Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-08-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1805.
[No. 1382.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds., tiersces and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serget, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Dunaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller. Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flavor'd Holland Gin, 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 12 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannias, 1 do. Platillas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
JAMES SANDERSON Has received, in addition to his late general sup- plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran- dy. 4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. 25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 20 hogsheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogsheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 60 barrels prime pork, 112 barrels peas, suitable for the West-India market. Wm. HODGSON. July 3. d
This day is Published, For Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book- store, and this Office, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN APOLOGY, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BRING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard McNamara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
NOTICE. The subscriber, administrator to the estate and effects of Eugene Hanly , deceased, re- quests all persons who have claims against the es- tate, to bring them forward, legally authenti- cated, for settlement; and those indebted will please to make immediate payment. William Oxley. August 14.
SPANISH SEGARS. Just received, and for Sale, a few Boxes SPANISH SEGARS. T. CRAVEN. August 10. d  JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by the subscriber, 1 case black taffeties 1 do. bandanues, red and brown 20 barrels pork Essence of spruce in jars A large scale beam, bottoms and weights, complete. JOHN G. LADD. August 10. d
FOR SALE, 100 barrels prime Beef, 60 do. Pork, 5 hds. and bks. continental Rum, 4 hds. Molasses, 2 butts real Holland Gin, 12 casks black eyed Peas, 300 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 20 boxes Raisins, 1 half pipe and 2 gr. casks London Par- ticular Madeira, 6000 lbs. Coffee, 8 cases felt Hats assorted, suitable to the St. Domingo Market, 50 barrels prime Herrings. WILLIAM HODGSON. July 30. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY JOHN G. LADD, A few barrels black Varnish, do. Pitch, 100 barrels Boston Beef, 50 kegs Raisins Soap and Candles, in boxes, 100 lbs. Nutmeg and Cloves, New Rum, in hogheads and barrels, Three bales Russia brown Sheerings, A parcel of Blocks, Mast-Hoops, Pumps, &c. July 15. d
WANTED TO PURCHASE, About 30 000 White Oak Hoghead & Barrel Staves, Of good quality: Also, A few squared Logs of Walnut. WM. HODGSON. July 5. d
SUGARS. Seventy hds. and } MUSCOVADO SUGAR, Twenty-two bks. } Thirty one bags Cocoa, received by sloop Diana, from Martinico—for sale on reasonable terms by John & Thos. Vowell. WHO HAVE ON HAND Holland Gin of excellent flavor in Pipes, Fourth proof Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Liverpool Fine Salt, 1000 bushels Indian Corn, 1200 do. black-eyed Peas, in good ship- ping order, July 6. d
TO RENT, A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wilkes Street, opposite Capt. George Slacum's —For terms apply to, John C. Vowell. July 6. d
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart , A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the auth- or's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spu- rious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c. May 3.
W. D. SIMMS has commenc- ed the Practice of LAW, and means to attend the Courts at Alexandria and Washington coun- ties, in the district of Columbia—the Winchester District Court in Virginia, and Prince George's and Charles County Courts, in Maryland. August 25. dyw  St. Vincents Rum, Muscovado Sugar, and Spanish Hides, FOR SALE BY Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 5. d
TO LET, A NEAT WELL FINISHED TWO STORY HOUSE, On St. Asaph-street, nearly opposite Abraham Faw's office—apply to Hewes & Miller. August 2. d
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c. —A SUPPLY OF— Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martins Sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars. Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Sallad oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms. JAMES BACON. May 14. d
LAWRASON & FOWLE Have just received, by the brig Harmony , Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston. 3 bales best Beerboon Gurrahs 3 do. Sewing Twine 2 chests Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS. 5 do. Imperial } 20 boxes best Spanish Segars 2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy 40 barrels N. E. Rum 5 hds. retailing Molasses 7 barrels Sperm. Oil A few boxes Sperm. Candles 40 boxes brown Soap And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and ffwandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boil'd camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambrick mufins India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton slings. January 7.
A few Copies of the American Gardener , for sale by Robert Gray, in King-street.
PUBLIC SALE. At four o'clock on THURSDAY next will be sold on Lawrence's wharf The brig ACTIVE, As she came from sea, burthen 131 Tons.—Terms will be made known at the place of sale. P. G. Marsteller. Aug. 26. des
FINE SALT. 2000 bushels fine Salt, on board the sloop Hope , at E. J.oney's wharf, for sale by Hewes & Miller. August 26. d  TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, 8 puncheons Jamaica Rum, of superior quality. 15 puncheons, } New England Rum. 30 barrels } Which he will sell low, for cash or approve negotiable notes. August 26. d
NOTICE. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Brigs John and Butterfly , and Schooner Young Lyon are hereby notified and requested to bring them in, to the subscriber, within thirty days from this date. James Patton. August 26. dtzethSept
IRISH WHISKEY. The subscriber has on hand about 1500 gallons WHISKEY, made at Ch. Thomas from malted barley, which is of an excellent quality. It is now offered for sale to private fa- milies, by the gallon, at four shillings and six- pence, or by the barrel at four shillings and three- pence—at his house near the brewhouse. THOMAS CRUBE. Alexandria, August 1. dom
N. B. The few that have drank of this Whis- key give it the preference to Brandy. There is no doubt of its being a wholesome spirit. Its being manufactured in the town, should be a farther recommendation to the citizens.
The Subscriber Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-street, viz. THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself—the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to THOMAS RICHARDS, or in his absence to Mrs. Hayden , living on the premises. August 8. dif
TUNIS CRAVEN, HAS JUST RECEIVED, An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Phila- delphia and Baltimore. —AMONG WHICH ARE—
  Superfine cloths and  coloured cambricks    cashmeres,  Dimities,    Cotton cashmeres,  6-4 9-8, Cambrick    White and coloured  mufins,    jeans, nankceas and  India, book, jaconet    fustians,  and mull mull, muf-    Long and short nan-  lins,    keas,  Colonade and crossbar-    Blue do.  red striped cambricks    White and coloured  ditto,    marceilles,  Lace,    Waistcoating,  6-4, Lace shawls,    4-4 7-8, Irish lin-  Long ditto,    nens, long lawns,  Super broaded do.    4-4 7-8, Shirting cot-  English and French silk    ton,  gloves,    Irish and Flanders sheet-  Kid ditto,    ing,  Pic nic mitts,    Platillas,  English split straw bow-    Brittania,  nets,    Silesias,  Madras and bandanna    Silk, cotton and thread  handkerchiefs,    hosiery,  Bastar,    Diaper table cloths,  Manmodies,    Napkins,  Gurrahs, &c. &c.    Chintz calicoes and   
All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.

ORIGINAL REMARKS ON THE PRESENT POLITICS OF EUROPE.
From Bell's Weekly Messenger.
ANNEXATION OF GENOA TO FRANCE; WITH A REVIEW OF THE CONTINENTAL POWERS.
Our readers will find, under our Foreign head, some particulars of the progress which Bonaparte is making in Italy, not by arms, but by the cheaper methods of artifice and intrigue. It was plain from the first, that the sweeping tide of king of Italy was not assumed for nothing; and the name continues every day to be less empty; Sardinia is extinct; Genoa is incorporated; and Tuscany and Naples, pushed upon their frontiers, can only hope to exist during the pleasure of the emperor. The pope, in his ecclesiastical domains, is a prisoner out upon bail, and must surrender himself and his territories upon the mandate of his master; whilst by the possession of Switzerland, and the great avenues of Italy, Austria is effectually cut off from all access to Venice.
The plea of the Genoese for incorporating themselves with France, is somewhat plausible. "Blockaded in our ports by the tyranny of the English, though neutrals, we are punished as enemies, and can no longer subsist on that commerce, which is the only means of our support. When the strong oppress the weak, their only refuge is in the protection of the stronger. Excluded from the seas, we are desirous of a continental connection, and in uniting ourselves with France, we shall be secure as members of her empire, and partake of its glories and its destinies."
A national poll is then set on foot; and by a vote of the population, Genoa surrenders herself to France. Without any nice examination of these arguments, Bonaparte accepts the surrender; a senate is convened, speeches and compliments are bandied on both sides, a constitution is sorted out from his travelling portfolio, the guns fire, the emperor is proclaimed, and the most commercial province of Italy, with the most impregnable city, and the population of a million, is assigned and delivered up to France in half an hour.
What impression is this likely to make upon the continent? Russia has never dissembled; she has sufficiently expressed her resentment upon the old score, and now that Bonaparte has chalked on, it is not likely to subside. The case of Austria, as we have observed, is not improved by this event. In adding to his measure of insult and encroachment, Bonaparte is certainly adding to his security; in case of a rupture he is saved the trouble of conquering Genoa; it is only to be feared that he may proceed so far in this progress of peaceable acquisition, that there will not be room to make a stand in Italy or any where else.
In the event of a continental war, which is as certain as any thing of speculation can be, it naturally suggests to us here to take some review of the several powers.
The situation of the court of Vienna is strangely equivocal; its politics for this some time past have been mysterious; with the appearance of aversion to the British cause, it is said, by nice observers, to be on the eve of coalition, and with the shew of friendship for France, it is believed that the sword is about to be drawn. The suspicious conduct of Austria has an excuse from her situation; the slightest movement of hostility brings an army upon her, the first onset of which she is unequal to resist. Unable, but by open and tedious solicitation, to rouse the German states, she despairs of their assistance till too late, and surrounded by powers, who, though involved in a common interest to resist the encroachments of France, are yet willing to truckle to despotism to lengthen the span of their existence, or jealous of any confederacy by which Austria may profit, she hesitates even to negotiate for fear of detection, and is unripe for any independent or open action. That incomparable body of troops, which at the beginning of the late war had given her so decided a superiority, no longer exists in the same persons. If her troops have derived advantages from a long series of active service, those advantages were equally on the side of the enemy. Her armies have so often been beaten, that it is no wonder if a sort of weariness and despair have crept among them, after such an infinite train of unrewarded fatigues, when they have seen that so many valiant exploits have only been productive of disaster. Many of her best generals have re-
tired, or have been disgraced; her dominions, though large, are not equal to any extensive subsidies; her population, though numerous, is exhausted and dispersed. These circumstances have, probably, made her more dilatory and cautious than usual. But notwithstanding, Austria has a strength somewhat unaccountable and peculiar to herself. More deficient in pecuniary resources than any other great power in Europe, she is better able to subsist and do considerable things without them. By long habit, the whole state is formed to its necessities, and the subject is more ready to supply free quarters, and submit to military license than any other. The country is abundantly fruitful in all its parts, and whilst the war is carried on near home, an arbitrary government, operating on so extensive an object, can hardly fail of such resources as must serve an Austrian army; which is still paid, as Tacitus describes the troops of the ancient Germans to have been; "they have a plentiful table in lieu of pay."
Though slow in her operations, Austria makes amends by her perseverance; if she does not play the game with sufficient spirit, she never throws up her cards; and tho' by an error common to many courts, but particularly fatal to this, she is accustomed to interfere too much and too minutely in the operations of the campaign, there is reason to believe that the prudence of the archduke, under whose guidance her armies at present are, has effectually cured her of this folly.
By the celerity of the movements of France, advantages are gained over Austria before she can regulate her resources or muster her troops; but it has always been the design of Austria that the issue of the war should rather arise from the general result and concurrence of all the operations, gradually producing a solid though a slow advantage, than from the effect of a bold, quick and masterly stroke.
Russia entirely governed by a pacific sovereign, and by aged, and therefore cautious ministers, is wholly occupied in husbanding her resources, and bringing into account her vast extent of territory. The sphere of her ambition is not the south of Europe; her object of aggrandizement, if any, is on the side of the east. With regard to European politics she proposes but one end—security; and therefore has not yet taken, nor will take any further part than what is necessary to this aim. It is thus that she has hitherto preferred counteraction to open force; but should Austria for self-defence be compelled to renew the war, Russia, from the same motive, tho' not in the same degree, will come forward to assist her. This assistance, however, will be limited by her original policy, and to her own immediate interest; she will not suffer Austria to be further weakened; but neither on the other hand will she attempt an extensive recovery of the former conquests of Bonaparte.
With regard to England, such an ally as this will be almost ineffectual.
Prussia now on the edge of the French territory, with a ministry who already consider Bonaparte as more their master than their own sovereign, with the name of a French ally, is almost as effectually a viceroyalty of France, as Holland itself.
In respect to the Northern powers, Sweden, appears rising to that degree of consequence and strength, as to be advancing into the station from which Prussia is rapidly receding. In any event of a shock to the French power, whether by defeat or insurrection in some of the numerous provinces, the German power would find a rallying post in Sweden, and she might again become as in the days of Gustavus. Denmark is not so lost to the sense of its own interest as may at first sight appear. This state evidently rests in her present torpor till the commencement of action by some great power. We shall resume the subject at a future time.
From the CONNECTICUT COURANT.
The sameness of Jacobin Principles and Practices in France, and in the United States.
PART IV.—AND LAST.
The jacobin spirit from its origin to the present time, has been like "the pestilence that walketh in darkness." Its operations, though irresistibly powerful, have been secret. The jacobin junto in Paris held their deliberations and caucuses in a den, with closed doors. Shut up together where no one could see them, where no ear could witness their doings, they privately proposed and matured their plans. They determined who should be excited, and who should fall. If any Frenchman, how-
ever high in office or however respectable for his character and services thwarted their plans or incurred their suspicions, they instantly decreed his ruin: they denounced him to the nation, as an apostate from republican principles, and they never ceased to persecute him till his destruction was completed. They managed the members of the convention as their tools; and they held the whole nation as with a bit and bridle. They held opinion itself in fetters; insomuch that there was no other way of escaping persecution, disgrace and ruin, but by applauding the patriotism and obeying the mandates of the jacobin club.
Now let the reader look at home, and he may see a system in operation, which is the express image of the system that was pursued by the jacobin junto in Paris. There is in this country a combination of men who arrogate the right of designating the persons to fill the principal offices in the government; and who assume the power of controlling the legislature and governing the nation. The members of this combination, mostly taken from certain large states, "hold evening meetings, to decide what shall take place or prevail" in the national legislature, and they suffer nothing "to come fairly" before our national legislators, "that is not either brought forward by one of the party, or has not their previous sanction." Meeting together in the night and shutting themselves up in a conclave where no mortal can see or hear them, they propose, arrange, and determine the measures of the government. After the members of this combination or junto have prepared their measures, they offer them to the national legislature, which is "degraded to a Register's office, used merely to record the measures, which may have been produced" at these nightly meetings of the jacobin fraternity. If the members of the legislature quietly submit to this mockery of legislation, well; but if any, belonging to the democratic party, presume to dissent or object, the Virginian Hotspur , Mr. Randolph, rises in a foam of rage and lashes them till he almost bares their bones; and however conscious they may be to themselves of honest views and intentions, they are made to tremble under his lash like culprits.
The combinations of which we are speaking, have recourse to the same plan of public proscription and denunciation, which was pursued by the Jacobins in France. He that doubteth, is politically damned. If any draw back, if any flinch, if any refuse to work like horses in a harness, if any venture to whisper an objection to the despotism in which they are held, they are instantly denounced as apostates from republican principles. A hue and cry over the whole land is raised against them. The mighty Duane, the organ of the combination and consequently the organ of the public will, lashes them with his cow-skin. The minor-prints hurl reproaches upon them; they are hunted down; and they must either make their peace by the most abject submissions, or sink under loads of opprobrium. Opinion itself is held in vile bondage, by the terrors of a punishment which is but little less frightful than that of the Bow-string in Turkey, or the Guillotine in France.
Let the reader extend his view, and he may see combinations in particular states, branching out from the Mother-Club at Washington and affiliating with it.
A junto in Pennsylvania raised Mr. McKean to the chair of the government: and so long as he is strictly conformed to the views and passively submitted to the mandates of that junto, it approved and applauded his administration; but as soon as he was seen independently to exercise his own opinion, he was marked for destruction.
The same scenes are acting in the state of New-York, the city whereof is seemingly becoming, in respect to the other parts of that large State, what the city of Paris was, in respect to the other departments of France. The city of New-York is the focus of a combination, that arrogates the right of governing the legislature of the state, and of controlling all public men and public measures. As the organ of this combination, Cheetham denounces the victims of its resentment, and holds the cow-skin over that state, as Duane does over the union.
And now we call upon our readers, we seriously call upon the whole public, to turn their attention to this interesting and all-important subject. If we have mistated or perverted facts, we invite the red of criticism: we wish to stand corrected. Our object is truth; and it is to aim to communicate correct and useful information to the public. We have stated nothing but what we soberly believe is strictly true; nothing but what, as public jour-
nalists, we believe it to be our duty to state. We invite discussion; we court investigation. If our allegations are substantiated, (and facts they will be found to be, upon the strictest scrutiny,) let the ear of the public be attentive.
We seriously ask, what must be the result of such a formidable deep-rooted combination; in what prostration of national dignity and freedom; in what convulsion, anarchy and ruin, will its operations issue. —Are there not men in our country as ambitious, as any in France? Is not the ambition of such men probably whetted on by contemplating the success that finally crowned the efforts of the French demagogues? Do they not wish to establish themselves and their families in hereditary rights? And what so secure and certain a road to this, as by forming themselves into such all powerful combinations as have been mentioned; controlling the constituted authorities; undermining and frittering away the constitution itself; deceiving, debasing, and distracting the people—till a second Bonaparte watching the favorable moment, usurps the government.
Who dare approach this proud Leon , then, that is sporting in our republican deep? "Who can discover the lace of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?" "Who can open the doors of his face?" "Who can stand against his teeth" which are, "terrible round about?" "When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid." "His breath kindleth coals." Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire fly out. Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. "He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea (of liberty) "like a pot of ointment."
Blessed, thrice blessed will the man be, who shall "bore his jaw through with a thorn;" who shall "put a hook in his nose"—and draw him out.
HARTFORD, August 21.
Depredations upon American Commerce.
Almost every day brings tidings of some new depredations upon the commerce of the United States, and of fresh insults suffered by our seamen. Were we to publish these accounts published in detail, we should have room but for little else. The American flag is insulted by the English, by the French, and even by the Spaniards; and it is insulted with impunity. Our seamen are impressed, they are captured, they are imprisoned, they are treated with almost every kind of indignity, while pursuing their lawful business in a regular manner.
How long must all this be borne? Has our government yet to learn, that no nation ever was or ever will be respected abroad, but in proportion as it exacts respect by punishing wanton insults upon its dignity and wanton depredations upon the property of its citizens; that its doing justice to other nations cannot secure its respect, unless it has both ability and disposition to enforce measures of justice from them; and that a constant firmness of national attitude and conduct prevents insults, while pusillanimity invites them.
Our nation is second only to one, in foreign commerce; and from its commerce the whole national revenue is drawn. Upon this it depends for its ability to discharge the principal and the interest of its debt, and for the support of its government: yet its commerce is almost entirely unprotected, and is a prey to the avarice of every free-boater. What government under the sun had ever before the folly to pursue such a system of policy.
Must the citizens of this nation who become seamen, be thrown out of its protection? Must they who, in the first instance, support the whole weight of the revenue, be abandoned by the government that is reaping the harvest of their toils? National honor out of the question, and also setting aside all consideration of the sufferings of a numerous class of individuals who have lost their all by robberies committed on them upon the seas; without bringing these things into the account, it would be easy to shew that the ordinary expences of protecting the American commerce would be less than the amount of the losses which the nation suffers from leaving its commerce unprotected. Every capture is a loss to the revenue: and besides, as there is a necessity of insuring not only against the dangers of the sea, but more against the greater dangers from robbers and pirates, the premiums of insurance are accordingly raised; of consequence all our imported articles bear proportionally higher prices, and come dearer to the consumers.
The clear result of the whole is, that, from the unprotected condition of our commerce, the people have to pay upon all foreign articles they use, an extra percent.

age, which in the course of a year amounts to a considerable sum to each family. — What could be thought of a farmer who should suffer the loss of half his crops rather than be at the expence of fencing his field; or of a householder who should passively look on and see an honest and industrious part of his family robbed, when he could easily protect them; or indeed what could be thought of any man who should calmly let another take him by the nose with one hand, and pick his pockets with the other, when by sternly looking him in the face and shaking his cane at him, he might drive him off?
PHILADELPHIA, August 24.
The ship New York, captain George, 60 days from Cadiz, had arrived at the Laretto. On board of this vessel are the illustrious Gen. Moreau and family, all in good health.
Arrived at New Castle, ship Clothier, Dandelot, from Laguire; was boarded in the Mono Passage, by the British frigate Jason, Wm. Champaign, commander, and treated very politely. The frigate having got aground in the night, captain Dandelot, with Mr. Nairac, the supercargo, and Mr. Francis Breuil, jun. went on board to offer their assistance. The frigate was applied with a cable and anchor, for which capt. Champaign, gave a bill of exchange upon the admiralty in London. The above gentlemen remained on board of the frigate two days, and left her only after she was out of danger.
BALTIMORE, August 27.
Arrived schooner Harmony, Gould, 17 days from Laguire. Left brig Ann and Mary, of this port. Off Hatteras, saw a large ship at anchor, with her top gallant-mast down—she got underway and stood for the northward before we were out of sight.
Left there ship Charleston, Stranger, and brig Union and Canton, of New York; ship Active & brig Molly, of Philadelphia; schrs. Elizabeth and Amelia, of Norfolk; brig Peace, of Newburyport, to sail in ten days; brig Friendship of Salem; schrs. Brothers' Return, of Alexandria; Hope of N. London; ship Alert, lying off and on, the port shut.
Arrived schooner Stephen, Leban, 20 days from Port-de-Paix. Left there 6th, schooner Congress, Odlin, of Philadelphia, uncertain when to sail. A schooner outward bound was captured near Monte Christie, and the captain landed, could not hear her name. Off the Capes, spoke schrs. Travers, from Baltimore for Barbadoes, 2 days out. Passed the ship Canton, in the river, bound up.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28.
The editor acknowledges receiving a long reply to an article which appeared in this paper on Monday the 19th inst. under the head "Communication," which is on a subject too uninteresting to his subscribers to publish; at the same time he deems it his duty to inform the writer, that the "Communication" did not come from the quarter he alludes to, neither is the writer interested in any shape or manner whatever in the subject of controversy.
Died last evening, after an illness of a few days, of a typhus fever, Mr. JAMES A. SUTTON, son of John Sutton, esq. of this place.
Captain Moore, arrived on Thursday evening from New York, spoke off Hatteras, on the 6th inst. brig Freeclove, Garman, from Philadelphia, and sloop Margaret, Seymour, from Norfolk for this port. On Thursday morning last, off Cape Romain, was brought to by the French privateer Regulator. The Frenchmen ordered Captain Moore to hoist out his boat and come on board, which order he immediately complied with; when six of the privateer's men got into the Mary's boat and going on board the schooner, broke open her hatchets and took out several barrels of beef, pork, &c. The value of the articles thus taken, (including the boat which they kept) amounted to 400 dollars, and in payment they gave Captain Moore 20 doubloons, about 310 dollars. At this time a large ship was in company with the privateer, which they informed was their prize, but gave contradictory accounts, at one time stating that she was an English Guineaman, and at another that she was the ship Mary, of New York.
[Charleston Courier]
Every summer the public mind is agitated, and the large towns in the United States injured by the false reports of weak or wicked persons, respecting their state of health. The evil calls loudly for remedy, and prevention; and we hope
the late praiseworthy proceedings of the board of health, to that end, will be attended with success. Yesterday one Solomon Sturtevant, a laborer, who calls himself a physician, was apprehended upon a warrant from Justice Ruggles, of Roxbury, upon the complaint of our board of health of this town, that said Sturtevant falsely published and declared, at Quincy, that the yellow fever was very prevalent at Boston; that he had seen 14 persons buried on Friday night, who had died with it; and that the small pox was also prevalent; and that it was dangerous to visit the town. The evidence was direct against him; and he being unable to find bail in 1000 dollars, was committed to take his trial at the supreme court, in Dedham, in October next.
[Boston paper.]
The following Recipe, from the reports of the British Board of Agriculture, for preparing potatoes to eat as bread, may prove useful to the public.
There is nothing that would tend more to promote the consumption of potatoes than to have the proper method of preparing them as food generally known. In London this is little attended to, whereas, in Lancashire and in Ireland, the boiling of potatoes is brought to very great perfection indeed. When prepared in the following manner, if the quality of the root is good, they may be eat as bread, a practice not unusual in Ireland.
The potatoes should be as much as possible of the same size, and the large and small ones boiled separately, they must be washed clean, and without paring or scraping, put in a pot with cold water, not sufficient to cover them, as they will produce themselves, before they boil, a considerable quantity of fluid. They do not admit being put into a vessel of boiling water, like greens, and whenever they are boiled, should be taken out of the water and kept dry. If the potatoes are tolerably large, it will be necessary, as soon as they begin to boil to throw in some cold water, and occasionally to repeat it till the potatoes are boiled to the heat (which will take from half an hour to an hour and a quarter, according to their size) they will otherwise crack and burst to pieces on the outside, whilst the inside will be nearly in a crude state, consequently very unpalatable and unwholesome.
During the boiling, throwing in a little salt occasionally, is found a great improvement and it is certain the slower they are boiled the better they eat. When boiled, pour off the water, and evaporate the remainder by replacing, the vessel in which they were boiled, once more over the fire; this makes them remarkably dry and mealy, more especially, if they are kept for some time in a potatoe roaster, a most excellent machine, which may be had at Lonsdale's. Taylor street, Carnaby Market.—They should be brought to the table with their skins on, and eat with a little salt as bread: nothing but experience can satisfy any one how superior the potatoe is thus prepared to the common method of preparing and boiling it.
Steaming potatoes will never answer, as the immersion in water causes them to discharge a certain substance, which the steam alone is incapable of doing, & by retaining of which, the flavour of the root is injured.
From the Washington Federalist.
As proof of the position laid down by Dr. Goldsmith, in his animated nature, "That human mind, as well as body, progresses more rapidly towards maturity, as we proceed to the south, until getting within the tropics."—The following extract is made from a letter written by a boy of 15; having had barely a common English education, and living in Augusta, Georgia, to a friend on the Potomac.
"With regard to your opinions of my learning Latin, they are in a measure correct and just. Nature has I confess poured into my youthful bosom the spirit of ambition; but fortune has buried my humble name beneath the wave of obscurity. But say, O you! who profess to be the counsel of my youth,—Is that any reason why I should remain so? No—Let me spring from the nether depth of my own exertion: Let me soar upon the wing of hope, rendered stable by prudence and precaution—and who knows but I may one day reach the Olympian height of glory—and the name of _____, at no very distant day become dear to Columbia and Columbians!!! Forgive this strain of rhapsody—it is the wish of my heart, and my pen is always guided by its impulses—Ambition, thou grand producer of good and evil, as nature has implanted you in my breast I will not oppose you by pretended philosophy, but cherish you by encouragement, while I check your violence by virtue—Never will I establish my fame, tho' upon the ruins of that of others—never will I rise upon the fall of another! The history
of nations is spotted with human blood. Nay every page exhibits the crimson hue of homicide.
"The pathway to the temple of glory, in every age, appears to have been crossed by the stream of murder and obstructed by the wounds of misery; and those who wished to go there, were, it seems, obliged to wade through and step over them.—This for a moment makes me pause, and to think it better to die in obscurity than to climb the eminence of infamy, merely to be seen. But my doubts are soon dissipated. They cease when I raise mine eyes to the noble form of Washington! August, venerable hero! where shall we see such a man? Not in Greece, nor in Rome, nor in Carthage, or in short we shall see such a man no where. Rome boasts of the virtues of a Numa. Sparta, of the virtuous wisdom of Lycurgus. And England of that of her beloved Alfred. But who but Columbia can boast of the patriotic bravery! the surprising virtue! the public and private probity of a Washington? Yes, my country, you are the mother of the greatest man that ever decked the earth.
"I will endeavor to follow his bravery, while I emulate his other patriotic virtues, I will joy to be the disciple of a Washington! remembering that virtue is the only true, sure and firm basis of fame. Cæsar is held up both for our admiration & scorn—so is Hannibal of Carthage, Themistocles of Athens, William of England, and Bonaparte of France. But Washington must be held up for our admiration and veneration alone."
FROM THE BALANCE.
ON PRIDE.
Pride, at the hour of Death's a baneful thing. Especially when one's about to swing. At such a time to be particular, Or for vain precedence, a fickler; Or mulish, In that dread moment, is extremely foolish.
We should not be too critical and nice, But of our friends, most kindly, take advice: And join in pray'r, Ere all our foothold is in air; And if our comrade be uncomely, We ne'er should treat him with contumely; But the pride of some, old fancies say, That etiquette forbids their going the same way.
THE STORY.
Coffee and Pat, at Tyburn met, Under the gallows: (The first acknowledg'd that he ow'd the debt But Teague was callous) Attended by a priest so fag and hoary, To plead their cause, and frank their souls to glory.
He thus the Irish man address'd— "My friend, if it be your request, "I'll with you pray— "What dost thou say?—" But Teague indignant cried, "Not I d'ye see; "No, by my soul, shaint Patrick prays for me— "So stand away."
The parson pitied much their sad condition: But Coffee viewing signs of deep contrition, (And cropt instinctive on his knees) The domine an effort on him tried, And alk'd his leave to pray;—Coffee replied, "Yes, massa please."
The parson upward turn'd his eyes, And thus address'd the Sovereign of the skies:
"O thou blast Saviour of mankind, Through whom alone we pardon find; Deign in thy mercy, Lord, to send A troop of angels, to attend The souls of these unhappy mortals, And guard them safe to Heaven's portals; And when stern justice here shall noose 'em, Convey their souls to ABRAM'S Bosom—"
"Avast, Avast!" With lowering aspect, interrupted Paddy— "Not quite so fast, Old daddy." The wondrous parson stood amaz'd, And on the harden'd victim gas'd, And begg'd the meaning of such uncouth figures. Paddy continu'd thus—"ABRAM, I trow, Will not be thanking ye, to use him so, And stuff his bosom with a PACK of NAGURS." PROTEUS.
French and Spanish Languages.
A French gentleman, lately professor of the French Language in a college in Maryland, offers his service to the citizens of Alexandria as a teacher of the French and Spanish Languages. He flatters himself he will be found fully adequate to the task, and solicits public patronage. Apply at Mrs. Spear's boarding house or to the printer.
August 28.
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For Freight to Baltimore.
The Sloop HARRIOT,
New lying at col. Ramsay's whar—will sail in all this week. For freight, (which will be taken on low terms) or passage apply to the master on board.
Aug. 28
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For CHARTER,
To the West-Indies or Coastways,
The Sloop HOPE,
Burthen 73 tons; a good strong vessel and in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Hewes & Miller.
August 28.
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We wish to take a YOUNG MAN as a STUDENT of MEDICINE.
Craik & Washington.
August 28.
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PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue.
20 Shares Marine Stock,
Belonging to the estate of H. Sneed, deceased, on a credit of 60 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Aug. 28.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber wishes to purchase a few likely YOUNG NEGROES.
Any person or persons having such property to dispose of, will meet with READY SALE, by an early application, at Hodgkin's Tavern, Alexandria.
August 28.
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WANTED.
A neat BOOT & SHOE-MAKER that can come well recommended, and capable of taking charge of a SHOP, will meet with encouragement. A Single Man will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer.
August 28.
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Spring-Garden Theatre.
TENTH NIGHT.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING,
AUGUST 28,
WILL BE PRESENTED
A much admired COMEDY
—CALLED—
THE ROAD TO RUIN.
Mr. Dorton, Mr. McKenzie Harry Dorton, Mr. Wood Mr. Suky, Mr. Francis Mr. Silky, Mr. Blisset Goldfinch, Mr. Jefferson Milford, Mr. Poe Mr. Smith, Mr. Seymour Hofier, Mr. Cain Sheriff's Officer, Mr. Taylor Jacob, Master Harris.
Widow Warren, Mrs. Francis Sophia, Wood Jenny, Seymour Mrs. Ledger, Jefferson Milliner, Miss Hunt Mantua-Maker, Miss Scrivener.
END OF THE PLAY,
The Minuet DE-LA-COEUR:
By Master HARRIS and Miss HUNT, (Pupils of Mr. Francis.)
TO WHICH WILL BE ADDED, The Musical Entertainment of ROSINA.
Belville, Mr. Cain Captain Belville, Robins William, Francis Rufic, McKenzie Irishman, Blisset.
Rosina, Mrs. Seymour Phoebe, Jefferson Dorcas, Francis.
The Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin precisely at 7. Admittance One Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Gausey's bar and at the THEATRE.
Should the weather prove unfavorable, the entertainments will be postponed until the first fair evening.
August 27.
Wanted to Purchase,
50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 ft of Chestnut RAILS. Apply to the Printer.
Aug 19.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE RECEIVED,
A considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best articles in their line of business.
THEY HAVE FOR SALE
Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port.
Wines of the first quality and in fine order.
St. Estephe Medoc Claret, in cases of one and two dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach-do. Jamaica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, old Irish Whiskey, Molasses.
Gunpowder Imperial Hylton Young Hylton Hylton Skin Souchong
TEAS,
carefully chosen of the freshest and best qualities for family use.
Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Sugars, Mucovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Upland Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Flotant & Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Bees Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in bladders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havanna Segars, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, refined Saltpetre, Brimstone, Allum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dipt Candles, Demijohns, &c.
Mandeville & Jamesson.
August 10.
FOR SALE,
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY,
Neabsco Furnace, and its Appendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain - and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one-third cash, and the balance in two annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part.
John Tayloe.
Mount Airy, August 12.
N. B. A valuable Mine Bank, in Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
LAND for SALE.
I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considerable part of the purchase money. Those gentlemen who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property.
John Luke.
August 5.
Forty Dollars Reward,
For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER;
HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seventeen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Bronaught, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forgery, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805.
THOMAS WEST,
One mile from Alexandria,
August 14.
An Overseer wanted.
I WILL give liberal wages to a young man acquainted with FARMING, who can (from respectable sources) bring vouchers for character Application may be made me at the place or at my farm two miles from Centreville, if done in the course of a few weeks.
THOMAS BLACKBURN, jun.
Rippon Lodge, August 7.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, per Schooner Hiram, from Rhode-Island: ALSO, 35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY - and
30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBACCO, warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to
John & Thomas Vowell.
July 16.
FOR SALE,
My Tract of Land, lying in the county of Loudoun, and bounding on the Sugar Land Run: containing two thousand and seven hundred and sixty four acres. I will accommodate purchasers in parcels less than the whole. I will not enter into any description of the land, supposing that persons desirous of purchasing, will inform themselves on the spot, by taking a view of the premises. Possession can be given on new year's day, in the year 1806, to any one who makes a bargain before the 15th September, after which time tenants will be fixed and the possession though at the same time as in the other case, will be encumbered with them. For terms application may be made to Thomas L. Lee, of the county, General John Minor, Fredericksburg, and the subscriber living in the county of King George.
LANDON CARTER.
Cleve, August 1.
FOR SALE.
Five hundred acres of LAND, in the County of Alexandria, and five and a half miles from Alexandria and two from Georgetown, one moiety in Wood and part of that heavily timbered. It abounds in excellent water, and hath an extensive view of the neighborhood - from its proximity to the City, Georgetown and Alexandria, with the additional convenience of an abundance of wood, few farms within the District claim a pre-eminence. Upon the First Monday in October, I shall attend on the premises for the purpose of disposing of it, if not sold previous to that time. Should it be more accommodating to those (who wish a country residence during the sickly months,) I will divide it into ten and twenty acre LOTS. Any person wishing to view the Land, by an application to WILLIAM SNELLUM, who lives on it may be gratified. My remoteness and the frequent depredations on the Wood and Timber, are the principal inducements to sell it, not more than one-fifth of the purchase money will be required, and a credit from two to three years will be given for the residue, security by a mortgage, and a forfeiture of the advanced monies, with interest on the sum unpaid, if not punctually and fully discharged.
G. CHAPMAN.
August 17.
CAROLINE MILLS, FOR SALE.
WILL be sold at public sale on the premises, on the 2d day of the 9th month, (September) next, a Merchant and country Mill, with 170 acres of land, on which are sufficient houses for the accommodation of millers and others; situate on the river Rappahannock, about two miles below the town of Port Royal, on a stream of water sufficient for three water wheels and four pair of stones, at almost all seasons of the year; is in the best wheat county perhaps in the state, where no competition can be dreaded, and is on tide water.
The Country Mill is nearly adjoining the other, has one overshot water wheel, and one pair of five feet Burr Stones, is surrounded by wealthy farmers, who have large families and it is known that the profits arising from this country Mill alone will more than pay the interest of the money, the whole is supposed to be worth, in short this whole property is thought by judges to be the most valuable of the kind in the state of Virginia, and is sold in consequence of the death of Aquila Janney, to enable the subscriber to settle the concerns of the late partnership of Aquila and Elias Janney.
Terms of sale will be one fourth in cash, or an approved negotiable note at sixty days; the balance in three equal payments, at six, nine and twelve months, bearing interest from the day of sale, and to be secured in such manner as may be determined on and made known at the time and place of sale.
ELISHA JANNEY, Surviving Partner.
7th mo. 23.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers, of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the estate of William Wools, late of the aforesaid county, deceased - All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on or before the 6th day of February next, they may otherwise be by law excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 5th day of August, 1805.
Ann Wools, Adm'x.
Archibald M'Clieff, Adm'r.
August 5.
For BOSTON,
The Schooner
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Eliphalet Loring, Master; For freight (of 300 barrels) or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
Who have received by said Schooner, 308 casks White Stone Lime, 45 tons Plaster Paris - and 10 quintals Cod. Fish - which will be disposed of on liberal terms, if applied for immediately.
They have also received, A small assortment of Shoes, Which will be opened immediately. August 26.
SHIP TAVERN, PRINCE-STREET.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the above well-known Houle, and is laying in an assortment of the best Liquors and other necessaries for the accommodation of those gentlemen who may favor him with their custom.
Private parties supplied with dinners, suppers, relishes, &c. and a few gentlemen can be well accommodated with board.
WILLIAM JOY.
JAMES DAVIDSON returns his grateful thanks to the public for the favors he received during the time he conducted the above Tavern; and, as he still resides in a part of the house, he will afford every assistance for the accommodation of those who favor Mr. Joy with their custom.
August 26.
Water-Street ACADEMY.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to the patrons of his school, for the very liberal and friendly encouragement, he has met with since he came to Alexandria; and most respectfully informs them, and the citizens in general, that, as he has retaken the house in which he now resides, they may consider his Academy as a permanent school establishment; so that those who prefer him as a teacher may, very probably, have it in their power to send their children to him until they have finished their education: that is, if such parents or guardians conceive, that having obtained a knowledge of the following branches of literature (which are taught in the most careful manner by the subscriber) is a sufficient education for their children, viz. the English language, critically grammatical, agreeably to the celebrated Walker's Standard of pronunciation, Writing, and Arithmetic in all its branches, Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, according to Hutton and Bonnycastle, Gauging Vessels of the following figures, in the most exact manner, by cubical arithmetic, namely, Hexagonal, Cubic, Spheroidal, and Casks of all kinds and sizes.
As the great and many advantages which result from having children begin and finish their education with one teacher, are so evident that every well informed person must, upon the least reflection discover them, the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to say any thing in vindication of the subject; but refers it to the good sense and judgment of his friends and fellow citizens to determine, whether it is not better to fix their children in one school, and continue them there, (provided that school is well regulated) than to change their teachers frequently, as some do, in the course of their education; which practice is most undoubtedly fraught with many evils to such children. As the subscriber can teach but a very small part of the children in Alexandria, the above remarks cannot justly be construed to be the effects of avarice: But he would just observe, both for his own sake, and the sake of his fellow-laborers in the didactic profession, that no teacher, be he ever so competent to his task, will receive much credit from the enlightened part of the community, even by his utmost exertions to instruct such children as are moved about from school to school, either to satisfy their caprice, or upon any occasion whatever, that is not of very considerable importance.
Those who are desirous of having their children taught by a person scrupulously strict in the discharge of his duty, as it respects the manners, morals and progress of his pupils in their learning, are invited to visit the subscriber's Academy, and judge for themselves of his manner of conducting a school and method of teaching. As an Assistant is now engaged for a considerable time, between twenty and thirty scholars can be taken, in addition to the number now in the school.
An Evening School
Will be opened by the Subscriber, on MONDAY the 2d of September next, at the low rate of Three Dollars per Scholar per quarter, ink, quills, and wood included; and will teach still the first of March, provided encouragement offers.
August 19.
Jonathan Foster.
The lower Story and Cellar of the Academy to let. Apply as above.
Belona Gun-Powder.
Just received and for Sale by the subscribers, 15 quarter casks Belona Gun-Powder, of superior quality.
Also, 10 chests Young Hylton Tea, and 20 barrels New-England Rum. Lawrafsion & Fowle.
August 27.
FOR SALE,
A few puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum.
James Sanderson.
August 26.
Manufactured Tobacco.
Just received by Faxon, Metcalf, & Co. from RICHMOND,
30 Kegs Manufactured Tobacco, small twist and warranted of Prime Quality.
Any sold that does not answer the expectation of purchasers, they shall have the liberty to return.
They have also on hand,
 20 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Boston Beef,  30 do. Prime Pork,  50 boxes Mould Candles,  30 do. Brown Soap,  10 hds. New England Rum,  40 bbls. do.  4 pipes Holland Gin,  4 do. French Brandy,  6 hds. Molasses,  100 reams Wrapping Paper, and  100 - Sugar. 
ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
SHOES,
All of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for Cash, or approved notes. August 21.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE OYSTER SEASON
IS now approaching, when every Dollar I can get will be in motion. Permit me to address you in a plain way, with a few plain facts.
CASH you must be convinced, is the main spring, source and life, with all men of business - it gives them energy, strength and spirits to combat every difficulty; and makes them respected by those with whom they have any dealings: the baker, butcher, liquor merchants, grocer, hay, corn, oats - and, in short, every article in the Tavern Line, are CASH. And above all, the worn out Oyster man, who toils many a cold and boisterous day, to obtain his living - to gratify your luxurious appetites, and bring nourishment to the afflicted - HE MUST HAVE CASH. But how can he have it, when what is owing to me is unjustly withheld? Numbers there are who, having no property, feast and regale themselves at the expence of the Tavern-Keeper, by taking advantage of that humane law passed three sessions ago which declares their person sacred for all sums under 20 dollars, and their property only liable: but such men will sooner or later meet with their due reward.
NOW TO THE POINT: my books to this day are closed and proved; and every account will be made out by FRIDAY next. I shall think myself obliged, and very much obliged indeed, to those indebted to me, to settle their respective balances; a person authorised by me will call on them after that day, when such accounts as are not settled by Monday, September 2d, will be put into the hands of officers for collection, without respect to PERSONS - as real necessity compels me to take such strenuous measures, viz. my own credit and reputation. Those, therefore, whom the law entitles me to receive from, I will make pay. And I trust those whom the law screens, will also pay, rather than have their names exposed before a court of justice. Money I want, and money I must have. Do unto me, as you would wish to be done unto: Then I shall say, with exultation, praise, and joy: well done thou worthy and honorable man.
In such pleasing expectations, I beg leave to subscribe myself, with every sense of gratitude, their much obliged
GEORGE PITT.
NO TRUSTING from this date. All persons to whom I stand indebted are requested to bring in their accounts. George. Town, August 19th, 1805.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county in the district of Columbia, has obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of Robert Brown, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 3d day of August, 1805.
DIXON BRITTINGHAM, Adm'r.
August 3.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
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