common healthful perspiration; that it dislodges and evacuates the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strengthens the weakened vessels of the lungs, sheathes the acrimonious liquor which irritates them, and finally discharges it. Thus striking at the root of the disorder the symptoms are effectually and permanently conquered, the reverse of common medicine which weakens the constitution and gives strength to the disorder, for the sake of moderating for the present some of its painful effects.
To parents who have children afflicted with the hooping cough, this discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Select Recommendations.
Philadelphia, August 9, 1806.
Mrs. H. Lee, widow of Richard Lee, jr.
Being desirous to make public for the good of others the excellent quality of Hamilton's Elixir, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I have sent you the following account of the benefit I have received from it; which I hope will induce others to give it a trial. In consequence of a bruise on the breast received from a fall, my health grew bad; my breathing became very difficult, and frequently I have had suddenly to rise up in my bed with all the horrors of immediate suffocation. Add to these, a constant pain in my breast, and a cough, a great loss of strength and flesh, and you may conceive that my symptoms evidently indicated an approaching consumption. The advice of a most eminent physician was resorted to, and afterwards a second was called in, but without giving me any relief. Another physician, who knew me and the circumstances of my case, advised me to give Hamilton's Elixir a trial, saying, he had used it in his practice, and always found it so much good. A bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's and I found relief before I had taken half of it. I continued to use it, and was soon strong enough to attend to business. On taking cold some of my former symptoms return, but are always removed by a dose or two of the Elixir.
GEO. BENNER, junior,
No. 11, Budd-street, Philadelphia.
Mr. Charles Myers, Hamstead-Hill, near Baltimore, had been a long time dangerously indisposed, and was reduced to the lowest state of weakness, inasmuch that his recovery appeared extremely doubtful. His complaints which seemed to be affections of the breast and lungs, and general debility occasioned thereby, yielded little, but rather progressed under the treatment of several eminent physicians; when by the use of Hamilton's Elixir, his distressing cough was immediately alleviated, and every other symptom perfectly subdued. Four or five bottles entirely removed his complaints and restored him to an excellent state of health and strength, which he has for upwards of a year past, enjoyed without interruption.
From Luther Martin, esq. late attorney general of Maryland.
I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever coughs, colds, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
ALSO,
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
ITCH CURED
By using Lee's Sovereign Ointment. The proprietor informs those persons and families who are suffering under this disease (against the infection of which no person is safe) that if this ointment is used at night on going to bed, it never fails to perform a cure by the following morning, as thousands who have used it during the last nine years can testify.
tify. The peculiar excellency of this infallible cure for the Itch, over every other, are, the certainty of a cure by a single application; the ingredients being so innocent as to be applied with perfect safety to the tenderest infant; and its being not only free from an offensive smell, but equally agreeable with the pleasantest pomatum.
The proprietor solemnly affirms that this ointment doth not contain a particle of brimstone, mercury, or any injurious ingredient whatever.
HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER. An infallible remedy for Corns, specify removing them root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion, The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes.
HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS, Celebrated for the mildness of their operation, &c for being the best known remedy for lancering the stomach and bowels.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
For Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, Swelling, Numbness, &c.
Tooth Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief, in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lip Salve.
TAKE NOTICE. —That imitations of the above medicines are for sale in this town—therefore please to apply only to Jas. Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria, who has long been sole agent for the sale of the genuine preparations. As a further security against imposition, each genuine article has on its outside wrapper, the signature of
Hannah Lee,
Widow of the late Proprietor.
March 14.
FOR SALE,
ONE tract of LAND, situate and lying in Alexandria county, about six miles from said town, and four from Geo. town, containing 185 and 3-4 acres. This land is well watered and timbered, and well situated for cultivation.
ALSO,
Another Tract, containing 120 acres, lying near the Leesburg road about five miles from Alexandria and six from George-Town, not far from either of the above places is a valuable Mill Seat, which I would sell, having 13 feet 5 inches natural fall, with a quarry of good stone on each side of the dam. Also, plenty of good building stone on the spot where the house should be erected. Any person wishing to purchase will please to apply to
G. W. CARLIN.
April 6.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT a certain letter or power of attorney from Saml. Craig and the subscriber, dated March, 1807, as the executors of John Dunlap, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, deceased, to Samuel Dunlap, authorising him, the said Samuel Dunlap, to collect, sue for and receive, all debts, dues and demands, owing to the aforesaid John Dunlap, deceased, is hereby revoked, annulled and made void.
WM. HERBERT, Surviving Ex'r.
of John Dunlap, dec'd.
March 31.
TO BE LET,
A comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on King and Henry-street, with five rooms, besides, cellar, kitchen, and stabling on good terms.
Jona. & M. Scholfield.
February 13.
Strayed or Stolen,
From the commons of Alexandria,
A BAY HORSE, about 6 years old—whoever will return him, or give information where he may be found, to the Printer, shall be generously rewarded.
March 30.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 8th day of April, the subscriber will offer at public sale, at the Coffee-house, in Alexandria—
LOTS No. 2 and 4, of that part of the Abingdon estate lately the property of Robert Alexander. —These Lots are advantageously situated on the new turnpike road and the Potomac, about four miles from Alexandria, and nearly opposite to the city of Washington. They contain rather more than 145 acres. A credit of 90 and 120 days will be allowed on the purchaser's giving good endorsed negotiable notes.
R. I. Taylor, Ex'r.
Of John Watts.
March 13.
Black River Lottery.
NO. 2.
Authorized by an Act of the LEGISLATURE of the State of NEW-YORK, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS—
THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WM. HENDRESON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of $30,000 is $30,000   1 20,000   2 20,000   2 10,000   2 5,000   2 2,000   5 1,000   11 500   40 200   100 100   150 50   400 20   10,300 10 
11,014 Prizes. 231,000 21,986 Blanks.
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize.—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to    do. 10th do. $1,000   do. 15th do. 2,000   do. 20th do. 1,000   do. 25th do. 5,000   do. 30th do. 1,000   do. 35th do. 10,000   do. 45th do. 20,000 
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as above examined free of expense.
R. GRAY.
Feb. 6.
SMITHS' WORK.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they carry on The Black Smith Business,
IN ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES. THOSE who favor them with their custom may depend on having their work done with neatness and dispatch.
FIELD & ROCK.
N.B. A smart active lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, wanted as an apprentice to the above business.
H. F I E L D,
Has for sale, as usual, at his Nail Manufactory,
Spikes, Nails, Brads & Sprigs of every description, by the cask or less quantity.
Two or three Journeyman wrought Nailors will meet with constant employ by applying at said factory.
April 5.
FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooe. John Muncaster,
Executors.
March 25.
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, March Term, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the executors of Robert Townshend Hooe, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for eight weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscribers of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of Col. Robt. T. Hooe, late of the county aforesaid, merchant, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 24th day of Sept. next or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 24th day of March, 1809.
John Muncaster, James H. Hooe,
Executors.
March 25.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
TO RENT.
THE subscriber offers to rent for one or more years, adjoining the place where he now lives, a Blacksmith's Shop, with a complete set of Tools, a Dwelling House in comfortable condition, calculated for a family, together with between three and four acres of very rich Land. From several years experience I can with truth declare, that there can be no better stand for a Blacksmith than one now offered to let.
Thomas B. Moreland.
Maryland, Broad Creek, Dec. 9.—15.
N. B. If I don't rent the fine stand I will give good wages to a young man with a family.
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Saint Mary's county and the state of Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Richard Bond, late of the aforesaid county and state, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same for adjustment, with the proper vouchers thereof to the subscriber, living in Saint Mary's county and state of Maryland, on or before the 15th day of July next; or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of January, 1809.
Rebecca White Bond,
Executrix.
January 19.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given.
THE HOUSE and LOT on Duke-street that I now occupy, with the out buildings. The house is convenient and pleasantly situated.
Also, another HOUSE and large GARDEN on the Mall. The house has ten rooms and two kitchens, with the out houses, and pleasantly situated with the prospect of the river.
Also, another BRICK HOUSE on King-street, very good stand for business.
Also, a flour WARE HOUSE on King-street, now occupied by Nevitt and Bacon.
Also, two other HOUSES and LOTS not far from King-street.
Also, 1 ACRE GROUND, near Ezra Kinsey's Tanyard, and opposite Mr. Marsteller's dwelling house. I will either rent or let it out upon shares, possession given immediately.
Also, from 45 to 50 LOTS I will sell the greater part of them, or rent the whole for ever.
I have a quantity of Hardware on hand—Also about 200 small kegs and 78 casks fresh Rhode Island Lime, now landing and for sale. Lumber as usual.
Also, a quantity of Chalk on hand.
Ship Joiners and Houle Carpenters work, done at reasonable notice.
LENT OUT,
One sett of two story Cornish Planes.—I will thank whosoever has them if they will return them.
Thomas Preston.
April 5.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE Commissioners, for that purpose appointed, hereby give notice, that on the second day of next Fairfax April Court, they will attend at Fairfax Court House, for the purpose of letting, to the lowest bidder, the building and erecting a Jail and Jailor's House, for the said county, the plan of which and the specification of the size and manner in which the work is to be done, may be seen by any desirous thereof, by application to Mr. Richard Ratcliffe. The building to be completed in six months from the time of letting. Bond with approved security will be required from the undertaker.
The money being now ready, a part will be advanced on execution of the bond, and other payments made as the work progresses, to be agreed on.
The Commissioners.
March 29.
A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE,
A likely smart MULATTO BOY, fourteen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars. Apply to the Printer.
February 2.
TO LET,
A convenient, small Brick Tenement, on Patrick-street, a few doors north of King-street.
R. I. Taylor.
March 31.