Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-10-08 00:00:00

FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Reserve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extensive Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for sale by the package or piece on the usual terms. The following form a part of said assortment, viz. Nails, shot, pewter, fig-blue, German steel, FF and battle gunpowder, 26 bales best twisted sacking, Brussels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair cafe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS. JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and the Aligator from Liverpool, A large and general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for sale on the usual terms. They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT, suitable for the Western country, and three bushel Sacks. Oct. 3. d
FALL GOODS. William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Aligator from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers. Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS. Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only. They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS. The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the House lately occupied by Dr. Kennedy, in Prince Street, Brown Sugar by the hoghead or barrel, Loaf and lump do. Holland Gin by the pipe, Lisbon Wine do. Pepper by the bag, Hysonkin Tea by the chest, Raisins by the keg. Cordage by the hundred, A few bds. Mackerel. Grove Wright. Sept. 21. zaw
Public Sale. On FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds and bls. Continental Rum in bls. French Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bls. Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Soap in boxes, Sogars in boxes, A quantity of Nails in casks, A few crates of Queens Ware, 2 sets China, Furniture, &c. Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, striped Nankeens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Mullin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Mullins, Millinets, red Hums, Fans, Curb and snaffle Bridles, And a variety of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, October 6. Vendue Master.
Sales by Auction. On MONDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Jamaica Rum in hhds. and barrels, Antigua do. in do. do. Sugar in barrels, Almonds in barrels, Starch in boxes, Soap in do. Raisins in do. &c. &c. Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, -Consisting of- Broadcloths, fwan downs, rose blankets, hessians, Irish linens, calicoes, tambour'd shawls, black Persian, worsted and silk hose, Barcelona handkerchiefs, kerseymeres, forest cloths, durants, brown rolls, fine Holland linen, cambricks, handkerchiefs, nankeens, silk shawls, tapes, bobbins, &c. Henry & Thos. Moore, Oct. 7. Auctioneers.
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Love to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 24th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, The three story BKICK HOUSE & LOT, Situate upon the north side of Prince Street and east side of Washington Street, and bounded as followeth, viz. "Beginning at the intersection of said Street, and running thence northwardly with Washington Street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince Street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince Street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 76 feet to Prince Street, thence westwardly with that Street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet." Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum. By order of Ludwell Lee, Trustee. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 28. Auctioneer.
For Charter to Liverpool, The British ship CHRISTIAN, About 210 tons burthen—now lying in the Rappahannock, and will proceed to this river for a cargo if required. The terms will be reasonable if application is immediately made to WILLIAM HODGSON. October 5. d
For LONDON, The fast sailing SHIP FAME, Richard Law, Master; 270 tons burthen, with handsome accommodations, now lying at George-Town, and will sail on the 20th inst.—For freight or passage apply to the subscriber at Alexandria, or to the captain on board. Grove Wright. Oct. 3. co
For CHARTER, The fast sailing Schooner MISSISSIPPI, JOHN GUTHRIE, MASTER; Burthen about 850 barrels. Apply to Wm. I. HALL. Who has for sale, A few Marine Shares—also, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds. Genuine Madeira Wine, Turk's Island Salt, Fine do. loose and in sacks, Cork wood for seines, Plaister of Paris, Lampblack, Merchants' Wharf, Sept. 21. d
Alexandria and Norfolk PACKET. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just arrived from Newport, R. Island, where he purchased and has brought here, The new, fast sailing Sloop HOPE, with excellent accommodations for passengers: he intends to run her between this place and Norfolk as a constant packet, and will spare no pains to furnish her with the best provisions and stores that can be had, in plenty, and to give general satisfaction to those who may honor him with their favor. Passengers may take their places at Mr. Gadby's, Mr. Heiskell's, or Mr. Davidson's taverns. The packet will sail this day week. ABEL WILLIS. Who has for sale, Excellent mackerel, sounds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Gloucester cheese, R. Island do. with a variety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 23. d
Public Sale. On Wednesday, the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, A two story frame House, now occupied by captain Joseph Martin, situate on Union Street, near Harper's wharf, and next door to the store of Messrs. Harper and Lyles. The stand, for a retail store, is equal to any in Alexandria. And at the same time will be sold, A BILLIARD TABLE, in good order. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 21. Auctioneer.
For Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 28 years of age, well calculated for an Oster or a Gardner. For particulars enquire of the Printers. Oct. 5. d
Public Sale. On FRIDAY next, the 9th day of October, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, That valuable LOT. The corner of Duke and Water streets. Containing on Duke Street 25 feet, and on Water Street 82 feet, to an 8 feet alley, on which lot are erected several very valuable frame houses. The ground is subject to an annual rent of £. 18: 15: 0 A long credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Further particulars will be made known previous to the sale. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER, Oct. 5, d5t Vendue Master.
Public Notice. AT a meeting of the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the County of Alexandria—Present, Aaron Hewes, Peter Wise, Presley Guannel, Thomas Irwin, and Philip Wanton—It was resolved, that the Secretary advertise the public that they wish to board out the present poor in the Poor-House...Any persons disposed to take them for a time, until better provision can be made, will please to apply to either of the overseers. PHILIP WANTON. Oct. 6. d6t
Thompson and Veitch Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England, A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Mullins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Muslinets and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date. Aug. 7. d
WHEAT. THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat. John M'Kinney, King-street, opposite the Washington tavern—Who will give Cash for FLAXSEED. Sept. 19. d
OLD FRUIT STORE. THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and offers for sale at his Store, lower end of Prince Street, A Quantity of LISBON LEMONS of an excellent quality, Green Coffee in bags, A quantity of good Bacon, Soap by the box, New-England Cheese, Loaf and lump Sugar, And almost every other article in the GROCERY LINE. Also, A number of Half Bushel Measures. Thomas Simms. Sept. 24. d
NOTICE. THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting any of the crew of the Swedish ship Frilieten, as I will pay no debts of their contracting. FRANTZ EVERLOF, captain. October 5. d3t 6 pipes, 6 half pipes, 4 qr. calks, } TENERIFFE WINE, Of a superior quality, Just received and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY. 7 mo. 29. eo3t raw

Messrs. EDITORS, The following lines were written to a valuable friend, on the decease of a darling daughter. It may not be amiss to mention, that the character of ANNA, is one of the best of her sex. In exercising sympathy and benevolence, those finer feelings of the soul, perhaps she has but few equals, to which allusion is made. If, Gentlemen, you deem the composition worthy a place in your paper, it is at your service.
MIRA.
NAY, mourn not ANNA, as the world doth mourn. Tho' death terrific, awful foe to man Hath hover'd o'er your hospitable roof; Nay, the threshold passed, and bore thy darling EMILY hence: a glorious privilege! To thee is giv'n, by faith's firm eye to trace Her immortal mind to mansions pure Of bliss; those fields of light above, where Thou, thrice happy thou, when a few circling Months are past, or transient years at most, By blest assurance giv'n, look'st to arrive, With thy lov'd bosom friend; thy partner now In grief; thy stay, thy solace here, in bliss Unutterable bliss, to live with him, Who purchas'd both at goodly price, and paid The ransom down! prompt payment. And Oh that Hope, too oft a flatt'rer here, may keep her Lamp well trim'd; nor let it wax more dull By ought that may impede thy progress thro' Our darkling vale of woe; but o'er thy eve Of life, scarce yet the noon, a ten fold lustre Shed and light thee hence; when death's cold hand shall Seal thy eyelids down; congeal life's pur- ple Stream; nay, even freeze thy heart to coldest Apathy. Ah! wonderous change indeed, When it will feel no more! no ANNA no! Tho' even misery's voice should call. Nor Wonder that thy treasured secret's known, For infant lips will lisp, what infant ears Receive; and rest assur'd thy deeds are wrote On orphan hearts, that ne'er, no, never no— Will th' impression loose, till mem'ry's self Is lost.—Nor chide me ANNA, tho' I have Transgress'd, for hearts surcharged can ill a secret Keep; nor wilt thou term it flatt'ry, ah no! None would'st thou willing wrong, and sure not me. But soft! methinks, I hear thee now ex- claim, EMILY! my EMILY! my darling EMILY art thou indeed gone! gone! gone Forever! a beaut'ous flow'r untimely Cropt. Never, oh my EMILY! never Shall I more behold thy infant charms, Or hear the lisping on thy father's knee! Ah no! that happy period's past, tho' Late all gayly wrapt in smiles thou ran'st All tottering to his arms, to welcome, As it were, his usual return. Ah Hapless change! He drooping now appears, Unmet by thee, by thee unheard. Deep, deep, He mourns and needs the comfort that he fain Would give. But nought alas avails! in death's Cold chambers dost thou lie; bound down with icy Chains of adamant, in gloom, in darkness Wrapt. But yet a hope exists to which my Soul shall cling for sure support, a refuge 'Gainst despair, tho' thou wilt ne'er re- turn, ere Long my EMILY, we shall go to thee. There, ANNA rest thy hope; a goodly prop Indeed. Thrice happy they, who firm in faith, Nor death, nor grave, nor future fear, in vain Will mundane griefs assail; the heart may forely Pain, but not despair, tho' scalding tears should Furrow deep the cheek, and dim the eye, when Blest religion fortifies the soul.
Among the monuments brought from Egypt by the officers of the army of gen. Bonaparte, is a valuable one found at Rosetta, which, say the French journals, "will go near perhaps to change our ideas, to revive our lost hopes, and enable us, at length, to resolve a problem, the solution of which had been judged impossible." This monument bears three inscriptions, the copy of which has been drawn upon the stone itself, by a particular process, invented by the citizens Marcet and Gallard, one the director and the other the corrector of the National Press, established at Cairo. Gen. Dugua sent the copy to the National Institute of France, who referred it to citizen Amelhon, to enter among the first labors on Greek inscriptions. The three inscriptions of the monument, are written, the first, in hieroglyphic or sacred characters; the second in characters of the language of the country, that is to say, such as was then vulgarly spoken in Egypt; and the third, in Greek characters. This last informs us, that they are all one and the same decree, expressed in three languages. From the circumstance of the authors of the decree having ordered it to be engraved on a stone of that kind, which is distinguished for its hardness, being of granite, according to the report of gen. Dugua, it should seem that they wished to secure to this monument an unalterable existence. Notwithstanding this wise precaution, however, time, which devours every thing, has gnawed the stone in many of its parts, so that not one of the inscriptions is entire! That in hieroglyphic characters, which we are the most interested to know, is mutilated in every part, and what remains does not exceed half of the volume which it ought to have.
The inscription in the vulgar language of the country, and which likewise merits the particular attention of learned Orientalists, is the least injured. The Greek inscription has suffered much more than the preceding one. Of forty-four lines which it contains, twenty-four have been more or less corroded. Some have lost more than a quarter of their length, which disfigures the text so as to render it sometimes quite unintelligible.
Although this inscription is defective, enough appears to attest that it is a monument erected in honor of Ptolomy Epiphanes, son of Ptolomy Philopater, and of Arsinoe. Ptolomy Epiphanes was the fifth of fourteen sovereigns, who reigned in Egypt, after the death of Alexander, from Ptolomy, son of Lagus, surnamed Soter, or Saviour, to the famous Cleopatra.—This monument was erected by virtue of a decree issued by the priests, who had assembled from all parts of Egypt, at Memphis, to celebrate the feast of inauguration of the new king, son of Ptolomy Epiphanes. The name of Ptolomy, who is the object of the inscription, is hardly ever repeated without being accompanied by the words, ever living or immortal; beloved son of the Gad Ptha, or Vulcan; God Epiphanes, and most gracious. He is compared in it to Vulcan, to the Great Hermes, and to Orus, son of Isis and of Osiris. His father, his grandfather, and the other Ptolomies, his ancestors, partake with him of the honors of this pompous preamble, after which comes the first part of the decree. The priests here alledge the motives on which it is founded; the motives are, in general the piety of the prince towards the gods, and his beneficence towards men.
The inscription purports, that Ptolomy Epiphanes had made great donations in silver, wheat, and other largesses of every kind, to the temples and to the priests who served them; that he had restored by force of arms, tranquility to Egypt; that he had afterwards sought to repair the evils of war, and to re-establish the domestic comforts of the people, by remitting either in whole, or in part, the taxes that were in arrears, and by diminishing the weight of those which were in force on his accession to the throne. The inscription adds, that he had caused the prisons to be opened to those confined in them, and discharged a great number of accused persons who had been long expecting their sentence; that he had ordered all the duties and rents which constituted the domain of the temples, and all those, which, under the reign of Ptolomy Philopater, his father, were collected, either in silver or in kind, every year, on the vines and on the gardens, to the profit of the gods, should continue to be exactly paid, as in the time preceding, and that the priests should pay no more for their personal imposition, than what
they had been required to pay, at the commencement of the reign of his father.
The inscription here refers to a particular fact, which is worthy of remark. It informs us that there were manufacturers of linen cloth, designated under the name of byssus , and dependant on the temples, and that every year a certain quantity of this merchandise was deducted partly for the service of the marine, and partly for the private service of the prince; and that Ptolomy Epiphanes, in one circumstance, ordered the remission of a part of this right or due, and that in another, he suspended the collection of it. This prince made other decrees in favor of the people and of religious worship, to dwell on which would exceed the limits prescribed in this extract. In the eighth year of the reign of Ptolomy Epiphanes, there was a great inundation of the Nile. This Prince ordered dykes to be constructed to contain the river in its bed, and to prevent it from spreading over the plain country, as it generally did every year.
The inscription speaks also of the siege and capture of Lycopolis (city of Wolves) which this prince took by assault. History comes here in support of the inscription. It informs us that Lycopolis had revolted against Ptolomy Epiphanes, and that after having entered it as a conqueror, he treated the inhabitants with much severity; but if he punished with an extreme rigour the rebels who persisted in their revolt, he generously pardoned those who returned to their duty, and even ordered them to be re-established in their properties. The Ox Apis, and the Ox Muevis, two of the greatest divinities of the ancient religion of the Egyptians, had also a part in his pious liberalities.
Extending his foresight, says the inscription, further than his predecessors, he assigned considerable funds to defray the charge of their funerals and sepulture, and to support the expence of their worship and the maintenance of their temples—And thus, continues the inscription, the Gods, to recompence him for these beneficent actions, have given him health, strength, victory, and every other advantage which can render a prince happy. The priests then pass to the arrest or conclusion of their decree.
This second part of the inscription is unfortunately that which has suffered the most from the injuries of time. There appears on it nevertheless, clearly enough, so as to leave no sort of doubt, that the decree is to this effect—That the temples which had been constructed before, in honor of Ptolomy Epiphanes, and of four other Ptolomies, his predecessors, should be considerably augmented and embellished; that in each of the temples a statue shall be erected to Ptolomy Epiphanes, which shall be called the statue of Ptolomy, the Defender of Egypt ; that before it shall be placed the principal divinity of the temple, presenting him with the attributes or trophies of victory; that the priests shall perform their services before these images, three times a day;—that there shall be likewise placed in the sanctuary of the temple a small statue of the new God, inclosed in a little temple or shrine; that the little temple and the statue shall be carried, like those of the other Gods, in those great solemnities where it was usual to convey them from the tabernacle, and march them pompously in public, from which these solemnities obtained the name of the Exodus, or Departure from the Temples .
In spite of the ruins of this part of the inscription, and the disorganization of the text, it is pretty evident that it refers to certain details relative to the worship of the new divinity; and also particularly to a grand festival which was to commence at the neomenia , or new moon of the month of Thouth, and to last five days, during which the priests were to carry crowns on their heads.
As to the date of this curious monument we may fix it, without fearing to be much mistaken, at the year 168 before the christian era. In effect, Ptolomy Epiphanes dying, according to the best chronologists, in the year 177 before the vulgar era, it follows that the inauguration of his son, which took place nine years after, must be referred to the year 168. But the inscription and inauguration of Ptolomy Philometer, son of Ptolomy Epiphanes, are of the same epoch, as the inscription attests.
This is the result of the first labour on the Greek inscription of Ptolomy Epiphanes, in which the learned interpreters did not push their scruples so far as not to finish a word commenced, or not to terminate a
clause, the sense of which could not be obscure, as the words preserved necessarily recall those which have disappeared; the second and third, it seems, present greater difficulties to overcome, and will require great efforts to arrive at the end proposed.
From THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
"Fair, fluttering, fickle, busy thing, To pleasure ever on the wing; Gaily coqueting for an hour, To die and ne'er be thought of more."
FOR the present entertainment of my readers, I shall only lay before them a letter, which I lately received from a correspondent.
TO LEANDER.
SIR,
HAVING heard much of your fame, and the merit of your moral essays, I am induced to solicit your attention to my situation, which I assure is the most tormenting of the kind, ever heard of since the days of Noah. I am a young man of some experience among the fair sex , which, I have the mortification to say, has been gained to my utter sorrow, and at the expence of my reputation. It has been my whole study to improve in the art of galantry , at the entire neglect of my intellects; so that my mind is as destitute of solid improvement, as the modern coquette are of true honesty. And although I once had the satisfaction of believing, that they thought me a pretty honest fellow, yet I was so much their humble servant, that I dared not to speak, or even think without their consent. I assure you, sir, I have been so jilted about, for these three years past, that I have not found rest for the sole of my foot, or my immortal soul for it has been kept in continual agitation. To enumerate the scenes I have passed through, would be impossible for me, were I to live to the age of Methuselah. I have undergone bonds and imprisonments, tortures, afflictions and fiery trials, which were to try me, as the some strange thing had happened to me ; which, for a man of my stature, (who am about six feet and three inches) is certainly humiliating to the lowest degree.
Poor Ned says of all tame beasts, he hates a slut —but of all tame beasts, I hate a coquette . I once thought myself tolerably happy in the caresses of these little-jilters . In their addresses to me, they would salute me by the tender epithets of my dear, my sweet, and my honey , which excited a desire in me to salute them in quite a different manner.... Then again the scene is changed and the soothing voice of love is converted into the harsh sounds of chiding and railing . As I chanced to be walking in Grubstreet the other day, I was surprised to meet Miss Buxom, a lady of my former acquaintance; and as I had contracted a very great intimacy, I advanced to her with more assurance than I am wont to use on such occasions, and without much ceremony took her by the hand: But think of my dismay, when instead of gentle usage, as I formerly experienced from her, she wrested her hand from me in a violent manner, and assumed an air of sovereign contempt. I stood thunderstruck for some moments—But after my panic had abated, I withdrew from this scene, reflecting on the inconstancy prevailing in the conduct of this species of women. So you see what a dilemma I am in; at one time caressed and soothed like a lap dog , and at another, banged and bruised as though I was a clurish mastiff ; at one time exalted to the summit of female felicity, and at another plunged down into the regions of black despair.
Some time last winter, I had the misfortune to attend a certain young lady to an assembly---during the whole time we were there, she treated me with the utmost neglect and inattention . As I was making an attempt to seat myself at her side, she darted from me like lightning, went and sat down in a dark corner of the room, by an amorous young fop , who has pretended for some time to make love to her; as a specimen of his passion for her give me leave to favor you with a copy of a letter I found the other day, which she had accidentally dropped, in a morning walk, which is as follows:
Life of my Life,
Be not surprised at the presumption of one driven to despair---he who now addresses you has used every means and exertion to stifle, or eradicate a flame from his breast, which is as pure as moon light , and more corrosive than aquafortis . In vain have I called philosophy to my aid---nothing but the divulging my sentiments

Extract of a letter from capt. Henry Fanning, dated Island of St. Mary's Coast of Chili, April 28, 1801, to his parents in Stonington Port.
"An opportunity now offering, I hasten to inform you that we arrived here about the 8th inst. from South Georgia, in good health, and shall leave this island in eight or ten hours for Valparissa, on the coast of Chili, where we shall purchase what fresh provisions we stand in need of, and proceed immediately for Canton, where I expect we shall arrive the first of Aug., and it is probable that we shall reach North America about the latter part of January next, if we meet with no misfortune."
[* A town of South-America, in Chili, with a well frequented harbour, defended by a strong fort. It is seated in a valley on the coast of the S. Sea, and at the foot of a high mountain, Long. 72, 14, W. lat. 34, 19, S.]
Extract of a letter from capt. George Howe to his brother in Stonington Port, dated Valparissa, Jan. 1801.
"We arrived at Staten island, Jan. 29, 1800, caught all the seals that were there and repaired our vessel—sailed from thence October 3d and got around the Cape the 10th, and arrived at Massafuro the 31st, where we landed 22 men with their provisions—sailed from thence the 1st of December, for the Island of St. Mary's, where we arrived the 16th. From thence we sailed the day after for this port, being in want of some refreshments which are to be procured here in great plenty, and very cheap. We shall soon sail from this port for St. Ambroza and Massafuro where we shall land a few more men.—There is no sealing at present, nor will there be any until the 1st of June, on account of the growth of the pups. Our men are all well."
A letter has also been received from Mr. Benjamin Morrell, in the employment of capt. Howe, dated Island of St. Mary's, April 20, 1801. After detailing the particulars of their voyage until their arrival at Valparissa, he states,—that the ship Miantinomy, capt. Swain, belonging to Norwich, had arrived at that island, who lost two men on his passage, the remainder of his hands were well;—that their prospects were good of procuring 50,000 skins during the season:—and that they expected to leave men on the island of Massafuro, the next season, and proceed with the ship and schooner to the North-West Coast after Sea-Otter Skins.
PITY.
AS blossoms and flowers are strewed upon the earth by the hand of Spring—as the kindness of Summer produceth in perfection the bounties of harvest; so the smiles of pity shed blessings on the children of misfortune.
He that pitieth another, recommendeth himself; but he who is without compassion, deserveth it not.
The butcher relenteth not at the bleeding of the Lamb; neither is the heart of the cruel moved with distress.
Shut not thine ear therefore against the cries of the poor; neither harden thine heart against the calamities of the innocent.
When the fatherless call upon thee, when the widow's heart is sunk and she implores thy assistance with tears of sorrow; O pity her affliction, and extend thine hand to those that have none to help them.
When thou seest the naked wanderer of the street, shivering with cold, and destitute of habitation, let bounty open thine heart, let the wings of charity shelter him from death, that thine own soul may live.
Whilst the poor man groaneth on the bed of sickness, whilst the unfortunate languish in the horrors of the dungeon, or the hoary head of age lifts up a feeble eye to thee for pity; O! how carst thou riot in superfluous enjoyments, regardless of their wants, unfeeling of their woes?
APOSTROPHE TO IDLENESS.
Idleness, thou bane of every estimable quality, thou pander to every vice! in what colours of infamy oughtest thou to be painted, and how dangerous is it to indulge thy caresses! Beneath thy enervating blandishments every corruption
springs up and every virtue is obscured. It is thou that sinkest the love of honorable performance in the bed of inglorious ease. It is thou that holdest out the oblivious draught of what duty calls to perform; and when once thy cup is tasted to intoxication, farewell every hope of fame, farewell every wish for distinction. Bound in thy fetters, talents, whether natural or acquired, are useless: and even the brightest virtues become tainted by folly, or contaminated by perverse passions.
"To shame a liar, tell a bigger lie."
IN observance of this philosophic advice, the following story was told with a grave face. "One Peter Wilkins, a biscuit-maker by trade, undertook to jump off the Monument. He was to mount on the rails, St. Paul's clock to strike twelve, and he was to jump off at the last stroke. Every precaution was, of course taken to prevent the poor devil from breaking his neck; feather bed, loads of straw and wool packs piled one upon the other, to an immense height. The day came; the streets seemed to be paved with faces—the houses roofed with people. The usual accidents happened—broken limbs, dislocations, fractures and contusions; women with children in their arms were thrown down and trod upon, &c. &c. &c. The moment arrived; the clock struck. Honest Peter, true to his engagement, mounted on the balustrades. At the last stroke, off he went"—"Well, and what was the consequence?"—"Ecod, Sir, when he was half way down, his heart failed him—and he jumped back again."
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED.
Schr. Harmony, Nicholson, Guadalupe. Sloop Lark, Spencer, Newport. — Columbia, Carr, do. — Sally, Smith, Providence.
The Sale advertised to take place at the Vendue Store to-morrow, is postponed till Saturday, when in addition to the goods already mentioned, will be sold, 10 crates queens and earthen ware handsomely assorted, 3 hogheads of first quality molasses, &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER, October 8. Vendue Master.
For Freight,
The Schooner WILLIAM, SOL. DENNISON, Master, To any Port to the Northward of Philadelphia. A few Passengers can be accommodated. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to SHREVE & JANNEY. October 8. eo3r
TO LET, The HOUSE and STORE
On Fairfax-Street, Adjoining Mr. Robert B. Jameffon's.—Apply to CHRISTOPHER GIRD. October 8. eo
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, the 12th day of November, on a credit of 12 months, purchaser giving bond, with approved security,
The remainder of the JACKS and JENNETTS on the estate of the late General Washington, deceased, together with fifty head of young CATTLE, and about one hundred SHEEP, amongst these cattle butchers may be supplied with some excellent beef and mutton.
Also,
Will be offered for sale, on the same terms, two beautiful three year old PILLIES; pedigrees of which will be shown on the day of sale.
THE EXECUTORS.
Mount-Vernon, Oct. 8. dls
Notice to Undertakers.
THE Committee appointed by Lodge No. 22, for erecting a Lodge Room over the new Market-House, are desirous of contracting with some person for the execution of the said work; the room will be 50 feet long, and to correspond with the height of the present Court-House and to be built with good materials, and finished in a workman-like manner. The ground plan and an internal view of the room is lodged with Mr. Guy. Atkinson, who will give the necessary information of the manner in which the work is to be executed. The payments will be made to suit the undertaker, on his giving good security for executing the work.
THE COMMITTEE, Oct. 8
The advocate general next invited the senate and magistrates to take the oath, and this invitation was accepted by the lieutenant of the Senate.
The senators and priors of the civil community then proceeded to the foot of the throne; where having saluted the portrait of his majesty, the minister plenipotentiary and the commander in chief, they took the oath, laying their right hands on the holy evangelists, which were kept open by the deputy of the equestrian order of St. Henry.
All persons having resumed their seats, the notary of the state read with a loud voice the solemn instrument of taking the oath, named the seven persons who had signed their names as witnesses, and entreated the benediction of Heaven for the new king, Lewis the first. This entreaty was greeted with universal acclamation.
Thus terminated this august ceremony, during which every time when the French republic or the royal personages were mentioned, the minister plenipotentiary, the commander in chief and the senate, uncovered themselves.
NEW-YORK, October 5.
Arrived, brig Resouree, Starks, St. Croix; schr's Martha Washington, —, Baltimore; Hiram, Boxby, Shelburne; Fanny & Kate, —, North-Carolina; Greenwood, —, Virginia; Fair Trader, Nelson, St. Croix; Franklin, Chase, Curacoa.
Cleared, brig Edward, Holland, Spanish Main; schr's Union, Stanwood, Jamaica; Swan, Jennings, Trinidad.
The brig Eliza, Swain, has arrived at Liverpool.
Capt. Starks, of the Resouree, spoke the schr's Goliath, out 49 days from Cuba for this port.
The schr's Sally-Ann, Goodfellow, has arrived at St. Croix.
BALTIMORE, October 6.
Arrived, ship Atalanta, capt. Stafford, from Hamburg.
Left there ship Hellen, to sail for Baltimore in three weeks, and Castor and Pollox uncertain.
August 18th. off the Lizard, was boarded by the English cutter Alert, that had taken a brig from New-York, bound to Havre-de-Grace, with French passengers, and sent her for Plymouth.
In lat. 36, 3, long. 66, spoke schooner Morisania, of Philadelphia, from New-York, bound to Cayenne.
Ship Know Printz, captain Laubour, from London.
Brig Sufanna, captain Arnold, from Guadalupe.
Left there, schr's Harmony, captain Nicholson, of Alexandria, to sail in four days.
Brig Enterprize, captain Arnold, from Charleston.
Left there, the brig Rose, Everton, and schr's Example, Gregory, and Swallow, Barns, of Baltimore.
In lat. 36, spoke the schooner William, captain Tuck, of Boston, 65 days from Bourdeaux, bound to Charleston.
Schooner Lucinda, capt. Reeves, from Trinidad.
Schooner Ann, captain Salisbury, from La Guira.
A brig from Boston and Rhode Island, passed the fort yesterday.
List of vessels at La Guira September 12.
Brig Eagle, captain Butler, of Baltimore. Schooner Milford, Craig, do.
Ship Fandango, Green, of and for do. Ship Young Eagle, Stiel, of New-York.
Brig Ann, Jane, —, of Charleston. Schr's Intrepid, —, of Philadelphia.
Spoke on the passage, September 23, lat. 28, 50, long. 71, a schooner of and from Baltimore, bound to Aux-Cayes, out 10 days.
September 24, lat. 29, 55, long. 72, 5, spoke schr's Hoop, of Fredericksburg, and Ann, Beard, from Antigua, out 12 days.
September 25, lat. 30, long. 72, 20, spoke sloop Liberty of Philadelphia, from N. Orleans, bound to the Windward Islands, out 25 days, all well.
September 27, lat. 31, long. 72, 40, was boarded by a French privateer of 10 guns, 13 days from Cayenne, on a cruize, treated politely.
September 30, 30 miles to the westward of Cape Hatteras shoals, spoke schr's Harmony, of Baltimore, from St. Jago.
October 3, 70 miles to the southward of Cape Henry, spoke the brig Constellation, of Bedford, from the Havanna, bound to Baltimore, 27 days out.
to you, who are the cause of them, will ever suffer me to forget the passion, which now convulses my breast, preys on my vitals and sets my very liver in a blaze.
You may accuse me of rashness and impertinence to you, but alas! I should be guilty of a greater rashness and inattention to my own happiness, by suffering myself to pine away, and not let my only physician know my case; and that it is in her power immediately to restore me to health and even to consummate felicity. I implore you not to suffer yourself to be offended at me, if you cannot sympathize with me; for so far from giving offence to you, I would rather sacrifice my life, and become a martyr to love, than be guilty of so heinous a crime, as would make humanity weep!
From one who adores you, and ever will although you should prove unkind, till death's cold hand shall crumble his body into its native dust.
W. BONNYFACE.
Now she has completely captivated him, which affords her the wished for opportunity of insulting his passion, and rendering him an object of ridicule. Like Satan, she sets before him all her charms, and the glory of them, and says, "All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me."
To return from my digression, I sat motionless during the rest of the evening, till the assembly arose. But Madam, as soon as she was at leisure, immediately eloped out of the room with her new Gallant, without giving me an opportunity of thanking her for her civilities, or of offering my service to wait on her home. If you will do me the favor of advertising her in your next, you will confer an obligation on your much injured friend and humble servant,
T. PUDICUS.
We lament the situation of our friend Pudicus. Not to advance beyond the limits of our present paper, we dismiss the subject for some future speculation.
LEANDER.
INSTALLATION OF A KING.
Official account of the taking possession of the Sovereignty of Tuscany, executed in the name of his majesty the King of Eutruria, Lewis I. by count Cesar Ventura, Marquis de Gallinetti, &c. Minister Plenipotentiary of his Etruscan Majesty, Florence, August the 4th. At seven o'clock in the morning the great bell of the old palace announced the solemn act that was about to take place.
At nine a detachment of grenadiers, with drums beating, appeared in the Grand Saloon of the old Palace, destined for the scene of the august ceremony, and they were immediately placed at their respective posts.
His excellency general Murat arrived at eleven with his staff, and was received by the Marquisses Ferreni and Germi who accompanied him to the Saloon of the two hundred, where an alcove had been prepared for him and his staff, until the moment of celebrating the act.
The count de Ventura arrived soon after with the whole of his suit at the gate of the old palace, and was received by four senators, who accompanied him to the great Saloon.
The plenipotentiary and the commander in chief entered the Saloon at the same moment, by different doors, and were received with the customary honors by the militia. They reached the throne exactly at the same time, and neither of them, as it had been agreed, took the precedence.
In the mean time, the senate, the civil magistracy, and other magistrates, occupied the situations assigned them. The minister plenipotentiary and the general also took their seats.
A profound silence was observed in the Saloon where no less than 2,500 persons belonging to the different orders of the state were assembled. The first minister opened the ceremony, and the notary of the state delivered a long speech, in which, after praising the wisdom of the French republic, and the genius and talents of general Buonaparte he observed, that in consequence of agreement between them and his Imperial majesty, peace had been signed at Luneville. Having read the whole of the fifth article of the treaty, the minister plenipotentiary also read the proclamation of Lewis the first, announcing himself to the Tuscans as the new king of Etruria and constituting him, the count de Ventura, his majesty's plenipotentiary, to receive the customary oath of fidelity and obedience.

SHREVE & JANNEY  HAVE FOR SALE,  At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets,  N. England Rum in bls. Molasses in hids. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest, Castile and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackarel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each.  Also, Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gorrahs and falgochys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply.  Sept. 14. d
To Rent, To the first of March next, and immediate possession given, A complete two story Brick House on Water street, between Prince and Duke streets; as this street will in a short time be very handsomely paved, it will render its situation more eligible and pleasant than heretofore.—Any person wishing to see the house and know the terms, will be informed by applying to the subscriber.  GEO. CORYELL.  Also, A frame Warehouse, in Duke street, next door to Alexander Smith's. Sept. 28. d6t
50 Dollars Reward.  STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture, (near the seat of the late Mr. Madin, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS , one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollected, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow travelling gait, and was shod before. The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short made horse, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, trots hard, and drags his hind feet, by which they are much worn, holds his head high when mounted, has had the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was shod before, but had lost one of his shoes. Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the Horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and securing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them.  PHILIP R. FENDALL. Alexandria, 12 h S pt. 1801. d
COLUMBIA ACADEMY,  King-Street, between Pitt and Royal Streets  ALEXANDRIA.  Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers, A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.    Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter,  Dols. Cts. 50    Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c.  7 50    Do. do. for English, French, &c.  6    Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c.  4    N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young Ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking.  August 1. d
VALUABLE LOTS,  AND  GROUND RENTS  In the town of Alexandria, for Sale.  WILL BE SOLD, at Public Auction, on the premises, on the second Monday in November next, the following valuable Lots in the town of Alexandria, viz.  One LOT situate on the east side of Fairfax Street and south side of King Street, fronting on Fairfax Street 82 feet, and on King Street 80 feet 6 inches, bounded on the south by an alley. This lot is one of the best situations in the town of Alexandria for business, and has on it a large and convenient store and dwelling house.  One other LOT situate on the south side of King Street, between Water and Union streets, fronting on King Street 66 feet, and extending back 117 feet to an alley.  And one other LOT on the west side of Water Street, fronting on Water Street 82 feet, extending back 93 feet 5 inches to an alley, and is bounded on the north by an alley.
Also,  The following GROUND RENTS in fee, viz.  A Rent of two hundred and two dollars and an half, granted by John Jencks, Oby Windsor, Jos. Jencks and Crawford Jencks, to John Fitzgerald, late dec'd, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on two lots of ground on the east side of Water Street and south side of King Street.  And one other Rent of twenty one pounds, current money of Virginia, granted by Benjamin Langston to the said John Fitzgerald, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on a lot of ground on the south side of King Street, between Water and Union streets, which several lots and ground rents, were conveyed by said John Fitzgerald to the subscribers.  One fourth of the purchase money will be required in cash, and notes, well endorsed, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, or in any of the banks of Baltimore, or in the bank of Columbia, payable in thirty, sixty and ninety days, will be taken for the residue.  Wallace, Johnson & Muir. Sept. 3. 1aw 4w. ddts
FOR SALE,  A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King Street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley.  Also,  A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c.  Also,  A FARM about three and an half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Colchester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to  THOS. RICHARDS,  At his store opposite the Washington tavern. August 18. d
JOHN G. LADD  HAS REMOVED His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gilpin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms.  Russia Sheetings, A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above.  Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence.  JOHN G. LADD. July 22. d
I have for Sale, A quantity of Seine Twine, A few bales excellent Sacking, 1 cask Spanish Whiting, 8, 10, 12 and 20d. Nails.  My Fall Goods are received.  JOHN JANNEY. 9 mo. 29. 1aw 2m.
FOR SALE. In pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court for the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia, will be exposed to sale on Friday the 23d day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Rock-Hill, late the residence of Gustavus Scott, esq. deceased,  A number of Negroes, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cows and a variety of other articles. The terms of sale will be as follows: Where the property sold to any one purchaser shall not exceed twenty dollars, Cash; but where the property sold to any one purchaser, shall amount to more than that sum, a credit of six months will be given, on the purchaser's passing bond with good security for the payment thereof, with interest from the day of sale.  And on the Tuesday following, the 27th day of October, at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be exposed to public sale, at the farm called Strawberry Vale, situated in Virginia, about nine miles from George-Town,  A number of Negroes, Horses, Mules, Cows, Calves and Farming Utensils; belonging also to the estate of Gustavus Scott—terms of sale as above.  On the day of sale at Rock-Hill will likewise be sold at public vendue,  One moiety of a Grist Mill standing on Rock-Creek.—Likewise, a number of well situated LOTS in the City of Washington.—Also, a number of POTOMAC and POTOMAC BRIDGE SHARES , belonging to said estate. The terms of sale will be made known at the day of sale.  ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Adm'r. Washington, Oct. 3. eogr
NOW LANDING, And for Sale,  A quantity of House Frames of different sizes, viz. 2, 1 1/2, and 1 story.  Also,  Brick, Lime, Hair, Laths and Sand.  THOS. PRESTON. Sept. 26. eo3rt
Valuable Property for Sale. SEVEN hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands.  Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburg. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county, will shew these lands.  One hundred seventy-six and three fourths acres, within three miles of the Warm Springs, upon Great Cape Capen, near its mouth, and within 1/4 of a mile of the River Potomak. This land has about 70 or 80 acres of rich bottom, mostly in cultivation, with 274 fine Sugar Trees on it; from which I am informed, there may be made 3000lb. of good sugar annually. There are also a seat for grill and saw mills on it, equal to any in that neighborhood, and upon a never failing stream of water. The upland is rich, with plenty of timber, and part under cultivation. This farm is well improved with a good orchard, houses and fencing, and rented last year for produce equal to sixty pounds per ann. Mr. Joseph Butler, at the Warm Springs, will shew it. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the City of Alexandria, or the City of Washington.  R. T. HOOE. Clean linen and cotton RAGS bought at this office.
New Hardware Store. The Subscribers having commenced business under the firm of Hamilton and Green, offer for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, formerly occupied by Ricketts, Newton and Co. a general assortment of  Hardware & Groceries.  JAMES H. HAMILTON,  CLEMENT GREEN. Oct. 1. eo
A few barrels of Irish Mefs Beef, and Southern Pork, Just received and for Sale, by Wm. HARTSHORNE. 9 mo. 22. eo  To Lease for 5 Years.
My ISLAND opposite to the City of Washington, a considerable part of which which is well taken in Timothy. It is thought unnecessary to be particular in a description of it, as the property is well known—the crop, notwithstanding the drought last summer, will evince the fertility of the soil to the person wishing to rent, who, it is presumed, will take a view of the premises.  Philip Alexander. October 2. eo
The subscriber will be obliged to the gentleman to whom he lent his furlout coat, five or six weeks ago, to return it.  CHARLES BENNETT. Aug. 25. eo
PORK and BEEF. The subscribers have just received a few barrels of southern pork and Irish beef, for sale at their warehouse; and are opening an assortment of Woolens & Linen Goods, amongst which, a few bales of Sacking. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Sept. 17. eo  For Sale,  A handsome Saddle HORSE, for Cash, Wet or Dry Goods, or to a safe purchaser a liberal credit will be given. Enquire of the Printers. Sept. 28. eo6r
Stop the Villain.  Thirty Dollars Reward.  STOLEN on the night of the 3d inst. from the subscriber's enclosure, adjoining Mr. James Edwards, on the York road, about two miles from the city of Baltimore and within half a mile of the turnpike gate, near Mr. Christopher Walker's tavern, a stout well made bay HORSE , four years old last spring, near fourteen hands and an half high, black mane and switch tail, a snip and star, a small blemish in the off eye, remarkably thick short neck marked with the collar; trots and canters, and has been lately shod all round.  Whoever will secure the said horse, so that the subscriber may get him again, shall receive ten dollars, and if brought home all reasonable charges shall be paid, and twenty dollars for securing the thief only.  SAMUEL VINCENT, No. 44 north Gay-street. Baltimore, Sept. 9. eo3rt
RECEIVED, By the brig Henderson, captain Archer, from Whitehaven, and for Sale,  Earthen and Stone Ware in crates, Felt Hats in cases, Irish and brown Linens in assorted packages, Matrasses of different sizes, 10 by 8 and 12 by 10 Window Glass, Sheathing Paper, Bottled Porter and Port Wine, Glaziers' Diamonds, Musquito Netting.  Apply to JAMES SANDERSON, at the compting house of Mr. William Hodgson.
An active lad, of respectable connexions, will be taken as an Apprentice.  PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN & Co. KING-STREET a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.