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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1805.
[No. 1364.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Stone,
RUM
10 hhds. and bbs. French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bbs.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bbs.
Sugar in hhds. tiers and bbs.
Chocolate } in boxes,
White and brown Soap and } in boxes,
Mould and dip Candles } in boxes,
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Egg inkgs and frails,
Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere,
Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons,
Sergs, Elastics, blue Friezes,
Calamacoo, Russels, Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Callicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,
India Muslins and Table Cloths,
Bandana Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other
articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flavor'd Holland
Gin,
60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil,
2 bales German Ticklenburgh
1 case Britannia,
1 do. Plautus Royal,
Just Imported from Rotterdam,
In the brig Nancy, Spalding,
AND FOR SALE BY
J. & T. Vowell,
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit
for immediate use,
Three hhds. old Grenada Rum,
Three casks Clover Seed,
Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy.
Cash given for Otter and
Mink Skins.
April 25.
JAMES SANDERSON
Has received, in addition to his late general sup-
ply, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve-
ry low, and on liberal credit;
10 pipes 4th proof C. gnac Bran-
dy,
4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum.
20 barrels New England ditto.
5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine.
12 half pipes do. do. do.
25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each.
9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen
each.
6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese.
20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles.
ALSO,
28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC-
CO now in store.
May 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
69 barrels prime pork,
12 barrels-pease, suitable for the West-India
market,
Wm. HODGSON.
July 3.
This day is Published,
And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book-
store, and this OFFICE,
(PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN
A P O L O G Y,
for Renouncing the Jurisdiction
OF THE
SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING
a Compendious View of the GOSPEL,
AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunaway, Richard
M'Neven, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson.
May 1.
A few Copies of the American
Gardener, for sale by Robert Gray, in
King Street.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received,
per Schooner Hiram, from Rhode Island:
ALSO,
35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY—
at
30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBAC-
CO, warranted good. These articles will be
sold low. Apply to
John & Thomas Vowell.
July 16. d
BEEF AND PORK.
We have just received, prime and
mess Beef, in barrels and half barrels; prime
Pork, in barrels and half barrels—all of excel-
lent quality.
Hewes & Miller.
June 24. d
Mill Stones & Boulting-Cloths.
We want to buy one pair of
4 or 4 1/2 in half feet Cologne Mill Stones—
We have one pair of 6 feet Burr Mill Stones for
sale: Also, five hundred dollars worth of Boul-
ting-Cloths; which will be sold a bargain, to
any body who will take the whole of them.
Hewes & Miller.
June 20. d
Mandeville & Jamesson
Are now landing, and offer for Sale,
10 puncheons high proof Jamaica
Rum.
10 hogheads Barbadoes Molasses.
8 hogheads St. Croix Sugars.
English F and FF Gunpowder.
Philadelphia Loaf Sugars.
Patent Shot and Bar-Lead.
May 29. d
The subscribers have just received, by
the Packet, from Norfolk,
30 barrels prime Beef,
20 do. Pork.
Lawrason & Fowle.
June 24. d
For Sale, on liberal Credit,
90 hogheads
South Potomac Tobacco,
Now in store—Also,
4 do. Rappahannock;
Suitable for the West-India market.
James Sanderson.
June 20. d
FOR SALE.
20 puncheons Jamaica RUM,
LAST YEAR'S CROP,
Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms.
John & Thos. Vowell.
May 9. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
An elegant assortment of goods, selected from
the latest importations, in Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Superfine cloths and coloured cambricks,
Dimities,
6-4 9-8, Cambric
mouselins,
India, book, jaconet
and mull mull, mus-
lins,
Colonade and crossbar-
red striped cambric
ditto,
Lace,
6-4, Lace shawls,
Long ditto,
Super brocaded do.
English and French silk
gloves.
Kid ditto,
Pec nic mitts,
English split straw bon-
nets,
Madras and bandanna
handkerchiefs,
Bastas,
Mammodies,
Gurrahs, &c. &c.
All of which he has determined to
sell at the most reduced prices.
May 26.
PUBLIC SALE.
To be SOLD, at Public Sale, for ready money,
on MONDAY, the 14th of August, next,
The House and Lot
Lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson,
adjoining the town of Alexandria.
The sale will take place on the premises,
at one o'clock, P. M.
July 22. dtt
THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
—A SUPPLY OF—
Fresh teas, particularly selected,
6000 lbs. green coffee,
14 hhds. St. Croix and St. Martins Sugar,
New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump
sugars
Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits,
Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum,
Cognac brandy,
Holland gin,
Whiskey and
New England rum,
Choice old Madeira,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga and
Port,
Claret in cases,
20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins,
Very best chocolate,
Dixon's best mustard,
Sallad oil, &c.
With a general assortment of groce-
ries as usual.
The whole of which are of a superi-
or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona-
ble terms.
JAMES BACON.
May 14. d
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house
on Wilkes street, opposite Capt. George Slacum's
—For terms apply to,
John C. Vowell.
July 6. d
LAWRASON & FOWLE
Have just received, by the brig Harmony, Robert
B. Hall, master, from Boston.
3 bales best Beerboom Gurrahs
3 do. Sewing I wine
2 chests Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS.
5 do. Imperial }
20 boxes best Spanish Segars
2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy
40 barrels N. E. Rum
5 hhds. retailing Molasses
7 barrels Sperm Oil
a few boxes Sperm Candles
40 boxes brown Soap
And a quantity of Plaster Paris. 1
July 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous
to the purchasers, for cash or notes,
The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths
Kersemere and swandowns
Bearskins and tearnonights
Durants and callimancoes
Bombacets and wildbores
Common and boil'd camblets
Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery
English extra long silk gloves
Silk twist and thread
Diaper and common tapes
Paper and pound pins
White and printed marseilles
Laces, edgings and gimps
Elegant black and white lace veils
Patent do. do.

From the Phil. True American.
The following Letters were published by the Aurora, to prove that Mr. Elliot had joined "the Union of Honest Men," if they do not prove that, we think they will at least prove that he has quit his "union with Dishonest Men."
COPIES OF LETTERS FROM JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 1.)
Washington, Jan. 25, 1804.
Sir,
Your letter is received. As I am always willing to receive good advice, your observation on my style of speaking are not unacceptable; but in my political conduct I must be dictated by my conscience alone.
I have no idea that my constituents wish to be represented by a humble slave of the proud, passionate, and aristocratic Mr. Randolph, or a fellow laborer of those whose labors tend to disorganize the constitution and place the small states at the feet of the large ones, and both large and small at the feet of Virginia. On this subject I believe there is a great union of sentiment among the Vermont delegation, both senators, and representatives, at any rate I believe I know the sentiments and feelings of all but judge Olin. I wish this communicated to those who accuse me of "straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel." If there be any base enough to accuse me of "a direlition of principle, and a temporizing policy for the sake of popularity," I ought in justice to myself to offer them nothing but the homage of my high contempt. But I have the "vanity" to add the remark that every action of my life contradicts the unmanly insinuation. Besides, let me enquire what popularity I had in view, it was supposed in opposing a measure almost universally popular. But I cannot think any man has accused me of political dishonesty. Your correspondence will at all times be agreeable, and believe me, Sir,
very respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
JAMES ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
(No. 2.)
Washington, Feb. 13, 1804.
DEAR SIR,
Yours of the 3d instant is received. On the subject of the American "Chancellor of the Exchequer," the peculiar favorite of the president and heads of department, and ostensible leader of the republicans in congress, you shall have ample satisfaction.
It is now almost the unanimous voice of the northern republicans that Virginia and Mr. Randolph are attempting to rule the house of representatives and the nation by violence. On the subject of the extinguishment of the state balances, every member from New-England, judge Olin excepted, unite in opposition to the measure. On most questions the northern representatives, republicans and federalists, vote together. Judge Olin with us frequently, in opposition to the salary bill for instance. The consequence of this schism among republicans, is, that measures are frequently carried against the prime minister by small majorities, on all which occasions, and many others, he abuses the speaker and the house in a most infamous manner. In many of his speeches he tells the house their proceedings are disorderly. The other day he told the house they were under the influence of Mr. R. Griswold and used much indecent language with respect to a coalition between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon, whom he represented as the leader of the party opposed to himself. A personal encounter of a serious nature has taken
place between Mr. R. and Mr. Alston, which will probably end in a duel; there must also be a duel between him and Mr. Hampton, whom he abused in debate. Mr. R. is famous in that way, and it is said performed deeds of fatal prowess before he came to congress. Anonymous letters replete with invective and threats are delivered to the republican members. I have received one in the style of an assassin, and it is evidently in the hand writing of Mr. R. very awkwardly disguised. I every day declare it to be of his production, and have demanded of him an explanation, which if he does not give, I shall make a statement of the business to the house, and perhaps move his expulsion. I am in fear of _____, I dare not say what—you will hear more soon.
Virginia is undoubtedly purely republican. My God! What republicanism! Nearly one half of the people in a state of menial and four fifths of the remainder in civil slavery! One man in four or five an elector. My blood chills—I tremble for my country! I know—Yes—know that deep laid plans exist against the constitution of the union.
I care not how far this information is diffused if it is kept out of the newspapers. We have sixty or seventy orders of the day, and scarcely a question is taken without several day's debate. If the session be not made permanent, it will not be that business is wanting.
Your sincere friend,
JAMES ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
(No. 3.)
Washington, Feb. 15, 1805.
DEAR SIR,
Messrs. Randolph and Alston have been arrested and bound to keep the peace within this district, the injury Mr. Alston received, was of so atrocious a nature, that there must be a duel. Mr. Hampton avers to disturbing the councils of the nation, will it is said suspend his challenge to the end of the session. The difficulty between Mr. Randolph and myself has been accommodated by the intervention of Messrs. Bryan and Nicholson, Mr. R. having denied any knowledge of the letter in question.
Yours,
JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 4.)
Washington, Feb. 27, 1805.
Sir,
I enclose you a set of revolutionary resolutions by Mr. R. the great inquisitor and censor, and not only of the judicial department, but of the state governments. In the opinion of many republicans, they tend to the destruction of state sovereignities.
The great principle involved in these resolutions, has already been decided against Mr. R. by 62 votes to 56. But he is too good a republican to submit to majority. Only one member from New England votes with him on the question.
Yours,
J. ELLIOT.
P. S. These resolutions involve also an open violation of the plighted faith of the nation—by the convention between the United States and Georgia, by which we became possessed of the Mississippi territory, the United States are pledged to appropriate 5 millions of acres to satisfy the very claims which Mr. R. says we must resolve not to satisfy.
(No. 5.)
Washington, March 9, 1805.
Sir,
The bill for satisfying the Georgia claims has passed in committee of the whole by a majority of eleven, and the substance of this revolutionary resolution, was rejected in the same com-
mittee, by the same majority. The resolutions are still before the house, but I shall this day move their postponement or total rejection. Mr. R. is more furious than ever, and has poured the full vial of his wrath upon col. Lyon and myself—he calls us "the Bear of the arctic and Lion of the torrid zone." He threatens to refigu the dictatorship. Several alterations which to my knowledge have been projected in the constitution, calculated to destroy the remaining weight of the small states, will now be kept for a season.
From the present appearances I shall not vote for the impeachment of judge Chase—but we have not all the testimony. I am a friend to the independence of the judges, but a greater friend to the rights of the people.
Yours,
JAS. ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
(No. 6.)
Washington, March 12, 1804.
Sir,
The revolutionary resolutions have been postponed to the next session, except the first and second which were abstract propositions. Col. Lyon created much admiration by a very able speech against the resolutions.
Yours,
JAMES ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
(No. 7.)
Washington, March 14, 1805.
Sir,
I imagine that the republicans in your quarter will not find much fault with my speech in favor of the impeachment of judge Chase. I shall be obliged, however, to vote in the negative ultimately as the question will be taken upon several articles to all of which but one—I am opposed.
If I have sometimes "failed in arrangements," it may be imputed to this, that contrary to the practice of all other speakers, I always trust for manner as well as matter, to my extemporaneous powers. I have never used a single note, or commit to paper a single word of my speeches before delivery.
Yours,
JAMES ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
(No. 8.)
Washington, March 17, 1805.
DEAR SIR,
Of col. Lyon's 'plans' I know nothing—I will tell you the truth, but not the whole truth about certain "designs against the constitution." Perhaps it is wrong to call them designs; most of those who entertain those views are honest; they believe we have reached the age of political perfectability.
1. To carry the election of president to the people. How will this effect the small states? Take Vermont and Pennsylvania; Vermont gives six electoral votes; Pennsylvania 20. Carry the election to the people, and the weight of Vermont, relatively to Pennsylvania, is but a fraction more than as 4 to 18.
2. Reduce the period for which senators are elected to two years. How will this effect the small states? It will render the senators less independent, and in time the mere tools of the large states. Something of this kind is already discovered. A republican of distinction has been heard to say, that Virginia might as well send four senators and Rhode Island none as for each to send two.
3. Limit the office of a judge to five years. This needs no comment.
I shall always be devoted to the cause of liberty; but I am decidedly of opinion, that the union of the vast territory and heterogeneous population of our country cannot be preserved under a system less energetic than the present constitution. The moment when we have added a world to our empire is a
very improper one to seize for the purpose of rendering government almost perfect democracy. Yet such views are entertained by our southern and Pennsylvania brethren.
The nomination of governor Clinton was made in secret conclave by five members a great while ago, it is a part of the well known Virginia plan to give us a president from that state.
Colonel Burr has many respectable friends in both houses, but it was necessary to set him aside for the present. Virginia commanded and it was done.
I am fir,
very respectfully your friend and humble servant, JAS. ELLIOT.
Mr. _____.
P. S. Both judge Olin and myself have experienced much difficulty in voting for the impeachment of judge Chase. We shall probably be obliged to vote against the articles, as they will charge him with ten times too much.
J. L.
(No. 9.)
Washington, March 19, 1804.
Sir,
In my last I intimated that the Rhode-Island senators, were considered as devoted to the views of Virginia. I meant no imputation on the character of those gentlemen, they are upright, and their co-incident with Virginia perhaps merely accidental.
It is certain however there are many modes of republican influence and intrigue, of which none but those who have like us "a view of the whole ground" can form an adequate idea.
Yours,
JAS. ELLIOT.
(No. 10.)
Washington, Nov. 15, 1804.
Sir—Your notice of the election of electors was very acceptable.—Mr. Noyes is indebted to my activity and influence in Gilford, for his elevation to public life, and he knows it very well. Mr. Shepenfon is similarly circumstanced. These gentlemen are among my bitterest persecutors. "Father forgive them, forgive them, for they know not what they do." They are poor and want offices. I am poor also, but I will never sacrifice either principle or friends for the "loaves and fishes." I shall live and die an undeviating friend to the rights of mankind. Ingratitude may effect my sensibility, but it cannot make me a villain.
Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 11.)
Washington February 3, 1805.
DEAR SIR,
Again is the union of honest men triumphant. The acquittal of the supreme court of Pennsylvania is the sure harbinger of the downfall of Duane, and jacobinism in that state.—Had the judges been condemned articles of impeachment against governor McKean himself were already cut and dried for immediate use.
After the most strong and disgraceful congressional debate ever known, of 4 days duration on the Georgia claims, The friends of correct principles have prevailed by a small majority in the fullest house we have had this season; ayes 63, noes 58. Mr. Randolph has delivered several phillippies more violent than those of Robespierre in the bloody time of France. In return he has been called by republican speakers, an ape, a monkey, a slanderer, a calumniator, a madman, an ambitious popular leader, a despotic demagogue, tyrant, &c. &c. He has accused the poast master general of crimes and misdemeanors, and that officer has demanded an enquiry into his conduct. I shall move to confine the enquiry to the charges exhibited to Mr. Ran-

dolph, for I have ascertained that if it should go to his whole official conduct, federalists will unite with the violent republicans, upon the question, and he will most assuredly be condemned. — My speech which will soon be published, exhibits a clearer view of the Georgia business than has before appeared. Colonel Lyon observed in his speech that he was grateful to his God for having given him the face of man and not that of an ape or monkey. (Randolph had called him a jackass) and that "the head of the gentlemen from Virginia, was fuller of political projects than Don Quixotte's was of wind mills, calles, Dulcineas, and all the pomp of knighterrantry." General Staunton of Rhode-Island said his vote would not be influenced by the "wheedling of sycophants, or the frown of tyrants." The northern members are treated by the south with the most superlative degree of contempt and insult, both in & out of doors.
I am Sir, with respect and esteem, Your most obedient servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 12.) Washington, February 23, 1805. DEAR SIR, We have this moment killed Duane. We have taken his exclusive right as printer and stationer to the government, and decreed it to the lowest bidder, whatever may be his politics. Every New England member voted for the resolution.
A new daily moderate republican paper is soon to commence at Baltimore. There are already between six and seven hundred subscribers, the two first of whom are, Thomas Jefferson & Robert Smith. Ever yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. THURSDAY, August 7.
The admirers of Useful Invention will, during the present week, have an opportunity of indulging themselves with a view of Deneale's Patent Threshing Machine . The hon. judge Washington has erected one of those highly useful and curious machines on his Union Farm at Mount Vernon, and is now engaged in threshing his present year's crop of wheat. This being an invention of the most interesting kind to farmers, all those who have interesting doubts of its operation can be best satisfied by their own view of the machine while at work, where they will have an opportunity of examining the effect with which it is done, and whether it is equal to the object for which it was invented.
The letters of the hon. JAMES ELLIOT, member of congress, which appear in this day's Gazette, will be read with unusual avidity. They are copied from the Aurora , the editor of which has by some means, not less honest, well warrant, than his robbery of the treasury office, broken into the secrets of private confidence, and laid them before the world, as evidence of Mr. Elliot's apostasy — though, with any other man than a Duane, they would be proof irrefragable of his political integrity and independence. — They tell some very pretty anecdotes of our mild, forbearing, unassuming republicans: those little deities, who, in the reign of hrenz , had so much of the milk of human kindness about them, and were to do such great things for the dear people , if once they could get old George Washington, and the sanisocrate !
[Fed. Gaz.] The British government brig Busy was at St. Johns when the Camper-
down, which arrived yesterday, failed. The capt. and other officers had made themselves obnoxious by the improper measures they had taken in impressing men. It was ascertained they had no right to take men in the city — whereupon upwards of a hundred of the citizens assembled and drove the press gang to their boats. The collector of St. Johns refused to take any charge of the Marblehead vessel detained by the Busy , and she was sent to Halifax. [Falladium.]
By proclamation of governor Cameron of New-Providence, permission is extended for three months from the 12th of July, to neutrals bringing such articles as are specified in the proclamation — viz. corn, all sorts of grain, pulse, flour, bread, rice, and every species of salted provisions, cattle and live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber. This provision extends to the ports of Nassau, Exuma, Turks Island, St. George, and Crooked Island.
SPANISH AFFAIRS. The present aspect of our relations with Spain is such as to warrant the expectation of an immediate rupture. The arrival of this crisis is no matter of astonishment: It is only to be wondered, by what ingenious humility the event has been deferred to this period. Since the occlusion of the port of New Orleans (which was manifestly an act of studied insult and outrage) down to the present moment, the catalogue of Spanish wrongs has been increasing in number and magnitude. Forbearance on our part, has only provoked reiterated injury; and even when our government had assumed a few sparks of energy, they have produced from a corrupt enemy, nothing but prevarication and subterfuge. Washington and Madrid have alike witnessed the humiliation of a nation professing to possess all the prerogatives of independence. On the ocean, in our rivers, and in our harbours, our citizens and our laws have been derided and abused. Rights have been refused, indemnity for wrongs have been denied; our foreign agents have been either totally neglected or openly insulted; unjust rigors and exactions have been imposed upon our commerce; and, as if the aggravation could not be too heinous, the honor of the government has at last been violated by an offensive attack on its regular armed force! Under this accumulation of injuries, to be quiescent, would be cowardice; while to act, would be nothing more than the dictate of ordinary feeling.
This state of things is manifestly the effects of the crooked policy of our own administration. In order to avoid war Washington advised his countrymen always to be prepared for it. But what has been the practice of Mr. Jefferson? Has he, in his foreign transactions, impressed the nations of Europe with a complete idea of our ability to vindicate the national honor? or, has he not rather thrown that honor on the mercy of powers with whom he has negotiated? Even Spain, the humblest and most pusillanimous nation on the globe, has been truckled to? — And she, as it were, acquiring spirit from our evidence of the want of it, has poured out injury and insult with no unspairing hand.
War, it cannot be denied in its best shape, is an evil to any nation. Under our present circumstances, however, there are many considerations to diminish its inconveniencies. — Our country throughout its whole extent is agitated by civil contentions, by state jealousies, and local animosities. Indeed these passions have proceeded to so deplorable a height as almost to menace the federal compact with dissolution. Hence it is that at such a crisis, we conceive a foreign point of action for the feelings and energies of our
citizens, might possibly tranquilize our domestic tumults, and consolidate into one uniform system, the principles and views of good men of all parties. We are indeed in want of some external pressure to force us to a proper estimate of our real situation and resources.
With respect to the precise state of our concerns with Spain, we only learn that our government has proceeded so far as to intimate that her foreign agents here might depart at pleasure.
(Phil. Reg.) From the GAZETTE, and DAILY ADVERTISER.
THE CHRISTIAN AND THE INFIDEL.
"I trouble not myself about the manner of my future existence. I content myself with believing, even to positive conviction, that the power that gave me existence is able to continue it in any form and manner he pleases either with or without this body; and it appears more probable to me that I shall continue to exist hereafter, than that I should have had existence as I now have before that existence began." T. PAINE.
"I look beyond the bounds of human life for the reward of our sacrifices and the felicity of our reunion: how? in what manner? I am so ignorant, I only feel that it ought to be so." MADAM ROLAND.
"An immortal renoun is the most powerful of death-bed consolations." BURFOON.
To answer such flimsy attacks as these upon the Christian faith, by a regular train of argument, would be to pay an extravagant compliment to the vanity and arrogance of human folly; a late writer has done it better in the beautiful story of La Roche ; and, perhaps, the following fragment will be found calculated to have a similar effect.
Alas my Jane! "He was delighted with the work of his own hands; he saw it beautiful. He made it good, and took it to himself." I had a daughter sweetly fair With hazle eye, and auburn hair; A dimple too, in either cheek, And cherry lips; she could not speak She was so young; yet she could look Her meaning just as if she'd spoke. Oft in her eyes I us'd to gaze, Delighted with her infant ways. And play'd, and look'd, and play'd again; So watchful never to give pain, That she was pleas'd and seldom cry'd Except when something was deny'd, Which stern duty ordered to. And this, forsooth, would cause her woe; But then it went so soon away, That we did little else but play; She just could run; I think I see Her infant form approaching me, A bunch of fl'wers in either hand, Like little sylph from fairy land: She rooted was within her heart, So that I thought I could not part From little Jane, I lov'd her so; But yet a journey I must go, And leave my little girl behind To nurse's care, it griev'd my mind, For I had fears, foreboding fears, Which forc'd away the silver tears, And made me tremble; yes, and sigh, Though I could give no reason why. Oh! ye, who know a parent's cares, Who've every with some darling shares, Though absent long, and far away, Yon cling to that auspicious day, When you again shall eager kiss The sweet controller of your bliss. And so did I; the day was come, And I had fondly journey'd home: Alas my Jane! she was not dead. She still could lift her sickly head; And still could smile; and still would try To run, because papa was nigh; And when she could not, seem'd to say, Papa be cheerful; perhaps I may; Then turn, and give me such a look, As all the parent in me took; I saw the struggles in her heart; For well she knew that we must part. * * * * * My little infant now is gone; And why should I her loss bemoan? Through glass of faith I plainly see That she is happier far than me. Her golden harp she tunes so sweet, When sitting at her Saviour's feet, That I could like to go and hear I sometimes think; and shed a tear, (No tear of sorrow but of joy) The hymns that now my child employ: Far from the wars which roar so near She's landed safe; and free from fear: No ruffian rude shall ever stain The innocence of little Jane; Angels do sit and listen, round I make no doubt, on heavenly ground; And every voice in chorus raise To sing the lov'd redeemer's praise. It was a beautiful flower. It was committed to my care; and I watched over it with the ten- derest affection; but I loved it, perhaps, too well,
and it was taken from me in mercy. This is nothing, certainly, to the reader; but the question which involves the moral, is at some import; has not the christian decidedly the advantage over the infidel, all things considered, even here?
Assize of Bread. The 3d loaf to weigh 13 ounces. JOHN LONGDEN, C. M. August 7.
Spring-Garden Theatre.
The public are respectfully informed that a detachment of the Philadelphia Company purpose opening the Spring-Garden Theatre for 12 nights.
The first performance will be on THURSDAY, 8th August, when will be presented, A Comedy in 3 acts, called
THE FOLLIES OF A DAY; OR, The Marriage of Figaro: Translated from the French of Beaumarchais, by Thos. Holcroft.
Count Almaviva, Mr. Wood Figaro, Jefferson Basil, Francis Antonio (the drunken Gardner) Blisset Hannibal (the page) Mrs. Wood Jacquez, Mr. Seymour Countess Almaviva, Mrs. Jefferson Sufan, Mrs. Francis Agnes, Miss Hunt After which, a Comic Farce in 2 acts, called LOVER'S QUARRELS; OR, Like Master Like Man.
Don Carlos, Mr. Wood Sancho, Jefferson Lopez, Blisset Leonora, Mrs. Jefferson Jacintha, Mrs. Francis To which will be added,
A MUSICAL PIECE, CALLED THE ADOPTED CHILD.
Sir Bertrand, Mr. Wood Record, Francis Le Sage, Robins Michael, Jefferson Spruce, Poe Flint, Blisset The Adopted Child, Master Harris Clara, Mrs. Seymour Nell, Mrs. Jefferson Annetta, Miss Hunt Lucy, Mrs. Francis The Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin precisely at 7.
Admittance One Dollar. Tickets to be had at Mr. Gadsby's bar, and at the Theatre. Should the weather prove unfavorable, the entertainments will be postponed until the first fair evening. August 7.
P. NOWLAND, Has just received and for sale an assortment of the most FASHIONABLE MOUNTED COMBS, AND A FEW PAIRS OF Elegant EAR-RINGS. Aug. 7. 16c.
An Overseer wanted.
I WILL give liberal wages to a young man acquainted with FARMING, who can (from respectable sources) bring vouchers for character. Application may be made me at the place or at my farm two miles from Centreville, if done in the course of a few weeks. THOMAS BLACKBURN, jun. Rippon Lodge. August 7. 2w3w
Wanted to purchase, for CASH, A LIKELY NEGRO MAN, who can come well recommended for honesty, sobriety, and industry. Apply to the Printer. August 7. 3t
To be Sold, at Public Auction, FOR READY MONEY,
On the 12th day of AUGUST next, between the hours of eleven and two of that day, at the door of the Coffee-House in the city of Alexandria —
Four Acres and seven-eights of an Acre of Ground, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, formerly conveyed to JAMES WILSON, merchant, lately deceased — or so much thereof as will be sufficient to answer the purpose of paying the charges of such sale, and also the sum of fourteen hundred and seventy six dollars and sixty eight cents, the amount of two promissory notes, due to Nathaniel Pendleton, from the said Wilson, and also such interest as may be then due thereon; pursuant to a deed of trust to us the subscribers for that purpose, recorded in the office of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, in the county of Alexandria, 16th July, 1805.
CHARLES SIMMS, GEORGE DENEALE, EDMUND I. LEE. July 19. 2aw1d

FOR SALE, (Or Freight to the Northward,) The last Sailing Brig, ECONOMY, ELISHA P. SMITH, MASTER.
For terms, apply to the Master on board, lay- ing at Harper's wharf, or to
JOHN G. LADD; Who has on board
FOR SALE, 80 bbls. Prime Pork, 90 bbls. Herrings, branded for country. 9 Boxes Spermaceti Candles, 2 Bags Hops.
Apply as Above.
August 5. d
EDUCATION.
H. WILBAR.
Begs leave respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity (that at the request of many of his friends) he has re- duced his terms of tuition to five dollars per quarter, and one dollars entrance.
HE will have some vacant hours which he proposes filling up in private teaching. For terms apply at his academy, opposite the store of Mr. John Kincaid, King Street, where he has for sale a quantity of excellent PENS, some suit for the use of young ladies, others for the Compting-house.
The store and lower part of the house he occupies to rent very cheap.
August 5. eozw.
IRISH WHISKEY.
The subscriber has on hand about 1300 gallons WHISKEY, made last Christmas from malted barley, which is of an excellent quality. It is now offered for sale to private fa- milies, by the gallon, at four shillings and six- pence, or by the barrel at four shillings and three- pence,—at his house near the brewhouse.
THOMAS CRUSE.
Alexandria, August 1. dom
N. B. The few that have drunk of this Whis- key give it the preference to Brandy. There is no doubt of its being a wholesome spirit. Its being manufactured in the town, should be a farther recommendation to the citizens.
Notice is hereby Given,
That in pursuance of an act of Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, establish- ing a Town at the Court-house of this County, on the lands of Richard Ratcliffe, by the name of Providence. We the subscribers, trustees therein named, will proceed to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, on Monday the 19th day of August next, (being the first day of August court) the several LOTS in the said town, as laid out, con- demned, and directed to be sold by the said act— A plan of which will be shewn, and the terms made known on the day of sale.
Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhugh, Daniel McChichester, Francis Coffer, Richard Bland Lee, John C. Hunter, William Middleton.
Fairfax County the 2d day of July, 1805. } (5) eoz9A.
FOR SALE,
Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever,
Four valuable Lots, on the south side of King Street, between Fayette and Henry Streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King Street, and running back 160 feet to a 12 feet alley.— The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more espe- cially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale,
A House and Lot, on the south side of King Street, near Washington Street, and opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business.
Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years,
An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt Streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it could be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heaps upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washing- ton Street, or to the subscriber, at Notley Hall, opposite to Alexandria.
Thos. L. Washington.
N. B. To Hire by the month.
A very likely active BOY,
About 13 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above.
May 3. so
NOTICE.
THE inhabitants of the coun- ty of Fairfax, are requested to meet at the ta- vern of John Gooding, at the old turnpike gate, on SATURDAY the 17th instant, at twelve o'clock; to take into consideration the propriety of applying to the legislature, at the ensuing session, for a Branch of the Bank of Virginia to be established in the vicinity of Alexandria.
August 2. eozw
Mechanics Relief Society.
THE members of the above society are informed that a stated quarterly meeting, will be held at the court house, on Wednesday the 7th of August, at seven o'clock in the evening.
John V. Thomas, Sec'y.
August 5. d3t
N. B. Loft or milled, two small books, containing several statements of accounts, and sketches of the proceedings of the society— any person finding and returning them to Mr. John Longden or the subscriber shall be reward- ed for their trouble.
John V. Thomas.
St. Vincents Rum, Muscovado Sugar, and Spanish Hides,
FOR SALE BY Benjamin Shreve, jun.
August 5. d
Nice New Wheat Flour.
Douglas & Mandeville
Have on hand and shall continue to keep Nice New Flour, in barrels and half barrels for private families.
Also for Sale, 150 barrels CORN.
August 1. 6t.
Highway Robbery!
1500 Dollars Reward.
YESTERDAY, about 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. JOHN PETER, an officer of the Bank of COLUMBIA, was stopped on horseback on the road between this town and Alexandria, and within about two miles of the latter place, by some unknown villain, shot through the body with a pistol, and robbed of a sum of money in his possession belonging to this Institution, which he was taking to Alexandria, for the purpose of exchanging with the Bank there.
The whole sum taken amounted to Eighteen Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Sixty-five Cents, made up in packages— among which were
 1 Post Note of the Bank of Virginia, for 800 dollars  1 ditto of the Bank of Alexandria for 500  1 ditto of the same for 500  1 ditto of the same for 450  1 ditto of the Bank of Potomac, 149 65 cents. 
A Check of the Union Bank, on the Bank of Alexandria, drawn by R. Higinbotham, Cashier in favor of Greatham and Deverau, by them endorsed and by Benjamin Stoddert, and C. Smith, Teller.
There were also a parcel of Post Notes of the Bank of Alexandria for 100 dollars and for 50 dollars each. The remainder was in current notes, principally of the banks of Alexandria and Potomac, and some few of the Bank of Virginia of different sizes and denominations.
As the ATTACK was SUDDEN, and the WOUND received of a nature to deprive Mr. Peter instantly of his senses, (although it is now hoped he will recover) the description obtained may not be very accurate. As far as we are in- formed, the man who perpetrated the act, is of middle stature, good countenance, and had a gen- teel appearance. He had on a dark blue or black coat, mackerel pantaloons, boots, and a black hat; he was on FOOT and ALONE at the time, but may have had accomplices concealed, and will pro- bably change his clothes.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be given to any person or persons, who will detect and bring to conviction the ROBBER; and ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS additional for the recovery of the whole of the money, or in proportion for any smaller sum recovered. Should there be accomplices, and one of them make a discovery, so that it leads to the conviction of the robber, or to the recovery of the money, he shall receive the ABOVE REWARD, and inter- est will be made to obtain his PARDON.
WILLIAM WHANN,
Cashier of the Bank of Columbia.
George Town, July 31. d2w
NOTICE.
All persons that have claims against the estate of Thomas M'Cowat, sometime since of Leesburg, deceased, are requested to forward them, properly authenticated, to the subscriber, in Leesburg; as he wishes to ascertain the amount of the same, in order that he may make arrangements for their payment.
THOMAS M'COWAT, Heir at Law.
July 23. 12w3t
CHEAP GOODS.
The Subscriber, intending to leave Alexandria in a few weeks, offers, at his store in King- street, near Washington-street, the remainder of his Stock in trade,
At COST and CHARGES.
AMONGST WHICH ARE— SOME GROCERIES; a few barrels of old Whiskey, Brandy, and Rum; Stoughton's Bitters, in boxes or single bottle, warranted ge- nuine; and a small assortment of DRY GOODS —The whole purchased with ready money, and a part in Philadelphia and New-York—from whence the subscriber has lately returned.
ALSO, UPON LOW TERMS,
A part of his Household Furniture;
Consisting of a London made Sideboard, Ma- hogany Sopha and Chairs, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Glasses, and a variety of Pictures and Engra- vings.
C. W. JANSEN.
July 31.
HUGH SMITH, HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY THE
William from Liverpool,
A supply of Queens Ware, with the stock before on hand, received by the United States and the Medway, will enable him to sup- ply his customers, with a complete assortment of
Queens Ware, Glass and China.
FOR SALE,
On board the William,
6000 bushels Liverpool Coarse and fine SALT.
June 10. W T F. & 12W 2M.
FOR SALE,
250 Acres of Land, in the district of Columbia, about 5 miles from Alexandria and 2 from George Town: A large proportion is woodland of a good quality, abounding with good springs and handsome situations. I would lay off this land to accommodate those who may wish to buy from two acre lots to twenty, or sell it altogether. A small part of the purchase money will be required; and for the balance a li- beral credit will be given. Any person wishing to buy, may be shewn the land by William Snell- lum, who resides upon it; and leave their names with Mr. John Gadby, of Alexandria.
Sundry Lots may be had on ground rent, upon Duke-street, adjoining to Mr. Jacob Shuck's.
G. CHAPMAN.
June 13. 12w1f
Polygraphick Painting.
THIS art, so long kept a secret and exclusively prac- ticed by the Polygraphick Society in London, is now in the possession of a Citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe; who proposes to execute by subscription, two hundred copies from an original Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New- York, by permission of the Proprietor: being
A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON,
Supported by LIBERTY, VIRTUE, and JUSTICE. VIRTUE is holding the emblem of the reward he mer- ited. In the right of the piece, AMERICA, char- acterised as an Ab-original, is seated in a pensive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is PAINTING turned to HISTORY, for a subject worthy of her art, who is sapposed to answer,
'There is none more worthy than Washington.'
The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the public.
To those who esteem his public services and his private worth, and to the patrons of improvements in the fine arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already fur- nished with different engravings on this subject, will, it is hoped, still find room for the present undertaking, when they consider, that it will be a PAINTING, and the design new, executed by a process, which renders it more durable than oil paintings—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps a faint resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness, with the addition of six beautiful allegorical figures.— The price also is reduced to as to leave comparative merits, no object.
Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on del- ivery, (which is little more than the price of an en- graving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Bookellers, Philadelphia; Robert Gray, Alexandria; Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol-hill City of Wash- ington; and generally by Bookellers throughout the Union; who will please to return their Subscription pa- pers to Conrad and Co. Philadelphia, previous to the first of November next, when the work will be ready for delivery.
Frames will be procured, of any pattern, if required. on the most moderate terms.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE A PORTRAITS
Of Mr. and Mrs. Washington, On a smaller scale, 15 inches by 12; executed by the same process, and will be ready for delivery at the same time, on subscriptions of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents each, including a Gilt Frame. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of this amiable couple.
One of the Paintings is now to be seen at Mr. Gad- by's Hotel, for a few days, who will receive subscrip- tions. As this copy is ordered to be sent to Richmond soon, another will be forwarded, to subscribers offer, to Robert Gray's, King Street Alexandria, with whom subscribers may also enter their names.
THE Artist believes that the secret art of Poly- graphick Painting is known only to himself in the U- States; having travelled from the Carolinas to Mass- achusetts without finding a master of it. By this art, original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render it difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot fail rendering it more durable. In fine the whole is so ex- act and beautiful a copy, that the mind is lost in conjec- ture as to the method in which it is executed.
July 3.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be offered for SALE, at 11 o'clock, by public auction, on THURSDAY, the 8th instant, at Ramsay's wharf, (where the ship be viewed)
The Schooner General Pinkney,
As she arrived from tea. She is an excellent vessel, well found, and carries 500 barrels. A credit of 4, 6, and 8 months, will be given for the pur- chase money, for notes with improved indorsements, negotiable at any Bank in the district of Colum- bia.
P. G. Marsteller.
August 3. dt
PUBLIC SALE.
ON THURSDAY next, The 8th instant, will be sold at the house lately occupied by Wm. Woolf, deceased, Household Furniture & Earthen and Glass Ware, &c.
Aug. 6. dt
LAND for SALE.
I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell at a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considera- ble part of the purchase money. Those gentle- men who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the late John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property.
John Luke.
August 5. dt
FINLAY & COOK
INFORM THE PUBLIC,
That they have just received from London, via Baltimore, a small but well chosen collection of ENGRAVINGS, from the best European artists, and which they presume are superior to any now offered for sale in Alexandria:
Amongst these works are—
A sublime representation of the last Supper, from a painting by West, historical paint- er to the king of England.
The Redeemer, by Miller.
Saint John, by the Rev. W. Peters, Redox. A full length Portrait of Lewis the sixteenth, in his robes of state, by Collet, painter to the unfortunate king.
The Ale-House Door and the Hay-Market, with a few more Fancy Pieces.
They have, likewise, procured from Philadelphia, a few Copies of the
POLYGRAPHIC PAINTING,
Lately introduced in America.
They consist of a beautiful allegorical design to the memory of WASHINGTON, and Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. WASHINGTON.
BURNISH and OIL GILDING executed in the best manner; and Frames for Painting- Engravings, Needle-Work, &c. &c.
King-street, Alexandria, } 22w3w July 23. }
LANDS FOR RENT.
I will rent, of my estate in Caro- line county, 5000 acres, for a term of 7 years. A considerable part of this land lies immediately on the Mattaponi river, and will produce five barrels of corn per acre; it is generally in good condition for farming; the low grounds some of which are in meadow, and are perhaps equal to any in the state.
I will likewise Rent, for the same term,
Two thousand acres in the county of Orange, adjoining the Court-house. This land is well known for producing fine tobacco.— For further particulars enquire of
JOHN BAYLOR,
New-Market, near the Bowling Green.
July 9. 22w6w
TO BE LET,
The HOUSE on Fairfax-street now occupied by Mr. James H. Hooe. Possession will be given on the first of July. Apply to Mr. JOHN TUCKER, of Alexandria. The re- vant LOTS on King, Columbus, and Washing- ton streets; the LOTS on the Mall, lately ad- certified for sale; or any other Lots belonging to the subscriber, for sale by him, on reasonable terms.
STEPHEN COOKE.
Leesburg, May 22. 12w
For Sale—or to Let,
THE DWELLING-HOUSE which I now occupy, on Royal-street. As I am going to remove, possession may be had the first day of August.
JOSEPH SMITH.
July 22. 12w
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