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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1805.
[No. 1361.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM 10 hhds. and bbs. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bbs. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bbs. Sugar in hhds. tiersces and bbs. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serje, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller. Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flaver'd Holland 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 2 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannias, 1 do. Platillas Royal, Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit immediate use, Three hhds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
JAMES SANDERSON has received, in addition to his late general sup- plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran- 14 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. do. 25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31.
BUILDING LOTS. HALF an acre of ground, on the corner of Washington and Duke streets, will be laid off in lots, to suit applicants, and will be had at a moderate annual rent forever. HEWES & MILLER. June 19. d
This day is Published, And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY's Book- store, and this OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN A P O L O G Y, for Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard M'Neer, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2. A few Copies of the American Gardener, for sale by Robert Gray, in King Street.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, per Schooner Hiram, from Rhode Island: ALSO, 35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY— and 30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBAC- CO, warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to John & Thomas Vowell. July 16. d
BEEF AND PORK.
We have just received, prime and mess Beef, in barrels and half barrels; prime Pork, in barrels and half barrels—all of excel- lent quality. Hewes & Miller. June 24. d
Mills Stones & Boulting-Cloths.
We want to buy one pair of 4 or 4 1/2 d an half feet Cologne Mill-Stones.— We have one pair of 6 feet Burr Mill-Stones for sale: Also, five hundred dollars worth of Boul- ting-Cloths; which will be sold a bargain, to any body who will take the whole of them. Hewes & Miller. June 20. d
Mandeville & Jameffon
Are now landing, and offer for Sale, 10 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. 10 hogheads Barbadoes Molasses. 8 hogheads St. Croix Sugars. English F and FF Gunpowder. Philadelphia Loaf Sugars. Powder Shot and Bar-Lead. May 29. d
FOR SALE.
20 puncheons Jamaica RUM, LAST YEAR'S CROP, Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms. John & Thos. Vowell. May 9.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Phila- delphia and Baltimore. —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloths and coloured cambricks, cashmeres, Dimities, Cotton cashmeres, 6-4 9-8, Cambricks White and coloured mullins, jeans, nankenees and India, book, jaconet fustians, and mull mull, mus- lins, Long and short gan- Colonade and crossbar- keens, red striped cambricks Blue do. ditto, White and coloured Lace, marseilles, 6-4, Lace shawls, Waistcoating, Long ditto, 4-4 7-8, Irish lin- Super brocaded do. nens, long lawns, English and French silk 4-4 7-8, Shirting cot- gloves. ton, Kid ditto, Irish and Flanders sheet- Pic nic mitts, ing, English split straw bon- nets, Platillas, Madras and bandanna Brittanias, handkerchiefs, Silesias, Baftas, Silk, cotton and thread Mammodies, hosiery, Gurrahs, &c. &c. Diaper table cloths, Napkins, Chintz callicoes and All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The strong, well built and fast sail- ing Schooner CITIZEN, 800 barrels burthen, well found, and ready to take a cargo. For terms apply to Mr. Joseph Dean, or Allen and Francis Dodge, George-town. July 30. 66t
FOR SALE,
100 barrels prime Beef, 60 do. Pork, 5 hhds. and bbs. continental Rum, 4 hhds. Molasses, 12 butts real Holland Gin, 12 casks black eyed Peas, 300 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 20 boxes Raisins, 1 half pipe and 2 qr. casks London Par- ticular Madeira, 6000 lbs. Coffee, 8 cases felt Hats assorted, suitable to the St. Domingo Market, 50 barrels prime Herrings. WILLIAM HODGSON. July 30. d
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, BY JOHN G. LADD, A few barrels black Varnish, do. Pitch, 100 barrels Boston Beef, 50 kegs Raisins Soap and Candles, in boxes, 100 lbs. Nutmeg and Cloves, New Rum, in hogheads and barrels, Three bales Russia brown Sheetings, A parcel of Blocks, Mast-Hoops, Pumps, &c. July 15. d
POTOMAC COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Poto- mac Company, will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the 5th day of August next, on which occasion a full meeting of the proprietors is requested, when the proceedings of the Board of Directors, toge- ther with the disbursements of the Treasurer since the last general meeting, will then be laid be- fore them for their consideration. By order of the Board, Joseph Carleton, Treasurer Potomac Company. George-Town, July 9. (10) d5A
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
About 30,000 White Oak Hoghead & Barrel Staves, Of good quality: Also, A few squared Logs of Walnut. WM. HODGSON. July 5. d
SUGARS.
Seventy hhds. and } MUSCOVADO SUGAR, Twenty-two bbs. } Thirty-one bags Cocoa, received by sloop Sloop Diana, from Martinico—for sale on reasonable terms by John & Thos. Vowell. WHO HAVE ON HAND Holland Gin of excellent flavor in Pipes, Four proof Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Liverpool Fine Salt, 1000 bushels Indian Corn, 1200 do. black-eyed Peas, in good ship- ping order, July 6.
Just Published,
And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spu- rious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c. May 3. The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer hereof.
PUBLIC SALE.
To be SOLD, at Public Sale, for ready money, on MONDAY , the 2th of August, next, The House and Lot Lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson, adjoining the town of Alexandria. The sale will take place on the premises, at one o'clock, P. M. July 22. d5t
THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
—A SUPPLY OF— Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hhds. St. Croix and St. Martins sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars. Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, } Lisbon, } WINES. Teneriffe, } Malaga and Port, } Claret, in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Salad oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms.
JAMES BACON.
May 14. d
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wilkes street, opposite Capt. George Slacum's —For terms apply to, John C. Vowell. July 6. d
LAWRASON & FOWLE
Have just received, by the brig Harmony, Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston. 3 bales best Beerboon Gurrahs 3 do. Sewing Twine 2 chests Young Hylon } FRESH TEAS. 5 do. Imperial } 20 boxes best Spanish Segars 2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy 40 barrels N. E. Rum 5 hhds. retailing Molasses 7 barrels Sperm Oil a few boxes Sperm Candles 40 boxes brown Soap And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and swandowns Bearkins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boild camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twist and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marseilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Parent do. do. Satin peelong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambricks mullins India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton slings. January 7.
Adventurers in Lottery No. 3, for the Encouragement of Literature, may know the fate of their Tickets, on application to the Printer, and paying 12 and half cents each ticket. Jan. 15.

LONDON, June 7.
EMBASSY TO ALGIERS.
Having been favored with the following account of the late embassy, which terminated in the re-establishment of a good understanding between the Dey and Regency of Algiers, written by a gentleman on board his majesty's ship Superb , we hasten to lay it before our readers.
On the 28th of December last having received on board a Mr. Cartwright, lately from England, we parted from our squadron, then off cape San Sebastian, and at day-break on the 3d of January arrived off Algiers. The rev. Dr. Scott, chaplain of the Victory , & the rev. Mr. Evans, of the Superb , both conversant in the Italian language, went ashore with lieutenant Butler, early in the forenoon, and were soon conducted into the presence of the Dey. — After the usual salutation of shaking hands, a privilege allowed to none but British subjects, Dr. Scott, proceeded to read to him Lord Nelson's letter which was in Italian: it was further explained, either in the Turkish or in the Morisco language, by Mr. Bufnach, a very opulent merchant, chief of the Jewish inhabitants, and possessed of great influence at Algiers. — His highness the Dey expressed his satisfaction in the strongest terms at our having brought with us a consul; but on hearing that part of the letter which stated the conditions on which he could ever be landed, he not only vehemently protested that he would never comply with them, but even advanced in opposition a claim on his part, which as far as I can learn was never insisted on when we were there in Jan. & June last year. Mr. Evans on this, returned on board, in order to communicate to captain Keats the result of the audience and on the following morning we went ashore again, with further instructions, but all tending invariably, (If we may judge from the final issue of the embassy) to the unconditional attainment of the demands already delivered in. Dr. Scott, in the mean time had been actively and usefully engaged in impressing on the minds of the ministers, that nothing less than an absolute compliance with the ultimatum proposed, could insure a continuance of that amity which had so long prevailed, between his Britannic majesty and the kingdom of Algiers.
On the 5th captain Keats landed and had an audience of the Dey. I am inclined to believe it was a tempestuous one, but that it finally had a good effect. On the morrow he returned to the charge; and after a long and violent consultation, in full Divan, it was at length determined that his demands ought to be complied with. — That night he was under the necessity of remaining on shore. Here I must observe, that Mr. Mountford, secretary to col. Lear, the American consul then at Malta respecting their affairs with Tripoli, had on the third made an offer of his house and table as long as the Superb should remain off Algiers: — his friendly and hospitable invitation was gladly and thankfully received, it appearing by no means, politically advisable to open the English house. — Our terms having now been fully acknowledged to be equitable and honorable, and a perfect compliance with them having been promised, no further cause or complaint seemed to exist: but a serious and unexpected obstacle intervened, at the very moment when the principal and primary object of the embassy was about to be attended by us. The consequence was that captain Keats after a spirited remonstrance, instantly returned on board. — Nearly at that time, having by means of signals made by one of our boats ashore received favorable intelligence, and the wind also favoring us, we came to
an anchor and was saluted with twenty one guns, which compliment we immediately returned. On the morning of the 8th of January all impediments were removed, and the indispensable demand first proposed being now unconditionally acceded to, and carried into effect, Mr. Cartwright landed about noon and was received with the usual marks of distinction, but with unusual joy, for the inhabitants, Turks, Moors, and Jews, dread above all things a war with England. He was presented by captain Keats to the Dey, who received him in a friendly and gracious manner. The English consular house was then thrown open, and thus was Mr. Cartwright most honorably established at Algiers.
On the 11th, having taken in a plentiful supply of fresh provisions, vegetables, &c. captain Keats had his audience of leave, and, in the evening, we left the Bay. The wind proving favorable, we joined our brave commander in chief and the squadron at their anchorage in Madalena Bay, Sardinia, early on the 15th of January.
I cannot conclude without expressing my full conviction that this happy termination of our differences with Algiers is to be attributed to the zeal, judgment, and intrepidity of capt. Keates, the whole tenor of whose conduct was such as to extort professions of respect and esteem even from the ministers he treated with, at the very moment that they were reluctantly complying with his demands. Calling to mind the very tenacious & irritable disposition of the dey biased by pecuniary considerations, inflamed also by the fly insinuations and artful intrigues of a designing faction, at the head of which is the representative of Bonaparte, powerful at the time, but whose strength is now no more, if you consider these, I say and the many other obstacles we had to contend against, you will admit that we have accomplished a task Herculean.
The Superb , you will remember, is the ship that, in the awful and memorable night of the 12th of July, 1801 (having been sent a head by the admiral, the gallant sir James Saumarez) singly opened her fire on the rear of the combined enemy, and caused the destruction of the Real Carlos and San Hermenegildo , of 112 guns each; after which she chased, fought, and captured Le St. Antonio , of equal force with herself. There we had an opportunity of maintaining the honor of the British flag, and we have now been the means of hoisting it again at Algiers with increased respect and dignity. After an absence of nearly four years, we now naturally look with anxious hopes to that happy period which will recall us to the bosom of our friends and relatives, to our dear fire sides, in the favored abode of happiness and liberty.
From the MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.
The Weeds of Democracy.
Having occasion, a short time since, to visit a neighboring democrat, who is more remarkable for his weakness and credulity than for wisdom or independence of sentiment, I happened to observe, that his garden was extremely over-run with weeds. I asked him the cause. He had just been strenuously advocating the doctrine of liberty and equality , and observed in reply to my question, that "he suffered the weeds to grow from principle. For (continued he) weeds have as good a right to the soil, as plants or flowers; they are equally cherished by the hand of nature; and it is aristocratical oppression in the plants, thus to deprive the weeds of their natural rights."
At first I supposed his explanation a satire upon his doctrine; nor could I imagine his intellects so completely deranged as to adopt an idea so absurd
and contemptible. To my astonishment, however, I soon found that he was serious in his declaration, and had actually reasoned himself into the belief that the weeds possessed a right to the soil, and that it was oppression to destroy them.
This put me into a train of thinking, and led me to consider how far men will become foolish and absurd by cherishing a wish that their ideas may be realized; what force and importance they will give to arguments which are in themselves contemptible; and how far beyond the bounds of common sense they will be carried by prejudice and the rage of disputation. When we hear a farmer saying contrary to the present appearance, "I believe it will rain," we generally find that he is earnestly desirous of rain; that he cherishes belief at the expence of judgment. So in the departments of politics and religion. Men believe that democracy and disorder will continue, only because they wish for their continuance; and they become [Atheists] and Deists, only because they wish the doctrine to be true. Thus the democrat, above alluded to, believes in the silly and quixotic doctrine of liberty and equality only because he wishes to profit by the degradation of his superiors; to rifle their pockets, that his own might be filled with the spoil; that he might retire to a brothel or grog-shop, and experience the liberty of a bacchanalian, and the equality of — a brute.
Thus, founding their hopes on the basis of desire, passion and prejudice, many enter the list, and set themselves up for statesmen and politicians. Many who are educated only to follow the tail of the plough, consider themselves capable of guiding the helm of State; and many who should provide bread corn for the use of their famishing families, are solicitously calculating the exigencies of the nation. At the commencement of their political career, they are not perhaps converts to the contemptible doctrines they advance; but the warmth of dispute suggests new arrangements; and as they have embarked in the cause, they are too proud to retract; and thinking that they have exhibited specimens of ingenuity, they proceed on in the course, till their prejudices become too firmly fixed to be eradicated by the convictions of reason, or the calls of duty.
In this manner, I doubt not, many have become democrats, from the want of dispute, and the too great pride to retract and acknowledge the erroneousness of their opinions. But let them remember that no man ever lost reputation by the candid acknowledgement of an error. And perhaps it would be advisable for my neighbor to be less fearful of the aristocratical tendency of his plants and flowers than of the erroneous and dangerous tendency of his democratic principles. If he is conscious that weeds are a true presentation of the barrenness of Democracy, and that plants and flowers are the just emblems of federalism, let him embrace that which presents the most promising appearance.
Perhaps, when he has attentively viewed the prospect before him, he will contemplate the ridiculous doctrine of liberty and equality with less rapture and joy; he will cease to consider the aristocracy of plants as dangerous, but with care and industry will root every democratic weed from his garden, and every democratic principle from his heart. H.
NEW-YORK, July 31.
We learn by the Schooner Regulator , Mather, that the port of Laguira was shut against neutrals on the 5th of July; since which time no vessels had been allowed to anchor there excepting the ship Stranger captain Waterman, of New York, who arrived on the 8th, and received permission to enter in three or four days afterwards.
We are informed, by a gentleman who arrived in the British packet from Halifax, that the frigate Cleopatra , on her return thither from Newfoundland where she had been dispatched to convoy troops, fell in with not less than 500 islands of ice, some of which were three miles in length, and had grounded in 100 fathoms water. It was feared she would be lost. The Ville de Milan was at Halifax, repairing.
BALTIMORE, August 2.
Arrived, brig Louise Wheeden, Rutter, 14 days from Leghorn. Sailed 19th May, account not so late as the Telemachus at Salem. July 5. Spoke brig Brilliant from New-York, for the Isle of France. 17th, ship Warren , Folger, of Sag Harbor, on a whaling voyage.
A brig below.
Also, brig Comet , Diamond, 17 days from St. Croix, (west end). Left, 14th July, brig Eliza Hamilton, Culver, for New-York, in 8 days; Polly , Forster, of Boston for Baltimore or New-York; James , Goodwin, for Hartford, 5 days; Elizabeth , Griffith, Philadelphia, arrived 14th July; Jane , Perkins, Kennebec, arrived from Antigua, 13th July.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated 22d of June.
"By the inclosed papers* you will perceive the insulting stile in which the Spaniards mention in their public prints, an occurrence which took place a few days since of the attack and capture of one of the United States gun boats, No. 3, by three Spanish privateers. The result of this business we are yet ignorant of, though it is said the boat has been given up; the capture appears to have been intended more as an insult than any thing else."
The same letter announces the condemnation of the brig Hudson and cargo by the tribunal of Marine, of the island of St. Leon. The reason given is, "that the brig was English built; and the want of Spanish certificates to the property." This vessel is American built and owned, was bound to Naples with a valuable cargo belonging entirely to native citizens. * Omitted.
Extract of a letter from an American officer, at Malta, dated April the 5th, 1805.
"In my last I believe I informed you that captain Eaton had gone to Alexandria in Egypt to meet the cidevant Bashaw of Tripoli, brother to the reigning Bashaw since which the Argus has returned and brings letters from Eaton. He was received with much attention, and was appointed generalissimo by the Bashaw; he is now at the head of about six thousand men on his march or Tripoli, a distance of 1000 miles. he is supposed to be at Derne, a province of Tripoli, about half way from Alexandria."
"The Argus has been dispatched to Derne, with provisions, and the commodore has sent to Messina to purchase field pieces, &c. Great hopes are entertained from this expedition. The reigning Bashaw is much alarmed, and has put himself at the head of his army to oppose them."
"Commodore Barron continues very ill yet. The Constitution , Constellation , and brig Vixen are now off Tripoli, from which place we have just returned; the Essex and Enterprise at Venice and Trieste, expected here daily — the Congress and Nautillus at Syracuse or on their passage to this place — the Syren cruising off Tangier."
Extract of a letter from an American officer, dated Malta, April 7.
"A letter dated January 27th was received a few days since from captain Bainbridge by way of Tunis. The officers were all in good health, notwithstanding their rigorous confinement. — Arrangements are making for entering an offensive operation against the barbarians. It will be needless to assure you that the officers and crew of the

squadron are full of zeal and ardor, & that every thing will be done to ensure success, and to restore our unfortunate prisoners to their country and friends.
We have seen a letter from the Mediterranean which contains the following agreeable information with respect to our operations against the barbarians at Tripoli. Consul Eaton who has assumed the command of the deposed Bahaw's troops, had marched from Alexandria with six thousand troops, & proceeded as far as Dernia. His force continued to augment. The reigning Bahaw was preparing to meet him. It was confidently hoped that this enterprize in co-operation with the attack to be made by our squadron, would terminate in the vindication of the rights of nations, and restore our unfortunate countrymen to the blessings of freedom. (Phil. pap.)
An attempt was made to stop the States Mail Stage, by four villains, one white and three black, on Wednesday morning last, at three o'clock, on its way from the City of Washington to Baltimore near Snowden's Iron Works, about twenty five miles from this city. They rushed out of a thicket and endeavored to seize the foremost horse, but so frightened him as to render fruitless all attempts to overtake the stage. (Baltimore Telegraph.)
COMMUNICATION.
The Richmond Enquirer, which may be appropriately termed the oracle of Virginia politics and views, has just given us some of the new theories of Thos. Paine on government, which have appeared in the New-York American citizen; and after lavishing the most fulsome adulation upon them and their author, concludes with a remark, which should strike deep into the heart of every man, who feels a wish to maintain order, peace, liberty, property, or life, in society. "A bold and reforming spirit," (says the Enquirer) "is now pervading the union. The friends of the people, in Pennsylvania, are at this time earnestly occupied on the subject of calling a convention to revise their state constitution. The same spirit seems to have passed into some of the other states. Mr. Paine's essay is the first pledge which has been exhibited in the public papers, that similar exertions are to be made to amend the constitution of N. York."
Thus we perceive that this "bold and reforming spirit has truly commenced its career—and, under the auspices of him who kindled up the flames of the most desolating war in Europe that ever scourged mankind, is to take a tour through our ill-fated country. Are these the "useful labors" which were expected from this mighty beam of destruction, and so heartily prayed for in the famous letter of our president? It has been confidently asserted, that the latter is opposed to such disorganizing measures, and that he ranks himself among those who with an "union of honest men." But what opinion can be formed of a man whose professions and actions are so eternally counter to each other as to set at defiance every principle of calculation? Whilst each party among the Democrats claims him, and confides him as an host on its side, he professes for both the same regard, and like a Proteus, assumes the color, semblance and form of a friend to each. Is this the conduct we should expect from a man elevated to the first station in our government—a man whose ripened years should render him averse to civil convulsions—whose long experience and matured judgment should teach him the danger of theoretical innovations—whose amor patriæ should prompt him to exertions for his country's good? Either one party or the
other must be wrong, in his estimation. Why not use the full influence of his admonition, then, to arrest the evils that must arise to our country from the aggrandizement of the disorganizing party? Why not as openly espouse and support the cause of the other? Or does he suppose that the welfare of society is the object of neither—that it is all a mere scramble for office and power—and that while both have "liberty," "patriotism," and "friends of the people," in their mouths, they have nothing but ambition, avarice and revenge in their hearts. Nothing but a conviction of this kind can be reconciled with his silence, without an imputation of the blackest die upon his motives. But if such be the case, why not recall his letter to T. Paine, that baleful star to religion and government? Or would he, rather than incur the foul-mouthed, malignant slander of that fiend, prefer that the American people should consider him as the bosom friend of this hoary incendiary, and as the abettor of all his mischievous actions? The affirmative, we fear, is the distressing dilemma. [Fed. Gaz.]
Stephen Arnold.
It will be remembered that at the last court of Oyer and Terminer in the county of Otsego, the murder of the little girl (whose peculiar sufferings excite such a lively interest, even at this remote distance from the scene of action) received his trial and condemnation. The court appointed Friday, the 19th inst. between the hours of eleven and two, as the time for his execution. Not less than ten thousand people assembled on that occasion. Between the hours of eleven and twelve the prisoner was taken from the place of his confinement, with a rope round his neck, seated on his coffin, and conveyed on a cart to the place of execution. It was with difficulty that a company of artillery could sufficiently disperse the throng to enable the criminal to pass; and it was with equal difficulty that a company of infantry, formed in the rear and on each side of the criminal, could secure him and the procession from the pressure of the multitude. After the procession had reached the place of execution, and the criminal had ascended the scaffold, prayers were offered, and a solemn affecting sermon delivered, by the Rev. Mr. Lewis. The clergy, and others who were near the prisoner, then took him by the hand, and recommended him to the mercy and favor of God.
The conduct of Arnold, ever since his arrest, is said to have been decent, and expressive of the deepest conviction of his crime. On this occasion particularly, his conduct was such as to excite a very lively sympathy in the surrounding multitude. He seemed to
"Walk thoughtful on the silent, solemn shore, "Of that vast ocean he must sail so soon."
After the prisoner had made a short address to the people, and had informed the executioner that he might perform his duty, the sheriff rose and read a reprieve which he had received from the governor after the solemnities of the day had commenced. The criminal was so overcome with the emotions which this unexpected intelligence produced, that he fainted, and fell senseless from his seat. When he had a little recovered, he was conducted to the prison, with the same ceremony with which he had been conveyed to the scaffold. [N. Y. Merc. Ad.]
One of the cordons of Bonaparte's Legion of Honor, recently transmitted to the Court of Berlin, was intended for Field Marshal Moellendorf, but was peremptorily rejected by that veteran warrior.
The following letter has been circu-
lated on the continent, as an accurate copy of the terms in which the Field Marshal repulsed that infamous attempt to associate him with the slaves, rebels, regicides, by whom the Usurper is surrounded:
"SIRE,—The rank I occupy, and the royal orders with which I have been decorated by your Majesty's grand uncle and father of glorious memory, evince, that my services as an officer, and fidelity as a subject, were approved by the sovereigns. Since your Majesty's reign I have done nothing to forfeit such an honorable opinion."
"What could therefore have induced the person at the head of the French Government to insult me with his offer of having my name registered among the guilty ones of French rebels and regicides who supported that foreigner's usurpation; all members of his pretended Legion of Honor? My conscience Sire, is clear; honor, loyalty, and duty command me, therefore, to repulse with indignation such an outrage such an attempt to disgrace the grey hairs of one of, Sire, your Majesty's most faithful subjects."
(Signed) MOELLENDORF, Field Marshal. Berlin, April 28, 1805.
From the Washington Federalist.
Mr. S. H. Smith,
At a time when owing to the excellent economy!! of our political rulers money has become so scarce that we have had two banks robbed in one week! Some of the people are scolding at all banks, and others are publicly raving at the people of Baltimore for counteracting subscriptions to the new Farmer's Bank. At such a time, to make so many saving calculations would be excellent, if you did not place the product so far off—You have saved on paper 6 THOUSAND 600 MILLIONS in fencing stuff alone, but I fear you have unfortunately placed all your gains at a useless distance, or I would calculate in this way myself. The females of America are about 3 millions in number, they have all got into foolish fashions, such as drinking tea instead of milk, of wearing fine muslins, ribbands and silks, instead of comfortable home-spun—now the savings for each individual in each year, would be more than 20 dollars a head; if the men would only join us, in similar rules of economy, here is one hundred and twenty million saved in a year, which at compound interest of twelve per centum, the present worth of money, per annum, would save in less than one hundred and ninety thousand years, as many dollars as would cover the surface of the whole continent of North America 2 feet 3 inch and one quarter of an inch deep; besides making a solid bridge of gold studded with diamonds, &c. to extend on arches from America to Europe; add to this, a Pyramid, or Monticello, reaching to the Moon, may be built on the same plan, and of the same materials as the tower of Babel, by a saving on broom stuff alone! by using broom corn instead of brushes of bristles imported from Europe, all this may be done in about the same time. On shewing my plans to a friend he owned they were bigger if not better than yours; but added, he would rather allow both of us a large discount for a ready money plan at this time of general scarcity, owing, he says, to the general calculation for posterity rather than for any of our present necessities. What have posterity done for us? said he, or rather, if we were made rich now by real economy would not posterity, by becoming our heirs, be equally benefited.
As there may be something in all this, I have promised, if you and your correspondents will join me, to think a little more for the pressure of the present time. ANNE CONOMY.
From a late LONDON MAGAZINE.
A Cure for Sand Crack in Horses.
It is policy as well as humanity to study the removal of those maladies and infirmities incident to that noble and useful animal the horse.—There is scarcely a disease in the veterinarian's catalogue which more incapacitates this valuable creature from performing the labor to which he is disposed, than the sand-crack in one or more of his hoofs. By daily work, without remedy, it generally becomes worse and worse; insomuch that the fissure will extend so deep, as to occasion blood to ooze out from it almost every step he takes; and not unfrequently the evil runs into what is denominated a false quarter.
The owner of such a horse may be assured of removing this grievance altogether by only carefully paring away the ragged part of the hoof down as near as possible to the flesh or quick, washing the opening with soap suds, and, when dry again, applying with the point of a feather a little of the solution of the causticum lunare .—This application being made every day, or every other day, and on the intermediate one a little melted yellow basilicon in the same manner, will infallibly cure it, by uniting the flesh and hoof in a hard found cicatrix. The writer of this article has saved a high spirited estimable mare by these means, and these only, who had to bed and bleeding a sand crack on her off fore foot as to make it a matter of consideration whether her throat should not be cut, from motives of tenderness to the animal. He may therefore say of his receipt, with confidence and truth. PROBATUM EST.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ENTERED, Sch'r Betsy, Stewart, St. Augustine Timber. Brig Economy, Smith, Rhode Island Lime, Pork, &c.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be offered for SALE, at 11 o'clock, by public auction, on THURSDAY, the 8th instant, at Ramsey's wharf , (where she may be viewed)
The Schooner General Pinkney,
As she arrived from sea. She is an excellent vessel, well found, and carries 500 barrels. A credit of four, 6, and 8 months will be given for the purchase money, for notes with approved endorsers, negotiable at any Bank in the district of Columbia. P. G. Marsteller.
August 3.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of Francis Richard, mariner, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this third day of August, 1805. JOSEPH M. PERRIN, Adm'r.
August 3.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of Robert Brown, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 3d day of August, 1805. DIXON BRITTINGHAM, Adm'r of ROBERT BROWN.
August 3.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
LANDS FOR RENT.
I will rent, of my estate in Caroline county, 5000 acres, for a term of 7 years. A considerable part of this land lies immediately on the Mattapony river, and will produce five barrels of corn per acre; 'tis generally in good condition for farming; the low grounds some of which are in meadow, and are perhaps equal to any in the State.
I will likewise Rent, for the same term, Two thousand acres in the county of Orange, adjoining the Court-house. This and is well known for producing fine tobacco.—For further particulars enquire of
JOHN BAYLOR,
New Market, near the Bowling Green.
July 9.

VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN.
DRUGGIST; The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomach Bitters. PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Billious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Billious and Yellow Jaundice, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Billious Cholics, Colicivensals, Female complaints, &c. The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, Jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Billious Pills, or, Family Phyic. The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops, For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents A Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines. He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few handsome Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit. A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27. 22w
The subscriber wishes to LEASE, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, His two FARMS, IN Fairfax county, near the Fall's Church, about 10 miles from Alexandria, and about the same distance from George Town—Each farm contains between four and five hundred acres—The lease may have possession in November next, and can be furnished on the premises with what quantity of Indian corn he may deem necessary, at the market price. BENJAMIN DULANY. July 18. e07t.
Pursuant to a Decree Of the Honorable the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, between Peter Callahan and Catharine his wife, complainants, and Robert and Walter Alexander, defendants, WILL BE SOLD, at the house of Mr. Thrift, on the lands of Robert Alexander, near Alexandria, known by the name of Abingdon.
So much of the LANDS Of the said Robert Alexander, which was willed to him by his father, Robert Alexander, deceased, as will satisfy and pay one moiety of the sum of three hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty three cents, with legal interest thereon from the first day of December, 1794, till paid; and one moiety of the costs of suit. The sale to take place on the 16th day of August, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of that day. PETER WISE, sen. JOHN C. VOWELL, SIMON SOMERS, July 30. Comrs. 22w
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 80 Hogheads and 120 Barrels first quality Muscovado SUGAR. JOHN TUCKER. July 25. e09t.
An OVERSEER WANTED, FOR A LARGE FARM, on Bull Run Prince William county. None need apply without strong recommendations for ability, honesty and sobriety. T. BLAKBURN. Rippen Lodge, July 27. 22w 3w
FINLAY & COOK INFORM THE PUBLIC. That they have just received from London, via Baltimore, a small but well chosen collection of ENGRAVINGS, from the best European artists, and which they presume are superior to any now offered for sale in Alexandria: Amongst these works are—
A sublime representation of the last Supper, from a painting by West, historical painter to the king of England. The Redeemer, by Miller. Saint John, by the Rev. W. Peters, Rector. A full length Portrait of Lewis the sixteenth, in his robes of state, by Colet, painter to the unfortunate king. The Ale-House Door and the Hay-Market, with a few more Fancy Pieces. They have, likewise, procured from Philadelphia, a few Copies of the POLYGRAPHIC PAINTING, Lately introduced in America. They consist of a beautiful allegorical design to the memory of WASHINGTON, and Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. WASHINGTON. BURNISH and OIL GILDING executed in the best manner; and Frames for Pain Engravings, Needle-Work, &c. &c. King-street, Alexandria, July 23. 22w 3w
NOTICE. All persons that have claims against the estate of Thomas M'Cowat, sometime since of Leesburg, deceased, are requested to forward them, properly authenticated, to the subscriber, in Leesburg; as he wishes to ascertain the amount of the same, in order that he may make arrangements for their payment. THOMAS M'COWAT, Heir at Law. July 23. 12w 3w
NOTICE. CONCERT-HALL, Boston, May. 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent during the Summer season, that the House known by the name of Concert-Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteel accommodation. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient House, or a more gratifying reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. T. WHITCOMB. July 3. 12w 3m.
Highway Robbery! 1500 Dollars Reward. YESTERDAY, about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an officer of the Bank of COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about two miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution, which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the Bank there.
The whole sum taken amounted to Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in packages—among which were   1 Post Note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 dollars  1 ditto of the Bank of Alexandria for 500  1 ditto of the same for 500  1 ditto of the same for 450  1 ditto of the Bank of Potomac, 149 65 cents.   A Check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higginbotham, Cashier in favor of Greetham and Devereau, by them endorsed and by Benjamin Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of Post Notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations. As the ATTACK was SUDDEN, and the WOUND received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are informed, the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a genteel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, nankin pantaloons, shoes, and a black hat; he was ON FOOT and ALONE at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will probably change his clothes. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the ROBBER; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion to any smaller sum recovered. Should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money, he shall receive the ABOVE REWARD, and interest will be made to obtain his PARDON.  WILLIAM WHANN, Cashier of the Bank of Columbia. George Town, July 31. d2w
CHEAP GOODS. The Subscriber, intending to leave Alexandria in a few weeks, offers, at his store in King street, near Washington-street, the remainder of his Stock in trade, At COST and CHARGES. AMONGST WHICH ARE— SOME GROCERIES; a few barrels of old Whiskey, Brandy, and Rum; Stoughton's Bitters, in boxes or single bottle, warranted genuine; and a small assortment of DRY GOODS. —The whole purchased with ready money, and a part in Philadelphia and New-York—from whence the subscriber has lately returned. ALSO, UPON LOW TERMS, A part of his Household Furniture; Consisting of a London made Sideboard, Mahogany Sopha and Chairs, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Glasses, and a variety of Pictures and Engravings. C. W. JANSEN. July 31.
To be Sold, at Public Auction, FOR READY MONEY, On the 12th day of AUGUST next, between the hours of eleven and two of that day, at the door of the Coffee-House in the city of Alexandria— Four Acres and seven-eights of an Acre of Ground, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, formerly conveyed to JAMES WILSON merchant, lately deceased—or so much thereof as will be sufficient to answer the purpose of paying the charges of such sale, and also the sum of fourteen hundred and seventy six dollars and sixty eight cents, the amount of two promissory notes, due to Nathaniel Pendleton, from the said Wilson, and also such interest as may be then due thereon; pursuant to a deed of trust to us the subscribers for that purpose, recorded in the office of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, in the county of Alexandria, 16th July, 1805. CHARLES SIMMS, GEORGE DENEALE, EDMUND I. LEE. July 19. 22w 3w
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 69 barrels prime pork, 12 barrels pease, suitable for the West-India market. Wm. HODGSON. July 3. d.
NOTICE. Alexandria, August 2d, 1805. ORDERED, That the Stock-holders in the Little River Turnpike Company do and are hereby required to pay to the Treasurer of said company Ten Dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on the 1st day of November next ensuing the date hereof. Jonah Thompson, Treasurer. 22w 2w
IRISH WHISKEY. The subscriber has on hand about 1500 gallons WHISKEY, made last Christmas from malted barley, which is of an excellent quality. It is now offered for sale to private families, by the gallon, at four shillings and six pence, or by the barrel at four shillings and three pence—at his house near the brewhouse. THOMAS CRUSE. Alexandria, August 1. N. B. The few that have drank of this Whiskey give it the preference to Brandy. There is no doubt of its being a wholesome spirit. Its being manufactured in the town, should be a farther recommendation to the citizens.
TO LET, A NEAT WELL FINISHED TWO STORY HOUSE, On St. Asaph street, nearly opposite Abraham Faw's office—apply to Hewes & Miller.
THOMAS SIMMS, HAS JUST RECEIVED, and offers FOR SALE. FRESH LIMES By the barrel or smaller quantity, Some excellent CHIP HATS, for summer wear, A quantity of men's shoes, Mackarel by the barrel, Shad and Herring by the barrel, Pork by do. Beet by do. —AND—
A general assortment of GROCERIES as usual. August 1. d3t. Nice New Wheat Flour.  Douglas & Mandeville Have on hand and shall continue to keep Nice New Flour, in barrels and half barrels for private families. Also for Sale, 150 barrels CORN. August 1. 6t.
NOTICE. BY Deed of assignment the debts and effects of the late firm of Janney & Paton are transferred to the subscribers, to be applied to the payment of the creditors of that firm, on the terms specified in the instrument—Notice is therefore given. That immediate payment of the debts transferred is expected, and unless made the subscribers must necessarily have recourse to compulsory measures. JOHN ROBERTS, ROBERT I. TAYLOR, WM. PATON, JUN. August 1. d3t.
CAROLINE MILLS, FOR SALE.
WILL be sold at public sale on the premises, on the 2d day of the 9th month, (September) next, a Merchant and country Mill, with 170 acres of land, on which are sufficient houses for the accommodation of millers and others; situate on the river Rappahannock, about two miles below the town of Port Royal, on a stream of water sufficient for three water wheels and four pair of stones, at almost all seasons of the year; is in the best wheat country perhaps in the state, where no competition can be dreaded, and is on tide water. The Country Mill is nearly adjoining the other, has one overshot water wheel, and one pair of five feet Burr Stones, is surrounded by wealthy farmers, who have large families and it is known that the profits arising from this country Mill alone will more than pay the interest of the money, the whole is supposed to be worth, in short this whole property is thought by judges to be the most valuable of the kind in the state of Virginia, and is sold in consequence of the death of Aquila Janney, to enable the subscriber to close the concerns of the late partnership of Aquila and Elisha Janney. Terms of sale will be one fourth in cash, or an approved negotiable note at sixty days; the balance in three equal payments, at six, nine and twelve months, bearing interest from the day of sale, and to be secured in such manner as may be determined on and made known at the time and place of sale. ELISHA JANNEY, Surviving Partner. 7th mo. 23d. 22w PRINTED DAILY, BY S. SNOWDEN