Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-08-07 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods are on limitation and the prices of each are established, can at any time be paid and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
COTTON.
6 bales PRIME UPLAND COTTON, sale by the subscriber, at a very moderate price and on a liberal credit.
Joseph H. Mandeville.
For Sale BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Best Bristol Porter Bottles, in hampers containing one gross each. Wm. Dunlap.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and interesting matter. For sale by the thousand, or single one. Elastic Three-slit Metallic Pens. Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. Also, A general assortment of Lee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent.
Just Received FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A few copies of the works of FISHER AMES, Compiled by a number of his friends—to which are prefixed notices of his life and character. Price $3 50 in boards. May 17.
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.
ROBERT GRAY, HAS JUST RECEIVED The following new Songs SET TO MUSIC: The Lay of Love, written by J. L. Lewis, Esq. The music composed by Dr. J. Clarke. Price 25 cents. The Home of my Heart, a Ballad, sung by Mr. Incledan, and composed by Mr. E. Phelps. Price 25 cents. Twice Forward, a favorite Cotillion, adapted to the new song of No, no, no, it can't be so. Price 25 cents. The Days that are gone, a Ballad, with an accompaniment for the piano forte, composed by Dr. Clarke. Price 37 1-2 cents. On a beautiful Butterfly, burnt in a ball. Price 12 1-2 cts. June 6.
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.
FOR SALE,
50 hogsheads SUGAR, 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON.
Joseph Riddle.
July 10. Imported from London, VIA NORFOLK, And for sale by the subscriber, at the store of R. VEITCH and CO. FOR CASH OR APPROVED NEGOTIABLE NOTES,
A small selection of Superfine Broadcloths, Kerseymeres, Pelipe Cloths,—Cambrics,—Muslins,—Furniture Calicoes,—Worked Colored Counterpanes, &c.
ALSO, One case of Watchmakers' Tools. T. H. Jones.
Potomac Company.
THE Stockholders of the Potomac Company are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the said Company will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in Geo. Town on MONDAY the 7th day of August next, to whom will then be submitted the proceedings of the Board of Directors, with the Treasurer's account of receipts and disbursements since the last general meeting. By order of the Board,
Jos. Carleton, Treasurer of the Potomac Company. Geo. Town, July 14.
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. JAMES BACON Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Commenced 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 7.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
To be sold, at public auction, at Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of September next, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, Five contiguous Plantations, Amounting together to about 2700 Acres, SITUATE on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court-house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq. and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers; but it is understood, that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The watercarl-fish, is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria, and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water, and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable. The premises will be shown to persons inclining to purchase, by Col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq. who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to the subscriber in the city of Philadelphia.
WM. LEWIS.
June (8)
FOR SALE,
Or to be rented for a term of years, or on perpetual ground rent,
A number of well built brick houses, several of which are immediately tenantable, situate on Greenleaf's Point.
ALSO, House Lots in almost every part of the city. Apply to
James Greenleaf,
Or, in his absence, to Samuel Elliot, jun. Washington City, July 6—12.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 10.
Land for Sale.
GREAT BARGAIN.
I will sell from about fifty to sixty acres of Land lying in this county, and binding upon the road now opening from Geo. Town to Alexandria. This land is elegantly situated in point of building sites, and has the further advantage of being furnished with delightful water, and from its high elevated situation the benefit of the most salubrious air. If necessary this property will be laid out in lots so as to suit those who may be inclined to purchase. Applications to be made to JOHN LUKE, Esq. or to
Charles Alexander, (Son of Philip.)
Alexandria County, July 19.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises.
E. Dulin.
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 of Voyages and Travels: And illustrated and adorned with numerous Engravings.
BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, in 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.
July 7.
For Freight or Charter,
To any Northern Port, The strong and substantial Sch'r Farmer, PETER WOODWARD, Master; Burthen 1000 barrels. For particulars apply to the Master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean.
August 2.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue Store, at 11 o'clock, A two story Frame House, Standing in the West yard of the Bank of Potomac. The purchaser must remove the house immediately.
P. G. Marsteller.
August 5.
An Umbrella found in
this place about three weeks ago—it is almost new—on the inside is written these words; "FROM THE HORRIBLE FITT-GOOD LORD PRESERVE ME."—The owner may get it by paying the expence of this advertisement, on application to the Printer hereof.
August 4.
Just Received,
Per the Schooner PRESIDENT, Capt. OWENS, and for Sale, 20 hogsheads of first quality Muscovado Sugar, and 9 tons Lignum Vitae.
ALSO, IN STORE, 7 pipes and seven half pipes Teneriffe Wine, part of which is of superior quality. 6 hogsheads Antigua Rum, very old and finely flavored.
Sugar in barrels and boxes. 50 barrels Mess and Cargo Pork. 30 bales Georgia and New-Orleans Cotton.
Coffee in bags and barrels. 150 barrels inspected Herrings, and 3800 Building Shingles, afloat—which will be sold low if immediately applied for.
Newton Keene.
August 4.
Subscribers
TO SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS, Are respectfully informed that their books are ready for delivery at the subscriber's bookstore.
Robert Gray.
August 3.
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,
A few likely young NEGROES.—The will be sold reasonable for cash.—For further information
Apply to the Printer.
July 20.
To be Sold, or Rented,
The property conveyed by Elisha Janney, for the benefit of his creditors—consisting of Two Dwelling Houses on an half acre of ground, at the south west corner of Duke and Royal streets. One of these is an elegant new building calculated for the accommodation of a large family.
An half acre Lot of Land, situate at the south east corner of Cameron and Henry-streets.
A small dwelling house on an alley eastward of Union street, between Duke & Wolf streets.
A Farm of 12 acres, within two miles of town, on the Leesburg road, enclosed with a post and rail fence, on which there is a tolerable good dwelling house and a well of water.
ALSO FOR SALE,
The wharf and the improvements thereon, on the south side of Prince street.
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
Bush Hill, July 14.
River-Farm to Rent.
I AM authorised to rent in divisions, that part of the late General Washington's estate called RIVER-FARM. The fertility to say nothing of the commanding situation of this place, is sufficient to excite the attention of farmers.
WM. H. FOOTE.
July 11.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.

Alexandria Daily Gazette, COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7.
Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Coffee, lb. 24 26   Duck, Russia bolt. 35 40   Ravens 18 21   Fruit, Raisins keg 11 11 50   Indigo, Spanish (flot.) lb. 2 25 2 50   Molasses, gal. 45 46   Salt, coarse bus. 60 75   fine 60 75   Spices, Nutmegs lb. 7 8   Pepper 20 25   Pimento 24 27   Spirits, Brandy (French) 4th gal. 1 75 1 90   Gin, Holland 1 50 1 60   Rum, Jamaica 4th 1 1 10   Anigua 3d 90 1   Windward } 2d & 3d } 35 90   Sugars, 1st quality cwt. 11 12 50   2d & 3d 9 11   Teas, Imperial lb. 1 90 2   Hyson 1 10 1 20   Young Hyson 1 1 15   Hyson Skin 75 85   Wines, Madeira gal. 2 2 50   Port 1 60 1 75   Lisbon 1 25 1 30   Malaga 1 1 5  
DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
   per. D. C. D. C.     Bacon lb. 9 11   Beef, Mess bbl. 13   Prime 12   Bread, Crackers 100 6   Pilot 5 50   Ship 3 50   Candles, Mould lb. 18 20   Dipt 16 18   Cheese 8 12   Cotton, Upland 18 19   Fish, Mackerel bbl. 7 50 8   Shad 7 50 8   Herrings 3 75 4   Flour, superfine 5 84   Grain, Wheat bus. 1 1   Corn 6 62   Flaxseed none   Glass, Window 8 by 10 box 14 15   Gunpowder, Keg 25l. 10 13   Hemp cwt. 10 12   Iron, Bar ton 120 125   Fork, Mess bbl. 18   Prime 15   Spirits, N. E. Rum gal. 50 52   Whiskey 50 53   Sugar, New-Orleans 100 11 12   Loaf lb. 20 21   Lump 19 20   Tobacco, Maryland cwt. 2 50 4 50   Potomac 3 4 50  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, par   Potomac do. par   Marine Insurance par   Washington Bridge par   Little River Turnpike uncertain   Washington and Alexandria do. par   Exchange on London, par. par  
The Commonwealth of Virginia
To the Sheriff of county, GREETING:
YOU are hereby commanded to summon Elisha Janney, Jacob Janney, Philip Care, Bernard Hooe, jun. Philip Slaughter, and Fleming Bates, to appear at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on the first day of the next term, before the Judge of the Superior Court of Chancery, directed by law to be held in the said city, to answer a bill exhibited against them in the said court, by Jas Green. And this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of 100 l. each. And have then there this writ. Witness Peter Tinsley, clerk of our said Court at Richmond, this 26th day of June, 1809, and, in the 33d year of the commonwealth.
Peter Tinsley, c. c.
To restrain in the hands of the defendants Jacob Janney, Philip Care, Bernard Hooe, junior, Philip Slaughter and Fleming Bates, any money, debts, or effects in their hands belonging, or due to, the defendant Elisha Janney, an absent defendant, until the further order of the court.
Edmund I. Lee, For the Complainant.
Teste.
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
July 7.
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From the Charleston Courier.
HAFIZ, the Persian poet, bears an immortal fame among the Eastern Nations—perhaps, there is no poet, of ancient or modern times, who excels him in light, amatory, and bacchanalian pieces. He is styled the “Persian Anacreon,” but his powers appear to be of a superior cast to those of the Teian Bard—allowing for the difference between Oriental and Grecian imagery, the following Bacchanalian Ode of HAFIZ is conceived in the true and happiest manner of Anacreon. It is not only in compositions of this sort, however, that the Persian is eminent: his talents were more various than those of Anacreon, and he is frequently delightful in the Horatian manner.
HITHER, boy, a goblet bring, Be it of wine's ruby spring! Bring me one, and bring me two; Nought but purest wine will do.
It is wine, boy, that can save Even lovers from the grave: Old and young alike will say, 'Tis the balm that makes us gay.
Wine's the sun; the moon, sweet soul! We will call the waning bowl; Bring the sun, and bring him soon, To the bosom of the moon!
Dash us with this liquid fire, It will thoughts divine inspire; And, by nature taught to glow, Let it like the waters flow!
If the rose should fade, do you Bid it cheerfully adieu; Like rose-water to each guest, Bring thy wine and make us blest.
If the nightingale's rich throat Cease the music of its note; It is fit, boy, thou should'st bring Cups that will with music sing.
Be not sad, whatever change O'er the busy world may range; Harp and lute together bring, Sweetly mingling string with string.
My bright Maid, unles it be In some dream, I cannot see; Bring the draught, that will disclose Whence it was sleep first arose.
Should it chance o'er power my mind, Where's the remedy I find? 'Tis in wine: then, boy, supply Wine, 'till all my senses die.
Unto HAFIZ, boy, do you Instant bring a cup or two; Bring them; for the wine shall flow Whether it be law, or no.
The following very interesting memoir on the subject of Merino Sheep has been sent us by Mr. CUSTIS, of Arlington, who has lately received, from a gentleman of high distinction, the work of a Mr. Bakewell on Wool, and its method of improvement to suit the various purposes of manufacture, from which publication we shall present our readers with some valuable extracts.
Some circumstances relative to Merino Sheep, chiefly collected from the Spanish Shepherds, who attended those of the Flock of Paular, lately presented to the king of Great Britain by the government of Spain; with particulars respecting that great national acquisition; and also respecting the Sheep of the Flock of Negrete, imported from Spain by his majesty, in the year 1791.
A considerable part of Estramadura, Leon, and the neighboring provinces of Spain, is appropriated to the maintenance of the Merino flocks, called by the Spaniards Trasmuntantes, as are also broad green roads, leading from one province to the other, and extensive resting places, where the sheep are baited on the road. So careful is the police of the country to preserve them, during their journeys from all hazard of disturbance or interruption, that no person, not even a foot passenger, is suffered to travel upon these roads while the sheep are in motion, unless he belongs to the flocks.
The country on which the sheep are depastured, both in the southern and the northern parts, is set out into divisions, separated from each other by land marks only, without any kind of fences; each of these is called a Dehesa, and is of a size capable of maintaining a flock of about a thousand sheep, a greater number, of course, in the south country, where the lambs are reared, and fewer in the north country, where the sheep arrive after the flock has been culled.
Every proprietor must possess as many of these in each province, as will maintain his flock. In the temperate season of winter and spring, the flocks remain in Estre-
madura, and their ewes bring forth their lambs in December. As soon as the increasing heats of April and May have scorched up the grass, and rendered the pasturage scanty, they commence their march towards the mountains of Leon, and after having been shorn on the road, at vast establishments called Esquileos, erected for that purpose, pass their summer in the elevated country, which supplies them with abundance of rich grass; and they do not leave the mountains till the frosts of September begin to damage the herbage.
A flock in the aggregate is called a Cavana; this is divided into as many subdivisions as there are thousands of sheep belonging to it; each sheep, besides being scar-marked in the face with a hot iron when young, is branded after every shearing, with a broad pitch brand, generally of the first letter of the name of the proprietor, and each subdivision is distinguished by the rest, by the part of the sheep's body on which this mark is placed.
By the laws of the Mesta, each Cavana must be governed by an officer called Mayoral; for each subdivision of a thousand sheep, five shepherds and four dogs are appointed. Some of these inferior shepherds obtain the office of Rabadan, the duty of which is to give a general superintendence under the control of the Mayoral, a so to prescribe and administer medicines to sick sheep. At the time of travelling, and when the ewes are yeaning, one or two extra shepherds are allowed for each thousand sheep.
The number of Merino sheep in Spain, is estimated by Burgoyne at 6,000,000; these of course must be attended by 30,000 shepherds, and 24,000 dogs at ordinary times, and they find occasional employment for 5 or 10,000 additional persons in the seasons of lambing and travelling.
In their journey each subdivision is attended by its own shepherds & dogs, & kept separate as far as may be from all others. The duty of the dogs is to chase the wolves, who are always upon the watch when the sheep are on the road, and are more wily than our foxes; they are taught also, when a sick sheep lags behind unobserved by the shepherds, to stay with and defend it, till some one returns back in search of it. There are besides in each subdivision about six tame wethers, called Mansos; these wear bells, and are obedient to the voices of the shepherds, who frequently give them small pieces of bread: some of the shepherds lead, the Mansos are always near them, and this disposes the flock to follow.
[To be continued.]
NEW-YORK, August 1.
Extract of a letter from France, dated June 10.
“I think however, that Bonaparte will take time to consider, and will not say a word until your standing with Great Britain is fully understood; of course he will receive any thing that may come in the mean time, but still under sequestration to increase the value of the pledge for your good conduct. A schooner in St. Sebastians, and a ship in Holland, arrived lately and were immediately seized; three or four other Americans in Tonningen are I believe in the same predicament. At all events, you need not expect any thing very interesting from this quarter for a couple of months to come. We are too busy in Germany to think of you. I should not like to see our respective governments asunder, for it is very probable we can within twelve months shut you and the English effectually out of every port in the continent, those of Turkey excepted. Georgia cotton 500 ls. Louisiana 650 ls.—The sales of American cotton will however be much injured, by that now growing in the kingdom of Naples: last year 20,000 bales were raised there, judged superior to the Louisiana, and this year they talk of raising 200,000 bales.”
(COPY.)
Charente, May 22,
DEAR SIR,
YOUR agreeable favor of the 22d of March last arrived safe to hand yesterday. I am sorry to inform you, that captain Sisson left this long ago, his ship being seized by the custom-house gentlemen of this place upon a simple denunciation, that his ship had come from England; it was the cook (a black fellow) of the ship Holland Trader, captain St. Clair who denounced her; Mr. Frederick Roerback, after a very long and tedious sickness, departed this world (I hope for a better) the 14th Nov. last. The ship is not yet condemned, but I am afraid she will share the same fate, as many others arrived here at the same time, viz.
Hero, Milliken, of Portland; Katy, Matthews, of New York; Minerva, Jenkins, of Rochester; Amsterdam Packet, Sisson, of New York; Canton, Latham, of do; Lexington, Gardner, of Baltimore; Neptune,
Osgood, of Portland condemned to the 9th of next month; Holland, Sinclair, of New York, do. do. Tucker, of Newburyport, do. 15th do. Brothers, Gardner, of New Bedford, do. nor, Keating, of Portland; Wareham, wick of New York, Plymouth, Po-lem.
I am sorry I cannot give you any news. Captains Tucker and Jenkins in prison at Rochefort, and captain wick share the same fate at Rochefort the others are got off, thank God.
Extract of a letter from a well informed American gentleman at L'Orient, to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, June.
“The emperor received dispatches from America only the day before the battle of Ebersdorf; since which he has been occupied with matters of much greater national concern, so that no answer has been given. In this battle (contrary to the vice of Lasnes, Massena, and the moment of his generals) the flower of the French army was engaged; and you are, at this time this reaches you, no doubt, acquainted with the result. Letters from persons who were eye-witnesses, state, that after the French army crossed the Danube the Austrian army formed into a half moon, with their flanks far extended, which induced the emperor Napoleon to believe they must have weakened their centre. He therefore ordered Lasnes, and four other generals, to force their way and beat them in detail. But this was not the case. The Austrians opened a fire of 200 pieces of cannon that had been massed behind the centre, and literally mowed the French as with a scythe. It is supposed the loss of the French has been 30,000 troops; the Austrian bulletins say 40,000. Since that time we hear of no engagement. The great mass of the French people, even those round the emperor and his son, are extremely favorable to an honest commercial intercourse with us.”
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7.
The William and John, Woodhouse Citizen, Dodge, from this port have arrived at Liverpool.
A Neapolitan corsair has carried into the port of Civita-Vecchia an American vessel bound from Baltimore with a cargo of pepper, sugar, &c.
[N. Y. Mer. Ad.]
JAMAICA CAPTURES.
The impolicy of interdicting our commerce with St. Domingo has been often demonstrated. We publish another instance of it to day, being an account of captures of American vessels by British cruisers who have sent them to Jamaica. The first in order to evade the penalties of our acts, disguise themselves as foreigners, and that shape are liable to be set upon by avarice and commercial jealousy of the British. They are taken as foreigners and as Americans, although those who take them may be ever so well persuaded, their genuine character is of the latter stamp.
[North American]
The following vessels (St. Domingo) have been captured by the British and sent into Jamaica:
Schooner Ann Eliza, of Philadelphia from St. Thomas. Sw. schooner Katy, St. Thomas to Hayti. Fame, brig and sloop Robert, Stucking, from St. Barts to do. Schooner Jane, Tyott, Jacques to Currao. American schooner George, bound, Holmes, St. Jago to St. Domingo. Br. John, Willis, St. Barts. to Jacques. Sw. Eliza, do. do. John, Chero, do. do. Br. Phoenix, Brouski, St. Barts. to Hayti. Br. Favorite, Winster, St. Thomas to do. ditto.
The schooner Nat & John, from St. Domingo to Kingston, is plundered by a French privateer off St. Jago de Cuba.
Schooner Shadow, Matthews, hence Messina; brig Caroline, Drew, Coston, Messina; and schooner Kate, Thomas, sent into Naples; schooner Ann, from St. Domingo, is sent into Civitavecchia.
It was reported yesterday in this town that Mr. Jackson had arrived in the Contest. This was a mistake. Mr. Jackson is supposed to have received his despatches yesterday, which came by the Contest. The circumstance might have given rise to the report. Mr. Jackson may, however, be hourly expected. Independent Advertiser.
A letter received at Boston on the 28th ult. from Halifax, by the Mayflower, G

from that place, contains the following information:—“London dates to the 16th June have reached this place—they advise, that Bonaparte's army had evacuated the island of Inder Lobau, and returned again to the Vienna side of the Danube with severe loss: that the Austrian official account of the battle of the twenty-first and twenty-second May, as published at Stockholm, rates the loss of the French at 30,000—that the archduke Charles had addressed a proclamation to the army, in which he informs his troops that he shall divide their forces and by constantly harassing the enemy, prevent him, at any time, from attacking more than a small division; this is thought to be a wise and judicious plan, and more calculated to harass his numerous adversaries, than trusting the whole to the chance of any one important action.
There are various reports of battles subsequent to the 23d May. Prussia is said to be coming forward with an army of 40 or 50,000 men; the duke of Brunswick is also said to have raised his standard in Saxony, and to be daily strengthening his party.—Colonel Schill is not dead, as was reported; but on the contrary has augmented his forces very considerably.”
Extract of a letter received by the ship Bramin, capt Singleton, arrived at Philadelphia in 40 days from Cadiz.
“The affairs of Spain go on gloriously.—The French have been beaten in every attack by the patriots for several months past. In fact, of the grand army led into Spain by Bonaparte, there are very few left, and these are trying to retreat in every possible way. But few of these will ever get out of this country—they are all scattered into different parts, hotly pursued by the Spaniards and dying of hunger heat and fatigue.”
From the Philadelphia Register. Extract of a letter from an intelligent gentleman in Cadiz, to his friend in this city, dated May 31, 1809.
“Since writing the above, we have official accounts of the destruction of Soult's army, who, however, escaped himself with part of his army from the British, and fell in with Romana, to whom we are assured he surrendered. Wellesley is marching on with 20,000 Englishmen, against Victor, who we are in hopes will be taken between him and Cuesta, in which case he may expect a complete defeat.
“A more glorious piece of news, however, is contained in a paper which I enclose you, being a proclamation of the government, informing the public of their intention to call a Cortes . This is what was wanting, and all good men have been wishing for. It is understood that Spanish America will be admitted to a free representation in proportion to her population.”
Boston, August 1.
LATEST NEWS.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, July 22. “The Inflexible 64, has just arrived from England. She sailed from Spithead the 18th ult. The latest London papers, received by her, that I have as yet seen, are to the 14th.
Three Prussian Gentlemen had arrived with despatches for the British government, as also a Russian messenger.
“William, duke of Brunswick, has issued a proclamation from his head-quarters at Zittau, of the date of the 21st May, declaring in favor of Austria, and calling for the assistance of all classes of his subjects.
“In the House of Commons lord H. Petty moved for the further papers respecting American affairs. Mr. Canning replied that those laid before the house, viz.—His letter of instructions, and the late correspondence between Mr. Erskine and Mr. Smith, were all that at the present moment could, with propriety, be laid before the house.
“After some debate, lord Henry Petty withdrew his motion.
“You will, no doubt, think that some important event is commenced with the embassy of the Prussian and Russian messengers to England—perhaps you may anticipate a complete spirit of re-action on the continent—and BONAPARTE be yet checked in his insatiable ambition.”
New-York, August 3.
Latest from Portugal.
The brig Orange , capt. Hathaway, arrived at this port yesterday from Oporto, which place he left on the 28th of June. Capt. H. informs us that the British and Portuguese armies were at Branco on the 24th June, in pursuit of the French army under gen. Victor. M. Soult's army was said to be in Spain except 600 of his rear guard and 80 pieces of cannon which had been taken by the British army. On the 26th and 27th of June,
1800 prisoners of war were embarked at Oporto for England. The French were entirely driven out of England.
August 4.
Latest from England,
Yesterday arrived at this port, the brig Statura , capt. Geer, in 40 days from London, which place she left on the 21st of June. From capt. G. and his passengers the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a regular file of London papers to the 20th of June, inclusive, and Lloyd's List to the 16th.
By the Statura , we learn that the British minister (Mr. Jackson) had not sailed for America, but that he was about sailing in a sloop of war. The Phoenix frigate was ordered for some other service.
The Statura is the bearer of despatches from the American minister in London, to the government of the U. S.
LONDON, June 19.
This morning arrived a mail from Heligoland, by which we have received the following:—
“ Banks of the Elbe, June 2.
“The Austrian head-quarters are, according to private accounts received this morning, at Lintz.
“The emperor Francis, previous to the battle of Aspern, received proposals from Napoleon, to conclude a truce on certain conditions, which overture he immediately forwarded to the Archduke Charles, who returned it with the following note:—
“Brother take my marshals staff from me, and let me rather know the Austrian name no more, nor yours, but let me rather retire with my brothers to Hungary.”
Two very important reports have got into circulation. It was confidently stated on Saturday, that the king of Prussia has declared war against France; and it was at the same time asserted, that another battle had been fought on the left bank of the Danube, in which Bonaparte had proved successful. The former of these reports obtained considerable credit in the city, and letters containing what was stated to be the substance of his Prussian majesty's declaration of war, were shown. It was observed, however, that differences so material appeared in these descriptions of the pretended Prussian manifestos, that no reliance could be placed on the accuracy of any of them. The arrival of the young prince of Orange in this country, has tended we believe to spread an opinion that the king of Prussia has resolved to take part in the war against France, and it is said that he has been determined to take this course in consequence of Bonaparte having expressed himself dissatisfied with all the explanations that have been offered by the cabinet of Koningsberg, respecting the conduct of Schill.—The rumor, however, must be accompanied by better evidence than any that has yet been adduced in its support, before the doubts which it is calculated to excite can be removed. If the king of Prussia has determined to go to war, it is probably in consequence of a conviction that Bonaparte has resolved to strip him of the small remains of power he has still left. It must be a last effort of despair. With regard to the latter report, it is certainly not improbable that a battle has taken place on the Danube; but the authority for that act is not better than that for the Prussian declaration of war.—The rumor is stated from letters in Holland, and is said to be corroborated by a gentleman who arrived on Friday at Harwich, in a neutral vessel from the continent.
Col. Washington Morton, a gentleman of very considerable influence in America, arrived at Portsmouth, from London last week, in six hours, and sailed with despatches of great importance from Mr. Pinkney, the American minister to gen. Armstrong at Paris.
We understand that government is making vigorous preparations to equip another armament. Reinforcements are daily proceeding to Portugal both from this country and Ireland; and it is said especially that cavalry is to be forwarded, the want of which has been so loudly complained of in every part of the peninsula. An opinion is likewise entertained, that government purposes to send succors in arms, and possibly in men too, to the insurgents in Germany.
June 20.
A Telegraphic dispatch yesterday afternoon was received at the admiralty from Plymouth, stating that the French had been forced out of St. Andero. This was naturally to be expected from previous accounts of the condition of the enemy in the north of Spain, and we trust soon to hear that they have been entirely driven.
VERY LATE FROM FRANCE.
Yesterday afternoon arrived at this port, the dispatch ship Mentor , captain Ward, in
the remarkably short passage of 24 days from L'Orient, which place she left on the 9th of July.
Mr. Maliby Gelston, is the bearer of despatches for government, and proceeds to Washington this morning.
Captain Ward has obligingly favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of Paris papers to the 4th of July. The dates from the French army in Germany are to the 24th of June, and comprise the 22d bulletin, at which time the emperor Napoleon had his head quarters at Vienna.—The town of Raab capitulated on the 23d June to general Lauriston, and the terms of the capitulation occupy nearly the whole of the last bulletin.
We learn verbally, that no battle had taken place between the French and Austrian grand armies, since the 21st and 22d May, but that both the emperor of France and the archduke Charles were reinforcing and concentrating their armies; and that a great battle was shortly expected to take place.
We further learn that the emperor of Russia had sent three large armies to assist the emperor Napoleon, (one of which was commanded by the prince Suwaroff, probably a relation of the late general Suwaroff of infamous memory) and that they were marching through Gallicia on their way to the French army, Prussia had not declared against France.
Mr. Washington Morton had arrived in Paris with despatches from our minister at the court of St. James for general Armstrong.
We are further informed, that two or three American vessels had recently arrived at Amsterdam; but we are ignorant whether any change has taken place in the decrees of France favorable to the interests of the U. S.
Captain Ward has requested us to state, that from the time of his arrival in L'Orient, until his departure for New-York, he has received the most polite and friendly treatment and attention, from all the officers of government there, as well civil as military, and he wishes to avail himself of the first opportunity to make his grateful acknowledgments therefor.
The Paris papers we have received do not contain any intelligence worth translating, except the French Bulletin, which we shall commence the publication of to-morrow. They reach to Number 22, and the last is dated Vienna, the 24th June.
NORFOLK, August 1.
Arrived, brig Experiment , Dickson, 56 days from Madeira. Left there June 7, ships Cornelia , Pursel ; William P. Johnson, Le Breton ; —, Lewis, of Alexandria—brigs Eliza , Brown, Petersburg: Hero , —, N. York; Hannah , — Philadelphia—sch'r Yarmouth , Blackmore; & three other schooners names not recollected.
Spoke, July 27, Spanish brig Francisco , from Boston bound to Havanna, 3 days out
From Salvo's Travels.
I could not help inquiring after the husbands of some of the ladies at Wilna; and was answered, that they generally lived at their estates, or in other cities. It was natural to infer, that the sole object of matrimony was merely that of preserving the inheritance of the family. When once the heir is born, the husband and wife live separate; and to render this perfectly unobjectionable, the lady is allowed the exclusive enjoyment of all her property. This convention is so strictly adhered to that, at the house of a countess, where I had frequently dined, the husband, on coming occasionally, actually paid for his board and lodging there.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Schooner Providence , Capt. Jones, 13 days from St. Kitts—Rum and Molasses—Bayne and Cartwright.
Called at Martinique and treated very politely—heard of nothing of the capture of American vessels by the British.
MEAD & ICE-CREAM,
Will be kept for sale constantly during the time the Theatre is open, at the BAR adjoining the Theatre.
August 7.
Printing in its various branches with executed accuracy and dispatch.
In consequence of the disposition of the person who has been employed to deliver this paper in the lower parts of the town, we have been compelled to substitute another in his place. Should any of our subscribers be missed they are requested to send word to the office and the omission shall be rectified.
Twenty Thousand Dollars May be gained for Three Dollars. Tickets in the third class of the Lehigh Navigation Lottery , for sale by S. Snowden.
August 2. Alexandria Theatre.
THE Friends and Patrons of the Drama are respectfully informed, the above Theatre will open for the season on THURSDAY, the 10th of AUGUST, with a favorite Comedy and a Musical Afterpiece, as will be expressed in a future advertisement.
Several NEW PIECES will be brought forward as early as possible. July 25. d
TO HIRE, A Light Running Coach, two good horses and a careful driver. Apply to G. McMUNN. July 18. cotf.
Fisheries to Rent. I WISH to rent my Fishing Shores with the Striking Tubs , &c. for the next season; or if desired, I will let them for a term of years.
Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon, July 6. lawtf
FOR RENT, THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooz, on Water-street.—It is spacious and convenient, and has all necessary outbuildings, with a very excellent garden attached to it.
J. H. Hooz, John Muncaster, Executors. Mar: 1 25. cotf
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at his house on Washington-street, opposite Jacob Hoffman's sugar refinery, Seine and Hauling Ropes, of all sizes; Seine & Sewing Twine; Shad & Herring Twine; Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough Lines & Traces. Also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joseph Harper.
February 2. Positively to commence drawing.
ON MONDAY, The 9th of October next. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT. 20,000 Dollars
May be gained for the small sum of Three Dollars! IN THE THIRD CLASS OF THE
RIVER LEHIGH LOTTERY.
The Capital Prizes are: 2 of $10,000 3 of $1000 2 5,000 6 500 2 2,500 15 200, &c.
Less than two and an half blanks to a prize, the lowest of which is 5 dollars.
To draw 500 numbers each day, at the state house in Philadelphia, where the prizes will be paid by Thomas Allibone, Esq. the treasurer, 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This is one of the richest lotteries published here for many years, and the moderate price of the tickets places the grand prizes within the reach of every individual who chuses to become an adventurer, which he may do for so small a sum as seventy-five cents. The object, moreover, is such as must interest every well wisher to the internal improvement of the state.
Whole tickets, $3 Half do. 1 50 Quarter do. 75 cents.
George Taylor, jun. No. 85, south Second-street. MATTHEW M'CONNELL, No 82, Chesnut-street. HOPE & CO. State Lottery Office, No 63, Chesnut-street. PATRICK BYRNE, corner of 5th and Chesnut-street. JAMES HUMPHREYS, corner of Walnut and Second-street.
The earliest information will be given to distant purchasers of the fate of their tickets.
Philadelphia, July 27—27. 2aw6w

LAW BOOKS.
Just Received, for sale by R. GRAY, East's Reports, vol. 9th. Cranch's Reports, 4 volumes. Ponblanque on Equity, 2 vol. Peake's Evidence. Dallas's Reports, 4 vols. Azuni's Maritime Law, 2 vol. Johnson's Reports, 3 vols. Johnson's Cases, vol. 1st. Wilson's Reports, 3 vols. Espanasses' Nisi Prius, 2 vols. Massachusetts Term Reports, 3 vols. MacKinnally's Evidence. Equity Pleader, 2 vols. Laws on Pleading. Bright's Trial. Pleader's Assistant. Cowper's Reports. Peake's Nisi Prius. Keyling's Reports. August 4.
New Publications,
FOR SALE A. COTTON & STEWART'S Bookstore. CRANCH's Reports, 4 volumes. Hening and Mumford's Reports. Sugden's Law of Vendors and Purchasers of Estates. East's Reports, volume 9. Laws on Pleading. American Pleader's Assistant. Harrison's Chancery Reports. Roberts on Frauds. Woodward on Executive. Hungarian Brothers, a novel, by Miss Porter. Thaddeus of Warsaw, do. by Miss Porter. Patriotic Sketches of Ireland, by Miss Owenson. Georgics and Bees, by R. Southey. Elizabeth, or Exiles of Siberia, by Mrs. Cottin. Griffith Abbey, by Mrs. Mathews.
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 Maccouba 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.
Just Received For Sale by ROBERT GRAY, NAUTICAL ALMANACS FOR THE YEARS 1809 and 10, With Register Tables.
ALSO A Few Copies of a French Pronouncing Dictionary. July 14.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable addition to his Stock, AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hogsheads, } 1st and 2d quality 20 barrels } Muscovado Sugars. 7000 lb. Green Coffee 3 1-2 tons British Patent Shot, assorted BB t No. 9. 10 bales Cotton: 10 casks first quality Goshen Cheese. 40 boxes Mould Candles. 15 bags clean heavy Pepper. 50 lb. Nutmegs. casks London refined Saltpetre. 5 ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas, in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Tenerife, and Malaga Wines. A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward-Island, and Northern Rum. Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin. Irish and Country Whiskey. Six hogsheads Clerry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey. Wine and Cider Vinegar. Best Florence Oil in bottles and flasks.
Loaf and Lump Sugars, Chocolate, Rice Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Race and Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds, Currants, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Roll Brimstone, Chalk, British and Brandywine Gunpowder, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Leiper's Garrett's, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c. October 18.
O B S E R V E.
The following M E D I C I N E S are sold by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller in King-street—and by A. HINGSTON, Fairfax-street, Alexandria.
LEE'S ELIXIR!
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, catarrhs, asthma, sore throats and approaching consumptions. A single trial of this medicine will prove its efficacious quality in restoring a perspiration common to healthy people; it dislodges and expels the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strengthening the weakened vessels of the lungs, thus striking at the root of the disorder, the symptoms of course are effectually and permanently conquered. The great number of cures performed in 1808 by this elegant and useful preparation, is sufficient to astonish and convince those that labor under colds, coughs, consumptions, &c. of being immediately relieved, without saying any thing of the many thousands benefitted in former years; however for the information of those persons, if any there be, that have not heard of the balsamic qualities of Lee's Elixir, we give the names of the following persons who are well known to our citizens in general as persons of known integrity and strict veracity. From the following certificates it will plainly appear, that a three year's consumption, a common cold or cough, are all with ease removed by Lee's Elixir.
Messrs. R. Lee and Son, The superior qualities of your medicine, called Lee's Elixir , induces me to give you this certificate for publication, to point to my suffering fellow mortals the road to health, the most valuable of all earthly possessions. For upwards of three years I have been afflicted with a severe cough, tightness of the breast, lowness of spirits, and a gradual wasting of the flesh; having tried different medicines recommended for such cases, without receiving any real benefit; fortunately one of your advertisements was given to me—I immediately applied to Mr. Vance, 178, Market street , for some of your Elixir, which has contrary to the expectations of my friends restored me to my former good state of health. Any other information will be given by me.
George Harwood, Market street, Baltimore
Messrs. R. Lee & Son, You are at liberty to publish for the good of others, the benefit I have received from your excellent preparation called Lee's Elixir . Being afflicted with violent pains in the breast, loss of appetite, and a debility of the whole system, which rendered me unable to attend to business, being advised to try your Elixir, I procured two bottles of Messieurs Warner and Hanna, which has entirely removed the complaint, and restored me to a perfect state of health. From the good effect of your Elixir I was led to suppose your other medicines were equally efficacious, which induced me to give your Worm Lozenges to my children, and with pleasure I inform you they had the desired effect. Any other information I shall give on application to me at my house in Sly's-street, Baltimore.
John Keller.
Messrs. R. Lee & Son, In December last I was attacked with a most violent cold, a severe cough and pains in the breast, which continued to grow worse, during which time my appetite failed, and my voice altered so much, that it was with the utmost exertion I could pronounce a single sentence louder than my breath. Some of my friends having observed to me, that much good had been done by the use of Lee's Elixir , advised me to procure a bottle from Messrs. Warner and Hanna, which I accordingly did—and to those persons unacquainted with the merits of this medicine, it will appear astonishing that three doses should remove the pains in my breast, and the use of the one bottle restored me to PERFECT HEALTH.
J. A. Smith, Market street, Fell's Point.
Lee's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
This medicine is superior to any offered to the public, being innocent and mild certain and efficacious in its operations. Should no worms exist in the body, it will without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
Lee's Grand Restorative.
Proved by long extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and bad indigestions, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, obstinate gleet, flour albus [or whites], jimpotency, barrenness &c. &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops.
For the cure of agues, remittent and intermitting fevers.
Lee's Genuine Essence & Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic rheumatism, gout, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Persian Lotion,
Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tets, and all eruptions of the skin, rendering it soft and smooth.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water,
An effectual remedy for all diseases of the eyes:
Tooth Ache Drops,
Which give immediate relief.
Lee's Corn Plaister.
DAMASK LIP SALVE.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Indian Vegetable Specific, A certain and never failing cure for venereal complaints.
N. B. Each and every medicine above enumerated, have directions describing their mode of use in the most perfect manner. April 3.
Joseph H. Mandeville, Corner of King and Union-streets, HAS FOR SALE, 2000 baskels coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks.
50 barrels Whiskey. 1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese. Goshen do. in casks. 5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags. 1000 do. white do. French Brandy. Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations. Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels
Bo. inferior qualities, in do. Molasses, in hogsheads Clover Seed, warranted fresh. Cotton, in bales and by retail. Candles, mould and dipped. Loaf and Lump Sugar. Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garret's Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cords, Leading Lines, &c. &c.
ALSO, Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c. April 17
John Gardner Ladd, Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Princestreet Wharf—
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads and barrels. Molasses, West-India, and New-England Rum in do. Holland's Gin and French Brandy in pipes Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines. Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-shulan, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, half, and quarter chests.
1 case black Persians. 2 barrels Caroline Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-edged Ware assorted. Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip: Tallow Candles in boxes. Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity of Soap Leather, Mens', Womens' and Childrens Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cotton of different kinds, Nankeens, 150 pieces coarse Irish Linens, Writing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse Salt, Cordage, Flax, Glue, a quantity of Vinegar, 200 tons Plaister Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January
FOR SALE,
Mrs. Law's FARM, near this town Terms, which will be very accommodating, made known by WALTER JONES Esq. in Washington. May 30.
A further Proof
OF
Yarwood's useful Washing Machine.
We the subscribers have found, on trial, Joseph Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine, to answer fully the intended purpose of washing cloaths of every description, and do hereby recommend them to the public as a great saving of soap, labor and cloaths. Given under our hands this day of June, 1809. (Signed)
Dorothea Krouse, Cathinder Calder, Ann M'Carren, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Wilson, Rebecca Hattersley, Valinda Brown, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. B. Susanna Rounsville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelleger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary French, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Doyl, Persia Hodgkin, Carolina Hopkins, Sarah M'Kenay, Elizabeth Muir, Polly Rhoades, Elizabeth Longden, Ann Snowden, Ann Davis, Mary Bogan, Mary Slade, Betsey Penner, Mary Smith, Sarah G. Janney.
With pleasure I do return my sincere thanks to the above named ladies, and many others who have favored me with their certificates and custom in the purchase of Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine. I find them still in great demand in this place, but finding a very great scarcity of plank to answer the purpose of making them here, I shall in a few days commence making them to the southward. But will endeavor to supply others at a short notice after my return. I have a few now made on hand, which can be had if applied for soon.
Wm. C. Newton, Assignee of Joseph Yarwood.
July 24. N. B. Mr. John Troup will superintend the making, and supplying customers in my absence.
Wm. C. NEWTON, DIRECTIONS HOW TO USE YARWOOD'S Patent Washing Machine.
First fill the barrel half full of your finest cloths, then fill the bottom of the Reservoir with hot suds up to the side planks, turn the Crank backwards and forwards so as to make the cloaths fall the hardest against the sides of the barrel for about twenty-five minutes, then use the same suds with a little more soap and hot water for the next finest cloaths, until the suds are unfit for use, then second your cloaths in the same way with boiling suds, after rubbing a little soap on the dirtiest parts of the cloaths; then rinse them in the machine in warm or cold water.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Prince George's county, Maryland, near the Woodyard, about the first of September last, a Negro Man, named GUY, about thirty years of age, about six feet high, tolerable well made, is very black, his cheek bones are tolerable high, speaks quick and pert, has no mark as I know of by which he can be more particularly described. It is needless to give a description of his clothes as what few he took with him must be worn out. I have been informed he has frequently been seen in Alexandria in the course of last winter and spring, and passed by the name of BUTLER, as a free man. It has since been reported he is dead, but I doubt it, as I cannot find from whence the report originated. Should he not be dead, any person that will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and if brought home all reasonable charges. Joseph Sansberry. July 26.
Just Published, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A CELEBRATED ROMANCE ENTITLED ABAELLINO, THE BRAVO OF VENICE.
Translated from the German, by M. C. Lewis, the well known author of the Castle Spectre, Monk, Adelgitha &c. &c. Price handsomely bound, one dollar—the English edition sold at one dollar seventy five cents. What black Musician conjures up this fiend! What, do you tremble, are ye all afraid? Alas, I blame ye not, for ye are mortal, And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil— Avant, thou dreadful Minister of Hell. RICHARD III. In justice to this excellent Romance, we need only remark, that the Grand Dramatic piece, which for several seasons past drew such full houses to our theatre, is founded on the same subject, as translated by Dunlop, but the acknowledged superiority of Lewis's writings or translations in the Romance style, being so far superior to any other of our modern authors, leaves encomium unnecessary with the publishers.
NOTE. Five editions of this Romance were sold in a very short time, after publication in London—it is dedicated to the Earl of Moira, by Lewis. June 7—21
New-England Rum.
Thirty barrels, for sale by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. June 21.