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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-14

From, he thirteenth English edition, cRlarg-
eaand improved by the Author.
ra;ice h..a.l. ssactg toand AID lel.red, dolar.
srcosMExn sT1oss CT The AnovE WORK.
6 We have had FREQUENT occasion to speak
&c the diligence. coed sense, and good insen-
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work. We announce this edition, because the
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that ii IS rendered almost q rev work
B,iash Critic, Jstiy 1901.
q The examples wlich MIR Murray has here
selected, and the jNsjcious tciccacnfs whicn
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and commended, is eniars ell by the addition
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one hundred pages
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owe haze. received the tenth and last eesi-
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ments made init, will appear from the authors
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that it will be extensively circulated among
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The .4,nerican Revicsp y Literary Jenrna',
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uThe r,rid sale OF this small but valuable
collection, mas anticipated the commentator
we are DESTROYS to bestow. LII an cxempiih-
cation Of more than seventy remarkable cha.
rac,ers, many striking examples are exhibited
which. in the quiet hour Of reflection. man
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80 conyinccor discoun;enance those VINO nave
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Collsmith's Grammar Of Geography.
pixies Arithmetic, large ard small.
HYMNS and Spiritual Songs.
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N o tt CE.

The subscriber being about to remove from
Alexandra, takes this method Of requesting
.tnose who have property under his care to
al immediately Tor the same,-3-l those
.wao have just claims against the subscriber,
"fe hereby requested to present them in ten
lays; and those who are indebted to tho
same are likewise requested to prepare to
meet their several accounts within the above
space, as further Indulgence wall be impossi-
BILE.
Caleb Heley.
November II. st
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SALT AFLOAT.

The CAReo efshe brig Only Son, capt. Mck-
crsan from Bosson;
CONSISTING OF
5000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt,
5000 LIS Green Coffee,
80 or. casks Malaga Wine,
800 reams Wrapping Paper
10 barrels Fall Mackarcll,
s trunks ladies' Morocco Shoes & Slip
pers of superior quality,
8 trunks do. mems coarse and hne
Shoes.
Also IN Store,
40 hogshcads retailing Molascs,
IS puncheons 4th proof Jamaica RUM,
pipes Holland Gin,
Cogniac Brandy,
20 barrels No Beef,
100 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles,
100 do Brown Soap,
SO do. Chocolate,
5000 Sides Red Soal Leather,
90 tons ST. Petersburg Hemp,
100 pieces Ravens Duck,
2 balss Negro Cotton,
10 cases Cotton and Wool Cards,
500 pair Ladies Shoes and Slippers, OF ~
perior quality,
900 pair Mems Coarse Shoes,
cask Lemon Juice.
Lawrason g Fowlc.
October S7. eo3w
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Horse Shoelng Warranted.
THOMAS WHITE, JUN.
BIackSmith and FaTYiEr.

OtutkSHekUsUSet 4 ~Sss0y9
4 CQUAINTs his customers and the pub
~. lie in general, that he has opened ashop
al the lower, end Of Union street, adjoining
Mr.. John Hunters ship yard, tor the purpose
needs no comrnent-and begs leave to solicit
4 share of the patronage Of q generous public,
and to assure them that any work in the lima
Of his D professions shall 20, be surpassed By any
on the continent.
Blacksmith work ofall kinds anddescription
executed in a. noat 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.
Fl. ]. G7s A couple of smart Lads, from "a to
Is years Of age, viii BE taken as apprentices
and treated with kindkess, and Strict attention.
paid to their morals a.s'l.
September $. tAH ~
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JUST RECEIVED
FOR Sale at r. GRydY's Book--Sto7e, King

Street
THE POWER OF RELIGION,
On the mind, III retirement, atfiicticn and at
the approaeb of death
Excmpliiied III the testimonies and expert.
.ence Of persons distinguished by their 6reat-
ness, learning orsirtud-
& ,Tis Immoralily- It's that alone
!. Ami,lstsiGe's pains, abasesnents, ernpti-
ness
g The Soul can comfort, elevate and Ill"
You've.
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Trinity Church Lottery.

SIXTH DAYS DRAWING.
This day were drawn prizes OF SO dolla
s of 90 dollars, ls of 10 dollars, and
OF 6 dollars.
Gain of the wheel this day, Slles
Former gain, silS
Total gain, $3.50
The price of tickets will advance on NsaF
day next, to Sc so-- Present price Ss.-sv'
sale by
November II.
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JOHN G. LADD,

Has FoR Sale,
30 bales German Linens, conllit-
inc OF brown and white Rolls, haxen Osna-
.burghs, hempen Ticklenburghs, Burlaps, ?
Checks and Stripes.
1000 pieces Nankeen
Russia Sheeting and Duck
bale Writing Paper
50 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
Go. French Brandy
do. Jamaica Spirits:
A quantity of soal Leather, Shoes, Speis
mscitl and Tallow Candles, Cheese, &c. Ses
April. .--.-----ee-
aF Printing in its various branches
executed with accuracy and dispatch
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Ct re-rd tie sloop Juliet, Captain forier'
So. Newport, now lyiag at Hartsh horne :
a uantitv Of excellent Rhode
spss' notatoes, Grcening Apples. CIDER
tEes.c Onions, New-England Rum, Sc.--
az - onboard, or 70.
John G. Laid,
asssaber 2.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER Ia. 1903.
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4 TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSE
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LATELY from Europe, respectfully I'M
forms the Young Gentlemen OF Alexandra,
that it is his intention to devote himself TO the
inatruction of those who may favor him with
their patronage, on the CLAIMANTS GER
NAN I'll UTE.
F.. M. .latters himself that he will be found
adequate to the task, and assures his patrons
that every excrtion shall be made upon his
For further particulars apply 70 HIM at
Mrs. Lunt's, Prince-street.
November l.. 34Y St.
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VESSELS WANTED.

NTANTED vessel OF one Thousand oar
Wv rels, to:take freight to Salem and Oh,
Of seven hundred barrels for Boston.
LaWraion s. FoWle.
November Z.
The Subscriber has on hand,
THE FOLLOWING GOODS,
Suitable. fortheahtroaehi4ss. season,
That will be sold On reasonable terms.
4 bales blue KERSEYo.
2 do. beaver COATING.
do. narrow CLOTHS.
do. blue do.
2 do. bIeachea Scotch DOWLASS.
also, ON HIND,
Madeira WINE in CT. casks.
COCOA in bags.
80 hhds Surinan MOLASSES.
QUEENS WARE iii crates assorted.
SHOT in casks,
James Patton.
October -.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
NEWBURYPORT, Sept. S.

How ungrateful must that man be, who
after long series of uninterrupted prospe"
rity, is unwilling to sacrifice, to the gene
raj welfare of his country, a small moiety
OF his income, when the rights and liberties
OF the nation require it for their preserva.
ton. With what cheerfulness did our wor =
thy ancestors leave the European world,
and fix their habitatioh in this soil, to en-
Joy a freedom of religion and politics.
With what perseverance did they struggle
through the many difficulties which presen-
ted themselves in every form, to obtain
these essential privileges and what mag
nanimity die the patriots of the Revolution,
evnce in their glorious struggle for the e.
Emancipation of their country from the chains
OF despotism sacrifices were cheerfully
made to eject the independence of Ameri-
Ca: and no complaints heard On account of
the embarrassments experienced. No
these noble minded men, preferred Liberty
and Poverty rather than slavery and affiu-
ence. Shall it be said of us, their offspring,
that we are unwilling to make small sa-
crihce to perpetuate the blessings acqnlr-
ed by their labor? Shall we exhibit 10 the
world, that we are not capable of govern
ing ourselves; and are willing to submit to
the Insults and depredations the bellige.
rents of Europe We trust not But there
are men in this country, who worsh p at the
tootstool of Idolatry whose patriotism, ex-'
tends no farther than their interest is bene~
fitted and who, for the lure of gain would
not only barter their independence, Lut their
GOD.-Statesman.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

a series OF extraordinary events TO which
all nations have been subject at more or les
distant periods, and by TIN. sposuions q
my august brother the Emperor Napoleon.
YOU have displayed sentiments which arc
those of the age. You viii find the result
of them stamped in the constitutional act.
which will be read toyou.
With it will cease the long disasters OF
Spain disasters which the secret uneasi
ness that has for long time agitated this
nation, gave but too much cause TO appre-
bend. The effcrvessence which yet pre-
walls in some provinces, will cease when the
people shall know that their religion, their
independence, and the integrity of their
country are guaranteed that their most
precious rights are acknowledged, and
when they shall see in these new institute
ons, the germ of the prosperity of their coun-
| try !; blessings which the neighborlng natl
ons have obtained only by dint of bloodshed
and misfortunes.
Would to Heaven all the Spaniards
were together mere One sole interest binds
them, and then they would have but one SEN
timent. We should not see ourselves under
the cruel necessity of losing any of those,
who, seduced by foreign indictments, must
see themselves reduced by the force of
arms!
The enemy of the continent hopes and
expects to deprive us of our colonies, by
taking advantage of the troubles which it
excites in Spain For this reason, every
good Spaniard should open his eyes, and
cling round the throne. We bring the &C,
which establishes the reciprocal rights and
| duties of the king and the people. If they
are disposed to make the same sacrifices
that we are, Spain will before long be tram
| quill, and as happy in its interior rs it will
be just and powerful in its exterior.
We accept with the highest confidence,
this contract at the feet of the Deity, who
reads in the innermost recesses of the
hearts of men, who disposes of them at his
will, and who never forsakes the man who
loves his country, and has no other fear than
that of his conscience.
This speech being finished, II. NJ. deli.
vered the constitution to the president, who
handed it to one of the secretaries and he
having read it in an ineligible voice from
the beginning to the end, the president put
the question to the assembly whether they
accepted the constitution, and all the MEM
bers answered Individually that they ac.
cepted of it and then the president answer
ed the speech of H. NJ.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

sures, and recent ones. ] was not old enough
then TO he an actor in those scenes. AS far,
however, as history unfolds the events of
those times, and the policy of our forefa.
Tiers, they correspond exactly with the
measures of the present administration and
members of congress. When England
sought to fet,er us then, with arbitrary, un-
constitutional impositions, as taxes, SC. the
Americans had passed non-intercourse laws
and resolves-the very same we had recent
iy done. England preyed upon our COM
merce and impressed our seamen, we pass
ed non-importation act. Both England
and France attempted to make common
prey of our ships and carsoes-we present.
ed both with an embargo law, which pre-.
serves both ships and cargoes, and gives us
time and means ofpreparing more effectu-
ally for future emergencies-I say, it pre-
| serves our property-and what is infinitely
more valuable, our INDEPENDENCE.
Mr.. b. repealed the assertion of Mr.. Win
der, that the merchants we're gamers bv
the embargo, on the con ~, he was a
great loser as we'll as others, and said, what
of all this clanior against the embargo? Let
us suppose it this moment to be disconti.
nued-I'll maintainit, no Prudent merchant,
trading 81 his ovvn cafitai, would send out
ship. can speak for myself, when de-
clare to you, there is no part of the world
to which would venture my property.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

The following extract from Mr. Canning's
letter to Mr.. Monroe of September %, 1907,
shews the footing on which Mr. c then placed
tile subject.
"The difficulties in the way of such adjust.
ment are already smoothed, by the disavowal
voluntarily offered, at the very outset of the
discussion of the general and unqualified pre-
tention to search ships of war for descrtcrs
There remained only to Ascertain ke facts of fhe
part eRlar case, and 10 PROPORTION therebaratioa.
is the British government naw to under.
stand, that you, sir, are not authorised tn enter
into this question separately and distinctly ;
without h wing obtained, as a preliminary con-
cession, the consent ofthis country to enter in
TO discussion with respect to the practice of
searching merchant vessels for deserters
Whether any arrangement can be devised
by which this practice may admit of modi6ca-
ton, without prejudice to The essential rights
and interests of Great Britain, is a question
which, rs have already said, the British go
Nernment may, ut a proper season, be ready tn
entertain but whether the consent of G. Brit-
ain TO the entering into such discussion shall, be
extorted as the price Of an amicabe adjust
n ent, as m condition IF being admitted TO make
hoHoya6fe rcpayafoH for an iejHyy, is question
OF quite different sort, and which can be An.
Ssweied no otherwise than by an unqualified re-
fus I'll.
earnestly recommend to you, therefore TO
consider, who her the Instructions which YOU
have received from your government, NAV not
: leave you at libertyto come to an adjustment Of
the case Of the Leopard and the Chesapeake,
independently Ofthe other question with which
it sppears to have been unnecessarily connect.
ed.
II your instructions leave you no d;screti-
o cannot press you to act in contradiction To
them. In that case there can be no advantage
m pursuing discussion which YOU are not an
thorised to conclude and shall have ONLY IN
regret that the disposition of his majesty to Ter
rnjnate that difference amicably and saisfacto-
rily, IS fnr the present rendered unayailino
C. In that case, his majesty in pursuance Sftbe
disposition Of which lie has given such signal
proofs, viii lose no time in sending a minister
70 America, furnished with the necessary in.
structiOns and powers for bringing this unfor.
innate dispute TO a conclusion, consistent viii
the harmony subsisting between 6. Britain and
tht United States. But, IN orderto avoid the in.
convenience which has arisen from the mkt ma.
ture Of your Instructions, that minister will NOT
BEEN nowcred 10 entertain, as connected with
TINS So Jet, any proposition respecting The
hearch Of merchant vessels"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
ELECTIONS.

OF the elections which have Just taken
place, we have not sufficient information 20
form correct opinion, except of that in
New Hampshire. In this state, it is now
placed beyond a doubt, that delusion and
feder alism has once more gained ascendant
cy over virtue and repubicanism.
When we consider the incessant exertions
OF the federalists; and the means used by
them to deceive the people, we are not at
all surprised in the result. There never
was, perhaps, a time when the advocates of
aristoeracy have had better opportunity of
influencing the people than on the present
occasion. They have represented to them !;
that "by electing federalists to Office, the
embargo will be removed )" and busine SIS
once more resume its former sway. But
do the citizens really believe this? Do
they believe that the party who formerly
shackled them with standing armies, sedi-
ton laws, sc. will render their situation
more agreeole than at present. If they
do they are grossly mistaken. What ben
eft can be expected in the election of fe.
deralists We believe none and it is our
opinion that should the opponents of the pre-
sent administration succeed in the election
of a president, those citizens who have sup
ported their candidates would rue the hour
they ever entrusted them with the reins of
government but we believe that no ap.
prehension on this ground need be enter
tanned. Ii the citizens of this country are
willing to sacrifice their principles for the r
Interests and abandon men who have been
Incessant IN promoting their welfare, and
the honor ofthe nation, they deserve 10 be.
come the "hewers of wood and drawers
Of water J" for in the character of syco-
plants, they kiss the rod which "lacerafes
their backs"
> We feel no chagrin at the termination of
this election f; we prefer an honorable mi
nority of men, who love their country, and
are willing to endure priyations for its no
nor, to majority, among whom, are indivi-
duals thatar ready at any time to part with
their birthright for a ga mess Of hoffage.
ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
PHILADELPHIA, septsmbsr 10.

We have received the Morning Chron-
lie AID Sar OF Loodo ,down he 10th
Jpiy-and on perusal fiud, tha, the En-
gllsh payers contain accounts Of Spanish
affairs, "hich a'e nct qn4e so much eas-
bird as the extract, published By papers
the pay # the Brush government here
i7dsed the state oftbe revolution N Spain,
wears very different aspect from that in
which ell The advices previously received
had placedit; but as ah0sares and traitors
are always the most violent, thoge Amer-
leans who are sold to the British, carr.
: heir zeal 10 The utmost excess Of iolly
u was so IN the revolution, the British
troops were not half 50 saugunsry and
'reacherous, as the tories tho joined hem.
(,5,roro.I
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

The Presidents reply to the petition
from Newburypori has been received by
the petitioners, and will be published in
the next number of The New buryp IT He.
raid. {" He says he cannot repeal the
Embargo"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

Captain Chapman late master of tn.
brig Vengeance OF Salem, which vessel
and her cargo (worth 10000 dollarsl
we're condemned in France by the Coun.
c'l OF Puzes, was passenger in the Arc
turus' He informs that be frequently saw
the French Emperor at BLyonne S me-.
times on shore and sometimes IA barge
in the harbour, and always with So slight
a guard as indicated no apprs henslon of
personal danger.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

NETWORK, September 9.
Letters received in this city yesterday
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

a letter from Halifax IN. ST. dated Az.
gust 22d, received al Boston, M nlIons tue
arrival OF the Hussar lrigate hom Barba.
DOS, aud that she had ob'alned from a
vessel she spoke the same mlormstion we
published IN this paper Oh hursday-
= that Russia, Sweden, Denmark and En-.
gland had concluded a treaty OF peace"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16

The following is the Speech that II. G. NJ
JOSEPH First, pronounced, on submitting
the Constitution of Spain, which was una
nimousiy adopted by the Sfanish Nation
al AssembLy.
GEETLEMEN DEPUTIES:
have wished to come in the midst Of you
before you separate. Brought together by
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
Aets Passed by he Virginia Legi8la-
n 4 tonz

fuTe az me Session or 1908
/, An act altering the Sessions of the
Court of Appeals, and for other purposes
The Court of Appeals, shall hereafter
hold three sessions in each year.
The first, to commence the first Of March
and cotinue 27 juridical days; the second,
to commence the 18th Of April, and CONT
nue. Al days: and the third, to commence
the 1st Of October, and continue SIS days.
IL from any cause, sufficient number OF
Judges to make a court do not attend, there
shall be no discOn,innsnce of the court, but
it shall stald adjourned, from day to day,
for ten days, and If n court be not formed
within that time, then the court and all the
suits therein depending, shall stand adjourn.
ed to the first day of the next term.
9. Explanatory of the act entitled "Ar
act concerning the election of members Of
the General Assembly"
No person inhabiting within the District
of Columbia, or elsewhere, not within the
jurisdiction Of this commonwealth, shat
exercise the right of suffrage therein, cx.
cept citizens thereof, employed abroad w.
the service of the u. 5. or this state, and
whose foreign residence is occasioned by
such service.
3. An act for altering the court day Of
Rockbridge county.
a. For opening a new street in the town
Of Petersburg.
S. For dividing the county Of Amherst.
6. Authorising the counties Of Caroline
and Hanover, 70 convert the bridge at Lit.
tlepage's across Pamunky river into a toll
bridge.
7. To suspend the operation Of an act con-
corning the Public Guard This suspense
I'm only extended To the goth of January
S. To authorize the cutting Of drains in
the county Of Northampton.
g. Incorporating trustees of free school
or schools in King George county
10. For adding part Of the county Of
Wvthe, 20 the county ofGiles.
II. Authnrising an appropriation o. part
of the money, arising from the sale tf the
globe Of Norborne parish.