Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-09-01 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1804.
[No. 1077.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tiers and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Qu'en's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffel, Plains, Kenleys, Negro Cottons, Sergen, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancees, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Chickees, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF
THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New-York last June.
July 31.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50
July 20.
350 bds. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bds. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quan- tity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tiers of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York. Ricketts, Newton and Co.
July 26.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, ong hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a coop- er by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a va- riety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, em- ploying or carring off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 11.
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work gene- rally, liberal wages will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
July 16.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome se- lection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season.—All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKKEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannaha, 2 do. Bastas, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottens,
Consisting of
5 bales Bastas, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannaha, 1 do. Caffans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and lea- ther shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Soal Leather
June 4.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Pouchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of super or quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, MCayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters,
Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz,
FRESH LEMONS
And Mufcadel and Bloom RAISINS,
by the box or retail,
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar:
And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's
Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES.
And GLASS WARE assorted,
On Hand, as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts,
Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO,
Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use.
August 20.
Abel Willis.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua,
4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bds. Limes, packed in their natural soil, 49 boxes Mufcadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Cherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin.
Has always on Hand,
A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c.
The above articles are all in fine order, and of excellent quality.
August 22.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by Subscription a comprehensive de- scription of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the in- habitants; the government and trade of that important British Island; concluding with sun- dry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office,
July 12.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the sub- scriber on Wolfe street, having every conveni- ence for a genteel family, with a large produc- tive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For par- ticulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23.
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 16.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 bds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira } WINES. 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. casks Sherry. and 4 pipes Bruffs 3 bds. green Copperas, 4 bds. Roll Brimstone, 2 bds. Madder, 2 bds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line.
May 29.
For Charter to Europe,
The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, T. Woodhouse, Master: Lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order, and ready to take in a cargo immediately.
Apply to
James Wilson.
Aug. 30.
FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG DOLPHIN, JOSHUA BANGS, Master, Will sail on Sunday next, For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Lawrafon and Smoot's wharf, or to Lawrafon and Fowle on said wharf.
August 27.
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Columbia, burthen about 500 bds. Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Apply to J. G. LADD. Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits.
July 16.
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM. Thomas V. Butler, Master: burthen about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd,
King street.
Who has for Sale,
Berber Gurrahs, Nimpofakie Coffas, Cannouly Bastas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawnas, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. N. York Cargo Pork,
July 25.
For Freight or Charter,
To the WEST-INDIES, The Schooner SPARROW, GEORGE COLEMAN, Master: Burthen from 7 to 800 bds. Apply to the master on board, or to
Marsteller and Young.
Aug. 21.
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the WEST INDIES, The fine, fast sailing Brig RACHEL, JOHN GUTHRIE, Master: Burthen 1200 bds. in complete order for sea.
Apply to
MClean and Winterbery.
Aug. 21.
For CHARTER,
The fine, new American Ship ORB, Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen: Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate- ly. For terms apply to.
William Hodgson.
Aug.
The Ship United States,
arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the re- ception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in Septem- ber and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liver- pool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market, or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 30,000 white oak barrel Staves.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Aug. 13.
A Farm Wanted.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a FARM of moderate size, possessed of useful improvements and natural advantages, in either of the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun or Fau- quier; for which payment will be made in hand,
Francis L. Lee.
Aug. 22.

NOTICE.
THE prodigious number of DOGS, going at large in our streets daily, at this season of the year, has given but a too well founded alarm, for the consequences to be apprehended, if longer permitted; speedy corrective therefore in the premises seems expedient—I do therefore again require the several constables to be vigilant, and active in the discharge of their several duties, as it respects those animals, and their owners; and in executing the law upon this subject passed the 5th February 1800, in these words, to wit :— "All owners of dogs shall keep such dogs chained or otherwise confined," and if any dog shall be found going at large, without his owner, the owner shall be subject to the penalty of one dollar. It shall be lawful for any person, and shall particularly be the duty of the constables, to kill and destroy any dog, found so going at large without his owner."
The benefit and satisfaction experienced and acknowledged, by those persons who have lately white washed their cellars, ought I think to be a powerful incentive to several others who have not done so; and in my view of this subject, the present state of the weather more than ever appears to require this very salutary operation, the expense can surely be no objection with many for several cellars will not require more time and labour, than what one half dollar or seventy five cents will purchase.
J. Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
August 28. d/w
For Freight or Charter, The SLOOP LITTLE REBECCA, Stephen Carr, Master; Burthen 600 barrels, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to the cap- tain on board, or
John G. Ladd.
August 31. d
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship William and John, and for Sale, Forty two puncheons
JAMAICA SPIRITS
of a good flavour.
I have now on Hand,
NEW YORK first quality Beef and Pork, D. L. at Sugar in bds. and bks.
87 BILLS on London at 60 days.
James Patton.
Aug. 31. d7
JUST ARRIVED,
And for Sale on board the Sch. Elizabeth, lying at the head of Vowell's wharf,
A Cargo of first quality CHEESE,
from New London;
which will be sold low, if applied for immedi- ately.
August 30. d34
Smithfield Bacon Hams.
THE subscriber has just received 2000 lbs. of Smithfield BACON HAMS, consisting in the greatest part of nice small Hams of from 6 to 12 pounds weight.—An assortment of Liverpool
STONE WARE,
consisting of jugs, pitchers, and pickle pots of different sizes.
Abel Willis.
Aug. 23. d
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber,
48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom
RAISINS,
70 Jars of Olives—all in fine order.
T. SIMMS.
Aug. 20. d
NOTICE.
THE SALE of a part of Major Thomas Mott's LAND, advertised in this paper was postponed until Wednesday the 5th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. when the sale will again commence on the premises, near the lands of Mr. Jonah Thompson.
This tract will be sold in convenient LOTS, some of which are in point of situation, equa- to any in the vicinity of Alexandria.
Richard M. Scott, } Com'rs. Francis Peyton, } Amos Alexander, }
August 23. dds
NOTICE.
AS it is my intention to close all my accounts by the first of October, those included to me will please to make payment previous to that time, to enable me to satisfy those who have claims up- on me. Those who do not comply with this no- tice cannot consider themselves entitled to fur- ther credit. I have on hand some nice cloth &c., which I will make up very low for cash, or for punctilious customers as usual.
James S. Scott.
August 31. ds 10t
47 CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rag.
LOUISIANA REMONSTRANCE.
The following document, which has been published at New-Orleans, is presumed to be a correct translation of "The Me- morial of the Inhabitants of Louisiana to the Government of the United States."
As the first link in a chain of causes to de- cide the fate of our present confederacy, it will command the attention, and in- terest the judgment of every reflecting mind. It is, not for us to anticipate the decision of the Legislature—But we are much mistaken if Sir Salomon Shal- low and his sagacious cabinet, are not at their wit's end before the memorial has even crossed the threshold of delibera- tion.
"The tempestuous sea of liberty," may fur- nish a flippant figure for the prattle of an inaugural harangue—but it requires the nerves and the skill of a thorough bred Seaman to brave and to weather THE AC- TUAL STORM.
(Phila. Reg.)
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES IN SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED.
WE the subscribers, Planters, Mer- chants, and other inhabitants of Louisiana, respectfully approach the Legislature of the United States, with a Memorial of our rights, a remonstrance against certain laws which contravene them, and a petition for that redress to which the laws of nature sanc- tioned by positive stipulation, have entitled us.
Without any agency in the events which have annexed our country to the United States, we yet considered them as for- tunate, and thought our liberties secured, even before we knew the terms of the ces- sion. Persuaded that a free people would acquire territory only to extend the bless- ings of freedom—that an enlightened na- tion would never destroy those principles on which its government was founded— and that their representatives would dis- dain to become the instruments of oppres- sion, we calculated with certainty, that their first act of sovereignty would be a communication of all the blessings they en- joyed, and were the less anxious to know on what particular terms we were received. It was early understood that we were to be American citizens; this satisfied our wish- es, it implied every thing we could desire, and filled us with that happiness which arises from the anticipated enjoyment of a right long withheld. We knew that it was im- possible to be citizens of the United States, without enjoying personal freedom, pro- tection of property, and, above all, the pri- vileges of a free representative government, and did not therefore imagine that we could be deprived of these rights, even if there should have existed no promise to impart them; yet it was with some satisfaction we found these objects secured to us by the sti- pulation of a treaty; and the faith of Con- gress pledged to us for their uninterrupted enjoyment; we expected them from your magnanimity, but were not displeased to see them secured to us as a right, and gua- ranteed by solemn engagements.
With a firm persuasion that these en- gagements would be sacredly fulfilled, we passed under your jurisdiction, with a joy bordering on enthusiasm, submitted to the inconveniences of an intermediate do- minion without a murmur, and saw the last tie that attached us to our mother country, severed without regret. Even the evils of a military and absolute authority were ac- quiesced in, because it indicated an eager- ness to complete the transfer, and place beyond the reach of accident the union we mutually desired. A single magistrate, vested with civil and military, with execu- tive and judiciary powers, upon whose laws we had no check, over whose acts we had no controul, and from whose decrees there is no appeal, the sudden suspension of all those forms, to which we had been accus- tomed, the total want of any permanent system to replace them, the introduction of a new language into the administration of Justice, the perplexing necessity of us- ing an interpreter for every communica- tion with the officers placed over us, the involuntary errors of necessity committed by judges, uncertain by what code they are to decide, wavering between the civil and the common law, between the forms of the French, Spanish, and American Juris- prudence, and with the best intentions un- able to expound laws; of which they are ignorant or to acquire them in a language they do not understand; these were not slight inconveniences, nor was this a state
of things calculated to give favorable im- pressions, or realise the hopes we enter- tained; But we submitted with resigna- tion because we thought it the effect of necessity. We submitted with patience tho' its duration was longer than we had been taught to expect: we submitted even with cheerfulness while we supposed your honorable body was employed in reducing this chaos to order, and by your legisla- tive fiat, calling a system of harmony from the depth of this confused discordant mass. But we cannot conceal, we ought not to dissemble, that the first project presented for the government of this country, tend- ed to lessen the enthusiasm, which, until that period had been universal, and to fix our attention on present evils, while it ren- dered us less sanguine as to the future; still however we wished to persuade our- selves, that further inquiry would produce better information—that discussion would establish our rights, and time destroy every prejudice that might oppose them. We could not bring ourselves to believe that we had so far mistaken the stipulations in our favor, or that Congress could so little re- gard them, and we wanted the result, with an anxiety which distance only prevent- ed our expressing before the passage of the bill. After a suspence which con- tinued to the last moment of the cession —after debates which only tended to shew how little our true situation was known; after the rejection of every amendment de- claratory of our rights, it at length became a law, and before this petition can be pre- sented will take effect in our country.
Disavowing any language but that of re- spectful remonstrance; disdaining any o- ther but that which befits a manly assertion of our rights, we pray leave to examine the law, "erecting Louisiana into two terri- tories, and providing for the temporary gov- ernment thereof," to compare its pro- visions with our rights, and its whole scope with the letter and spirit of the treaty which binds us to the United States.
The first session erects the country south of the 33d degree, into a Territory of the United States, by the name of the Territo- ry of Orleans .
The second gives us a Governor ap- pointed for three years by the President of the United States, the fourth vests in him and in a council also chosen by the Presi- dent, all Legislative power subject to the revision of Congress. Specially guarding against any interference with public pro- perty either by taxation or sale. And the fifth establishes a judiciary to consist of a Supreme Court having exclusive criminal and original jurisdiction without appeal , for all causes above the value of 100 dollars; and such inferior Courts as the Legislature of the Territory may establish; the judges of the Superior Court are appointed by the President to continue in office four years . This is the summary of our Constitution. This is the accomplishment of a treaty en- gagement to "incorporate us into Union and admit us to all the rights, advantages and immunities of American citizens."
And thus is the promise performed which was made by our first magistrate in your name, and that you would receive us as brothers, & hasten to extend to us a parti- cipation in those invaluable rights, which had formed the basis of your unexampled prosperity.
Ignorant as we have been represented of our neutral rights , shall we be called on to shew that this Government is inconsistent with every principle of civil liberty.
Uninformed as we are supposed to be of our acquired rights , is it necessary for us to demonstrate that this act does not " incor- porate us in the union ," that it vests us with none of the " rights " gives us no "advantages," and deprives us of all the "immunities of American citizens."
If this would be required we think their task will be difficult.
On the first point we need only appeal to your declaration of independence, to your constitution to your different state govern- ments, to the writings of your revolutiona- ry patriots, and statesmen, to your own professions and public acts, and finally le- gislators, to your own hearts, on which the love of civil liberty and its principles are we trust too deeply engraven to be ever to- tally effaced.
A governor is to be placed over us, whom we have not chosen, whom we do not even know, who may be ignorant of our lan- guage, uninformed of our institutions, and who may have no connections with our country, nor interest in its welfare.
This governor is vested with all execu- tive and almost unlimited legislative pow- er, for the law declares that, "by and with the advice and consent of the legislative body, he may change, modify and repeal the laws," &c. but this advice and consent will no doubt in all cases be easily procured from the majority of a council, selected by
President or Governor, and dependent on him for their appointment and continuance in office, or if they should prove refractory the power of prorogation frees him from a- ny troublesome interference, until a more prudent selection at the end of the year, shall give a council better suited to his views; the true legislative power then is vested in Governor alone, and the council operates as a cloak to conceal the extent of his authority, to screen him from odium, and all unpopular acts—to avoid all respon- sibility, and to give us the faint semblance of a representative assembly, with so few of its distinguishing features, that unless the name were inscribed on the picture, it would be difficult to discover the object for which it was intended.
Taxation, without representation, an ob- ligation to obey laws, without any voice in their formation, the undue influence of the executive upon legislative proceedings, and a dependent Judiciary formed, we believe, very prominent articles in the list of griev- ances complained of by the United States at the commencement of their glorious con- test for freedom; the opposition to them even by force, was deemed meritorious and patriotic, and the rights on which opposi- tion was founded, were termed fundament- al, indefeasible, self-evident, and eternal, they formed as your country then unan- imously asserted, the only rational basis, on which the government could rest; they were so plain that it was added, as to be understood by the weakest understand- ing; not capable of alienation, they might always be reclaimed; unsusceptible of change, they were the same at all times, in all climates, and under all circumstances; and the fairest inheritance for our posterity —they should never, it was firmly asserted; they should never be abandoned but with life.
These were the sentiments of your prede- cessors, were they wrong? were the patriots who composed your councils, mistaken in their poli- tical principles? did the heroes who died in their defence, feel a false creed with their blood? No they were not wrong! the admiration of the world, the respect still paid to the living, the veneration accorded to the memory of the dead, attest the purity of their principles, and prove the truth of those maxims, which rendered their lives a blessing to their country, and their deaths glo- rious in its defence—are truths then so well found- ed, so universally acknowledged inapplicable on- ly to us? do political axioms on the Atlantic, become problems, when transferred to the shores of the Mississippi? or are the unfortunate inhab- itants of these regions the only people who are excluded from these equal rights, acknowledged in your declaration of Independence, repeated in the different state constitutions, and ratified by that of which we claim to be a member? Where we ask respectfully, where is the circumstance that is to exclude us from a participation in these rights? Is it because we have not heretofore en- joyed them? This on the contrary would seem a reason to hasten the communication, to indemnify us by a futurity of freedom, for the years we have been deprived of it, and enable us experimen- tally, to compare the blessings of a free government with the evils of another dominion. But the present state of affairs, forms no pleasing contrast with that which is past; and if we did not count with confidence on a change in the system you have adopted, the prospect before us would not afford matter for consolatory anticipation; but though a period is fixed for the absolute govern- ment placed over us, though a year may remain, the equally objectionable system which fur- necessitates it, yet what is to follow? Liberty? Self- government? Independence and a participation in the advantages of the Union, if those were offer- ed to us as the reward of a certain term of pati- ence and submission, though we could not acqui- esce in the justice of the procedure, we should have some consolation in our misfortune; but no manifestation of what awaits us at the expira- tion of the law, is yet made.
(To be continued.)
Late Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, June 23.
Georges has written a letter to the Em- peror, asking to have his sentence execut- ed as soon as possible, and demanding to have the lives of his fellow sufferers spared taking upon himself all their faults. It is said that the Emperor was not dis- pleased with the firmness and frankness ex- pressed in this letter, and may therefore hope, that even his life will be spared, should he consent to sign his renunciation of his pretended oath of allegiance to Louis XVIII. his family, and successors.
LONDON, July 6.
We are sorry to state, that accounts have been received from Ireland of a very se- rious affray, originating in a religious dis- ference having lately taken place at Bel- bet, in the county of Cavan, between some Volunteers of that place, and a party of Militia. The combatants were armed on both sides, and many were desperately

ounded with the bayonet, of whom several are stated to have died since of their wounds.
Some letters from Paris state, that the sentence of death pronounced on Georges will not be executed; in corroboration of which the following particulars are said to be authentic: "One of his Judges waited on the prisoner by superior command, and addressed him as follows:—"I have not the honour to be known to you, Sir; but I come to present you this paper to sign to obtain your liberty."—But I know you very well," replied Georges; "you are M. Guime, one of the most moderate Judges, whom I have remarked as such. I know you have formerly been a member of the parliament of Paris, and commandant of Corsica. I like you very well, but your proposal I dislike. I belong to England, and so I cannot crave pardon: if the Emperor chooses to do it, let me be exchanged for some French prisoners." Georges's Advocate is said to have undertaken to present a petition upon this subject, to the Emperor, to obtain his exchange for some French officer of distinction detained as prisoner of war in England.
The following anecdote proves rather the fairness of this extraordinary man's character: A few days after his condemnation he gave a French Crown to one of the turnkeys, to fetch him a bottle of good wine, desiring him to keep the rest for his trouble. The fellow was imprudent enough to bring the worst wine that could be procured. 'Nay,' says Georges opening the bottle, 'this wine is not worth a sous. Good enough replied the turnkey, 'for such a robber as you are, in a few days the guillotine will settle your business.'—Georges, enraged at this unmanly outrage, took up the bottle, and threw it with such violence at the fellow's head, that he was carried away senseless."
The long-rumoured Invasion, many correspondents from the coast persist in saying, will take place in the course of next week. Without pretending to know the day or week, however, we are apt to think that the time is not very remote when the contest between the two countries will be decided. The very formidable preparations all along the extensive coasts of the enemy, from Brest to the Texel, we think evinces Bonaparte's determination of making the experiment, we ought not, therefore, to relax a single moment in our arrangements of defence. The Corsican, regardless of the consequences, seems resolved to put his good fortune once more to the test; but, convinced of the spirit and energy of our brave countrymen, we have no doubt that the conflict will prove glorious to the British Arms.
July 7. On Wednesday a number of very respectable American Gentlemen met at the Grove House, Camberwell, for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the independence of the United States. A grand discharge of cannon took place on the occasion, and there was, previous to the breaking up of the company, a brilliant display of fireworks. A number of appropriate toasts were given in the course of the evening, and among the rest the health of our illustrious Sovereign was drank with great enthusiasm.
Among the company present were Mr. Munroe, the American minister, and Mr. Erving, Consul General for the United States. The whole business was conducted with the utmost cordiality, and the company parted in perfect friendship at a late hour.
The Coronation of Bonaparte, it is said, is to be postponed to the month of Vendemiaire; when it is thought, all the persons involved in the conspiracy will be pardoned.
A private letter from Paris, dated June 21, says, "The American minister, Livingston, has returned with good bills for 15 millions of livres; but he was, notwithstanding, not received by Talleyrand in the manner he expected, after his financial and political expedition to England; because more money, and a better issue, were hoped for here. On Livingston's first conference, after his arrival here, he remained closeted with Talleyrand for six hours and a Courier was sent to the Emperor immediately afterwards, who ordered Talleyrand to wait upon his Majesty. The rumour of peace, caused by Livingston's journey, was received with a satisfaction every where not agreeable to the conquerors of England in petto; even the pro-warriors on our coast began to think, from the intrigues of their Sovereign for peace, that his means to destroy modern Carthage did not correspond with his desire. This has caused the paragraph in the Moniteur, denying what is very well known here, and which, a month ago, Government did not conceal,
that Mr. Livingston was sent pour sonder le terrain , "to sound the Cabinet," as Talleyrand himself said. But what confirms the particulars of the mission of Mr. Livingston is, that another neutral Minister was asked to undertake it, but refused, until he could obtain permission from his Court; regarding, as most politicians here do, these missions merely as intrigues, to lull England into a fatal security when the blow is intended to be struck."
Irish Linen. From a scarcity of money the last spring in the North of Ireland it is mentioned that the lower orders of the flax-growers were unable to purchase seed; that therefore scarcely any flax had been raised this season; and that the manufacturers apprehending a scarcity had raised the price of linen 3d per yard.
NEW-YORK, August 29. The ship Actress , captain Clerk, which sailed from this port on Sunday, was under the necessity of returning yesterday, having had two or her best seamen impressed by the Leander at the Hook, viz. Thomas Williams a native of New York, and Joseph Murrall, of Connecticut, both of whom had protections. Peter Wing a native of New-Bedford, with a protection was taken from the brig Commerce , and a seaman whose name we have not heard, was taken out of the ship Merchant , yesterday. Language can scarcely express the indignation we feel at the conduct of the commanders of the British ships, which now blockade our port and harass our commerce. We are however strongly inclined to believe that a proper representation from our government would remove a grievance which we thought at first was the effect of momentary intemperance, but now appears that of a determined system of indignity to our government and hostility to our trade. When the Actress was boarded the Cambrian was at anchor, and four boats round her for the purpose of boarding any vessel that should attempt to pass; while the Leander was under way cruising in a direct line between Sandy Hook and Long-Island.
We learn by a gentleman who came passengers in the Lovely Lass , from Savannah, that the sea-island cotton in Georgia is very much injured by the caterpillar, and it is apprehended that a great part of it will be destroyed.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.
The Democrats in Pennsylvania for some time past have been at "sixes and seven," and in Kentucky "social intercourse" seems to be not a little impaired. Mattew Lyon has come forward in the Kentucky Palladium, in a production of considerable length. In the subjoined extract from it, a portion of the sovereign people , or in other words, "the poor, middling sort of people" may see the estimation in which they are held by their Democratic Brethren , after they have placed them in our national councils, while it shews the opinion of some of the predominant party, relative to some of the great bargain we have in the purchase of Louisiana.
"When I left this country last, (says Lyon) for the seat of government, great expectations were formed respecting the extension of the American settlements in the Louisiana country, the public mind was as much alive on this occasion as any I remember—the mail was crowded with letters to me on my arrival there, respecting the terms of settlement of that country, and how and when the lands were to be sold; on the other hand I was surprised by declarations of the southern gentlemen that "Louisiana must be locked up, no body must go there;" When a reason for this was required, the public answer was, "our settlements are too scattering already;" but, in conversation, I have often heard it said by gentlemen from the same quarter, (Virginia)—"If we suffer Louisiana to be settled and give them a government that will be agreeable to the ideas of the Americans, our poor, middling sort of people will all leave us, and we shall have nobody left but ourselves and our slaves, and the western country people will make such an abundance of flour, hemp, tobacco & cotton to go to the same markets with ours, that we shall get little or nothing for what we make: we know that population, wealth, power and government must eventually roll that way, and we must keep that event off as long as we can."
The following has been handed us from a respectable source, and we are authorised to say, may be depended on. (Nor. Herald.)
EXTRACT Of a letter from Madrid to an American house in Cadiz, received by the ship Shepherdess , capt. Wells, dated
MADRID, July 6, 1804. "I take up my pen to inform you that such is the state of things between the two Governments, that there is more than a probability that a war must ensue. In fact such is the situation of things, that one or the other government must recede; and it is on such points, that the American government neither can, and have declared they never will recede from. Our Minister has called for a final answer on Tuesday, and if not favorable, means to demand his passports and quit the country."
"He is in fact making every preparation for his departure. He intends notifying our Commercial Agents next week of the state of things, if nothing more favorable occurs."
Extract of a letter dated Madeira, 26th July.
"We are very abundantly supplied with flour and Indian corn, and since we understand large supplies of those articles are daily expected, we request you will not make us any shipments of either for the present."
The Turf —At the last rural revels on the Dicker, called the Bat and the Ball Fair the knowing ones in horse racing were completely taken in by a yonker, who came there just as the horses were entering for a large silver cup, mounted on a shabby looking mare, with her legs bound up, and having the appearance of a complete cripple; the youth, whose exterior was as mean as was that of his mare, said after surveying three horses which had already been entered, and which were walking about in all the pride of ornament, "Dang it I have a great mind to enter my old mare;" the bye-standers smiled contemptuously at the young man, and sneeringly advised him to do so. The deposit having been made, and the mare entered, the youth declared he had a twenty pound note in his pocket, which he would bet his mare won the cup; the bet was presently taken, and others to nearly double the amount laid. On preparing for the race, the knowing ones were not a little surprised at finding the young man's old mare converted, by rubbing off a coat of dust and sweat, and by taking the bandages from her legs, into a fine Blood Filly, and the shabby looking youth, by throwing off a ragged coat and waistcoat, was as instantly transformed to a smart looking jockey, in a satin jacket and cap. The race commenced, and the old mare with apparent difficulty, won the first heat; at the second she easily distanced all her competitors; & the youth having received the cup and his bets, resumed his shabby coat, remonetized his bit of blood, and rode off, saying "I hope, gentlemen, you'll remember the old mare."
NATURAL BRIDGE.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman now travelling for the purpose of viewing the natural curiosities in the western parts of Virginia, to his friend in Petersburg, Virginia, dated Lee Court-house, July 24, 1804.
"I accomplished on Monday last the most laborious job I ever undertook; this was, the measuring the Natural Bridge in this county, "the most sublime of nature's works." This bridge is 134 feet higher than the Natural bridge in Rockbridge county; being 339 feet in perpendicular height, its summit projects 87 feet over its base, it fronts to the south-west, and is arched as regular as could be by the hand of art; the arch in front is about 200 feet high, and slopes off to 60 feet at the distance of 106 feet from the entrance—from its mouth in a straight direction measures 406 feet—thence at right angles 300 feet—from the wall to the other end 340 feet; the roof is regularly arched, and gradually descends to 18 feet, which is the lowest part at the intersection of the second angle; it then rises to 20, 30, 40, and 75 feet which is the height of the north-east entrance. The stream of water which runs
under the bridge is from 35, 40, 45 feet wide, at its common height. The head of this stream (Stock creek) is from 3 to 4 miles above the bridge, rising out of a knob or spur of Clinch Mountain, and empties itself 3 miles below into Clinch River—this creek is suddenly swelled by rains sometimes to 10 and 12 feet perpendicular, but is soon run out. There is a wagon road over the bridge, which is only used in time of freshes, and that is the only part that can be crossed: on approaching it to the south-west front, it produces the most pleasing, awful sensations; the front is a solid rock of limestone, the surface very smooth and regular, formed in a semi-circle, the rock of a bright yellow colour, which colour is heightened by the rays of the sun, the arch is partly obscured by a spur of the ridge which runs down to the edge of the creek in front of the arch.—Across the creek stand several beautiful trees; the most elegant and luxuriant is a cucumber tree, teeming with fruit; the leaves are from 2 to 2 1/2 feet in length, and 1 foot in width; this, with two white cedars, and three white Walnut trees, adds very much to the beauty of the scene—to describe it, would be a vain attempt, and can only be done by the skilful limner.
"If the scene below creates such pleasing sensations, what must that from above be? It fills the mind with horror. From the level of the summit of the ridge where the road passes, the verge of the fissure, the mountain descends about 45 degrees of an angle, and is from 45 to 50 feet perpendicular height—you involuntarily slide down feet foremost, holding to every twig you pass, until you reach the verge, which is for 6 or 8 feet less steep; the rock is covered with a thick stratum of earth, which gives growth to many large trees; from this landing place to the verge is a descent of 9 feet, so steep that it cannot be approached near enough to look over—to the west of the arch about four hundred yards, the ascent to the verge is much leveller, where you may look into the abyss below. My guide was an old hunter, who had for many years been accustomed to clambering over the steepest mountains; on approaching the verge, the horror of the scene below intimidated him for a few moments, but he could presently walk along the verge with composure. This bridge may be passed by thousands, without a knowledge of it, unless attracted by the roaring of the water below."
For Freight or Charter, To any Port of in Europe, Then fine burthensome Ship COLUMBIA, Captain HAYDEN. Will flow ab out four hundred hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1. d
A CARGO Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from on board the ship Columbia , capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1. d
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART , for a BOOK entitled,
THE SKELETONS: Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected. In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or d. Arine of Universal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized.
Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
53 Conditions, &c. are left at the above Store.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergymen, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded. Sept. 1. d
TO LET, A two story FRAME HOUSE on King, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets, in a good situation for a retail store.—Also, a one story HOUSE on St. Asaph, between King and Prince streets, and a STORE on King, at the corner of Royal street. For terms apply to Adam Lynn.
Who has just received, A case of GUNS , and a few pair of gilt from pier LOOKING GLASSES, DRESSING GLASSES, &c. &c. Aug. 14.

Notice.
Those who have claims against the estate of Captain JOHN HARPER , deceased are desired to bring them in properly proved, to either of the subscribers; and all those indebted to his estate are required to pay the same to Mary Harper .
Mary Harper, Executrix.
Wm. Herbert, } Sam. Craig, } John Dunlap, } Wm. Hartshorne, }
Jul 31.
LIFE Of General Washington.
SUBSCRIBERS to the life of General Washington are respectfully informed, that the FIRST VOLUME is ready for delivery at the store of JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
King Street:
FIVE DOLLARS are to be paid by each subscriber on delivery—that is, one Dollar for the binding this in calf, gilt and Four Dollars in advance for the Second Volume, agreeable to the terms of subscription.
August 21.
19 ths.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF William H. & Enoch M. Lyles,
Is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. All those indebted to the said firm are earnestly requested to discharge their accounts, and those to whom the said firm may be indebted to come forward before either party, and have their claims satisfactorily adjusted.
WILLIAM H. LYLES
Will continue to do business at the old stand, next door to Bonnett and Watts's, with the determination of keeping a constant supply of the best selected GOODS—which will be sold at the most reduced rates for CASH.
Aug. 23.
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Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay,
HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of
Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c,
Warranted Genuine, viz:
 London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. } WINES,  Lisbon, } WINES,  Coimara and Malaga } WINES,  Port of an excellent quality in bottles, } WINES,  Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. } WINES,  Loaf, lump and Mucovado Sugars, } WINES,  Syrup and Molasses, } WINES,  London bottled Porter, } WINES,  Jamaica and Antigua Rum, } WINES,  Holland and country Gin, } WINES,  Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, } WINES,  White Wine Vinegar, } WINES,  Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, } WINES,  Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, } WINES,  Salt Petre and Allom, } WINES,  English and country Gunpowder, } WINES,  Shot, assorted, } WINES,  Georgia Cotton, } WINES,  Imperial, } WINES,  Hylon Chulang, } WINES,  Hylon, } WINES,  Young Hylon, } WINES,  Hylon Skin, } WINES,  and } WINES,  Souchongs, assorted } WINES,  Best Green Coffee, } WINES,  Spices of every kind, } WINES,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard, } WINES,  Leiper's Snuff, } WINES,  Spanish Segars of a good quality, } WINES,  Basket Salt for table use, } WINES,  Pipes in boxes, } WINES,  Wrapping Paper, } WINES,  Best Sallad Oil, } WINES,  Stoughton's Bitters, } WINES,  Olive, } WINES,  Soal Leather, } WINES,  Demijohn, } WINES,  Rice and Barley, &c. &c. } WINES, 
June 4.
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WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above.
June 4.
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For Sale, at Ravensworth, A few likely, young NEGROES.
ALSO,
Mares and Colts, equal in blood to any in America, and about thirty head of Sheep.
John Bowen,
Agent for Wm. Fitzhugh.
Aug. 17.
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TO BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the second Tuesday in September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (sale to continue until all is sold,) at my Quarter, in Cornwall's Neck,
Fifty horned Cattle, and the same number of sheep and hogs; several mares, colts, fillies, plough nags, work oxen, &c. among the above are two fine mares with a thorough bred colt by their side.
Also, a lease of the Plantation which is well known, and forms a peninsula. This land must yield a handsome profit to the purchaser, has a market at the door for every article; add to this, the markets of Dumfries, Colchester, Alexandria, Washington and George Town. Its full length lays on the Potomac to the mouth of Marawoman Creek, which extends around the former so far, that with ease it may be inclosed with a short line from the river to the creek.—There are a number of Fishing Landings, Fish and Wild Fowl, in their season, in high perfection. The land is valuable for making tobacco, grazing, and uncommonly favourable for raising Stock of every kind.
It is presumed the purchaser would wish to see the premises, on which I shall be the day preceding the sale, give fuller information, and make the terms accommodating to a reasonable purchaser; but a considerable deduction will be made for Cash, and Tobacco in hand. Should not the above lease be disposed of, it will be rented for and during its continuance, on giving bond and good security for punctual payment of the rents.
Raphael Boarman.
August 25.
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Lands for Sale or Rent.
I will either sell or rent my TWO FARMS in the neighbourhood of Fredericksburg, known by the names of Chatham and Clarke . The first containing about eleven hundred acres, on which there is a good MERCHANT MILL , and an excellent FISHERY . The other supposed to be about four hundred acres, one hundred of which are now in corn, and in good order for sowing wheat. They are both in a high state of cultivation. In either event, I will dispose of a part of the Negroes, Stock, and Household Furniture.
Letters directed to me in Alexandria, post paid, will be duly attended to.
William Fitzhugh.
August 10.
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JESSE MORGAN WIRE WEAVER, N,
At his Manufactory, King Street, next door to Jonathan and Mahlon Schofield's dry goods store, Alexandria, has the following articles for sale, to wit:
Riddles for wheat, cockle, coal, lime and sand, ditto for flaxseed, oats, Indian meal and brick dust, likewise wove wire for cellars, milk-house windows; screen and shake wire for mills and fans. Also, safe wire or sales ready made.
August 28.
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CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the reception of a careful tenant, and none else need apply.
Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place.
This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards below, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to
B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it, and two passages.
Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charles County, State of Maryland, near Bryantown, a negro man named BAP , about twenty years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, stout, well made fellow, has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, a broad round dark face with small eyes, a hole in each ear, stout thick feet with a large scar upon the top of one of them, his toes turn very much out. Had on and took with him an old pair of naked pantaloon, an oznaburg shirt, an old negro cotton jacket, a short blue coat turned up with red, a pair of striped cotton stockings, a pair of old blue coating trowsers, and a felt hat half worn when he left home, but having taken with him clothes of various kinds, he may have changed them. He is supposed to have made for Alexandria or the Federal City. Any person apprehending said negro and lodge him in any jail so that I get him again shall be entitled to the above reward, or if brought home, in addition to the above reward, all reasonable expenses will be paid.
Masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harboring or carrying him off at their peril.
Robert Hagan.
August 21.
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BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
   Dolls.     1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1st drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000  
5 325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1807. co ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
For Sale, or to Let,
THAT beautiful seat whereon the subscriber now lives, about half a mile from the town of Alexandria. The Lot contains four acres, on which are erected a handsome dwelling, with piazzas round the first and second stories, a stable and carriage house, beside other out buildings; there are also pertaining to the premises, an ice house, two springs of good water, and a summer and winter Fishery. The ground is under good fencing, and the greater part set in clover, and about 40 bearing cherry and peach trees thereon.
For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, or at the corner of the Diagonal street.
John Duff.
July 24.
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Land for Sale.
WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mansion. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit.
Walter S. Alexander,
John Luke,
For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased. August 13. co
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality:
 London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Old Sherry in quarter casks,  Dry Lisbon do.  Old Port in bottles,  Cogniac Brandy,  Jamaica Spirit,  Holland Gin,  Whiskey,  Loaf Sugar,  British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,  Russia do. first quality,  Juniper Berries in bags,  Coarse Hats in cases,  Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. 
Aug. 8. d
Alexandria Bank Shares
FOR SALE—apply to James Patton.
Aug. 20.
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TRAVELS IN GREECE
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References,
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquity, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, is so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the mind, they are also highly acceptable to the mind, real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis Travels , will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. The Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume.  The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.  Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
TO BE SOLD,
ON Thursday the 27th day of September next on the premises, to the highest bidder, if not disposed of by private sale before that day,
THE TRACT OF LAND
whereon I now live, in Fairfax county, Virginia, on Pope's Head Creek, containing five hundred and fifty acres; the situation is agreeable and very healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat, on the abovementioned Creek, with an inexhaustible quantity of excellent grey free stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplar and hickory timber, to erect the dam and necessary buildings, on the spot; there is on this Creek, which washes the tract for about two miles, a very considerable portion of the first quality of new land, and a quantity of fresh land just opened and nearly half the tract is to cut. It is situated about twenty miles from George Town and Washington, and the same distance from Alexandria and Dumfries, and is justly considered the best piece of forest land in the county. The terms of payment will be, one third paid down, one third in eighteen months, and the other third in three years; an inalienable title will be made the purchaser, and the public are assured that the sale will take place, if not privately disposed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall.
ALSO,
On the same day and place, will be sold, all my STOCK of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and present crop now on hand, for ready money.
Thomas Pollard.
Aug. 22.
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