Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-01-05 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1807.
[No. 1798.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Will be Rented, FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, THE MOUNT-AIR-HOUSE, Which is large and convenient—AND ALL THE LAND ADJOINING: Supposed to be upwards of 600 acres. There is also a Kitchen with 4 or 5 rooms, two of them with fire places and other out-houses. The land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. It is near the large road, about half way between Alexandria and Colchester. The situation is remarkably healthy and the water good.
Sarah McCarty, John W. Bronaugh.
Cedar-Crove, Dec. 4—17
To Contractors.
THE president and directors of the Little River Turnpike Company propose to let out the paving any distance of the road, not exceeding five miles, and the board of directors will attend at Gadsby's tavern, on Monday next, the fifth of January, to receive proposals for completing the same, where they wish to see any gentleman disposed to undertake the work.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer, January 1
A. C. Cazenove,
ing-street, opposite Mr. Mott's tavern, has just received and for sale,
A handsome selection of FANCY MUSLINS.
Black and colored Italian and India lute-rings.
Ladies' and gentlemen's white, black, and colored silk hose.
Silk, kid, extra long and habit gloves.
Lace gloves and sleeves.
Brown, black, and scarlet silk velvets.
Fine split straw Jipsey hats.
White and black crapes.
Fawn colored cassimeres and beaverets.
Milled gloves, hose and caps.
Men, women, and childrens lists and mild socks.
A few bales German ozanburgs and burps.
2 cases Irish linens.
1 do. Nuns threads.
Real Martinique and other French cordials, cases.
A few Prints of the Apotheosis of General Washington, in elegant Gilt frames.
December 15.
Wanted to Purchase,
A NEGRO SERVANT, who has been accustomed to wait in a family, and can be well recommended.—Inquire of the Printer. November 10.
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEW ACRES of LAND, on the north end of the town, to bind on the river or early so.
Apply to the Printer. September 25.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, the large commodious well-built three-story BRICK WAREHOUSE on King-street occupied by Messrs. Richard Veitch & Co.—Apply to James Patton. October 20.
James Patton.
13 hhds. SUGAR of good quality, 53 lbs. do. do.
5 pipes 4th proof Brandy.
4 do. casks Sherry Wine } of excellent quality.
11 do. do. Malaga do. }
Dozen of Cotton Cards.
Sacks of Licorice Root and Sago.
Bales of Clover and Herds Grass Seed.
And a large quantity of Red-Sole Leather, For Sale by Benjamin Shreve, Jun. July 25.
Fresh Raisins.
Landing and for sale by the subscriber, 100 casks Malaga best Sun Raisins. JOHN G. LADD. Dec 27
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, Three bales of assorted 7-4 superfine Broad-Cloths, from 15 to 18s sterling cost.
Three bales of Ladies Habit Cloth, at 11s to 14s sterling.
Two bales of assorted plain and knapt Coatings, from 5s 9d to 12s sterling.
The above goods are of the latest importation, and purchased on advantageous terms, and will be sold at a very low advance for approved endorsed notes. December 1.
Just Received
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 10 hhds. retailing Molasses 12 tiers of good Rice 100 bble. Kiln-dried Corn Meal 3 hhds. old Antigua Rum 6 hhds. Green Coffee 20 casks of Lime, and 3000 bushels of Salt. M. MILLER. December 2.
The Subscriber has received The following ARTICLES, Which he offers for Sale very low: 15 hogheads first quality St. Croix Sugar
10 bales Tennessee cotton 6 pipes 4th proof cognac brandy 10 hogheads well flavored 4th proof Jamaica rum 30 barrels New-England Rum. AND ON HAND,
Imperial } TEAS Hyson } of the latest importations Young Hyson Hyson Skin, and First quality Souchong Best green coffee in bags Chocolate Loaf and lump sugar London particular Madeira Particular Teneriffe Lisbon, Sherry, and 150 dozen bottled Port, very old WINE. A few cases claret, superior quality Coniac and old peach brandy Jamaica and Antigua spirits Holland gin New England rum and whiskey Mace, nutmegs, cloves and pimento Black pepper, allspice, & ground ginger Pearl barley, rice, starch, and fig blue Dixon's Philadelphia, & English mustard Refined Salt-Petre Brown and white soap Mould and dip candles Indigo, allum, madder, copperas, & roll brimstone English gun-powder Demijohns James Sanderfon. September 17
Liverpool Salt, afloat
The Cargo of the schooner Thomas Jefferson, Capt. Hall, from Boston, consisting of 500 hogheads coarse Liverpool Salt, For sale by Lawrasan and Fowle. Who have also landing from said schooner, 100 boxes mould candles 5 chests young hyson tea 4 bales Beerboon Gurrahs 20 boxes chocolate 5 hogheads N. E. rum 20 kegs fresh raisins. IN STORE,
25 chests young hyson } TEAS 15 do. imperial } first quality 15 bales Beerboon Gurrahs 6 do. Plains 7 do. Kendall cottons 40 rolls heavy Ravens duck 2 cases hats 1000 pair coarse and fine shoes 15 hogheads } Muscovado Sugars 10 barrels 150 barrels N. E. rum 4 hogheads Grenada do. 2 pipes Rebus wine 200 kegs, and 20 kids salmon Half barrels and kids of beef 200 boxes soap 50 boxes chocolate 50 do. cod-fish. December 27.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND,
20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending to leave this country early next spring for Europe, requests all those indebted to her to make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given—and all such as have claims against her to exhibit them for payment. She proposes letting on moderate terms,
That commodious HOUSE occupied by the late John Dunlap as a dwelling house, of which immediate possession may be had. ELIZA DUNLAP. Dec. 26.
Patent Elastic Suspenders,
To be had, wholesale and retail, of the patentee next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the suspenders, to prevent improper straining and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article. July 8 RICHARD HORWELL.
ALSO,
Red, Green and Black Morocco Leather,
By the dozen or single Skin—for sale at HORWELL'S Patent Suspender Manufactory, Prince street
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use. Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality } MADEIRA, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port } WINE. Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars, and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
PUBLIC SALE.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
A likely young Negro Wench, Who is a good house servant—Also her child, a boy of two years old on a credit. Also—A likely Mulatto Girl and her child for a term of years.
P. G. Marsteller. Jan. 3.
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY next, at 11 o'clock will be sold on Capt. Tucker's schooner,
One New Cable, 13 1/2 inches—120 fathom. 1 do. 14 do. do. 1 Second hand 12 1/2 do. 90 fathom. P. G. Marsteller. Jan. 3.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, 150 Sacks Liverpool Roved Salt, & 2600 Bushels do. On very moderate terms.
Wm. Hodgson. Jan. 3.
Dissolution of Partnership.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS intending to retire from business in this place, the partnership of Douglass & Mandeville is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and Joseph H. Mandeville is solely authorised to adjust and settle all the accounts of the partnership. It is earnestly requested that all persons indebted to them will settle the same with him immediately, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
William Douglass, Joseph H. Mandeville. January 3.
Joseph H. Mandeville
Intends to carry on the FLOUR and GROCERY BUSINESS in the same manner & on the same terms as heretofore done by D. and M. and solicits a continuance of favors from his friends. January 3.
JOSEPH H. MANDEVILLE, KING-STREET,
At his Grocery & Flour Store,
HAS ON HAND AND OFFERS FOR SALE, Muscovado SUGAR of various qualities, Moore's Loaf and Lump do. MOLASSES in hhds. Havanna HONEY
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson Skin } TEAS, Of a good quality
COFFEE & CHOCOLATE
Spanish SEGARS in boxes
RAISINS in kegs and boxes
Jamaica and Antigua SPIRIT, old and good.
Low priced West-India RUM
New-England do.
French and Peach BRANDY
Holland GIN
Rye WHISKEY
Stoughton's BITTERS in bottles
Manufactured TOBACCO
Mould and dip'd CANDLES
Coarse and fine Liverpool SALT in sacks, or by the bushel
American GUNPOWDER
Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Snuff, in bottles, Leading Lines and Bed Cords, Black Pepper, &c.
100 tons Plaister Paris.
20 bds. whole or gross HERRINGS
100 bds. cut do.
20 bds. SHAD
Clover Seed.
Cheshire CHEESE of an excellent quality. —ALSO—
FLOUR constantly kept and selected for family use. January 3.
For Hire.
I HAVE to hire, four valuable NEGRO FELLOWS, until the first of April—one of them a capital house servant.
B. DADE. December 30.
Grain and Yeast may now be had—and in a few days ALE and BEER, at the brewhouse of
THOMAS CRUSE.
40 boxes of fresh Bloom Raisins,
AND
40 boxes dipt Candles,
For Sale by
M. MILLER.

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices   Dolls. Cts. D. C.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 4 00   Navy 4 25   Pilot 5 25   Crackers 6 25   Beef cargo No. 1. bbl. 11   Bacon lb. 12 1/2   Butter for export 18 a 20   Coffee, West India 31 32   Cotton 23 none.   Chocolate 20 21   Candies Mould 18   Dipt 50 53   Spermaceti 13 16   Cheese, American none   English   Duck, Best Russia bolts. 20 22   Fish, Salmon bbl. none   Herrings 4 50   Mackerel none   Shad 5   Flax Seed 1 1 25   Flour Superfine 6 16   Fine 6 75   Midlings 5 00   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 67 none.   Wheat 1 17   Rye 80   Barley 1   Oats 50   Hides, Spanish lb. 10 11   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hogslard lb. 12 1/2 none at   Iron ton 110 115 [market   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bbl. 2   Limes 5   Lemons none   Lumber 100ft.   Oak timber and scantling 5 7   Pine scantling 2 3   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   Shingles, Junp. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves bhd. 28   bbl. 20   bbl. Red Oak 30   bhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 66   Molasses gal. 45   Nankeens piece 84   Pork bbl. 18 20   Cargo 19   Southern 2d qual. 18 19   Plaister Paris c. pr. ton 7 50 8   Do. retail 10   Pimento none   Porter, American doz. 1 50   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dull 10 11   Do. brown 9   Castile 15 17   Salt-Petre, refined 37 1/2   Not refined 14   Ship's gall.   Brandy 5th proof 1 1 25   Rum Jam. 4th do 90 93   Antigua 2d 71 83   American 50 48   Whiskey 58 62 scarce.   Sugar H. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50 plenty.   Do. 3d do. 10   Loaf lb. 19 22   Balt St. Ubes bus. 57 30   Lisbon 70   Cadiz 70   Liverpool blown 70   Do. coarse 80   Turk Island 90 93   Isle of May 70 75   Liverpool fine sack 3 40 3 50   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50 14   Sheetings, Russia piece 23   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 18   TOBACCO, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50 6 52   Virginia 4 4 50   Lower do. 3 50 3 75   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb 1 01   Imperial 1 40   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 10 1 20   Sherry 1 15 1 20   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 8 12   Malaga gal. 85 90   Port 1 50 scarce.  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 202   Potomac do 93   Exchange on London, par.  
Proceedings of Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, December 31.
(Concluded.)
Mr. Early. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Ely) says the time taken up in a voyage to Africa, takes away all excuse for committing a crime on sudden impulse. But if the person be under the impression that it is no crime, I cannot see what difference the time for reflection would make.
But how will this fear of death deter him out of the reach of your law; when carrying his slaves to the Spanish territories beyond our lines. Where the fear of death when he believes punishment will not be inflicted; when a man dare inform, but at the risk of his life. Let it be remembered I now say, there is no man will dare to inform; it will be more than his life is worth. He does not there consider it a crime; he is so educated and so believes.
A high crime—but do the people where the law is to be executed, consider it a crime? They do not, and the law will not be executed.
Sappose, in the year 1793, when there was an insurrection in Pennsylvania, there was a strong law against insurrection; I would ask the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. Smilie, whether he thinks the law could be executed in the four disaffected counties. It could not; because they did not consider themselves criminal. It is so in this case in the southern states.
Many in the southern states deprecate slavery as an evil, a great evil, and hereafter to be, perhaps dangerous, but not a crime. Few indeed consider it a crime. A majority consider it neither an evil nor a crime. Ask most of our planters who are slave holders whether they consider slavery an evil, or a crime, and they will tell you no.
The honor of your country, the honor and glory of your statute book! What honor, to see it thus honored, and the law daily violated before your face.
Mr. Ely. One remark; the gentleman speaks of slaves being brought into the Spanish territories near us: But who will such be? Not American citizens. Or, if American citizens, are they not ever after liable to this punishment when found in the U. S.?
The holding of slaves I do not consider a crime; our forefathers in New England held slaves. But the going after them, and bringing them here is quite another thing.
But, it is no crime to go after them! What punishment then shall be inflicted. They will deserve none: they must not be fined nor imprisoned, gentlemen may as well tell us.
Mr. Holland. Some gentlemen may consider the importation of slaves an immoral act; but let us suppose the language of the importer to be, "I have bro't these persons from a land of slavery; I found them slaves, in oppression, ignorance and misery, and I have brought them away, to exchange their masters, to better their situation, to improve them, render them more useful to others, and themselves more happy. I consider nothing immoral in this; but you have made a law punishing me with death: who of you is so immoral, or has so little honor or feeling or justice, as to inform against me, and bring me to the gallows?" None would inform.
Some gentlemen have quoted scripture; but they should remember that the scripture, in a variety of places, would be against them.
Mr. Staunton. Those who receive the stolen negroes, are equally guilty; and the purchaser partakes with the thieves.
Mr. Dwight. The general reason given against the punishment of death, is, that it is disproportioned to the offence. Hence many gentlemen endeavor to lessen the nature of the offence. By some, 'tis hardly considered as an offence. If the gentlemen have reason to fear, as they say they have, and as they doubtless have, some future tremendous consequences that may arise from the increase of slavery, I should suppose they would do their utmost to prevent it.
Some gentlemen assert that this is only a commercial question. Let us see how the president considers the subject:
"I congratulate you, fellow citizens, on the approach of the period, at which you may interpose your authority constitutionally, to withdraw the citizens of the U. S. from all further participation in those violations of human rights which have been so long continued on the unoffending inhabitants of Africa, and which the morality,
the reputation and the best interests of our country, have long been eager to proscribe."
We need not quote scripture to ascertain what is, or is not crime; let every man lay his hand on his heart, and ask himself whether it be no crime to go to a foreign country and take a person from there and enslave him for life.
Mr. Clay observed, that in Pennsylvania no crime was capital but murder in the first degree; that the feelings of the people of that state were opposed to the punishment; nor did he think such punishment the most effectual way to prevent the importation.
Mr. Smilie again spoke in favor of disagreeing; mentioning his belief of the readiness of the people of Pennsylvania to execute this provision.
Mr. Sloan , spoke on the same side.—He called on a gentleman whom he saw in his place, to make good the words he had used the last session; when this subject was then under discussion, that gentleman had declared, that when congress should take up the subject, as permitted by the constitution, to prevent the importation of slaves after eighteen hundred and seven; he would go all lengths, he would punish with death the importer. I then out of doors heard many gentlemen from the southward make the same declaration. Let them now perform their promises.
Mr. Barker spoke against the punishment of death as it was not a crime against the body politic. He was in favor of imprisonment or hard labor, that they might feel themselves what slavery is.
Mr. Varnum. I have known a man declare, that if a person should break into his house, and murder his wife and children before his face, he would not inform against him, to be the means of his trial and consequent death. This man had ideas on the subject similar to my colleague.—Like him he would not put to death any offender for a moral crime, but only a political crime, one against the community at large.—Yet even upon the gentleman's own principles he ought to prefer the punishment of death, for this is in fact a crime against the community at large. The increase of slaves is an increase of an evil, that may hereafter become the danger or ruin of our country—I well remember it is being said once in this house by a gentleman from South Carolina, not now a member of this house, that he considered the great number of slaves in his state in the same light as a bundle of combustibles, that required only a spark to spread destruction thro' society.
Mr. Findley said a few words giving his reasons for disagreeing with his colleague, Mr. Smilie.
For agreeing with the committee of the whole, changing the punishment of death to imprisonment 63 Against agreeing 53
The further consideration of the report of the committee of the whole was postponed till Friday.
Mr. J. Randolph reported on the petition of Anthony Benezet and others that it was reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to the committee of the whole for Friday next.
Mr. Holmes reported a bill for the relief of George Little Read twice and made the order for Friday.
Adjourned till Friday.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 29.
Important Intelligence.
BY THE JENNY, FROM FRANCE.
ELEVENTH BULLETIN.
Merseburg, October 19.
The number of prisoners taken at Erfurth is more considerable than was expected. The passports granted to officers who must return home on parole, by virtue of the articles of capitulation, amount to 600. The corps of marshal Davoust took possession of Leipzig on the 18th. The prince of Ponte-Carvo, who was at Eisleben on the 17th, in order to cut off the Prussian columns, having learnt that his Prussian majesty's reserve, commanded by prince Eugene, of Wurtemberg, had arrived at Halle, set out there—having made his arrangements, the prince of Ponte-Carvo caused an attack to be made upon Halle by general Dupont, and left Drouet's division in reserve on the left; the 32d and 9th light infantry passed the three bridges on a charge, and entered the city supported by hussars and the whole of general Rivaud's division scooped the city and drove the enemy from Dienitz, Poissen and Rabatz.—The Prussian cavalry thought proper to
charge the 8th and 9th regiments of infantry, but they were quickly received and repulsed. The prince of Wurtemberg's reserve was most completely routed and pursued to the distance of four leagues. The result of this battle, which deserves a particular and careful relation, is five thousand prisoners, of whom there are two generals and three colonels, some of our standards, and 34 pieces of cannon. General Dupont has greatly distinguished himself. The general of division Ruyven had a horse killed under him. The general of division Drouet, took the whole regiment of Freckow.
The loss on our side amounts only to forty men killed, and 200 wounded. The colonel of the 9th regiment of light infantry was wounded. General Leopold Bernthier, chief of the staff of the prince of Ponte-Carvo, distinguished himself. By the result of the battle of Halle there are none of the enemy's troops who have not been routed. The Prussian general Blicher with five thousand men came across general Klein's division of dragoons which had routed him. Having alleged to general Klein that there was an armistice for six weeks, this general had the simplicity to believe him. Montesquon, officer of ordinance near the emperor, who had been sent with a flag of truce to the king of Prussia the day before the battle, has returned; he was several days borne along with the flying enemy, he represents the disorder of the Prussian army as indescribable. The day before the battle their bragging was equalled; they doubted nothing less than to cut through the French army and carry off the columns of 40,000 men. The Prussian generals are as much as they can the masters of the great Frederick; although we were in their country, these generals appeared to be utterly ignorant of our movements. They believed we had only four thousand men on the little plain of Jena, although the greater part of our army was displayed upon the plain. The enemy's army is obliged to retire to Magdeburg. It is probable that several of their columns will be cut to pieces before they arrive there. We have had no news for several days from marshal Soult, who has been detached with 40,000 men in pursuit of the enemy's army. The emperor has traversed the field of battle; he has ordered the column erected there to be transported to Paris. The head quarters of the emperor was on the 18th at Merseburg, they will be at Halle on the 19th. Considerable magazines of every kind were found in this last city.
TWELFTH BULLETIN.
Halle, Oct. 19.
Marshal Soult has pursued the enemy to the gates of Magdeburg. Several times the Prussians endeavored to take a position, and were always routed.
They have found at Nordhausen considerable magazines, and even a chest of the king of Prussia, full of money.
During the 5 days in which marshal Soult has been employed in pursuing the enemy, he made 1200 prisoners, and took 30 pieces of cannon, and 2 or 3 hundred covered waggons.
The first object of the campaign is fully obtained. Saxony, Westphalia, and all the country situated on the left bank of the Elbe, are delivered from the presence of the Prussian army. That army beaten and closely pursued for more than 50 leagues is now without artillery, without baggage, without officers, reduced to less than a third of what it was eight days since; and what is still worse than that, it has lost its character and all confidence in itself.
Two divisions of the French army are upon the Elbe, employed in constructing bridges.
The head-quarters are at Halle.
The following letter, which has been intercepted, contains a very particular description of the situation of the Prussians after the battle of Jena.
My Dearest Wife,
I am again alive and well, after having assisted in the unfortunate battle. But alas! I cannot but confess we have half of our army, as well as all our best generals. My battalion is completely reduced from the destruction, but it has lost its artillery in the retreat. My company has lost 40 men and lieutenant Schweinitz. I should undertake to relate to you all our misfortunes, it would be an endless task. All the baggage of our corps of the army has been taken at Weimar; even our servants could not save themselves.
I arrived in the evening of the 16th at Nordhausen, without a horse, and destitute of every thing. The army is in full retreat towards Magdeburg. Her royal majesty has received a wound; nevertheless she is in good health. You can inform Schubert that her eldest son was killed.

that the others missing, as well as Ja- cob, Michelbeck and Joseph Hyphal. Besides 5 sub-officers, 4 musketeers 3 cannoneers and 2 sappers with all their grenadiers. Sablonouski has lost all his men. So has Fontanous.  The major only has been able to pre- serve his horse. Many generals are slain. Kleist and Molewitz are missing. The duke of Brunswick has lost both his eyes and a leg. Very many regiments are without officers—others have officers but no soldiers—our loss is immense. We can no more distinguish our corps; all is in confusion. The battalions of Leston, Borck and Gradana no more exist; they formed a part of the rear guard which was entirely cut to pieces. You cannot form an idea of the fury with which the French pursued us. You will be able to write to me to the corps of the army at Magdeburg.  Nordhausen, 17th October.
A passenger in the Jenny, after the ship had dropped down, received ina fol- lowing from his friend at Bordeaux under date of October 31: "The 14th and 15th bulletins arrived this morning by express from Paris by private letters—Berlin was taken the 21st—The king of Prussia is wounded."  We find in one of the French papers, that on the 15th of October, a fire broke out in an old barrack in the centre of the town of Macon, during a violent gale of wind, which, in less than five hours re- duced 140 houses to ashes. The calamity was great indeed. It is observed, that this is the fourth time that this city has been thus scourged—in 1286, 1418, and 1715, and now there only remain about 100 houses.
By Yesterday's Mail.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30.
Latest Intelligence from Europe.
By the British packet Diana arrived at New York, via Bermuda, which left Falmouth on the 12th ult. we have re- ceived London papers to the 8th in- clusive.—The latest date from the Theatre of war is the 24th of October, on which day the French took posses- sion of Berlin. The Queen of Prussia had reached Stettin on the 19th.
The trial of captain Whitby was to be held at Portsmouth on board the Gibraltar "For a breach of neutrality and for the murder of John Pierce an American sub- ject."
Captain Hargood of the British ship Belleisle, in a letter which he wrote to the secretary of the navy dated off the Capes of Virginia, Sept. 15. 1806, says that he burnt the French ship L'Impetueux of 74 guns after he had chased her on shore, and she had grounded on the coast.
The parliament of Great Britain was dissolved on the 24th of October, and writs for a new election of members issued, returnable on the 15th of Decem- ber.
Our London papers from which the sub- joined extracts are taken, corroborate the French accounts of their success against the Prussians.
LONDON, Oct. 21.
The Cateret packet sailed from Malta on the 13th ult. General Stuart arrived there from Sicily on the 10th. Every part of the two Calabrias had been abandoned to the French, except Scylla in which we still hold a garrison. Thus there appears to be no foundation for the report of a se- cond great victory over the French in that quarter. General Stuart is now on his re- turn to England.
October 29
We have received accounts from Berlin of the 18th stating, that the queen had arrived there on the preceding e- vening, and again quitted the capital on the 18th. The duke of Brunswick is not killed; he was wounded by a shot at the beginning of the battle, in reconnoitring the position of the enemy. The loss of killed and wounded is estimated at from thirty to forty thousand men, general Mullendorf, Kalkreuth, Reuchel, Blucher and Tauenzien, are among the number— The battle was fought at Auerstadt. The Prussian army was on its retreat to Mag- deburg.
After the battle the head quarters of the French army were transferred to Leipzig, and the advanced guard had actually tak- en possession of Dresden.
Lord Morpeth, with his suite arrived on the 18th at Hamburg. He came by the way of Wismar and Brunswick.
The letters from Saxony had not arriv- ed at Hamburg, but orders were come down from Magdeburg to stop the sailing of the vessels up the river Elbe to Magde- burg.
November 1.
The king of Sweden is using every ef- fort for taking an active part in the war; and accounts from Berlin state positively the arrival of a Russian army of sixty thou- sand men in Silesia, which were advancing by forced marches to the support of the Prussians.
The Gallo-Dutch army had taken pos- session of Emden, and it was expected they would march to Hamburg and Bre- men. The towns of Jena, Halle, Weimar, Naumburg, and other places have been burnt.
We lament to say, that the result of the engagement which took place between the Prussians and the French on the 14th inst. too clearly appears to have been very disa- strous to the former; but as the only offi- cial statements of the affair which have yet reached us are those drawn up by the French, and published in the Dutch papers, we may entertain a hope that the successes of the enemy have been highly exaggerat- ed; as their losses have been evidently concealed.
It has been currently reported that Prus- sia, in consequence of her severe disasters, has already concluded a peace with Napo- leon. The report, however, is premature, though there is hardly a doubt that such an event will shortly take place. Saxony is detached from her, and the Russians, by the formidable position of the French ar- my are, we fear, incapable of affording a- ny effectual assistance.
The Neptune of 98 guns, arrived at Spithead from Cadiz, has brought the fol- lowing intelligence. The Neptune and Minotaur left lord Collingwood's fleet off Cadiz, on the 27th ult. consisting of the following ships: Ocean, lord Collingwood, Queen, Admiral Purvis, Tiger, Orion, Zealous, Ajax, Saturn, Swiftsure and Standard with the Athenienne, Active & Tiger frigates.
The enemy's fleet consists of 12 sail of the line, among which are 5 admirals; they are much in want of seamen. The British squadron is in a high state of health and discipline. Another meeting is devoutly wished for by both officers and men; of the result there can be but one opinion from the iron-nerved admiral, lord Colling- wood.
The Thunderer was hourly expected from Messina to join the squadron.
November 8.
PRICES OF STOCK.
  Bank Stock   3 per cent. reduced 60 1-2 3-1 5-8   3 per cent. consol 61 1-8 3-8 1-4   3 per cent. deferred   4 per cent. consol 78 3-4 9 1-8 9   5 per cent. anns. 94 3-4 9 5 1-4 1-3   5 per cent. 1797   Bank long ann. 17 1-4 5-18   Do. short 1778 & 1779   Imperial 3 per cent. ann. 59 5-8 3-4   Do. ann. 25 years 7 1-2 56 6   Irish 4 per cent.   South sea stock   Do. ann. for 16 years   India stock 132 3-4 3 1-4   Do. bonds 3 4 prem.   Consols for acct. 61 3-8   Omnium 4 prem.   Exchequer bills par 4 prem. 
PAYMENTS ON OMNIUM.
  1806, April 5 deposit 10 per cent.   May 23 2 payment 10   June 20 3 do. 10   July 18 4 do. 10   Aug. 22 5 do. 10   Sept. 19 6 do. 10   Oct. 17 7 do. 15   Nov. 21 8 do. 10   Dec. 19 9 do. 10   1807, Jan. 16 10 do. 5   100. 
From the Theatre of War.
The divisions of Ney, Soult and Mu- rat, having formed a junction, had arriv- ed at Magdeburg, to attack that part of the Prussian army, which had fallen back upon that fortress, in which object the French were disappointed, the Prussians having previously withdrawn beyond the Oder.
It is stated that 30,000 Prussians, under the dukes of Weimar and Brunswick Oels, have passed the Elbe, at Havelberg, on their retreat towards the Oder; beyond which they mean to make a stand, and where they expect to assemble a considera- ble force.
Part of Murat's division, commanded by general Hulin, entered Berlin on the 24th.
Osanburg and East Friesland, have been both taken possession of by the French, in the name of the king of Hol- land; and Hanover will share the same fate—even Hamburg is likely to be in the enemy's possession ere long—for we find that such is the alarm there, that remi- tances to England had already been made by the merchants of that city to a consi- derable amount—and the exchange on London had fallen 2 per cent.
The affrighted inhabitants of Germany are flocking from all quarters to Hamburg and Altona, from whence they are expect- ed to take shipping for England. The duke of Brunswick, the venerable father of the princess of Wales, is among the number of the refugees—Bonaparte hav- ing insultingly rejected his proposal, rela- tive to the neutrality of his territory, the wounded veteran has been conveyed on a litter to Altona, where he remained on the 1st inst.
There has been an unfounded report that Bonaparte had been shot by a student of Halle or Jena.
Hamburg, October 31.
On the 29th inst. his Britannic majesty's consul gave orders for the British captains in this port, to hold themselves in readi- ness to depart at 12 hours notice.
Luneburg, October 29.
This day the Prussian troops under ge- neral Lecog arrived here on their retreat.
Berlin, October 24.
The emperor Napoleon will to morrow be at Sans Souci, and the next day at Ber- lin.
Westphalia, Oct. 29.
The county of Lingen has been taken possession of for the king of Holland.— All the Prussian eagles and the Prussian arms have been taken down by order of general Michaud.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 5.
CAUTION!
We have been frequently advertised of the many accidents that have been occa- sioned by the explosion of powder maga- zines in different parts of the world, and lately having it brought to my mind by passing the powder house in Alexandria and seeing within a few yards of it a pot- ter's kiln on fire, and completely within reach of its sparks, caused me to query whether the inhabitants of the town knew or were sensible of the imminent danger of their situation. In case the unfortunate accident should happen, there would be little reason to expect one half of the build- ings in the town would be left standing, and perhaps not more of its inhabitants spared from its ruins.
James L. Cathcart, esq. has been ap- pointed consul of the United States for the island of Madeira, vice Mr. Lemar, de- ceased.
A letter received in New York, dated Trinidad, November 22, states that Mi- randa had gone to Barbadoes; that a Bri- tish expedition for the Spanish Main was preparing there; that Miranda was to re- ceive a commission of brigadier general, and that a number of his officers were al- so to receive commissions in the British service.
Captain Garrow, of the schooner Caro- line, arrived at Norfolk in 7 days from Ma- tanzas, in Cuba, informs, that about 16 days since, a British force entered the port of Barracoa, and destroyed the place by fire. In consequence of which the govern- ment of Cuba, fearing a similar attempt on Matanzas, had sent 2000 troops from Ha- vanna to that place. The expedition was understood not to be accompanied by any troops, but consisting only of officers and seamen of the navy, and marines.
The Second Assembly will be on Tuesday evening next.—A carriage will be provided as usual, and sent where directed on application to John Gadsby.
Jan. 3. dgt.
Bank Stock Wanted.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 15 Shares of Potomac Bank Stock, for which Cash will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
January 8. 31
PUBLIC SALE.
ON THURSDAY NEXT,
At 11 o'clock, will be sold, on Mr. Thomas Is- vin's wharf, 27 hhds. first quality Sugar, On a long credit, for approved negotiable notes, and immediately after, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy, and 5 pipes Holland Gin.
P. G. Marsteller.
January 5. 31
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be added to FRIDAY'S SALES, A handsome collection of Silk Motes, Po- lings, Persians, Ribands, Shawls, Handker- chiefs, English and French Silk Gloves, real Satin Crape, &c. &c.
P. G. Marsteller.
Jan. 5. 31
PUBLIC SALE.
ON SATURDAY NEXT,
Will be Sold, at the dwelling of the late Alexan- der Latimer, deceased, on Green street, all the personal estate of the deceased, consisting of a variety of Groceries, Household Furni- ture, &c.
P. G. Marsteller.
January 5. 31
The Subscriber,
At his Flour and Grocery Store, Offers for Sale on low terms for cash, or to familiar customers on the usual credit, 10 hhds. Sugar, of various qualities 30 bbls. do. do. 2000 lbs. best Guadalupe Green Coffee 5000 do. do. St. Domingo do. 20 bbls. nice gross herrings, lately in- spected 20 do. New-England Rum 1500 lbs. first choice Rhode-Island Cheese Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Imperial Teas Chocolate, Loaf Sugar, Molasses, Segars first crop, nests of Ware, Wrapping-paper, &c. &c.
ALSO, 1500 bushels Salt consisting of Liverpool blown, St. Ubes ground Alum, Turks-island, and Rock Alum, And a quantity of sacks of Salt.
A. LINDO.
Flour received on Storage.
The Subscriber would Rent
THE HOUSE he now lives in, near to the Diagonal Pump, to a genteel fami- ly, at a moderate rate, till the 1st of May next.
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Suarrow Boots.
JOHN G. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he manufactures Suarrow Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After ma- ny years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elas- ticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be- it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suarrow—Fair- Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suarrow equal to the tuck boots.— Gentlemen will please to call and see for themselves, at his shop in King-street, be- tween Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. January 5. dom N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash.
Printing in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

ATTENTION!
Richard Lee & Son,
Request those persons who value their health to observe, that NICHOLAS HINGSTON, At his China, Glass, Queen's-ware and Seed Store, Padfax street, facing Messrs. Rick- vards and Newton's.
Is appointed their agent for Alexandria,
AND HAS JUST RECEIVED,
A large supply of Patent and Family Medicines,
From their Medicin Warehouse,
BALTIMORE.
THE above Richard Lee and Son is father and brother to the deceased Richard Lee, of New York, and have prepared those valuable medicines for upwards of seven years, from the original receipts now in our possession. This public notice is rendered necessary by intimations of them having been lately advertised for sale in New York, Philadelphia, and other places. Effectually to counteract such unprincipled attempts we wish the public to be informed, that the genuine medicines are only prepared by Richard Lee and Son, Baltimore, and sold by Nicholas Hingston, Alexandria—Messrs. Rapide, Conrad and Co. ap- to 11th, Washington—Ninian Magruder, drug-gist, Georgetown, and no where else in the above places. N. B. The signature of Richard Lee and Son is on the outside wrappers, without which none are genuine.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and
Malignant Fevers is recommended
Lee's Anti-Bilious Pills,
Prepared by Richard Lee and Son, Baltimore.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved for use by every seaman.
Lee's genuine Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and
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, nor containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends other remedies.
Dr. Larou's Indian Vegetable Specific,
For the cure of venereal complaints.
The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great proportion of them, after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrates its efficacy in expelling the virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The mildness of the Vegetable Specific, is equal to its surprising efficacy; its operation is so gentle that it is given to patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system or producing any of those disagreeable effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
EYE WATER,
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or accident.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS,
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
LEE'S CORN PLAISTER,
An infallible remedy for speedily removing corns, root and branch, without giving pain.
DAMASK LIP SALVE.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth & Gums
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR,
For the cure of all kinds of head-ache.
N. B. Liberal allowance to wholesale purchasers on application.
Richard Lee and Son,
November 10. Baltimore.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on THURSDAY , the 8th day of January, 1807, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the plantation of the late Samuel Adams, deceased, near the Little Falls of Potomac, Fairfax county; all his Household and Kitchen Furniture, one waggon and Harness, several Negro Women and Children, and one Lad about 16 or 17 years of age, for term of years, to be made known on the day of sale.
Hannah Adams, Exec.
December 24. 2aw4w*
LAND TO RENT.
WILL LEASE for a term of years, two Tenements, part of the tract on which I live, each containing about 240 acres, cleared and enclosed, for cash rents, or to men of good character and possessing a sufficient number of hands to cultivate the land, for a share of the crops. Immediate possession may be had of one of each tenement, with liberty to get wood on the other lands of the subscriber for all necessary purposes.
I will also rent for one or more years,
The Fishery at the Mouth of Douge Creek.
Bushrod Washington.
Mount Vernon, Dec. 23.—26 2aw
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, situate on Cameron-street, near the corner, together with a Frame Building on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, now occupied as a coach-makers' shop, but would make a good stable, and a vacant lot.—For terms apply to
James H. Hooe, Adm'r.
R. DANDRIDGE, deceased.
September 18. co
Gun and Pistol Manufactory,
Lower end of King street, near the water.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received from London, via Baltimore, an handsome assortment of GUNS and PISTOLS, which he will sell low for cash—
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Single and double barreled Bird and Squirrel Guns.
Holster and Pocket Pistols.
Boys' Guns, Bullet Moulds, &c.
ROBERT NASH.
N. B. Guns and Pistols stocked and repaired in the neatest manner, and on the most reasonable terms. Orders from the country executed with dispatch.
As there are a number of Guns &c. left to be repaired, which have been on hand for a long space of time, the owners are particularly requested to pay charges and take them away.
December 15. eo
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the circuit court of the United States for the fifth circuit and district of Virginia, will be sold at public auction on the 7th day of January next, at the town of Occoquan in the county of Prince William, about forty likely Virginia born Slaves, consisting of men, women, and children, among which, are a number of boys and girls, of from 3 to 15 years of age. These slaves have been brought up in the neighborhood of Occoquan, and have for some years past been under the management of the late James Lawson dec'd.—and have been heretofore commonly called Lawson's slaves—They will be sold for cash.
Under the same decree, will also be sold, at public auction, on the 8th day of January next, at the same place, sundry Tracts of Land lying in the counties of Fairfax & Prince William, formerly mortgaged by John Semple to the said James Lawson, deceased.
These tracts of land are situated in the neighborhood of the town of Occoquan, and some of them laid upon the Occoquan river. They are well known in that neighborhood by the name of Lawson's Land, and could be shewn by most of the landholders in that part of the country. Those who may be inclined to become purchasers of these lands, may obtain accurate information of the situation and contents of the tracts, by applying to Mr. Robert Ratcliffe, of Fairfax county, who hath lately made surveys of the greater part of them.—The lands will be sold in tracts, or divided so as to accommodate purchasers, and this will be arranged on the day of sale. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid in one year from the day of sale, and the payment to be secured by bond with approved security—the other three-fourths in three equal annual installments; the payment of the first of these installments commencing at the end of two years from the day of sale, and to be secured by the bonds of the purchaser. A mortgage will also be required upon the lands purchased, to secure the payments of the whole of the purchase money.—Deeds will be made by the Commissioners upon securing the payments in the manner above mentioned.
One or more of the commissioners will attend at Occoquan, with Mr. Robert Ratcliffe the surveyor, on the 5th and 6th of January next, for the purpose of giving to persons inclined to purchase those lands such information as may be in their power touching the title, situation, and boundaries of the different tracts.
Thomas Swan,
Edward Washington.
Benjamin Botts,
December 3. 2awts
Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a decree of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, held at Alexandria, and the last will of Benjamin Shreve, deceased; his executors offer for sale,
THAT Valuable Property at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets, part of which is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot extends 40 feet on King and 70 feet on Fairfax-street, is subject to a rent charge of 50 dollars per annum.
To those who are desirous, either of securing a good stand for business, or vesting their money in real estate, this is a most inviting piece of property. A small part of the money will be required in hand or in an approved note at 60 days—on the balance a liberal credit will be given. For terms apply to either of the executors or to Benjamin Shreve.
William Paton,
Edward Stabler,
John Janney,
November 28. 2aw
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT an election will be held at the court-house, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year.
Gurden Chapin, Cashier.
December 16.—17 eo3w
Mr. Davis, Printer, Richmond; Mr. Green, Fredericksburg; and Mr. Bowen, of Winchester, are requested to insert the above advertisement, as directed, in their respective papers.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan's Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of John Wilson, late of the county aforesaid deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers on or before the 17th day of June next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under our hands this 17th day of December, 1806.
Sarah Wilson, Adm'r.
Aaron Wilson,
Benjamin Brown,
December 17.—18 2aw4w
TO BE SOLD,
For ready Money.
To the highest bidder, at Public Auction, DAWSON'S TAVERN, in the county of Loudoun and town of Leesburg, on TUESDAY , the 6th day of January next, in virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term last, in suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildrad, deceased, was surviving partner of Mildrad and Berts, plaintiffs, and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
300 acres of Land, near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg, so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, said decree mentioned.
William Marin,
Armstead Long,
Charles F. Mercer,
Richmond, 17th Oct.—22. (Nov. 4.) 2aw4w
VALUABLE LANDS To be Sold very Cheap.
I WISH to sell my Mill Tract of Land, situate on Back-Lick and Indian-Runs, about six miles from the town of Alexandria; containing about eleven hundred acres. On this tract are two plantations besides the mill, in which are one pair of burr, and one pair of collier stones, with elevators, &c. complete for merchant work—a distillery convenient to the mill, with four stills and every necessary utensil in complete order—a dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, with stables under it to accommodate 20 stalls, with every other out-house requisite on a farm—a very good garden, an orchard of about 2500 trees of the choicest fruits this country can afford. There is about 200 or 400 acres of the tract cleared, the remainder in woods and a great part of it heavily timbered; about 30 or 40 acres of meadow, and nearly 300 acres more may be made on the bottoms adjoining the two runs. $1.50.
One other tract of one hundred acres, about two miles from Alexandria, part of the Cleish Tract, and adjoining the lands of Messieurs John C. Herbert, Robert Patten, and John Richter, the Mount-Vernon road running through it. This tract is mostly in woods, and conveniently situated for country seats. If these lands should be sold at private sale, (which I would prefer) I will take in payment, if more convenient to the purchasers, stock of any of the banks from Richmond to New-York, or any kind of stock of the United States.
If they are not sold before Friday the first day of May next, the Mill Tract will, on that day, be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder—and on the following day the Cleish Lands will be sold in like manner. The Mill Tract will be divided into three or four farms and sold subject to a lease of four and an half years from the first day of July last. The Cleish Tract will be divided into lots of 10 or 20 acres each. If sold at public auction the terms will be made known on the days of sale.
William Hepburn.
December 4. eo3w law till 1st May
To be Rented,
THE two story FRAME HOUSE, on King-street, nearly opposite to Mr. James Bacon's store—Also the HOUSES on Jones's Point, formerly occupied by Mr. William Patterson, with six or seven acres of land adjoining, for one or more years, as may be agreed on—Also one or more acres of the marsh, and the upland adjoining next to Col. Hooe's fence.—Any person or persons disposed to build may have a lot or lots 20 feet by 100 feet, for ten years, on one shilling a foot ground rent; and at the end of the term of ten years, he or they, his or their heirs or assigns, shall be entitled to a renewal of the lease for ten years longer, on paying such ground-rent as the lot or lots shall be worth in the opinion of three impartial men, and shall be entitled forever to a renewal of the lease at the expiration of each term of ten years on the same conditions; or they may have lots on a moderate ground rent forever. Apply to Mr. John Tucker for the houses, and to the subscriber for the lots.
Stephen Cooke.
Leesburg, Nov. 24. 2aw3w&coaw11
Just Published,
BY COTTON AND STEWART,
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An Abridgment of the History of England,
From the Invasion of JULIUS CAESAR, to the
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BY DOCTOR GOLDSMITH.
And continued down to the PEACE OF AMIENS,
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December 5.
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sure of the various from dissipated pleasures, juvenile indiscretions, residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution, the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance, the unskillful or excessive use of mercury, the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period, of libidinal things in, &c.
LEE'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, asthma, sore throats, and approaching consumptions. To parents who may have children afflicted with the hooping cough,
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder, to which children are liable; the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Lee's Worm-destroying Lozenges,
Which have, within six years past, cured upwards of one hundred thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and from obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.