Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-08-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1804.
[No. 1067.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dip Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS , among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffles, Plains, Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Blahcks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Ohamburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselin and Mouselin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Turbans, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 17.
350 bls. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bds. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second sort Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quan- tity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tierces of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York. Ricketts, Newton and Co.
July 26. d
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work gene- rally, liberal wages will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
July 26. d
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a coop- er by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a foal, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a va- riety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for detaining said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, em- ploying or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 11. d
JUST PUBLISHED.
By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY , King Street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
July 31. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray,
MEMOIRS
OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50
July 29. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale, 20,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE ,
5,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira } 8 do. old Port } 4 do. P. Teneriffe } 15 qr. casks Sherry. and } 4 pipes Brufle } 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line.
May 29. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome se- lection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season.—All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12. d
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.) Has this day received, per the brig
Neptune, from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Jo- annah, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality S-F-D POTATOES.
July 5. d
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes LISBON LEMONS ,
equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bds. nice Spa- nish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, soft shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c.
Abel Willis.
July 5. d
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer.
July 16. d
FOR SALE,
Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco.
Apply to Wm. OXLEY.
June 18. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive de- scription of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the in- habitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with fun- dry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office.
July 12. d
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, } Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Peko, Padra, } Pouchong and } Comm Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Im- portation and parti- cularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, } Particular Teneriffe, } Sherry, } Brussels, } Lisbon, } Malaga and } Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, } Antigua, } St. Croix, and } St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt-Petre, Allum, Madder, Copperas & Brim- stone.
Rose, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, MCayenne and black Pepper, Alspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKIEENS,
165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannahs, 2 do. Battas, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of
5 bales Battas, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannahs, 1 do. Cassans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coats, and women's Morocco and lea- ther shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Soap Leather. June 4. d
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the sub- scriber on Wolfe Street, having every conveni- ence for a genteel family, with a large produc- tive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For par- ticulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23. d
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
For CHARTER,
The fine new American Ship ORB , Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen: Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate- ly. For terms apply to.
William Hodgson.
Aug. d
For Freight or Charter to Europe,
The Ship WILLIAM and JOHN , T Woodhouse, Master: Expected daily from Jamaica—carries 350 hds. Tobacco. Apply to
James Wilson.
Aug. 14. d
For NEW-YORK,
The handsome and very fast falling Schooner
PARAGON,
JOHN WARD, master, now ready to receive a cargo, and expects to sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, ly- ing at Ramsay's wharf.
Aug. 11. d7T
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Columbia , burthen about 500 bds.
Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Apply to J. G. LADD. Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons
High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16. d
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in the United States or the West-Indies,
The Sch'r BETSEY , Tholemiah Berry, Master.
Will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to M'Clean and Winterberry,
Who have for sale, at their store on Union Street,
24 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 15 hds. St. Croix Sugar, 15 bds. Phila. Loaf, } 10 do. Lump } SUGARS , Imperial Tea by the qr. chest, Mels and prime Pork by the barrel, Do. Beef, 50 bags black Pepper, 10 bds. 4th proof Peach Brandy, 10 pipes, 7 half pipes at 5 quarter casks Ma- deira Wine, Salt in sacks, Porter in bds. Ravens Duck, Spanish Segars, &c. July 19. d
The Ship United States ,
arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the re- ception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in Septem- ber and wish to provide a return cargo for Liver- pool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market, or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 20,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 1804.
Aug. 13. d
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sloop
LITTLE JIM,
Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd,
King Street.
Who has for Sale,
Berbon Gurrabs, Nimpalskie Coffas, Chittabully Battas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. N. York Cargo Pork, July 25. d
Printing executed at this Office with neatness and dispatch.

MAYOR: OFFICE,
August 6, 1804.
SOME of the proprietors of the ground in the area comprehended between St. Asaph, King, Pitt and Cameron streets, having neglected to fill up the same, agreeably to an order of the Common Council passed the 4th day of April last, the Superintendent of Police is hereby required to have that duty performed, at the expence of the Corporation, and afterwards proceed to recover the amount thereof from the defaulters respectively, in the manner prescribed for the recovery of other public claims.
Elisha C. Dick, Mayor of Alexandria.
Public Sale.
On Thursday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon will be sold at the dwelling house of M s . PUGH, Fairfax Street, A VARIETY OF Household and Kitchen Furniture, and sundry articles of Groceries. Philip G. Marsteller.
August 20.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, 70 Jars of OLIVES—all in fine order. I. SIMMS.
Aug. 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS And Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail, Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES. And GLASS WARE assorted.
On Hand, as usual, Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO, Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use.
Abel Willis.
August 20.
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Tuesday evening the 21st inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M. By Order of the President.
J. Towers, Sec'y.
August 18.
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will let the place for fourteen years from January next. The houses will be put in good repair for the reception of a careful tenant, and none else need apply.
Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place.
This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards below, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to
B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it and two passages.
Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17.
2aw 4w
Lands for Sale or Rent.
I will either sell or rent my TWO FARMS in the neighbourhood of Fredericksburg, known by the names of Chatham and Clarke . The first containing about eleven hundred acres, on which there is a good MERCHANT MILL, and an excellent FISHERY. The other supposed to be about four hundred acres, one hundred of which are now in corn, and in good order for sowing wheat. They are both in a high state of cultivation. In either event, I will dispose of a part of the Negroes, Stock, and Household Furniture.
Letters directed to me in Alexandria, post paid, will be duly attended to.
William Fitzhugh.
August 10.
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FOR SALE,
A very likely NEGRO WOMAN, about 23 years of age, with her male Child one year old. She has been accustomed to all kinds of house work, is a tolerable seamstress, and is well acquainted with the nursing and attending of children. For terms
Apply to the Printer.
Aug. 8.
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THE peculiar form of the American government, frequently gives rise to questions which, in governments differently constituted, do not occur. Our legislatures from their subordination to definite constitutions, are circumscribed in their powers, and obliged to act with a constant reference to the sources from which they emanate. Language, however precise it may be, can never reach that perfection which shuts out all uncertainty; in the interpretation of our constitutions, a difference of opinion will arise, and ambiguous or equivocal clauses too often afford colour for opposite constructions. It would be difficult to say, what lapse of time will be necessary, to place beyond controversy, and fix with certainty, the meaning of all the parts of those charters, which are equally the rule of political conduct to our legislators, our magistrates, and our private citizens.
The law of impeachment is one which has not, as yet been of very frequent use in our country. The provisions of our different constitutions upon this subject, have not, therefore, been much tried by public argument, or judicial exposition. It is still a question, and certainly a very important one, whether under the constitution of the United States, a civil officer can be punished by impeachment, for an offence committed in his private capacity: for a crime which has no relation to his official character. In the case of Blount, three exceptions were taken to dismiss the impeachment from the cognizance of the Senate. 1st. That the defendant although a Senator, was not a civil officer, of the United States. 2dly. That although he was a Senator at the time the offences with which he was charged, were said to have been committed, yet, that he was not so when arraigned for trial, having been previously expelled. And, 3dly. That the crimes charged had no connexion with his senatorial capacity. The impeachment was dismissed on the first of these pleas. No determination was had on the last. It is therefore still open for discussion. A portion of time may not be unprofitably employed in attempting some investigation of this important question.
That a civil officer of the United States, is impeachable for crimes committed in his private capacity, I think may be shewn from considering 1st. The nature and object of this mode of prosecution. 2dly. From the constitution itself. And 3dly. From the mischievous consequences that would follow from an opposite doctrine.
1st. Impeachment is a mode of prosecution intended altogether for the benefit of the state. It holds out as a consequence of offence in public magistrates, the high penalty of political disqualification. The good or bad administration of a government, must ever depend upon the characters of those who are selected to administer it. It is therefore, wisely provided by our constitution, that where an officer has shewn his unfitness for a public trust, he shall be deprived of the present enjoyment of it, and, by perpetual disqualification to hold again that or any other public trust, be cut off from the power of future transgression. The motives which concur to make it proper that a man should be displaced from office for offences strictly political, although of a different kind, are not stronger than those which call for his removal for the commission of offences in his private capacity. Under democratical governments, where political elevation generally is, and ought always to be, the reward not only of public services, but, of private worth and integrity, the propriety of removing for personal crimes, strikes us with peculiar force. In such states, a departure from private virtue, by taking away one of the original claims to office, strongly points to the justice of the removal of the officer.
The interest of the state demands from the public officer more than fidelity to his public trust. It requires in him the virtues of a man, and a careful observance of the duties of the citizen. If this be not the case, the people of a country lose a powerful incentive to moral conduct. In eminent stations, vices as well as virtues are more conspicuous, and good or bad example becomes more beneficial or pernicious. The public officer, instead of stimulating others by his own example to honorable and virtuous conduct, will, if his crimes be overlooked, become an encourager of vice, and an authority for offending against the laws. How must that state be regulated, where the people can say, look at your magistrates, see them debased by their crimes, and at the same time living in the enjoyment of your confidence, subsisting upon your bounty, and making or executing your laws? The propriety of removing a public
officer for crimes committed in his private capacity may be placed upon ground still broader. The connexion between all vice is so close, and the transition from one species of it to another so easy, that a state is in danger whenever bad men, of whatever description, get the direction of public affairs. It matters not if such men be for a time politically honest. They will soon forget their duty to their country, when they have forgotten their duty as men and as citizens. When the barrier that separates virtue from vice is overleaped, we cannot circumscribe the range of inquiry. If therefore a public officer be morally depraved, and his conduct marked by offences against the law, the state may apprehend a violation of its interests from the same hand, as soon as a favorable opportunity offers. On that account it is justifiable in providing for its security by a measure of preventive justice. Wooddeson, in his second volume, page 601, says, "all the king's subjects are impeachable in parliament." This seems not to limit this mode of prosecution to public officers, but to extend it generally to every man. —The same author says "such kinds of misdeeds however as peculiarly injure the commonwealth, by the abuse of high offices of trust, are the most proper, and have been the most usual grounds for this prosecution." This amounts to a full admission that misdeeds, other than those relating to a public trust, are punishable by impeachment, although indeed they form not so usual a ground for it. In English history, instances are frequent of such prosecutions. "A peer," says Wooddeson, "may be so accused before his peers of any crime." Sacheverel, a minister of the gospel holding no public station, was impeached and punished for defending in a sermon, unsound and dangerous political doctrines. It has been maintained in our own country, by men of political rank, and legal eminence, that, under the constitution, and according to the spirit of our government, any man, whether in office or not, is impeachable; and, that where no office is held, the punishment will operate to disqualify for public trusts, those whose conduct in relation to the state, affords proof of criminal views.* Such an opinion receives some countenance from the consideration that, if it be not a correct one, an officer may offend, and then, by resignation, escape the dishonor of dismissal, as well as the sentence of future disqualification. As this doctrine did not, however, receive the sanction of the court to which it was addressed, it is not here insisted upon. It seems to have been had in view by the framers of the constitution of Virginia. The governor of that state is not impeachable while in office. After the expiration of the term for which he was elected, he may be impeached, and his punishment then extends to future disqualification. The nature and use of impeachments, the practice in a country where the law upon this subject has so many points of resemblance to our own, as well as the motive and end of punishment in any case, concur in pointing to the propriety of removing an officer by impeachment, for the commission of private crimes.
2. Let us next see what are the provisions of the constitution upon this subject. Before any quotations are made from it, it may be well to observe, that the executive branch was that part of it, always regarded with the most jealousy. The powers given to the President, were thought to have been too ample. The qualified right of appointment which he has, was, perhaps more than any other part, an object of censure. Such interpretations of the constitution therefore, as are calculated in any wise to weaken the exercise of this power in the President will not be objected to. —A recognition of the doctrine contended for in this essay, is calculated to produce such an effect. For, as the causes are multiplied for removing by impeachment, officers under the government, any supposed influence of the President, through the agency of his appointments, may be the more readily controuled, and the House of Representatives becomes vested with a more extensive check upon executive dependants.
The constitution provides, that the "President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors." The authorised interpretation of this clause is, that the officers marked out by it, are impeachable for any offence. Crimes and misdemeanors are terms to which the law affixes a definite meaning. There is no restriction here
* See the argument of the managers of the impeachment, in the case of William Blount.
to any particular kind, official or un-official; but all within the range of the criminal code, seem to be fairly included. Bribery is mentioned as having relation to a breach of public trust. Treason is also mentioned as one of those prominent acts of guilt, of which it is proper the constitution itself should take notice. But the last is an offence of which public officers and private citizens may alike be the authors, and the obligations under which the former are to refrain from it, are not stronger than those which bind the latter; for the oath of office can create no essential difference. After the specification of these two offences, follows without limitation "other high crimes and misdemeanors." It is worth observing, that the language of the constitution of the United States, upon the subject of impeachment, differs from that of several of the state constitutions, some of which were formed before, and some after it. That of our state provides, that "the Governor and all other civil officers, under the commonwealth, shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office." The words in office here used, do not occur in the constitution of the United States. In the constitutions of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Georgia, the language is to the same effect with that used in the constitution of our own state. It is not conceded that this difference of expression would prevent the doctrine contended for, prevailing under those state constitutions: for other parts of them and the spirit and meaning of the whole might prevent such a conclusion. But it is sufficient to strengthen the argument, that under the constitution of the United States, no distinction was intended as to offences that were the object of impeachment. In four of the state constitutions referred to, in which that of our own state is included, there is a clause providing for the removal, otherwise than by impeachment of those officers, who cannot be affected by the executive. They may be displaced upon an address from both houses of the legislature. If the constitution of the United States contained a similar provision, an important class of officers might be conveniently gotten rid of, when their conduct should deserve it, without calling in the aid of the impeaching power. But none such being found there affords a strong reason for the enlargement of this mode of prosecution.
GRATIAN.
NEW-YORK. Aug. 15.
The ship Little Cornelia , captain Harrison, from Rochefort for this port, captured on the 6th inst by the British ship Leander , and ordered for Halifax, was re-captured on the 9th, by the captain, mate, and cook, and has arrived safe at New London. The recapture, from the prize master and eight seamen who were put on board, was effected without the loss or injury of an individual.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.
The day on which the schooner General Green , capt. Jones, sailed from Guadalupe the crews of the two New-York vessels lately captured by the French and carried to Point Petre, were to be marched over to Bassaterre. It was apprehended that but few would be able to survive the fatigue and hardship of this march. As a pointed indignity to the Americans, they were compelled to this cruel service, while the English prisoners were transported.
BALTIMORE, August 15.
Arrived, schooner Susanna , Bennar, 16 days from New-Providence. Sailed 1st July. Left no American vessels there. Spoke 1st August, lat. 24, long. 76, brig Romulus , captain McDonald, from New-York, for Havana. The Susanna sailed from New-Orleans on the 28th of June. On the 13th July, at 2 o'clock in the morning, struck on Carysfort reef, 30 miles to the southward of Cape Florida, where the schooner remained till eight the next night. The Providence wreckers came to them and lightened them so much as to enable the vessel to float off; from thence they were obliged to go into New Providence, both to examine the damage they had received, and to settle with the wreckers, who charged for their trouble one half of the ship and cargo, which was awarded them by the of chamber of commerce, besides charges.
The brig Joseph , Hazard, from New-Orleans, for New-York, which sailed with the Susanna , struck on the reef two days afterwards, much about the same place, and was also got off by the wreckers and carried into New-Providence.
Saw one ship two brigs and a schooner coming into the Capes after them.

August 17.
The Schooner Union, Hackens, hence, arrived at Dominique. The ship Six Sisters, Sally, and a number of others, are in the bay. Arrived, brig Martha and Mary, Smith, from Barbadoes. Left there, on the 29th of July, the brig William, Haddad, of Baltimore, for St. Croix, in a few days; brig Chaston, Barr, of Rhode Island, for Turks Island in 5 or 6 days; Dolphin, Boston, for Alexandria next day. En- ship Earle arrived there from Liver- 25th, after beating off a French priva- of 20 guns; had a passenger killed and one man wounded.
August 18.
The brig Jane, Gardner; the brig Ar- Hope, Nickerson, and Schooner Harmony, arrived at this port, after conveying the sch- experiment into Cape Francois the 19th proceeded on to the Bite. Arrived last evening, ship Jane, Robin- 128 days from Batavia. Left there, in April, ship Ann, and Hope, Lang, of Rhode Island, to sail in 4 days; Resource, of do. in 6 days; John Jay, Frye, of do. uncertain; Amelia, Pettypace, of Boston, in 2 days; Pame, Jones, Philadel- in 6 days; Anthony Mangin, Taylor, in 12 days.
On the 11th April, in the Straits of Sun- spoke ship Saml. Smith, Deal, from Baltimore to Batavia, out 4 months. Au- last 4, spoke sloop George, from Norfolk Barbadoes. 6th, schr. Sally, Long, from Philadelphia to Barbadoes. July 31, 28, long. 63, was boarded by the French privateer Genet, of 14 guns, and 104 men and treated politely.
Albany Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21.
The sloop Polly, of and for this port, from Cape Francois, was cut away on the west end of Grand Caicois, a few days before the British sloop Polly, (arrived at Baltimore) left Turkey's Island.
Captain Joel, arrived at Baltimore in 20 days from Cape Francois, left at the Cape, Feb't Nun- Band, of this port, to sail in 15 days after.
By the arrival of capt. Appleby, at Boston, from Amsterdam, verbal accounts are re- ceived of June 20, and newspapers to the 6th. The expedition against Great Bri- was occasionally the subject of conversa- tion and mirth. Reports prevailed that a misunderstanding existed between Russia and France, occasioned by the execution of the Duke D'Engien at Paris; there were also rumours of a pacific nature, which ra- ther evinced the hopes than the knowledge of the people; but it is said they affected the markets. The Dutch were extremely discontented. It was said a spirit of re- volt had been manifested at Harlem, and that, in consequence of it, 10,000 French troops had been marched into that city.
From Dutch papers.
GENOA, May 25
It is probable that a peace, under the mediation of the English Consul, will shortly be effected between the American States and the Bashaw of Tripoli: as the only remaining object of dispute seems to be the extent of the tribute which the A- mericans are to pay the Barbary Powers.
LOWER ELLE, June 8.
There is no little impatience expressed here, as to the issue of a very energetic memorial, lately sent from Paris to Peters- burg: and the impression which it has made in the latter city.
Capt Crowdhill, who arrived at Boston on Monday from Cadiz, sailed from thence on the 24th of June. No expecta- tions where they entertained of a war with Great Britain. The report of an engage- ment between the British and French fleets off Toulon, it appears, was without founda- tion. The rumour had prevailed at Cad- iz; but on the 20th of June his Majesty's ship Gibraltar arrived from the Mediter- ranean; and her commander informed, that the Toulon fleet had never ventured out.
DISCONTENT IN LOUISIANA.
We some days ago laid before our rea- ders an extract of a letter from New Or- leans, respecting certain subjects which were to become the grounds of a remon- strance to Congress. Letters and papers to a subsequent date to that extract, con-
firm it in all its particulars and furnish us with the proceedings on the subject. A second meeting of the inhabitants was held on the 8th July at which J. Etienne Bore acted as president, and Mr. Robelot, as secretary. The president of the com- mittee previously appointed to draft the remonstrance, addressed the meeting in a speech of some length, exciting his hearers to unanimity, in the measures they were pursuing. Several Resolutions were then adopted, one authorising a committee to distribute the remonstrance throughout the country, and to obtain to it the names of all the inhabitants friendly to its object: another calling on the subscribers for a voluntary contribution to defray the expen- ces of the deputies who were to bear the representation to Congress.
A ballot also took place for the most suitable characters for this mission; upon which it appeared, that M. Derbigay had 111 votes, M. Destrebar 102, and M. Saure, 67, and were accordingly declared elected.
The committee of remonstrance again addressed the meeting.
This address consisted principally of a sketch of the duties expected to be perform- ed by the deputies. It begins by saying, "on the issue of their embassy depends principally the future destiny of our coun- try: "and then observes, "not that we expect that your committee will be admit- ted into the august presence of congress to plead the cause of their fellow citizens; for this we cannot pretend to hope. But in the particular circles where they will find members of the legislature, they will have to answer questions, to discuss their rights, and to prove that they are legitimate."— Hence they infer the necessity of the de- puties being men of talents, and possessing extensive political information. They should, also, it is observed, be men without affection or presumption; "for" says the committee, "remember that they are to appear in the presence of the First magis- trate of America, an illustrious sage, a phi- losopher, a legislator, a distinguished states- man, who will judge agreeably to strict po- licy, and whose modesty would be wound- ed, and not flattered by the appearance of shew or arrogance."
Such is the nature of the proceedings of Mr. Jefferson's newly adopted brethren. It does not appear that many of the A- mericans of New Orleans either join in, or ap- prove them. As far as the publications go, the measure has originated, and is sup- ported exclusively by Frenchmen. What will be the issue of the remonstrance, can- not now be conjectured. This however must be evident to every man's senses, that unless Mr. Jefferson acts on this occasion, with more than his ordinary prudence and firmness, he will be precipitated into a la- byrinth of difficulties, ruinous to himself, and highly injurious to the country.
An article of some interest will be found below, from the New Orleans Union. Ma- ny people think it very strange, that Mr. Livingston, against whom there exists a judgment for one hundred thousand dollars of public money, should be permitted to go at large without molestation, and even to busy himself in fomenting discontent and exciting seditious proceeding against the very government, upon the spoils of which he has been so effectually fattened. There- by hangs a tale—Perhaps it will never be proved that the same Mr. Livingston has in his possession a certain letter, which Mr. Jefferson will never induce him to publish, by being over importunate with him about public money. The time may come when we may speak more intelligibly upon this subject. For the present, verbum sat sapi- enti.
From the New Orleans Union.
We understand that on Sunday last, a pa- triotic meeting of French Citizens was held, to take into consideration the situation of this province. The memorial was pre- sented to the assembly, destined hereafter, to be forwarded to Congress, complaining of innumerable grievances, and boldly and magnanimously asserting the right of the territory to be immediately incorporated into the Union as an independent state.— Upon this measure we shall forbear, at present, to make any comments. The me- morial has not as yet been made public, nor has it been in our power to obtain the most accurate knowledge of its contents. We shall wait therefore with patience until the committee appointed to obtain subscri- bers to this new bill of rights, framed by citizen Livingston, & supported by citi- zens Bore, Tupper, and others, shall deign to submit it to public inspection. At pre- sent we shall be content to appeal to the sober good sense of men of all descriptions, to request them to consider and reflect what are the objects, and what will be the
inevitable effect of this measure—a mea- sure which we cannot hesitate to pronounce inconsiderate and premature, fraught with pernicious consequences, calculated—emi- nently calculated, to disturb the harmony and tranquility which have hitherto been our pride as well as our security. That the people of Louisiana have a right to re- monstrate congress on the subject of any real grievance no man can deny who merits to be the citizen of a free country; but in all cases of popular remonstrances the quo animo is a matter of very serious consider- ation. In the case of Mr. Livingston's me- morial it becomes a question of no little curiosity to determine what are the claims which the people, the very people who have become the subscribers to it, really wish that the government of the United States should grant. To say that Louisiana is capable of forming a state at the present moment, according to the Constitution of the United States, is saying more, I believe than even M. Bore could prove. As this great question is however determined, and since we are told that it is a truth un- questionable, that we have the right not in future, but at present, and that congress have violated the treaty of cession, in not having given us before this the exercise of that right, viz. of framing a constitution of government for ourselves and becoming an independent state of the American Union, we may certainly be permitted to enquire how, and in what manner, is this state to be formed? What is to be the extent of its territory? Where is to be the seat of its government; and what will be the annual ap- pence of its establishment? If these ques- tions cannot be satisfactorily answered, we must conclude that the authors of this me- morial complain of grievances which they themselves must be conscious do not exist, and demand rights which if congress were at this moment to grant, they would not except. In other words we must look for the motives of these sudden patriots, and determine for ourselves whether they are not hazarding the happiness and prosperity of this country, for the gratification of their own private views and individual ambition.
Translated from the Louisiana Moniteur . NEW ORLEANS, July 7.
At the time when I proposed to render an account to the king, my master, of the extraordinary libel inserted in the ' Tele- graphe ' No. 55, and also of the manner in which I had refuted the misrepresentations contained in that publication, in order that the respect due to the Spanish Government should not be injured by men who express themselves in such violent terms, I experi- ence great satisfaction in being able to as- sure your Majesty, that if one or two inha- bitants, clandestinely assembled, assuming the name of " Friends to the Louisianians ," have expressed their disaffection to the Spanish Government, the most respectable part, and a vast majority of the inhabitants, of far different disposition, have shown their gratitude by expressing the sentiments of their hearts, in a manner by no means equi- vocal; as will be seen by the following letter, which has been addressed to me, signed by a considerable number of inhabi- tants* to evidence hereafter the gratitude with which they are penetrated, for the be- nefits they have experienced while under your Majesty's government.
(Signed) The MARQUIS DE CASA CALVO.
To the Marquis De Casa Calvo, Commissa- ry of his Catholic Majesty in Louisiana. SIR,
There is no inhabitant of Louisiana, at least within our knowledge or acquaintance, who could have read, without the most lively emoti- ons, the extract from the Royal Orders, which you caused to be inserted in the " Moniteur " of the 27th of the last month.
This last act of uncommon beneficence on the part of a government towards a people no longer governed by its laws, completes the numberless proofs which his Catholic Majesty has never ceased during the course of forty years to give us of his solicitude and tender affection towards us. At the same time, it will forever secure to his Catholic Majesty, the respect and gratitude of all his ancient and faithful subjects in Louisiana.
These sentiments, he persuaded, fir, are ge- neral, in the hearts of all honest men among us. Disregard then, and permit not his Catholic Ma- jesty to be made acquainted with the vile impu- tations which a few base and doubtful obscure individuals have dared to utter against his go- vernment, in the 55th number of the " Tele- graph ." The veil with which these wretches have carefully concealed themselves attests their terpidude and the shame which they themselves feel for their conduct. Observe also the ge- neral indignation which they have excited and you will be yourself convinced, and ready to assure
* The remaining inhabitants would have followed the example if time and distance of their residence had permitted.
his majesty, that if Louisiana contains in its bo- som a few perfidious and ungrateful beings, by far the greatest proportion of its inhabitants is composed of men, upright, feyable, grateful, and in a word, worthy, by their attachment to his au- gust person, of the numerous benefits which they have received at his hands.
We are, with respect, Sir, Your most humble, and most Obedient servants.
(Here follow the Signatures.) Certified conformable to the original Marquis De Casa Calvo.
For Freight or Charter. TO EUROPE or the WEST INDIES, The fine fast sailing Brig. RACHEL, JOHN GUTHRIE, Master: Burthen 1200 bis. in complete order for sea. Apply to M c Clean and Winterbery. Aug. 21.
For Freight or Charter, TO the WEST INDIES, The Schooner SPARROW, GEORGE COLEMAN, Master: Further from 7 to 800 bis. Apply to the master on board, or to Marsteller and Young. Aug. 21.
L I F E Of General Washington. SUBSCRIBERS to the Life of General Wash- ington are respectfully informed, that the First Volume is ready for delivery at the store of JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. King Street:
FIVE DOLLARS are to be paid by each sub- scriber on delivery—that is, One Dollar for the binding of this in calf, gilt, and Four Dollars in advance for the Second Volume, agreeable to the terms of subscription. August 21.
Valuable Real Property and Household Furniture, FOR SALE.
I will sell at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 29th day of September next, my HOUSE and Improvements, at present occupied by my fa- mily, with the whole of the LOT on which the said House stands, containing two acres, bounded on the West by Washington Street, and on the North by Oronoko Street. This property is in a very handsome part of the town, and will an- swer both for a town and country house. Part of the lot is occupied as a garden, which is exten- sive and in a high state of cultivation.
ALSO, My Household and Kitchen Furni- ture—consisting of tables, chairs, beds and bed- ding, bedssteads, book case, a quantity of books, bureaus, chests of drawers, &c. &c. This property will positively be sold on that day for what it will bring, to satisfy a debt claimed from me by William Hepburn. John Dundas. Aug. 21.
LEONARD-TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES: ON the third Monday in October next, a purse of Forty Guineas will be run for over the Leonard town course the four mile heats, and on Wednesday the following day a purse of Twenty Guineas will be run for over the same course the two mile heats, agreeably to the rules of the said Club. Enoch I. Millard, Sec ry Leonard town, August 21. 1877
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charles County, State of Maryland, near Bryan- town, a negro man named BAP, about twenty years old, five feet seven, or eight inches high, stout, well made fellow, has a pleasing counte- nance when spoken to, a broad round dark face, with small eyes, a hole in each ear, front thick teeth with a large fear upon the top of one of them, his toes turn very much out. Had on and took with him an old pair of hankie-pantaloons, an ozanaburg shirt, an old negro cotton jacket, a short blue coat turned up with reds, a pair of old cotton stockings, a pair of old blue coating trowsers, and a felt hat half worn when he left home, but having taken with him clothes of vari- ous kinds, he may have changed them. He is supposed to have made for Alexandria or the Fe- deral City. Any person apprehending said ne- gro and lodge him in any jail, that I get him again shall be entitled to the above reward, or if brought home, in addition to the above reward, all reasonable expenses will be paid. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned a- gainst harbouring or carrying him off at their peril.
Robert Hagan. August 21.

Notice. Those who have claims against the estate of Captain JOHN HARPER, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to either of the subscribers; and all those indebted to his estate are required to pay the same to Mary Harper.
Mary Harper, Executrix. Wm. Herbert, Sam. Craig, John Dunlap, Wm. Harthorne, } Exrs.
July 31.  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's  GENUINE BITTERS, THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received,  ESSENCE OF SPRUCE. Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.  BENJAMIN BROWN, Formerly of the firm of M c Pherson and Brown, Baltimore, Respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of Burr Mill Stone, in St. Patrick street, between King and Cameron streets, near Davey Dacey's, Alexandria, and solicits a share of patronage. He flatters himself his work will be found equal, if not superior, to any executed in this place, as will appear by a certificate from Jonathan and John Elliott, which will be shown on application at the Manufactory.
Now on hand a number of  First Quality STONES, ready made from 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6.  Also, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  FRESH BURR BLOCKS. Jun 6. 2aw3m
Valuable Property for Sale. On the 6th day of September next, the dwelling house of the late Captain John Hedges, deceased, on Chappawamsic, near Dumfries, will be sold on a credit of twelve months, at public sale, to the highest bidder, two tracts of
LAND, situate in Prince William county; containing about twelve hundred acres, of good quality, well timbered and improved, with a large portion of it low grounds suitable for meadow.  ALSO, About twenty five likely Slaves, and all the other personal property of the estate of the said Hedges. Bonds and approved security, together with a mortgage on the land, will be required of the purchasers. The land will be sold in large or small quantities, as may be most likely to produce the best price. Itham E. Hedges, } Exors. Seth Botts, } July 21. rawls
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 75 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Neckcans, 10 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John G. Ladd. August 3. A
TO HIRE, An excellent House Servant and his wife. Enquire of  JOSHUA RIDDLE. August 9. 2aw2w
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of  Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c, Warranted Genuine, viz: London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. Lisbon, Colmana and Malaga } WINES, Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London-bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and Lowry Gin, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Pig Bluc, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Salt Petre and Alum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and } Fresh Teas of the latest importations, Souchongs, assorted Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soap Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4. d6tco
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.  TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4. d6tco
Notice. The Firm of LIBBY, CARNE & SLADE, commonly known by the name of CARNE and SLADE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent and in perfect good harmony: in future the business will be carried on by  LIBBY and CARNE, at their old store in Fairfax street, and by  CHARLES SLADE, on Prince street, between Ricketts and Newton's corner and P. Wanton's store. They take this opportunity of making their grateful acknowledgments to the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement they have experienced since they have been in this country, and respectfully solicit a continuance of their favors, so long as they shall be thought to merit them. In addition to their spring importation they have lately received a quantity of
Crowley Steel and Shot, and for the season their assortment is good. They expect this Fall a very general assortment of HARDWARE at both houses. Those to whom they are indebted will be pleased to present their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted to them will please make payment to them at either house, with all convenient speed, as they are anxious to have their accounts closed as soon as possible. Those whose debts have been long standing will not, we hope, expect any further indulgence, otherwise they shall be obliged to have recourse to such measures as they would wish to avoid. August 3. (a 4) d3tco
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. As considerable trust will necessarily be reposed in her, liberal wages will be given to one of good character, and none else need apply.  Enquire of the Printer. July 16. d
To Rent, A handsome three story BRICK HOUSE, in complete repair.  Enquire of the Printer. August 11. 3tco
To Rent, And possession given immediately, a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town. For particulars enquire of  Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 27. d
Robert and John Gray Have just received, A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap } WRITING PAPER. July 18. a
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 1000 lbs. excellent Rhode Island  CHEESE, Fresh Tomarinda, and an assortment of Glass Ware. July 30. A. WILLIS. a
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, THE  HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which arose out of the French Revolution: which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event. By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple, Two Vols. Octavo. Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols.
Just received, The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 14. d
Improved Arable Lands TO LET. THE subscriber is willing to lease, for a term of years, about 1300 acres of arable land, part of the Mount Vernon estate. The UNION FARM tract contains about 900 acres, and will be divided into three tenements, each of which will be accommodated with a dwelling house, quarters, and sufficient barn room. The meadow, containing 60 or 70 acres will be divided into three equal parts, one of which to be added to each tenement. MUDDY HOLE FARM contains about 450 acres, is divided into six fields, has on it two dwelling houses, quarters a barn and corn house, and will be let to one person or divided into two tenements, as may be most suitable. Possession to be given as soon as the growing crops are removed, with liberty to the tenants to seed in the autumn. For terms apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Nathaniel G. Hunter, manager on the estate. The above farms are from 7 to 9 miles from Alexandria. Buhrod Washington. Mount Vernon, May 25. 2aw3w raw
For Sale, High proof French Brandy. Cherry do. mad. of the same for family use. Stoughton's genuine Cordial Bitters, in boxes of a doz. each, as imported. Loaf Sugar, Mushroom Ketchup. Essence of Spruce, with Directions for making it into Beer. An excellent English Flying Piece, in a mahogany case, Powder Horn, Shot Belt, &c. complete. A double barreled do. 2 pair Pistols. 3 Telescopes. Some Household Furniture. Colours and Pencils, of the best quality, for Painting. A variety of Pictures and Engravings, handsomely framed, amongst which are an early impression of the Battle of the Nile, the Washington Family, the Apotheosis of Washington, Bonaparte and Madam Bonaparte, the Dauphin of France, &c. &c. A quantity of German and English Beads and Necklaces, Lockets, &c. an object to country retailers for sale on very low terms or bartered for Dry Goods. Apply at John Brown's, Painter and Gilder, a new doors above the Indian Queen Tavern, King street, Alexandria. July 17. rawt
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT, And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town, BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brocken's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Draws Designs, and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings. ALSO,  MEASURES & VALUES all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most masterly and economic style. He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. May 28. raw
FOR SALE, A NEGRO WOMAN with two Children, one three years old, the other thirteen months. She can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 9. cc3t
TRAVELS IN GREECE, PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF  Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,  With copious Notes and References. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.  Translated from the French. First American, from the fourth London edition, IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The a mazing number of these quotations may, perhaps at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS. I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels , will be comprised in four Vols. octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set. IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
JAMES SANDERSON, At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets,  OFFERS FOR SALE, The following articles of the best quality: London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8.
Notice. Battalion Courts of Enquiry of the 2d Legion of the Militia, will be held at the Court House, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday, the 25th inst. for the purpose of assessing fines for non attendance at the Muster in May, June, July and August; and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on Tuesday the 11th day of September next, for hearing appeals and performing other duties required by Law. The Courts will meet each day at ten o'clock in the forenoon. August 18. 2a3wt