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most essential points of the city, the
principal fort and the arsenal.
There is at present in this port, an
American Privateer, ready to put to sea.
It was her intention to have Laid in wait
for the brig Louisa, leagues to wind
ward Of this port--but on proper repre-
seDtation being made to the Govern
ment, she has been prevented from sail
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~ FOR SALE,
100 HOGS, to be delivered
at Port Tobacco.
Enquire Of
JAS. SANDERSON.
July "a. 81,
n 0TICE


DY virtue of a Deed OF Trust
I'D from Charles lie Count Nevitt
to the Subsefiber, will BIS exposed TO
sale on Friday the 26th day of Au-
gust, upon credit which will then
be made kn0wn,
II Lot Of GROUND,
Lying on the North sice OF Duke
Street, extending 26 feet upon Duke
Street, and running back 100 feet To
a 10 feet Alley. There is well built
two story brick Dwelling House with
convenient back Buildings on the
ground The sale will commence at
IL O'Clock upon the premises
ALSO,
At the same time and place, several
SLAVES, for ready money and OH
Saturday the i7lh of the month will
be sold also, upon credit, small
FARM, containing 2 Acres, in Fair.
fax County-the sale at IL o'clock on
the premises. The public is cautions.
ed against purchasing any Slaves Of:
Charles L. &. hewitt, his Slaves being.
all included in the Trust.
Jas. Keith. +,
Iulv OK a.
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WEST INDIES.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica,) June 9.
Repolted Spanish ProCince.

From Carthagepa we derive Informal
lion that General Carnival, who COM
manded the independent troops, had
marched TO within four miles Of that city,
aud demanded that the paper currency
should be abandoned and that the troops
should be paid in specie. He.was short
ly after arrested by order of the Presi-
dent. and placed in confinement.
His Majesty's lriga,e Palma, Captain
Worth, having on board Colonies John
Robe risen, and Limo De Clemen,es, ap-
pointed by the Independent Govern
meni ENJOYS TO the British Cabinet,
,e cbed at ST. Themes, q short time
since, but the governor OF that colony
would not allow them TO land, and the
fyjxa,e afterwards proceeded with them
for CarthageDa,
Ertracs Of a letter from Carfhagena,
May 81.
From misunderstanding between
tSe Government ard the Commaadant
! Of the army Of the Magdelena, every one
has been under arms during SIX days.
The English and French on this occa'
sion performed one Of the greatest nh
acles. Could il be believed, that these
worn enemies, these universal sntago-
,is,s. united with one accord, and form.
ed Join, corps, & declared themselves
.,ae oendent of all other existing par
les The Government has evlnced to-
wards this corps that consideration and
confidence which is due to all persons
sho seek to preserve good order In So
.;e.y. It hss publicly expressed It's ape
,,roba,;on of their conduct, and after 1t
vas known that this corps. was ofganiz-
"a add armed, it eonhdsd to its care the
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July IS.
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ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY. JrLr %.
"To sHEM
sBs VERY AGE < BoDY OF THE rINK
ats FoRM AND PRESSURE"

The most interesting extracts from
the London papers brought by the pri-
yate armed schooner General Arm
strong, will be found in this days paper
In the present alarming state OF our at
fairs, we look with anxiety for any pros
pect, however indistinct, Of speedy
peace Although the intelligence bro't
by the General Armstrong, is not cal
culated to increase our hopes ofthis de-
sirable event, still it ought not, in our
opinions, lessen them. 1t appears that
our Commissioners we're to be met at
Client, place convenient 10 them and
to the British Commissioners. Here the
negotiations have doubtless been open.
ed. Their result cannot be long Sc
cret. We will yet hope that twill be
favorable. Nothing has occurred, that
we know of, to change the -amieable
disposition professed by Great B,itain
towards the United States--and many
new end powerful motives nut stimulate
the latter, to close with the offer OF rea-
sonabIe and honorable ad justment Of the
diife repces, unhappily existing between
the two countries.
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PROGRESS OF THE ENEMY

IASPI hESo oC L hL INL1h L.
Ry the accounts from Fredericks-
burg, it will be seen, that the enc
my is actively carrying on his pre-
datory warfare in our waters. In
Westmoreland bis outrages have
been as lamentable to the inhabitants
as they were disgraceful to himself.
Negroes have been stolen-property
pillaged and houses burnt without
regard to the age, sex or condition OF
those to whom they belonged. In
one Of his incursions, the houses Of
four or Eve Wido,os were destroyed.
We are politely favored with the pc
rusal ola letter dated Charlotte Hall,
s5th July, and addressed to gen
tleman in this town, which contains
the latest Information respecting his
movements. IF this information be
correct, there is certainly more cause
of apprehension, than any we have
vet had. Cedar Point where the fri.
gates are said to lie, is above the
Kettle Bottoms. These shoals were
supposed to form the strongest bar
rier to their ascent up the Potomac.
If they have passed them, great
difficulty to their progress is sur
mounted. BlackstoDe's Island where
this account locates the 74's is con-
siderably bslozc the Kettle Bottoms.
The writer says " The enemy has
distressed our people beyond mea-
sure-a force of two large frigates
and two sloops of war have just left
the Patuxent loaded with plumber,
.
carrying off upwards Of $50 negroes
it is said. much stock and Tobacco /;
two of Mr. Samuel Bona negroes
.aeneas and Harry, it is sad WIRE en-
deavouring to board then/S Front
Hall on wednesday last. Harry was
taken and carried int Gen. Stuarts
camp the other it is supposed board.
ed them lower down-after deposit
ing their plumber at the Taagiers,
It is expected they will Immediately
return to our river again without
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A letter was received in town yes.
teriay from Sackett's Harbor. dated
on the 18th instant, stating that the
feet under command of Com. Chaun-
cey, would salon the 10th.
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The London Times contains vul;
gar and most scurrilous attack upon the
American Government and its minis
tiers in Europe. This article is so much
like the Billingsgate heaped upon the
British Ministry and some of its repre-.
sentalives particularly e" Cohenhagen
Jackson"j by the Jacobin writer's Of
this country, that we iepublish 1t in
order to shew, that there are presses
in England, quite as vulgar and pros
tituted as some which disgrace Anne
RIGA.
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The arrival Of the Steam Boat
did not furnish US with any news
from General Browns army.
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New YoRK, July %.
BY the Steam Boat Paragon.
Latest from Sackett's Harbor
Argus Office, Albany

"SHS CUtCeS Ntou"yS
Thursday morning, July 81. )
A gentleman who lett the Harbor ON
Monday morning. informs me, that on
Saturday, 800 rifemen left it in boats,
for Bro vn's army, conveyed by 2 briggs.
On Sunday the riflemen were compel.
led by hard weather, to land upon Sto-
ney. Island, and the briggs to return to the
Harbor and that on Monday morning,
as the stage left the Harbor, firing
was heard, supposed to be occasioned BY
an attack of,hs enemy at Stoney'Island.
A gentleman direct from Mon
tresi who came in the steam boat,
states. that Immediately enlits being
made known at that place that Gen.
Brown had made descent upon Up
per Canada, 5000 men were embark
ell for that quarter.
1t was also reported. that Gen. T.
card had emOved all the heavy bag
gage Of his army from Plattsburgh
to Whitehall, which is at the head
of Lake Champlain, about s. miles
from Albany.
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Congress of the U. States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
TUESDAY, Jan. l8.

uESDAf3 Jail TO-
Mr.. Kent of Md. reported bill to in
corporate an Insurance Company IN
Georsetown-in the District of Column
bia F.; and like bill for Company in
Alexandria, in said District; which was
read twice and committed
Mr.. Roberts of Pa. laid upon the ia.
bic the following resolution
Resolced, That the Standing Rules
of the House be amended by adding
thereto the following provisions to
wit: steDographers admitted to take
down the Debates and Proceedings
of the House shall take an oath or
affirmation to be administered by the
Speaker as fellows, to wit. s ]. A.
B. do solemnly swear (er affirm
that / will faithfully. truly and i'm
partially report the Debates and
Proceedings of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, whenever / do report the
same. to the best of nay ability and
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NEW YORK. Jan. II.
LATEST FROM FRANCE.

LATEST FROM FRANCE.
Confirmation Of the defeat aud re-
treat Of tie French army, ana The
arSires Of the Emperor EapoisoR
IN Paris, sc.
On Saturday evening arrived at
this port, the Enc fast sailing letter
Of alarqne schr. Gen. Armstrong.
captain Cbamp'in, ia 50 'fays fro;u
Nantz. which port he left the 2lIh
OF November.
Capt. Ghamplin Informed us, that
the French army was defeated by the
Allies in the battles of the 10th and
tsth Of October. and had retrcated
to tha Lower Rhine, where they
halted. and entrenehed themselves
that the Emperor Of France arrived
in Paris early in November--con.
yOked the Senate ordered a new
CONSUMPTION for 100000 men, and
received and accredited MIR. Craw-
ford, our ambassador. from whom
Captain c. is the bearer Of diSpat-
ches for government. which were
forwarded by yesterdays southern
mail.
Capt. C. also informs rs, it was
reported in Nantz, that Napoleon
bad left Paris for Italy but We find
by the Moniteur of the 18th Of Nov.
that the Emperor hand not left
France.
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hepcried Great .N'aoal Tietsry

Truro, Eng. Nov. is.
Last night we received intelligence
sm Plymouth. thata Topographic
EEoMmunicatisn bad been made from
F,e admiralty TO the Commander IN
o'ei0gthat Port. announcing that
E'&"ai You've had fallen in with
tnemy, captured TEN SAIL
iHr LINE. and driven Two
Sa'Fs. The gallant Admiral has
vt'ved two Wounds. We suppose
S' ,ae victory has been obtained o.
TIE Iexel or ScheIdt Fleets, or
V,a combined. as Admiral 7. made
ssaSi on Friday last for all ships
sr us command to join, without
noGent's delay.
Ad' YOnns sailed from Deal Nov.
(psas consequence Of a Telegraphie
uer' and proceeded to the Dutch
49,. IL was said it was likely the
, nut. u'et would put itself under
., r'o'ee'lOn OF the British. Ano.
~. report was, that Bonaparte,
= St :. ofthis. might have or
~ 10 French pori.l
l, " london papers Of the 9Th Of
.i;., "T = hiied with speeches in the
\, va parliament on the motions
": Two Houses for Addresses to
asan luce Regent in answer to his
oo, ", The Addresses were una
Il 49, agreed 10 in each branch.
fs OF Parliament and the
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ALEXANDRIA.
"To SKEW
THE VERY AGE & BODY OF TIKI TINE
as FORM AND PRESSURE"
The Prospect of Peace.

The public mind, which has been for
some time past, vibrating between the
hopes of peace and the fears of war,
seems to have settled down into state
ofabsolats dependency, in consequence
of TIE ahlhaintment Of Mr.. Gay as Minis.
ter 10 Gotten5ury. Many intelligent
men amongst us, have considered the
selection of this gentleman, as conc}u-
sive evidence, that no peace is to be ex-
pected. They think it impossible, that
any good can come out of NazareM OF
in other words that no man from Ken
lucFy, can be expected to accede to the
friendly overtures efthe British govern.
ment. Upon subject of this kind,
where all is, and must be matter of OPT
Rion only; we cannot be expected 10
state any thing more than our intres-
sions: These impressions are adverse
to the prevailing sentiment. If the
prospect Of peace, is at all affected by
the nomination of Mr.. Clay : we are Of
opinion. that it is rather frightened than
obscured by that nomination. That the
administration here, are DESTROYS of a
peace, cannot admit of doubt. This
desire springs, not from any new love
for the British nation; nor FROM any cor
rectcd views of the true welfare and
happiness of the American people blu
il proceeds from the conviction, tina,
they are incompetent to carry onthe zvsr.
At tho same time, they are aware, that
large portion of their political adhe.
rents are opposed to peace with Great
Britain; and of course, that if peace is
made, it must be done with the least pos
sible offence to their passions and pre-.
JUDGES, in order to preserve their own
popularity. The president and his CO.
adjuters have brought themselves into
hobble; and how are they to get out OF
it, In no other way, than by selecting
minister to negotiate heace, whose rank
and influence amongst the democrats,
will ensure it COED reception With
them. And where will they find such a
man The have found him already in
the person of Mr.. Speaker Clay-tbe
a Idol of Kentucky,"--the chief man in
the great council of the nation,--the o.
racle of democratic wisdom-the advo.
cate of free trade and sailors rights--the
King that is to De-"
Whatever he may do, will be approx
ed by his party. The local and political
preiudices of his admirers will be gra-
tiled by the new distinction conferred
upon him by the government apd the
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London Editors discover that they.
we're in high spirits.
Extract from the Speech Of Lord
Compton.
Is He now would turn to the New
World, and lamented that nation
protesting principles Of liberty,
should have united in support of the
most execrable despotism. and conn
teraeted the progress of the cause
OF European freedom. He might be
told, that America was not the Ally
of France. He knew that she had
not signed and sealed formal trsa-
ty of alliance with that country; but
she had formed that species OF ALI
ancc which was fully an equivalent,
by giving her all the assistance Of
her power in the contest new wag-
ing. However, he hoped the hsur
of her awakening to her true inter-
ests drew near.
6. She had already been reused
from her dream Of maritime ssperi-
ority, by the thunder of the Shan
non and when she saw the heroic
and successful resistance Of Canada
when she foand her commerce an
initiated, her ports blocksded, he"
armies captured and destroyed. she
must perceive the inutility of her ef-
forts to ipjure our power; and, with
the declining fortunes Of France,
her blindness must dissipate, her
eyes open to the light, and her mind
10 wisdom"
Ii appears by the debates in the
British Parliament, that the restor-
alton Of the independence Of Holland
is an importans object of contempla-
ton and design.
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them 10 any terms of amity with the Bril-
fish nation, which he may sanction. On
the other hand, any treaty which federal
ministers might make, however fault.
less, would be reviled by Mr.. Madison's
friends, and he would be censured for
eatrustipg the settlement of the national
claims, to men who were either ignorant
or unminaful OF their magnitude: This
would be tho slang Of the day. For these
reasons. we are not alarmed at the no.
nination Of Mr.. Clay. We believe that
he feels the necessity of q peace, and
that he will not be afraid to make il.
The Democratic prints have ia
ken the hints which were lately
dropped in Congress; and begin to
talk brayely about the nerve of the
Executive arm.-Domestie traitors,
the awakened vengeance of the peo-
pie.
And half dozen dangerous words,
How they might hurt their enemies
if they burst"
but all wont DO. There are men
yetleftin this broken-spirited ceun-
try /; who will continue to exercise
the freedom ogspeech and press. in
defiance of the frowns and threats
of these clustering braggarts Who
wear their daggersin their mouths.
The Carte, Fair American fer En-
gland, with dispatches from Govern.
ment, was to have sailed froas New.York
on the 18th inst. ~
The following Gehtlemsn were on Sa-
Saturday the 18th inst. elected Di-
rsctors Of the Marine Insurance Com.
hany.
Vim. Harfshorne, Colin .4uld,
Jno. Janney, Jas. FL. Hooe,
Chas. l. Caliett, Thomas F7uia,
". Fosvtc, W WaHies,
Nm. Herbert, Jonah Yhomhson,
Jacob He:fman, Ihomas VoweN,
Phineas Janney, John c. Powell.
Cufhbert PoweH,
And at meeting Of the Directors on
Monday the 18th, WIN. HARrsRoRNE,
was reelected President, and JAMES
SANDERsoN, a Director, 70 fill the va
Cancy.
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+ Zachariah Robinson, praying compenste
ton for services as quarter master 10 q
detachment Of militia curing the last
summer-Referred to the committee Of
claims.
Mr.. Lewis presented the petition Of
the Levy Court of the County Of Alex
sndria, praying an appropriations towards
building a Jail in the County of Alsxan-
dria-- Referred to the committee ontbo
District ofColumbia.
Mr.. Desha. presented the memorial
Of the Legislature Of Kentucky, praying
compensation for Inc services OF the mI-
litia OF that state while in tho service OF
the United States, and also provision tor
the wounded, and families Of such az
have hsen killed. Referred to the com.
mittee on military affairs.
Mr.. Archer from the committee OF
claims, made report en- the petition OF
John Whiting. which was uniavorabi0
and was corc,rfed IN by the Eeass.
Also, an unfayorabie report on the pee
VI 4 ~ ASShSNu~sS
was concsrrcd'in BY tbs House.
Alss, q report on the petition, OF
james Anderson, which was referred
to committee Of the whole house for
Monday next.
Also, = bill fsr the relief Of Wm. Pis
att, which was read Gfst and second
time and referred 10 committee of tho
whole house for Monday next.
Also, a report on the petition OF Benz
jainin Ferrar and others. which was I'm.
favorable and was ordered TO lie on tho
liable.
Also, report on the petition of Da.
mel Newan, which was uufavorable,
and was ordered to lie on the table.
After the business of the morning had
been gone through, Mr.. Clay thc
Speaker rose and in a short speech re-
signed his scat as Speaker OF the Hoase.s
MIR. Find.ey moved a vote OF thanks
to the Speaker, which was carried l44
voting in the affirmative and 3 in the no.
ga,ive.
A motion wes tbon made to adjourn,
and negatived 70 in the afirmatiye-s0
in the negative.
On motion Of Mr.. Potter the House
proceeded to the choice OF Speaker
in the place of Mr. Cay resigned.
Mr.. Moore, MIR, Johnson, and Mr.:
Wheaton, were appointed tellers.
On counting the BALLOTS it appeared
there were IS votes given Of which,
Mr.. Chcvey had 90
Mr.. Grundy So
Mr.. Macon
Mr.. Desha
MIR. Peasants
MIR. Nelson
Mr.. Calhoun
Blank.
Mr.. Chsves having a majority Of the
whole number of votes was declared du.
ly elected Speaker, and conducted to
the Chair BY Mr.. Moore, addressed tho
House in pertinent speech, and was
qualified.
Tue House Adjourned.
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Died at Baltimore on the l6ih iDs.spi,
Mr. Der. ard Ghequierrs, formerly a re.
sident Of this Town.
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E A l. L.

MR. GENEREs, has the honor Of
lN informing the Ladies and Cen
tlsmen Of Alexandria, that his next as-
scmbly will be Oh Thursday even.n 8,
10th instant.
Jan. l8. IN
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At an election held at the Court House
on Monday last, the following gem
tlenen were elected Directors IF tho
Bank of Alexandria for the ensuing
year:
William Herbert, Jonah TA0mtson.
Charles Simmq, John l. yd,
Waham Fesvle, Dapid Luhfon, Jun.
II, C. Gazenope, John Hohkins,
Mordeica 4Mter.
Aud at a meeting Of the Board of Di-
rectors, William Herbert, Esq. vas a.,
gain chosen President
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MARRIED on Tuesday evening last
by the Rev. Mr.. Witmer, CLAeeETr
LyLEs, Esq. OF Georgetown, to Miss
REBxccA SEATon Of this place.
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The nomination Of Mr.. Clay, & Mr..
Russell, as ministers to Gottsnburgh
was confirmed Oh Tuesday last. In
consequence Of this appointment, Mr..
Clay yesterday resigned his seat in the
House of Representatives and conse-
quently his situation as speaker. Mr..
Cheves was elected to succeed Aim by
large majority.
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Bremen, was in possession of she
Russians, Oct. Is. 1t has been
taken from them by the French on
the Esd, and re-taken by the Rus
slams on the 2b.
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Mr.. Chsves having a majority Of the,
whole number of votes was declared du.
ly elected Speaker, and conducted to
the Chair BY Mr.. Moore, addressed tho
House in pertinent speech, and was
qualified.
Tue House Adjourned.
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~. IL report, that the coming OF age
..,o .amrletion Of her 18th year OF the
= s s Charlotte, on the 9TH Of Janua-
1 '" D.v, will be celebrated in the navy
4, che most extensive promotion OF all
IL ira, has ever get taken place.
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We believe that there are more ofthe
heny's frigetes at sea. Two we have
'plured, bot we believe that two more
>iied from the Texel, and three from
RSchefort.
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,,DrIrTNA is TAKEN.

vie kew Of n, and w. SPAN, was de-
'"I - th. slst Oct. into the hands
81 lhc Hero of vimeira, &C. IT,.
: rms IN mos, grateful intelligence was
,.o.gb, By Lord Arthur Hill.
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The Weser, French frigate, ~ guns,
as arrived at Plymouth, prize to the
Rppon, "A, and Royalist * Scylla sloops
Il var.