Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-23 00:00:00

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 hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Haltichicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
August 20.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
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 hhds. 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.
ALSO,
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.  Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 20.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale,
A few bales German Linens,
 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes,  2 do. hosiery,  10 boxes wool and cotton cards,  5 tresses threads,  30 boxes dip'd and mould candles,  10 hhds. molasses,  4 do. Jamaica spirits,  6 do. sugars,  20 barrels prime pork,  50 do. herrings,  20 do. shad,  30 kegs James river tobacco,  100 tons plaister. 
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
 LONDON particular } WINES,  Madeira,  Port in casks and bottles,  Colmenar and Malaga }  Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,  White Wine Vinegar,  4th proof Jamaica Rum,  Do. Cogniac Brandy,  Holland Gin,  Loaf, lump and Mucovado Sugar,  Sugar House Molasses, 
 Imperial, } FRESH TEAS of the latest  Chulan, } Importation,  Hyson, }  Young Hyson, }  Hyson Skin, }  Souchong, }  Pouchong Souchong, }  Padra Souchong, }  Peco Souchong, }  Bohea } 
 Green Coffee,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard,  Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs,  Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil,  Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,  Olives, Capers and Anchovies,  Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,  Leiper's Snuff in bottles,  Do. best Smoothing Tobacco,  Martin's best Spanish Segars,  Basket Salt for table use,  Georgia Cotton,  Martinique Noyeau,  Mould and dip'd Candles,  Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality,  Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,  Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. 
To be 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. June 27. d
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts.
 Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy.  Excellent soft shell'd Almonds,  Do. Prunes,  Do. Raisins, by the box,  Do. Figs and Filberts,  Holland Gin, French Brandy,  Jamaica Spirit, Wine,  Loaf, lump and brown Sugar,  Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers,  Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired, 
 A quantity of well cured Bacon,  Venison Hams,  Pork, (1 hog to the bl.)  Fish by the bl. &c. &c. 
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union street,
 Large Lisbon Lemons by the box,  English Walnuts by the frail or pound,  Finz large Prunes and Figs,  Fresh Limes. 
By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples.
 Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle,  First quality Chewing Tobacco,  With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but Turn the Corner. 
A. WILLIS.
BALLAST.
120 to 160 Tons, on board the ship Abiona from New York, discharging at Merchants' Wharf. Apply to the Captain on board.
August 18- d
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be Sold at public Auction,
for ready money, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, that is to say:
One tract containing 2800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river.
One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh.
These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next.
The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided.
(Signed)
Busfhod Washington.
August 19
01350
Valuable Property for Sale
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the a suit of Columbia at the last June term, and the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased,
Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22d day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hipkins, to wit:
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 day of 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 Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property.
The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
 Phil. R. Fendall, } Ex'ors.  Robert Young, }  Wm. Waters, } 
August 18. d
For Boston.
The Schooner
COLUMBIA,
Burthen seven hundred and thirty barrels. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Merchants' wharf.
August 22. d
For Freight to Europe or the West-Indies,
The new, fast sailing Sch'r
TRAVELLER,
Daniel Hall, Master;
burthen 1000 barrels.
Will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Enquire of the master on board, at Ramsay's wharf, or to the subscribers,
Who have received,
per said sch'r from Boston,
14 hhds. } N. E. RUM,
15 bds. }
1 bale Jannah Cuffs, India Cottons,
2 cases of gentlemen's Straw Hats,
10 trunks and one bl. containing an assortment of Shoes,
20 boxes Spanish Segars,
150 reams of Wrapping Paper,
Few pieces Oil Cloth,
2 dozen low priced Umbrellas.
ALSO,
An Invoice of Canton Fancy Goods,
Among which are ladies' wrought stone caskets, dice, an assortment of tortoise shell and ivory combs, mincatur ivory paper knives, tortoise shell segar boxes mounted with silver, fistulay handkerchiefs, white Canton cloth, cotton flannel, table matts, few cattas, 1st and 2d cheap black hair riband, low priced fans.
Henry K. May & Co.
August 22. d
For Freight or Charter,
The BRIG
JOANNA,
Moses Wells, Master;
burthen about 1,000 barrels. In good launch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to
Nathaniel Wattles & Co.
Who have for sale,
Sugar in hhds. and bds.
Rum in hhds.
Molasses in do.
Georgia upland Cotton in bales.
August 15. d
For Freight or Charter,
UNION,
of Boston,
Samuel Hutchens,
Master,
burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to
JANNEY & PATON,
Who have for sale on board said vessel,
40 tons Plaister Paris.
July 26. d
Just received and for Sale,
Per the schooner John, captain Tupman,
Large Sweet Oranges.
Likewise, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of
Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
A. WILLIS.
Just Received and for Sale,
Per the schooner John, capt. Tupman,
Large Sweet Oranges :
Likewise, Spice Salmon in kegs, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of
Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
THOS. SIMMS.

THEATRE.
On TUESDAY EVENING, August 23d, WILL BE PERFORMED, (For the first time in Virginia) A Drama founded on the judgment of Solomon, and which has been received with universal approbation, in the Theatres Paris, London, New York and Baltimore,
CALLED THE VOICE OF NATURE. To which will be added, the Musical Entertainment of ROSINA.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s. Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Thomas's book store.
The new Comedies of DELAYS and BLUNDERS, and the MARRIAGE PROMISE are in preparation. August 22.
Public Sale.
On Monday 29th inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the house of Mr. Wm. Wiggins, in King Street, between St. Asaph and Washington streets,
The following Articles: Viz. 1 Gold Watch and Chain, Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Cream Ewer, 1 Feather Bed, Bedstead, and Bedding, Mahogany Dining and Card Tables, Looking Glasses, Windsor Chairs, & sundry other articles—part of the estate of the late Margaret Wilson, deceased. P. G. MARSTELLER. August 19.
Public Sale.
On Wednesday next at 12 o'clock, will be sold at Col. Ramsay's wharf, the Schooner Dove, burthen 13 Tons. THOMAS PATTEN. August 22.
FOR SALE,
106 bks. No. 1 and 2 cargo Beef, 15 do. prime do. 20 do. do. Pork, 10 do. cargo No. 1 do. 1400 bushels Cadiz Salt, 8 boxes Florence Oil, Martinique Noyeau. Louis Lambert, & Co. Merchant's Wharf, Aug. 22. 3t
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO, 500 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. d
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son. (a 5 d)
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer. August 3. d
For Sale.
A likely young Negro Woman about 18 years of age she can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. August 15. e03t
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Mitchell, deceased, are desired to exhibit them properly authenticated to the subscriber on or before the first day of September next, and all those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
SAMUEL CRAIG, Ex'tr. July 2. raw: S.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
Mr. Snowden, HAVING observed in your paper of the 19th inst. an anonymous letter which I supposed to have been written by Col. Frank or one of his agents, in behalf of T. W. Peyton—therefore in justice to my own feelings and a duty I owe my fellow citizens I have thought proper to submit to this communication my affidavit:
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. Personally appeared before me, A. Faw, one of the Justices of the Peace, for said county, Richard P. Richardson, who having affirmed, deposeth and saith, that all the matter contained in his statement of the transactions between himself and T. W. Peyton, as published in Mr. Snowden's paper of the 16th instant, is the truth to the best of his knowledge. Given under my hand this 22d day of August, 1803.
A. FAW.
My brother William, who is now out of town, will, in a few days, furnish his affidavit on the subject—then let the public judge how I have been treated by that hopeful young man. Col. Frank, with all your cunning, I defy you to injure my reputation—it is not of the same texture of yours: truth is on my side, that all powerful weapon, who can withstand its mighty power; like gold, the more it is handled the more effulgent and bright it appears. As a further proof of my disposition to have my business settled with Peyton, or by any of his agents I subjoin a copy of the following note.
Alexandria, Aug. 20, 1803. Mr. Richard P. Richardson, DEAR SIR,
Agreeable to your request I furnish you with a certificate of what passed in your counting room, and it is as follows: to the best of my knowledge, viz.—A few days ago, I was present with Mr. W. Jones and the Messrs. Richardsons, in their counting room, where Mr. Jones presented Mr. R. Richardson with an instrument of writing, relative to Mr. Richardson and T. W. Peyton. After Mr. R. had read it, he handed it to me, I slightly looked over it, and perfectly understanding its contents, I put the following question to Mr. Jones—Do you appear here in your official character or as a mediator? Mr. Jones candidly answered in his official character; I then observed to Mr. Richardson, if he had a mind to sign his death warrant, to sign that paper. Mr. Richardson observed he would sooner lose his right arm—I observed it is impossible you can sign it, if you entertain the sentiments you have expressed of T. W. Peyton. Mr. R. said he did most sincerely. I then turned to Mr. Jones and observed to him, that I would be answerable Mr. Richardson would leave the settlement of the whole business to himself, provided he would act as a mediator and not in his official character. Mr. Richardson observed, he would with pleasure as he had confidence in Mr. Jones's honour. Mr. Jones observed he was not authorised to enter into the business in that way; but he would see (I believe) C. P. Thompson, and if agreeable, Mr. Richardson might expect to see him in the course of the evening. If he did not come that evening Mr. Richardson might consider the proposition as void—I went to Mr. Richardson's the next morning and asked him if Mr. Jones had called on him in the course of the evening; Mr. Richardson informed me he had not, and supposed the Colonel would not agree to it. This, sir, is the substance of what passed, and as you intend it for publication I have been particular.
Your obt. servt. RICHARD LEWIS.
I cannot help making mention of an occurrence that took place between Col. Frank and myself, on the Monday subsequent to T. W. Peyton's departure from this place. The Colonel or C. P. Thompson called me over to the warehouse of Davy Davy; after entering warmly into the difference between his brother West and myself, he had the consummate impudence to tell me that if I gave him any more of my impertinent language he would horsewhip me; I jumped from my chair and addressed him—you horsewhip your betters; I will give you 50 dols. to strike me or attempt to horsewhip me—the courageous Col. said his hands were tied in the district. I observed he should not have that as an excuse, that I would go
with him from one to ten miles out of the district, to which he replied, he wanted nothing to do with me. The Colonel's courage reminds me of the story of a soldier who went to a taylor to get a vest and pair of pantaloons made, requested at the same time the taylor would put a breast plate in his vest—the taylor, doubting his courage, fixed it to his pantaloons; the next day, being hurried into battle with his new clothes on, he found the benefit of the taylor's judgment; the army being defeated, he had several probes behind without effect; the soldier after getting into safety acknowledged the taylor knew where his heart laid better than he did himself—so the Colonel has found I know where his heart lays as well as himself. Adieu my courageous Colonel—should you, or any of your agents, make a reply to this, I shall treat it with that contempt it deserves.
R. P. RICHARDSON. Alex. Aug. 22, 1803.
Mr. Thomas West Peyton,
SIR, IN your letter of the 30th of July, addressed to Mr. Richard Richardson, you attempt, a second time, to slander my reputation. I thought, Sir, ere this time, you were perfectly acquainted with the old adage, that "a burnt child dreads the fire;" or have you forgot, that you or Col. Frank will have to pay me, ere long, near six hundred dollars damages, being the amount allowed me, by a respectable and well informed jury for that infamous libel you fixed at my door; but, fiend like, you wish to level the reputation of all men with your own.
If, Sir, you had studied the works of a celebrated author, with as much precision as you appear (from your nefarious libel against me) to have studied the Newgate Callendar, you certainly would not have forgotten the following appropriate lines: "He that steals my purse, steals trash, 'tis something, nothing, 'twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands; but he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him, & makes me poor indeed." Now, Sir, if you cannot find out who it is that has robbed you of so inestimable a jewel, I will tell you how to find him—go to the records of Alexandria Court, there you will see Brooke against T. W. Peyton; also, have reference to your oath before the inquest who sat on the body of Thos. Dillon, and your oath a few months afterwards before the grand jury; also your oath before A. Faw, esquire, and Phineas Janney's affirmation on the same subject, before the same magistrate—besides innumerable other traits in your conduct, to particularize which would exceed the bounds of a letter. After your examination of the above references, I presume you will not be puzzled to find that it is yourself that has committed the robbery.
I conclude, Sir, in the language of Iago—"Not poppy nor mandragora, nor all the drowsy syrups of the world, will ever medicine thee to that sweet sleep which thou ow'st in thy juvenile days—which God, of his infinite mercy, grant for the sake of society.
Richard Brooke. August 23. d13
NEW YORK, August 20.
Peter Augustus Jay, Esq. who arrived at this port yesterday in the ship Oliver Elsworth from Rochelle, is said to be the bearer of dispatches for Government on the subject of the cession of Louisiana.
Verbal accounts by this vessel state that Bonaparte had set out on his journey to the United Departments, and was at Boulogne on the first of July, where he examined the batteries, &c. and the preparations which were said to be making for a descent on England. The frigate La Consulate, with Gen. La Crosse on board, from Guadaloupe, had arrived at Rochelle, and had captured on her passage an English sloop of war of 20 guns.
We yesterday noticed, that the First Consul was on a visit to the sea port towns of France: and we should have stated, that Madam Bonaparte accompanies, or rather goes before His Consuls-ship—She arrives at Dunkirk one day, and His Consuls-ship the next—She is escorted by a regiment of chasseurs—and he by his Mamelukes, life guard, &c. &c.
NORFOLK, August 18.
By the brig Flora, Captain Davis, 20 days from Kingston, arrived in Hampton Roads yesterday, we learn that all Ame-
rican vessels bound to any part of St. Domingo, are sent to Jamaica without examination. General M c Aslan, together with a number of Officers, have been seen to England in the Santa Margareta frigate. A great number of American vessels have already arrived in Kingston, but none from this port.
We were yesterday politely handed the following important extract of a letter from a gentleman at Gibraltar, to his friend in this place, dated "Gibraltar, 2d July, 1803.
"The last mails bring accounts of the French flag being hoisted at Leghorn, Genoa, and most of the Italian ports; also, that Hanover, Hamburg, Cruxhaven, and most of the Netherlands, have fallen into the hands of the French, who threaten the King of Spain with immediate war, unless he opens all his gates and let them march into Portugal."
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23.
It is really curious to follow the French through a perusal of their various manifestoes, declarations, &c. &c. on the hostile appearance of England—because in the very midst of their gasconades, we find, a mortified pride, struggling to conceal itself under the garb of innocence.
The senate of Paris asserts that "The French Consul will not suffer the English dominion in the Mediterranean."
This is a species of arrogance, which can be compared only to Caute the great, placing himself in a chair on the beach of the sea, and ordering the waves to recede at his command.
They then go on, and tell their Corsican ruler, that "his moderation has been so great, that it had need of being protected by his glory."
Here we see a man whose impetuosity carried him to such unwarrantable lengths under his own roof, and surrounded by his own guards, to the English ambassador, on discovering the check to his ambition, as to oblige him to withdraw, and decline all further interviews. A man whose chagrin betrayed him to the nobles of Europe, and, whose manifest vexation could be equalled only by that of a girl, whose playmate had destroyed the fabric of her baby house.
But to proceed with these sapient senators; they add, "the Chief Consul considers it glorious, on this occasion, to be taken unawares."
If this is true, is it not strange, that a man should appear discontented with his glory?
Now, let us for a moment view the address of the tribunate, conveyed by citizen Trouve to the Chief Consul.
"The Government has shown itself calm—it remained passive to provocation, because it was strong in its loyalty."
The calmness and passiveness of this most injured government, we have already touched upon, but, it yet needs a comment on its loyalty. This address being immediately to the person of the Chief Consul, we find it varnished with royal expressions. Loyalty is the incense offered to the crowned monarch, and so it is defined by the ablest lexicographers.
Again, "Citizen Chief Consul, glory seemed for you to have exhausted all her gifts."
Louis the 14th never received greater adulation, or more fulsome panegyric. It seems, however, to be the food the Consul preys upon, as we find by his answer.
"We, answers the Consul, are forced to make a war to repel an unjust aggression. We will make it with glory."
Now we, Americans, say, that Monarchs always speak in the plural number, when speaking of themselves—as well we know from the various proclamations of George to us, during our struggle for liberty.
The Consul concludes his condescending answer in these words:
"Whatever circumstances may be, we shall always allow England to set the example in violent proceedings, contrary to the peace and independence of nations: and it will receive from us the example of moderation, which alone can maintain social order."
We, again we Americans, have heard of the moderation of the French from the procession of the Poissards, with their King, a short time previous to conducting him to the scaffold, up to the publication of Col. Wilson's narrative of the

Egyptian expedition; and even in the face of official communications, we can judge for ourselves.
Bonaparte's flying to the priests to pray for him, is a farce which was often acted by Cromwell. Of this usurper Voltaire says— "Cromwell imparted his confidence to the Independents, who could not subsist but by him; yet, when with Deists, he would make a jest of them; not that he favored the religion of Deism, which being entirely divested of fanaticism, can scarce suit any but philosophers—at any rate it will not suit a conqueror's turn. The number of philosophers then was but small, and sometimes Cromwell diverted himself with them, in laughing at those enthusiasts who had paved his way to the throne by dint of Gospel. By this conduct he died in full possession of his authority, which had been cemented with blood, and supported by force and artifice."
FURTHER SUMMARY
Of News from the last London Papers. The American Consul in London has given official notice, that no American or other neutral vessels are permitted to carry into any of the ports of the Republic of France, any merchandise of British manufacture, or British colonial produce, under the penalty of confiscation.
The French army, now in possession of Hanover, has levied large contributions on that devoted country.
The English appear almost unanimous in prosecuting the war with the utmost vigour—a circumstance which was not attended within the war against this country, or the last against the French.
Abundant rains in England give a prospect of a good harvest.
No steps had yet been taken in Spain towards entering into a war.
The Turks appeared to maintain a strict neutrality.
The French fleet were reported to be at sea, and the English in quest of them.
The Emperor of Russia has refused the offer of the Chief Consul of France, to make the Duke of Mecklenburg, the Emperor's brother-in-law, the elector of Hanover.
French troops have again entered the Papal and Neapolitan territories.
From Bremen, it is stated, that the French were in the neighbourhood of that City; that an embargo had been laid upon the English vessels, as an indemnity for the Bremen vessels which had been detained here, and that all Bills of Exchange from England, on Bremen and Hamburg, had been protested.
Letters from Constantinople, inserted in the French papers, as they have invariably done for some time past, give a most flourishing account of the state of French influence at the Porte. The purport of these accounts is obvious.
Leghorn has been declared in a state of siege by order of General Murat, and all the English there declared Prisoners of War upon their parole. Two English vessels in the port, richly laden, are stated to have fallen into the hands of the French.
A merchant in Liverpool writes to his correspondent in N. Y. under date of the 2d ult. that an act was prepared, and about to be submitted to parliament, to permit neutral vessels to carry foreign produce to England for home consumption on similar conditions as during the late war.
In Great Britain, American ships are subject to a duty of 2s. per ton if they go in and come out in ballast; 3s. per ton if they go in with cargoes and come out in ballast, and 4s. per ton, if they go in and come out with their cargoes. Premiums of Insurance on American ships from England,
   £. s. d.     To America per cent. 2 12 6 to 51.   Do. from America, 2 12 6   Do. on British ships from England to America, 6 0 0   Do. on do. from America to England, 6 0 0  
Extracts of a letter from Gibraltar, dated the 18th June, 1803.
"Captain Escamiche (a native of this place in the Portuguese service) went off Algiers a few days ago in a 74, manned in Lisbon with about 800 volunteers and his four sons, to endeavor to retake the 44 gun frigate, captured last summer;
close to said port he fell in with a 44 gun frigate, a brig and a zebec, when it fell calm, which gave an opportunity for boats coming to their assistance from Algiers, and towing them into port. The zebec he captured, took 100 and odd men out, and then sunk the vessel. He chased the others so close in as to exchange shot with the Mole batteries. He is now here on his way to Lisbon."
"On board the zebec, captured by capt. Escamiche, there were 12 Neapolitans, who they were carrying to slavery."
Price Current at Barbadoes, July 27.    Flour 10 a 11 dols. per bl.   Biscuit, white, 10 dols. per do.   Coin 9s. 4d. a 10s. per bushel.   Black eyed peas 3 dols. per do.   The brig Dolphin, from Alexandria, to Barbadoes, struck on Cobler's Rock, and was lost. 
Great Britain appears to penetrate the passive policy of Prussia, and in blockading the Elbe has taken measures of the most vigorous and determined nature. It remains to be decided what part Prussia will take, and whether she will not feel herself so much inconvenienced by the measures of Britain as to require of the First Consul the curtailment of his extensive continental projects—and the evacuation of his present advantageous position on the banks of the Elbe.
There is little doubt but the neutrality of Prussia is purchased, and that the equanimity with which that nation has viewed the late progress of the French troops, is the consequence of private understanding.
England does not appear disposed to acquiesce in these arrangements.
The following is Lord Hawkesbury's letter to Baron Jacobi the Prussian Ambassador:
Copy of a letter from Lord Hawkesbury to Baron Jacobi.
The undersigned, his majesty's secretary of state for foreign affairs, has received his majesty's command to acquaint Baron Jacobi, that in consequence of the violation of the territory of the free imperial city of Hamburg, by the forcible occupation of the parts of the banks of the Elbe, by French troops, of the controul which those thereby possess over any vessels which may attempt to enter it from sea, or depart from it; and of the purposes of offence against his majesty's subjects to which they have applied, and are applying, the vessels that they have found in the ports of the Elbe.
His majesty has found it expedient to establish the most rigorous blockade at the entrance of that river: to maintain & enforce the same in the strictest manner according to the usages of war acknowledged and allowed in similar cases.—Baron Jacobi is therefore requested to apprise the Prussian consuls and merchants, residing in England, that the entrance of the above mentioned river, and must be considered as being in a state of blockade, and that from this time, all the measures authorized by the laws of nations, and the respective treaties between his majesty and the different neutral nations, will be adopted and executed with respect to the vessels attempting to violate the said blockade after this notice.
As it is with the greatest reluctance the king has recourse to this measure, so his majesty will be ready to discontinue it, whenever the vessels of his subjects may be enabled to navigate with security the river above mentioned.
The undersigned, is therefore directed to declare, that whenever the French troops will evacuate the position which they occupy on parts of the bank of the Elbe, and will remove to such a distance from them, as to leave the course of that river perfectly free and secure to the vessels of his subjects, as well as of the other nations, his majesty will immediately withdraw his ships of war, which may be stationed at the mouth of the river Elbe, for the purpose of blockading the same.
The undersigned requests Baron Jacobi to accept the assurance of his high consideration.
(Signed) HAWKESBURY. Downing street, June 28, 1803.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated July 2, to a respectable commercial house in Philadelphia.
"Times look extremely gloomy, the prices of articles quoted in our price current, are merely nominal, for every thing is extremely dull of sale. Public credit has received a great shock, and money has not been so scarce since 1733."
The letter of Lord Hawkesbury to Baron Jacobi, announcing the blockade of the Elbe, has produced a very serious effect on the state of our markets.
The sons of the late Doctor Cullen of Edinburgh were distinguished by very extraordinary talents, accompanied, however, by the most excentric turns of mind, and whimsical fancies. One of them, we are not sure whether it may not be the present Lord of Sessions, was when a small boy so singularly arch, and at the same time high mettled, that the Doctor could get little good of him. If the Doctor corrected him, he worried the Doctor in return. One day he committed some high offence, which the Doctor resolved to punish. A friend who was present interposed and said, "Do Doctor forgive him this time, by my faith he's a clever little fellow." "Yes, (re-echoed the boy archly) I am indeed rather a clever little fellow." "Aye, aye, said the Doctor, then I'll see if I cannot take away a little of that cleverness from you." So he ordered him up into a garret room to be confined on bread and water. By some chance a cat was locked up in the room with him: so what does he do but he tears the sheets into strings, makes a long cord of it, and having fastened the cat to the end of it, stood with the window open prepared for what might happen. At his usual hour the Doctor returned from visiting his patients, got out of his sedan chair, his hat according to custom under his arm, and his enormous white, powdered wig, which would have covered a large beehive, exposed to view. Young Cullen immediately let down the cat, which catching hold of the Doctor's wig with his claws, held it fast. The Doctor greatly alarmed, looked up, and to his infinite chagrin and amazement, beheld wig and cat ascending into the air, and his son looking out and laughing. Ah, you rascal, exclaimed the Doctor, is this your doing? Yes, roared out the arch youngster (while the passers by stopped in surprise) yes, father, you threatened to deprive me of my cleverness, and I'll be hanged if I have not deprived you of all yours.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,    Ship Freedom, Salem   Brig Polly, Barbadoes   Schr. Betsey, do.   Laboo, Guadaloupe   Sea Flower, N. Y.   Columbia, N. Bedford   John, Folly Landing   Sloop President, St. Bartholemews 
Died, at Red Hill, Fairfax county, on the 15th instant, Mrs. ELIZABETH BEARD.
Sale at Auction.
THIS DAY, At four o'clock, will be sold from on board the sloop President, at Hewes and Miller's wharf, 43 hhds. and 20 bls. first quality SUGAR, at a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved negotiable notes. P. G. MARSTELLER. August 23.
Arcanum Tincture.
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE By R. and J. CRAY, THE Tinctura, purpureo folio aspero, OF DR. WITHERING, Or, The consumptive patient's infallible restorative. August 23. d3t
Lots For Sale.
The subscriber, being desirous of disposing of the remainder of his property in Alexandria, will offer the same at public sale, on Saturday the 10th of September, to the highest bidder. Some of the lots have improvements thereon, and others without any. Times of payment will be allowed, which will be named on the day of sale. The property is in fee simple. WILLIAM BUSHBIE. August 19. 2wa2wco1w
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELIZ 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,
Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and deal leather. August 23. d
United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said Court, We the Commissioners will expose to PUBLIC SALE, for ready money, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, on Friday the 30th day of September next,
THAT VALUABLE & EXTENSIVE FARM,
called Mount Salus, alias Millthorp, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by Deed 550 acres & by survey 673 acres. The Mansion House is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water—The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimnies, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the Mansion House and garden. There are also a valuable Merchant and Grist Mill, Saw Mill, Distillery, Miller's House and Overseer's House.—The Mill House is 40 by 30, two stories high, half of the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne stones, three boiling cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and thingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for malting grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters on Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria, and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement, from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 pannels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natural advantage which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale.
The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in twelve months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments.
Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now notified.
Captain James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Charles Little, James Wiley, James Douglass. August 23. code.

This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the said County, Letters of Administration with the will annexed, on the personal estate of Margaret Wilson, late of the said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the twenty seventh day of July next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded the benefit of the said estate.
WILLIAM WIGGINS, Administrator, with the Will annexed, of Margaret Wilson. August 1. 12w12r.
Robert & John Gray, King street, Have just received from N. York, An additional assortment of BOOKS, of which the following are a part: Dr. Lettsome's Hints, designed to promote Beneficence, Temperance and Medical Science, 3 vols. 8vo. boards. Federalist, 2 vols. 8vo. calf gilt; the same in sheep. Dobson's Life of Petrarch, do. do. Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography, 8vo. Public Characters, for 1802 and 1803, boards. Adventures of Telemachus, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. Thompson's Seasons, with fine plates, calf, gilt. Lady's Monthly Museum, ornamented with beautiful engravings of Fashion for every Month in the Year, 9 vols. 12mo. calf, gilt. German Theatre, 6 vols. calf, gilt. Young Gentleman and Lady's Magazine, 2 vols. 8vo. Lord Kames's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo. Thalaba, the Destroyer, a metrical romance, by Robert Southey, 2 vols. 12mo. Thompson's Pictures of Poetry, 12mo. The Enchanted Plants, fine plates, calf, gilt. Pleasure and pains of Memory, do. do. Belles Lettres Repository for 1801, '2 and '3; fine hot pressed, ornamented with plates. Gifford's Baviad and Maviad, 12mo. boards.
Evans's Essays on the action for money had and received, on the Law of Insurance, and on the Law of Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, 8vo. Taylor's Reports, 8vo. Porcupine's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. Folio, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain; common Prayer Books, gilt and plain; Watt's Psalms & Hymns, large and small; do. bound in Morocco. Wallace on Diseases. Townsend's Guide to Health. Brown's Elements of Medicine. John Bell's Anatomy, And a great number of other articles too numerous to insert in an advertisement. July 27. d
Wanted to Purchase, A Negro Girl from 10 to 13 years of age. A liberal price will be given for one well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. August 8. d6t
JOSEPH BILLING, ORGAN BUILDER & PIANO FORTE MAKER, Opposite Mr. Robert Young's store, lower end of King street, Alexandria. Most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place that he makes Church, Chamber, and Barrel Organs, organized Piano Fortes, and Piano Fortes of all qualities. He hopes that the stability of his work, and the moderation of his charges, will gain him the patronage of the public. Repairs and tunes in town and country. June 24. 12w7t
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. eo
Bruff's Patent Teeth Extractor, By means of which the operation of tooth drawing is rendered infinitely easier, safer, and more expeditious than by any other method hitherto discovered. The subscriber having purchased the Exclusive Right to the use of the above instrument, for the district of Alexandria, offers his services to those who may need assistance in that line.
CHARLES DOUGLASS. Harper's wharf, Prince street, August, 1. eo4w
Wm. HARTSHORNE HAS REMOVED his store and counting room, to the south side of Kirk's wharf, lower end of Wolfe street. He will sell or rent, his store on Hooe's wharf, with the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage. The house is 75 feet long, 22 feet wide and two stories high, lined throughout, and granaries fixed on the 2d and 3d floors. Marine Insurance shares, Potomac shares, or lots in this town or its vicinity will be taken in payment.
For sale, A three story Brick House in King street, next above Bennett and Watts's. A small house, with a lot 28 feet front on Water street, adjoining Major Muncaster's. This lot is about 90 feet deep, has the privilege of an alley on the north side and east end. A number of lots in good situations in this town to sell or rent. Philadelphia loaf and lump sugar, Fine and coarse salt, Philadelphia and Swedish bar iron, Plaster of Paris by the bushel or ton, Indian meal, shorts, bran, rye meal, hay in bundles.
ALEX. SMITH and SON HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in IRISH LINEN, Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bls. a few hds. IRISH OAT MEAL, and 30 dozen THREAD NOSE, which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. eo
Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in casks, Do. in cases of 2 and 4 dozen, Madera Wine per pipe, A few hogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plated handles. Also, Turks Island, Cadiz, and Ground Allum } SALT, Plaster of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall. Merchants Wharf d3rco6t Aug. 12.
PAINTING. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public in general that he has become a resident of this town where he professes the following branches in the art of Painting and Drawing. Portraits in Oil and Crayons, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Free Masons Aprons on Silk or Leather and other implements belonging to the craft. Also, Stands of Colours for Regiments and Companies painted and decorated in the most elegant manner. GILDING Executed in the best manner. N. B. Signs for country merchants, innkeepers, and others executed in such a manner that they may be carried to any distance without danger of injury and with very little trouble, on the most moderate terms.
DRAWING. HE will open a school for teaching young ladies Drawing and Painting in water colours and crayons, as soon as a sufficient number subscribe. He will also punctually attend on ladies who wish patterns drawn for Tambouring, Embroidery, Toilet Tables & other Needle work. Apply at his lodgings in Water street, nearly opposite the Vendue Store and first door south of Col. Hooe's. F. KEMMELMEYER. An Apprentice wanted to the above business. June 27. eo
I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannahs, Allabad Emerty, Scenpore Baftahs, Mugga Mamoudy, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
Washington Tavern. RANDOLPH MOTT Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. PETER HEISKELL, sign of General Washington, Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public. August 8. eo
Just received & for sale, 60 bls. of Beef and Pork, from N. York, of an excellent quality—on hand Holland Gin, and a few hds. and bls. of Sugar. Kenneth Matheson. August 4. eo3w
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. d3reo
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. eo
John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Seal Leather, Beef and Pork, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, Stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bls. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, near State Run Church, in Prince William county, in the night of the 30th ultimo, a tall negro man, by the name of DAVID, rather of a black complexion, long faced, full eyes, long feet, with large ankle bones, full in the hollow of his feet, and had on and took with him, when he went away, a country striped cloth round about, one callico do. and a snuff coloured cloth coat, with sundry other coarse clothing. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail so that I get him, and reasonable charges paid in addition, if brought home. John Jackson. August 9. 12w5t
For Sale, An excellent MILCH COW. Enquire of the Printer; July 1. d
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice 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 jaundice 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 foul, 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. 22w6m
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
ONE tract containing 440 acres, lying in the county of Loudoun, about 6 miles from Leesburg, on the high road leading through Centerville to Alexandria, and adjoining to the lands of Col. Elzey; being the same which was bought of Edward Adams by Wm. H. Harding. The title to this tract is perfectly clear and indisputable.
One other tract, lying in the county aforesaid, on the West side of the Catacoo of Hogback Mountain, containing by survey 314 1/2 acres, conveyed by John Alexander to Wm. Wilson, and by him to John Ramsay, by deed of general warranty. This tract is heavily timbered, and will be sold subject to an unascertained claim of Christopher Greenup's for 164 acres. The title to about 150 acres of the best part of the tract being incontrovertible.
Both these tracts are of good quality, and susceptible of the highest degree of improvement, by means of the Plaster of Paris, as has been verified by lands of the same quality in their immediate vicinity.
For terms please apply to Barnett Hough, Leesburg, John Ramsay, Alexandria, or to the subscriber. Colin Auld. Aug. 2. 22w
Household furniture, &c. FOR SALE.
A family, resident in Alexandria, from the great difficulty in procuring suitable servants, wish to leave the town, and, therefore, offer for sale a variety of genteel Furniture, consisting of
Mahogany chest of Drawers, Sopha, tables, side board, chairs, beds and bedsteads, &c.
Also, A well chosen and scarce collection of Paintings, Drawings and Engravings, by the most eminent hands, amongst which are, four views of
The Battle of the Nile, esteemed the most elegant in America. The house in which they reside is to rent. Enquire of the Printer. August 9. 22w3t
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