Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-06-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1804.
[No. 1025.]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierces and bks. 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 trais, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Drills, Flans and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Shintzes and Calicoes, With Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mussins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mussins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 4.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
OFFERS FOR SALE, 50,000 lbs. Green Coffee, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovada Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 puncheons fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 pipes old Port 4 pipes P. Teneriffe 15 qr. chests Sherrey, and 4 pipes Brucelles 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes of Spanish Segars different qualities, with most other articles in the grocery line. May 29. d
FOR SALE,
Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond MANUFACTURED TOBACCO. Apply to William Oxley. June 18. d
LANDS FOR SALE.
Will positively be sold on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 8th of August next, 2000 Acres of LAND, In that part of the county of Loudoun on Sugar Land Run, lately attached to Fairfax, about 20 miles from Alexandria, and the same distance from the Federal City. It will be laid off in Farms of about 200 acres each, so as to combine a sufficiency of timber and water to each Farm, in which it abounds and that of the best quality, and adapted to the use of planter: several of them are improved with tolerable good dwelling houses, out houses, orchards, &c. and rented to tenants until the first day of January next, when possession may be had with liberty to the purchaser of feeding this fall, two of the farms will be laid off at the forks of the great road leading from the back country to the Great Falls, George Town, Federal City, and Alexandria, where the situation for a public house, store, or distillery, is equal to any in the state. The terms are one fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of making the deeds, the balance to be paid in three years from the day of sale in annual payments, and a deed of trust to be given at the same time to secure the different payments. Mr. Henry Gannell the surveyor will show the land, who lives near it with a plot thereof. The above lands were conveyed to me some time past by Ferdinando Fairfax, Esq. and the title clear of all incumbrance whatever, for further information apply to Mr. Gannell, or the subscriber. B. Dade. N. B. The sale to begin at the forks of the road where Cheeks formerly lived. June 25. 2awds
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New York
&c. an extensive Selection of GROCERIES
consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Con's Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green Coffee of a superior quality, Loaf, lump and Mucovada Sugar, W. India and sugar house Molasses,
Choice old Madeira Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Buffsies, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Alspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF English Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip'd Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his Goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
Fifty Dollars Reward,
Will be given for the recovery of my POCKET-BOOK, containing about Eighty Five Dollars in bank notes, and the following papers—stolen out of my counting room on the night of the 13th inst. between the hours of nine and ten o'clock: Dols. Cts.
A draft of Henry K. May and Co. on Gilbert Robertson and Co. of New York, in my favor for 1250 Jonah Thompson and Son's note to James H. Tucker, dated the 14th May last, at seventy five days endorsed by me for 1350 William Cash's note to Wm. Gore, dated the 24th April last, at sixty days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson 424 50 John Potts's note to William Wilson, dated the 24th April last, at 60 days, endorsed by William Wilson 450 Philip Care's note to William Wilson dated the 30th of April last at 60 days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson & myself 340 William Wilson's note to me dated the 23rd of May last, at 60 days, 369 33 Jonathan Swift's note to Jno. Potts, dated the 22nd May last, at 60 days, endorsed by John Potts and myself, 750 John Potts note to me, dated the 23rd May last, at 60 days. 200 Robert T. Hooe and Co's draft on James Crawford and Co. of Philadelphia, in my favour, accepted the 6th inst. 1008 33 Same of same date, 4100 Same of same date, 1100 George Lawrence's note to me dated the 29th July, 1803. 209 33 William Gore's two receipts for 34 barrels flour, R. & W. P. Richardson's receipt for 11 barrels flour. Phineas Janney's receipt for 11 barrels flour. Isaac Hollingsworth's order on Samuel Croudson, accepted the 13th inst. for 60 barrels flour. Ambrose Vassie. June 15. d
To Rent,
A two story frame HOUSE,
with a convenient back building, kitchen, smoke
house and stable, situated on Fairfax Street, be-
tween Wolfe and Wilks Streets. Enquire of the
subscriber living next door to the premises. Mary Davis. June 26. eos w
JOSIAH FAXON and Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few pipes Cogniac Brandy, Hol-
land Gin, mould and dip't candles, Botton beci
and pork, mackerel, a few barrels Nova Scotia
herrings, m'lass's, &c. also a general assortment
of SHOES as usual.
They request all persons to whom
they are indebted to exhibit their accounts for
settlement, and all indebted to make immediate
payment, as the present concern is about to be
closed. June 21. dzw
WILLIAM LOVERING,
ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Wash-
ington and George Town,
BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexan-
dria and public in general, that he has removed
to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite
Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line
of his profession. Where he Draws Designs,
and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings.
ALSO,
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the build-
ing art; and is ready to contract for any build-
ing and complete the same, from a palace to a
terrace, which will be executed in the most mas-
terly and economic style.
He hopes his long experience and general know-
ledge of business will merit the patronage of a
generous public. May 23. d
New Lumber Yard.
THE citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity
are informed, that BULL and Co. have com-
menced the Lumber Business opposite Mr. Wm.
Herbert's wharf, where they will thankfully re-
ceive applications for any kind of lumber, which
they will endeavor to procure as speedily as pos-
sible, and furnish upon as good terms as the in-
terest of the company will admit.
They have some lumber now on hand consist-
ing chiefly of Inch Boards of a tolerable quality,
which will be sold cheap for Cash. June 18. dzw
The Subscriber
Extending to leave this place early next fall offers
for sale on the most reasonable terms, his
STOCK ON HAND,
Consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS,
adapted to the present season.
All persons having claims against him are re-
quested to present them for settlement, and those
indebted to him will be pleased to make pay-
ment. June 12. d
John Horsburgh.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the second inst. a Mulatto
girl called
MATILDA,
she is about twenty years of age, remarkable low,
but stout & well made; she is extremely white
that her being a Mulatto, is scarcely to be dis-
tinguished; she has grey eyes, light hair short &
curly, and uncommonly large feet, with heels
projecting unusually far behind; she speaks slow
and very well, she has absconded several times
and in each instance assumed a feigned name, it is
probable she may again exercise this means to fa-
cilitate her escape. She took with her two
Muslin gowns, one striped, the other checkered,
a Bombazett gown, and a yellow Muslin scoop,
with several other clothes, which I do not re-
collect. Any person apprehending her, and bringing
her to my house, shall receive the above reward,
or Forty Dollars if committed to any jail, and in-
formation given me. GEO. H. CHAPMAN, Sen. N. B. On her last elopement she dressed her-
self in mens cloaths, and assumed the profession of a tailor. Fairfax County, German Town, April 4. April 11.
JUST RECEIVED.
Nice Sweet Oranges, and large fine Limes and Tamarinds, best Spanish Segars by the box, and a few nice Cocoa nuts. Abel Willis. June 11. d
Freight wanted for New-York,
The Schr. Mineral,
WARREN NYE, Master,
lying at Merchants Wharf, will
fail in the course of this week. For freight of
a few hundred barrels, or passage, apply to the
Captain on board or to J. W. and S. Leonard. June 25. dzw
For Freight or Charter,
To Europe or the W. Indies,
The fine fast sailing
Brig JOANNA,
JOHN RUTHERFORD, Master:
burthen 1100 barrels. Enquire of
Nathaniel Wattles and Co. June 25. d
RICE & COTTON.
60 tierces first quality RICE.
70 bales first quality upland Georgia COT-
TON, received per Schooner Patience, and for
sale by Ricketts, Newton, & Co. June 12. d
Freight Wanted
For the above steamer,
to the West-Indies, or any
port to the Southward. R. N. & Co. June 12. d
For FREIGHT,
The Sloop LYDIA,
burthen 550 barrels,
Anthony Rhodes, Master.
Apply to the master on board, or to
J. G. LADD. June 21. d
For NORFOLK,
The fast sailing, regular PACKET,
Schooner NANCY,
Job Palmer, Master:
Will fail in a few days.
For FREIGHT or PASSAGE
(having excellent accommodation)
apply to the master on board, or
S. Croudson and Co. June 15. d
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale, by the barrel or bushel,
FIRST QUALITY
SEED POTATOES.
Fresh Limes by the barrel or smaller quantity,
Pork by the barrel,
Butter in firkins,
7000 long Reeds.
TO RENT,
That excellent stand for a Grocery Store, op-
posite Geo. Taylor's, in Prince Street. Thomas Simms. June 19. d
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received, via Philadelphia, an elegant
assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
VIZ.
Chintzes, calicoes, fine India colo-
nade, book and muslin muslins, do. battas, ma-
moodies, cassas, pingurus and long cloths, fine
cambric and British book do. linen and cotton
cambric, coloured, embossed and plain do. cam-
bric and common dimities, lawn and cambric
pocket handkerchiefs, ladies extra long silk and kid
gloves and pic nic mitts, do. coloured and white
silk hose, cotton and thread hose, waffles do. gen-
tlements beaver, doe, wash leather and thread
gloves, do. silk, cotton, thread and super brown
cotton hose, Irish linens, long lawns and diapers,
creas, platillas, Britannics and brown Holland
Mouselines and muslinet vest shapes, nankeen
cotton kerseymere, white and coloured and
extra superfine navy blue cloths, red, blue,
chocolate bandannos, &c. &c. Also by Wholesale, assorted
Three cases of handloom which he
will sell at the most reduced price CASH. April 27.
This Day is Published,
By COTTOM and STEWART,
And for Sale at their Bookstore,
(Price 50 cts.)
JW'S DREAM.
By LORENZO HERMON
Had at the same place. May 27. d
given for clean linen and
cotton

Washington Society.
The Members of the Alexandria Washington Society, will please to take notice that a regular stated meeting of the said Society, will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Wednesday the 4th of July next, at half past 10 o'clock. A. M. the Society will move in procession from thence at 12 o'clock to the Episcopal Church, where an Oration will be delivered by George Washington Parke Custis, Esq.
The Members of the Society, with such as chuse to partake will dine at Gadsby's at 3 o'clock, for which purpose a subscription is opened at the bar.
By order of the Standing Committee, G. Dencalé, Sec'y.
N. B. A more particular detail of the order of the day will be hereafter announced.
Public Sale.
On Saturday next, at four o'clock P. M. will be sold, the Sloop LITTLE POLL , lying at Irvin's wharf, burthen about 400 bls. on a long credit.
Philip G. Marsteller.
June 27.
Public Sale.
On Saturday next, at 5 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, That large and convenient Warehouse , on King street, lately occupied by Heiskell and Sowers, nearly opposite to David Davy's, on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months.
Philip G. Marsteller.
June 27.
SALE POSTPONED.
The Sale of Mr. Thos. Richards's DRY GOODS is postponed on account of the wet weather, until Wednesday the 11th of July next, when the whole of his Stock, consisting of a great VARIETY OF Fancy and Fashionable Articles , will be sold without reserve.
Philip G. Marsteller.
June 20.
JOHN MCLELLAN,
Intending to leave this place, will on SATURDAY the 30th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. expose to Sale, by Public Vendue,
All his Stock of GOODS
on hand, consisting of a variety of Dry Goods, Liquors and Groceries; Pork in pickle, thirty Hhds. Tar, two large Beams, with Scales and Weights, &c. &c. Also, (without reserve)
All his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE.
Conditions will be made known at the time of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller, Auctioneer.
Those who have claims against said J. McLellan are desired to present them for settlement, and those indebted will please make immediate payment.
June 26.
The Partnership of FINLAY and SHAKES
was dissolved on the 20th inst. by mutual consent. John Shakes being fully authorized to settle the business in Alexandria, and William Finlay in Baltimore.
All persons having claims against said firm are requested to call for payment, and those indebted to make immediate settlement.
Wm FINLAY, JOHN SHAKES.
JOHN SHAKES
Intends continuing the BRUSH-MAKING BUSINESS at the old stand in King street, where the former customers of Finlay and Shakes and the public, may be supplied with articles in his line, at as low prices and of as good quality as they can be had in the United States.
An Apprentice wanted to the above business.
June 26.
331 cost
ISAAC ROBBINS,
At his store, King street, opposite Mr. David W. Scott's store,
Has just received from MARIETTA, (OHIO)
And offers for Sale, a few hundred weight of CORDAGE , of an excellent quality, and a small quantity of Hatter's Fur.
Also on hand—Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Spirits, loaf, lump and brown sugar, Raisins by the box, Copperas, Ginger, Pepper, Allspice, Coffee, Tea, Cotton, Chalk, &c. June 26. cost
Printing in all its branches executed at this office.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
ANOTHER VICTORY IN INDIA.
LONDON, April 18.
An overland dispatch arrived yesterday at the India House. A private letter by this conveyance gives an interesting detail of another important battle fought on the 29th of last November, which was followed by a complete victory, attended with very inconsiderable loss on our part. Tho' the general account is certainly very accurate, yet some confusion appears in the detail, which must be attributed to the hurry of the writer.
Camp at Arcasm, Nov. 30. 1803.
"I will endeavor to give you a detailed account of a glorious battle fought yesterday. That you may judge of the propriety of the action, I must relate to you the circumstances which preceded it.
"It appears, that on the 23d inst. general Wellesley entered into an agreement with Scindia's Vakeels, that there should be a cessation of arms between us and him; that is to say, after the space of ten days, which we allowed for Scindia to sign the treaty, and perform the articles of it; one of which was that he should retire with his army 20 cosses east of Ellichpor, and maintain that distance at all times between his and our armies here, and in Guzerat, &c. to prevent the possibility of the troops, mutually committing hostilities on one another. Six days only after the period prescribed were elapsed; but he had not in the least endeavored to perform that most essential part of his agreement, nor was it actually ratified; and he cannot have any excuse for saying he did not know of our advances, for he was very often written to and told to move away, as we were going against the Bhosla's troops, with whom he was then encamped.
"On the 28th a Vakeel came from the Bhosla's brother, but as he brought no credentials or powers, &c. no attention was paid to his advances. On the 29th, while we were marching, and about three miles after he had left our ground, a body of horse appeared, and with them another vakeel from Bunna Baupoo, the Bhosla's brother. The general met him very cordially, and listened to the proposals, which were as follows:
"That he wished to treat with the general, and that as his and Scindia's armies were now near, he requested the general would return to the ground he had left on the Poonah river, and in that case, the armies of Scindia and the rajah would retire five cosses to the N. Sd. to prevent hostilities."
"To this the general replied, 'that they knew of his advances, and he would not (with an enemy's army in front) move back an inch.' The vakeel then proposed that he should halt at the next water about three miles forward; to which also he said, 'he should move forward to the ground he at first intended, and that the Bhosla (being his own master) would remove or not, as he thought proper: but if he was near him, he would attack him:' he then told the vakeel, 'he should be very sorry that the most trifling accident should happen to him: to prevent which, he begged he would go to the rear, and remain with two people of ours, to protect him until we had taken up our ground, when we would admit him again.' With these proposals a letter came from Scindia, and the same forms were gone through with colonel Stevenson, who replied, 'that he should march on, and if they were near him, would attack them: he advised them, however, to retire'. At half past eleven we arrived at Pantrebe, the place where it was at first intended we should halt, when we found the Bhosla's advance, and left it early that morning and joined his army, then laying five miles off, on a very extensive plain. From the tower of the village, their whole line was observed, but not moving off, except their baggage. At this time we were joined by col. Stevenson's army, and were then taking ground for our encampments, when several parties of the enemy's horse drove in our small detached parties of allies, and even advanced on the very ground we were laying out.
"Colonel Stevenson's party pitched their camp, as they had their baggage with them: but only four flags were pitched, as our tents, &c. were left in the rear, to enable us the better to engage, and to render them less liable to be attacked: General Wellesley also moved on his cavalry and infantry, so as to take up their ground, and in case of necessity to fight. He also advanced the piquets on the roads with their guns, and ordered them to fire on any body of horse that should come within their reach. The enemy's horse still parading near us, were fired on by both piquets and
cavalry gillopers, and they retired to a great distance, but still prevented our followers from foraging, &c. At about two o'clock the enemy's army remained in a line and entire, and were then within, about three miles of the right of our line, which determined the general to move on towards them, still hoping they would move off. He, however ordered colonel Stevenson's troops to join him, and proceeded towards the enemy. At about a quarter past four o'clock, the cavalry & advanced guard of our army were at the village of Sursoly, one mile and a quarter from the enemy's line, which at that distance had a most formidable appearance. It was on a plain upwards of three miles in length, and of great depth, having guns at intervals.
"At four o'clock while all our troops were in column, and before they had advanced beyond the village, the enemy's guns opened upon us with a quick and well directed fire, which occasioned, very shortly, almost all our loss, by their guns being all laid for the road near Sursoly. The troops were soon moved round under cover of the village, as our line displayed their cannonade soon became less destructive—and the moment the line was formed, the orders for advancing were given, and the whole of our troops advanced with great regularity, with guns &c. and very shortly the enemy gave way in all directions. At this time the British cavalry advanced, charged the large body of the Bhosla's, and dispersed them. A great slaughter ensued. Our cavalry pursued the fugitives until night, made it necessary to call them back: they however possessed themselves of many elephants, camels, horses, arms, and baggage: and about 10 o'clock, by the moonlight the troops marched to their line at Patruleo, having marched twenty five miles in that day. A body of one thousand muslemen under the command of a Persian, attached to the Bhosla's guns under Beeny Suic, stood most nobly, even advanced on our line, which luckily opposite to them was formed of the remains of the 74th regiment, and left of the 78th regiment, who had their revenge for Assaye, by closing with them and putting all to the bayonet. In one spot about one hundred yards square, I saw upwards of five hundred dead bodies. The enemy left about one thousand dead on the field; and I have not the least doubt there must have been upwards of three thousand killed, and wounded. Of these I believe, Scindia did not lose a man, nor is it well ascertained that he engaged. Our loss is very inconsiderable, not above fifty killed and three hundred wounded, many of them very slightly.
"The Vakeel of the Bhosla's first mentioned as not being received, arrived and had an interview with the general last night as he had brought his credentials, &c. &c. in form from Rhangojee Bhosla himself. He is not a Vakeel sent after the action as I at first supposed. The man who met us on the road has not yet visited the general.
"An Elephant driver who had his arm broke and was taken with an howdered elephant, declares that the elephant during the battle carried the son of Rhangojee Bhosla, who was very severely wounded in the action, and was taken out of the howder and mounted on a horse: and that he believes he was among numbers afterwards slain by the cavalry. The howder appears evidently to have been broken by a cannon shot. Many other great Bengal men have fallen on the 29th. We shall move on to Guaul Shur soon; and it is confidently asserted that the Rajah is in very great alarm for the safety of that place and anxious to prevent us going near it."
"N. B. No officers killed and only four or five wounded, but only one badly."
Latest from Europe.
BOSTON, June, 19.
Captain Patterson arrived here yesterday, from Amsterdam, which he left the 25th April. From him we received the Amsterdam Courant, a Dutch paper, to the 17th April.
In these papers we find the following article copied from the Moniteur.
MUNICH, April 2.
We had reason to expect that Mr. Drake the British envoy would have refuted the charges alledged against him. But he has taken another method—He has informed the Baron Von Montgelas, that sixteen gen d'armes had been sent off express from Strasburg to arrest him—and requested that he would inform his court, that measures might be taken to prevent his arrest. But no answer having been given for several hours after Mr. Drake expected one; and
the gen d'armes having arrived at their last change of horses, he sat out on foot, in disguise, having changed his clothes several times in the distance of three miles. "In this manner," adds the Moniteur, "he left his residence like the chief of a band of assassins."
The Emperor of Germany has ordered that no French emigrants shall reside within fifty miles of the French republic.
Under the Genoa head of the 23d March we find a correct account of the destruction of the Philadelphia frigate in the harbor of Tripoli. The accounts adds, "It seems commodore Preble will try his utmost against these barbarians."
The trial of those implicated in the conspiracy at Paris, was to commence the 5th of May. The Council as signed Morau are Chasseau, Lagrange and Lamelée.
Capt. Patterson informs, that the Invasion of Great Britain had not been attempted; though the preparations continued in vigour, and the public expectation of the event to increase daily.
FROM FRANCE.
Capt. Wilds arrived here yesterday from Rochefort (France) after a passage of 56 days. He reports, that the construction of gun boats and craft had ceased; and the attention of the French appeared directed to the building of men of war. Two seventy fours had been launched at Rochefort, and a ship of 100 guns put up, previous to captain W's sailing. Five sail of the line equipped; and an embargo was daily expected. Capt. W. brought no papers.
The English have a squadron of ships of war and frigates off Rochefort.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
We have mentioned that when Governor Gilman accepted his appointment, he addressed the two Houses in a spirited and impressive manner. The following was the address:
"Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
"By a respectable committee from the Legislature, I have been informed of my appointment to the office of Chief Magistrate for the year ensuing. In times past while endeavoring to discharge the duties of the office according to the best of my abilities, with integrity, and a strong attachment to the welfare of my fellow-citizens, my principles and conduct have in many instances, been grossly misrepresented.—There are undoubtedly solid reasons which might induce many of my fellow citizens to prefer some other person for the office. In addition to these, extraordinary exertions have been made, not only within, but from without the state, to prevent my election. That my fellow-citizens have again called me to the Office, notwithstanding those exertions demands and has my most sincere and warmest acknowledgements.
"Considering it honorable for men who are called to important offices, to have their political sentiments known, my own have never been disguised. I am, and have uniformly endeavored to be a Federalist of the Washington School, so far as I understand those principles: And believing they are best calculated for maintaining the honor and dignity of our country—for preserving the union of the States, and the Peace, Liberty and safety of my fellow citizens—it is my duty to promote those principles, so far as I may with propriety, in strict conformity to the constitution and laws of our National and State governments. I now declare my acceptance of the appointment, and am ready to take the oath of Office required by the Constitution."
Last evening we received copies of Governor Gilman's Speech to the Legislature and the answers of the Senate and House thereto. The latter are perfect echoes of the former; and neither contain any thing evasive of collision of sentiment. The Senate congratulate his Excellency on his re-election.
The Legislature of New Hampshire has ratified the presidential alteration of the Constitution. In the Senate 7 to 5.—in the House 81 to 73. Some resolutions eulogizing the present administration of the General Government have passed by similar numbers. But at the last dates had not received the Governor's approbation or negative.
A bill had been introduced for choosing the members of Congress, and Electors, in districts. Five hundred dollars per ann. addition, has been made to the salary of Chief Justice Smith, during his continuance in office.

NEW-YORK, June 23.
Arrived yesterday, the ship Penelope, capt. Furman, in 15 days from St. Thomas. The schr. Sally, and the Nancy, sailed three days before the Penelope, for Philadelphia. The brig —, Hall of Boston, was condemned as unseaworthy and the captain of her sailed the day before in the brig Polly for Boston. Left schooner Mercury, Dryburg, of Charleston, seized by government; brigantine Lark, Brown of Philadelphia; brig Clio, Mather, of N. York, just arrived, having been turned away from Currao by the blockading squadron; and brig Franklin, Blunt, of Portsmouth, under way. Off Green Island, spoke a boat with passengers from Porto-Rico for St. Thomas, amongst whom was captain Donaldson, of the schr. Regulator, bound to Jamaica, captured on the 7th of May by a French privateer off the east end of St. Domingo, and sent into the west end of Porto-Rico. June 16, spoke the ship Olive Branch, Darrell, three days from Philadelphia for Barbadoes.
Same day the British brig Sukey and Polly, Cromartie, in thirty-two days from Kingston, Jamaica. Sailed in co. the British May Packet, and Hunter brig man of war, but lost sight of them off the East end of Jamaica. Off the Navasa, in company with the brig Morning Star, Hays, for Charleston, engaged a French privateer full of men, when, after a close action of one hour and five minutes the Morning Star struck her colours, and taken possession of by the French. Captain C. then bore away for the Gulph passage. June 4, in the Gulph, spoke the schooner Commerce, of New-York for North-Carolina, and schooner Fair Trader, Waterbury, for New-York, both from Jamaica. June 7, off Havanna, spoke brig Betsey, Fanning, of Nantucket, from Jamaica for Boston. —June 17, spoke brig Volunteer, Chase, from New-York for Jamaica.
Same day, the Danish schooner Anna Margaret, Anderson, in 15 days from Havanna. The schooner Nancy, Bates, from New-York, sailed two hours before her. Left, June 5, brig Eliza, Burgiss, of Middletown, to sail in three weeks; ship Charles, Stiles, of Philadelphia, in 8 or 10 days; ship Columbia Rowland, of Charleston, in 10 or 15; ship Baltic, Blunt, of Portsmouth, in 15 or 20; Eliza, of New-London, lately arrived and freighted for Europe; brig Stork, of Bristol, just arrived; schooner Frances Lewis, of Philadelphia with coffee, prize to a French privateer owned at Havanna; schooner Telemachus, of Norfolk, with coffee, prize to the same; sloop Delight of Charleston, prize to another privateer; and brig Minerva, of Newburyport, taken by a French privateer, and retaken by three of her crew who were left on board. On their way to America, they were taken by a Spanish King's vessel, carried into Havanna, and the 3 men put in prison on suspicion of their having murdered the crew of the Minerva; but there was no doubt but they would be cleared. The vessel was loaded with coffee. June 18, off Great Egg Harbor, spoke ship Alonzo from New Bedford for Virginia.
Samuel Dickinson, an American seaman, who was pressed on board the British frigate Cambrian out of the brig Nonpareil, from Russia for N. York on the 3d of Oct. last, came up last Tuesday evening from the Cambrian frigate, having been liberated through the influence of his friends in this city. He informs, that there are still on board that ship, the following American Seamen, viz: John McDonald, a native of Pennsylvania; Samuel Robinson, a native of Stonington, Connecticut; James Giles, of Norfolk, Virginia; Geo. Giles of Rhode-Island, late resident of Newcastle, Delaware; Thomas Baldwin, of Stillwater, state of New-York; and Samuel Billings, of —.
These men requested to have their names published, that their friends might have an opportunity of pursuing measures for their liberation.
BALTIMORE, June 25.
Mr. Merton, supercargo of the Nimrod, capt. Farland, arrived yesterday from St. Jago, via Philadelphia, and states that he left there the 24th ult. was captured by a French privateer on the 26th, and recaptured by the British ship of war the Hunter, on the 29th, who sent the Nimrod to Jamaica. Mr. M. understood from the French prize master that the privateer which took him was the same on board of which general Noyes was killed some time since, and though the captain pretended to act under orders, from the governor of Guadalupe to capture all American vessels with coffee on board, yet he is of opinion that his capture proceeded entirely from the general licence which the French privateers assume of "managing their own affairs in their own way, and not from any official orders
whichever. It was the intention of the Frenchman to hoist out the Nimrod's cargo at sea, or to carry her to Nevis, where he could discharge and dispose of his plunder in security, and then send her off to sea again.
We are happy to hear by Mr. M. that the St. Jago privateers have been so unsuccessful of late, as to be nearly broken up. Not one American had arrived there as a prize for 30 days before he left it, and what captures they make, are snatched out of their hands before they can get them into port, by British cruizers and carried into Kingston.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28.
Corporation of Alexandria, ss.
I HEREBY make known, that by a return this day received, under the hands and seals of the Commissioners appointed to superintend an election in the First Ward, for the purpose of electing a person to represent said Ward in the Common Council of Alexandria, it appears that Jonathan Swift, Esq. is duly elected.
Given under my hand this 27th day of June, 1804.
ELISHA C. DICK, Mayor of Alexandria.
The brig Celia, Capt. Taber, from this port, was left at Bourdeaux the 30th of April, loaded.
While the Democratic papers are every where applauding, or at least defending, the letter of our Minister Livingston to Talleyrand—our Administration we are informed, and we record it to their honor, make no secret of their disapprobation of the sentiments contained in that letter. Washington Federalist.
THE FRIGATES.—We are informed, (says the editor of a New York paper) that the commanders of the French frigates Cybele and Dido, express themselves ready to leave the port, and engage the Cambrian and Boston British frigates, if they can be assured that they shall not be attacked by other vessels.
No formal communication is as yet understood to have passed between them, but, from the appearance of things, and the interference of friends, there is much probability that it will come to a fight.
The British frigates continue in what is termed the horse shoe, below the narrows, but within the hook. The French vessels are up near the city. The Cambrian is commanded by capt. Bratley, the Boston by capt. Douglass, both gallant and capable officers. The Dido is commanded by capt. Brouard, an officer reputed of much courage and skill; and the Cybele by capt. Sennès, whose bravery has been particularly distinguished. It is stated that he has had three vessels sunk under him. It may be therefore presumed, that if an engagement does take place, it will not be children's play. (N. Y. pap.)
In the present dearth of political matter, we are induced to present to our readers the following communication on a subject which no doubt is interesting to most of our country subscribers.
It appears from the public prints, that in various parts of the United States the crops have suffered great devastation and ravages from hail storms, tornadoes, inundations, and that these have not been confined to one extremity of the union, but have extended, as far as we can collect accounts of them, from New Hampshire even to Natchez, through most of the intermediate states on this side of the Alleghany mountain. Here the rains have been almost incessant for the last three weeks and raised the rivers and creeks around us higher than they have been for a number of years past and have done very considerable damages to the bottom lands adjoining them. The summer fruits have been much injured and those that have ripened have neither the pleasant flavor nor taste of former years. The grass that was unfortunately mowed before the rains commenced, is now putrefying in the meadows, and that which is yet standing is rotting at the roots. The grain, that requires at this time only the maturing influence of sun shine, is damaged in the ear by the constant wet state in which it is kept from the perpetual showers, and a great deal of it is prostrated on the soil. The prospects, which were so flattering some weeks since, will be entirely blasted, if the weather does not very soon become dry and fair. We lament the situation of the farmer, whose industry, which involves the interests of the whole community, is now altogether suspended. While he beholds the grain spoiling in the fields and the grass putrefying in the meadows, he must also see his tender crops overgrown with weeds and loudly calling for the plough, which notwithstanding must remain idle, and to this perhaps is superadded the aggravating mortification of his fences swept off and
his grain overwhelmed with a restless flood.
The lateness and coolness of the last Spring was remarkable, and such was the weather in the present month but a few days before Midsummer, that some of the inhabitants of this town found it necessary for their comfort to have fires kindled in their rooms. When we consider that this place is under about the thirty ninth and an half degree of northern latitude from which the declination of the sun at this time of the year is but about sixteen degrees, we are presented with a cogent and convincing argument of the power of the winds in altering the temperature of our atmosphere. Historians and travellers have remarked how much the prevailing current of the air effects the state of the weather in the North American climate. The influence of the north west wind has been reputed the greatest in producing a transition from heat to cold; and it has been observed in the space of twenty-four hours to reduce the mercury in the thermometer of fahrenheit's scale from 90 and 85 to 50 or 48 degrees. This effect has been ingeniously, and we apprehend very correctly ascribed to the various regions of snow and ice, protected from the action of the solar rays, by thick forests or high mountains over which this wind has to pass before it reaches us. But the north east wind which blows across the Atlantic and the north eastern part of our continent, invariably produces cold rains, and though its chilling effects are not so powerful as the other, which generally dissipates the clouds; yet like the Sirocco of Sicily and Italy exercises an unpleasant relaxing influence over the human nerves, and occasions the most disagreeable weather of our climate. (Fred. Her.)
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
Paradoxical as it may sound to the ear, it is a certain, incontrovertible truth, that genuine, substantial, virtuous liberty, is founded upon restraint. The disposition of man, which he in common with all animals derives from nature, still impells him to take more than his share of what he thinks good, and to gratify his passions and appetite at the expence of his fellow beings in society, and to the diminution of the aggregate stock of social happiness. Even the whims, the chimæras, and the caprices of man, not to mention his more serious vices, would be continually making inroads on the just rights and comforts of the rest, annoying them by a variety of means, and violating the moral feelings and the decencies of life. Here restraints are necessary, and here they begin. But the power of restraining must be lodged in man, and the same inherent disposition makes him unfit to be trusted with a discretion; so that the power itself is obliged to be restrained, and the person in whom it is lodged also restrained in the exercise of it. These incipient restraints are necessarily followed by an almost infinite train of others, which are as necessary to social happiness and to real freedom as food to the support of life.
The necessity of imposing those restraints which protect life and property, are admitted by all who have life and property to protect. But even here the natural disposition of man manifests itself whenever occasion offers. The desperado who lives by murder and plunder, adverting merely to self, would willingly abrogate all the laws made for the punishment of murderers: and in the accursed revolution of France, we see that those who had no property, or at most property inadequate to their desires, or equal to their own estimate of their own talents, were for unbridling all that of the rest of the world, and for making Agrarian laws. In short, they rose in insurrection against property. Still, however, the great broad rules of right are not denied, and the most hardened Jacobin, feel and own the necessity of restraints, to prevent what they think material injuries being done by one individual to another.
But there are many modes of injuring individuals, and society, which the mind of vulgar grossness, or the eye of habitual shameless vice, either will not or cannot perceive, or if they did, would not think deserving of restraint. If an individual of sound mind and morals were asked which of the two evils he would think the greatest, to wit, the burning down of his house and property, or the corruption of his children's morals, he would not hesitate to say the latter. If the wise and virtuous inhabitants of a city were called upon to decide whether an enemy at their gates should raze their city to the ground, and bury it in its own ashes, or let loose a whole body
of vice, impiety, and gross indecency among them, to contaminate the minds and morals of the rising generation, they would say—"Send your fire into our city, burn it to the ground, leave not one stone standing upon another; but spare the moral sentiment, that life of lives of our children. A city destroyed may be rebuilt, and the ravages of a conflagration repaired, but the moral sentiment of youth once vitiated, nothing can ever again repair. Therefore burn our city, and we will walk into our woods for shelter, and carry our children and their morals uncorrupted along with us."
PASTOR.
Public Sale.
On Thursday next, the 5th of July, will be sold at the dwelling house of the late capt. Mills, corner of Prince and Alfred streets,
All the personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c. Philip G. Marseller.
June 28.
For BOSTON,
The fast sailing, copper bot. BRIG
HARMONY, R. B. HALL, Master:
Will sail in a few days—For FREIGHT apply to the master on board, at Lawraon and Sweet's wharf, or to
Lawraon & Fowle, on said wharf.
Who have just received by said brig and for sale, a few chests
Imperial, Gunpowder, and Young Hyson } TEAS.
June 28.
Office of Discount and Deposit, WASHINGTON, June 27.
All notes offered for discount must in future be left in the Office before 3 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday's.
Those for Wednesday the 4th of July (being an Holyday) must be in on Monday the 2d before 3 o'clock, P. M.
James Davidson, Cashier.
June 28.
JUST ARRIVED,
In the Schooner Patriot, Wm. H. Hagon, master, from New Providence, now lying at Harper's Wharf, and for Sale, a quantity of large well grown
PINE APPLES.
Fifty sets of MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS in the rough, one large CABLE, six GREEN TURTLE, some SATTIN WOOD, and a parcel of large LIMES. June 25.
Muslins, Fans and Hardware.
THE subscribers have received a consignment of India Muslins, Canton Fans, and Hardware consisting of Knives and Forks, Pocket and Penknives, Scissors, Razors, &c. whilow low.
John and Thos. Vowell.
June 23.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden, the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23.
FRESH
Rhode Island Stone Lime,
just received and for sale by John G. Ladd.
June 21.
Twenty Dollars Reward, to stop and secure the Runaway Negro
PETER,
a dark mulatto, made his escape from Cameron, near Alexandria, on or about the 13th inst. aged from thirty to thirty five years, about six feet high, slim made, thin visage, and hangs his head occasionally when spoken to, fond of spirituous liquors, and plays or pretends to play on a fiddle. Had on an old felt hat, drab coloured upper jacket or coatee, vest striped up and down, ozanburgs shirt and trowers, nearly new, sharp toed coarse leather shoes but little worn, and took with him an old pair half boots. We have reason to believe he is now in Loudoun County, near Middlebury, where one of his wives is owned by Mr. Allen Davis. Ten dollars and reasonable charges will be paid for apprehending, and securing said negro in any jail, so that we get him again, and the above reward with like reasonable charges if secured in the jail of Fairfax County or delivered at Cameron Mills.
Ricketts & Newton.
June 26.

BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
   Prize last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, Dolls.     1 Prize 1 do. 25,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. of 500 3,000   10 do. of 200 2,000   20 do. of 100 2,000   100 do. of 50 5,000   150 do. of 30 7,500   400 do. of 25 10,000   1,500 do. of 20 30,000   3,000 do. of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. after 3,000 do. 250   1 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,045 prizes 150,000   9,075 blanks—not two to a prize.  
13,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 130,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, January 31, 1804. ** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, Jun. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of
Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
warranted genuine, viz:  London particular Madeira, in pipes & half do.  Lisbon  Corranna and Malaga,  Part of an excellent quality in bottles  Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz.  Loat, Lump and Muscovado Sugars, Strupand Molasses,  London bottled Porter,  Jamaica and Antigua Spirits,  Holland and Country Gin,  Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy,  White Wine Vinegar,  Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate,  Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone,  Salt Petre and Allum,  English and Country Gun Powder,  Shot, assorted,  Georgia Cotton,  Imperial,  Hylon Chulang,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson Skin,  and  Souchongs, assorted  Best Green Coffee,  Spices, of every kind,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard,  Leiper's Snuff,  Spanish Segars of a good quality,  Basket Salt for table use,  Pipes in boxes,  Wrapping paper,  Beef Salted oil,  Stoughton's Bitters,  Olive,  Soal Leather,  Denigolins,  Rice and Barley, &c. &c.  June 4. sides
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street, one door east of the house occupied by Dr. E. C. Dick; they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4. sides
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED.) 2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Biftas, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats. 3 cafes and one case womens' Morocco and leather Shoes.
ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, CONSISTING OF 5 bales Sattas, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Caffahs, 30 pieces black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, 2 quarter casks Molaga Wine, Mens' coarse and womens' Morocco and leather Shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 cafe Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Best No. 1. and A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4. d
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, By James Kennedy, sen.
AT THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY, KING STREET, DR. WITTMAN'S Entertaining TRAVELS in TURKEY, ASIA MINOR, SYRIA, and across the Desert into EGYPT, during the years 1799, 1800 and 1801 in company with the TURKISH ARMY and BRITISH MILITARY MISSION, To which are annexed,
OBSERVATIONS On the Plague, and the other Diseases prevalent in Turkey, and a Meteorological Journal. Also for Sale, Stephens's History of the Wars arising out of the French Revolution, Hayley's Life of Cowper, Darwin's Temple of Nature, Domestic Encyclopedia, Tucker's Blackstone's Commentaries, Hamilton's Letters on Education.
SUBSCRIPTIONS To the new and elegant editions of Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Shakespeare, and Gordon's History of the Civil War in Ireland at 1798, (being the best and most impartial account yet published in that unhappy country) are received as above.
BLANK BOOKS Of every description ruled to any pattern with or without faint lines, and Book Binding in the neatest manner executed with care and dispatch. June 18. co2w
To all whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, that whereas a sufficient number of the members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, under the twentieth article of the Rules and Regulations of the said Society, have requested that a GENERAL MEETING of the Society should be called in the month of July next, and previous to the payment of the quota called for becoming due, the members of the said Mutual Assurance Society are hereby called on to make a General Meeting, that is a majority of the members to be present in person, or by proxy duly authorised for the purpose, on Monday the 30th day of July next, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
W. Foulhee, President M. A. S. General Office of Assurance, Richmond June 16. co2w
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond, dated on the 22d day of September and 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th Sept. 1802,
A TRACT OF LAND, Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armistead and Anne Cary his wife, to a certain Abraham Morcheuse, of the town of Alexandria, and to have been transferred by said Abraham Morcheuse to Jesse Simmons of said town, and to be lying and being on Bus Run, in Prince William County, and to contain eleven hundred and forty acres. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. The sale will take place at James Wigginton's tavern in Hay Market, in the aforesaid county of Prince William, on Friday 13th day of July, 1804.
Thomas Lee, sen. } Com'rs. Gerard Alexander, } June 12. co2w
For Sale, For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer.
RICHARD VEITCH and Co
HAVE JUST RECEIVED from London, and for sale at their warehouse, 750 pieces well-chosen printed Calicoes, Chintzes, Cambrics, &c. 800 pieces white, coloured and fancy Cambric, and other Muslins. Muslin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimities, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, Cotton Hf S, Cotton and Silk Gloves, fine 6 4 twill, Check, striped Cottons, &c. The above Goods are entitled to Draw-back on exportation. May 11. d
PASTURAGE.
Excellent Pasturage for Horses at Two Dollars per inch. Enquire of Mr. John Hodgkin, at the Indian Queen, or of James Moxley, near the Poor House June 12. d1w co2w
JAMES S. SCOTT, TAILOR,
HAS JUST RECEIVED London superfine Navy blue, black, corbeau and drab Cloths of a superior quality—Also on hand battle and grass green, claret, cinnamon, olive, drab, cord and other mixtures of cloths and cashmeres; fine India dimity, and company nankeens, cotton cashmeres & nankints, silk florantine, fashionable marabouts and silk velvet waistcoating, silk and cotton braces, &c. which he will dispose of or make up on the most moderate terms. June 9. d3 co1m
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dylon's Shop, Prince Street,) HAS RECEIVED, In addition to his former assortment of FRUIT, Fresh Lemons by the box, Cocoa Nuts, &c. &c. June 12. d
An Apprentice Wanted.
A young Man of respectable connections, (none else need apply) would be taken for a few years in a store and counting room. Apply to the Printer. June 23. co
RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, In addition to their former importation from London, and offer for sale, A PARCEL OF Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres, of a superior quality—consisting of Navy blues, blacks, browns, and Striped Nankeens & Muslin Shawls. June 7. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS taken Mr. Hodgkin's house in Prince Street, where he will give regular attendance in his profession as Attorney at Law. As he proposes to confine his practice to the District Courts of Columbia only, those who honor him with their confidence, may rely on the strictest attention to their interests. Henry H. H. H. May 31. d1m
Cut Nail Manufactory.
SAMUEL H. DAVIS, At the Cut Nail manufactory near the lower end of King Street, formerly carried on by Smith and Davis, still continues to Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails, Flooring Brads, Sprigs, and Saddlers Tacks of every size, and of a superior quality, which he offers to sell as low as can possibly be afforded in this Town. He has like-wise on hand Bar Iron and Nail Rods, which he will sell very low. N. B. All orders from Town and Country Merchants will be duly attended to. March 27. co3m.
HUGH SMITH,
Has received from Liverpool by the ship Fabius Capt. Farrel, and the United States, Captain Long, a large assortment of QUEENS WARE, &c. amongst which are a variety of assorted Crates. April 9. co1
LOST,
On Thursday the 30th day of May last, opposite the mouth of Great Yawomice, in Virginia, A BOAT of the description that followeth: Her bottom was very bare of stuff, as she had not been grouted for a considerable time; her sides painted red, gunwales very much chafed, and one of them had been spliced forward, only a fore and aft thwart, the top of her stern had been split off and one side nailed on, high sides and strong built. Whoever takes her up and secures her, so that I get her again, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS, and if delivered to Messrs. McCubbin and Douglass, Baltimore, Messrs. Hutchinson and Taylor, Norfolk, or Col. George Gilpin, Alexandria, they shall be paid for their trouble extra. Beal Clements. Acquia, June 16. co3w
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per the ship Mason, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Muffins, Dimities, and printed Cottons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 18. d
PERIN BROTHERS
Have just received from France, and offer for sale on moderate terms, A large assortment of single and double barreled Fowling Pieces: They have also on hand, Segars in boxes of a superior quality, black, white and coloured Lutenists 35, C. L. he. es, Chintzes and a variety of DRY GOODS which they will sell low. June 19. 21w3w
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTOM and STEWART,
ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY.
By Wm. Preston, Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity, acting by Memorial Constitution The first American—upon the tenth London edition.
THIS tract is divided into four Books. In the first book, the excellency of Masonry is displayed. In the second book, the general plan of the subjects treated in three degrees, is illustrated with occasional remarks, and a brief description is given of the ancient ceremonies of the Order. This part of the treatise, which the author considers the most essential for the instruction and improvement of his brethren, is considerably extended in the present Edition. The third book contains the copy of a curious old manuscript on Masonry, with annotations, the better to explain this authentic document of antiquity. The fourth book is restricted to the history of Masonry from its first appearance in England, in the course of which are introduced the most remarkable occurrences of the Society both at home and abroad, with some account of the principal patrons and protectors of the fraternity at different periods. The progress of Masonry on the continent as well as in India and America, is also traced, while the proceedings of the brethren of Scotland particularly claim attention. Throughout the whole are interspersed several explanatory notes, containing some useful information. To this book many considerable additions are made, particularly the last section, which brings down the history of Masonry from the grand feast in 1755 to the end of the year 1800; and contains, among other interesting particulars, a few general remarks on some late publications against the society of Free Masons. May 22. d
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's
GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeit. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received, ESSENCE OF SPRUCE. Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
For Sale.
I will sell my lease of the Still House Lot, being 9 years unexpired—3 acres of Land, with a fence thereto belonging with a water Mill thereon erected, and all and every of the buildings thereon. I will also sell the three stills which are set up on said Lot; one containing 50 gallons, one 110 and one of 125 gallons; one copper water boiler of 120 gallons, with all and every of the utensils belonging to the Distillery business. Any person wishing to purchase the lot and mill, will please to make early application. Also, for Rent, A convenient frame WAREHOUSE, situate on King Street. June 9. 13w
Ferdinand Marsteller.
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