Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-08-24 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1805.
[No. 1379.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds., tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flavor'd Holland
Gin,
60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil,
2 bales German Ticklenburgh
1 case Britannias,
1 do. Platillas Royal,
Just Imported from Rotterdam,
In the brig Nancy, Spalding,
AND FOR SALE BY
J. & T. Vowell,
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit
for immediate use,
Three hds. old Grenada Rum,
Three casks Clover Seed,
Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy.
Cash given for Otter and
Mink Skins.
April 25.
JAMES SANDERSON
Has received, in addition to his late general sup- plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit;
10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran-
dy.
14 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum.
20 barrels New England ditto.
5 pipes particular Tenerife Wine.
12 half pipes do. do. do.
25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each.
9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen
each.
6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese.
20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles.
ALSO,
28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC-
CO now in store.
May 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
69 barrels prime pork,
12 barrels pease, suitable for the West-India
market.
Wm. HODGSON.
July 3.
This day is Published,
for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book-
store, and THIS OFFICE,
(PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN
APOLOGY,
for Renouncing the Jurisdiction
OF THE
SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING
A Compendious View of the GOSPEL,
AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard
McNemar, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson.
May 2.
Wanted to Purchase, 50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 stout Chestnut RAILS. Apply to the Printer.
Aug 19. d.
FOR SALE,
100 barrels prime Beef, 60 do. Pork, 5 hds. and bbls. continental Rum, 4 hds. Molasses, 2 butts real Holland Gin, 12 casks black eyed Peas, 300 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 20 boxes Raisins, 1 half pipe and 2 qr. casks London Par- ticular Madeira, 6000 lbs Coffee, 8 cases felt Hats assorted, suitable to the St. Domingo Market, 50 barrels prime Herrings.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
July 30. d.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, BY
JOHN G. LADD,
A few barrels black Varnish,
do. Pitch,
100 barrels Boston Beef,
50 kegs Raisins
Soap and Candles, in boxes,
100 lbs. Nutmeg and Cloves,
New Rum, in hogheads and barrels,
Three bales Russia brown Sheetings,
A parcel of Blocks, Mast-Hoops, Pumps, &c.
July 15. d.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
About 30,000
White Oak Hoghead & Barrel
Staves,
Of good quality: Also,
A few squared Logs of Walnut.
Wm. HODGSON.
July 5. d.
SUGARS.
Seventy hds. and } Muscovado SUGAR,
Twenty-two bbls. }
Thirty one bags Cocoa, received by sloop
Diana, from Martinico—for sale on reasonable
terms by
John & Thos. Vowell.
WHO HAVE ON HAND
Holland Gin of excellent flavor in
Pipes,
Fourth proof Brandy,
Jamaica Rum,
Liverpool Fine Salt,
1000 bushels Indian Corn,
1200 do. black-eyed Peas, in good ship-
ping order,
July 6.
STOLEN,
ABOUT a fortnight ago, TWO SILVER DESERT SPOONS, London make; the letter H engraved on the handles. Whoever can give information by which the Spoons can be recovered, shall receive a reasonable reward, and the full value paid for the detection of the thief. Apply to the Printer.
July 17.
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wilkes street, opposite Capt. George Sluam's —For terms apply to,
John C. Vowell.
July 6. d.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received,
per Schooner Hiram, from Rhode Island:
ALSO,
35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY—
and
30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBAC-
CO, warranted good. These articles will be
fold low. Apply to
John & Thomas Vowell.
July 16. d.
NOTICE.
The subscriber, administrator to the estate and effects of Eugene Hanly, deceased, re- quests all persons who have claims against the es- tate, to bring them forward, legally authenti- cated, for settlement; and those indebted will please to make immediate payment.
William Oxley.
August 14. d.
IRISH WHISKEY.
The subscriber has on hand about 1500 gallons WHISKEY, made last Christmas from malted barley, which is of an excellent quality. It is now offered for sale to private fa- milies, by the gallon, at four shillings and six- pence, or by the barrel at four shillings and three- pence—at his house near the brewhouse.
THOMAS CRUISE.
Alexandria, August 1. dom N. B. The few that have drank of this Whis- key give it the preference to Brandy. There is no doubt of its being a wholesome spirit. Its being manufactured in the town, should be a further recommendation to the citizens.
The Subscriber
Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-street, viz.
THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself—the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to
THOMAS RICHARDS,
or in his absence to Mrs. Huston, living on the
premises.
August 8. dit
Mill Stones & Boulting-Cloths.
We want to buy one pair of 4 or 4 and in half feet Cologne Mill Stones.— We have one pair of 6 feet Burr Mill Stones for sale: Also, five hundred dollars worth of Boul- ting-Cloths; which will be sold a bargain, to any body who will take the whole of them. Hewes & Miller.
June 26. d.
The subscribers have just received, by
the Packet, from Norfolk,
30 barrels prime Beef,
20 do. Pork.
Lawrason & Fowle.
June 24. a
For Sale, on liberal Credit,
90 hogheads
South Potomac Tobacco,
Now in store—Also,
4 do. Rappahannock;
Suitable for the West-India market.
James Sanderson.
June 20. d.
FOR SALE.
20 puncheons Jamaica RUM,
LAST YEAR'S CROP,
Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms.
John & Thos. Vowell.
May 9.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
An elegant assortment of goods, selected from
the latest importations, in Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Superfine cloths and coloured cambricks,
cambricks,
Dimities,
Cotton cambricks,
6-4 9-8, Cambric
White and coloured
mouselins,
India book, jaconet
jeans, nankenees and
and mull mull, muf-
tulians,
lins,
Long and short nan-
keens,
Colonade and crossbar-
Blue do. red striped cambric
White and coloured
ditto,
marfeilles,
Lace,
Waistcoatings,
6-4, Lace shawls,
4-4 7-8, Irish lin.
Long ditto,
nens, long lawns,
Super brocaded do.
4-4 7-8, Shirting cot.
English and French silk
ton,
gloves.
Irish and Flanders sheet-
Kid ditto,
Pic nic mitts,
English split straw bon-
nets,
Madras and bandanna
handkerchiefs,
Basfas,
Mammodies,
Gurrahs, &c. &c.
All of which he has determined to
fell at the most reduced prices.
May 26.
For Norfolk and Charleston, The Sloop Montezuma, Job Palmer, Master; Has good accommodations; will sail 25th or 26th instant. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to
Hewes and Miller.
August 22. d.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
SMART, active NEGRO BOY, for an under Hefler. Apply to the
PRINTER,
August 22. d3t
Manufactured Tobacco.
Just received by FAXON, METCALF, & Co. from RICHMOND,
30 Kegs Manufactured Tobacco, small twists and warranted of Prime Quality.
Any fold that does not answer the expectation of purchasers, they shall have the liberty to re- turn.
They have also on hand,
20 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Boston Beef,
30 do. Prime Pork,
50 boxes Mould Candles,
30 do. Brown Soap,
10 hds. New England Rum,
40 bbls. do.
4 pipes Holland Gin,
4 do. French Brandy,
6 hds. Molasses,
100 reams Wrapping Paper, and
100 — Sugar.
ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
SHOES,
All of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for Cash, or approved notes. August 21. c02W
St. Vincents Rum,
Muscovado Sugar, and
Spanish Hides,
FOR SALE BY

Spring-Garden Theatre.
EIGHTH NIGHT.
The public are respectfully informed that a detachment of the Philadelphia Company purpose opening the Spring-Garden Theatre for 12 nights.
[NEVER ACTED HERE.]
On SATURDAY EVENING, will be presented a Celebrated Comedy, called
The Soldier's Daughter.
Written by A. Cherry, of Drury Lane, and acted throughout the United States with unrivalled applause.
 Governor Heartall, Mr. McKenzie  Frank Heartall, Mr. Wood  Mallory, sen. Mr. Bissett  Mallory, jun. Mr. Cain  Perrey, Mr. Taylor  Timothy Quaint, Mr. Jefferson  Captain Woody, Mr. Poe  Simon, Mr. Francis  Thomas, Mr. Seymour  Joh, Master Harris  The Widow Cheerly, Mrs. Wood  Mrs. Mallory, Mrs. Jefferson  Mrs. Fidget, Mrs. Seymour  Mrs. Townly, Miss Hunt  Sofan, Mrs. Francis  Julia Mallory, Mrs. Jefferson 
End of the Comedy, A HORNPIPE, By Miss Hunt.
To which will be added, the Farce
OF FORTUNE'S FROLIC;
OR, The True Use of Riches.
 Robin Roughhead, Mr. Jefferson  Snaks, Francis  Mr. Frank, Cain  Rattle, Wood  Clown, Master Harris 
 Miss Nancy, Miss Hunt,  Dolly, Mrs. Jefferson  Margery, Francis. 
The Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin precisely at 7.
Admittance One Dollar.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Gadsby's bar, and at the Theatre.
Should the weather prove unfavorable, the entertainments will be postponed until the first fair evening.
August 22.
For Charleston (S. C.)
The new, fast sailing Schooner ENTERPRIZE, Now lying at Merchants wharf; Has elegant accommodations for passengers, will take freight for the above port immediately. For terms apply to
SAMUEL ELLIS, Master on board.
Aug 19.
d3t
FOR SALE,
A handsome, full bred MARE,
Fit for the saddle, and runs half a mile with great speed.
Apply to the Printer.
August 22.
d3t
A respectable number of Citizens of Fairfax county and others, having met at Wilson's tavern, Fairfax courthouse, on Monday, the 19th of August, 1805, pursuant to an adjournment of a former meeting, to take into consideration the propriety of the establishment of a BRANCH of the BANK OF VIRGINIA, in said county, in the vicinity of the town of Alexandria.
THOMPSON MASON, Chairman, and CHARLES TYLER, jun. Sec'y.
THIS Meeting, being fully impressed with the many advantages to be derived from the establishment of a BANK in the vicinity of Alexandria—Resolved, That it is expedient to appoint a committee to draft a petition to the ensuing legislature of this state, praying for an encroachment of the capital of the Bank of Virginia, and the establishment of a Branch of said Bank in that part of Fairfax county, immediately adjacent to the town of Alexandria.
Resolved, That THOMPSON MASON, JOHN T. RICKETTS, RICHARD M. SCOTT, JAMES H. BLAKE, JAMES LEVIN, GEORGE GRAHAM, and HUMPHREY PEAKE, or a majority of them, be a committee for said purpose, and also a committee of correspondence and arrangement; whose duty it shall be to circulate petitions and correspond with such characters in the different counties, as will be likely to aid them in this desirable object.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this Meeting be published in the Alexandria newspapers.
THOMPSON MASON, Chairman. CHARLES TYLER, jun. Sec'y.
August 24.
d3t
TO THE PUBLIC.
IT is now a peculiarly painful task to reply to the publication of Mr. Enoch M. Lyles of the 22d ultimo; but respect to my own character and a due regard to the feelings of my friends render it an indispensable duty.
It was my intention immediately on seeing that paper, to lay before the public a full and complete refutation of the several charges & insinuations contained in it, and an exposure of the sophistical coloring there given, as well to the origin as to the progress of the dispute: but the following causes prevented my being prepared fully on the subject, till the very day previous to the one fixed on for our meeting;—It was not until the 27th July that I had an opportunity of seeing Mr. Lyles's publication, and on the 28th I received his challenge. Various arrangements then became necessary, which occupied much of my time and left me a very few days to apply for the certificates necessary to the refutation of the misrepresentations attempted to be imposed on the world, to my injury, by Mr. Lyles. They were however procured in time, and a statement prepared, containing such comments on Mr. Lyles's conduct and publication as I would, at that period, have been fully justified in giving to the world. I was however advised not to send it to the press, but to leave it in the hands of my friend, to be by him published should it be my lot not to survive the meeting which was to take place the next day. The fatal catastrophe of the morning of the 7th is known to the world, and is by me most sincerely lamented. A delicate respect for the feelings of his sorrowing relatives forbid my now publishing that paper, or doing any thing that can possibly add to the load of their grief, farther than a proper respect to my own character imperiously demands of me. I shall therefore confine myself in the following statement to a plain detail of the circumstances which produced the dispute, and of those with which it was attended in its progress. This, with the subjoined certificates, attesting the correctness of my narrative, will, I trust, place my conduct in a fair point of view, in the eyes of the world, and leave me fully justified in every step I have taken in this very unfortunate business, the fatal issue of which I shall ever regret, as the greatest misfortune of my life.
On the morning of the 10th of June last I was in company with Mr. Lyles, Mr. F. Wise, and some others, in Mr. Bowling's tavern in Piscataway; in the course of conversation Mr. Lyles spoke of some ladies of my acquaintance in terms which I considered highly improper, and immediately expressed my disapprobation with some warmth; on which Mr. Lyles made an explanation apologising for the language he had used. I accepted the explanation and was fully satisfied.
On the 4th of July I was at an entertainment held in honor of the day, at Piscataway, where Mr. Lyles also was. We had spent the day together, without my discovering any change of conduct on the part of Mr. Lyles, or any circumstance which could induce a suspicion in my mind that there was enmity brooding towards me. In the evening the company left the ground where the entertainment was held, and with many others I went to Mr. Bowling's tavern, where there was to be a dancing party. I had been there only a very short time before Mr. Lyles invited doctor Hill and myself up stairs to a private room. Believing the invitation to be of a friendly nature and that his object was to partake of a social glass of wine, I cheerfully accepted it, and went up stairs. In a very few moments after I entered the room Mr. Lyles accosted me and demanded to know if I had asserted that he (Mr. Lyles) had spoke disrespectfully of the ladies of a certain neighborhood. I told him that I had said so, that he had certainly spoke in that style, but I demanded his author. Mr. Lyles refused to give me the name of his informant, and said that my assertion was false. I felt considerable resentment at being so treated, and particularly that Mr. Lyles should, to my face, deny what, at the very time, he must be conscious he had said, and in that state of mind did walk hastily across the room with intention of striking him. Doctor Hill interposed and prevented me, expostulating on the impropriety of our disturbing the ladies in the adjoining room; satisfied with the propriety of doctor Hill's remark, I walked back to my chair. In a few moments Mr. Lyles again began the subject, and again said, in a very irritating manner, that I had been guilty of a falsehood. Exasperated by this treatment, I hastily walked
towards him, determined to chastise him on the spot. Doctor Hill again interposed and caught hold of me to prevent my striking. Whilst the doctor was thus endeavoring to prevent me from getting to Mr. Lyles, and was again begging we would not disturb the harmony of the company, Mr. Lyles had found a stick or cane, and very unexpectedly, both to the doctor and myself, struck one or two blows at me, part of which I received. Perceiving that it would not be in my power at that time to resent the insult to effect, I determined to adopt a different manner of obtaining satisfaction. On the 6th I wrote to my friend major Taney, who arrived at Piscataway on the 10th. On the 11th he did me the favor of waiting on Mr. Lyles with a challenge. He returned from Virginia, where Mr. Lyles was, on the 12th, and gave me the information contained in his certificate, viz. that Mr. Lyles had refused to accept my challenge, as he did not consider me to be a gentleman and on an equality with himself. It is true he did say, afterwards, he would consult some of his friends to know if they would recommend his meeting me and that if those friends should so advise he would let me know his determination by Wednesday the 17th. On receiving this virtual refusal of satisfaction, I did, on the morning of the 13th, forward to the press a note publishing Mr. Lyles.
From the foregoing statement, and taking into consideration the certificate of Mr. Bowling, and the latter part of that of major Taney, the inference, to every candid and unprejudiced mind, must be irresistible, that Mr. Lyles had spoken of ladies of my acquaintance in very improper terms: how else can his message to me by major Taney be accounted for, and how could it happen that Mr. Bowling's certificate should so fully accord with that message; and from the certificate of Dr. Hill it will be clearly evident that I never did or would submit to a caning.
I am charged with having been premature in my publication of the 13th July; but that charge will not be admitted, after an examination of what passed between major Taney and Mr. Lyles. I ask if it was possible to consider the answer reported, as in major Taney's certificate, in any other point of view than as an evasion of my demand of satisfaction; or if, being thus refused, I could consider the manner of his refusal in any other light than an aggravation of the former insult. It surely could not be supposed that I would remain silent for five days to await the result of an enquiry "whether Mr. Lyles's friends should deem me worthy of the rights and privileges of a gentleman." The course I pursued was such, I believe, as every man respectful of his honor under the same circumstances, would have adopted. I now close my statement, feeling entirely confident that I shall stand acquitted in the opinion of the world, as well respecting the charges and insinuations contained in Mr. Lyles's publication, as from having wantonly or designedly said or done any thing that ought to have caused the very unfortunate dispute between Mr. Lyles and myself.
JOHN F. BOWIE, JUN.
August 23, 1805.
(No. 1.)
I certify, that on the 10th June last, Mr. Enoch M. Lyles, and Mr. Francis Wise, were at my house, and that Mr. John F. Bowie, jun. was with them during part of the time they staid there; that whilst Mr. Bowie was with them, I happened to go into the room to carry some wine or brandy to them, and that I heard Mr. Bowie, as I was entering the room, address himself to them in language to the following effect:—"Gentlemen, take notice, the ladies you speak of are my acquaintances, & I shall hold you accountable to me for what you say respecting them." The words used were to the above amount, but whether precisely the same I have used, I will not be positive—I left the room and heard nothing further of the conversation.
Given under my hand this 3d day of August, 1805. (Signed) B. BOWLING.
(No. 2.)
Piscataway, 1st August, 1805. Having been called on by Mr. John F. Bowie, jun. to attend him as his friend in a duel that was expected to take place, between him and Mr. Enoch M. Lyles, of Alexandria—I did on the 12th July, as the friend of Mr. Bowie, deliver to Mr. Lyles a challenge from Mr. Bowie, demanding satisfaction as a gentleman for the insult he had received. The answer that Mr. Lyles made, at the time I handed him the challenge, was in the following words, or others to the same effect: "As you sir,
have been the bearer of Mr. Bowie's challenge, I will receive it, but I will not accept of it, to fight Mr. Bowie, I had made up my mind, before I left Piscataway, not to fight Mr. Bowie, in case he should challenge me." The reason assigned by Mr. Lyles, for not accepting of Mr. Bowie's challenge, was, that he considered Mr. Bowie not to be a gentleman. In answer to which I told Mr. Lyles, that as I was concerned as the friend of Mr. Bowie, I should expect him to be treated as a gentleman; I also informed Mr. Lyles, if he did not accept the challenge, Mr. Bowie would publish him as a coward. I delivered the challenge to Mr. Lyles, before he was out of bed—After breakfast we set out together for Alexandria; in the course of our ride Mr. Lyles observed to me, that Mr. Brooke, (the gentleman at whose house we had lodged the preceding night,) had advised him to consult some of his friends, as to the propriety of his fighting Mr. Bowie, and that he should consult Doctor Semmes of Alexandria and col. Stewart of Maryland, and if those gentlemen thought he ought to fight Mr. Bowie, he would accept the challenge, but if they should give a contrary opinion, he should not fight him—I told Mr. Lyles, that I should not leave town until the evening, and that I would receive any further communication he had to make—In the evening I met Mr. Lyles in the street, and informed him I was about to leave town, and wished to know whether he intended to fight Mr. Bowie or not, or what was his final determination. He then told me he had consulted Dr. Semmes, who had advised him not to accept the challenge, and that on Sunday next he should go to Benedict, for the purpose of consulting his brother, Mr. Wm. Lyles, by whose opinion he should be directed, and that his determination should be made known to Mr. Bowie, on the following Wednesday, which was the 17th—Mr. Lyles also observed, that I might inform Mr. Bowie, that he was willing to do this, that what he (Mr. Lyles) had said about the ladies, should be out of the question, and required no apology, as it could not for a moment be supposed that he meant to convey any improper meaning by such expressions, but that if Mr. Bowie would admit, or be satisfied, that, his calling Mr. Bowie a liar and a rascal, originated from passion, he, Mr. Lyles, was willing to recall what he had said about Mr. Bowie.
I do certify, that the foregoing is a correct statement of the transaction, so far as I was concerned. (Signed) MICHAEL TANEY, jun.
(No. 3.)
August 2, 1805.
DEAR SIR—I have received your letter requesting a statement of what happened between you and Mr. Enoch M. Lyles in my presence at Piscataway, which I'll endeavor to do as correctly as possible.—I was present in the room on the 4th of July, when Mr. Lyles called on you to know, if you had asserted things disrespectful of the ladies of a particular neighborhood, as coming from him, you answered in the affirmative, and then asked Mr. Lyles for his author—Mr. Lyles refused to give his author, and at the same time said, your assertion was false—You immediately left your chair, and walked to the opposite side of the room (where Mr. Lyles was seated on a bed) I believe with intention to strike him, but was prevented by my interference—I then expostulated with both of you and told you the impropriety of fighting in that place, as you would disturb the ladies who were in the adjoining room, and advised you to postpone your quarrel, until the day following, when you could have it settled—After reasoning with you some time you took your respective seats—in a few minutes the subject of dispute was again broached, and Mr. Lyles a second time told you, your assertion was false—You again left your chair and attempted to strike Lyles, I interfered a second time, and in separating you pushed Mr. Lyles on the bed, my attention was then taken up in endeavoring to prevent you from striking him whilst in that situation, in the mean time Lyles got up, and with a stick or whip struck you several times.
The above I believe to be a true statement of what happened whilst I was present.
I am sir, Your obt. servant, (Signed) Wm. HILL. MR. JOHN F. BOWIE, jun.
For Sale—or to Let,
THE DWELLING HOUSE which I now occupy, on Royal-street. As I am going to remove, possession may be had the first day of August. JOSEPH SMITH. July 22.

BOSTON, August 16.
Captain Alden, at New Bedford, from Cadiz, who sailed June 25, informs, that it was reported that the Spanish cruizers detained all American vessels bound up the Mediterranean, under pretence that they were not furnished with proper Spanish Consular Certificates!! What right have they to exact certificates when a vessel is not bound to a Spanish port?--and when she is, it is for the Custom-House officers to determine whether she is furnished with the proper papers--privateersmen have no concern with her.
The British squadron off Cadiz, June 25, consisted of 5 sail of the line. It has been mentioned that a Spanish 84 gun ship lately attacked a British frigate. A captain from Cadiz at Newburyport informs, that it was the frigate which attacked the 84, giving her 4 broadsides, and leaving her considerably damaged.
A Spanish ship of 84 guns was spoken about three days sail from Cadiz, early in June. Seventy sail of British transports, &c. from Lisbon for Gibraltar, were then in sight. The 84 was engaged by a frigate, while the transports proceeded and arrived at the place of their destination in safety.
It is not more extraordinary that the combined fleet have escaped Nelson; than that the several very large British fleets of merchantmen, transports, &c. have escaped the combined fleet.
NORFOLK, August 19.
The French Consul in this place, has we understand, received a letter from the French minister at Washington informing, that a letter had been received by him from general Ferrand, which states that the schooner Iris, captain Pearson, captured on her voyage from Porto-Rico, to this port in May last, had been carried into St. Domingo (the city) where she had been tried and acquitted, and the captors condemned to pay damages. We record this act of justice with pleasure, and shall be happy to credit the same account with a similar article in every day's Ledger, until the large balance yet remaining is liquidated.
It is said that orders have been received by the commander of the militia of this place, from the governor of the state, to have the militia ready for immediate service. Similar orders were sent to the commander of the militia at Petersburg, in consequence of a communication received by express from the president of the United States. What all this means, we offer no conjecture, the profound secrecy observed by the administration, and which we have no doubt is very proper, gives us no chance of even passing an opinion. In federal times it was a crime to keep secrets from the people, we are glad to find that the republicans know by this time, that the federalists were not so wicked in this instance, as they were supposed, as our present rulers have followed this example, and surely they can do nothing wrong.
Arrived, ship Monticello, Wilson, 54 days from Cadiz. Left at Cadiz, the ship Old Tom, Woughop, to sail next day for a market; Argus, Chamberlain, and Three Sisters, Calvetti, to sail in 7 days. All the Americans were preparing to leave Cadiz--Off Cadiz was boarded by a frigate belonging to Admiral Collingwood's squadron, treated politely. July 23, lat. 36, long. 54, 30, ship William and Mary, Tipling, 8 days from Norfolk to Tenerife. August 2, lat. 38, long. 71, 30, the ship Harriet, from Norfolk, to London, 4 days out.
Ship Nancy, Lawrance, 82 days from Montevideo. On the 19th of May the Spanish frigate Alceste was lost on the English Bank, in the river La Plate, and 350 of her crew drowned. On the 4th of July, the ship Planter, Bouh, was spoken in the British Channel from London for Norfolk.
The ship America, from this port, for London, was spoken August 4, in lat. 44, long. 58, 13 days out.
The brig Triton, Frazier, from this port, to Cadiz, is detained by the Kent privateer, off Guernsey, and sent into Falmouth.
Captain O'Driscoll, arrived at Charleston in 6 days from Havana, informs, that eight sail of the British homeward bound Jamaica fleet had been captured and sent into the island of Cuba; the ship belonging to Greenock had arrived at Havana. Captain O'Driscoll further informs, that the hys ports of that island are filled with American captured vessels--nothing which is valuable being suffered to pass.
NOTICE.
Mr. Jacob Meinertz, from Lubeck is requested to call at the Subscriber's house, and receive a letter containing intelligence from his family in Lubeck.
A. C. CAZENOVE.
Aug. 19. 1aw2t.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, August 24.
The following extract of a letter, dated London, June 23th, addressed to a friend of the Editor, shews that the precarious situation of affairs between the American and Spanish Governments has already subjected our trade to new inconveniencies.
"At present there are no good freights to be had in Europe for vessels under your flag, on account of the Spaniards having lately captured several Americans, laden with British goods, which has occasioned exorbitant premiums to be demanded, for the insurance. This has been particularly the case, on such as have gone up the straights, for which, within a few days 20 guineas per cent have been given. The cargoes of three Americans from Liverpool have been actually condemned, in Spanish ports up the Mediterranean."
We have likewise seen a letter from a gentleman in Lagaira, dated July 10th, detailing a scene of perplexity caused by the capricious management of the Spanish government in that place. On the 2d June, says the letter, all neutrals here received permission to land and sell flour, oil, butter and lard. On the 15th the port was declared shut to neutrals against the importation of every thing, even dollars. On the 18th, all the neutrals in the port, about 12 sail, were permitted to land and sell all their cargoes, English manufactured goods excepted. On the 19th, we began discharging; but the same day the port was declared open, only to the four articles above mentioned. On the 30th a new Tariff was given into the custom house, which fixes the duty on cocoa at 19 per cent, valued at 14 dollars; Coffee the same, & we are allowed to take away any produce we please. On the 5th July, all the ports in the province were pronounced shut, and will not soon be open again. A Danish schooner with dollars was, yesterday ordered away.
(Bost. Rep.)
FROM SPAIN.
The following letter has been received from Spain, by the way of New York. Mr. Bowdon our minister, had arrived at Corrunna; Mr. Munroe had left Spain, and Mr. Pinckney, resided at Madrid, as a private citizen. [Ib.]
"A singular affair" the letter adds, "lately occurred in the straits of Gibraltar; an American gun boat in her passage into the Mediterranean, was mistaken for English, attacked by the Spanish gun-boats, taken and carried into Algeziras. The error being discovered she was immediately given up. Our boat having no guns mounted, was unable to resist the assailants, and immediately struck. No lives were lost."
"Cadiz is blockaded by an English squadron, under admiral Collingwood, of seven sail of the line, five frigates and several smaller vessels. They are almost daily in sight; and some times run in near the batteries."
"There are some ships of the line equipping here, one of which is the Santissima Trinidad, of one hundred and forty-four, guns said to be the largest ship in the world--The port is crowded with gun boats but they dare not venture out."
Six or seven persons were yesterday apprehended and committed to prison in this city, detected in a scheme of forgery of bank notes. The engraver to whom they applied listened to them, and after receiving their propositions, immediately committed the design to the banks--by whom he was advised to proceed until they should so far convince themselves as to assure detection and conviction; which was effected; they are secured with their preps and plates. [Aurora.]
A circumstance which created no small disappointment, occurred a few days since, in a neighboring village. The clergyman of the parish had engaged two men to clean out his well, for which they were to be liberally paid, exclusive of what they might find therein; when, after nearly accomplishing their undertaking, they discovered a bottle, in which was contained the following inscription: "Whoever desires to be enriched, let them dig at the west end of the steeple, and they will find 300 marks, deposited there, during the disturbances in Oliver Cromwell's time." Such an insensible thirst for wealth had their good luck excited, that nothing could induce them to resist recovering the buried property until it was acknowledged to be an hoax, invented by some pupils of the reverend divine. [Eng. pap.]
Excerpt of a letter from a gentleman in St. Mary's county to his friend in this city, dated July 25, 1805.
"On the 12th inst. there was a negro woman delivered near this of a dead child. Its head, neck and ears resembled those of a squirrel, with a piece of loose skin on its forehead, that by pulling it asunder the teeth appeared resembling those of a squirrel; its body appeared like that of a flying squirrel, with membranes reaching from the fore to the hind legs, the body was covered with hair. Its tail resembled those of our common wild rabbits. The singular and disgusting production was viewed by a number of respectable persons of both sexes." (Nat. Autel.)
From the NEW-ENGLAND REPUBLICAN.
Party Spirit. To those who value the happiness and well-being of the "Union," it must be a constant source of regret, to behold the rancor of party spirit, so prevalent in this country, which has of late disturbed its political harmony, causing divisions among all classes of our fellow-citizens, creating dissensions in private families, and destroying that mutual confidence between man and man, which is necessary in the daily transactions of society. And this spirit, instead of diminishing every day increases. The fire of revenge is kindling; and, if once blown into a flame, Heaven only knows how or where the devastation will end! In the present struggle of parties for ascendancy, few seem sufficiently to reflect, that, by our disunion, the national existence is endangered. The old and excellent maxim, "United we stand; divided we fall," was at once the advice, the watch-word, and the guide of our fathers: their adherence to it gave them success in every laudable enterprize; but their children, wiser than they, will not heed either their precepts or their example. The causes of the dissolution of all ancient and modern republics, have been repeated and dwelt upon by hundreds of our faithful essayists: from the page of history and from the records of our own times, they have portrayed a view of the whole ground, that we might perceive and tremble at the consequence of republican excesses. They have pointed to the ruins of those nations as beacons remaining to warn our citizens from pursuing a like course, and meeting a similar fate. But in vain: there "are none so blind, as those who determine not to see." Many of our crazy-brained, self-interested politicians, boasting of having already made three quarters of the Union proselytes to the doctrines of unrestrained liberty and perfect equality, still persevere in the way they began, endeavouring to gain converts by lying, hypocrisy, defamation, misrepresentation, and low intrigue; and it will alone be owing to the providential care of Him who has heretofore protected us from the arm of tyranny, if they do not succeed in embroiling the country in a civil war. No one but he can say to this overflowing spirit, "Hitherto, shalt thou come but no further; and here shall thy proud waves be stayed."
It would, indeed, be a happy circumstance, if a compromise could be made between the moderate and well meaning of both parties. "An union of all honest men," of whatever religious or political persuasion (and some honest there are, in every society,) must be the first wish of the real patriot. It is the only means by which our rights, our liberties, and our constitutions, can be saved from destruction, and our existence as an independent nation preserved. But so long as our countrymen, neglecting to profit by the examples before them, turn a deaf ear to the admonitions of the wise, drawn from the experience of ages, and persist in defaming, despising and mal-treating each other, for a mere difference in political opinion; so long will the nation be rent by discordant factions; and anarchy perhaps, with its thousand plagues, will be the just reward of our folly.
But we hope for better things and better times. We cannot but believe, that the major part of our fellow-citizens, when they see the approaching danger of our country, will seek a union of hands and a union of hearts, to elect and support such men as shall preserve the constitution from further innovation, shield our liberties from infringement, save our valuable institutions from subversion, protect our commerce from piratical freebooters, rescue our property from the grasp of the rapacious leveller, suppress all party animosities, and thus "restore harmony to social intercourse."
Meanwhile, let federalists continue exemplary for forbearance, moderation, and
• Observe well the States of New York, and Pennsylvania.
subjection to lawful authority. Let them allow their opponents to defend their characters misrepresent their measures, and brand them with every opprobrious name they can invent--Monarchists, Tories, Aristocrats, British Junta, &c. "Names," we should recollect, "alter not things." The language of Billingsgate, though it may have assisted them, will never avail us. A cause that can be supported only by such dishonorable means, will not long be successful. A relation of "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth," will be sufficient to insure us the final victory. Our cause is the cause of TRUTH and sound principles; and these must ultimately triumph over error and deception.
From the BOSTON REPERTORY.
COMMERCIAL.
TO THE EDITOR.
Havanna, July 27, 1805.
DEAR SIR, PERMIT me to present you a statement of Prices current at the Havanna, which you may depend on to be correct.
Respecting the duties, they still remain at 32 1-2 per cent. on a valuation of about 2-3 their worth, and at present no probability of a deduction.
There are a great number of American vessels in port and arrivals every day from different parts of the United States.
PRICES FOR IMPORTS.
   Dollars.     Fish, 3 1-2 pr. qt. dull.   Flour, 17 to 18 pr. bbl.   Beef, 12 to 13 do.   Pork, 16 to 18 do.   Lard, 30 pr. cwt. } Ready   Rice, 8 do. } sales.   Cheese, 13 to 20 per. qt.   Butter, 25 to 26 do.   Hams, 18 to 20 do.   Crockery Ware, 50 to 90 per crate.   Boards, 20 to 26 pr. m. ft. dull.   Wine Claret, 22 to 24 pr. cask } very   Malaga, 18 to 20 pr. cask } dull.   Soap, Unsaleable.   Hoops for hds.   Brandy, Teneriffe Brandy in Demijon's, 10 to 12 dollars dull.    
EXPORTS.
   Coffee, 22 to 24 cents per. lb.   Molasses, 87 to 92 do. pr. kg. of 5 1-2 gls.   Logwood, 60 dls. pr. ton, very scarce.   Segars, 6 to 10 dls. pr. box.   Sugar, white, 3-5 7 1-2 to 8 dls. pr. 100lb.   brown, 2-5 5 1-2 to 6   White and Brown Sugars rising.  
From the Evening Post.
A love ditty in the modern style.
Ah! Wilhelmina, never do-- Thou sweetest, wittiest, prettiest lass! Dear Wilhelmina! never view Thy visage in the looking-glass.
For should'st thou, fair one! in the glass. Ever behold that face of thine, Thou never would'st I fear, alas! Again look sweet on this of mine.
For who can once, too lovely fair! That sparkling gem of thine esp, And after, ever feel one care. 'Bout viewing any other eye!
Or, ah! enchanting damsel, who Can see that cheek that shames the rose; Or who that beauteous nose can view, And sigh for other cheek or nose?
Then Wilhelmina never do-- Thou sweetest, wittiest, prettiest lass! Dear Wilhelmina never view Thy visage in the looking glass.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Erig Active, Grennels, Turks Island-- Salt--James Lawrason.
Mr. DAVIS has returned, and respectfully informs his Congregation, that he will attend to his Sacred Duties to-morrow. His School will open on Monday the second of September. August 24.
FOR NEW-YORK,
The Schooner Venus, Captain KING; Will sail in 4 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to John Tucker.
August 24.

TO BE RENTED, The Store-House and Dwelling-House, on Fairfax-street, now occupied by Thomas Brockus, (Taylor). Possession will be given the first of October next. For terms, apply to Thomas Brockus. August 22. e3g5
DAVID JENKINS, (TAILOR) HAS REMOVED from King Street to Royal Street, a few doors from the coffee house; where he respectfully solicits a continuance of the custom of his friends and the public generally. August 22. e3g5
NOBLE HERBERT has commenced the Practice of the Law, in the Circuit Court of Columbia—the District Court at Hay-Market—and the County Court of Fairfax. He keeps his office next door to Messrs. Jonah Thompson and Son. August 20. e3g5
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE RECEIVED, A considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best articles in their line of business. —THEY HAVE FOR SALE— Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, St. Etienne Medoc Claret, in cases of one and two dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach do. Jamaica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, old Irish Whiskey, Molasses. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Sugars, Muscovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Upland Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Fiotant & Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Bees Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in bladders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havana Segars, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, refined Saltpetre, Brimstone, Allum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dip Candles, Demijohns, &c. Mandeville & Jamesson. August 10. d
SPANISH SEGARS. Just received, and for Sale, a few Boxes SPANISH SEGARS. T. CRAVEN. August 10. d
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, 1 case black taffeties 1 do. bandanoes, red and brown 20 barrels pork Essence of spruce in jars A large scale beam, bottoms and weights, complete. JOHN G. LADD. August 10. d
Forty Dollars Reward, For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER; HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seventeen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Brasington, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forgery, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805. THOMAS WEST, One mile from Alexandria. August 14. d
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. By JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium of ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spurious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c. May 3.
PUBLIC SALE. Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be Sold at Public Auction, for ready money, on the 20th day of September next, on the premises— A HOUSE & LOT, with the Appurtenances, in the town of Alexandria. Late the property and place of residence of JOSEPH REY, deceased. The property will be sold free from any incumbrance, and the title will be conveyed by the Marshal to the purchaser under the direction of the Court. Daniel C. Brent, Marshal's Office, Alexandria, 12th August, 1805. z2wtf
Valuable Property for Sale. On the 10th day of October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be Sold on a long credit, at public vendue, on the premises, THE LARGE STONE WAREHOUSE on the corner of Wolfe and Union streets; one half of a Ground Rent of £.131 18/ arising out of the D. Hill-house immediately opposite; one half of the Wharf that was built by General Roberdeau, and a number of Vacant Lots on Water, Wolfe, and Union streets. The property will be shown to any person applying to the subscriber. THOMAS PATEN. August 19. eobw
FOR SALE, IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Neabico Furnace, and its Appendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining, NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain—and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one-third cash, and the balance in two annual installments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas L. Page, living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part. John Tayloe. Mount Airy, August 12. d3m N. B. A valuable Mine Bank, in Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
LAND for SALE. I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considerable part of the purchase money. Those gentlemen who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, showing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property. John Luke. August 5. dff
EDUCATION. THE Citizens of Alexandria are respectfully informed, that the ENGLISH SCHOOL, lately kept by William Kenworthy, will be continued as usual, at the same place; with the addition of the Latin and Greek Languages, if suitable encouragement is given. To commence on the second day of the ninth month, (Sept.) under the superintendence of L. JANNEY. 8th Mo. 6th. z2w7t
N. B. Mary Janney and daughter will instruct Girls in plain Sewing, Marking, and in all kinds of useful Needle-work; with Reading, Writing, and English Grammar, to commence at the same time and place.
FOR SALE, My Tract of Land, lying in the county of Loudoun, and bounding on the Sugar Land Run: containing two thousand and seven hundred and sixty four acres. I will accommodate purchasers in parcels less than the whole. I will not enter into any description of the land, supposing that persons desirous of purchasing, will inform themselves on the spot, by taking a view of the premises. Possession can be given on new year's day, in the year 1806, to any one who makes a bargain before the 15th September, after which time tenants will be fixed and the possession though at the same time as in the other case, will be encumbered with them. For terms application may be made to Thomas L. Lee, of the county, General John Minor, Frederickburg, and the subscriber living in the county of King George. LANDON CARTER. Cleve, August 1. 13w
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentess, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST; The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters. PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Colicky pains, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliary Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops, For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hands from Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; prout vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeiras and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen March 27. z2w
JOHN TUCKER Has For sale 70hhds. & 100 barrels St. Martin's Sugar, Intitled to adventure certificates—also 600 hogsheads Coarse Salt, and Groceries as usual. Aug. 21 312wtf
LOST, YESTERDAY EVENING, between Mr. Robert Young's Store, and Ramsay's Warehouse, A Black Leather POCKET-BOOK, containing sundry papers belonging to the late General PINCKNEY, which can be of no use to any person but the owner, and one Ten Dollar Note of the Bank of Potomac. Any person who has found the above-mentioned articles, and will leave them with the Printer of the Paper , or Colonel Ramsay, shall receive the Ten Dollars, with the thanks of the owner, and no question asked. N. B. There was a Bunch of KEYS lost at the same time. August 23. 63t
FOR SALE, Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever, Four valuable Lots, on the fourth side of King-street, between Fayette and Henry streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King-street, and running back 100 feet to a 12 feet alley. The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more especially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale, A House and Lot, on the fourth side of King-street, near Washington-street, and opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business. Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years, An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heap upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washington-street, or to the subscriber, at Nottley Hall opposite to Alexandria. Thos. L. Washington. N. B. To Hire by the month, A very likely active BOY, About 15 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above. May 3. 66
LAWRASON & FOWLE Have just received, by the brig Harmony , Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston. 3 bales best Beerboon Gurrahs 3 do. Sewing Twine 2 chests Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS. 5 do. Imperial 20 boxes best Spanish Segars 2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy 40 barrels N. E. Rum 5 hhds. retailing Molasses 7 barrels Sperm. Oil a few boxes Sperm. Candles 40 boxes brown Soap And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6. 6
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes. The following Articles, viz. Superfine and second cloths Kerseymeres and swandowns Bearskins and scarmonths Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boiled camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twist and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marcelles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric mullins India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton linings. January 7.
An Overseer wanted. I WILL give liberal wages to a young man acquainted with FARMING, who can (from respectable sources) bring vouchers for character. Application may be made at the place or at my farm two miles from Centreville, if done in the course of a few weeks. THOMAS BLACKBURN, jun. Rippon Lodge, August 7. z2w7w PRINTED DAILY, BY S. SNOWDEN.