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1t had taitGd Of It's $c0tFClve oojoe.o. = va,
notwithstanding, willing At The commence
ment of the present session to petssvere IA
fl,e system until the events which laRrici-
patted should take place IN Span, and be
: come known in @. Britain, and until the
early proceedings In congress should be
known there. Il appeared to me- that il a
relaxation on the part OF 6. Britain, should
not be coerced BY the Influence Of these e
vents combined, upon their first impression
in G. Britain, all hope Of arelaxation from
the embargo alone would then be at an end,
and that no other alternative would be lett
us but war. My sincere love Of peace, and
the little remaining hope Of avoiding war,
induced me at that time sternly set my
face against the repeal of the embargo but
| then thought, and ssill think, that atsolne
period Of this session some other measures
ought to be resorted to, either with or with
out the embargo. That period is now ar
rived: submission cannot for a mctnent be
taken into consideration. The decisive
course of measures which conceived were
imperiously demanded by the existing cir
cumstances of the country, are still more
strongly called for by the contents of MIR.
Canning's letter OF the ed Of November
last, to Nh. Pinkney. This letter have
heard represented as wholly unimportant.
view It's contents in very different light.
deem them highly important. They 90
to take away my last hope Of peace. They
80 to satisfy nay mind, that We have now 10
alternative but war. Submission is out Of
the question. Permit me to read an extract
or two from that letter, upon which ny OPT
MON is founded. They will be found IN
pages IS, IA, Of the last printed nt ssage OF
the President:
"The purpose of this letter is not t. re-
new the discussion upon the subject o. your
proposal, but merely to clear up any nisun-
drrs!anding which had existed between US
iii the course of that discussion. cannot
conclude it, however, without a;lyerting We
ry shortly to that part of your letter, in
which you argue that the failure OF France,
in the attempt to realize her gigantic project
Of the annihilation of the commerce Of this
country, removes al pretext for the CONT
nuance OF the retaliasoly system of C. Bri-
tain. Again,
r.,
II tne iour,aation OF the retaliatlng sys-
tenn OF orc'' "s'sain was IS we contend it
to nave 0een) originally just, that system
will be justiiably continued IN force, not 50
long ol'iy % ''i7 ucc'eeS Whlch produced It
are mischlevousiy operative, but until they
are uneqlui'ocaiiy abandoned, and, if it be
thus consistent with justice to persevere IN
that sysseh' II IS surely no n'ean motive OF
policy for such perseverance, that prema
ture departure rom IT. Whlte the eneny's
original provocatlon remains unrepealed,
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Sen0ts of the Uuued Sf0t''
Fe6yudyY %.

fS0fUOy -.~' H.. bill
fsas AID Nays on the passage o. -, BE-
to interdict the commercial inEefco.a,,g,3 .,ncr,
tween ele L. S. end G. Drtsi, aD' rpr.
and their dependencies, and 4of CO.
poses.
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CONG R E S S.
Senate ef tie United States.
MorDAr, FEB. IS.
DEBATE

On the ollouoiiag resolution offered BY lVr =
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Lees Grand RefoYatiue.

Proved by long extensive experience, to
be absolutely unparalleled in the cure ofner-
syous disorders, consumptions. lowness ofspi-
rits, loss Of appetite, impurity Of blood, hys-
terical affections, inward weaknesses, vio-
lent cramps in the stomach and bad indiges-
tons, melancholy, gout in the stomach,
pains In the limbs, relaxations, involuntary
emissions, obstinate elects, -four albus- Tor
whites jimpoteney, harrenness, &c. &c.
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Joseph H. Vaudeville,

Corner et' King AID Union-sfreets,
HAS FOR SALE,
1000 baskets coarse and tine Salt, by the
bushcl and In sacks.
SO barrels Whiskey.
1000 VT. Rhode Island Cheese.
Goshen do. in casks.
5000 VT. best green Coffee, in bags.
1000 do. white do,
French Brandy.
jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and
New England Rum.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hys
son Skin Teas, the latest imhortasioHs.
Sugar, best Muscoyado, in hogsheads and
barrels.
Do inferior qualities, in do.
Moiasses, in hogsheads.
Clover Seed, warranted fresh.
Cotton, in bales and by retail.
Candles, mould and dipped.
Loaf and Lump Sugar.
Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Carrots
Snuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Pa
per, Pepper, Al!spice, Chewing Tobacco,
Madde, Copperas, Soal Leather, Bed Cords,
Leading Lines, Ks SIC.
Also,
Best Super6ne Flour. for private families,
few barrels Corn, and SOME Seed Oats,
Plaister of Paris, sc.
April II, d
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May 8
VAL UABLE LAND
Il @ X S II L Il,


Distant % miles from Georgetown and A.
lexandria, l9 miles from Occoquan Mills, and
twenty from Dumfries, and within two miles
and half of the Little River Turnpike Road.
Ii consists of Five and Iaventy Hundred acres,
lying on the waters Of Bull and Little Hockey
runs, in the counties Of Fairfax and Prince
William. The quality of this land is excel
lent, and, to grazier especially, would be
source of great emolumcnt, from the quantity
oflow grounds :of which there is not less than
Five hundred acres, ready, from the strength
of the soil. 10 be sowed in Timothy. This land
is decidedly benefited by the plaster Of Pa
ris. On it is a very good scite for mill, the
stream being one OF the most constant in that
part of the country. There are abou. 800 a.
cres in wood, heavily timbered The improve
ments are, dwelling house newly fitted up,
consisting Of two rooms below stairs, with
store room and two convenient closets three
lodging rooms above stairs, all excellent Gel
lar, kitchen, corn house, meat house and
stables. Likewise the oyerseer's house, one
in each county, with olher necessary houses
or negroes,
Between 2 and 800 acres in addition, 70
sale, in Prince William county, OH Bull Run
near It's confiux with Occoquan. This land
lies about 10 or ! ! miles from the Occaquan
mills, and has nearly one thro in woods-its
quality is equal to amy in its immediate neigh
borhood.
Persons disposed to purchase may be sup
piled on the FIRST named tract with large
st ock Of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming
>ensils. Thesubscriber wiling to emigratc
southwardly will dispose Of the above men,
toned property OH ting most reasonable terms.
Information respecting the property may
be had by app caiion to the honorable Judge
Washington Of Mount vernon, H. S. Tur-
ner, ESqui-e. Of Jefferson county, or in the
absence of the subscriber 10 Bernard Hooe,
jun. Esq. living near the premises.
Il. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, rear Dumtries,
Va. June II. 2aw
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TO RENT,
The Naiaingtop 7aUeyn, IN Alex
andYsa.

r WISH TO RENT for term of years,
l the aforementioned TAVERN, with the
out-houses thercunto belonging. 1t is stu
ated on King street, the most central and
public part of Alexandra. The buildings
are commodious and good, and the stand ex-
celled by none in the place. A further de-
scription Of this property is deemed unneces-
sary, a. it is very generally known, having
been occupied as public house Tor upwards
oftwelve years.
Possession may be had the 5th July next.
John Dundas.
May 8 dot co
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e. Entertainment.
Februar 4.

THE subscriber respectfully informs =, =,
friends and the public generally, that nc ~,
opened House Of Entertainment Tor sras'
lers and others, at Colchester Ferry, oppv
site Woodbridge, where he will keep cor; :,
slant supply Of whatever may De necessary h !,
his line for the accommodation OF those WV -.
may favor them with their custom, ca ~
most moderat terms. "A
w. MILAN.
March ~. eo5tlawoW
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This is to give Notice

That the subscriber hath obtained from the
Orphans Court of Saint Mary's county and
state of Maryland, letters administration on
the personal estate Of Richard Bond, late OF
the aforesaid county and state, eceased 80
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned 10 exhibit tne
same for adjustment, with the proper vouch
ers thereof to the subscriber, living in Sain.
Mary's county and state of Maryland, at or
before the 18th day4ot July next or they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of ia
nuary, 1909.
Rebecca White Bond.
Executrix.
January ls, 1aw6m
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TO rem r,

. TWO STORES, on King street, x Tn"
on Royal. street, with good cellars uadsr ~
whole-they will be lie, together or sepas@,
as may best suit those who wish to ooeup.I
them, as they may be all connected toseua
family may be conveniently accommoa@
cd-the stands are equal if not superior u
any in the town.
.ALS0,
A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, %
St. Asaph-street, between Duke and Prinoe'
streets. This situation is healthy, with a soos
garden and well of good water in the yard
For further particulars apply to WILLIE
MsKNIear, or at MsKNIGHT and STEWART
store, corner of Fairfax and King streets
Nav 20. eootlaM
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"A. Smith,
Market street, Fell's Point.
Lees Werm-dsjfroying Lorenges.

This medicineis superior to any yer of
fered to the public, being innocent and mild
certain and efficacious in its operations
Should no worms exist insthe body, it viii
without pain or griping, cleanse the sto-
mach and bowels of whatever is foulo offen-
.sive, and thereby prevent the production Of
worm: and many fatal disorders.
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SEINE ROPE.

THE subscriber manufactures and has ~
sale, at his house on Washington. street, ~
post: Jacob Ho6man's sugar refinery, oen,1
andHauling Ropes, of all sizes; oeine@ oss
ing rwine Shad & Herring Iwine !; oae.I
ing and Bed Cords Plough Lines b race
-also, Tarred Rope and other Cords.
Joleph Harper
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@ B S E Z v +.
The falouins MEDICINE s ore sold by
ROBERT CRY, bookseller IN Ainl-
street-aad By n. HING SzON, <a'.fax-
I street, -A!erandria.
LEES ELIXIR !!

s ~. SVyStSA6u ASiAxSuy eSA s~S-~--s - "A,
u coughs, catarrhs, asthmas, sore tnroata'
and approaching conslmptions. a angie
trisl 81 this medicine will prove its ethcacl0us
qualify in restoring perspiratiOn common 20
healthy people; il dislodges and expeis tne
Rough siscid' phlegm or naucus, streng lhenlnK
the weakened vessels Of the lungs, thus strlk-
inx atsthe root Of the disorder, the symptoms
Of course are effectually and permanently
conquered, The great number oisnresPet'
formed in lso8 by this elegant and aseiai pse-
marathon. is sufficient to astOnish and conVance
those that labor under colds, coughs,consnmP-
lions, SIC. Of being Immediately relieycd' WITH
out saying any thing of the many tnousanus
benefited in former years however ior ,he
information of those persons, It any there oe'
that have not heard Of the balsamic qcalues
of Lees Elixir, VIC give the names OF the to.-
lowing nerson who are we'll known TO our cl-
tizcns in general as persons Of known intesrl-1
~ and strict yeracity. From the following
certificates it will plainly appear, that three
Years consumption, common cold or cough
are all with ease removed by Lees Elixir.
Messrs. r. Lee and Son,
Lac superior qusaisASs - =
called Lees Eirir, induces me 20 give you
this certificate for publication, TO pom. 70 my
suffering fellow mortals the road 10 health'
the most valuable of all earthly POSSESSIONS.
For upwards of three years ! have been al
Aicted.with a severe cough tightness OF the
breast, lowness of spirits, and gradual vast.
ing Of tho flesh; having tried different medi-
cinea recommended for such cases, without
receiving any real benefit; fortunately one
of your advertisements was given to me-
Immediately applied to Mr. Vanee. i7s' Mar-
kes street, for some of Your Elixir, Which
has contrary to the expectations OF my friends
restored me to my former good state OF
health. Any otherinio will be given
By me-
Market street. Baltimore
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Persian Lotion,

Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tea
crs, and all eruptions Of the skin, rendering
it soft and smooth.
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IT, Removal.

THE. subscriber intends to remove from
Dumfries to the town Of Stanton, August
county, Virginia, about the last of the pre-
sent month. These who have conhded bust
ness to his care, will please apply to PhiAh
Harrison, or William II. G. Dade, who are
in possession Of their papers and particularly
informed of the state Of their suits.
John H. Peyton.
Dumfries, June 6-tl6) eol2t
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George HARDWOOD
Market street, Baltimore

b1cssrs. r. Lee g Son,
You are at liberty to publish for the so0d
Of others, the benefit ] have received from
your excellent preparation called Lee,s El'1-
II. Being afflicted with violent pains IN inc
breast, sloss of appetite, and debility OF the
whole System, which rendered me unable 20
attend to business, being advised TO try your
Elixir, j procured two bottiessof Messlesrs
Warner and Hanna, which has entirely re-
moved the compliant, and restored ms 70 4
perfect state Of health. From the good effect
Of your ElixirI washed to suppose your other
medicines were equally, efhcacious, which M.
duced me to give your Worm Losenges %
my children, and with pleasure inform you
they had the desired effect ANY other ihlor.
nation ! shall. give on application to me Al
my housesin .Sly's-street, baltimore.
john Keller.
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Iu1f Publifhed,
FOX SHE By X. GRAY,
A CELEBRATED ROMANCE ENTIrLED
ABAELLINO,

Translated from the German, by NJ e
Lewis, the we'll known author Of the Csy.,
Spectre, Monk, Adelgitha &c. sc. pnc,
handsomely bound, one dollar-the EneE5,
edition sold at one dollar seventy FIVE cents.
What black Musician conjures up this 6en3l,
What, do you tremble, are We all afraid
Alas, blame yc not, for ye are mortal,
And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil.
Ayaunt, thou dreadful Minister of He'll
RICHARD III,
In Justice to this excellent Romance, W.
need only remark, that the Grand Draiass
piece, which for several seasons past drts
such full houses to our theatre, is foundedm!
the same subject, as translated by Dunlap;
but the acknowledged superiority OF Lewis.
writings or TRANSACTIONS in the Romance sys,
being so far superior to any other OF our mo-
Gern authors, leaves encumium unnecesay
with the publishers.
MORE. Five editions of this Romance wss
sold in a very short time, after publicationaI
London-it is dedicated TO the Earl Of MaHs
BY Lewis.
y June 7-2l
The Commonwealth Of Virginia.
To the Sheriff # cnnty, enzE1no.|
x7OU are hereby commanded to summon
7 Elisha Janney, Jacob Janney, Philip
Care, Bernard Hooe, jun. Philip slaughs,
and Fleming Bates, to appear at the caPltot
in the city of Richmond, on the 18th day d
the next term, before the Judge ofths
superior court of chance1y, directed by law
to be holden in the said city, to answer bill
exhibited against them in the said court III
tohn p. Smith. And this they SHALL INN
wise omit, under the penalty of one hundra..
mounds each. And have then there this.
writ. Witness, Peter Tmsley, clerk Of our
said court at Richmond, this Gath day-ot Maj,
1909, and in the thirty-third year Of the con-
moAwealth.
Peter FINLEY, c. c.
To restrain in the hands Of the de ene's
Jacob Janney, Philip Caro- Bernard HoN
iur. Philip Slaughter, and fleming Bates
any MONIES. debts, or effects in their hani
belonging, or due 70 Elisha Janney, ali 40
sent defendant, until the further orde
court.
William Writ, P. Q.
Teste,
P. TINsLEy, c. c.
Nav 80. "a" %lh
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| lnfalli5le Ague and Fsuer Drob,.
For the cure Ofagues, remittent and inter-
Emitten fevers. 81

Les Genuine Essence s. Extract
Of Mustard.
A safe and eaectual remedy for acute and
chronic rheumatism, govt, palsy, lumbago,
numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains
bruises, pains in shs face and neck, &c.
Lees Sov.ysign Ointment for tie Ish.
Which is warrantcd an infalllble remedy at
Que application, and may be used with the
most perfect safety by pregnant women,o on
Infants week old, not containing q particle
Of mercury, or any dangerous ingredient what
ever, and is not accompanied with that tor
menting smart which attends the use Of other
remedies.
Persian Lotion,
Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tea
crs, and all eruptions Of the skin, rendering
il soft and smooth.
Lees Genuine Eye Water,
& An effectual remedy for all diseases Of the
eyes
Tooth Ache Drops,
Which,giye immediate relief.
Lees Corn PlaisteY.
DAMASK LIP SALVE.
Rssso1at,ue Poavder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Indian Vegetable Specific,
Ascertain and never failing cure for yene.
real complaints.
". B. Each and every medicine aboyeenn-
merated, have directions describing their mode
of use in the most perfect manner.
April 3.
Joleph Mandevllle,
seaxSR-of KING and hAIRFAx s7'kbA7s.
ALEXANDRIA:
Has received a considerable a0e
5 dition toshls Stock,
s.1aD OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hogsheads,2 LIST and I'd quality
20 barrel. Musesvado Sugars.
1000 lib. Green Coffee
s l-2 tons British Patent Shot, assortc
BIB to No. 9.
40 bales Cotton.
lilo casks first quality Goshen Cheese.
40 boxes Mould Candles.
Is bags clean heavy Pepper.
$50 ID. Nutmegs.
casks London refined Saltpetre.
s ditto Irish Glue.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, You ng Hy
son, Hyson Skin, and Padre Souchong Teas
in quarter chests, boxes and cannisters-mos
of which are equal i'll quality to any ever I'M
ported.
Madeira, Port, Marsha, Sherry, Lisbon,Te
neriffe, and Malaga Wines.
| A few cases Medoc Claret.
Jamaica, Windward-Isiand, and Northern
Rum.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Pech Brandy.
Holland and Country Gin.
| Irish and Country Whiskes.
[ Six hogsheads Cherry Bounce.
/ Retailing Molasses, Havana Honey.
| Wine and Cider Vinegar.
| Best Florence Oil in bottles and aaskss
/ Loaf and Lump Sugars, Choce late, Rice
! Pearl & Common Barley, Basket Salt, Starch
Fig Blue, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, Cassla, pi'
inento, Race and Ground Ginge,, Cayenne
Pepper, Capers, Mustard, Raisins, Almonds:
Currants, Nader, Alum, Copperas, Roll
! Birthstone, Chalk, British and Hrandywine
Gunpow,ler, Spanish Segars, Cavendish and
l<Small Twist Chewing Tobacco, Lelper's S,
| CARROTS, and Hamilton's Snuff, Writing af;
Wrapping Paper, Playing Cards, Bed Cords
"a !ing Lines, &c. &t:
,I:tober l8.
e. Removal.
THE subscriber intends to remove from
i Dumfries to the town Of Stanton, August
county, Virginia, about the last of the pre-
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to 20, 900 Dollars.
BLACK RIVER LOTTERY.

No. 2.
On the 35th days drawing the first dras,
number will be entitled to 10000 dollars,
There is also in the wheel one prize Of lGao
ollars, 8 of 500, Is Of 200, arc So of ln
dollars.
Present price Of Tickets u dollars.
For SAFE By
ROBERT GRAY.
June 20.
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IN December last was attacked with a
most violent cold, severe cough and pains
in the breast, which continued to grow worse,
during which time my appetite failed, and
nv voice altered so much, that il was with
The utmost exertion could pronounce sin
Ole sentence louder than my breath. Some
Of my friends having observed to me, that
much good had been dcne,by the use of Lee's
EIrir, advised me to procure bottle from
Messrs Warner and Hanna, which aceoyd-
incly did--ansl TO those persons. unacquaint-
"a With the merits of this medicine, it will
appear astonishing thai three doses should
remove the pains in. my breast, and the use
Of the one bottle restored me to PERFECT
HEALTH.
La. Smith
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-15
FROM THE BOSTOWPATRIoT
SOMETHING CURIOUS

WIN. CoBBETT, while in America, never
ceased to vent the cau8tic maEgntkv Of his
sou upon every American who expressed
sentiments Of regard for our republican go
vernment of friendship to Francc-or of
distrust of British faith, or the perfection Of
the British government. Col. Pickerine, as
appears by the following curious fragments.
(extracted from the ninth vol. of Cobbctt's
works.. published in London, 1901, inter
spersed with C's. notes,) once entertained
some OF those crude, heterodox notions of
american liberty and rights which were so
offensive to his after friend Poreuhine, whose
Puhgeht quiiis, 1t is said, contributed in no
small degree to the correction of the col's
errors-and to his establishment in the f,itb
OF Great Britain's and his own perfection
1t the col. is now right, the taIicr 10 the six
nations was VIGOROUSLY wrong If the taIkey
was right, COL = is the best qualified of all
living takers and writers to give an experi
mental lecture on the subject of ahostates {"
= If we recollect Alright the report Of :.
hearer," Goblet has omitted 70 rnh1,.h
(probably as too Disgusting even to his own
rude taste,) that part of this tQkk 50 charac.
terlstic OF the tatker, in which he dilated I'M
on MS own integrity. We should give the
wnole' could we have access to the records of
the y. States, like the British hireling. when
col. r s. integrity presided over the secrcta.
ry's department.
Faithful extracts from talk delivered on
Saturday the I'd of October, 1894, to the
indians. at Kanandaigua, by Timothy Pic
erinS, tnen com missioner to the six ma:
t'ons' since secretary Of the state. The
tax was sent by limohy Pickering to
captain Brant, head of the nation of Mo
hawks.
Ut VIII be curious to compare the senti
ments ct /'tekering,- commissioner in 1894.
with Pickering, secretary in l797.