Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-10-13 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On THURSDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Jamaica Rum in hhds. and barrels, Antigua do. in do. do. Sugar in barrels, Almonds in barrels, Starch in boxes, Soap in do. Raisins in do. &c. &c.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, -Consisting of- Broadcloths, fwanfdowns, rofe blankets, hessians, Irish linens, calicoes, tambor'd shawls, black Persian, worfted and filk hofe, Barcelona handkerchiefs, kerfeymeres, forreft cloths, durants, brown rolls, fine Holland linen, cambricks, handkerchiefs, nankeens, filk fh. tapes, bobbins, &c. Henry & Thos. Moore, Oct. 12. Auctioneers.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds and bls. Continental Rum in bls. French Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bls. Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Soap in boxes, Segars in boxes, A quantity of Nails in casks, A few crates of Queens Ware, 2 fets China, Furniture, &c. Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongft which are Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, ftriped Nankeens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Mufin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Mufins, Millinets, red Hums, Fans, Curb and fnafile Bridles, And a variety of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, October 8. Vendue Master.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Love to the fubfcriber, to fecure the payment of a debt due the Prefident, Direftors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the higheft bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 24th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, The three ftory BKICK HOUSE & LOT, Situate upon the north fide of Prince ftreet and eaft fide of Washington ftreet, and bounded as followeth, viz. "Beginning at the interfection of faid ftreet, and running thence northwardly with Washington ftreet and binding there- with 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eaftwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince ftreet 63 feet, thence fouthwardly with a line parallel to Wash- ington ftreet 24 feet, thence weftwardly with a line parallel to Prince ftreet 37 feet, thence fouthwardly with a line parallel to Washington ftreet 76 feet to Prince ftreet, thence weftwardly with that ftreet and binding therewith to the begin- ning, being 26 feet." Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum. By order of Ludawell Lee, Truftee. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 28. Auctioneer.
For CHARTER,
The fast sailing SCHOONER MISSISSIPPI, JOHN GUTHRIE, MASTER; Burthen about 850 barrels. Apply to Wm. I. HALL.
Who has for sale, A few Marine Shares—also, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds. Genuine Madeira Wine, Turk's Island Salt, Fine do. loofe and in facks, Cork wood for feines, Plaifter of Paris, Lampblack, Merchants' Wharf, Sept. 21. d
For Charter to Liverpool, The British fhip CHRISTIAN, About 210 tons burthen— now lying in the Rappahannock, and will proceed to this river for a cargo if required. The terms will be rea- fonable if application is immediately made to WILLIAM HODGSON. October 5. d
THE fubfcriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has juft ar- rived from Newport, R. Island, where he purchafed and has brought here, The new, faft failing Sloop HOPE, with excellent accommo- dations for paffengers: he intends to run her between this place and Norfolk as a constant packet, and will fpare no pains to furnifh her with the beft provifions and ftores that can be had, in plenty, and to give general fatisfaction to thofe who may honor him with their fa- vor. Paffengers may take their places at Mr. Gadfby's, Mr. Heifkell's, or Mr. Davidfon's taverns. The packet will fail this day week. ABEL WILLIS. Who has for sale, Excellent mackerel, founds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Glou- cefter cheefe, R. Island do. with a vari- ety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 23. d
For LONDON, The fast sailing SHIP FAME, Richard Law, Master; 270 tons burthen, with handsome accom- modations, now lying at George-Town, and will fail on the 20th inst.—For freight or paffage apply to the fubfcriber at Alexandria, or to the captain on board. Grove Wright. Oct. 3. eo
For Freight, The Schooner WILLIAM, SOL. DENNISON, Master, To any Port to the North- ward of Philadelphia. A few Paffengers can be accommodated. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to SHREVE & JANNEY. October 8. eo3t
Public Notice. AT a meeting of the Board of Over- feers of the Poor for the County of Alex- andria—Prefent, Aaron Hervey, Peter Wife, Prefley Gunnell, Thomas Irwin, and Philip Wanton—It was refolved, that the Secretary advertife the public that they will to board out the prefent poor in the Poor-Houfe....Any perfons difpofed to take them for a time, until better provi- fion can be made, will pleafe to apply to either of the overfeers. PHILIP WANTON. Oct. 6. d6t
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per fhip Orion from Liverpool, and fhip Referve from London, DRY GOODS, fuitable to the approaching feafon, which will be fold on reafonable 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 fugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Referve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extenfive Affortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for fale by the package or piece on the usual terms.—The fol- lowing form a part of faid affortment, viz. Nails, fhot, pewter, fig- blue, German fteel, FF and battle gun- powder, 26 bales beft twifted facking, Bruffels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair cafe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Referve from London, and the Al- ligator from Liverpool, A large and general affortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for fale on the usual terms. They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT, fuitable for the Weftern country, and three buftel Sacks. Oct. 3. d
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Referve from London, and Aliga- tor from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be fold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers. Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subfcriber has received, by the Referve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the firft arrivals from Li- verpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
Thompson and Veitch Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England, A Conignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongft which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Mufins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Mufinets and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hofery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. Being defirous of clofing the fales fpeedily, the above goods will be fold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a fhort date. Aug. 7. d
LOST
Yesterday, in Town, a Red Leather Pocket Book, (or cafe that had contained patterns of cloth) containing a few bank notes; the book was marked on the infide thus, P I and on the outfide N & G in gilt letters; it was dated on the infide, but the date is forgot. Any perfon who hath found it, and will return it to the fub- fcriber, fhall be rewarded for his honefty. PHINEAS JANNEY. 10 mo. 10. d3t
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premifes, the 12th day of Novem- ber, on a credit of 12 months, purchafer giving bond, with approved fecurity, The remainder of the JACKS and JENNETTS on the eftate of the late General Wafhington, deceafed, together with fifty head of young CATTLE, and about one hundred SHEEP, amongft thefe cattle butchers may be fupplied with fome excellent beef and mutton. Also, Will be offered for fale, on the fame terms, two beautiful three year old FIL- LIES; pedigrees of which will be fhown on the day of fale. THE EXECUTORS. Mount-Vernon, Oct. 8. d's
SHREVE & JANNEY
HAVE FOR SALE, At their ftore on Union between Prince and Duke ftreets, N. England Rum in bls. Molaffes in hhds. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyfon, fouchong and bohea tea by the cheft, Caftile and white fop in boxes, 45 boxes fegars of an excellent quality, Fine falt, Mackarel by the barrel, Cod fih by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each, Fifty barrels and 50 hhds. of Sugar. Also, Ladies' Morocco flippers by the box, Men's ftrong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and falgochys, and are in daily expectation of an addi- tional fupply. Sept. 14. d
OLD FRUIT STORE.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has juft received and offers for fale at his ftore, lower end of Prince ftreet, A Quantity of LISBON LEMONS of an excellent quality, Green Coffee in bags, A quantity of good Bacon, Soap by the box, New-England Cheefe, Loaf and lump Sugar, And almoft every other article in the GROCERY LINE. Also, A number of Half Buftel Meafures. Thomas Simms. Sept. 24. d
JUST RECEIVED,
A CONSIGNMENT OF COARSE WOOLLENS, Conifting of Nap'd cottons, half thick, pladdings, ftriped blankets and kerfey duffils....For fale on very moderate terms by the pack- age. Wm. HODGSON. I have also for sale, A few puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum. Oct. 6. d
For Sale,
A likely NEGRO MAN, about 28 years of age, well calculated for an Offler or a Gardner. For particulars enquire of the Printers. Oct. 5. d

[The subsequent communication contains many feasible and important observations on the subject of LIBELS.]
Opus nihil, magna materies.
Free enquiry, indulged in matters of political concern, is the soul of a free government. Without it liberty cannot exist, and while sufferance is given to this inestimable privilege, oppression cannot be extreme. The toleration of political discussion is, in fact, but another name for liberty itself: for where is the region, which recognizes their distinction? Or where shall we find them severed by a momentary separation! Their being is co-existent, their origin and death must be co-eval. Every great and enlightened government will foster this privilege, and, from the nature of things, it cannot but induce freedom and security, and give stability to the rights of mankind. Oppressors seek to envelope themselves in secrecy and gloom, while liberty and enquiry tends to disclose all that is transacted. They strive to bury their subjects in the profundity of ignorance, while this great enlightener, penetrates every recess, and illuminates the mind with the rays of celestial truth. Information is the great guard against every encroachment, and there is no surer method of securing the rights of the people, than by perpetually reminding them of their liberties, and awakening them to every minute aggression which may lead to their usurpation. These sentiments are not singular: They may be fortified by the opinion of a great political writer, who declares, that if it was possible to introduce into the most arbitrary state, the freedom of enquiry, a portion of liberty must immediately follow; the increase of which would progress with the extension of this privilege.
Happily this great point is secured to us; and I feel a confidence in saying, that we have spirit to preserve it, and prudence to regulate its enjoyment. We will not easily surrender this invaluable right, neither shall it be used as the vehicle of unmanly detraction. The freedom of the press is one of the great items in our constitution, and whatever may be the opinion of some men, the sedition act did but render it the greater blessing. We glory in a fair investigation of the acts of public men, but we seek not to injure them and ourselves by false insinuations. We enjoy not, at present, the benefit of this improvement, and in consequence engage with less advantage: But our rulers cannot take offence at animadversions on their conduct, since they are the great advocates of toleration, and sticklers for the unlicensed freedom of discussion. In name they are the purest of republicans; to be such in fact , we ask no more from them than a confirmation of our present enjoyments, without improvements and without corrections. The privilege of complaint, we hold to be the most excellent and valuable of these enjoyments; but I tremble for their consistency, when I reflect that they are to be objects and not authors of public reprehension. They are impatient for the reign of philosophy and emancipation, and their masters have declared, that this is to be brought about solely by liberty of sentiment. They must then leave us the right of divulging our opinions; and perhaps we may aid them in the accomplishment of their object, and assist in crushing the monstrous wretch.—But they are men , in possession of power, and invested with the ensigns of authority. Like the rest of mortals they must be pleased with dignity, and are not willing that their integrity or wisdom should be for a moment disputed. Yet they cannot be infallible; and when we see them mistake, we cannot, nor should not, refrain from telling them their errors. If these truths be allowed, I fear we shall see our patriots lose sight of principle, see the apostate, "and feeling power they will forget right." But candor advance such an opinion of men, who have declared themselves such disinterested republicans? To this question I will oppose another, and will then proceed to give my answer. What sort of candor is meant in this interrogation? Common or philosophical candor? If the latter, then candor cannot yield to this sentiment.—But if the good old candor of ancient days be alluded to, then I aver—that candor must hold to this opinion, for the experience of ages has proved that it is correct.
Americans, be not deceived. If the fe-
deral administration found it necessary to check the license of abuse, the other will find it no less so, supposing them to be equal in talents and integrity; but if they prove inferior, and their operations become the objects of aspersion; we are to look not for sedition act, but inquisitorial decrees: Then we shall see that common law, whose adoption by his country, was some few months ago disputed universally applied as a corrective of the press and the tyrannical doctrine of libels adhered to; the overthrow of which was one of the consequences of the reprobated sedition bill. The inconsistency is nothing; remember their former object was to destroy administration, their present is to confirm its existence. The law of libels is monstrous, though constitutional, and should it ever be executed upon us, I trust we will have energy enough to strive at a reform. We will not submit to the lacerations of a weapon, which generosity forbade us to use against our adversaries—No! The liberty of the press is our most valuable right; but this liberty is nothing if fettered by the tyranny of the law of libels, and surely we will not be robbed of our best privilege without one effort to preserve it. Remember we have been told, that a virtuous government need no sedition act to support it, and that the public sentiment would ever do it justice: If hereafter these men should advocate laws more binding and severe, suspect their integrity; challenge their disinterestedness and oppose with the ardor of free men the infringement of your rights.—If our place men should adhere to the spirit of our constitution, I trust they would find a supporter in every member of the federal body. Federalists would never be induced to join in opposition to men, whose demeanor displayed a respect for our chartered privileges: But on the contrary, they would afford a stable support to administration, and in the moment of trial and danger, they would rally round the constituted authorities, they would brave every peril in their defence, and one common ruin should involve them and the independence of their country.—If this disposition should be abused, by a marked contempt of our sentiments; if our rulers will pursue a system of politics, which shall endanger the grand pillars of our constitution; if, in the pursuit of visionary or philosophical theories, they forget that they are dealing with Americans; you will not tamely be imposed on—you will step forward in a noble defence of your country, and with a manly resistance oppose your zeal and patriotism to unconstitutional aggression. But it is to be expected, that the limits of decency and order will ever bound your defence, and that detraction will be proscribed from your censures—The public good being your aim, truth will be your weapon; and you will never so far forget yourselves as to become subjects liable to the penalties of a sedition act. Remember that you represent the dignity of a people, and if you should descend to shameful scurrility and unlicensed abuse, the national character suffers degradation—your firmness should be tempered with moderation—and when punishment not reformation is our object, you will not pass unnoticed the vicious defects of individuals.—At the present moment lay a secure but prudent hold on the charter of your liberties, when the storm of contention increases; seize with a decisive grasp, and let the whirlwind of destruction bear you off in company.
ADRUSTUS.
Translated from late FRENCH PAPERS FOR THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
PARIS, 9th Messidor.
It appears more and more certain, that the French troops upon the right bank of the Rhine, will withdraw and return to the left bank! It is said that the motives which had occasioned that movement, no longer exist. It is also said, that several corps that had been marched towards the Rhine, are returning to their respective quarters.
The Count and Countess of Livourne, took their departure to day; they are going to Florence via Parma. The General of Division Grouchy is also going to wait upon them till they are out of the French territory.
The Batavian Directory have given leave unto the celebrated Vandernoat, one of the first leaders of the revolution in Brabant, in the year 1789, to remain in Holland; under the inspection of the mu-
nicipality of the place where he may reside.
The great Parade that took place on last Quintidi, was one of the most brilliant we have as yet witnessed. The troops were not more numerous than usual, but the Chief Consul caused them to go through several manœuvres, which were performed with an astonishing degree of skill and precision. There was on the same day a dinner at the Thuilleries, where the following persons were invited, viz. the Count de Livourne; Cardinal Caualvi, count de Schock, captain of the king of Prussia's gendarmes, who sat at table by the Chief Consul; the staff officers lately returned from the armies; such Prefects as are upon leave at Paris, several Ministers and State Counsellors, and other public functionaries.
Mr. Murray, minister plenipotentiary of the United States, presented Mr. Story, a citizen of said States, to the Chief Consul.
The Prefects of La Meurthe, Jura and Haute Saone, have informed the Minister of Police of the arrestation of sundry emigrants, who had not obtained leave for entering the French territories.
They talk of a new philosophical paper which is to make its appearance the first of next month, the title of which is to be The Antidote . Should the persons who are mentioned to be the editors, our saints of the day will be put to a new test.
They write from Dijon that there is a report there, that a considerable body of troops are expected, in order to be employed about the finishing the canal of Cote d'Or; but this grateful intelligence is, as yet, unsupported by any official measure.
COPENHAGEN, 25th July.
General Macdonald, Minister from the French Republic, arrived here with his suit this afternoon.
The Medal which has been made upon the memorable affair of the 2d of April, and distributed among our warriors, exhibits on one side a ship, fitted after the Gothic style; upon her is to be seen a Lion, holding with one of his claws the Denmark coat of arms, and a pillar with the other; the following motto is affixed above, " our courage is our defence ;" and at the bottom, " THE SECOND OF APRIL! "—Upon the other side of the Medal are to be seen a Royal Crown, surmounting the sceptre and sword, with this motto, " Our King honors us—our Country avenges her gratitude ;" the name of the warrior decorated with this honourable distinction, is engraven upon the medal.
AUGSBURG, July 26.
If the indemnities which the Grand Duke is to receive in Germany are such as stated in some late journals, it is obvious that this Prince, wh se dominions are to be contiguous to those of the head of his family, will have good reason to be pleased with the arrangements made between the Great Powers, in order to reconcile the dispossessed Princes to their fate.
The Bishoprick of Passau, which is worth more than 240,000 florins, exclusive of the Prebends in the Cathedral, respecting which all rights belonging to sovereignty, will, without doubt, be exercised, will prove to its new sovereign a fertile, pleasant, and well-watered country, containing a stately city upon the banks of the Danube, at the confluence of the Inn and Ilz. The conflagration it experienced in the year 1662, caused it to be built again, and to be adorned with beautiful buildings after the modern taste, and universally admired.
The Inn-Viertel, or District of Inn, a part of which was ceded to Austria by Bavaria, in 1799, contains 6 bailiwicks, viz. Braunau, Schaerdingen, Ried, Mauerkirchen, Wildshut and Friburg. Braunau is a well built city, though badly fortified; it is situated upon the Inn.—Schaerdingen upon the same river, is well fortified and has a fortress. The city and county of Ried carry on a valuable commerce, chiefly in linens. Mauerkirchen, upon the river Mattigis, as well as Wildshut and Friburg, peopled by husbandmen.
The Arch-Bishoprick of Salaburgh, which alone constitutes the main item among the indemnities granted the Duke, by the treaty of Luneville, contains forty bailiwicks, 250,000 inhabitants, and yields an yearly income of about four millions of florins. This country sustained a heavy loss in the year 1732, when all such as were not catholicks were compelled to go and settle in foreign countries. The representations of the protestants,
supported by Sweden, Denmark, England and Holland, had but too slow an effect; thirty thousand Saltzburghers had already left their houses, and the Baron de Gentilotti, whom the court of Vienna had sent to stop the consequences of a disastrous law, did not arrive in time. The capital, which contains fifteen thousand inhabitants, is known to be one of the finest cities in Germany; it contains stately palaces, occupied by the Archbishop and Canons, besides valuable monuments of antiquity.
STRUTGARD, July 30.
They are now fortifying the city of Juliers, agreeably to directions, and plans given by General Chaucberlac, of the engineers, who, during a tour he has taken, by order of his government thro' the four annexed departments, stayed chiefly at Juliers, in order minutely to examine the situation of the place.
BRUXELLES, 7th Messidor.
Several letters received at this place both from Upper Germany, and from the banks of the Wafer and Lower Rhine, are positive in stating that nothing further is said respecting the evacuating of the electorate of Hanover and of Bremen, by the Prussian army, under the command of general Kleist; all preparations to this effect have entirely ceased, a change which no one can account for.
NEW-YORK, October 8.
It appears from the following Report of the Resident Physician, that there is no great cause of alarm among our fellow citizens. This report is an important one, because it exhibits the true state of the fever—and we hope we shall occasionally be made acquainted with the health of the city from the same authentic source, as it will tend to "contradict false and exaggerated stories," which, on such occasions, are circulated with industry, and too readily believed by the credulous.
From the absence of Malignant Fever beyond the time of its accustomed appearance, and from the very advanced period of the season, there was good reason to hope that no real necessity would have occurred for the subscriber to take any public notice of its existence among us.—The present condition of the city, however, renders it proper, in the judgment of the Resident Physician, to contradict false and exaggerated stories, and to report to the Citizens far as has come to his knowledge, the real and undisguised truth.
It stands thus—Since about the middle of last month, to the present day, from East-Rutger Street along the East river chiefly, but in almost every quarter of the city, there have appeared cases of Fever, which, in many instances, have terminated fatally, and in some very suddenly, exhibiting all the common characters of Yellow Fever.
From the 1st inst. as accurately as I have been able to collect 35 persons have died of this fever—those which I have sent to the Lazaretto on Staten Island not being included in this account. Some who now labor under this disease, and have been considered dangerously ill, have a fair prospect of recovery; and there is every reason to expect, that as the disease does not appear to spread, a favorable change of weather will soon cause its entire extinction.
JAMES TILLARY, Resident Physician. October 9.
Arrived—Brig Jupiter, Cranford, Jamaica; sch'r Christian, Miller, do.; sloop Mary-Ann, Addison, Richmond.
Cleared—Ship Atlas, Wilson, Lisbon; Augusta, Hughes, N. Orleans; brig Enterprize, Rea, Havanna; Ceres, Tucker, Bermuda; sch'r Tryal, Terry, Cape-Francois.
Capt. Miller, from Jamaica, spoke the Friends, from Jamaica to New-York, out 40 days. Saw a ship under jury masts standing for Virginia.
Capt. Cranford from Jamaica, spoke brig 3-Friends, Ripley, 36 days from Kingston, who put into Norfolk, in distress. Also, ship William, Pennock, 50 days from Kingston, bound to Norfolk, had not arrived when the Jupiter failed.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9.
Arrived, Brig Betsey, Cook, Cape-Francois; sch'r Mary-Ann, Hudgins, Virginia.
Ship Industry from Lisbon to this port, was spoken a few days since, out 60 days from hence.
Sch'r Nonpareil, Burroughs, of and

from this port to Havanna, was carried in- to New-Providence, released immediately and was to sail from thence about the 2d September.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10.
Agreeable to public notice, a number of gentlemen met at Mr. Evans's yesterday evening, to take into consideration measures to effect the navigation of the river Susque- hanna, when it was unanimously agreed that a subscription be opened for the pur- pose of raising a sum of money to be ap- plied towards removing the obstructions between the Pennsylvania line and the head of the tide, which will admit with ease and safety the produce of that exten- sive river to the town of Baltimore. To effect so desirable an object, the citizens will be waited upon in a few days for sub- scriptions, when it is to be hoped a spirit of liberality will be evinced, equal to the importance of the undertaking.
Arrived.—Sloop Friendship, captain Fleetwood, 46 days from Jacmel; coffee and cotton.
Left there, Feb. Virginia, captain Ed- wards, of Baltimore, to sail in 4 days.
Schooner Habetta, captain —, of Wilmington, (N.C.) brig William, capt. Lobb, of Hamburg. Sailed in com- pany with the brig Mohawk, of and for New-York, and sloop Amazonia, of Wil- mington, (Del.) for Aux Cayes.
Spoke, in lat. 34, 10, long. 75, 29, the brig Speedwell, of and for Salem, from New-Orleans, out 24 days, who, two days before, fell in with an English brig, that had, as prizes, the brigs Washington and Columbia, of Charleston, from Port Re- publican, and fchr. Polly, of and from Wilscasset, bound to Charleston.
Saw three schooners on shore between Cape Hatteras and Cape Henry.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13.
The following article is copied from the (N. York) Mercantile Advertiser of the 9th inst.
“The United States frigate Boston got under way yesterday morning, about nine o'clock, from her moorings in the East ri- ver, to anchor in the North river, and, in turning the point of the Battery ran upon a reef of rocks. Fifteen of her guns and some spars being taken out of her, it is supposed she will be got off at high-water, without much damage.”
Captain John Striker, is appointed na- val agent for Baltimore, in the room of Archibald Campbell, esquire.
The British sloop of war Pheasant sail- ed from Boston for Halifax on Sunday the 4th inst.
A gentleman writes from Charleston, under date of Sept. 22—“You may in- form your neighbours that the sickness continues to rage here with great violence. I hope nothing will induce them to add our long list of mortality.”
A letter from New-York, dated the 8th inst. says—“The alarm here respect- ing the fever is great; the stores and compt- ing houses in the lower part of the city, near the Coffee-House are generally closed, and business has received a sensible blow.”—The report of the Resident Physician, of New-York, relative to the sickness at that place, will be found un- der the New-York head, in this day's Advertiser.
The report of a malignant fever having prevailed at New-Bedford, has caused a respectable committee of that place to pub- lish a report on the subject, in which they state, “that from the 1st September to the 1st October only eleven deaths have oc- curred in that village, and that seven of them were of a fever; besides which fe- ver persons have been sick of the fever and have recovered, two only remained sick at the last date.
From a Democratic Newspaper published in Salem, (Mass.)
The editor has been credibly informed that a respectable gentleman, on reading A. Campbell's communication in our last, remarked (we must allow with a just in- dignation) that he was knowing, at the time Mr. Pickering was dismissed from of- fice, of money's being transmitted to him, at his request, to pay his baker's, his
brewer's and his landlord's bills, previous to his quitting Philadelphia. We have forborne publishing a second publication of CAMPBELL's on the same subject, for the same reason—and we earnest- ly solicit a statement of facts which the above gentleman has verbally reported, which we will publish with pleasure in the Register. Sentiments or assertions of a critical designation, so ad- missible of evidence in their own nature, lead reasonable men to suspend any deter- minate judgment. Caudor, however, must lead us to observe, that among the faults, or foibles, which in common with all other men, col. Pickering may be al- lowed to sustain, want of integrity and probity have never been in the number.
M. Laharpe, author of the Cours de Literature , gives the following fact, which may serve to moderate the vanity of young dramatic writers:—“Since the time of Racine, about one thousand new pieces have been brought out in Paris, and of these (exclusive of Voltaire's composi- tions) scarcely thirty still keep possession of the stage!”
TREATY BETWEEN SPAIN & PORTUGAL.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER OF YESTERDAY.
[We this day present a copy of the Treaty between SPAIN and PORTUGAL, translated for the National Intelligencer . This authentic article is the more im- portant, as it determines the real con- tents of this instrument, so variously reported by European Gazettes.]
OFFICIAL.
TREATY of Peace and Friendship be- tween the most high and powerful Lords Don Carlos IV. King of Spain, and Don Juan, Prince Regent of Portugal, and the two Algarves, signed at Bada- jos the 6th June, 1801.
ARTICLE I.
There shall be peace, friendship and good correspondence between his Catho- lic majesty the king of Spain, and his royal highness the prince regent of Portu- gal, and the two Algarves, by sea and land, through the whole extent of their kingdoms and dominions; and all cap- tures which may be made at sea after the ratification of the present treaty, shall be bona fide restored, as well as all merchan- dise and effects, or their respective value.
ART. II.
His royal highness shall shut the ports of all his dominions to the vessels in gene- ral of Great Britain.
ART. III.
His Catholic majesty shall restore to his royal highness the cities and settle- ments of Jurumena, Arronches, Portale- gre, Casteldevide, Barbacena, Campo- Mayer, and Ouguela, with all their ter- ritories hitherto conquered by his arms, and which may be conquered: and all the artillery, muskets, and other munitions of war found in the said garrisons, cities, towns and places, shall also be restored ac- cording to the state in which they were at the time of their delivery; and his ca- tholic majesty shall keep in the quality of a conquest, to be forever united with his dominions and subjects, the fortress of Olivenza, its territory and inhabitants, as far as the Quadiana; so that this river shall be the boundary of the respective king- doms in that part which only washes the aforesaid territory of Olivenza.
ART. IV.
His royal highness the prince regent of Portugal and the two Algarves shall not consent that there shall be upon the fron- tiers of his kingdoms deposits of prohibi- ted and contraband goods, which may pre- judice the commerce and interests of the crown of Spain, except those only which shall exclusively belong to the royal re- venues of the Portuguese crown, and which shall be necessary for the consumption of the territory respectively on which they may be deposited: and if any inraction of this or any other article shall take place, the treaty which is now established be- tween the three powers, including the mutual guarantee, as expressed in the arti- cles of this present, shall be considered as void.
ART. V.
His royal highness shall satisfy without delay, and shall restore to the subjects of his Catholic majesty, all the loss and damages which they may justly claim, and which have been occasioned by British vessels, or by the subjects of the court of Portugal during the war with the latter
or former power: and in like manner just satisfaction shall be given on the part of his catholic majesty to his royal highness for all captures illegally made by Spaniards before the present war, by means of an in- fraction of territory, or without cannon shot of the forts of the Portuguese domini- ons.
ART. VI.
Within the term of three months, com- puting from the ratification of the present treaty, his royal highness shall restore to the treasury of his catholic majesty, the costs which his troops left unpaid at the time of his withdrawing from the war with France, and which were occasioned by it, according to the accounts presented by the ambassador of his catholic majesty, or which may be now presented anew except- ing nevertheless all errors which may be found in the said accounts.
ART. VII.
After the signature of the present treaty, hostilities shall reciprocally cease within the precise space of twenty-four hours; so that after this term no contributions shall be demanded from the conquered places, or any other measures taken, but those which are compatible with what is equally conceded to friendly troops in time of peace: and as soon as the same treaty shall be ratified, the Spanish troops shall evacu- ate the Portuguese territory in the precise term of six days, commencing the march twenty-four hours after notification of its being done, without committing in their passage any violence against the inhabi- tants, and paying for every thing they stand in need of at the prices current at that place.
ART. VIII.
All the prisoners made by sea or land shall henceforth be set at liberty and mu- tually restored within the term of fifteen days from the ratification of this treaty, paying in like manner the debts contracted during their detention.
The sick and wounded shall continue to be assisted in their respective hospitals, and shall be equally restored when they are able to march.
ART. IX.
His Catholic majesty obliges himself to guarantee to his royal highness the prince regent of Portugal, the entire conservation of his estates and dominions, without the least exception or reserve.
ART. X.
The two high contracting powers oblige themselves to renew henceforward the treaties of defensive alliance which existed be- tween the two monarchies, with those clauses and modifications which the ties that now unite the Spanish monarchy to the French Republic nevertheless demand- ed; and the same treaty shall regulate the succours which shall be mutually afforded when an emergency shall so require.
ART. XI.
The present treaty shall be ratified in the exact space of ten days after its signa- ture or before if possible. In faith of which we the underwritten Minister Plenipoten- tiary, and in virtue of the full powers with which for that purpose our august masters have supplied us, signed with our hands the present treaty, and cause it to be sealed with the seal of our arms.
Done at the city of Badajoz the 6th of June, 1801.
(Seal) The Prince of peace. (Seal) Luis Pinto de Sousa.
HUMOUR.
During the present session of the (British) Imperial Parliament, some of the members in opposition brought for- ward a violent motion censuring the ad- ministration, and for petitioning his ma- jesty no longer to listen to the councils of his present ministers. Several members had declaimed in support of the motion, but none thought it worth their while to oppose it, when Mr. Robson, a member from Ireland, loosing all patience, rose and said—
“When such a question as the present was before the house, it was more than human nature could bear to bear nothing but silence from the treasury bench. ( A loud laugh. ) He then adverted to Egypt, and to Russia, condemning the conduct of ministers respecting these countries, and contending that Great Britain had been really at war with Russia, ever since the expedition to Holland. He lamented the absence of a Right Hon. Gentleman (Mr. Fox) who absented himself from the house on account of his great abilities. ( A loud laugh. ) He said Gentlemen might laugh, but he thought it was not a subject of mirth, when talents were so much want- ed in that house.” ( Another laugh. )
BILLY MOOR.
An honest tar, and fresh from sea, With heart just where it ought to be, Thus hail'd young Billy Moor: “What cheer, my lad—Misfortune's gale Hath torn, I see, thy tatter'd sail For thou art wreck'd and poor.”
The simple boy his story true, Told, with a blushing sweetness too; Then heav'd a heart-sick sigh!— “But God is good though man's unkind; Pass on—my sufferings never mind; He soon will let me die!”
Jack's heart, with manly feeling yearn'd, More than his purse in pocket burn'd; And that for once was cramm'd; Jack wip'd the spray from either eye— “Die, Messmate!” was the tar's reply “If thou dost, I'll be d—d.”
“Bear up! I have thee safe in tow, I'll sit thee straight to face the foe, And cope with death d'ye fee;” He had him rigg'd the next spring tide, His locker full and well supplied, Bore Billy Moor to sea.
When there, the boy with grateful heart Applauded, play'd his stated part, And soon'd to flinch or run: But oft would bles the happy day That bore him from distress away To serve Jack Mizzen's gun.
FEDERAL CITY.
For the information of stran- gers resorting thereto, with a view of pur- chasing property therein, the subscriber has made himself acquainted with the va- lue of Lots, and will investigate the ti- tles.
Lots in various parts of the City for sale or lease.
Several large and elegant brick Houses for sale. Several valuable estates in the country to exchange for property in Washington or Alexandria.
Business transacted at the pub- lic offices, and elsewhere in the District of Columbia, on commission. Letters, post paid, duly attended to.
ROBT. W. PEACOCK,
Attorney at Law and Conveyancer. Office near the corner of F and 14th streets, City of Washington. Oct. 13.
Wants Employment,
A person lately from Europe, he would act as overseer to a gentleman's demesne or plantation. A line directed to A. B. Dumfries, Virginia, will be attended to. Oct. 12. 2aw2w
JOSEPH HIBBERD,
Late from Baltimore. Respectfully informs the pub- lic, that he has commenced the Potting Business, at the Pot-House formerly occupied by captain Henry Piercy, where he manu- factures, and has for sale at the most re- duced prices for cash, by wholesale or re- tail, a large assortment of coarse Earthen Ware, of the best quality.
Orders from the country, or elsewhere, will be punctually attended to, and ware delivered at any wharf or store in town, and, if required, will be packed in crates at the shortest notice. Oct. 13. eo
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received, per the Eliza, from Liver- pool, an Importation of Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store late- ly occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ram- say, 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. eo
TO LET,
The HOUSE and STORE On Fairfax-Street, Adjoining Mr. Robert B. Jamesson's.— Apply to CHRISTOPHER GIRD. October 8. eo

COLUMBIA ACADEMY, King-Street, between Pit and Royal Streets ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers, A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.
   Dols. Cts.     Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter, 50   Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c. 7 50   Do. do. for English, French, &c. 6   Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c. 4  
N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking.
August 1. d
50 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture, (near the seat of the late Mr. Madin, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS , one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollected, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow travelling gait, and was good before.
The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short made horse, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, trots hard, and drags his hind feet, by which they are much worn, holds his head high when mounted, has had the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was good before, but had lost one of his shoes.
Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the Horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and securing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them.
PHILIP R. FENDALL. Alexandria, 12th Sept. 1801. d
WHEAT.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat.
John M'Kinney, King-street, opposite the Washington tavern—Who will give Cash for FLAXSEED.
Sept. 19. d
FOR SALE,
A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley.
Also,
A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c.
Also,
A FARM about three and an half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Colchester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to
THOS. RICHARDS, At his store opposite the Washington tavern. August 18. d
VALUABLE LOTS, AND GROUND RENTS
In the town of Alexandria, for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, at Public Auction, on the premises, on the second Monday in November next, the following valuable Lots in the town of Alexandria, viz.
One LOT situate on the east side of Fairfax Street and south side of King Street, fronting on Fairfax Street 82 feet, and on King Street 80 feet 6 inches, bounded on the south by an alley. This lot is one of the best situations in the town of Alexandria for business, and has on it a large and convenient store and dwelling house.
One other LOT situate on the south side of King Street, between Water and Union Streets, fronting on King Street 66 feet, and extending back 117 feet to an alley.
And one other LOT on the west side of Water Street, fronting on Water Street 82 feet, extending back 93 feet 5 inches to an alley, and is bounded on the north by an alley.
Also, The following GROUND RENTS in fee, viz.
A Rent of two hundred and two dollars and an half, granted by John Jencks, Olney Windsor, Jos. Jencks and Crawford Jencks, to John Fitzgerald, late dec'd, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on two lots of ground on the east side of Water Street and south side of King Street.
And one other Rent of twenty one pounds, current money of Virginia, granted by Benjamin Langston to the said John Fitzgerald, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on a lot of ground on the south side of King Street, between Water and Union Streets, which several lots and ground rents, were conveyed by said John Fitzgerald to the subscribers.
One fourth of the purchase money will be required in cash, and notes, well endorsed, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, or in any of the banks of Baltimore, or in the bank of Columbia, payable in thirty, sixty and ninety days, will be taken for the residue.
Wallace, Johnson & Muir. Sept. 3. 1aw4w. ddts
JOHN G. LADD HAS REMOVED
His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gilpin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms.
Russia Sheetings,
A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above.
Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence. JOHN G. LADD.
July 22. d
New Hardware Store.
The Subscribers having commenced business under the firm of Hamilton and Green, offer for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, formerly occupied by Ricketts, Newton and Co. a general assortment of
Hardware & Groceries.
JAMES H. HAMILTON, CLEMENT GREEN. Oct. 1. eo
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 may be recovered.
WALTER JONES. Sept. 21. eo
The Subscriber has for Sale,
at the House lately occupied by Dr. Kennedy, in Prince Street,
Brown Sugar by the hogshead or barrel,
Loaf and lump do.
Holland Gin by the pipe,
Lisbon Wine do.
Pepper by the bag,
Hysonkin Tea by the chest,
Raisins by the keg.
Cordage by the hundred,
A few bds. Mackerel.
Grove Wright. Sept. 21. 2nw
To be Leased
For the term of 12 years, at reasonable rents,
Sundry tracts of Land in the counties of Berkley and Hampshire, in tenements of convenient dimensions, from 100 to 200 acres.
IN BERKLEY.
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 fourth 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 Buffalo-ton'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. 2nw
I have for Sale,
A quantity of Seine Twine, A few bales excellent Sacking, 1 cask Spanish Whiting, 8, 10, 12 and 20d. Nails.
My Fall Goods are received.
JOHN JANNEY. 9 mo. 29. 1aw 2m+
Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomac, 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. 1aw
Rags bought at this office. June 29. eo
LAND FOR SALE.
A Farm of about 500 acres on Good creek, in the county of Loudoun, about 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 plaiter. For further particulars apply to Mr. James Keith, jun. of Alexandria.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. Sept. 26. 3m 1aw
To Lease for 5 Years.
My ISLAND opposite to the City of Washington, a considerable part of which which is well taken in Timothy. It is thought unnecessary to be particular in a description of it, as the property is well known—the crop, notwithstanding the drought last summer, will evince the fertility of the soil to the person wishing to rent, who, it is presumed, will take a view of the premises.
Philip Alexander. October 2. eo
The subscriber will be obliged to the gentleman to whom he lent his furlough coat, five or six weeks ago, to return it. CHARLES BENNETT. Aug. 25. eo
A Dwelling House to Rent.
THAT large and handsomely situated House on the North East corner of Water and Princess streets, with a clever garden, and every necessary out house thereunto belonging, lately occupied by Charles Alexander, jun. Esq. of which immediate possession will be given.
JOHN DUNDASS. Sept. 29. eo3w+
Irish Meats Beef, and Southern Pork,
Just received and for Sale, by Wm. HARTSHORNE. 9 mo. 22. eo
FOR SALE.
In pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court for the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia, will be exposed to sale on Friday the 23d day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Rock-Hill, late the residence of Gulltavus Scott, Esq. deceased,
A number of Negroes, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cows and a variety of other articles. The terms of sale will be as follows: Where the property sold to any one purchaser shall not exceed twenty dollars, Cash; but where the property sold to any one purchaser, shall amount to more than that sum, a credit of six months will be given, on the purchaser's passing bond with good security for the payment thereof, with interest from the day of sale.
And on the Tuesday following, the 27th day of October, at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be exposed to public sale, at the farm called Strawberry Vale, situated in Virginia, about nine miles from George-Town,
A number of Negroes, Horses, Mules, Cows, Calves and Farming Utensils; belonging also to the estate of Gulltavus Scott—terms of sale as above.
On the day of sale at Rock-Hill will likewise be sold at public vendue,
One moiety of a Grist Mill standing on Rock-Creek. —Likewise, a number of well situated LOTS in the City of Washington. —Also, a number of POTOMAC and POTOMAC BRIDGE SHARES , belonging to said estate. The terms of sale will be made known at the day of sale.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Adm'r. Washington, Oct. 3. eo3t
PORK and BEEF.
The subscribers have just received a few barrels of Southern pork and Irish beef, for sale at their warehouse; and are opening an assortment of
Woolens & Linen Goods,
amongst which, a few bales of Sacking. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Sept. 17. eo
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN & Co. KING-STREET a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.