Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-09-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1805.
[No. 1409.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM In bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tiers and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trays, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Gingham, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Dumfries and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.  Philip G. Marsteller. Dec. 20.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, from John Davidson to the subscriber, for securing the payment of thirteen hundred dollars to Jo- seph Towns and Josiah Paxton, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE , to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on SATURDAY the 11th day of October next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, a HOUSE and LOT , on Prince- Street, between Water and Fairfax Streets, late occupied by the said James Davidson as a ta- vern. The House is large and commodious, and is in a part of the town well calculated for business of any kind—and the sale will positively take place.  G. Deneale, Trustee. September 19. d.f.
JUST RECEIVED,
A few chests Young Hyson and Imperial Teas. Mould, Tallow, and Spermaceti Candles, of nice quality; For Sale, by John G. Ladd. September 20. d.
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 13 years old. Enquire of the Printer. September 12.
GUNPOWDER.
Just received, and for sale by the sub- scribers, 15 quarter-casks F and FF Belona Gunpow- der, of a superior quality. ALSO, 25 chests Young Hyson Tea, 50 barrels New England Rum, 10 hogsheads Molasses, 10 quarter-casks Malaga Wine, 3 trunks men's coarse Shoes—and A quantity, Painters Paris. LAWRASON & FOWLE. September 7. d.
Wanted to Purchase,
50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 flow Chesnut RAILS. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 19. d.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, from Hiram, from Rhode Island. ALSO, 35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY— 50 kegs manufactured James-River TOBAC- CO, warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to John & Thomas Vowell. July 16. d.
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wikes Street, opposite Capt. George Stacum's —For terms apply to, John C. Vowell. July 6.
For Freight, or Charter,
THE NEW SHIP RHODA & BETSEY ELIAS TENNANT, MASTER; Burthen 230 tons, she has per- formed only one voyage to Europe, is now in perfect staunch order; com- modious for passengers and a first rate sailer, ready to be ordered here in a few days, on application to John G. Ladd. September 24. d.
For Freight or Charter,
The substantial, fast-sailing SHIP William and John, Thomas Woodhouse, Master; Carries 350 hogsheads of tobac- co or 2300 barrels of flour. Ap- ply to the Master on board, or James Patton, September 17. d.
Who has for Sale,
Cogniac Brandy, 4th proof, old, and of good flavor Jamaica Spirit, in puncheons Molasses, in hogsheads A pipe of Old London particular Madeira Wine Muscavado Sugar, in bds. and bts. New York prime Beef and Pork Loaf Sugar, in bds. Caddie Salt Coffee, in bags September 17. d.
SHIP
UNITED STATES, J. M. SPEARE, Arrived at Liverpool, in per- fect safety, after a passage of 26 days; and expected to sail about the beginning of August, with FALL GOODS, for Alexandria and George Town. She may be expected by the 20th instant, and as we are de- sirous of giving her dispatch so as to place her at Liverpool for an early ship next spring, for this river, we will either charter, or take in part freight to a convenient port in France , or to Cones and a Market , or LIVERPOOL DIRECT. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. September 4. d.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1803, in behalf of ROBERT BIRD against Josiah Watson and John Love ; will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money,
AN ESTATE or PLANTATION , in the county of Prince William, called Buck- land —and one in the county of Westmoreland, called Chantilly ; for the purpose of raising the sum of twelve thousand dollars with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 10th day of November, 1795; and the further sum of nine thousand four hundred and fifty four dollars and eighty eight cents, with like interest, to be com- puted from the 10th day of May, 1798.
The sale of the above-mentioned estates will be made on the premises; that of Buckland to take place on the 14th day of October next— from which only the sum of eight thousand three hundred and forty-six dollars, with interest, at six per centum per annum, to be computed from the 25th day of July, 1797, and the expense of sale thereof is to be raised, and the residue from that called Chantilly , the sale of which will take place on the 16th day of the same month.
Benjamin Mosby, D. M. FOR Joseph Scott, M. V. D. September 5. dt 14th Oct.
Mutual Insurance Office,
RICHMOND, Sept. 5th, 1805. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Com- pany against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the state of Virginia, are hereby notified that a second full quota is found to be necessary, and is hereby called for, to be paid by each member of this company to the cashier-general on or be- fore the first day of October next.
The members of this company will be pleased to take notice, that all who fail to comply with this requisition will cease to be insured after the day fixed on for the payment of the said quota until payment is made. And in order to place this institution on a respectable footing, it is deemed necessary to motion immediately against all delinquents—so that no indulgence need be expected after the first day of October next. Benjamin Du-Val, President.
PRINTING, in its various branches,
handsomely executed at this office.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Josep. Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual con- sent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18. dt
RYE WHISKEY.
50 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whis- key, A few hogsheads prime retailing Molasses, 20 1-8 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a very superior quality, Assorted Patent Shot, and a variety of British Gunpowder, from F to treble balle—With a general assortment of Liquors and Groceries— FOR SALE, by Mendenville & Jameson. September 18.
Ground-Rents for Sale.
ON THURSDAY, the 4th day of October next, between the hours of twelve and one, will be Sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Coffee-House, two separate Ground-Rents, secured by valuable Lots in this town, for £.20 17 3 Virginia Currency. J. H. Hooe, Assignee of the estate of John Gill —a bankrupt. September 5. dt
FOR SALE,
A few likely NEGROES. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN DULANY, Who will offer at Public Sale, on the first of November next, at his plantation near the Falls Church, All his Stock & Farming Utensils, of every description, On a credit of 6 months—the purchasers giving bond with good security for the payment. September 5. dt
NOTICE.
The subscriber, administrator to the estate and effects of Eugene Hanly , deceased, re- quests all persons who have claims against the es- tate, to bring them forward, legally authenti- cated, for settlement; and those indebted will please to make immediate payment. William Oxley. August 14. d.
LAND for SALE.
I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considera- ble part of the purchase money. Those gentle- men who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property. John Luke. August 5. dt
Forty Dollars Reward,
For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER;
HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seven- teen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Bronaught, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forge- ry, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805. THOMAS WEST, August 14. d.
Alexander Smith & Son
Have just received from on board the brig Ma- ria, from Lisbon, 72 boxes of LEMONS, In uncomparably good order. They also keep, as usual, Sugar, in bds. and barrels Jamaica Rum, in bds. Loaf and Lump Sugar New England Rum, in barrels Salt, of different kinds Imperial and Young Hyson Teas Whiskey, by the hhd. and barrel And other GROCERIES , as usual; all of which they will sell low for cash, or exchange for country produce. N. B. We also continue to keep a complete assortment of BOLTING CLOTHS , and select the best FLOUR for family use, and will give the highest price for FLAX-SEED. September 19. d.w
The Subscriber has just Received,
And now offers for Sale, this Store in King Street ; A few hundred weight soft shelled Almonds; 32 boxes Lisbon Sweetmeats, of a superior quality, and a large assortment of Lis- bon Baskets of various sizes. In addition to the above, he has also on hand, A complete assortment of CONFECTIONARY , All of which he will sell either by wholesale or retail, remarkably low for cash. Matthew Eakin. September 19. dat
NOTICE.
THE late Copartnership of Bennett & Watts , is dissolved by mutual consent, on the 31st of August last. All those indebted, will please make payment to Charles Bennett , to whom the debts are assigned, and those having claims will apply to him for payment. Charles Bennett, John Watts. September 16. d.suo
Jamaica Rum for Sale.
FOR SALE, A few puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum. James Sanderson. August 26. d.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE Trustees of the town of PROVIDENCE , having thought it expedient to postpone the Sale of the several LOTS in the said town advertised for sale on this day, until MONDAY the 21st day of October next—Notice thereof is given, That the said Trustees will, on that day, proceed to expose to PUBLIC SALE , for ready money, the several LOTS in the said town, agreeable to the act of assembly establish- ing the same.
Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhugh, H. Gunnell, jun. Wm. Middletton, Daniel McChichester, Francis Coffer, Daniel Lewis, John C. Hunter. MONDAY, the 19th day } (29) of August, 1805. } dt
FOR SALE,
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Neabsco Furnace, and its Ap- pendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain— and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one- third cash, and the balance in two annual instal- ments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to pur- chase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page , living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part. John Taylor. Mount Airy, August 12. d.suo
N. B. A valuable Mine Bank,
Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.

POLITICAL ESSAYS
On the essential and distinctive qualities of Democracies and Republics, with reference to the Constitution of the United States.
FROM THE BALTIMORE REPUBLICAN, OR ANTI-DEMOCRAT.
ESSAY XV.
"It was not from the repudiated and pernicious sublety of Aristotle, that we were to deduce principles that were calculated for the happiness of the whole society." AURORA, August 30, 1803.
As the ancient governments have long ceased to exist, it will not, it is presumed, be denied by men of science, that whatever information the moderns may possess, in relation to the histories, names, kinds, and characteristic qualities, of those governments, is wholly derived, and can be derived only, from the writings of the ancients.
Consequently, these writings must contain the best evidence on all points.
Among the ancients who have written expressly on government, Aristotle is the most extensive in information, and profound in judgment. This great man drew his knowledge of government, from a careful examination of the theory and practice of upwards of two hundred commonwealths (61). Grotius assigns him the first station among philosophers, whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments; (62)—and Locke, the first place among the writers on government. The testimony of the latter comes with peculiar weight, as it is given to a friend in a private communication, and under circumstances when the mind may be considered most free from prejudice. The reverend Mr. King requested Mr. Locke to favor him with a plan of reading on politics, for the use of a young gentleman. Mr. Locke, in his answer to the request, observes—"To proceed orderly in this, the foundation should be laid in inquiring into the ground and nature of civil society, and how it is formed into different forms of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed a master in this science, and few enter upon the consideration of government, without reading his politics." (63)
But Aristotle is not a favorite with "the Editor". The weight of his evidence, it would seem, alarmed him. He is therefore charged with various crimes, and acts of baseness and turpitude.
"He was selected, he exclaims in the number from which our text is taken, as the tutor of Alexander, by the tyrant that destroyed Greece, would seem to be an indifferent evidence to produce on an impartial investigation, into the principles or efficacy of free government. He who was repudiated by Plato would seem to be at least suspicious. Besides Denochares [Demochares] accused him of an attempt to betray others, and that his letters for the purpose were intercepted, and for which he fled from popular indignation. This attempt has been questioned, but a more heinous atrocity is admitted, he betrayed his native country, Stagira, to the Macedonians, and when Olynthus was taken by Philip, he had the execrable baseness to point out to the tyrant his former friends, the most wealthy of the Olynthians, as objects of plunder. Hoary-headed error is no longer sacred. The opinion of such an authority cannot be cited, with moral consistency, against any form of government; even when he states facts, we are bound to doubt, unless better authority corroborates him."
After this manner is the profoundest thinker of all antiquity treated; the man esteemed and respected through so many centuries, by schoolmen, divines, and politicians; the man extolled by Grotius and recommended by Locke, as a fit guide and director to youth, in the science of government. And by whom is the citizen of Stagira thus aspersed? By an unknown writer or "The Editor" of a public paper, which for years has been chiefly, and almost daily devoted to the execrable employment of obscuring truth, propagating revolutionary principles, and vilifying those most to whom their country is most indebted. The spirit of delusion the wildest effort of democracy only, could conceive the idea, that a philosopher loses all pretensions to veracity, merely because he had educated a prince. How greatly did the author of Te-
(61) Paricius, vol. 3. (62) Grotius, on war and peace. Preface. (63) Letter to Rev. Wm. King, July 5, 1702
lemachus, the good bishop of Cambary, err, in undertaking this task!
Was Aristotle indeed an infamous character? Was he guilty of the enormities wherewith he here stands accused? A summary of the most remarkable facts in the life of this great man, will be the best refutation of these calumnies.
Aristotle was born in the first year of the 99th Olympiad, in Stagira, a city on the coast of Thrace, in the neighborhood of Mount Athos, upon the Strymonick Gulph (64). He lost his parents, from whom he inherited a large fortune, almost in his childhood, and was brought up by Proxenus of Atarneus, a city of Myria, opposite the island of Lesbos (65).
The care which Proxenus bestowed upon his education seems to have made a lasting impression on Aristotle, in whose character gratitude formed a predominant feature. He not only honored the memory of the guardian of his youth with a statue, but he instructed his son Nicanor in the liberal sciences, adopted him, and with his estate, bequeathed to him his daughter Pythias (66).
At the age of seventeen Aristotle went to Athens, attracted by the love of learning, and the desire of hearing Plato in the academy, the best school of science as well as morals then existing in the world (67). Being recommended to Plato, he became his disciple, and lived with him twenty years; even until his death (68). The preceptor appears to have very early noticed his talents, and to have esteemed him highly. The powers of the young Aristotle's mind were such, that he was wont to call him "the soul of the school" (69); and when he chanced not to be present at any of his lectures, would say "the philosopher of truth is absent" (70). Such too was the unexampled industry of Aristotle, in perusing and copying manuscripts, that Plato, from this circumstance, would frequently call his own house, "the house of the great reader," and would often say, "let us go to the great reader's house." (71)
Soon after Plato's death, Aristotle, in testimony of the extraordinary affection he bore him, erected a monument to his memory, with the following inscription.
To Plato's sacred name this tomb is reai'd, A name by Aristotle long rewer'd; Far hence, ye vulgar herd, nor dare to stain With impious praise, this ever-hallow'd fane.
But besides this mark of respect for his memory, he speaks of him in some of his latest writings, with a degree of respect approaching to reverence; he composed, also, an oration in his praise, which comprehended an account of his life; and he highly extolled him in his elegies to Eudemus (72).
Plato died in the first year of the 108th Olympiad, Aristotle being then thirty-seven years of age. After the death of him whose fame had drawn him to Athens, he returned to Atarneus, the city in which he had spent the happy years of his youth, under the kind protection of Proxenus (73).
Atarneus and Assus were then governed, in the language of those days, by the tyrant Hermias, who had been the fellow disciple of Aristotle under Plato, and who had a particular esteem for him, which time cemented into unalterable friendship. Hermias received him with every testimony of love and respect (74). Here he remained three years, prosecuting his philosophical researches. At the close of this his fellow student and sovereign, was deprived of his crown, by the perfidy of Mentor, a Greek in the service of Artaxerxes, and hanged, as a traitor, by order of that prince.
To avoid the punishment that fell on the ambition of his friend, Aristotle, by a seasonable flight, escaped to the isle of Lesbos, with Pythias, the kinswoman, or, according to some, the sister of Hermias, a woman of extraordinary virtue, and the adopted heiress of the king of Assus and Atarneus, now reduced to poverty and distress.
Aristotle placed a statue of his friend in the temple of Delphos, and married Pythias, who died soon after leaving him an infant daughter, whom he named after a beloved wife, who had repaid his affection with the most tender sensibility. "It
(64) Appollodorus. Dion Halicarn. In Brucker's life of Aristotle, drawn up by Enfield, Stagira is stated to have been, at the time of his birth, subject to Philip of Macedon. (65) Ammonius live Philoponus in Vit. Arist. (66) Laert. Ammon. Dion. Hal. (67) Ammon. vit. Arist. (68) Laert. l. 9. (69) Diog. Laert in Arist. (70) Vit. Interp. apud Nunnex. (71) Laert. l. 10. 26. (72) Olimp. Comment. in Georg. Plat. (73) Laert. l. 10. (74) Diog. Laert.
was her last request, that when Aristotle should die, (which might the fates long avert!) her own bones might be disinterred, & inclosed within the tomb of her admired husband." (75)
After two years residence in the isle of Lesbos, where he enjoyed the greatest felicity, and experienced the keenest grief, our philosopher, induced, as it is presumed, by the repeated solicitations of Philip of Macedon, bade it a solemn farewell, escaped the dangers of the Athenian fleet, which then carried on war against Macedon, and arrived at the court of Pella, to take charge of the education of Alexander. (76)
In this employment Aristotle spent near eight years; during which period he enjoyed the rare advantage of giving the highest satisfaction to Philip and his queen, the proud Olympia, both of whom honoured him with high marks of distinction and confidence; while in their son, his pupil, he excited the warmest gratitude (77)—Philip, Alexander would say, gave me life, but Aristotle taught me how to live. (78)
(75) Diog. Laert. (76) Diom. Halicarn. Let. to Ammonius. (77) Plat. Vit. Alexander, and Adv. Colot. (78) Idem.
SALEM, September 19.
The last accounts from Europe assure us that the past system of our commerce is not considered by the British nation as lawful and that constant depredations are made upon our commercial interest. It is not our office to repeat the complaints of the sufferers, or to justify the former system which has been so long practised without offence. The fact evidently is, that aware of no dangers from such a course our commerce has been conducted upon the right of carrying out from America whatever has been lawfully imported into it for future exportation as soon as it became American property in our own ports, and that by the construction of the supposed law of nations, now adopted by the British nation, that no such liberty exists, our commerce is exposed to every oppression. What the proper remedy may be, is not a question belonging to us; we can report the facts with all the alarming apprehensions which attend them. Unprovided for such a construction, every part of our commerce is exposed to danger, and what we are to expect is not a trifling evil, if we may judge from our former sufferings. Reports of capture continue to reach us of which a detail will belong to our marine articles. In regard to the negotiations of Russia with France, no doubts are entertained that for the present they are at an end. The plea drawn from the conduct of the French emperor in Italy, is retorted upon the emperor of Russia who is incessantly adding to his empire. The objects of the expeditions into the West Indies have not yet been explained.
The exultations of the French upon premature accounts of their operations and the bold designs attributed to the expeditions by the English, are not sufficient to explain the causes of these extraordinary movements. The engagement off the coast of Spain has not in the last hour contributed to the joys of full success. It marine skill was the first object. It has not been displayed. The great attention to marine affairs has terminated in many important experiments, from which assistance will be derived. Not only in the construction but in the management of ships, has ability been displayed. It is announced from the English that a new method of reefing the sails of a ship, will enable two men to reef the sail of a first rate ship, more easily than forty could do it in the former method. According to our last accounts from the West Indies, orders are issued to restrain the privateers which have appeared on those seas from the French ports of St. Domingo. And some regulations are adopted to prevent the advantages taken by the vessels which are employed in the Gulph Stream, to assist distressed vessels such vessels as belong to the Bahama Islands will be obliged to give an account of all their property, and it is recommended that in all dealings with them, exact accounts should be required. Upon the continent of Europe, no circumstances appear from which a change of political relations can be predicted. It is expected that the restoration of the power in Serbia to the Greeks will for the present relieve that unhappy country. This policy, it is well known is not new in those countries. The following statement from Fontanelle's translation of Abesci, will explain it.
"If Constantinople had no other inhabitants than the Turks, it could not be so well peopled as at present. The Greeks, the Armenians and Jews form a considerable part of its population. The Greeks are most numerous, and tho'
they have not the confidence of the Turkish government, as a nation, they still preserve as individuals, an influence at court, as well as in the city, and hold privileges which are not granted to any other christians who are subjects to the Ottoman Empire. The governments of Moldavia and Wallachia are always granted to the Greeks who exercise in these provinces a sovereign authority almost independently of the Porte. It is not easy to give an accurate account of the intrigues which are used by the best Greek families to obtain these governments and of their conduct in them. Experience has proved few of those who gain them die a natural death. In fact, their despotism, their avarice, their distrust of the Porte, and abuse of power in aims at independence, furnish very plausible excuses for their destruction.
A few years ago we saw the head of a prince of Moldavia upon the gate of the Seraglio, for no other crime, than that he was in esteem by the Russians. The Dragomans of the Porte, and of all the foreign towns, are Greeks. The Turks find that to satisfy their vanity in some public employments, is the best way to make them endure slavery without complaint, and without a wish to change masters." The last orders of the Greeks were in favor of the full power of the Greeks, while the Turks had orders to quit the government.
In Sweden we are informed, that the privileges of their India Company cease with the current year, and that their trade will be open to the subjects of the kingdom. We have not the royal order which determines this change. The Military parade of the present prince has subjected him to censure, in the present state of his kingdom even in England. The part he has taken has not concealed the imperfections in the policy of this kingdom. The new Government of Lucca, in Italy, was in operation on the first of July last. It makes little change in the domestic affairs.
At home the spread of the Autumnal Fever in Philadelphia and New York has given great alarm in these cities, and has occasioned many of the inhabitants to remove, especially from New York. The Bill of Mortality, as given from New York for the first week of September, was 64. 30 adults and 24 children. Seven of fever. In Philadelphia, on 10th September, were 13 new cases. On that day all the deaths were 28; 22 adults and 6 children. Pugnet, in describing the kindred disease in Egypt, says, that we begin to consider the sick out of danger after the 7th day. If they fail afterwards, we have blamed the sufferers; and even then the malady does not preserve its natural character. To direct the treatment of the fever, he particularly regarded the concomitant fever. The nervous fever is the most fatal. The purrid fever admits more hope, but he lost none by the inflammatory fever.
BALTIMORE, September 26.
Arrived, brig Hunt, Dinsmore, 20 days from Point Petre, Guadalupe.
Also, brig Union, Besse, 16 days from Nassau, N. P. Left schooner —, Beron, of Boston, sloop Polly, Freeman, of N. York, put in in distress, ready for sea in a few days: Adeline, Strong, of Norfolk for Cavanas, bound home, sent in by the sloop of war Stork, —, waiting trial. The sloops Richard and Mary, Robinson, from Charles Town for Havanna, got on shore on Ebbeo Key 22 days, vessel and cargo lost, passengers and crew saved and arrived at Nassau. Passed in the bay, schr. Roby, Sivers, from Surinam, and a ship and brig bound up.
September 27.
By the Union, captain Besse, arrived last evening in 16 days from Nassau, we received from our correspondent our file of the Royal Gazette to the 6th instant, and a proof sheet, dated the 10th, which mentions the loss of the brig Henry and Ann, captain Devell, from the Havanna, bound to New York, and Minerva, captain Brookings, from Havanna, bound to Charleston, on Florida, on the 30th ult. The former vessel was lost, and all the cargo, except 37 boxes of sugar; cables, rigging, and sails saved; with the crew. The latter was soon after the accident fell in with by the wreckers and got off, and was hourly expected to arrive at Nassau; crew and cargo saved. The sloop Polly, captain Freeman (belonging to John Hall and Whitlock, of New York) from thence to Cuba, put into Nassau, in distress, having experienced a hurricane on the 20th of August, in lat. 29, long. 30, which upset the vessel, and obliged them to cut away the mast to right her.
The schooner Adeline, capt. N. Strong, of and bound from Cavanas to Norfolk, with sugar, on the 29th August, was chased and boarded by his Britannic majesty's ship Stork, and sent into Nassau. It is

stated that she had sold her cargo at the Havana, and proceeded to Cavannas for this sugar, and that the captain had gone by land to the Havana to clear out, as coming from the Havana.
NATCHEZ, Aug. 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchitoches, to the Editors, dated June 4, 1805.
On the 11th ult. his illustrious highness the Bishop of Monterey, arrived at this place; he travelled in a coach drawn by six mules, and had the top of a chariot suspended upon poles like a litter, and carried by two mules along, in which he occasionally rode; he had an escort of sixty cavalry and party of pioneers that went before and was followed by a large number of persons, mostly inhabitants of Natchitoches and St. Antonio. He had sixty mules particularly allotted for his carriage; which were changed frequently, and nearly as many packed with his baggage; he travelled 18 or 20 leagues a day; he wore the mitre and purple robe, appears about 45, is rather short and fat, of easy manners, facetious and agreeable in conversation, speaks nothing but Spanish and Latin, but reads French, and he surprised us all by the liberality of his sentiments or expressions. He is a European, was late confessor to the King and Queen of Spain, and is said to be a near relation of the prince of peace; he has been about 5 years in America, has jurisdiction over five provinces, with an income of fifty thousand dollars a year.
He stayed with us four days; we paid him all the attention our situation would admit; he appeared pleased; returned every civility politely, and left his benediction with us. There has been a variety of conjectures relative to the objects of his visit to this place; some have supposed it more of a political than an ecclesiastical nature, and it was generally thought he would make as good a general as a bishop; he carried with him a Theodolite for taking the latitude of places and mathematical instruments, as well as the instruments of his order; he was requested to take the latitude of Natchitoches, which he said he would do with pleasure; but he had lost some screws of the instrument that rendered it useless; he said he found Natchitoches in 40 deg. 15 min. or there abouts, which is somewhat S. of this place."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.
Quarantine. —Owing to numerous false reports in Europe; their ignorance of American geography, and the want of an established correspondence between the boards of health, in the two hemispheres, American vessels, from healthy as well as sick ports, are forced to perform a long and vexatious quarantine in various European ports. At Leghorn, all vessels from America 40 days. [True American.]
A gentleman lately from Marseilles, informs that the most current topic of conversation, at that place, was the projected partition of Switzerland, by France and some of the other neighboring potentates of Europe. The emperor Napoleon, it was said, was to have those parts which border on the French territory; while Austria, as a requital for her acquiescence in the plan, was to be put in possession of the Germanic cantons.
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
Our last report appears then to be completely incorrect. The same paper which first circulated the intelligence that our negotiation with Spain had arrived at an amicable conclusion, has now acknowledged its mistake. Once more then will hope be succeeded by fear; once more are we reduced to the necessity of collecting uncertain rumors, putting together the truths which they afford, and conjecturing the catastrophe of the present Drama.
Every day develops some new portion of the plot, and brings forward some new performer. It is not simply the Prince of Peace, and Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney at Madrid, nor the Marquis d'Yrujo and Mr. Madison at Philadelphia, who appear on the boards of the theatre; but now we have before us X, Y and Z of the Parisian plot; whom the Marquis d'Yrujo, like another subtle Talleyrand, is playing off for the consummation of his schemes. We could laugh at the mysterious agents of the Parisian plot, because though secret they were harmless; because though uncovered the habiliments of authority, they had the art to impose upon the senses of our venerable ministers. Happy indeed may be the learned agents of the Marquis d'Yrujo
consider themselves to be, if a more solemn sentiment of indignation does not animate the bosoms of their countrymen! The game which the Spanish minister has played, was a deep, and we think the good sense of the people will go along with us when we declare, it was a disgraceful one. Not contented with the justice of his cause, if that cause can be called just, which the court of Madrid now maintains; not contented with the support which it might receive from the ablest courtiers and statesmen of Spain, he must condescend to invoke the advice and the aid of some of our own citizens. Can the reason of this mysterious deportment escape any one? It was that when our ministers might lay open at Madrid the grievances of their country and demand the ratification of the convention of 1802, the Spanish minister might uncurl the consecrated paper, and might say "accuse us not of interested views.—Think not that we are prevented by our own interests from perceiving the duties which are owing to you. For behold even your own people animated as they are by a love of their country, and most highly learned in the love of the law, have decided against you." We would speak as mildly of this affair, as the delicacy of the times would demand. We would wish to treat the minister of Spain at all times with respect and moderation, and surely at the present time we have no desire to intermeddle with his character, when the relations between the two countries are so wavering and precarious. But there is a subtlety in this transaction which deserves not to be palliated nor concealed; there is such a diplomatic trick, a recourse to such illiberal expedients, that we hope the indignation of our country will fall upon it.
Shall his subordinate agents in this plot escape our notice? Shall these convenient lawyers, who can disgrace their understanding by the delivery of such preposterous opinions and disgrace their principles by the receipt of such handsome douceurs, shall these gentlemen too escape the public indignation? We think not. They must have known when the abstract question was put to them by the Spanish minister, that their opinions would be made use of to the prejudice of their country. The convention was ratified by the Senate in August 1802, and it was in November of the same year, that their opinions were consulted.—They might have known that had their opinions been favorable to the Spanish cause, the court of Madrid would probably refuse to ratify the convention. And what then? The claims of our injured merchants, would pass off without compensation. In spite however of these inevitable suggestions, these gentlemen of the long robe, pretending to decide a great political question by precepts of law, thrust themselves rudely in the way of their government, embarrass its operations, mar its honest exertions, and perhaps drive it into a war. This certainly is not treason but there is a something about it which strikes every patriot with indignation.
If no more experienced hand will undertake it, we shall perhaps attempt to analyse the preposterous opinion which they have thought proper to advance. (Richmond Enquirer.)
To the Editor of the Alexandria Advertiser.
SIR, LAST evening while I was regaling myself with our parson and several of our friends and neighbors, over a mug of our new cyder, my old woman returned from town and handed me your paper of the 16th instant. In these times of domestic distress and calamity the foreign department of a newspaper has for me but little charms; I therefore hastily glanced it over in quest of occurrences at our own doors. Under the Alexandria head my attention was arrested with the letter of commodore B— to Mr. E—. Read it, verbatim et litteratim , said the parson: I read it in my best manner. Why truly, exclaimed the reverend divine, this seems to recommend a departure from the golden rule, "To do unto others as we would that they should do unto us." It does not speak the language or feelings of a sailor, said my cousin Grapling, who had followed the sea in his younger years. No, no, replied my neighbor Pinchbeck—who, by the bye, is a huge politician—it is evidently from the same manufactory with the answer to the New-Haven remonstrance: it is only another instance of Punic faith. Poh, poh, said my friend Pascal, we must not keep any kind of faith with heretics! To this the parson seemed to nod assent, and I, in a fit of desperation, seized the cyder mug with the one hand, and drank to honor and honesty , and with the other threw your newspaper into the fire; for which rash act I
am now heartily sorry, as my wife tells us there was a great deal in it about your town council and your board of health; and that it had been determined to put to death, or fine (she is uncertain which) any member of the board who should refuse in future to act; also to put in execution strictly the police laws against delinquents on account of "existing circumstances." Now, sir, as I am deeply interested in the welfare of the town, I feel extremely anxious to know what these existing circumstances are. My wife tells me that it cannot be sickness, for sister Bridget, who lives in the most unhealthy part of the town, and knows every body, says that every body is in their usual health. Our parson gives it as his opinion (which between ourselves is not much to be depended upon in temporal matters) that we may fairly conjecture the existing circumstances to be the extreme warm weather, accompanied with a great deal of moisture, which must produce the rapid decomposition of such dead animal and vegetable substances as are exposed to their action. Farmer Pinchbeck insists the expression must allude to the scarcity of money, and the streets being in a more dirty situation, for the want of it, than they have been for two years back. I do not know well what to say to it; but it appears to me that nothing should be left to conjecture in matters of such a serious cast. I am the more surprised at it as I have hitherto had much confidence in the supple talents and penetration of your present Sanhedrim. Pinchbeck cannot be right; for want of money surely need not prevent the streets and alleys from being kept sufficiently clean; for if there is a power to make a man serve as a member of the board of health, contrary to his inclination, or subject him to punishment for refusal, the same power must compel a man to sweep the streets without fee or reward; and numbers of lusty, idle young fellows may be picked up at every tavern, especially on a Sunday morning, who cannot go to church, as they are so much confined to sedentary employments throughout the week that they must use that day for exercise! Now, to such, the dexterous management of a broom and shovel would prove excellent exercise, as it would tend not only to promote perspiration, but also expectoration: these would naturally produce thirst, to satisfy which seems to be one of their chief amusements on that day, and this they might be permitted to indulge in, to a moderate degree, provided it was done at their own, or their masters' expense, as usual: Besides, it would inure them to habits of industry and toil, and prepare them for misfortune: for as the immortal Shakespeare has justly observed, "Of expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest, and despair most fits." Adieu!
BARNABY BRAMBLE. Fairfax county, Sept. 17, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE Common Council will meet on Thursday next, the 3d of October, for the purpose of appointing a Superintendent of the Watch. Applications in writing to be made to the President. Alexandria, September 28 3t
The Subscriber
MOST respectfully acquaints his Friends, and the Public generally, that on the 3d day of next month he intends to open an OYSTER HOUSE, where he at present resides, on King Street, a few doors west of Washington Street, where gentlemen can be supplied at any time with OYSTERS, served up in whatever manner they may think proper to order them—and,
Where is there, by Land or Water, A nicer morsel than an OYSTER.
He also intends to entertain generally, for which purpose he will at all times be supplied with Liquors of a superior quality, and the best Provisions the market will afford; and as it is his determination to use every effort to give satisfaction,
He hopes the color of his face Will his calling never disgrace, But that his conduct and attention Will be a means to gain him custom. The Public's most humble servant, JAMES HAMMOND. Alexandria, September 28 3t N. B. As a new beginner, I hope gentlemen will not expect credit. My capital is very limited, notwithstanding which, it is my determination to go in debt to no person, I consequently cannot afford to credit. J. H.
The Subscriber
HAS FOR SALE AT HIS STORE, Soft-shelled Almonds by the bale of retail. Large Oranges, Limes, Lemons, and excellent Rhode Island Cheese.
AND
A General assortment of GROCERIES. A. WILLIS. Sept. 27. 6t
FRESH FRUIT!
Excellent ORANGES Uncommon large LIMES TAMARINDS Soft shelled ALMONDS RAISINS in boxes And several other FRUITS And GROCERIES as usual. T. SIMMS,
Who has To Rent,
THAT commodious Front and Back HOUSE, with a large LOT, corner of Cameron and Pitt Streets, a little above Mr. John Gaffey's hotel. Possession may be had on the 12th October, continuing.
ALSO,
The HOUSE in Prince Street, next door to Mrs. Foster—it is a good stand for business, and 61 feet building on the lot, with a good cellar, which I would sell low for West Ind. produce. September 28 3t
WANTED,
A MALE and FEMALE servant, accustomed to Cooking. Apply to the PRINTER. September 28. d
JAMES R. RIDDLE,
Has received by the late arrivals at Baltimore, a part of his FALL GOODS,
consisting of FINE and coarse cloths, furnishings, coatings, flannels, boizes, hahthucks, kerseys, rapped cottons, robe and striped blankets—Also One bale Elegant CARPETING. All of which being imported direct from the manufacturers, will be found proportionably cheap. September 27. 3t
HOUSE AND LOTS for Sale,
UPON POTOMACK; Situated at the lower part, and within the limits of the town of Alexandria.
The house is built in the cottage style, calculated for the accommodation of a small family, but so planned as to admit of considerable enlargement without effecting its uniformity. It commands a fine view of the river and its adjacent country. The garden, principally in front, is rich and in high cultivation, extending to the water, which it approaches by semi circular falls. The lot attached to the house is 63 feet fronting upon Water Street, (corner of Jefferson Street) running into the channel. More ground may be obtained if required.
In the same range, and to the southward of the above, are several Lots, similarly situated as to advantages and prospect, calculated for neat small buildings. The whole or any part of the above property may be obtained by purchase up, on reasonable terms, either in fee simple or under a light ground-rent. A clear title free from every encumbrance will be given upon the payment of the sum agreed for, and a liberal credit allowed if required. Mr. Tates, residing upon the shore, below Keith's wharf, and adjoining the premises, will show the property, and a line directed to Doctor Hamilton, post-office, Alexandria, will meet with immediate attention. September 21. 3t
TO LET,
The Store and Cellar, lately occupied by Mr. James Wilson, deceased. They will be let either with or without the dwelling-house, as may be most convenient to the person who may be inclined to become a tenant. Apply to Mrs. Eliza Wilson or R. I. Taylor. September 4. 3t
Valuable Property for Sale.
On the 10th day of October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be Sold on a long credit, at public vendue, on the premises,
THAT large STONE WAREHOUSE on the corner of Wolfe and Union Streets; one half of a Ground Rent of £131 18/8, arising out of the Distill-house immediately opposite; one half of the Wharf that was built by general Roberdeau, and a number of Vacant Lots on Water, Wolfe, and Union Streets.
The property will be shown to any person applying to the subscriber. THOMAS PATTEN. August 19. 6t
Leonard-Town Races.
THE Leonard-Town Jockey Club RACES, are the 15th and 16th of October next. The first day's is for FORTY GUINEAS, and the second for TWENTY GUINEAS, agreeable to the rules of said club. By order, E. J. MILLARD. Sec'y. August 26. 2t
NOTICE.
THE administration of the estate of JAMES WILSON, deceased, having been committed to the Subscribers by the Orphans' Court of the county of Alexandria, they hereby require all those indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment of their respective debts; and those who have claims against the estate, to exhibit them as early as possible, properly authenticated. Eliza Wilson, R. I. Taylor. August 12. 3t

WANTED. A YOUNG MAN, who has been regularly bred to the Dry Goods Business ... To such a one coming well recommended, a liberal salary will be given. Apply to THE PRINTER. Sept. 25. d.w.
A GARDENER WANTED. A GARDENER, who can bring testimonials of character, and skill in his profession, will meet immediate employment and liberal wages—A German with a wife who understands spinning and the care of a dairy would be preferred. He is wanted to reside on a farm two miles from Alexandria—Application may be made to Dr. STEWART, Alpiar Hall. Sept. 25. d7t
JOSEPH RIDDLE Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his  FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23. d
A NEW NOVEL. Just Published, by COTTOM and STEWART, and for Sale, at their Store. [Price ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]  Fleetwood: OR,  The NEW MAN OF FEELING. By WILLIAM GODWIN. September 18. d
STOP THE THIEF! Forty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from my employ on Monday the 9th instant, BENNET HILL , about twenty years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, remarkably well made, dark short hair, fair complexion—took with him A chestnut sorrel Mare, Branded with a small heart on her shoulder and buttock, about fourteen hands high, heavy made, a plated snaffle bridle, a saddle and pair of saddle bags; took a dark drab colored home made great coat, considerably too long for him; also a drab colored broad cloth coat, a pair of mixt striped cotton overalls, one pair of black velvet do.; a striped calico jacket with sleeves, a striped yellow cashmere waistcoat with pearl buttons, and a new fur hat. Whoever takes up said runaway and mare, and delivers them to the subscriber, living in Hardy county, shall receive the above reward, or thirty dollars for the thief and ten for the Mare, paid by me. Joseph Van Meter. Sept. 26. e03t.
CHARLES BENNETT Has Imported per the ship Perseverance , from London, via Baltimore, the following Goods, which will be round and for Sale in a few days: Superfine Cloths and Kerseymeres, of superior quality Fashionable Waistcoats, consisting of Imperial clouded Brunswick Swansdowns, Check Vigona do. Beaverfett Toiletts, Weltsed Quiltings, &c. &c. Elastic Suspenders Lisle Linens and Silesias Seiae and Sewing Twine Superfine and common Shoe Thread, &c. &c. Best FF and battle Gunpowder. He daily expects per the United States, from Liverpool, a general assortment of Woolens, Hosiery, and Manchester. September 24. e03w
PUBLIC SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Norwood, to the subscriber, will be exposed to public auction, on Saturday the 18th of September 1805, A Lot of Ground, Situate on the south side of King street, extending on said street, 63 feet five inches, and running back 176 feet 7 inches. On said lot are 3 well finished two story frame houses, with the necessary back buildings. A credit of 3, 12, 18 and 24 months, will be allowed, on the purchasers giving their notes, with approved indorsers, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria. Francis Peyton. Sept. 6. e03w.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Alexandria, the 2d of September, A Negro Woman, named Grace ; about 18 or 19 years old—she is of a yellow complexion and well set; from appearance it is supposed she is far gone with child. The said woman I purchased of a Mr. H. Gunnell, and said Gunnell purchased her of a Captain Thomas Pollard, sheriff of Fairfax county. Any person that will take up the said Negro and secure her either in Alexandria or Fairfax jail, shall receive the above reward. Alexander Brown. September 16. e02w N. B. The above negro was sold under execution, for a debt due from Thomazen Ell. zey.
PUBLIC SALE. PURSUANT to Deeds of Trust from Philip Wanton to the subscriber will be sold on the premises, at public auction, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on the 5th day of October, ensuing, Six Lots of Ground, Handsomely situated on Stump-Hill, about two miles west from Alexandria, described in the plat of said tract by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, and 25, lying in one body, and contain about 36 acres, being subject to pay of the original purchase money two installments due 2d January and 2d July past, in amount $97 13-100 dollars—The terms of trust are CASH; but some credit will be allowed on satisfactory security. In like manner, will be Sold, In the town of Centreville, 25 miles from Alexandria, at 11 o'clock, on the 12th day of October next. A valuable Lot of Ground, together with the improvements thereon; consisting of a good Frame Dwelling-House, a Tannery of Vats, Bark-House, &c. convenient for the tanning business. Samuel Craig, Trustee. September 2. e03t
Valuable Property for Sale. The subscriber, anxious to close his outstanding concerns, without delay, offers for sale, the following PROPERTY, viz. His Houses and Lot, on Oronoko and Washington streets. 18 Acres of Ground, on the commons of Alexandria, near the powder-house. His Wharf, with a Warehouse upon it. Fourteen Lots of Ground contiguous to the wharf, on two of which are Framed Houses. Two Houses and Lots on Prince-street, well situated for business. A House and Lot on King street, with a Warehouse behind, on a public alley. A Moiety of a three story Brick House on Water street and of a Lot adjoining—at present occupied by Doctor Kennedy. A Lot of half an acre, south-east corner of Fairfax and Gibbon streets. A Lot on St. Asaph's street, near Prince-street. Two Lots on Queen and Washington streets. An undivided fourth part of 19,000 acres of Land, in Spottsylvania county, on the Rappahannock river, a few miles above Fredericksburg and Falmouth. The advantages of this tract, in water carriage, mill-seats, an inexhaustible quantity of iron ore of the first quality, wood, together with a flattering prospect of pit coal, are so great as to merit the attention of monied men. A company is about forming for the erection of iron-works, &c. upon this land, and if carried into effect, ten shares in the said company will be disposed of in lieu of the land. 4333 and one-third Acres of Land, in Bourbon county, (Kentucky), near Lexington; said to be of excellent quality. 2347 and one-third Acres of Land, in Lincoln county, (Kentucky). 3709 Acres of Land, in Wood county, (Virginia). 15,000 Acres of Land, in Hardy county, (Virginia). A House and Lot, in Leesburg. A large quantity of Timber, consisting of chestnut and other kinds, standing near the Great Falls of Potomac; which may be conveniently transported by water to George Town, Washington, and Alexandria. Also—Sundry Ground-Rents in Alexandria. To those who wish to invest their money to advantage, or to whom the subscriber may be indebted, he will make sales on terms very beneficial to either, if speedy application is made to him. He hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to him, that if their accounts are not satisfactorily settled by the first of November next, suits will be commenced without respect to any. WILLIAM WILSON. September 11. e03t
The Subscriber Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-street, viz. THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself—the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately rented by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bargain if applied for immediately. For terms, apply to THOMAS RICHARDS, or in his absence to Mrs. Hutton, living on the premises. August 6. def
Just Published, And for Sale by Cottom & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spurious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c.
Goods at First Cost. Will continue to be sold, at the store of the subscriber, King street, (near the Indian Queen tavern) until the middle of October next, and at a discount for that purpose given, from ten in the morning until two. A L S O, Some genteel household furniture, and several hundred elegant engravings, by the most eminent artists. This collection is worthy the attention of house keepers, or picture dealers as they will be offered in large or small lots, either with or without frames. A complete fowling piece, in a mahogany case, with every implement therein, for a sportsman. A variety of small articles may be found among the stock in trade, suitable for country dealers, and a large quantity (just received) of Dr. Stoughton's Genuine Bitters, At a reduced price. C. W. Jansen. September 24. e03t
FOR SALE, Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever, Four valuable Lots, on the south side of King-street, between Fayette and Henry-streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King-street, and running back 100 feet to a 12 feet alley.—The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more especially to dealers in country produce. Also, for Sale, A House and Lot, on the south side of King street, near Washington street, and opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business. Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years, An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heaps upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washington street, or to the subscriber, at Notley Hall opposite to Alexandria. Thos. L. Washington. N. B. To Hire by the month, A very likely active BOY, About 15 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above. May 3. eo
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE RECEIVED, A considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best articles in their line of business. —THEY HAVE FOR SALE— Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, } Wines of the first quality and in fine order. St. Euphe Medoc Claret, in cases of one and two dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach do. Jamaica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, old Irish Whiskey, Molasses. Gunpowder Imperial Hylon Young Hylon Hylon Skin Souchong } TEAS, carefully chosen of the freshest and best qualities for family use. Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Sugars, Muscovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Upland Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Florent and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Bees Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in bladders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havana Sugars, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, refined Saltpetre, Brimstone, Allum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dipt Candles, Demijohns, &c. Mandeville & Jamesson. August 10. d
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN  A P O L O G Y, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard M'Namara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2. The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Charles county, in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administration on the personal estate of Enoch Magruder Lyles , late of the county last aforesaid, deceased, with a copy of the deceased's will annexed: all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of March next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of September, 1805. William H. Lyles, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator. September 5. e02w
PUBLIC SALE. Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at Public Auction, for ready money, on the 26th day of October next on the premises— A HOUSE & LOT, with the Appurtenances, in the town of Alexandria, Late the property and place of residence of JOSEPH CAREY , deceased. The property will be sold free from any incumbrance, and the title will be conveyed by the Marshal to the purchaser, under the direction of the Court. Daniel C. Brent, Marshal, District of Columbia. Marshall's Office Alexandria, 12th Aug. 1805. e03t.
NOTICE. THE Subscribers, of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the estate of William Wools , late of the aforesaid county, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on or before the 6th day of February next, they may otherwise be by law excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 5th day of August, 1805. Ann Wools, Adm'r. Archibald M'Clieff, Adm'r. August 6. e02w
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of George Hoke , late of the county aforesaid, deceased—ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of February next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 19th day of August, 1805. Ann Hoke, Administratrix, By James Anderson, James Anderson, her Attorney. N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment as above. e02w
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of Robert Brown , late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3rd day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 3rd day of August, 1805. DIXON BRITTINGHAM, Adm'r. August 3. e02w N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, 8 puncheons Jamaica Rum, of superior quality. 15 puncheons, } New-England Rum, 30 barrels } Which he will sell low, for cash or approved negotiable notes. August 26. d St. Vincents Rum, Muscovado Sugar, and Spanish Hides, FOR SALE BY Benjamin Shreve, junr. August 5. PRINTED DAILY, BY S. SNOWDEN.