Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-07-03 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1804.
[No. 1029.]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Run in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bags. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Seres, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand's, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hairs, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
July 3.
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale, by the barrel or bushel, FIRST QUALITY SEED POTATOES, Fresh Limes by the barrel or smaller quantity, Pork by the barrel, Butter in firkins, 7000 long Reeds.
TO RENT,
That excellent stand for a Grocery Store, opposite Geo. Taylor's, in Prince Street.
Thomas Simms.
June 19.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
30,000 lbs. Green Coffee, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 puncheons fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 gr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 pipes old Port 4 pipes P. Teneriffe 15 gr. casks Sherry, and 4 pipes Brucelles 5 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Alum, and 120 boxes of Spanish Segars different qualities, with most other articles in the grocery line.
May 29.
The Subscriber
Intending to leave this place early next fall offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND, Consisting of a handsome selection of DRY GOODS, adapted to the present season.
All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
New Lumber Yard.
THE citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity are informed that BULL and Co. have commenced the Lumber Business opposite Mr. Wm. Herbert's wharf, where they will thankfully receive applications for any kind of lumber, which they will endeavor to procure as speedily as possible, and furnish upon as good terms as the interest of the company will admit.
They have some lumber now on hand consisting chiefly of Inch Boards of a tolerable quality, which will be sold cheap for Cash.
June 18.
FOR SALE,
For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green Coffee of a superior quality, Loaf, lump and Mucovado Sugar, W. India and fugar house Molasses,
Choice old Madeira Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruselles, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Belt Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Belt Salad Oil, Salt Pease, Alum, Madder, Copers & Brimstone,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Bine and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Belt Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF English Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip't Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his Goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
Fifty Dollars Reward,
Will be given for the recovery of my POCKET-BOOK, containing about Eighty Five Dollars in bank notes, and the following papers—stolen out of my counting room on the night of the 13th inst. between the hours of nine and ten o'clock:
A draft of Henry K. May and Co. on Gilbert Robertson and Co. of New-York, in my favor for 1250. Jonah Thompson and Son's note to James H. Tucker, dated the 14th May last, at seventy-five days endorsed by me for 1350 William Cash's note to Wm. Gore, dated the 24th April last, at sixty days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson 424 50 John Potts's note to William Wilson, dated the 24th April last, at 60 days, endorsed by William Wilson, 450 Philip Care's note to William Wilson dated the 30th of April last at 60 days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson & myself 340 William Wilson's note to me dated the 23rd of May last, at 60 days, 369 33 Jonathan Swift's note to Jno. Potts, dated the 22nd May last, at 60 days, endorsed by John Potts and myself, 750 John Potts note to me, dated the 23rd May last, at 60 days, 200 Robert T. Hooe and Co's draft on James Crawford and Co. of Philadelphia, in my favour, accepted the 6th inst. 1008 33 Same of same date, 1100 Same of same date, 1100 George Lawrence's note to me dated the 29th July, 1803. 209 33 William Gore's two receipts for 34 barrels flour, R. & W. P. Richardson's receipt for 12 barrels flour. Phineas Janney's receipt for 11 barrels flour. Isaac Hollingsworth's order on Samuel Croudson, accepted the 13th inst. for 60 barrels flour. Ambrose Vassie.
June 15.
PERRIN BROTHERS
Have just received from France, and offer for sale on moderate terms,
A large assortment of single and double barreled Fowling Pieces:
They have also on hand,
Segars in boxes of a superior quality, black, white and coloured Lutefrings, Calicoes, Chintzes and a variety of DRY GOODS which they will sell low.
June 19.
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JOSIAH FAXON and Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few pipes Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, mould and dip't candles, Biltong beef and pork, mackerel, a few barrels Nova Scotia herrings, molasses, &c. also a general assortment of SHOES as usual.
Also,
Forty barrels N. England Rum.
They request all persons to whom they are indebted to exhibit their accounts for settlement, and all indebted to make immediate payment, as the present concern is about to be closed.
June 21.
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RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
In addition to their former importation from London, and offer for sale,
A PARCEL OF
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, of a superior quality—consisting of Navy blues, blacks, browns, and bottle greens. Also,
Striped Nankens & Muslin Shawls.
June 7.
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JUST RECEIVED,
Nice sweet Oranges, and large fine Limes and Tamarinds, belt Spanish Segars by the box, and a few nice Cocoa nuts.
Abel Willis.
June 11.
To Rent,
A two story frame HOUSE, with a convenient back building, kitchen, smoke house and stable, situated on Fairfax Street, between Wolfe and Wilks Streets. Enquire of the subscriber living next door to the premises.
Mary Davis.
June 26.
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TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received, via Philadelphia, an elegant assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
VIZ.
Chintzes, calicoes, fine India colonade, book and muslin muslins, do. battas, mamoosies, coffas, pingurms and long cloths, fine cambric and British book do. linen and cotton cambric, coloured, embossed and plain do. cambric and common dimities, lawn and cambric pocket handkfs. Ladies extra long silk and kid gloves and pic nic mitts, do. coloured and white silk hose, cotton and thread hose, muffs do. gentlemen beaver, doe, wash leather and thread gloves, do. silk, cotton, thread and super brown cotton hose, Irish linens, long lawns and diapers, creas, placillas, Britannies and brown Holland, Marbeilles and muslin vest shapes, nankeens, cotton kerseymeres, white and coloured jeans, extra superfine navy blue cloths, red, blue, and chocolate bandannos, &c. &c.
Also by Wholesale,
Three cases of handsomely assorted CHINTZES and CALICOES, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH.
April 27.
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WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town,
BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Drawns Designs, and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings.
ALSO,
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a tenement, which will be executed in the most masterly and economic style.
He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public.
May 23.
Printing in all its branches executed at this office.
RICE & COTTON.
60 tierces first quality RICE, 70 bales first quality upland Georgia COTTON, received per Schooner Patience, and for sale by
Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
Freight Wanted
For the above Schooner, to the West-Indies, or any port to the Southward.
R. N. & Co.
June 2.
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For Freight or Charter,
To Europe or the W. Indies, The fine, fast sailing
Brig JOANNA,
JOHN RUTHERFORD, Master:
burthen 1100 barrels. Enquire of
Nathaniel Wattles and Co.
June 25.
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For NORFOLK,
The fast sailing, regular PACKET,
Schooner NANCY,
Job Palmer, Master:
Will sail in a few days.
FOR FREIGHT or PASSENGE (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board, or
S. Croudson and Co.
June 15.
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A person qualified to instruct a few boys in the rudiments of English Education, may get employment by immediate application to the Teacher of the Academy in this town.
May 14.
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JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dylton's Room, Prince Street,)
HAS RECEIVED,
In addition to his former assortment of FRUIT, Fresh Lemons by the box, Cocoa Nuts, &c. &c.
June 12.
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RICHARD VEITCH and Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
from London, and for sale at their warehouse, 750 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes, Chintzes, Cambries, &c.
800 pieces white, coloured and fancy Cambrie, and other Mullins.
Muslin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimities, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, Cotton Hose, Cotton and silk Gloves, fine 64 twilt, Check, striped Cottons, &c.
The above Goods are entitled to Drawback on exportation.
May 11.
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THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS taken Mr. Hodgdon's house in Prince Street, where he will give regular attendance in his profession as Attorney at Law. As he proposes to confine his practice to the District Courts of Columbia only, those who honor him with their confidence, may rely on the strictest attention to their interests.
Henry Hiort.
May 31.
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Twenty Dollars Reward,
to stop and secure the Runaway Negro
PETER,
a dark mulatto, made his escape from Cameron, near Alexandria, on or about the 13th inst. aged from thirty to thirty five years, about six feet high, slim made, thin visage, and hangs his head occasionally when spoken to, fond of spirituous liquors, and plays or pretends to play on a fiddle. Had on an old felt hat, drab coloured upper jacket or coatee, vest striped up and down, cambric shirt and trowseis, nearly new, sharp toed coarse leather shoes but little worn, and took with him an old pair half boots. We have reason to believe he is now in Loudoun County, near Middleburgh, where one of his wives is owned by Mr. Allen Davis. Ten dollars and reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending and securing said negro in any jail, so that we get him again, and the above reward with like reasonable charges if secured in the jail of Fauquier County or delivered at Cameron Mills.
Ricketts & Newton.
June 26.
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An Apprentice Wanted.
A young Man of respectable connections, (none else need apply) would be taken for a few years in a store and counting room.
Apply to the Printer.
June 23.
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Washington Society.
The Members of the Alexandria Washington Society, will please to take notice that a regular stated meeting of the said Society, will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Wednesday the 4th of July next, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. the Society will move in procession from thence at 12 o'clock to the Episcopal Church, where an Oration will be delivered by George Washington Parke Custis, Esq.
The Members of the Society, with such as chuse to partake will dine at Gadsby's at 3 o'clock, for which purpose a subscription is opened at the bar.
By order of the Standing Committee, G. Deneale, Sec'y.
N. B. A more particular detail of the order of the day will be hereafter announced.
Turtle Dinner.
A fine GREEN TURTLE will be cooked on the 4th of July at Koones's Tavern.
Dinner 75c each person. Those who intend dining are requested to leave their names at the Bar.
June 30.
NOTICE.
A DINNER will be prepared for the Militia of the County of Alexandria, at the Spring Garden, on Wednesday the 4th of JULY, to which the citizens of the town and adjacent country are respectfully invited.
July 2.
Public Sale.
On Thursday next, the 5th of July, will be sold at the dwelling house of the late capt. Mills, corner of Prince and Alfred streets, All the personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.
Philip G. Marsteller.
June 28.
SALE POSTPONED.
The Sale of Mr. Thos. Richards's DRY GOODS is postponed on account of the wet weather, until Wednesday the 11th of July next, when the whole of his Stock, consisting of a great VARIETY OF Fancy and Fashionable Articles, will be sold without reserve.
Philip G. Marsteller.
June 20.
JUST ARRIVED,
In the sloop Patriot, Wm. Hodgson, master, from New Providence, now lying at Harper's Wharf, and for Sale, a quantity of large well grown
PINE APPLES.
Fifty sets of MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS in the rough, one large CABLE, six GREEN TURTLE, some SATTIN WOOD, and a parcel of large LIMES.
June 25.
Muslins, Fans and Hardware.
THE subscribers have received a consignment of India Muslins, Canton Fans, and Hardware consisting of Knives and Forks, Pocket and Penknives, Scissors, Razors, &c. which will be sold low.
John and Thos. Vowell.
June 23.
FOR SALE,
Or Exchange for Wet or Dry Goods, A HOUSE and LOT situated on St. Asaph between Prince and Queen streets. The house is 24 by 18 feet, two stories, with two rooms on each floor, and the lot enclosed with a yard garden and smoke house. Apply to
Robert G. Lanphier, King Street.
June 22.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on W. 11th street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden, the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23.
Two Cents Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Alexandria, a boy named HENRY RICKS, about 16 years of age; he had on, when he went away, a blue jacket and brown overalls. Whoever takes up said boy and brings him home, shall have the above reward, but no charges will be paid.
John Wood.
June 29.
Late Foreign Intelligence,
By arrivals at N. York.
LONDON May 2.
Yesterday Sir Edward Pellew was appointed by the lords of the Admiralty, to the command of the East India fleet, in the Room of admiral Rainier.
The Senatus Consultum, by which Bonaparte is expected to be proclaimed emperor of the Gauls, will according to the last accounts from Paris very shortly make its appearance. With respect to the invasion the only mention we find is that it is not expected to be undertaken until all the French and Batavian flotillas have formed a junction at Boulogne.
Louis Bonaparte has been appointed a Counsellor of state as he is the only one of the brothers of the First Consul who has male issue. This circumstance seems not irregular to the reports which still continue, of the establishment of a hereditary succession.
His imperial majesty the Emperor of Germany has forbidden all French emigrants to reside in the Austrian territories within fifty leagues of the French republic.
The senate of Hamburg has acceded to the demand of the French minister, and has at his instance, permitted domiciliary visits to be made in that city, to discover any persons who may be obnoxious to the French government, or who may have any papers, that can lead to the discovery of any plots or designs that may be formed against it.
The process against the persons in confinement on account of the late conspiracy, will it is said not begin before the 5th of May. Moreau will have Chassau la Garde for his first advocate, and Lamallec for his second.
A considerable movement is now observable among the troops for the expedition. Several battalions in the vicinity of Paris are on their march for the coast, to which are daily sent considerable transports of provisions.
Pursuant to a Batavian Electoral Ordinance, such emigrants only are tolerated in those dominions, who shall produce documents attested by the French envoy at that court, proving their being comprised in the amnesty, or expecting soon to be included in the same; also those who have become residents in that Electorate, the old and infirm who cannot travel. All the others are to quit the Electoral Provinces within 8 days.
A private letter from Berlin of the 16th April, says, "The arrival of two Aids-de-camps of the First Consul and three couriers have caused several reports. In our diplomatic circles, it is said and believed, that they are come to propose that our king shall change his title to that of Emperor, and that Bonaparte in return for this compliment shall be acknowledged Emperor of the Gauls with the unanimous consent of the French nation: Our king is also to guarantee the succession of the throne to the family of Bonaparte. It is also proposed, with a promise of further advances, that our sovereign shall keep Louis XVIII and the other Bourbons, confined within the limits of the city of Warsaw; and to permit a French agent to reside there to inspect their conduct. I have heard that our ministers endeavoured to elude a direct answer and though pressed, have declared, that our sovereign would follow the example of other sovereigns, and that our ambassadors, particularly those at St. Petersburg and Vienna, should be instructed to learn the opinions of these courts upon the subject.
The Swift cutter, from Plymouth to lord Nelson's fleet with dispatches, has been captured by a French privateer, of 12 guns and one hundred and fifty men, and carried into Barcelona.
The report of a regency is received and accredited in the best informed circles; and the measure is said to have the full approbation of his majesty. Several days must elapse before any final arrangements of the new ministry can be formed. The rumors of this subject are too contradictory and ridiculous to be treated with any serious observation.
We learn with great regret by letters received from Lisbon, of the 21st ult. that the Hindostan 54 guns captain le Gros, which sailed February 12, from Plymouth, with Stores for Gibraltar and lord Nelson's fleet had caught fire and was burnt. With the fate of the crew we are not acquainted.
It is now a well ascertained fact that had the House of Lords came to a division on Monday night, the opposition would have had 76 personal votes, and 42 proxies; which compared with the ministerial numbers expected on that occasion, would have
given a majority of nineteen in favor of the Marquis of Stafford's motion.
By an account on the table of the House of Commons it appears that the total amount of the temporary and permanent Duties of Excise, in England, outstanding on bond or otherwise, on the 5th of January 1804, was, 3,291,773l. 9s. 4d. 3-4 and on the 5th of January, 1804, amounted to 6,302, 248l. 5s. 3d. 1-4d.
In consequence of the new arrangements in contemplation of the Supreme government of India, the city of Allshabad, from its advantageous situation at the confluence of the Ganges and Jumna, will become the grand emporium of the ceded provinces.
The First Consul is said to receive every evening at St Cloud a report of the examination of the conspirators. The confinement of General Moreau is rendered more irksome by the presence of a nightly guard in his prison, as it may be supposed from a humane principle of preventing suicide.
A morning paper says, "His royal highness the Prince of Wales, on Monday morning, declared to Mr. Calcraft, and others, his determination to throw his whole weight into the scale of opposition. This it is added, possibly may have accelerated the decision taken by ministers.
May 3.
The Hamburg mail of the 25th ultimo, brings intelligence from Paris to the 18th, and Moniteurs have been received to the same date.
It appears, from a variety of concurring articles that the Corsican's ambition is on the point of being gratified with the title of Emperor of the Gauls. The addresses upon this subject speak a language that cannot be mistaken, and it has, no doubt, been suggested by the government itself. The general council of the department of Eure, in its address to the First Consul, says, "You will not forget citizen First Consul, that it is your high destination not only to bestow happiness on the present, but also to secure the welfare of future generations. The French nation leaves to your paternal care the choice of the means, its love guarantees its approbation of them." And the general council of the department of Upper Maine observes, "Your benefits, citizen First Consul, are the more valuable, since they give us a view of new projects, which, when matured, will confirm to us abundance and happiness, and thereby consolidate your glory and our gratitude."
It is confidently stated, that Bonaparte's nephew Napoleon, the youngest son of Louis Bonaparte, will be provisionally appointed his successor, under the guardianship of Joseph Bonaparte. The Legion of Honor is also to be declared hereditary; the Legislative Body and the Tribunate to be united, and their members to be divided into land-holders, literati and commercial men, and their functions to be continued for ten years.
The minister of war set out for the coast on the 17th of last month.
The French ambassador has desired the banishment of the Bishop of Nancy from Vienna.
The Jamaica, Ellen, and Fortitude, of Whitehaven, and two vessels named Peggy, belonging to Greenock, part of the Apollo's convoy, are reported to be lost on the coast of Portugal.
The Maria, Riton, from Liverpool, to Tortola is wrecked on the coast of Portugal.
The John and Ann failed from Halifax 19th November last, for Greenock, and has not since been heard of.
DOVER, May 1.
A very heavy firing has been heard at times in the direction of Boulogne part of yesterday, and at times all this day; and we are without any account of the result. Several French privateers have been on our coast in the thick weather, and have made several captures. A report is very current, that a flag of truce is coming over from Calais, with passengers &c. one of our fishermen hailed her, but it becoming very thick, lost her in the fog; several boats are gone out to endeavour to fall in with her and some light horsemen are ordered to patrol the beach between Deal and Dover to hinder any improper persons landing and getting into the country, without being properly examined.
PLYMOUTH, April 30.
It has been so foggy these two days past that the Sound and Cawsand bay has been quite obscured. Last night two expresses arrived from the commander in chief of the Citadel and the port admiral, but their contents are not known.
STUTTGARD, April 4.
Yesterday Mr. Spencer Smith, English minister to the elector of Wirtemberg, departed suddenly. He spent several hours in burning all his papers—The Abbe Pericaud, who had been given to him at Lon-
don by the Abbe Ratal, to frame the conspiracy which they had planned in France, followed him in his flight.
It was reported here that Mr. Spencer Smith had a mission relative to the troubles in the interior of France, but we should never have thought that he would have based his character so far as to embrace it in such an infamous plot as the latter did.
A few weeks ago, Spencer Smith had sent many Bills to Paris; he had also sent some to Zurich; which induces us to believe that he was no stranger to the riots which agitate Switzerland at present.
PHILADELPHIA, June 28.
The following was received yesterday morning from Oporto, and has been obligingly handed us by a respectable commercial house in this city.
DIRECTIONS
Given by Bernard de Clamouse Brown, consul of the States of America in the city of Oporto, to all the masters of American vessels, to be observed in this harbour.
1. All ships that come over this bar, are to bring to at St. Johns, to receive the visit of the castle.
2. If the master of any vessel should happen to have no direction for any house in this city, whom to consign, either his vessel or cargo, the consul will recommend him to a house of responsibility; by this means the captains will avoid all impositions to which strangers are subject.
3. Any ship that wants Franquia, viz. licence to get out again without unloading, must not come to anchor higher than between the Cross Rock and King's Yard called Ouro, and is to demand Franquia within twenty-four hours; and any master who shall neglect to do it within that time will be obliged to come up and deliver: but to obtain Franquia, it is necessary to have it expressed in his charter party, bills of lading, and other documents, what other port he is bound to.
4. Any ship that is to unload but part of her cargo here, declaring at the custom-house, what part of it is for another port, she will be permitted to proceed accordingly, provided it be expressed in the charter party, bills of lading, &c.
5. No ship that brings gun-powder must come up higher than Massarellos, where she is to wait till the proper officers go aboard to have it unloaded there, but the master is to come ashore (after the several visits have been aboard) and make entry at the custom-house of his cargo, and at the consular office.
6. All ships that bring bills of health are to come up to the Bandeira, at Miragaya, & the masters are to attend on board for the visits of health, inquisition and tobacco, having the ensign spread in its proper place.
7. When the tobacco visit goes aboard, both masters and sailors must be very careful in producing what tobacco they have to the officers, because, in case the least quantity should be afterwards found more than was at first produced (according to the certificate the master signs) it will be deemed a concealment, and they will be liable to imprisonment and confiscations, &c. Neither are they to carry any tobacco or snuff ashore, or to carry it from one ship to another, under the same penalties; the same care to be taken as to soap and cards, under the same penalties.
8. After the aforesaid visits, the ships are to come up to the key, and the masters are to come to the custom-house, there to give entry of their cargoes, and at the same time to enter what protests they have to make, before the hatches be opened, and to have a survey to determine what the damage proceeded from, and then they are to go aboard their respective ships to receive the custom house visit, and not unload any of their cargo but in the proper boats, and not in the ship's boats without especial licence.
9. All masters of vessels are to produce their registers to the consul on their landing, that he may ascertain the authenticity of their vessels belonging to citizens of the United States.
10. No ship that has custom-house goods aboard, must take in any lading, or haul ashore or along side any other ship, before the water is taken off, unless liberty be granted by the judge of the custom-house.
11. No ship must load or unload ballast without licence from the office, neither haul along side any ship either to receive or discharge it, without licence, nor throw any ballast overboard, or discharge it into any boat, bark, hulk or vessel; penalties of imprisonment, and a fine of 200

mil reis if thrown overboard, if into a boat, 50 mil reis.
12. No ships are to receive or carry aboard any provisions, or any other goods, without a licence, or proper dispatch from the custom-house, nor any Portuguese money, exceeding 20 mil reis. Penalty at least is seizure, and forfeiture of the money and goods.
13. No kind of foreign liquors, wine, brandy, rum, beer, cider, flour, &c. can be entered, being here deemed as contraband.
14. If any master has any black, or blacks aboard, either as servants or sailors, he is to manifest them in the custom-house.
15. If any ship brings wines from any part of this kingdom or the islands, the master must enter them in the Cazinha.
16. When ships are unloaded, they are to make a signal with their ensign spread in its proper place, and the masters must come to the custom-house to sign the book, at which time they are to make declaration of what goods, provisions, or stores, still remain aboard, which if they neglect to do before the officers go over the ship's side, the masters will be condemned to pay the value of the goods, over and above the loss of them; and they are to attend when the said visit goes aboard.
17. Before any vessel takes in goods, the master is to come to the custom-house and enter his vessel outwards, and is to keep the dispatches of such goods as he receives, to be delivered to the broker when he comes to him in order to clear at the custom-house.
18. All masters that want to have their papers current in the custom-house in order to sail, are to acquaint the consul of it three or four days beforehand, giving him their several dispatches of the goods loaded aboard, in order to give him time to pass them through the respective offices, to prevent any delay, which may otherwise happen by the absence of the officers.
19. All masters of vessels when they are loaded, or ready to depart, are to go to the consul, pay him their port-charges & recover their registers, without which their dispatches will not be sent down to the castle, for liberty to sail.
20. All masters of ships are to go with the broker and clear out at the Ouro, viz. King's Yard before they sail, where they are to make oath, that they carry no Portuguese sailors; or if they carry any, to give in proper security for their return hither, under penalty of four hundred mil reis.
21. No great guns to be fired on any occasion whatever in the harbour.
22. No person whatever is to bring to land any sort of fire arms, pointed knives, nor forks, nor razors, nor awls, nor marine spikes, nor any wood with a point, nor any other instrument of any metal, whereby a wound may be made by a thrust or a stab, under the penalty of imprisonment, and being whipt, and to serve ten years in the galleys, and pay one hundred mil reis.
23. So many seamen being lost in this port from the consequences of drunkenness, it is earnestly recommended to all masters of ships, as they value the lives of their seamen, to keep them on board particularly at nights, and on Sundays and holidays; and to caution those who are obliged to go on shore to keep sober, and observe a decent behaviour, not frequenting wine houses, and other bad places after dark, they will be carried to prison and punished as the law directs.
24. No American seamen are to be discharged in this harbour upon any account.
25. A constant watch is to be kept upon deck day and night.
26. The masters are to pay all the expenses for attending their sick seamen sent to the hospital, or seamen sent to prison for misbehaviour; and they are to receive on board their vessels, on the voyage back, all such seamen, unless it shall appear by a certificate, under the hand of a physician, that such seamen are unfit to go to sea, in which case the said masters, are to give accounts under oath, before the consul, of what shall be due from them, to the said seamen, which shall be deposited, to be delivered to whom it may belong.
27. All masters of vessels are desired to take notice that the consul has his office open for clearing the vessels every morning, from eight to 12 o'clock, Sunday and holidays excepted.
June 29. Capt. Ellis, of the brig Eliza, from Madeira and Gibraltar, arrived at the Lazaretto, informs, that it was reported at Gibraltar, previously to his sailing, that the Prince of Peace was displaced, and the Count de Florida Blanca re-established at the
Court of Madrid. The politicians at Gibraltar were anxiously awaiting the information of that important intelligence.
LEXINGTON, June 15.
A report has been a few day in circulation, and obtained some credit, that captain Lewis and Clarke, with their companions had been fallen upon by the Osage Indians and put to death, only two men escaping. We have the pleasure to inform our readers that the report is without foundation; that on the 19th ult. captain Lewis was at St. Louis, and expected to depart that or the succeeding day, and was in high spirits. The report probably originated from some traders on the Missouri, and others on the Ans-Are river, having fallen victims to their own imprudence, or the jealousy of the Indians.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JULY 3.
To-morrow being the Anniversary of the American Independence, no paper will be issued from this office until Thursday next.
A respectable commercial friend has favored the Office of the Morning Chronicle with the following official article relative to the trade of the United States with the colony of Surinam.
PROCLAMATION.
By his excellency Major General Sir Charles Green, commanding his majesty's land forces and Governor of the Colony, &c.
Whereas it is expedient that regulations should be established respecting the trade to and from this colony in neutral vessels, until his majesty's pleasure shall be made known, I have thought fit, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested, to publish this my proclamation, hereby declaring:
That it shall and may be lawful, for the space of 4 months from and after the publication hereof to import into this colony, in American or other neutral bottoms belonging to the subjects of any power in amity with his majesty, tobacco, pitch, tar, turpentine, hemp, flax, masts, yards, bowsprit, staves, heading boards, timber, shingles and lumber of any sort; horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry and live stock of any sort; bread, biscuit, flour, pease, beans, potatoes, wheat, rice, oats, barley and grain of any sort; salt beef, pork, butter, pickled and dry salt fish, from the American dominions of such neutral powers aforesaid, upon payment of a duty of 4 per cent. as well upon the commodities herein before specified, as upon emergency or otherwise.
And whereas it is also expedient to allow such American and other neutral vessels as are permitted to trade under this proclamation, to export certain articles, the produce of this colony in return, but which shall not exceed in value the amount of the cargoes so imported, I do therefore declare that it shall and may be lawful to permit the exportation of sugar, rum and molasses in such American and other neutral vessels as aforesaid, upon payment of a duty of 8 per cent. upon such commodities as shall be so exported.
And I do hereby direct that the duties herein imposed upon imports and exports, shall be levied and collected according to the regulations existing on that head, previous to the late surrender of the colony to his majesty's arms.
Done at Paramaribo, in the colony of Surinam, this 29th day of May, 1804, and in the 44th year of his majesty's reign.
CHARLES GREEN, Governor. By his Excellency's command. R. Ross, Secretary. God save the King.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in New York, dated April 25.
"I am not altogether at my ease in regard to the relative situation of the government of America and that of this country. The men employed by Mr. Jefferson, are completely hostile in their wishes, and indecent and violent in their conduct towards this country. Our ministry, in compliance with the general wish of the nation, have been moderate in their language, and forbearing in their conduct, under circumstances which would certainly have authorised expostulation and justified resentment. —Mr. Munro and Mr. Livingston are known, and it is not believed that they speak the sentiments of the American people, although it is not doubted that they are faithful representatives of your executive. The interests of America and Great-Britain are deeply concerned in a continuance of their friendship; but should the present war be prolonged; and should your present executive hold his situation, I do not foresee a possibility of avoiding a rupture between the two countries; for contumely and insult are what no British ministry can bear, and keep their places. The spirit of the nation will be roused at the foul dignity offered to their King, and to his ministers; and they would drive from their places any ministry who should refuse to be the organ and instrument of general resentment."
The conduct of Mr. Livingston at the Court of France, in sanctioning, by his official answer to the communication of Talleyrand, the atrocious calumnies fabricated against this country by the pretended letters of Mr. Drake, has produced a sensation here among all classes and parties, which I am concerned to observe, but cannot disapprove. That Mr. Drake had some intercourse with the interior of France, there can be no doubt—no person denies it, and none can be surprised at it. But that Mr. Drake had any connexion with any conspirators whose object was the assassination of Bonaparte, or that he wrote the letters now published as his, is an absolute falsehood—and it is of a piece with a thousand fabrications which Bonaparte, and the predecessors of Bonaparte in the calamitous course of the French revolution have practised. The conduct of Mr. Livingston admits of no excuse, as he has departed from the usual form of official communication, to gratify his own feelings, and offer insult to Great-Britain—and this has been the more noticed because it has been considered as a discovery of the sentiments of himself and the Executive he represents. In regard to Mr. Munroe's mode of conducting business I formerly wrote you, and as the man and his predilection to France, (even in preference to this country, and to his official duty when an Ambassador) are well known, you cannot be surprised at any thing unconciliatory or even offensive which he may have done in this country. What all this will produce may be easily foreseen. But insult and indignity are seldom forgotten; and they are never forgiven when offered to a party embarrassed, and at the moment unable to resent them."
Barbue.
The subscriber wishes to inform the gentlemen of Alexandria, that he has provided a fine Green Turle, with plenty of every thing else the market affords, for a Dinner at Broomlaugh tomorrow—it will be served up precisely at 2 o'clock, and those who favor him with their company may rely on good attendance.
Robert Evans.
July 3.
For Boston, The Sloop POLLY, Stabel Dunham, master. Three hundred barrels freight will be taken on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or to Henry K. May & Co.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE
Prime and Cargo Beef, prime Pork, Cogniac and Bordeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Hyslop and young Hyslop Teas, Jamaica Rum, heavy black Pepper, Pimento, and London market Madeira Wine.
July 3.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living at Cub Run Ford, within three miles of Centerville, a Negro man named CHASE, formerly the property of Robert Losson, (sometime since owner of the Occoquan Iron Works): he had on, when he left home, ozaburgs shirt and trowsers, country wove striped cotton waistcoat, a new coat of mixed cloth, and indifferent hat and shoes. He is about 60 years of age, and somewhat grey, has been hurt in one of his knee pans, which causes him to walk lame, and that leg is smaller than the other; he much resembles a Guinea negro and is about 5 feet 8 inches high. Whoever apprehends and secures said fellow, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home.
He was seen in several places on Monday the 24th of July, travelling on the main road between his home and Alexandria.
Samuel Oliver, Fairfax County, Virginia.
July 3.
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A Handsome Gig
With plated Harness, will be sold reasonable, Apply at Mr. Mott's tavern, King street, where the Gig may be seen, and the price known.
July 3.
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Public Sale.
This Afternoon, at four o'clock, will be sold on Col. Hooe's wharf, The Cargo of the brig Neptune, JUST FROM LISBON, Consisting of the following articles, viz.
SALT,
Fresh—Lemons, Wine, Almonds, Sweetmeats, Corks, Walnuts and Feathers. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
July 3.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale by Robert and John Gray, (Price 25 Cents.)
MATERIALS
FOR AN ALPHABET TO THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE:
Embracing an enquiry into the nature of the mind and passions.
By James Pendleton, jun. of Virginia, Member of the Philadelphia Medical Society.
July 3.
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF
Anacharsis the Younger,
IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader, exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact of circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. IV. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.
Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
July 3.
This Day is Published, By COTTON and STEWART, And for Sale at their Bookstore, (Price 12 1/2 cents,)
LORENZO DOW'S DREAM.
HIS SERMON
May also be had at the same place.
June 29.

HUGH SMITH, Has received from Liverpool by the ship Pabius Capt. Farrel, and the United States , Captain Long, a large assortment of QUEENS WARE, &c. amongst which are a variety of assorted Crates. April 9.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, By James Kennedy, sen. AT THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY, KING STREET,
DR. WITTMAN'S Entertaining TRAVELS in TURKEY, ASIA MINOR, SYRIA, and across the Desert into EGYPT, during the years 1799, 1800 and 1801—in company with the TURKISH ARMY and BRITISH MILITARY MISSION. To which are annexed,
OBSERVATIONS On the Plague, and the other Diseases prevalent in Turkey, and a Meteorological Journal. Also for Sale,
Stephens's History of the Wars arising out of the French Revolution, Hayley's Life of Cowper, Darwin's Temple of Nature, Domestic Encyclopaedia, Tucker's Blackstone's Commentaries, Hamilton's Letters on Education.
SUBSCRIPTIONS To the new and elegant editions of Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Shakespeare, and Gordon's History of the Civil War in Ireland in 1798, (being the best and most impartial account yet published in that unhappy country) are received as above.
BLANK BOOKS Of every description ruled to any pattern with or without faint lines, and Book Binding in the neatest manner executed with care and dispatch. June 18.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond, dated on the 22d day of September and 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th Sept. 1802,
A TRACT OF LAND, Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armistead and Anne Cary his wife, to a certain Abraham Morhouse, of the town of Alexandria, and to have been transferred by said Abraham Morhouse to Jesse Simmons of said town, and to be lying and being on Buis Run, in Prince William County, and to contain eleven hundred and forty acres. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. The sale will take place at James Wiggins's tavern in Hay Market, in the aforesaid county of Prince William, on Friday 18th day of July, 1804.
Thomas Lee, sen. } Com'rs. Gerard Alexander, } June 12. ends
To all whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, that whereas a sufficient number of the members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, under the twentieth article of the Rules and Regulations of the said Society, have requested that a GENERAL MEETING of the Society should be called in the month of July next, and previous to the payment of the quota called for becoming due, the members of the said Mutual Assurance Society are hereby called on to make a General Meeting, that is a majority of the members to be present in person, or by proxy duly authorized for the purpose, on Monday the 30th day of July next, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
W. Foulke, President M. A. S. General Office of Assurance, } Richmond June 16. } eo3w
Mrs. MYERS RESPECTFULLY informs her old friends and the public at large, that she still continues to carry on the
Porter Business as usual, in the Stone Warehouse , Union street, opposite her former cellar; she flatters herself close application to business, and her old customers considering her great misfortune by the fire last fall, will induce them to again favor her with their custom; she will always keep a constant supply of the best quality of ALE and PORTER. Those who may please to favor her with their commands shall have them executed on the shortest notice, and gratefully acknowledged.
Margaret Myers. SHE will soon remove to her new house no Union street, where she formerly resided, and WILL RENT her House on Water street, a few rods south of Col. Hooe's, which she now occupies. Possession given immediately. May 31. 2aw4-t
PASTURAGE. Excellent Pasturage for Horses at Two Dollars per month. Enquire of Mr. John Hodgkin, at the Indian Queen, or of James Moxley, near the Poor House. June 22. diw eo2w
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
warranted genuine, viz: London particular Madeira, in pipes & half do. Lisbon Colima and Malaga, Port of an excellent quality in bottles Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugars, Sirup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, Holland and Country Gin, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Salt Peire and Allum, English and Country Gun Powder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Soucheongs, assorted Belt Green Coffee, Spices, of every kind, Dunham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping paper, Best salad oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soal Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4. 6ideo
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince street, one door east of the house occupied by Dr. E. C. Dick; they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4. 6b6eo
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
   Dolls.     1 Prize last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20 000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. of 500 3,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   20 do. of 100 2,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   250 do. of 30 7,500   420 do. of 25 10,500   1,500 do. of 20 30,000   3,000 do. of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. after 3,000 do. 250   1 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,325 prizes 15,000   9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000   15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 15,000    N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804. eo
** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard. Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE. At the corner of Prince and Union streets, (JUST RECEIVED.) 2,800 pieces NANKKEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Baftas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats. 3 cases and one cask womens' Morocco and leather Shoes. ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons, CONSISTING OF 5 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Caffahs, 30 pieces black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse and womens' Morocco and leather Shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1, and
A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4. d FOR SALE, Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond MANUFACTURED TOBACCO. Apply to William Oxley. June 18. d
Public Notice. BY ORDER of the Council of Alexandria, I am directed to inform all those who have lots which front on any of the streets that are paved, that they are required to complete the foot pavement against this ground as the law directs, within forty days , all who refuse or neglect to comply must expect that at the end of said time the pavements not completed, will be done by order of the Council, and the expense collected from the persons chargeable therewith. George Gilpin, Street Commissioner. June 6. 2aw4w
LANDS FOR SALE. Will positively be sold on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 8th of August next,
2000 Acres of LAND, In that part of the county of Loudoun on Sugar Land Run, lately attached to Fairfax, about 20 miles from Alexandria, and the same distance from the Federal City. It will be laid off in Farms of about 200 acres each, so as to combine a sufficiency of timber and water to each Farm, in which it abounds and that of the best quality, and adapted to the use of plaster: several of them are improved with tolerable good dwelling houses, out houses, orchards, &c. and rented to tenants until the first day of January next, when possession may be had with liberty to the purchaser of seeding this fall, two of the farms will be laid off at the forks of the great road leading from the back country to the Great Falls, George Town, Federal City, and Alexandria, where the situation for a public house, store, or distillery, is equal to any in the state. The terms are one fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of making the deeds, the balance to be paid in three years from the day of sale in annual payments, and a deed of trust to be given at the same time to secure the different payments. Mr. Henry Gunnell the surveyor will show the land, who lives near it with a plat thereof. The above lands were conveyed to me some time past by Ferdinand Fairfax, Esq. and the title clear of all incumbrance whatever, for further information apply to Mr. Gunnell, or the subscriber. B. Dade. N. B. The sale to begin at the forks of the road where Cuckoo formerly lived. June 23. 2wds
To Rent, For one or more years, that valuable
DISTILLERY AND MILL, Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria. This Distillery has five large Still, and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with beds for raising and fanning Hogs, also Still for thirty Beeves.
In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expense; she has manufactured great quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot. LAW, LEWIS. Woodlawn, Jan. 21.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTOM and STEWART, Price 125 Cents, ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY.
By Wm. Preston, Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity, acting by immemorial Constitution. The first American—from the tenth London edition.
THIS tract is divided into four Books. In the first book, the excellency of Masonry is displayed. In the second book, the general plan of the subjects treated in three degrees, is illustrated with occasional remarks; and a brief description is given of the ancient ceremonies of the Order. This part of the treatise, which the author considers the most essential for the instruction and improvement of his brethren, is considerably extended in the present Edition. The third book contains the copy of a curious old manuscript on Masonry, with annotations, the better to explain this authentic document of antiquity. The fourth book is restricted to the history of Masonry from its first appearance in England, in the course of which are introduced the most remarkable occurrences of the society both at home and abroad, with some account of the principal patrons and protectors of the fraternity at different periods. The progress of Masonry on the continent as well as in India and America, is also traced, while the proceedings of the brethren of Scotland particularly claim attention. Throughout the whole are interspersed several explanatory notes, containing some useful information. To this book many considerable additions are made, particularly the last section, which brings down the history of Masonry from the grand feast in 1795 to the end of the year 1800; and contains, among other interesting particulars, a few general remarks on some late publications against the society of Free Masons. May 22. d
WILL (positively) BE SOLD, On MONDAY, The sixth day of August next, for ready money at Styhead, near Colchester,
One Negro Wench and Child and one Negro Boy, belonging to the estate of Dr. Archibald Morton, deceased, for the purpose of satisfying his creditors. JOHN MCLENACHAN, Administrator.
All persons indebted to the estate are again requested to discharge their respective balances, and those having claims will please to make them known previous to that day, to Peter Wagener, or J. M'C. Adm'r.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 21st inst. but necessarily postponed to the day abovementioned, when it will certainly take place. Colchester, June 27. 1awds
Improved Arable Lands TO LET.
THE subscriber is willing to lease, for a term of years, about 1300 acres of arable land, part of the Mount Vernon estate. The UNION FARM tract contains about 900 acres, and will be divided into three tenements, each of which will be accommodated with a dwelling house, quarters, and sufficient barn room. The meadow, containing 60 or 70 acres will be divided into three equal parts, one of which to be added to each tenement.
MUDDY HOLE FARM contains about 450 acres, is divided into six fields, has on it two dwelling houses, quarters a barn and corn house, and will be let to one person or divided into two tenements, as may be most suitable.
Possession to be given as soon as the growing crops are removed, with liberty to the tenants to feed in the autumn. For terms apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Nathaniel C. Hunter, manager on the estate. The above farms are from 7 to 9 miles from Alexandria. Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon, May 25. 2aw3w 1aw
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the second inst. a Mulatto girl called
MATILDA, she is about twenty years of age, remarkable low, but stout & well made; she is extremely white that her being a Mulatto, is scarcely to be distinguished; she has grey eyes, light hair short & curly, and uncommonly large feet, with heels projecting unusually far behind; she speaks slow and very well, she has afforded several times and in each instance assumed a feigned name, it is probable she may again exercise this means to facilitate her escape. She took with her two Muslin gowns, one striped, the other checkered, a Bombazett gown, and a yellow Muslin scoop, with several other clothes, which I do not recollect.
Any person apprehending her, and bringing her to my house, shall receive the above reward, or forty shillings if committed to any jail, and information given me. GEO. H. CHAPMAN, Sen.
N. B. On her last elopement she dressed herself in mens cloaths, and assumed the profession of a tailor. Fauquier County, German Town, April 4. April 11
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