Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-09-18 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On MONDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Rum in hhds and bls. Port Wine in casks, Claret in bottles, Sugar in bls. Poland Starch in casks, Coffee in bags, Household Furniture, &c.
A quantity of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Irish linens, jaconet, tambour'd, book and lappet muf-lins, tambour'd shawls, Barcelona handkerchiefs, silk hose, cambrics, calicoes, chintzes, cravats, nankeens, A variety of India Goods, &c. HENRY and THOS. MOORE, Auctioneers. Sep. 16.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds and bls. Continental Rum in bls. French Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tiersces and bls. Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Soap in boxes, Segars in boxes, A quantity of Nails in casks, A few crates of Queens Ware, 2 sets China, Furniture, &c.
A quantity of DRY GOODS,
Amongst which are Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, striped Nankeens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Muslin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Muf-lins, Millinets, red Hums, Fans, Curb and snaffle Bridles, And a variety of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master. Sept. 17.
Thompson and Veitch
Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England, A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Muslins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Mullinets and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date. Aug. 7. d
FOR SALE,
A valuable lot of ground on Royal street, between Cameron and King streets, on which are erected two small frame dwelling Houses; the lot is 25 feet front, and 123 feet 6 inches deep. Apply to HENRY and THOS. MOORE. August 15. d
To be Let,
For one year, or longer if required, The HOUSE and two acre LOT, including two well cultivated gardens, at present occupied by the subscriber, nearly adjoining Mr. Hooff's meadow, and within a short distance of the town of Alexandria. The house is in complete order for the reception of a genteel family. Possession may be had immediately on application to JOHN WHITE, Corner of Fairfax and Cameron streets. July 17. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust
from Jeff Simms to the subscribers, to secure a debt due by said Simms to Alexander Henderson, jun. will be sold, at PUBLIC SALE, for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Thursday the first day of October next, An undivided moiety of a TRACT of LAND in the county of Washington and state of Kentucky.
The undivided one-sixth
part of another TRACT of LAND, in the county of Shelby in the same state. It is thought unnecessary to be more descriptive, the papers being lodged with said Henderson for the inspection of those disposed to purchase. On payment of the purchase money a satisfactory title will be made the purchaser by GEORGE GRAHAM, JOHN GRAHAM. Dumfries, Sept. 15. (17) d
FALL GOODS.
Jacob Hoffman Is now opening (in the store formerly occupied by Thompson and Veitch) Part of his Fall Assortment, received by the Reserve from London, and is in daily expectation of receiving the remainder by the first arrivals from Liverpool. Sept. 17. d
FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Reserve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extensive Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for sale by the package or piece on the usual terms.—The following form a part of said assortment, viz. Nails, shot, pewter, fig-blue, German steel, FF and battle gunpowder, 26 bales best twisted sacking, Brussels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair safe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only. They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
FOR SALE, The fast sailing AMERICAN SHIP RESERVE, not two years old, now lying at Ramsay's wharf, burthen 174 tons, or 1300 barrels. Apply to BENNETT and WATTS. Sept. 12. d
50 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture, (near the seat of the late Mr. Madin, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS, one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollected, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow traveling gait, and was good before.
The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short made horse, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, trots hard, and drags his hind feet, by which they are much worn, holds his head high when mounted, has had the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was good before, but had lost one of his shoes.
Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the Horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and securing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them. PHILIP R. FENDALL. Alexandria, 12th Sept. 1801. d
SHREVE & JANNEY
HAVE FOR SALE, At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets, N. England Rum in bls. Molasses in hhds. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest, Castile and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackerel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each. Also, Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and salgochys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply. Sept. 14. d
Notice.
The Levy Court, or Commissioners of Taxes for the County of Alexandria, are desirous of contracting with a proper person to collect the county assessment for the present year. The amount of tax and terms of collection will be made known by application at my office, where proposals will be received until Thursday next, when the justices will meet for the purpose of making the appointment. G. DENEALE, Clk. Sept. 12. d4t
Ephraim Gilman,
TRUNK-MAKER, VERY respectfully informs the public, that he carries on the TRUNK-MAKING BUSINESS, at the Shop, in Royal-street, next door to messrs. BROWN & LONG's Hat-Manufactory, where he keeps constantly for sale, a great variety of TRUNKS;
which he is determined to sell at a price that will merit the custom of those who will please to call on him.
N. B. Trunks repaired on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms. Alexandria, Sept. 15. e04t
Tobacco Wanted.
The subscriber wishes to purchase a few hhds. of Tobacco on the inspection of Alexandria, Colchester or Dumfries. JOHN G. LADD. Aug. 4. d
From the London Universal Magazine.
THE GLEANER.
"I have thoughts of publishing a daily paper, which shall comprehend in it all the most remarkable occurrences that live within ten miles of London, or in other words, within the verge of the penny-post."
SPECTATOR.
To the Author of the Gleaner.
SIR, I HAVE long been of opinion, which nevertheless I would wish to express very humbly, that mankind are not so just in their gratitude for public services as they ought to be, and that some of those persons whom we have thought proper to hail public benefactors, are so in a very confined sense, while others, who really deserve that character, are either overlooked altogether, or honoured with a very small share of our approbation. But I apprehend, that if our gratitude, was bestowed on those who confer upon us the blessings which we most desire, the case would be otherwise, and in particular, I humbly conceive that of all men living we should be most anxious to rank the Editors of newspapers among the greatest benefactors to the human race. For what is it that they supply? News. And what is it that men ask for in the morning? News! At noon? News! In the evening? News! To the last minute of the night? News! Nay, do we not hear men, who accidentally meet on their way home to bed, ask eagerly for news, as they did the moment they entered the breakfast room, and took up that greatest of all luxuries, a wet newspaper.
Now, if those are to be reckoned the greatest benefactors, who confer the greatest number of favors upon the greatest number of applicants, surely the Editors of newspapers ought to be held in the highest esteem, and I hope when they see this justice done in their merits, they will bestow at least half a column of compliments upon me and you, Mr. Gleaner, and upon the Universal Magazine, the Editor of which can admit the praise of rivals without indignation. Should there be any, in whose minds there yet lurks a doubt of what I have said, or who may think that there are men whose works administer more to the necessities of their fellow creatures than the aforesaid Editors, I will hang the issue of the question upon this single point.
I will suppose, and entreat those persons to suppose with me, what the consequence would be, if the circulation of news were to be stopped for only a week—A week! did I say—why that is an age—for a single day, and then let us see what substitutes the ingenuity of man would invent. But a substitute for news! O! the thing is impossible; the very notion of it an absurdity, and what is more, an absurdity, which I believe never entered into the head of man.
No.—Mr. Gleaner; there are cures, and alleviations for all calamities incident to mankind, except this. Wars, famine, pestilence, earthquakes, inundations, storms and fires, sickness, lameless, blindness, are all capable of mitigation, and what is very important for my argument, are all partial evils, compared to that dreadful stagnation which would be occasioned in the minds of men by the circulation of news being obstructed, I have often amused, (I mean terrified) myself by supposing such a case, as some ingenious writers have amused their readers by terrifying them with stories of ghosts and murders, haunted castles, and such like objects of horror. I repeat it, sir, that the evils above enumerated are partial; a fire may, for instance, rage in one street or district and do great damage, but what is that to the town in general? Whereas, put a stop to newspapers for a day, and what would become of half the time and all the con-

versation of the whole inhabitants of the metropolis.
In considering and properly adjusting the merits of a newspaper editor, as a public benefactor, there is another respect in which he stands eminently conspicuous. — Other works that issue from the press are intended for certain respective classes of readers; but a newspaper is equally calculated for all descriptions. Whether a man wants bodily or mental aid, this is the place to apply. "If," says Addison, "a man has pains in his head, colics in his bowels, or spots in his clothes, he may here meet with proper cures and remedies. If a man would recover a wife, or a horse that is stolen or strayed; if he wants new sermons, electuaries, asses' milk, or any thing else, either for his body or mind, this is the place to look for them in." — Or, as my favorite poet says, we may in newspapers find
"Roses for the cheeks, And lilies for the brows of faded age, Teeth for the toothless, ringlets for the bald, Heaven, earth and ocean plundered of their sweets, Neptunian essences, Olympian dews, Sermons, and city feasts, and fair-rite airs, Ethereal journeys, submarine exploits, And Katterfelto, with his hair on end At his own wonders, wounding for his bread."
Advertisements are, in fact, news, and partake of all the characteristics of the other paragraphs. Here we learn the sad vicissitudes of families and estates, obligingly communicated by the masters of the hammer. Here likewise we discover what are the prevailing wants, whether snug places, smart footmen, maids of all work, or a sum of money upon good security. But without considering these as of the first requisition in point of news, if we pass on to those columns which more particularly record the actions of the busy world, what an infinite variety here is! What ample gratification for tastes of every description! Whether we wish to penetrate thro' the columns of a London Gazette, or wander through the gloom and mazes of a Hamburgh mail; whether we wish to trace the changes that have taken place in form of a government, or of a gown, whether we examine the measures of a foreign court or a foreign lace; whether we wish to know who have fallen in battle or in reputation; who have retreated from the enemy, or eloped from their parents; whether we are desirous of knowing what passes in Palace-yard, or in Bond-street; at the minister's levee, or the milliner's shop; we shall find all these, and a still greater variety in those diurnal vehicles of information.
"This folio of four pages, happy work! Which not even critics criticise; that holds Inquisitive attention, while I read, Fast bound in chains of silence, which the fair, Though eloquent themselves, yet fear to break; What is it but a man of busy life, Its fluctuations and its waste concerns?"
Having said so much, Mr. Gleaner, both in prose and verse, in favour of newspapers, and perhaps more than has ever been advanced at one time on that side of the question, I must now take the liberty to point out where they appear to some persons to be defective, and propose a remedy.
It has been suggested to me, that in the narration of events, the newspapers lean too much towards those which respect kings and courts, nations and governments, things which many people do not well understand, and others care little about; and also that in recording the more familiar anecdotes of family history, they confine themselves principally to persons of high rank and distinction, in whose affairs it is impossible we can be so much interested as in those of men and women more near our own level.
Now the remedy to all this, I humbly conceive, lies in the motto which I have chosen for this letter, and which therefore you will be so good as to prefix, that I may not have the trouble of repeating it again. The worthy gentleman who proposed it, gives a few specimens, which I shall first transcribe, and then add others of my own, which I hope will explain the nature and utility of a newspaper thus improved, beyond all contradiction.
"By our last advices from Knightbridge, we hear that a horse was clapped into the pound on the 3d inst. and that he was not released when the letters came away."
"We are informed from Pancras, that a dozen weddings were lately celebrated in
the mother church of that place; but are referred to their next letters for the names of the parties concerned."
"Letters from Brumpton, advise that the widow Blight had received several visits from John Mildew, which affords great manner of speculation in those parts."
"By a fisherman who lately touched at Hammersmith, there is advice from Putney, that a certain person well known in that place, is like to lose his election for churchwarden; but this being boat news, we cannot give entire credit to it."
"They advise from Fulham, that things remained there in the same state they were. They had intelligence, just as the letters came away, of a tub of excellent ale, just set abroach at Parson's-green; but this wanted confirmation."
These are all the specimens afforded by the ingenious gentleman to whom I am indebted for the first hint of a newspaper on this improved plan.
It is evident that these, though very ingenious, are not quite so minute in point of information, as the curiosity of the present days require, and therefore in what I am about to offer, I have ventured to come to a more close imitation of modern newspapers, especially in the article of what they call Bon Ton , or fashionable intelligence.
It is with great concern we inform the public, that Mr. Simon Softly, an eminent cock-cutter, lies dangerously ill of the gout, at his country seat, near Gray's Inn lane.
A battle was fought yesterday, in Five farthing fields, between a chimney-sweep, and an old clothes man of some distinction, which terminated in favor of the latter. There were several amateurs of the first rank present, as lord —, Col. —, the Hon. Mr. —.
Yesterday, as Mr. George Conondrum, of Moorgate, was conversing with some friends in his usual way, he fell into a grievous mistake, and was extricated with great difficulty.
Wednesday evening, the following melancholy accident happened. As Mr. Thomas Belch, of Gun-Dock, was returning home from the tavern, he was suddenly attacked by two bowls of rack punch, which deprived him of his senses and recollection. He left a business and two apprentices to regret his loss.
Advices from Lime-House, mention that a violent quarrel broke out between Mr. and Mrs. Tarpaulin, which was got under when the post came away.
The overseer of St. Bartholomew's parish, came to town last evening. He immediately went to the cat and fiddle, and was waited upon by the landlord. We hope to lay before our readers in a few days the real object of his journey to Illeworth.
An intelligent correspondent informs us that the clerk of St. Johns has given orders for a new bible and prayer book for the church, but in rough calf, and not in morocco, as asserted in an evening paper.
George Wigley, Esq. we are sorry to find, leaves the snuff shop, in Barbican, the air not agreeing with his health.
After this specimen, Mr. Gleaner, I should perhaps be blamed for leaving my work half finished, if I omitted proposing some alterations, or novelties in the way of advertisements. I shall therefore subscribe a few specimens of these, and but a few, as you probably may think I have nearly exceeded the reasonable bounds of one letter.
Washball & Company respectfully inform the public, that they have just imported a large quantity of the true, genuine, celestial wash, for the face and neck. It converts the greatest ugliness into the greatest beauty and not only removes all the freckles, but smooths the face, removes squinting, and the pernicious effects of a wry nose, as can be attested by many ladies of distinction. Price in bottles, one guinea each, stamp included.
Bathing —Bathing being so healthy and useful, at this season of the year particularly, Messrs. Irish and Company beg leave to recommend their yard square towels, which have been so long approved by the public, as much smoother, and better for wiping the body than any other. May be had in any quantity fit for immediate use.
Having enlarged so much, Mr. Gleaner, on the plan of this paper, I take my leave, by recommending it to the notice of your readers, and am, your humble servant, OLIVER QUIDNUNC.
Clean linen and cotton RAGS bought at this office.
LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
From London papers to the 1st of August, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, by the ship Two Friends, captain Vose, in 43 days from London.
FRANCE.
TELEGRAPHICAL DISPATCH.
6 Thermidor, 25 July.
The principal commissary of marine at St. Malo, to the minister of marine.
The English frigate, the Jason, of 40 guns, captain Murry, has run aground before the harbour of St. Malo. In the batteries of this fine ship were found 28 sixteen-pounders, and 12 thirty-two. She was built seventeen months ago.
(Signed) CHAPPE.
BRUSSELS, July 23.
The brother of the Ex-Director Carnot who is himself inspector-general of engineers, is employed in inspecting the coasts of Flanders. He has been to Bruges, Ostend, Blankenberg, and Nieuport.
CALAIS, July 24.
Our flotilla of gun-boats and flat-bottomed boats have not yet been able to sail with safety. The English blockade us day and night. They form an uninterrupted chain along our coasts half a league off. They have besides adopted the precaution to station armed ships behind all the capes which jut into the sea. They occupy all our harbours, and, as long as the summer lasts, it will be difficult to communicate from port to port.
LIEGE, July 23.
The Gazette of this town contains the following extract of a letter from Paris, dated July 17.
"Yesterday, at 11 o'clock in the morning, the religious Concordat was consummated and signed, the part of the chief consul, by Joseph Buonaparte, the counsellor of state, Cretier, and Abbe Bernier; and on the part of the pope, by Cardinal Gonsalvi, and the archbishop of Corinth, Spina."
This news is certain; it is said even that things are arranged in a manner to quiet all consciences.
HAGUE, July 20.
Letters from Hamburg say, that his Prussian majesty has acceded to the convention concluded between Russia and Great-Britain.
LONDON, July 28.
From the Paris papers, which arrived yesterday, we extract an account of the return of Gantheaume to France, after having landed his troops in Egypt. The silence of the Moniteur upon the subject was supposed by some to be a sufficient proof of the falsehood of that account. But it must be recollected that upon many other articles of intelligence, the French official paper has been equally silent. It never, we believe, said one word of Gantheaume's having put into Toulon, for reinforcements, nor of his having failed from thence; but it is certain that Gantheaume has actually returned to France. A letter was received at the admiralty yesterday from capt. Hallowell, of the Swiftsure, dated from the Bay of Frejus, near Toulon, the 7th inst. The letter gives an account of the capture of the Swiftsure, which was taken near Derna.
The fact of Gantheaume's return to France is thus placed beyond all doubt: as little can it be doubted that he returned after having landed troops in Egypt. The only point upon which we have no information is the place where he landed, and the amount of the force. The capture of the Swiftsure near Derna, would induce a belief that the landing took place at Derna. For some time past indeed it has been said that that was the spot. But whoever looks at the map will see that Derna is a vast distance from Alexandria; that the troops would have to travel burning sands and deserts, that their march must necessarily be slow. There are many places between Derna and Aboukir where Gantheaume could land them. A very intelligent writer in a morning paper supposes that Durafo was the spot. The supposition is a very reasonable one. Durafo is about twenty leagues to the west of Alexandria, and it will be recollected that the French papers said that the troops were landed within 20 leagues of Alexandria. If Gantheaume did debark them at Durafo, he would probably, on his return to France, keep along the coast as far
as Derna, near which the Swiftsure was taken. It is sufficiently clear that both that ship and the Bristol corvette were taken on his homeward bound passage.
Another point upon which we have no accurate information, is the amount of the troops landed.—Some of the French papers make their number 7000: But it is scarcely possible that so many troops could be conveyed in four sail of the line and a frigate. It is probable that the number did not exceed, if even it amounted to 5000.
Upon the consequences likely to result from such a reinforcement having joined Menou, we shall not at present express any opinion.
Accounts from France inform us that the Chief Consul has ratified the treaty with Portugal. We were taught to believe that he would not ratify it. Has he been induced to do it by the activity which Spain has evinced in coming to the assistance of admiral Linois—by his with not to do any thing that might diminish the ardour and check the exertions of his ally? [Courier.]
The court of Copenhagen has acceded to the convention signed at St. Petersburg on the 17th of June.
According to the last accounts from Copenhagen, count Loewendahl, son to the Danish ambassador in Russia, is immediately to proceed to St. Petersburg, with an official notification of the accession of Denmark to the Convention concluded there on the 17th ult. between Lord St. Helens and count Panio. Sweden having already signified its formal accession, the differences between Great-Britain and the Northern Powers are thus most happily brought to a final adjustment.
On the 18th inst. arrived at Hamburg, from Berlin, the French General Macdonald, with the Ex-count de Segur, his secretary, and four adjutants, on his way to Copenhagen, where he is to reside as ambassador. Should the proposals for a general peace, which have, it is most confidently asserted, been lately sent from Paris to Petersburg, meet with the approbation of Alexander, Macdonald is to go to Petersburg in the character of Ordinary French Ambassador.
The arrest of 7 French emigrants at Bareuth took place at the express requisition of Gen. Bourdonville, the French minister at Berlin. They are said to have been implicated in the plot for destroying the First Consul by means of the infernal machine.
Several conferences have lately been held at Vienna in the emperor's presence, at which the Grand Duke of Tuscany always assisted. Their object is said to be the indemnity of the Grand Duke, for which purpose Buonaparte had sent a new project to the Imperial Cabinet.
A private letter by the Hamburgh mail yesterday, asserts, that Alexandria has been taken by storm; but we cannot give credit to the news. If it had been true, government would have had an express with it.
In a letter from Naples, of the 29th of June, it is stated, that the system of terror adopted several years ago in that unhappy country still subsists in all its original vigor. Though the French troops occupy a part of the country, such is the resentment of persons connected with the government, that those who discover the smallest degree of friendship for them are objects of the most implacable vengeance.
July 31.
Letters from our fleet blockading Brest state, that the Brest fleet appears to be completely ready for sea, and that troops are embarked on board the ships.
The enemy's vessels are remarkably flat-bottomed, and draw so very little water as to be enabled to place themselves under cover of their batteries, where it would be extremely dangerous for our boats to venture. To this circumstance must be attributed the escape of the flotilla from Calais into Boulogne on Tuesday.
The peculiar construction of the French gun-vessels enabling them to proceed along the coast in safety, as our cruisers cannot, in consequence of their great draught of water, bring their guns to bear with any decisive effect upon them, it is, we understand, determined by the admiralty to dispatch a considerable number of small craft, properly equipped and armed, to be stationed off the opposite coast.
The military preparations along the Flemish coast are continued with undiminished activity. A corps of 1000 light cavalry, for some secret expedition has been lately selected from the troops at

Brussels; and Carnot, Inspector-General of Engineers, the brother to the Ex-Director, has inspected Bruges, Ostend, and Nieuport.
Memorials are daily presented to the Diet of Ratisbon on the part of the Princes and States who have suffered losses by the cession of the left bank of the Rhine. The last memorial received was that of the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel, who possessed in Sovereignty, before the Revolution, the country of Hanau-Leichtenberg, in Alsace. This prince estimates his loss at 12 districts, 7 towns, 4 boroughs, 142 villages, 104 farms and mills, 76,000 inhabitants, and 666,050 florins of annual revenue. He also claims an equivalent of 6,232,715 florins for the revenue, which he has not received for ten years, 3,793,596 florins for castles & effects lost during that time, and indemnities for the contributions, requisitions, Roman months, &c. which he has made in conformity to the conclusion of the Empire. Should the other Princes & States, whose possessions were formerly situated on the left bank of the Rhine, demand similar compensations, the whole Germanic Empire would not be able to satisfy them.
August 1.
The accounts brought by the Hamburg mail, which arrived at a late hour last night, do not contain intelligence from Egypt of a date more recent than that of which we are already in possession by General Hutchinson's dispatches of the 1st of June. Letters from Constantinople of the 25th of that month, notice the distressed state to which the garrisons of Alexandria are reduced for want of provisions and water. We are concerned to find, that no junction had been then effected between the Grand Vizier and the Captain Pacha, and the siege of Cairo was consequently deferred. The defeat of the Republican troops in Egypt is attributed to the disagreements and contentions which prevailed among the French Generals, respecting the plan of the campaign. If it be true that that country is exposed to the ravages of the plague, this dreadful scourge may have probably prevented the vigorous operations of the British army.
The reports respecting Gantheaume's squadron, the arrival of a French and Spanish squadron in the neighbourhood of Sicily, and a naval engagement, said to have been fought in the Adriatic, are unworthy of credit.
It now appears that the accounts of an action in the Upper Palatinate between the Austrian and Bavarian troops were unfounded, and that the differences between the Emperor and the Elector of Bavaria are on the point of being brought to an amicable conclusion.
Our private correspondence notices the discontent of the Russian minister at Paris, in consequence of his ineffectual interference with the French government in favor of his Sardinian majesty; a circumstance that must materially tend to widen the breach between the Emperor Alexander and the first Consul.
There appears little doubt but that the King of Sardinia will finally take up his abode in that island, to which he is, with the slender remains of his court, to be conveyed by a British man of war.
Traveller.
We have received letters from Deal and Dover, which notice the accounts daily sent to those places by our cruizers and boats, of the continual activity which prevails along the enemy's coast. Lord Nelson has at present under his command in the Downs, a force composed of no less than sixty vessels of all descriptions, which are chiefly frigates, sloops, gun-vessels, and bomb-ketches. It is expected that very few days will be suffered to elapse before the commencement of offensive operations against some principle points of the French coast. The prohibition of landing passengers at Dover is continued with the strictest care, and there are at this moment a great number of persons waiting at Calais to come to this country. Private accounts received from Cherbourg by the way of Calais, state the arrival of 11,000 troops at the former place. It is asserted upon the same authority, that no less than 6000 of them had been lately conveyed to Calais in flat-bottomed boats armed each with two pounders.
Lord Nelson shifted his flag yesterday from the Leyden to the Medusa frigate. Among the vessels ready for immediate service are, the Leyden of 68 guns, De Ruyter of 64 guns, and the Iles of 50 guns, with the Hind, Medusa and Brilliant frigates; the Hecla, Volcano, Zebra, Sulphur, and Discovery bombs, and
about twenty sail of gun vessels and revenue cutters.
BATTLE OF ALGESIRAS.
Captain Ferris, late of his majesty's ship the Hannibal, captured by the French squadron in the Bay of Algesiras, arrived this morning at the admiralty, with official accounts of the loss of that ship, and the particulars of the action between Sir James Saumarez and Admiral Linois and the Spanish batteries.
We were fully convinced that the report of the engagement, as it appeared in the Moniteur, would be found to contain much exaggeration, and this opinion is confirmed by the accounts which captain Ferris has brought. Although the Hannibal has been unfortunately lost, our naval glory has not suffered the slightest diminution.
It appears that Sir James Saumarez, with the Cæsar, Le Pompee, the Venerable, Audacious, the Hannibal, and the Spencer, attacked the enemy's squadron about 8 o'clock in the morning of the 5th of last month. The Hannibal, while in the gallant act of attempting to break the French line, was driven aground by the impetuosity of the current under the Spanish batteries, and was particularly exposed to a dreadful fire from artillery of a very heavy calibre placed upon a rock, by which she was in every point of direction commanded. In this perilous situation the action was maintained with uncommon intrepidity, by capt. Ferris and his crew, for nearly four hours, when, having lost 143 men in killed and wounded, seeing no prospect of extricating herself, and in danger of going every instant to the bottom, the Hannibal was at length compelled to strike her colours.
The Spencer was, in consequence of the rapidity of the current, prevented from taking part in the action, which was sustained by the Cæsar, the Venerable, the Audacious, and Le Pompee. The Cæsar had 42 men killed and wounded, the Venerable and Audacious between 30 and 40 each, and Le Pompee 83. The whole of our loss is, we deeply regret to state, little short of 350 men in killed and wounded. The Venerable led our squadron into action, and such was the vigor of the attack, and the force of our fire, that the whole of the French squadron were driven ashore, and all their ships rendered unserviceable. The enemy succeeded in getting off the Hannibal; but that vessel sustained so much damage as to be rendered completely useless. No officer of distinction was killed except lieut. Turner, of the marines, belonging to the Hannibal. The Pompee suffered so very severely by the fire of the batteries, that it was found necessary to employ the boats of the other vessels to tow her into Gibraltar Bay.
Sir J. Saumarez was using every exertion to refit his squadron with the utmost dispatch.
Such is the substance of the accounts communicated by capt. Ferris of the action of Algesiras, which according to the official papers of the French government, covered the republican navy with glory, but in which it is now ascertained that the rapidity of the current, and the Spanish batteries, performed the most conspicuous parts.
CORN EXCHANGE, Friday July 31.
The Wheat Market was very dull, hardly any thing done. Prices at last market-day. Oats brisk, and is dearer. Other articles in the same as last market day.
Wheat, 60s. to 69s. fine do. 60s. to 120s. superfine, 60s. to 130s. Rye 50s. to 60s.
PLYMOUTH, July 30.
On overhauling the papers of La Chevrette, a circular request of the Intendant of the French Marine was found on board, directed to the captain, that in future, when engaged with a British man of war, the French crew should not, as heretofore aim at the rigging, but level their guns at the hull; and quoting, as the reason, the remarkable carnage on board the L' Africaine in her action with the Phebe, while the latter sustained a very inconsiderable loss. Captain Sir R. Barlow, late of the Phebe, red the above paper on board La Chevrette.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 26.
The latest accounts which we received here from Egypt came down to the 2d of June, and mention that the army of the Grand Vizier had formed a junction near Cairo with the corps under the Captain Pacha—The grand Vizier had waited for the junction to undertake an attack upon
Cairo, where there is still a French corps, which principally endeavours to defend the forts there.
We have not as yet received any account that the English troops from the East Indies, which have landed at Suez, have joined the Grand Vizier.
In the action which took place on the 18th of May, between the French and the Grand Vizier, a corps of Turks of 5000 men bravely maintained their ground against an almost equal number of French, who endeavoured to attack the rear of the Grand Vizier, till they received a reinforcement of 4000 men, which compelled the enemy to retreat.
The disagreement which prevails among the French Generals has been of great advantage to the Turks and English.
The situation of Alexandria is said to be more than critical; it is greatly in want of water. Dispatches from the commandant of Alexandria to the first consul Buonaparte, found on board a ship taken by the English, fully confirm the distressed condition of Alexandria.
It is said that sir Sidney Smith is returning to England on board the Tigre. His secretary has lost his life in the Nile.
NEW-YORK, September 15.
We have received, by the brig Fuare, Dublin papers to the 5th of August; but we find only a few paragraphs in them worthy of notice. It is said there is a paper in town, containing an official account of the late battles off Algeziras. We have not been so fortunate as to obtain it. This account, if it has been received at all, shall appear in the Gazette to-morrow. Extracts from Dublin papers to the 5th ult.
DUBLIN, August 4.
Yesterday after an astonishing passage of five days from Oporto, laden with wine, arrived here the American brig the Enterprize, J. Wilcocks, master. When this vessel failed peace with Spain and France had been proclaimed, but no terms mentioned, except that during the war all the ports of Portugal are to be shut against British vessels. On her passage she was brought too twice by French privateers off Corunna.
As the track of the above-mentioned vessel is exactly the same for more than half the voyage from Gibraltar, we may certainly expect in a day or two at the farthest, admiral Saumarez's account of the late action off Algeziras.
It was yesterday reported, we could not satisfactorily trace upon what authority, that the combined fleet of French and Spanish ships in Cadiz, had entered the Mediterranean the 12th of last month. Another report of a fact equally problematical is in circulation, that the Brest fleet had put to sea in the night of Thursday last, 33 strong of the line.
Gen. Clarke and his suite are to embark for England on board a king's cutter.
The fleet at Cove have received orders to sail the first fair wind. We hear they are to join the ships off Brest.
Before the revolution there were in Paris 34 printers; their present number amounts to 385.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
Married yesterday, at Chesnut Hill, the seat of Mrs. Brown, by the rev. Mr. Davis, WILLIAM MURRAY MAYNADIER, Esq. of Baltimore, to the amiable and accomplished Miss BROWN.
—Last evening, by the rev. Mr. Bair, Mr. ROBERT STEWART, to Miss ELIZA WARD, both of this place.
By the Two Friends, capt. Vose, arrived at New-York, London papers to the 1st of August, have been received, they contain little of consequence—In the preceding columns our readers will find the whole of what the New-York editor says is worth selecting.
We shall to-morrow lay before our readers an interesting Law for the regulation of the British West-India Prize Courts, transmitted by Mr. King our minister at London.
The Boston frigate, capt. M'Neil, has arrived at New-York for the purpose of taking Chancellor Livingston and suite to France, after which she will join the squadron in the Mediterranean.
Capt. Johnson, who arrived at N. York in the brig Fox, on Monday last, informs that he left St. Maloes on the 8th August, at which time, above 100 gunboats, two
cutter brigs, and two 44 gun frigates, completely manned and victualled, were waiting at St. Maloes to be employed on the projected expedition. It was reported there, that admiral Gantheaume had captured one English 74 and a fleet of about 20 merchant vessels with stores destined for the British army in Egypt; and that he had succeeded in landing troops at a short distance from Alexandria. The officers and crew of the Jason, captain Johnson says, were preserved when that frigate was wrecked near St. Maloes: the pilot perished.
The governor of South Carolina has credited citizen Simon Jude Chancogne, as commercial agent of the French commissary general's department in that state.
WANTED, One or two MILLERS at this place.
ISAAC M'PHERSON. Ocoquan Mills, Sept. 18. e03t
An excellent Kiln of Bricks, and a quantity of SHELL LIME,
which will be sold very cheap, if applied for soon. The above may be seen near the Vendue Store of P. G. Marteller.
Also, 50 bls. Plaistering Hair. Apply to THOMAS PRESTON, or PHILIP WANTON. Sept. 18. e03t
Washington Tavern.
PETER HEISKELL,
At the Washington Tavern, keeps a good COACHEE and HORSES for the accommodation of persons who may have to go to George. Town or elsewhere.—Likewise, a number of good SADDLE HORSES.
For Sale, as above, A Coachman and a pair of good Horses.
Also, Five or six handsome saddle Horses.
He will be obliged to the person to whom he lent a pair of red leather saddle bags, with the letters PH worked on the top with white thread, if he will return them.
Sept. 18. zaw
Strayed or Stolen
FROM a pasture near town, about the 7th instant, a bright bay HORSE, 15 1/2 hands high, eight years old, has large feet, a switch tail, a white ring round one of his fore fetter-locks, and one white foot behind. Whoever shall bring the said Horse, or give information where he may be found, to the subscriber, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward, and reasonable expenses paid.
THOMAS WILLIAMS. Sept. 18. d
NEGROES and LANDS FOR SALE.
I wish to sell a number of very valuable Negroes, among whom are a good waggoner, shoemaker, house-maid, &c. None more capable servants are to be met with! I will give a short credit upon them, assured of punctual payment.
I have about 600 acres of land lying along the Ohio, about 8 or 9 miles below Limestone: 200 between the town of Washington and May's Lick, in Mason county, and several tracts in the interior counties in Kentucky, for sale, or to exchange for property in this or the state of Maryland.
The first of those is nearly all bottom; the second lies well for cultivation, is in an excellent neighborhood, well timbered, with good never failing water, and both have a delightful range for stock, particularly hogs. The titles are indisputable. A good bargain may be had of those and other lands in that state! I have also for sale, a share in the Potomac Company, and a small annuity in the town of Alexandria. A good waggon and team, and good brood mare, with a colt, and in foal.
Apply to me near Centerville.
VAL. PEERS.
N. B. I should prefer disposing of the Negroes in or near Alexandria, as may be. Water-side, Sept. 18. e04w
Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch, at this office.

Late Publications,
FOR SALE BY J. V. THOMAS.
TRAVELS,
IN THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA.
From the Cape of Good Hope to Morocco, from the year 1781 to 1797, thro' Caffraria, the kingdoms of Mataman, Angola, Maffi, &c. &c. likewise across the great Desert of Sahara, and the northern parts of Barbary.
[Translated from the German of Christian Frederic Damberger.]
MORDAUNT,
Sketches of Life, Characters and Manners, in various countries, including the Memoirs of a French Lady of Quality.
[By Dr. Moore, author of Zeluca, Edward, &c.]
In a few days will be published,
THE BLACK VALLEY,
A Novel from the German.
Alex. Sept. 12. eo
COLUMBIA ACADEMY,
King-Street, between Pit and Royal Streets, ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers , A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.
   Dols. Cts.     Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter, 50   Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c. 7 50   Do. do. for English, French, &c. 6   Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c. 4  
N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking.
August 1. d
635 Acres of Land for Sale.
On MONDAY the 12th of October next, at the Town of Middleburg, in the county of Loudoun, will be sold to the highest bidder,
Two adjoining tracts of Land, lying on Goose Creek, in the county of Loudoun, within a few miles of the said town of Middleburg. A part of this land, containing about 216 acres is excepted from this sale, leaving a body of 636 acres, 2 rods and 33 perches. The sale is made in pursuance of a deed from Gen. Henry Lee, to Walter Jones, jun. of Alexandria, conveying the said land in trust, to be sold for certain purposes set forth in the deed. The title is unexceptionable and without dispute.
The land will be sold for cash, or if more convenient to the purchaser for notes at 30 and 60 days, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, with an approved indorser residing in the town. The trustee feels himself limited to great caution in this respect, and purchasers will be prepared accordingly.
Those who wish to see the land, or obtain a faithful account of it, will be pleased to apply to Major Burr Powell, of Middleburg, who holds a part of the original tract.
WALTER JONES, jun. Trustee. Alex. Sept. 12. d6reods
1000 lbs. fine Rullian Glue,
5 pipes 4th proof Cogniac brandy, 35 puncheons 2, 3 and 4th proof St. Croix rum, 30 qr. casks FF and battle gunpowder, 3 tons patent shot, Albany Chocolate, No. 1, 20 qr. chests fresh teas, 1 hhd. roll brimstone,
And a few tierces Wine Vinegar, of a very superior quality, for sale by
R. B. Jamesson.
Sept. 11. eo4w
For HAVRE, The SHIP MINERVA, Capt. Martin Page; will sail about the 20th inst.—A few tons Coffee in bags, or any goods in small packages will be taken on moderate freight. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 7. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Love to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due the Present, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 21st day of September next, A three story
BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
Situate upon the north side of Prince Street and east side of Washington Street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
“Beginning at the intersection of said Street, and running thence northwardly with Washington Street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince Street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince Street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 76 feet to Prince Street, thence westwardly with that Street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet.”
Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum.
LUDWELL LEE.
August 10. eo18t
The Subscriber HAS FOR SALE AT HIS STORE, The following articles:
One pipe real 4th proof
Cogniac Brandy, 20 bls. first quality Sugar, 100 sacks of Salt, 3000 lbs. first quality salt petred Hams, 18 travelling Cafes, 40 bls. of fresh Limes in good order, 4 tierces fresh Rice, 20 doz. of Pine Apples— the best ever brought to this market, 12 boxes first quality Spanish Segars, Together with
Cocoa Nuts, Sweetmeats, Raisins, Prunes, and a number of other articles in the
Fruit and Grocery Line.
ABEL WILLIS.
July 22. eo
The subscriber will be obliged to the gentleman to whom he lent his furtout coat, five or six weeks ago, to return it.
CHARLES BENNETT.
Aug. 25. eo
JOHN G. LADD HAS REMOVED
His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gilpin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms.
Russia Sheetings,
A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above.
Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence.
JOHN G. LADD.
July 22. d
JUST RECEIVED, At the old Fruit Store,
Lower end of Prince Street, A quantity of fresh Limes, Some excellent Cheeses, Bacon and Pork, and
A general assortment of Groceries
THOMAS SIMMS.
June 3. d
CARPET WAREHOUSE,
No. 53,
North Second Street, nearly opposite the Baptist Church,
PHILADELPHIA.
A large assortment of Carpets and Carpeting of all kinds, qualities, sizes and colours, by wholesale and retail, at the lowest prices, for cash or approved notes at a short date.
Philadelphia, Sept. 5. raw4t
Alexandria Library Company.
Such members of the company as wish for copies of the new catalogus of the books, to which the act of incorporation, the laws, and the member's names will be prefixed, are requested to call at the library and enter their names on the list of subscribers. As only a very few copies will be printed more than are subscriber for, they will please not to neglect this notice lest they should be disappointed.—And such members as have any of the books beyond the time allowed for reading will please to return them to the library. The books more particularly wanted are Churchill's Collection of Voyages, 1st vol.
Russell's History of Modern Europe, 1st. vol.
American Museum, 2d and 11th vols.
Weekley Miscellany one vol.
History of the Devil.
Recels, 3d vol.
Should any of the above books not be in the hands of any of the members, a reward proportionate to their value will be paid to any person who may bring them to the library, or discover where they may be found, so that they may be recovered.
JAS. KENNEDY, sen.
Sept. 11. eo4t Librarian.
A great Bargain!
I will sell, or lease for 10 years, a VALUABLE FARM, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres; the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the product of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in timothy, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well enclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile, where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house 60 feet by 40, with 4 rooms on a floor, with fire places, and every necessary out houses—a valuable peach and apple orchard.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any person desirous of purchasing or leasing will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent,
Two three story Brick Houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia Streets, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business equal to any in Alexandria.
For terms apply to Henry and Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber, NICHOLAS VOSS.
City of Washington, } July 24. } 2aw
N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given. Apply to N. Voss, or F Street, or W. T. Voss, at the Navy Yard.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscribers,
Cyder and Wine Vinegar of the first quality, in bls. half bls. and kegs of 5 gallons,
A few small bales Corks, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee in bags, A few pipes old Sherry Wine,
Also, on hand, A general assortment of Groceries as usual.
ROBERTS and GRIFFITH.
Sept. 7. zaw4w
Notice.
Whereas Charlotte Lawrence, the wife of the subscriber, has refused to live with me, this is to forbid all persons from harbouring or trusting her upon my account, for I will not be answerable for any contract that she may make after this date.
Sept. 13, 1801.
GEO. A. LAWRENCE.
Sept. 14. raw3t
FOR SALE,
A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred Streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King Street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley.
Also,
A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c.
Also,
A FARM about three and an half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Col. chester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to
THOS. RICHARDS,
At his store opposite the Washington tavern, August 18. d
Baltimore, 1801.
PROPOSALS,
By Warner & Hanna,
For publishing by Subscription, Six Volumes of
SELECT PLAYS,
To be entitled,
The American Theatre.
CONDITIONS.
 1. The whole set will be printed in a handsome duodecimo size, on a superior fine wove paper, and new type, made purposely for the work.  2. The price to subscribers, neatly bound and lettered, will be one dollar per volume—to non-subscribers one dollar and seventy-five cents.  3. No money required until the delivery of each volume, and at the completion of the whole a list of its patrons will be given.  4. The first volume will consist of the following much admired plays— Caste Spectre, Heir at Law, the Stranger, and Secrets Worth Knowing.  5. The publishers pledge themselves to be particular in their selection, by giving place to such plays as are publicly and justly admired for purity of sentiment, and elegance of diction; and no expense withheld in rendering the work for beauty equal to any in America. 
When it is considered that the American public have never as yet been put in possession, from a press in this country, of a set of well selected and approved plays, capable of producing much rational sentiment, chaste wit, and good humor, so well calculated to inculcate morality, amuse, recreate and animate the mind—the publishers flatter themselves their exertions will meet with encouragement.
Subscriptions are received at the office of the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
SPANISH HIDES.
JUST RECEIVED,
2000 Spanish Hides from Curacao, and for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER,
Who have in store,
A few thousand bushels coarse and fine Salt, Malaga Wine in quarter casks, Loaf and Muscovado Sugar in bls. And excellent Claret in cases of 1 and 2 doz. bottles.
Also,
A general assortment of Groceries and Carpenters' Tools, as usual.
Sept. 12. eo
TO RENT,
A handsome two story frame HOUSE, on Queen Street, in an airy situation, near Mr. John Wise's new house, lately occupied by Mr. Campbell Wilson. For terms apply to
THOS. IRVINE.
Sept. 8. eo
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