Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-02-18 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD At the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. A Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Cotton and Stewart
Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, gross, or single one. October 6.
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. January 6.
Just Published, For sale at the Subscribers Book Store, THE LAWYER; OR, Man as he ought not to be. Neatly bound in boards, and lettered—price one dollar.
ALMANAC's
For the year 1809, by the gross, dozen, or single one.
Just Received,
A large supply of PLAYING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER.
Dr. Ree's Cyclopaedia,
No. 16, is received, and No. 17, is expected in a few days.
Subscribers are earnestly requested to send for their copies, especially those who have received but a few numbers: 'tis much easier to pay for one or two numbers at a time, than to pay for ten or fifteen.
ROBERT GRAY.
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, 1s and 2d quality.
—HE HAS ALSO,
A General Assortment as usual, of good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCERIES, for sale. December 21.
John Gardner Ladd,
Has for sale, at his Warehouse, Prince-street 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. 3 barrels Carolina Indigo. 20 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue-eged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags. Spermaceti Mould, and Mould and Dipt Tallow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes—Cod-fish in do. B. & P. Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Tanners Oil. Spanish Hides, a quantity of Sole 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 Plaster Paris, and 20 tons Russian Hemp, &c. &c. January 2.
NOTICE.
The subscriber informs the public, that he manufactures and has for sale, at his manufactory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, STILLs of all sizes, commonly used for distilling grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE, SHEET-IRON STOVES and STOVE PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK either for Ships or Buildings, done in the best manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS in all its branches is carried on under the direction of Mr. WILLIAM FLETCHER, who has had many years experience, and as a workman is excelled by few. As the Brass-founder business is a partnership, application must be made to William Fletcher, who will undertake to make GRATIS handsomely ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pattern or price, and will execute the work in the very best and neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The highest price given for Old Copper, Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron.
George M'Munn.
October 13.
JUST RECEIVED
For Sale at R. GRAY's Book-Store, King Street;
THE POWER OF RELIGION, On the mind, in retirement, affliction and at the approach of death.
Exemplified in the testimonies and experience of persons, distinguished by their greatness, learning or virtue.
"'Tis Immortality—'tis that alone Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, The Soul can comfort, elevate and fill." YOUNG.
By LINDLEY MURRAY.
From the thirteenth English edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Price handsomely bound and lettered, 1 dollar.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ABOVE WORK.
"We have had frequent occasion to speak of the diligence, good sense, and good intentions, of Mr. Murray; and we congratulate him sincerely on the success of this particular work. We announce this edition, because the alterations and additions are so considerable, that it is rendered almost a new work." British Critic, July 1801.
"The examples which Mr. Murray has here selected, and the judicious reflections which accompany them, are such as can scarcely fail to make the best impressions, and to produce the best effects, on all who read them with attention. The present edition of this excellent publication, which has been long known and commended, is enlarged by the addition of twenty-two new characters, filling nearly one hundred pages." Anti-Jacobin Review, Jan. 1804.
"We have received the tenth and last edition of this valuable work. The improvements made in it, will appear from the author's advertisement. We can only add to this account of the present useful volume, our hope that it will be extensively circulated among our countrymen." The American Review & Literary Journal, for July, August & September, 1801.
"On reviewing this book, in its improved form, we find the facts unquestionable and highly interesting—the style correct and neat—and the general tendency of the work such as induces us strongly to recommend it, especially to young readers, who love entertainment mingled with instruction." Evangelical Magazine, Oct. 1801.
"The rapid sale of this small but valuable collection, has anticipated the commendation we are desirous to bestow. In an exemplification of more than seventy remarkable characters, many striking examples are exhibited which, in the quiet hour of reflection, may contribute to arrest the careless and wandering; to animate the sincere and virtuous; and to convince or discountenance those who have been unhappily led to oppose the highest truths." Gentleman's Magazine, Nov. 1803.
Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography. Pike's Arithmetic, large and small. Hymns and Spiritual Songs. School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling-Books, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing-Paper.
Also,
The 17th number Dr. Ree's new Cyclopaedia.
October 23.
A. NEWTON,
King-street, opposite Patton and Butchers, has just received and for sale,
A quantity first quality Clover Seed.
February 13.
d5t
Fresh Clover-Seed.
N. HINGSTON, Fairfax-street, has received a supply of excellent red Clover Seed, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash—Also, a few bushels of Fresh Burnet and Hemp Seed—and on hand, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Rye Grass, Burden Grass, Peruvian Grass and Lucern.
ALSO,
A general assortment of the best kinds of Garden Seeds, mostly of his own saving, from the last year; Medicinal Seeds; Bird Seeds, and a quantity of large Lombardy Poplars; Flowering Trees and Shrubs; best London made Pruning Knives, Garden Shears, Hoes, Rakes, and Books on Gardening; Flower-Pots of all sizes; an elegant assortment of Chimney Ornaments, Queens Ware, China and Glass, Stone and Potters Wares—with a general assortment of Groceries.
A B. A genteel person may be accommodated with a Private Room and Family Board, on moderate terms.
February 7. edlw Stavlw & lawlw1stM
Black River Lottery.
NO. 2
Authorised by an Act of the LEGISLATURE of the State of New York, for the purpose of OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS—
THOMAS STORM, JOHN H. SICKELS, WM. HENDRESON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGE, and JACOBUS VAN SCHOONHOVEN.
SCHEME.
  1 prize of $30,000 is $30,000   1 20,000   2 10,000   2 5,000   2 2,000   5 1,000   11 500   40 200   100 100   150 50   400 20   10,300 10 
11,014 Prizes. 231,000 21,986 Blanks.
33,000 Tickets—Less than two blanks to a prize—Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. Prizes payable 30 days after the conclusion of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number 1st days drawing is entitled to $1,000
  do. 10th do. 1,000   do. 15th do. 2,000   do. 20th do. 1,000   do. 25th do. 5,000   do. 30th do. 1,000   do. 35th do. 10,000   do. 45th do. 20,000 
The managers will commence drawing in the city of N. York, on the second Tuesday in April next, and will continue to draw 600 Tickets each day until finished.—Tickets for sale at the subscribers Bookstore King-street, Alexandria.—Prize tickets in the present and late Baltimore Lotteries taken in exchange for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as above examined free of expense.
Present price of Tickets $ 8 50.
R. GRAY.
Feb 6.
WASHINGTON TAVERN, LEESBURG.
THE subscriber has returned to the Washington Tavern, LEESBURG, where he is prepared with every thing necessary for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in a good stock of liquors, hay and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and engaged a careful, attentive and honest hostler, he flatters himself that, by his unremitting attention, together with the diligent care, and activity of his servants, he will be able to render his customers the most perfect satisfaction in his line.
A. B. The house is in much better condition than formerly, for the accommodation of travellers.
James Dawson.
Leesburg, Virginia Jan. 1—3
PRINTING in its various branches neatly executed at this office.
For Alexandria, Georgetown & City of Washington,
The Schooner CAROLINE, John Hand, jun. master;
A constant trader—All persons having goods to ship, will please leave a list of the packages, with their contents and value, with the master on board at Morris's wharf (2d above the drawbridge) that a general permit may be taken, as nothing can afterwards be taken on board.
Philadelphia, Feb 7—(13) eo2t
NOTICE.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, at Ravensworth, a stray COW of a black color; she has a large streak of a reddish cast upon her back, and is marked with a crop and a slit on the left ear, and a crop on the right.—The owner is requested to prove property and take her away.
James Craik.
February 16. 3t
BRICK & STONE LAYERS.
B. Hill & J. Ball
INFORM the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity that they have commenced the above business, and from their practical knowledge hope to meet with a share of patronage from a generous public. They pledge themselves to execute such orders as they may be favored with in a satisfactory manner. They will furnish materials measured in the wall, or lay them by the thousand, as may suit their employers. Where they are requested to furnish materials they will be of the first quality.
February 17. d3m
Lottery Intelligence.
The 19th days drawing of the Charitable City Lottery took place on Monday last, when the wheel gave Former gain $1129 19,159
Total gain $20,288
The next drawing takes place to-morrow afternoon, and on Monday next the first drawn blank is entitled to $400, and tickets will advance to 9 dollars, if the capital prizes should still remain in the wheel after to-morrow's drawing.
A few warranted undrawn TICKETS at $8 50, for sale by
R. GRAY.
February 15.
IN THE CASE OF ROBERT B. JAMESSON, AN INSOLVENT DEBTOR.
THE creditors are hereby notified that the time limited for the production of CLAIMS, expires on the 22d instant;—on the following day they may have an opportunity of inspecting the claims produced, and a statement of the transactions of the Trustee relative to the subject, and on the first proximo a division will be made of the money in his hands among those creditors whose claims are admitted, upon their giving bonds with sufficient sureties to refund the dividends received by them, respectively, in case the decretal order passed by the circuit court last July term should hereafter be set aside by the absent defendant therein mentioned.
Colin Auld, Trustee.
February 24—15. 3t
Alexandria County. ff.
I Abraham Faw, a justice of the peace for said county, do certify that JOHN DOUGLASS brought before me an estray COW-CALF, white face, spotted white and red, one ear crop't, about nine months old, and appraised at five dollars.—Given under my hand and seal, this 13th day of February, 1809.
A. FAW, J. P.
THE owner of the above described Calf is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take it away from the subscriber, living near the town of Alexandria.
John Douglass.
February 15. 3t
Fresh Clover Seed.
50 bushels of CLOVER SEED, just received and for sale, at a reduced price—warranted of last year's growth.
Joseph H. Mandeville.
February 14. dlw

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, January 30.
DEBATE
On raising Embargo, and authorising Letters of Marque and Reprisal.
Mr. Nicholas moved to fill the blank in the substitute with the first day of June; Mr. Milnor named the 4th day of March; and Mr. D. R. Williams named the 15th day of February.
Mr. Randolph moved to strike out the words "the day of" for the purpose of inserting "forthwith." Motion to strike out lost, by a considerable majority.
The question recurring on filling the blank with the first day of June,
Mr. Randolph, as the gentleman mover of the resolution (Mr. Nicholas) was not present when he had given the reasons why he thought, if the embargo was to be repealed, it should be removed immediately, repeated them. He wished our own citizens to reap some advantage from an early repeal. Or were we, he asked, by a singular fatality in all our measures only to injure ourselves, and benefit our adversaries and the most dishonest part of our own community?
Mr. Dana was opposed to a continuance of the embargo till the first of June. Since it had been generally understood thro' the country that the embargo was to be further continued, many capitalists had forestalled the markets so as to secure to themselves a monopoly of the foreign articles of the greatest necessity, thereby to command an excessive profit at the expence of the distressed part of the community. As respected them Mr. Dana said that he had not a wish that the duration of the embargo should be protracted, that they might realize their gains and make poor men their prey; and if there were any description of our citizens whom he could wish to be injured by a removal of the embargo, these would certainly be the persons. There was another reason why he did not wish the embargo to continue so long. However important it was that the general authority of the government should be maintained as respected these states, was it not known that the reins of government, from their extreme tension, were failing in the hands of the administration? Were not their acts placed at defiance, especially since the passage of the last act for enforcing the embargo? Look at the whole northern frontier, said he; recollect the facility of transportation on the ice and snow. Recollect with what facility in this season the produce and lumber, &c. will pass from Vermont into the British provinces. As respected the whole of that frontier, Mr. Dana said, it would be in vain to attempt to enforce the embargo laws. The mound was already broken down which retained our produce; and it was to be feared that the whole would soon be swept away. The question which now offered itself to the consideration of the house was this, and it was requisite that it should be decided promptly—whether, if the acts of government were set at defiance, the authority of the government should be sustained or not. If the acts of the government were placed at defiance, he said, congress had but to decide instantly to enforce them by arms, or to abolish them. Did they mean to hesitate between advancing and retiring? If you mean to retire (said he) do it whilst you can—whilst it will seem to be an attention to the wishes and sufferings of the community, instead of giving to those who set your laws at defiance, the signal of your defeat and the evidence of their triumph. Mr. Dana asked, if gentlemen had estimated what would take place between this day and the first day of June? Did they conceive the force that it would be necessary to employ to enforce the laws? Before they decided the point it would be well to pause. Did gentlemen recollect how much danger menaced the sentiment of attachment to their country when foreign indulgencies (as the liberty of trading derived from the contiguity of the British provinces) are given to the citizens of any portion of a country which refuses to allow them those privileges? Need I remind gentlemen, asked Mr. D. of a circumstance illustrative of my idea? When the navigation of the Missis-
sippi was, at the command of the Spaniards, before the treaty of San Lorenzo was carried into effect, recollect the opportunity which that state of things gave to the agents of the Spanish government, for making attempts to detach the western states from the union. How far they succeeded I do not undertake to say; but the fact is well known, that some men of considerable distinction were so far drawn aside from their attachment to the union, as to give countenance to the intrigue; and the fact having come to light, the public authority of one of the states, (Kentucky) have undertaken the examination and investigation of the subject. I speak of this not as a reproach but as an illustration of the temptation which is offered to any portion of the people, having an outlet through a river in the possession of a foreign power, which is denied them by their own government. I will not pursue the subject, sir; for it is unpleasant to dwell on subjects which may even tend to jeopardize the union. But I deem it useless to rely on the patriotism of the people when the government forgets the cement of patriotism. What is country? That portion of the globe where we have friends, freedom and protection. It is the reciprocation of good offices, which is the cement of private friendship. It is the reciprocation of protection and support, between the government and individual, a reciprocation of benefits, which is the cement of allegiance. But, sir, when the power of the government is exerted merely to check the ordinary industry of the community, when the people feel the power of their government in being blockaded in port by it, instead of being protected against blockade by an enemy, what must be their feeling? Patriotism is too precious a feeling to make many experiments upon it. Really, sir, I should not wish to know, in relation to many of my fellow citizens, what would be the extreme point to which their patriotism could be stretched. There appears to be reason to apprehend that the reins of government are already failing in the hands of government. I should therefore wish my countrymen to be no longer exposed to being alienated from their government, and that the government should not be placed in a situation to have its acts set at defiance.
Mr. Troup observed, that he could not see the propriety or expediency of fixing on a day beyond the adjournment of the present congress, on which the measures of measures should take place. What would be the effect of it? It could be considered in no other point of view than as a declaration of war, to be binding on the next Congress. The mere declaration could not be considered as adding coercion to our measures; for whatever honor foreign nations might possess (and he believed they possessed little indeed of that) they certainly did possess courage, and were not to be frightened into an accommodation with us by such a threat. But the measure was not obligatory and binding on the next Congress, even admitting that it should be composed of the identical individuals who composed the present Congress. There was no authority in the constitution by which we could bind them, unless indeed this declaration involved a matter of contract—And to be sure, he said, it might be considered in some sort a matter of contract, political contract of a singular quality—a contract between this great government, and an unruly faction in New England, which threatened opposition to the laws, and was breaking out into rebellion. Yes, sir, said Mr. Troup, you come out with a solemn measure, and tell them if they will forbear to rebel till the first day of June next, you will agree to issue letters of marque. It is an invasion even of the powers of the next congress, supposing it to be composed of the same men as constitute the present congress, to bind them to declare war, not under the circumstances then existing, but under those which existed at the time you were pleased to enter into this declaration. But not only will this measure not be obligatory; but it is very possible that the next congress may be as different in its composition from the present, as the present congress is from the Junta of Spain, or the British parliament. In every point of view therefore, Mr. Troup said, he conceived it a futile proposition.
Mr. Milnor was opposed to postponing the repeal of the embargo till the first day of June; for which he assigned the same reasons which he gave before for proposing the 4th day of March. If it was so extremely oppressive as to excite discontent and rebellion, its extremely unfavorable effects to ourselves would be a sufficient reason for its repeal. Mr. M. said, that although he would fix a day for the repeal of the embargo, he would not carry his civility to the belligerents so far as to give them notice on what day we would commence war against
them. Were we in such a situation that we could instantly bid defiance to G. Britain? When war comes, said he, it will be proper to consider whether it be politic, proper and necessary? If it be politic and the nation cannot continue out of it without the sacrifice of its honor, then let us have it, and not take it in this manner, declaring to the belligerents that if they do not come forward on a certain day we will commence hostilities against them. The next congress will be better able to decide what will be proper on the first day of June than we can now do; and if we are not instantly to go to war, it will be decorous wise and right in us to let the question rest till the next congress come here in the end of May, and leave the responsibility with them.
(Debate to be continued.)
MINUTES.
THURSDAY, Feb. 16.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
The house this day PASSED the bill laying an additional duty (50 per cent on present duties) on all goods, wares and merchandise imported into U. States.
NON-INTERCOURSE.
Some progress was made in the non-intercourse bill.
The motion for striking out the first section of the bill was negatived, 24 only rising in favor of it.
The 20th day of May was fixed as the day on which the part interdicting the entrance of British and French vessels should take effect.
Mr. G. R. Williams moved to strike out the fourth section of the bill (prohibiting the importation of British and French goods) and insert in lieu thereof a section for imposing a discriminating duty of fifty per cent. on all former duties, on goods, &c. imported from those countries.
The committee rose without coming to a decision on this question.
From the Federal Republican.
In the first page of this paper will be found a report of a committee, appointed by the legislature of Massachusetts, to take into consideration the memorials and petitions, presented from various parts of the commonwealth complaining of the act for enforcing the embargo, and of the means used by administration to bring about a war with Great Britain and an alliance with France. It is a masterly performance. The grievances of which the people justly complain, are displayed in a light, which must pierce even the darkest understanding, and carry conviction to the most prejudiced mind. The odious, arbitrary and unconstitutional provisions of the enforcing act, are so clearly pointed out, that even the servile admirers of a weak, administration, must be compelled to acknowledge, that the people do no complain without reason.
It is fashionable with the devoted partisans of the ruling faction, to stigmatize the people of New England as "rebels," and inimical to the union of the states. The stupid falsity of such a charge merits only contempt, and scarcely deserves to be refuted. Look to the proceedings of the Massachusetts legislature. Do they bear the stamp of rebellion, of insubordination to law? They complain of an act of the general government, as not only arbitrary and oppressive in the extreme, but as unconstitutional, as a violation of those sacred rights which they have never aliened, and an usurpation of powers not granted to congress by the constitution. That the act is of this nature they certainly believe, and as freemen they have a right to entertain such belief. Acting upon this opinion, they have declared that the act referred to, is not legally binding upon the citizens of this commonwealth.
To ascertain whether in this ultimate decision they are correct, or not, it is necessary to examine the nature of our government. It will not surely be pretended that this is absolute, that the power of Congress is unlimited. It will not be said that the maxim of English lawyers "that parliament is omnipotent, and can do any thing but make a man a woman, or a woman a man," ought to be engrafted on our constitution, and applied to Congress. We concur with Mr. Randolph, that we have a good government as a confederacy, but for consolidated powers that it is the most despotical government on earth. Let us then beware of introducing any doctrine which tends to a consolidation of the states.
Previous to the adoption of the federal constitution, the states were individually sovereign and independent. As sovereigns they negotiated together for the formation of a general government, which should afford protection to all. To this general government they surrendered certain of their
powers, while others were retained. The constitution was not a limitation, but a grant of power. According to the common principles of reasoning, such an instrument should be construed strictly, and no powers should be raised to Congress by implication. But lest a contrary doctrine should be admitted, the people have by an amendment to the constitution declared that all powers, not expressly granted, were retained.
If then the states have rights they must have the power to vindicate them: for the name of right without such power is but a mockery. The state courts are the guardians of the people's rights. To these they must look for protection, and to these the legislators of Massachusetts have directed their constituents—they have expressly recommended, that all parties aggrieved by the operation of the late act of congress should abstain from all acts of violence or forcible resistance, and that they should apply to the constitutional guardians of their liberties for redress. The right of the state courts to interfere may be easily shown. By the constitution of the U. S. the citizens of the respective states are secured against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the mode by which searches may be rendered lawful is clearly pointed out. If then an officer of government shall, under the authority of the late act of congress enter the house of a citizen to search for specie, or any other articles mentioned in said act, in a manner not authorized by the constitution, the party aggrieved may institute an action of trespass against the offender in the state courts; if then upon trial the officer alleges the act of congress in his justification, it will become necessary for the court to decide the question of constitutionality; for an unconstitutional act is a nullity and cannot justify the officer acting under it. The judges are sworn to maintain the constitution, and, however reluctant they might be to set aside an act of the general government, it is their duty to remember that the national legislature derives its authority only from the constitution, and when its authority is exceeded its acts cease to be obligatory.
The people of New England have been taught from their infancy to venerate the laws. An habitual respect for legal tribunals is instilled into their minds as early as they are capable of thought. They abhor and detest acts of illegal violence; but they have also spirit to resist tyranny and oppression, even when they assume the cover of authority. As long as the embargo acts were tolerable, and while a hope remained of receiving relief from the hand which had oppressed them, the people of New England were silent. But since their humble petitions have been rejected with contumely, since all the promises of administration have been proved delusive, and since it has been resolved to enforce the original measure by the most gross and palpable violation of the charter of our liberties, they have halted in their obedience, they have said to government, "no farther shall you go." The firm, temperate, and dignified language of their resolutions, will command respect. Their voice has already pierced the recesses of the palace. It has struck terror to the hearts of a cowardly, and guilty faction. The fear of injured freemen, has overcome the fear of Bonaparte. An attention is paid to the demands of New England, which was denied to their petitions.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
At the Office of the Alexandria Daily Gazette,
[Price 25 Cents.]
THE HONEST POLITICIAN.
In a Series of Numbers, addressed to the President of the United States—to which is added a publication under the signature of
VINDEX.
January 19.
NOTICE.
THE members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are hereby notified, that the anniversary meeting of the said Society, will be held at Mr. Caron's hotel, in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 22d day of this month, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, where the members are requested to attend; the Society will move in procession at 12 o'clock to the Episcopal Church, where a Sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Muir, Chaplain to the Society. The different uniform companies of Militia are respectfully invited to join in the celebration of the day.
By order of the Standing Committee. G. Deneale, Sec'y.
February 15.
The Gentleman appointed to deliver an Oration has been prevented by indisposition from preparing himself for that day.

DONATIONS.
The Committee appointed by Council acknowledged the receipt of 5 Dollars, 10 bushels Meal, 3 do. Turneps, and 5 do. Potatoes, for use of the Poor.
We some time ago received from a correspondent, observations calculated to prove the suppression of an important decree of the French government, referred to in congress the year 1798, as subjecting to the punishment of death American seamen, found on board vessels of its enemies, and which our correspondent did not discover among the records of the secretary of state's collection of belligerent acts, communicated to congress on the 23d December.
We ought before to have noticed, that the observations were not published, because the decree supposed to be suppressed, is actually in the collection, though its title is so obscure as to afford no suspicion of its contents, and hence our intelligent correspondent has been led into a natural supposition with many others, that it did not contain such a decree.
It is however thus referred to in Mr. Madison's performance,
"14 Messidor, 4 year, 2 July 1796--The French will treat neutrals, as they suffer themselves to be treated by the English."
Such is the title given to a decree which, among other enormities, treats as pirates every American found on board a private or public ship of the enemy, without allowing him, in any case, to show that he had been forced by violence, menaces or otherwise."
But though this decree is to be found in disguise, in the collection, another equally barbarous, upon the same subject, but of a date, which brings it within the period of Mr. Jefferson's administration, has been wholly omitted. It directs our seamen under circumstances resembling the provisions of the above quoted decree, to be "passé par l'épée," "run through the body" without trial.
Was it the rage about the Chesapeake that has effaced these atrocious proceedings of France from the memories of all impartial democrats.
(North American.)
Another strong measure. —A non-intercourse bill was reported in the house of representatives on Saturday last. The bill interdicts all intercourse with England and France and their dependencies, and prohibits, under severe pains and penalties, all commerce, either directly or indirectly, with those nations, or in the produce or manufactures of these kingdoms and their dependencies. This is another link in the great system of hocus pocus which is to confound, coerce, and conquer the world! We expect soon to see the Leopard of the land and the Shark of the seas humbled at the feet of our great political conjurers. We hope at least the tyrants of the ocean will now submit for their own good, and for the good of mankind in general. For if this "strong measure" should fail, the next in course is to interdict the ocean of its necessary supplies. We shall pass an act to prohibit the rivers of our country from running into that great high-way of nations until we can have peaceable passage on it. Thus will that great reservoir of waters—that continual cause of contention be exhausted; & the piratical British will find their fleets dry-docked in their own element. As soon as their ships are fairly grounded, Mr. Fulton will proceed, under the orders of government, with a detachment of torpedoes to blow out their bottoms. When this is done our government will take off the charm—let the rivers flow—fill again the ocean, and like the boats of Pharaoh of old, the fleets of Great Britain will be swallowed up in the great deep. The freedom of the seas will then be ensured to us, and our posterity for ever!!!
(Wash. Fed.)
(From the Bait.) Federal Gazette.
I have not been surprised that many of the better kind of democrats give no kind of credit to the story of the cotton seed. Indeed, sir, a respectable gentleman of that party declared, that if Mr. Jefferson were caught, at such a time as this, attempting to supply Bonaparte with such an article, "he ought to be given up by Republicans." As from weaning that portion of the people from their attachments; but, sir, as a native American, I am desirous that this plot should be exposed.
It is a fact, which you and I, and many others, know; and of which my country-
men should not be ignorant—that Mr. Jefferson has had forwarded to this city two tierces (not a small sample, to try experiments) two tierces of picked Cotton Seed, which he has ordered a merchant, under his own hand, to ship to New-York, that it may be sent to France by the vessel going out with dispatches. Yes, sir, the farmers and the deluded yeomanry of this country ought to be told, that during an embargo, which destroys their interests, in the destruction of our produce, the president has himself taken steps to supply Frenchmen with seed, that they may grow their own cotton—How the southern planters must adore the man, through whose contrivance they will be undermined in their business! What will all honest and impartial Americans say of this scandalous transaction? Shall Mr. Jefferson have free vent to export his articles, for the supply of the French planters, while the planters and farmers of his own country see their estates wasting, under this embargo which he requested congress to lay? Is this the way in which we deal impartially with France and England? Bonaparte is pleased with the embargo. And well he may; if we grant nothing to England, and supply him secretly with whatever he wants.
Bonaparte has said that by an experiment of the French Agricultural Society, Cotton was found to grow in the south of France; and he stated, that measures had been adopted to procure a supply of seed. Is it possible that our president can be his secret agent? Is it not disgraceful for our government to play such a game as this? I will not believe that congress are concerned in this affair. No! Let Mr. Jefferson have all the honor. Let him answer to the suspicions of French influence.
Permit me to ask, sir, what would the democrats have done, if some conspicuous federalist had been detected in sending Cotton seed, or Flax seed to England or to Ireland, at such a time as this, when almost all the world is said to be against us? Sir, they would have deafened you with their ca—ours—perhaps tarred and feathered the person. I don't want any violence done to Mr. Jefferson; but the people should not be deceived.
DETECTOR.
From a correspondent at Washington.
NEXT CABINET.
A PEEP BEHIND THE CURTAIN.
The poor democrats here are evidently in a ferment. Many whispers are in circulation among them about their new president. He is already denounced by some of the leading ones, as an intriguer. They have lately discovered, as they pretend, that he pledged himself some time since if he was successful in his election, that Robert Smith of Maryland, the present secretary of the navy, should be secretary of state; and Wilson C. Nicholas, of Virginia, a foreign minister. This pledge is understood to have been given, in order to receive the democratic electoral votes of Virginia, Maryland and New York; and thus it appears that Mr. Madison actually received the principal part of the votes of these states, to speak mildly, through very improper influence. To shew why Mr. M. had any votes in N. York, a majority of the Legislature of this state being Clintonians, it may be necessary to observe that Mr. Nicholas has a brother in the senate of that state, who probably had influence enough, with some fat promises, to procure thirteen votes for Mr. M. Such are the intrigues and means made use of by these self-styled republicans, to aggrandize themselves, and thus are the people miserably gulled by these pretended friends.
Mr. Secretary Smith's character has been pretty roughly handled here by most of his political friends. They say the cord was severely stretched when he was made secretary of the navy; and now to raise him to the office of secretary of state, at this momentous period of our public affairs, will inevitably be the means of snapping one of the strongest strands in the cable of democracy. They ought indeed to be cautious, for we can tell them there are but few strands in their cable that are not already broken, of which the people are duly sensible, and have tarred and new laid the good and faithful cable of federalism, for their next voyage.
The other executive appointments the people are less displeased with—they are understood to be as follows, viz. Wm. Hull, Esq. late governor of Michigan, secretary of war; capt. Wm. Jones, of Philadelphia, secretary of the navy; James Fisk, Esq. of Vermont, post-master-general, and major J. Wingate, of Massachusetts, governor of Michigan Territory. Mr. Gallatin will probably continue in office, but should he resign, G. Duvall, Esq. the present comptroller, will be appointed secretary of the treasury. Thus things are moving. You will make your own comments.
[Fed. Rep.]
FACTION.
We have frequently denounced the men who now hold the reigns of government "a faction." Accordingly to Lord Bolingbroke, the true description of faction is a set of men, whose conduct in politics is influenced, not by considerations affecting the good of the country, but by selfish motives. Certainly this description is truly applicable to the men in power. Their wavering, temporizing, vacillating policy can originate from nothing but love of power and a miserable ambition to retain situations to which their capacities are not adequate. ibid.
Senate of the United States.
FEBRUARY 13.
Mr. Giles occupied the greater part of the day in support of his resolution relative to the embargo, &c.
FEBRUARY 14.
On motion of Mr. Hillhouse, resolved, that a committee be appointed to examine and report, whether any, and what further regulations or provisions are necessary to check the allowance or payment of extravagant claims, or unreasonable accounts, and to prevent an improper expenditure of public money; and that the committee be authorised to call on the several departments for such information and papers as may be necessary to aid them in their enquiry; and to report by bill or otherwise. Ordered, that Messrs. Giles, Hillhouse and Crawford be the committee.
Mr. Gregg reported a bill authorising an augmentation of the marine corps. [This bill passed to a third reading on the 16th. it authorises the president to augment the present corps by one major, two captains, two first lieutenants, 185 corporals, and 594 privates.]
The Senate resumed the consideration of Mr. Giles's resolution, which is as follows:
Resolved, That the several laws laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States be repealed, on the fourth day of March next, except as to Great Britain and France, and their dependencies; and that provision be made by law for prohibiting all commercial intercourse with those nations and their dependencies, and the importation of any article into the U. States the growth, produce or manufacture of either of the said nations, or of the dominions of either of them.
Mr. Bayard moved to strike out the words in Italic .
On this motion Mr. Bayard spoke at great length, when the question was taken by yeas and nays, as follows:
YEAS —Messrs. Bayard, Gilman, Goodrich, Hillhouse, Lloyd, Parker, Pickering, White—8.
NAYS —Mess. Anderson, Condit, Crawford, Franklin, Gaillard, Giles, Gregg, Howland, Kitchen, Leib, Matthewson, Milledge, Mitchell, Moore, Pope, Reid, Smith of Maryland, Smith of N. York, Smith of Ten. Sumter, Thurston, Tiffin, Turner—23.
Mr. Hillhouse moved to postpone the further consideration of the resolution—Lost.
On agreeing to the original resolution the senate divided—yeas 22, nays 9—all the members voting in the affirmative, who voted in the negative on Mr. Bayard's amendment, and vice versa; except Mr. Turner, who on the resolution voted in the negative.
Ordered that Messrs. Giles, Smith of Md. and Crawford, be a committee to bring in a bill.
FEBRUARY 16.
Mr. Giles reported a bill to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes.
VARIETY.
IN the rough blast heaves the billow, In the light air waves the willow; Every thing of moving kind VARIES with the veering wind: What have I to do with thee, Dull, unjoyous, Constancy?
Sombre tale, and satire witty, Sprightly glee, and doleful ditty, Mea'urd sighs, and roundelay, Welcome all—but do not stay. What have I to do with thee, Dull, unjoyous Constancy?
IN COMMON COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 11, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the following persons be appointed Commissioners for superintending the elections to be held in the different wards of the town on Tuesday the 7th of March next, for the purpose of electing members of the Common Council for the ensuing year, viz.
For the first Ward.
Samuel Harper, John Lancaster, John Hunter.
For the second Ward.
Matthew Sex Smub, Andrew Flemming, Robert Anderson.
For the third Ward.
Abraham Faw, William Newton, Andrew Scolfield.
For the fourth Ward.
John Stewart, James Lawrason, Ferdinand Marsteller.
The election for the first ward to be held at Mr. John Lomax's tavern, on Prince street—for the second ward at the council chamber—for the third ward at Mr. Hodgkin's tavern—and for the fourth ward at Mr. Edward Jacob's, corner of St. Asaph and Duke streets.
Jas. M. M'Rea, c. c.
January 18
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St. Andrews Society.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrews Society, will be held at John Macleod's on Tuesday evening next at 6 o'clock.
By order of the President.
Donald Macleod, Sec'ry.
February 18.
House and Lot for Sale.
FOR SALE,
A House and Lot on Prince-street, between Water and Fairfax-streets. It is a framed House—the LOT is 38 feet 10 inches by 114 feet to a 10 feet alley—it is in fee-simple.—It is a good stand for business, having been occupied as a hardware store a number of years.—Apply to
Peter Saunders.
ALSO,
Three shares Alexandria Bank Stock.—Apply as above.
February 18.
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Birth Night Ball.
THE subscription paper for the BIRTH NIGHT BALL to be given the 22d instant, in honor and to the memory of the ILLUSTrious WASHINGTON, is ready for subscriber at the bar of Mr. Caton's hotel.
February 13.
dt22d
Miss Sarah Rogers, on account of the inclemency of the weather, and the almost impossibility of travelling, has postponed her departure until Monday next. She may be seen performing as usual until that time, at Mr. Thornton's, King-street, between Union and Water-streets.
February 16.
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The Committee of Council appointed for the relief of the Poor, give notice, that they will attend at the Council Chamber, on MONDAY next, and on every succeeding Monday during the inclement season, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, for the purpose of distributing to those who stand in need.
Donations for the use of the poor, will be thankfully received of those who may be pleased to furnish them, either to the committee, or to James Harris, clerk of the market.
Aaron Hewes, James M'Guire, Wm. Rhodes, Thomas Shreeve, John Janney,
Committee of Council.
January 21.
SALE.
Pursuant to an arbitration will be sold on the eighth of March next, at 11 o'clock
The HOUSE and LOT of Capt De Butts on Dr. De Butts's farm, for ready money only. The house contains four rooms, and is well cellared—the lot four square acres. Dr. De Butts will warrant the title. Dr. Elisha De Butts will superintend the sale for his brother.
February 16.
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ENTERTAINMENT.
RANDOLPH MOTT,
Late of the Washington Tavern, Alexandria, IS prepared to entertain travellers and others in a genteel manner, at the WHITE HOUSE, opposite the second turnpike gate, seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to Fairfax Court-House—and flatters himself his attention to the wishes and convenience of his customers will ensure him a portion of public patronage.
Good pasturage and grain of every description will be furnished for stock. award 10. 2aw
HOUSE TO RENT.
THE subscriber has to rent a handsome and convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, with a good Kitchen, Cellars, and back Yard, pleasantly situated on King-street, in a good neighborhood, and convenient to the diagonal pump.—the terms will be moderate to a good tenant.
Andrew Scholfield.
2d mo. 11th.
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N B. Possession may be had immediately.
ly.

TO BE LET, A comfortable Brick Dwelling-House, on King and Henry-street, with five rooms, besides, cellar, kitchen, and stabling on good terms.
Jona. & M. Scholfield.
February 13. eo
C. BENNETT, King-street, next door to Mr. GORDON'S Tavern,
Offers for sale for Cash, or approved Paper at sixty days—
Fresh Clover-Seed, first quality; English, Herring and Shad Twine two cases Wool Hats; one case gentlemen's London Hats; Imperial Tea, first quality.
February 7. dlw2aw2w
A Mulatto Boy for Sale.
FOR SALE,
A likely smart MULATTO BOY, fourteen years of age. Price Three Hundred Dollars.
Apply to the Printer.
February 2. eo
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from John Lawrence to James Russell, deceased, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money due to Joseph Riddle, will be exposed to sale for cash, on the premises, on MONDAY the 6th of March—
A Lot of Ground, lying on the west side of Fairfax-street, and south of Franklin-street, fronting on Fairfax-street 40 feet, and running back 123 feet 5 inches.—The said Lot is subject to the annual ground rent of forty dollars—and on it are two good Frame Dwelling Houses.
James H. Hooe,
AND
T. Brashears,
Executors of James Russell, deceased,
February 9. co4w
ALEXANDRIA, January 23, 1809.
Notice is hereby given to delinquent Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, that unless payment shall be made of their respective balances due on their shares on or before the first Monday in April next, that their shares will be forfeited, pursuant to the act incorporating said company, and will be exposed to sale, at public auction, on that day, at the coffee house, in Alexandria.
By order of the board of directors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer L. R. T. Co.
January 23. 2awtdpay7t
ORPHAN'S COURT,
Alexandria County, February Term, 1809.
ORDERED,
That the executrix of George Washington Craik, deceased, do insert the following advertisement three times a week for four weeks in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice That the subscriber of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters testamentary on the estate of George Washington Craik, late of the county aforesaid, deceased,—all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 10th day of August next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate—and those indebted thereto are required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of February, 1809.
Maria D. Craik, Ex'rx.
February 10. eo4w
SALE.
Pursuant to an arbitration will be sold on the eighth of March next,
The HOUSE and LOT of Capt. De Butts on Dr. De Butts's farm, for ready money only. The house contains four rooms, and is well cellared—the lot four square acres. Dr. De Butts will warrant the title. Dr. Elisha De Butts will superintend the sale for his brother.
February 16. eo9t*
TO LET,
THAT eligible stand for business lately occupied by Mr. Charles Bennett, at the corner of King and Fairfax-streets.
R. I. TAYLOR.
Executor of John Watts.
Jan. 2.
Alexandria Library Company.
THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that the annual election for President and Directors will be held at the Library on Monday, 27th instant, between the hours of three and six, P. M.
James Kennedy, Sen.
LIBRARIAN.
February 6. eo5de
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 to 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 canisters—most of which are equal in quality to any ever imported.
Madeira, Port, Marsala, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, 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 Cherry Bounce.
Retailing Molasses, Havanna 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, Alum, 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, Sling Lines, &c. &c.
October 18. d
PROPOSALS
OR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
A NEW WORK,
ENTITLED,
THE MANUAL
OF THE
FRENCH AND ENGLISH STUDENT,
OR A
NEW AND COMPLETE
DICTIONARY
OF
THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES.
IN TWO PARTS:
1. French & English —2. English & French
CONTAINING,
 1. All the words in general use, occasionally illustrated by French and English sentences.  2. An extensive collection of new words in every art, science and trade.  3. The pronunciation of every word, according to the most polite usage in France and England.  4. A copious vocabulary of sea terms and phrases.  5. A dictionary of French synonyms.  6. A dictionary of French homonymes.  7. An alphabetical list of the most familiar proper and christian names, and of the most remarkable places in the world.  8. The difficulties of the French language alphabetically arranged.  9. A complete treatise on French poetry.  10. The chief English idioms.  11. A treatise on the English particles, &c. 
The whole carefully compiled from the best writers, and particularly from the Dictionaries of the French Academy, Boiste, Ferand, Cacaau, Wailly, Tocquot, Nugent, Chambaud, Boyer, Johnson, Walker, &c.
By N. G. DUPIEF,
Author of Nature Displayed in her mode of teaching language to man, applied to the French language, &c.
The first book of a nation is the dictionary of their own language.
VOLNEY.
I. It shall be printed on fine paper, in two handsome large 12mo volumes, upon a beautiful type, called nonpareil, cast for the purpose, by Messrs. Binney and Ronaldson. This type, although small, is, by its neatness and elegance, extremely grateful to the eyes. The work will issue from the press of T. and G. Palmer, who have already been so eminently distinguished by the greatest accuracy and taste in their profession, and a thorough knowledge of the French and English languages.
II. Price, to subscribers, for the two volumes in boards, neatly lettered, five dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the whole work. By gentlemen, however, wishing to have the first volume before the second, it may be received upon paying the full amount of the subscription for both volumes.
Subscriptions received by R.
GRAY.
SEINE ROPE.
THE subscriber manufactures and has for sale, at a 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. eo
District of Columbia.
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit.
November Term, 1808.
Joseph Riddle, complainant,
vs.
Tristram Butler & Job Palmer, defendants,
In Chancery.
The defendant Tristram Butler not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant Tristram Butler is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Tristram Butler, do appear here on the first day of July term next, & enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Job Palmer, do not pay away, convey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands, belonging to the said absent defendant Tristram Butler, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit.
November Term, 1808.
Camillus Griffith
complainant,
AGAINST
Hannah Griffith, Lewellin Callwell Griffith, Eliza Thompson, Sarah Winslow Griffith and Calvin Griffith, children of David Griffith, deceased; and Eliza Griffith, widow, & Eliza Griffith, Emily Griffith, Frederick Lewellin Griffith, and Lucy Griffith, children of David Griffith, junior, deceased.
defendants.
In Chancery.
The said defendants, Emily Griffith, Frederick Griffith, Lucy Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith, Lewellin Griffith, Eliza Thompson, and Calvin Griffith, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of this court and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of July term next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers printed in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit.
November Term, 1808.
John Hartney, complainant,
AGAINST
William Hambley, John Mawson, George Robinson, John Paton and Richard Veitch, defendants,
In Chancery.
The defendants John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton are not inhabitants of this district—on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants, William Hambley and Richard Veitch, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants, John Mawson, George Robinson and John Paton, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published, for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
District of Columbia, to wit.
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA,
November Term, 1808.
James Patton, Complainant,
vs.
Murdock, Youille, Wardrop, & Company and John Hopkins, defendants.
The defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. not having entered their appearance and given security, according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and appearing to the satisfaction of this court upon affidavit, that the said defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. are not inhabitants of this district: On motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants Murdock, Youille, Wardrop and Co. do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant John Hopkins, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Murdock, Youille, Wardrop & Co. until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy.
Test.
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit.
November Term, 1808.
Leslie Stewart, Thos. Montgomery & John Somerville,
trading under the firm of Stewart, Montgomery and Company, complainants,
vs.
William S. Gant and Philip G. Marsteller,
defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, Wm. S. Gant,
not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant William S. Gant is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant William S. Gant do appear here on the first day of July term next, & enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Philip G. Marsteller, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William S. Gant, until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
District of Columbia,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA—to wit.
November Term, 1808.
John Studel, Thomas Studel and Ranald M'Kinzie,
complainants,
vs.
William Lees and Oliver P. Finlay,
defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, William Lees,
not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant William Lees, is not an inhabitant of this district: on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Wm. Lees do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Oliver P. Finlay, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Lees, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
January 25. law2m
A Schoolmaster Wanted,
VONE who can come well recommended to the Falls' Church neighborhood, Fairfax Co. Virginia, ten miles from Alexandria, capable of teaching the English Language correctly, with Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. will meet with an eligible situation.
Feb. 7.