Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-11-24 00:00:00

Sale by Auction.
On THURSDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Rum in hhds. and bls. Sugar in do. Coffee in bags, Soap and Candles in boxes, Raisins in do. Starch in do. Tobacco in kegs, &c. ALSO, A quantity of Dry Goods, Viz. Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Plains, Plaids, Coatings, Duffs, Flannels, Irish and Sheeting Linens, German Osnaburgs, Calicoes, Durants, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Silk Gloves, Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. H. and T. MOORE, Auctioneers. Nov. 21.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hhds. and bls. French Brandy in bls. Holland Gin in bls. Teneriffe Wine in casks, Cordials in bls. Sugar in hhds and bls. Molasses in hhds. Rice in tiers and bls. Soap in boxes, Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 30 Boxes Havana Segars, Cotton in bales---on a credit. ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad and narrow Cloths, Flannels and Planes, Carpets and Carpeting. Irish and German Linens, Worsted and cotton Stockings, Calicoes and Ginghams, A variety of Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs and Shawls, Table Cloths, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Nov. 23. Vendue-Master.
JOHN G. LADD
HAS FOR SALE, Coarse and fine salt, Russia Sheeting and Duck, West India and N. E. rum, Molasses, Sugar and Coffee, Hyson, hyson skin, } Teas of the best quality, Souchoon and Bohea } A few casks Madeira wine, Do. bls. beef, Mould and dipt candles, 7 by 9 window glass, Soap, cheese and lard, Men and womens' shoes, Writing and wrapping paper, Cotton and wool in bags, 1 box linen checks, 1 do. playing cards, 1 do. Dutch quills, Sewing twine, A few crates and boxes glass ware, Pepper, nutmegs, allspice, alum, Plaster of Paris, &c. &c. Oct. 14. d
To be Hired,
An excellent dining room for rent. Enquire of the Printers. Nov. 18. 2aw 4t
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT COTTON & STEWART'S Book-Store, Royal-Street, POLITICAL ESSAYS, RELATIVE TO THE War of the French Revolution; -VIZ.- AN ARGUMENT Against continuing the War, for the sub- version of the Republican Government of France: A LETTER To the Duke of Portland, being an answer to the two Letters of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, against treating for Peace with the French Republic:— And A MEMORIAL, Proposing a Plan, for the Conquest and Emancipation of Spanish America, by means which would promote the tran- quility of Ireland. BY JAMES WORKMAN, ESQ. Nov. 20.
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Ali- gator from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers. Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and the Al- ligator from Liverpool, A large and general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for sale on the usual terms. They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT, suitable for the Western country, and three bushel Sacks. Oct. 3. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Li- verpool. Sept. 12. d
Dancing Assemblies.
The Alexandria Assem- blies will commence on Wednesday night next, at Gadsby's long room. Subscribers may be furnished with tick- ets for the season, at ten dollars each, on application to Mr. James H. Hooe; and gentlemen who have not had a subscripti- on paper presented to them, are respect- fully informed that they will be entered as subscribers by applying to any one of THE MANAGERS. Nov. 23.
OLD PORT WINE,
Liverpool Salt, loose do. do. in Sacks. For Charter, To any Island in the West-Indies, the schooner MISSISSIPPI. Freight Wanted, For Charleston, for Sch'r Two Brothers. Apply to Wm. I. HALL. Merchants Wharf, Nov. 18. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only. They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14.
Public Sale.
On WEDNESDAY next, the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the house of JAMES BACON, on Fairfax street, (who is about to quit the Dry Goods' business) The remainder of his Stock in that Line, Consisting of a number of articles suitable for the present season. Intending also to quit the house he at pre- sent occupies, he will at the same time dispose of some articles of Household Furniture, Consisting of Mahogany hair bottomed chairs, A mahogany side board, A set of mahogany Northumberland tables, Bedsteads, looking glasses, And iron shovels and tongs, With a variety of other articles, the whole of which are in the best preservation. Terms of sale are, all sums under fifty dollars cash will be required, and over that sum a credit of 60 days will be given the purchaser, giving approved negotiable notes in the bank of Alexandria. P. G. MARSTELLER, Nov. 19. Vendue-Master.
For Liverpool,
The British BRIG THOMAS, J. Drewry, Master; Burthen about 300 hhds. on her first voy- age, and sails well; part of her cargo is engaged. For freight of the remainder, which will be taken on liberal terms, ap- ply to GEO. WORTHINGTON. Alexandria, Nov. 5. d
CHINA.
JAMES BACON Has received from Philadelphia, a consign- ment of INDIA CHINA, Consisting of Blue and white Dining Sets, 170 pieces, Evening Tea Sets from 49 to 64 do. Nankeen Breakfast Sets, Bowls, Cake Plates, &c. which he will dispose of on very low terms for cash. Being about to quit the DRY GOODS business, he will dispose of the remainder of his stock in that line, considerably un- der first cost. Oct. 26. d
Just from Norfolk.
The Subscriber has for sale at his Store Prince street, Fresh lemons by the box, Sugar by the barrel, Best English Cheese, Rhode-Island Apples, by the barrel or retail, Excellent Cramberries, China Oranges, Some pickled Lobsters in jars, &c. ABEL WILLIS. Oct. 23. eo
Cash given for clean Rags.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Alexandria, on Saturday evening the 14th inst. two Ne- gro Women, viz. Amie and Venus : the former about 18 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, stout made, of a yellowish cast; had on, when she went off, a blue cloth habit; said girl was purchased of Mr. William Reed, and formerly lived in the City of Washington, where I ex- pect she is now lurking: the latter about 24 or 25 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has now with her a young child at the breast, about 4 or 5 months old, her apparel is not recollected; she was purchased of a gentleman living in Prince George's county, Maryland.—— Whoever will apprehend said women, and deliver them to me in Alexandria, shall receive the above reward, or 10 dollars for either. GEORGE LUCK. Nov. 18. d
Thompson and Veitch
Have received by the brig Commerce , capt. Baldwin, from England, A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Mullins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Mouselinet and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date. Aug. 7. d
Lawrence Owen
Has commenced business in King-street, nearly opposite the Washington Tavern where he has on hand A general assortment of DRY GOODS. Among which are a handsome assortment of London Superfine Cloths, which he will sell low for Cash. October 22. d
JUST RECEIVED,
COARSE WOOLLENS, Consisting of Nap'd cottons, half thicks, pladdings, striped blankets and kersey duffs---For sale on very moderate terms by the pack- age, on the usual credit. Wm. HODGSON. Oct. 6. d
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the the estate of captain William Chapman , deceased, are requested to furnish the same to the subscriber, properly authenticated, for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment—no longer indulgence can be given, but the accounts must be closed as soon as possible. JOHN FOSTER. Nov. 2. eoim Adn'r.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY EDWARD RUSSELL, At his store in Union street, 20 bls. Burlington Pork, 2 Pipes, } PORT WINE 2 Hhds. } of a superior quality, 6 qr. Casks, } 20 bags green Coffee, Loaf and lump Sugar, Philadelphia Bar Iron assorted, 20 bls. Philadelphia Beer, 15 bls. Irish Beef, Cream de Nayeau incases, 500 Coffee Bags. Who also has on hand, a general assort- ment of 5-4 and 6-4 wide BOLTING CLOTHES. Nov. 18. eo5t

LONDON, September 19. GALLACIAN CHURCH.
A general meeting was held this day, of the bishops and archbishops of France in this country, at the archbishop of Narbonne's, in Orchard-street. The object of the meeting was to take into consideration a Brief of his Holiness the Pope, arrived in this country, directed to Cardinal Erskine, the Pope's Nuncio in England, and delivered by him to M. Otto, two days ago. The purport of this Brief, and of the circular letter of the Cardinal Erskine, written to the French Bishops, by order of his Holiness, is to request the bishops to give within ten days, a renunciation of their dignities, or to suffer certain canonical pains. His Holiness entreats them to make this last sacrifice to the peace of the church; and he engages, that such of them as shall not be re-appointed to the new sees in France, by the present ruler of that country, Buonaparte, shall receive a handsome provision for life, from "the munificence of the Chief Consul." in any place where they may choose to reside.
This affair has produced the greatest agitation, not only among the French princes, nobility, and clergy, but in the whole Catholic body. As the bishops, when invested with their sees, all took the oaths of fidelity and allegiance in the hands of the king of France, they think no power on earth can release them from so sacred an obligation. Moreover, the Gallacian Church, supported by the French parliament, has long rejected the authority of the Pope, asserting its independence, of which the celebrated Bossuet was, in 1682 the greatest champion. The weakness and state of bondage of the present pope afford just grounds on which the bishops can resist this act of papal tyranny. However, the well-known opinions and characters of one or two of them, make the French emigrants believe that opposition to the pope's brief will not be unanimous. The French church is in a crisis which puts it to the test, and involves the dearest interest of Buonaparte. It would be a new scene, indeed, but a possible one, in the present disorganization of the moral and political world, to see a body of French Roman Catholic bishops living in England and supported by the king of Britain's bounty, now join with our church in making a public and formal declaration of—no Pope.
It is unnecessary to point out the extraordinary importance of the measure to the power of Buonaparte, or the art with which he, who first dethroned the pope, and finding the inconvenience of that measure, has now raised up a new one, makes him an ally, uses him as an instrument, with which he can alone reach and overthrow the established clergy who deny his authority. By this step the Chief Consul quiets the religious scruples of the people of France, and reconciles the consciences of men to his government. This is one of the deepest strokes of the Chief Consul's policy, and in this M. Otto's residence here will, perhaps, serve him more than by concluding a treaty of peace. To be at peace with Frenchmen is to him of far more value than peace with the people of this country.
The following archbishops are now in London:
Dillon, archbishop of Narbonne, aged 81 years.
Boisgelin, archbishop of Aix, aged 80 years.
Cice, archbishop of Bourdeaux, aged 68 years.
The bishops of S. Paul de Leon, Noyon, Vannes, Angouleme, Montpellier, Perigueux, Lombes, Moulins, Nantes, Comignies, Ufer, Arras, and Avanches.
The following is the copy of a letter addressed by Monseigneur Erskine to each of the Catholic Bishops resident in London: Illustrious and Reverend Sir,
In conformity to the orders I have received from our spiritual Father, Pope Pius VII. I communicate to you the pontifical brief which you will find attached to this letter. I pray you to acknowledge the reception of it without delay, and to transmit me a suitable answer with a convenient dispatch.
His Holiness has omitted no effort for the preservation of your See; but he has beheld with the liveliest regret that the urgency of circumstances renders your resignation indispensable. This is required equally for the sake of unity, of peace, and the re-establishment of the Catholic religion in France. His Holiness has given me in charge further to assure you, that he has in the warmest terms recommended your person to the regards of the Chief
Consul; in the first place, with the view of inducing him to fix his choice on you in the nomination of a person to fill the vacant see; or, if that request should not be attended to, at least to prevail on him to make some provision for your support.—Such is, Monseigneur, the desire of St. Peter to contribute to your consolation and relief in every possible manner, that he will lose sight of no favorable opportunity to alleviate the weight of misfortune which presses upon you, and to provide for your personal accommodations.
Having thus fulfilled the commands entrusted to me by the Sovereign Pontiff, it now only remains for me to render you every service in my power, and to assure you, that I am, Monseigneur, &c. &c.
(Signed) CHARLES ERSKINE. Sept. 16, No. 42 Great Mary la bonne street.
THE POPE'S BRIEF.
Pius VII. to his Venerable Brethren, the Archbishops and bishops of France, having the communion and favor of the Apostolic Chair.
Venerable Fathers, Health and the Apostolic Benediction! So many and so signal are the services which, both as a general body, and as individuals of the Catholic Faith, you have performed, that on this account you have ever merited from us and from our predecessor Pius VI. now happily to rest, the highest commendations and the highest praise of your virtue.
But although what you have done for the church, and for the advantage of the Faithful, be very great and highly glorious to you, yet the state of the times forces us to notify to you, that you have not yet fulfilled that meritorious career of glory for which the counsels of Divine Providence have reserved your courage in these times. Greater sacrifices, O Venerable Fathers, still remain to be added to those by which you have distinguished yourselves and you have still to add higher claims to those which you now have to the gratitude of the church. The preservation of the church, the re-establishment of the catholic religion in France, demand a new example of virtue and of greatness of soul in you, which may teach all nations, that the holy zeal with which you burn for the church has for its object its advantage, and not your own. Your Ecclesiastical Seats are voluntary to be resigned, and the same must be freely given up into our hands. It is requiring much of you, Venerable Brethren; it is, however, equally necessary that we should comply with it, in order to re-establish order in France in the affairs of the Church. We feel, indeed, how much it must cost your hearts to abandon those flocks which are so dear to you, to the safety of which you have given so much attention, and which even in your absence, have been the object of your most tender solicitude. But the more bitter the sacrifice, the more agreeable will it be to God; the reward which you will have to expect from it will be proportioned to your grief and to his benevolence.—With the whole energy of your soul, do we call upon your virtue; we call upon you by the blessed name of Jesus, to complete this sacrifice for the preservation of unity.
A knowledge of the distinguished piety, and of the remarkable virtue which we have ever remarked in you in the most trying circumstances of the Church, makes us certain that you will immediately forward to us your voluntary Letters of Abdication. We cannot entertain a doubt that any of the wise and virtuous Pastors of the French Church, can for a moment hesitate to comply with our paternal advice, and to follow the illustrious example of Gregory Nazianzene, when he resigned the Bishopric of Constantinople. And certainly, in the situation in which we stand, what reason can we have to suspect that any of you would resist our counsels and our intreaties, if he recollects what the church in general has resolved, and what St. Augustine has said— Contra Crescentium , Lib. 2, c. xi.—"We are not Bishops for our own sakes, but for the sakes of those to whom we administer the sacraments of the Lord; and, for these, as necessity shall require, we are either to be or not to be, as it is not for ourselves, but for them that we govern."
For you know, Venerable Brethren, that many of the most distinguished prelates of the church, that they might conform to the principle of the church and preserve unity, have voluntarily abdicated their seats; and almost 300 Catholic Bishops a little before the celebrated collation
of Carthage, openly professed themselves ready, and thought themselves bound to abdicate their bishoprics, if it should be conceived that their abdication would tend to remove the schism of the Donatists. (a) Many of you, indeed, Venerable Brethren, had before your eyes these examples, and adopted similar sentiments, when in consequence of the letter of the 3d of May, 1791, of the late Pius VI. of happy memory, our predecessor, you professed yourselves willing and ready to resign your charges, if the good of religion should require it, for which that wise Pontiff bestowed on them the greatest praise. (b) Nor were there wanting some of you lately who signified to us in your letters, that you would cheerfully do the same, if it should seem necessary for the preservation of religion in France. Now since we have arrived at those times, in which the voluntary abdication of your charges is absolutely necessary for the good of the Catholic religion, we cannot doubt that you will yield this obedience to God, by making this new sacrifice, to offer which to him you know yourselves bound, and have already so laudably professed yourselves ready, should the good of the Church require.
Confidently trusting, therefore, in consequence of the opinion which we have always entertained of your religion and virtue that on perusing our letter, both to increase your mercies to the Church, and to preserve the purity of it in France, you will, without delay, implicitly comply with our exhortation; we first congratulate you on account of that immortal glory which you will obtain from this splendid testimony of virtue, religion and obedience, which you are now about to give to the Church. This glory, indeed, will be so great as to be far superior to the praises you have already obtained, by undergoing so many dangers and enduring so many calamities with so much constancy for preserving religion in the churches entrusted to your fidelity—For, according to what the same St. Augustine writes, in his letter to Castorius, "It is far more glorious to have laid down the burthen of Episcopacy, in order to ward off the dangers of the Church, than to have undertaken it for the sake of ruling (c)"—We also congratulate you on those ample rewards to which this sacrifice will entitle you from God, the rewarder of the good. For as the same St. Gregory Nazianzen writes, "Those who abdicate thrones will not lose God, but will acquire a heavenly throne, much higher and safer (d)." In the last place we congratulate you, considering those advantages the whole priesthood will derive from these memorable examples of minds labouring, not for themselves, but for the things which belong to God and the Church: these instances of obedience, humility, faith and of all episcopal holiness, with which you are about to crown the end of your episcopacy—This virtue of yours, indeed, will shut the mouths of the detractors of the priesthood, who calumniate the ministers of the sanctuary by asserting that they find nothing in them but pride haughtiness and avarice. This new glory by which you will render yourselves illustrious, will extort an involuntary admiration of your virtue from men who will be obliged to confess in regard to the church, what the same St. Augustine affirms in the above-mentioned letter to Castorius:—"That there are some men in its bosom who seek not those things which are their own, but the things of Jesus Christ."
We are compelled by the exigency of the times, which even exercises its violence on us, to signify that it is absolutely necessary for you to give a written answer within ten days, and that your answer be transmitted to the person by whom the present letter will be delivered to you, which you ought to testify by an authentic document, that you have received; we must also signify to you, for the same urgent causes, that the answer given must be definitive, not dilatory; so that unless a definitive answer be given within ten days, (and that you will do so, we entreat you again and again) if a dilatory answer is returned, we shall be obliged to consider you as having refused to comply with our request.
But, that this you will not do, we have reason to hope, from your ardent desire both to preserve religion, and to promote that peace of the whole Church; and from your obedience to us, which is the peculiar duty of children, and from that anxiety which you have always shown of assisting by your virtue, our infirmity, under that great load of cares with which we are oppressed. Nay, we are certain that, with cheerful and ready minds, you will obey
our commands, with which we are obliged to try your virtue, in order to establish the good of the church; especially, since you possess too much penetration not to know, that if you refuse to comply with our request, that no obstacles may be opposed by us to preserving the unity of the Catholic Religion, and restoring the tranquility of the church; (we declare with grief, but we must declare, while so much danger hangs over the Gallican Church from us) we must necessarily have recourse to that conduct which will remove all impediments, and by which alone the good of religion can be promoted.
By the favour and good will which we have always shown towards you, venerable brethren, by the opinion we have always had of your virtue, dignity and merit, we flatter ourselves that you are so persuaded that we do not think it necessary to expend many words in assuring you, that nothing has been omitted on our part which could tend to prevent you from being exposed to this bitterness. But it is with great grief we must confess that all our anxiety, and all our labour to resist the necessity of the times, has been fruitless. We are compelled to yield that the catholic Religion may be benefited by the sacrifices. Ample weighing these circumstances, it would seem to question the authority of the religious profession, if we should conclude that you will prefer your own advantage to the preservation and good order of the Church, forgetting what St. Augustine in name of the African bishops to the bone Marcellinus, when he declared that those bishops were ready to abdicate their chairs: "Why should we hesitate to make that sacrifice of humility to Redeemer? Did he descend from Heaven in the human form, that we should be members of his body, and shall fear to descend from our chairs to prevent his limbs from being torn by cruel division? Personally we are only faithful obedient Christians. This we always are, but we were ordained bishops for the Christian people. As bishops, therefore let us do what may benefit Christian people, by promoting Christian peace. We are useful servants, why should we prefer our temporal grandeur to eternal gain in the Lord? The Episcopal dignity will be more fruitful to us, if by laying it down we collect the flock of Christ than if we should disperse it by retaining it, for with what face in future can we hope for the honour promised by Christ, if christian unity is impeded by our worldly honour?" (e)
As we cannot therefore doubt, what we reflect on your tried virtue and religion, that you will consult the advantage of the Church and the good of the faithful while we implore the Almighty God to strengthen your virtue, that with more readiness, as becomes willing givers, you may offer to him this gift; and while we promise, as far as in us lies, to take care that you shall be hereafter provided for by us as on you our apostolic blessing is a pledge of our paternal love.
Given at Rome, at St. Mary the greater, under the Fisherman's Seal, August 15th, 1801, in the second year of our pontificate.
(Signed) PIUS PP. VII.
(a) August. in lib. de Gess. cum emend. to Acta collat. Carthagen. tom. 1. Concil. Balluti.
(b) In folio facultatum concessarum die 20 Sept. 1791. archiepiscopis Lugdunensibus Parisiensibus, Nivernensibus, &c.
(c) August. ep 69, edit. Maurin.
(d) Orat. 32, tom. 1, oppo, edit. Balluti.
(e) Epist. 28, tom. 11, oppo. Maurin.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, November 18. The following vessels arrived here to night:—brig Independence, Hubbards Exuma 33 days; sch. Polly, Crowell, Yarmouth, N. S. 14; sloop Three Sisters, Frisby, Montego-Bay 35; Eliza, Wood, Kingston, J. 35 days. The brig Independence, from Exuma, failed in co. with the sloops Betsey, Udall, and sea Flower, Higgins, of Hartford; and Eliza, Simkins, of Bristol.—Spoke Oct. 28, the sch. Olivia, Boston, 31 days from Jamaica, for New-York, in lat. 29, 25, long. 80,—same day sch. Samuel Treadwell, Carpenter 30 from Jamaica for Edenton—had carried away both her masts, the captain was sick, and short of provisions—we gave them all the relief in our power; but from her situation, the

presumption is that she went ashore the next day.—Nov. 8, in lat. 34, 25, long. 75, 55, the brig Polly, Gardner, of Newport, 12 days from Havana.—Oct. 28th, in lat. 24, long. 80, parted from the schr. Thomas, Hitchwick, of Milford, for Norfolk.—Spoke, Nov. 3, lat. 29, long. 82, 30, brig Lucy Ann, Smith, from Port Republic for N. York,—same day, brig Orion, Atkins, from Havana, for Boston.—Oct. 31, sloop Cicero, from Havana for Philadelphia; having in a gale on the 26th, lost a man overboard—his sails and rigging very much injured, and the captain, that his life was despaired of. On the 27th took up the Captain (Henry Evington) and Crew of the ship Eliza, from Kingston, Jam. bound to N. York, which vessel foundered at sea in lat. 29, long. 82, 30; we spared the Cicero some provisions, and took two of the ship Eliza's people. "Capt. Wood, of the Eliza, on the 20th inst. in lat. 30 30, picked up the crew of the schr. Belsey, Cooper, of New-York, when 27 days out—she having upset and foundered. The captain and four of the crew are now here in the Eliza, the other six were landed at Wilmington, N. C."
November 19.
Captain Wood, of the sloop Eliza, from Kingston, informs us, that on the 28th of November, at 7 A. M. in lat. 30. 30. long. 80. 30. on his passage to this port, he saw a schooner hoist a signal of distress. He lay to until she came down, and at 11 A. M. boarded her. She proved to be the schooner Belsey of Kingston, captain Thos. Cooper, out 27 days from the Bay of Honduras, bound to New-York with logwood and mahogany. She had filled with water, the sea was making a fair breach over her, and the mahogany floating off the decks. Captain Wood hoisted out his boat and was fortunate enough to save the lives of the crew and a part of their baggage. The gale in the mean while blew hard, and the schooner upset before one half of the crew had left her. At 2 P. M. the mainmast and foretopmast went, and the righted again. Captain Wood lay by her all night. The persons preserved consisted of 10 men and one woman.
Capt. Frisby, of the sloop Three Sisters, arrived at this port yesterday from Montego Bay, informs us, that he fell in with the Cicero, from the Havannah to Philadelphia, having on board two of the crew (which capt. F. took on board his sloop) of the ship Eliza, capt. Livington, that foundered at sea on her passage from Kingston (Jamaica) to this port.
Entered, brigs Independence, Hubbell, Exuma; Moses Gill, Mitchell, Havana; schrs. George, Hunter, Senegal; Eliza, Bird, Havana.
Cleared, schr. Paragon, Willis, Bermuda.
The ship Draper, Taylor, has arrived at Greenock from this port.
Arrived since our last.
Brig Independence, Hubbell, from Exuma. Oct. 1, spoke brig Polly, Gardner, from Havana, bound to N. York, lat. 34 28—28th, spoke schr. Olive, Bolton, from Jamaica, bound to New-York, 31 days out, lat. 30, 44—same day, spoke schr. Samuel Treadwell, Carpenter, from Jamaica, bound to Charleston, 30 days out, in distress, having carried away both masts. Capt. C. supplied him with sundry necessary articles, and assisted in rigging his jury-masts.
Sloop Eliza, Wood, from Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 28, took up the crew of the schr. Belsey, of Kingston, from the Bay of Honduras to this port, which had sprung a leak in a gale of wind, and the crew were obliged to abandon her. 30th, saw two ships dismasted, but could not speak them: one had lost her foremast, the other her main and mizenmast, and were steering to the northward.
November 20.
Arrived, ships William and Margaret, Reynolds, Greenock; Hazen, Allen, Petersburg; brig Pamararabo, Rathbone, Turks Island; Matilda, Sinclair, Madeira; schrs. Dispatch, Harding, Malaga; Dorchester, Pritchell, Fredericksburg; Citizen, Pettit, do.
Cleared, schrs. Recovery, Pearce, Demarara; Two Sisters, Perry, Yarmouth. The brig Juliana has arrived at New Orleans. The British schr. Trusty, from N. Orleans, for Jamaica, is captured by a Spanish Felucca, near Jamaica. The British frigate Boston is below.
The brig Patty, capt. Driggs, from Jamaica to N. York has put into the Havannah for ballast and provisions, and was to sail from thence about the first of November.
The brig Pamararabo, on the 11th November, spoke a ship from Greenock, blowing hard, could not learn her name, or where bound, lat. 32, 40, long. 76.
Sloop Aurora spoke brig Hope, Bates, from Jamaica bound to Gloucester, lat. 25, and schr. Freedom, from Havana for do. October 24, spoke brig Patty, Drake, from Jamaica to Havana. 27th, was boarded by the British frigate Juno, and treated politely.
Schr. Dispatch, October 14th, spoke ship Phoenix, M'Clellan, from Baltimore to Boston, out 14 days, lat. 39.
Brig Moses Gill, Mitchell, from Havana—left there ship Virginia Packet, Loveless, to sail in 4 days for this port—brig Ruth and Mary, Selvey, for Philadelphia, in 4 days; and sloop Washington, for Philadelphia. November 8th, in lat. 35, 50; spoke schr. Polly, of and for Boston, from Laguira, out 12 days. 10th, spoke brig Nancy, Barker, off the Capes, bound from Philadelphia to Hamburg.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24.
We learn from Guadalupe, that the American brig Two Brothers having been detained by the collector of the customs at that Island, on a groundless suspicion of the captain having made a false manifest of the cargo, governor Lucresse condemned the collector to pay an indemnity of 5000 francs to the owners.
We were some time since apprised, that great complaints existed at Guadalupe of a criminal practice which some of the American masters of vessels permitted themselves to pursue, in kidnapping the negroes, and that rigorous measures were contemplated for its suppression. We have to regret that the same ground of complaint is said to be continued, whence there is a probability of those measures being enforced by the authorities of the Island. So far as they may involve a just punishment of the perpetrators of this fraudulent and inhuman practice, they must be approved; but in their consequences they may also affect the innocent by subjecting them to burdensome formalities and disagreeable searches. To avoid this, we would recommend to those who frequent the island, a proper circumlocution in avoiding suspicion themselves, and a prompt detection and exposure of the guilty whenever they possess the means.
Nat. In.
A meeting of the Directors of the Branch Bank established in the City of Washington was held on Saturday last, at which JOSEPH CARLETON, of George Town, was chosen President, JOSEPH SAUL, of Norfolk, Teller, Mr. PATTON of Philadelphia, Book-keeper, and GEORGE BOYD, of Georgetown, Discount Clerk.
Ibid.
POSTSCRIPT.
Just as this paper was going to press, we received the following
Late Intelligence.
Its importance will, we hope, be a sufficient apology for the late hour at which our paper is issued.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 24.
PEACE
Between France and England.
We are at length enabled authentically to announce this great event from the contents of London prints as late as the 3d of October, received at Boston. In these prints the articles of the treaty are not given entire; but their contents are stated with confidence.
If the statements they exhibit are true, the genius of Buonaparte is indeed ascendant; and England has descended from the lofty ground from which she rejected, to the humble one from which she concedes all that is asked.
But whatever be the reciprocal benefits derived by the two great belligerent powers from this act, the world is deeply interested in it. Peace so long desired by humanity, and enforced by reason; again returns and affords to nations the opportunity, should they profit by the recent lesson of their mournful experience, of rendering their citizens happy, and of course their governments respected.
From the B'klyn Chronicle.
Signing of the Preliminaries of Peace!
We have now to announce intelligence of such great and joyful importance, that we know not how to express ourselves in language adequate to convey what we feel, and what every man will feel in every part of the kingdom.
Courier.
From the London Morning Post of October 2.
We have the pleasure at last to announce that the PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE ARE SIGNED BETWEEN FRANCE AND BRITAIN! contrary to the general expectation. We have already stated, that about five or six weeks ago, the English cabinet, desirous of drawing the negotiation to a conclusion, gave in a project as its ultimum, resolved to make a peace on that basis, or break off the treaty within the month of September, that it might be ready to lay before the Parliament, at its meeting, a report of the efforts to put an end to the war. Eager hopes were entertained for the effect of this step, and the funds rose; but Buonaparte met it with coldness, made new demands, and occasioned delays, which destroyed the hopes of those who had been the most sanguine. Ministers continued to press him: the form of a preliminary treaty was sent off early last week to Paris, with an assurance, that unless it was acceded to, the negotiation must close. One half of the cabinet ministers had no expectation of success:—peace was despaired of; and hence arose the many reports of the negotiation being broken, or on the point of a rupture. The general expectation was, that of peace there was no chance.
All the newspapers of yesterday morning even those pretending to be in the confidence of ministers, as well as those which really are so having no hopes of peace, from the language held a few days ago, spoke of a rupture of the negotiation as inevitable.
Even the cabinet ministers, who still entertained some expectations of success, agreed a week ago, that peace, or an attempt at invasion, must take place before Christmas. Under these circumstances, when we heard on Wednesday and Thursday, peace spoken of with confidence as being near at hand, we could not believe in so happy an event. The answer of the first consul received on Wednesday, however, to the astonishment of all, closed with the proposals of our government! A cabinet council was held, and express sent off to his majesty, whose sanction returned next afternoon. The silver box never used since the peace with America was signed, was sent to Lord Chancellor at five o'clock for the great seal and his signature, and, the consent of all the other cabinet ministers being obtained, at seven o'clock lord Hawkesbury and M. Otto signed the preliminaries of peace in Downing Street; and his lordship sent off the following letter to the lord mayor.
To the right hon. the Lord Mayor.
Downing Street, October 1, at night.
MY LORD,
I have the satisfaction in informing your lordship, that preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France have been signed this evening by myself on the part of his Majesty, and M. Otto on the part of the French Government. I request your lordship will have the goodness to make this intelligence immediately public in the city.
"I have the honor to be, &c."
(Signed)
"HAWKESBURY."
Mr. Hunter, jun. the messenger, who carried the letter, reached the mansion-house about 8 o'clock; but his lordship was at his country house at Clapham. Mr. Hunter immediately proceeded thither, and remained at his lordship's all night, returning to London with him early next morning. The intelligence which had not transpired in any public circle on the preceding night, burst round the whole town before nine o'clock in the morning. The lord mayor went in person to Lloyd's Coffee House, and read the letter, which was afterwards posted at the bar, and the stock exchange. To those places crowds flocked, and the greatest joy and agitation prevailed. The very men who a few days before, declared peace could only be an armed truce, that war was less dangerous than peace with such an enemy, were now seen shaking hands, sailing, and con-
gratulating each other on the conclusion of the treaty!
The funds, the three per cents, which had been at 59 3/4 the preceding day, rose to 66; and the omnium, which had been at 8 rose to 18. At noon the following was published:
London Gazette Extraordinary.
Downing-Street, Oct. 2, 1801.
"Preliminaries of peace between his majesty and the French Republic were signed last night at Lord Hawkesbury's office in Downing-Street, by the right hon. Lord Hawkesbury, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, on the part of his majesty, and by M. Otto, on the part of the French government."
The conditions of this treaty are not fully known. It is said that they guarantee the integrity of our three allies, Turkey, Portugal, and Naples. Of course Egypt will be evacuated both by French and English, and Madeira restored. France guarantees to these three of our allies their dominions; but it seems our allies the Stadtholder and King of Sardinia, as well as the French princes, are abandoned to their fate! The Pope's territories are to be evacuated; Malta is to be restored to its ancient knights. Minorca to be restored to Spain, and Portugal, Porto Praya evacuated. So, we gain nothing in the Mediterranean or in Europe, while France gains all Holland and the Netherlands, a large part of Germany, Switzerland and two-thirds of Italy. In the West Indies, the only conquest we are to keep is, as we are told, Trinidad. The Cape of Good Hope, is to be made a free port, and Ceylon is to be ceded to this country. We shall offer no opinion upon the conditions until they are better authenticated.
A Copy of a treaty signed by Lord Hawkesbury, was on Thursday night dispatched to Paris, where it will arrive this night; and the ratification is expected back on Monday night or Tuesday morning, when it will be ratified by the British Government also, and published we hope in an extraordinary gazette. Ministers will feel the propriety of making it instantly and officially known, since the fate of so many men will be decided by the nature of the conditions. Parliament will be immediately summoned to meet within fourteen days, for the dispatch of business, the preliminaries will be laid before it, its sanction obtained, and in the midst of the general joy a loan will be raised to an unexampled extent, as Government is known to be in want of an enormous sum of money. Parliament will then be adjourned to meet after Christmas, and receive the definitive treaty. In the mean time we understand Lord Hawkesbury is expected in London to have the seal of negotiation and signing that treaty. But it will be rather an instrument of form, than of real importance, we presume, as the preliminary treaties between this country and France have usually been adopted for the definitive.
Baltimore, Nov. 20.
Arrived, from Java, capt. Nye, from Amsterdam—left the Texel on the 27th September, in company with the schooner —, capt. Hall, of Dunbury, bound to Boston. The same day, off Camperdown, was brought to and examined by the British frigate Squirrel, capt. Hampstead, who permitted her to proceed after two hours detention, and opening several letters. On the 30th in Dover Straits, parted company with the schooner. On the 3d (October), at 6 P. M. spoke the brig Vigilant, capt. Driscoll, of Baltimore, 7 days out from Hamburg, bound to New-Orleans. On the 23d, in lat. 40, 45, long. 29, spoke the ship —, of Hallowell, from the river La Plata, for Hamburg, out 70 days, blowing hard, could not learn her nor the captain's name. On the 27th, lat. 42, 40, long. 40, spoke the brig —, Davis, from Peterburg, bound to Hamburg, out 20 days.
The ship Penelope, Stanton, from this port, arrived in the Texel the 25th Sept.
The ship Samuel Smith, capt. George Stiles, of and from this port, arrived at Amsterdam on the first of October, 30 days passage.
Also, ship Harmony, captain Myrick, from Laguira.
50 boxes fresh Raisins, 30 do. Philadelphia Chocolate, A few crates Ware, assorted, Ground Ginger, &c.
FOR SALE BY
Roberts & Griffith.
Nov. 24.
zaw 4t
DANCING.
Mr. LONGER gives notice, that his school will open on Friday next, at Mr. Thomas Herbert's house, corner of Cameron and Fairfax streets, and continue on Friday and Saturday, every week, from ten till one in the forenoon, and from two till five in the afternoon. Price of tuition Ten Dollars per quarter.
Mr. L. will likewise open his
NIGHT SCHOOL,
on the evening of Saturday next, and continue every Thursday and Friday night, from six till nine o'clock. Price Eight Dollars per quarter.
Nov. 24.
d38

MILFORD FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of Chancery of Fairfax county, will be sold on the premises, on the first day of January next, at 12 o'clock,
A TRACT OF LAND on Holmes's Run, late the property of Robert Allison, deceased, containing 44 acres, to satisfy debts due to Robert Mease and Dennis Ramsay, both of Alexandria. On this tract, known by the name of MILFORD, there is erected a mill, supplied by a very constant stream of water, well calculated for grist or merchant use: she has a pair of good burr stones, and a pair of cullens, with bolting cloth, screen, elevators, hopper-boy, &c. It is calculated that the burr stones alone can grind 30,000 bushels of wheat in the year, and that there is sufficient head of water to convert her into an over-shot mill. There are besides on the premises, a good log house, meat house, stable and cabin. The whole in fee simple, as will appear by reference to the records of the county court. The mill is situated about 5 1/2 miles from Alexandria, 3/4 of a mile from each of the great roads leading from the westward, is well adapted for the purchase of grain, and offers to a capital alluring prospects of gain.
The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money shall be payable in eight months, one third in sixteen months, and one third within two years from the day of sale, with interest from that time. The purchaser to give bond and security for the payment of the purchase money at the terms beforementioned.
CHARLES LITTLE, Wm. PAYNE, GEO. SUMMERS, } Com'rs. Nov. 17. cost 2awgt
To be Leased
For the term of 12 years, at reasonable rents, Sundry tracts of Land in the counties of Berkeley and Hampshire, in tenements of convenient dimensions, from 100 to 200 acres.
IN BERKELEY.
526 acres upon the river Potomac, opposite to fort Frederic.
1100 acres upon the river Potomac, at the mouth of the Warm Spring run.
660 acres upon the north fork of Sleepy Creek.
Mr. Butler, living at Bath, can shew these Lands.
IN HAMPSHIRE.
501 acres on New Creek, at the mouth of Kittlelick branch.
700 acres on the drains of Abraham's creek, on the Alleghany mountain.
633 acres on the south fork of Gibson's run.
654 acres on the Alleghany mountain, between the gap over to Pine Swamp and another gap, called "The way to Buffington's meadow."
555 acres, called the "Trout-pond tract," on the drains of Great Cacapon.
The five last-mentioned tracts were taken up near 40 years ago, and granted to Thomas Bryan Martin, deceased, and by him conveyed to the subscriber. Any of these tracts are to be purchased at a reasonable price; one half of the money to be paid down, and for the other credit will be allowed. For further particulars apply in Alexandria to the subscriber.
CHARLES LEE. Sept. 16. z2w
A Tutor Wanted.
I WISH to procure a Teacher of improved mind, and moral, to reside in my own family. An accomplished female would be most agreeable. The salary shall be proportionate to merit. Letters addressed to me at Centerville in Fairfax, or at New-Market in this county, will be received readily.
SPENCER BALL.
Prince Wm. 21st Nov. cost 2w
BENNETT and WATTS
HAVE IMPORTED,
In the ship Marsha, arrived at Baltimore, The following Goods
-VIZ.-
Mens' Boots and Half Boots of the 1st quality and fashion. —London made. Shoes 1st and 2d quality.
FLEECEY HOSIERY,
Consisting of
Socks, Stockings, Waistcoats, Shirts and Drawers, &c. &c.
Nov. 17. co
JAMES S. SCOTT, TAILOR & HABIT MAKER,
Next door to Messrs. Paton and Butcher's Store, Fairfax Street,
ACCOUNTS his customers and the public in general, that he has on hand, a Handsome Selection of Goods , adapted to his line of business—consisting of superfine cloths and cassimeres of the very best quality and colour; a variety of winter vest patterns, amongst which are some elegant Russian Down, the only goods of that description on sale here.
Also,
Elegant white Constitution Cord, suitable for military under clothes, with a general assortment of the best buttons and trimmings, which he will dispose of (with or without the privilege of making) on the most moderate terms for cash, or on a credit to punctual customers. He continues to make up any goods purchased elsewhere.
Wanted,
Three or four good Journey-men.—Also, two boys who have received their education will be taken as apprentices.
Nov. 17. cost 2w
Valuable Property for Sale.
Seven hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburgh. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county will shew these lands.
I will sell all or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of Alexandria, or the city of Washington.
R. T. HOOE.
October 23. co
Valuable Property for Sale.
At the little Falls of Potomack, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and five stands, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French Burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and five stands.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone, on the river—wells of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria. 10w
June 29. 10w
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received, per the Eliza, from Liverpool, an Importation of
Fall & Winter Goods,
which he is now opening at the store lately occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ramsay, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package.
Also,
25 Crates Earthen Ware, well assorted.
Sept. 29. co
SHREVE & JANNEY HAVE FOR SALE,
At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets,
N. England Rum in bls.
Molasses in hhds.
Sugar in bls.
Coffee in bags and bds.
Pepper of an excellent quality in bags,
Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest,
Cattle and white soap in boxes,
45 boxes segars of an excellent quality,
Fine salt,
Mackarel by the barrel,
Cod fish by the box,
Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each,
Fifty barrels and 50 hhds. of Sugar.
Also,
Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box,
Mens' strong do. by the doz.
Ravens duck by the piece or bale,
A few bales of gurrabs and salgochys,
and are in daily expectation of an additional supply.
Sept. 14. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have received, a large and general ASSORTMENT of BOOKS
IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF POLITE LITERATURE;
Amongst which, are the following:
JEFFERSON'S Notice on Virginia, hot press'd, Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 4 vols. Ladies' Magazine, Park's Travels, Stewart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Cullen's Practice of Physic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibson's Surveying, Moore's Navigation, by Blunt, Burns's Poems, Millot's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchanan's Family Physician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials, Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentleman and Lady's Preceptor, 3 vols. Hunter, on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel's Ditto, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edinburgh Dispensatory, Elegant Extracts, Constitution, Zimmerman on Solitude, Ditto on National Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Farces, 6 vols. Polite Education, Tooke's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Guthrie's Geography, Knox's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Costigan's Travels, Cook's Voyage, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c.
NOVELS.
The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Rancune, Tale of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 3 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervyn, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Maid of the Hampshire, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dimbayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Mysteries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilia, 5 vols. Evelina, 4 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Oetemburg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. Roachford Family, Darcy, Emilia de Varmont, Oakendale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edelfrida, 4 vols. Count de Hochendern, 4 vols. Henrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fashionable Daughter, Count Gleichen, Emma Dorville, Scotch Heiress, 2 vols. Miss Battimores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Wanderer, 2 vols. Cornelia Sedley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 4 vols. Mordaunt, by Ditto, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell, Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. Mystic Cottager, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Bibles, Testaments, Psalters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webber, Universal, Pearce, London, and National Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens' Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Waters, Quills, Ink Powder, Violin Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c.
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the gross, dozen, or single.
Country Shopkeepers supplied on the lowest terms.
October 20. d
MISSING
From Mr. C. Beverley's pasture, at Elkwood, a light bay saddle HORSE, about 15 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and his hip on the near side somewhat larger than the other.
ALSO,
A red bay HORSE, about 14 1/2 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and one hind and fore foot, on the same side, white. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said horses, or either of them, to Mr. Beverley at Elkwood, to me in Northumberland county, or secure them and give me notice so that they be recovered.
WALTER JONES.
Sept. 21. co
6 pipes, 6 half pipes, 4 qr. casks, } TENERIFFE WINE,
Of a superior quality, Just received and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY,
7 mo. 29. cost 1w
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property.
One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excellent Meadow. —Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Potomac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 900 years on a large parcel of land adjoining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George-Town, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased.
Three-Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkeley county, adjoining the lands of the United States, at Keep Tryce Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 Acres of LAND in the Common of Alexandria, and adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of cedar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excellent water—The Garden and Yard paled in—The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT on the west side of Fairfax street, above Queen street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, with respect to titles and terms, apply to
JOHN POTTS.
Alexandria, Oct. 17. 1aw7t
The Subscriber will
take a young man of good character to the study of Medicine.
JAMES CRAIK.
Oct. 16. 1aw4t
Alexandria County, ff.
I do hereby certify, That Edward Skidmore bro't before me Abraham Faw, one of the justices of peace for said county, as an estray taken up by him, a dark red COW, about 8 or 9 years old marked in the back part of the left ear with a slit, and on the upper part of the right ear with the same; her bag, belly and end of her tail white, the ends of her horns sawed off, and appraised to five pounds, current money.
Given under my hand this 2d day of November, 1801.
ABRAHAM FAW.
The above notice is given, That whoever has lost said Cow may have her again, by applying to Edward Skidmore, living about seven miles from Alexandria, near the road leading to Leesburg, on proving property and paying charges.
EDWARD SKIDMORE.
Nov. 5. 1aw3t
LAND FOR SALE.
A Farm of about 500 acres on Goose creek, in the county of Loudoun, above 3 miles from Middleburg, on which there are a pretty good framed dwelling house and a good apple orchard of choice grafted fruit. The land is of that quality which may be highly improved by plaster. For further particulars apply to Mr. James Keith, jun. of Alexandria.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
Sept. 26. 3m 1aw
Alexandria, County, ff.
I do hereby certify that Dr. Stewart, by his agent Jesse Scott, brought before me Abraham Faw, one of the justices of Peace for said county, as an estray trespassing on his premises, a small brindle BULL, two years old last spring, a crop in the left ear and a hole in the right, and the end of his tail white. Appraised to six dollars.
Given under my hand this 30th day of October, 1801.
A. FAW.
The above notice is given, That whoever has lost said bull, may have him again by applying to the subscriber, on Dr. Stewart's farm, between Alexandria and George-Town, on proving property and paying charges.
JESSE SCOTT.
Oct. 31. 1aw3t