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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
. Public Sale.

BY virtue of a deed Of trust from Wil2sax
". Nils to the subscriber, will be exposed
at public sale, on SATURDAY, the tenth
day Of December next, between the hours
Of 10 and O'Clock, P. NJ. a. the Coffee house
in Alexsndria, for ready money, to be ap-
piled, in the FIRST place, towards the dis
charge of certain debts thereia mentioned,
due to Joseph Smith--aIl the right, title,
and interest Of the said seS1liiQn, y. Nlila. In
certain piece or parcel of. ground, sieuate,
lying ami being III the town of Alexandra,
and bounced as follows, to wit :--D ginDing
at the corner, the intersections OF King and
West;streets, on the ncrth of King and east
Of West-streets, and running thence east
wardly BIZ and with King street, and binding
thereon ~ feet8 and l-a inches thence
Horthwardly and parallel to West street 100
feet to a ten feet alley thence westwardly
and binding on said alley parallel to King
street6l fcet8 inches and an half to West
street; thence southwardly and binding on
West-strset to the beginning.
Also
One other piece or parcel of Ground, 81.
,uate on the north side Of King-sh eet, and
east side of West-street, and bounded az
follows, to wit: Beginning at the distance
of 6 i feet inches and an half, from the In !
tersection> of King and West-streets, and
running eastwardly binding on King-street
40 feet, thence northwardly AID parallel to
West-street l2O feet to ten feet alley,
thence westwardly binding on said alley and
parallelto King-stree 40 feet, thence south
wardly and parallel to West-stieet l26 feet
to tn beginning.
Colin Aud. Trustee.
November l8. 3tawts ~
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
TUESDAY, NovTMsER 2e, 1908.
JUST RECEIVED

S. JUST RECEIVED
~ Sale at r.. Gfl.4Y,s bookstore, Ksng-
Street
THE POWER OF RELIGION,
OMths mind, IN retirement, affection and at
the approach of death .
Rsxemplihed in the testimonies and expert.
sfsg Of persons, distinguished by their great
lisas, learning or siftud. 49,
Sxs sTis Immortality Wis that alone
IS Amidst life's pains, abasements, empti-
&C. ness,
sa The Soul can comfort, elevate and HI"
YOUNG.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
FOR SALE.

on board the sloop Juliet, Captain Fowler
from Newport, now lying at Hartshorne :
wharf
A quantity of excellent Rhode
Island Potatoes, Grcening Apples, 1iaef'
Cheese. Onions, New-Engiand Rum, &C.
N'p'' S = John G. Laid.
Nosember2.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
FOR SALE, i4s
The DWELLING HOUSE and; LOr.

Li1L@IITNI IIJOD1
WIKI che improvements where reside.
1LSO, ~,
Sundry vacant LOTS, situate in various
parts OF the town of Alexandria. They ara
free OF all membranes and will be conveyed
in fee simple to the purchasers. sss,.., -
The terms Of credit shall be easy on giving
sufficient security, and will BE made known
by application to the subscriber: 81 s
Charles Lee. =
September n, aas9
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
NEW Millinery STORE.
MRS. LEWIS,
Has just received, an elegant assortment Of
NJ L N A K x,

Consisting Of
ID ONNETS, Caps, Head Dresses, Gold
- and Pearl Turbans, ofthe latest fashions
from England and France--also superb Trim
ings, Laces, and one hundred fine Straw Bon
nets, OF various shapes, with a variety of Fan
cy Goods, which will be sold ON moderate
terms, at her store, ON King streets few
doors above the Washington Tavern.
e. Ladies Dresses and Pelices made in
the modern fashion, and materials furnishedif
required
s Mnuernher IS, <ass.a--a.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29

.Iuft received and for Sale by
the Subscriber,
"A GOOD ASSOR fMENT OF
Mems coarse and fine SHOES, very
large.
Womens and Misses Morocco and Lea
thcr do. yssss
S Boys coarse and fine do.
Childrens Morocco aud Leather do Of all
4 quantity Of CHEESE that ne can re-
commend.
Fable FISH. .s
New England CIDER in barrels.
2 * 8 threaded COTTON for netting.
CRANBERRIES,- BETS s POTA-
TOES III bis Is:
And other articles, as usual.
Thomas Patton.
November Is KS It
The Subfcrlber has on hand,
THE FOLLOWING GOODS,
IS Su;tebAs for h1e at pyoacAsag' Season,
That will BE sold On reasonable terms.
bales blue KERsEYs.
do. beaser-COATING.
do, narrow CLOTHS.
do. blue elo. s
3 do. bieaehed Scotch DOWLASS. {;
also, ON HAND,
Madeira WINE in Or. casks.
sCOCOAin bags.
so hhds Sulinam MOLASSES.
QUEENS WARE in crates assorted.
s SHOT in casks.
James Patton.
October 70. q Il
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bIse1~o's'SSJ
Recommendations OF THE ABOVE WORK.
$. We have had frequent occasion to speak
of the diligence, good sense, and good lnteil--
tons, of Mr.. Murray /; and we congratulate
him sincerely on the success OF this particular
work. Ne announce this edition, because the
alterations and additions are so considerable,
thasdtis rendered almost a new work.
/ M 81 British Critic, lilly 1901.
+ aThe examples which MIR. Murray has here
selected, and the iudicious reflections which
accompany them, are such IS can scarcely tai
to make the best impressions, and to produce
the best effects, on all WhoIrcad them With all
tention. The present edition OF this excel
lent publication, which has been long Known
and commended, is enlarged by the addition
OF twenty-five new characters, filing nearly
one hundred pages.
.dnH-Jaco5isa RsDiesv, Jan. 1904. =
g We have received the tenth and last edi-
ton of this valuable work. The improve
rnents made in it, will appear from the authors
loapertiaemen,. We can only add to this &C
count of the present useful volume, our hope
that 1t viii be extensively circulated among
our country nell. !.
Tie .Ap,erican REVIEW q Literary Journal,
4,tealak 81 Selttenlber. lS OF
aOn reviewing this book, In its improved
form. we find the facts unquestionabie and
hiphIy interesting--the style correct and neat
and the general tendency OF the work such
as induces us strongly torecornmend L, espe-
ciaIly to young readers, who love entertain
ment mingled with Instruction
Evangelical Magazine, Ocf. 1901.
ssrThe rapid sale Of this small but valuable
collection, has anticipated the commerdatlon
we arc DESTROYS to bestow. In an exemplitl-
cation Of more than seventy remarkable cha-'
racrsrs, many striking examples are exhibited
which, in the quiet hour OF reflection, man
contr;bute to arrest the careless and wander
ing; to animate the sincere and yirtuous and
"a canyince or discoun;enance those who have
been unhappily led to oppose the highest
truths Gentteman's Aagsalae, y o. =, sos.
Goldsmith's Grammar of geography.
Pixies Arithmetic, large and small.
HYMNS and Spiritual Songs.
School Bibles and Testaments, Spelling
Books; Primers, Bonnet Boards wiring
Paper.
Also,
+ The Eth number Or. Reefs new Cyclope-
Ola.
October 90.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
FOR SALE,

40 Shares Of Potomac Bridge stock.
To- do. Alexandria and Washington hoad
disso. -
8 do. Little River Turnpike Road do
I % do Marine Insurance do.
Belonging 10 the estate Of John Wasss'
4. ]. Taylor. Exr.
October &,
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Sagss at Venaue.

On every Tuesday and Friday,
WILL. BE SOL &.
st TIC Vendne Store, corner of Prince and
Water streets. ssss
i Ear:sty of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Particulars ofwhich will be expressed IN
The bills of the day-----AIl kinds of goods
vs.ch are on Initiation and the prices Of
svaich ere ESTABLISHED, can at aa7 time be.
viewed and purchased at the lowest Limitation;
anu prices.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
John 6. LADD. I


Has FoR SALE, ~
90 bales German Linens, commit
ing Of brown and white Rolls, haxen Os'aa-
burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Bariaps,
Checks and Stripes.
& 1000 pieces Nankeen
Russia Sheeting and Duck
{ bale Writing Paper
so bags Of black Pepper Of the best qua
lily, and will be sold very low
Sugars and Coffee
40 hhds Molasses
pipe port Wine
! 10 do. Holland Gin
90. French Brandy
do Jamaica Spirits. 49,.
+ A quantity Of soal Leather, Shoes spea;
maci,I and Tallow Candies, Cheese, &c. &c
April z. y
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
BIZ. LINDLEY NURRAE

From the thirteenth English edition, enlars-
ed and improved by the Author.
Price Handsomely bound and lettered, i aollar.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-29
Walssngton ara alexandria 1asr1a-
pike Company.

1F>IIE Stockholders Of the Washington and
Alexandra Turnpike Company are here.
by notified that the Fourth lsastatn,ent OF len:
Dollars on each share,is called for by the Pre-
jsifent and Directors Of the said Company, and
is required. tobe paid to Charles Page, Trea-
snrer. in Alexandria, on orbefore the i4th day
of DeCenloer next, &c.,
eress, entitled g An act for the establishment
Of Turnpike Company IN the county OF a.
Iexandrla, in the district OF Columbia.
By order OF the Directors,
G, DENEALE, President.
November Ia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

/ not be advisable 90 propose 10 coistess IA
augmentation of our regular troops as sShii
! as practicable and also the engaging aud
| organizing of twenty four thousand rodr-
'eers, on the principles l had the honor ot
proposing for your consideration, the gene
raj outlines of which are contained I'M the
paper marked No. ].
The number of regular troops woei6
propose being raised immediately, is six
thousand, to be composed of suitable pro-
portions of infantry, artillery, Cavalry aid
riflemen, and organised as stated in tie etis
closed paper, marked No. 2
1t may be presumed, that, previous to The
close of the present session, congress viii be
possessed of such farther information in fea
gard to our foreign relations, as viii be iis4
cessary for forming an ultimate opinion on
the expectancy or ineXpeGiency OF gre1s
ter augmentation of our army than IL nov
proposed; and, in the mean time, measures
may be taken for the recruiting service iU
different parts of the u 5.
In the event Of war it will, presume, lie
considered necessary TO arrange our mi liz
tary force into separate Departments, and Co
havea commander to each de partmcnt, and,
OF course; to have no such Off cer as coma
manter in chief and, hntil iarger army
shall be raised than isnow proposed il may
not be advisable to have any officers above
the rank of brigader generals of that grade
1t may be proper to have four or FIVE, as
soon as suitable proportion of the troops ID
raised.
WIKI sentiments of the highest respect.
am, Sir, Your humble servant,
IL. DEARBORN.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
ADMINISTRATIONS.

1T is expected that the public will be fa-
vored with an Appendix to the Trial fAa-
ron Burr for Treason, consisting OLA new e.
tition of Duncan's Logic, with notes criti-
aland explanatory, by Luther Martin, to-
ge,her with few Erfracfs from the best
authors on the science quibbling to which
will be added general Glossary of the
whole work, revised and correcsed, by c. ].
Marshall. The Glossary will be highly
useful. provided it has no resemblance to
the original, to remedy which evil, should
it uafortu ,ately occur, a KEY will be fur
nshed by the author of a conspiracy against
ali the religions and governments in the
world By the society of the illuminate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
IN WING al oeed Ol trust x.

BY virtue Ct q coed Oi trust exc
~urd by zaehariah Hal n The Il. h day April
1907 % u, IN order secure ne payment ~
a certain SUM of money un,o j.cub FAckleT and
Shapafd and Lucke and al costs ircutfed bg
carrying the same TITO eAett We shah rs tho
tu'doy he second dsy of April next, be,ween
lie hours of tSn ard 'wo Ct tba' day, proceed 70
sell for cash to The highest hieder. hat Saluable
and wci known uac Of land, yng In Chester
field oun,y, on lhe naiu Bu kngham road, aud
distant from The town Of Manchester II r'ilesS
containing by estimation one huud,sd and thrsy
acres, more or lsss--ths improvements are new,
and consist Of 4 convenieni du ching hcusc, store
house, kitchen, &c ard IN IN excellent re ghy
borhood for business Of any kind.
Thomas Taylor, } TINS
Benz. Sheppard, Secs.
March a. 1913 IDS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
NO. |. J

Il.
It is proposed to have engaged in the ses
veral states and territories, twenty -four
thousand volunteers, to be enlisted TO serve
twelve months in any tYsnty-four months,
within the term of five years, at such times
and places rs the president of the u. States
shall direct TO be armed and equipped by
the Y. States and to be regularly encama
ped in their respective states and territoe
rieS from two to three months in each year s
and be exercised under the direction of in
spectors to be appointed by the president
OF the Z. States; 20 receive pay and ratio
ons and be furnished with camp equipage
and one suit of uniform cloathing once In
three or four years, the officers, except the
inspectors and paymasters, to be appointed
by the respective states the pay. aDnuals
ly, to commence the dav they march for the
respective encampments, and to continue
until their return home, allowing one day
for each twenty miles march 10 and from
the encampments no corporal punishments
TO be inflicted, but ali offences to be punish
7 ed by close confinement and short allow
ance, or fines or both ; the Commissioned of,
iicers TO be governed by the rules ard arti.
cles of war established for the regular ar~
my: the $4,000 to be apportioned on the
states and territories in such proportion ~
circumstances may require, and in suclI proc
portions OF infantry, artillery, cavalry ana
rifemen, as the president of the u. ). shalt
direct; and organize into companies, bat
talions, regiments and brigades, or other
corps, as shall be found eXpedient accord4
ing to the numbers in each state respective
ly; and to be encampcd in the respective
states & territories, at such time and place,
or places, as the president of the o. S. shah
from time 10 time direct.
mo. 81
The six thousand regular troops may cons
sst of FIVE regiments OF infantry, one regi-
nient of riaemen, one regiment of light ar-
tiiery, and one regiment of light cavalry
The regiments OF infantry, rihemen and
artillery 10 consist of ten companies each,
and The regiment of cavalry of eight Gems
panies. The field and staff OF each regi-
ment to consist Of one coienel, one lieutenant
| colonel, one major, one adjutant, one quar-"
! ter master, one paymaster, one surgeon, one
surgeons mate, one sergeant major, one
quarter master sergeant, and two principal
| musicians, and the regiment q cavalry one
riding master.
Each company OF infantry and rifemen,
TO consist of one captain, one first iieuten-
ant, one second lieutenant, one ensign, four
sergeants, four corporals, four musicians,
| and sixty eight priyates.
Each company Of artillery to consist Of
one captain, one first lieutenant, one second
lieutenant, two cadets, four sergeants, four
corporals, four musicians, eight aTthcers,
! and fity eight privates.
Each compary of cavalry to consist Of oDs
captain, one first lieutenant, one second
lieutenant, one cornet, four scrgeants i0ur
corPoras, two musicians, one saddler, one
! farrier, and thirty eight prIvates
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
WtsRIxc1oN 80, MareM 2.

The city was yesterday full OF reports,
announcing the fall Of New Orleans before
the potent arms Of Cob Burr and Gen.
Moreau. between whom AN alliance was
patched up 70 give plausIbility TO the story.
We have sought information at every
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
Attention -

4 'HE Subscriber reSpec tf,Jiy informs the ciHy
i zens of Richmond aud iis vitni.p, t,,ag 10
has opened Tafior'. Sd p su Mr. Coriu's fonss -
one door above ar. Brewn's veodue oeicg, wfcrs
he in'ends 90 carry Oh the business u al 10
branches. He hopes his s,s.eS altenrcu to l5s
duty viii gre him ercouTat emfft zrd a8ostl ~
tisfsetion 10 the public.
John Stetcu%
Rehu.end, March 2 1903. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

WYE have removed ,ur Coun.inghou-e 70 the
w house Immediately below, and contiguous
TO the one haze hiihcTo occupied, wh re we
have Cor sale, MU.cHvado Sugar ~ lie hogshsad
or barrel, Sher'y Wine, in quauer casks, aud .
few cases o d Care of superi quality.
ROBERT K ALL An FGLLOK, & Coo
March s, 1903 Nf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

an, Sir, your very humble servant.
MOSES ATTENTIVE.
T. S. You must make your purchases inn
mediately, for after the order Of Council
appears on Saturday, every person will
know Of it, and be sanding out similar or
ders and advice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

1t is with pleasure we observe that the
very able and eloquent speech of Col Smyth,
of Wythe, on the resolution introduced in
our last Legislature BIZ Mr.. Ghoison, for an
amendment to the constitution, TO render the
judges responsible, is republishing in many
of the most respectable prints in the U. S.
with high eulogiuns on the author.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

Of tae Argus, the Wing, With request that
ne would copy thcrefrom piece on the sub
ject Of the presidential election. Mr. Banks
was told chat there was no objection - the
piece, but that we were so occupied VITA
the proceedings of co1gress and cur state
legislature, and mass of other original
matter, that it could not then be published
that others had an equal claim upon US in
this respect with Mr.. b. and that If every
person who thought proper TO send US news
papers with similar requests, were to be
grati6cd, that our columns would be exclu-
sively occupied in this way-thatif he would
himself write on the subject, his production
should he immediately inserted in the Argus.
Mr.. Banks seemed at the time satisfied.
But after lapse of several weeks, behold
we have been arraigned at the bar of the
public, IN the Virginian, for our oiendinss
herein.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
-rlRE-


Mr.. Benjamin J. Harris's Tobacco Ma
nufactory il this city to0S Are on Sunday
morning last, and the whole Of the build
ings, together with a considera5le quantity
OF Tobacco were entirely destroyed.
Extracts fi.og, the namhhief, eafitLsd Sol
svifhout Vinegar, and DigTity 7viAout
Pride: or British, Jlaer;cda aud tPeSi
Ill;a Interests Considered"
As il is impossible for America to send
her West India produce TO England, she is
obliged to look out for another market, and
the business is generally done as follows
merchant in America forms 4 connection
with a merchant in London, who informs
him of the names of his correspondents ir
Holland, France, Spain, Russia. Hamburg,
&c. advising him that if he will make a
shipment of West India produce, and send
the ship tohis correspondent in either place
he NAV, upon sending him bills Of !sd,ng o
the properly, and orders 70 insure the sum,
draw bills UPON him FOR one bali, or three
fourthS Of the valus, and when he su7poscs
the ship arrived, draw for the remainder
ALTHOUGH the whole amount of property
sent in tins way 10 E1rope is very great,
am now speaking of West India produce
only ani consider the amount 1000 0G0i.
] will ia the first7inssaacc make state
ment, supposing this trade was allowed with
ont Interruption.
The merchant in London having recciv
ed advice o. the shipment of the property
and orders to insure, does 1t with Londoi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
Dtrglnta Nggus.
&c H n o N ID

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1908.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08

[Letfer enclosed IN the Message from tie
PresideHt, bu5Gshed ia the Argus u
Friday. WAxDEPARTMENT,
February %, 1903.
The President of the United States.
SIR,
take the liberty of suggesting whe-
,her, under existing circumstances, IL would
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-08
E839,5OO


The result of this concern being closed,
estimate that America gets in the first in
stance bv the transaction With the West In
dies. 1000, 600 and 100000 upon the Euro
pean part of the traDGaction that Great
Britain gets S59,5O0kby il. Her manufac-
turers sell for two millions more goods than
they would otherwise do British manufac-
turcrs receive payment for 7,000,000t. Of
the coo OC0L Imported 10y America from
England, and America by carrying on the
trade, prevents 200 OO0 innocent individu-
ais from starving.
All the writer's against the trade have
been very fortunate in their plans 10 get
possession of the produce, but none of them
have the humanity to suggest any mode Of
supply ng the productive aborers with the
! necessaries of life; yet this is the trade
which England and America are TO 30 to
war about
I will now explain how this trade is, or
has been carried on. 10 show what any man
under the present regulations may expect.
II suhhosed Transaction.
LoNDoE, January II, 1908.
Messrs. Well-wishers, BrothersSl Co.
Merchants, Philadelphia.
Dear Sirs,
HAVING an opportunity Of knowing
/ the result OF the Cabinet COUNCIL, IN Wnich
! it was last night determined to rcscind their
J last order IN Council respecting Americans
carrying West India produce, which order
will appear in the Gazette of Saturday, AS
| the restrictions intended arc so few, think
/ the commerc perfectly safe.
Nv the last advices had from my friends,
Messrs. Vanspangel and Co Amsterdam, as
per price current annexed, ] would strong
1 ly advise your immediate purchasing for
thirty thousand pounds os Havannah sugur,
for thirty thousand pounds Of Muscovado,
and for forty thousand pounds Of coffee, and
shipping it to my friends Messrs. Vanspan.
! gel and co. Amsterdam, and upon receipt
ofyour letter, with advice for insurance and
bills Of fading, YOU may draw upon me for
( three fourths the amount. ! have so high
An opinion Of such a speculation, and of iSa
answering, that il the articles arc not high.
er than they we're in your price current
l4th January, 1902, will be half concerned
with you in the speculation.