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John Gardner Laid,

HasjSr sale, at his Harehouse, Prince-s'reet
Hharf-
Muscosalo and Loaf Sugars in hcgsheaas
and barrels.
aioiasses, west-India, and Ncw-England
Rum in do.
Hollands Gin and French Brandy in pipes.
Fort, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-
saaian, and Hyson-skin Teas, in whole, halt,
-na quarter chests.
4 case black Pcrsians
: barrels Caroline Indigo.
% crates Liverpool cream-colored S blue
; -aged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags.
spefmaceti Mould, and Mould and Dip
iaiiow Candles in boxes.
Brown Soap in hoxcs-Cod fish in do.
hecf, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrings
inbarrels.
tanners OIL, Spanish Hidcs,a quantity 81
Soa' Leather, Mems, Womeas' and Childrens
"eoss OF various descriptions, few packages
. White Rolls and German Checks, Russis
meetings. and Diapers, Russia aud Ravens
ucS India Cotton CT different kinds, Nan
ssis' $50 pieces coarse Irish Linens. Writ
ss aaa wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
VT eordage. Flax, Glue, a quantity OF VI
pa' zoo tons Plaster Paris, and 30 Ton
'~sS'an Hemp, &c. &C.
'a'aary 70. d.
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Feb. s.
WASHINGTON TAVERN,
L E Z S B URIC.

~THE subscriber has returned to the Wash
I ingtoa 7aDera, LsEsBuRG, where he is
PREPARED with every thing necessary tor the
accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies
who may honor him with their custom.
Having laid in good stock Of liquors, hay
and oats, and having enlarged his stables, and
engaged a careful, attentive and honest most
Ter, he fatters himself that, by his unremit-
ted attention, together with the diligence
care, and activity of his servants, he VIII DC
able to render his customers the most pef1ect
satisfaction In his line.
| ~ B. The house is in much better con-
dition than formerly, for the accommodation
Of travellers. -
James Dawson.
Lecsburg, Virginia Jan. Is.
PpINr1Nc in its various branches
neatly executed at this Office
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REC oMMESDATIoNs OF THE ABOVE WORK.
{" We have had frequent occasion to speak
of the diligence, good sense, and good lnten-
tons. of Mr. Murray and we congratulate
him sincerely on the success OF this PARTICULAR
work. We announce this edition, because the
alterations and additions are SO considerable,
that it is rendered almost new work.
British Critic, July 1901.
"Thsexamples which Mr.. Murray has here
selected, and the ludicious reflections which
accompany them, are such as can scarcely tail
10 make the best impressions, and to produce
the best effects, on all who read them with at
TENSION. The present edition Of this excel
lent publication, which has been long known
and commended, is enlarged by the addition
nc TWENTY-FIVE new characters, filling nearly
one hundred pages.
dni-Jacobin Reuieqv, Jan. 1904.
owe have received the tenth and last edi-
t;on of this valuable work. The improve
ments made in it, will appear from the authors
advertisement. We can only add to thls &C
count of the present useful volume, our hope
that it will be extensively circulated among
our countrymen.
Tire american Revie7u = Literary Journal,
for July, august z September, 1901.
con reviewing this book, in its improved
form. VIC find the facts unquestlonaole ana
highly intere.ting-the style correct and neat
and the &c sral tendency OF the work sueh
as induces us strongly to recommend IL espe-
cialiy to young readers, who love entertain
ment mingled with instruction.
Epangelical Magazine, oct 1901
uThc r,s,id sale Of this small but valuable
collection, has anticipated the commentator. l.n
,yc ,re DESTROYS to bestow. In an exempilil-
cation Of more than seventy remarkable Cha,
racters, many striking examples are exiiol'eo
which, il. the quiet hour of reflector. man
contribute to arrest the careless and wander.
;no IN animate the sincere and Flrtuous aho
70 convince or discounicnance those who have
/ been unhappily led to oppose the hig ghs
t~,,hs - Gentienaan's Magazine, NoU. lSoo.
Coldsmith's Grammar of Geography.
p:,.c,s Arithmetic, large ard small.
Hvmns and Spiritual Songs. 3
| school Bibles and Testaments, Spelling
Book>, Primers, Bonnet-Boards Writing
/ Paper. -
The nth number DR.. Ree'snew cyc'ope
| dia.
| OetobsraJ.
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Alexandria Library Company.

He Members ofthe Alexandria Library
Company will please to take notice, that the
annual election for President and Directors
will be held at the Library on Monday, 9th
instant, between the hours of three and six
P. n.
James Kennedy. fen.
LIBRARIAN.
February s. eoH0s
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ll,ol4 Prizes.
2l,yse Blanks.
$4,000

$4,000 Tickcts-Less than two blanks to
prize.--Subject to a deduction of Is per cent.
Prizes payable so days after the conclusion
of the drawing of the above prizes.
First drawn number lst days drawing ls en-
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VOL L..
saIes at Vsndue.
.,,.rv Tuesday and Friday,

-, evrry tuesday ana Tiuay
&5l' 49, IT'LL BE SOLD
,ro,,cl,,e Store, corner of Prince anu
~ ~ Water streets.
J, ur;sty Of Dry Goods. crcesr'ss. 90 8.
ID ,". ,,,Irs of which will be expressed IN
f s:1,s &c the ,lay---All kinds OF goods
'sss pl''s 49, on limitation and the prices O
v van. a ,,adpurcAased 1T TIE lowest limitation
anu prices. = .ars,e,ler " NJ.
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The managers will commence drawing IN
the city of n. York, on the second Tuesday
in April next, and will continue to draw 600
Tickets each day until Observation-Disclosures tor
sale at the subscribers Bookstore klng-street
Alexandria tickets in the present and
late Baltimore Lotteries taken In exchange
for Tickets in this, and all tickets sold as q.
bove examined free OF expence.
Present price ofTickets s go
r. GRAY.
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IN THE CASE OF
ROBERT B. JAMESON,
M L.VSOLVEJVT. DEBTOR.

VIE creditors are hereby notified that the
II time limited for the production Of
CLAIMS, expires on the 22d instant :-on
the following day they may have an opportu-
nifty OF Inspecting the claims produced, and
a statement the transactions of the 1,rus.
tee relative to the subject; and on the first
proxlmo division will be made of the money
In his hands among those creditors whose
claims are admitted, upon their giving bonds
with sufficient sureties to refund the dividends
received by them, respectively, in case the
decretal order passed by the circuit court last
July term should hereafter be set aside by the
absent defendant therein mentioned.
Colin Aud, Iruaee.
Eal,
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Lottery Intelligence.

The 18th days drawing of the Charitable
Marine Society Lottery took place on Mon
day last, when the wheel gained $3.50
Former gain 1879
Total gain S2o,2es
The next drawing takes place tomorrow
afternoon, and On Monday next the first
drawn blank is entitled to 5 400, and tickets
will advance to dollars, if the capital prizes
should still remain in the wheel after to-nor-
rows drawing.
- few warranted undrawn TICKETS at
So so. for sale by
R. GRAY.
February Is.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber informs the public, that he
manufactures and has for sale, at his manu-
factory corner of Prince and Fairfax streets,
I STILLS Of all sizes, commonly used foi
distiiing grain or fruit.
A general assortment of TIN WARE
SHEET. IRON STOVES and STOVE
PIPES made at the shortest notice.
Every kind of PLUMBING WORK eli
thcr for ShYis or Buildings, done in the best
manner.
The BRASS FOUNDRY BUSINESS
in all its branches is carried on under the dl-
rection Of Mr. HILLI,fM FLETCHER,
who has had many years experience, and as a
workman is exceeded by few-As the Brass
founder business is partnership, application
must be made to William Fletcher, who will
undertake to make CRATES handsomely
ornamented with Brass, agreeable to any pat
tern or price, and will execute the work in the
yeay best and neatest manner and en- the most
reasonable terms.
The highest price given for old Cofter,
Brass, Pewter, Lead and Iron.
George M.Munn.
October Is.
JUST RECEIVED n
For Sale at r. GRAY's bookstore, King
Street
THE POWER OF RELIGION,
On the mind, in retirement, affection and at
heapproach of death.
Excmplihed in the testimonies and expert.
ence Of persons, distinguished by their great
ness, learning or virtud.
'-ris Immortality-'tis that alone
Amidst life's pains, abasements, cnapti-
ness,
G The Soul can comfort, elevate and h!l."
YOUNG.
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e. Black Rauey Lottery.

NO. 3.
Authorised by an Act of the LEGISLATURE
of the State of New YORK, for the purpose
OF OPENING CERTAIN ROADS.
MANAGERS
Thomas STORM, JOHN H. SIcKELs, WIN.
HENDERSON, MATTHIAS B. TALMADGK,
and JAcoBUs VAN ScHooNHovEN.
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BIZ LINDLEY MURRAY.

FROM the thirteenth English edition, enfarg-
ed and improved by the Author.
Price handsomely bound and lettered, deAori
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, November 81.
Taken for the .dierandria Gazette

At ~ o'clock this morning the house
was called to order, 80 members being pre-
sent.
On motion Of Mr.. Da7vson it was resolved
that committee be appointed to Join
committee from the Senate to wait OH the
President of the United States to inform him
that the house had formed Quorum, and
were ready to receive any communication he
might have to offer.
A committee of two was appointed on the
part OF the house, who soon after returned
and informed the house that the Senate had
not yet formed quorum
a resolution for supplying the members
with news papers was moved by Mr.. Nelson
and carried.
resolution for appointing the hour Of II, ,
A. NJ. tor the meeting of the house each day
"as presented and passed.
The house adjourned.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01
81. The news from Liverpool. is in,nnr,,na.

The British hopes of renewal of 10,
ties, IN Austria, have vanished--The firing SUD
Tower Guns over the ashes of Napoleon 1.-The
poned-1He iee has cooieI his oyaira rs post
has abated ! And like the rest cs q, Ns Jecer
winch have been circulated resps citing him e IONS
las served only as the preind, to SOM. ',.' 'h's
cesses- He has made peace with ne" sue
ed new acquisitions of erritory and res samreap-
and eHiingnishea even the embers of ns,r IS
liton, in the house ofLorrsine. ne" Goa
These are the times, for Britain to Weld &c e.,
tice, or for us to exact it y'siu us JUS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01

tfsiesers and 6esiegec. On this is grounded
tie right to prevent neutrals from cnteriny
tile place.
=" the sovereignty aud independence Gifts
nag. like the sovereignty and independence
OF ITS territory. arc the property OF every
neutral. state may transfer itself to a.
mother state; itmay destroy the archives of
its independence. and pass from Prince to
PriDce, but tue right of sovereignty is in
dirisib!e and unalienabie; no one can re-
nouncc it.
:" England has placed France i'm a state of
blockade. The Emperor has, in his decree
OF beriia, declared the British Islands in a
state of blockade. The first of these reyu
la'ions forbid neutral vessels to proceed to
France the second prohibit their entering
English harbors.
" England has by her orders of council of
the 1lth OF November, 1907, levied an i'm
post on neutral ships, and obliged them to
enter its ports before they sail To France
by the decree of the 18th of December, Of
the same year, the Emperor has decrced,
thar all such ships be denationalized. which
had entered English ports, or submitted to
be searched.
In order to ward off the Inconvenience
with which this state OF things threatened
her commerce, America laid AN embargo in
| all her harbors and although France had
done nothing more than used the right of
| retaliation, its wants, and those of its colo
MES, suffered much from this measure We.
| did the Emperor magnsnimous!y connive at
the proceeding, in order rather to endure
| the privation OF. commerce than to acknow-
| ledge the authority of the usurper Of the
seas.
The embargo was raised, and system
cfnon intercourse was substituted for it,
The powers on the continent, in alliance
with England, having the same object in
| view, made common cause with her, that
| they might derive the same advan, ages
The harbors of Holland, of the E.lbe, of the
Weser, Of Italy. aud OF. Spain, were to enjoy
those benefits from which France was to be
excluded; and the one and the other were
| to be opened or closed to commerce. as cir
! cumstances rendered expedient, so As France
was bereft of it.
Thus, sir, in point Of principle. France
recognizes the freedom of neutral com
merce, and tile independence of the mari
| time powers; which she respected up to the
| moment when the maritime tyranny of En-
gland, that respects nothing, and the arbi.
trary proceedings of its government COM
PEELED her to adopt measures of retaiiat,0n,
10 which she resor;ed with regret. Let Eng
land revoke her blockade of France, and
France will recall her declaration OF block
'"e aSaihss sIhSiahe. Let England revoke
her Cabinet Orders OF the 18th Nov. 1907.
and the Milan Decree will expire of itself
The American Commerce will then recover
It's complete freedom, and be assured OF FIN
ding in the harbors of France, favour and
protection. But it belongs to the u States
to attain this happy object by their Ernness.
Can nation. resolved to remain free, he
state between certain momentary interests,
and the great cause of maintaining her ipde-
pendence, her honor, her sovereignty, & her
dignity!
(Sgned)
| an CHANspACNv,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01
CHE ehquirfr.
RICHMOND, DEdENBER !. 1so9,
HEAR ROT sInEsl


The following defence o the Er minister.
ct &. Britain, and the at,ac, on the American
Government. shcuid be justly and duly
weighed
Is there man, who reata it. so blind as not
to see that there IRE british prints i'm this
Country, who abandon therightso of the u ).
to the insolcnt preteDsionsof G,est Britain?
These remarks are extracted from the
Federal Republican" of ,;,ltimore-which
would seem TO lave taken, Brief from the
Tx minister. No advocate was ever more
reSoute in the defence OF his client--or
more worthy O, the Cause yhich he defends I!
Gross abuses-a;ry susoicions-the most
direct aud veBomaus charges of hvtoc.fcv
and }alSehooa, are aimed, without the least
colouring OF proof, againt the American
Secretary of State Butthe imputation is
as weak as the cause is abandoned! 1t is
:ctnni sine tcia--a ncrvele,s shaft. that ne.
verreacNes its aim--we aIe much mistaken
indeed in the 'comp,exio, of the public
mind, j. this vcnomoDs attack does not
recoil upon the heads II its authors with a
force proportioned to tleir deserts
IL We have thrown sogether few notes,
by way OF comment, o. this extraordinary
production.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01
=" NJ. CHANgPAGNY."

Il letter from Liverpool, dated October
Goth, by the Hercules, says. We have lust
received intelligence that the Spanish Go
ve'nment have ordered the British troops
and vessels to depart from their territory
and harbours Immediately. No reason is
assigned for this measure. 49,. Mercantile
.ddver,iser
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-01
me fn6He respectfully informed, in t;fa,, t5.,
WIZ Oe n0 postboDensent on account ofqSeathsr,

L NCCH SULLIVAN, has removed his cho.,
IL and business, to the same house occupied by
Nm. MeCy, MATCHMAKER, opposite Mr.. Nm.
CooFs
D-cember I. ,v4,,
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Public Sale.

BY virtue Of a deed Of trust from George
CoryeR to the subscriber, to secure the pay
ment of a certain sum of money to Doctor
CAarlc Cartor, will be exposed to sale, on
the 9Th day of February next, on the premls-
es, a PIECE OF GROUND, lying upon
the north side of Duke-street and east side OF
AIfied-street, extending upon Duke-street So
feet and upon Alfred street sS feet to 20
feet alley-Also a PIECE of GROUND.
living upon the south side of Duke-street ana
to the westward of Water-street, extending
upon Water-street 81 feet 10 inches, and
running back g feet 10 inches to a 10 teet
alley.
James Keith.
January 90. cots
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nTcynaT, Ta,1ucfu Q.

Mr. 5tsrg presented a resolution direct
Eng the committee on post Offices and post
foads, toreport bill authorising the trans
mission Of the documents accompanying
|the messaSe Of the president of the Esd of
Dec. last, free Of postage. Agreefto.
Mr.. 6. ". Camp5e1, from the committee
|cfvays and means made a report, in which
|the committee asked to be discharged from
|tEe consideration Of the petition OF certain
mariners Of Portland (Naine) PRAYING that
krhslr fishing vessels migltbe employed for
|she protection ofthe revenue. The COM
lnh'te were discharged.
Mr. Dasa ofered the following rssolu-
|tion:
Rrsslveo, That for the benefit Of searaen
III the United States it is proper to make
provision that registered ships or vessels af-
FER atlme to be limited by law, shall not
continue to enjoy the benefits and privileges
sPpsr'alnlng to ships or vessels OF the U.
S'a'es, unless some of the mariners onboard
cae same shall be citizens OF the United
'alss' Ordered to lie on the table.
MI Dana also offered the following reso-
1es'i'ed, That the secretary of state be
ars to lay before the house statement
si0ns whole number of persons born in TO-
of fSa countries and legally admittedcitizens
0is United States, BY naturalization, who
. a-,e oeen registered as American seamen,
,, ~a returned as such to the department Of
@s' according to the lists transmitted by
N. l lo of the customs in pursuance Of
'aw relative to the relief and protection
american. seamen. Agreed to.
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THE SUBSTITUTE.

Mr.. LLOYD, the new Senator from Mas
sachusetts, successor of Mr.. ADANs,'ls adj
mitted to possess as much solid commercial
information as any man in Congress. And
he is remarkably clear, correct AMI con-
else speaker. The friends of the embargo,
have constantly complained that its oppo-
nents proposed no substitute. The conclu-
sion of Mr., Lloyd's second speech an
nounces substitute of the true character,
and in the true spirit of sEVENTE-slz.
g Gentlemen opposed to the resolution
6 saw, that those who have brought it for
s ward proposed no substitute for the en-
(" barge and the gentleman from Virginia
!" SAYS, that / in particular have given no
/" intimation on this head. have no re-
" servein my opinion on the subject. l
(" am free to say, remove the embargo, sui
g fer the merchants to arm their vessels,
6 putthe nation in a state of defence, and
g assert your well established and indisput7l
6 able rights, or perish inthe contest"
bid.
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Notice is hereby given,

HAT the Directors Of the Littie Riper
Z 1urnti&e Rod Comfans, viii meet at
Fairfax Court House, en- the third Monday
in The present month, to receive proposals
for forming and paving the road, from the end
ofthc twenty miles already paved to theGum
Spring Road, distance of about six miles
the road to be made In q convex form fifty SIX
feet wide, no part of the road to be more than
FIVE degrees elevation, with sufficient dl ches,
and tunnels made Of stone III all parts OF the
road where necessary, speedily to Carry OF
the water. Twenty feet in width of the road,
to be paved with stone nine inches IN depth,
on such parts of the ro2d as pass over iirm,so-
lid ground, and not less than twelve inches in
depth in such parts as pass over moist or
made ground, the stone to be broken SO small
as to pass through ring Of not more than
three inches diameter, and covered with gra-
vel, sand or clay; the road TO be completed IN
the course of the present year, the undertak-
er to be paid for each quarter OF nile when
that distance shall be completed and received
by the Directors.
The Directors will at the same time and
Place receive p, oposals for keeping the road
already made in repair for twelve months.
The proposals to be made lii writing speci-
fying the distance and part Of the road, pro-
posed to be made or kept in repair, and the
sum per mile for which it will be undertaken.
Bond and security will be required of the
undertakers for the performance OF their con-
trzct
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Fer The Alsranarla Daily Gazette.
TO ALMERIA.

TO ALMERIi.
BY the warm, feeling heart, which thy feel
ings bespeak,
BY the hue of vermillion that glows in thy
cheek,
And those eyes which young Love for his
temple might seek,
j VOW, that love thee Almeria.
BY thy glance SO bewitcsing, tn enamoring
vile,
That turks in thine eye, and enchants in thy
By those accents OF thine which SO swectly
beguile,
VOW, that I love thee, Almeria.
b. the raptuiing swell of thy bosom divine,
By the wishes feel Oh thy breast to recline,
and mingle warm signs of affection with
thine,
VOW that / love thee, AImeria.
BY the love breathing notes which 50 sweetly
you sung
When lost IN transporting emotion hung.
On cacE thrilling accent that fell from your
tongue,
/ VOW that love thee Almeria.
vow by the bliss of that rapturous hour,
When ventured the wish of my heart to
discover,
And impress on thy cheek the warm kiss of
a lover,
adore thee forever Almeria.
FREDERICK.
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ENTERTA INMENT
RANDOLPH MOTT,

Late OF the Washington Tavern, Alexandria,
is prepared to entertain travellers and o.
Tiers in genteel Manner at the WHITE
HOUSE, opposite the second furntlike gate,
seven miles from Alexandria, on the road to
Fairfax Court House-and Aatters himself
his attention to the wishes and convenience
of his customers will ensure him apsrtlon OF
public patronage.
Gn Good pasturage and grain OF every
description will be furnished tor stock.
Januard 10.
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Chs. Simms, Dire
Phlneas Janney, TOYS.
Chs. F. Mercer,
Jan 8. eeSt.
6 The meeting ofthe Direct
ors is unavo1dably postponed TIL
Tuesday 18th inst.
January II
twenty Dollars REWARD.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber onthe
third of this month a negro man named MO
SEES, about twenty five years old, ave ieet
eight or nine inches high, rather slender, and
very black, his eyes are rather large Among
other clothes he took with him adrab colored
big coat rather ragged, black Jacket, pair
of white breeches made ofplanes. and pair
fold corduroy. will.giye the above reward
for him, if secured in some jalL and notice
sent to me.
David Stuart.
Fairfax County, Va.
9Th IAN III dst2aw