Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-12-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1803.
[No. 938.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hds. tierses and bds.  Coffee in tierses and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and crates,  Queens Ware in tiers, 
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Mullins and Mullin Hand'is,  India Mullins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Dec. 10.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the
 corner of King and Union Streets.  Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Dec. 10.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Dec. 2.
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
December 1.
I will sell or exchange for horses, oxen or Beef; a large
BULL
of Cough's breed.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON.
Mt. Vernon Dec. 5.
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's
SHOES:
 Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels.  Spangled kid, with and without heels.  Missee Morocco and leather.  Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.  Boys' do. do.  Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. 
Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom.
Oct. 29.
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RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods:
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, feine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks.
And have on Hand,
 70 hds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  12000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26.
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The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock.
Wm. Gruerman, Broker.
Oct. 12.
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JOHN TUCKER
Has for sale, at his warehouse, King Street, near the wharf,
 500 Spanish Hides,  35 hds. green Coffee,  12 do. Muscovado Sugar,  35 bds. do. do.  1200 bushels Salt,  800 do. Liverpool fine do.  18 quarter casks Malaga Wine,  20 bds. Herrings, 
And Groceries as usual, which he will sell low for cash, or barter for flour.
Dec. 9.
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Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half qr. do. 20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscovado Sugar in tierses and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven duck, &c. &c.
Dec. 9.
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LECTURES.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the course of Lectures on EDUCATION, &c. will commence on Wednesday evening next, at Lovell's Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, city of Washington, when will be delivered
A Lecture on History.
And on Monday evening the 16th inst. at the Union Tavern, George-Town, the course of Law Lectures will commence by the delivery of
A Lecture on the Utility of Law & its Professors.
TERMS—Ten Dollars each course; and to accommodate such gentlemen as cannot attend the whole of either Course, Tickets will be issued to single Lectures at one dollar each.
ROBERT W. PEACOCK.
City of Washington, Dec. 10, 1803. N. B. The Lectures will be delivered precisely at 7 o'clock, P. M. on the evening assigned heretofore.
Cash given for clean linen rags at this office.
Wm. H. and ENOCH M. LYLES,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, on KING STREET, next door to BENNETT and WATTS'S,
A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH.
Nov. 5.
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JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street.
Oct. 26.
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JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Among which are the following;
SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swansdowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt friezes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately.
October 27.
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For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water Street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
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JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
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WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30.
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Just received,
And for sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE, A few hundred bushels.
RHODE ISLAND POTATOES.
11th M. 10.
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Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forwarded at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
Missing—supposed to be stolen, a large SILVER WATCH, double gilt, capped and jewelled, makers name M. Tobias, & Co. Bell Dock, London, No. 2554—second hand, with a stop; I. MCK. engraved on the pendant; the hour, second, and minute hand of gold. The above reward will be given for the recovery of the watch, and Ten Dollars more on the conviction of the thief. Enquire of the Printer.
Nov. 28.
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For Sale or Charter,
The Schooner Patience, 107 tons burthen, sixteen months old, sails fast and is in fine order to receive a cargo. For terms apply on board at Herbert's wharf, or to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Dec. 10.
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LANDING
At Merchants' Wharf, and for sale from on board the ship President, captain Boyd, from Liverpool,
A Cargo of Stowed Salt.
For Charter or Sale, The Ship PRESIDENT, about 240 tons burthen, two years old, and a fast sailer. Apply to Wm. HODGSON.
Nov. 26.
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For New-York,
The Brig CYRUS, JOHN JOHNSON, Master: For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf, or to J. G. LADD.
Nov. 25.
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For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO, ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrason and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton.
Oct. 6.
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Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole.
Oct. 17.
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For Freight or Charter,
To Charleston, Savannah or the W. Indies, The Schooner EMPRESS, Capt. Sears. Also—Sloop SAMUEL, Captain Taylor. Apply to the Captain on board or Wm. I. Hall.
Merchants' Wharf, Dec. 14.
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Freight Wanted,
For the Snow MARY, Now lying at Colonel Ramsay's wharf; a good staunch vessel. Apply to the Master on board. Dec. 14.
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For Charleston, (South-Carolina,)
OR The West-Indies, as Freight may offer, The new Sloop PATIENT SALLY, MICHAEL FISHER, Master; will carry about 600 bds. and be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the Master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean.
Dec. 12.
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Tunas Craven,
Has just received and is now opening at his store in King-Street a few doors above Messrs. Bennett and Watts's, a handsome assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cassimeres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half-thicks, striped and rose blankets, friezes, flannels, toillett and swansdowns, Russia sheeting, raven duck, dowlas, creas and ticklenburgs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric mullins, white and coloured fine India mull mull and prigg do. fashionable chintz and calicoes, furniture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick nick, & lace do. 6.4 satin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash.
Nov. 21.
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For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer.
August 1.
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Public Sale.
On Monday the 18th December, inst. at one o'clock, will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria,
Two acres of Land,
being the eastern part of the lot whereon Mr. J. Duff now lives, near the town of Alexandria, on which is erected a stable for four horses, and a necessary, all under good fence, there is also a never failing spring of good and wholesome water. Further particulars will be made known previous to the sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 13.
Public Sale.
On Wednesday the 21st of December, inst. at 10 o'clock in the morning if fair, if not, the next fair day afterwards, Sunday excepted, will be sold on the premises,
expired term of a Lease of 3 acres of Ground,
situated in the county of Fairfax, on the plantation of the late Saml. Fairfax, deceased, with a large brick house thereon erected, being the same known by the name of Markell's Mill, to which term there is about 10 years yet to run. At the same time and place will be sold three copper Still, of the following capacities to wit: 60, 110 and 125 gallons, with the pipes, crowns, receiving tanks, &c. thereto belonging; all the mashing tubs and other utensils connected with the distilling business; also a copper water boiler of 125 gallons, in the form of a Still, with several other articles.
P. Marsteller.
Dec. 14.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have lately received,
LINN'S SECOND LETTER,
In answer to Dr. Priestley's Defence of his Pamphlet, entitled, Socrates and Jesus compared—62 1/2 cents.
Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Holcroft—25 cents, and
D'Israeli's Narrative Poems, 37 1/2 cents.
December 16.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
24 bds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Plaister Paris. And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9.
Just Received,
Muscate and Bloom Raisins by the box, Fresh Prunes, English Grapes by the jar or pound, Olives just from Malaga, English Walnuts and Figs, Large Oranges, Limes and Lemons, R. I. Apples by the barrel, Do. Cheese, Potatoes, Cranberries, Onions, and best dried Codfish for family use.
A. WILLIS.
Dec. 13.
JUST RECEIVED,
First quality
Bloom and Muscatel Raisins by the
box, by the box, Grapes by the jar or smaller quantity, Fresh Prunes, and A general assortment of Groceries, &c. T. SIMMS.
Dec. 10.
WANTED TO HIRE,
FOR one year, twenty able bodied NEGRO MEN, to be employed on the Little River Turnpike Road. Good usage to, and punctual payment for their services, may be relied on. Any person who has, and are disposed to Hire, will please give the earliest notice to the subscriber, who is duly authorised to contract for that number, on behalf of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company.
Richard Ratcliff.
Dec. 15.
FOREIGN NEWS.
London as to the 1st November, received by the ship Favorite, from Liverpool, arrived at New York.
LIVERPOOL, November 3. Extract of a letter from London, dated November 1.
"Nothing of importance in the city has transpired since my last. Notwithstanding the daily report lately in circulation, respecting hostilities against Spain & Portugal, nothing has appeared on the part of government, of a warlike nature. With respect to the threatened invasion, the military ardor of Britons being now roused, they are fully prepared to meet the daring foe. The funds have experienced no depression of late.—A Hamburg mail, the only one due, has arrived this morning, the following is the principal of its contents."
PARIS, October 16.
We flatter ourselves that Russia will continue to observe her system of neutrality. It is said that Prince Dolgorucky is appointed successor to Count Marckoff. Some emigrants of distinction have been sent to the Temple charged with intrigues against the Government: The preparations for the expedition against England are continued with unabated activity; there will be no thought of peace, till the decision of the great scene now preparing. Two couriers have arrived here from Madrid; one to the Spanish ambassador the Chevalier Azarra, and the other to the Minister Talleyrand.—Spain is now unanimous with France with respect to the measures now to be taken: We shall soon see the consequences of our union in a war against England. The gun boats, provided with heavy pieces of Artillery, which are built according to the directions of the counsellor of state Tarfoit, are much preferable to those built towards the close of the last war. A vessel is building at St. Maloes, for the First Consul.
October 4.
Negotiations for peace are now no longer spoken of. We are assured that the last propositions made by Russia have not been found acceptable on our part.
October 7.
Our fleet at Toulon is ready to take advantage of the first favourable opportunity to sail on a secret expedition.
Several engineers have received orders to give in a detailed plan for a junction of the Rhine with the Maese and the Scheldt; the work will be commenced in the spring, unless the war should cause this important undertaking to be delayed. We are assured that the differences with Spain are not yet fully accommodated. That power makes difficulty of granting a passage to the troops which are to march to Portugal. It is said that Spain has applied to Russia, and that her application has been favourably received by that power.
October 11.
The greater part of our troops are now in full motion, the army destined for the landing and for the other purposes, will now be organized with the utmost activity. The Generals and Chief of the staff of the armies at Bayonne and St. Omers and Brussels, have all set out for the places of their destination, and the troops which will compose these armies are either already arrived, or on their march. The army of Compeigne, which is to serve as the army of reserve, is also now formed. General Ney, who is to have the command of it, is immediately expected at Compeigne from Switzerland; from each company of the Consular Guard, 50 men will be taken for the landing. The experienced Gen. Lacourbe will take part in the expeditions. Yesterday the General of Brigade, Raymond Dutailles, set out for the camp, as Chief of the staff.
The Minister of War Berthier it is said will set out the day after to-morrow to inspect the camps at St. Omers and Bruges, and the military positions on the coast. A Camp of 12,000 men will likewise be formed at Cherbourg.
October 12.
It is determined, we are assured, that Bonaparte will place himself at the head of the expedition against England, and go on board one of the landing vessels. A plan has lately been laid before the Council of state for fitting out a large number of flat-bottomed boats, which will be fastened together with iron chains, and will carry a great number of men. Bonaparte is establishing a marine guard, to consist of chosen sailors who will form the crew on board of the vessel on which he embarks.
October 13.
At the last fete at St. Clouds, at which the foreign Ministers attended, the Russian Minister, M. Marckoff, was not present. The First Consul now carries on an
immediate correspondence with the Emperor of Russia. The return of a courier is daily expected, & it is now said that another Russian Ambassador will be appointed in the room of M. Marckoff. The First Consul is every day employed several hours in his Cabinet on the subject of his expedition against England, and the time of its departure is an impenetrable secret; but at any rate the present winter must be productive of important secrets.
FE CAMP, October 13.
This morning a French flotilla sailed by this port, but the rear guard being observed by an English frigate, it was chased and was obliged to take refuge under the batteries of Dollies; the cannonading on both sides was very heavy.
AMSTERDAM, October 15.
In our Courant, it is said, under the head Paris, that the Russian envoy, Count Marckoff, has given a note to the French government, signifying that his court will not see with indifference the march, of the French troops through Spain, to take possession of Portugal.
HAGUE, October 8.
The French General Monnet has signified to the magistrates at Flushing, that the First Consul would arrive there upon the 11th instant. His retinue will consist of 20 generals, 40 domestics and 69 horses. It is believed that Bonaparte will likewise visit the interior of our republic.
BRUSSELS, October 6.
General Ney, who is expected from Switzerland, will command the camps forming on the right and left of Dunkirk.—His head quarters will be at Salherwyk.
MILAN, September 26.
The English are fitting out an expedition at Malta with the utmost dispatch. Many of the Maltese have been compelled to serve in it. It is supposed that its destination is against the Island of Elba, partly to cut off the trade of Liguria and Tuscany, and partly to deprive the French fleet of any place of refuge if it should venture to put to sea from Toulon.
One of our latest London papers says, "It is a proud circumstance, as indicative of the disposition of the people, and of their just conception of the cause at issue, that the Cinque ports alone, of which Mr. Pitt is Lord Warden, have given for the support of their country, one hundred and fifty vessels, mounting carronades, (from 12 to 21 pounders,) which are navigated, and if occasion offers, will be fought without any expence to the state."
NEW-YORK, December 12.
Arrived, ship Chesman, Greenfield, Amsterdam; Rose in Bloom, Farnam, Charleston; brig Lioness, Smith, do. Neptune, Latham, Savannah; Neptune, Hillyer, Surinam; schooner Generous Friend, Chammings, Point Petre; Fair Trader, Waterbury, Murfreesborough; Majestic, Smith, do. Sally and Betsey, Bishop, Passquantank, N. C. Polly and Nancy, Luther, Plymouth, N. C. Henry, Baine, Newbern, N. C. sloop North Carolina, Demond, Washington; Mount Hope, Bennet, Philadelphia; Commerce, Salmon, Jamaica; Favorite, Robertson, Edenton, North Carolina.
Cleared, ship, Ann, Johnson, Jamaica; brig Jane, Hillyer, Ireland; schooners Maria, Tilton, St. Johns N. B. Charlottee, Augusta, Hall, Halifax.
The brig Dean and schooner John, have arrived at Savannah. The brig Francis, Nixsen has arrived at Amsterdam October 20.
Arrived since our last.
Ship Chesman, Greenfield from Amsterdam. The ship Young Factor, Gardner, sailed 8 days before for this port; ship Commerce, sailed 10 days before for Newport; ship Essex, Orne, (of Salem) sailed in company, for India. Left there ship Andromache, just arrived for this port; brig Francis, Nixon, arrived 10 days before the Chesman sailed, for this; and a ship at Quarantine, did not learn her name.
Ship Rose in Bloom, Farnam, 8 days from Charleston.
Brig Lioness, Smith, in 10 days from Charleston. On the 6th inst. off the capes of Virginia, spoke an English ship of war on a cruise.
Brig Neptune, Latham, in 8 days from Savannah. Left there brig Washington, to sail next day; brig George, and Lovely Lass, to sail in a few days; the brig Dean, and Happy Couple, had arrived there from this port.
Brig Neptune, Latham, in 25 days from Surinam. Left there brig Harriet, Stevenson, of Portland; brig Neptune, Cross, of do. brig Betsey, Arnold, of Newburyport; brig Industry, Beach, of Boston; brig Tucker, of Salem; and brig Dolly, Ross, of Philadelphia. Passed at the mouth of the river, bound up, the brig Cyrus, from Boston, and two other American vessels.—In lat. 37, 30, long. 74, Spoke brig Mary, (of Boston) from Lisbon, for Alexandria.
Schooner Mount Hope, Bennet, in four days from Philadelphia.
Schooner Commerce Salmon, in 41 days from Jamaica.
Schooner Generous, Friend, Chammings, in 19 days from Point Petre, (Guadaloupe.) Left there Rising States, of Rhode-Island, just arrived, a schooner from New London, and a sloop from New Providence. Nov. 24, lat. 20, 57, long. 64 30, spoke schooner Polly, of and from Newburyport, bound to St. Thomas, 18 days out.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.
Arrived—ship George, (late Rice) Bristol; brig Swift, Swift, New Bedford; sch'r Polly and Sally, Hodge, Newburyport; Sally, Bunce, Charleston; Hancock, Chambers, Richmond; Fame, Coleman, Nantucket; sloop Regulator Spence, Surinam.
Cleared—ship William, Smith, Baltimore; brig Echo, Gilmore, Boston.
Yesterday arrived, sloop Regulator, Spence, from Surinam; sailed from thence the 5th inst. in company with the sch'r John, Lovett, for Boston; sch'r Baily for do. brig Lovinia, Day, for do; left at Paramaribo, brig Dolly, Ross of Philadelphia, to sail in 21 days; brig Fame, Williams, of Norfolk, to sail in 8 days; brig Neptune, Cross of Portland, to sail in 21 days; brig Harriet, Stevens of do. to sail in 21 days; brig Tucker, of do. to sail in 21 days; sch'r John, Saunders of Salem, discharging; brig Betsey, Arnold just arrived; brig Hilled, to sail in two weeks for New York. Four Dutch frigates, and three sloops of war were laying at fort Amsterdam.
Nov. 14, was brought too by a French privateer schooner of 14 guns, which made us hoist our boat out, and take our papers on board—after examining the papers and detaining us about one hour, they dismissed us politely.
Nov. 15, we was brought too by a privateer sch'r of 12 guns, under English colours, who ordered us to hoist our boat out immediately and bring our papers on board; after examining our papers, and detaining us about an hour, dismissed us politely—we found the said privateer to be French, out of Guadalupe.
December 14.
By the Matilda from New Orleans we learn that on the 19th, a Spanish frigate had just arrived in the river Mississippi with specie to pay off the Spanish civil and military establishment there prior to the removal of those of the Spanish officers who chuse not to remain.
Various articles of subordinate importance have reached us by the same medium.
It was understood at New Orleans, that the Marquis Casa Calvo, had been sent to New Orleans, by his court to arrange with the French commissioner (Laussat) the delivery of the colony to France. A disposition however was manifested on the part of the old incumbents of office under the Spanish government, and who still remained under the circumstances of the case in discharge of their functions, to procrastinate the delivery of the colony to the United States as long as possible. This we are assured did not arise from any hostile disposition of the government of Spain, but from the desire of the individuals to hold stations under which a most extensive and uniform system of bribery had been exercised in every department of the inferior administration. The love of office, however, is not likely to be gratified in this respect—as we learn from another quarter, that our government which it has been customary to designate as pusillanimous and destitute of energy, has directed that the place be taken possession of first according to treaty—and to palaver afterwards.
General Wilkinson left Pensacola on the 5th Nov. for the head quarters of the United States detachment at Fort Adams; whence he was to proceed for New Orleans with an escort of about two thousand men, on or about the twentieth instant.
Gen. Wilkinson's detachment is thought sufficient to do the honors which courtesy requires—as our nation receives the favor, a little holiday parade and rejoicing is a cheap service on the occasion.
The Americans resident at New Orleans at this time, are said to be very numerous; and great festivity is expected to take place at the transfer of the sovereignty of Louisiana. Aurora.
BALTIMORE, December 13.
Arrived last night, brig Potomac, Tupper, in 48 days from Havre. Left there, 25th Oct. brig Edmund, White, of Boston, the only American vessel in port. The barque Nixon, Shaw, of Savannah sailed 10 days before for Rotterdam. Capt. F. brought no newspapers; he says the building of gun boats was carried on with the same degree of alacrity as usual. Nothing of importance had transpired since the date of our last advices from France. Spoke some British cruizers off the French coast; informed him of the Prospect of war shortly with Spain and Portugal.
Arrived this day, sch'r Maria Sophia, Griffith from St. Bartholomews.
The brig Venetia, Howey, hence to N. Orleans, was cast away on Manila Reef, 17th Nov. vessel lost; crew and passengers saved.
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Telegraph from a passenger on board the brig Venetia, lately left on her passage to N. Orleans dated.
NASSAU, (N. P.) Nov. 29, 1803. "We took our departure from Cape Henry, the 9th inst. with a fair wind, having on board 15 cabin passengers, who with capt. and crew, made 25; nothing remarkable occurred till the

when lat. (by observation) 27 42, were all on deck by the violent thumping of the vessel on a reef which we since find to be the Manilla reef. It is impossible for me to give an adequate idea of the terror and consternation which at this moment possessed every individual. The capt. did every thing in his power to dispel our fears and inspire us with hopes, which was impossible, from the dreadful nature of the situation, he himself could entertain. The wind now freshened, the beating of the vessel of consequence more violent, the pumps gained on us fast; at five in the morning she filled, and was thrown on her beam ends, so that our only hope was that day light would discover some friendly island, to save us from destruction. It was at that period that the active and determined courage of Mr. John O'Mull, fellow passenger under Genl. Broughton, about our preservation. Having observed the passengers and crew about to abandon the long boat, with trunks, baggage, &c. &c. he instantly threw his own overboard, declaring that he would prevent at the risk of his life any thing being put in; after which, his person attempted to save a single article, his gallant and undaunted behavior in saving the lives of those who clung to the sides of the vessel, when every thing was abandoned overboard, deserves every praise.
NORFOLK, December 10. Arrived the ship Julia, captain Calvert, 40 days from London. Arrived in Hampton Roads the armed British ship Aurora, captain Stewart, 35 days from Liverpool. Arrived in Hampton Roads the armed British ship Dunrobin Castle, captain M'Bridge, 35 days from Liverpool. Arrived the British ship Crawford, 39 days from Glasgow. Arrived the British ship Ann, captain M'Kinley, 42 days from Greenock. The ship Ritson, captain Wakefield, from City Point to London, put back yesterday in distress 17 days out.
PORT FOLIO. THE Patrons of the Port Folio, and the public generally are informed, that on the first day of January next, the publication of the fourth volume will commence. The friends to this establishment will please recollect, that one of the most necessary stipulations is the payment of one years subscription, (Five Dollars) in advance. Subscriptions or arrearages will be thankfully received for the Editor, by the Editor of the Alexandria Advertiser, who is his agent in this place.
Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the BANK of ALEXANDRIA, that an Election will be held at the Court house in this Town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year, agreeable to charter. By order of the President and Directors. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. December 15. code
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Dr. Archibald Morton, are requested to bring them forward to the subscriber properly authenticated, and all such as are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN M'CLENACHAN. Dec. 6. 4 1/2
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17.
The following Arrest, received from Guadalupe, and is transmitted for the information of our commercial friends: N. Y. Mer. Adv.
ARREST. Auguste Emonot general of division, captain general of Guadalupe and its dependencies; and Simeon Rouffaguen, prefect ad interim , having regard to the remonstrances of the commerce of Guadalupe, respecting foreigners who fell and retail their cargoes themselves, decree as follows:
Art. 1. The supercargoes or captains of foreign vessels entering the ports of the colony, are henceforward to confess their cargoes to French commercial houses, who shall be answerable for the payment of the import and export duties, and for any frauds that may be committed by said captains. Art. 2. The same consignments may be made to any foreign merchant, who has been established for two years in the colony, on his paying the patent duty. Art. 3. Every consignee of a cargo shall sign on the receipt of the custom house, the declarations of the entry and clearance made by the foreign captain. Art. 4. All foreigners in contravention of the foregoing stipulations, shall be prosecuted by the competent tribunals, and condemned to a penalty of 3000 francs, to be applied to the informer, as determined by the title 6. art. 1. of the letters patent of the month of October 1777, concerning the foreign trade of the islands and colonies of America.
Art. 3. The present arrests shall be printed, read, published and posted up, to be executed under the immediate orders of the director general of the domains and the customs, and copies shall be transmitted to the commissary of justice, in order that the same may be transferred upon the registers of the tribunals. Done at Basseterre, Guadalupe, the 6 Brumaire, year 12, (29th Oct. 1803.) Signed, ERNOUF, ROUSTAGNENG.
Prices Current at Liverpool, November 3 Ashes, pearl, 1st N. Y. per cwt. 38 a 40s. pot, 36 a 40s. dull. Cotton, Georgia sea island; middling, per lb. 18 3/4 a 22 1/2; do. do. fine 23 a 22 1/2; do. upland, 18 1/2 a 18 3/4. Flour, superfine, per bl. 51 3/4 a 52 1/2. Staves, white oak, pipe per 1200, 25 1/2 a 28 1/2; hhd. 17 1/2 a 20 1/2; barrel 11 a 15 1/2, red oak, hhd. 17 1/2 a 12 1/2; barrel none, improving. Rice, per cwt. 32 a 36 3/4. Rofin, do. 10 a 12 1/2. Turpentine, do. 20s. Pitch, do. 10 a 11s. Tar, per bl. 20s. Quercitron Bark, per cwt. 8 a 18s. Indigo, Ca o i a, per lb 35 3/4 a 56 3/4. Tobacco, James river per lb 3 1/2 a 7 1/2; Rappahannock 3 1/2 a 5 1/2; Carolina and Georgia, 3 1/2 a 5 1/2; stemmed 5 a 7 1/2; Maryland 3 1/2 a 6 1/2; do. colony 3 1/2 a 8 1/2; kite foot 8 1/2 a 10 1/2.
The Western Mail furnishes little of importance, if we except a resolution passed by both Houses of the Legislature of Kentucky, offering as a bounty to every volunteer who shall actually descend the Mississippi to take possession of New Orleans, a warrant for one hundred and fifty acres of land—in addition to the pay allowed by the United States. It is stated that scarcely a muster takes place, without half of the men volunteering their services on the occasion. Phila. Paper.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. During the gust of rain on Sunday evening last a Negro quarter of col. T. L. Lee's, near Goose-Creek, was struck by lightning, and two Negroes were struck dead, and six or seven wounded; one of the wounded soon after died, and it is hoped the others are out of danger. They had assembled for the laudable purpose of prayer and were singing Hymns at the period of this awful visitation. (Leesburg paper)
We learn from New Haven, (Connecticut) that a rencounter of quite an amusing nature to the inhabitants, though of a very unfortunate issue to a certain great democratic character, took place in that city in the beginning of last month. Mr. Chauncey, one of the Editors of the United States Gazette, being on a visit to his friends at New Haven, was waited upon by Pierpoint Edwards, Esq. in company with another (young) man, to require an explanation and demand satisfaction for a supposed injury which they had sustained from certain publications in the United States Gazette, which pretty severely animadverted upon the moral character of the parties. Mr. Chauncey acknowledged the publications in question, and readily expressed his willingness to give satisfaction, either then or at any future period, and in place or manner most agreeable. These champions of democracy, not expecting to find Mr. Chauncey so ready and willing to acknowledge and to satisfy, now hesitated what steps it were best to pursue. Mr. Edwards addressing his companion said, that it was best to leave the d—d rascal to himself, for that he was beneath their notice.—Mr. Chauncey conceiving that it was improper
that any man (gentleman or not) should be suffered to use such language, without being corrected for it, undertook to chastise him, and in a few moments so completely effected it, that the face and eyes of Mr. Edwards wore more the appearance of a discomfited blackguard than that of a gentleman. The editor of the Federal Spy, after succinctly mentioning this rencounter, gives the following advice, couched in technical terms: "Perhaps this printer may have to strike off a second edition with alterations and considerable additions. If he should, we recommend to him to distribute his balls well, and give the form a close beating, that not a single friar may appear; and give a shaking pull, that the impression may be plain and lasting. Should his balls be hard and better the type, or should picks and monks appear after considerable beating, we advise him to give the form to the devil." Savannah Museum.
Congress of the United States. IN SENATE, December 13. The bill to repeal the act entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," was read the third time. It was supported by Messrs. Breckinridge, Cocke, Logan, Venable and Butler; and opposed by Messrs. S. Smith and Wright. It passed in the affirmative—Yeas 17—Nays 12.
The Yeas and Nays were as follows: YEAS —Messrs. Anderson, Breckinridge, Butler, Cocke, Dayton, Ellery, Franklin, Hildreth, Logan, Maclay, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Potter, J. Smith, Venable, and Worthington. NAYS —Messrs. Adams, Armstrong, Bailey, Baldwin, Bradley, Brown, Condit, J. Smith, S. Smith, Tracey, White, and Wright. The above bill only requires the signature of the President to be a law.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, December 14.
The House took up the report of the committee of the whole on the report of the committee of ways and means on the expediency of discontinuing the office of COMMISSIONER of LOANS in the different states. The report of the committee of the whole was a disagreement to the report of the committee of ways and means, and a recommendation to the House to adopt a resolution that it is expedient to discontinue the office. After a debate of considerable length, the report of the committee of the whole was agreed to by Yeas and Nays—Yeas 58—Nays 55.
THURSDAY, December 15. The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill giving effect to the laws of the United States, within the territory ceded by France to the United States. Dr. Latimore moved an amendment, the object of which was to preserve the Mississippi district, as it has been heretofore, in relation to the entry and delivery of merchandise, instead of making, as the bill provides, New Orleans the only port of entry for the Mississippi territory, and to give time for information, moved that the committee should rise. Agreed to, and leave given to the committee to sit again.
ERRATA. In the piece signed "JUVENUS," for Corsicus read Christus ; for ulcisci read ulcisci ; for quatuor read quatuor ; for parlaver read parlance .
NOTICE. THE subscribers and members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual general meeting, to be held in the capitol, in the city of Richmond, on the second day of January next, agreeable to law. Those who do not attend in person or by proxy, will be represented by the members of the state legislature representing the county wherein the respective members reside, or by the senator of their respective districts. W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. Richmond, Nov. 27, 1803.
NOTICE. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual general meeting, to be held at their general office, in Richmond, on the eleventh day of January next. W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. I. C. Richmond, Nov. 29, 1803. D7 12w 4w
For BOSTON, The Schooner POLLY, JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Lawrason and Smoot's wharf, or to JOHN G. LADD. December 17. d4
For Freight or Charter, To the West-Indies, or any Southern Port, The new Schooner PRINCE, Cornelius Weeks, Master; burthen about 550 bls. of flour; will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply to the captain on board, at Merchants' Wharf, or to Henry K. May & Co. December 17. d1w
BENNETT and WATTS HAVE IMPORTED, Per the Ship Shepherdess , from London, via Norfolk, SHAD and HERRING TWINE of a superior quality, Fashionable London made Hats, Irish Linens from 1810 to 4510 sterling, Sewing Silks, best London Pewter, Best British FF and battle Gunpowder. They expect, by the first arrival from New York, Russia Sheetings and Patent Shot, BB to No. 8, &c. &c.
They want a young man who can come well recommended, as a Clerk and assistant in a Dry Goods' store. Dec. 17. eo2w
In the case of James M'Donald, A BANKRUPT: THIS is to give notice, that the Commissioners named and authorised in a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued against James M'Donald, of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, Dealer and Chapman, intend to meet on the 3rd day of January next, at four o'clock in the afternoon of that day, at the house of Wm. Rhodes, Inn Keeper, in the city of Washington, where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, may then and there come and prove the same, and assent to or dissent from the allowance of the certificate to said Bankrupt. By Order of the Commissioners. LEWIS FORD, Sec'ty. Washington, Dec. 17. 2aw3J
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY Have just received, A large supply of superfine Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew PLAYING CARDS, and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality. Nov. 9. d
JAMES KENNEDY, sen. Has just received, and offer for sale, Ladies and gentlemen's Pocket Almanacks, and memorandum books, in sheep and morocco binding for the year 1804. ALSO,
A handsome assortment of Morocco pocket books with and without instruments, ladies' thread cases, affes skin memorandum books, mathematical instruments, silver and steel pencil cases, and best black lead pencils, pen knives, glass, pewter, and wedgewood inkstands, flutes and pencils, paper, quills, sealing wax and wafers, Indian rubber, best playing cards, and merchants account books, on a new & improved plan, with sundry other articles in the stationary line. Orders for blank books, ruled to any pattern and bound after the new method, will be thankfully received and executed with neatness and dispatch. Subscribers to the domestic Encyclopedia are respectfully informed that the 3d volume is come to hand and ready for delivery. Nov. 28, King Street. eo2w
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE, By Henry K. May & Co. A Cargo of coarse Liverpool Salt, 100 bbls. Boston Beef, 8 bales of Beerboom Currans, Few boxes Sperm, Candles, and 90 gr. casks of FF glazed Gunpowder. Dec. 12. eo2w
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrase Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
To rent for one or two years, the STORE and CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE and CELLAR on King street, near Mott's Tavern. FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND, Containing five acres, one mile from town laying between the Georgetown road, and the river, near Mr. Hodgsons, on which is a small House. SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 19. 21aw
HENNING'S NEW VIRGINIA JUSTICE, For Sale at ROBERT and JOHN GRAY's Book Store, King Street. Nov. 2. d

Benjamin Shreve, jun. Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets, 9 bales India cottons One case bandanna handkerchiefs, China, Longee and Pulicat do. 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 cases fur hats, Table and tea sets china, Barrels East India Sugar, Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap, Country gin, Malaga wine, ed sars leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia, cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap. Dec. 5. d
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 bds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Soal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 bds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Tickling. An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
HUGH SMITH Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well ASSORTED CRATES, in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. d6t eo
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
In obedience to a Decree of the County Court of Fairfax, on the first Monday in January, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale upon the premises, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months:
A TRACT OF LAND, Containing 300 acres, mortgaged by Josiah Wat- son, to Charles Higbie, to secure a debt owing by him to the said Higbie; this land fronts a consi- derable way upon the new Turnpike road, and is laid off into a number of convenient lots, a plan of which may at any time be seen by applying to George Gilpin. Negotiable notes with an approved indorser, will be requested for securing the first payment, when deeds will be executed to the purchasers and trusts taken upon the proper- ty to secure the other payments. It may be ob- served, that on this land there are a number of beautiful situations, well calculated for elegant country seats, and the whole well adapted either as places of residence for such families as might wish to retire from town in the summer season, or for the accommodation of tradesmen and laborers at all times.
JAS. KEITH, GEO. GILPIN, FRANCIS PEYTON, } Commis- sioners. Dec. 10. eods
SECOND NOTICE: In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth a- gainst James Smith, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declar- ed a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Com- mission named, or a major part of them, on Fri- day the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his cre- ditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or de- liver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct. BENJAMIN PARKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Commissioners Office, Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803. d
TO LET, A good three story BRICK HOUSE, On Prince street, lately occupied by Mr. Law- rence, between the stores of Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Hodgson, possession will be immediately given— for terms apply to AARON HEWES, who lives four doors above, or to JOHN HARPER, Sen'r December 15. eo
STOUGHTON'S GENUINE BITTERS, Faithfully prepared at the original ware- house London. TO make any observations here, upon the su- perior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years. Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half. Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance in the price, or bartered for country produce, on ap- plication to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, book- sellers, Alexandria.
Sold also, (Retail) By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capi- tol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; Tilley Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Frederickburg. Nov. 15. 3m1aw
HENRY S. EARL Respectfully informs the public that he has re- moved his merchandise to King street, next door to R. and W. P. Richardson, where he has for sale, SUGAR in barrels, Coffee in bags and bds. Molasses, Teas of different kinds, Soal Leather, Tanners' Oil in bds. Cyder by the barrel, Salt of different kinds. He will sell low, a well improved HOUSE, with a Store in front, on the East side of Fairfax street, and nearly op- posite to Ricketts and Newton's range of stores. Application to be made as above, or to Jacob Hoffman. Dec. 9. eoz
I have just received, A SUPPLY OF FRESH TEAS, And MUSCATEL RAISINS, New Jersey Chees of a superior quality, patent, mould and drop Shot, best FF English Gunpow- der, Fig Blue and excellent Segars. On Hand—A general Assortment of Spiritous Liquors, Wines and Groceries, warrant- ed genuine. William Ramsay. Nov. 25. 1m eo
EDUCATION. I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Mon- day evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King street; where pupils com- mitted to my care will be diligently instructed in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic. Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars. John Mason. N. B. MARIAN MASON continues to teach Reading, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms. Nov. 5. eo
HOUSES TO LET. THE subscriber having removed from Alex- andria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson street. They are well suit- ed to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out buildings attached. A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale. For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. J. Taylor, Esq. King street. T. HAMILTON. Dec. 6. eo
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Ne- gro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG. J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
Printing in all its variety ex- ecuted at this office with neatness and correctness.
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimere, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, afforded prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Panaloons. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods' business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate pos- session given. d
ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE. PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes) THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING The Old and New Testaments. CONDITIONS. It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type. The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered. To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book print- ed on a large type, and, at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encou- ragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened; in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant. The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
To be Sold, Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mann Page, deceased, on Monday the 21 day of Ja- nuary next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mannsfield, his late residence, All the personal Property belonging to his Estate: Consisting of about One Hundred and Sixty NEGROES, together with all the flock of Horses, three Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, and about 1000 barrels of Corn. Amongst the Negroes are seven very valuable Carpenters, three excellent Blacksmiths, two Millers and some other trades- men. The greater part, if not the whole, of this valuable property, will be sold on a credit of 12 months; the purchaser giving bond with approv- ed security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All sums under twenty dollars must be paid in money. There is also to dispose of, at private sale, and on the foregoing terms, a number of LOTS in Hanover town, county of Hanover, including the Tobacco Warehouses at that place; a House and Lot in the town of Bath, or Berkley Springs, and 3000 acres of TENNESSEE LANDS, belonging to said estate. All persons having claims against said Estate, will please make them known as speedily as possible; and those indebted will, it is hoped, be forward in making payment to Robert Patton, Administrator with the Will annexed. Fredericksburg, Dec. 1. d
JOSHUA RIDDLE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the pub- lic, that he has just received a very complete Assortment of Fall Goods, consisting of best superfine, line and coarse cloths, of every colour, kerseymere, swansdowns, thick- fests, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halfticks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blank- ets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Hef- fian rolls. Also, a variety of FANCY GOODS, the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on. Nov. 1. d3t raw
FANCY GOODS, the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on. Nov. 1. d3t raw
INDIA GOODS. I have received twenty four bales of India Goods, CONSISTING OF Beerhoo Gurrat, Gazapoor do. Beerpoore Coffahs, Patna Chintz. Mow Sannas, Mizzipoor do. Johanna do. Blue Gilla Hafs. Mamarapoor do. Sooty Romall do. Jallapoor do. Benjamin Shreve. Dec. 12. d
Valuable Property for Sale, ADJOINING THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, Will positively be sold on Thursday the 29th day of of this month on the premises. Eighty-three acres of LAND, adjoining the Town of Alexandria, formerly the property of Mr. Baldwin Dade, and now own- ed by Col. Nathaniel Pendleton, of New York. This Land lies at the upper end of the Town, and fronts on the river Potomac, so as to include two good fisheries, and runs back between the Town and Mr. Dade's present dwelling house, crosses the George town road, and runs between the race ground, and Messrs. Fendall's, Conway's, Simms's, and Fitzhugh's Lots, to Mr. Charles Alexander's back line, known by North 6 —that part of the Land lying between the river and the George town road, has been laid off into Lots of two acres corresponding with the squares in Town, and Fair- fax, Royal, Pitt, St. Asaph, Washington, and Columbia Streets extended, with cross streets of the same width, and will be sold in whole or half squares; the Land west of the George town road will be sold in lots of from two to five acres each, as may best accommodate purchasers. Considerable trouble has been taken to render the title clear, and freed from every possible encumbrance or pos- sibility of litigation. The terms of Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money payable on the first day of March next, and the remainder in nine and eighteen months, a negotiable note will be required for the first payment, and a security on the property for the balance. This property is beau- tifully situated for building Lots, lying in a long line from the river to the top of the hill, which ranges with Mr. Dulany's house, and the whole of it fronting with a full view of the Town, and extending back to a range of highly improved meadows; the plan and survey made by Col. Gilpin, may be seen at any time on application. Charles Simms, } Attorneys George Deneale, } in fact for Edmund J. Lee, } Nathaniel Pendleton. December 9. d
RAN-AWAY, From the subscriber living in Fauquier County, a negro man named ZACHARY. HE is a very tall black fellow, clean limbed, has lost the finger next the little one on his left hand, stutters much in speaking, and is about 20 years old. He was at Mr. Travis Daniel's in Stafford, about a fortnight ago, and had a pass certifying him to be a free man, said to be signed with the name of the Clerk of Fauquier. I will give Thirty Dollars to any person delivering me the said negro in Fauquier county, and all lawful charges, and Two Dollars extra for his pass, or Twenty Dollars for lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again. JAMES STIGLAR. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. Dec. 16. d3t
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at JAMES KENNEDY'S, senior, Book and Stationary Store, Blackstone's Commentaries ON The Laws of England: A new and elegant edition, in five vols. octavo— Equal, if not superior, to the British, and to America's infinitely more valuable, as it contains NOTES OF REFERENCE TO The Constitution and Laws OF The Federal Government of the U. States, AND OF The Commonwealth of Virginia: WITH An Appendix to each Volume, CONTAINING Short Tracts upon such subjects as appeared ne- cessary to form A connected View of the Laws of Virginia, As a member of the Federal Union. By Sr. GEO. TUCKER, Professor of Law in the University of William and Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia. King street, Nov. 18. d
Flaxseed Hogsheads. THE subscriber has for sale, at his cooper's shop, near Col. Hooe's Wharf, a few flaxseed hogsheads, and flour barrels. CHARLES JAMIESON. N. B. Two or three Journeyman coop- ers wanted. November 16. eo
Notice. An application will be made to the ensuing Assembly to incorporate a Company to form a Turnpike Road to Hay Market, from the most convenient point on the Turnpike Road now conducting from Alexandria, by Centerville to Little River. Fauquier, Nov. 28. (Dec. 1) 1t2aw2w. PRINTED DAILY BY S. S. SNOWDEN.