Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-11-16 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. I.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1801.
No. 1231]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hhds. and bls.  French Brandy in bls.  Holland Gin in bls.  Teneriffe Wine in casks,  Cordials in bls.  Sugar in hhds and bls.  Molasses in hhds.  Rice in tierces and bls.  Soap in boxes,  Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,  30 boxes Havana Segars,  Cotton in bales---on a credit. 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad and narrow Cloths,  Flannels and Planes,  Carpets and Carpeting.  Irish and German Linens,  Worsted and cotton Stockings,  Calicoes and Ginghams,  A variety of Mullin and Muslin Handkerchiefs and Shawls,  Table Cloths, Hats,  Boots and Shoes,  Hardware, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Nov. 10. Vendue-Master.
Sale by Auction.
On THURSDAY next,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room,
Rum in hhds. and bls.
 Sugar in do.  Coffee in bags,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Raisins in do.  Starch in do.  Tobacco in kegs, &c. 
ALSO,
A quantity of Dry Goods,
Viz.
 Kendal Cottons,  Kerseys,  Halfthicks, Plains,  Plaids, Ceatings,  Duffs, Flannels,  Irish and Sheeting Linens,  German Oznaburgs,  Calicoes, Durants,  Shawls, Handkerchiefs,  Ladies' Silk Gloves,  Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. 
H. and T. MOORE,
Nov. 14. Auctioneer.
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co.
HAVE IMPORTED,
In the Reserve from London, and Aligator from Liverpool,
Part of their Fall Goods,
which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers.
Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co.
HAVE RECEIVED,
Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London,
DRY GOODS,
suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only.
They have likewise for Sale,
 A quantity of German Linens,  Hardware from Birmingham,  Earthen ware in crates,  Brown sugar in hhds. and bls.  Coffee in bags. 
Sept. 14.
Thompson and Veitch
Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England,
A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS,
 Amongst which are,  Printed calicoes and chintzes,  Mullins of various kinds,  Plain and figured cambric,  Mullinets and dimities,  Irish linens and table linens,  Shawls, hosiery and ribbons,  Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. 
Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date.
Aug. 7. d
JOHN G. LADD
HAS FOR SALE,
 Coarse and fine salt,  Russia Sacking and Duck,  West India and N. E. rum,  Molasses, Sugar and Coffee,  Hyson, hysonkin, } Teas of the best quality,  Souchon and bohea }  A few casks Madeira wine,  Do. bls. beef,  Mould and dipt candles,  7 by 9 window glass,  Soap, cheese and lard,  Men and womens' shoes,  Writing and wrapping paper,  Cotton and wool in bags,  1 box linen checks,  1 do. playing cards,  1 do. Dutch quills,  Sewing twine,  A few crates and boxes glass ware,  Pepper, nutmegs, allspice, alum,  Plaster of Paris, &c. &c. 
Oct. 14. d
CHINA.
JAMES BACON
Has received from Philadelphia, a consignment of
INDIA CHINA,
Consisting of
 Blue and white Dining Sets, 170 pieces,  Evening Tea Sets from 49 to 64 do.  Nankeen Breakfast Sets,  Bowls, Cake Plates, &c. which he will dispose of on very low terms for cash. 
Being about to quit the DRY GOODS business, he will dispose of the remainder of his stock in that line, considerably under first cost.
Oct. 26. d
For Liverpool,
The British BRIG
THOMAS,
J. Drewry, Master; Burthen about 300 hhds. on her first voyage, and sails well; part of her cargo is engaged. For freight of the remainder, which will be taken on liberal terms, apply to
GEO. WORTHINGTON.
Alexandria, Nov. 5. d
Lawrence Owen
Has commenced business in King-street, nearly opposite the Washington Tavern, where he has on hand
A general assortment of
DRY GOODS.
Among which are a handsome assortment of London Superfine Cloths, which he will sell low for Cash.
October 22. d
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the the estate of captain William Chapman, deceased, are requested to furnish the same to the subscriber, properly authenticated, or settlement; and all those indebted to aid estate, are desired to make immediate payment—no longer indulgence can be given, but the accounts must be closed as soon as possible.
JOHN FOSTER.
Nov. 2. Adm'r.
COTTON & STEWART
Have received, a large and general
ASSORTMENT of BOOKS
IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF
POLITE LITERATURE;
 Amongst which, are the following:  JEFFERSON'S Notes on Virginia, hot press'd, Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 2 vols. Ladies' Musical Magazine, Park's Travels, Steuart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Culler's Practice of Physic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibson's Surveying, Moore's Navigation, by Blunt, Burns's Poems, Millot's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchanan's Family Physician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials, Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentleman and Lady's Preceptor, 2 vols. Hunter, on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel's Droit, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edinburgh Dispensatory, Elegant Extracts, Constitutions, Zimmerman on Solitude, Pitto on National Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Farces, 6 vols. Polite Education, Took's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Guthrie's Geography, Knox's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Costigan's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Danberger's Travels, &c. &c. 
NOVELS.
 The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Antoinette, Tales of Wonder, (by Leiviss) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 2 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervyn, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Mai of the Hamlet, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dimbayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Mysteries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla, 5 vols. Evelina, 2 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Ortemberg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. Roachfort Family, Darcy, Emilia de Varmont, Oakindale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edelfrida, 4 vols. Count de Hoenfbern, 3 vols. Henrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fashionable Daughter, Count Gleichen, Emma Dorville, Scotch Heiress, 3 vols. Miss Battimores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Islander, 2 vols. Cornelia Seuley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt, by Ditto, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell, Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. Mystic Cottager, &c. &c. 
ALSO,
 Bibles, Testaments, Psalters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webster, Universal, Pearce, London, and Rational Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens' Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Wafers, Quills, Ink Powder, Violin Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c. 
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the gross, dozen, or single.
Country Shopkeepers supplied on the lowest terms.
October 29. d
WHEAT.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat.
John M'Kinney,
King-street, opposite the Washington Tavern—Who will give Cash for
FLAXSEED.
Sept. 19. d
SHREVE & JANNEY
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets,
N. England Rum in bls.
Molasses in hhds.
Sugar in bls.
Coffee in bags and bls.
Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest,
Castile and white soap in boxes,
45 boxes Segars of an excellent quality,
Fine salt,
Mackarel by the barrel,
Cod fish by the box,
Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each,
Fifty barrels and 50 hhds. of Sugar.
Also,
Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box,
Mens' strong do. by the doz.
Ravens duck by the piece or bale,
A few bales of gurrahs and salgochys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply.
Sept. 14. d
Cash given for clean Rags.
JUST RECEIVED,
And now opening for Sale,
A general assortment of well chosen
DRY GOODS.
Among which are a variety of ladies and gentlemen's ware of the latest fashion and first quality, which being well laid in will be sold on reasonable terms.
WYVILL and LAKE,
Four doors from the corner of Fairfax street, on the south side of King-street, in the store lately occupied by Mr. Peter Sheron.
Nov. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance, by the first arrivals from Liverpool.
James Wilson.
Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
HAVE IMPORTED,
In the Reserve from London, and the Aligator from Liverpool,
A large and general assortment of
FALL GOODS.
Which are opening for sale on the usual terms.
They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAN and TURKS ISLAND
SALT,
suitable for the Western country, and three hundred Sacks.
Oct. 3. d
The advertisement in the Intelligencer of yesterday, relative to the removal of the Patent Medicine from Messrs. J. & J. D. Westcott's, having, it seems, been proposed by some persons to imply a degree of censure on them; the subscriber thinks proper to inform the public that in consequence (only) of new arrangements made by the Proprietors, the Medicines heretofore vended by them will in future be sold at his Stationary Store in Royal-street, and at no other place in Alexandria.
SAMUEL BISHOP.
November 11.
JUST RECEIVED,
COARSE WOOLLENS,
Consisting of
 Nap'd cottons, half thicks, pladdings, striped blankets and kersey duffs. For sale on very moderate terms by the package, on the usual credit. 
Wm. HODGSON.
Oct. 6. d
Valuable Property for Sale.
Seven hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will show the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fifth Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburgh. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county will show these lands.
I will sell all or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of Alexandria, or the city of Washington.
R. T. HOOE.
October 23. d

LETTER
From a Hindu Philosopher, residing in Philadelphia, to his friend in Delhi.
Beloved El Hassan,
The attention which I have lately paid to the subject of Hindu and American poetry, insensibly led me to a perusal of the sacred books of this country, which I had often heard commended as containing the first instances of poetical grandeur & beauty. My labor has met its complete reward, in the pleasure which I have experienced from the discovery of several complete books of poetry in these sacred writings, and of numerous passages, scattered up and down, among prosaic performances, which, from this very circumstance, shine with peculiar beauty and splendor.
A short pastoral poem, entitled "The Song of Solomon," which in its literal sense, is a celebration of mutual love; a reciprocal and highly elegant description of the graces and beauties of the lovers; and a rich poetical painting of the pastoral scenes in which their loves are to be enjoyed; considered in its literal meaning it is a most elegant and charming pastoral. It has all the simplicity of nature, both in language and sentiment, without ever encroaching upon the limits of delicate purity. The person of the lovers are beautiful, graceful, and lovely, as they came from the hand of nature, without the decorations of splendid ornament, or the blandishments of artificial manners. Their sentiments are natural, glowing and tender; and their mutual affection and aspirations after each other's society, are warm and impassioned in the highest degree. The scenery is rich, brilliant and poetical. The objects mentioned are those which charn every eye and sooth every heart; the delicacies and beauties of nature are brought into one view, which presents whatever can delight the sense and charm the heart. The style is simple, but harmonious and elegant. With all these advantages, it cannot fail to interest a lover of nature of whatever religion or country.
But these advantages, are, in the view of the Christians, the least which it has to boast. Their most learned and pious Brahmins agree in opinion, that this beautiful poem is merely a figurative expression of the reciprocal love of Christ and his Church; and as such they read it with the most devout sentiments, while the profane consider it as being the effusion of the uxorious and poetical mind of Solomon, which delighted in the contemplation of love and poetry. I confess I am of opinion that the literal meaning is not the true one; if it was really the daughter of love and poetry, why has it found a place in a collection of writings, whose principal object appears to be the subjugation of every natural propensity, to the dominion of the soul? Thou, my friend, who has often perused the pages of Hindu and Persian poetry, knowest that many of the most important doctrines of the religions of Persia and Hindustan, are conveyed in poetical numbers, and in a figurative style. The literal meaning often appears voluptuous, but the mystical is holy and elevated. All the charms of society, of love and of wine, are drawn in to assist the fervor of religious affections; and while the imagination of a voluptuary would revel in intellectual luxury, the religious mind soars on the wings of rapture to the great first cause.
But whichever opinion may be correct, with respect to the Song of Solomon, I was instantly struck by the similarity of the design to that of the Gitagovinda of our charming lyric poet Jayadeva. This thou wilt remember, is a pastoral drama, drawn from the tenth book of the Bhagavat, in which are celebrated the lovers of Krishna (called also by several other names) and Radha; or, as our Brahmins interpret it, "the reciprocal attraction between the Divine goodness and the human soul." Thou, my dear El Hassan, hast been present with me at Calinga, the reputed native place of Jayadeva, where the people "celebrate in honor of him, an annual jubilee, passing a whole night in representing his drama, and in singing his beautiful songs." There we have heard the mellifluous numbers of this delightful poet, while the moon has listened in the heavens, and the songsters of night have sung responsively from the groves. The poetical painting of the Gitagovinda is rich and splendid. The colors are glowing, yet tempered with that mild radiance which sooths and relieves while it delight-
the eye. The descriptions are particular, and therefore precise. The tree, the flower, and the rivulet, stand forth to the eye; every object is painted in its own appropriate colours; there is no unmeaning rhapsody and obscure daubing, but every part is perfect in itself, and maintains a just relation to the whole. The characters, particularly the two principal ones, viz. Christina and Radha, altho' singular and out of the common course of life, are consistent with themselves, and carry such marks of identity, that they are instantly known wherever they occur. There is one remarkable difference between the Hindu and American taste. The Hindus have no idea that any thing which is natural can be offensively obscene; hence the images, statues and paintings of Hindustan exhibit the human person without reserve; those parts, which modesty or guilt induces all civilized and most barbarous nations to conceal, are by them exposed, in their monuments of sculpture and painting, with no more scruple than the hands, the arms, and the face.
This practice, which may be indicative of great purity or excessive corruption, originates from a set of feelings and ideas, which exert a kindred influence over every thing which the Hindu says or does. Hence, in our poetry there is often found a luxuriance of description, which, to nations who have been accustomed to a different course of thinking upon these subjects, appears extremely wanton and voluptuous.
The Gitagovinda of Jayadeva falls under this imputation in a certain degree; altho' these instances in which it would be censured by the American taste, are probably less censurable than the greater number of parallel instances from other Hindu and Persian poets. In order, my dear El Hassan, that thou mayest be able to form a comparison between the famous Gitagovinda and the Song of Solomon, I shall in a future epistle, extract some passages from each, that by seeing specimens of both these favorite poems together thou mayest be able to form a parallel, or contrast, between them. But I must be allowed to extract more or less copiously, as the feelings of the moment may dictate; for upon poetical subject I often throw the reins upon the neck of feeling, and suffers myself to be hurried wherever it leads; reason, however, is always at hand to curb the excesses of passion, and the wanderings of imagination. With unceasing affection, I am, my dear El Hassan,
Thy faithful Friend, SHAHCOOLEN.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) September 26.
The ship Atlantic, Bulman, which arrived on Friday se'nnight from N. York, with a cargo of naval stores, &c. was chased off the east end by two Spanish latteen rigged privateers. The one to windward perceiving her consort to make up fast with the Atlantic, hauled her wind and stood off; the other continued to give chase until within a quarter of a mile of Point Morant. Capt. Bulman then made a signal to two vessels which were in sight (which however was not taken notice of) and then fired a gun and hoisted his union jack. This induced the capt. of the privateer to pause a little; but he soon began to chase again, and gained fast upon the Atlantic, when she fired into him. From this circumstance, supposing the Atlantic to be of considerable force, the stood off, after a chase of seven hours, although within hail. The Atlantic had but two 4 pounders and 8 men.
The American brig New Adventure, from the Havanna to Boston, with a cargo of sugar, detained by his majesty's ship Circe, arrived on Sunday evening.
We are extremely sorry to learn that the Cerberus, during her cruise, has lost her first lieutenant and 26 men, by a fever which has raged on board of her ever since within a few days of her leaving Port Royal. The second and third day of her cruise they captured a Spanish felucca privateer, and put a midshipman and 11 seamen on board her, that have never since been heard of.
The brig Dove, Austin, and sch'r Lydia, Cotton, have sailed from Savanna-la-Mar, for New-York.
The ship Princess of Wales, Campbell, anchored here last Wednesday from Falmouth; and will sail on Monday or Tuesday next for New-York, in Co. with the ship Bellona, for Savanna.
September 28.
Sailed, sch'r Eliza Ann, Ross, Norfolk.
Saturday arrived at Port Royal, an
American brig from Philadelphia to St. Jago de Cuba, detained by his majesty's ships Lark, and Garland; by her we learn that the privateer taken by the boats of the Lark, is one of the number that infested this coast. She is a sch'r and called L'Eprenza, mounts 3 guns and had 50 men, 14 of whom were killed in the action with the boats and six wounded. The boats had two killed and ten wounded. The privateer sails remarkably fast and is employed as a tender to the Lark now cruising off Cuba.
BOSTON, November 6.
Last evening arrived brig Sea-Flower, Williams, 43 days from Malaga, via Gibraltar. We are favored with the papers of the latter place to Sept. 18.
OF EGYPT.
On the 10th of September the frigate Leda arrived at Gibraltar in 42 days from Egypt. Alexandria had not surrendered when she failed. General Menou had abruptly and indignantly rejected the proposal in the 20th article of the convention with the troops at Cairo. His garrison consisted of but 4,100; and most of the French soldiers were extremely desirous of returning home. It is estimated there were 25,000 British troops in Egypt.
Gibraltar, September 18.
Rumours from Spain have reached the garrison, importing that Gen. Menou, has surrendered Alexandria to the British forces—that all the French troops are now out of Egypt; and that Lord Keith is on his way down the Mediterranean. But we wait for a confirmation of this highly probable and agreeable intelligence.
Capture of a Tripolitan cruiser.
Extract of a letter from commodore Dale, commanding a squadron of frigates in the service of the United States, to Mr. Gavino, American consul in Gibraltar, dated Malta, 19th August.
"I am happy to inform you that Mr. Sterrett, in the schooner Enterprize, of 12 guns, and 90 men fell in with one of the Tripolitan cruisers off this island. She mounted 14 guns and 80 men. He took her after an action of three hours, killed 20 of her men, and wounded 30. Not a man hurt on board the schooner. The Bey's cruisers have not taken any of our merchant vessels as yet."
The frigates Essex and Philadelphia, failed from Malaga the 13th of September, to join the commodore off Tripoli. All the frigates were in want of provisions, and there was none to be had at Malaga or Gibraltar. It was expected the commodore would leave a frigate to blockade Tripoli, and repair himself to Gibraltar for provisions, &c.
The frigate George Washington, with the ship Peace and Plenty under convoy, arrived at Gibraltar September 19, and sailed for Algiers the 21st, intending to stop at Malaga for water. Brig Levant, Bradford, of Boston, and Susan, Wheeler, of Baltimore, sailed in company with the frigate.
The Tripolitan admiral and the brig were still at Gibraltar, dismantled and deserted by their crews.
It was reported at Gibraltar, that the plague had again appeared in Spain; in consequence of which a quarantine of five days was laid on all vessels from Spain. The king of Spain was very ill.
Left at Gibraltar, sch'r —, Hooper, of Marblehead; Mary, Ward, of Boston, waiting trial; ship Apollo, Thurston, of Baltimore, ditto; Pomona, Myers, New-York, bound up; sch'r Charlotte, Haynes, of Baltimore, condemned for attempting to enter Cadiz. An English fleet of 15 sail of the line, under admiral Pole, was off that place.
Several inward bound vessels anchored yesterday in the Light-house Channel, among them was the brig Sea-Flower, Williams, from Malaga (passage supposed to be 43 days); several topsail schooners, and a large double-decked yellow sided brig.
NEW-YORK, November 11.
Captain Crooker of the ship Mary who arrived at this port yesterday from Cork, informs us that on the 30th of September he spoke the brig Jane Allen, bound from Dublin to Boston, who on the 25 of the same month, in lat. 47. 18. long. 32. 11. fell in with the ship Nonpareil, captain Rossetter, from Bristol to New-York (belonging to Messrs. William and Joseph Cowley) and took out the crew and about 30 passengers. She had proved so very leaky that they found themselves unable to keep her from filling and were obliged to desert her for their own preservation.
By the ship Mary from Cork we have received Papers of that city to the 7th September. They contain no political or commercial intelligence excepting the following state of the Market:
Markets at Cork, Sept. 7.
Old Oats, at 36s per barrel of 33 stone—New do. 30s per do.—Old Wheat, 36s, per bag of 20 do.—New do. 29s to 34s per do. Oat Meal, 3s per peck of 28 lb. Barley Meal, 2s per do. of do. Potatoes 5d to 7d. per wt. Fresh Butter, 11d to 13d per pound. Beef 5d to 7d per pound; Mutton 6d to 7d per lb.
Capt. Annabel, arrived yesterday morning in 31 days from Jeremie, informs, that that port was shut against neutral vessels; but it was expected by the merchants of the place, that it would be opened again in a few days.
Arrived, ship Ocean, Howland, Liverpool; Charlotte Murdock, Walker, Madeira; Hero, Hammond, Cayenne; Mary, Crockett, Cork; brig Diana, Williams, Turk's Island; sch'r Polly, Jamaica; Eagle, Trapp, ditto; Polly, Annable, Jeremie; Dorothy, Sheppard, Virginia; John, Croell, St. Croix; Huidibras, Wilson, ditto; Betsey, Williams, North Carolina.
Cleared, brig Augustus Washington, Mitchell, Amsterdam; sch'r Determined Rover, Fuller, Curracoa; Fair Play, Ropes, St. Sebastians.
The sloop Charlotte, Baker, belonging to Connecticut, is captured by the Spaniards and carried into Porto Rico.
The ship Chalotte Murdock, spoke a large ship from Philadelphia, could not learn her name or where bound, lat. 36, long. 72.
The ship Ocean, from Liverpool, spoke in lat. 41, 54, long. 56, ship Polly, Hancock, from Boston to Malaga. Oct. 17, spoke ship Resource, from Road-Island bound to Amsterdam, lat. 41, 54, long. 56, 30.
Brig Diana, Williams, (formerly Schuyler, who died on the 21st Oct.) from Turk's Island, informs that American produce was very low, prime beef selling at 6 dollars and 50 cents.
Sch'r Betsey Williams, from Edington, N. C. bound to Boston, but sprung her foremast, and was obliged to put into this port.
Schr. Arisbrides, from Port-Republican, spoke, 4 days since the schr. Mary, 14 days from Turks-Island for this port—having thrown over 500 bushels of salt in bad weather.
Ship Mary, Cracker, from Cork, Sept. 30th spoke brig Jane, then out 11 days from Dublin, bound to Boston. October 7, spoke brig William, bound from Newfoundland to Gibraltar, out 10 days. Schr. Eagle, Trapp, from Jamaica. In lat 23, spoke brig Hope, out 10 days from Jamaica, bound to Boston. (Our Jamaica papers by the Eagle are to the 10th October.)
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.
Arrived, ships Charlotte, Ennis, Norfolk; Rising States, Williams, Havana; sch'rs Abigail, Bantam, Newbern, N. C. Wealthy, Hand, Richmond; sloop Polly, Luce, Boston.
Cleared, ship Brutus, Bunce, Jamaica; galliot, Polly, Campbell, do. brig Hope, Hayes, Havana; sch'r Tamarin, Lafitte, Cayenne.
Ship Richmond, Walters, sailed from Batavia the 20th July in company with the brig Fame, Van Bueren, of and for Baltimore. Left there the ship Belvidere, of and for this port to sail in a few days, and brig Globe, of this port, going to the eastward.
NASHVILLE, October 22.
Extract of a letter dated 26th September 1801, in the Chickasaw nation, from — to a correspondent of this place.
"I find the minds of the Indians much agitated indeed. Capt. Butler's measures and marking the paths leading from Nashville to the mouth of Bear creek, without the knowledge or consent of any of the nation, toge her with the movement of col. Butler's regiment to Mero district, in so circuitous a rout, as by the way of Wilkinsonville, from South West Point, excite their alarms, and they cannot comprehend the reason involved in such a measure. They appear to be quite tenacious of their rights, and view these proceedings, at any rate as infringements of the treaty between them and the United States.
I doubt government has been premature in their movements, and that their designs

in the pending treaty, will prove abortive. The minds of the Indians ought certainly to have been prepared, and the agents notified of the intention of government.
The commissioners have descended the river for the Chickasaw Bluffs, and we may calculate, on hearing, shortly, the result of the conference. I give it however as my opinion, that they will neither sell land, or permit the cutting of the road or roads."
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16.
Yesterday arrived sch'r Betsey, capt. Gilpin, 31 days from Cape Francois. A gentleman passenger in the above sch'r has politely favored us with the following list of American vessels in port, taken from Edward Patton's Coffee House Books.
CAPE FRANCOIS, October 14, 1801. Brigs Melville, Garton, Philadelphia; Noahs Ark, Raynolds, Norfolk, in distress; Morgan Ratler, Kent, Plymouth; Polly, Symonds, Boston; Elizabeth Coats, Hodge, Newburyport; sch'rs Fox, Brown, Boston; Clarissa and Eliza, Rider, do. Rising Sun, Warren, Charleston, S. C. Polly, Low, Wilmington, N. C. Two Brothers, King, Wilmington, Del. Margaret Cobb, Baltimore; Caroline Benson, do. Lightning, Davis, do. Eliza, Coy, Wilmington, Del. Aerial, Belt, Baltimore, to sail in 3 days; Sloop, Dove, Thompson, Newbern, N. C.
The sch'r Milford, capt. McNamara, arrived at Charleston from this port the 2d inst.
SPANISH ATROCITY.
The veracity of the statement respecting the imprisonment of the American consul at St. Jago de Cuba, has been denied by some, and doubted by many. In addition to the information we have already published on this infamous and outrageous transaction, we subjoin an extract of a letter received in this city, from the most respectable and authentic source. It will appear from this, that the fact as heretofore stated, is substantially true; and that it was accompanied with every circumstance of indignity and violence towards the authority of the United States. It is not a personal affair of the consul—it is a daring attack on an official character, esteemed, in all civilized countries, inviolable, and free from arrest, except upon a charge of some capital offence.
We learn also, that American property in that island is in universal jeopardy—that the American character is contemned and abused—and that, generally, a marked and barbarous hostility to our rights and interests is every where prevalent.
It is impossible to impute the present conduct of the Spanish nation and its agents to any plausible or equitable motives. A system of warfare, the most insulting and savage, is adopted by them—not in St. Jago de Cuba alone—not only at Algeciras—it extends with equal violence and atrocity, to every spot of territory, in which Americans unfortunately fall into their power. It is practised either in open contempt of the law of nations or under the fraudulent mask of unjust requisitions. We trust, and sincerely hope, that such outrages, committed under the very nose of our government, will not long escape deserved retribution.
Extract of a letter from St. Jago de Cuba, dated October 5.
"On the 18th ult. by order of the Governor and Council of this place, (who were commanded by their superior the Intendant General of the Island, residing at Havana) the stores, dwelling-house, and office of the American Consul, were closed—the keys taken possession of by the government—his person arrested, and thrown into the common prison."
Phil. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Curtis Crane, mate of the brig James, of Hartford, to his owners, dated September 24th, 1801, at Sandy Point, St. Kitts.
"I take this opportunity to inform you of my arrival at Barbadoes, with the James, after a passage of 46 days, also of the death of capt. Thomas Smith, on the 10th of August, after a distressing illness of 10 days; his disorder was the black fever, which we suppose he took on board the Golph of one ox, one bbl. of beef, one bbl. corn, three firkins lard, seven cask
water, our cloaths, all our small stock, and threatened us with instant death, if we did not obey them in every respect."
Michael Krafft, of Morris-Ville, Penn. opposite Trenton, has made an improvement in the form and construction of Stills, which promises to be of considerable emolument to himself, and of great utility to the public. Mr. Krafft has obtained a patent for his improvements from the president of the United States.
From a late London Paper.
THE MIRAGE.
Monge gives the following description of a singular optical illusion, called the Mirage:
"The country of lower Egypt is nearly a level plain, which loses itself, like the sea, in the clouds at the extremity of the horizon. Its uniformity is only interrupted by a few eminences, either natural or fictitious, on which are situated the villages, thus kept out of the inundations of the Nile; and these eminences, less usual on the skirts of the desert, tho' frequently to be seen on the Delta, and which appear like a dark line on a very transparent sky, are rendered still further visible by the date trees and sycamores, oftener to be met with in such situations than elsewhere."
"Both morning and evening the aspect of the country is exactly as it ought to be; and between you and the last villages which present themselves you perceive nothing but land; but when the surface of the earth is sufficiently heated by the rays of the sun, and indeed until it begins to get cold towards the evening, the land no longer seems to have the same extension, but to be terminated, to within the distance of a league, by a general inundation."
"The villages placed beyond that appear like so many islands stationed in the middle of a great lake, from which the spectator is separated by an extent of land, more or less considerable according to circumstance. You then behold the image of each of these villages reflected exactly as if it were exhibited on a clear surface of water, with only this difference, that as the representation is at a considerable distance, the objects are invisible, and the masses alone distinct; in addition to this, the edges of the reversed image are rather ill designed and such as they would be if the surface of the reflecting medium happened to be a little agitated."
"In proportion as one approaches a village, which appears to be placed in the midst of an inundation, the margin of the water seems to recede, and the arm of the sea, separating you as it were from the village, shrinks back by degrees: it at length disappears entirely, and the phenomenon, which now ceases in respect to the first village, is instantly reproduced by a new one, which you discover at due distance in the rear."
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Schrs. Betsey, Gilpin, Cape Francois; President, Lammond, Baltimore; Ann, Berry, do. Sloop Unity, Bussell, do. Drucilla, Hathaway, Newbedford.
Furniture at Auction.
On THURSDAY the 19th instant, at ten o'clock in the morning, will be sold at the dwelling house of Mr. John Livingston, north end of Fairfax street, A variety of
Household and Kitchen FURNITURE,
Amongst which are Mahogany Tables and Chairs, Sideboards, Bedsteads, Franklin Stoves, &c. &c.
H. and T. MOORE, Nov. 16. 3t Auctioneers.
To be Hired,
By the month or year and immediate possession given,
Several valuable Negro
Slaves, among which are a good shoe and boot maker, with a complete set of tools; four house carpenters, one of whom can lay floors and do much in the inside of a house. Also, a good seamstress and house servant who has been brought up in a genteel family. Apply to
J. H. HOOE. Nov. 16. d
Cash given for Rags at this office.
VALUABLE MEDICINES.
SAMUEL BISHOP, STATIONER and BOOKSELLER, Respectfully informs the public that he has received a fresh supply of the following esteemed Medicines from Lee and Co. Baltimore, who have appointed him their only Vender in Alexandria.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. FOUR YEARS
Have scarcely elapsed since the introduction of HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES into general use, yet in this short period upwards of
One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation have received benefit from this extraordinary remedy, in various complaints arising from worms and from obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine, which is as innocent and mild as it is certain and efficacious in its operation, cannot injure the youngest infant, or the most delicate pregnant lady, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels, removing whatever is foul or offensive within, particularly that slimy humor from whence worms and many fatal disorders proceed.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
The celebrity acquired by the Worm Lozenges, particularly in the city of Baltimore, renders the further publication of certificates in their favor, an unnecessary expence.
Description of Worms, and the Symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tænia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are, disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—Itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
Hamilton's
GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of
The principal operations of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers, and sending from that organ new health and vigor into every part of the system; it enriches and purifies the blood without inflaming it; braces, without stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretory vessels and the general habit; brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone; and restores that nutrition which immoderate evacuations have destroyed, and whose loss had thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely above all recommendation in removing those weaknesses and infirmities with which many females are afflicted, the consequences of difficult and painful labours, or of injudicious treatment therein.
The most obstinate seminal gleets, and the most distressing cases of fluor albus in females, fall particularly under the province of this restorative—speedily yield to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humors, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strengthening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could repair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for rheumatisms, gout, palsy, sprains and bruises, white swellings, old strains, and relaxations, numbness and weakness of the joints, stiffness of the neck, pains of the side, head ache, swelled faces, frozen limbs, and every similar complaint. It prevents chilblains, or chopped hands, and the ill effects of getting wet or damp in the feet.
The extract is celebrated for removing cold & windy complaints in the stomach and bowels' flying pains, and other spasmodic affections.
The testimony of thousands, and daily experience, sufficiently prove the superiority of the above medicine over all others, in the cure of the maladies we have enumerated.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthmas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, is an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurfs, teters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE. THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without given pain.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE-WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH-ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Head-Ache. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
INFALLIBLE AGUE and FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Intermittent Fevers.
VENEREAL DISEASE.
Those whom this may unfortunately concern, are informed that a supply has now been received of
THE PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, Prepared by Dr. Leroux.
The experience of several thousands who have been cured by this medicine (a great portion of them after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrate its efficacy in expelling the Venereal Poisons however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the improper use of mercury.
The mildness of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy, its operation is so gentle that it is given to venereal patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system, or producing any of those disagreeable effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
ANDERSON'S PILLS. GOWLAND'S LOTION.
A liberal allowance made wholesale purchasers by application to Lee & Co. Baltimore. Country Printers, and Storekeepers will find it advantageous to keep a constant supply of the above Medicines, and will be treated with on liberal terms.—Lee & Co. will give the highest prices in cash for BLACK SNAKE ROOT, GINSENG and BEE'S WAX.
November 16.

Clock and Watch Making.
ADAM LYNN
Respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced the CLOCK and WATCH MAKING , in addition to the
Jewelry Business.
He has laid in a large assortment of the best materials in that line, and is determined no exertion shall be wanting to give general satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands.
He also informs those persons who left Watches with Mr. Josiah Coryton , late of this town, that they may have them again on application to him.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Gold, Silver & Plated Wares for sale as usual.
Nov. 3. eo2w
100 tons Plaiter of Paris, Jamaica Spirit, Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bis.
Lisbon Wine by the pipe or qr. cask, 1st and 2d quality James river Tobacco in kegs,
Coarse Salt— For sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE.
Two or three Mill Wrights, and two Journeyman Carpenters wanted immediately.
10 mo. 26. eo
Thomas & John Wright, King street, second door from Royal street, HAVE IMPORTED, by the Prosperity, via Philadelphia, and Six Sisters, Baltimore,
Irish Linens, Scotch and Irish mullins, Mens, boys and childrens' hats, Worsted and cotton hosiery, Black linen and bow strings, for hats, &c. &c.
Which with a general assortment of DRY GOODS,
suitable for the season, they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms, for cash.
Nov. 3. eo
HUGH SMITH
HAS IMPORTED In the Eliza from Liverpool, a large and general assortment of Earthen Ware & Glass, Which is now opened and offered for sale, as usual, on moderate terms.
Like-wise—a number of CRATES ASSORTED, for country merchants.
A variety of table services & crates suitable for private families; Together with
50 boxes short Pipes.
Oct. 9. eo1st
SPANISH HIDES.
JUST RECEIVED, 2000 Spanish Hides from Curracoa, and for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER, Who have in store,
A few thousand bushels coarse and fine Salt, Malaga Wine in quarter casks, Loaf and Muscovado Sugar in bds.
And excellent Claret in cases of 1 and 2 doz. bottles.
Also, A general assortment of Groceries and Carpenters' Tools, as usual.
Sept. 12. eo
BENNETT & WATTS
HAVE IMPORTED In the Augusta from London, and Commerce from Liverpool, via Baltimore, The following GOODS, which completes their assortment for the season—viz.
 Superfine cloths and kerseymeres, 5 4 and 6-4 broad cloths of every description,  4-4 and 7-8 plains,  7-4, 6-4 and 4-4 mouselin cut coatings, Kerseys and halsfithicks,  2 trunks muffs, tippets and cravines,  1 box thread edgings, laces, and veils,  3 cases Irish lines,  2 do. do. sheetings and diapers,  3 trunks printed calicoes,  2 case table knives and forks,  White Chapel needles,  Fashionable buttons,  Silk shawls,  Cotton and silk hosiery,  11-3 and 6-4 cotton and linen check,  Threads, tapes and bobbin,  8, 10, 12, and 20d nails, &c. &c. 
All of which will be round and open for sale in a few days on moderate terms, at the usual credit, by wholesale or retail.
Oct. 22. dwwo
Roberts and Griffith
HAVE FOR SALE,
 Madeira, Port, Sherry, Lisbon, And Teneriffe } WINES,  12 pipes Bourdeaux brandy, A few pipes nice Holland gin, Jamaica and Antigua rum, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, And Souchong } TEAS,  10,000 lbs St. Domingo Coffee in bags, Loaf, Lump, and Brown } SUGARS,  Raisins, Cinnamon, Pepper, Allspice, Nutmegs, Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum, Brimstone, Snuff, Mustard, Salt Petre, Segars, Molasses, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, &c. 
Also, 5000 gallons Stone Ware, assorted, 40 groce porter and claret bottles, 30 boxes Window Glass, and A few barrels fresh Timothy Seed. Oct. 28. 2aw8t
JOSEPH HIBBERD,
Late from Baltimore, Respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced the Potting Business, at the Pot-House formerly occupied by captain Henry Piercy, where he manufactures, and has for sale at the most reduced prices for cash, by wholesale or retail, a large assortment of coarse Earthen Ware, of the best quality.
Orders from the country, or elsewhere, will be punctually attended to, and ware delivered at any wharf or store in town, and, if required, will be packed in crates at the shortest notice.
Oct. 13. eo
Dancing Academy.
MR. LONGER
Informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and it environs, that he is about re-assuming his tuition in this town, and will open his school on or about the middle of next month, where he will teach, as usual, all the dances at present in fashion, with the greatest variety of figures he will be able to procure.
Mr. L. hopes that from his thorough knowledge of the art, and his success in teaching, which have been fully proved by the unusual progress his scholars have made in it, will insure him the encouragement of the citizens of Alexandria. He thinks it useless to remind of the perfect order and utmost decorum that has hitherto prevailed in his academy; he will only say, that the same will be continued as much as lays in his power.
PRICE OF TUITION
TEN DOLLARS per quarter, consisting of twenty four days—there will be some deduction in the price to those scholars who were under his tuition last winter—one half paid in advance.
Mr. L. also informs that he will open a Night School
for the accommodation of those young gentlemen who cannot attend in the day. Price of Tuition Eight Dollars per quarter, consisting of twenty four nights.
More particular notice will be given as at the precise day of beginning.
Private Tuition attended to. Oct. 21. eo4w
New Hardware Store.
The Subscribers having commenced business under the firm of Hamilton and Green, offer for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, formerly occupied by Ricketts, Newton and Co. a general assortment of
Hardware & Groceries.
JAMES H. HAMILTON CLEMENT GREEN. Oct. 1. eo
NOTICE.
A stated quarterly meeting of the St. Andrew's Society will be held at Mr. Gadby's tavern, on Tuesday Evening, the 17th inst. at 6 o'clock.
Nov. 12.
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the House lately occupied by Dr. Kennedy, in Prince street,
 Brown Sugar by the hogshead or barrel,  Loaf and lump do.  Holland Gin by the pipe,  Lisbon Wine do.  Pepper by the bag,  Hyson skin Tea by the chest,  Raisins by the keg.  Cordage by the hundred,  A few bds. Mackerel. 
Grove Wright. Sept. 21. 2aw
THE sale of the LOTS belonging to Elizabeth Donaldson, advertised by Wm. Hartshorne and Nicholas Sluby, is postponed for the present—at least they will not be offered for public sale.
11th Mo. 12.
HOT PRESSED PLAYING CARDS.
SAMUEL BISHOP
HAS RECEIVED A LARGE SUPPLY OF PLAYING CARDS, Some of which are superior to any hitherto seen in this country.
Also on Hand, A general assortment of Stationary & School Books, Which are offered for sale, as usual, on very moderate terms.
The subscribers to Russell's History of Modern Europe are respectfully informed, that the first volume of ANTIENT EUROPE, by the same author, is now ready for delivery.
Nov. 8. eo3t
Just from Norfolk.
The Subscriber has for sale at his Store Prince street,
 Fresh lemons by the box,  Sugar by the barrel,  Best English Cheefe,  Rhode-Island Apples, by the barrel or retail,  Excellent Cramberries,  China Oranges,  Some pickled Lobsters in jars, &c. 
ABEL WILLIS. Oct. 23. eo
Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomack, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish stands, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary, complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish stands.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—wells of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria. June 29. 1aw
TO BE SOLD, A NEGRO MAN-SLAVE,
about 21 years of age, active, capable, and well acquainted with all the duties of a dining-room servant, Enquire of the Printers.
October 28. 2aw4
Robert & John Gray
Beg leave to return their sincere acknowledgments to the citizens of Alexandria, and the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement they have experienced during the period they have been in business—Relying with confidence on a continuance of favors, they throw for sale, upwards of Two Thousand VOLUMES of useful & entertaining
BOOKS,
of which the following are a part:
LAW.
Laws of the United States complete, including those of the last session of Congress; Gilbert's Law of Evidence; Park on Insurance; Cooper's Bankrupt Law; Fonblanque on Equity; Powell on Contracts; Pleadier's Affidavit; Perkin's Conveyancer; Kyd on Exchange; Blackstone's Commentaries, with notes by Christian; Conductus Generalis; Constitutions of the United States; American Clerk's Magazine; Vattel's Law of Nations, &c.
MEDICINE.
Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Cullen's Materia Medica; Cullen's Practice of Physic; Edinburgh New Dispensatory; Buchan's Domestic Medicine; Hunter on the Blood; Bell on the Venereal; Rush's Medical Enquiry; Moun's System of Anatomy; Darwin's Zoonomia; Jackson on the Fevers of the West-Indies; Caldwell's Memoirs, &c.
DIVINITY.
Folio and quarto family Bibles; Davis's Sermon; Blair's Sermons; Fothergill's Sermons; Messiah; Hervey's Meditations; Wallin's Lectures on Primitive Christianity; Dodd on Death; Beauties of Hervey; Beauties of Nature; Fordyce's Sermons to Young Men; Do. to Young Women; Pike's Cates of Conscience; Common Prayer Books, (Morocco, gilt) Watts's Miscellanies; Young's Night Thoughts; Willison's Advices; Watt's Psalms and Hymns; John Newton's Work; Do. Olney Hymns, &c.
ARTS, SCIENCES, &c.
Cary's edition of Guthrie's Geography, with a folio Atlas; Guthrie's Grammar, 18th edition, corrected and enlarged; Morie's Geography; Do. abridged; Do. Gazetteer; Paine's Geography; Brooke's Gazetteer; New Universal Gazetteer; Gibson's Surveying; Simpson's Euclid; Mair's Book-keeping; Furgason's Astronomy; Moore's Navigation, 14th Lon. edit. Blunt's New Practical Navigator, 2d edit. American Coast Pilot; Adam's on the Globes, &c.
EDUCATION and SCHOOL BOOKS.
Edgeworth on Education; M c Millan on Education; Elements of Polite Education; Moore on Education; Dyche's, Bailey's, Sheridan's, Johnson's and Entick's Dictionaries; Scott's Lessons; Murray's English Reader; Do. Sequel to the English Reader; Columbian Orator; Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor; Frazar's Assistant; Schoolmaster's Assistant; Fisher's Companion; Murray's, Webster's, Harrison's, Ath's, and Dr. Lowth's English Grammar; Webster's, Pearce's, Dilworth's, Rational and Universal Spelling Books; Child's Guide and Instructor; School Diabes and Testaments, &c. &c. &c.
Dictionaries, Grammars, &c. for the Latin Classes:
Young's Latin and English Dictionary; Entick's do. Virgil Delphini; Horatii do. Cæsar do. Terrence do. Sallust do. Cicero do. Ovid do. Davidson's Ovid; Clark's Sallust, Mair's do. Cornelius Nepos; Mair's Introduction; Clark's do. Selecta Profanis; Selecta Vetra; Cicero de Officiis; Clark's Corderii; Clark's Erasmus; Philadelphia Latin Grammar; Rudiman's Rudiments, Gradus ad Parnassum, &c. &c.
Books for the Greek Classes:
Moore's Greek Grammar; Alexander's do. Greek Testaments; Schrevili Lexicon; Hutchinson's Xenophon; Clark's, Homer's, &c.
Dictionaries, Grammars, &c. for the French Classes.
Boyer's Dictionary; Tocquot's do. Perrin's Grammar; Hammels's do. Perrin's Fables and Exercises; Telemachus, French and English.
New Publications.
Life and Opinions of Col. Hanger, written by himself; Kotzebue's Life; Nocturnal Visit; Maid of the Hamblet; Unsexed Females; Volney's Lectures; Visit for a Week; Tale of the Times; Black Valley; Spirit of the Cattle; Girl of the Mountain, Tales of Wonder, &c.
Novels and Romances, a very extensive assortment.
Stationary Articles.
Super royal, royal, medium, demy, folio and quarto post, foolscap and pot writing paper, marble and drawing do. sheathing paper, binder's, bandbox and bonnet pasteboards, by 100 lbs groce or doz. wafers by the lb. box or ounce, sealing wax by the lb. or stick, inkholders of various kinds, quills, flats and slate pencils, ink and inkpower, blank and playing cards, ladies and gentlemen's Morocco pocket books, mathematical instruments from 5 1/2 to 15 dols. scales and dividers, penknives, silver pencil cases, Indian rubber, violins and violin strings, instruction for the flute and violin, &c.
Bibles, testaments, spelling books, primers, chap books, English and German almanacs, children's books by the groce, doz. or single.
A general assortment of Blank Books, Stamps, and Bills of Lading.
N.B. BOOK-BINDING done with neatness and dispatch.
Country Storekeepers, and those who purchase to sell again, may be supplied on very moderate terms for cash, or a liberal credit to punctilious customers. Oct. 30. d3t raw
A boy about 14 years of age, of a good education, and respectable connections will be taken as an apprentice at the office of the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.