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qflgjgfo bje^usura1 m. iwjte smbiebs* m ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE PUBLISHED, DAILY\ BY EDGAR SNOWDEN, At 88 Per <*,inurn' p<*yable half yearIlJ\ ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE (POR THE COUNTRYJ IS PUBLISHED REGULARLY ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY, & SATURDAY, At 85 PtT an,lum* payable in advance. Terms of Advertising: Uvertisements neatly and conspicuously inserted at is? rite of one dollar per square for the first three in L»«>tioiis and twenty-five cents for every subsequent insertion. A reasonable deduction will be made in ‘the case of yearly advertisers. ^_ for freight or charter, The fast sailing coppered Brig CAZE S&XOVE, Captain Corey, 171 tons burthen, incomplete order for any voyage. Apply to feb 14 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. ~~ - FOR NEW YORK. — The Packet Schooner VIRGINIA, W. ' tfe&B Elliott, Master, will have despatch. JS to STEPHEN SHINN, A PJb i0 Janney’s wharf. ""FREIGHT FOR FREDERICKSBURG. ~ a VESSEL bound to Fredericksburg ^Vmav obtain some freight on application Jo •feb 10 * A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. ' TO FISHERMEN. a k A A Pounds Cork Wood 4,DUU Manilla and Russia Cordage, as sorted sizes, for sale by LINCOLN CHAMBERLAIN, feb 15 VowelPs wharf. II UAivn. i r iuo. ,)AA Drums prime Turkey Figs, just recei ved per brig Cazenove, for sale by feb 14 A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. FLOUR. t Barrels Flour, partially damaged, New 03 comer and D. Snyder’s brands, a desira ble article tor Bakers, just received and on sale by ANDREW J. FLEMING, feb 13Prince-street Dock, BORDEAUX PRUNES, ft Cases Fancy Bordeaux Prunes, just receiv es ed per schooner Columbia, and on sale by ANDREW J. FLEMING, feb 12 Prince-street Dock. PAPER. | KQ Reams News, 21x31 Paper, from 130 15 do super blue Letter | the manu 12 do do white do y factory of 8 do do rose do | D. & J. 3 do rose Billetdoux J 'Ames. Landing from the schooner Columbia, and for sale by S. MESSERSMITH. In Store, Foolscap and Pot Paper Blue, white, and yellow Letter do feb 12 _ APPLES. ftp Barrels Baldwin and Russett Apples, just •O received per schr. Drusilla, from Boston, and for sale by L. McKENZIE, feb 12 Union wharf. — ■ ■ — .- —— SEINE TWINE. ftA Bales of Bridport Shad and Herring Twine, at reduced prices, foresale by feb 5W. FOWLS & CO. NEW CROP SUGAR. £ Hogsheads handsome quality new crop New v Orleans Sugar, just received and for sale by feb 4 WILLIAM N. McVEIGH. BEEF & PORK. PRIME Beef and Pork, for sale by - * ian 22 W. FOWLE & Co. i FRESH CLOVERSEED, IN bags of two and three bushels, constantly * on hand, and for sale by JebJ7 L. McKENZIE, Union wharf. SICILY MADEIRA WINE. I Pipe superior old Sicily Madeira Wine, just I received and for sale by JebTWILLIAM X. McVElGH. ~~ SEINE TWINE A FEW bales best Shad and Herring Seine ‘T Twine, a part of two consignments, will be ■Oid very low, to close sales; the quality excel feb ?_CHARLES BENNETT. PoRTO RICO SUGAR, &c. yA Hogsheads of Porto Rico Sugar 20 tierces and hogsheads Refined Sugar 2°0 boxes Bunch Raisins 200 do Muscatel do 50 casks Sun Raisins. For sale by A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. J^jVNo. 1, 2 and 3 Mackerel, late inspection. g NAILS^ Casks, assorted sizes, landing from the schooner William, for sale by W. FOWLE & Co. I O u NEW ENGLAND RUM. lO ?0osh^ads New England Rum, landing ian o j°m schooner William, for sale by W, FOWLE & Co. CTOlPvc 810 REWAR'D. *5 i->fK . Irom my desk, on the evening ofthe &ank*<!rVi3tantj ^75> in $5 bills on the three of the v n p.lace>.and one $10 bill on the Bank which th* w m Virginia; for the recovery of *ny infnr a ;?Ve reward will be given, or for ofthe thi niatlon that will tend to the conviction ---AUGUSTUS JACOBS. A san a • wanted, A tive y SS1Staw in Grocery Store, an ac thp * 0Un£ Man> °* g°od moral habits; one bry refW °Untry woul<i he preferred. Satisfac ^ired. as t0 capacity, Ac. will be re fn/T* ress> through the Alexandria post »'Postage paid) C. P. Y. ian 2S SAMUEL MESSERSMITH OFFERS FOR SALE: TEAS—Young Hyson, in chests; Imperial, in half chests and ten catty boxes; Gun powder in ten catty boxes; Souchong, in do do; Pouchong, of superior quality, in half chests, (Gold crop) Coffees—Java, old St. Domingo and Rio Hempen Bags Corks, in bales of 1000 each Patent Shot, assorted numbers; a constant supply frem the Phoenix Shot Tower Company Wines—Old L. P. Madeira, in quarter casks, I “ Newton, Gordon, Murdock & Scott’s,” and Lewis & Co’s brands; Madeira Grape Juice, in quarter casks and half quarter casks; L. P. Ma deira, in boxes containing one to two dozen bottles each; Sicily Madeira, Sweet Malaga, and Rousillon Palm Oil, in hogsheads Baker’s Chocolate, in half boxes Brandy, “ Seignette’s brand,” in half pipes and quarter casks, entitled to debenture, feb 12_ FOR RENT, The two-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE on King street, lately occupied by Mr. Richard H. Clagett, in a very healthy neigh borhood, near the best water, and is in good or der. It will be rented on reasonable terms, feb 10A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. • FOR RENT, Either of the two DWELLING HOUSES IlMat Summer Hill, on the Little River Road, one mile from town, pleasantly situated. feb 10_A. C. CAZENOVE & CO. COLORED APPRENTICES WANTED, For the Patent Rope-Making Business. _ T»TTT T j 1 a il.__ /“i _ 1_J Tl_ A Ivv iJLiJLi ittKe iwu ui mitre uuiuicu uuja, ui unquestionable character, (none other will be taken) to learn the Patent Ropemaking Bu siness. JOSIAH H. DAVIS. N. B. This advertisement may, perhaps, meet the eye of some slave-holder who may have it in prospect to emancipate his slaves at the ages of 25, 30, or 35 years. The slave, thus enhanc ed in value, would, in a rcasonoble time, repay the pecuniary loss of the owner, and be prepar ed to be a more useful freeman. J. H. D. feb 12 _ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO the Stockholders in the Alexandria Canal Company, that an instalment of three dol lars per share is required to be paid on or before the 12th day of March next; and a further in | stalment of three dollars per share on or before the 12th day of April next. By order of the Board: feb 10JOHN H. CREASE, Clerk. GLASSWARE. RECEIVED by late arrivals, and offered for sale on moderate terms— 4 casks cut and plain Tumblers, Wines, &c. 10 groce best Quart Wine Bottles 84 Demijohns, 1, 2 and 3 gallon feb 12 HUGH C. SMITH. CUT & PLAIN GLASSWARE. JUST received, six packages Glassware, Cut and plain Tumblers Do do Table and Hall Lamps Britannia Castors, four and five bottles, a neat and cheap article Also, 30 boxes English Pipes 1 mo 25 " R. H. MILLER. BARTON'S COUGH DROPS. AFRESH supply received for sale by E. KENNEDY; price 25 cents per bottle. PRY ROODS. W r\g\u it .Maddox AVE received, by late arrivals from Philadelphia and New York, a very large and general assort* ment of NEW 4- HANDSOME GOODS, adapted to the present and approaching seasons. They invite their customers and the public to call and exa* mine for themselves. 52 pieces cloths, blue, black, rifle green, Russell brown, plum, mulberry, ciarct, olive, drab and grey mixed Blue, black and fancy colored cassimeres, plain and striped Satinets, plain and striped Petershams, various colors Flushings and kerseys, heavy and stout made, for servants l.inseys, plain, plaid and striped Rose blankets. 8-4 to 13-4 very superior Point and duffle ditto Green and scarlet friezes and baizes, plain and printed White, red, green, scarlet and yellow flannels Gauze flannels, extra quality Canton do various colors Goat’s hair and common camblets Ladies* camblets, a beautiful article for cloaks French merinos, superior quality and desirable co* iors English ditto, in great variety Circassians, well assorted Black and colored bombazets French and English bombazines Merino scarfs and shawls, warranted wool borders Thibet shawls, 3-4 to 19-4, very handsome Embroidered shawls, new style Valencia and Prussian shawls Satin fancy hdkfs, a new article, very rich Silk do do Italian lustrings (Matteoni’s genuine) Do do colored, very beautiful Gros de Naples, plain and figured, in great variety Florences, assorted colors Double green and brown ditto, for bonnets India and satin Levantines Satins, various colors, plain and figured Senchewsand sarsnets, uncommonly cheap Silk velvets, black, blue black, maroon, green purple and brown, for bonnets Tabby velvets, various colors A very large assortment of super chintz and lo priced calicoes Mourning ginghams, handsome new style Table diapers, 8-4 to 12-4; damask table cloths Russia do; French napkins Irish linens and lawns, very cheap Linen cambrics and linen cambric handkerchiefs Checked and striped muslins Damask ditto, a beautiful article for curtains Jaconet and cambric muslins Swiss and book do, plain and figured Grass cloth skirts, a new article Silk and worsted hosiery Mohair, merino and lamb’s wool ditto Bead reticules and fancy baskets Super tfoskin and kid gloves Long and short kid mittens .Fur trimmed and lined gloves Pongee and Spittalfield handkerchiefs Several boxes handsome bonnet ribbons Bonnet cambrics and reeds Cut and plain velvet and other belt ribbons Hearth rugs, floor and table mats Fur tippets, in great variety Allof which are offV red on moderate and accommo* iating terms. oct 11 heo. ft. Hough HAS received a very general assortment of FALL GOODS, viz: Cloths and cassimeres Super and common sattinetts Plaid and plain linseys Hose and point blankets Woolen flannels; Canton do Plain and figured baizes Counterpanes, white and colored Petershams, flushings and kerseys Fine merino wool shirts Guernsey frocks Men’s white and colored lamb's wool hose Ladies’ do do do do Men’s super Angola do French and English merinos in great variety Merino Circassians and bombazettes Hangups and beaverteen9 Goat’s hair cambists and plaids Rattinetts and colored cambrics Fur capes and mantillas Damask, Russia and bird’s eve diapers Fine soft finish Irish linens Linen camoric huais; linen go (.cneapj Corded skirts Fine and common lawn^ Bishop’s lawn, book and Swiss muslins Domestic carpeting, hearth rugs Blk lustrings, gro cle naps, variety of color3 Sattin levantines, very cheap White, pink, blue and blk salting Blk Poult de soie, a superior silk Gro de Berlin Fancy hdkfs and shawls Blk silk cravats Gloves; men’s raw silk do Russia and Irish sheetings; burlaps Bik, blue blk, green, purple and brown silk velvets Banclannoand flagg hdkfs some superior Hound and fl.it braids Black galloon and shoe ribbons Black and colored lasting Biue and green table covers; table oil cloth Patent silver head pins " 50 packs pins (low priced) Hilditch's superior spool cotton Knitting yarn and boss Fancy hair and othet brushes White and green blonde veils; crash With a general assortment of DOME STIC 3000 lbs Cotton Yarn Cotton Batts for quilts 9th mo 30 fall and W inter Woods. WVI. H. THOMPSON & CO. have just received a further supply of SEASONABLE GOODS. Among them are the following:— 3-4, 4_4 and 6-4 printed and embossed Thibet shawls and handkerchiefs Merino shawls and scarfs, a large assortment, at reduced prices Cotton and worsted shawls and handkerchiefs Hcrnani, crape, silk, muslin, and other fancy handkerchiefs Linen cambric hdkfs, some very fine 6-4 French, German and English merinos 5-8 and 3-4 black and colored English merinos, a K .. nLO/if(l munf Plain Gro de Naples Best black Italian lustrings, very cheap Black and blue black Poult de Soie Black mode and colored Florences Black and colored silk velvets Ladies' and men's Hoskin gloves Cambric and thread edgings 6-4 Grecian nett and Grecian nett footings Boltings, a great variety Silk, cotton and worsted hosiery Black and blue black Italian crapes 5-4 do do do do for veils English and French black bombazines • 60 pieces blue, blnck, mixed, Russel brown, olive, mulberry, claret and green Cloths, cheap 10 pieces plain, printed ar d ribb'd cassimeres 150 do low priced satlinetts, very cheap 30 do superfine do very handsome White, red, green and scarlet flannels Green carpet baizes Rose, poi'.t, Duffle and striped blankets A variety of coarse goods for negro clothing 300 pieces low priced print9 Burlaps, oznaburgs and Russia sheetings 4-4 Irish linens and lawns 8-4 and 10-4 table diapers Russia diapers and crash. With 12 Packages DOMESTIC GOODS— such as Brown and bleached shirtings and sheetings Red, yellow, brown and leadcol’d Canton flannels Linseys, checks, penitentiary plaids, lickings Cotton oznaburgs, &c. &c.j with many other ar ticles. Our aseortmant is very large, and prices low. We invite our friends and the public to call and examine for themselves. _oct 29 Goo«Vs. JAMES McKBNZIE & Co. have received their usual Fall Supply of STAPLE 4* FANCY DRY GOODS, and will add to it by the first New York arrivals. The change they have concluded upon making in their bu siness induces them to offer every article in their as sortment at reduced prices. oct 1 —dtf Notice. THE subscribers, intending a removal from Alexan dria to New York in the course of a very short time, have to ask the favor of all persons indebted to tjiem to call iuul settle their respective accounts, as their business must be brought to a speedy close: I 0ct i—dtf . Jas. mckenzie & c.o. DR. COPLAND’S MEDICAL DICTIONARY, UPON the same plan of Cooper’s Surgical , Dictionary. It will be completed in five parts. Part 1st is now published, and ready for delivery; Part 2d in press. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5, will follow at regular intervals, with no inter ruption but such as may arise from irregularity in receiving the European copy. The remain ing sheet of the Appendix will be given with Part 2; and the Preface, with a Pathological Classification of Diseases, &c., forming a Key to the systematic study of Practical Medicine, as well as an arranged Contents of the work, will accompany the last Part. This valuable work will be given complete in five parts, at $1 each part of 300 closely printed and handsome pages; being the cheapest medi cal work ever printed in the United States. The work will be sent by mail, to subscribers in any part of the country. The postage will be only 19 cents each part; if not exceeding 100 miles, and 32 cents only for the greatest distance. Published Quarterly, and competed in one year from the delivery of the first numoer. The subscription price, Five Dollars, to be paid on the delivery of the first Part. Subscriptions received, and the work careful ly mailed to all country subscribers, by W. M. MORRISON, Alexandria. Who is an authorized Agent for the same. . feb 13 " _ NEW BOOKS. JUST published, and on sale by W. M. MOR RISON, A new edition of Doddridge’s Family Expo sitor, 1 vol 8vo Dr. Porter’s Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching, and on Public Prayer, 1 vol 8vo Peyson’s Select Thoughts, being selections from the conversations and unpublished writ /«»n rvT D mr 17 Dm re r\ n O 141^,0 VTA AAV » • *—• • A V^ ^ * — ' The Child at Home, or. the principles of filial duty familiarly illustrated, by John S. C. Abbot, author of the Mother at Home. Peter Parley’s Book of Bible Stories for chil dren and youth. Also, Peter Parley’s Book'of Poetry for Children, feb 13___ JUST RECEIVED ON SALE BY W. M. MORRISON, THE History of the Hartford Convention, with a Review of the Policy of the United States Government which led to the War of 1812; by Theodore Dwight, Secretary of the Convention._ fcb ? RENUNCIATION OF POPERY, BY Samuel B. Smith, late a Priest in the Ro man Catholic Church; just received and for sale by WM. M. MORRISON. Price 25 cents. feb 7 ROGERS’S VEGETABLE PULMONIC DE TERGENT, JUST received and for sale by jan 29 WILLIAM STABLER. From the Hon. Gideon Lee, Mayor of the City of New York. “ Few men in the community have a greater contempt for nostrums in general than myself. Patent medicine and catchpenny, with me, have been synonymous. I am constrained, however, to relinquish these sentiments as respects Dr. Rogers’s Vegetable Detergent, the effects of which I have recently witnessed. A young lady in my fainiiy, by using two papers, 1 have rea son to believe, is effectually cured of an alarm ing Pulmonic Complaint, which in all its symp toms gave evidence of immediate consumption. I communicate this with a view of usefulness, and sincerely hope that such persons as have complaints similar to the above, will make a tri al of the medicine._Gideon Lee.” UUTTEK. fLA Firkins Shenandoah Butter, for sale at a £/^Jr reduced price. jan 21 CLAGETT & PAGE._ NOTICE. IN order to accommodate my customers, or ders for Patent Cordage, White Lines, Bed Cords, &c. may be left; at the Store-house o 1 Messrs. James & George I. Thomas, if inconve nient to be forwarded to the Rope Walk, feb 5JOSIAH H. DAVIS. ASSISTANT TEACHER WANTED. A GENTLEMAN well qualified to teach the Latin and Greek Languages may hear of a good situation by making immediate applica tion to the Editor. One qualitied to teach the Mathematics also, would be preferred, feb 5—tf FARM FOR SALE. I^WISH to sell a FARM, containing 112 ||Acres, adjoining my residence. It is heavily timbered, and has on it a variety of fine Fruit A great bargain may be had if immediately ap plied for. D. F. DULANY. aug 14—eotf_ i'mr I OFFER for sale my Plantitioif called CLOVER LJ1N1), lying in the County of Prince William, 35 miles distant from Alexandria and Washington. It contains 1200 ACRES, Has on it a large DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, and other improvements, and an excellent Mill Seat, on which a Saw Mill is erected. The land has been well tilled, and for several years past improved by the j use of clover and plaster; the effects of which are no where more visible, or more fully proven. It i9 divid ed into fields of an equal and convenient size, and tin der the best enclosures. This Plantation is justly con sidered among the best in the upper country; itssitua tion is healthful and beautiful. As purchasers will view the premises before making an offer, farther particulars are deemed unnecessary. If desired, immediate possession may be given. Let ters addressed to me (post puid) may be directed to this place. CHARLES SHIRLEY CARTER. Richmond City, Oct. lOib, 1823. N B. In my absence, Mr. Edmund Newman, Agent, on the premise*, will attend to gentlemen wishing to view the premise^. G* S. C> JUST RECEIVED, BY the late arrivals from Boston, the follow ing new and very interesting publications, and wThich are on sale low by W. M. MORRl SON, viz: Observations on Mental Derangement, being an application ofthe principles of Phrenology to elucidations of the causes, symptoms, nature, and treatment of Insanity: by Andrew Comb! M. D. Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice, and Physiology of Digestion; by Dr. Wm, Beaumont, M. D. . Surgeon in the United States Army. Memoir of the Rev. Elias Cornelius. Diary of an Ennuyce. A Memoir of the Life and Philosophy of Spurz heim, by Andrew Carmichael, M. R. I. A., late President ofthe Phrenological Society of Dub lin; and published at the desire of that Society; first American edition, with notes: Friend of man—of God the servant; Advocate of truth divine; Nature’s Priest—how pure and fervent Was thy worship at her shrine! [Rev. Mr. PierponVs Ode at the Funeral of Spurzheim, Noe. 17, 1832. Berkley the Banker, part 2d, by Harriet Mar tineau. Atlahtic Tales, by Mrs. Lesly. Letters to a Daughter, by Mrs. J. A. Sargent, on going to School, pointing out the duties to I wTards her Maker, her governess, her schoolfel 1 lowrs, and herself. I Fall River, an authentic narrative, by the au j thor of Tales National, Revolutionary. <fcc. i The Youth’s Sketch Book. This work con I tains seven beautiful engravings on steel, and is filial with mnstlv n*»w unrl fm fo \*f\**l f writers. The care and expense bestowed upon the volume, must give it high claims upon the favor of the public. Many of the designs are i original, and all are executed in a superior style of elegance._jari 24 MACKEREL. NO. 1.2, and 3 Fall-caught Mackerel, in lots to suit purchasers, for sale by jan? LEWIS McKENZIE, Union wharf wanted" A QUANTITY ot White Oak Timber, suita ble for a vessel of about 160 tons. Person* ; wishing to contract for its delivery within three months, may apply to jan 15_A. C. CAZENOVE & Co. JUST PUBLISHED, AND on sale by WM. M. MORRISON, THE YOUNG MAN’S GUIDE, being a practical manual for every day life. Price 75 c. We recommend the possession of this work to every young man who w ishes to become use ful, virtuous and happy.—N. II. Gaz. Its contents are of a high moral character, and it should be in the possession of every young man.—Portsmouth Journal. The work is a good and useful one. and wor thy the serious attention of young men.—Chris tian Register. It is written in a plain direct style, and enliv j ened with anecdote and narrative.—The Reli gious Magazine. An admirable production, communicating sound and wholesome truths.—Boston 'Brans i cript. __jan 20 JUST RECEIVED ON SALE BY WM. M. MORRISON, ELLIOT’S Almanac for 1834. This will be found useiuJ for every man of business, a:: it contains a complete list of all the Officers c{ the Government, as wrell as of the three Corpo rations in the District, including all incorporat ed companies, &c. Also, the Churchman’s Al manac for 1834. jan 11 U. S. BANK BILLS, F SI00 ami under, for transmission, may m> always obtained of JAS. RIORDA'n. Exchange Office, corner King & Royal sts. Id0 American, French, Spanish and English Gold Coin purchased. Bank Notes of the ve. rioiis States discounted. jan 15 BELTZHOOVER & CO.’S PHENIX LINF FOR WASHINGTON & BALTIMORE. td3 At half past 8 A. M. and half past 3 P. M. Fare to Washington - - 25 cents ) “ to Baltimore - - - S3 00 ^ 01 For seats please apply aL Beltzhoover & Co’s Office Royal-street, five or six doors south of Newton’s Hotel; m the Franklin House Hotel; and at R. II. Har rington’s SteamBoat Hotel, near the wharf. Passengers going to Baltimore will always find a Coach in Washington ready to take them through without any delay; and every exertion used for the safety and com fort of those who may favor this line with their patronage. No racing allowed._A. FLEMING, Agent. A BARGAIN. MI will let the DWELLING and STORE HOUSE at the corner of Water and Prince streets at as low a rent as any property in the town, (considering location.) It is well calcula ted for a wholesale or retail grocery, segar fac tory, slop shop, &c. &c. &c. jan 17 _JOSIAH H. DAVIS. STORE TO RENT. m The lease of Mr. Aaron D. Harmon of the JH.STORE occupied by Mr. Wilbar will expire the 2(3th April next, from which day it mey be rented, with immediate possession. feb 15 SAM’L. B. LARMOUR & CO HOUSE TO RENT. MThe BRICK HOUSE at the Intel section of Cameron and Pitt streets, now occupied by Mr. Charles Gawler, is to rent. Possession maybe had 1st February. For terms inquire cl jan 9 SAMUEL B. LARMOUR & Co. TO RENT, MA SMALL HOUSE north of the resi dence of Samuel B. Larmour. jan 4 JOSIAH H. DAVIS t*