Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-13 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierses and bds. Coffee in tierses and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles Rainins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Eliaticks, blue Prieces, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chinizes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. F. G. MARSTELLER. August 8.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Calimere, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedtcks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. August 8.
FRESH SHOES.
S. CLARK has just opened a large parcel of Shoes, Ladies kid with heels and fashionable ornaments, Best black and colored morocco, with and without heels, Misses kid and morocco, Mens fine and coarse shoes, Boys ditto ditto, Childrens red morocco & leather pumps, Stuff and other shoes of almost every description, which he is determined to sell cheap. Also for cash, Nankens, Silk and cotton Stockings, &c. &c. August 8.
For Sale AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Beer, THOS. PATTEN.
For Sale, The fast sailing BRIG Evelina, ready to receive a cargo; carries about 700 barrels; well found, in excellent order, and can be sent to sea with little expense. For terms apply to Wm. Hodgson, Esq. or The Master on Board. August 11.
For BOSTON, The fast sailing, new Sch'r ALERT, Azariah Smith, Master, will sail on Sunday next: She has excellent accommodations for Passengers, and will be a constant trader between this place and Boston. For Passage apply to the captain at M'Clean's wharf, or to Josiah Faxon & Co.
Who have the following GOODS for sale, 38 bbls New England Rum, 57 bbls Beef, 47 bbls Boston Pork, 50 boxes dipt Candles, 40 boxes mould do. 30 boxes Brown Soap, 20 bbls prime Mackerill, 30 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco, 25 reams Writing Paper, 50 casks Rhode Island Lime, ALSO, A fresh and general assortment of Ladies, Gentlemens, Misses, Boys and Childrens usual negro men's large coarse SHOES. August 4.
For NEW-YORK, (A CONSTANT TRADER,) The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDSHIP, John Quandrill, Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Ricketts, Newton & Co's wharf, or to P. CARE, Union street. Who has for Sale, 40 kegs Powder, 30 do. Ground Ginger, 30 tons Plaister of Paris, 60 bds. Shad, 50 do. Herrings, and A quantity of fine and coarse Salt, &c. July 25.
For CHARTER, (To a port in Europe without the Straits) the strong substantial SHIP FAVORITE, burthen three hundred hogheads. A. Henderson, & Co. August 4.
For Freight or Charter, The new Schooner UNION, of Boston, Samuel Hutchens, Master, burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to JANNEY & PATON, Who have for sale on board said vessel, 90 tons Plaister Paris. July 26.
For Sale or Charter, The SHIP BELVIDERE, lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 157 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig. July 21.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular } WINES, Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th-proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea } Fresh Teas of the latest Importation, Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds. Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. Left Smoking Tobacco, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Renied, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27.
I wish to purchase A few likely young Negroes, for which a liberal price in cash will be given. For terms apply on board the Schooner Industry, lying at Harper's dock. G. BRANCH. August 11.
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hhds. & bds. Ten tierses fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL. They have on hand, 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25.
For Sale, An excellent MILCH COW. Enquire of the Printer
Wanted Immediately, AN OVERSEER. A single man, who can come well recommended, to take charge of the Mount Washington estate, for the remainder of the year. Apply one mile this side of the Geo. Town Ferry. Mount Washington, July 20.
Wm. HARTSHORNE HAS REMOVED
his store and counting room, to the south side of Kirk's wharf, lower end of Wolfe street. He will sell or rent, his store on Hooe's wharf, with the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage. The house is 75 feet long, 22 feet wide and two stories high, lined throughout, and granaries fixed on the 2d and 3d floors. Marine Insurance shares, Potomac shares, or lots in this town or its vicinity will be taken in payment. For sale, A three story Brick House in King street, next above Bennett and Watts's. A small house, with a lot 28 feet front on Water street, adjoining Major Muncaster's. This lot is about 90 feet deep, has the privilege of an alley on the north side and east end. A number of lots in good situations in this town to sell or rent. For sale, Philadelphia loaf and lump sugar, Fine and coarse salt, Philadelphia and Swedish bar iron, Plaister of Paris by the bushel or ton, Indian meal, shorts, bran, rye meal, hay in bundles. 8th Mo. 5th.
Just received & for sale, 60 bds. of Beef and Pork, from N. York, of an excellent quality—on hand Holland Gin, and a few hhds. and bds. of Sugar. Kenneth Matheson. August 4.
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts. Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy. Excellent soft shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union street, Large Lisbon Lemons by the box, English Walnuts by the frail or pound, Fine large Prunes and Figs, Fresh Limes. By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples. Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle, First quality Chewing Tobacco, Almonds, Raisins, With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but Turn the Corner. A. WILLIS. July 16.
A Warehoue to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

The TALE of MYSTERY
having been received on Tuesday evening, with universal applause, it will on Saturday evening be repeated, after which it must be laid by at present, on account of necessary preparations for other new pieces.
THEATRE.
On Saturday Evening, Aug. 13, WILL BE PRESENTED, For the first time in this Theatre, a COMIC OPERA, in two acts, as performed at the Theatres London and Philadelphia, with distinguished applause, called
The TURNPIKE GATE.
To which will be added, A TALE of MYSTERY, A Melo Drame.
The MELO DRAME being new to the English and American Stages, it may be necessary to observe that in this species of dramatic composition, instrumental music is occasionally introduced during the pauses of the dialogue, with a view of heightening the effect, and aiding the expression of those passions which occupy the scene. On the English Stage it has succeeded beyond calculation, and is presented to the public of Alexandria, under the strongest impression that it will again contribute, in an eminent degree, to their rational pleasures.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s.
Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Thomas's book store.
August 12.
Matthew Eaken
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he will keep ICE CREAMS
With all kinds of Confectionaries and Fruits, in a BOOTH adjoining the THEATRE, during the time of performance this season. August 9. e 6t
Public Sale.
On Monday 22d inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the house of Mr. Wm. Wiggins, in King street, between St. Asaph and Washington streets,
The following Articles: Viz.
 1 Gold Watch and Chain, Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Cream Ewer,  1 Feather Bed, Bedstead, and Bedding,  Mahogany Dining and Card Tables, Looking Glasses, Windsor Chairs, & sundry other articles—part of the estate of the late Margaret Wilson, deceased.  P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 10.
For Sale,
At PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday the 22d of August, at four o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises,
An elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on King street, which has never been occupied. Also,
Four Lots of Ground on the same street. The above property is in fee simple, and clear of every incumbrance whatever.
The terms will be made known at the time of sale.
Richard Lewis.
August 10. dds
Public Sale.
On Monday, the 15th day of August next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises,
Those two Wooden HOUSES on the S. W. corner of Washington and King street, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet. For terms, &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or
Thos. Patten,
July 27.
Auctioneer.
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER.
"Scribunt Carmina quæ legant Caca- tes."
EVERY thing in this life is big with mirth or instruction, or both, if men had but the skill to find it out. Among the anti-federal writers there are few who do not afford instruction of one kind, if their readers could but find it: And perhaps there could not be a more appropriate illustration of that kind, than the comparison of the rattle snake, which instructs the hearer that it must either be kept off or crushed, under penalty of death.—Mirth they have rarely afforded; we have never been tempted to laugh with them—very seldom to laugh even at them. Their dulness prevents the one, their mischievous tendency the other; we cannot laugh at the most ridiculous object if we conceive it to be highly dangerous and mischievous. We might laugh at the awkward gambols of an ass run mad, while at a distance, but if we are within reach of its heels, our sensations are too serious for the indulgence of mirth.
An essay, however, has lately appeared, which for once lays claim to laughter; because it is at once ridiculous enough to be laughed at on the strength of its absurdity, and too weak and foolish to be dangerous. Whatever the benevolence of the author may have intended, (for which we give him abundant credit) his execution has rendered it completely innocuous.—The muddiness of the head is often found to counteract the malice of the heart.
By some accident, foreign to our purpose to inquire into, perhaps by means of a scrap of paper round a dozen of segars, an ounce of tea, or a quarter of cheese, an extract from Longinus has fallen into the hands of that author, who has, probably from want of a bible, made a text of it, and upon that text preached a most comical sermon. It reminds us of an elegant song some years ago in vogue, but now with many other good things forgotten.
AUGHY PAWPAW in a pulpit stood, He preach'd a Sermon that was not good, He took his poor mother by the hood And he handled her up in the corner.
Chorus.
Sing AUGHY PAWPAW as you walk ing, yet, &c. &c.
This same gentleman quotes the opinion of Longinus in favor of democracy, without ever considering or inquiring whether Longinus was a statesman and political philosopher panegyricizing democracy as a government, and accumulating instances of its beneficial qualities, and among the rest the advantages it afforded to literature and cultivation of genius, or a mere critic and rhetorician, complimenting in a beautiful apostrophe the republic of Athens , under which he and many great men before him had become great and learned, and had flourished. The writer had better get some one to inform him who and what Longinus was; which he himself will never learn from a translation, even with a commentary preface to it. And when he has learned those and all the circumstances attending them, we promise him he will (if he has "a hook in his head to hang an inference upon") see his error.
"The great LONGINUS! (exclaims this mighty man) thou exalted genius whose mind dictated sentiments which the learned of all ages since thy works were promulgated (as if they could before) have proudly quoted to substantiate their principles."
Ti titum titum, titum titum ti.
What principles could they substantiate by his sentiments? Why none but those of criticism surely!—Whatever works he may have written, not one has come down to us but his treatise De Sublimitate . As well then might the author quote Burke on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, as Longinus, in a political discussion.
Does the writer know that that very same great Longinus, that exalted genius, (and a great and exalted genius indeed he was) left Athens, and became the tutor of Princes, the subject of Zenobia, Queen of the East, in whose service he died? We believe he does not!
Perhaps he does not know that mixed governments had not, at the time of Longinus been fairly tried; governments which, compared with pure democracy, might be called mixed, had existed, but they enjoyed only ephemeral existence. Cicero, who as a political and moral philosopher stands foremost of all antiquity, recommends a mixed government, in words which might be supposed to have reference to the British constitution, if he
had not lived so long before it. His opinion he declares to be, "Essè optime constitutum Rempublicam, quæ ex tribus generibus illis, regali, optimo, et populari, sit modice confusa." That is, the best constituted republic, which is duly compounded with these three kinds—regal, aristocratic, and popular. Tacitus even goes so far as to express his doubts of the practicability of forming such an Eutopian system of government. In short, in the days of Longinus there was only a choice between the two despotisms, that of the mob, and that of one man. The former throwing wide the gates of the temple of fame to more candidates, and being perfectly open to literature, which did not then dabble exclusively as it does now here in politics—a democracy was the ring for genius to run in. But does it follow that this is the case now, or that it always was the case?
When Homer wrote his Iliad and Odyssey, Greece was a knot of little monarchies. Rome was not only a monarchy but a despotism when Virgil wrote. And Lucan composed his Pharsalia in time of Nero. Cervantes, Lopez de Vega, and Camoens wrote not in democracies. The constellation of genius which adorned France during the monarchy, and whose work will live forever, will surely stand in the scale against all the writers in the pure democracies in the world, put together. With respect to England less is to be said—because she has always had a sufficiency of democracy for all wholesome purposes. The criterion of which (and no stronger can be conceived) is that the house of Lords and Commons, and the state officers of every kind are abundantly filled with men risen, either by their grand fallacies, their follies, or their own industry, from the lowest order of society. It is no wonder then that it can boast of the greatest mass of the works of genius of any country that ever existed. The philosophy of Bacon laid the ground work of all true philosophy, that is conceded to him. Newton, Boyle, Mc Laurin, and Locke; Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Dryden, and Butler; the Pitts, Fox, Sheridan, Curren, Grattan, Flood, and Burke; Hume, Robertson, Clarendon, and Henry—all these might be put out of the question, and have enough for the nation to boast of.
From what is to be seen one would rather be disposed to believe that democracies were rather unfavorable to the productions of genius, and it is generally apprehended that in the fury and injustice of their popular adjudications, not only many great men were wholly put down in Athens and other republics, but many of the works of their popular men were suppressed by capricious ignorance and unbridled fury. That there should be at one time in Athens but one noted orator besides Demosthenes, if it be true says nothing for the country; if there were more, what a state for encouraging genius must that be, where they were all lost.—It is also extraordinary that so few of the works of the inimitable Demosthenes himself, have reached us.
But the writer no doubt means to bring the whole home to America: and in one respect he is right. Under a balefully growing democracy, every noisome literary weed that grows about its roots, is a writer ready made, and receives the shade of protection. In any other country a conviction of downright ignorance would be, in the court of literature, irrevocable sentence of death: But since democracy has had its swing ( pardonnez Monsieur , we do not mean on a gallows) the most frequent the conviction of ignorance, the better for the man, for his character and for his pride. "The worse luck now, the better another time," is an old gambler's saying—and the democrats being mostly gamblers, and not over well assisted in ideas on the subject of letters, conceive that the oftener their advocate fails in his efforts the greater chance he has to succeed; and no doubt, on the common mathematical doctrines of chance, if they could be applied to the operations of intellect, the democrats would soon overwhelm their adversaries, since to use the gambler's language, they have always thrown out—and the chances would be much in their favor.
It is astonishing that men have no more pride, than to incur the risk of betraying ignorance, and to run directly into the mouth of scandalous detection. "The sublime Longinus," says this writer, when, as applied to the subject of politics, he might as well say the sublime Homer, the sublime Shakespear, or the sublime Grey.
Whatever the people of Europe may believe of America being a democracy, they will certainly think very little of its advancement in letters, if they form their judgement on works of our democratic writers, or if such fulsome flattery, and bloated bombast, as that to which we allude, shall be taken as a specimen of national writing.
From the Nova Scotia Gazette.
THE POSSIBILITY OF MAKING GOOD HAY IN RAINY WEATHER.
IN a country abounding with grass where the seasons are critical, help us and the hopes of the year depend much on saving the hay in good order; the inhabitants should spare no pains, or cost, to ascertain the surest and best mode of preserving their hay.
They ought not to reject the trial of such experiments, as offer any chance of probability of success, respecting a subject so very important.
The failure of grass, in such a country as this, may be considered as a dispensation of Divine Providence for exercising the christian virtues; but when the grass has been most abundant, scarcity of it becometh a direct charge against the inhabitants, for lack of knowledge, of industry, or of enterprize.
The last season was remarkable for the abundance of grass, and as remarkable for the great quantity of hay ever where spoiled and ruined! Inasmuch as many beasts suffered in the winter, as few, comparatively speaking, were saved (on the return of spring) for the market, the plough, or the dairy.
The loss might justly be imputed to wet hay season; but, whether that can be any longer an excuse, becometh an interesting subject of enquiry, to be determined by experiment, if the people of Nova Scotia have spirit to make the trial.
The enquiry should extend to the proper time of cutting the grass, the qualities most essential to good hay, the experiments to the surest means of making it good; the trials to be made on a small scale, so as to ascertain the value, without the loss of the subject, the labour bestowed thereon.
In the business of hay making, the quantity of leaves upon a plant is a desideratum, and it is well known, as the seed forms, and advances towards maturity, the leaves decay and fall off, the lowest pair turning yellow, falls first, and the others in swift succession, till only one pair remains on the stem of a plant, then the stem also becometh useless. Such hay yields little nourishment and is of little value.—Hence it appears the proper time for cutting hay is, when the bottom pair of leaves, throughout the field are turning yellow.
The chyle, blood, and flesh of herbivorous animals, and also their growth, depend on the fine juices, and sap of the herbage; which, in truth, give weight, colour and savour to the hay, those qualities are essential to good hay; which should therefore be cured, and preserved if possible as green as when growing.
On examination, it will be found, that sun and wind are the principal agents in diminishing the weight, and injuring the colour and savour of hay, by exhaling and carrying off the sap and fine juices, whereby the hay is rendered hourly of less value.—yet many Farmers do not cut their grass, till half the leaves are fallen, will go on mowing 2, 3, or 4 days, nor offer to turn their grass until it be perfectly bleached on the upper side; and when turned, allow as much time to bleach the other side: and if in the mean time, heavy dews or rains fall, it must be turned, and bleached again and again, till quite spoiled, and the same labour repeated, if a little rain should have fallen on hay in cock.
Surely, if an enemy most knowing, and inveterate, had been employed to get in the hay, he could not have contrived to injure it more, could not more expose it to the chance of rain, or get it home in worse condition.
As much of our hay will be yearly exposed to heavy dews, and showers, is there any method of saving our hay in the rain? To this, unbelief will be apt to answer in the negative! But the evidence of facts deserve to be credited, till experiments shall have removed every shadow of doubt! Take them in order as they happened.
1st fact. In the year 1763. Rain of long continuance set in before the hay

was secured, the after grass was actually rotten, and slippery, every fork full of hay, contained more or less water, a large stack heated to excess before it was raised six feet, this obliged the owner to erect a saddle about two feet high, to place a hogshead thereon, and to pitch the hay, from the former stack around the hogshead, which was raised by rope ears, as the stack rose, when at the eves, the hogshead was taken out, sticks laid across, and a solid top made with the wettest hay over all; the stack was very high, and 27 feet in diameter, viz. the hogshead three feet, and the hay laid out twelve feet on each side, thus no part of the hay was more than six feet from the air: The owner having no faith in his own doings, would have sold the whole stack for 1 dollar per ton—yet better, finer, English hay was never seen.
2d fact, was a stack of English hay built by farmer King at Windsor, it was raised about 12 feet, the top hollowed into a bason, heavy rain approaching, the farmer was rallied on his fine bason, soon to be filled with water. He answered that the hay was too dry and would not be the worse for a little rain! It was re-urged that the rain would be heavy and his stack would be wet to the bottom.—He rejoined briskly, when the heat commences, will it not expel the water? Nine or ten hours heavy rain succeeded, the stack was soon after topped up, smoked much, cooled off, & the hay was not injured.
3d fact, was Sedge, cut and cocked in Windsor, just about spring tides, the water nearly covered the cocks, the owners came to the marsh, believed all lost. One of them having heard of the first fact, proposed to try the same method with this sedge; a saddle was raised, a bundle prepared instead of the hogshead to form the centre hole, sixteen loads were immediately pitched on to the saddle, the water ran down on the head of him who pitched the hay. The man who laid the stack was wetted to the skin, when at the eves, the bundle was taken out, sticks laid over the whole, and a top made solid over all, the company, dispersed, firmly persuaded that the hay, being sedge, must infallibly rot. Yet that hay proved the best of its kind in the neighbourhood.
After these three facts, let no man despair. For should he be necessitated to cut, to rake, cart, and stack his hay in the rain it may, by this mode, be saved, and prove real good hay.
Whereas hay once wet, can never be well saved by sun and wind: because the finest juices, being volatile, will be exhaled and gone before the rain-water can be expelled; and the hay will be discolored, sapless and inodorous! Such fodder must be as unwholesome for cattle, as mouldy bread for man.
In making hay, there are two things which merit the Farmer's particular attention, namely! To cut the grass when the leaves are most abundant, thereby to obtain the greatest quantity of herbage! Also to preserve all the sap and fine juices of the grass! By such means the Farmer may obtain more leaves from the same acre, and those leaves nearly double the weight of the same leaves, cured as well as possible, by sun and wind; and with all obtained at less expence.
Hay so preserved, will keep much better and will fesh the fating Bullock more than common hay with oats, or potatoes.
The Agent in all this business is heat, which rarifying the internal air of the grass, causeth the same to expand, and force its way (if not exceeding the distance of six feet) to the bolt in the centre, and to the outside of the stack. Such heated air like a steam-engine carries out with it the superabundant sap or moisture, sometimes found in puddles, under stacks of very green or wet hay cured by this mode in other Countries.
But if the stack be made solid, or laid out exceeding twelve feet on each side the hole; such heated air, unable to escape, will discolour, perhaps fire the hay.
When hay has been wet by rain, instead of spreading it to dry, it is much better to trust to the hollow stack upon a saddle, which will cure it so as to preserve its sap, Weight, colour and smell.
The trial may be made in a small way with 4, 5 or 6 tons of hay, by intelligent persons impressed with the importance of such a subject; or by agricultural societies, to whom this mode is strongly recommended, as eminently pertaining to their province.
N. B. The facts here stated, can be proved by credible persons on oath.
Windsor, 15th. June, 1803.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13.
The phalanx in the north tremble at the approach of our great election. The Chronicle of Boston, in bitter mood, deprecates the event. Already bath that quintessence of Democracy proclaimed the fears of its supporters. Ere the Federalists could intimate their choice, the Chronicle announces Pinkney and King for the highest honors of our country, while, like sir Fretful Plagiary choaking with mortification, it attempts to laugh at its own dread. This looks well—for when strength and courage are on the wane, we find solace, in contumely.
The same publication, in announcing the death of Callender, triumphantly asks, "What will the Feds do now?" This witty and severe sarcasm , is enough to conjure up an host of scribblers—but they are not wanted; nor should we have made a comment thereon, were it not to return our defective title to the apostate, and to place him in his past and happiest station . Sounding the tocsin of faction, and reviling that government, whose lenient arms received the proscribed ingrate.—Was not this done, Demo's , all for you?
From NEW-YORK, August 9.
"A most dreadful fever has been bro't into this city from St. Domingo, and our citizens are precipitately flying in all directions, and doubtless a total stop will be put to all business.
"In this situation of things we shall quit the city with the throng."
The Editor of the National Ægis has heretofore given his testimony in favour of the justice of the British cause, in their renewal of hostilities with France, from an examination of the papers communicated to Parliament by the King. In his last paper he examines the French manifesto, relative to the same subject, from which he is confirmed in the opinion he had already formed; and as the result of his investigation, he says—"The treaty of Amiens may be considered as an armistice, which was first broken by the French; and the renewal of hostilities, as a continuation of the old war, rather than the commencement of another." He considers himself as insulated from his "Republican" brethern in maintaining his position. But he says, "if to be a republican, it is necessary, on every occasion, to become a partizan of France, and to follow them with admiration through all the mazes of their revolution, from tyranny to anarchy, and from anarchy back to despotism, the editor is then ready to acknowledge he has no claim to the character he has assumed."
Salem paper.
The following articles are extracted from London papers to the 12th June, received on Monday by the British Packet:—
London, June 6.
Mr. Pitt's abandonment of the present ministry is no longer doubtful. Yet the manner in which it was announced, was not bold. He did not chuse to go the length of a direct censure of his Majesty's ministers in his vote—but that unwillingness to enter into any minute examination or discussion of their conduct, an unwillingness from which an inference was perhaps wished to be drawn—that such a discussion would only serve to drag into broader day the errors of their conduct; that remnant of a feeling of former friendship declared to be struggling, but struggling necessarily with a sense of public duty, was a more cruel censure upon their conduct than a positive vote in favor of Col. Patten's resolutions. The house, we believe, felt that Mr. Pitt's conduct was un candid for we did not hear him cheered once during his speech. Lord Hawkesbury, on the contrary affected every one who heard him, by the mixed manliness and feeling with which he disdained to accept the compromise offered by Mr. Pitt. He bore the defection as a man, but he also felt it as a man. Mr. Fox, Mr. Sheridan, and the whole house cheered him repeatedly. It may seem rather a strange assertion—but we confess that we think the event of Friday's debate, so far from weakening, will strengthen Mr. Addington's Administration.
Admiral De Winter has been ordered to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope with his squadron with all possible expedition.
Official notice has been sent from the Batavian Government to our Post Office, that the communication with this country must be at an end, as they are no longer permitted to send the mails.
June 10.
We stated on Wednesday, that advice had been received of the French troops being on the point of entering Bremen; and yesterday we mentioned a report which had reached us, of the enemy being also on their march to Cuxhaven. We have now to inform our readers, that authentic advices reached town yesterday, of the former place (which belongs to his Britannic majesty) having been taken possession of by a republican force on the 2d inst. and that a strong detachment was at the same time in full march towards Hamburg. These proceedings, it is scarcely necessary for us to observe, are a part of the system adopted by France for excluding the commerce of this country from every part of the continent. Prussia, it is said, without taking any part whatever in the contest, will content herself with forming a cordon of observation along the boundaries of her own territories; and the naval armaments in the ports of Russia, the same accounts state, are preparing upon the pure principle of an armed neutrality.
Hamburg, May 31.
I have but just time to inform you, that about an hour ago two estafettes reached this place from Berlin: the one addressed to the Prussian Minister, the other to the Senate of Hamburg. The contents of the dispatches are authentically stated to be, that a convention has been concluded between the mediating Ministers, having for object the security of the Hanseatic cities, Lubeck, Bremen, and Hamburg, and the rest of the North of Germany, from all hostile invasion. The Electorate of Hanover seems to be left to its own fate. The French Minister Lafret was present at this important negotiation at Magdeburg; and the Prussian army, which is to protect the North of Germany is now under review, and encamped near Magdeburg and its environs. Its force amounts to 30,000 men, who will be out under the command of General Blucher. The King of Prussia has positively declared to France, that the shutting of the Weser and Elbe would give an entire death blow to the maritime commerce of his dominions; and that if matters should ever come to such extremity, his majesty is determined, if garrisons are to be placed in the Hanseatic cities, to suffer none but Prussians.
A letter from Capt. Pelor, dated Bordeaux, June 9, says—"60,000 French troops have marched to take possession of Portugal—but Spain has refused them a passage through their country."
By capt. Thomas, arrived at New York from St. Johns, (N. B.) we are informed, that he went into Holms's Hole, on the 4th inst. where he spoke ship Juno, of Boston, just arrived from Cape Francois, having on board General Rochambeau, who had made his escape from the Cape.
This news was obtained from the Pilot, who saw Rochambeau.
(Mer. Adv.)
The Lichen Islandicus has been some years in considerable repute on the continent, as a remedy in pulmonary complaints and as a restorative in diseases of exhaustion. A Russian has lately obtained a patent for making bread of it.
Just received and for Sale, Per the Schooner John, captain Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges.
Likewise, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
A. WILLIS.
August 13.
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FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son.
(a 5 d)
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer, August 3.
St. Andrew's Society.
The members of the St. Andrew's Society are hereby notified to attend a stated quarterly meeting of the Society, to be held at Gadby's tavern, on Tuesday the 16th inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M.
James Towers, Sec'ry.
August 13.
Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in calks, Do. in cases of 2 and 4 dozen, Madera Wine per pipe, A few hogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plated handles. Also, Turks Island, Cadiz, and Ground Allom } SALT, Plaster of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall. Merchants Wharf d3te06t Aug. 13.
Lost Yesterday,
A Black Morocco Pocket Book, containing a five dollar Bank Bill, and sundry receipts, and the Schooner Peggy's, of Baltimore, Coasting Licence, myself master. I will give ten dollars reward if the finder will please to deliver it to Mr. Jacob Fortney, or myself on board the Schooner, laying at Col. Hood's wharf.
JACOB CURTIS.
August 13.
3t
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.
  1 Prize of 20,000 Having a Blank to its Number.   1 do. 10,000   2 do. 5000 are 10,000   5 do. 1000 5000   10 do. 500 5000   25 do. 200 5000   200 do. 100 20,000   200 do. 50 10,000   200 do. 25 5000   2500 do. 20 50,000   4000 do. 15 60,000   1st dr. tic't af'r 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000 
7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.
21000 Tickets at 10 dols each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaton, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell
Managers.
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria.
August 13.
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Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.

Robert and John Gray  HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF  Family & Patent Medicines, -CONSISTING OF- Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lo- zenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibil- lious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are de- terred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very pre- carious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by gene- ral or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine A- ROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and dissi- pate themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spirit of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the fa- culties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, lists or depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medi- cine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret ten- tancy, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of prema- ture old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt.— When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, im- becility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agita- tion, tremors, languor, paleness, emaciation, in- digestion, apathy in men; hysterics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these lo- zenges will restore health and vigor to the debi- litated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard.
Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, swivage, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medi- cines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are par- ticularly serviceable in flatulences and indigesti- on, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, ne- cessarily used with the pills, and as generally ex- cites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the le- veretsprains and bruises, old strains and relaxa- tions, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all ailments of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itchings, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventive of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevail at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West- India islands, is the best evidence of their superi- or excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S
Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole propri- etor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precari-
ous state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by pro- moting sleep and strengthening the constit- ution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief.— Asthma and confined consumptions have re- peatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hiccuping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be admini- stered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from what- ever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This in- valuable Anodyne, has frequently suc- ceeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S Anti Bili- ous Pills are un- questionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient me- dicine for the cure of scurvy, scrofulous eruptions, leprosy, and other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Bilton, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scrofulous complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a labouring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, be- sides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and re- spectability are open to the examination of ev- ery inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supercede the necessity of any further comment from the Pro- prietor, yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recom- mendation than any thing which can be said of it, Where also may be had, Atkinson's Worm destroying Lozenges.— These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but effectually prevent their return. In families, who have followed Dr. Atkin- son's advice, and used them in the spring and fall among their children, as their common physic, have new the happiness to find those children, which appeared sickly and consump- tive, in the bloom of health, being entirely de- livered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for the last two years. We always suspected that she had worms and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying lo- zenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive mat- ter; the second brought away four monstrous thick worms nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of a slimy, of- fensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled have ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has over since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to this ex- cellent medicine.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life.
Of the cure of Consumption and Asthma, Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convul- sions, Cholic and Ditenery.
Cautious in investigation, and attentive en- quiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies abovementioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness, the analogy of their source, by a nat- ural inference suggested the idea of their remov- al by the same means; the result was the dis- covery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and also nothing success, has obtained the warmest appro- bation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession; the proprie- tors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Price 1 dollar, and 1 dollar 50 cents per bot- tle. The large bottle contains nearly two of the small. Copious Directions for their use are sealed up with each bottle.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in DEAFNESS & HARD- NESS of HEARING. Those who are unac- quainted with the great relief afforded by this
valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure.
Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each bot- tle. Price one dollar.
Dr. Stoughton's Cordial Bitters, faithfully prepared at the original ware- house, London.
This incomparable medicine has stood the test of universal approbation in Europe for near an hundred years, in the cure and prevention of,
Loss of appetite, bad digestion, windy cholic, surfeits, hysterical vapours, faintness and trembling, ague and fever, depressed spirits, foul breath, worms in children, scurvy, obstructions or stoppages, bilious fevers, sick fits, &c. &c.
These Bitters being now general- ly used in taverns and public places, and universally acknowledged by all who have tried their effects, to be far superior to the compositions formerly imposed in imi- tation thereof; the proprietor hath reduc- ed the price to those who purchase largely above fifty per cent. Directions will be pasted on the Bottles, and which will be also sealed, in order to detect counter- feits and upstart pretenders, who will all tell you, they make the genuine Stough- ton's Bitters; and in order to impose their trash on the public, they sometimes copy a part of the true advertisement and direc- tions.
June 13. B.W.
ALEX. SMITH and SON  HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
Per the brig RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in
IRISH LINEN,
Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bks. a few hds.
IRISH OAT MEAL,
and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE, which they will sell low for Cash.
July 28. eo
PAINTING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public in general that he has become a resident of this town where he professes the following branches in the art of Painting and Drawing. Portraits in Oil and Crayons, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Free Masons Aprons on Silk or Leather and other implements belonging to the craft. Also, Stands of Colours for Regiments and Companies painted and decorated in the most elegant manner.
GILDING
Executed in the best manner.
N. B. Signs for country merchants, inn keepers, and others executed in such a man- ner that they may be carried to any dis- tance without danger of injury and with very little trouble, on the most moderate terms.
DRAWING.
HE will open a school for teaching young ladies Drawing and Painting in water colours and crayons, as soon as a sufficient number subscribe. He will also punctually attend on ladies who wish pat- terns drawn for Tambouring, Embroidery, Toilet Tables & other Needle work.
Apply at his lodgings in Water street, nearly opposite the Vendue Store and first door south of Col. Hooe's.
F. KEMMELMEYER.
An Apprentice wanted to the a- bove business. June 27. eo
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
THE subscriber's negro BEN, ab- scended about the first of June. He is a tall fellow, I believe more than six feet high, about 30 years of age, has a strong voice, cross eyed, of a yellowish complex- tion, long hair which he ties; as he was formerly the property of Charles Lee, Esq and lived in Prince William County, near Dumfries, it is probable he is lurking about that neighborhood, being related to the Negroes at Neabsco Furnace, as well as those at Mr. Lee's quarters. Who- ever will deliver him to the subscriber, to Mr. Thomas Allison, or lodge him in jail, so that I get him again shall receive the above reward.
William Rogers.
Fairfax County, August 9. eo3
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo
I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES
EAST INDIA GOODS,
consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Allabad Emerty, Seenupe Baftahs, Nuugga Mamoudy, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs.
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
August 1. eo
Bruit's
Patent Teeth Extractor,
By means of which the operation of tooth drawing is rendered infinitely easier, later, and more expeditious than by any other method hitherto discovered.
The subscriber having purchased the Exclusive Right to the use of the above instrument, for the district of Alexandria, offers his ser- vices to those who may need assistance in that line.
CHARLES DOUGLASS.
Harper's wharf, Prince street, August 1. eo4w
United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia Dis- trict, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said Court, we the Commissioners will ex- pose to public sale, for ready money, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 19th day of August next,
That valuable and extensive F A R M,
called Mount Salus, alias Millthorpe, ly- ing in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolfe Trap runs; containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high, healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water. The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and fair stair, 2 brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18, walled with stone and divided into two apart- ments. There are several small build- ings, near the mansion house and gar- den. There are, also, a valuable mer- chant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two story high, half the lower story of stone, the other part of wood, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr and one pair of Cologne stones, three bolting cloths al- most new, one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for mashing grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to advan- tage in the said house. The waters of Wolfe Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country customers, or pur- chasing wheat, is exceeded by none in the county or neighbourhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria or George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every de- scription, and about 19 miles from Wash- ington. The land is fertile and produc- tive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 1000 pan- nels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belong- ing to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy mowed, lying on Wolfe Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that every per- son wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of an opportunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale, capt. James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Charles Little, James Wiley, Jas. Douglass.
July 19. eo5
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