Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-10-10 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.
THE INTRIGUES
OF The Queen of Spain WITH THE Prince of Peace and others. Written by a Spanish Nobleman and Patriot, who alone can be acquainted with the intrigues and amors of the above personages. For sale by Cottom & Stewart. August 11.
FINE PASTURE.
WE will be ready in about ten days to furnish butchers and others. Pasturage on our land, for any number of cattle not exceeding 100.
Philip Alexander, John Luke. d July 29.
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.
TO HIRE,
By the month or year, A Negro Man, a sailor.—He will be hired low if taken by the year.
Enquire of the Printer. July 29.
FOR SALE,
50 hogsheads SUGAR; 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON. Joseph Riddle. July 10. d
TO RENT,
A convenient and well finished BRICK HOUSE, at the head of King-street and near to good water. Apply to James Sanderson. August 30. d
Joseph Mandeville,
CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received,
100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS warranted of the very first quality and full contents.
Real Macouba Snuff,
Rappee do. Coarse and Fine,
20 boxes fresh MUSTARD,
20 Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1st and 2d quality.
HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROceries for sale. Dec. 2.
NOTICE.
BENJAMIN DULANY, sen. esq. having by his indenture of assignment, dated the eighth day of the present month, conveyed to me all his estate, real, personal and mixed, except the Bank Stock and money in deposit now standing in his name, in trust for certain purposes therein mentioned:—This is therefore to give notice to all tenants and others holding property under lease or otherwise, from, or belonging to the said Benjamin Dulany, sen. esq. or who are in any wise indebted to him, that he or they are hereafter to pay and account for the same, to me only or my order.
Daniel F. Dulany. Sept 11. Jm.
PRIME NEW YORK PORK,
FOR SALE BY Trueman Brashears. August 26.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, One elegant London made Patent PIANO FORTE, with additional Keys to C and Pedal.
One plain do. with additional Keys and Pedal.
ON HAND, One plain home-made do. a little used. August 9.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
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. No land is better adapted to the use of Master 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, jr. September 14. d
John G. Ladd,
Has just received and offers for sale, 30 chests Imperial and Young Hyson Teas, of the ship Arthur's cargo imported in June last.
ALSO,
2 pipes & half pipes choice old Port Wine. 10 boxes ladies' Morocco Shoes. 200 casks fresh Stone Lime. August 22.
Just Received, and now offered for sale,
A few Pots W. India Sweetmeats, viz.
Orange Peel, Mamey Apple, Pine Apple, Ginger. IN POTS.
Guava Jelly in pots and boxes.
Tamarinds.
Excellent Lemons in boxes.
Limes, and Oranges
Smoked and pickled Salmon.
Sounds and Tongues.
Pickling Vinegar, and Groceries as usual. Thos. Patten. August 22.
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. def
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A GOOD MALE COOK.
Apply the Printer. September 21. d.
Night School.
THE subscriber acquaints the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria, that on MONDAY next, the second of October, he will commence his Night School, on moderate terms. He takes this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgments for the very liberal encouragement he has already received, and hopes for a continuance thereof.
Abraham Walker. September 29. d2w
Baltimore College Lottery.
On Monday the 2d day of Oct. tickets will advance in price to Eleven Dollars.
Present price, whole Tickets 10 50 Half do. 5 50 Quarter do. 3 00
For sale by R. Gray. September 23.
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. def.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated on the third day of September, 1807, from John Bogue to himself, Ludwell Lee and Charles Alexander, will, on TUESDAY, the 14th of November next, at four o'clock of that day, at the tavern of Benjamin Thornton, in the town of Leesburg, & county of Loudoun, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
in the county of Loudoun, on the north side of the main road from Leesburg to Alexandria, and about one quarter of a mile to the eastward of Goose Creek, containing 114 acres, which land is in the possession of the said John Bogue, or so much thereof as will pay the expenses of the sale and the sum of 143 dollars and 33 cents, with interest due by the said Bogue to Mrs. Frances Alexander, administratrix of Charles Alexander, esquire, deceased, and the further sum of 286 dollars and 66 cents, with interest thereon, due to the heirs of the said Charles Alexander.
Edmund J. Lee, Trustee. September 19. dts
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from Mr. Zachariah Gardner's mill, on Accotink, on Monday last a negro man, named JACK, calls himself Jack Moreton, about 5 feet 6 inches high, 25 or 26 years of age, well made and black, marked in the face with the small pox, has a scar on one of his eye brows nearly an inch across, and as well as recollected it is on the right one—his right thumb has received a wound in the second joint, and as well as recollected the middle finger of the left hand has been cut off near the root of the nail, he hangs his head when spoken to—his clothing not recollected I will give the above reward for apprehending and securing said runaway so that I get him again, and reasonable charges if brought home. Wm. Holliday. October 5. 914
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS lately taken the convenient house on the corner of St. Asaph and Duke streets, where he will receive a few GENTEE BOARDERS, by the month or quarter, or pupils for the Academy, as it is so convenient to that seminary, and having one already entered am induced to apply for a few more. Richard H. Payne. October 5. 6034
LANDING
From on board the schr. Midas, capt. Brown, and for Sale by
Lawrason & Fowle,
90 bbls. mess, No. 1 and No. 2, Beef, 10 do. No. 1, Pork, 18 do. Tanners' Oil, 40 boxes Cod Fish, and 100 do. Brown Soap.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The above SCHOONER, Burthen about 900 Barrels, an excellent vessel, and in complete order Apply as above. October 6. d6t
NEW ALMANAC.
COTTOM & 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 by the Gross, Dozen, or single one. October 10.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY next, the 14th instant, will be offered for sale, on the premises, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on a liberal credit,
A House and Lot, now occupied by Captain M Namara, situate on Fairfax street, near the Mall. The house has lately been repaired and put in good order, and the lot is well enclosed. For further particulars apply to
P. G. Marsteller. Josias M. Speake. October 9. dts
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, where Captain James Deneale formerly resided, near Fairfax court house, containing about 206 acres, whereon Mr. Walter Low lives—he has rented it for the next year for one hundred dollars per year. Possession will be given next Christmas come a year.
ALSO,
A tract of LAND in Fauquier county, adjoining the Thoroughfare Mill Tract, on the west side of the Bull Run Mountain, whereon I now live, containing between 4 and 500 acres as good a farm as any in the county, the best meadows in the county, with a good young orchard and good new dwelling house. It is unnecessary to say any more about the above lands, as it is supposed that no person will purchase without viewing the premises. Possession will be given the place I live on next new year's day. James Gunnell. Fauquier County, Oct. 1—9. d25th Dec
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY next, the 11th instant, at half past 10 o'clock, will be sold, at the late dwelling of Jonathan Mandeville,
All the Personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
And, at the same time and place will be sold,
All the Stock of GOODS in the store of the said deceased.
John Mandeville, Adm'r. P. G. Marsteller, V. M. October 6. dts
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 me information thereof.
George H. Chapman. October 4. dts

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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10.
ON THE EYES.
TELL not me of size or hue, Jetty black, or azure blue, Hazle, sober grey, or brown; If they're clouded by a frown, And without expression fraught, They'll NEVER PLEASE.
But, though sparkling with delight, Or, with sorrow dark as night; Tho' their lustre dimm'd by woe, Or by bashfulness cast low; If oft gemm'd by Pity's tear, Let their owner never fear; They'll SURELY PLEASE.
FOREIGN.
VIA NEW-YORK.
LONDON, August 7.
ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION,
Entered into for the surrender of the town of Middleburgh to his Britannic majesty's forces, in consequence of a deputation from the prefect and burgomasters for that pur- pose.
Article 1. Security to be granted to eve- ry person, public functionaries, private persons, citizens, and inhabitants, whatever their po- litical opinions may have been or now are. Answer. Granted, provided they conduct themselves as peaceable citizens, and con- form to such regulations as will be hereaf- ter established by the authority of the Bri- tish government.
Art. 2. Protection to all property with- out exception whatsoever. Answer.— Granted, as relates to private property; all public property is to be accounted for to such commissioners as will be named by the general commanding his Britannic ma- jesty's forces.
Art. 3. All inhabitants of the town or in- habitants who may have taken up arms or done military duty to maintain public tran- quility, to be protected in their persons and property, and permitted to return to their dwellings. Answer. Granted, upon the condition that their arms are given to such persons as will be duly authorized to receive them.
Art. 4. Public functionaries and their fa- milies are permitted, if they desire it, to re- turn to any other part of the kingdom of Holland.
Art. 5. Inhabitants who are absent from their houses to be permitted to return with their property. Answer. Granted, sub- ject to the restrictions specified in the first article.
Art. 6. The troops to be quartered in barracks. Answer. This must be deter- mined according to circumstances, but eve- ry care will be taken to render the quarter- ing as little burthensome to the inhabitants as possible.
Art. 7. Should any misunderstanding take place relating to the foregoing articles, they will be explained in favor of the town and inhabitants. Answer. Granted.
Art. 8. The above articles to be extend- ed to all parts of this department which may not have obtained equally favorable terms. Answer. This article to apply in the present instance to the town of Middle- burgh alone; but no difficulty will be made to grant the same advantages to any town that will surrender in like manner without opposition.
Additional Article.
All military sick in hospital, to remain where they are at present, and to be taken care of; on recovery to be permitted to re- turn to their corps. Answer. The sick to be taken care of by their own medical people, but must be considered as prisoners of war.
(Signed)
C. G. Beldereld, P. G. Schorer, J. Vankhoor, H. Van De Merdene.
Agreed to by me, conformably to the pow- ers vested in me by lieutenant general the earl of Chatham, K. G. commander of his Britannic majesty's forces.
(Signed)
EYRE COOTE, Lieutenant General.
Heights of Bree Sand, this 31st day of July, 1809.
Proposal of a Capitulation, By the commandant of the fortress of Veer to his excellency lieut. gen. M. Fraser, commanding the besieging army before Veer, and to capt. Richardson, the seni- or naval officer on shore.
Art. 1. The garrison of Veer shall be al- lowed to quit at one of the gates of the town with all the honors of war, and ground their arms upon the glacis, and they shall not be allowed to serve against his B. majesty, or his allies, until they have been regularly ex- changed, and the troops shall be sent home to some Dutch place in Holland at the ex- pence of his majesty. The officers shall keep their swords, horses and property, and the soldiers their knapsacks.
Answer. Agreed to, excepting that the garrison is to be considered generally as prisoners of war, and shall be disposed of as is customary on such occasions.
Art. 2. From this moment until the e- vacuation of the fortress, the troops of both armies shall remain in their present posi- tion.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 3. All hostilities shall cease from both sides, and no preparations of attack or defence shall be carried on.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 4. All the artillery and stores shall be delivered over by the commissaries ap- pointed from both sides.
Ans. Agreed to, considering that in this article the surrender of public property of all descriptions is included.
Art. 5. All the sick and wounded shall be left to the humanity of the general until their recovery.
Ans. Granted.
Art. 6. The inhabitants of the town of Veer shall continue to enjoy all their privi- ledges, and their particular property shall be respected, and shall if they choose, be allowed to leave the place. This privilege shall likewise be granted to all the women of the garrison.
Ans. Granted.
(Signed) A. M. FRASER, Lt. Gen. commanding the troops before Veer. C. RICHARDSON, Senior naval Officer. V. BOGART, Commandant of the garrison of Veer. [A TRUE COPY.] (Signed) T. CAREY, Lieut. col. mil. sec.
VEER, August 1, 1809. Number of prisoners taken at Ter Veer, 10 T. CAREY, Lieut. col. military secretary.
[EXTRACTS FROM RETURNS.]
Total—1 officer, 2 sergeants, 2 drum- mers, 41 rank and file, killed; 13 officers, 15 sergeants, 1 drummer, 184 rank and file, wounded; 34 rank and file missing.
Names of officers killed and wounded.
Killed—3d bat. 1st foot, lieut. D. M'Lean Wounded—3d bat. 1st foot, capt. John Wilson, lieut. Jackson, and Volunteer J. P. Drury, slightly; 2d bat. 35th foot, capt. Tisdell, slightly; capt. Frederick, danger- ously; 68th foot, the names of three offi- cers wounded not specified in the return; 2d bat. 82d foot, lieut. Read, slightly; lieut. Pratt, dangerously; 85th foot, the name of the officer wounded not mentioned in the return.
Staff—26th foot, capt. Fotheringham, de- puty assistant adjutant general, slightly; 40th foot, capt. Browne, aid-de-camp to brigadier general Houston, slightly.
ROBERT LONG, Col. Adj. Gen.
MIDDLEBURGH, August 3, 1809.
MY LORD,
Since my letter of yesterday's date, I have received intelligence from lieut. gen. sir John Hope, of his having occupied Baltz, and taken possession of the whole island of South Beveland. I have also the satisfaction to acquaint your lordship, that upon the batteries being prepared to open, the fortress of Rammekins surrendered this evening, and I have the honor to enclose the articles of capitulation.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) CHATHAM. To Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
Terms of capitulation of the fortress of Rammekins, 3d August, 1809.
Art. 1. The garrison surrenders prison- ers of war, with every thing that belongs to the fortress, whether ammunition, can- non, or government stores belonging to the French and Dutch, of every sort and kind.
Art. 2. The garrison will lay down their arms this moment, and are to be disposed of as the British government chooses, and as has been the custom of war.
Art. 3. The officers will be allowed to keep their swords, and will, with their sol-
diers, be permitted to keep their private baggage. (Signed)
ALEX. M. FRASER, Lieut. General, commanding his B. M's troops before Rammekins. WOUNDER, Capt. Com't. (True Copy) T. CAREY, Lieut. Col. Mil. Sec.
Garrison taken—2 captains, 1 lieutenant, 4 serjeants, 7 corporals, 2 drummers, 111 privates—Total 127.
August 13.
The battle of Talavera has afforded a fresh instance that whatever be the superiority of the French tactics and impetuosity over the continental armies of Europe, there is one nation to which even the veterans of France must, however painful to their vanity, con- cede the palm of superiority—that Britain is that nation, it were almost superfluous to add. The numerous population over which Napoleon holds despotic sway, and whose efficient strength he draws forth by the iron measure conscription, with as little cere- mony, or difficulty, as he would select the oaks of the forest for his navy—has enabled the French armies to attack with a force so numerically powerful, as in most cases to insure success. Of the numbers actually engaged on both sides at this memorable battle we have not any accurate account, but from all that can be collected, the French army, headed by king Joseph, the duke of Bellund (marshal Victor) marshal Jourdan, and gen. Sebastian, exceeded considerably 40,000 men—long-tried soldiers, who had served in the campaigns of Germany and Poland. The British army, against which the efforts of the French were exclusively directed, did not greatly exceed twenty thousand; the Spaniards under Cuesta were present and some few battalions were en- gaged, but by far the most considerable por- tion were so placed as not to have fired a shot; the service however which they ren- dered was, perhaps, not less important than if they had been actively engaged, for they protected the right flank of the British ar- my, which but for the position maintained by the Spaniards, had inevitably been turn- ed by the French; whose superiority of numbers would unquestionably enable them to perform their manœuvre.
Talavera de la Reyna, where the battle was fought, is in new Castile, in the pro- vince of Toledo and stands on the north side of the Tagus, a little below the junction of the river. It will be remembered, that the last dispatch of sir A. Wellesley (which appeared in the Gazette of Friday) was dated the 24th July. In that he states, that the enemy had retired at about one in the morning to Santz Olalla, and thence towards Tirrijos, I conclude to form a junction with the corps under gen. Sebastiani.
In-Text"> In that conclusion he was correct and the enemy between the 24th and 26th had ef- fected a junction of all his forces in that part of Spain. The advanced guard of gen. Cuesta had followed the enemy, was attacked by the enemy's forces, was direct- ed to fall back, and he "consented" to take up a position of conjunction with the Bri- tish army near to Talavera, there to wait the attack which it was obvious the enemy mediated. Sir Robert Wilson was station- ed with his corps at Escolana, which is con- siderably higher up the Alberche, in a di- rect line between Talavera and Madrid, and consequently had no share in the battle. The corps of Venegas was also at a dis- tance. At two o'clock in the morning of the 27th the French began the attack, and the British advanced corps retreated, in good order upon the main body, "but with some loss." It was not until the dusk of the evening that the principal attack was made when the enemy's cavalry attempted to penetrate the Spanish infantry on the right, in which he was repulsed. During the night the enemy gained possession of a height, from which he was driven by ma- jor gen. Hill. The attack was repeated in the night, and the enemy again repulsed, and repeated in the morning, when he was finally driven back by major gen. Hill's di- vision. Our loss at that point was consi- derable. At noon on the 21st a general attack was made upon our army, which com- menced by an attempt to gain the same height that had been so repeatedly contested —but a charge of the British cavalry "pre- vented the execution of that part of the enemy's plan." The attack of the enemy was then extended to our whole line! but being finally repulsed, he commenced his retreat across the Alberche, which "was conducted in the most regular order, and was effected during the night."
SEVILLE, August 14.
GENERAL VENEGAS'S DISPATCH, Most Excellent Sir, This morning at half past five, the army under my command was attacked by the enemy in Almonacid, and at seven a
very brisk fire of both artillery and mus- ketry had extended throughout the whole of the line. The number of the assailants was very considerable, and we have no doubt but it exceeded 25,000 men. Our troops maintained a most honorable fight for nine hours together, during 5 of which the fire was tremendous indeed; but the enemy, having made themselves masters of a height which formed our left, obtained an advantage in point of position, and were on the point of turning us, which circumstance induced me to resolve upon a retreat, pre- viously forming, to cover it, the second di- vision which had hitherto suffered less The national honor has been maintained impaired. Blood has been shed, indeed and we have lost excellent officers; but I conceive that the enemy's own loss amounts to full 3,000 men. I cannot, at present, send the particulars to your excellency, but I will do so whenever I have time.
Camp-marshall D. Ramon de Carvajal set out post from Tembleque for la Carolina, where he will assume the command, and collect as many troops and sharpshooters as possible, until I reach the Sierra myself with the army. May God, &c.
(Signed)
F. VENEGAS.
Head-Quarters, Camunas,
Aug. 11, 1809.
To H. E. Don Antonio Cornell.
(Gov. Gazette.)
[The next number contains at full length the same general's dispatch, relative to the unsuccessful attack made on the 5th by the French upon his army at Aranjuez, which was noticed in last Saturday's Chronicle. Gen. V. states, that, upon being informed by gen. Cuesta, that the British army had marched out in the morning of the 2d, and that he intended to follow it, with his own, in the evening of the same day, to make head against Soult, who was advancing on the side of Placencia, he foresaw, that the troops under his command would be attack- ed as soon as intelligence of this movement should reach Joseph and Victor, who (in consequence of their defeat at Talavera) had fallen back, the former upon Illescas with 16,000 men, and the latter upon Ma- queda, with 10,000. And accordingly, ge- neral V. made the necessary dispositions to repulse the enemy, and, as proved by the event, in so able and judicious a manner, that the latter, meeting every where with an unconquerable resistance, desisted from the attempt and withdrew with a loss of 300 killed, and 1000 wounded, that of the Spa- niards being far less important, as it is es- timated at 200 in all.
The despatch concludes with bestowing the highest encomiums upon all the corps engaged, as well as upon their officers; and general Venegas having particularly recom- mended to the board, brigadier D. Pedro Augustin Giron who commanded in Aranjuez, and upon whom had, therefore devolved the task of carrying the plan of defence into execution, the brigadier has been im- mediately promoted to the rank of camp-mar- shal.]
GERONA, July 24.
The night before last the enemy renewed their attacks upon Monjuich. The moun- tain, as well as the town, kept up, for two hours and a half, an incessant fire of mus- ketry and artillery which greatly injured the enemy's works. The latter, enraged at the failure of their attempts, repeated them again and again, but to as little purpose.— We cannot sufficiently admire the sang-froid of the garrison of the castle, who under the galling fire of the enemy, loudly cried out to them: Come Gavachos, and lend your as- sistance; Lechils palace has caught fire.
July 25.
The besiegers are sparing of their shells, but not of their grenades or cannon-shot, of which they send us plenty. From their not being minded as they ought to be, several lives are lost which might be laid down with more advantage to the country. Its de- fenders make a parade of their intrepidity which we wish were less daring. However it be, there is nothing to apprehend with such a garrison, which in every instance, exceeds our hopes, and commands our ad- miration. Wherever it presents itself, it forms a rampart more impenetrable than that which incloses the town. Out of Girona such exploits would deserve our atten- tion; here they succeed each other so ra- pidly, that they take it up but for one mo- ment. It will be most truly said of Geron- a, that it has been a school of valor, by the patterns which there have been displayed and formed with so much eclat.
NOTE.
Official accounts have been subsequently received, including the daily reports of the defence of that fortress, down to the 5th in- stant, when it continued to make an equally glorious resistance. (Gov. Gaz. Aug. 19.)

SEVILLE, Aug. 17.
The forces which Soult has brought to the Tagus do not merely consist of the division under his orders, but include the whole of the French troops in Castile. This has occasioned the retrograde movement of our armies. They extended from Mesa de Ibor as far as Almaraz, and will shortly be reinforced by 9,000 English who are already in Alcantara, and further, we are positively told by Beresford's division which appears to have reached Cindad Rodrigo, to the number of 16,000 men. The united armies of Asturias and Galicia must, by this time, have penetrated into Castile. A French division has marched from the Tagus to Placentia, undoubtedly to observe the armies which may fall upon the rear of their troops. The army of the centre has fought at Almonacid with great valor. Its retreat has been a military one, unattended with the fatal dispersion which we have lamented upon other occasions. On the 12th, its head quarters were in Argamasilia. Venegas intended to send part of his troops to the Sierra, and to advance with the remainder of the army, which is a proof that the French are not pursuing him. If it be so, we may hope, that la Mancha will not be afflicted again with the continuance of the French troops.
(VIA BALTIMORE.)
LONDON, August 17.
SURRENDER OF FLUSHING.
We have the pleasure to announce the surrender of Flushing the day before yesterday. The welcome intelligence was brought by a merchantman, which had been sent with a present to the commander in chief and arrived at Campvere on Monday afternoon, when seven 74's were just getting under weigh to proceed to the bombardment. She quitted Campvere on Tuesday afternoon but before she sailed an express had reached that place, stating that Flushing had surrendered on Tuesday at 6 o'clock, A. M. after a tremendous firing, which is said to have laid all the fortifications fronting the sea completely level with the ground. The number of inhabitants and soldiers that perished in the bombardment was very great indeed.
Dutch Decree of July 29.
Louis Napoleon, &c. &c. "Until further orders, our decree of 30th of June, No. 1, respecting the admission of American vessels into the harbors of this kingdom, shall be repealed, and every thing relating thereto be placed on the same footing as it was before the issuing of the said decree, so that no other vessels than those conforming strictly to the restrictions contained in our former decrees shall be admitted. Those which shall not so conform, shall be warned off."
"The director of the customs hereby orders all custom house officers, stationed in the harbors and ports of this kingdom, to act according to the above decree, and to inform all captains of American vessels, which may hereafter arrive, of the contents of the same; as also of the decrees by which the import of goods is permitted. And also to send the papers of those, which from the nature of their cargoes, conceive the same admissible, with the addition of the usual declaration of the director of the customs, and to wait for further orders concerning the same."
The above decree, when issued was accompanied with a copy of that of the 30th of June, in which the articles allowed to be imported from America, are specifically enumerated. It was given in the Courier of the 8th ult.
August 18.
The official account of the surrender of Flushing had not arrived when our paper went to press.
The bombardment of Flushing lasted from Sunday afternoon till Tuesday morning. On Monday the large ships went in, and began bombarding it on the sea side with tremendous effect. The resistance was rendered more obstinate, on account of part of the garrison being Irish, who dreaded falling into the hands of the government against whom they were fighting. The first terms proposed by gen. Monnet are said to have contained some stipulations in their favor, which were instantly and indignantly rejected by the earl of Chatham. The town then held out some time longer, but all hopes of succor being at an end, and the fortifications tumbling fast about their ears, the garrison were reduced to the necessity of an unconditional surrender. The terms were signed early on Tuesday morning, and were to take possession of the place on Tuesday evening.
August 19.
We received at a late hour this morning, Paris papers to the 2d, Hamburg to the 11th, Berlin, Frankfort, and other papers
to the 4th—the following are their contents. There is no fresh bulletin in them; nor does it appear that the preliminaries had been signed so late as the 28th of last month; though reports prevailed at Hamburg on the 9th and tenth, that they were signed on the 27th. We have, however, the Vienna papers before us of the 29th, which are totally silent upon the subject.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The British brig Tom Barry, capt. McDougall, arrived at New York on Friday last in the short passage of 36 days from Scotland. The editors of the New York Gazette have received London and Glasgow papers to the 27th of August.
These papers contain the important information that Flushing, after being nearly destroyed by a bombardment, had surrendered to the British forces under Lord Chatham. The garrison, consisting of 4379 officers and men, were to be sent to England. The English expedition afterwards went up to attack Antwerp, and to destroy the French fleet at that place. Accounts have been received in England thro' a variety of channels, that the armistice was at an end, and that hostilities had commenced between France and Austria—though an article from Paris of the date of 17th Aug. states that peace between Austria and France was signed on the 10th.
The articles respecting Mr. Armstrong's arrival at Amsterdam, and the report of a new decree against the Americans, does not look as if our differences would soon be settled with France. The papers also contain a new decree issued by the king of Holland. The report of an English expedition having taken Archangel is premature.
Price of Stocks at London—Consols 68 1-3—Reduced 63 3-4—Omnium 3-4 prem.
London Gazette Extraordinary, Sunday, August 20.
DOWNING STREET, Aug. 19.
A despatch, of which the following is a copy, was this day received at the office of viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from lieut. gen. the earl of Chatham, K. G. dated
Head-Quarters, Middleburgh, Aug. 1.
MY LORD,
I have the honor of acquainting your lordship, that, on the 13th inst. the batteries before Flushing being completed (and the frigates, bombs, and gun-vessels, having at the same time taken their stations) a fire was opened at about half past 1, P. M. from 52 pieces of heavy ordnance, which was vigorously returned by the enemy. An additional battery of six 24 pounders was completed the same night, and the whole continued to play upon the town, with little or no intermission, till late on the following day.
On the morning of the 14th inst. about ten o'clock, the line of battle ships at anchor in the Danube passage, led by rear-admiral sir Richard Strachan, got under weigh, and, ranging up along the sea line of defence, kept as they passed a most tremendous cannonade on the town for several hours, with the greatest gallantry and effect. About 4 in the afternoon, perceiving that the fire of the enemy had entirely ceased, and the town presenting a most awful scene of destruction, being on fire in almost every quarter, I directed lieut. gen. sir Eyre Coote to send in to summon the place; general Monnet returned for answer, that he would reply to the summons as soon as he had consulted a council of war; an hour had been allowed him for the purpose, but a considerable time beyond it having elapsed, without any answer being received, hostilities were ordered to re-commence with the utmost vigor, and about 11 o'clock at night, one of the enemy's batteries, advanced upon the Sea Dyke, in front of lieut. gen. Fraser's position, was most gallantly carried at the point of the bayonet, by detachments from the 36th, 71st, and light battalions of the king's German legion, under lieut. col. Park, opposed to great superiority of numbers: they took 40 prisoners, and killed & wounded a great many of the enemy.
I must not omit to mention, that on the preceding evening, an entrenchment, in front of maj. gen. Grahan's position, was also forced in a manner equally undaunted, by the 14th regiment and detachments of the king's German legion, under lieut. col. Nicholls, who drove the enemy from it, and made a lodgment within muskets shot of the walls of the town, taking one gun and 30 prisoners.
About two in the morning, the enemy demanded a suspension of arms for 48 hours which was refused, and only two hours
granted, when he agreed to surrender according to the summons sent in, on the basis of the garrison becoming prisoners of war.
I have now the satisfaction of acquainting your lordship, that these preliminaries being acceded to, as soon as the admiral landed in the morning, col. Long, adjutant gen. and capt. Cockburn, of the royal navy, were appointed to negotiate the further articles of capitulation, which I have now the honor to enclose. They were ratified about 3 this morning, when detachments of the royals on the right, and of his majesty's 81st regiment on the left took possession of the gates of the town. The garrison will march out to-morrow, and will be embarked as speedily as possible.
I may now congratulate your lordship on the fall of a place so indispensably necessary to our future operations, as so large a proportion of our force being required to carry on the siege with that degree of vigor and dispatch which the means of defence the enemy possessed, and partly his powers of inundation (which was rapidly spreading to an alarming extent) rendered absolutely necessary.
Having hoped, had circumstances permitted, to have proceeded up the river at an earlier period, I had committed to lieut. gen. sir Eyre Coote the direction of the details of the siege, and of the operations before Flushing, and I cannot sufficiently express my sense of the unremitting zeal and exertion with which he has conducted the arduous service entrusted to him, in which he was ably assisted by lieut. col. Walsh and Offerey, attached to him as assistants in the adjutant and quarter-master-general's department.
I have every reason to be satisfied with the judicious manner in which the general officers have directed the several operations as well as with the spirit and intelligence manifested by the commanding officers of corps and the zeal and ardor of all ranks of officers.
It is with great pleasure I can report the uniform good conduct of the troops, who have not only on all occasions shown the greatest intrepidity in presence of the enemy, but have sustained with great pleasure and cheerfulness, the laborious duties they have had to perform.
The active and persevering exertions of the corps of royal engineers have been conducted with much skill and judgment by colonel Pyres, aided by lieut. col. D'Arcey, and it is impossible for me to do sufficient justice to the distinguished conduct of the officers and men of the royal artillery, under the able direction and animating example of brig. gen. M c L. o. l.
The seamen, whose labors had already been so useful to the army, sought their reward in a further opportunity of distinguishing themselves, and one of the batteries was accordingly entrusted to them, and with they served with admirable vigor and effect.
I must beg leave to express my strong sense of the constant and cordial co-operation of the navy on all occasions, and my warmest acknowledgments are particularly due to Captain Cockburn, of the Belleisle, commanding the flotilla, and to Capt. Richardson, of the Caesar, commanding the brigade of seamen landed from the army.
I have the honor to enclose a return of the garrison of Flushing, in addition to which I have learned, that besides the number killed, which were considerable, upwards of one thousand wounded men were transported to Cadland, previous to the complete investment of the town.
I also subjoin a statement of deserters and prisoners, exclusive of the garrison of Flushing.
This despatch will be delivered to your lordship by my first aid-de camp, major Bradford, who is fully qualified to give your lordship every further information, and whom I beg leave earnestly to recommend to his majesty's pretensions.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) CHATHAM.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the Stockholders in the George-Town and Alexandria Turnpike Road Company, are requested to pay an instalment of Ten Dollars on each share, on Monday, the 13th November next, to William Whann, the treasurer, at the bank of Columbia.
By order of the Board,
J. Mason, President.
October 7—10.
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TO RENT,
A three story Brick Dwelling House, at the corner of Washington and Prince streets, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Jacob. Possession will be given on the first of November next. For terms apply to Mr. P. Triplett.
Edmund Denney.
October 10.
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Public Sale.
THIS DAY, at half past ten o'clock, will be sold, at the Vendue-Store, for the benefit of those concerned, on a credit of sixty and ninety days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes—
8 trunks, containing Chintz and Calicoes.
3 ditto, Cambrics.
2 do. Madras Handkerchiefs.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 10.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at half past eleven o'clock, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder,
A Lot of Ground, on Fairfax street, adjoining Mr. John Hunter's, 36 feet 1 inch front, running back 103 feet 5 inches to a 20 foot alley—one third to be cash, the balance at three and six months, with approved endorsed notes negotiable at either the banks.
P. G. Marsteller.
October 10.
I HAVE NEED IN MY FAMILY Of an elderly respectable Lady, Who can assist in the charge of housekeeping, and the care of children. To such a one every encouragement will be given. APPLY TO
A. LINDO.
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A. B. I wish to hire an active FEMALE SERVANT who can wash and iron.
Comb Manufactory
AND
Fancy Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has purchased the STOCK and STORE of GOODS of Mr. John Duffey, and is carrying on the COMB-MAKING in its various branches, in the same established stand, in Royal-street, near the City Hotel, where he has a general assortment of Ivory, Tortoise-shell and Horn Combs, with a variety of other Fancy Goods, viz. Jewellery, Pen-Knives, Scissors, Razors, Duff's Patent Razor Straps, good quality Windsor Soap, &c. Riding Whips and Walking Canes of almost every description, Looking Glasses with gilt and mahogany frames, mahogany and paper-frame Dressing Glasses, with and without drawers, with a variety of German Goods and other articles not enumerated, which he will sell by wholesale or retail on moderate terms, to those who will favor him with their custom.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
Thomas Mount.
September 12.
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FOR SALE,
A quantity of House Frames,
From 16 feet to 22 feet long, one story and an half and two stories high. I have also two very handsome two-story Brick houses to rent, in a pleasant situation, just finished.
A. Scholfield.
9th mo. 14th.
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a decree of the honorable the United States circuit court for the district of Columbia, sitting in Alexandria, on Saturday, the seventh day of OCTOBER next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, I shall sell, on the premises, at public vendue, for ready money, to the highest bidder, those four adjoining Lots, or pieces of ground, as distinguished on a plan thereof in my hands, by the numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7, lying on the west side of Royal street and north of Wolfe-street, extending from the intersection of said streets and binding therewith 100 feet on Royal street and 99 feet 5 inches on Wolfe street.
Colin Auld, Commr.
August 31.
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N. HINGSTON,
FAIRFAX-STREET,
Hath received and is now opening an assortment of
PLAIN & CUT GLASS,
Consisting of—
QUART, pint and half pint decanters;—common, double flint and cut half pint tumblers; plain and cut wine glasses; cut and engraved punch glasses, and a variety of other articles of cut glass—
CHINA in sets; blue printed table sets; reflecting and passage lamps; handsome chimney ornaments; proof glasses; also an assortment of excellent stone jars of all sizes; churns; milk pans, and pitchers.
And on hand, a general assortment of
QUEENS WARE;
Fresh garden seeds; timothy seed; red clover; burnt; orchard grass; peruvian grass, &c. A few kegs of double and treble F gunpowder—all of which will be sold low for cash.
N. B. LEE's Family Medicines to be had at the same place.
September 28.
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Articles of Association, For the establishment of a TRADING COMPANY within the town of Alexandria, to be denominated
The Linen Importing Company of Alexandria.
Art. 1. —The declared and principal object of this Association, is to introduce for Sale by the bale or package to the town of Alexandria, from different parts of Europe, Linens of different descriptions, and particularly German and Irish Linens
Art. 2. —The Capital Stock of the Company shall consist of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be divided into three thousand shares of fifty dollars each, and to be payable in the following manner, viz. two dollars to be paid at the time of subscribing, sixteen dollars when called for by the directors, sixteen dollars in not less than six months thereafter, and the remaining sixteen dollars in not less than six months from the date of the preceding payment.
Art. 3. —As soon as one thousand shares of the said Capital Stock shall have been subscribed for, a meeting of the Stockholders shall be called by public notice in the Alexandria Newspaper, to meet in the said town at the Court House, either in person, or by attorney duly authorised: At which meeting the Stockholders, either personally, or thro' their attorneys, shall elect by ballot, six of their own body to act as Directors of the said Company for one year. At such meeting each subscriber shall be entitled to as many votes as he may hold shares. Similar elections shall take place annually on the same day or on the day following (in case of its being Sunday) during the existence of this association. But no stockholder shall vote at any election, upon stock, upon which there shall be due and unpaid any arrearages of the payments called for.
Art. 4. —The Directors when so appointed shall proceed without delay, to choose from their own body or the list of stockholders, a President who shall in the manner hereby declared, conduct the affairs of the Company for one year, and who shall be allowed for his services, out of the funds of the said Company, a salary to be fixed by the said Directors previous to his election, and to commence upon the arrival of the first Goo is that may be imported, or sooner if the Directors shall so decide. In case of vacancy in the direction at any time by death, resignation, or otherwise, such vacancy shall immediately be filled by the board of President and Directors; and in the same manner shall be filled any vacancy which may arise in consequence of the death or resignation of the Pres't. The board of Pres't & Directors shall from time to time choose such clerks & other servants of the Company, as they may think necessary, and make reasonable allowance to the same for their services.
Art. 5. The board of President and Directors shall have power to appropriate the funds of the Company in such manner as they may think proper, and generally to do and perform all lawful acts, not inconsistent with the fundamental articles of this association. But they shall at no time have contracted in the Company's name, for the payment of monies, exceeding in amount the actual capital called in, unless it be by a particular order, sanctioned by the president and two thirds of the Directors, or by the whole number of Directors, nor shall the President and Directors have authority to contract debts in the name of the Company, so as to owe at any time a greater sum than $75,000, exclusive of their duty bonds and premiums of insurance.
Art. 6. —A President and three Directors shall constitute a board for the transaction of ordinary business, but a concurrence of four Directors with the President, shall be necessary to the appropriation of monies in the first instance for the purchase of Goods or Produce of any kind. The President shall have power under the control of the board, to transact all the business of the Company in relation to the management and sale of Goods, and receipt or recovery of monies due.
Art. 7. —The board of President and Directors shall from time to time declare a dividend of so much of the profits of the business as they shall deem advisable. A statement of the affairs of the Company shall once in each year, at least, at a period to be fixed by the President and Directors, be submitted to the inspection of the Stockholders. No question shall be agitated at the board touching a dividend of profits, or appropriation of money in the purchase of Goods, without notice thereof having been given at a preceding board.
Art. 8. —The Stock of the Company shall be transferable on their books, but no dividend can at any time be claimed upon stock, the different instalments due or called for not having been fully paid up thereupon. It being clearly to be understood, that the dividends are to be made among the stockholders, in proportion to the payments they shall have actually made, and that no dividends whatsoever can be required by a stockholder until the different instalments which have been called for, shall have been paid up.
Art. 9. —It shall be the duty of the President and Directors to have full insurance effected on all goods or funds imported or exported by the Company.
Art. 10. —This association shall continue until the first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixteen, and afterwards until a majority of the stockholders shall decide, at a special meeting, to put an end to it. After such decision, no further purchases shall be made; but it shall be the duty of the President and Directors for the time being, to close the business of the company as speedily as circumstances will permit. A dissolution may at any previous time take place, if decided on by the holders of two thirds of the whole stock, at a special meeting, to be called by the President and Directors at their own instance, or on the application of the holders of at least one third of the whole stock, after six weeks notice being given in the Alexandria newspaper.
Art. 11. —The books of subscription for shares in this institution, shall be opened on the 23d day of October, present, under the direction of James H. Hove, John Jamney, Jacob Hoffman, Charles Bennett, and Cuthbert Powell, of which public notice shall be given in the Alexandria newspaper. In case the whole number of shares shall not be subscribed for on that day, the President and directors shall have authority to open the books afterwards at their pleasure. October 5, 1809. 2aw3w
FOR SALE,
The following VALUABLE PROPERTY. A TRACT OF LAND,
CONTAINING 1600 acres, more or less, called and known by the name of Buffalo 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 incumbrance, including an excellent merchant, mill built with stone, the whole yielding an annual rent of about 800 dollars. Much 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, chiefly of lime stone. It will be laid off to suit purchasers.
Another tract, called Hollis's 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. of Chantilly. On the estate are a number of farms and tenants at will. Part of this land 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 must 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 992 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 situate 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 a 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 patentee by deeds duly recorded in the general court.
Five full & complete Shares in the Dismal Swamp Company.
Upwards of 15,000 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 on interest from the date. Any species of the public stock and of the different Banks in the United States of Insurance Companies—of 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, or Houses and Lots, will likewise be received in payment according to such rates as may be agreed upon.
John Hopkins. 2aw6m
Fisheries to Rent.
I wish to rent my Fishing Shores with the Striking Tubes , &c. for the next season; or, if desired, I will let them for a term of years Bush. Washington, or Alexander Moore,
PUBLIC SALE.
Under a decree of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, the subscribers will expose to public sale at the coffee-house on the 14th day of next month, on a credit of sixty and ninety days,
An Undivided moiety of a rent of £ 131 18 per annum,
Payable for ever, charged on a lot of ground situated at the intersection of Wolfe and Union-streets, and extending southwardly along the west side of Union street one hundred and fifteen feet, and westwardly along the south side of Wolfe street sixty two feet six inches. The payment of this rent is secured by valuable permanent improvements on the lot.
And if from the sale of the above rent-charge the sum required by the decree of the court cannot be raised—the subscribers will then proceed to sell, at the same place, and on the same credit—
One undivided seventh part of the reversion in fee,
Expectant on the death of Jane Roberdeau, widow of Daniel Roberdeau, deceased, in the following Lots, that is to say, one Lot on the east side of Water street between Wolfe and Wilke's streets, in front on Water-street 51 feet 3 inches, in depth 123 feet, and bounded on the north by an alley 4 feet wide.—On this lot is erected a handsome and convenient 3 story brick dwelling house, with the usual out-houses—And two other lots adjoining each other on the west side of Union-st. between Wolfe and Wilke-streets, in front on Union-street forty one feet, in depth one hundred and twenty five feet.
R. I. Taylor. Cuthbert Powell.
September 8. 230t Coppersmith & Tin-Plate-Worker.
THE subscriber continues to make and repair all kinds of COPPER & TIN WARE, and also carries on the BRASS-FOUNDERS' BUSINESS under the direction of William Fletcher, and will execute any work in that line.
FOR SALE,
15 boxes 10 by 12, and 15 do. 8 by 10 Bohemia Window Glass, of a good quality.
TO LET,
The House on Fairfax-street, occupied by myself, which is made to accommodate one or two families—I will give a lease on moderate terms. Also, the Brick House on the corner of Prince and Royal-streets, and one Blacksmith's Shop with a set of Tools.
For Sale or to Let on a Ground Rent for ever,
63 feet of Ground, fronting on King-street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, it is situate nearly opposite the diagonal pump in a good part of the town.
The highest price will be given for old Copper, Pewter, Brass and Lead.
George M c Munn.
Who has for hire a handsome light Coach with a careful driver. August 30. 3m
Attention to Fortune Hunters, And Possession will be given immediately—any day.
I WISH to sell, the unexpired lease of 8 years, from the 10th day of December next, in the elegant and commodious HOTEL I now occupy in Alexandria. This establishment is justly celebrated as affording the best accommodations on the continent, and to a man of attention and abilities in the line of his profession, cannot fail to yield a handsome fortune. The proximity of this property to the seat of government, being but about six miles from the capitol, over the Potomac Bridge, the growing importance of Alexandria, and the increase of the business of the house since the residence of the present occupant, all conspire to prove, that there is not a more eligible situation in the United States.
Attached to the tavern, is a well conducted coffee house, supported by a respectable subscription.
Together with an insurance office. There are at present twenty four yearly boarders of the first respectability, in the hotel. The whole house is elegantly furnished, and to a person who takes the lease, the greater part of the furniture will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
William Caton.
September 20. County of Alexandria, May 11, 1809.
Was Committed
To the jail of this county, as a runaway, A NEGRO MAN, who says his name is Henry Haggeman. He is about twenty seven years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, had on a white linen jacket and trousers, has a scar on his nose. The owner is requested to come and prove his or her property, pay charges and take him away otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
James Campbell, jailor. May 1—(July 29) 1aw3m
VALUABLE LAND
FOR SALE,
Distant 23 miles from Georgetown and Alexandria, 19 miles from Occoquan Mills, and twenty from Dumfries, and within two miles and a half of the Little River Turnpike Road. It consists of Five and Twenty Hundred acres, lying on the waters of Bull and Little Rappahannock, in the counties of Fairfax and Prince William. The quality of this land is excellent, and, to a grazier especially, would be a source of great emolument, from the quantity of low grounds: of which there is not less than five hundred acres, ready, from the strength of the soil, to be sowed in Timothy. This land is decidedly benefitted by the plaster of Paris. On it is a very good site for a mill, the stream being one of the most constant in that part of the country. There are about 800 acres in wood, heavily timbered. The improvements are, a dwelling house newly fitted up, consisting of two rooms below stairs, with a store room and two convenient closets, three lodging rooms above stairs, an excellent cellar, a kitchen, corn house, meat house and stables. Likewise the overseer's house, one in each county, with other necessary houses or negroes, &c.
Between 2 and 300 acres in addition, for sale, in Prince William county, on Bull Run near its conflux with Occoquan. This land lies about 10 or 11 miles from the Occoquan mills, and has nearly one third in woods—its quality is equal to any in its immediate neighborhood.
Persons disposed to purchase may be supplied on the first named tract with a large stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming utensils. The subscriber willing to emigrate southwardly will dispose of the above mentioned property on the most reasonable terms.
Information respecting the property may be had by application to the honorable Judge Washington of Mount Vernon, H. S. Turner, Esquire, of Jefferson county, or in the absence of the subscriber to Bernard Hove, jun. Esq. living near the premises:
T. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, near Dumfries, Va. June 12. 2aw
PROPOSALS,
BY KIMBER AND CONRAD, OF PHILADELPHIA, AND JAMES KENNEDY, SENIOR, ALEXANDRIA,
For publishing by Subscription, A GENERAL COLLECTION
OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.
Forming a complete History, of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduction, and Critical Catalogue of Books Voyages and Travels: And illustrated adorned with numerous Engravings.
BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, a quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained.
It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing between eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings.
A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 2 dollars, payable on delivery. To non-subscribers the price will be considerably enhanced.
A list of the names of such as patronise this valuable work by subscription, will be published in the last volume.
The English edition sells at 14 dollars a volume.
** SUBSCRIPTIONS received by JAMES KENNEDY, senior, Alexandria.
Valuable Property for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale the House on Fairfax-street, in Alexandria, now occupied by Mrs. S. Nickolls. The assessors say this property is worth four thousand two hundred dollars, and have, year after year, assessed it at this sum; but the subscriber now offers it for sale at the half of the assessed value.
He also offers for sale,
The vacant Lots on Fairfax and Franklin streets. Assessors have said that these Lots are worth three thousand two hundred dollars per acre, and have assessed them at that rate; but the subscriber will take less than the half of that sum per acre.
He would gladly sell all his property on the Mall—his Houses on King-street, near the Royal-street—his Houses on the same street near Washington-street—his ground-rents or any other property he has in Alexandria on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months. Apply to Cuthbert Powell or S. Cooke. law
Leesburg, March 30.