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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-05

Il, me number Of american searnen thrown
[rss ~ employ by the embargo, has been SO
|ovr s - % occasion, In some of the seaport
"ns, serious apprehensions of disturbances
''A 'l's Class Of our .sitizsn,. In Boston, :
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-18
LONDON, april 26-lEvening J

Tie stand which Sweden makes in defence
OF It's independence is highly honorable to the
king and people; but ii is evident that the
pressure is not brought against that nation
with all the force France is capable of exert
ing, aud that Bonaparte in his hostility is in
sincere. He wishes, no doubt, that Sweden
should declare war against ENGLAND, and shut
her ports against US {; but here We are per-
suaded his present designs against her end
10 effect this purpose, he has duped Russia
with promises OF Swedish territory, and we
suspect him OF having instigated the court of
St. Petersburg to invite the FiniaRder5 to re-
bel, in order to establish hatred between
thetWo courts, lately In such harmony. 1T
never has been Bonaparte's practice, as it is
not his policy to encrease the dolninions OF
his powerful allies, or rivals. He has bribed
Russia with hopes Of Swedish cessions, but
he will disappoint her, and certainly will not
allow Sweden to be extingiushed as nation,
as it may hereafter become powerful engine
III lettering Russia from interfering with the
conduct Of France, Or in making formida-
bic diversion in favor of the latter BY an actu-
al attack should Russia hereafter presume to
resent the Revolutions and robberies France
may carry into effect. For this purpose then,
France will rather strengthen than weaken
Sweden. And after what we have seen, we
ought not to be surprised at Sweden hecom-
ing her Jealous ally, Jealous against Russia
at least.
81 1t is evident that the French under Berna-.
dotte have been making mere pretences of at
lacking Sweden on the part of Zealand their
proceedings indeed can scarcely be called
pretences even they have made no effort
whatever, manifestly leaving the whole to
Russia, that she alone may become the OBJ
nc of the hatred of the Swedes, in whose ia
vor France will interfere as mediator, should
the Russian arms make such progress /; thus
converting Sweden into warm friend and
steady ally against the Russians--Nay, it is
probable with this view also, that France will
give Norway to Sweden in lieu Of Pomcrania,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-18

est as well % Goou sIahHS IeS ulIe tpAs VIZ
should strictly preserve our neutral rela-
tions, and that we should cautiously apoid
whatevrr may haze a tendency 70 bring as
int collision With any other pozver. -
GRAFT, however. that this latter measure
appear TO you who looking coolly back Al, e.
yen,s more judicious than that which was
compelled TO adopt, on the reflection of
moment. /. touches not on my honor, OF
zeal for the service. Il evinces only an
error Of Judgment on critical point, 90
which the best officers might have differed.
For such an error, will not believe, that
impartial men will consent to ssigmasize
and disbonor az officer who has devoted
the prime of his life to the service of his
country.
canno, forbear noticing in this place, an
imputation on my veraclty, as unfouuded
as humiliatng II has been malicionsly
asserted, tina. my letter to captain Hum.
phries contained denial which 1 knew to
be untrue. Ii proved by lieutenant Sin.
clair, by whom the deserter from the Hs-
lifax was enlisted, that wa. never appris.
ed of the situation OF that man ADD every
o;her officer in the ship has concurred in
saying, that they as vel! as myseli WIRE ig.
norsnt that such person was On board.
The most rigid moraiss cannot, therefore,
imputr to me any improprie.y in relation
20 him. As 20 the three men who had es
capped from the Melampus, uy denial was
literally true because they were DOT includ
ed ia the order Neither did Ibrliave, .ha.
American ci.izeps, escaping from awleSs
impre.sment could be denoninased British
deseriers.
have many reasons TO regret the alb
sence Of Dr.. Bulbs. He was privy to all
the conversations With the officer Of the
Leopard: tits known 10 him that SO far
from denying hat these men from the Me
lam, US were on board, | re ased to the
Leopards officer every thing which had
occurred respecting them, and desired him
to s3atc it to his commanded verbally, as
there was not time for written communi
catioD~
TIA he pcut;uzfe.fl
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fZa be continaed.l

have the satisfaction to find that this
part of the statement is now established, be-
yond all questionable will be recollected that
Dir. Bullus was sent with the dispatches to our
ministers in London, and was selected, for that
duty because every circumstance attending
the demand and attack, were personally known
to him. In the .elter of instructions to Mr..
Monroe, Mr.. Madison says But the pre-
sent ease is marked oy circumstances which
give it peculiar dye. The seamen taken
from the Chesapeake had been ascertained to
be native citizens of the United States I; and
thia tact gsas made knozva TO the bearer Of the
demand and doubtless zUas communicated by
him 10 his commander previous to the com.
mencement of the attack"
Mr.. Madlson's knowledge OF this circum-
stance was derived from DR.. Bullus.
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o. Alsxandyia 7hsat1s.


IHE PuBL1c are respectfully
informed that the above TaEA-
TIRE will open on Monday EvSH'
ing, June 27, and continue open
every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
and FRIDAY, until further no.
tice. Particulars of the first per-
Torrance will be given IN a lu'
ture advertisement.
June IS.
hr Printing in its various prahc'S'
neatly executed at this ealee.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-02-18

ment. MIR. Nelson said in case of peace
this increase would be unnecessary. and
IN case of war it would be insufficient.
lie moved postponement. This mo-
ton, after much debate On the -expedi-
ency OF more troops for frontier de-
1ence, was lost, and the bill was refer
red to the committee on militarT and
naval establishments.
Mr.. Dawson, from the committee on
military and naval affairs, reported bill
tor raising an additional army. He al
so reported bill authorising the Pre-
sident to raise provisional army
these bills were read twice, and COM
united to a committee of the whole.
The House then, in committee of the
whole, resumed the consideration of the
militia bill, which was continued until
the hour of adjournment.
On the 2sth, as soon as the House
met, Mr.. Southland, of New Jersey, an
nounced the death of one of his col
leagues, Ezra Darby. Resolutions were
then unanimously adopted for, appoint
ing committee to make arrangements
tor the funeral; that the members of the
House would wear Grape on the left
arm for one month, and would the next
day attend the funeral and to notify
the Senate Of the death Of Mr.. Darby.
and of the funeral.
On the 29th, in consequence Of the
funeral, the House done no business.
No business of general importance
was brought forward on the 1st of Fee
bruary. The House formed a quorum
at twelve o'clock, debated on amending
some of their rules, and adjourned at 3
On the Cd, Mr.. Sloan offered a reso-
luton Tor removing the seat of govern
ment to Philadelphia. This subject was
introduced shortly after the House met.
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Several active members are unweH, and
others are absent from Washington.
Two petitions of singular nature
have been presented in the House of
Representatives of PENNSYLVANIA this
session. Samuel Hamm, of York coun-
ty, prayed to be divorced from his wife
Mary Beerbrower, with whom he had
been forced to enter into matrimonv.
a committee on the subject, reported
that they had heard the woman in her
defence, and that they entertained no
doubt Hamm was forced to marry her,
contrary to all-law and order; and that
1T would be Insulting to refuse the di-
vorce.-The other petition was that of
Walden Brinton, of Lancaster county
stating that in 1908 his wife became in
sane, and has continued so ever since.
For this cause, the brute prayed the Lee
glsiature to divorce him from her.
When the petition was read, the house
promptly declared, that as the insanity
OF Brlnton's wife was misfortune, not
crime, it would be improper to coun-
tenance the application. ANY person
who would ask "a divorce for such rea-
son, must be very fortunate, if he should
escape suspicion of having contribut-
ed to bring on the insanity.
We learn, from an authentic source,
that applications for Office have been
numerous, beyond parallel, at the seat
or the federal government. For the sim
gle appointment of Marshal of the dis
trict of Orleans, it is stated that there
are, at this time, sixteen hundred and
sixteen applicants.
Louisville Gazette.
The Legislature of Georgia, at their
last session, appropriated one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars for the pur-
chase of arms.
About the goth of November, a
dreadful storm was experienced on the
coast OF Ireland A packet, two trans
ports and several other vessels, off Dub
lin, were wrecked, and all the people on
board were lost. The packet and one
transport had about 400 men on board.
most OF whom belonged to the military.
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ments of the old world--that Spain and
Portugal will be united under a new So
vereign-that Napoleonwill remove his
imperial consort, and marry Russian
prlncess-and that the throne of Con-
stantlnoPle will be given to Constantine.
the Russian Emperor's brother.
-s.t-<-s-t-<-<-<-<-s, 81, ,~,-,-,-,-,-,.
For the Repository.
TIE hishnaan and the Captain for everg
It's but few among mankind, who
have sufficient spirit to knock up rack
ct. deplore this want of courage a.
mongst them very much. They are so
much swayed by stupid prejudlces, that
IT man who has spunk, will but get on
the border of an affray once in a while.
he is deemed a kind of nuisance, and
Is eighty esteemed" am glad, how
ever, to find that our town can boast of
an lrishman and Captain, who have
sufficient independence to disregard the
rules which govern those who pretend
to what is called good breeding pair
OF worthless, who have no scruple to dis
turb and alarm a family and neighbour
hood, even at midnight, with most live
ly and delightful racket. 1t is rare sport,
during a midnight racket, to hear the
rafting of tables and chairs, together
with the notifications of the wranglers.
and at the, same time to take into view
the amazement which must be felt by
those who are awakened from sleep bv
the noise. declare the thought of such
a scene, is enoughto support any brave
fellow under the censures which are apt
to be passed upon such Doc-LIkE con-
Duct hope the gentlemen who acted
the part of DOGS so handsomely last
night, will feel more contempt for the
opinions of those cowardly wretches who
pass for civil, decent people, than to dis
cover any regret, or be disposed to offer
An apology, for the sensations whicht hev
excited on that occasion. Let them prize
more highly the honour of having shewn
themselves capable of insulting and dis
turbing numerous and respectable ia
mily, and a number of strangers. Let
them continue to manifest their resem-
blance to the bravest of the canine race.
sind zvhen they nest their COURAGE shez,.
Nay / be there to See." TowspR
Wrangleminster, Feb. H.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-10

The Stages South of alexandria.
I'm the first of October next the Mail
~ Stage win commence running as fol-
lows between Alexandria and Petersburg Ia
Virginia:
Will leave Alexandra every day at 3
O'Clock in the evening, and arrive at Dummies
by S in the mornihg-Leave Dumtrles at 6
AMI arrive at Fredericksburg by i 10 In tbs
moruing-Leave Fredericksburg at 2 (noon)
and arrive at Richmond the next morning by
6-Leave Richmond at 6 10 and arrive at
Petersburg by l-2 in the morning
Returning, will leave Petersburg every
day at II l-2 P. NJ. and arrive at Alexandria
in the same time. This stage will carry no
more than 2 passengers on any account what
ever and not more than IA Id. of baggage
can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accommodation Stage between Alex
andria and Petersburg will also commence
ruoning at the same time, every other day
throughout the year, without regard to Sun
DAYS, and will travel only in the day time
On this line it is the intention OF the owners
to study the wishes and the convenience OF
passengers. Still, however, regard must be
had to time-Golng south from Alexandra
they will breakfast at Occcquan, dine at Stat
ford Courthouse, and lodge at Frederlcks-
bura--The next day will breakfast at the
Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge
If Richmond. And on the third day Will
breakfast at the Halfway house and dine at
Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Half Way house
and lodge at Richmond. Early IN the morn
ing, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling
Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next
morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house;
dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandra,
The owners on this line too, have to re-
quest that passengers will be as moderate as
possible in the quantity Of their baggage, as
any thing more than small trunk or parce'
which will go .ithin the body OF the stage
will be an extrs charge.
The Probrletors.
August aaa .
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The Subfcr;ber

La.FoR6fS TIE PUBLIC,
;'as mann aetures and has for sale, at ms
81 ash on the co,ner Of Fairfa1 and Prince
ssrSets--
STILLS CT different lzes-
tofPER and BRASS KETTLES of all
ases--A general assortment of TIN WAKE
.-s0d likewise executes all kinds of BlECk.
oNlTH WORK.
For Sale or REM,
4 two sters Brick House, at the lower end
= rnnce-stseet, in good situation tor bust
asss and calculated to accommodate family.
TO LEASE,
on A eRouSDSRFSr FOR EVER,
olxty-swo feet Of Ground, at the upper-end
= Alng- s,reet-S5 feet on Rosal-streei, be-
"esn Prince and D$,Aesstreets.
&, me highest price given for old copper,
s'ass, Lead and Pcwser--and all kinds OF
Stepper and Brass wprkrepaired.
George M'Alnnn.
Augustus. dam
=
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Horse Shoeing Warranted.
THOMAS WHITE, Jun.
blacksmith and FnTYlcr.

EtQCESWottN anu ItIi tCfe
& CQUAINIS his customers and the pub
"A lie in general, that he has opened shop
at the lower end of Union street, adjoining
Mr.. John Hunters ship yard, for the purpose
of shoeng horses, In which line his aaliities
needs no comment--and begs leave to solicit
a share Of the patronage OF generous public,
and to assure them that any work in the line
of his profession, shall not be surpassed by any
on the continent.
Blacksmith work of all kinds and description,
executed in neat and workmanlike manner
N. Those who favor him with their Gus
tom will have the advantage Of receiving his
advice and attention in farriery gratis.
So A couple of smart Lads, from - to
1e years of age, will be taken as apprentices
and treated with kindness, and strict attention
paid to their morals.
September S. dlm2aW3m
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Dolls. $4,000
$4,000
tleS Fgizes-arnonntiSg 60
$50 Ilanks.-Sum ryised
Including expente.

From the above scheme, il appears that
there are less than two blanks to :, prize, and
thai the prizes are to &c paid .vishoa1t deduc-
kaa.
Tie drawing will positively commence on.
The 24th ol nest month, an. viii be complet-
edin ten wee TIcKETs ATS SO cents
for sale at L. (sSlSi s Book STORE, where
the dyawirss d az tickets sold BY him will be
examined sfgee ofexPeace. Prizes inthe last
New York Lottery taken in payment Tor tick
cts IN this
Orders Cor tickets from the ccun.rys enclos-
ing the Gosh tpost-pddl will be punctuaily
safeated %, and early Information gwen OF
shsir fate.
H,lvsI2
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FOR SALE,

$4,000 Lines,
Capers, Olives, and Anchovies,
Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar,
Tea of different kinds,
Coffee, Pepper, and Allspice,
China, Queens-ware, Glass, sc.
Soap and Candles.
Frederick Koones.
September S. ct
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John G.. LADD,

Has FtR SALE,
go bales German Linens, coniift-
ing ofbrown and white Rolls, flaxen Osna-
burghs, henpen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, ard
Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen
Russia Sheeting and Duck
bale Writing Paper
so Gags Of black Pepper of the best qua
| ty, and will be sold very low
Sugars and Coffee
40 hhds Molasses
pipe port Wine
10 do. Holland Gin
Go. French Brandy
T do. Jamaica Spirits:
! quantity of soal Leather, Shoes, Speri
maciu and fellow Candles, Cheese, sc. &c.
April 7.
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Scheme Of i Lottery,

Erthe purpose Of raising sum OF money TO
all the finds of the eaarifeoie Marine So
s f;sfl Of Baisimo,e
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FOR SALE,

FOX aALE,
ITO be taken out Of .4lerandrIa)
HARRY, young fellow about % years OF
age, strong and healthy, If not sold In two
days, will dispose of him at vendue.
Apply to
Benjamin Dulany.
In Columbus street. Alexandria
September S. st
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Charitable Marine Society Lottery.
The drawing begins this-day First drawn
blank entitled to IE0o Hundred Dollars.
ROBERT GRAY.

kO6Ekl GKA I,
BOOKSELLER AND sTATIoNER, G-sTREET,
II AVING made purchase of a number
4 4 of TIcKETs in the above Lottery, Of
fers them for sale, in whole, half,sor quarters
until further notice, at the following rate.
Whole Tickets, SIS Is
Halt do. 3 90
Quarter do. so
The price will be regulated as the drawing
proceeds by tile state of the wheel, informa-
ton of which will be given at any time, by
applying as above.
Warranted undrawn tickets will be ex-
changed for prizes, or the highest price in
cash given for prizes as soon as drawn. All
tickets sold by r. GRAY, viii be examined,
and eyer, Information respecting the Lottery
gjvsn withoatScharge.
August "a.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against re are
requested to bring them forward for settle
ment; and al persons indebted are desired
to make immediate payment. as no longer
Indulgence can be given, my intended remov-
ell rendering it necessary that iuli ADJUST
ment Of all accounts should take place.
JOHN GADSR1
July IS.
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Two Dollars Reward.

STRAYED away from the commons Of
Alexandria, on the 9Th instant, small ol9ek
and white COW--her face is white with a
freak of white from her lore shoulders 10 the
nd of her tail, and her thighs are speckled
With white. there is one particular SPOT on
ser back winter than any other pari--sile mas
wo Sits in one ear and one in the ether, a.
bout years old. The above reward viii he
paid on delivering her 10 Beyamin Dawes,
opposite the market, or RoRERT VINCENT,
near town.
July l9. Str
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Public Sale.

BY virtue ofan assignment from George
III, an insolvent debtor, will be exposed to
.ublic sale, ON SATURDAY,, the 2Sd inst,
! two story FRAMED HOUSE, situate on
Duke-street, few doors east OF Union-street
The lot is 20 feet front and 60 deep. and sub.
ect to ground rent OF sirty doa'ars per an.
alm.-The terms oil sale cash.
Horace Field, Tryaee.
July 10. dts
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N o T Ice.

In pursuance of the above order all those
persons having claims against the above.
named Robert Alexander, which have not YET
been exhibited, are desired to exhibit the
same duly authenticated at my Office in Alex
andria on or before Friday next.
G. Deneale, Comr.
July Is. =.
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Potomac COMPANY.

THE Stockholders in the Potomac Compa-
ny are hereby notified, that an annual meet
ing of the said Company will be held, &C,
.corJing to law, at GadSby's tavern, IN Alex
aDdria, on MONDAY, the first day OF All
gust next, when the proceedings of the Board
of Directors, with a sketch oftbe Treasurer
receipts and disbursements since the last ge-
neral meeting, will be submitted to their COR
slderation.
BY order Of the Board,
Jofeph Carleton,
TREASURER.
George. i own, July S. dtlst Aug
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By N. C. DUFIEF,,
.luth0r ef Nature Displayed in her mode ~
teaching language to man, dttlea TO tbs
French language, &C.

The first book of nation is the dictionary
OF their own language.
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FOR SALE.

r WILL SELL the HOUSE wherein
i live on the corner of Washington and
Kisg streets, ON credit of II, IS, ls, 81,
and 24 months.
Robert Young.
July Is. q
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Public Sale.

NY virtue ofa deed of trust from Aerandey
ID smith to the subscribers, to secure the
payment of a sum of money to the bank Of
Alexandra, will be exposed to sale, on the
premises, on w Wednesday the l7th day of Au-
gust next, piece Of ground with the houses
aid Improvements appeftainirg .kereto, lying
on the south side of DUE street andwest side
of " alter street, being at the intersection Of
the streets, extending OF Duke street forty
feet, on Water street ninety one fee SIX inches
to ten feet alley-upona credit of s, ID, and
ls months the purchaser giving notes for the
several payMeilts negotiable at tffc bank OF
Alexandria. with an approved indorser, and
deed of trust upon the property to secure the
paymeat Of the notes.