Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-09-07 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. III.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1803.
No. 854.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. 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 trails, 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 Stocking, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mollins and Muslin Hand'ls, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. September 2.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS . —AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kersey, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfticks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, & Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. September 2.
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dip'd and mould candles, 10 hds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaster. They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco. A 4-1. d Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
NOTICE to SHIPPERS.
The SHIP Governor Strong , Is ordered from Hampton Roads, where she now lies, to this port. She is for Freight or Charter. Those disposed to ship in her to the address of James Mackenzie and A. Glenie, London, will receive the customary advance. It is hoped that this ship will have a preference from shippers of tobacco, not only because she is a fine vessel, but to encourage the growing navigation of our own Port. Apply to A. Henderson & Co. Sept 3. d
FOR FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEAFLOWER , ELIZ DOUGHERY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and seal leather. August 23.
For Freight or Charter, The BRIG JOANNA , Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and fails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co. Who have for sale, Sugar in hds. and bds. Rum in hds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
Freight Wanted. The CH'R REBECCA will take from five to six hundred barrels freight, for any land in the West Indies. For terms apply at Hewes and Miller's Counting Room. September 5. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION , (a staunch excellent vessel,) Job Simmons, Master, burthen about 1000 barrels, now unloading at the City of Washington, and will in a few days be here ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Please apply to the master on board, or to John G. Ladd. Sept. 5. d
For BOSTON , (To sail the ensuing week) The Galiot Romeo , For Freight or Passage, please apply to captain Gorham, on board, or to John G. Ladd. September 1. d
For Freight or Charter, The SNOW CORNELIA , Shadrick Hathaway, Master; burthen about 1000 barrels. She will in a few days be ready for the reception of a cargo. For sale on board said vessel, 3000 bushels Bonavista SALT. John G. Ladd. August 24. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP Fair American , Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris. Sept. 3. d
The Ship United States,
Capt. FINLEY, A constant Trader, arrived at Liverpool on the 9th of July, after a passage of twenty six days, we expect her to arrive here in all this month, and are desirous of engaging some FREIGHT, so as not to detain her long in port. For Freight or Passage be pleased to apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Sept. 2. d
For Freight or Charter,
(To any port in the West Indies.) The SCH'R DISPATCH , JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board, at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 1. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY
HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular } Madeira, } WINES, Port in casks and bottles, } Colmenar and Malaga } Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Leaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, } Chulan, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Souchong, } Pouchong Souchong, } Padra Souchong, } Peco Souchong, } Bohea } Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Salad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
VALUABLE LANDS
FOR SALE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and place hereafter mentioned, that is to say: One tract containing 2800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river. One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls. One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh. These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next. The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided. (Signed) Bushrod Washington. August 19 d 13 O
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22nd day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hopkins, to wit: One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brewery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Phil. R. Fendall, } Robert Young, } Ex'tors. Wm. Waters, } August 18. d
Arcanum Tincture. JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE By R. and J. GRAY, THE Tinctura, purpureo folio aspero, ODOR. WITHERING, Or, The consumptive patient's infallible restorative. August 23.

E P I G R A M.
"Quid pro quo." Women were born, to fate declares, To smooth our linen and our cares; And 'tis but just—for by my troth, They're very apt to ruffle both.
Epitaph on a Widower. Beneath this Stone lies Peter Foster, Who married a wife—and luckily lost her.
T H E A T R E.
On THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8th, WILL BE PRESENTED, A COMEDY, CALLED The Clandestine Marriage. LOVEWELL, By a young Gentleman, being his first appearance on any Stage.
To which will be added, a Musical En- tertainment, called The Highland Reel.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s 6.
Subscribers are respectfully inform- ed their tickets will be left at Mr Tho- mas's book store.
September 7. To be Sold at Vendue On Col. Hooe's Wharf, 8th inst at 11 o'clock.
A large two story Store, on said wharf, 75 feet long, 25 feet wide, it is a strong good frame, lined through- out with granaries, partitioned off on the second and third floors; the frame is in three separate parts for the convenience of moving if necessary. The ground on which it stands is leased from the cor- poration at 150 dols. per annum. Three years of the lease are yet to come, when the building may be moved, if another agreement is not made with the Corpora- tion. To save trouble, it will be put up at one thousand dollars, no bid will be taken for less than five dollars, but the highest bidder may be sure the owner, or any person for him, will not make any by bids. One half the purchase money will be received in approved notes of 60, and the other in 90 days from the day of sale.
There is attached to this property the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage.
WM. HARTSHORNE. September 1.
For Sale, A handsome FARM, Three miles from Alexandria, partly ly- ing on the main road that leads to Col- chester, containing one hundred and twen- ty five acres, handsomely improved, and pleasantly situated; on the premises are a neat dwelling house, a kitchen adjoining, dairy, an excellent well of water, and a barn 60 feet long, together with a gene- ral collection of choice fruit trees. The situation as a country seat is well adapted for the residence of any person who may buy it, and will be sold on moderate terms by the proprietor.
THOS. RICHARDS. Sept 5.
Five Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of July last, a negro woman named BECK,
about 20 years of age, pretty lusty, of a yellowish complexion; supposed to be fe- creted by Henry Peake's negro man Ben, who has a numerous acquaintance in Alex- andria, and may have conveyed her there.
Whoever takes up said negro and deli- vers her to me, (living on Occoquan, Davis's Ford, Prince Wm. County,) shall receive the above reward, and, if out of the county, reasonable expenses for bring- ing her home. It is supposed she is with child.
William Davis. August 27.
House to let.
THE subscriber has a quantity of House Frames just come to hand, and offers them for sale on low terms.
A. SCHOLFIELD, Sen. New Lumber Yard, Aug. 29. eo4t
From a late London Paper.
AN INVASION SKETCH.
If there be one person so lost to all love of his country, and the British constitut- ion, as to suppose, that his person or his property, his rights and his freedom, would be respected under a foreign yoke, let him contemplate the following picture—not overcharged, but drawn from scenes af- forded by every country; Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, which has been exposed to the miseries of a French invasion.
LONDON, 10 Thermidor, Year ——. Gen. Buonaparte made his public en- trance into the capital over London bridge, upon a charger from his Britannic Ma- jesty's stables at Hanover, preceded by a detachment of Mamelukes. He stopped upon the bridge a few seconds to survey the number of ships in the river; and, beckoning to one of his aid de camps, or- dered the French flags to be hoisted above the English—the English sailors on board, who attempted to resist the execution of this order, were bayoneted, and thrown overboard.
When he came to the Bank, he smiled with complaisance upon a detachment of French grenadiers who had been sent to load all the bullion in waggons, which had been previously put in requisition by the Prefect of London, Citizen Mengaud, for the purpose of being conveyed to France. The Directors of the Bank were placed under a strong guard of French soldiers in the Bank parlour.
From the Bank the First Consul pro- ceeded in grand procession along Cheap- side, St. Paul's Ludgate hill, Fleet street, and the Strand, to St. James's Palace. He there held a grand Circle, which was at- tended by all his Officers, whose congratu- lations he received upon his entrance into the capital of these once proud islanders. Bonaparte, previously to his arrival, ap- pointed two prefects, one for London and one for Westminster. Citizen Mengaud, late Commissary at Calais, is the Prefect of London, and Citizen Rapp of West- minster. He also nominated Citizen Fouché to the office of Minister of Po- lice. The Mansion house has been select- ed for the residence of the Prefect of Lon- don, and Northumberland House for the residence of the Prefect of Westminster. As it has been deemed necessary to have the Minister of Police always near the Person of the First Consul, Marlborough House has been given to Citizen Fouché. Lodgings has been prepared elsewhere for the late owners of that splendid Palace.
London was ordered to be illuminat- ed, and detachments of French dragoons paraded the principal streets and squares all night.
11 THERMIDOR. Bonaparte, at 5 o'clock in the morning reviewed the French troops on the Esplan- ade at the Horse Guards. A Council was afterwards held, at which the follow- ing Proclamations were drawn up, and or- dered to be posted in every part of the city. BY ORDER OF THE FIRST CON- SUL.
Proclamation. St. James's Palace. Inhabitants of London, be tranquil. The Hero, the Pacifier is come among you. His moderation and his mercy are well known to you. He delights in re- storing peace and liberty to all mankind. Banish all alarms. Pursue your usual oc- cupations. Put on the habit of joy and gladness.
The First Consul orders, That all the inhabitants of London and Westminster remain in their own houses for three days.
That no molestation be offered to the measure which the French soldiers will be required to execute.
All persons disobeying these orders, will be immediately carried before the mi- nister of Police.
(Signed) BONAPARTE. The Minister of Police, FOUCHÉ. PROCLAMATION.
TO THE FRENCH SOLDIERS. Soldiers! Bonaparte has led you to the shores and the capital of this proud island. He promised to reward his brave compa- nions in arms. He promised to give up the capital of the British empire to pillage. Brave Comrades, take your reward. Lon- don, the second Carthage, is given up to pillage for three days.
(Signed) BONAPARTE, AUGEREAU, The Minister of War per Interim.
The acclamations of the French sol- diery— Vive Bonaparte—le Heros—le Pa- cificateur—le Magnanime —resound thro' every street.
12th, 13th, 14th THERMIDOR. London Pillaged! The doors of private houses forced. Bands of drunken sol- diers dragging wives and daughters from the arms of husbands and fathers, and violating them publicly. Many hus- bands who had the temerity to resist, butchered in the presence of their children. Flames seen in a hundred different places bursting from houses which had been set fire to by the vivacity of the troops; Churches broken open and the plate plun- dered; The pews and altars converted into stabling; Four Bishops murdered, who had taken refuge in Westminster Abbey. The screams of women and children mix with the cries of the soldiers — Vive la Republique! Vive Bonaparte!
St. Martin's church converted into a depot for the property acquired by the pil- lage of the soldiery.
15th THERMIDOR. A proclamation published by the first Consul, promising protection to the inha- bitants.
The houses of the principal Nobility and Generals appropriated to the use of the French Generals. Every house is re- quired to furnish so many rations of bread and meat for the troops.
At a Council of State, presided by Bo- naparte, the two Houses of Parliament are solemnly abolished, and ordered to be replaced by a Senate and Council of State. General Massena is appointed President of the former, and General Dessodes of the latter. The Courts of Law are directed to discontinue their sittings, and are re- placed by military tribunals.
16 THERMIDOR. A contribution of twenty millions or- dered to be levied upon London. A de- putation was sent to Bonaparte to repre- sent the impossibility of complying with the demand, the Bank and the capital having been pillaged. After waiting in the anti chamber of the consul four hours, the deputation are informed by a Mame- luke guard, that Bonaparte will not see them. Two hundred of the principal citizens are ordered to be imprisoned till the contribution is paid.
17 THERMIDOR. A plot discovered by Fouché against the First Consul, and three hundred, sup- posed to be implicated in it, sent to the Tower.
Insurrections in different parts of the capital on account of the excesses of the soldiers and of the contribution of twenty millions. Cannon planted at all the prin- cipal avenues, and a heavy fire of grape shot kept up against the insurgents.
Lords Nelson, St. Vincent and Dun- can, Messrs. Addington, Pitt, Sheridan Grey, twenty Peers and Commoners among the latter is Sir Sidney Smith, tri- ed by the military tribunals for having been concerned in the insurrection against France and sentenced to be shot. Sen- tence was immediately carried into exe- cution in Hyde Park.
18 THERMIDOR. The dock yards ordered to send all the timber, hemp, anchors, masts &c. to France. The relations of the british sail- ors at sea sent to prison till the ships are brought into port, placed at the disposal of the French Detachments dispatched to the different countries to disarm the people.
The Island ordered to be divided into departments and military divisions; the name of London to be changed for Bona- parte opolis ; and the appellation of the country to be altered from Great Britain to La France insulaire , Edinburgh to take the name of Lucienville , Dublin, that of Maffen opolis .
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER.
To the Editor. SIR, YOU will oblige a subscriber and Con- stant reader by giving the following a place in the Courier.
ATTENTION!!!
ALL ye who are in the habit of ad- miring the wonderful works of nature, will do well to repair, as speedily as pos- sible, to No. 42, Republican Street, at the sign of the Dewil and a Democrat , play- ing at the back sword, where your organs of vifion will be gratified with a sight of the greatest phenomenon, which ever pre- sented itself for the investigation of the Curious.
A perfect LUSUS NATUREÆ.
Just arrived in this city, a male Ani- mal of the Baboon Species , by name, REPUBLICANOS DEMOCRATICOS
He is a native of Africa, born in Dahony, an inland country of Guinea. Although he first inhaled the vital air within the territory of the most despotic monarch the world has ever known—he knows of no attachment to either despotic, monarchic, or aristocratic principles. On the con- trary, he has, long since, imbibed the te- nets of genuine, unadulterated democracy, from a conviction, that an enlistment under its banners is the only sure road to preferment now a days—for he is not altogether de- void of ambition, although belonging to the beast genus. He is a much more per- fect resemblance of the human species than the Orang Outang—his face being per- fectly free from unbecoming hair, and his nose very much inclining to the Roman! He has a fine head of remarkably black hair, so long as to admit of its being tied, and walks as upright as most men, who are blessed with a becoming stoop. He is a- bout five feet eight or nine inches high, is habited as a man, is a man, in point of in- telligence, in short, in every thing, except the power of speech, a deficiency which he un- ceasingly bewails as the occasion of much unhappiness to him. He is fifty years of age—has never been afflicted with an hour's indisposition—never wants an appetite— or needs an anodyne—and yet he is mis- erable, for he cannot speak.
Having given a tolerable description of the exterior of our African Baboon, we will now attempt to give some account of his uncommon endowments, and incredible acquirements, although we are conscious it is not in the power of language to do any thing like adequate justice thereto.
He writes French with the accuracy and elegance of a Rousseau or Voltaire— understands Italian grammatically— writes poetry, in English, which would not suffer by a comparison with that of the illustrious Pope—is a master of the Latin, Greek, and Spanish languages, and intends very shortly to enrich the world with a more elegantly literal translation of the Bible than any extant. He is induced to do this merely to evince his superior abilities as a Hebrew scholar, for he glo- ries in declaring that he is not a Christi- an!!! In fact, he is positive he can prove to the satisfaction of all reasonable men (i. e. the democratic part of the communi- ty, they only being acquainted with the real meaning of the word "reason;") that the Bible, is nothing more or less than the work of certain designing men, who lived in the time of Vespasian. He is, over and above, an able financier!!! Having resided ten years in Geneva, for the benefit of his education, and studied under that extraordinary man, who has done himself immortal honour, by having been tutor to the now S——y of the T——y of the U. S. And although to be candid, he was not as great an adept in that lucrative science as Mons. G——, justice to himself requires it should be known, that his master has frequently de- clared him superior to every other of his scholars. He glories in having been inti- mately acquainted with the illustrious fa- mily of the G——s, and will relate to those companies who may honour him with a visit, (by aid of pen) sundry anecdotes respecting them, which cannot but prove very interesting to all native Americans. But the grandest of all his grand qualifi- cations is yet to be enumerated. He pos- sesses, in perfection, the gift of prophecy. Strange as it may appear—it is neverthe- less strictly true—that he has never, as yet, proved himself a false prophet, although he has been father to prophecies innumera- ble!!! He will gratify the generous pub- lic of Charleston with a trifling specimen of his abilities in this line of his profession. Let this his prophecy be written, with "a pencil of Steel, upon a tablet of Brass," it merits it, for it will come to pass.
PROPHECY Of the learned—sagacious—scientific, and renowned Baboon, Republicanos Democraticos.
"Let it be known to all whom it may in any wise concern, that I have looked into the book of futurity, and read as fol- lows:
"Thomas J——n, the now illus- trious P——t of the United States, will be re-elected in December, 1804, by a large majority of the electors. But a very great division will take place a- mongst the virtuous and amiable demo- crats, as to who they shall select as their candidate for the Vice Presidency. Mr. Madison will have his party; Mr. Gal

tain, his party; and the honorable Thomas Paine, his party. Much confusion will result therefrom. Eventually the strife shall be decided by his excellency T. J——, in favor of Thomas Paine!! The democrats hearken unto him; and Thomas Paine is elected Vice President of the United States. The constitution will then be newly modelled, and made to assume a much more democratic form. But this will be so admirably managed, as not to encroach the hundredth part of an inch upon the power or influence of the deserving idol of the democratic part of the people of America. One trifling amendment, or additional article, to the constitution, will relate to foreigners, and enable them to take the oaths of citizenship immediately after they will have landed in the U. States. After the alteration of the constitution takes place, every federalist will, without ceremony, be removed from office. And, in order to oust those judges professing federal opinions, trumped up impeachments will be resorted to. The forms of justice will be so far adhered to, as to blind the eyes of the enlightened people of America; and, as a vast majority of both Houses will be decidedly democratic, they will, to a man, be removed from office, and their important stations filled by good democrats, well qualified to discharge the duties attached thereto. All these changes will have taken place before the month of January, 1808; a month which will prove fatal to Mr. J——; for, in the course of it, his career of earthly glory will be put a final stop to, by a peripneumony!!! That dread disease will cause the best and greatest man in the world, to take a trip to "that awful bourne whence no traveller returns." The office of President will then devolve upon Thomas Paine, who will immediately deprive the few remaining christians (who will have, perchance, holden offices under Mr. J——) of their share of the enticing loaves and fishes. And Deism shall flourish throughout the land." Thus says the true prophet,
Republicanos Democraticos.
Hasten then to the sign of the Democrat and the Devil, and behold this eighth wonder of the world. Admittance for grown persons, 1 dollar, children half price.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 5.
Arrived, brig Rover, Travers, Martinique; schr. Ann, capt. Calhiff, from Liverpool. In lat. 37 long. 36, spoke the ship Thomas, capt. Thompson, of Baltimore bound to Amsterdam, out 16 days.
Ship London Packet, McCarthy, from Bordeaux.
The French vessel in sight, is a ship from Martinique; having lost her mizenmast since she came in the bay, and has in consequence got aground in the river.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WENNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.
The Moniteur (Monitor) of Paris is stuffed with gasconade and hyperbole, about the threatened invasion of England. This paper is to Bonaparte, what the Aurora was to Jefferson.
Deception appears to be nearly exhausted, and invention upon the stretch, in devising fresh alluresments for the devoted Monseurs, who are to attempt the dangers of the British channel. It would raise the smile of contempt, in any person the least acquainted with the history of England, to read a pretended dialogue between a Frenchman and an Englishman, in Paris, on the facility of avoiding the British fleet in this favorite attempt. The former sums up with great industry, every instance in which an invading force succeeded in effecting a landing, from the time of William the 2nd to that of William the third, a period of about 500 years. Hence Monseur draws his conclusion that nothing is more easily achieved, than the landing his army on the British shore, while at the same time he appears to forget that the invasions alluded to, were in no instance successfully made by his countrymen, under the hopes of universal conquest. In the time of John of England, a cruel bloody prince, who without doubt murdered young Arthur his nephew and rightful heir to the crown, a few Frenchmen, headed by the Dauphin, landed in England under pretence of asserting Arthur's claim; but finding master Louis aimed at the crown for himself, the Britains sent him back again. From this
time, to the landing of William the 3rd, for it could not be called an invasion, England was constantly imbrued in civil wars, and one or the other of the contending princes being exiled, the unfortunate would often raise a party sufficient to erect his standard, and again land in England—and these transactions are in a northern party paper, enumerated as invasions. The Frenchman in his conclusions does not appear to remember that in the day of King John had no navy, for the first English man of war, of any force worth recording, was built in the reign of Henry the 7th, and called the Great Harry, and which was not of the force of a frigate of the present times.
The first serious hostile attempt upon England by a foreign enemy, was in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, with her then infant navy, she destroyed the famed Spanish Armada, before a single Don could be landed.
Bonaparte, it is true, escaped the British fleet, though in pursuit of him up the Mediterranean; but at length his fleet was destroyed by Nelson, and he again escaped back in a small vessel, which passed from its insignificant appearance. Since he has had recourse to the priests, it appears that he considers himself still the favorite of Providence, whether Musselman, or Catholic, or Deist. There has been too much said about this mighty invasion—but the French, from the days of old, were mighty talkers, and though they have been every war for a hundred years past threatening, it is not yet done, and, what is more, depend upon it reader, with advantage to them—it never will.
It may be remembered, that there was an account given, some time ago, under the Norfolk head, of four men, being taken out of an American vessel, by the Andromache frigate, who were all declared to be Americans; and that one of them by the name of Thomas Johnson, swam on shore at Hampton Roads; which occasioned a considerable sensation in the public mind. This man has since been in the jail of this county; and acknowledged he was an Englishman; that his name was Thomas Cunningham; and that the other three who were taken out of the American vessel at the same time, were Englishmen. If there is any doubt as to the verity of this statement, the matter may be ascertained by proper enquiry. And yet this business was represented as a daring violation of the American flag, on the part of the captain of the British frigate; with what truth and justice will now appear from the foregoing account.
Anti-Demo.
That the public may perfectly comprehend the amount of specie to be paid by our government for the purchase of LOUISIANA, it may be well to present to their view, its magnitude by other representations than by numerical characters. Instead of stating, that it cost us 15,000,000 dollars, let us, to be better understood, observe, that if the whole number of dollars to be paid, were piled one upon the other that they would create a column, towering in the clouds, of twenty six miles in height. If laid flat wise, in a strait line, they would extend from Baltimore in Maryland, to Albany in this state (N. Y.) or three hundred and fifty five miles.—If paid in quarter dollars and placed the same way, they would make a line longer than the distance from New York to Charleston in South Carolina, or nine hundred and forty seven miles. If in cents, they would belt five times round the United States, or 24,000,242 miles. If spread upon a level piece of ground, so as that each dollar should touch the other on every side, they would be found to cover five acres and a half of land; and if we suppose that fifteen million to be carted from our Treasury to be sent to France, and allowing one thousand weight as a load for a waggon, and one pair of horses, we would require seven hundred and fifty waggons, and fifteen hundred horses to convey them. (Balance.)
It was often said, in the late war, that France took Holland for her milk cow; that cow has been milked almost dry. Another Republic is taken into Bonaparte's dairy— distendunt udera lacta . It is said the milk of this single season will be worth 15 millions of dollars, as will appear on the 17th of October next. This is more than the value of the milk of the Cisalpine, and Swiss cows, as they have lately had very dry pasture. (Best. Cent.)
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, GUILDHALL. SITTINGS BEFORE LORD ALVANLAY. SOCIETY OF ODD FELLOWS. Lyon v. Martin and others.
This was an action to recover a compensation in damages for an assault committed on the plaintiff. Mr. Shepherd observed, that a more ludicrous case had seldom come before the court; yet as no man's eccentricities are to be exercised to the injury of another, the plaintiff was justified in complaining of the gross assault he had received. The plaintiff was the most Noble Grand of a Society denominating themselves Odd Fellows. The defendant Lord Warden of the same society, whose dignified station promoted him to the office of Candle Snuffer . The society was formed entirely of Jews, and met at the sign of the Bell, in Middlesex-Street, Petticoat lane, but if they were always accustomed to such conduct as was witnessed on the night of the assault he had to complain of, they were odd fellows indeed, and should be pointed out in order to be shunned. In the midst of their mysterious proceedings, the noble Grand moved, that a trustee should be appointed to take care of their Exchequer ; but as there did not appear to be more funds than was necessary to reimburse the landlord for expenses incurred, the Lord Warden and the Vice Grand objected; an altercation ensued, the Noble Grand insisted it was his province to keep peace and harmony, but in his efforts to obtain his end, he got his head cut with a pot, and was laid senseless on the floor. A general confusion ensued, in which all distinctions were laid aside, and many a combatant was laid upon the floor of his club room, to the great injury of the plaintiff and his companions, and the annoyance of the neighbourhood.
The assault was proved, and the plaintiff got a verdict for 20s damages.
SOLOMON says, a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. By this rule, the most valuable of the sex is only worth five shillings. Port Folio.
A heavy complaint has been made against the authors of modern romances, full of ghosts, spectres, and murderers.—The young ladies are so frightened, as to be afraid to sleep alone. Ibid.
MARRIED, on Tuesday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Muir, MR. DANIEL C. PUPPO, of South Carolina, to Miss. ELIZABETH STROMAN, of this place.
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or United States)
THE SCH'R DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master. burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board, at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 7. d
Freight Wanted, For the Sloop JENNEY, to any northern port on the continent, Rufus Jamieson, master, burthen about 600 bls. Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 7. d
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber, 100 Barrels of Beef and Pork of an excellent quality, 20 boxes of Soap, 10 do. Mould Candles. KENNETH MATHESON. Sept. 7. d m
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber, 36 Pipes Holland Gin, of the best quality and flavor, A quantity of Sole Leather, 100 Cheeses, A few bales India Cottons, 10 hds Muscovado Sugar, Beef and Pork, Coarse Salt, &c. J. G. LADD. September 7.
FOR SALE, Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.
Douglass & Mandeville, Corner of King & Water Streets, Offer for Sale on the most reduced prices, 1st 2d 3d quality Muscovado Sugar in hds. and bbls. Loaf and Lump Sugar in bbls. Young Hyson } TEAS. Souchong } Malaga Wine in qr. cases, Fresh bloom Raisins in boxes, Best green Coffee in bags, Chocolate in boxes, of a superior quality, Mould Candles in boxes, Dipped do. in do. 2d and 3d proof West India Rum, in hds. Molasses in hds. Shad and Herrings in bbls. Rice in tierces. New England Rum in bbls. Whiskey in bbls. and tierces, Rhode Island Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, St. Ubes, Lisbon, Ground Allum, & } Salt in sacks and in bulk. Blown 190 tons Plaster, laying convenient for water carriage. They continue to keep on hand a supply of choice fresh FLOUR, for the use of such families as may favour them with their custom. Sept. 7. d
Just Received and for sale, A parcel of excellent Rhode Island POTATOES. ABEL WILLIS. Sept. 7.
Board and Lodging. A few Gentlemen can be well accommodated with Board and Lodging, by Leonard Adams, corner of Water and King streets. Sept. 7. 103t
COTTON & STEWART HAVE JUST RECEIVED An additional Assortment of the following Valuable Patent Medicines, from Dr. Church's Dispensary, NEW-YORK:
   Medicine Cents.    Vegetable Lotion, 75  Tooth Ache Tincture, 100  Antibilious Pills, 50  Womxn Lozenges, 50  Itch Ointment, 75  Analeptic Female Pills, 50  Restorative Balsam Pills, 100  Eye Salve, 50  Specific Pills, 50  Cough Drops, 100  Corn Plaster, 50  Hoofer's Female Pills, 25  British Oil, 25  Essence of Mustard, 75  Pectoral Pills, 37 1/2  Botanical Tea, 100  Stoughton's Elixir, 25  Anderson's Pills, 25  Turlington's Balsam, 31  Extract of Mustard, 75  Sensitive Pills, 37 1/2  Antispasmodic Elixir, 200  
The above articles are sold by the bottle, box and package at the prices affixed to them, with a considerable allowance to those who buy to sell again. Directions for using, and certificates of cures made by them, gratis. Sept. 7. 1aw
FLAX SEED. The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son. (5)
O'Meara's Packet, Maria, now lying at Hartshorne's wharf, will sail on Thursday for Norfolk. Sept. 5.
Supposed to be stolen FROM the subscribers shop on Friday last, a small GOLD WATCH, makers name believed to be Vauchez, a Paris, on the Dial, and also on the inside—has an outside fancy case now in his possession.—Any person giving information, so that said watch may be recovered, and if stolen, that the thief may be prosecuted, will be rewarded if required. Those who have borrowed watches will please return them directly. WILLIAM F. GIRD, Clock & Watch Maker, King Street. Sept. 5. 3 3/4

Public Sale.
On Wednesday the 12th of October, 1803, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be sold at public sale, to the highest bidder, at Raspberry Plain, the dwelling of the late Stephens T. Mason, Esq.
SUNDRY SLAVES.
consisting of likely and valuable Men, Women and Children, Sundry Horses, Cattle, Mules and Asses. The terms of sale will be; for all sums over ten dollars nine months credit will be given upon the Purchaser's giving bond and approved security: for all sums under ten dollars, in the whole by one purchaser the cash must be paid. Any claim against the late S. T. Mason previously known to and admitted by the Executor as just, will be received in payment for articles so bid for and in the things purchased a proper discount made from the sum bid to make the payment equal to Cash.
JOHN T. MASON, Executor of S. T. MASON.
ALL persons having any claims against the late Stephens T. Mason, Esq. are desired to bring them in to the subscriber living in George Town, to Major Armstead Long, living in Leesburg, to Armstead T. Mason the son of the deceased, residing at his late dwelling, or to Abraham B. T. Mason, living in Loudoun County, properly and legally authenticated, that measures may be taken for the adjustment thereof.
The subscriber will sell one thousand acres of land situate near Little River in Loudoun County, it being the land lately purchased by the deceased S. T. Mason of James Mercer's representatives; the land is of good quality, more than two thirds of it uncleared and heavily timbered. The terms will be made to suit purchasers, and claims against the deceased's property authenticated and admitted to be just will be received in payment by
JOHN T. MASON, Ex. of S. T. Mason.
Sept. 5.
Frederick Kemmelmyer, LIMNER,
Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Col. Hooe's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon.
He also,
Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting.
Likewise,
Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible.
August 31.
A Situation Wanted.
A complete BOOK-KEEPER, capable of adjusting any kind of accounts in the Mercantile or any other Department; wishes a situation by the year, month, or week. His terms will be reasonable. If a clerkship does not offer, he would have no objection to go in the country as Tutor in a private family of respectability, (only) where he will teach a regular course of English education, geography, use of globes, maps, &c. He can produce unexceptionable recommendations. A line addressed to A. B. at the Printing Office of the Advertiser, will be duly attended to.
August 29.
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the 20th day of July last, a Negro boy called SAM, about 18 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 6 inches high, tolerably stout made, with a scar on his upper lip, not quite cured when he left home. I suspect he has obtained a pass, and will endeavor to pass for a freeman. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me, living within two miles of the Falls Church, Fairfax county, Virginia, or Ten Dollars, if secured in any jail so that I get him again.
C. F. Whiting.
Sept. 2.
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer.
August 3.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE, By Robert & John Gray, King Street, The PARENTS FRIEND, or
Extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day, methodized and arranged with observations and notes by the editor, 2 vol. 8vo.
Price Four Dollars handsomely bound. August 27.
Bolts, Nails and Spikes,
AT M'Call's Manufactory On Royal Street, Alexandria, By the Cash for Cash, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
Wrought Nails.
Table with 2 columns: Nail size, Price per lb. Rows include: Bolts and Spikes, at 8 1/4. per lb.; 4cd. and 3cd. nails, 8 1/4. do.; 2cd. nails (if heavy) 8 1/4. do.; 12d. and 10d. do. do. 9 1/4. do.; 8d. do. 10 1/4. do.; 6d. do. 11 1/4. do.; 3d. do. 12 1/4. do.
Cut Nails.
Table with 2 columns: Nail size, Price per lb. Rows include: 2cd. 12d. and 10d. nails, at 7 d. per lb.; 8d. do. 7 1/4. do.; 6d. do. 8 1/4. do.; 4d. do. 9 1/4. do.; 3d. do. 10 1/4. do.; 2cd. 12d. and 10d. brads, 7 d. do.; 8d. do. 7 1/4. do.
Retail price 1d. per lb. more.
All kinds of IRON WORK for ships, &c. may be had on the shortest notice, warranted done in the best manner.
Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nails Rods, &c. sold at the above factory.
September 1.
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MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboe, and offer for sale on reasonable terms,
Table with 2 columns: Quantity, Price. Rows include: 5 bhs. } First quality; 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar; 79 bhs. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bhs. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt.
J. and T. Vowell.
August 26.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers & Stationers, KING STREET.
THE Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villeneuve, by Alexander Morrice, price one dollar.
The Marriage Promise: a Comedy in five acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, by John Till Allingham, 25 cents.
Domestic Encyclopedia, vol. 2nd. price to subscribers 2 dols. 50 cents per vol. in boards.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age. Price 2 dol. 25 cents in boards, 2 dol. 50 cents bound.
Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaigns of Gen. Bonaparte, in that country, and published under his immediate patronage, by Vivant Denon, translated from the French—to which is prefixed an historical account of the invasion of Egypt by the French, by Arthur Akin, embellished with numerous engravings, 2 vols. 8vo. Price 4 dols. 50 cents in boards, or 5 dols. bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici, 3 vols. boards. Price 6 dols. 75 cents.
John Bull; or an Englishman's Fire-Side, a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by George Coleman, the younger. Price 25 cents.
August 12.
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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.
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For Sale or Charter, The SHIP BELVIDERE, lying at Thom. son's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig.
July 21.
A fresh Supply,
China Oranges, Lemons in boxes, Figs in Trays, fresh Prunes, Soft shell'd Almonds by the frail or pound, 10 bhs. best Bay Mackerell, 2000 lbs. well cured country Bacon, New R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon, Candles, Soap, &c. ALSO,
Good Draught Beer and a cool Room.
Thomas Simms.
Sept. 2.
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO, 500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19.
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Little River Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders are called upon to make another payment of Ten per cent. upon each share by them held. Some of the subscribers having been remiss in making their payments, renders this call at present necessary—measures will be immediately taken to compel those who are now in arrear, to pay up their balances. Payments are to be made to the subscriber, at this place, who is authorised to receive the same.
By order of the President and Directors. William Hartshorne, Treasurer. Alexandria, 9th Mo. 3d. com
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the United States of the District of Columbia, at the last term, held for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 24th inst. on the premises,
Two unimproved Lots, or parcels of ground subject to a rent of £. 13 : 6 : 0 per annum, situate, lying, and being on the west side of Water street, and south side of Franklin street, in the town of Alexandria.
The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Sam. Craig, Elisha Janney, P. G. Marsteller, Com'rs.
Sept. 3.
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Notice.
Having sustained much damage as well as inconvenience, from the practice of persons hunting and fowling without license, on my enclosed lands in the vicinity of Alexandria, I am constrained thus publicly to notify, that all future trespasses of that nature, will be submitted to the cognizance of the law.
Ch. Alexander, jun.
August 26.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the plantation of Lawrence Lewis, esq. Fairfax county, on Friday the 19th inst. a Negro man named PETER:
He is about 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, very dark complexion; has a large scar on one of his legs, occasioned by the cut of a scythe last harvest, the wound not perfectly cured: his clothes not recollected, but believe nothing more than a common Negro cotton jacket and trousers. He was seen in Alexandria last Saturday, and is supposed he is now in that place. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid.
Roger Farrell, Manager.
August 24.
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Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, China Oranges, Limes & Lemons, Rhode Island Cheese, Cocoa Nuts, Smithfield Bacon Hams, Tammarinds, and fresh English Walnuts by the frail.
Philadelphia bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle
A. WILLIS.
August 31.
For Sale, by
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and bilious people.
Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of foul, bilious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE,
Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no waiting after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before.
August 2.
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A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clifton Mill, within two and a half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is a constant stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceedingly healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and a feet head, with two pair of Stones. One pair of French burs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant bullions to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 200 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to,
JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill.
Dumfries, June 28.
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Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.