Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-11 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 viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M. Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year, A NEGRO MAN, who can work in the house, and take care of horses. Apply to the PRINTER. November 14. d
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
Just Published, [Price 12 and a half Cents.] For sale, at R. GRAY'S Bookstore, King-street, A Discourse on the Resurrection of the Body : By the Rev. Samuel Stanhope Smith, President of Princeton College. November 10.
NEW ALMANAC. COTTON & STEWART, HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THEIR ALMANAC, For 1810. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, a variety of useful and entertaining matter.
ALSO, GERMAN ALMANACS, For 1810. For sale the Gross, Dozen, or single one October
Charles Slade & Thos. Grimshaw, HAVING entered into partnership in the ROPE-MAKING BUSINESS, offer for sale, at their store on Merchants' wharf, a general assortment of CORDAGE and SHIP-CHANDLERY, at which place, or at their rope-walk, they will receive orders for any description of Cordage warranted to be made out of the best materials and manufactured in such a manner as will bear the inspection of the best judges. N. B. A liberal price will be always given for HEMP of the best quality. November 24. d
MILITARY LANDS. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 695 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
Five Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Alexandria, a negro boy, of a yellowish complexion, called JOE PAIN, about 15 years of age—had on when he went away a pair of home spun pantaloons, mixed with blue black and white, and generally wore them without suspenders tied round his waist with a string : Likewise, had on a blue cloth roundabout jacket. I think it probable that he may have changed them. He is apt to be impudent when spoken to and speaks very quick. It is supposed he is at present lurking about the navy yard, though he is frequently in Alexandria. Catharine Dade. December 2. d
JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommended the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 2. dtf.
John G. Ladd, Has just received and offers for sale, 18 bags Soft Shelled Almonds, 62 boxes Lemons, 30 boxes fresh Malaga Raisins, 3 tiers Pearl Ashes, 10 casks Lamp Oil. November 30.
The Subscriber Has received the following articles : New Orleans and St. Croix Sugars of the first quality Mississippi Cotton of the first quality Cogniac Brandy, St. Croix Rum, Holland Gin London Particular Madeira } WINES Sherry Lisbon Superior Claret in cases Imperial, } Hyson, Young Hyson, } TEAS. Hyson Skin, Souchong, & Bohea Best Green Coffee in bags and barrels Gunpowder P. B. Patent Shot, from B. B. to No. 9 Mould Shot, B. L. and S. S. G. Salt Patre, double refined Spanish Flotant Indigo Copperas of the 1st quality Fresh Nutmegs Pimento and black Pepper, Demijohns, With a general assortment of GROCERIES, and as usual, old Jamaica Spirits, Peach Brandy, and old Port wine in bottles. The above articles will be sold very low by the wholesale or retail. TO RENT, A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the upper end of King street. James Sanderson. Nov. 5. d
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY CHARLES I. CATLETT, 75 chests Imperial, Hyson, & Young Hyson Teas. 30,000 lbs. prime Green Coffee. 20 pipes and 8 quarter casks Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Scine Twine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
NOTICE. I intend to leave this place for St. Bartholomews, in a short time. Hugh Carolin. December 8. 3t
BUTTER. 4000 lbs. fkin Butter, in good shipping order 20 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard. 40 kegs Leiper's & Garret's Snuffs, Just received by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets. With a general assortment of Groceries as usual. November 28.
ATTENTION ! A RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS is opened at the corner of Washington and King streets, for the enlistment of soldiers to serve in the United States Artillery. John Fitzgerald, Lt. U. S. Artillerists. Nov. 17. d
ROSE HILL FOR SALE. This healthy, beautiful, and well improved SEAT is now offered for sale. It contains 400 acres, 150 of which are in wood. Noland is better adapted to the use of Plaister of Paris, and there is some very valuable meadow land upon it. For terms apply to W. H. Foote, esq. upon the premises, or to the subscriber in Charles county, Maryland. Benjamin Dulany, jun. September 14. d
Notice is hereby given, THAT a petition will be presented to the general assembly of Virginia at their next session, by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, to pass an act authorising them to procure wood, gravel and stone for the purpose of repairing the Turnpike Road, in the manner in which they are authorised to procure such materials for making said road by the act for incorporating the Little River Turnpike Company. Nov. 23. d2w
RAISINS IN KEGS. BRYAN HAMPSON & CO. HAVE RECEIVED A consignment of fresh Raisins in kegs ; Which they will sell by the quantity or single keg. A few boxes first quality CHOCOLATE, for retailing. December 7.
ADVERTISEMENT. BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Potts and Eliza his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of this instant month December, sundry pieces or parcels of GROUND, situate and lying on Queen, Water, and Union-streets, in the town of Alexandria, a plat of which will be produced on the day of sale, when the terms of payment will be made known. Ludwell Lee, Trustee. December 8. dts
LANDING From the sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 30 tons Plaister Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 chests Hyson Tea 30 coils Grass Rope 5000 yards Tow Cloth 33 casks Goshen Cheese, of a superior quality. IN STORE, 30,000 weight Green Coffee 25 hogsheads and 20 barrels Muscovado Sugars 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a superior quality. 50 cases Florence Oil, 12 bottles each 100 bolts Ravens Duck 100 reams Writing Paper. 30 barrels Tanners Oil 3 casks Sperm Oil 4 pipes 4th proof Alicant Brandy 4 puncheons Jamaica Rum 200 barrels Mess No. 1 & No. 2 Beef 50 barrels Prime Pork 150 boxes Brown Soap 6 casks Timothy Seed 50 boxes Cod Fish 50 Do. No. 1 & 3 Chocolate. 10 barrels Salmon 20,000 lbs. Seal Leather 30 packages Shoes different qualities. 30 casks Bellona Gunpowder 1 case German Checks WANTED, 1000 bushels clean Rye, for which Cash will be given. Apply as above. Dec. 6.
TO RENT, The STORE and WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Libby and Carne, at the corner of Fairfax and Prince streets. Also, one of the adjoining Stores and Warehouses in the same brick building. Possession can be had immediately and the rents will be made unusually low. J. H. Hooe. golfs October 19.
For Boston, The Schooner VICTORY, Captain Girham ; Will sail in three days. Three hundred barrels freight will be taken, provided immediate application be made to Faxon, Metcalf & Co. December 8. 3t
Public Sale. ON TUESDAY NEXT, the 12th instant, at half past three o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold, at Hunter's wharf, ONE-FOURTH PART OF The Schr. Eliza, As she arrived from sea, burthen 82 56-95ths tons ; being part of the estate of George M. Brastow, deceased. Dan'l M'Clean, Adm'r. P. G. Marsteller, V. M. Dec. 9. dts
Public Sale. ON TUESDAY NEXT, at three o'clock will be sold, on Marsteller and Young's wharf, on a credit of 3 and 6 months, for approved negotiable notes, 120 bags of Coffee, part of the cargo of the schr. Alert, from S. Bartholomews. The above will be sold in lots that may suit the purchasers. P. G. Marsteller. Dec. 9.
Land, Negroes, Corn and Stock FOR SALE. ON the 18th instant I will offer at public sale, at my farm on Bull Run near Centreville, 2500 acres of LAND (heretofore advertised) on a credit of eight years—likewise some valuable NEGRO FELLOWS. One half cash, the other a short credit. On the same terms, about 400 barrels of CORN. On a credit of nine months, with interest from date if not punctually paid—a valuable stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, with waggons, farming utensils, &c. T. Blackburn. Fairfax County, Dec. 9. 4t A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so ; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin. dtf
Orphans' Court, Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809. Ordered, that the administrator of George M. Brastow, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in the Alexandria Daily Gazette. Teste, Alex. Moore, Register.
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, has obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of George M. Brastow, late of the county aforesaid, mariner, deceased : all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. And those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment Given under my hand this 9th day of December, 1809. Daniel M'Clean, Adm'r of George M. Brastow. December 9. 3t

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.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11.
Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 22 25   Duck, Russia bolt. 40 42   Ravens 18 21   Fruit, Raisins keg 9 10   box 4 5   Indigo, Spanish (Rot.) lb. 2 35 2 50   Molasses, gal. 60 62   Salt, Carre bus. 80 90   h c 90 1   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 7 8   Pepper 22 24   Pimento 28 32   Spirits Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 80 2   Gin, Holland 1 30 1 50   Rum, Jamaica 3d 1 18 1 25   Antigua 3d 1 1 10   Windward 95 1   2d & 3d   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 12 14   2d & 3d 10 12   Teas, Imperial lb. 1 60 1 75   Hyson 1 10 1 20   Young Hyson 1 15   Hyson Skin 75 85   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 2 50   Port 1 60 1 75   Lisbon 1 25 1 30   Malaga 1 1 5  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 9 11   Beef Mess bbl. 13   Prime 12   Bread, Crackers 100 6   Pilot 5 50   Ship 3 50   Candles, Mould lb. 18 20   Dipt 16 18   Cheese 8 12   Cotton, Upland 16 18   Fish, Mackerel bbl. 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75   Flour, superfine 7   Grain, Wheat bus. 1 20 1 30   Corn 75 80   Flaxseed 90 100   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 13 16   Gunpowder, Keg 251. 14 16   Hemp cwt. 14 16   Iron, Barr ton 120 125   Pork, Mess bbl. 18   Prime 15   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 70 75   Whiskey 75 76   Sugar, New-Orleans 100 12 15   Loaf lbs. 20 21   Lump 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. 2 50 4 50   Potomac 3 4 50  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, three per cent. advance.   Potomac do. par   Marine Insurance par   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. par   Exchange on London, par.  
NOTICE.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Abednego Adams, deceased, will be sold to the highest bidder at his late dwelling on the 20th day of December, if fair, if not, the next fair day, for ready money
A Tract of Land,
Whereon the deceased lived containing three hundred and ninety Acres, with a sufficient proportion of wood—there are a tolerable good Dwelling House, a good Barn and every necessary out house.
At the same time and place,
WILL be sold, as above, fourteen likely negroes, of every description together with all the stock, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, &c. &c. The sale to commence at 11 o'clock, and continue from day to day until all is sold.
All those who have claims against said dec'd re requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make payment on or before the first day of March next, otherwise they will be dealt with as the law directs.
Francis Adams, Ex'r
Mr. PREUSS having removed to town, is at leisure, at present, to give private lessons in French, Spanish, or German, and will wait on those ladies who wish to be instructed in either of these accomplishments, at their houses. He continues his Day and Evening School as usual.
November 18.
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Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 7.
Mr. Bacon said he held in his hands three propositions which he deemed it his duty to submit to the house. They were not for the regulation of the great concerns with foreign nations, but for the necessary object of regulating themselves. It would be seen that these resolutions had not grown out of any personal considerations, nor out of any particular case, but out of the serious evils to which the house had been exposed by the want of such regulations from the commencement of the government. In 1785, the evil had risen to such a height that the house had unequivocally expressed its opinion on it. Mr. Bacon said he felt it his duty to express his sense on the subject by laying his resolutions on the table, and more particularly as he understood that the subject was now agitated in the committee appointed to draft rules and orders for the government of the house. He would merely remark that the resolutions might not be correct in form, or they might be altogether erroneous in principle. He was not anxious as to the particular form; but he was decidedly in favor of the general object, and wished to take the sense of the house upon it. For himself he was well prepared to act on them; but for the convenience of others he wished them to lie on the table.
Resolved, That the committee appointed to report on the rules and orders for the government of the house, do report a rule declaring, "That if any member in the course of debate shall make use of opprobrious or vilifying language with respect to any member, or call into question the integrity of his motives, or those of either branch of the government in relation to the discharge of his official duties, except on a motion for impeachment or for other interposition of the constitutional powers of this house—or apply to either indecorous or reproachful expressions—it shall be deemed a breach of the orders of the house."
That said committee be instructed further to report a rule declaring, "That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the house or not, shall give or send to any other member during his actual attendance at the seat of government, a challenge to fight a duel, or if the member so challenged shall accept the same, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the house, as well on the part of such members as on that of any other person whether a member or not, who shall be aiding, abetting or assisting in giving or sending such challenge, or in carrying the same into effect, and every such member shall be held liable to be expelled from the house therefor."
That said committee be further instructed to report a rule declaring, "That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the house or not, shall commit personal violence or assault upon any member during his actual attendance at the seat of government, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the house, as well on the part of the person so assaulting, as on that of any other person who shall be aiding, abetting, or assisting therein, and such person, if a member, shall be held liable to be punished therefor, at the discretion of the house."
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Bacon observed that the committee appointed to draft rules and regulations for the government of the house would sit on Saturday.
Mr. Bacon then said he should call for the consideration of his motion to-morrow.
Abolition of Drawbacks, &c.
Mr. Van Horn said that on Friday last a gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Bacon) had moved several resolutions, and in the course of his observations had mentioned a wish, if he had been correctly understood, to adopt something like a navigation act for the United States. Mr. Van Horn said he accorded cheerfully in that idea.—It was time that their attention was turned to the powers which the constitution had given to Congress, and that they no longer suffered the time and patience of the nation to be exhausted in treating about treaty-making; for as to making a treaty by which commerce would be regulated whilst the war continued in Europe, he had no expectation of it. He thought something must
* By concurrence in the report of a committee, of which Mr. Madison was chairman, on the subject of a letter from Mr. Gunn to Mr. Baldwin, both members of Congress; as well as on the case of Mr. Freylinghausen.
be done by Congress which should go to aid the commercial as well as agricultural interest of the country. When he spoke of the commercial interest, he meant that connection with the agricultural interest, and not that which grew out of the war in Europe, and that which our merchants would wholly lose in time of peace. He had five resolutions to present, of which he would briefly state the substance. The first, he said, went to give to the shipping of the United States the exclusive exportation of articles the growth, produce or manufacture of the United States. The second proposed to confine American shipping to the exportation of articles the growth, produce, or manufacture of the United States only. The 3d, by laying a discriminating duty, would give to American traders an advantage over foreign merchants in supplying us with such foreign articles as should be necessary for our consumption. The fifth went to repeal or modify the laws respecting drawbacks. That these laws were very deficient every one must believe who reflected that the same drawback was allowed on all foreign articles exported, of whatever description, whether such as were manufactured or grown in the United States or otherwise. Without further remarks he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufacture be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting the exportation from ports or places under the jurisdiction of the United States, of any article the growth, produce or manufacture of the United States—except in ships or vessels owned and wholly navigated by citizens of the United States.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting the exportation from ports or places under the jurisdiction of the United States, in ships or vessels belonging to the U. States, of any article which is not of the growth, produce or manufacture of the U. States.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of laying an additional discriminating duty in favor of ships owned and wholly navigated by citizens of the United States.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting American ships and vessels from carrying articles the growth, produce or manufacture of any foreign country from any foreign port or place to another foreign port or place.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of modifying or repealing the laws allowing drawback.
Mr. Smilie wished these resolutions to lie on the table and be printed. He suggested to the gentleman the propriety of committing them to the committee of foreign relations instead of the committee of commerce and manufactures. If it was the opinion of the former committee that the nation is not now to take a hostile attitude, he had no doubt that the very subject embraced by those resolutions would be the object of its consideration.
Mr. Van Horn said he had no choice as to what committee they should go to; indeed he would almost prefer any other committee than the committee of commerce and manufactures—and yet he had a high opinion of the gentlemen composing the committee; but, as they came generally from commercial towns, they might not be possessed in favor of the propositions, because it was usual and natural for gentlemen concerned in mercantile transactions to believe that almost the whole world depend on them.
Mr. Newton suggested the propriety of an early disposition of the resolutions, that whatever committee they were referred to might have them immediately under consideration.
The resolutions were ordered to be printed and to lie on the table. Adjourned.
The following observations were made by Mr. Troup on Monday last, previous to his offering the resolutions which were published in our paper of Tuesday last.
Mr. Troup begged leave to submit to the consideration of the house several resolutions which had for their object the vindication of the commercial rights of the United States against the belligerent nations of Europe. He submitted them at this time with less reluctance, because the introduction of them was in no wise inconsistent with the most friendly negotiation which might be pending with foreign governments. It is high time (said Mr. Troup) in my opinion that these commercial rights were either vindicated or abandoned. The remnant of commerce which
the joint operation of the belligerent de- crees has left to us is scarcely worth carry- ing on. To designate what this little is would be no difficult matter, but it would be superfluous—every one who hears me understands it.
But it would be well to enquire on what principle the belligerents pretend to re- these commercial restrictions. The prin- ciple is that of retaliation— the true principle? Unquestionably for And why? Because it is equally by both belligerents. Both cannot be taliators; one must be the aggressor, other the retaliator. If this principle be equally urged by both, who is to judge between them? If the alleged principle of retaliation be not the true one, what is? As respects France, the true principle of her decrees is to be sought in the policy of embarrassing England by excluding from the continent British merchandise; and as to Great Britain, the principle of her or- ders in council may be found in the consi- deration of her interest and her power.— She avowedly contends that it is her inter- est to engross the commerce of the world; that she has the power to engross it, and she will engross it.
But what are the principles more specifi- cally asserted by Great Britain? First— the right of blockade by proclamation; 2d, the right to turn your vessels into her ports to pay duty and take out a licence.— This right of blockading by proclamation is not a right growing out of a state of war; it is no belligerent right; it is a pretension as applicable to a state of peace as to a state of war, and if we submit to it in a state of war, we must submit to it in a state of peace. This only principle of blockade which we recog- nise is, that which gives to belligerents a right to turn from ports so closely invested as to make the entry of them dangerous, and after due warning vessels bound to them. But the right asserted by Great Britain to blockade by a piece of parch- ment or paper issued from her council cham- ber a port or ports, a kingdom or king- doms, a continent or continents, is a right no more relative to a state of war than to a state of peace; and if we submit to the pretension in a state of war, we must sub- mit to it in a state of peace. It is founded in the most arbitrary tyranny; it goes to the annihilation of your commerce. As to the other right of forcing our vessels into her ports, to pay duty and take out li- cence, this is equally applicable to a state of peace as to a state of war. We acknow- ledge the right of Great Britain or of any other nation to shut her ports against us, provided there be no treaty stipulation to the contrary. But the right of Great Bri- tain or of France to shut the ports of any other nation against us is a right no more appertaining to a belligerent than to a neu- tral. If we submit to it in war we must equally submit in peace; and this right, like the other, is founded in the most ar- bitrary tyranny. What right has Britain to tyrannize on the ocean and prescribe the limits of our trade? She will permit to us a trade which she cannot herself enjoy; she prohibits to us a trade which our govern- ment permits, because it is her interest to monopolize it. It is equally our interest to monopolize it, and therefore if you please, sir, we will prohibit the trade which her government permits, and which it is our interest to monopolize.
If Great Britain can rightly prohibit our trade because it is her interest to prohibit it, have we not the right to prohibit her trade for the same reason? If she with right and justice can stop and seize, and confiscate our vessels, because they attempt a trade which she forbids and only because she for- bids it, cannot our government do the same in relation to her trade? If she can turn our vessels into her ports to pay duty and take out licence, what prohibits us from doing the same as to her vessels? England is a nation; so are we. England is indepen- dent; so are we. What prohibits us from doing to England what England does to us? Unquestionably nothing. To say that we have no right to do to England what Eng- land does to us, is to acknowledge our own inferiority; it is to acknowledge that she may demand without limitation, and that we are under obligation to submit without limi- tation.
I am aware that it may be objected to the resolutions, that the adoption of them would lead to hostility; but the same objection is equally applicable to any resolution which would go to the vindication of our commer- cial rights. They ought not to lead to hos- tility, they are merely retaliatory. They follow the spirit of the British Orders in Council and French decrees, and therefore cannot be complained of by either power.— There is a great and profitable commerce, and rapidly increasing, passing not indeed before our doors, but near enough to make the capture of vessels engaged in it conv-

ent to us, which the resolutions have chiefly in view. I allude to the Brazil and Spanish Main trade.
Is it not matter of surprize that a commerce so profitable, so extensive and so convenient, should have been permitted to a government which permits no commerce to us? Let what her convenience and interest suggests? Is it not strange that we should have suffered that government to participate in a commerce, which both our interest and our convenience stimulate us to engross?—But, above all, is it not inexplicable that we should passively have suffered the monopoly of it by her, when we ourselves were willing and able to engross it? The House will perceive on the face of the resolutions, that as they regard France they are equivalent to a war measure—neither by a war measure nor by that which I have the honor to submit, can we come in contact with France, she has no commerce on the ocean. In relation to England it is short, infinitely short of war; because by war her continental colonies would fall; her West India Islands would be distressed, and our privateers would cut up her commerce; but the resolutions propose merely to retort the evils of her own injustice, to do other what, and no more than what, she has done to us. Reserving for another occasion any further remarks, I beg leave to read the resolutions to the House.
BALTIMORE, December 7.
Arrived, brig Robert, Spafford, 32 days from Tonningsen. Nov. 2, sailed ships Pallas, West; North American, Tucker; Severn, Bryden; William, Frazier; Matilda, Waters; Rising Sun, Myers, for Baltimore; Voltair, Bower, Rousseau, M c Lever, for Philadelphia; Projector, Smith, for New York, and a number of others. Those vessels had all been wind bound 15 or 20 days, a number of them got under way with the Robert, the others could not get out before the morning.
Left there, ship Richmond, Bartlett, discharging; Temperance, Southcomb, do; ship Manning, of Portsmouth, N. H. just arrived; brig Three Sons, Woodward, of Salem do; schr. Nonsuch, Chaso, for Baltimore in 15 days; and a number of others names not recollected—brought no news. A great many pretended Americans were arriving, and daily sailing; left 7 or 8 of them loading with wheat, supposed for England. A brig called the Fame of N. York, arrived there a few days before, with a cargo of wine, reported from Bordeaux. The ship Ariadne, Abrams, for Baltimore, sailed 15 or 20 days before ship Ann, Smith of New York, bound to Riga, was ashore in the river. Of the Texel was boarded by an English ship of war— informed that hostilities had commenced between England and Sweden.
Latest from Europe.
By the arrival of the fast sailing brig Robert, captain Spafford, the Editor of the American has been obligingly furnished with a file of Altona papers, down to the 27th October, in 33 days from Tonningsen.
ALTONA, October 27.
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated October 18.
“We are assured that the emperor will remain at the castle of Fontainbleau until the middle of December, when he will depart for Spain and Portugal. The castle of Marrac, near Bayonne, is already fitted up for the reception of the emperor.”
“It is said that the guards, a part of whom have been on their march since the 15th of October, together with the corps of marshals Oudinot, Marmont and the duke of Abrantes, will go to Spain.”
“The famous actor Dugazon, insane for some time past, is about terminating his career at Orleans.”
Extract of a letter from Dresden of the 13th October.
“Austria cedes Gallacia, France, Trieste and Fria, which are to be annexed to the kingdom of Italy. Some letters say that Plun and Trieste are to be held by the French and Austrian troops conjointly until the conclusion of peace with England.”
“Bavaria extends her dominions as far as Linz.”
“The grand duke of Wurtzburg will be declared sovereign of Tyrol and the country of Salzburg.”
“Bavaria, in compensation, will obtain a part of Wurtzburg.”
“It is also said that the frontiers of the dutchy of Warsaw will extend to the Saan.”
Extract of a letter from St. Petersburg, of Sept. 28.
“It is remarkable that the minister of foreign affairs, count Nicholas Romanzow, who negotiated and concluded the peace, is the grandson of count Alexander Romanzow, who, under the empress Elizabeth, concluded the peace at Abo, and the son of the famous marshal of the same name, who after having made so many conquests, concluded the ever memorable peace of Kainandgi. It is rare to see the third generation tread so nigh in the steps of men who have been the honor of their age and the glory of their country, by the services which they have rendered and by their invincible attachment to their sovereigns. Count Nicholas Romanzow has been appointed chancellor of the empire.”
SUMMARY.
Peace between France and Austria was signed on the 14th Oct. Bonaparte left Schenbrunn on the 15th. The fortifications which surround Vienna are to be entirely razed. The Russian army of Moldavia has gained some advantages over the Turks.—By the capitulation of Middleburgh the English promised to respect property of all kinds—As usual, in violation of this they have seized all the Tea and Spices in the ware-houses of the Dutch E. I. Company and in those of individuals and exposed them at public auction. The inhabitants of Walcheren have resolved not to purchase a single article, notwithstanding the high price tea bears in Holland. But one sale has been made—the purchaser is treated with universal disdain, and the English have been obliged to suspend the sales. 100,000 men are said to remain in Austria until a general peace. The port of Antwerp is to be considerably enlarged. Additions are to be made to the fortifications at Ostend.—Moravia has been evacuated by the French, and occupied by the Austrians. The closing of the ports of Sweden was publicly announced in handbills at Stockholm dated 12th Oct. John Q. Adams and family have arrived at Elsinore. It appears, that in addition to his mission to Russia, he is charged with a special mission to Copenhagen, but not in the Jacksonian style . In consequence of the peace between Sweden and Russia, the price of tea at Copenhagen suddenly fell from 21 to 17 marks. The national guards of Paris have been discharged, and their places supplied by the troops of the line of the city garrison. Mr. Adair, the English Minister at Constantinople, has demanded of the Ottoman Porte a free passage to the Black Sea for England and her allies, which has been refused him, in consequence of which, Mr. A. was preparing to leave Constantinople.
CHARLESTON, December 1.
Arrived, French schooner La Cedy, Mala, Guadalupe, 27 days, in distress, bound to France. Came out in the night, in company with the ship Lydia, Williamson, for Boston, and a brig belonging to Newburyport. There were a number of American vessels at Guadalupe, some captured and sent in, and others who had come in, in violation of the blockade, which was still vigorously kept up by the British. The prisoners of Guadalupe were full of American seamen, who were in the most wretched situation, dying (to use the words of our informant) “like rotten sheep.” This FRENCH schooner La Cedy, is one which has been captured from the Americans, she has now upon her stern her former name, viz. “Samuel of Newburyport.” If the privateersmen of Guadalupe can, LAWFULLY, under the decrees of their emperor, capture every American vessel they fall in with they might at least, when they send them again to American ports, strike off their former names, and save us the mortification of seeing our vessels with their rightful names upon their sterns, entering our harbor under the French flag.
BAR-IRON.
50 tons Swedish Iron, in flat and square bars, landing, and for sale by
John G. Ladd.
December 11.
New Hardware Store.
ADAM LYNN & CO.
Have received by the ship DUMFRIES, from Liverpool, via Baltimore,
A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, japanned & brass Ware: Which they now offer for sale, wholesale and retail, at their store, corner of King and Royal-streets, lately occupied by Peter Sherron.
They have also for sale, Barr-Iron and Steel.
December 11.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
During the two last days, various memorials and petitions have been read in the House of Delegates. No great question has been yet taken up. On Tuesday, a resolution for the appointment of a Chaplain was negatived, nays 94, ayes 75. Yesterday the House were engaged for some time, in reading some of the Documents accompanying the Governor's Communication—particularly the papers communicated by the Governor of Pennsylvania, relative to the late affair of Gideon Olmstead, and enclosing a resolution proposed by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for amending the Constitution of the U. States.
Extract of a letter from Port au Prince, 10th November, 1809, from a gentleman of respectability there, to a Mercantile House in Baltimore.
“I have received a letter from Baltimore, which states, that BUNEL* is building a Corvette for Christophe, to carry 28 guns, to wit, 20 long 12 pounders and 8 carronades of 24, and that she would be launched about the 1st proximo. President Pétion is sending his fleet to blockade the Cape with a view to intercept this Corvette. For that purpose he is sending the following ships, to wit:
 Le Centor, 20 long 18 pdrs. Admiral Panayauti.  La Conquette du Nord, 20 long 18's Captain Gaspard.  La Chasseuse, 18 18's. Capt. L. Gaspard.  L'Alexander, 18 12's. — — —  L'Republicaine, 22 18's. Capt. Behon.  La Furriuse, 22 12's. Capt. Gaspard, jr.  Le Lenoncour, 14 — — —  La President, 14 — — —  L'Independence, 14 — — —  Le Rebecca, 14 — — — 
“Which will sail on or about the 13th instant, and no doubt will succeed in getting her as he means to keep the Cape very closely blockaded; and should he find old Bunel, he will undoubtedly be strung up to the fore-yard.”
“In a late affair between Christophe and Pétion, the troops of the former were completely beaten by General Delva, who commanded the troops of Pétion. He made between two and three hundred prisoners, and killed between 150 to 200. I think Christophe will not again have the temerity to venture this side of St. Marks.”
* We are informed BUNEL is a Frenchman, and the agent of Christophe in this country.—He has resided near Baltimore about twelve months.—COLEMAN.
NORFOLK, Dec. 6.
Arrived brig Elizabeth Margaret, Webb, 14 days from St. Bartholemews. Left there Nov. 20, about 90 sail of American vessels, among which were the ship Commerce, Crowdhill, and schr. Ocean, Haynes, both of Alexandria. Dec. 4, Cape Henry bearing W. distance 6 leagues, saw a vessel under jury masts standing in for the Capes, and supposed she got in the same evening. She appeared to have been a brig with bright sides and white boot tops.—Markets at St. Bartholemews for all kinds of American produce very low; flour retailing to 7 1-2 dolls. to 8: best prime pork 11 to 12 dolls. per bbl. and every other article in proportion.
Also, schooner Shepherd, Forsyth, 17 days from Porto Rico. Markets very dull for American produce.
Also, schooner Nancy, Small, 10 days from New York, in distress. November 29, off Chinquapague, fell in with and spoke schooner Rising Sun, Negres, of and from Newport, R. I. for this port, in great distress, having in the gale of the 24th ult. carried away both masts, &c. and short of water—she was under jury masts, and making for the capes.
In Hampton Roads.
Ship George, Pierce, of Savanna, 10 days from Liverpool. Left many American vessels bound home and to the Baltic. Spoke Nov. 9th. lat. 33 11, long. 46, ship Louisiana, —, of and from New York bound to Naples—2d, experienced a very heavy gale from N. W.—26th, lat. 35 19, long. 85, spoke brig James, Murdock, of and from Philadelphia bound to Madeira.
Brig Industry, Cladding, of and from Providence, Rhode-Island, to Alexandria, in distress, having in the late gale carried away her maintopmast, mainyard, sail &c. carried away best bower anchor.
The Senate, were debating on Friday on Mr. Giles' report.
Mr. Giles spoke for some time in support of his resolution, when the vote was taken upon it, and it was agreed to by the senate. The bill authorising the president to use compulsory process in relation to foreign ministers ordered to leave the country, was passed to a third reading, and after a few remarks from Mr. Hillhouse, postponed for further consideration until Monday next. [To-day.]
Independent American.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED,
Schooner Dolphin, capt. Harper 11 days from Savannah—Cotton and Rice—James Lawrason.
2d Dec. Spoke brig George, capt. Dickenson, from Turks-Island bound to Ocracoke.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
December 4th, 1809.
ORDERED, that the Superintendent of Police do, out of the funds of the northern district, repair that part of Washington street between Queen and Montgomery streets as is gravelled, and that a sum exceeding fifteen dollars be appropriated therefor.
Whereas, Thomas Patten has brought suit against James Harris, as Clerk of the Market, for seizing eggs, under the provisions of an act of the Common Council, it is therefore resolved that the President be empowered, and he is hereby directed to defend the said suit at the expence of the Common Council.
It appearing to Council that the streets are not kept clean of mud, manure, &c. agreeable to the contract entered into for that purpose, it is therefore
Ordered, That the Superintendent of Police have the streets cleaned at the expence of the contractor, provided the person who contracted does not immediately proceed to do it.
Ordered, That the Superintendent of Police do cause the sunken ground, referred to in his report, upon the application of Richard Lewis, to be filled up according to law, so as to remove the injury complained of by the said Lewis; the expence thereof not to exceed fifteen dollars.
Ordered, That E. I. Lee, Thomas Lawrason and John Sutton, be a committee to confer with the Levy Court of the County of Alexandria, upon the propriety of having a new Jail built for the said County, and of adopting the best means of raising a sum of money sufficient for that purpose, and make report thereof to the next council.
Ordered, That the local fund of the second ward be appropriated to filling up and regulating Cameron and Queen streets, between Water and Union streets, under the direction of the Superintendent of Police.
Extract from the minutes, ADAM LYNN c. c.
Public Sale.
ON TUESDAY NEXT, the 12th instant, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold, at Hunter's wharf,
ONE-FOURTH PART OF The Schr. Eliza, As she arrived from sea, burthen 82 56-95ths tons; being part of the estate of George M. Brastow, deceased.
Dan'l M c Lean, Adm'r. P. G. Marsteller, v. M. Dec. 9. dts
Sale at Auction.
ON THURSDAY, the 21st instant, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, in the forenoon, a FRAME HOUSE and LOT, situate on the south side of King street, adjoining the house occupied by Mr. Isaac Robbins. The lot is subject to a yearly ground rent of 20 pounds. Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
December
PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.