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Extract of lefterfrom Bordeaux, to a merchant
ia Neto.fark, received per the Batavian, dated
l6th December.
Tie American shin Batavian, expected to
obtain permission to sail from La Rochelle, in
ballast, as soon as the existing embargo shall be
taken oil there, serves As a conveyance TO the
present letter. shall say nothing about politics :;
too dangerousa topic III a country like this Our
armies have advanced &gIin into Spait-M ldrid
has capItulatei-the remainder you will see by
thc public newspapers. Trade here is nearly at
. stand, and TINS once brilliant, happy city, on
the brink of Iuin. Never ut any former period
have brandies ar wines been offered Coz sale IL
iowerr tes than ut this moment. Indeed at pre-
sent prices nerher distleI nor wine holder clears
his cu'turing exp-nces-and The quantity on hand
issuc!. that even a partial navigation would raise
the price Vert IL tie" I
&" The hoicers oi colonial produce, particular.
" those who have specialized at The nigh prices.
hnd Themselves most cruelty disappointed, and
ire still worse, it possible, than the land hol
defs. Many partial and unlocked for arrivals
rom Our Vest India Islands, the possibility OF
Their being followed by others, the decrease o!
consumption, but chiefly the pressing pecuniary
wants 'elt by people in general, Independent of
the ever varying measures of a government
which ever shapes its course by the success of
its armies only, have already disheartened many,
and prevent monied men either from relieving
the needy or from venturing on such precarious
commodities tbe:nselves-and although prices
have already dropt SO per cent from what they
were q. months ago yet the produce remains dull
anil it is thought will not come round until they
SHALL be again at the usual rates in common times.
Immense fortunes are lost by colonial produce,
and our own slip-owners, who have been so We.
ry ssuguine in their expectations, will not clear
their out fits at the usual rates, not to men.
lion the extraordinary hazards they have run
BosToN, March 10.
The following articles are copied from n.
Orleans papers, with which we were favor
ed yesterday.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S, 1909.
SIR,
must request the favor of you to make
public the following extract from the copy
OF the hon. the secretary of the treasury's
instructions 10 you, dated Dec. 10. 1908.
"All vessels whatever, American, foreign
or u e Shani8h. should, for the present, ard
until you are further instructed, be prevent
ed from proceeding above New Orleans, eX-
cepting only such vessels sent by the Spa
nish government with supplies for Baton
Rouge, as may receive a special permission
from Goveraor Claiborne, ia the same man
ner as the Spanish government permits us to
proceed to our settlements on the Mobile. -
l have been overwhelmed with complaints
and remonstrances, and should wish the pub
&c to know whence the grievance Of any
originated. | shall in, future, adhere strictly
70 t's order.
| lave the honor to be, &c. &c.
ID. PORTER.
VIM. BRowT, ESQ. Collector.
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ANT1GUA. Nov. Is.

There is we understand, a late Darbqdoes pa.
per in town which contains the articles Of CAPT
II !atlon concluded at the capture OF CAYENNE
The most prominent features are, that Sidney
smith, who it appears co-operated with the Por.
fuguese i'll the reduction Of The place, has under
t ken to convey Victor Hughes aad his troops to
Europe, to he regularly exclanged-the French
ON their part engaging not 10 serve for a twelve
month rfler such exchange.
a valuable French brig was brought in here
this morning by RI MS brig Express, which, in
company with the Pultusk had chased in, and
then cut her out from under the guns of Fort Lou
is in Gitadaloup..
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IN
Brow =, Esq Collector.

Commanders of Merchant vessels, who are
determined to pass the u. States armed
vessel without showing their colours, are
hereby informed, that il an attempt OF that
nature is made it will pc attributed to some
concealed motive, which | shall consider as
the duty Of every officer to eDdeayor to- de
tect, by the mast rigid examination
Therefore, they will De compelled to heave
to and anchor along side every u. s. armed
vessel they may meet on this station, until
an examination is made.
1t viii be the cause of much regret to me,
If merchants should suffer through the obsti-
macy Of their captains.
ID. PORTER.
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COMMUNICATION

The Editors of The Federal Republican II,
Mondays Gazette, have attempted TO prove the,
unconsl'tuticnaiity oF the appointment of MI.
Short as Envoy TO Russia, and the conse fluent
" Pl'nder of public money!
me president possessing exclusively the trea-
" NE~cociATINo power is certainly vested Will,
the prIviledge OF appointing agents to cfectuate
mat purpose, otherwise how could a negotiation
nc carried ON with a Foreign Court ? Mr.. Short
sailed from th's country in August last as bearer.
OF dispatches in the ship Union he has since.
proceeded to st. Petersburgh in the character.
ct an envoy for the purp &c ct negotiating a tres-
iy with one OF the most powerful nillons on
Garth with whom our commercial intercourse
IS rapidly increasing to immense Importance.
Mr.. Pnkney WAS IN Ike manner sent out by
The President in 1907 rs envoy to England dur,t,p
he recess OF tie Senate, and afterwards at,oi,p.
ted resident minister, no doubt has ever bee,
suES tied that this appointment was not strictly
constitutional
Tie Senate conceiving 4 minister not to be nc
cessary at 'he court OF st. Petersburr'i have re-
'dsed to confirm Mr.. Shorts nomination TO tbst
oi1ce, but lh my opinion Il { result Of his nepoci-
atfonS VIII prove the p%rupricty of the appoint
ment, as the object of the editors OF the Fsde.
raj Republican is 81 cslumniate Mr.. Jefferson.
they hesitate not to give t'Gt body credit for in
iaiiibiltty, on whom they have hitherto layjshlv
bestowed their abuse.
They affect e. apprehend that he peace oC ~.
nation may be endangered by Rassia tal,irc M
brage at the rec:d ot Mr.. Snort, tut us ms . s..
sion has TO; 10 object a specific purpose, 40 sooo
as that purpose Is accomplished, hs fiinciiops
cease, aid ne returns OF course..H.
H. syL
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We have been favored with an Antigua paperof
the 18th nit. 1t contains AN accoun, of the opc-
rations of the British army at Martinique down
to the 9th, which is similar 20 that Published in
this Gazette a few days since, from St. Crcix
paP~rs Eof the same Date. The following is
all that is new from A7tgua....N. Iork Gas.
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war is over, anu i tnlNk 100 tn0l prices VIII
get down very much.".."furora.
VIENNA, Dec. 9.
The Court Caz2tte contains the fo!lo wing intel
ligcnce from Constantneple
On the l4th, 18th, and 10th Noveiaber, there
was n revolution at Constantinople, accompani
Ell with some binndy scenes superior number
ofthe Janisarics attacked the Seimens. When
the great vizir 8araictar Saw that his enemies
were tr;umphing, he set FIRE 20 his magazine of
gun powder and ble.y tiinsclfUp. The Ieposed
Sultan must also haze been killed.
10Th November, great part Of Cen
stanstiaople, the ships of the Porto and HIPPO
drome, were q prey to Hames.
10th-The part OF the New Grand Vfzir Mus
topha Bar.ictar is terminated. Since the 29tb of
Julylast, the day on which Selim the Ill WAS
murdered, and Mus,apha his successor was de-
throned and shut up in the Seragio, M;ustapha
enjoyed an unbounded power, and governed the
Ottoman. empire under tie name of Mahmud H.,
whom he had.raised to the throne. His intre-
pidity, joined with the strong and vigorous inca
sures which he took, re-r5tablshed order and
Tranquility throughout all the provinces. He
kept the Pachas in obedience, wrested from the
Janlssaries, who had SO often arrogated to them
selves the right of raising and deposing' the Sui
tans at their pleasure, their ancient privileges
and he was firmly resolved upon putting the
WhO uTKion ARMY Wy uSSiSCS WV" oS h'S'5
of European troops, by drafting them into the
Miami gedid. The difficult and dangerous
part of reformer among a people wl'o detest all
novelty and every thing foreign, has cost him his
life. A courier who arrived here on tAe 9th
from ConstantiHople has brought the following
news
E" On the 14th November, all The forts (regi-
Inents) of the Janissaries, reinforced by those
which were encamped in the evirons of Con-
stantinople, rose and fell upon the Seimens and
Partizans of the Grand Vizir. They fought in
all the streets Of Gonstantinople. The Seimens,
for a long time, made a vigorous resistance, but
were at length overpowcred. The next day the
Janissaries scaled the high walls of the Serag-
lilo. The Grand Vizir caused Mustapha Nv,
who was confined IN it, to be strangied: and IN
order not to fall alive into the hands of his enc
mics. he blew himself UP with gun powder. of
which he always kept a large provision in his pal
ace.
"The 10Th, when the courier set off from
Constantinople, every thing WIS in the greatest
confusion a violent confagratlOn was spread
through the city and during the whole ut the
following night, the courier perceived in, the
horison a light from which 1t might be concur
ded that even at that time this tire WAS not yet
eXtiTiguished
cit is not positively known what is become OF
the Sultan Mahmud on TIE iotl, different ru.
mors were afoat concerning INN"
This news Immediately raised the price OF cot
ton, because it is possible, and even likely, that
under the present circumstances, merchants VIII
no longer enjoy the same liberty as formerly 20
The conveyance o fgoods.
(:Tournal de PEnapire
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of November than existed for the first six
r,rnths, because we now find we can have
other resources. and il saves lhe- continent a
great deal of money that always had to be
reunited 70 England. My friend in Paris is
OF the belief that no imports whatever, *
cepi What is captured. will be permitted on
the whole continent. until there is a general
peace. l would not recommend shipments
to be made hers for some time tocemc. until
we see what happens, even il the British
were to withdraw their blockade, for i do
not think we can land any thing till after the
war is over, and / think too that prices will
get down very much.".a"iurora
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We "ndersfand, nut fhe Neatof. for
Ftonee, anil ne Poc fc /or Eeelaad .,.H
seH from ": YORK ~ Snndgy aerf.,. F4L
Ga@etfe,
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PRICE CURRENT.
BORDEAUX, 18th Dec. 1909.

Brandy, Arragnac, first cost 135 nominal
Wine Cargo, West-Indies 200 Il 2i0..
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a report on the Olmstead case, Of the
Pennsylvania Legislature, has been directed
by that body to be laid before the President
OF the U. States, by Gov. Snyder who is au-
thosised to correspond with the executive of
the H.. States on this important and unplea-
sant ontroversy...B.
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BALTIMORE, M,rch II.
1t is said, That most Of the ms frances ELECTED
in Baltimore. yesterday md prior thereto, have
been at a rate OF from s to Z t-2 per cent. preA
mium-and this only against the risk .4tzva-d-
BaA. Wig.
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When the late policy was offered for the
fJteehth # .dhrH. some body said it was in
ended for the frss......Hurora.
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NORFOLK. Tune I.

/ Arrived brig Franklin, Iallman, eleven
IT, from St. Bartholomew. Sailed in
l%'moany with ship Rebecca, Baxter, OF oa-
h for New-YorI. Spoke May %, IN la
|mae 81, 40, long. II, brig John, OF and
|nm Alexandria, bound TO St. Jago-de-
Enba. 6 days out-same day schooner Sea
ower. from Alexandria, bound to New
Crleans-31st, off Hatteras, ship Amelia,
and from Charleston, bound to n. York,
/ d,vs out-Lett the brig Virginia, Waug-
Eon. to sail next day for Norfolk schoon-
4 Fandango, Gay, Of and from this port
[0d about $50 Others. Markets dull. Flour
from 9to 10 dollars.
spanish brig ST. Antonio, Del Gardo, II
Avs from Matanzas. Left ship Francis
sgglstus, -, of Newport,d ischarging ;
b,rone Circle, Cross, of NewburyPort-
Robert, -, OF Boston; James, -,
Warren. II. l.. Traveller, Parrot, o.
Portland sch'r. SeaAower, -, OF Bal
tmore sloops Molly, -, OF Phllacel-
mia; Caroline, , OF Providence, X.
(. Spoke, May %, in lat. 81, o6, long.
so. 90, brig Eliza, Green, from HAVANA
bound 10 New-York, 5 days out.
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DLSCOVERT.

The range of cliffs lying along the Mis-
sissippi river, about fifteen miles below the
city of Natchez, which mass of earth has
often attracted the admiration of the ira
weller, and amused the speculations OF the
philosopher, without a distant expectation
of any real advantage to our country. But
accident (the source of many important e.
vents for the benefit of mankind) has disco
vered this! greatmass of earth to be OCHRE'
Of various hues and colors. The discovery
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y Lo
was made by an e~nterpfislng lanASe' WIZ
had large quantity OF 1t carried 70 Boston,
which proved equal to any imported from
Europe, and remunerated hin. handsomely
for his labor and risk. The prominent CO.
lors as vet discovered of this mass OF Ochre
are white, yellow, purple and red, all OF
which have been found OF an excellent quail
itv. Here we see how nature distributes
her good things, and how partially it often
operates-this great bed of earth might have
enriched many poor families, but the pro-
prietors we understand are MI. Farrar and
mr.. Claiborne, TWO of the richest planters
in the Mississippi territory. This however
will not lessen the great profit which will
result to our country from this dicovery.
TN, r. M. AGp,
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q Grand National Feitlvalo
For the 4M Of july.

THE subscriber proposes, should it be app
proved of by the citizens ofthe district ofCo-
lumbia, to furnish a DINNER for a number
not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED persons, In the
grove adjoining his spring, which forms q
beautiful shade and will be covered with a
Thousand yards of canvas handsomely deco
rated.
He also proposes Illuminating the grove In
the evening with variegated colored lamps,
and to conclude the mirth Of the day with
fire works. The best band that can be OBJ
tanned will be procured to assist in the grand
festival. Should his plan be approved OF, an
early notice will be necessary, in which case
the aid oftwo gentlemen ofthe district IN the
same line Of business will be solicited.
A. Llndo.
81 81 t FT
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE or -REsENTAT1
TUESDAY, Jane 6.
Taken far the alexandria Gazette.]

The report of the committee appointed to
enquire what business is necessary to be
done this session, was read,
And a motion made, that the house a.
gree to the report, which expressed an OPT
mon that the business may be done by the
10th of the present month, was superseded
|by one that it lie on the table and be printed,
and carried.
The public business reported was princi-
|paly,
The bill for the repeal of the embargo,
lie.
That part OF the presidents message as
|%rlates to foreign relations
As relates to the navy department.
---Military establishment
As relates to the reyisal of CONNER
cial laws
Mr.. Randolph's resolution for an enquiry
INTO the expenditure of public monies.
Mr.. LezUis presented several petitions,
sfore the committee on the district of CO.
hmbia, last session, and on each of which
sbil WA reported---from the Washington
md Alexandria turnpike road company,
Praying an alteration in their charter from
NE pastor and vestry of the Episcopal
hurch in Alexandria, praying a law to pass
9thoris' g them to raise by lottery a sum
money TO assist in building a church !;
qhe Presbyterian congregation OF A
Hria praying Incorporation from the
Resident and directors of the Washington
iNdge company praying an alteration IN
'Asr charter from the common council OF
alexandria praying an alteration in their
eharter-Referred to the committee on the
District of Columbia, together with a petit
ton from the president and directors OF the
bank of Alexandra, praying an extension
their charter.
Two other hatters' petitions from New
Easey and Maryland, were presented and
SSiegred to the committee OF commerce and
Faanqfactures.
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x,apld be premature to attempt at TINS
- estimate of the receipts and exPen-
of the year 1910. 1t is sufficient to
We that, although the.recelpts may ex-
81 those of the present year, 1t IS highly
s.obable that they should be equal to the
.od;tures of that year, which, unless
military and naval establishments should
'adnced. will amount to sixteen millions
E~Sollars. But it is believed that the reve-
viii after that year be adequate to the
charge of the annual expenees.
9bichi is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLAllN.
asury Department,
Tune 1, 1909.
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aleranOrta Catlp Ga;etta.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE z.
COMMUNICATION.

What NAV facilitate a shorter session, is
he stiled alarm of some Of the members
Tor their most valuable lives. Yesterday
Mr.. Edwin Gray fell in the yard of the hall
from a sudden aH~ection--but on application
cold water and blood letting he soon re-
covered his faculties he had been com
Blaming of a stupor and heaviness, and |
tthink. from the nature of the complaints of
both Mr.. Gray and Mr.. Malbone, the cook
more than the climate is to blame.
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Sebastian Strings, May Z.
N y 7 l c +.

ELISHA JdNNEY having by his indei-
ture duly executed and dated the 29th day
of last month, conveyed to the subscriber
the whole of his estate real personal & mix
ed, in trust for the purpose of disposing of
the same and applying the proceeds thereof
to the payment of his debts-all those in
debted to the saidEFshaJunney by bond, bills
note, or book account, are hereby requested
to make payment to
Richard M. Scott, 71ufee.
F,ne 7 dit
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The Democratic Republican citizens
NF the town and county of Alexandria, are
Orequested to attend a meeting TO be held
at the Court. House on Friday next at 6 O'Clock
P. M. for the purpose Of appointing a COM
mtttee of tour, to meet and confer with the
committees of Washington and Georgetown
committees, and aid in making arrangements
for the celebration of the fourth of July next
June L st.
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Extract ofa letter dated in April last, from
a gentleman IN Cincinnati, [Ohi0] to his
friend in Philadelphia.
g [ remember to have seen advertised in
a newspaper, a new Work entitled, Ira
wells for the purpose of exploring the rivers
Allegany, Ohio and Mississippi, &c. BY
Thomas Ashe, Esq. and | have lately seen
IN the Port Folio a criticism on this foolish
book. Now this impudent author is by
name Arville, and not Ashe, the latter be-
ino his mothers maiden name. The fellow
was born in ireland, but lived many years
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r. 6. SKINNER,
DEAITST &c,

rEN EAN ~ Z = a L. ~ 80 -
w FspEGTFULLY informs thecltizens q
rs. Alcxandria and It's vicinity, that MS
concerns st Washington requiring MS con-
t;nnance at or near that city until the neXt
session Of Congress, proposes to attend 10.
his professional business in this IeWn u1sll
the 10Th OF May. The superior manner III
which he inserts Teeth IL the human head,
their perfect natural appearance, and the ease
his operations are Invariably peftormedln
are objects verify the attention Ct those per-
sonsswho have been so unfortunate as to lose
their front teeth. 10 those persons whose.
teeth are p~astially dceayed, OF are covered
With the sceptic acid, or tartar, he VII only
observe that Immediate relief may be obtain
cd, and their teeth preserved, Tree from
pain dnsing life. HIS regular apprentice
ship, long practice, and superior recon-
dations, lit IS presanedl Will eaite HIM TO
the confidence of those that require hs,as~
ssistaace.
DR.. sK,xNER may be consulted any hour
at Mr.. Mt6urn's. sign CT the Golden bail,
Union-Ftreet.
Nd ~ q 49, $3.50 49,
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I0hn Gardner Laid,

Has for SAFE, al hia Warehoase, Ff7HctStreeS
Whar1-
Muscova,!c and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads
and barrels. !,
Molassos, West-India, and Nvw-England
Rum in do.
Hollands Gin and French Brandy in pipes.
Port, sherry, and Malaga Wines.
CoHee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
~Ia,pariai, Hysoa, Young Hyson, Tyson
shulan, an1 HYsen.skin Teas, II whole, halt,
anaqaarlcr chests.
i case stack Porsians.
9 barrels Caroline indigo.
20 cfates Liverpool e4vaia-ooiofcd s blue
edged Mare assorted.
6est Blac& Pepper Ii Bags.
spsrtnace4 1Rluid, and Mould ard Dip
sH3w Candies in boxes.
Brown soap u boxes-Cod-fsh in do.
Becf, Pork, Saloops Shaq and Herrlngs
In barrels.
Tauaers Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity (
<oai Leather J. efs', Wolneas' andChildrenss
Shoes OF various descriptions, a few packages
of White Rolls and German Checks, Russia
Sheetings ard Diapers, Russia and Ravens
Duck, Ialia Gotten OF different kinds, Nan
keeDs, 80 pieces coarse Irish Linens, writ.
ing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
Salt, Cord2ge. Flax, Glue, aqpantity of Vi
negar. 2ootons Plaster Paris, and 80 tons
Russian Hemp, Sc. SC
~, January
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BANK OF POTOMAC,
warrington 9ls98e company.

@98IlE ! gigen, to the Propr;e.
tors q xieen Saarcs Of the Capita! Sleek
eQpany. upon which the Second
lis lE4ee ii Ien DoAcra a share Icusirs
p.tJ sch shares s.e numbered E6I 462
ia65 1866 1867 1868 1893 1870 1892
1926 1887 1898 1899 1000, and to
re- Fgopgictors Of IS shares, upoa winch the
81 J,6ta nlcnt Of $40 q share remains unDaia
uInlbefad 364 SIS SEQ 367 sos 500 $40
81 372 373 46l 462 463 474 475 A76 III
478 479, $50 48l 4G2 1888 asa 485 ass.
437 48S 489 400 49l 4g2 493 579 $50 ssh
$50 585 584 585 586 587 588 $50 $40
OIL, 642, e4S, ld5o, 1862, ls70, 1889.
1910, 1868, 1884, 1885, 1924, 1875, 1926,
1927, 1928, 1929, 1865, 1865, 1867, 1868,
1869, 1870, 1892. 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898,
1899, 2c0o, that unless The respective install
men,s Of ten dollars Oh each share, be paid to
be Ire asprcr, on or before Tie first day OF
tune next, the President and Directors will
proceed Old th&s,day, to forfeit for the benefit
ofthe Company, the said shares, III conform
iiy with tic provisions OF An act authonS-
ing the erection Of a bridge over lhe river
Potomac within the district Of Columbia"
Aotcl IS qi8o giuen, to Dellnquents Of tie
Fourth jns,allnent, that unless they make
payment Immediately on their shares, the
Eirectelb will adYorlise them for forfeiture.
81 order 9Me Directors,
DANIEL CARROLL, Of bud.
President.
april s6--27 cotlJ