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HUMAN PRUDENCE.

Burn not your house to make it clean; but,
like wise father, who turns even the fault OF
his children to any good that may come of IT.,
make the Universities of life the accomplished
of its virtues; for that is the fruit of wisdom,
and the end of Judgment.
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Prices Current at Liverhool, March IA.
Tobacco lid. to 8 Lad; Flour SIS. to
68s. per bbl.; Wheat rs. to Us. per 70 lbs !;
Rice 32s. to SOS. per cwt.; Cotton 10 lad. to
Is LIS; Turpentine las. to l8s. per bbl !;
Tar sos. to SOS per Dbl.
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THE FRIENDS OF SCIENCE AND MO-
RALITY,

A RE once more respectfully reminded,
"a that the subscriber is attempting to
collect Books and procure Tracts to be printed
for the assistance of the destitute on the from
tiers. All in this vicinity who feel disposed
to lend their aid towards promoting this be-
nevolcnt design, will please to send their Of
ferings, whether books or money, to the care
of the Rev. DR.. Muir, or to the Rev. MIR.
Wilmer, or to the store of Mr. Robins, or to
Mr. Kennedy's book store, in Alexandria
From which place their offerings will be
transferred and faithfully applied to the pro-
motions of Science and Morality in such pla-
ces where such means of instruction are want,
ing, by the publishers humble servant
.Thaddeus Osgood.
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Bryan Hampson eco.

H.fVE ON HAND, IND FOR SALE,
80 Hhds. * 80 Bills. Newt Orleans and IIa-
yannah Muscovado Sugars,
10000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee,
5000 lbs. do. White do. for family use,
so hhds. retailing Moasses,
pipes Cognac Brandy,
10 puncheons Old Antigua Rum,
90 do. Northern do
pipes best Madeira,
do. Sicily Madeira,
do. Lisbon, SWINES,
40 quarter casks Malaga,
so cases Claret,
SO lbs. Nutmegs,
80 bags Pepper and Pimento,
so kegs Race and Ground Ginger,
20 bales Prime Upland Cotton,
500 lbs. Bengal and Spanish Indigo,
60 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles,
80 do. Chocolate,
With a handsome assortment of other Gro.
ceries, by wholesale Or retail, on reasonable
terms.
10 tons first quality Country Hemp.
AnriI Ia
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London Prices Current-March 9.

Pot Ashes Al to AS; Pearl do. 49,; Bow
ed Georgia Cotton IS to lad; Sea Island do.
none; New Orleans do. Il to l6d.; Super
fine Flour IS to SIS; American Ginseng IS.
to IS. Cd; Carolina Rice 4os.; Virginia yell
low Tar 24s. Carolina do 2ss.; York River
Tobacco to Tod. James River do, to Sd, !;
Maryland Yellow IA to l5d.; American Tur-
pentine 22s. to 22s. Cd; American Wheat
HOS. to 1905.
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We learn by a gentleman from Washing
- that the Vice President Of the United
,.,ss,tbs venerable GEosen CLINTON, died
yesterday morning about o'clock,
il consequence of this event, both houses
i Congress adjourned without transactms
any business.
We are quite at a loss to conjecture the
,Siect Of the following communication. At
rr the most mature rejection, we are still IN
certain as to the drift of our Correspondent !;
nor can we positively undertake to decide whe-
her he bassent us concealed satire OF serious
appreciation.
Mr. ssowDES,
The writings of Shakespeare were ne
elected until brought into notice by others,
Millions sublime work was rendered popular
madison. The principal OF Newton were
dhtle use until explained by an inferior ge-
mus, and rendered to the levelof common Ca
pacities. Such has been the fate of an illus
hlous few. For fear of the like misfortunes
IN our own country, shall endeavor to set
forth some of the Incompatible beauties con-
aimed in poem published N the National IN
telligencer of Saturday last. 1t is full Of the
energy of true poesy; and the poet must have
invoked the Muse with at least as much fer
ror as the Roman bard:
@0testitudinis aure,e
Dulcem que strepitum, Peri, tempcras !;
0 NUTS quoquc hisci6Hs
Donatura cyoni, 81 libeat, sonum-"
In the FIRST verse our author enters into his
SUBJECT, without any unnecessary parade. In
this he follows the example Of the greatest
epic poets
. Comrades FOLLOW my advice,
Learnvith skill to draw trigger;
Awkward men are weak as mice,
Dextrous men beat two men bigger!
LChoras --Science in war conducts to fame,
Minerva wins BeiloDa's game"
The FIRST line is superior to the opening OF
The Battle of the Kegs -" Gallants attend, s
near friend" sc. Comrades is much more
appropriate epithet than GaNants. He tells
0sm to .tollovu his adziee, caution very pro-
FHy addressed to Soldiers. And what is his
auce To g learn with skill to draw trig-
sH' This is of immense importance In mi
nary tactics. We are next told that aux
'sFa men are weak as mice" from which re-
suits the sublime conclusion, that "dextrous
"'n beat tgvo men BIGGER" Nothing can
out greater encouragement to small folks;
We see that half dozen little dextrous
- can 5eat tvUo'' Of your great Big lub-
''Yieilows,who know nothing about druzving
sSere But the poets knowledge of Mgh
- IS completely proved BY the chorus for
nc We are given to understand, that Bello-
y 2 being fond Of play, or unskilful in the
gave up her hand to another lady, more
'lh'' who tobb'd the cash in a jiHey.
'U second verse informs US that brave s
S'p'ains were formerly foilcd by " clum-
''paFts, !" which are now blown up with
i 'Sa ease as you would snuff candle.
j., ! beauties ofthe third verse are almost
''nprehensibIe:
A0ignorantsoldier plays the dot,
veteran doubts his upper story;
ue smiles to see him bolt;
'''acs lead the brave to glory"
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Port of alexandria.

ENTERED
Schooner Emily, Spillman, Jaquemel.
Schooner Elinor, Roberts, Barbados.
Big Helen, Dyer, Lisbon.
Brig Olympus, Saber, Lisbon.
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ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY MORNING, AtrR q.
- 70 sHEW

" TO SHEW
yERY AGE AND BODY or The TIME
n,s FORM AND PRESSURE.
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The Probrleto1 of tie Stages,

The Proprietor Of the Stages,
FROM ALEXANDRIA TO DUMFRIEs,
It'd EGS leave to inform the public, that he
& D has now put them In a superior style of
excellence, which he trusts will encourage
Travellers to prefer this mode. Having at
great expense put on new carriages and addi-
tional sets of horses, in order to run theCoach-
ee daily, instead of every other day as hereto
fore, he is compelled to raise the price to three
dollars for each passenger, instead of two and
half as formerly.
The mail as usIal carrying two passengers
only, leaves Alexandria at A. NJ. daily, and
arrives at Fredericksburg next morning re-
turning MISUNDERSTANDING three O'Clock,
A. NJ. and arrives at Alexandria at half past
three.
The Coachee will leave Triplett's hotel, in
Alexandria, and the Columbian Inn at Ere
dericksburg, every morning at o'clock, and
arrive at each place early in the evening.
Fare ia each line to and from Dumfries,
three dollars.
Twenty-Five pounds of baggage free.
$50 pounds ditto, the same as passenger.
All baggage or goods at the risk of the
owner thereof.
Apply for seats at Triplet's hotel in Alex
burg.
The Proprietor.
April2l St
Palmer's Packet will sail for
NorEOlk. on Tuesday next, wind
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PUBLIC SALE.

Will be added to this days sales, variety Of
Dry Goods, Hardware, sc.
Among which are some large Brass Ket-
ties.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
April 81
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-21

BY accounts from Cape Henry (Iisyti) we
learn, that {" his Majesty the Emperor and
King" had sailed with a powerful army a.
gainst the insurgent Potion. 10000 troops
we're employed in this expedition, consisting
ofthe whole of his maiesty's' male popuia-
ton capable of bearing arms. An Embargo
for six weeks had been laid on all the shipping
at Cape Henry, previous to the embarkatlon
of the troops; in consequence of which, seve-
raj American vessels, ready to sail, were de-
tanned Markets were dull, owing Gas it is
said) to the arbitrary power of his majesty *
the nobility, who buy up every thing at their
own prices. The price of -four, is, in man
ner, established by his najesty's council, who
meet oAce year, and FIX the assze of bread
for the ensuing six months; and it IS death
for any of his majesty's bakers to sell a loaf
that is under the weight decreed."
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vernon of the territory of Mississippi.
Subscriptions are collecting at Baltimore,
to establish a house for the relief of distress
scd women and children, to be called The
Baltiaore HouSe Of Industry"
A new weekly paper is to be published at
Philadelphia, called the 4" Public Sale Rehort"
10 contain list of all goods, wares and ner-
cbandize, sold at auction in Philadelphia, with
the respective prices, for which they sell.
A Roman Catholic Church (the first in N.
Jersey) is to be erected at Trenton.
A new American Biographical Dictionary
is about to be published at Easton, PENN TO
be confined exclusively to those heroes who
signalzed themselves during the revolution
A Bankrupt law has passed the Legislature
of Pennsylvania, for the city and county OF
Philadelphia only.
A new and authenticated statement OF the
Henry business is talked OF, by which error
and imposition will be exposed.
TIE TRUB REPUBLICAN,.
He never courted popularity by making
eople drunk, or turbulent, or seucy; he was
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-21

DAVID Holmes, Esq. is re-appointed go
vernon of the territory of Mississippi.
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We learn by gentleman from Washing
= that the Vice President of the United
esstbs venerable GEoaeE CLINTON, died
Yesterday morning about o'clock,
Ia consequence of this event, both houses
i Congress adjourned without transactmg
any business.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-21

We are quite at a. loss to conjecture the
oSiect Of the following communication. At
rr the most mature reflection, we are still IN
certain as to the drift of our Correspondents I;
nor can we positively undertake to decide whe-
6srhe bassent US concealed satire or serious
appreciation.
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THE 1RUB REPBBLIcAN.
He never courted popularity by making
cople drunk, or turbulent, or sGucy; ne was
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-04-21

A new and authenticated statement OF tn
Henry business is talked of by which erro
and imposition will be exposed.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-18
Congress Of the United States.

.orTte0 20 " "'C O'o'oCO' OeeeDCos
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDA1, nth January, 1872.
REPORTED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr. Quincy presented petition from the
associations of ministers in and about Boston,
complaining of the practice of keeping open
the post-ofIice on Sundays, Ordered to lie on
the table.
Mr.. Newton presented the petition of --,
merchant, of Norfolk, praying permission to
import from Great Britain certain goods which
bad been purchased prior to the Presidents
proclamation.
The Volunteer Bill was read a third time,
and On the question shall the bill pess ?-The
ayes and noes were called and were, Ayes 81
Noes %.
The Bill establishing qnarter-master's de.
partment was read third time. On the ques-
ton, Shall the bill pass ?--considerable de-
sultory debate took place, principally on the
propriety Of retaining the Purveyor's Office.
1t passed by large majority.
The house resolved itself into committee
of the whole, Mr.. Nelson iii the chair, on the
bill concerning the naval establishment. Mr..
Chevcs spoke at great length in favor of
navy. He made the calculation, that, for the
present year there were already appropriated
for the army, including the land bounties
THIRTY M1LL1oNSk but TWENTY FIVE SHIPS
OF THE LINE and FORTY FRIGATEs might
be built, manned, and maintained for one
year, for twenty-five millions. After war,
the army was nothing, but the navy remain
ed The navy, he argued, would be the
cheapest and most effectual protection OF
commerce, of our coast, of our rights.
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candidate tor the presidential Office, we alhde
to the newly-invented patent republican me.
thod of nomination, or rather of appointment.
Ia Congressional Caucus practice which
renders the subsequent votes Of the freernen
OF America as perfect formality, as were
tnose for the elevation of Bonaparte to the
First Consulship fer life. In fact, as the last
Caucus fixed upon man who has since dis
pleased Observation-Disclosures the conduct
ors OF few newspapers, we are not certain
that any similar nomination will be made at
present. 1t is evident, however, that another
candidate is in contemplation /: The Balti-
more Wing concludes some comments on an
allusion made by Mr.. Williams to Gen. Arm
strong, in the following manner -" We are
sure that Mr.. Williams abhors caiumny, and
would not CRAFTY a RzIsNINc CHEF, by
sngmatising. a suhhosed coMpETi7oR.''
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THE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL
The following Tracts Of Land,
TO WIT:
St. ED WARDS, HARRIS0W'S PLAINS,
BOSTON, COMMONS, e TOMPKIN-
SONS LONG LOOKED-FOR-
ID ENG in body, and forming his resi-
I , dence on the Potomac river, just above
MARYLAND Point, in Charles County. about
As or SO miles below the city Of Washing
ton, containing about $50 acres, we'll adapt
ed to the growth Of grain, tobacco, &c. -
about 100 acres are in wood and excellent
timber; it lies perfectly level; excellent
fish & crabs in their seasons The improve
ments are, a tolerabe comfortable dwelling
house with four rooms below and one above
stairs, piazza la front, kitchen, meat house,
milk house and dairy; large barn, with
granary, carriage house and stables for SIX
teen horses under the same roof; good o.
verseers' house, a spring of most excellent
water within SO yards Of the kitchen door.
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FOR SALE,

FOX DALI,
The following BUILDING LOTS in tie
tozsn Of Alexandria -
TWO Lots, each % feet a inches, 'front.'
i ing on Union street, between Prince
and Duke streets, extending towards Water
street $50 feet in depth, next adjoining Jo-
seph Deans house.
Two Lots, each % feet inches on Wa.
tcr-street, between Prince and Duke.streets,
extending $50 feet deep towards Union
street. adjoining Joseph Deans.
The above four Lots are in the most thrIv.
ing part of the town, and afford excellent
stands for business. Apply to
George Gilpin,
Alexandria, or
Joshua & Thomas Gilpia,
Phikadeihhia.
January Is cow lawl7w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-01

we hazard leave me these srd take
f, our grace to Tie Continent-Ur YOUR or
..ers in council. With all the difficulties
which we encounter, anG the ills which be-
raj ns, we are still the treest and happics,
aation on which the sun SHINES. fear, Sir,
we shall draw upon us the just disp.easurc
III iieaven--ii we estimate her bountics,
i'lv,shed upon Us with such prof,ise hand,
80 lightly.
some gentlemen who arc advocates OF the
measures recommended BY the committee
4 foreign relations, but who are enemies of
war, suppose that it will not DC necessary to
employ or c.cn raise the force contaminated
they believe that Whenever G.. Britain dis
covers tnat we are determined to maintain
eur rights by force, she will abandon her
unjust professions, and render Ills ample JUS
&c. Coax. seriously suppose such AN ct
ect TO follow these preparations 81 would
>niuch as 1 deprccate the expense and the
oiher evils which attend thcm) unite with
hem NEST cordially in their purpose. But
sentle.tea ought to be cautious how they cal
culate upon the feGrs of Great Britain.
We have made experiments OF the en-
oarSo, non-intercourse and contemporaries
III, all addressed to, and intend to ope-
rate upon her through the medium of
lhe same passion-bnt VIC found our
selves mistaken. If you consult her his
W VIII that Sic Has never DeCn
! lriven from her purpose by the threatening
altitude OF her enemy, and ] assure you this
- not the t,ne Jot' her 10 begin. Should she
Continue IN her course, your preparat ons
notwithstanding, whatwill those gentlemen
do, who arc for shelving bold front-but
RE- against war? Win they then disbanl
me army. or will they not be compelled to
sohn, let the consequences be what they
! nay.
SI, have detained yoii and the House
! onger than expected: l. feel grateful for
re attention which has been bestowed, and
ne Indulgence which has been extended to
me. Permit me before /, sit down, to APP
peal to your Judgment, and pray you not. to
engage in the great European contest, from
which, whcn once embarked there is no re-
edins, and the consequences OF which can
not be toresecn. Until the waters subside,
and the ancient land marks of the world re
appear above the food, abandon not your
| ark OF safety. Venture not oil the bolster
Gus ocean, while the pillows are running
mountainhish, and the tempest is raging
Il You DO, tear you will so to the bottom.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-01

We understand that the Committee os
Foreign Relations have lately had a meeting,
at which considerable unanimity prevailed
among the members as to the Interior mea-
suscs which they intend to rcpor. and. it is
believed. they only wait the arrival of the
proper period toprescnt TO the House Of Re
presentauses a Course consistent with the
honor of the countrv-Nat I'M.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-01

ne House Of Representatives yesterday
copcurred, by a majority of three votes, in
the report Of the committee Of the who.e
Tor striking outso much Of tho bill now before
them as authorjses tho building Of an additi-
onal number Of frgates.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-27
ROBT. PEEL
FROM WASHINGTON.
(Slgned)
Satul day. March

Satul day, March IL, 1879.
The bill to enable the people of Mississip-
pi Territory 10 form a. constitution of govern
ment, and for admitting them into the union
on an equal footing with the other states. at
ter a little debate was ordered yesterday to
be engrossed for a third reading.
Mach undressing debate took place on
the bill establishing "A quarter masters de.
partmcnt, which was also ordered to be en-
crossed for a third reading.
About one o'clock, Mr. Porter, Chairman
of the committee Of foreign relations informed
The house that that committee had business
on hand requiring despatch, he therefore
asked leave for The committee to sit during
the sitting Of the house which was granted.
1t Is sand the committee had before them A
Frenchman, who came from England last
fall IN the same vessel with Henry who has
been IL this city a great part of the winter.
and WHO has had some money transactions
with Henry since the supposed reception of his
$4,000
tthink it probable that the committee will
be pushed to make a report on Monday next /:
though they have, lat least a majority of
them no wish to report at all. The longer
delayed, the more effect perhaps they sup
pose iienry's communications NAV have on
the northern elections for they can report
nothing to the injury of federalists and their
report will add nothing to the reputation Of
the Executive.
Mr.. Henry came here the 30th or 3lst of
January, and probably made his bargain
with the President in a few DAYS after. and
after the annual appropriation bill had pas
sed the house. Having bargained as it is
supposed to give him about fifty thousand
dot5arS for his electioneering disclosures it
became necessary to make an appropriation
for that purpose. Hence the Senate amended
the bill by making the sum necessary for Sc
cret services one hundred Thousand dollars.
When this came before the house, Mr.. Will
son demanded why such an extraordinary sum
was wanted. Mr.. Bacon then said that seryi-
ces had been performed sc. which the govern
ment were in justice bound TO reward. Mr.
Wilson demanded the yeas and nays on the
question. On the whole there seems to be no
reason to doubt but that this great appropria-
ton was made in consequence OF the inioui-
tous contract with Henry.
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RUSSIANS AND TURKS.

The Petersburg Court Gazette, OF zee.
90, contains an account OF the Russiah'
gaining a signal victory over the Turks on
the goth Nov. when the Grand Vizisr eros
sed the left bank of the Danube, who wa'
surrounded, and the troops comPeheo
Law down their arms before the Russians
The whole of the Turkish army, inciualps
their officers, and the commander IN cn.e''
Chabau Ouglow, a Bashaw of three ta'is,
surrendered prisoners of war. flny
pieces of cannon, magazines, &c. arr
the hands of The Russians. This army ns,'
in various actions, previous to crossing'n'
Danube, lost, in killed and wounded,
bout 10000. The Turkish army consN"
ed of IS 900 men. It's supposed 'h'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-27
GoueresS.
House of Representatives.
March l6.

March 10.
The following message in writing was r.
ceived from the President of the United State.
by Mr.. Coles his secretary.
70 the Sendt and House Of Representatives.,
ofthe u. States.
hay before Congress a letter from the En-
yoy Extraordinary and Minister pienipotenti-
airy OF Great Britain to The Secretary Of State.
JAMES MADISON.
March 18th, 1879.
The undersigned his Britannia Majesty's
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tertiary to the Y. States, has read in the pub
lie pa pers of this city with the deepest concern
the message sent by the President of the u.
States to congress on the 9th inst. and the do
cuments which accompanied it.
la the utter ignorance of the undersigned
as to all the circumstance alluded to in those
documents, he can only disclaim most solemn
" on his own part, the having had any know
ledge whatever of the existence of such a mis-
sion or OF such transaction as the communica-
ton OF Mr.. Henry refers to, ard express his
conviction that from what he knows of those
branches of his majesty's government with
which he IS IN the habit of having intercourse.
no countenance whatever was given by them
to any schemes hostile to the internal TRANQUIL
litv Of the United States.
The undersigned however cannot but trus.
that the American Government andthe Con.
gross of the United States VIII take into con-
slderatlon the character of the individual who
has made the communication in question and
will suspend any further Judgment on its me-
rits until the circumstances shall have been
made known to his Nlajesty's Government.
The undersigned requests the Secretary Of
State to accept the assurance of his highest
consideration. Il
(Signed) AUGS. j. FOSTER.
Washington, March IL, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-27
(Signed)
JOHN HENRY.

The above ] extract from the copy of a let
ter from Henry to Edward J. Coale, Esq. of
Baltimore, a gentleman of the most Tespecta
bic character there, and sworn to by him before
MIR. Sterrit the copy, notarial seal, and hand
writing of Mr.. Sterrit and Mr.. Coale are be
fore me.
i trust, after this, there will be no doubt
entertained of Henry's having received the a
bove sum from government nor any suspi
cion entertained ofany iederalist having any
improper connection with him.