Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-22 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue
 Store,  Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bls.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bls.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 17.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Calimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfhicks,  Rearnaught,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
June 22.
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
 Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a superior quality,  Twenty frails fresh Almonds,  A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in bls. & bls.  Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per Celia, from N. York, and for sale J. and T. VOWELL. 
They have on hand,
 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof,  100 bls. Pork,  40 do. brown Sugar,  Muscate and bloom Raisins,  50 tons Plaister,  A few quarter casks 
London particular Madeira Wine.
May 25.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
FOR RENT,
(Possession may be had immediately)
The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses.
Further description is unnecessary. — Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms.
WM. HODGSON.
June 10.
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For Sale,
A TRACT OF LAND
Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulaney, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorsers, will be received in payment.
JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE.
June 7.
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JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool.
May 5.
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HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also,
A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country.
PHILIP WANTON.
5th mo. 9th
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For Sale,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
 Three pipes old Lisbon Wine,  Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,  One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, 
One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mills,
Shorts and Bran,
Ship Stuff,
Indian Meal,
Rye Meal,
Oats,
Plaister of Paris by the bushel.
William Hartshorne.
5th Mo. 20.
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WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King-Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers.
May 11.
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JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
 A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons,  A few bls. new Pork and Herrings, very good. 
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms.
April 22.
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For BOSTON,
THE SCHOONER PRESIDENT, William V. Lynch, Master; To sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, or to HENRY K. MAY & Co.
Who have landing and for sale, from said Schooner,
130 tons Plaister of Paris.
June 11.
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For Cowes & a Market,
The fine, fast sailing, new Ship America, Isaac Stone, Master, with elegant accommodations for Passengers—will sail on or about the 20th inst. having the greatest part of her cargo on board. For terms apply to the Captain on board.
June 18.
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Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
 50 boxes Segars,  6 pipes old Madera Wine,  5 trels's Threads,  100 pieces Bandanoees,  10 bales Cotton,  1 trunk low pric'd Calicoes,  2 butts French Brandy,  50 boxes Soap and Candles,  4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards,  50 kegs Tobacco (James river)  20 bls. Beef and Pork,  10 hhds. Sugar,  10 tons Swedish Iron,  20 boxes Chocolate,  100 reams Wrapping Paper,  100 do. Writing do.  French and Nova Scotia Plaister,  Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. 
A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco,
April 2.
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JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each.
May 5.
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Just Received,
Excellent Bacon Hams,
(salt petre'd)—Also,
MATTHEWSON CHEESE,
Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars.
J. DYSON.
May 4.
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For Sale,
 100 Barrels of Prime Pork,  10 Hhds. Molasses,  A quantity of coarse Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, 
Nova Scotia & English Grindstones. Also—A few packages of superfine Cloths and Cassimeres by the package, or piece, on very low terms, and 6 cases felt Hats.
WM. HODGSON.
June 10.
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Ten Dollars Reward,
For apprehending JAMES LOVE, who deserted from the rendezvous on the 14th inst. He is an Irishman, thirty three years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, black hair, grey eyes, rudy complexion, had on when he left this, a bath coating roundabout jacket and trowsers. The above reward will be paid for confining him in jail, or delivering him to me or any commissioned officer in the United States' army.
ADDISON B. ARMISTEAD, Lieut of Artillery.
Dumfries Rendezvous,
June 18.
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BORDEAUX CLARET,
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscribers, corner of Prince and Water Streets, a few casks of
CLARET WINE,
at a reduced price, JOSIAH FAXON, Co.
June 9.
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Just Published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street,
THEODORE CYPHON:
OR,
THE BENEVOLENT JEW.
A Novel, in 2 vols.
By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c.
Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered.
Also,
The Story of Tom Snell,
Price 20 cents.
April 21.
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Just Received
AND FOR SALE BY
ROBERT & JNO. GRAY,
King Street,
BROAD GRINS:
Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of
"My Night Gown and Slippers:"
By GEORGE COLMAN, the younger Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c.
Also, a new edition of
THE FARMER'S BOY,
By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD,
Price 75 Cents each.
May 23.
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Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE
On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaister of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures.
On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General.
By John A. Burns,
Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31.
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JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,
King Street,
A NEW EDITION OF
ENFIELD'S SPEAKER
OR,
MISCELLANEOUS PIECES,
Selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on
ELOCUTION,
Price 87 1/2 cts. handsomely bound and lettered.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled,
THE CONDUCT
OF
Merriwether Jones,
In a series of Letters addressed to the Public.
By James T. Callender,
May 6.
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Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO GIRL from 15 to 20 years of age. For one well recommended a liberal price will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
June 8.
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CARD TO MENTOR.
MIRA's respectful compliments wait on MENTOR, begs him to believe his advice was gratefully received, and shall be strictly attended to. Acknowledges him correct in several remarks, but can no way admit that either a spirit of envy or ill nature produced the trifling production alluded to; far different, indeed, were the feelings which gave it birth. MIRA assures MENTOR, tho', in his card of Saturday evening last, he addressed her as MIRA, alias ELLEN, alias PHILANDER, that the two last, are quite unknown to her, be the purity of thought what it may. But should PHILANDER be the person she suspects, he will give no room, for the same admonitions.
But, why, O Mentor, why art thou my foe; What have I said, or done to prove thee so? None have I wrong'd that mem'ry can recall; None do I hate that I should meet with gall; Nor have I sought by any cruel art, To wound the feelings of another's heart; But if the adverse fates, I fain would shun, Have so decreed it, and the deed is done; I now appeal to all the powers divine, Whate'er the act, 'twas done without design; Nor did I think lines traced thro' a tear, Should to the world as arrogance appear! What mighty gift have I, that I should boast? Do I possess the jewel valued most, When Henry said, he would prefer a mind Of elegance, to ease and wealth combin'd? No! here all such pretensions I resign, The gem is not, nor ever will be mine! Ah no! 'twas Emily's polish'd mind I drew, Who as a lily in retirement grew; Who as a lily, droop'd her youthful head, When from her sister's cheeks the roses fled; And tho' a flower, in fullest, fairest bloom, Bade all adieu, for her Almena's tomb. Ab-would their quiet, peaceful graves were mine, How glad would I this trem'lous breath resign? But yet there is a more than earthly pow'r, Which can support, when keen afflictions low'r; Tho' rude the tempest, tho' the waves beat high, I shall not sink, when that support is nigh; Then, Mentor-cease, I to that power appeal, And, not to man, who can no pity feel.
MIRA.
June 20.
Anti-Democrat, of Baltimore, By GEORGE L. GRAY.
THIS paper is published three times a week, price to subscribers Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
THE avowed and constant object of the Republican, or Anti-Democrat, has always been, and is, to combat the erroneous principles, and to expose the glaring falsehoods of the democratic party, which in this country has long endeavoured, and now threatens, to overturn the constitution, and destroy the happiness of the United States. The extensive circulation and great patronage which it has hitherto met with, are strong proofs of the estimation in which it has always been held, and there is no reason to fear that under its present Editor it will lose any of its spirit, or neglect any of the duties it has imposed upon itself, in defence of the dearest rights of Americans.
SEVERAL of the papers containing the original Address of the Editor, have been forwarded to gentlemen in Alexandria, those who desire to become subscribers are informed that he has appointed COTTON Stewart his agents here, and authorized them to give receipts for any money paid to them on account of the paper.
June 16.
Cash given for clean Linen and old Rags.
OBSERVATIONS
ON JUDGE CHASE'S CHARGE, AND THE REMARKS THEREON IN THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
(Continued.)
THE writer of that curious article, then selects the following sentence from Judge Chase's Charge, "Liberty does not consist in the form of government in any country. A monarchy may be free, and a republic in slavery"—And he breaks out into this novel and elegant expression, "Here we behold the cloven foot." "By such performances as this the public mind is to be prepared for monarchy."
Encountering the advocates of democracy our chief difficulty arises, not from their strength, but their weakness, not from what they write, but from what they have not read; in short, before they can be confuted they require to be instructed. Knowing little and writing much, they write from the crude indigestion of their own minds, and of course produce matter which cannot be subjected to any test, because neither founded in any generally received principle, derived from any acknowledged authority, supported by any precedent nor recognized by any of those superior personages, whose wisdom and virtue have conferred the dignity and the force of law upon their opinions, and obtained for them the general concurrence of mankind. In their minds the histories of Herodotus, Thucydides or Livy, of Hume, Robertson, Ferguson or Gillies are of equal authority with those renowned ones of Giles Gingerbread, Jack Hickathrift or Tom Thumb, and the cunning tricks of Reynard the Fox as instructive as the wise and subtle discussions of Locke or Montesque. If the writer of the article alluded to, had laid in even a slender substructure of historical knowledge before he hazarded political discussions, he would have found that Judge Chase was right in saying that "liberty did not consist in the form of government of any country," &c. &c. Liberty has been found to flourish under different forms of government; it has been also found to wither in one country beneath the very same form of government under which it has thrived in another. Of this abundant instances may be given from history. But it may be taken as a general rule, which, contrary to all general rules, will admit of no exception, that the constitution of the government of any country in order to be good must be adapted to the temper, opinions, habits, manners and dispositions of the people of that country; since some countries are as unfit for a republic, as emancipated negroes for the functions of civil life, or savages for the obedience necessary to the subsistence of society. It must not only be adapted in theory to the long received principles of the people—those principles which, (to use the words of a too neglected book) grew with their growth, and strengthened with their strength—but in point of practice also to their habits, customs, manners and feelings—and here it is, where the immeasurable gulph lies between the found politician and the empirical pretender; between the man of genius, wisdom and learning, trained to the science of the human heart, and the adaption of laws to its purposes, and the poor, shabby, upstart prattler on the common place of porter house politics.
"To the immeasurable and unspeakable power of the Deity, as the Being of infinite perfection, alone belongs the omniscience which sees all things in their first cause. While to us poor, weak, incapable mortals there is no rule of conduct so safe as experience."
Mr. Charles Fox, whose opinions when they were against the French revolutionary constitution, may surely be admitted, has himself given evidence against the presumption of Constitution mongers. In the violent debate in the house of commons of England, on the 6th of May, 1791, he said that he suspected that the French constitution was none of the best, "because (said he) if all the wisest men of all ages could be collected together for the purpose, they would not, I am convinced, be able to make a new constitution of original excellence."
But what the bold, aspiring and unrivalled genius of Charles Fox despaired of, and what all the wise men of all countries and all ages united could not do, there is not a democratic whipsterquack in politics but would undertake to dispatch on a sheet
of letter paper. Like Horace's bad poet. Stans pede in uno.
For our part we are as firmly convinced as we are of any of the common operations of nature, that it would at this moment be as impossible to make France free as to enslave England or America. And that it would be as great madness and wickedness, and as ruinous to both; and we believe as impossible also, to make England an unmixed republic, as to make America a mixed monarchy. England has the government best suited to her. She can be safely nothing but a mixed monarchy—America, nothing but a republic—France, nothing but a despotism. Long time only introducing gradual, imperceptible change, can ever give freedom to the slaves who have for a long time been chained to the oar of despotism.
It is because the federal constitution did not assume to strain away, or guide, or drive, but contented itself to follow the accustomed opinions, the habits, and dispositions of the people, that it has been pronounced by all the wise men of Europe, and found at home by experience, to be good. No new incongruous principles at variance with the received notions and customs of the country were introduced into it. The tinkers of the Rights of Man, who have for 12 years past, gone about making ten holes for one they have stopt, had not then crawled forth in swarms over the earth, crying "governments to mend." The vendors of political wares had not gone about with their pedlar's packs of constitutions on their back, rapping at every door to solicit customers. Abbe Seiyès had not then opened his full assorted pigeon holes—and all went well. What may happen hereafter it may, perhaps, be difficult to conjecture. But surely it may be allowable to assert, that if the party entrusted with the care of our constitution continue to carouse and drink deep, and to make the people pledge them in repeated toasts of three times three, in the raw spirits of liberty, unqualified and unbro't down, the country will soon exhibit one disgraceful scene of intoxication, madness and misery.
What a dilemma, then, would the world be reduced to, if the objection alluded to were well founded. First, if it were so, there could be but one kind of government upon earth, and all those to whom that kind would not be adaptable, must be fain to be in a state of bad government for centuries.
But let us resort to facts, and supply our antagonists with something more than they supply their readers; unfounded ipse dixit. "A monarchy may be free and a republic in slavery"—so says Judge Chase—and, maugre the opinion of the great politician from whom we differ, so say we also. And we will prove it.
Had the writer of that article had even a school boy's grounding in history, he could not have overlooked the various affliction instances presented to view by history, of the tyrannical power exerted in republican governments. Referring to modern times, in the republic of Venice, which once had its tribunes, its consuls, under the name of Master of the Horse, and its democratic Presidents, under the title of Doge, there existed a political inquisition, which struck terror into every heart, and at last reduced her once gallant and energetic citizens to the most abject degradation. The same too may be said of Genoa.
In ancient history, looking to Athens, it will be found that the most abominable acts of despotism were continually exercised, by majorities of the people against their fellow citizens; and there is this remarkable turpitude in all acts of popular despotism, that they involve in them the most atrocious vices which debase humanity, and make the hearts of all good men recoil with horror from their own species. Ingratitude, far prominent and distinguished from the rest. And looking to Rome, it will be seen that the whole history of that republic was one continued tissue of alternate mutual despotism and tyrannical cruelty of party over party.
On the other hand, is it not to a monarchy the world is at this day indebted for civil and religious liberty. Is it not to England, Europe and America are indebted, the one for what little, and the other for the great all they enjoy of political knowledge and freedom. Was it not England that first burst the religious fetters for ages imposed by Popish priesthood and imposture on the mind. Is it not in England that liberty at this day makes her firm stand, against the assaults
of despotism on the one hand, and the deductions of vicious licentiousness on the other. But what more need be said on this subject than this, that the monarchy of England lies embalmed in immortality in the eulogy and recorded admiration of Montesquieu, and all wise men, and in the invectives of all stupid and wicked democrats.
Probably that writer is as incapable of making a distinction between monarchy and despotism, as he is between republicanism and democracy. Let him read Montesquieu's works, and be instructed.
Thus we have proved, by reference to facts, what we undertook to prove, viz, that Judge Chase spoke in strict conformity to truth, when in his charge he said, "Liberty does not consist in the form of government in any country. A monarchy may be free, and a republic in slavery."
That we may never add one more to the affliction proofs of the latter now recorded in history, is our earnest prayer, and shall be the object of our indefatigable labours.
PORTLAND, June 13.
From the West Indies.
Capt. Clapp, from Antigua, informs, that when he left there (May 22) a warm press of seamen was continued; and that it was the opinion of the merchants and others, that war would immediately commence between France and England. A short time before he sailed an English sloop of war arrived at Antigua with dispatches to the commandant, took on board all the seamen he could get, and sailed immediately for other ports.
Mr. Jewett, of this place, who arrived on Saturday in the Apollo, from Martinique, informs that the French were making active preparations there for war, which was very confidently expected; and that three transports with troops, and six sail with naval stores, &c. had just arrived from France. The Apollo was spoke on her passage by an English cutter, the commander of which informed that he had orders for impressing seamen, and was in daily expectation of a declaration of war.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.
Arrived, ship Active, Tallman, Bremen; brig Charleston Packet, Hughes, Charleston; sch'r Charming Mary, Porter, Norfolk; Alexander, Hunt, Turks Island.
Cleared, ship Brothers, Wicks, St. Kitts; brig Flora, Glenn, West Indies; Sarah, Woodman, Bilboa; sloop Patience, Montgomery, N. York.
Arrived ship Active, Tallman, Left at Bremen, on the 9th May, ship —, Waiters, of Baltimore. May 19, spoke a brig from the Isle of Wight, the captain of which informed, that he left there on the 7th May, and that then an embargo was daily expected. May 25, lat. 48, 39, N. long. 35, 30, W. fell in with the wreck of a yellow sided brig, with a figure head, about 150 tons, name, &c. unknown.
Brigs Lovely Lucy, Brewer, for Philadelphia, and Lovely Lass, Burbank, for N. York, were at Port au Prince the 1st inst. to fail the 5th.
The ship Commerce, —, 32 days from Bordeaux to Charleston, was spoken the 11th inst. in lat. 32, long. 72. The captain informed, that war was not declared when he sailed, which was on the 9th ultimo.
BALTIMORE, June 19.
Arrived, the fine ship Diana, Homann, 11 days from Boston.
Also, the French ship L'Espoir, Dittenaudy, 12 days from Cape Francois. Left several Americans there, names not recollected. Brings nothing new—no fresh arrivals of troops.
Also, Spanish brig Santa Anna, Manuel Gil, 15 days from Havannah.
Also brig Grand Turk, Taylor, from Providence, (R. I.)
Also schooner Susanna, Hayes, 14 days from Antigua. Left a number of American vessels, none belonging to this port. A list of vessels lying in St. John's in the island of Antigua, June 4th, 1803.
Brig Charleston, to sail for New York in 7 days; Olive, of New York, captain Fowler, in 6 days for St. Croix; sch'r William Henry, Tinker, of Newbern; to sail for do in 4 days John and William, for Swanborough (N. C. in 7 days); Lucy Griffith, of Kingston; Lewis, for St. Thomas; Delight, of Providence, Turner, in 2 days for Turks Island; brig Cignet, of Saybrook, Watts, for N.

York, in 14 days; Schooner Fair American, of Newbern, Wilson, for N. York; in 10 days; Mary, Douglass, for New-London, in 2 days; brig Maria, from Philadelphia, bound to Spain, put in in distress.
Several other vessels, name not recollected. Sailed the 3d of June, the brig Drake, captain Seaward, for Norfolk.
June 20. Arrived, brig Two Brothers, Swain, of Vienna, in 20 days from Trinidad, Left there, Brig Isabella, captain Craig, of and for Baltimore, in 20 days. Brig Dianna, Wood, for Newbedford, in 5 days. Brig Laurel, Brown for Boston, in 10 days. Schooner Julian, Jenkins, for North Carolina, soon. Sch'r Washington, Millet, for Boston, in 8 days.
KNOXVILLE June 6.
We learn, that a company travelling, a few weeks since, from Natchez to Nashville, were attacked by Indians who fired on them and killed a Mr. Reuben White. The company had a considerable quantity of money, none of which, however, fell into the hands of the banditti. Shortly after the above affair, the Natchez post rider and some other persons were fired on; no injury was sustained.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22.
A letter from Cape Francois of the 6th instant, to a respectable French house in Baltimore, states, that "a French frigate, with 300 troops on board, and about 300,000 dolls. for the military chest, had just arrived off that port, and gave the joyful intelligence that all appearance of a war between England and France had vanished, as the differences between the two nations had been adjusted." The frigate was 26 days from Brest. Her commander on learning that the head quarters were at Port Republican, proceeded to that port.
This vessel, agreeably to the above letter, must have left Brest on or about the 11th May; and as an old German newspaper printer in Pennsylvania used to say of a doubtful article, "it is true, we shall hear more about it."
[Balt. Fed. Gaz.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Amsterdam, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated April 2, 1803.
"Lastly, dear friend, I must communicate to you some very agreeable news. About 8 days ago, arrived here quite unexpectedly, 2 ships full of citizens of the canton of Baile about 150 souls in all, who will exchange their native country against that of the United States. I went immediately on board the vessels, & to my greatest joy, found that your dear brother was the first leader of a division, whom I immediately heartily welcomed, and offered to assist him with my few powers, both by advice and action; his colleagues, likewise leaders of the same division (which consists of about 70 souls) are — and — both brave men. In general the whole consists of people, whom every country should receive with open arms."
With money, linen, and beds, in short with every necessary, they seem to be very well provided; and at their (God grant) safe arrival on the American shores, they want nothing more than land, and iron to clear it.
I give you on purpose early information of the arrival of your dear countrymen, that you may look out one thing or another for them. As much as I can learn from them, they do not wish to remain long in the city, but wish to go soon into the country. In about ten days time they sail from hence, wind and weather serving. I could have wished that Mr. — had had a ship here in order to earn this good freight; we hear nevertheless, that during the ensuing summer, more trains of people will arrive here from Switzerland, so that passengers will not be wanting, if there are only vessels here, &c."
Extract of a letter from Capt. C. Tompkins of the ship —, to his friend in Fredericksburg, dated April 10, 1803. "We arrived here on the 30th ult. after a pleasant passage of 36 days from
Norfolk. On my passage saw the wreck of a brig at sea, we passed within 50 yards of her, she appeared to be a new vessel, with the Sarah of Philadelphia, on her stern both mast were gone, and the vessel full of water, no person on board, suppose all have perished."
Price current in the island of Antigua, June 4, 1803.
Pork from 15 to 16 dollars per bbl. Beef 10 to 12 do. do. Herrings 3 1/2 do. do. Flour 6 to 8 do. Indian corn 6s. 6d. per bushel, 9s. to the dollar, plenty Butter and lard, no demand Hams 15 cents per lb. Lumber 18 to 22 dollars per thousand, dull sale Hoops 20 do. do. Rum 4s. per gallon Molasses 3s. 9d. per do. Sugar 8 dollars.
Arrived from Guadalupe, two French Schooners, and purchased flour at 8 dollars per barrel; the account was that flour was from 12 to 13 dollars per barrel.
LOUISIANA.
We are not speaking at random, when we say, it is generally known in France, that one of the most ridiculous propositions which ever fell from the feverish fancy of a new politico philosophico fanatic, has been made by the American Executive to the Consulate—and has not only not met with any serious entertainment from that body, but on the contrary excited much merriment among them, at the expence of this country, and no little contempt for its rulers. And as merriment is contagious, the fun has reached London itself, where it has actually overcome the phlegm of John Bull, and made him roar with obnoxious mirth in every coffee-house. Some there will not believe it; others pretend not to believe it; by way of tossing out the ball of mirth; but many make it the topic of discourse. The worst of it is, that it is said, (with what truth we cannot take upon us to affirm) that our President has backed his proposition with two draughts, one on his banker, the other on his eloquence; but as one was nearer to his own economical nature, and the other fairer in his self complacent eye, than they were to the expectations or taste of Talleyrand, they only served to heighten the ridicule very considerably. The Consulate think it enough to profit by the cosmopolitan cant of the day, but nothing is further from them than any intention to practise it.
These being their notions, it will cost our readers very little to believe, that a foreign state paper, professing to have for one of its objects the advantage of France, labouring to shew them that the proposed arrangement though advantageous to America was miraculously so to France, recommending it to that modest, disinterested body (who are known to be so apt to let slip through their fingers any thing that may be turned to advantage,) not to be blind to their own interest, but to close with the proposal; that such a paper, we say, would not be very likely to excite any other emotion than contempt, or to receive any other return than ironical thanks or open derisions. It will readily be considered sufficiently probable that such a man as Bonaparte would hand it back to Talleyrand with a malignant sneer; and that Talleyrand might say—"The Consul is thankful to the President of the United States, for his high consideration, philanthropic advice, and tender concern for France and all the world; but being a little opiniatre, and having no reason, as yet at least, to distrust his own judgement and that of his counsellors on the subject of what is or is not the interest of France, he requests (with all due submission to the President of the United States,) that he may be permitted without offence to follow the dictates of his own opinion; and he requests it the rather because he is determined to do so." [Courier.]
Mirabeau's Calculation.
"Do minds unaccustomed to reflect, imagine that there is not one of us but who at the twentieth generation for example, has a million, forty eight thousand, five hundred and seventy six ancestors; a simple arithmetical calculation establishes this astonishing and well known truth in the doctrine of consanguinity. Every body may convince themselves of it by making a geometrical progression, the first term of which is 2, and which
must always increase in a double ratio, since each of us has two ancestors, and that each of our ancestors owe their existence to two others. This progression therefore is 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 123, 256, &c. They who have no idea of the prodigious augmentation of numbers which double in increasing, have only to pursue this progression to the degree in which they wish to determine the number of their ancestors."
"The calculation of the collateral degree far exceeds that of the direct gradation. The first term of the progression is only 1, but the second is 4, because there is a brother which makes with the father of him who calculates the two descendants of the first pair of ancestors. In the progression each couple of ancestors has two descendants, who augment in double ratio. In this latter they must augment quadruple ratio. The progression therefore will be 4, 16, 64, 256, 1024, 4096 &c. and we shall find in pursuing it, that each man has, in the twentieth degree, or the twentieth generation, 274,877,906, 944, or two hundred and seventy four billions, eight hundred and seventy seven millions, nine hundred and six thousand, nine hundred and forty four ancestors."
Good Cider as easy made as bad. To make cider of early or late fruit, that will keep a length of time, without the trouble of frequent drawing off.
Take the largest cask you have on your farm, from a barrel upwards, put a few sticks in the bottom, in the manner that house wives set a ley cask, so as to raise a vacancy of two or three inches from the bottom of the cask; then lay over these sticks either a clean old blanket, or, if that be not at hand a quantity of the twindlings of flax, so as to make a coat of about a quarter of an inch thick when it is well pressed down, then put in so much clean washed sand, from a beach or road, as will cover about 6 or 8 inches in depth of your vessel; pass all your cider from the press through a table cloth, suspended by the corners, which will take out the pumice, and pour the liquor gently upon the sand, through which it must be suffered to filter gradually, and as it runs off by a stop inserted in your vessel in the vacancy made by the sticks at the bottom, it will be found, by this easy method, as clear as cider can be expected, after the most laborious process of refining; and all the mucilaginous matter, which causes the fermentation and souring of cider, will be so separated as to prevent that disagreeable consequence.
N. B. Other methods may be easily invented for passing the cider through the sand, which is the only essential part of the above process. (Boson Weekly Magazine.)
INK.
Mr. W. Close has made a great variety of experiments in order to ascertain the best method of making ink, which shall not be discharged by time or chemical processes; as the result of his enquiries, he recommends for black ink: Oil of lavender 200 grains, copal in powder 26 grains, lamp black from two and a half to three grains; with the assistance of a gentle heat dissolve the copal in the oil of lavender in a small glass phial, and then mix the lamp black with the solution upon a marble slab or other smooth surface. The composition is to be put in a bottle and kept from the air. If after a few hours, it be found too thick, it must be diluted with a little oil of lavender, oil of turpentine, or alcohol. For red ink: "Take of oil of lavender 120 grains, copal powder, 17 grains, red sulphur of mercury 60 grains." Both these compositions possess a permanent colour; the oil of lavender dissipates with a gentle heat, colour is left on the paper surrounded with copal a substance insoluble in water, spirits, acids, or alkaline solutions. A manuscript written with them, may therefore be exposed to the process commonly used for restoring the colour of printed books, without the smallest injury to the writing; and, in this manner, all interpolations with common ink may be removed.
London pap.
Wants a Situation,
A Young Man who is well acquainted with accounts and the mercantile business. Any gentleman wishing to employ such a person will be pleased to leave a line addressed to J. D. with the Printer hereof, which will be duly attended to. June 20. e031
ISAAC KELL,
COPPERSMITH and TIN PLATE WORKER,
King Street, two doors below Mr. Peter Sherron's,
HAVING commenced business in the above line, thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public.
Wanted,
One Journeyman Tinman, and 2 boys of good character as apprentices. June 22. e012t
WANTED,
An active, faithful Lad to deliver this paper to subscribers in town. Liberal wages will be given.
STOP!
Before you "turn the Corner!"
THOMAS SIMMS
Has removed his store from the house he formerly occupied, to the one a few doors higher up, lately occupied by captain Willis, opposite to Roberts & Griffith's, where he has for sale as usual,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUITS AND GROCERIES,
AND, 5 Hogheads of West India Rum of a good flavor, Apple Brandy and Whiskey by the barrel, &c. &c. June 21. d
Douglass & Mandeville,
King Street, Have just received and for Sale, 150 tons Plaister of Paris. Persons having water carriage for this article, will find an advantage in purchasing from us, as the greater part is now laying on the wharf.
ALSO,
A few hhds. retailing Molasses of an excellent quality. June 17. e01
For Sale,
20 bales good COTTON, short staple, A few qr. casks SHERRY, of superior quality, Also, Bills on London & New York. A. HENDERSON, & Co. June 16. d3re05t
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have lately opened a DRY GOODS STORE, in the house formerly occupied by Paton and Butcher, which they will sell low for Cash. To Rent,
The back building belonging to said store; it is convenient for storing flour, &c.
Newton & Robey.
June 17. e031
For Sale,
Nine good, young HORSES, fit for the saddle or harness. A credit of 90 days will be given, or Groceries will be taken in payment. Apply to JOHN HODGKINS. June 18. e031
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business. Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d. 10d. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE.
Alex. 6th mo. 15th. d
For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN. May 24.
To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibbon street. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to GEORGE N. LYLES. June 6. d3w
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON. May 9.

We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen.
May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers.
Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of
J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
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,
Lamp and Tanners' Oil,
French Brandy and Holland Gin,
Few boxes excellent Claret,
Bar Iron, stone Lime,
New Herrings and Shad,
A few bds. good Vinegar,
Cables and Cordage of all sizes,
Russia and raven 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,
A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet
Oil,
Writing Paper,
Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c.
June 2. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and
Gardner's, Union street,
The following Articles:
RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin,
French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines,
Loaf and brown Sugar,
Best green Coffee, Chocolate,
Hyson and Young Hyson Teas,
Tammarins, fresh Rice,
Muscadell Raisins by the box,
Fresh Figs, China Oranges,
Lemons and Limes,
Rhode Island Cheese,
Mens' Shoes of excellent quality,
Salmon in kegs,
Fine Rhode Island Potatoes,
Cavendish's Tobacco,
Best Havannah Segars,
Shad and Herrings by the bl.
Good firkin Butter,
Soap and Candles, and a general assortment
GLASS and CROCKERY WARE.
Just received one hhd.
FRESH LEMON JUICE,
which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity.
ABEL WILLIS.
May 19. d
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed on the premises, upon the 11th day of July next,
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of Duke street, and west side of Fairfax street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Duke street thirty two feet six inches, and with Fairfax street thirty two feet six inches, upon this ground is erected a three story brick house. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money upon the sale, another third in three month, and the remainder in six months; the two last payments to be secured by a trust upon the property, if required, or in such other as will be most satisfactory to the persons now interested in the property.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee.
June 14. d
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by
J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 hds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual
May 6. eo
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale,
Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses.
May 5. eo
SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry
Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Spring Goods.
Also—Earthenware in crates assorted, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King street.
Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms.
May 13. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted,
Old Sable Iron,
Sugar in hds. and barrels,
Pepper and Caffia,
Boxes fresh Raisins.
Sherry,
Malaga, and } WINES.
Catalonia }
Barcelona Brandy,
Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas,
Bales India Cottons, Checks and Callicoes,
China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs,
A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs
Mould and dip Candles,
Red Soal Leather,
A few pieces elegant Furniture.
March 17. eo
Turn the Corner.
The subscriber has at his store in Union street, a parcel of excellent
Pine Apples,
which he will sell single or by the hundred, as low as they were sold on board the vessel that brought them here.
Also—Oranges, Limes, Lemons, lemon juice, raisins, figs, shellbarks, cocoa nuts, with a general assortment of Groceries.
Likewise—1000 lbs. superior Rhode Island Cheese, and a parcel of very fine Bacon.
ABEL WILLIS. June 14. d
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Co. lumbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
Robert and John Gray HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF Family & Patent Medicines, —CONSISTING OF—
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are deterred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very precarious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the faculties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, loss or depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medicine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sensuality, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt. When the sons and daughters of opulency have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremours, languor, pains, emaciation, indigestion, apathy in men; hysterics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these Lozenges will restore health and vigour to the debilitated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard.
Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the severest sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itchings, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventive of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S
Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this
medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthmas and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
Specific Drops for Deafness,
IS recommended as an inevitable Medicine, for the speedy relief of this most afflicting complaint, and is proved by long and extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled; for many years have these drops been used in Europe with amazing success. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this invaluable Medicine, are earnestly recommended to try it. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and has very often perfected a complete cure.
HOOPING COUGH.
To Parents who have Children afflicted with HOOPING COUGH.
THIS Medicine is of the greatest importance, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time, entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Lozenges are so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Further particulars of the Medicines abovementioned, will be hereafter inserted.
June 13. 12w
Notice,
In the matter of Josiah Watson. A BANKRUPT.
The subscriber being duly appointed sole Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Josiah Watson, all persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects in their custody or possession, are hereby requested to pay and deliver the same forthwith to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may by him be duly authorised to receive the same.
JOHN M'IVER,
June 3. eo
Pasturage.
THE subscriber has about 15 acres of Land, adjoining Hunting Creek, under good enclosure, with a water fence, where HORSES and CATTLE will be taken on pasturage.
ALEX. HENDERSON.
June 11. eo
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to
P. MARSTELLER.
June 2. eo
To Let,
A handsome two story brick HOUSE, just now finishing. Also, a very handsome front room and cellar, well calculated for a store.
A. SCHOLFIELD.
June 18. e30t
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