Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-07-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1804.
[No. 1049.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are
 Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres,  Duffs, Plains, Kenley, Negro Cottons,  Serges, Etacks, blue Friezes,  Calimancos, Ruffs, Yam Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Tucklenburgs,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths,  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Colou'd Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles. 
Philip G. Marsteller.
July 20. JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
 Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.  Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.  Claire in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.  Bett Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Belt Sallad Oil, Salt-Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone. 
 Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Belt Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c. 
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND , consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment. John Horsburgh. June 12. d
For Freight or Charter, To EUROPE or the W. INDIES, The BRIG COMMERCE, JOHN HARFER, Master. She is in complete order and ready for sea, burthen 1250 bds. Apply to the master on board, or to M'CLEAN and WINTERBERY.
For Freight or Charter, To any Port in the United States or the West-Indies, The Sch'r BETSEY, Tholemia Berry, Master. Will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to M'Clean and Winterbery.
Who have for sale, at their store on Union Street 24 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 15 hds. St. Croix Sugar, 15 bds. Phila. Loaf, } SUGARS, 10 do. Lump Imperial Tea by the q't. chest, Molasses and prime Pork by the barrel, Do. Beef, 50 bags black Pepper, 10 bds. 4th proof Peach Brandy, 10 pipes, 7 half pipes at 5 quarter casks Madeira Wine, Salt in sacks, Porter in bds. Ravens Duck, Spanish Segars, &c. July 19. d
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street. Who has for Sale, Berbon Gurrahs, Nampotakie Coffees, Chittabully Bastes, Champore Coffees, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25. d
For BOSTON, The Sloop POLLY, S. Durban, Master: 300 bds. FREIGHT will be taken on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or to Henry K. May and Co. Who have for Sale—Prime and Cargo Beef, prime Pork, Cogniac and Bordeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Jamaica Rum, heavy black Pepper, Pimento, and London Market Madeira Wine, July 3. d2w
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Columbia, burthen about 500 bds. Apply to Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16. d
Twenty Five Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a feld, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or caring off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting. July 11. d
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes LISBON LEMONS, equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bds. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, soft shell'd Almonds, by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c. Abel Willis. July 5. p
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND, situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Cameron Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also, on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. West's Land, lying on the north-west line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas. Richard M. Scott, } Com'rs F. Peyton, } Amos Alexander, } July 12. d
POTOMACK COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, That an Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held according to law, at Gadsby's tavern in Alexandria, on Monday the 6th day of August next, when the Treasurer's account, with other papers as relate to the Company's affairs, will be laid before them for their consideration. By Order, Joseph Carleton, Treasurer for the Potomack Company. July 7. d
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Joseph Dyson's Store, Prince Street.) Has this day received, per the brig Neptune , from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port. Just received, per the brig Joanna , from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality STED POTATOES. July 5. d
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince Street, a variety of Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c. VIZ.
Fresh LEMONS —imported in the brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Limes, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Prunes, &c. &c. Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c. Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cogniac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, best Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c. Smithfield Bacon Hams, Venison, Sausage and Herring, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c. Thomas Simms. July 9. d
WANTED,
At the Navy Yard, Washington, A quantity of the following articles, VIZ. 5 inch Oak Plank, } 4 1/2 inch do. } 3 inch do. } 2 inch do. } 3 inch yellow pine } Plank, } 2 1/2 inch do. } 2 inch do. } Lengths from thirty feet upwards. Locust Trimails, of 18 and 24 inches long. Locust Timber, in the log. Cedar do. do. Beams of Yellow Pine and Oak Knots of various sizes.
Proposals for supplying the whole or any part of the materials, specifying the particulars and the lowest price, will be received by the subscriber until the first day of August next. THOS. TINGEY.
Navy Yard, Washington, July 10, 1804. N. B. All further information which may be required can be obtained, on application being made at the Constructor's Office. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by Subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's, IN The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets. By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work that is to be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings. Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED) 2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannas, 2 do. Batas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, consisting of 5 bales Batas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannas, 1 do. Cassias, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1, and A large quantity of red Seal Leather. June 4. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale, 30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 puncheons fine flavored St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira } 8 do. old Port } 4 do. P. Teneriffe } 15 qr. casks Sherry and } 4 pipes Bruffs } 3 hds. green Copperas, } 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, } 3 hds. Madder, } 2 hds. Allum, and } 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29. d

Twenty-nine BOSTON, THE SLOOP AMPHIBIOUS, Apply to EBENEZER ROGERS, Master. Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Ricketts and Newton's wharf, or A. and E. Janney. July 27.
BOSTON, July 20.
FROM ENGLAND.
Yesterday arrived the ship Montezuma, capt. Isaacs, from London. We received papers to the 5th ult. but we are necessitated to be brief in mentioning their contents.
The King of Great Britain had been again indisposed, but had in a great degree recovered. A Cabinet examination of his Majesty's Physicians took place on the 2d; and it was rumoured that some important arrangement would be made in consequence.
On the 5th of June Mr. Pitt was to offer to the House of Commons his new plan for the defence of his country.
Shipping had been engaged in England for a foreign expedition.
Mr. Livingston, the American Minister to the French, is in England in pursuit of some agricultural information it is said in some of the papers, in others it is conjectured that his object is to negotiate a loan for the purchase of the Floridas. Mr. Fox, and many of the British nobility, have been particularly attentive to him; and some of the London editors have expressed an astonishment at these attentions, considering his conduct with respect to the late "conspiracy."
On the 30th of May, Mr. Wilberforce moved in the House of Commons for leave to bring in a bill for the total abolition of the slave trade; which he obtained by a majority of 75 of 173 votes.
W. Cobbett (Porcupine) has been convicted of publishing a libel on the Government of Ireland.
The Emperor of Russia has publicly approved of the conduct of his late Envoy at Paris, between whom and the Consular Government it has been understood some misunderstanding took place. The Emperor has besides presented to the Diet of Ratisbon a note on the subject of the violation of the German Territory by the seizure of the Duke of Enghien, in which he expresses his sorrow at that event, and his surprise that France, under existing circumstances, should have authorised such procedure. The Envoy of Sweden presented a note on the same subject. The Emperor of Russia, wished for an application to be made on the part of the Empire to the French Government for a satisfactory explanation. He had already instructed his charge des affaires at Paris on the subject. The consideration of the subject was deferred by the Diet for 6 weeks. There are various accounts of the movements of troops.
The French funds had fallen, owing to reports of a misunderstanding with Russia; and the unwillingness of Prussia to give up Embden!
On the 20th of May the French Senate waited on Bonaparte and requested his acceptance of the title of Emperor, &c. They addressed him with the appellation "Your Imperial Majesty." He, of course complied with the request. They then waited on Madame Bonaparte, to whom they addressed the same title. Their discourse to her contained this sentence, your "disposition presages that the name of the EMPRESS JOSEPHINA, will be the signal of consolation and of hope," &c.
Five members of the Senate, it is said, were against giving the First Consul a new title, &c. Sieyes, Lanjuinais and Gregoire were among these.
The French Legislative Body is to continue 5 (or 10) years, the Tribunate 10. The latter to be blended with the Legislature, and called a Chamber of Orators.
Ministers Plenipotentiary are to have the appellation of "their Excellencies."
His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the Gauls has appointed as Marshals of the Empire; Berthier, M. at Moncey, Jourdan, Massena, Augereau, Bernadotte, Soult, Brune, Lannes, Mortier, Ney, Davoust, Bessieres, Kellerman, Lefebvre, Pechignon and Serrurier.
The following vote is to be submitted to the French subjects. "The French people will the Imperial Dignity to be hereditary in the direct, natural, legal and adopted descent of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the natural and legal descent of Joseph Bonaparte, and Louis Bonaparte."
From the Boston Repository.
By the arrival of the Montezuma, capt. Isaacs, in 32 days from land, England, we have received London papers to 2d June, and have seen letters to the 5th. The papers are generally filled with Parliamentary debates too long for our columns, or squibs and witticisms on the new-fangled Royalty and Nobility of France, not particularly interesting.
We have remarked another form of Constitution for the new order of things, drawn up by the Conservative Senate; how many this makes since the destruction of the ancient government of France, we pretend not to calculate. It shall be presented to our readers in our next.
We observe that the opposition are now calling as loudly upon Pitt for some efficient measures in prosecuting the war, as he did upon his predecessor. We understand, however, by an English gentleman, passenger, that the opposition does not increase in numbers, nor is it considered so formidable as was first apprehended; that the Parliament has resumed the very important subject of abolishing slavery in the colonies. On this measure we have been favoured with the following
Extract; from a respectable source.
The change of Ministry has not yet produced any material one in our politics; nor is there the least appearance of any thing like a negotiation for peace taking place. The long agitated question for the abolition of the slave trade for our colonies has been carried in the affirmative in a certain degree; the partizans for the abolition having obtained a vote of the House of Commons to refer the consideration of the subject to a committee. It is even possible that the important question may be ultimately carried, and in such a case, it would impose a new face on the social constitution of the colonies. The events in St. Domingo have no doubt had a considerable influence. It is a striking example, and may be of infinite use in the future government of the West-India islands.
Sugar, Coffee, and Dye Woods in request. Cotton and Tobacco, flat. All the exchanges much in our favor. Our exportations to the Continent are vigorous.
London, June 4. —Dolls. 4s. 8d. plenty—6 per cents 89 a 90—Louisiana 95, no sale.
LONDON, June 3.
By Paris papers of the 20th ult. it appears that on the 18th, the Senatus Consultum respecting the Imperial dignity to be bestowed on Bonaparte was finally adopted, and presented to the First Consul by the senate in a body. This act contains 143 articles, and is in substance as follows:
Napoleon Bonaparte is declared Emperor of the French, and the Imperial dignity hereditary in the legitimate descent, from male to male, in the order of primogeniture, to the exclusion of females and their descent. The First Consul may adopt the children or the grand-children of his brothers, provided they have attained the age of 18 years complete, and he himself having no children. Adoption is prohibited to his successors. In default of a natural heir to the First Consul, or of an adopted heir, the empire will be transferred to Joseph Bonaparte and his descendants; and in default of Joseph and his descendants, to Louis and his descendants. In case of failure of the heirs of Joseph and Louis Bonaparte, a Senatus Consultum proposed to the Senate by the Titularies of the great Dignities of the Empire, and submitted to the people, shall appoint an Emperor. The members of the Imperial Family shall bear the title of French Princes. The eldest son of the Emperor shall bear the title of Imperial Prince. A French Prince who shall marry without permission from the Emperor, shall be deprived of all right to the inheritance, unless he shall have no children by his marriage, and it shall be afterwards dissolved."
The brothers of Bonaparte are to be crowned French princes. Imperial palaces are to be established in four principal points of the Empire. Females are in all cases excluded from the regency; and the reigning Emperor may previous to his death, appoint a regent from amongst the French princes, if his heir male is a minor.
The titularies of the great dignities of the Empire, are, the Great Elector, the Arch Chancellor of the Empire, the Arch Chancellor of State, the Arch Treasurer, the Constable, and the High Admiral. They shall be nominated by the Emperor, and they shall enjoy the same honors of the French Princes, and rank immediately after them; they shall be Senators and Councillors of State; they shall form the great Council of the Empire."
The other great officers are, one Marshal of the Empire, chosen from among the most distinguished generals, 28 inspectors and Colonels general of Artillery, Cavalry, and the Marine; three great Civil Officers of the crown, such as shall be instituted by the statutes of the Emperor. The laws are to be thus promulgated:
Napoleon by the grace of God and the Constitution of the republic, Emperor of the French, &c. &c.
The adoption of the Senatus Consultum has been announced by discharge of Artillery.
Of the Conservative Senate to the FIRST CONSUL.
Citizen First Consul,
The conservative senate presents themselves in a body before you, to thank you for the communication that you ordered to be laid before them on the 2d of this month, by the grand judges comprising original authentic documents relating to the atrocities directed against us under the shelter of the diplomatic character, by the envoy of the king of England, residing at the court of Munich. In examining these pieces and the report of the grand judge, the senate has been in this case supplying for the moment the functions of a great national tribunal. A commission of five members framed a report, which the senate approved, and now present to you. The publicity of this report must depend upon the wisdom of the government. Our deliberations are, in an essential degree, necessarily secret; and, in matters of high policy, it is our maxim to let nothing transpire but what the government may think proper to communicate to Europe: We talk to Europe, because the investigation of this proceeding is not merely confined to France, it is the case of the world.
Nevertheless, inasmuch as it regards France, these circumstances have contributed to cast light upon two important objects. Providence has preserved a hero, necessary to her pure designs, and in your ruin France is involved. The English and the emigrants know, that your destiny is interwoven with that of the French people. If their execrable projects had been fulfilled, a dreadful vengeance would have been the result. Heaven will preserve the land from the dire necessity of punishing a crime, that, in its consequence, might overthrow the world. Yet this crime has been attempted, and may be repeated; we speak of vengeance, and our laws are not equal to the exigency.
Yes, Citizen First Consul, the senate should in duty tell you, that in re-organizing our social system, your superior genius neglected provisions that do honor to the generosity of your character, but which augments perhaps your dangers and our fears. All our constitutions, excepting that of the year 8, had organized a high court, or national jury. You thought that a similar tribunal would not be necessary; and posterity, who will regard you for all that you have done, will count likewise upon that which you was not willing to foresee.
But citizen first consul there is a debt you owe your country. You are not at liberty to neglect your existence; and the senate, who in essence, are the conservators of the social compact of thirty millions of men, demand on their part, that the law be expounded upon the first object of that conservation.
Citizen first consul, a great national tribunal will insure on the one part, the responsibility of the public functionaries, and on the other, it will present to conspirators a ready tribunal, invested with the necessary powers to maintain the security and existence of a great people, attached to the safety and existence of their first magistrate.
But this national jury will not be sufficient now to insure your life, and the effect of your great work, if you do not combine other institutions in the system to survive you. You establish a new epoch; but you ought to eternalize it; splendor is nothing if it is ephemeral; we cannot doubt but this great idea has occupied your thoughts, for your creative genius embraces all things.
You are pressed by the time, by the events, by conspirators, by the ambitious. Your are pressed by the inquietude which agitates all Frenchmen. You may arrest time, controul events, curb the conspiring, disarm the ambitious, and tranquilize France, in giving institutions which will cement the edifice of the state, and prolong those benefits for the children which you acquire for their fathers. Citizen first consul, be well assured that the senate addresses you here in the name of the citizens. All admire and love you; but there are some who ponder with profound anxiety upon the probable fate of the vessel, the republic if they had the misfortune to lose their pilot, before it had been fixed upon immovable anchors. In the cities in the country, if you were to interrogate all Frenchmen, one after the other, there is not one who would not exclaim with us "Great man, finish your vast designs, and make your glory immortal; you have extricated us from the chaos of the past; you make us blest, in the enjoyment of existing blessings; guarantee them to us for the future!"
In all foreign courts, sound politicians exercise the same language. The
To Rent, And a full man given immediately, a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town. For particulars enquire of Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 27.
Barkeeper Wanted.
A person who will attend a Bar and can keep accounts, bringing good recommendation, will receive every encouragement. Apply to Garrett Hedden, at the Hope and Anchor Tavern, corner of Prince Street. July 27.
MAYOR'S OFFICE,
Alex 24th July, 1804.
SEVERAL of the proprietors of ground in the square comprehended between King, Water, Prince and Union streets, having neglected to fill up the same to the regulation of the streets, agreeably to an order of Council dated the 20th ultimo; the Superintendent of Police is hereby directed to perform the duty required, at the expense of the Corporation, and afterwards to recover the amount thereof from the defaulters respectively, in the manner prescribed for the recovery of other public claims.
Elisha C. Dick, Mayor of Alexandria.
NOTICE.
THE deranged state of the Aquia Inspectors renders it necessary that the securities of the inspectors should be speedily informed of whatever claims there may be, in order that arrangements may be made for the discharge of such of them as the said securities may be liable for—Gentlemen holding notes will please leave notice of them with Messrs. Eustace, Moncure & Co. at Aquia. Hawkin Stone, John P. Harrison. Aquia, July 25.
BEEF.
Five Hundred bls. NAVY BEEF for sale by the subscribers on very moderate terms. Henry K. May and Co. July 16.
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer. July 16.
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. July 16.
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. As considerable trust will necessarily be reposed in her, liberal wages will be given to one of good character, and none else need apply. Enquire of the Printer. July 16.
Five Dollars Reward,
FOR apprehending and committing to jail, or bringing home ALLE, a Negro woman who ran away on Tuesday morning the 17th inst. She is about 30 years of age, of middle size, dark brown complexion, her nose higher than that common to negroes; she took with her a variety of clothing.
Her mother, WINNY, about 40 years of age a stout black woman, has been run away for about 6 years. She was for sometime in Alexandria, called her name Winny Buckner, and some time resided to a Mr. Sutton of that place; she has since been heard of at Baltimore. It is likely Alle has made for Frederickburg, to make her escape to her mother.
If both are secured, so that I get them again, I will give Thirty Dollars.
Richard Norris.
Culpepper Count House,
July 25.
DANIEL M'DOUGALL
Will commence the business of SAIL MAKING in the Loft over the store of Mr. Thomas Irwin, at the corner of King and Union streets, on or before the 20th of August next. July 24.
FRESH
Rhode Island Stone Lime,
just received and for sale
By John G. Ladd
In 27.
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

repose of France includes the repose of Europe.
Such are, citizen first consul , the observations which the senate have charged us to lay before you in giving us also the immediate mission to repeat, in their name and in the name of France, that under all circumstances, & at this moment in a greater degree than ever, the Senate and the people are consolidated with you.
Signed,
CAMBACERES, Second Consul President Morad de Gallis , and Joseph Cornudet . Secretaries.
NORFOLK, July 23.
Capture of the British Sloop of War Lilly.
Sunday morning last arrived here part of the crew of the British sloop of war Lilly, captured on the 15th inst. by the French privateer La Dame Ambert, capt. Charles Lemarque, who, the day before, captured the ship Mary, belonging to Liverpool, from Africa to Savannah, with a valuable cargo of slaves, ivory, &c. and a ship from Honduras to London, laden with mahogany. After taking out the most valuable part of the Mary's cargo, they gave the crew a "deed of gift" of her, and put the Lilly's and the other ship's men on board. They detained Mr. Ashton, captain of the Mary, on board the privateer, and purpose carrying him to Guadalupe as an evidence for her condemnation.
The following account of the capture of the English Sloop of War Lilly, has been given us by Mr. Norcock, the purser:
"I beg leave to acquaint you of my arrival here this day with the remaining officers and crew of H. M. sloop of war Lilly. On the 14th instant on or about the hour of 2 P. M. being then in latitude 33 21, N. and long. 79, 13, W. we observed two sail to windward, to which we immediately gave chase. At half past 3, perceived the one to be an armed vessel laying too with French colours flying, boarding a ship, which we supposed to be English, and continued in that position till dark, when we lost sight of them. Tacked occasionally, working to windward during the night; at half past 8 A. M. observed two sail to the westward, which we supposed to be the same as yesterday; made all sail in chase, and cleared ship for action. At 9 distinguished them to be the two ships we saw yesterday, the one having the other in tow, standing to the S. E. on the starboard tack. Half past 9 the one hoisted English colours, which we returned; passed to windward; tacked on our weather beam, and cast the vessel she had taken in tow off three quarters past the edgway taking us for a merchant vessel, we shewed no guns, and having a temporary poop rigged to decoy her. At 23 minutes past 10 she ranged upon our weather quarter, shifted her colours to French, and commenced a heavy fire upon us which we immediately returned; she then dropped astern and kept up a heavy discharge of musketry, musketoons, cohors from her tops and decks, and that of grape and language from her bow chasers which cut our braces, bowlines, and running rigging in such a manner as to render the ship totally unmanageable and completely defeated all our exertions to alter our position so as to get a gun to bear; and the only resistance we were able to make (having no stern chasers) was that of the small arms."
It is with the greatest concern I have to mention the death of capt. William Compton who fell early in the action. She still kept (taking every advantage of our ungovernable state) under our stern raking us, fore and aft with her bow chase guns and one hundred men at musketry, making sundry fruitless attempts to board till noon when she passed to windward, on which we gave her the whole of our larboard broadside, and laying athwart-hause, raked us sundry times, which I am sorry to say deprived us of the assistance of the whole of the officers on deck; lieutenant Fowler being the last who fell, giving instructions to strike the colours; the ship then laying a perfect log on the water; standing, running rigging and sails completely cut to pieces masts and yards severely wounded. In this state the enemy made another desperate attempt to board which they effected on the bowsprit with upwards of one hundred men and the feeble resistance we were then able to make, having then eighteen men out of our small number, being only seventy six at the commencement of the action, killed and wounded. It is with the utmost concern I have to add, we were compelled to strike our colours, and half past noon were taken possession of by the French privateer La Dame Ambert, of Guadalupe,
mounting fourteen twelve pounder carronades and two long 9's, and having on board one hundred and forty men. The Lilly mounted sixteen short twelve pounders merchant guns."
List of the killed and wounded.
KILLED.—Captain William Compton; lieutenant Samuel Fowler.
Severely wounded.—Mr. Mich. Head master's mate; Scipio Thompson, ditto of HMS Driver; John Bryant, boatswain; Richard Scarrott, Peter Oldson, Thomas Bennett, Thomas M'Can, John Phickett, W. Calvin, (since dead) seamen, Robert Hammond, Robert Day, Wm. Wilson private marines.
Slightly wounded.—Robert Riser, Jas. Allen Edward Warren, seamen, William Wade, private marine.
The gentleman who gave the above account says, that the crew of the privateer were mostly English, Scotch, Irish, and Americans, and that the captain was a Scotchman—thinks from the shattered condition of the Lilly, that she cannot be got into port. The privateer was formerly the British Packet Marlborough, lately captured by the French in the West-Indies.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JULY 23.
At a meeting of sundry citizens of Fairfax County and others, held at West End, the 27th of July, 1804, for the purpose of adopting measures in order to obtain the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia, in the vicinity of the town of Alexandria, in the said County of Fairfax.
GEN. THOMPSON MASON, Chairman. ROBERT MOSS, Secretary.
This meeting being fully impressed with the advantages resulting from the establishment of a branch of the Bank of Virginia in this county, as well to the agricultural interest of the counties trading to the town of Alexandria as others.
Therefore Resolved, That Thompson Mason, Walter Jones, Francis Peyton, George Deneale, and Augustine J. Smith be appointed a Committee to draft a petition to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying such an increase of the capital stock of the said Bank of Virginia (if necessary) as will enable the President and Directors of the said bank to establish a branch in the vicinity of the town of Alexandria in the County of Fairfax, and that a representation be drafted by said committee to be addressed to the President, Directors, and Stockholders of the said Bank to be presented at their general meeting at Richmond on the first Monday in September next, soliciting their concurrence and aid in the said application; and that the said petition and representation be submitted to another meeting to be held at Mrs. Simpson's tavern, West End, on Thursday next the 23d of August at 11 o'clock A. M. in order that the same may be adopted and forwarded to the different counties interested, for the signatures of those concurring in the propriety of the said application.
Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be published in the Alexandria newspapers.
Test,
THOMPSON MASON, Chairman.
ROBERT MOSS, Secretary.
Copy of a letter from a young gentleman, a Supercargo, in Calcutta, to his father in Boston.
Our passage across the Atlantic, Southern and Indian Oceans, was marked by no striking incident. We stopped at Joanna a few days for refreshment: the most remarkable circumstance, operating there on my mind, was the ancient Arabic Characters being well understood and written by the natives with equal dispatch, correctness and facility, and yet we are accustomed to consider all Manders as semi-barbarians. This island is, in truth, a most delightful spot, well cultivated, and I think exceeds in natural beauty, any one of the West India Islands.
We arrived in Ballasore Roads on the 20th of June, and in a few days anchored before this oriental emporium; this magnificent seat of British power, and the residence of the Governor General of the British settlements. Within a few miles of the city the river Hoogly, on the east side, is ornamented with edifices, all in
the Grecian style of architecture, with splendid and spacious porticos, resembling at a distance, more the minor temples of Athens, in the age of Pericles, than the ordinary mansions of merchants, or private gentlemen, surrounded by grounds and gardens, laid out with great taste, and kept with the utmost neatness. These are resorted to in the dry season, which is from November to March—during the rains, when the country is too wet, the city is preferred as more healthy. The city cannot fail to astonish one from our country, where moderate circumstances, and a necessary simplicity of manners, chiefly prevail. Every thing here is upon a grand scale, the eye is lost, and the mind astonished in the contemplation of works of every kind, which with us are unknown.
Of the inhabitants, it may be presumed the shortness of my intended stay will not permit me to say much. The English, with whom we in New-England may glory in our common origin, are generally reputed frank, liberal and polite: Indeed I have heard so many instances of great generosity of character to the widow, the orphan, and distressed mind of every kind, that were I to go into detail, I should trespass much on the ordinary bounds of a letter. The present noble Governor of India possesses in a high degree the confidence and esteem of his country; his mind is richly stored with literature and science, and fully equal to accomplish and consolidate all that she commits to him concerning power of police, war or peace.
Upon mature reflection, having conceived it more for the interest of my friends, to place my business in the hands of a merchant here of acknowledged respectability than to attempt doing it myself, or having it done gratis by R. I. have given my confidence to Mr. ——R., is a black man here, who has generally had the goodness to attach himself to my countrymen on their first arrival, and address enough to persuade them that he sells their consignments, and buys their return cargo for nothing; by this singular generosity he has it is said, acquired within the last six years, a fortune of near a million of dollars.
The thing is very well understood here, a cargo is wanted for a particular ship and the goods procured from the British merchants; a surcharge is made upon the bona fide price for his benefit and incorporated without our perceiving it in his invoice.—This bad management exposes our mercantile judgment to some sneering and is certainly productive of great disadvantage.—The history of our trade for some years back is simply this: at first we brought out large credits upon houses here, but without any consignment of ship or cargo, the consequence of this arrangement was, that our credits were not answered, and thus to save a paltry commission upon return cargoes, we were thrown out of a regular supply of goods from respectable agents here, and forced to take up with articles the refuse of the market at exorbitant prices, and to pay a ruinous exchange on our bills or to return with our ships half loaded. For these three last years we have brought specie, and this properly applied, ought to have ensured us the choice of all the goods at market; but here again a narrow policy, I am afraid, deprived us of this advantage. My mercantile precursors generally got into the hands of the disinterested native I have already mentioned, and the cautious reserve they are said to have preserved with the English merchants established here, tended to confirm his influence. In short, it is a matter of surprize how we are able to carry the trade on without loss and it is supposed when a permanent peace takes place, that we shall be thrown out of every market. British freights from India will be less than ours, and their investments superior in quality and laid in at a lower price. Our impolicy is exemplified in the facts that very little British capital is engaged in our India trade, whereas I think a more liberal policy in our intercourse for the last seven years, would have been productive of mutual benefit, and probably a very considerable part of the surplus capital of the British merchants in India, would have been embarked in the support of our trade.
You will excuse my troubling you with these remarks, but I write with the intention to render a service to our numerous connections. I think it would be our interest to pay liberally for the experience of the British merchants established here, and employ them to lay in our homeward cargoes, for if we do not do this we shall soon be obliged to abandon the trade altogether.
M. Chevalier, formerly merchant at Port au Prince, and a French gentleman, with dispatches from the Commandant at the city of St. Domingo, to M. Pichon, came passengers in the Louisa,
capt. Clark, arrived at (del. hia.)
We are indebted to the polite for a file of 16th newspapers to the received last night by the brig Georg in 42 days from Cork. The later when the papers were received enable to present our readers with a day, and admits of but a slight contents.
The New Administration have their career in a manner which justifies opinion formed of them. Already have they planned several important expeditions; one which is destined for the Caye of Good Hope and Batavia, and is entrusted to Gen. Sir Alur Clark. The arrangements to equip a competent armament for these objects are going on with energy and rapidity. Copious extracts tomorrow.
We understand the ship True American, capt. Teubner, arrived last night from Gibraltar, has dis. ches on board from Commodore Preble, for our government. N. Y. Pap.
Truth & Taste.
TRUTH is disputable, not taste: what exists in the nature of things is the standard of our judgment; what each man feels within himself is the standard of sentiment. Propositions in geometry may be proved; systems in physic may be controverted; but the harmony of verse, the tenderness of passion, the brilliancy of wit, must give immediate pleasure. No man reasons concerning another man's beauty; but frequently by the justice or injustice of his actions.
In every criminal trial, the first object of the prisoner is to disprove the facts alleged; * the second to prove that, even if these actions were real, they ought to be justified. It is confessedly by deductions of the understanding, that the first point is ascertained: how can we suppose that a different faculty of the mind is employed in fixing the other.
* In modern times, if we are prosecuted for a libel, we are not permitted to give the truth in evidence.
Philadelphia, June 24.
DIED,
Suddenly, on Friday night the 20th instant, at the house of her father, the Rev. David Jones, in Chester county, Mrs. MARY M'CLEAN in the 38th year of her age, the amiable comfort of Mr. Archibald M'Clean, late principal of an Academy in Alexandria, Virginia. Mrs. M'Clean was the sensible companion, the dutiful daughter, the affectionate parent, the valuable wife, and the sincere Christian, being an early professor of religion in the Baptist Church, in the full communion of which she died. Her remains were interred on Lord's day last, attended by a numerous concourse of sympathising friends; on which melancholy occasion, a funeral discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Rutter, of Blockley, from Amos iv. 12.—"Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel."
Affixe of Bread.
The 3 Loaf to weigh 14 ounces John Longden, Clerk of the Market.
July 28.
NOW LANDING and for SALE, 200 casks.
FRESH LIME.
THOS. PRESTON.
July 28.
For Charleston, (S. Carolina,)
The Schooner COMET, Capt. MEEDS. Will sail on Tuesday next. For passage only, having good accommodation, Apply to
Lewis Deblois.
July 28.
TO LET—on moderate Terms,
A large two story brick dwelling HOUSE, pleasantly situated on Wolfe street, between Water and Union streets.
Likewise, another two story brick dwelling HOUSE on Washington, between Duke and Wolfe streets, on one of the most elevated and healthy situations in the town, with a well of good water.
Possession of the latter house may be had immediately, and of the former at a week's notice.
Apply to the subscriber, or in his absence, to Mr. Jonah Habel.
Archibald M'Clean.
July 25.
For Sale,
A two story frame HOUSE and LOT, on the north side of Prince street, between Put and Royal streets, at present occupied by Thomas Williams, for terms apply to
Samuel Craig.
June 8.
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Twenty-nine FOR SALE, kegs of prime Richmond manufactured Tobacco. Wm. OXLEY.
AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery, to build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attending on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the said county, in the District of Columbia, administration on the personal estate of Charles Jamieson, late of the said county, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the seventeenth day of January next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this seventeenth day of July, 1804.
Andrew Jamieson, Administrator of Chas. Jamieson. N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the above named administrator. July 17.
Land for Sale. By virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me, by James Douglass and Daniel Douglass, and their wives, to secure the payment of a debt due by them to Wm. Gunnell, jun. of Fairfax county, and the interest that has accrued thereon, and in pursuance of the covenant and stipulations therein contained, I shall proceed to sell, for ready money, on the premises, on Thursday the second day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
A certain tract or piece of Land, lying in Fairfax county, near the mouth of Difficult Run; being the tract whereon the mill of the said Jas. and Daniel Douglass lately stood, the metes and bounds of which are particularly set forth in the said Deed of Trust, and will be shown at the time and place of sale, together with all the improvements, advantages and privileges that are now or belong to the said premises. As it is presumed those desirous of purchasing will view and examine for themselves, a more particular description is deemed unnecessary. Should the day prove rainy the sale will take place the next fair day. John Potts, Trustee. July 10.
This Day is Published, By COTTON and STEWART, And for sale at their Bookstore, (Price 12 1/2 cents,) LORENZO DOW'S DREAM. HIS SERMON May also be had at the same place. June 21.
For Sale, An Elegant Saddle HORSE. Enquire of the Printer. July 11.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
Warranted Genuine, viz:  London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do.  Lisbon, Colmana and Malaga  Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz.  Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Sal Petre and Allum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchongs, assorted  Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Seal Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c.  June 4.
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory. BENJAMIN BROWN. Formerly of the firm of M'Pherson and Brown, Baltimore.) Respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of Burr Mill Stones, in St. Patrick Street, between King and Cameron streets, near Davey Davey's, Alexandria, and solicits a share of patronage: He flatters himself his work will be found equal, if not superior, to any executed in this place, as will appear by a certificate from Jonathan and John Elliott, which will be shown on application at the Manufactory.
Now on hand a number of First Quality STONES. ready made from 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6. Also, A LARGE SUPPLY OF FRESH BURR BLOCKS. June 6.
FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND. Situate in Fairfax county, about 7 miles from Occoquan Mills, 18 from Alexandria, and 22 from the City of Washington; containing 112 acres, about two thirds of which are cleared and enclosed with a good fence—the improvements are a log dwelling house and kitchen, a stable, corn house and smoke house, an excellent orchard of apples, pears, peaches, cherries and plums, very conveniently situated for mills, as there are four within three miles. The purchaser may have the privilege of feeding this fall, and possession will be given on Christmas or perhaps sooner.—Terms will be made known on application to the subscriber on the premises. Richard Wheeler. July 13.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF DR. DARWIN. By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep. 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50 July 20.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next Legislature of Virginia, praying the establishment of a Bank of the Bank of Virginia, and an increase of the capital of the said Bank, contiguous to the Town of Alexandria. Fairfax, July 12.
BENNETT and WATTS Have just received and offer for Sale for Cash or Notes at a short date, Best Crown Window Glass of various sizes, T. C. Millington's Crowley Steel. Irish Linens, Diapers and Table Cloths, White and brown Russia Sheetings, German Dowlas and Platillas, Imperial and Young Hyson } TEA of the first quality. July 20.
JOHN BRYAN,
Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general that he is supplied with the best materials in his line of business, and flatters himself from the quality of his work, and moderation of his prices to render satisfaction to those who may please to favour him with their commands. I HAVE NOW READY FOR SALE, Gentlemen's fashionable saddles made on English Trees, and in part of the best English leather, the other materials warranted also—Elastic, fluted, inlaid and plain saddles;—Leopard skin houpons, and saddle cloths, ladies fashionable saddles with hogskin, buckskin and velvet seats, plated bridles of the newest patterns, with disk branch, guard, half guard and plain bits, common bridles, martingales and collars, an assortment of whips, plated Swallow Spurs, plated and polished patent spring stirrups, plain plated ditto, portmanteaus, valices and saddle bags, horseman's caps, holsters and belts, fire buckets, carriage, waggon and cart harness furnished at a short notice. A set of neat English gig harness with plated mounting for sale. N. B. Orders will be attended to with punctuality. April 26.
FOR SALE, Or Exchange for Wet or Dry Goods, A HOUSE and LOT situated on St. Asaph between Prince and Queen Streets. The house is 24 by 18 feet, and contains eight rooms on each floor, and is connected with a yard, garden and fruit orchard. Apply to Robert Langhier, King Street.
An Overseer Wanted. THE subscriber wishes to employ a person well qualified for an Overseer, for business of some extent, lying in the upper end of Prince William county, and not far from Hay Market, to whom liberal wages would be given. Those applying will observe the necessity of being well recommended, as no one that is not can be attended to. The subscriber may be seen on the estate alluded to, on the 24th and 25th of this month, till which time will remain in the county of Middlesex, and after which any communication on the subject may be left in the care of the present Manager of the estate. N. B. Some information may be had on application to Augustine J. Smith. Carter B. Berkly. Barn Elms, Middlesex County, July 18.
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT, And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town, BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brocke's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Draws Designs and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings. ALSO,
MEASURES & VALUES all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most masterly and economic style. He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. May 23.
Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital Stock of said Bank for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 5th instant. By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier. July 2.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED, From New York and Philadelphia, A NEW Assortment of Books & Stationery, among which are the following: Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Lady's Museum, Dablon's Life of Petrarch, Dictionary of Natural History, Furgason's Astronomy, Cooke's Pantheon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Screevill's Lexicon, Sr. Pierre's Studies of Nature, Medical Extracts with plates, Decameron of Boccaci, Blount's Practical Navigator, Pedersen's list, Hoole's Ariosto, Simpson's Euclid, Winman's Egypt, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain, Morocco Prayer Books, Baillie's Surgery, Edinburgh New Dispensatory, Bailey's Johnson's, Walker's and Perry's Dictionaries. An elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, a few choice Vases, Violin Strings and Bow, a complete assortment of German Flutes and Flageolets, and a great variety of other articles which will be advertised in a few days. July 24.
TRAVELS IN GREECE. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES. THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicited to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS. I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis Travels , will be comprised in four Vols. octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set. IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.