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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-23
Land for Sale at Auction.


VNTILL be sold at Public Sale at credit
Z Wv Of | 2 and years, on Tuesday I'D
day ofMarch next upon the premises, the io.-
lowing tract GLAND; to wit
One Tract containing 374 a
cres, laying in Fairfax county upon ire Ok
road, adjoining the lands Of Edward Wash
ington and about p miles from the towno
Qccoquan. This Tract is all in wood, lies
level and is well watered, and at least one halt
is valuable meadow land.
.dLSO,
An undivided moicty Of a
tract in the county OF Prince William, con-
tanning 80 acres, whereon George Mills now
lives, immediately upon thcliver and miles
above the town ofOccoquan, will be sold the
following day being the Esd day OF March
.MSO,
One other tract On the .jolNozsing day, bang lite
24th day grlNarrh,
Containing about 200 acres
This land is under cultivation, lies well, is
well watered and is under rent from year to
year, at SEQ VT. tobacco peryca 1t lies adj
Joining the Lands Of VIM. Grant In Prince
William county,in good nelghbourhood, a.
bout Is miles from the town Of Oecoquan,
and is from Dumfries. The purchaser can
not have possession OF this tract before the lst
Of Jan. 1909.
also,
viii be sold the .t0lloaing day on the Premises,
being The ash dayg March,
One other Tract Of Land con-
tanning 200 acres, Immediately at BANDS
ford upon Occoquan river, ard Is miles a.
bove the town Of Occoqran, this land is well
improved has good buildings calculated for
tavern, store and distiIlery, with convenient
out-houses.
Indisputable titles will lie given the pHr-
chaser, to eachof these tracts, on the first pay
ment being made, the purcl ascrs giving
trust deed on all the premises to secure 'ae
payment of the other Two thirds.
N. Elllcott.
| occoquan, Feb 10, rs cts
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-23
For Sale,

a VALUABLE 3ilERCHANrT Mill,
containing two pair Of Stones and the
necessary machinery for manufacturing flour;
$50 Mil for grinding corn and rye, and a
saw Mill, all in complete order. This pro,
serty is very convenient. to Alexandra, and
,tuated in a most excellent neighborhood Tor
seat and for retailing goods. For the a.
.ount of the purchase, wet and dry goods
o,,Id be taken fora considerable part or per.
Fps all, or some Alexandria property would
taken for a part. For fursher particulars
lquire ofsthe PRINTER.
February 10.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-23
Tohn C. Vowel.
Mr.. G e N Err / S

has the pleasure TO intsrn, his Friends and the
Public,
THAT he has commenced his Practisiae
Balls, and will continue them as heretofore.
Mr.. GENERrs begs the parents who have
childsento be instructed, will please to send
them as soon as possible, SO as to give them
an opportunity Of improving sufficiently, as
he intends to have an Exhibition at the con-
clusioa Of lis school for their amusement
which will serve to create ambition.
November IL. co
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-23

IOSEPH Vaudeville,
CoRNEK OF KING AND FAIRFA X STREETS;
HAS RECEIVED,
6ooo 10. Cohen Cheefe 1T quality
II ton assorted Patent Shst,
80 half chests * boxes
4ssss dyson, rr..s,
Hyson-skin,
$ pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bills. Rye .Whiskey,
Is cases old MeGoc >Claret superior
quality,
10 lb Nutmegs,
so dozen London Mustard,
casks London refined Salt-petre,
Is casks chewing Tobacco small twls
80 boxes Soap,
25 do. mould and dipp'd Candies,
As kegs yellow ground Ginger,
50 boxes HAVANA Segars,
S cwt. Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley,
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with very general assortment OF
Wines, Liquors and Groceries, ne will sell
low for cash, produce or the usual credit:
Nov l6
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-23
lust Received,

Per the Schooner Jane, Captain Croker, from
Boston, and for sale by the subscriber,
S puncheons Jamaica Spirits
6 barrels first quality Cheese
10 do. mems stout shoes IS
100 sides Soal Leather Of extra nice quail !
ty
so boxes dry Goldfish.
9F Said Schooner Jane returns to Nos
TON. For freight or passage apply to-
John G. Laid.
December 81.
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,sales at Vendse.
l,n every Tuesday and Friday
P. C.. Marstcsler, v. NJ.

a.n,id.Ils aged woman. capable OF nanag-
;a4 ! house. To one. Of good character llbe-
ii wires will be given. Enquire OF the Prln
ter,
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N o T i C F.

THE subscriber having qualified as execu.
tor to the estate of Col. Thomas Blackburn,
deceased, respectfully requests those who hsye
claims against the estate, TO lodge them pro-
perly authenticated, in the hands of Robert
+ Taylor, of Alexandria, or John Il. Peyton,
Il Quantities., attorney at law, who will tor
ward them Immediately to the subscriber
Those persons indebted to the deceased
will leascmake payment to either the above
nentioaed gentlemen, or
L. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8. eotf
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-10-13
From the PHILADELPHIA Ticker.
EFFECTS OF THE EMBARGO.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, the 33th
ult. a decently clad woman came into the
publication Office of this paper, and handed
tie editor short, bit pathetic picture of do
mes,ic misery, occssioned by the detestable
embargo.
Her husband is hardy sou Of Neptune. as
brave tar ever stropp'd block, who by
his honest industry supported an smiablc wife
and three cGerub children-the embargo blast
ed all his hopes, and under the shallow pre-
text of saving him from the fang. of the bel
h5erents, laid him up in the dry dock of po-
verify. Time in his unerrng course saw one
piece of furniture or wearing apparel vanish
after the other, without one ray of hope, Of
enjoying better times. A, length all is gone.
The husband cannot bend his independent
mind to ask benefactions-to be insulted and
scoffed at by the Ignorant and unfeeling the
tender wife assumes the task her piteons
pleadings speak to the heart Of every man
whose bosom is not steeled against sensibill-
ty.
We wish Mr.. Jefferson and some of his
purse proud embargo champions had heard
the artless tale of the poor sailors wife,
wonder whether he would have given her ole
ofthe twenty-five thousand dollars he annually
sceeives
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FOREIGN.
WA NEW-YORK.|
LONDON, august ~.

Murat it appears has TeslSlieu - DO
r,rte the Grand Duchysof Berg. This re-
ssignation was probably made as preparato-
~ step to his being made King OF Naples.
We should think however, that the recent
occurrences in Spain would rather tend TO
embarrass this arrangement.
The captain of an American vessel when
arrived at Deal Yesterday from Holland,
states that the Austrian and Russian am.
sbassadors had been recalled from the Dutch
court previous to his sailing. We give this
report as it reached US, without Pledging our
selves for It's authenticity. 4
august 10.
Il is rumored that Russia intends making
three large encampments, one on the IRON :,
tiers of Hungary, one in Poland, and third
on the frontiers of Turkey, with the view OF
cverawing Austria.
The Hope, American schooner, captain
Woodward, arrived at Falmouth last Tues
dav evening, from Virginia, in % days IN
American messenger landed with dispatches
for the American minister In london, ana
reports that the embargo still continued IN
the American ports. AS soon as she had
landed the messenger, the Hope proceeded
for Hayre-de- Grace without coming to az
anchor. :.
Whether it be upon this subject that Slr
James Saumarez has sent very important
dispatches to his najesty's ministers, we
known not; but the captain OF the fleet,
captain Hope, on board an extra packet at
Gottenbursh On the 9th and 50 anxious
was he TO make his voyage to England IN a
short tine as possible, that ne Afterwards
left the packet, and went on boardza gun b'15
which was a faster sailer.
The Dutch papers notice the incrsa ,inS
number Of Austrian troops in bohemia.
Yesterday Cabinet Council was held at
the Foreign Cfice. The sitting commences
at half pass one, and did not close until 1t
was nearly seven o'clock.
The captain of a vessel which arrived Yes
teraay from the Eibc, which he left on the
9Th inst. states, that the whole CT the French
force had evacuated Berlin by toe 18Th Tit.
and had taken direction towards Snesia.
PRICE Or STOCKS.
This davat12 o'clock-3 pei ct. Cons. tor
money &C SIS do. for acc. SIS IL; ,ses Ct.
7el.--Omni S-4 dis.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-10-13
From the Fsasya, 12ep.bHcsn.
THE UNION.

Our most epii shtened statesmen entertain
alar.nine apprehensions for the integrity OF
tie union The system Of hostility to COM
meice which has becn pcrseyeringly pursued
b. &c present administration has soreiy at
hi-led the Atlantic States, and aims deadly
biaW at her vital interests. There has ever
been d jealousy between the northern * south
ern states, which, instead Of studlously en-
deayoring to destroy, the very measures HAYS
been pursued, most calculated 70 enoiease 1T.
Mr.. .Teffel son,with all lis weight OF influence,
can ever prevail upon the Atlantic States TO
beneve il taeir interest to aanihiiate con-
merce. Il is by commerce alone that some
ef our sister states are rendered Houlshlng
an happy, ana we fear it would require a Sc
rious s.iH, s,ie To- force their consent to Its de-
st.uetoE should administrators, in pursuit
OF phantom persist III obnoxious measures,
it NAV prove fatal TO our country We may
exult taas tie embargo has produced sucl dis
tress III England as tostreate an resurrection
which the tlliitary only could suppress but
whise We rejoice at tee eftusion ut blood IN
other countries, to enforce obedience TO So
vernnlent We should have care that the VEN
geance OF lns,lci Providence is not provoked
III Manchester our government was forced
to proclaim 10 the yer, powers we intcndedto
distress, that the peop'e OF America would
no. submit quietly to the evils produced by
the embargo. SPliie ever CDR enemies were
taught TO believe that it was doubtful whether
We most iniured 1hcm or ourselves, the mea-
sure ceased to be wise one. If it is persc-
ycred Ia, every friend to his country mat
dread the result The whole force of the go
v,rnmeat prints are directed to keep alive the
jealousy OF the states, Because the good pao-
PIE TO the northwsrd have opened THEM cyss
TO the true interests of their country, and have
abandoned system of politics subvcrsiye Of
the iioerlies and happiness OF the nation, 10
abuse has been sufficient to exp ess the hatred
whish the creatures Of Mr.. Jefferson feel for
them They have been repeatedly sigma
tixcd as the Is agents Of England, 80 tie G.
nenaies of their country," as " fedora! tories"
Above sue low and contemplate abuse the
heroes and patriots OF View England feel them
selves greatly elevated. Although it may Just
ly excite their resentment, we trust that the
abIse of rene adoes, AMI the Vaccinations OF
fugiiyes from European goals, mii not en-
danger the bond OF Union TO sevcrat,oD. 1t
is ~ such Wretches as Duane, Osborne, r.
vine, Sex e. to al OF whom the dungeons
OF prison. no longer have their terror, that
the tranquility and happiness of the country
IS dcsrroJ ed. 1t is In times OF civil Strife and
disseEtion only that they become conspicuous
When harmony prevails they are forced back
into their dens of obsonriy and insignlficance
!; IS their interest TO blow up Tame OF dis
cord AMI confusion, and while they are tole-
rated by the people of America they will csn-
tinue to harrass the country.
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VIENNA, ffxiy 20.

1t is rumored, that courierfrom Trieste
has brought advice, that the American ships
which were lying there being disposed to set
sail, protest was taken by the parties IN
terested against their departure, and that
this proceeding occasioned some disturban-
ces, which, however, were completely ap-
pcased by the presdnce OF his imperial nigh
ness the archouke John. Mercantile let
tiers from that place to the ooh instant make
70 mention OF this affair.
The empr' has appointed his brother
in-l;w, the arc du';e Ferdinand, govern
Or Of the kin. on OF Bohsnlia, where, &C
corning to report, the number Of troops is
eacrea jig. The same archduke is also
APP ,in,ed governor Ct MoraYia and the
eastern part OF Si!esia.
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Frcm the Dutch Ratsrs.
ToNNlNGsE, ;fl'y Is.

Yesterday his exccllency the Prince of
Ponte Corvo came hithcr, and On us arrived
was saluted by the cannon on the batteries,
end from the ships in OH Roads. That Ii
vision Of the Spanish f.silnent Of A'garva,
which lies here, was marched out to receive
the Prince, ard these troops were reviewed
By his highness. On the departure OF the
Prince for Husam, ne was accompanied BY
The Spanish troops, who asked permission
to leave with him detachment of their
number, as guard. These brave troops
appeared proud Of the honor Of accompany
Ing the bro,her-in-law Of their sovereign.
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NIArE1n, 5uly IS.

On the 15;h Of this month, at IL o'clock
vas aEiiounced, by yhe discharge Of artillery
which WAS not at al attended to, and by the
ringing of bells, which were scarcely heard
for an instant, the approach Of Joseph I.
King OF Spain. The hcl!-ringcrs were thrca-
tened with severe chastisement but they
would not perform theduty required. Du-
ring this important interval, patroles of
French, attended by cannon and amnluni-
ton, paraded the sreets Of the city to pre-
vent disorder, by inspiring terror.
On the Goth the new monarch made his
triunaphal entry, with his officers and troops !;
day for US the most melancholy and dis
tressing. Orders had been given that ban-
ners should be displayed from the windows;
but this command was not merely disregard
ed, but all the doors, windows, and balco-
MES were closed no one Quilted his house,
except in the ntighborhood of Puerto del
Sol, some few, to see what was passing
At the time the king approached any street
where few people might be collected, Or
ders were given to be uncovered, but instead
of obedience, the Spaniards turned their
backs and left the place. Not one native
complimented the stranger with huzzas !;
some small number before the royal carri-
age, hired Tor the purpose from among the
adherents OF France, grumbled rather than
aPplauded. Some few French courtiers
followed rather to gain Abundance to the
sovereign than to congratulate ham On his
reception;
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RANks or THE MAIN, TulY 10.

The Austrian Field Marshal Baron Van
Wimpsen, ha, passed through Augsbargh,
on his .gav to Paris. Three Thousand men
are daily employed IN the demolition Of the
fortress of Brannan, and BY the end OF Sep
tlmbcr it will be completely demolished.
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ST. PErERsBuRcH. zulu 9.

q The following Ukase has appeared heres
The Emperial Chamber Of Commerce
hereby makes known to the merchants be-
longingto the ports Of St. Petersburgh, that
no merchant ships with Russian produce,
belonging to any nation whatever, shall sail
from those ports of the Baltic which are
blockaded by the English or Swedes, SO
long as the blockade continues"
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CopENHAGEN, ful4 IS.

The intelligence Of a rupture between
Sweden and England is now fully confirmed
The king Of Sweden has set out for Fla
land.
A great number of transports have been
seen from Skagen; they are probably the
Acct which was before Gottenburgh.
Our priyateers have taken an American
ship near Elsineur, the greatest part of it's
cargo had been sold, but a considerable sum
of money was found on board.
Orders have been given to raise a corps
of 800 men in Zealand, who will be employ
ed in erecting the redoubts and batteries.
According to the report of some Danes
whom the English have exchanged, Lord
Cathcart Judging an expedition to Zealand
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;;mpraeticable, on account d the great Nun
Der Of troops who defend the country, has
dissuaded the ministry from such an at.
tempt.
Moniteur, August !.
PARIS, Tuy %.
Her majesty the Qfeea If Naples NV
Gu !. OK spain, arrived at Lyons On the
goth inst. at 10 at night.
august 2.
According to the various public notices
Of the mayors Of different towns, his najes-
tvs arrival at Angrn was fixed tor the
morning of the 2eth ulti1no, and his depar-
ture for the evening of the day following.
His majesty was TO arrive at bordeaux on
the soth in the morning; about the 10th
instant he is expected at Ahgers, and on
the 18th or 18th at Tours. His excellency
Cardinal Feseh has returned to this capi-
tai.
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FALENc1A, Tuly "a.

On the day OF San Buenaventura we were
kept in state OF constant alarm from five
in TIE morning untii about twelve at roon.
During all lh;s tille nothing was to be heard
bat al uninterrupted cannonade in the d.
rcction o. Nontea.egre, Palarios, and the
convent OF Mattslana. After the battle TIE
French, having first piilaged and destroyed
the places aust mentioned, entered the town
OF f.io Stcc, where they committed the
most llorrid cnornsi,iee, and Killed an meal
clla'ie nun,ber CT p,opie. Among these
were FIVE Franciscan Friars, i've Ca.aae-
lites AID three Donliniciaas. They Cit cf'
tn hands Of a Citrate who sought to protect
himself from outrage b. eievatiag the host,
ROBBED h:.n OF the cup, and threw away tie
sacred clements.
/. K is impossible to ascertain the number
OF the French killed in hat battle bat il is
a fact that it is difficult to pass through
thosc places Or accouy.p Of the ioet;d smell
Of the dead bodies. From the 10th up to
this date, $50 Wagons have passed through
here, hilet. wi<l her wound Cd, e,sciasive of
those Hho still lcshail IL Rio Seco. The
hospital, tie nfirln.ry, and The streets, a.e
talitd with the wounded.
Their army WIS one of the hncst that
France could produce. They were III ,>icl;-
ed men. Their loss must have been very
great; Tor a reinforcement Of 140o Iner.
who arrived here On he Esd, had scarce!y
entered the place, when thcy received or
d@rs 20 proceed en- their inar,h,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-09-16

p. DaniclsoR. The circumstances attending
it are truly lamentabie: and from the infor-
NATION that | have been able as vet to oily
tain, the dispute or difference originated
from the most trivial cause and the ONLY
satisfaction that l have is, that Inc preserv-
ed his unsuiled and unblcmished character
to the last moment.
am Informed that the friends of the par
ties (Mr. Boyd and Evans) have written YOU
and no doubt have given you correct cir
cumstanCial account, i shall therefore de-
fer it, as perhaps having had them relat-
ed to me by others, may not agree with
them, they however, with SCHUYLER, left
this state last evening. At S p. NJ. yester-
day followed and inferred his remains in
the church yard at Brooklyn, attended by the
principal part of the officers at this station,
and feel confident in assuring YOU. that more
sincere regret was never felt by any officers
or men on a similar occasion. than by those
who attended the funeral of my friend.
But, Sir, it will be useless for me to take
up your attention by delineating on this
most unhappy affair; for you must be very
sensible (from my long intimacy with nv un-
fortunate friend) of my attachment to him.
HE was buried with as much decencv as
the nature of the case and shortness of the
time would admit.-His wardrobe, &c. he
left with Mr.. Boyd-he leaving this last
night. and this being Sunday, prevents me
from going to the navy yard, but shall pro-
coed tomorrow, to collect and place in the
N: Store, or some other proper place, his
effects until l may hear from You and
permit me to solicit you will write.-and a.
ny services can render to the memory of
the deceased, or satisfaction to Yourself and
ian,ii, s:7o s,:-c;:. pleasure ha"e
reserved for his mother and sister, some
locks of hair, which / shall retain i'm nv
possession until Ihear from YOU
remain, &c.
FITZ. H.BABBIT. Lieut..
u b. Brig Argus.
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[ faw3w1

nESERTED.-from the service of the Uni
~ ted States, on the 9Th instant, a Private in
the 9th regiment of infantry, named John
FERGUSoN-3o years of age, 5 feet 10 in.
ches high, swarthy complexion, dark hair, blue
eyes, has sickly appearance He was born in
Delaware county, state of Pemsylvania-by
profession shoemaker. The said Ferguson,
had on at the time of his desertion, a round sal
iors Jacket, slash sleeves, dark drai colour blue
striped Virginia cloth vest, and Corduroy Pan
falcons, torn on the knees--Virginia cloth shirt =
and an old pair of half boots, bound with cord.
WINCH he generally wore under his pantaloons-
also deserted on the same day, GABRIEL.
JONES, II years of age, feet IL inches
nigh, fair complexion, halle ewes auburn hair
when spoken TO has q down look--Born in E.s
sex county, Va--bred Farmer-IIe wore A.
way round striped Virginia cloth coat, white
nome spun pantaloones, and vest of the same
whoever will apprehend the said deserters.
anf deliver them to me, or TO any officer in the
service OF the United States, shall receive twen-
ty dollars reward--or ten dollars for either
EDWARD DILLARD, Can't.
p 5th u. S. Reg infantry.
Sept. 16. rtf7
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ELE CTORAL TICKET

The following is the Madisonian Electora1
Ticket, re-published for the information
OF the Citizens of Virginia.
Josehh Goodzvin, Senr. Nansemoud
Benamin Harrison, Prince Georee.*
Edzvard Pegram, Scnr. Dinwiddie.
Richard Field, Brunsmck,
Co.. Thomas Read, Chariotte,
JoSehh EggLeston, .dmelia,
Hugh Nelson, .dlbemarie,
Co.. George Penn, Patrick,
I'hthh ". Nicholas, Richmond clty.
Shencer Roane, hanoper,
John Roane, King lillian,
Robert Taylor, Orange,
Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier,
Robert Nelson, York,
Mann Page, Gloucester,
Richard Barnes, Richmond Counlv.
John T. Brooke, Stafford,
Hugh Holmes, Frederick, !,
Osborne Shrigg, HAMPSHIRE, =
James allen, Shenandoah, 4,
archibald Stuart, augusta, :
.7'adrezc Russell, Washington,t
Gen. John Preston, Montgomery,
William Mckinley, Ohio.
In the place Of John Goodrich, deceased.
T In the place If Aie*r. Smith, resigned
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>, OCPtSIiIUCT
From the Public .Adpertiser.


hfessrs. Frank and IYMte,
A correspondent wishes, through the me-
dunn OF your paper, to present the following
peremptory interrogttions to Mr.. Cheet-
ham:
Did his recent attacks upon a certain cha
ractcr proceed from himself alone, or were
they dictated OF countenanced by anu and
7ohdt other authority?
Docs Gov. CLINTON actually consider
himself condi3r.e for the presidency dees
ne, without any public nomination, place
himself in Mr.. Cheetham's hands
WIN gov. Clinton consent to serve, if elect
ed by "federal aid against majority of
REPUBLICAN ELECTORS
Is the vice-president really opposed to the
measures OF government is Mr. Cheetham
ms organ; and does he approve and sancti-
on the present opposition to the administra-
riuuF
You are particularly requested topublish
the above short queries, every day during
the week, because it is time that the party
sh"n!d possess a definite understanding of
these subjects, and he enabled to pursue de-
cislve measures accordingly. Should no sa-
tistactory answer be given, we must then
form our own proper conclusions.
DECISION.