Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-12-26 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 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.
FRESH FRUIT.
The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in boxes, 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.
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.
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity,
A Warrant for 696 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.
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 outbuildings 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.
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 Plaster 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.
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.
New Hardware Store.
ADAM LYNN & CO. Have received by the ship DUMFRIES, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, 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.
LANDING
From the sloop Ranger, Captain Campbell, and for sale by Lawrafon and Fowle, 30 tons Plaster Paris 20 barrels New-England Rum 100 kegs Salmon 4 chests Hyson Tea 30 coils Grass Rope 5900 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.
FOR SALE,
From schooner Sally and Betsey, Capt. Eastey, 3000 bushels Ground Allum Salt 50 boxes Mould Candles 4 bales Russia Sheeting 3 bales Gurrahs A quantity of Shoes, Slippers, &c. Apply to John G. Ladd. December 19.
NOTICE.
AN annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike Company, will be held at the city tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in January next, when there will be an election held for five Directors, a Clerk & Treasurer, agreeable to charter. By order of the Board, G. Deneale, President. December 11.
FOR SAVANNAH,
The Schooner DOLPHIN; Laying at Harper's wharf.— A few barrels may be taken on freight. Apply to the master on board. December 18.
Joseph H. Mandeville,
Offers for sale the following articles, by wholesale or retail. 3000 bush. Lisbon and Liverpool Salt 20000 lbs Green Coffee, in barrels and bags 5000 Goshen Cheese, of excellent quality in casks 1000 New England do. do. 200 bbls. of Herrings, Shad and Mackarel 50 tons Plaster Paris 20 bales prime Upland Georgia Cotton. 10 hhds. Jamaica, Antigua and Demerara Rum 4 pipes French and ditto Brandy 15 hhds. Muscovado Sugar 50 bbls. do. do. different qualities 2 hhds. Copperas
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin, Madeira, Lisbon, Claret, and Catalonia
TEAS.
Holland and Country Gin New England Rum in hhds and bbls. Peach and Apple Brandy in bbls. Martinique Cordials, in boxes Leaf and Lump Sugar, Havannah Honey per gallon, Figblue, Molasses in hhds. Spanish Flotant Indigo, Spanish Cigars, Butter, Harris's and Taylor's manufactured Tobacco in kegs,
Gunpowder and Shot of different sizes, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Pimento, Chocolate Nos. 1 and 3, Mould and Dipt Candles,
Malaga Raisins in boxes, Pipes in boxes, 3 gross each, Hingham box's, Hamilton's Garrett's and Leiper's Snuff in bottles, London and Philadelphia Mustard, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c.
ALSO, A constant supply of WATER CRACKERS and best SUPERFINE FLOUR, by retail, and 30 hhds. of Maryland and Virginia Tobacco. November 20.
BUTTER.
4000 lbs. fikin Butter, in good ship piug 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.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Recommenced 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.
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 Tenerife Wine. 8 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 2000 lbs. Seine T'wine. 50 boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Spanish Segars. 8 barrels Pimento. October 16.
LIBERAL WAGES
WILL be given for a smart active BOY and GIRL for the ensuing year Apply to the Printer. Dec. 26.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
INSURANCE OFFICE, 19th Dec. 1809. THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that an election of fifteen directors, will be held at the court house in Alexandria, on Monday the 15th day of January next, ensuing. By order, J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. 2awt15thJan.
Mr. Davis, of Richmond, will insert the above advertisement in his paper once a week till the 15th of January.
Orphans' Court,
Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809. Ordered, that the executor of Wm. Fitzhugh of Chatham, 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 testamentary on the estate of Wm. Fitzhugh, Esquire, of Chatham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to Alexander Moore, Register of Wills of Alexandria, on or before the 23d 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 23d day of December, 1809. Robert Randolph, Executor of Wm. Fitzhugh, of Chatham.
JAMES M. STEWART
HAS JUST RECEIVED A few bbls. nice retailing Sugar, Which will be sold low for cash. Dec. 20.
LANDING,
From schooner Elizabeth, Captain Newcomb, from Boston, and for sale by the subscriber, 50 tons Plaster Paris 26 barrels Tanners' Oil 3 hogsheads and 40 barrels Muscovado Sugar 20 boxes Chocolate. Also, from the sch'r Ladies Delight, A cargo of Richmond Coals: For which apply to the master on board. John G. Ladd. December 18.
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, Hyson Skin, Souchong, & Bohea } TEAS.
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. C. Salt Petre, 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 2

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, December 13.
DEBATE
Mr. Gold's resolution calling upon the President for information.
[CONCLUDED.]
Mr. Bacon said he would merely state, in answer to the gentleman last up, that he now understood the specific ground on which the motion was introduced, to be abandoned; and the paper called for, admitted not to be necessary to the discussion of the resolution from the senate. With respect to the resolution now before the house he differed from some of those with whom he generally was happy to act; and such differences would always exist when gentlemen acted from the impression of their own judgments, and without any secret understanding. The gentleman from N. York, (Mr. Gardnier) has defended the resolution, on the ground that the information desired was necessary for the justification of the administration. How so? No imputation had been alleged against the British government by the executive for making this third proposition; it had been simply rejected, as all admitted incorrect grounds. So far from being made the ground of any imputation against that government it was expressly ascribed to a mistake of Mr. Canning. Not to a wilful misinterpretation, but to a misapprehension of the conversation which had passed between him and Mr. Pinkney. The only blame imputed to Mr. Canning, is not that he originally proposed it, because in that instance he might have acted under a mistake, but that it was urged by him after this government had refused to listen to it. He could not even see how the paper called for was necessary for the justification of Mr. Canning; as no charge had been bro't against him on account of the proposition. No supposition had ever been uttered in or out of the house that our minister had been authorised to assent to such a proposition, and if he had assented to it, the affair only concerned him. The administration were not concerned in it at all. Whether the nation resorted to war or not, it could not go to war on that point. It was not the subject of difference at all. He could see no reason why the paper should be called for. As to its being necessary, according to the idea of the gentleman from N. York, (Mr. Gardnier) to silence the cavillings of captious federalists, (his own term) which he did not mean to adopt—but as the gentleman was better acquainted with his political friends than Mr. B. he had no right to question the propriety of the character given them; if the gentleman had characterized them correctly, he did not believe any thing would be sufficient to satisfy such persons, neither could he on that ground see any reason to vote for the resolution.
Mr. KEY would not have risen to trouble the house on the question before it, if he could have viewed the subject in the same light in which it was considered by the gentleman from Ten. (Mr. Rhea)—That gentleman seemed to suppose because Mr. Canning's letter of the 27th of May, was subsequent to the arrangement, that the communication of the instructions to Mr. Pinkney could have no bearing on the questions to be discussed. But he did not consider this to have been the first communication of the instructions. It appeared they had been communicated anterior to the date of Mr. Canning's note, for he writes at that time, "Having had the honor to read to you, in extenso the instructions, &c." He wished to know when and how Mr. Pinkney had communicated the subject of the conference to the executive; and the period at which it took place. If he correctly reflected the nature of the communication from that gentleman, he believed it to be always luminous, extremely clear, and very minute; and that he particularly detailed the periods of time and the substance of communications. Not to travel over ground occupied by other gentlemen, Mr. Key said he justified the call on the ground that the time at which the instructions were first read to
Mr. Pinkney, was not known to our government.
Mr. Gardnier had just heard from the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. Eppes) very much to his surprise that this proposition of the third condition was a matter of very striking importance. It would seem as if he were fated to differ from the gentleman on points which concerned the real honor of the government and the country. He thought it important to be ascertained how this proposition came to be made by the British government, if it was made without any previous indication on our part to submit to it. He should, if such were the case, call it little short of an insulting proposition, as the making it necessarily implied an imputation that our government was inadequate to the purpose of carrying into effect its own laws, an imputation to which it could never submit. But the President of the U. States, in his late message to Congress, (possessing no doubt, "a view of the whole ground" to which Mr. G. could not pretend, but would endeavor to attain) had thought necessary in the face of the world, to charge the British government with perfidy in refusing to ratify an agreement entered into by its minister, having competent power to make such an agreement. This was a serious charge, which, if not repelled by the British government would attach infamy to it for ever. For what worse imputation could attach to a government, than that it should deliberately refuse to carry into effect an arrangement which it had solemnly entered into? It was therefore important, after the government had issued a kind of state paper of a higher tone than any one since the revolution, to that union which should be established if any serious consequences were to result from these events, to show that it was right. The British government, as he understood, said that it would not carry into effect the arrangement concluded here, because their minister had not conformed to his instructions sent, but absolutely violated them, in neglecting among other things, to get the assent of the American government to stipulations, which were to allow the British navy to capture the vessels of the U. S. bound to places not permitted by their laws. Now, inasmuch as he was instructed to make this a point of his arrangement, and failed to do so, the British government say they were not bound by his arrangement.
On the part of this government it appeared to have been contended that the resident minister was possessed of full powers to conclude an arrangement, and that consequently it was strictly binding. As this involved a question concerning the law of nations, which he did not altogether understand, he would not enter into its discussion now. But this was the point. If it were true that this proposition did not in fact come in the first instance from the American government, as asserted by Mr. Canning; if it should turn out that this offensive tender of the British navy to aid in the execution of the laws of the U. States, had originated in one of these little diplomatic arts which had secretly induced another government to make a degrading proposal, that our own might have the honor of indignantly rejecting it; and, if, after the British government had been so induced to make such a condition, that the United States should refuse to accede to it, then would the disgrace and the want of good faith be on the part of this government. If our minister was first authorised to propose that the British navy might capture American vessels bound to France, in contravention of our decrees, then would the British government be well justified in refusing the arrangement. He would not be understood as believing this statement of the case to be correct, but if it were, in this point of view it was decisive. He therefore considered it extremely important to ascertain in what manner the proposition had originated. He would grant that this information would not bear directly upon the subject of the resolution from the senate; but it was material to have a view of the whole ground. He would then be willing to say, if it appeared that the proposal had actually come from the American government, that it, and not the government of Great Britain, had recalled the condition proposed by itself. Until these facts were made appear, the government could not make good the charge of perfidy on the part of Great Britain. If the proposition had originated in a mistake, he wished to know what Mr. Pinkney really did say, and how Mr. Canning came to misunderstand him at all. When these things were made clear, and not until then, would either nation be willing to follow its government into a war. And for the purpose of ascertaining them, he desired to see such papers as were comprehended in the motion before the house. The question was now taken by yeas and nays, & the resolution agreed to—85 to 36.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, December 20.
The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by foreign ministers within the United States, was read a third time and decided by Yeas and Nays as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Bradley, Condit, Gaillard, German, Giles, Gilman, Goodrich, Gregg, Lambert, Leib, Lloyd, Matthewson, Meigs, Parker, Pope, Robinson, Smith of Maryland, Smith of New-York, Sumpner, Turner 20.
NAYS—Messrs. Hillhouse and Pickering—2.
So the bill was passed. The bill to revive an act entitled "An act for the relief of the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, and for other purposes" was referred to Messrs. Bradley, Goodrich, and Lloyd to consider and report thereon.
The bill from the house of representatives for the relief of William and Elias Rector was read a first and second time, and referred to Messrs. Pope, Meigs, and Bradley to consider and report thereon.
The president communicated a letter from the secretary of war on the subject of fortifications. Whereupon,
On motion of Mr. Smith of Maryland, the galleries were cleared, and it was agreed that the report be read with closed doors.
Ordered that it lie for consideration. Mr. Gaillard presented a petition of a number of inhabitants of Washington, praying to be incorporated for the purpose of completing certain roads—Referred to Messrs. Gaillard, Brent and Bradley.
DECEMBER 21.
Mr. Anderson appeared and took his seat.
Mr. Pope, from the committee to whom was referred the bill from the house of representatives for the relief of William and Elias Rector, reported the same without amendment; and it was ordered to pass to a third reading.
The bill for the relief of Joseph Sumner, Simon Philipson, William Hamon, Archibald M'Call and Isaac Clason, was committed to a select committee composed of Messrs. Smith of Maryland, Lloyd and Bradley.
Agreeably to notice given, Mr. Bradley asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill "making further provision for the corps of engineers;" and the bill was read and passed to a second reading.
For New York,
The fast sailing sloop CHANCELLOR, JOHN STORER, Master; A constant trader—will sail in a few days: For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Vowell's wharf, or to
Daniel M'Clean;
Who has for sale, landing from said sloop: 14 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Amber Ale. December 22.
FOR SALE,
On board the brig Cincinnatus , opposite Messieurs Laurason and Powle's store, 300 hogsheads coarse Liverpool Salt, three pipes French Brandy, and a few barrels Liver Oil. Apply to the master on board.
December 22.
Alexandria Weaving Manufactory.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed that we the subscribers, lately from the neighborhood of Manchester, (England) have, by the desire and aid of our friends, opened a WEAVING MANUFACTORY, on the premises belonging to Mr. Edward May, between the dwelling house of Thomas Swann, Esq. and the Spread Eagle Tavern, Prince-street—where we are ready to receive for weaving the various sorts of country spun cotton, linen and woollen, and nope by a steady, & upright attention to business, to merit the encouragement and approbation of our friends and the public. In order to give general satisfaction to our friends and employers, every material will be strictly weighed on the receiving and delivery thereof. The yarn, &c. in hanks or broaches, are more suitable than in balls.
Joab De Mane, Robert Hart, Henry Moon.
November 30. 2m Liverpool Coal for Sale, On board the ship Allegany , Capt. Morris, laying at Conway's wharf. Apply to James Patton. December 22.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26.
Mr. SNOWDEN,
I want some money in these days of penury; indeed, there has been a non-intercourse between myself and cash, since the first lay on The Lumbergo , as it is called by the party, and which is thought by many a very proper name for this commercial disease. Mr. Snowden, I have lately observed a reward of $5000 offered for producing the result given by Mr. Jackson to Mr. Secretary Smith, and I have searched, but in vain, for a scoundrel. He is concealed, I think, somewhere in or about the Secretary of State's office; but it would be pollution to make the search there, and would be adding insult to insult to insist upon it, that the Secretary himself, harbors this creature. I have looked through the whole of the correspondence wherein a fellow by the name of Inuendo industriously did intrude himself, but without success. There was an inconsiderate devil of the description, who intruded and did thrust himself insolently forward, and in the face of day had the impudence to give the lie direct to Mr. Jackson! Thereby setting a bad example at the Court, and in the Cabinet of Washington. I have secured him, and have him locked up, ready to be produced, whenever the Secretary of State has the temerity to meet him face to face! As no doubt you know the residence of X. Y. Z. if you inform them of my discovery, perhaps they may reward me handsomely, as I think I merit it, for finding out his hiding place; and the concealer of such a disturber of the public peace, is equally criminal with him who gives sanctuary to a felon. Mr. Snowden, take my word for it, the plan to provoke Mr. Jackson to maintain like a man, the dignity of his Sovereign, and in so doing, to act with firm and positive language; and such as Mr. Smith should choose to take offence at, I say sir, the plan was hatched before Mr. Jackson's arrival at the City. Immediately on its being known that he was at Annapolis, Mr. Secretary Smith posted on to Monticello, where the President met him, and a Caucus was held, attended by the Philosophic Chief of that place. On that Caucus breaking up, the Chief of Monticello repaired to Richmond in Virginia, where another Caucus was held, and the head of the Editor of The Enquirer was furnished with ample materials for the subject whenever the event happened; and at these two enlightened meetings it was resolved nem. con. that the man who had been at Copenhagen, was an improper character to be sent hither, and the means were then plotted to prevent his mission having the desired effect through his exertions, so that the man himself, and not his manner or matter was the grievance & was the bone to gnaw; therefore, sir, when Mr. Jackson, in tracing the ground he was to tread, stated (without the least expectation of being contradicted) that the three conditions contained in Mr. Canning's instructions to Mr. Erskine, were laid before Mr. Smith, and which he did no doubt, to begin de nova as tho' nothing had been done by. Mr. Erskine, then the happy moment arrived, the opportunity showed itself fair, and the Secretary of State, hugging himself that now he could shew his prowess positively told Mr. Jackson, that he was sent by the king of Great Britain, with lies or forgeries for the basis of his mission. What then is the situation of Mr. Jackson? Coming from a Country which possesses a dignity derived from an honorable maintenance of all its pretensions, at least as respectable as our own, which is yet in its cradle, and rocked by inexperienced nurses. He replies to it, not by telling Mr. Smith that his language was irrelevant and improper, that his King was insulted by it, and demand his passport, of which he would have been justified in doing; but by repeating what he was instructed to know, and what Mr. Smith has acknowledged to be the fact. But an European Monarch has no credit where the word of the Secretary of State of America is at stake. Yes sir, with all that deficiency of talent, for which Mr. Smith is not enviable, and which his best friends allow, I say with all that weakness of intellect, and novelty of the duties attached to his new situation, he is, in the

eyes of the demagogues of the day, infallible, and immaculate: and why? Because the President chose to give him a sinecure, there being plenty of others who can read and write for him: somewhat like Sancho Pancha, who, when he was raised to the Post of Governor of Barataria, out of gratitude to his Ass that had carried him through many a slough, he made him his Prime Minister, and appointed one of his old friends to do the duties of the office, as the Ass's deputy. This anecdote is resorted to, because it is well known that Mr. Smith is incompetent to a diplomatic correspondence and that the one carried on with Mr. Jackson, was digested and sanctioned by others, before it was signed by him. The stand taken by the administration on this occasion, is a bold one, perhaps one that may work our ruin. It should be recollected, that as yet we are but a Government in an infant state, and in the tide of experiment. Until a boy is firm in his skates it is believed he should not venture upon ice covering deep water. I say it is an unprecedented step taken by the government, and although it may shew courage and energy, may amount to as much folly, as the man who first invented Gunpowder, and to try the force of it, placed himself across a barrel of it, and by boldly applying a match, blew himself into the air.
Let every good citizen banish party zeal, rally round their own interests; probe the error to the quick, remove from office those, who for factions sake, would prostrate the honor of the Country, and lay waste the happiness of its citizens, and shew to the world that we have ability and virtue enough to recant an error, and thus enroll ourselves in the rank of nations; otherwise by dear bought obstinacy and tenacity, we may be wise and repent too late. I have not time now for a postscript, but you shall receive it in a day or two.
A. B.
"Power" and "No Power" —Every reader of Mr. Giles's speech must have remarked the following singular passage:
"What does he tell us are his positive powers? A power merely to receive and discuss. Why, sir, every gentleman here present has that power: and indeed every lady too, sir, has the power to receive and discuss; and eventually to conclude a convention, &c. But, sir, the power merely to receive and discuss, is what is very properly called, and is in fact, no power."
One philosopher has said that mind is power; another that eloquence is power; another that wealth is power; another that truth is power; another that the sword is power; another that influence is power, &c. Now we must be convinced, upon the authority of Mr. Giles, that all powers are no powers, and this upon the old fashioned principle of believing a thing because it is impossible.
The orator has not been excessively gallant to the ladies in telling them that their power to receive and discuss proposals, and eventually to conclude a convention, is in fact no power. We much mistake, if "every lady" does not consider it an important power, and one which she would not exchange even for the laurels that bloom around the brow of Mr. Giles. The ladies, we presume, consider it a power almost equal to that which they possess in common with other "sovereigns," of "precluding abused opportunity" by dismissing an ambassador or correspondent who insults them with "gross insinuations."
NOTE. It will be recollected that Mr. Macon stated the ladies as "The real Sovereigns of the United States."
[Freeman's Journal] "An Inquisition." —Mr. Rhea of Tennessee says that Congress ought not to institute "an inquisition into the correctness or incorrectness of Mr. Canning's ideas." But Mr. Rhea is so refined a metaphysician, and his voice so singular, as to render it impossible for him to be understood as a public speaker, and most people in Washing-
ton are decidedly of opinion that it is hi time there should be "an inquisition" to determine whether that gentleman does in fact possess any "ideas," whether "correct or incorrect," of sufficient consequence even to himself to justify the terrible dilapidations which his long and numerous speeches are continually making of the public time and treasure.
[Ibid.]
Infallible Index. —Mr. Giles says that the divisions and perplexities of the country, in the time of the embargo ought to serve as an INFALLIBLE INDEX to guide us in our present and future political course. Agreed, Deimosthenes. Why then do not you and your party set about adopting an impartial and energetic system of policy, that shall put an end to all our divisions and perplexities? You manifest no disposition to be directed by your own index. No—Mr. Giles must receive, as old Solomon says in the play, "the newest news from the seat of war," before a single step can be taken at home. Nothing can be done till the eloquent Virginia senator receives advices from "Leghorn, Cape Horn, and every part of the habitable globe."
[Ibid.]
Extract of a letter, received at Philadelphia from an intelligent gentleman in London.
"All kinds of manufactures and produce now get into the continent, and Bonaparte has been obliged to wink at their introduction—Denmark has also relaxed and not only allowed the introduction of produce, &c. &c. from England, but permitted the Norwegians to bring articles to us. This week upwards of 60 vessels, direct from Norway, with timber, &c. have arrived, and 80 more are expected next week. We have also now great quantities of Russian articles, and we have shipped all kinds of manufactures in return."
A gang of desperadoes has lately been detected in a plot entered into for the purpose of seizing upon the public money on its way from Ohio to the treasury of the United States. They were prevented from carrying their project into execution by a boat accidentally falling into company with that which contained the money. Some of the rogues have been apprehended, and it is hoped the whole band will be discovered and duly punished.
[Spirit of '76.]
The marquis De Yrujo, whose appointment as minister plenipotentiary from Ferdinand 7th to the court of Brazils, has been announced some time since, has informed his Catholic majesty's consul in Boston, by letters dated Rio Janeiro, 12th Sept. of the dignified manner in which he had been received by that government, and the many polite attentions shown him on the occasion.
[Poulson's Am.]
The governor of Gibraltar, by proclamation, dated the 22d of Sept. 1809, has announced that the importation of American tobacco is not prohibited, but the transhipment of American tobacco from American ships in the bay, for the purpose of carrying on a contraband trade with the coast of Spain is prohibited.
[Ibid.]
Official accounts from the north of Spain dated early in Oct. state, that "the kingdom of Navarre was then in a state of general insurrection against the French—a person by the name of Robles had performed prodigies of valor against them—a plan had been laid for taking Pampeluna, but the French discovered it and put a number of persons to death. The patriotic cause was taking strong root—Biscay, and in general all went on well. In Biscay they had captured 84 French horsemen, with their captain, guided by the famous traitor Amoros, a great friend of Godoy, who was immediately beheaded. Near Cindad Rodrigo, the patriots had taken the French battering trains and marshal Ney, who calculated on besieging that city, has been completely beaten."
[Ibid.]
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The committee of propositions and grievances have, according to order, had under their consideration a petition to them referred, and have come to the following resolution thereupon:
That an act may pass for a capital stock of said company, and authorising them to make a turnpike road from the southern abutment of the Hunting creek bridge, to the ford of Dogue run, on the present stage road, in the county of Fairfax, is reasonable.
NORFOLK, Dec. 20.
Last night arrived in Hampton Reads the ship Justina, capt. Howe, 38 days from Liverpool. We understand she brings London dates to the 9th Nov. but we have not been so fortunate as to obtain any, altho' the usual exertions were made. From the passengers we learn that except the articles of the treaty between France and Austria, they are entirely destitute of interest. General Reubell and family are among the passengers: Nov. 19th, lat. 49, 20, long. 17, 30, was boarded by the French national brig Geniris, capt. Lagrave, 7 weeks from Norway. Detained the ship two hours, and probably would have destroyed her, had it not been for the female passengers—on this occasion no one will deny but that French gallantry superceded French injustice. The capt. of the brig informed capt. H. that his instructions were to destroy every American vessel from British ports, and that he had captured 16 during his cruise. Previous to capt. L's permission for the Justina to proceed on her voyage, capt. Howe was obliged to pledge his honor that in the event of his falling in with a British cruiser, he would not intimate any thing relative to the Geniris. Capt. Howe supplied the brig with fresh provisions.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
December 21, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the resolution of the Council on the 4th instant, authorising the superintendent of Police to collect the local taxes of the second ward for the purpose of regulating and extending Queen and Cameron-streets, be amended in the following manner, to wit: That the Collector collect the said local taxes and pay them into the hands of the Treasurer, who is hereby directed to hold the same subject to the order of the Superintendent of Police, to be applied to the purposes mentioned in the original order of which this is a supplement.
The report of the committee appointed on the 4th instant, upon the subject of building a jail, having been made, it is Resolved, that the Common Council will meet the Levy Court at any time the Levy Court shall appoint, at which time the Mayor or President of the Council is hereby required to cause the members of the Council to be notified.
Extract from the minutes, ADAM LYNN, c. c.
LIBERAL WAGES
WILL be given for a smart active BOY and GIRL for the ensuing year Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 26.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
INSURANCE OFFICE, 19th Dec. 1809.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that an election of fifteen directors, will be held at the court house in Alexandria, on Monday the 15th day of January next, ensuing.
By order,
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
2awt 15th Jan.
Mr. Davis, of Richmond, will insert the above advertisement in his paper once a week till the 15th of January.
PUBLIC SALE.
To be sold on the 29th day of this month, if fair, if not the next fair day, unless disposed of at private sale,
A Two Story Brick House,
On Water street, adjoining the property of captain Hamilton, and Mr. Harper's Rope Walk. For terms apply to the
PRINTER.
December 7.
For Rent or Sale,
A Bake-house & Dwelling-houses.
THAT Bake House and Dwelling House situate at the corner of Water and Oronoko streets, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson. Possession may be had the first day of January next.
ALSO,
That Square, or two acres of ground, with the improvements thereon, situate on Washington street, between Oronoko and Pendleton streets, whereon my family at present live. Immediate possession may be had.
John Dundas.
November 17.
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The Managers of the Washington Dancing Assemblies give notice, that the first Assembly will be held at Mr. Carter's Hotel, CAPITOL HILL, on Thursday evening next—and that they will be continued every Thursday fortnight during the season.
December 26.
NOTICE.
A MEETING of the Washington Bridge Company, will be held at Long's tavern, on the first Monday of January next, at twelve o'clock, A. M. according to law, for the purpose of choosing five Directors, a Clerk and a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
By order of the President and Directors, S. ELIOT, jr. Ck.
December 22—26.
Six Cents Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber two apprentice boys, viz. JOHN & WILLIAM FREEMAN. Whoever will take up the said boys and return them to me shall receive the above reward, and no charges paid.
Thomas Sanford.
December 26.
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JAMES M. STEWART
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A few bbls. nice retailing Sugar, Which will be sold low for cash.
Dec. 20.
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KID SHOES & ERMINE.
An elegant assortment of MURRAY's Kid and Morocco Shoes, and a quantity of White Ermine, are just received:
E. GILMAN.
Dec. 22.
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Philadelphia Shoes.
THE subscriber has just received by Capt. Elwood, a general assortment of Philadelphia SHOES, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms for cash, at his store next door to Mr. Johnson the hatter.
Thomas M. Davis.
December 22.
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Hogs Bristles.
CASH and the highest price will be given for HOGS BRISTLES either clean, combed or in the rough state—by the subscriber, who manufactures and keeps on hand, a general assortment of BRUSHES, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, at his manufactory opposite Mr. Hodgkin's Indian-Queen tavern, King street, Alexandria.
John Shakes.
December 23.
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Some Valuable Slaves,
Belonging to the estate of Edward Carter, deceased, will be offered at Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of January next, at Hay-Market, in the county of Prince-William. They will be sold in families and for cash.
E. Brooke,
Administrator with the will annexed, of Edward Carter.
November 11—13.
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Orphans' Court,
Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809.
Ordered, that the executor of Wm. Fitzhugh of Chatham, 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 testamentary on the estate of Wm. Fitzhugh, Esquire, of Chatham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to Alexander Moore, Register of Wills of Alexandria, on or before the 23d 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 23d day of December, 1809.
Robert Randolph,
Executor of Wm. Fitzhugh, of Chatham.
Notice is hereby given
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court house in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors for the ensuing year agreeably to charter.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cash.
December 19.
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PRINTING in all its various branches, handsomely executed with accuracy and dispatch.

Thomas P. de Valangin, has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to the premises lately occupied by Mr. Samuel McClaud on King street, and continues to offer for sale a handsome assortment of LIQUORS and GROCERIES on the lowest terms for cash, viz.
Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong & Bohea } TEAS of the latest importation. First and second quality New Orleans and West India Sugars. Maccara, Lisbon, Malaga and Old Port in bottles, } WINES. Hollands and country Gin. Cognac, Bourdeaux, Peach and Apple Brandy. Best Jamaica, Antigua, and New England Rum. Whiskey in barrels and by retail. Cherry Bounce. Spanish Cigars of a very superior quality. Green and white coffee, chocolate, mace, cloves, cinnamon, nutmegs, pimento, pepper, rice and ground ginger, pearl and common barley, arrowroot, madder, indigo, copperas, alum, brimstone, saltpetre, starch, fig blue, white and brown soap, mould and dip candles, gunpowder, shot, flints, first, second and third quality smoking tobacco, James river and small twist tobacco, Macabau, rappee and Scotch snuff, best Florence oil in flasks.
Has also on hand, A few superior quality Goshen Cheese. December 12. 3aw4w
Pinkerton's Collection of Voyages and Travels, Forming a complete History of the Origin and Progress of Discovery by Sea and Land, from the most authentic Sources.
THE first number of this valuable Work is just come to hand and is ready for inspection at the store of the subscriber, in King street, and with Mr. Triplet, at the coffee-house. Fully aware of the impositions that have been practised upon the public by strangers soliciting subscriptions from distant places; the Editors invite their examination of a Work perhaps the most useful, entertaining as well as extensive in its kind that has ever been undertaken in any country. And they flatter themselves that the American will by no means shrink from a comparison with the London edition, tho' offered at six dollars per Vol. less.
This number may be considered as a fair specimen of the execution of the work, and will be left a short time for examination, before the 2d number is put to press. After this the subscription will be raised to $2 25 each number; and but a few more copies printed than are sufficient to supply the subscribers, that the early patrons of this valuable Work may have a decided advantage—subsequent applications may therefore come too late.
It is also the intention of the Editors to annex to the last number a complete list of the names of the subscribers as the patrons and encouragers of useful knowledge, the arts and literature of the United States.
Subscriptions are received by the subscriber James Kennedy, sen. December 5. eof
505 Acres of Land for Sale. I WISH TO SELL the above quantity of LAND, situated near the road leading from Georgetown to Alexandria, and about an equal distance from each town. This property is fully one half covered with wood, which will render it an advisable purchase, on the terms that I will sell it. George H. Terrett, Esq. will show the land to any gentleman who wishes to see it, and will give the necessary information. George H. Chapman. December 16. eof
Public Sale. THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust to him from Mr. William Hodgson, dated on the 10th day of November, in the year 1808, for the purpose of indemnifying Mr. John Hopkins, will, on the first day of February next, at the hour of twelve o'clock of that day, if fair; if not, on the next fair day at the same hour, proceed to sell, at the court-house, in Alexandria, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money three thousand acres of LAND, situate on the left fork of Big Sandy Creek, which land was, at the time of the grants for the same, in the county of Monongalia, in the state of Virginia. The above tracts of land were granted by the state of Virginia, to John Allison by three several patents containing respectively one thousand acres, and bearing date on the first day of October, 1784, which land has been since duly conveyed to the said William Hodgson by deed dated 2d of August, 1790. Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. March 14.
JUST RECEIVED, For sale only by JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. King street. The following highly valuable Medicines, Price 3 dollars per bottle. Dr. Jebb's Nature's Restorative, A BALSAMIC CORDIAL.
THIS cordial so justly celebrated throughout Great-Britain and the continent of Europe, for its superior efficacy in the curing all disorders excited by nervous irritability, as well as in complaints of complete debility, whether arising from irregularities of living long continued residence in warm climate, intemperate pursuits of excessive pleasures or that destructive habit of inconsiderate youth which brings on so prematurely the infirmities of old age.
In removing pulmonary affections, asthma and all disorders of the lungs, it is the most powerful remedy ever yet found, and the relief it has afforded even in the last stage of consumption, is without a parallel; with regard to its efficacy in this baneful, and unfortunately the prevailing disorder in this country (consumption) its superiority is such as to have supplanted every other medicine.
Those who in advanced life feel the consequences of youthful excess, will find themselves restored to health and strength, and all those melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
In short, animated by the uniform success this invaluable cordial has experienced in Europe, the thousands it has renovated, when bending under the pressure of nervous, consumptive or hypochondriacal disorders (many testified proofs of which from eminently distinguished persons in this quarter of the globe, are now in the possession of the proprietor here, some few of which are herein published have determined the introduction of it into this continent, where its efficacies must soon become so prized as to make it considered a beneficent remedy not to be dispensed with by those who are anxious to preserve or acquire their health.
The chief ingredient of this cordial is a plant whose rare and precious salutary virtues were well known to the Arabians during the 8th and 9th centuries, when that people shone conspicuous over all the nations of the world for their learning and skill in eradicating baneful diseases incident to the human frame, renovating infirmity to vigor, and restoring the sickly to sound and rosy health, and which, as known at this time by their descendants, and used and experienced as the most sovereign remedy for decayed constitutions, and every species of nervous disorders. This celebrated restorative plant has also been highly estimated for ages past, amongst the most enlightened nations of Greece, and considered by those wise inhabitants as one of the first of their blessings.
This cordial is also rich and fine in flavor most grateful to the palate, and the most enlivening to the spirits of any yet offered to the public.
ALSO, Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops
(Price, Two Dollars per bottle.) NOTHING is of more importance than the preservation of health—this common laced blessing is TOO OFTEN FORGOTTEN whilst we are active and strong—and prevention of pain, which is superior to its cure, is not sufficiently attended to by any description of persons. Among those disorders which require the most early and unremitting efforts to eradicate and overcome, none have a stronger claim upon our notice than the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Weakness of the Joints, Sprains, Gleet, the Stone and Gravel, the Cramp and every species of Rheumatic Pains from whatever cause they may have originated—and hence every relief which can be administered is too valuable to be forgotten. Those persons whose avocations peculiarly expose them to colds, &c. cannot be too anxious always to possess immediate aid. Sea-faring persons, travellers, &c. ought constantly to carry with them that medicine which will counteract the unpleasant effects of their perilous duties, and especially those pains to which their situation must expose them. To those who reside in or visit the West-Indies, and their warm climates, they will be found upon trial to convey the most lasting service and will gradually destroy all tendency to disease in the human frame, and preserve health and vigor. Although a great variety of prescriptions have been published to cure the disorders enumerated above, none has yet equalled the GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS of Dr. TISSOT, which are celebrated throughout the European continent, and whose unbounded benefits are fully authenticated by certificates already published of gentlemen so well known in America, being of the first consequence in the state of Maryland: General Charles Ridgely, of Hampton; John Gibson, Esq. one of the directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland; John Macubbin, Esq. Mrs. Macubbin, his wife; and Mrs. Ryan, of Calton. Ample certificates and affidavits of the beneficial effects of these medicines may be seen by applying as above. March 14.
Public Sale. UNDER the authority of a deed of trust from Samuel Bailey to us, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain debts to William Wilson, surviving administrator of Cumberland Wilson, deceased, and to Benjamin Botta, we will offer at public sale, for cash, on the 19th day of March next, at the front door of the court-house, in Fairfax county, a TRACT OF LAND, in the said county, described in the deed as situated on Occoquan Creek, adjoining to the town of Colechester, and devised to the said Samuel Bailey by his father William Bailey—supposed to contain four hundred acres. Thomas Harrison, jun. R. I. Taylor. December 8. cots
Valuable Property for Sale. IN pursuance of a deed executed to the subscribers on the 11th day of August, 1808, by the late Robert T. Hooe, Esq. in trust for certain purposes thereby expressed, they will proceed to sell at public auction, at the Coffee-House, in the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday in March next, the following valuable Property, viz.
One Lot of Ground in the said town of Alexandria, lying eastward of Union and between Duke and Wolfe streets, with a Wharf extended from the same into the river: This lot fronts feet on the Potomac.
One other Lot, situated on Water street, between Prince and Duke-streets, and fronting about 27 feet on Water-street. This lot is handsomely enclosed, and there is a very productive garden upon it.
The undivided Moiety of the following Property, all situated in the said town of Alexandria, to wit— One Moiety of the Property on which the said R. T. Hooe lately resided situated at the corner of Prince and Water-streets, and fronting feet on the Water-streets, and feet on Prince streets. On this property there are extensive Brick Buildings, forming a large and well finished Dwelling House & three Stores, with all necessary out houses, a pump in the yard and an excellent garden. A. L. S. O.
The undivided Moiety of a House and Lot situated at the corner of Water and Duke streets, fronting feet on Water, and feet on Duke. This property is subject to an annual ground rent for ever of sixty one and a half dollars.
The whole of the above property except the last is free of encumbrance, and will be shown at any time to such as desire to be informed about it. The sale will be made on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months for approved indorsed notes, negotiable at the bank of Alexandria.
Charles Simms, Thomas Swann, R. Harrison. Nov. 30
Just Received And for sale by James Kennedy, sen. Bookseller, King street. Gentlemen and Lady's Pocket Almanacs, in plain and Morocco bindings, for the year 1810.
AND Johnson's Virginia and Farmer's Almanacs for do. containing a variety of useful and entertaining matter—by the dozen or otherwise.
ALSO, Dr. Hooper's Physicians Vademecum—just published—a very useful Manual for young gentlemen of the faculty. Price 112 cents. Dr. Rees's Medical Guide. Pennington's Memoirs of Mrs. Eliza Carter. Blair's Lectures on Rhetorick and the Belles Lettres. Adams's Roman Antiquities. Complete Farrier (new edition.) Misses' Magazine—2 vols. Porteu's Lectures on St. Matthew. Dr. Newcome's Harmony of the Evangelists. Mrs. West's Letters to a Young Man. Cowper's Poems and Task—separate, elegant miniature editions. Mediator's Kingdom, not of this World. 37 and half cents December 7. eof
STRONG BEER. FOR SALE A few barrels of the first quality (made by J. Leonard, Baltimore) of which I shall have a regular supply during the season, price six dollars, barrel returnable. Jerome Plummer. Dec. 20. 2aw3t JOHN R. COOKE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (MARTINSBURG;) PRACTISES in the Inferior and Superior Courts of the counties of Berkeley and Jefferson, and in the Superior Court of Louisa. December 12. law6t
For Sale, The following VALUABLE PROPERTY. A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1600 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of Duke's Marsh, lying within 12 miles of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, in the state of Virginia. On about 900 acres of this tract there are several very well improved farms tenanted for life or lives, the balance free of all encumbrance, including an excellent barn, mill built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Most of this tract is very fertile, well watered, and all abundance of timber. It is generally rolling, but part of it is hilly and stoney, chock full of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit purchasers.
Another tract, called Hollins Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, containing about 2800 acres, bordering on the river Potomac, adjoining the Stratford estate and the late residence of Richard Lee, Esq. Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this tract is extremely fertile, and all of it as good as the lands generally are in that part of the country. The Marsh affords excellent range for stock, and is happily situated for fish and fowls of which that river abounds, and may be a desirable estate to any person who may choose to reside in that part of the country. It will however be laid off to suit purchasers. The above lands are held by deeds of purchase duly recorded in the general court.
Another tract containing 990 acres, lying in the county of Berkeley, adjoining the residence of Rawleigh Colston, Esq. of which about 660 acres is leased for the balance of the life of an aged man, the rest tenanted at will. This land is situated in what is called the big bend of Potomac, and borders on it. In point of fertility it is esteemed inferior to none in that part of the state and is held by deed from James Marshall, Esq.
Seven other tracts containing 1000 acres each, adjoining each other in the county of Mason, within a few miles of the Ohio, between the two Kanawha's on the waters of Sandy Creek, which runs through considerable part of it. It adjoins the lands of general Washington, and the late Benjamin Harrison, jun. Esq. A large portion of it is rich bottom and the upland of very good quality. It is held under the original patent by deeds duly recorded in the general court.
Five full & complete Shares in the Dismal Swamp Company.
Upwards of 16,000 acres of Lands, being very old military rights, lying in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and the Indiana territory, chiefly patented in my own name and ready to be shewn.
A more particular description of the foregoing property may be seen by applying to Mr. Thomas Taylor, of Richmond, who is authorized to make contracts, or to myself in Alexandria. The titles are all undoubted and the terms proposed are, one fourth in cash at the time of conveyance, the balance in three instalments, the last two to be of interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—the Potomac Bridge and Turnpike Companies will be received in payment according to their fair value. Ground rents in the city of Richmond and town of Alexandria, Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon. John Hopkins. July 27. 2aw6m
Orphans' Court, Alexandria County, Dec. Term, 1809. Ordered, That the administrator of Joseph Harper, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times in each week for four weeks, 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, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of Joseph Harper, late of the county aforesaid deceased, all persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on or before the 8th day of June next, or they may by law be excluded from benefit of said estate, and those indebted to him are required to make immediate payment. Given under my hand this 8th day of December, 1809. Wm. Harper, Adm. Of Joseph Harper. December 8.
To be hired for the ensuing year. Eight or ten valuable NEGROES, belonging to the Preston estate, consisting of men, women, and girls: among them a good cook, washer and ironer, and several good house servants. Frances Alexander, Adm. December 21.