Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-22 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1803.
[No. 891.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand's, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. October 17.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Calimancoes, Calicoes, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. October 17.
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO, 300 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms. August 19.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by Robert and John Gray, At their Book Store, King Street, Alexandria, HISTORY
OF THE British Expedition to Egypt. TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED, A sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir RALPH ABERCROMBIE. BY ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Britannic Majesty's service, and Knight of the Imperial Military Order of Maria Theresa. September 21.
A Gardner Wanted.
I wish to employ a man who is qualified to undertake the management and cultivation of a large Garden and seventy acres of land, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria. James Craik.
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY, A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 31 inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of
Fall Goods.
Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. Oct. 1.
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford, A few hds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it. Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30.
For Freight or Charter,
(To any port in the West Indies or the U. States)
THE SCHR DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board at Guiana Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 7.
For Boston,
The Sch'r ELIZABETH, Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. J. G. LADD. Oct. 17.
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17.
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner RESOLUTION, Job Simmons, Master; a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. Sept. 22.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO, ELEAZER FREEMAN, Master; burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6.
For New-York,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Merchant's wharf, or to Philip Care, Union Street. Who has for sale, 100 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bds. do. Shad, 40 bds. do. Herrings, 3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18.
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship Maria, SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, burthen 1600 bds. Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal streets. For sale on board said ship, 250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, Few bales India Cottons. Oct. 10.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELBY DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20.
For Sale,
THE SLOOP Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO,
The Schooner Leboo, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms. We have received by the sloop Diana, 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality, And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muskavado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8.
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP Fair American, Capt. STOVER. about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaster of Paris.
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted, First quality clean Hemp, Do. Sail Duck, Do. Ravens do. White and Brown Sheeting, Broad and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c. Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafon and Smoot.
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6.
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
FOR SALE,
A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted,— BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27.
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.
The Subscriber
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union street, where he has for sale, All kinds of GROCERIES, Rhode Island Cheese and Potatoes, Onions. Corn Meal, together with Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz. Oranges, lemons, limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and shell barks. Philadelphia Bottled Cyder of the first quality, excellent fat mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco. Abel Willis. Sept. 28.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch't Leboo, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hds. 19 tierces, 79 bds. } First quality Guadalupe Sugar. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26.
Late Publications,
For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards. History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound. Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 1000 cents. bound in calf and gilt. Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound. Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound. Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be completed in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards. Friend of Women: translated from the French of Boudier de Villemert, by A. Morrice, price 100 cents. Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards. John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger, price 25 cents. R. and J. GRAY Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia: Almanacs for the year 1804, School bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watts's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Enick's pocket dictionaries, Universal Webster's Dilworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England, and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Elop's fables, Ashe's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, wafers, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dolls. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene—All new American Pub-
lications of merit are regularly received by Rob. and John Gray, and may be had at their book store in King street at the same prices at which they sell were they are published.
Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Harriet Brawner, has, without cause, eloped from my bed and board, I am under the disagreeable necessity of forwarding all and every person or persons from crediting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt she contracts after the date hereof. Wm. B. Brawner. Oct. 11.

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
WILLIAM HOGDSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimeres, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worth Pantoalons. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given. d
Stoughton's Bitters. During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS, (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy. These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at S. Snowden's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK'S, Frederickburg. Oct. 3. eo
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803. d
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the ship Ann, at Alexandria, JABEZ PALMER, a seaman belonging to said ship: he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion; long, dark hair, dark eyes, and is a good featured man. He was seen in town about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and when seen had on a blue short jacket, dirty linen trowsers, and black round hat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. CHAS. BRADFORD. Oct. 17. d7t
Land for Sale. I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred acres of good Farming Land, in the county of Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jonymore runs. This land will either be sold together or in separate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well situated for the disposal of produce, being within twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the Occoquan Mills. Any person, wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber near Dumfries. John Gibson. Sept. 13. d6w
Notice. THE Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas. B. Nickolls. By order of the Board, J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'y. N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance is extended to four o'clock. Insurance Office, Sept. 15. d
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17. COAL. FOR SALE, a Cargo of Richmond Coal, lying at Conway's wharf. Apply to John Gadsby. Oct. 17. d3t Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Understanding that a dispute which took place between Major Blackburn and James Anderson, some time in September last, has been most unjustly made a base calumny against me; I owe it to my character to counteract if I can, in the most public manner, the effects of so infamous a report. This step would have been much sooner adopted, had I not felt an impropriety in doing so, after the determination I had formed and communicated to John Anderson, of prosecuting him as one of the authors of the slander. But I am now satisfied that longer forbearance may be misinterpreted by many to whom I am unknown, as well as by those who want either the sensibility or inclination to appreciate my motives. Neither can I consent to wait the slow progress of a law-suit to overtake and expose a tale, which if I am rightly informed, has already grown into a monster, and has extended itself far beyond the little circle in which it was conceived. In doing myself this act of justice, I shall rest upon the annexed statement given by a man of truth and honor, declining every appeal to the feelings of an impartial public, and disdaining to express any part of the indignation with which I view the authors and instigators of this infamous report.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON. MOUNT VERNON, October 20, 1803.
Some time in September last, I think about the 25th of the month, I happened to be on a visit at Mount Vernon with Major Blackburn. After having been there two or three days, I proposed on a morning to Major B. that we should return to his father's. This, he declined doing, and at the same time informed me, that he should be obliged on that day to see Anderson, who, he was informed had on the preceding night, in a wanton and violent manner, and without cause, assaulted and beaten one of his negroes.
Major Blackburn and myself having gone to Mount Vernon together in my carriage, as he declined leaving it that day, I consequently resolved to defer my departure till the day following.
Immediately after breakfast, our horses (viz. Judge Washington's, Major Blackburn's and mine) were brought as was usual to the door for us to ride. It is my constant and uniform practice in the partridge season, to take my gun and pointer with me when I ride, and this circumstance I believe is known to all who know me. Judge W. followed us to our horses and was just about to mount him, when I proposed to him to take his gun, as I expected in the course of our ride over the farms certainly to meet with game. He accordingly returned into the house, and brought out his gun. After we had left the house, and not before, the Judge was informed of Major Blackburn's intention of calling on Mr. Anderson, and the purpose of the visit. When this circumstance was first imparted to Judge W. he made not a comment thereon, and preserved silence on the subject until after riding a mile, we arrived at a gate through which the way led to one of his farms. Just as we were passing the gate, Major B. addressing himself to Judge W. said, "Well, don't let me take you from your business." The Judge replied, "I will go with you to the mill," (meaning the place of Anderson's residence,) and then observed, that if Mr. Anderson had really committed the outrage complained of, the only proper and most effectual way to punish such an offence, would be to institute an action for damages. He enjoined Major B. earnestly to refrain any passionate procedure, and strongly recommended a temperate and careful investigation of the matter, remarking, that if Mr. Anderson was guilty, he would probably make confession thereof, and that we should be good witnesses in the suit against him—to all which Major B. unequivocally consented. It may not be improper here to observe, that from the manner in which this advice was suggested, my impression then was, as my conviction now is, that it proceeded solely from a wish to soften the ire of Major B. and to prevent the interview between him and Anderson from issuing in violence.
We had advanced but a short distance farther, when we met a waggon driven by a young man who Major B. understood to be Anderson. He instantly enquired of him, if he was the person who had beaten his slave? The other acknowledged that he was, and went on to justify the act. A conversation of some length ensued, in the course of which warm and indignant language dropped from Major B. At length, when I supposed the conversation had end-
ed, and we were on the point of separating, Major B. told Anderson that his conduct had been insolent, and that were he to treat him as he merited, he should chastise him on the spot. To this the other replied in terms of defiance, which kindling the rage of Major B. he suddenly exclaimed,—"If I can find a stick (for he was entirely unarmed at the time) I will soon shew you whether I will or not." At this instant several women happened to be passing by, from the hand of one of whom Major B. snatched a stick, with which he gave Anderson two blows.
Both Judge Washington and myself endeavored to intercede to prevent this extremity, but the whole thing was executed with such celerity that it was impossible.
Soon after this Major B. left us, and the Judge and myself went into the fields in pursuit of game. The Judge then mentioned what had occurred with many expressions of regret.
The foregoing narrative comprehends a minute detail of facts respecting a transaction which I have reason to believe has been grossly and incorrectly misrepresented for vile and malicious purposes, the truth of which I shall have no hesitation, upon a proper occasion, to substantiate on oath.
H. S. TURNER. October 18. From the Charleston Courier. DEMOCRACIES UNGRATEFUL.
The piece of composition which the luminous essayist in the National Intelligencer offers to the public, under the name of sound reasoning , appears when applied to the paragraph which lately appeared in this paper, something like those facetious productions yclept " Cross Readings ," the merit of which consists not in the relation and agreement of the parts, but in their incongruity and opposition to each other. We cannot, however so far sacrifice truth to ceremony as to call it reasoning , but we allow it to be sound . It is what SHAKESPEARE says of life.
"A tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury. Signifying nothing." Says this found reasoner, " It is a common objection against FREE STATES that they are ungrateful, but I think I shall be able to shew the contrary, that they are much more grateful than arbitrary princes, and are rarely ungrateful but to those who use them ungratefully. " Now good readers! compare the words of this first sentence of the sound reasoner , with those of our paragraph, and see if you can how it applies. Observe too, for mercy sake, what sort of sound reasoning that is, to which we are called upon to make matter of fact, and historical evidence, yield up the victory!
'Who disguised Hercules?' was the question put by a wise man to one who undertook to defend and panegyricize a person who had not been attacked or censured. So we say, who has accused Free States of being ungrateful? Who has said that Arbitrary Princes are grateful? Certainly we never have, nor do we recollect ever to have heard any one else. This device of fighting with shadows, and declining all contest with substance, is Rale , and unworthy of a bold democratic gladiator. It is indeed a sorry, shabby device. It is cunning simulating the folly of Quixotism; poor policy affecting the generous, courageous extravagance of the Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance , and conjuring up giants, enchanters, wind mills, and wine skins to fight with. No, we repeat it, we never did accuse or even suspect free states of ingratitude; nor did we ever suspect arbitrary princes , or any other arbitrary government, of gratitude. On the contrary, we consider ingratitude as one of the inherent diseases of a state either already despotic, or closely verging upon despotism. Our paragraph spoke of the ingratitude of democracies, which when pure we reckon one of the very worst species of despotism.
And here, once for all, as it may help to save much trouble in future, and put down this unfair mode of side wind misrepresentation, we beg leave to have it understood that when we speak of unmixed monarchy, unmixed aristocracy, or unmixed democracy, we consider ourselves to be speaking of despotisms very vicious, but not equally vicious, unmixed democracy being so much worse than unmixed monarchy, as the serpent Hydra was so much the worse by the infinite power of reproduction of his seven heads, than he would have been if, like common snakes, he had but one head to bite with, or to lose. Aristotle (if we may venture to set the authority of that old fashioned philosopher against the enlightened doctors of the modern philosophy of the stumbles and stews) is entirely of this opinion. He had considered the different forms of government with all the attention he could bestow upon them. His discernment, though not perhaps on a level with that of our sound reasoner , is not altogether so low as to be slighted; and he, speaking of democracies and tyrannies, says to this effect: " The ethical character is all the same; both exercise despotism over the better classes of the citizens; and decrees are, in the one, what ordinances and arrests are in the other: The demagogues too, and the court favorite, are not unfrequently the same identical men, and always bear a close analogy; and these have the principal power, each in their respective form of government, favourites with the
absolute monarch, and demagogues with a people, such as I have described." This opinion, which we are old fashioned enough to think not the worse, but much, very much the better because it is Aristotle's, and because it is old, we wish to have considered as part of our political creed. Thus we shall get rid of the endless confusion which must arise in argument from our being supposed to mean free states , when we speak of their reverse, democracies . And thus, all the found reasoning of the sound reasoner , as applied to us, falls to "careless ruin." So much for the application of the piece to our paragraph. Let us now try the soundness of the reasoning it contains upon its own intrinsic merit without relating to anything to which it is pretended to be applied. We beg our readers to recur to the last limb of the sentence we have quoted, " and are rarely ungrateful but to those who use them ungratefully. " It is scarcely possible that the confusion of intellect displayed in these few words should entirely escape any reader of moderate understanding; but there is in it a complicated involuton of blunder which might escape the observation of many, and which therefore we will endeavour to explain. If the common bull of poor giddy Hibernians are productive of so much mirth; the bull of a blundering philosopher must be a rich subject indeed. And that to which we allude is, as honest Pat said of Westminister Abbey, " a very nate little thing is deed. " Our sound reasoner admits that states have been ungrateful; but says he, " rarely but to those who used them ungratefully. "
Ingratitude means, in its weakest sense, making no retribution for benefits; in its strongest, returning evil, for good received. Now, before any of the subjects or citizens of a state could have incurred the guilt of ingratitude, they must have received good; that is, benefits or services, from that state. How then that state could be ungrateful to a citizen who instead of conferring upon, had received benefits from it, and had besides been guilty of ingratitude for those benefits, we are at a loss to divine. Admitting ingratitude, and then attempting to justify it, by shewing that there was no motive or obligation to gratitude, is precisely the same as if a barrister, defending an accused person should say, I own John Nokes is guilty of the theft with which you charged him but I will justify him by shewing that it was impossible for him to steal the things, because no such things were in the way for him to steal; and to the full as absurd as if a man arraigned for murder were to say, "I acknowledge the murder of Gregory Gubbins;" but then I insist I was not to blame, for here is Gregory himself waiting here in court, and ready to swear that he is not dead, but on the contrary was a thousand miles off at the time I am charged of killing him."
These gross absurdities lying across in the way of clear discussion, and obstructing the march of reason and truth, like rotten logs of timber and trees fallen across a road through our swamps, would discourage an intelligent mind from proceeding, if it were not that while they cause delay, they promote mirth; and who is he, so sour and so cynical, as while making this weary journey through life, not to lay down his load, and refresh himself with a laugh when fortune, among its many alleviations of human miseries, throws a good joke in his pathway. He that can, with grave aplomb, march on with unrelaxed muscles, or turn back with surly disgust, must be unfit and unworthy of its comforts, and ought in justice to be condemned to the fate of Diogenes, poverty and a tub.
So much for democratic logic; now for a specimen of democratic sagacity.
" It is the chief and first ambition of free states (says our sound reasoner) to preserve themselves. " As the former was a signal BULL of one kind, here is a very pretty one of another; that is to say, a truium . Here is oracular wisdom propounding a self-evident proposition with all the grave self-complacency of an alchemist who fancied he had found the philosophers stone, or an insane almanac maker who flattered himself that he had found out the longitude. Here our philosopher gets beyond himself, and steps out of the humble road of sound reasoning upon the soft green sod of imagination; for surely it is no trifling effort of the imagination to suppose that any one of common sense would doubt that position, even if he had not given it the sanction of his high authority . For our parts, we are and always were ready to give a ample credit for an abundant share of that sort of ambition to which he alludes, the ambition of preserving self , to all states whether free or not free, to all persons whether freemen, tyrants or slaves, despots or democrats; yea, even to these well-meaning, good natured, soft, simple, harmless, sun's fleshed souls , who never have any sinister view, no not they, no eye to interest, save that of the people, but on the contrary lavish themselves away upon the public good, and push the cup of state reward scarce tasted from their lips, with a "don't press me now, I beg you, I have had more than enough"; those worthy, liberal demagogues who maintain that it is better the servant (perhaps the saviour of his country) had too little, or even none, than too much ; making at the time a reservation in their own private favor, in consideration of the economical doctrine they have broached; as eminent economists in all states think it but fair to pocket a little of their clippings from the modicum of others. We therefore agree with our doctor of economics and sound reasoner on that point: To that which follows it too, that " in free states those men who most contribute to their preservation are generally placed by them in the first stations of figure and power; " we fully accede, because we are convinced, that it is only by such

means, free states can be kept free. "Hinc illa machinae." It is not long we fear till America is conversed. But while we admit that proposition in respect to free states, we will never allow it to be true of any but free states—never of any arbitrary prince, and still less if possible of any pure democratic government. Both are to real freedom alien and abhorrent—both alien and abhorrent to those men who, if the states were free, would be likely to preserve them so. Here we beg our readers not hastily to suppose that we are merely scattering words, making assertions, and like the sound reasoner leaving them to shift for themselves. We promise to make good what we say by irresistible proofs taken from history—and (however it may surprise that historical logician and economist) by the very cases which he himself has selected to illustrate his sound reason.
To demonstrate that democracies are not ungrateful, is a difficult thing on two accounts, first it is hard to prove a negative, and next as it is impossible to disprove a matter of fact. If a skillful reasoner were to attempt it, (we do not talk of a sound one) he would begin by showing that those persons whom history represents as ungratefully treated, either did never exist, or did not deserve any thing from their country, or if they did were rewarded; in short he should be prepared to show that history in those instances is false—or else he should produce from history instances of gratitude of number and magnitude sufficient to counterbalance the other—but our sound reasoner attempts no such thing. He gets into the region of hypothesis and argues upon supposition, not upon historical fact. He passes over as if they never existed all the men of great virtue, patriotism, and heroic achievements, who have been left unrewarded, consigned to want or banishment, or perhaps murdered, and garbles away the question with a supposition of abuse of public favour, which he endeavours to corroborate by some few strained instances, from all which he not only would infer that democracies have not been nor are ungrateful, but almost goes the length of saying that no individual can be entitled to his country's gratitude. He says that men who have served their country, overrating their own desert, general think what they have received too little, and struggle to get more, though to the ruin of their country; and that when this is found to be their aim, the people become ungrateful, because they will not become slaves to their own servants. Now we declare that although we have read history much and attentively, we are at a loss to find an instance to justify this assertion, in the way it is intended to be applied. The gentleman instances Nero, but why we cannot conceive. Nero owed not his power to the good will or affection of the people for him, or to his cajolery or deception of them. He came to the empire a monarch by title—he had not to wade to it through the puddle of democratic deception, or the tricks and villainies of the demagogue. His crimes were confined to the enormities of the despot and monster ready made; he had not the double damnation on his head, of aggravating his atrocious cruelty, abominable lusts, and unexampled tyranny, with the guilt of climbing up to the power of committing those crimes by the perpetration of the most gross acts of fraud, deceit and perfidy to the people, he set fire to Rome; but he did not kindle up the flame of sedition, mutual hatred and animosity among the people, in order to take advantage of them and enslave them all in the scuffle—he was the simple despot by birth, and a monster by nature—he was not the successful demagogue, seeking to be the bloody despot. He has nothing to do then in the question. How he came to be so into it God knows.
"Gratitude (says our sound reasoner) is doubtless due from the obliged to those who oblige them as long as they do not pretend to measure or force their own reward, nor to use others ill upon the pure merit of having used them well." This we confess is no trivial acknowledgement considering the moral thinking of the writer. It is however something of the self-evident kind—as is also what follows, viz. "that there is such a thing as the cancelling an obligation in public as well as in private life." All this is obvious enough—nay, we know that the very fact of having conferred an obligation is held by a certain school of moralists to be of itself a cancellation of the bond. In Athens particularly are innumerable instances of this. The mobs under the counsel and instigation of their demagogues generally considered a stupendous act of public service a just motive to public hatred. They felt that he who had the power to save them from the enemy that made them tremble, might perhaps turn that power upon themselves. He therefore became suspected—to a mob suspicion amounts to proof—was considered by them therefore a dangerous nuisance; so they abated the nuisance not in form of law or fair trial, but as a mob pull down a house of ill fame, they destroyed him without any trial at all.
But when thinking people and able historians and philosophers condemn the ingratitude of democracies, many ages now after committed, are they quite so weak as to go upon the loose footing of this sound reasoner in his hypotheses? Do they measure the quantum of debt by the opinion of the person to whom it was due? or have
they any means of knowing that opinion? No, they take the broad facts without any reference to the feeling on either side.—When the case of Themistocles is considered, who thinks of that great man's own estimate of his pretensions: Not one—But an honest man will think for him, and probably sees that his services could not be estimated at too high a value. Themistocles by means of every advantage which the most powerful intellect, and the greatest valour that could be given to a military leader, saved his country from Xerxes with an army of two millions of land and sea forces, and by his unparalleled civil policy increased greatly its power, wealth and population. A wise and a good man would say, that there was no reward compatible with the public security too great for such a national benefactor. Between money and such services there is no common measure. No money can reward a man for doing that which no money could perform.
If a million of money could have beat the army of Xerxes, then Themistocles's claim might become a matter of calculation; but a hundred millions could not; superlative intellect alone could effect it.—Could money then reward him? No: The respect and love of his fellow citizens alone could do that. But how was he rewarded after all? Why, without any evidence of guilt, or even error, he was condemned to banishment. This could have happened only under a despotism of some sort or other; either a monarchic despotism, or that more horrid and ferocious despotism, a pure democracy. Themistocles took refuge with Artaxerxes in Persia. But that monarch calling upon him to command an army against his ungrateful country, he refused; and to avoid it, put himself to death and thus established beyond all doubt the infamy of his fellow citizens.
The instances of this kind in history are innumerable. With some of them (by way of damning, dumb-founding proofs) we mean to finish our numbers on this head; and we postpone our own arguments on the subject till we shall have stifled those of our sound reasoner. He has thrown the first stone, and we will not quit him till we have shivered his glass doublet of democracy in pieces.
NEW-YORK, October 19. Our correspondent at Gibraltar, under date of Aug. 15th writes to us as follows: "The emperor of Morocco is fitting out all his boats and ships of war, ostensibly to cruise against the Genoese and Imperialists, but in reality (I am much inclined to think) to seek reparation for the capture of one of their vessels by the U.S. frigate Adams, in attempting to enter Tripoli. In this Bay there are at present two of the Emperor's galleys, and a ship of war of 20 guns are cruising behind the rock. Our ships of war are lying in Malta, doing little or nothing. I hope the new Commodore, who is coming out, will manage these matters differently."
BALTIMORE, Oct. 21. STATE OF MARYLAND, CITY OF BALTIMORE, ss By James Calhoun, Mayor of the City of Baltimore A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS from the decline of the malignant fever in Philadelphia, New York and Alexandria, and the advanced season of the year, it is believed that the uninterrupted intercourse with those places may again be happily renewed with us danger. I have therefore thought proper, by and with the advice of the commissioners of health, to issue this proclamation, hereby annulling and making void, from and after the date hereof, my several proclamations of the thirteenth and fourteenth days of Sept. last, restraining the intercourse with the cities of Philadelphia and N. Y., and the town of Alexandria. Given under the corporate seal of the city of Baltimore, the twentieth day of (L. S. C.) October, one thousand eight hundred and three. JAMES CALHOUN, Mayor of the city of Baltimore.
NORFOLK, October 16. Arrived the schooner Rebecca, captain Cutchings, Kingston, (Jam.) Sailed in company with the ship Bald Eagle; for this port. Arrived the British brig Sisters, captain Campbell. Arrived the British brig Dasher, captain Taylor.
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber, 36 Pipes Holland Gin, of the best quality and flavor, A quantity of Sole Leather, 100 Cheeses, 10 hds Muscovado Sugar, Beef and Pork, Coarse Salt, &c. J. G. LADD.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. HEALTH OFFICE, OCTOBER 23.
The Committee of Health report seven deaths, for the 24 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock. They acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of Fifty Dollars from Thompson Mason, Esq. of Fairfax County, as a donation for the use of the Poor. S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
Died this morning Mrs. Moody, relict of the late Capt. Moody. Arrived, the sch't Elizabeth, Capt. Holland, from Martinique. Left there 25th ult. ship Sally, Brown, of Philadelphia, to sail in 2 days; Regulator, of do. in a few days, and a number of others, the names of which Capt. H. had not ascertained. Spoke, Oct. 6, sch't Industry bound to New York—lat. 37, 38, long. 72, 30. Oct. 11, sch't Sincerity, E. Burris, master, of and bound to N. York. Oct. 14, the sch't Amphion, from Baltimore to C. Francois—took off the Amphion's pilot.
It is not habitual with the Editor of this Paper to notice the farragoes of the "Expositor." A circumstance has however occurred which renders this condescension necessary. In the "Advertiser" of Wednesday, it was simply stated, that the "Expositor" printed occasionally on an half sheet, and without its usual force, had been able to anticipate us in the publication of the President's Message. This has drawn forth an article from the Editor of the "Expositor" not to be exemplified in its impudence. We did hope that professional pride would have constrained him to have observed accustomed decency, and cannot account for this aberration from the general politeness of gentlemen of the faculty, but from the fervor of democratic zeal. The Doctor tells us that he sent by express the Message to Alexandria, and that his assistants feeling with himself an equal desire to communicate the glad tidings of National Prosperity, worked all night, and had it delivered early on Tuesday morning to his patrons in Alexandria. As to the feelings of his associates we pretend to know nothing—but their exertions must have been great indeed, and we hope they will be duly appreciated, when, in the effervescence of their patriotism, they could perform that in one night which before had been full two days labor. We are done with this subject after expressing our entire approbation of the Doctor's enjoying all that distinguished honor which he supposes is attached to "Executive Confidence," feeling ourselves perfectly satisfied with the more humble situation of enjoying a far greater proportion of the Patronage of a discerning public than the Doctor does or ever will, while disseminating his jacobinical tenets in Alexandria.
Congress of the United States. Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20.
Mr. Nicholson moved, that the committee of the whole house on the state of the Union be discharged, and the same referred to a select committee. Agreed to and referred to a committee of seventeen. The house being about to ballot for a Chaplain, Mr. Huger, of South Carolina, in a speech of some length, moved that the balloting be postponed until to-morrow, and that the names of the candidates be given to the clerk for the consideration of the members. Mr. Huger observed, that he found considerable difficulty by the mode about to be adopted. There was no time allowed for gentlemen to make up their minds, or to know who they voted for. This motion being lost, the house proceeded to ballot, when the numbers appeared—
 For the Revd. Mr. Parkinson, 45  Mr. Lawrie, 30  Mr. Jesse Davis, 20  Mr. Balch, 13  Mr. Wilmer, 12  Mr. McCormack, 4  And THOMAS PAINE, 1 
There being no majority of the whole house for any one candidate, the house proceeded to a second ballot, when Mr. Parkinson having 71 votes, was declared Chaplain to the House of Representatives. Mr. Nicholson moved the articles of impeachment preferred against John Pickering, late a Judge, preferred last session, be now referred to a committee which shall be empowered to send for persons and papers, in support of an impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors. Referred to a committee of five. Mr. New moved, that the rules, orders and regulations of the last House of Representatives be adopted by the present. Referred to a committee of the whole house, and appointed for Monday. The petition of John Gillamy, for a drawback on duties, was referred to the Committee of Commerce, &c. Stephen Kingston and Co. petitioned for a reimbursement for their loss in not obtaining a
tent, from the confusion of the office when it was removed to Trenton. The petitioners state, that they paid their money, lost the model of their invention, and all expected profit from their discovery—(an instrument for heading and cutting nails.) Referred to the Committee of Claims—to whom was also referred the petition of John Harvey, of Newbern, for a drawback. Mr. Huger observing little business before the house moved an adjournment, and the house adjourned accordingly.
From Jamaica papers received by the brig Sisters, arrived at Norfolk.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Sept. 17. Extract of a letter from Honduras, dated July 26, 1803. "We have been a little alarmed here, in consequence of a demand made by the Captain General of Yucatan, to deliver up the settlement to the Spanish government.—However, our fears have been dispelled, in some measure, by our Commander in Chief making active preparations to defend the place, in case the Dons should feel themselves inclined to second their demand by forcing us to a compliance." The ship Anne, Johnson, and schr. Minerva, Rutherford, from Norfolk, are arrived at Falmouth.
September 19. Saturday afternoon arrived at Port Royal, from a cruise, his Majesty's ship Theseus, and the following prizes: French National brig Papilion; brig Trois Amis, schooners Mary and Sally; and Le Courier. These vessels surrendered at St. Mark's to his Majesty's ship Vanguard; the troops that were in that town were conveyed by them to Cape Francois. French National ship Sageas, cut out of Port Dauphin, by his Majesty's ship Theseus; and French schr. L'Amiable Sophia, taken by the squadron. The garrison of Port Dauphin, we learn surrendered to his Majesty's ship Theseus, and were sent to the Mole, with a French General and his suite, that had been taken by the brigands.
JAMES S. SCOTT ACQUAINTS his friends and customers, that he will return to town on Monday or Tuesday next, when he will be ready to execute any orders with which he may be favoured. He will as usual have a handsome assortment of GOODS in his line, particulars of which will be mentioned on his return. He will also give immediate employ to four good workmen. Oct. 22. d
Merchant's Attend!! THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and shew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenaghan. October 22. d's.
The Subscribers BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Business, will dispose of their Stock on Hand, upon advantageous terms, to any person willing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner. Thos. L. Washington & Co. N.B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5. co
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is no stand in town more better or eligible calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. Sept. 18. co
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, By Robert & John Gray, King Street, The PARENTS FRIEND, or Extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day, methodized and arranged with observations and notes by the editor, 2 vol. 8vo. Price Four Dollars handsomely bound. August 27.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS , consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Allabad Emerty, Seepore Baftahs, Mugga Mamoody, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chitrabully do. Barrapooty, Brown Bandanna Hhfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street , Next door to Dr. Dick's. Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga, Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, D. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, Lump and Molcovado Sugar, Sugar Hoofe Molasses, Imperial, Chuan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Pezo Souchong, Bohea. Green Coffee, Duham and Dixon's Mustard, Adice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nut. Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Cachoop, branded Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's snuff in bottles, Do. Left Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Marquette Noyeau, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented , And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above.
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will possibly be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz. One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale. A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters, Ex'ors. Sept. 29. COTTON & STEWART HAVE FOR SALE, Almanacks for 1804 , together with a general assortment of articles in their line, which they will sell by wholesale, at the very lowest prices. Oct. 5. An Apprentice Wanted.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett , of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them for ward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. Charles Little, Geo. Triplett, Ex'ors. July 7.
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES : he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3.
To be Rented , For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS of FIVE ACRES each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque. ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road . Particulars will be made known on application to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14.
Frederick Kemelmyer, LIMNER , Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hooe's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon. He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting. Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible. August 31.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. JUNE TERM, 1803. John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants. The defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November court next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S. 20. Clerk. NOTICE. THE Subscriber having obtained letters Testamentary with the Will annexed, on the estate of ADAM LONGDEN, deceased , requests all persons that have just claims against said estate, to bring them in properly authenticated for settlement, and all persons indebted are requested to make payment to RALPH LONGDEN, Ex'or. October 13.
A Journeyman Currier WANTED. A person of the above profession,—a complete workman, will meet with encouragement by applying to George Heikell, Frederickburg. Oct. 8.
A Warehouse to Let. I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Have Imported , In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS , which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6.
To Let , THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15.
FOR SALE , A PLANTATION in the county of Alexandria, about 7 miles from the town, containing 350 acres. It has several healthy situations for building, and will be sold on reasonable terms for property in Alexandria. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 14.
To Rent , FOR a term of years, or for the ensuing year, only, the FERRY leading from Mrs. Rozers, to Alexandria. For Terms apply to the Subscriber, living on Fairfax street, in the Town of Alexandria. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON. October 10.
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and bilious people. Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of sour, bilious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor. They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. Likewise, Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH , without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2.
Twelve Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 21st inst. a negro man named GEORGE , calls himself George Dart . He is about 38 years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, slender made, very dark complexion, and shews his teeth very plain before, which are very white; he is very fond of spirituous liquors, and plays on the fiddle: had on a blue round about jacket and an old pair of cloth trowsers. He was in Alexandria on the 21st inst. on board of a Schooner bound to the West Indies, chartered by Mr. John Dunlop of George Town, if he is not gone in the said sch'r I expect he is now in that place. All masters of vessels, and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying off the said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid. Mary Anne Fenwick. George Town, Potomac, Sept. 27.
Notice. DURING my absence from this place, Joseph Gilpin is empowered to transact my business. Benjamin Shreve, jun.
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. PHILIP WANTON Has imported, per the Ann, from Liverpool, A handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Sadlery , which will be ready for sale in a few days. 9th Mo. 27.
Just Received , 10 chests Bohea, 8 do. Souchong } TEAS of late importations and excellent quality. Apply next door below Col. Gilpin's, in King Street, to John Potts. Sept. 1.
BELL & WRAY , Respectfully inform the citizens of Alexandria, and the public in general, that they have received, and offer for Sale, at the house lately occupied by Dr. Hall, opposite Mr. Randolph Mott's Tavern, (formerly Mr. Heikell's) a neat assortment of DRY GOODS , Suitable to the season, consisting of Cloths, Cambrics, Marcellies, King and Queens Cords, Irish Linens, Platillas, Ticklenburgs, Heffians, Osna-burgs, Chintzes, Calicoes, Dimities, coloured and white Cambric, tambooured and lappet Mullins, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Court, York and High Heels, with a variety of other articles, too tedious to enumerate, which they are enabled to sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce. Sept. 9.
For Sale or Charter , The SHIP BELVIDERE , lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig. July 21.
By Authority. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.    1 Prize of 20,000   1 do. 10,000   2 do. 5000 are 10,000   5 do. 1000 5000   10 do. 500 5000   25 do. 200 5000   200 do. 100 20,000   200 do. 50 10,000   200 do. 25 5000   2,000 do. 20 40,000   4,000 do. 15 60,000   1st dr. ticket at 25 cts 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000   7154 Prizes, 210,000   13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize. 
21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000. The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaufait, David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell, Managers.
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria. August 13. Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
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