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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-13
III l's.ssrGtea and unegua!led
aasana13g Horse,
P @ e o II q G,
BY DIoM1D J

For yrai:a cd i4St sfring,
NN I'LL eertaitly stand at nj stable in the
w county of Brunswick to be lstto mares
the next season the terms, &c. viii be made
hown.bY the 18th Of February next, or soon
er, at which time the season will commence,
i. WlI.KS.
December
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-13
To the Public.

FROM creditahle information, ! am inluc-
cd to believe that general Ridgeisy of Mary
land, has, or intends to challenge, my horse
Potomac, witt lis horse Post Toy. to run four
mites heats. Tor I'm Mousand dollars. l,s sa-
tisfy that gentleman, will meet him on half
way ground. and r,,n aim four miles heats,
eotosnac against Post Boy, or any horse he
may name, agreeable to the rules of New
Market; he the. said Ridgticy naming his
horse hsteen days before the commencement
Of tie fsce; for sud sum of 20 thousand
dollars, ste;,ay time between this and the first
dayof January next.
B, WILKs.
s The Editors as Tar to the northwardas
Baltimore, viii please insefT the. above for tive
wce.fs,. and the exPsnce will be paia TO their
agent in Petersburg. B. w.
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Public Sale.
N q I I G. E.

TIE Subscriber proposes to practice Ply
sick and Surgery, for which purpose he has
opened a Shop GA the north side OF King be-
tween Washington and St Asaph Streets
II lie should at any limo not be at this Shop,
';;le will be found at his kataer's, on Prince
street, who will i, has absence attend those
who may please 10 call en- him.
archibald B. Dick.
December s. diff
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-13

A very valuable TRACT OF LAND, con-
tanning Ills acres, lying near Haymarkct,
inSthe county OF Prince William. This land
is now in the occupation Of Mir. James Green,
who will shew the premises to any person
disposed to purchase. The subscriber hav
ing much need of money will give. a great
bargain ON this htnd.
VIM. A. G. Dade.
Dumfies, Nov. ISIS d2st*
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
ONE HUNDRED DOLLANo
REWARD.
R.4yF .ATY.fY on fhe, cunning the tn inst.
Bright A1ulaHo A4aa named
B @ B.

Who calls himself RosERT THOMAS;
About $ feet 10 inches high, "a or IS years
OF age, has large black eye orows, large full
eyes, not very dark and is stont well made
handsome fellow His hair is hick, but not
quite straight, and he wears it nicely trimmed,
combed and ridged on the top. His beard APP
pears very black if suffered to grow tor day
or two but he usually shayes it very eloseiy
He has recently received an injury on the fore
finger of the left hand, and has Il Bound up,
and may probably lose the tlrst Joint OF 1t. Iie
speaks deliberately, and Is more correct II
conversation than persons q his color Usdaily
are. He walks slowly, is very good N4lser.
& delights particularly in Attending toi'oFsoa.
He has variety of Cloaths, an. teak with
him one dark greea broadclotn coat ans Pstii-
falcons with yellow buttons, one cloth and
pantaloons nearly of the same color, u, e
cloth of inferior quality, with white mcta
buttons, one blue cloth coat much worn one
old brown surtout coat with covered buttons,
good hat, and pair of black top boots. The
rest of his apparel l am not able particularly
to describe. He is fond of wearing boots, and
paws great attention to his dress.
AS he can read and write very well, he may
probably produce forged authority Cor him
to pass, or procure the certificate of some oue
Of the negroes, who, few years ago, petition
ed by the name of Thomas and obtained their
freedom in Maryland. If taken out of the
state of Maryland and district of Columbia,
and secured in any Jail, SO that I get him
again the above reward will be given, or six
ty dollars if taken and secured within the said
state or district all reasonable expences will
also be paid if he should be delivered to me
in the city of Washington, or to DR.. Richard
Duckett, in Prince Gerge's county, Maryland.
Heis well acquainted in annapolis, Baltimore,
Geo. Town, and the city of Washington.
Allen 8. Duckctt.
Washington City, May 1914 diff.
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To the Public.
January IL.

o the PuDuC.
ALL PERSONS having claims agains
the estate of the late JuDGE JONES, are re-
quested to make them known to me-, that they
may be adjusted, and satisfactory arrange
ments made for their discharge. Those who
are indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate pay ment of the sums which
they owe.
The Household Furniture and Books Of the
deceased, will be sold. at mis- late residences In
this county, on FRIDAY, The 10th OF June
next. Eight months credit will be allowed to
the purchasers for all sums exceeding hyc
dollars, on their giving bond with approved
security, to bear interest from the dae if not
punctualIY paid; and any jus, claim will be
received In discount.
All communications to me on this .ubject,
will be addressed to fichmend or to ISR.d-
Ell LACEY, Esquire, OF lis county.
James Monroe,
Executor of Jasehh Jones, sen. deceased.
Loudoun County, May los. dtlethje
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PUBLIC SALE.

f'URSUdHr27 30 a iced Of trust bearing dste.
INC IA dag e fe6'sary, 1907, and duly re-
cord 4, fre"a Samuel ct@g, late qfthe sown
Of ,ale9azdsia, deceased, 10 The sA5sc,i6ers,
.|o1 nc h1tr13ose Of satisfying c:rsaiu debts
aae iron, ne said Craig 70 The banks of .f--
t..oaksaria and Eashiagsom, will be sold on
thc hrtauses to the highest bidder, at hxbEc
a4ss!ca, al u O'Clock, on the ao!h day IF
,l.a},e at.ct:
liila, hand[ame three, sory Brick
dwelllsA Houfe and Lot,
e Fee simple, situated in e'town of Alex
n.ldria, west Of Pitt street, On the north sic.
.oi hng-street, and fronting thereon % feet
inches, and running back 1-le feet, in depth
.dLSO,
Aneat, well finished, two sto-
ry Brick dwelling house and lot, in fee sim
pie, west OF Water street, on the south side Of
Duke-street, and binding thereon u fees, 10
inches, and running back 9 fee. inches to 4.
ten feet alley.
The conditions of sale are one fifth the a.
mount IN cash, at the execution of the deed
and the remainder in equ&l payments at S, 2,
ls, and "a months, on approved, Endorsed
notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandra, 80
cured also by lien on the premises.
John c. Vowel,
William Laid,
Mayo d
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24

G z E. E " C. @ F F E &.
5000 ID. best Green COFFEE
FoK SALE BIZ
James Sanderfon.
Feb. Is
Salt and Barrels.

DAFT ana ,baTTEIS.
/ have for sale at my store near the fishing
landing, quantity of coarse and .jfne SILL G,
parcslof empty Barrels, and about SO Casks
ia complete order for striking FISH.
John 6. Laid.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
40 GREAT BARGAIN.

THAT beautiful and elegant ESTATE
leascd TO the Mr. Wises, is still for sale, we'll
known by the name of 6 H6ingdon, where
the mansion house stands, directly opposite
the Canitol, lying on the Potomac river, con-
aipmp four hundred and twenty two acres
the road from the contemplated bridge passes
nearly through the centre OF the estate--lt
may be purchased for cash or on long ere
it, BY paying a SMALL part In hand--also a
bout fifty acres adjoining, part OF toe same
Eact, leased to William Frazer, will be sold
On, the same terms. A good and incisputable
6tle will be made for both. The title papers
may be seen by application to the subscriber.
or Robert I. Taylor, Esquire, By whom every
Necessary information will be given.
Ii not sold by Friday the goth of May, at
private sale, it will on that day be sold to the
highest bidder, before the coHee-house door,
Gwelye O'Clock, at which time the terms OF
ae viii be made known.l
B. Dade.
May .. d
e. The sale of the above
Property is necessarily postponed in
consequence ofthe absence of Robert
iTaylor, esq. until Monday the sixth
day of lure whent it will positively
lake place as above, unless sold at pri-
Ste sale before.
B. DADE.
8 Nav Ia
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24
LENT OR LOST,

TIE first volume Of Chesserfeld's Letters
WHOEVER has borrowed or foundit will
please to return it, or call and pay for the
sett.
ROBERT GRAY
May IT.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-24

OLLEJ 1E CTt1lICs
In 1l),, every Tuesday and Friday,
70 WILL BE SOLD
!. the Veldue Store, corner Of Primes and
Water streets.
fKariety 81 Dry Goods, Groceries, CSC.
Particulars Of which.will be expressed in
,he.bills of the day--All kinds Of goods
shicb arc on Limitation and the prices of
rh;eb are established, cam at any time be
s S and purchased at the lowest limitation
anu prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. n.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
ST. ALBANS, (Vt.) June 2.

BY gentleman who arrived in town yester-
daYr'irectly from Rutland, we are infor!ned
that his eXcellency Gov. Smith has ordered
two companies 0. militia, consisting OF 60
men each, and 60 cavalry, TO repair inme-
diately toguard cur frontiers! We momeHs
ly expect their arrival This detachment. We
understand is to be commanded by Major
Williams We learn, it has been intiul ated
20 his eXceliency, that we are too much in
tereSfcd III this country 20 prevent the run :
mug IN OF our RATS, pot ash, &c But we
Can with propriety say, that chose who are
now stationed at the lines have, ike indepcn-
dent soldiers, done ali that their scanfv mean:
woulo possibly pernit the n to do On Sun
day evening captain Hopkins stationed
at Windmill point, with his company o. SOL
dicrs, took batteau which was floating ra =
pidiy to market, cotaining Is barrels of pot
ash; aud Oh MONDAY evening lieut. White
more and nen boarded and took possession
OF a small batteau, which was loaled with
about two tons ofpot-ash, and rowcd it safe
iy into the harbour Moth Notwithstanding tho
hands on board these vessels were armed
with cu9geks, no heads have been broken.
no biood split, either in this or any previous
conflict.
One hundred AID seventy barrels of pot
ash, and leo barrels of pork belonging to
people in MiI1lcberry, and a Sloop with zoo
Chests OF tea on board, 7Wfhout ozpnerS, were
severa! days since taken, and now remain in
the hands OF government. Notwithstanding
every means have been taken to avoid pros.
ecutions, some have already commenced. and
more viii undoubtedly take place shortly.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
NEW YORK, jane 10.

Captain Chester, III the brig George, sail .
ed from this port for Charlie ton on the 9TH.
BY the return of the pilot who took his YES
sci out, he sent UP the following for pub,ica-
ton
June 9Th. The brig George in passing
the Narrows, seeing a gu:-bodt ahcad, dis
lance bali mile, hove too for her. In few
minutes boat was dispatched to board the
George; the boarding oii.cer firing musket
loaded with aball, under her bowsprit, was
asked, why he fired when the vessel was lay
ing too for him! dc replied, you should
have hove too upon the other tack > at the
same ms ant gun vas fired from the boat NO
so, whose wad struck the brig ern. & shat
tered the frame Of one of the windows Tho
effect observed it was HARD witd !--Cuery
have they right to fire HARD wads into
vessels laying toof
JOHN y. CHESTER"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
COMMUNICATION.

The dignified and consistent conduct of the
Hon. WILLIAM CRAY, Esq. in opposing the pcs.
sage Of Wheaton's Resolutions in the Senate, and
that part of the ans wer TO the Governors Speech
which contains philippe against the Embargo.
&c cannot fail TO afford peculiar pleasure to the
friends and supporters of the General Govern
ment, and ought to have produced in the opposi-
tiCn solemn pause.
The vast capital this gentleman has employed
ed in Navigation, his extensive and correct infDr.
nation on Commercial subjects. aud his undoubt-
ed integrity, entitle his opinion Oh that subject
to high consideration, and will be viewed by the
candid and upright as of great weight and impor-
taDcc.
Bat Gallo like, the Opposition care for none
OF these things but like those who bound them
selves with oath not to eat or drink till they
had killed Paul, they appear determined to per-
severe in their wicked opposition, until the &c.
neral Government is PROSTATE at their feet
Esser ReVisfer.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
DOMESTIC.
REPUBLICAN, PROTEST..
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

FRIDAY, June 10.
Ordered, unanimously, that the following
protest be entered on the journal -.
WHEREAS, certain resolutions were in
ttroduced to the house Of Representatives, by
Mr. Wheaton of Norton, and passed there
orrthe second day of June inst. for the pur-
pose, in the present alarming situation of our
country, OF expressing the sentiments fthis
state, IN relation to certain measures Of the
general government and although many alb
straet positions contained therein, may be
considered a unexceptionable yet so far as
relates to the embargo, the undersigned re-
representatives. deem it their duty TO enter Il
said resolutions their solemn protest and dis
sent: for the following, among numerous reg
sons /: =. II
z, list. Because the passage Of the resolutions
will have tendency to paratige the efforts
of the national administration in the opera
tion of measure calculated, by it, for the
public coed, without the most remote pros
pect OF any important advantage resulting
from them.
I'd. Because we consider them as sssum-
ing incorrect premises, in insinuating that
the embargo is the Cause Of our present en-
barrassments when in factwe view as their
essential and Ultimate cause, the conflicting
ordinances of the belligercnt nations of Eu-
rope.
Sd. Because ifthe resolutions were to attain
the proposed object; aud were to be follow
ed by a resembling of the embargo under cx-
listing circumstances, we should consider our
situation as repete with distress aud ernbar-
rassment; for i'll NEST cases we see no expe-
dient which can be resOTted TO, but either to-
navigate our vessels under British licences
aBd taxation, which, besides pros;fating our
sovereignty and substantiallity recoloniGing
us in relation to Great Britain, would inevi-
tally involve us in war with France or
by allowing our ships to arm and resist the
ordinances of tire beiiigcrcnts, would neces-
sarily plunge us IN a war With Great-Biitan /;
as BY reason of her possessing the control OF
the ocean, VIC should be most liable 70 the
enforcement Of hcr orders of council
Ah. Because VIC apprehead the true inter
ests OF this country ought to induce the un-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24

General 7urreau, the French Minister
arrived here on Friday from Baltimore
We understand, that dispatches have been
received from General Armstrong Of late
date in April. General Armstrong was then
in Paris. The Usage had not been detain-
ed by the French Government, but b. Gen.
Armstrong, to take his communications for
our government. She was soon to return to
England, whence she would soon sail for the
u. States, without returning to France
We do not learn that any extraordinary cir
cumstances lad occurred.-Nut. Int.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24

of war Sceptre, captain Bingaam.. and hive
been detained ever since, witheevelNl other
American vessels, without ASSIGNING any
cause " a
~ the following permit given capt Slafge
OF the brig st. Tanmany, boun, to r, int
Petrc [Guad> it appears that the Eng lsh
government nave relaxed their orders in
Council SO Far as 20 permit American vessels
to euter even blocSaded French ports for tho
purpose of orisgi"g off their property.
His Afajcsty's ahih L.iHy, az anchor ,
"EAkc Dcsera te, .E.tri l8, 1903. s
In consequence of his Britannia Ma:esty's
g orde' in Couac;l of the 3d of February last
permitting n, u;rals to SO to encmy's clio
= nies to recover their property, yuu are
g hereby permi,ted to proceed to your port
% of destination, Notwithstanding the warn
=" ing written on the back Of your Register"
"H w. SHERIFF, capt"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
NETWORK, Jnnc 16.
Register.

A letter dated Cape Of Good Hope, April
10, 1903, toa respectable Mercantile House
in this city, from II. M Beare, of the ship
Martha, from Calcutta to Ncw-Ycrk, saws
st beg leave to inform you of my safe ar
rival here on the l2thult' aud on my anchor
ing was Immediately bearded and taken
possession OF BY a boat frolp the British ship
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.

The JoHozving Message, from tie Governor
9the State Of DfaSSachuSettS, restricting
Tie manner q appointing electors ofT're-
Sfden. end Use Treadei,t was transmit
te@ 20 the Legislature Of that Stats on
Saturday zvcek.
GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE, and
GENTLEMEN or THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENTATIvES,
have just received your message by your
committee, Informing INC that you are not
now detained by the public concerns of the
commonwealth, and request to be adjourned
to the second Thurday of November next.
lhave not observed amongst the acts and
resolves Of this session, any order, bill, or
resolves Of the Legislature, directing the
manner OF appointing electors Of President
and Vice President of the u. States.
The constitution Of the ". States provides
that Congress may determine the time Of
choosing electors Of President and Vice Pre-
aident" The act of congress passed the 1st
day Of March. 1872, provides, "that the e.
lectors shall meet Oh the st wednesday in
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
NORTH-CAROLINA, .Neu,6ern, June 1e

The Federal Court for the Pamptico dis
trct was held in this town OH Friday BY his
Honor Judge Potter. The vacancy in the
Office of District Attorney, accustomed by the
much lamented death Of Mr. Woods not
having been filed, Mr.. Carthy accepted the
appointment of Attorney for the u. States
for the term AS well as we could Judge
from our attendance in court about forty
judgements were taken On Custom House
bonds. Amidst this evidence Of The severe
pressure of embarrassment among the mer-
camille part of this District, we observed
with pleasure that three only of the Bonds
were taken at Ibis Custom House
Several cases OF seizures by the collector
/ OF Occacock, tor alledgea breaches of the
Embargo laws, came before the Court
No Gbels having been flied in Consequence
OF the vacancy iii the office OF the Attorney
no final decree was made in any OF those ca
ses. Two vessels and their rgoes claimed
by MIR. Shaw of Elizabeth, and two others
claimed by MIR. Powell cf the same place,
had been Appraised under an order of the
Judge in the vacation. His Honor Judge
Taylor appeared as advocate III these ca
SEES, for the Collectorof CccGcock his bro
,ner,) and urged with eloquence several co.
Jections against the appraisement, VIII Oh ne
moved might be rejected Judge Potter,
with his usual force and perspicuity. stated
the practice and the law of The cases, over
ruled the objections and received the ap-
praIsrents, agieeably to which, the proper
ty was ordered to be repie We'd Fhree Ign
tiers owned by Captains Daniels, Rowlin and
fuek, were ordered to be Appraised & per-
mitted tc be replevied.
The libel against the brig Ho!lon owned
by MIR. Mastin Oh this place, was tried. The
ground ct the libel was charge of import
ing slaves contrary 20 a law of iilis state, for
which violation, the vessel is forfeited bv act
OF S:ess. appeared til.tt the vessei
bound on a voyage from the West Indies &c
Philadelphia, had put into Occacock in dis
tress that the Captain with view to his
own interest, had landed slaves that the
owner with commendable promptituGe, gave
information of the fact 10 the officers, who
conceiving it to be their tuty, sc:2c,, the
vessel. she was acquitted
lhe County Court was opened here on
Monday. The court consisting of ave justices
dismissed the jury, Notwithstanding a trial
docket OF two hundred Causes was prepared
to pass before them.
The Usage has been detained at I.'Orient
not by the French government, but by oui
minister, General Armstrong. She would
proceed thence for Hhgland about the 18Th
OF April. This intelligence has been con.
veyed in letters from Paris, dated the 12;h
of April, at which time lieut. Lewis was tic
have left thar city for L'Orient. The Usage
will return direct tn the United States from
England; the permission to go to England
mot including perinissoin to repair from
thence to France. The emperor and secre-
tary of foreign '.fiirs had gene to Bordeaux
ihe Usage, from yilis account, may be soor
expected with dispatches from both coun
trles...d3oaifor.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-24
BALTIMORE, June 18.

Condemned yesterday morning in the Dis
trict Court of the u. States, the ship Ali
gator, schr. Juliana for violating the embar-
go law, and the schooner Sea Flower. for a
violation of the coasting law.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-19
For Sale,
February $

N VALUABLE 1fERC HAyVT Mill,
"a containing two pair Of Stones and the
necessary machinery for manufacturing flour;
also a Mill for grinding corn and rye, and
Saw Mill, all in complete order. This pro.
perty is very convenient to Alexandra, and
situated in most excellent neighborhood Tor
wheat and for retailing goods. For the a.
mount of the purchase, wet and dry goods
would be taken for considerable part or per.
haps all, or some Alexandria property would.
be taken fora part. For further particulars
enquire ofthe PRINTER.
February 10.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-19
A RUNAWAY.

I'M the Sd instant, Immediately after have
~ ing struck several times his oyerscer,
ran away from Notley-Hall farm, opposite
Alexandria, a negro fellow called BILLY,
between 2 and % years Of age: he is well
made, stout and strong: his skin very black,
eyes small, nose fiat, mouth large, lips ex-
trenIely thick, countenance bad, and his voice
weak and boyish is also slow and surly IN
answering questions; had on when he went
off a blue roundabout jacket, patched IN dlt-
ferent parts, with pantalcons Of country cloth,
and blue great coat. Any person who will
secure said negro, SO that his owner may get
him again, shall be adequately rewarded by
making application to the subscriber, manag
err on the above mentioned farm.
John Alliion.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-19
Also,
For the term of fourteen years.

/ VI liz tCIlu VI iOQllCCu Cdles
f rty Acres Of LAND, bound
ed BYTE main road lea Ing to Washington
aud Geo 'se,own. Tilce sides of this tract
Will be ilclosed in few weeks so that
the occupant will be at little trouble in fenc-
ing. 200 Fruit tree scions will be given gra-
ts. From the proximity of this tract to
three market towns, the produce of a single
acre, we'll improved, will more than pay tho
rent expected from the whole.
Also,
TO be rented for like term.
A tract containing from s to
IVA sffg66Ssa Spring, seren acres
orchard of apples, peach and Cherry Trees, o
.aconsiderable quantity Of Rrewood growing
On the premises.
also,
FOR SALE,
on MODERATE TRIMS.
A LOT containing 10 acres
on the great Columbian avenue, mile from
town, adjacent to the Aims House lot. And
one other lot containing four acres, bounded
by The property of Mr.. John Smith, together
with number Of building lots in the town OF.
Alexandria.
Chs. Alexander.
". B. Wanted to hire by the month or
year, two or three good plantation labourers.
Feb. Is. eoti.