Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-17 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. III.]
WEDNESDAY, August 17, 1803.
No. 836.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels, French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierses and bds. Coffee in tierses and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffsils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ks, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 16.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens Ware, and
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cashmeres, Calicoes, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. August 16.
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15.
Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in casks, Do. in cases of 2 and } Vintage 4 dozen, } 1798. Madera Wine per pipe, A few hogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plated handles. Also, Turks Island, } SALT, Cadiz, and } Ground Allum } Plaster of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall. Merchants Wharf Aug. 13.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles, 10 hds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaster.
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular
Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga } WINES, Old St. Julien and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses,
Imperial, Chulan, Hysan, Young Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea } Fresh Teas of the latest Importation,
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,
Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyean, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT
Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. PETER HESKELL, sign of General Washington, Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public. August 8. eo
Wanted to Purchase,
A Negro Girl from 10 to 13 years of age. A liberal price will be given for one well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. August 8. d6t
For BOSTON,
The last sailing, new Sch't ALERT, Azariah Smith, Master, will sail on Sunday next: She has excellent accommodations for Passengers, and will be a constant trader between this place and Boston. For Passage apply to the captain at M c Lean's wharf, or to Josiah Faxon & Co.
Who have the following GOODS for sale, 38 bbls New England Rum, 57 bbls Beef, 47 bbls Boston Pork, 50 boxes dipp'd Candles, 40 boxes mould do. 30 boxes Brown Soap, 20 bbls prime Mackerill, 30 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco, 25 reams Writing Paper, 50 casks Rhode Island Lime, ALSO.
A fresh and general assortment of Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children SHOES as usual, negro men's large coarse SHOES. August 4. d2w
NEW PUBLICATIONS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers & Stationers, KING STREET.
THE Friend of Women: translated from the French of Boudier de Villemont, by Alexander Morrice, price one dollar.
The Marriage Promise: a Comedy in five acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, by John Til Allingham, 25 cents.
Domestic Encyclopedia, vol. 2nd, price to subscribers 2 dols. 50 cents per vol. in boards.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age. Price 2 dol. 25 cents in boards, 2 dol. 50 cents bound.
Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaigns of Gen. Bonaparte in that country, and published under his immediate patronage, by Vivant Denon, translated from the French—to which is prefixed an historical account of the invasion of Egypt by the French, by Arthur Akin, embellished with numerous engravings, 2 vols. 8vo. Price 4 dols. 50 cents in boards, or 5 dols. bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici, 3 vols. boards. Price 6 dols. 75 cents.
John Bull; or an Englishman's Fire Side, a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by George Colman, the younger. Price 25 cents. August 12. eo
Notice.
At a Legionary Court of Enquiry of the 2d Legion, held the 11th inst. Wm. Dixon was appointed Collector of Militia Fines for the said legion, commencing at the company musters in April last.
John Mac Leod, Clerk. August 12. eo3t
Notice.
The subscriber being appointed by the Legionary Court for the second legion of the Militia, to collect the Fines incurred by the members thereof—He hopes all those persons fined will be punctual in their payments when called on, as the time limited by law is short for making his return to the Legionary Court for settlement. Wm. Dixon. August 12. eo3t
For Sale.
A likely young Negro Woman about 18 years of age can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. August 15. eo3t
For NORFOLK,
The Schooner Friend to America, John M c Donald, Master; Intended as a constant Trader; she is an excellent vessel; has good accommodations for Passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Pass. apply to the captain on board, at Merchants' Wharf. August 16. d3t
Public Vendue.
On Thursday next at half past 10 o'clock will be sold on Merchants Wharf,
The last sailing BRIG EVELINA, burthen one hundred and sixty tons, or seven hundred barrels, in complete order to receive a cargo. A credit of 90 and 180 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes, will be given. P. G. MARSTELLER. August 15.
For Freight or Charter,
The BRIG JOANNA, Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co. Who have for sale. Sugar in hds. and bds. Rum in hds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
For Freight or Charter,
The new Schooner UNION, of Boston, Samuel Hutchens, Master, burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to JANNEY & PATON, Who have for sale on board said vessel, 50 tons Plaster Paris. July 26. d
FOR NEW-YORK, (A CONSTANT TRADER)
The last sailing Schooner FRIENDSHIP, John Quandrill, Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Ricketts, Newton & Co's wharf, or to P. CARE, Union Street. Who has for Sale, 40 kegs Powder, 30 do. Ground Ginger, 30 tons Plaster of Paris, 60 bds. Shad, 50 do. Herrings, and A quantity of fine and coarse Salt, &c. July 25. d
For Sale or Charter,
The SHIP BELVIDERE, lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig. July 21. eo
PRINTING INK,
Of an excellent quality, For sale at Mr. Timothy Caldwell's near the West Market, City of Washington. Who has to let on ground rent, A number of Lots in eligible situations. June 18. 12w3m

THEATRE.
On Thursday Evening, Aug. 18, WILL BE PERFORMED, A celebrated Comedy, called SPEED THE PLOUGH.
To which will be added (for the first time in this Theatre) a favorite Musical Enter aiome, called THE SIXTY-THIRD LETTER.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s.
Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Thomas's book store.
The new Comedies of DELAYS and BLUNDERS, and the MARRIAGE PROMISE are in preparation.
August 17.
For Sale, At PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday the 22d of August, at five o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises,
An elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on King Street, which has never been occupied. Also,
Four Lots of Ground on the same street. The above property is in fee simple, and clear of every incumbrance whatever.
The terms will be made known at the time of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER. August 10.
Public Sale. On Monday 22d inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the house of Mr. Wm. Wiggins, in King Street, between St. Asaph and Washington Streets,
The following Articles: Viz.
 1 Gold Watch and Chain, Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Cream Ewer,  1 Feather Bed, Bedstead, and Bedding,  Mahogany Dining and Card Tables, Looking Glasses, Windsor Chairs, & sundry other articles—part of the estate of the late Margaret Wilson, deceased. 
P. G. MARSTELLER. August 10.
Attention!
The Members of the EPSOM JOCKEY CLUB are desired to meet at Gadby's Hotel on Saturday the 20th of August, at 11 o'clock. Members will take notice, that on this day several gentlemen wishing to become members will be ballotted for.—Gentlemen Sportsmen of Maryland are invited to attend.
August 12.
Just received and for Sale, Per the Schooner John, captain Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges.
Likewise, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
A. WILLIS. August 13.
FLAX SEED. The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son. (a 5 d)
Just Received and for Sale, Per the Schooner John, capt. Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges:
Likewise, Spice Salmon in kegs, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
THOS. SIMMS. August 15.
From the Gazette of the United States.
MANAGEMENT OF THE SINKING FUND.
No. V.
In further defence of his doctrine secretary Gallatin says, The proviso of the first section actually contemplates the cause of the money remaining unexpended for six months after the end of the calendar year, to which the annual appropriation refers, & provides, that under certain circumstances, such surplus shall cease to be at the disposition of the commissioners. On examining that proviso, it will be found that the contemplated case may occur, after the redemption of the whole debt, excepting the old 6 per cent. stock constituted in 1796, & the three per cent. stock. In other words, the case provided for may occur, after the whole of the foreign debt, and the navy six per cent. stock and the temporary domestic loans, and the several species of stock bearing interest at eight per cent. five and an half per cent. & four & an half per cent. shall have been finally discharged. This may take place in the course of the year 1810 if the sum of 7,300,000 be faithfully applied in each year, to the extinguishment of so much interest and principal. After that period, the only remaining debt, reimbursable at the pleasure of the United States, would be the three per cent. stock and eighty thousand dollars of six per cent. stock constituted in 1796. The extinguishing annuity of eight per cent. on the old six per cent. and deferred stocks, together with the interest on the remaining stock, would not then amount to 4,000,000 dollars annually; and consequently there would remain, of the annual appropriation, a surplus of more than 3,300,000 d.l.s. Such might be the relative situation of the public debt, and the sinking fund. And it is to this case, that the proviso of the first section has reference. That every person may judge for himself, the proviso shall now be recited. It is in these terms—“ Provided, That after the whole of the said debt, the old six per cent. stock, the deferred stock, the seven hundred and ninety-six six per cent. stock, and three per cent. stock excepted, shall have been reimbursed, any balance of the sum annually appropriated by this act which may remain unexpended at the end of six months next succeeding the end of the calendar year to which such annual appropriation refers, shall be carried to the surplus fund, and cease to be vested, by virtue of this act, in the commissioners of the sinking fund, and the appropriation, so far as relates to such unexpended balance, shall cease and determine. ”
Notwithstanding the clumsiness of its phraseology, this proviso cannot, by any admissible rule of construction, be made to refer to any other case than that which had been stated. And in such case it might be not only proper, but peculiarly requisite, that a part of the annual appropriation should be allowed to remain unexpended: for the only portions of debt to which the surplus (of more than 3,300,000 dollars) could then be applied at pleasure, would be the three per cent. stock, and the 80,000 dollars of six per cent. stock constituted in 1796. The last might be immediately redeemed at par. The three per cent. stock might also be reimbursed at the pleasure of the United States, on paying the nominal amount of the principal. And the creditors could not be required by the government to accept any thing less; although, considering the rate of interest, they may be willing to sell their stock in market, at thirty or forty per cent below par. But if more than three millions of the three per cents must, at all events, be purchased, on account of the sinking fund, in the course of one year; and if this should be perfectly understood by the stockholders, they could evidently command the market, at the expence of the sinking fund. In the case contemplated by the proviso, therefore, the three per cents with the old six per cent and deferred stock, may be purchased, in market, for account of the sinking fund, if they can be purchased on advantageous terms; but, if they cannot be purchased on such terms, the surplus of the annual appropriation may remain unexpended, and consequently there will not then be any peremptory obligation to apply the whole amount within the calendar year: and if it should not be practicable to expend any such surplus advantageously, by purchasing stock at market, within six months after the calendar year for which the money was appropriated, the unexpended balance shall thenceforth be considered as liberated from the sinking fund.
Were it not for this proviso, the commissioners of the sinking fund, or rather their agent, after the year 1810, might have been required to pay twenty shillings on the pound for three per cents, or purchase the old six per cent and deferred stocks at such price as the holders should think proper to demand. The proviso follows the clause of appropriation in the first section of the act, and confirms the ideas which have been suggested with respect to that clause. It has in view the sums annually appropriated, and the end of the calendar year to which such annual appropriation refers; thus assuming it as the general principle, that the amount of each annual appropriation must be applied within the calendar year. Accordingly, a special provision is made for the particular case specified, that in such case a balance may remain unexpended after the calendar year, and that such balance, if it cannot be applied advantageously within the six months next succeeding, may be appropriated to other purposes. It is not improbable, that the idea was suggested by the act of the 3d of March, 1795. By the 12th section of that act, it was provided, that after the discharge of all the debts and loans therein described, excepting the stock bearing an interest of 3 per cent. the government should have liberty to make other appropriations of the funds. What then is the fair inference from the proviso now under consideration? Is it not clearly this? Until the contemplated case shall have occurred, the whole sum of 7,300,000 dollars as annually appropriated, must be applied, in each calendar year, to the discharge of interest and principal of the public debt. On this principle, we discern a reason for inserting the proviso. On any other principle, what is it but a preposterous parade of words?
ALFRED.
FROM THE BALANCE.
A POLITICAL CATECHISM.
[Continued.]
Question. IN what estimation do you hold the liberty of the press?
Answer. I venerate it as the ark of our political safety—as the protecting shield of all our other privileges.—The freedom of the press has been my favorite toast—the darling theme, that has awakened all my sensibilities. Witness ye venerable shades of Faustus and Franklin, with what fervour of zeal have I expatiated on this subject, while listening crowds hung upon my lips! Witness with what execration I loaded the authors of that instrument of tyranny, the Sedition Law!—While I have a heart to feel, a tongue to speak, and a hand to act, I will never desert this sacred cause. Ye powers above record my vow—I solemnly protest that “I am ready to shed the last drop of my blood in defence of the liberty of the press.”
(Here the respondent is supposed to lay one hand on his breast, and to brandish the other hand in a most violent manner: and in uttering the words, “I am ready to shed the last drop of my blood,” he is supposed to turn a little pale.)
Q. Was the Sedition Law really an act of treason against the rights of the people?
A. It was downright treason against the freedom of the press; it was treason against the dignity and majesty of the people, and against their dearest rights. It was the most tyrannical, the most abominable, the most horrible, the most accursed act, that ever was passed in a free country; and such I have always declared it to be. That execrable law gagged and throttled every printing press in the land, that was worthy of countenance and support.
Q. Did the Sedition Law repress the publication of truth, or deny the privilege of giving truth in evidence?
A. The Sedition Law permitted the truth in evidence; but that circumstance was a mere farce, a mockery. It was permitting the aggrieved party to avail themselves of impossibilities!—a downright insult upon the understandings of men! It was for promoting the best interests of the people, that the wickedness and treasons of the former administrations had been exposed. Washington had been denounced as “the man who had given currency to political iniquity, and had legalised corruption.”—Adams had been called a hoary headed traitor, and had been charged with the murder of Jonathan Robins—Jay had been accused of having been bribed with British Gold—
Pickering of robbing the public treasury of millions of dollars—Wolcott of burning the war office, to conceal the knavery of the officers. These charges had been circulating throughout the union, and they ought to circulate, without check or hindrance, for the information of the abused people; but tho' their truth was as clear as a sun beam, they could not be proved in a court of justice; and for this plain reason, because they were not of a provable nature. Therefore the Sedition Law, inviting proof, when it was well known that proof was no where to be found, did but add insult to injury.
Q. In what manner did the passing the Sedition Law affect the characters of the former administration?
A. The Sedition Law mortally wounded the characters of those who passed it. It was the engine that pulled them down and plunged them in disgrace. The legislature of Virginia made and published spirited resolutions against the Sedition act: those resolutions were circulated over the United States. An instantaneous alarm was given through the country. Every where was it declared that the press was shackled—that a blow had been aimed at the vitals of liberty—that the officers of government were wickedly plotting to hide their own villainy by suppressing free enquiry—that their reign had been “the reign of terror”—that the people were to be kept in ignorance of the doings of their rulers—that while they were thus hood-winked, the yoke of slavery was intended to be rivetted on their necks. The happiest effects were produced; the people were electrified; they were aroused; they were struck with horror; they were filled with indignation; they chased from office those corrupt men who had passed the Sedition Law, and supplied their places with characters distinguished for their patriotism.
Q. Since the reign of terror is ended, and the reign of equity and mildness has commenced, what is the liberal indulgence that is now given to the press?
A. Besides the ex-officers of the former administrations, Mr. Burr, the second magistrate in the nation, is also given up to the printers, as free and lawful plunder; and I have almost burst my sides with laughing, to see with what art and industry our imported patriots, Duane and Cheetham, have hunted him down, while the subalterns all set up their barking and followed the chase.
Q. Is not your party indebted to the talents and influence of Mr. Burr for its triumph over the federalists?
A. This debt is cancelled. Mr. Burr is excommunicated; he lies under the ban of our church; he is an outlaw: it has been discovered that he eat and drank with heretics—that he even offered, as a toast, this abominable, this treasonable sentiment, “the union of all honest men.” That man has sinned beyond the hopes of mercy; floods of tears would not avail to wash away his crimes:—The bull of the holy Vatican is thundered against him; its anathemas are poured upon his devoted head—and all patriotic printers are in duty bound to denounce him as a traitor, and to compare him to Benedict Arnold.*
(To be continued.)
* Mr. Burr has been actually denounced as a traitor, and has even been compared to Benedict Arnold, in some of the democratic papers.
LONDON, June 17.
WAR WITH HOLLAND!!!
Lord Hawksbury, at the bar of the house, presented the following most gracious message from his majesty.
GEORGE R.
His majesty thinks it right to inform the house of commons, that, from an anxious desire to prevent the calamities of war being extended to the Batavian republic, he communicated to that government his disposition to respect their neutrality, provided that a similar disposition was manifested on the part of the French government, and that the French forces were forthwith withdrawn from the territories of the Batavian Republic. This proposition not having been admitted by the government of France, and measures having been recently taken by them, in direct violation of the independence of the Batavian republic, his majesty judged it expedient to direct his minister to leave the Hague; & has since given orders, that letters of marque & general reprisals shall be issued against the Batavian republic and its subjects.

His majesty has at all times manifested the deepest and most lively interest for the prosperity and independence of the United States. He has recourse to these proceedings with the most sincere regret, but as he has no alternative, and in adopting these measures he is actuated by a sense of what is due to his own dignity, and to the security and essential interests of his dominions.
G. R.
After the message was read, an address of thanks for the communication passed nemine contradicente.
June 18.
BREMEN AND HAMBURG
T A K E N.
The Hamburg mail brings the following article of intelligence.
BREMEN, June 5,
(12 o'clock at night)
Yesterday evening a French general entered this city. He immediately waited on the chief burgomaster, and desired, that all English property here, under whatever denomination it might be, should be taken possession of; And that all English sailors at present in this place, as well as all other persons belonging to the English service, should be put under arrest. As soon as this demand was made, the officer who came with it, went away to General Mortier."
What answer was given to this insolent and audacious request, we are not informed—and what number of English person what quality of English property, might be at this time in Bremen, we cannot pretend to calculate. But, be that as it may, this outrage will not be confined to British subjects—some pretext will soon be found to involve the natives themselves in the confiscation.
There is little doubt but the same measure will take place at Hamburg, which it was generally thought, would escape the danger that threatened it—but we are sorry to add, that such an expectation must be disappointed, as the French troops took possession of it on Sunday last, the 12th instant.
DENMARK.
A letter from Mentz, May 31st says,
"A proposal has been made by the French government to stop the passage of the Sound, and all access to the Baltic for English vessels."
We little doubt that the French government seriously entertains this project. The assenting to it, on the part of Denmark would be the declaration of war against England.
PHILADELPHIA, August 15.
Arrived, ship Prosperity, Joughan, Isle of May; James, Warren, do, Liberty, Singleton, St. Petersburg; Patty, Snell, Newry, via Lazaretto; brig Harriot, O'Conner Bourdeaux; Minerva, Florence, do. Sally, Barry, Tore vieja (Spain); Frederick William, Minot, Aux Cayes via Lazaretto; sloop Mason's Daughter, Pease, Boston.
Cleared, ship Artis, Tarris, Isle of France and Batavia; Teulaccas, Motter, Oporto; Missouri, Reed, India, brig Eliza; Griffiths, Barbadoes; Nancy, Buck, St. Thomas; schr. Olive Branch, Bioren, St. Thomas; Eliza and Katy, Gardner, Guadalupe; sloop Independence, Anderson, St. Lucia.
Friday arrived, sloop Sincerity, Toy, from Grenada, 18 days.
Left there the schooner Farmers Delight, Brow, of this port, to sail for St. Croix in eight days.
Brig Mary, Frost, of Portsmouth, (N. H.) to sail in 7 days.
Schooner Betsey, Lamount, of Bath, just arrived from Savannah.
Schooner Rebecca, Drifwell, of Norfolk, to sail in 8 days.
July 31st, lat. 22, 46, N. long 69, 6, W. Spoke the schooner Sally, Dade from Alexandria, for Cape Francois.
Yesterday arrived, ship James, captain Warner, from the Isle of May, left it July 9. Arrived there ship Alnomac, from Boston. Sailed in company with the ship Franklin, Bowles, of and for Boston, and Barque Mary, for Portland. August 1, in lat. 31, long 65, spoke ship Ant, of Bristol, going as a cartel from Barbadoes with 4 or 500 prisoners for L'Orient, and on the 8th inst. in lat. 35, long. 67, 30. spoke schooner Dispater, from Philadelphia out 6 days.
Capt. Singleton, of the ship Liberty, left at St. Petersburg, to sail in a few
days, brig Louisa, Maffett, of and for Philadelphia.
Arrived on Saturday, the brig Minerva, Florence, 48 days from Bourdeaux; left there on the 23d June
Ships London Packet, M'Carthy, for Baltimore; Amsterdam Packet, Hidelius, Alices, Wede, of and for Philadelphia; Three Sisters, Clark, of Charleston, unknown; Venus, Waldroy, of N. York, do. Ulysses, Barclay, of N. Orleans, do. Aurora, Burnham, of and for New York; Harriot, advertised to be sold; Eagle, of Philadelphia, captain dead; Confidence, Knoops, of Gloucester, unknown.
Brigs New Jersey, Skelly, of and for Philadelphia; N. York, Pelon, of and for N. York; Fame, Milsroom, of and for Charleston; Amelia, Dubois, of Philadelphia for N. York; Mary, of Norfolk, Tuley, of do. Washington, unknown.
Capt. Florence, spoke the following vessels. In Bourdeaux river, brig Henry, of Baltimore. 30th June, in lat. 44, 20, N. long. 16, W. a brig from New York, bound to Bourdeaux, out 28 days. July 8, in lat. 43, 43, N. long. 28, 30, W. brig Tartar, Morle, of and from Philadelphia, for St. Andero. August 10, in lat. 39, 23, N. long. 73, 30, W. a ship from St. Petersburg, bound to Philadelphia, out 75 days.
Captain Tubbs, of the brig Samuel, has handed the following list of American vessels at Leghorn, May 27.
Ship Phoenix, Peterson, of Philadelphia, repairing; brig Molly, Salisbury, of Baltimore; Thomas Truxton, Johnson, do. Telemachus, Goodwin, of Boston; schr. Trio, Wellman, of do. for Norfolk; Equality, Burges, of do. Thomas, Standly, of Beverly; Mary, Edward, of Marblehead for Charleston.
Sailed from Leghorn May 25, the ship Hercules Courtney, Fitzhugh, of and for Norfolk; brig Eliza, Engley, of Kingston for Alicante.
June 12, spoke the ship Venus, Matchhead, of Newburyport, from Barcelona bound to Petersburg, out 10 days off Albion.
List of American vessels left at Gibraltar June 17th.
Ship Thomas, Vickery, of Norfolk; brig Hunter, of New York; schr. Federal, of Duxbury. June 24, spoke the ship Sophiriana, of New York bound to Bordeaux, out 7 days, in lat. 40, 14, N. long. 62, W.
The ship Atlantic, from hence for Antwerp, was spoken July 22d, in lat. 43, 18, long. 30, 30.
The ship Brothers, is to sail the 16th inst. from Trinidad, for this port.
Brig Sally, from hence arrived at St. Kitts, July 25.
Schr. Maria, Coffin, from hence for St. Thomas, was spoken the 4th inst. in lat. 28, 53, long. 70, out 13 days.
The following vessels were at Liverpool on the 16th of June, of and for this port.
Ship Fair American, Calhoun, to sail June 17; Thomas Wilson, Chursides, 25; Camilla, Hubbard, July 20; Perseverance, M. Farlane, uncertain; John & Alice, Whitesides, uncertain; brig Clarissa, Brewton, first fair wind.
Ship Delaware, Smith, and brig Tace, Thomas; sailed from Lisbon for this port 44 days since.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17.
The party prints are outrageous, because the English are capturing Dutch vessels. Let them recollect, that at the time measures were adopting to curb the influence of Bonaparte, Mr. Linton, the English envoy in Holland, offered them protection, if they would make an effort to throw off the French yoke. The Mynheers would have gladly done so, but found themselves too firmly fettered in Gallic chains; they, therefore, have nothing left, but to smoke their pipes, and view their reviving commerce pay for their temerity.
Another PATRIOTIC toast, at South Amboy—"John Adams, Arnold and Jay."
Never since the declaration of independence, has the outrage of the party broke out with such desperate and vindictive fury as on the last great anniversary. It would seem, that, driven to desperation, they heap indiscriminate abuse upon those men who stood foremost in asserting their rights; for, who went before Adams and Jay on that great occasion?
It seems that it was not enough to league them with a man who treacherously attempted to betray those liberties they then maintained, and now with equal warmth in their hearts support, but to this assement a junto of jacobins must add—
"May they stalk from door to door for subsistence, as Hannibal the Carthaginian general did, after having been overthrown and totally defeated, by the Roman republic."
Bellarius was suffered to beg his bread from door to door by his ungrateful country, whose battles he had fought. De Grasse was slighted by France for his gallant defence against the British fleet under Rodney—but these men were not ranked with traitors!
It is not with a view of attempting an eulogium on Adams and Jay, that we here bring them to public view—that would be arrogance. The informed, the grateful, and the moderate, well know and revere their virtues. It is meant, merely to place a favorite Jacobinical exclamation at the end of their dirty scraps of abuse, in its appropriate sense,
"O shame where is thy blush!"
Every man whose heart is not vitiated beyond all hope of cure, and whose head is not beguiled by his heart, must be convinced that on the score of one complaint only of the many which Bonaparte has evaded to answer, England had just cause for war. We mean the demand of that insolent tyrant to stop the liberty of the press in England. The American who does not think that one attempt a just cause, of war deserves, as the editor of the National Register emphatically and truly says, to be the slave of an ambitious usurper—and to crouch beneath the rod of an unfeeling tyrant.
It would hardly be believed in France, much less in England, that there could be found even among the hired hack-jades of jacobinism in his country, one man of improbity hardened, & of effrontery unblushing enough to hazard an assertion of such a gross falsehood, as that England has occasioned the war. None but a jacobin would say so. And of jacobins we know enough to say that such is their abhorrence of all those who perverted that Corps d'Enfer from tramping on the world, that they would be glad to see England crushed even by the Tyrant Bonaparte.
(Charleston Courier.)
A letter from a very respectable commercial house in Liverpool, to another in this city, under date of the 15th June, has the following observations:
"Should you be disposed to make any shipments to this market, the undermentioned articles appear to me most worthy your attention:
"COTTON, which has now become a leading article of importation from America. Some considerable purchases have been made of the low quality on speculation since the war; and should Martinique and the Dutch colonies fall into the possession of this country, it is thought a very considerable demand will arise for manufactured cotton, and consequently keep prices of the raw material steady, if not occasion an advance. This may be looked upon as a safe article of import at least."
"TURPENTINE. The import of late has been so moderate, this article (if new and thin) is likely to pay very well."
"TAR, if the import is not great, will probably advance, prices being moderate."
"ASHES. The import of these has for a long time been exceeding small, and it is highly probable, prices may advance. Pearls are very scarce: Old Pots have been dull, but within a few days much enquiry has been made for New Pots at an advance of a few shillings above the prices quoted herewith, 41s. per cwt."
"INDIGO. But little at market, and this article would meet a ready sale."
"FLOUR. Of this article, at the present moment, the stocks are large, and we have now the prospect of an abundant harvest, so that we may rather expect some little decline than any advance. The prices are, however, so very moderate, that nothing can be lost by shipments somewhat under the annexed quotations, (37 to 38s per bbl.); and in case of an unfavorable harvest, which may happen, an immense profit would probably attend them."
"In respect to Sugar, Coffee, Dye Woods, and Tobacco, these articles depend so much upon our connection with Hamburg continuing open, and the three first upon whether the French and Dutch colo-
nies fall into our hands, that shipments of these from America, at advanced prices may be deemed hazardous."
"TIMBER from America can only answer to the owners of ships."
"STAVES cannot be expected long to maintain the present high prices. (White Oak Pipe 33 to 40s. bhd. 25 to 31s. bhd. (1 to 181)
THE PARSON AND THE PAINTER.
A certain Rector employed a Painter to ornament the Church with allegorical devices adapted to the holiness of the walls. The Painter's cherubs had rueful faces in the Parsons eye—he warmly thus attacked the artist:
"Why daub my Church, man, with such phiz-zes grim? Cherubs ith' dumps, with tears in either eye?"
To which the Painter respectfully replied:
"Because your Reverence says, that Cherubim And Seraphim, continually do-cry."
Precious Confessions.—"What have we been contending for," says the Organ of the Public Will, as Duane calls himself, "if Federalists are permitted to retain offices." There is a word in the democratic vocabulary, which they call principle; heretofore it has been indefinite; many enquiries have been made to know what the Demos meant; Duane, at last, in his own blundering way, has unfolded the mystery. This man entitles himself the "Organ of the party," the assumption has not been denied; and until it is denied his confessions bind them all: of course they all admit that their political principles are regulated by the acquisition of public offices; and thus all their boasted principles center in the purse.
During a serious portion of the revolutionary storms in France, ROBESPIERRE had a great many such patriots as DUANE appears to be. Each laboured at his post. But if ever any of them committed a blunder, let their zeal, devotion, and patriotism, be what they might, Robespierre, ever cautious and provident, immediately sent them to the revolutionary tribunal, from whence an easy transmission to the guillotine, effectually secured their prudent conduct ever after.
Whilst the Aurora and several other papers, are continually exerting their influence to plunge us into anarchy and atheism, which would be succeeded by the reign of terror and plunder, such as that which Robespierre established in France; Duane and the other demoralizers do not recollect, that almost all those who were most conspicuous in those horrors, perished by the same means which they used to destroy their opponents.
It is most likely from the insipidness of the Aurora for some time past, that Duane has received some private instructions, either to write with more prudence or to refrain altogether. This is advanced as mere conjecture; but there can be no doubt that the style of the paper is not near so ferocious as formerly. Perhaps the phalanx of writers who hovered round the press of the Aurora, while they contended for offices, and who have been accused as sub-editors, find complete employment for their supporting the National Intelligencer. The world sees that there is a wide difference, or falling off, in the style of the Aurora, and these observations may perhaps shew why it is so.
(Balt. Ant-i-Demo.)
Married last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Muir, ELIAS BOYER, to Miss ANN BRUCE, both of this town.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Commerce, Mann Baltimore
Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, 5 boxes Castor Hats at a credit of 60 days. 23 frails of fresh Almonds, 8 hogsheads Rum, at a credit of 60 days, And a quantity of Windsor Chairs, &c P. G. MARSTELLER. August 17.
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer. August 3. d
R. and J. GRAY,
Have just received a large supply of Writing Paper & Quills. August 11. a

For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West-Indies. — They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Billious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and billious people.
Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicy complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of tour, billious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
Wheaton's Patent Rich Ointment.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before.
August 2. 22w6m
Lands for Sale.
The subscriber wishes to sell a TRACT of LAND, situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills, in Loudoun county, Virginia: Bounded partly by the Potomac River, within two miles of Harper's Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is a strong, good soil, answering perfectly well for plaster of Paris, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known, as a valuable and fine tract of land, that a further description is unnecessary, as those who incline to purchase will of course view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim, or demand whatsoever against any part. It having been always let to tenants at low annual rents, who are raised and removable at will, but the occupying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming-in tenant, one half of the deposit money, as settled between them for improvements and good will; the other half going to the landlord. There are at present sixteen or seventeen tenants upon the estate at very low rents: and it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole, and parcel it out into lesser farms, the resident tenants and others wishing to buy parts of it. The terms are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or approved negotiable paper, the remainder in one, two or three years as may be agreed on, carrying interest from the day of sale. Application may be made personally, or by letter, to the subscriber residing at Warburton, on Potomac River, near Alexandria, to Mr. James M'Ihney, near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney, merchant, Alexandria.
Thos. Atwood Digges. July 20. 20m
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors — it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
Charles Little, } Ex'trs. Geo. Triplett, } July 7. eo
For Sale, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Genuine old Port Wine in pipes and bottles, Madeira Wine, Holland Gin, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, of which articles he intends keeping a constant supply.
James Sanderson. August 5. eo
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.
  1 Prize of 20,000   1 do. 10,000   2 do. 5000 are 10,000   5 do. 1000 5000   10 do. 500 5000   25 do. 200 5000   200 do. 100 20,000   200 do. 50 10,000   200 do. 25 5000   2500 do. 20 50,000   4000 do. 15 60,000   1st dr. ticket at r 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000 
7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks — not 2 to a prize.
25000 Tickets at 10 dols each, 210,000
The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beeson, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Gbequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell, } Managers.
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax Street, Alexandria.
August 13. 12w
Household Furniture, &c. FOR SALE. A family, resident in Alexandria, from the great difficulty in procuring suitable servants, with to leave the town, and, therefore, offer for sale a variety of genteel Furniture, consisting of
Mahogany chest of Drawers, sofa, tables, side board, chairs, beds and bedsteads, &c.
Also, A well chosen and scarce collection of Paintings, Drawings and Engravings, by the most eminent hands, amongst which are, four views of The Battle of the Nile, esteemed the most elegant in America. The house in which they reside is to rent. Enquire of the Printer. August 9. 2aw3tf
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Mitchell, deceased, are desired to exhibit them properly authenticated to the subscriber on or before the first day of September next, and all those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
SAMUEL CRAIG, Ex'tr. July 2. 1aw1S.
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hds. & bls. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand, 24 hds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bls. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. eo2w
John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soal Leather, Beef and Pork, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, Stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bls. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and Ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, Writing Paper, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. d
Notice.
The subscriber being about to leave town for a few months, requests all persons indebted to him to make payment to Mr. JOHN LOVELL, at the Washington Tavern, and all such as have claims against him will please present them to said Lovell, who will discharge them. PETER HEISKELL. August 15. eo3t.
FOR SALE, That noted stand in Botetourt county, between Fincastle and the Sweet Springs, commonly called The Half Way House; And at present occupied by Mr. George Walker, as
A TAVERN.
THERE are 444 acres in the tract, about 80 or 85 acres of which are cleared and under good fencing and cultivation; there are on the premises, a good dwelling house, kitchen, stable, &c. and a most excellent and never failing spring, within a rod or two of the door. This land, lying on Craig's Creek, is well watered and timbered, fertile and productive; containing a small meadow, and a considerable quantity of meadow ground, and lies within 15 miles of James river navigation. A great bargain may be had in this place, by a payment of half the purchase money in hand; for the other moiety an accommodating credit will be given, and an indisputable title made to the purchaser. The land will be readily shown to any gentleman, by Mr. Walker, who lives on the premises. For contract apply to the subscriber in Staunton, or at the Sweet Springs, in the months of July and August. Entire possession of the premises may be had on the first day of December next. ROBERT BAILEY. June 21. 1aw2m
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
THE subscriber's negro BEN, abandoned about the first of June. He is a tall fellow, I believe more than six feet high, about 30 years of age, has a strong voice, cross eyed, of a yellowish complexion, long hair which he ties; as he was formerly the property of Charles Lee, Esq and lived in Prince William County, near Dumfries, it is probable he is lurking about that neighborhood, being related to the Negroes at Neabsco Furnace, as well as those at Mr. Lee's quarters. Whoever will deliver him to the subscriber, to Mr. Thomas Allison, or lodge him in jail, so that I get him again shall receive the above reward.
William Rogers. Fairfax County, August 9. eo3tf
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel, Harker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts, Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy, Excellent Sott shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union Street, Large Lisbon Lemons by the box, English Walnuts by the frail or pound, Fine large Prunes and Figs, Fresh Limes. By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples. Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle, First quality Chewing Tobacco, With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but turn the Corner. A. WILLIS.
For Sale AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Beer. THOS. PATTEN.
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES: he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 23d August next,
A two story Frame HOUSE, situated in an alley leading to the Market Square, commonly called Gretter's alley. Said House and Lot is encumbered with annual rent of 4l. 2s. All other particulars are unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will wish to view the property. The terms of sale are cash.
Sally Clements, Geo. Gretter, Chas. Gretter. N. B. Should the day prove unfavorable, it will be sold the next fair day. July 27. d3ceods
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is a stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
A Plantation and valuable Meadow.
ANY person that has four or five good working hands, that they wish to employ to advantage, and are acquainted with reclaiming of meadows, may hear of a very profitable place in Fairfax to rent on liberal terms.
Enquire of the Printer. August 10. eo3t