Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-10-26 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1805.
[No. 1432.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
in bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierses and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemers, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yaro Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
JAMES RUSSEL,
Has imported per the UNITED STATES , captain
Speake, from Liverpool,
FALL GOODS.
October 15. d 2t
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
Twenty cases Claret.
William Hodgson.
October 16. d
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
Have Imported in the United States , from Li-
verpool, a part of their
FALL GOODS,
And daily expect the remainder via Baltimore.
October 17. d
FOR SALE.
Eight cases low priced FELT HATS , One box IRISH LINENS , real Coltrains, Ninety barrels BEEF , Two pipes HOLLAND GIN , One half pipe } LONDON PAR. Two qr. do. } TICULAR MADEIRA , And a few Sacks of Liverpool STOVED SALT . William Hodgson.
October 2. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual con- sent. All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Of Alexandria.
JAMES DALL,
Of Baltimore.
September 18. tt
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately
arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part
of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax
Street, and daily expects an additional supply in
the United States from Liverpool.
September 23, d
FOR SALE,
A few likely NEGROES .
For terms, apply to
BENJAMIN DULANY ,
Who will offer at Public Sale, on the first of
November next, at his plantation near the
Falls Church.
All his Stock & Farming Utensils,
of every description,
on a credit of 6 months—the purchasers giving
bond with good security for the payment.
September 5. dtt
PRINTING, in its various branches, hand-
ily executed at this office.
Mandeville and Jameffon,
OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit;
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
LIQUORS & GROCERIES,
Consisting of
Muscovado Sugars, of various qua-
lities.
Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump
ditto.
Jamaica,
St. Vincents, and } In bds. &c.
N. E. Rum,
Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use,
Peach and Apple Brandy,
Cogniac and Bourdeaux do.
Holland and Country Geneva,
70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whis-
key.
Madeira,
Sherry,
Old Port,
Lisbon,
Malaga, and } WINES.
Teneriffe
40 cases St. Estaph Medoc Claret,
1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey,
A few hogheads of choice Molasses,
Tennessee and Georgia Cotton.
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Souchong,
Hyson-skin, and } TEAS,
Bohea } Very carefully selected
from the best cargoes for
country trade and family
use.
Green Coffee, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch,
Fig blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch
Snuff.
SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, C & B
Nutmegs and Mace.
Ginger, race and ground.
Hobart and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Cop-
peras, Allum and Brimstone.
Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9.
Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrap-
ping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt Petre,
Chalk,
Mould and Dipt Candles.
British Gunpowder of various sizes,
&c. &c.
October 18. d
NOW LANDING
From brig Economy , and for Sale by
LAWRASON & FOWLE
60 quarter casks Malaga Wine, of
a superior quality
60 boxes mould and dipt Candles
50 do. first quality Havana Segars
700 do American Sewing Twine.
Also, from sch'r Dove , from Portland,
8 pipes Vidona Wine
30,000 feet Mercantile Boards;
IN STORE;
20 chests young Hyson Tea
12 do. Hyson Skin
2 do. Souchong
1000 pieces Nankeens, entitled to debenture
50 do. Ravena Duck
50 do. Russia do.
3 bales India Twine
70 barrels New-England Rum
6 pipes Holland Gin
1 do. Port Wine
Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy
100 boxes brown Soap
20 do. Chocolate
Prime Beef
China Bowls in boxes
Mens' coarse Shoes, and
A FEW CASES BELLONA GUN-
POWDER.
October 5. d
Valuable Lands for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by
Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a
debt due from the said Henry Lee , to William
Ludwell Lee , deceased, the following TRACT
OF LAND will be sold at Public Auction, on
the premises, on Monday, the 25th day of No-
vember, ensuing, for ready money;
2,800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh ,
lying in the county of Westmoreland , and state
of Virginia , adjoining the Stratford estate , and
bordering on the Potomak river .
(Signed)
Burhrod Washington.
Mount Vernon, Oct. 17. d 2t
Wanted to Purchase,
50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts ,
and 250 flout Chestnut RAILS .
Aug. 19. Apply to the Printer.
For Amsterdam—Direct.
THE SHIP
ALEXANDRIA ,
Capt. William Weston ,
Will commence loading in two days, Three
Hundred hogheads Tobacco , of her cargo being
ready, the remainder and small freight will be
taken on moderate terms, with liberty of con-
signment, or if consigned to W. & F. Willink ,
a liberal advance will be made in Bills on Lon-
don or Amsterdam, or Cash at the Baltimore ex-
change. Apply to
Washington Bowie ,
George Town, or
Lawrason & Fowle ,
Alexandria. d
October 8. d
FOR LIVERPOOL—(Direct.)
THE SHIP
UNITED STATES ,
An established
REGULAR TRADER.
A part of her Cargo being ready, the remain-
der will be taken on moderate terms. For
freight or passage, apply to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
October 15. d
For Sale, on a liberal credit,
THE SCHOONER
FAIR AMERICAN ,
Burthen about 70 tons or 500
barrels, between 4 and 5 years
old, sails fast, and is in complete
order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
James Bacon ,
Corner of King and Washington streets.
October 22. d
For Freight, or Charter,
THE NEW SHIP
RHODA & BETSEY
ELIAS TENNY ,
MASTER;
Burthen 230 tons, she has per-
formed only one voyage to
Europe, is now in perfect launch order, commo-
dious for passengers and a first rate sailer, ready to
be ordered here in a few days, on application to
John G. Ladd.
September 24. d
Landing and for Sale at HARPER'S
Wharf, from the brig Economy , capt. Smith ,
50 qr. casks rich Malaga Wine,
1800 bushels Ground Allum Salt.
Apply on board, or to
JOHN G. LADD.
Oct. 7. d.
FOR SALE,
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ,
Neabsco Furnace , and its Ap-
pendages, with 4 or 5000 acres
of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within
four miles of the Potomac. The soil is
generally adapted to the produce of small grain—
and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will
be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A
description of the land is thought unnecessary, as
those wishing to purchase will no doubt, first
view it. The payments required will be one-
third cash, and the balance in two annual instal-
ments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land,
and no deed will be made until the last payment
is complied with. Any person wishing to pur-
chase, may know the terms by applying to Mr.
Thomas T. Page , living near the premises; who
is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or
any part.
John Tayloe.
Mount Airy, August 12. d 3m
N. B. A valuable Mine Bank ,
Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Left the Little River turnpike road, about the

A REAL DEFENCE
OF
Mr. JEFFERSON,
Against the injurious slanders of a late pre-tended vindication of him, addressed to the Editor of the ENQUIRER:
Mr. Ritchie,
I OBSERVE in your paper which I have taken and often perused with considerable pleasure, from its commencement, several publications entitled "A Vindication of Mr. Jefferson," which vindication as yet has been confined to his conduct, as Gov. of Virginia. It was not my wish to have meddled with this stale & hacknied subject; but finding that some slight reference is had to my name on this subject, among many others, and observing the general conclusions intended to be drawn from the narrative given; I think it right, as one among perhaps but few competent witnesses left on the particular subject of these publications, as far as they have thus gone, to set you right in some leading particulars.
Although sir, I differ from Mr. Jefferson very materially, I believe in political sentiment, and approve as little the means employed to attain to his present situation, as I do of most of his acts, already exhibited in it; yet I would not intentionally do him or any other man a private or public injury. I never will permit any political zeal or attachment to any cause or party, to disgrace my character as an honest and candid man; but I never can on the other hand, willingly see in silence, an imposition on an important subject; in which I am with others deeply interested, and on which I think, I possess some considerable and positive knowledge.
With respect to the facts stated in these publications, I believe I may say, they are substantially, though not altogether minutely true. As an immediate actor in most of those trying scenes, however, I can neither correct, subtract nor add, a single article to the detail, as far at least as my own personal knowledge goes, without following the example of others, in becoming too much the hero of my own story, which I wish all at times to avoid. The self composed accounts of our own feats, or the parts that we have acted in great and conspicuous public affairs, are only a proof of the want of real known merit, in those affairs, or they are at least the work of supererogation, if not of great arrogance & want of the merit of modesty, in those whose merits in those general affairs, are otherwise sufficiently conspicuous. How the writer of this vindication, became possessed of some of the facts related in his history, which could only possibly be known by their actor, I leave to the strength of his own powers as an advocate or vindicator, or to the delicacy and modesty, the real merits of his informer to explain!—One thing however I must suggest to him on the nature of the proofs he has adduced, in some particular instances on this subject.—I mean the self-narrating certificates, of some of those self important characters, who to bring in view the very diminutive, and before entirely unknown parts, THEY acted in those affairs, have made the object of the vindication of their certificates, a mere secondary or inferior consideration. I will here suggest another important consideration, which will occur to every reflecting person, who will bestow the slightest portion of that reflection on the nature of this, much relied upon certificate testimony. What must be thought of that great and important civil, much less than military character or chief in the greatest national or warlike movements, whose public fame in those great affairs depends on the mere certificates of inferior and subordinate characters in those affairs for their prop! characters who to say no more of them, confined to mere local & inferior situations, and some not possessing any public stations at all, could only have a very contracted and imperfect view, of such general transactions! Let the writer of this vindication, review these certificates and the names subscribed to them, and reflect that however respectable these characters may be in his view, as well as in the view of those, who personally know them—what a humiliating situation he has placed the character and fame of a great man; independent on the certificates of men perhaps never heard of, out of their own immediate neighborhoods, before his mention of their names.
Great and important publications will always speak for themselves, in their real and beneficial consequences. What then were the real consequences of those great actions, so highly set off, and so strongly supported by those confidently relied on certificates? The real fact is, arising out
of this most convincing of all kind of testimony, but very little in favor of the desired inferences. Our public records and military stores, nearly all destroyed; the public warehouses, containing the only article then productive of public or private wealth, or even of a common circulating medium, all burnt by Mr. Jefferson's own confession; our resources of defence of all and every description whatever entirely deranged, exhausted or dispersed. In a word to say nothing of some well known and ruinous neglects, which had been practised by Virginia, just before, in her tranquil & able state, towards the army of General Green, to the south, we were at no period of the whole revolutionary war, reduced to so low and desperate a point, as this memorable era, rendered so extremely celebrated by the then administration of our affairs in Virginia!
What were the opposite consequences of the resignation of Mr. Jefferson, and the succession of Gen. Nelson, (a plain planter and private gentleman, entirely untrained to arms) to the government of the same state of Virginia? Why our exhausted means of defence began to revive; the common necessary supplies for our armies, which before had been entirely wanting, began to flow in, in abundance; our militia were collected, animated and encouraged, by the presence of their beloved Governor, as their immediate and real commander in chief, through all the most trying scenes of danger. It was during those timely and beneficial exertions, that a French fleet arrived at one point, and our combined armies from the north, under the command of the immortal Washington, appeared at another, and surrounded and confined in the town of York, the British forces. Here the exertions of the noble Nelson, in collecting and furnishing supplies, and in animating with his heroic and manly presence, our militia were felt; and their effects can never be forgotten by those who rejoiced then in the obtainment of—or value now the possession of American independence. Indeed, the name of Nelson in my opinion, can never be sufficiently appreciated. Taking into view the exalted part, he acted in this glorious and memorable termination to our revolution, he stands, I think, as nearly the second character, in the obtainment of American independence.
Here, during all this critical and doubtful period, pending all those preparations and the suspension of our fate, in the trying siege of York, the name of Jefferson was never heard of—a solemn and awful blank, here prevails, never to be filled up by his most enthusiastic admirers, in the boasted history of all his great and mighty public feats. No; he had at the most critical point of all this trying period, gone into retirement. It was for this particular step, he was then condemned; and it is this and the resignation of his office, as Secretary of State, at another critical and trying period, that the federalists now adduce, as a proof of his want of firmness, absolutely necessary to fit him, for his present station.
But, for this abandonment of his important post, at the most crucial point of our revolution, I must here candidly confess, I did then among the rest of his friends and admirers (of which I was one) endeavour to find an excuse sufficiently satisfactory to myself and others. I knew from actual, personal observation, in some particular transactions, which I could here mention, but for the objections already assigned, that Mr. Jefferson was not a man of military powers, or even common personal fortitude. I argued that every man was not born or educated a soldier, any more than every soldier was formed a philosophical and political genius, or became a man of profound literary & scientific acquirements. That the one was as useful and as important in concerting and directing in the cabinet, as the other was absolutely necessary in executing in the field, all great and national movements. That it was unfortunate, an attempt should have been made at that particular crisis, to unite in the same man, duties so directly opposite, for the performance of part of which he was so entirely unqualified; and finally that acquiring a knowledge of this fact himself, from actual experience, Mr. Jefferson, like an honest and candid man—nay, in the true spirit of a real patriot—prefering the welfare of his country, to his own personal military fame, which he found was never to rise to any considerable pitch, tacitly made an acknowledgement of this already too notorious fact, by giving way to some more competent person! But the credit of this voluntary sacrifice, on the score of personal feeling and character, in promotion of the public good, which is certainly the only honorable apology that can be made for Mr. Jefferson's abandon-
ment of his important post, at that critical and trying time; his extravagant friends, who wish to claim too much for him, have now taken from him, and thereby left his character, in my humble opinion, in a much more naked and injured situation on this subject, than I ever expected to see it.—The writer of the vindication claims for him uncommon personal heroism—nay, even in one place, condemns his imprudent and unnecessary rashness! Makes out his services in a military point of view of the utmost importance, on the commencement of this severe day of trial! Admitting this part of his history and its conclusions to be correct, what possible excuse can be offered for the desertion of such a useful and important public character, at such a period!! Does not such a vindication lay open the door, and invite to the accounting for such strange & uncommon desertion of such a post, by such a person, and at such time, by suspicions much more injurious than the charge of the want of firmness—which is in fact want of fitness for any important, first executive situation?
The same person has been already charged with holding a criminal correspondence with the traitor Arnold, about this particular period. Against this charge (which this miserable vindicator, or perhaps arch enemy garbed in pretended friendship, has laid the most strong and solid foundation for the establishment of) I mean in another publication, hereafter, candidly to defend Mr. Jefferson—at least till some better proof shall be brought forward than I have yet seen, on that serious and injurious subject. In the mean time, permit me to close this paper by observing, that while a forgetful and ungrateful country, refused even to indemnify the patriotic and truly useful Nelson, for actual losses and advances, in obtaining from individuals, many of the supplies already spoken of—suffered his name ever since to be buried in oblivion—and his once wealthy family to dwindle into indigence and actually for the most part through the sacrifices made for that country; the resigner of offices at every critical and dangerous period, has been pushed forward into public favor, and has had thrust through his pockets, on every possible occasion, and at various preceding periods, more actual money, if all was in silver dollars now collected together, than could be carried by all the waggons employed by the forgotten Nelson, in collecting those necessary supplies for the obtainment of our independence! Yet the profligacy and extravagance of this man, in squandering the most enormous sums of public money, both thro' the medium of his own public salaries, and the unconstitutional and improper direction of the public funds, in many instances, to support the merest party and personal views through others, have been erected into the most deceptive monument of economy, to create the most commanding and influential system of, not only alarming, but really destructive popularity! With the subject next to be discussed [though intended as a vindication, against one of the heaviest charges, exhibited against Mr. Jefferson] will unavoidably be brought forward, as it has already been connected with, one of the most abominable and unjustifiable wastes of public money, ever heard of in any country.
* To which are tacked, in some instances, the important titles of Captain, Colonel, and in one, the mighty Lord of General, to give them weight; but in this mighty parade of titles, this honest vindicator forgot to tell us, that these same weighty founds, were the creation of the same mere party spirit, in some of the highest instances, with which they have been now used—mere militia titles, bestowed long since these trying scenes; and that the certifiers never had their own olfactory nerves disturbed by the disagreeable fumes of hostile gunpowder!
TRENTON, Oct. 21.
To-morrow the legislature of New Jersey is to convene in this place, agreeably to law.
The result of the late election in New Jersey bodes nothing good to that part of the democratic party denominated revolutionists. Here, as well as in Pennsylvania, they have experienced defeat in almost every instance where the moderates have made an opposition. In the counties of Essex, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland & Sussex, we understand the third party have carried their point, and elected, with but few exceptions, their candidates for the state legislature. In Essex, Salem, and Cumberland, the old members save two are thrown out, and in Sussex the Councillor and some of the members of Assembly are exchanged for new men.
The disapprobation which the people have thus expressed of the conduct of those who lately held the reigns of govern-
ment, is honorable to themselves and deserving of praise. It shews they were deceived by those men who had wormed themselves into their confidence, and that they are determined to punish them for the bold acts of injustice and oppression which they have committed, under pretence of subserving the public interest.
It has ever been the opinion of persons of reflection & information, that 'worse or better men,' would soon succeed those who so suddenly broke in upon the peace of the state and seized its government.—These men they knew consisted of characters just calculated to strut their hour upon the political stage, and disappear forever. Being raised to the surface by a ferment in the public mind, it was a reasonable and natural conclusion that they would sink as soon as that ferment began to subside. Indeed, it is morally impossible for a party composed of such discordant materials, as those which form the democratic party in New Jersey, long to hold together: For the purpose of civil government there are very few men belonging to the party, who can be depended on; and in such stations the people cannot and will not long endure them. The seeds of dissolution are beginning to vegetate; the hands that lifted them up are now busied in pulling them down.
The changes which have taken place in the democratic counties are to be ascribed, principally, to the outrageous appointments which have been made by the legislature, and the avidity with which the old members have seized upon every office within their reach, either for themselves, their relations, or their particular friends: This conduct, added to the alarm which has been created by the disciples of Duane and Co. and in whose wild drocts those men were generally supposed to be enlisted, has proved fatal to their political consequence. The people are evidently disgusted with their selfishness and tyranny, and won't have them any longer to rule over them.
The evident re-action in the public mind, manifested by the late election, affords but a dull prospect of success to the projectors of new systems of jurisprudence and other revolutionary measures in New Jersey. The advocates of such schemes must be abashed, by the present propitious appearance of things, and since Pennsylvania, on whose experience they seemed to rely as a guide and director, refuses them an example, in the undertaking, they must even be content to sit down quietly under that system which federal men have formed for the regulation and good of the community, and confess at last, after so much clamour, stir and vexation, that they are incompetent to the task of forming a better.
The result then, of this election, is favourable to stable government. It may also be regarded as propitious to the views of Governor Bloomfield, in retaining his present office and power. Had the revolutionary party succeeded, he, in all probability, from the jealousy which exists in that description of men relative to his attachment to their kind of republicanism, would have been very near losing his office; but now we think he will rest secure. The idle tales which are in circulation, (especially in Trenton) of Governor B's being too much under the influence of certain federal characters, will have but little weight with the men who have recently come into power; and should a part of the democratic members be found disposed to elect a person more revolutionary in his principles we doubt not but the federal members will decide the controversy in favor of Governor Bloomfield.
We have heard from all the federal counties save Cape May. In these no political change has taken place, excepting Somerset, which returned last year three democratic members out of four to the Legislature, but now has given a full federal representation. This we predicted long ago under a full conviction that the federal party had a decided superiority in that county, and the result of the election has verified our prediction. It was owing to no other cause but listlessness in the federal voters that the democrats ever succeeded in electing a single man of their party in Somerset county. They rose, however, only to fall to the ground with greater violence. Mr. John Frelinghuysen, who was turned out of the clerk's office of that county last fall by the joint-meeting, is now returned as its representative in the Legislative Council, while many of his persecutors, in different parts of the state, have been disgraced by the will of the people.—Thus may oppressors ever feel the action of retributive justice.
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
The 3d loaf to weigh 13 ounces. JOHN LONGDEN, C. O. October 26.

NORFOLK, October 21.
Arrived, brig George, Cox, from Tene- riffe. Left there the ship William and Mary, of this port, discharging. The ship Stagg, Brooks, of Boston, had arrived, and went to Santa Cruz to try markets. The ship Semaramis, of Newport, sailed for New Orleans the 6th of September. September 23, in lat. 23, long. 51, spoke a ship, could not learn her name, commanded by captain Nathan Albin, from Bonavista bound to New York. October 5, in lat. 24, long. 61, spoke the ship Triton, of Portsmouth, N. H. bound to Jamaica, all well. October 8, in lat. 26, long. 64, 35, fell in with the wreck of a large topsail schooner. Could read the words 'of New York' and the last letter of the name 'C,' painted on the sides, appeared to have been flour, and to have been wrecked about 10 miles from her some few articles, being near night could not make more particular observations. Near the wreck picked up a barrel of flour marked D, and numbered 101, branded 'Alexandria Fine.' October 10, spoke the ship Vengeance, of New York, out 8 days from St. Christopher. October 13, was boarded by his Britannic majesty's ship Leander, of 60 guns, captain Talbot, treated politely; was informed that the day before captain Talbot had detained the above named ship Vengeance, and sent her for Bermuda. Ship Glory, Haynes, 14 days from St. Christopher. October 6, in lat. 21, 49, long. 55, was brought too and boarded by a French privateer of 3 guns and 50 men, gave us some fresh bread and treated very kindly. October 7th was boarded by his Britannic majesty's sloop of war Snarh, presented us with a quarter of fresh mutton, and otherwise politely treated. October 11, in lat. 27, 27, long. 69, 28, spoke the ship Little Ann, Annabell, 43 days from New London, bound to Bermuda, with live stock not being able to find Bermuda, had been away for Turk's Island. The stock had been 14 days without water, supplied with a puncheon. The master of the ship informed captain H. that in lat. 29, long. 61, he spoke the schooner Ann Elizabeth, from Petersburg, Virginia, bound to St. Thomas, the master then very ill and helpless, had no other navigator on board. October 14, in lat. 30, 46, long. 72, 33, was boarded by his Britannic majesty's ship Leander, captain Talbot, presented us with some potatoes and poultry, and very politely treated. Brig Ann Elizabeth, Williams, 67 days from Malaga. Sept. 27, in lat. 30, long. 61, spoke brig Vigilant, Pelfry, from Boston, bound to Guadalupe, out 18 days. On the 1st October, in lat. 31, 17, long. 61, fell in with an armed brig, (an English privateer) of 14 or 16 guns. Sloop Richard, Lockett, 19 days from St. Christopher. Left there October 1, schooner Virginia, Blake, of this port; and Fair America, Berry, of Alexandria. Sloop Mary Johnson, Bayton, 9 days from Mariel. Brig Ruoy, Morrison, 60 days from the Orient. Sept. 18, in lat. 39, 9, long. 68, 28, was boarded by the British letter of marque ship Scorpion, Dragg, from New York, for London, who declared the brig to be a good prize, put all the people in irons; after detaining us 24 hours, we were dismissed; he took one of the sailors who was a Frenchman; Sept. 30, in lat. 39, long. 61, 9, spoke ship Atalanta, Tucker, from Amsterdam, bound to Baltimore, 70 days out; Oct. 3, in lat. 39, 25, long. 66, 23, ship Jane of and from Philadelphia, bound to Bordeaux, 7 days out; Oct. 10, in lat. 36, long. 71, 48, ship Ocean, Hinchman, from Norfolk bound to Marseille, 5 days out. Captain Williams, of the brig Ann Elizabeth, arrived here on Sunday in 67 days, from Malaga, has furnished the following account of the piratical treatment he received on homeward his passage. October 1, in lat. 31, 11, long. 70, 00, at three P. M. was brought to by an armed brig, mounting about 14 guns, and thirty or forty men, a Guineaman, having one hundred slaves on board, bound as they said from Barbadoes for America; the captain, who I took to be an Irishman, said his name was CAIN, and the brig, the speedwell, transport No. 9; his first officer was called Mr. Christopher, and another Mr. Crozier; his crew I think, were all English. He sent his boat with Mr. C. and four armed men on board my vessel, who immediately took me on board the brig, where I was kept about two hours, while ten or twelve men who went on board my vessel were plundering her; they broke open my trunks, robbed me of my wearing apparel, not leaving as
much as a shirt or pair of stockings; they took also my hammock, sheets, watch, 200 dollars, a quarter cask of wine, seven baskets of Cordials, some bottles of wine, porter and oil, one demijohn of brandy, part of a box of soap, and a variety of other small articles;—they also took all the mare's clothes, and some Canary birds!!! About 5 P. M. they put me on board, said my papers and vessel were clear, and told me I might proceed on my voyage; the wind being moderate, we continued within a mile or two of each other until 7 or 8 o'clock, it being a clear moon light night they began to fire at me, when I hove to; they came alongside and hailed me in French. I told them I was the same brig that they boarded in the afternoon, which they, no doubt, well knew: keeping me close with the hail, they commenced blackguarding me, asking where I was from and where bound to, and every ten or twenty minutes firing into my hull and rigging. I repeatedly told them who I was, and begged of them not to sink and murder us in cold blood: in this deplorable situation we were kept until midnight, when being within pistol shot under their lee, they hailed and told us to wear ship immediately or they would sink us—I put up helm to wear, and, as soon as our stern was fair to their broadside, they poured a whole broadside into us, loaded with round and grape shot, which hulled us, cut our rigging and sails in many places: at this time the moon was setting and it becoming dark and cloudy, made sail before the wind and got clear of them; having stood E. S. E. the remainder of the night saw no more of them. They fired from 40 to 50 shot at us, and I have no doubt but they supposed they sunk us. We picked up off our deck a number of the grape shot fired at us. I suppose the above piratical brig to be about 180 or 200 tons burthen, British built, completely fitted for a Guineaman, and suspect bound to Charleston or Georgia. I think she is flush deck, and had a woman figure head, rather small for the size of the brig. Besides the articles above enumerated, they carried off all my navigation books."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26.
From HAVANNA, Sept 30.
Flour is now so great a drug, that the bakers laugh at you when it is offered to them: it is absolutely without price. I suppose it will be down to 7 or 8 dollars*. I suppose in addition to the quantity here on the 5th instant—say 37000 barrels, there has arrived at least 15000 barrels. * The duty is 5 dollars.
Captain Cox, of the brig George, from Tene- riffe, gives the following information. That he saw a letter from a respectable house in Madeira, to another in Tene- riffe, dated the 7th of September, which stated, that an American vessel had just arrived at Madeira, the master of which reported, that the latter end of August he passed a fleet of 19 sail of the line under British colors, having with them several others. They had the appearance of having been in a very severe action. This account corroborates the intelligence from Marblehead. [Norfolk paper.]
We yesterday conversed with Mr. Rowe, one of our hardy seamen lately returned from the Mediterranean scenes of warfare. He went out in the Constitution, with commodore Preble, and returned in the President, lately arrived at Washington. He was in the attack made by general Eaton, upon Derne. He states the particulars of that affair, and the subsequent victory over the bashaw's troops, on the 9th June, as have before been detailed. He says the general and the ex-bashaw, discovered traits of genuine bravery, coolness and intelligence. General Eaton had determined to pursue his march towards Tripoli, on the 11th June: but on the 10th, he received information by the Constellation, of 36 guns, capt. Campbell, of the conclusion of peace: and the order to cease all operations against Tripoli. He was on the quarter deck of the Hornet, when he received the intelligence. He appeared astonished, and striking his hand on his thigh exclaimed, "My God! What shall I do with the poor fellows who have followed my fortunes through the desert?"—In this situation he stood some minutes, "unconscious of the tear which trickled down his cheek." The ex-bashaw, & a few Greek officers embarked on board the squadron, which was out of sight of land next day. General Eaton, he says, was almost adored by the natives; and was in high repute for his enterprize and bravery, with all the American seamen; and most of the officers. But a coolness subsisted between him, the commodore Rodgers, and Mr. Lear. At Syracuse, Mr. Eaton told them, in the hearing
of our informant—"It is your turn now; but it will be mine when I arrive in the U. States." The navy consider him as having been ill-supported; and that had he only been allowed the money he asked (60,000 dollars) he would have added a brilliant page to the history of the present administration. Mr. Rowe frequently saw the ex-bashaw after his arrival at Syracuse; and describes him as an amiable, princely person; of correct habits; but of melancholy cast of mind. (Boston pap.)
The English nation continue dissatisfied with the conduct of Admiral Calder; which has been increased by the official letters of admiral Villeneuve. The ministerial papers have begun to speak loudly on the subject. "The more says the Courier, of the 19th August, we consider the circumstances accompanying the enemy's escape into port, the more are we confirmed in our opinion, that the country ought not and will not be satisfied without a thorough investigation. The action of the 22d, the coldness of the dispatch with which it was announced, the obscurity of some parts of that dispatch, short as it is, contradictory nature of other parts; the want of all subsequent explanation; the inactivity that prevailed after the account;—the circumstance of the two fleets remaining in sight of each other four days, without any attempt being made to bring the enemy to a second action; the sailing off of the enemy on the 26th, without our squadron pursuing them—the determination of sir R. Calder to resume the blockade of Ferrol, and the detaching of Rear Admiral Sterling to his station off Rochefort, a measure which left him with no more than nine or ten sail of the line, at a time when, though it was generally supposed that the enemy were gone to the Southward to attempt to get into Cadiz, it was by no means improbable that they might again endeavor to get into Ferrol. The prevailing belief, that the weakening of his squadron did enable the enemy to accomplish their object; all these are circumstances of sufficient importance to justify the admiralty, in ordering the conduct of the Admiral to be investigated by a court martial. Indeed sir R. Calder himself should demand it." Other circumstances render it probable that Admiral Calder will be brought to trial or enquiry, for his conduct. It is stated that he has been superceded in his command by Lord Nelson.
From the REPERTORY.
THE democrats in America pretend to be the friends of universal liberty, but never were pretensions more false.—Who does not know that the heart's desire of Bonaparte is to subject twelve millions of people to his iron sceptre. For years it has been his avowed object to subdue England. Yet these lovers of liberty enter with enthusiasm into the projects of the tyrant, they rejoice when there is the least prospect of his success, and they mourn when his hopes appear to be blasted. There is not a man in America who will now pretend, that the government of the French usurper is not despotic; yet with a large class and those the affected well-wishers to the cause of freedom, it is a crime to wish prosperity to a nation, struggling in self defence against a tyrant! What have the people of England done, that any class of our citizens can wish to see them reduced to misery. Deprived of that boon, without which life is scarcely to be desired? Yet we have savages among us, racting admirers of liberty, who would revel in riot, this day, were the news to arrive that the inhabitants of Great Britain and Ireland were reduced to Gallic slavery. Good God if it is not disgraceful to be inconsistent, is it not cruel wicked and unchristian, to long for the sacrifice of a nation! Never, never will we acknowledge a sentiment so derogatory to a free-born American, but may every people struggling against the horrors of oppression, find heaven propitious to the glorious undertaking.
It is very probable that those renegado editors, whom the scourge of justice has driven from England, and who gain their bread in this country by vilifying true born Americans, will now be ready to exclaim, that we are in the interest of England, and justify her measures, even though she interferes with the interests of our own country. We defy our enemies to support such an insinuation. We speak simply of the contest between England and France, and its effects upon the liberties of a large number of our fellow creatures. It is for our government to take the necessary measures to ensure protection to our commercial rights. But we are perfectly willing to go farther and say, that it is our firm belief that the success of France would be highly injurious, if not destructive to America. Is there one among us who has witnessed the disposition of Bonaparte, who can believe
that were he sovereign of Britain, we should not do at present? if that navy, our rights now, in its opposition would it not be infinitely more should it become subservient to control and boundless ambition. V sincerely deprecate the evils which a sent threaten us, we should mourn to the same instruments in worse hands, and no power existing competent to check its mischief. If we suffer from contending England what should we not suffer from triumphant France? If our government finds difficulties now, it would be helpless then. If our situation be alarming now, it would then be desperate.
Edwards' Works.—Proposals will be issued from this Office, in a few weeks, for publishing a complete edition of all the writings of the late celebrated Rev. JONATHAN EDWARDS, many of which, we believe, have never appeared in this country. The work will be Edited by a number of literary Divines, one or two of which reside in England, and will be interspersed with many valuable notes and comments, and will be comprised in about eight octavo volumes. SPY OFFICE, Worcester, (Mass.) Sept. 1805.
Public Sale, on a liberal Credit.
Will be offered at Public Sale, on the 29th inst, at twelve o'clock, 99 pipes left Holland Gin, 5 boxes Hollow Glass, and 200 empty Gin Casks. The subscribers also offer at Private Sale, A QUANTITY OF German Linens & Sewing Twine, The cargo of the ship HERO, captain Thomas Cole, from Rotterdam, Robert Young, William Yeaton, October 26. d
MRS. GRAY Has removed to KING STREET, four doors above the INDIAN QUEEN TAVERN—and has just received her Fall Assortment of Fashionable MILLINERY. October 26. e03t*
BELLONA GUNPOWDER.
50 casks Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, just received and for sale by Lawrajon & Fowle. October 26. d
Alexandria County, ff. I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That William Bowling this day brought before me ABRAHAM FAW, a Justice of Peace for said county, a small BAY MARE by him taken up as a trespassing estray. She is about thirteen or thirteen and a half hands high, some white saddle spots on her back, and appears to be about six years old, appraised at Twenty five Dollars. Given under my hand this twenty fifth day of October, 1805. A. FAW.
The owner of the aforesaid estray is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away from the subscriber, living about two miles from Alexandria. William Bowling. October 26. 1aw3t
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH
Have received, in addition to their usual assortment, The following Articles: 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Spirits. 50 quarter-casks Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines. A few pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. 5 tons Patent Shot, assorted. 30 quarter-casks double F Gunpowder. 15 chests Teas, assorted. 15 bags Pepper. 10 do. Pimento. 60 boxes Brown Soap, &c. &c. &c. October 25. zaw3w
TO BE LET,
THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, lately occupied by Thomas Matthews—Likewise, the HOUSE and LOT occupied by the subscriber—who has four elegant EIGHT DAY CLOCKS for sale. E. JANNEY. 10th month, 25th. 2w1f
SPANISH HIDES.
2000 Spanish Hides just received and for sale by JOHN T. CKER.
WHO has on hand 70 hhds. and 100 bbls. MUSCOVADO SUGAR entitled to draw back, and GROCERIES as usual. Oct. 16. 31aw3w.

From the VIRGINIAN
RENT
A large and well-finished HOUSE at present
Mr. William Sanford—The house is
Against the inj. and handsomely situated, with eve-
tened vi. your house, and has a handsome gar-
the Ed. high cultivation. Apply to
Mr. Thomas Preston, or
Thomas Sanford.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, expecting to be absent for
some time, requests those to whom he is
indebted, to present their accounts for payment;
and he begs leave to inform those who are in-
debted to him, that he will be under the necessi-
ty of calling upon them for settlement in a few
days.
JAMES M'GUIRE.
Drugs and Medicines.
The subscriber has for SALE, at his Shop on the
north side of King-street, between Fairfax and
Royal-streets,
A large and general Assortment of
MEDICINES,
Lately imported from APOTHECARY'S HALL,
LONDON—together with the following
PAINTS:
White Lead, ground in oil, and dry, in kegs,
14 cwt each.
Red Lead in kegs, 200 weight each.
Venetian Red, in casks, 200 do. each.
Spanish Whiting, by the hoghead or in smal-
ler quantities.
Spanish Brown, ground in oil, in kegs 1-4
cwt each, or dry.
Vermilion, Prussian Blue, No. 1 and 2, and
Patent Yellow.
Also, a variety of the most celebrated
Patent Medicines now in use,
With a few boxes of COLORS of different
sizes.
The above articles will be sold very low for
cash, or on a credit to punctual customers.
He will put up, if required, Medical Chests
for the use of private families or for sea, accom-
panied with plain and suitable directions.
A. Sanderson.
ADAM LYNN,
Has received per the United States, from Liver-
pool, a handsome assortment of Jewellery,
Plated Goods, Japanned & Hard-ware, which
he offers for Sale, viz.
Gold locket rings, ear-rings, seals,
&c.
Plated castors, candlesticks, bread-trays, cof-
fee and tea-pots, sugar-dishes,
Japanned tea-trays, in sets, bread and knife
trays, snuffer trays, cannisters, tea-caddies, plat-
ed Suawarrow spurs, powder flasks, and shot belts,
marking types and Reeves's colors, in boxes.
Shovels and tongs, green wire and common
fenders, Bellows, hearth brushes.
Elegant Sattin Wood Knife Cases, of a new
fashion.
Derbyshire Spar Chimney Ornaments,
Pocket Pistols and Dirks,
Knives, Forks, Pen-knives, Scissors, &c. &c.
Also
new sets elegant Cut Glass, Desert Dish-
es, Lamps, &c. and a large assortment of
WHIPS;
will be sold, wholesale and retail, at
sturers prices.
are and Jewellery made to order as
usual.
TO LET,
Brick House, in King-street, op-
's printing-office.
DOLLARS Reward.
From the subscriber, a light co-
Man, named WILLIAM,
is disposed to curl; of neat
5 feet 8 inches high, plau-
outh, wanting teeth in the
ssionate temper when un-
with horses, the care of
tomod to, as also to ra-
His wife lives near
timore, with a carpenter,
son, and his mother
purchased. The a-
upon said slave being
subscriber may get
is 24 years old.
Samuel De Butts.
Mount-Welby, Maryland,
opposite to Alexandria,
October 22.
N. B. He was seen in Alexan-
ria on Friday
last the 18th instant. Masters of vessels are cau-
tioned against receiving or harboring him.
S. D. B.
THE STAGES
Will run between ALEXANDRIA and
FREDERICKSBURG on Sundays, until the
Sunday after the session of Congress
inclusive.
THE PROPRIETORS.
October 23.
JOHN WATTS,
Fairfax-street, opposite Mr. JOHN JANNEY's, has
received via Baltimore,
A Handsome assortment of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
Which he will sell low for cash, or on short cred-
it, to punctual customers.
Superfine Cloths and Cassimere,
Winfior Velveteen,
Patent Cord and Patent Cord Waistcoating,
Fancy Molefkins and Florentines,
Silk Plush and Velvets,
Sewing Silk, Twist and Thread,
Leno and Dragoona Mull Cloaks,
Gentlemen's White and Black Silk Hose,
Do. do. do. Gloves,
Do. do. do. Spun do.
Do. York Fur and Dorchire do.
Ladies' White and Black Hose,
Do. Extra long Silk Gloves and Mitts,
Do. do. Work, Leather & Riding Gloves,
Sartins, Lutestring and Persians,
Lutestring and Sattin Ribbons,
Laces and Edgings,
London Hats.
Rose and Duffil Blankets,
Silk Rugs and Caddows,
Carpets and Carpeting,
German Osnabrigs,
Dowlasies and Bedticking,
Silk and Cotton Suspenders,
Imperial and Young Hyson Teas,
Clover Seed and Seine Twine, &c. &c.
Oct 21 eod.
I HAVE FOR SALE,
An acre or half-acre LOT of GROUND,
(believed to be an ACRE LOT) adjoin-
ing the improved lot of Mrs. Edward Carter,
of Frederickburgh; it is a corner lot on the main
street and fronts three streets.
Also, 200 acres of LAND, in the county of
Goochland, adjoining the land of Mr. Thomas
Eldridge, Mr. Samuel Smith and others, as well
as upon a branch of Licking-Hole-Creek.
Also, a reversionary (undivided or divided)
right of moiety of 200 acres, adjoining the town
of Manchester, in the county of Chesterfield, as
well as 400 acres adjoining the lands of Colonel
Nathaniel Wilkinson and others, in the county
of Henrico. They are offered for sale either on
short or long credit, or discountable notes, or
for cash, being very much in want of money.—
For further particulars application may be made
to me at Mr. Mott's, in Alexandria, or in my
absence to Mr. Thomas Swann of the said city.
RICHARD DOBSON.
October 23. eo41t
TAKE NOTICE.
I DO hereby caution and prohibit all persons
from hunting with dog or gun, on my estate
situated on the Potomack river, between Alex-
andria and George-Town, and known by the
name of ARINGTON. Those who are regardless
of this notice and persevere to trespass, may rely
on being prosecuted to the utmost extent of the
law—having employed a person to watch and in-
form against all trespassers in future.
Walter S. Alexander.
October 7. eo9t
NOTICE.
THE administration of the estate of JAMES
WILSON, deceased, having been com-
mitted to the Subscribers by the Orphans' Court
of the county of Alexandria, they hereby require
all those indebted to the said estate to make im-
mediate payment of their respective debts; and
those who have claims against the estate, to exhi-
bit them as early as possible, properly authenti-
cated.
Eliza Wilson,
R. I. Taylor.
August 12. 31awtf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on or about the 12th instant,
from the plantation of Doctor Belt, in Lou-
doun county, a Mulatto Man named WILLIS;
about 23 years old, five feet ten inches high; he
took with him a white and brown shirt, old fur
hat, nankeen pantaloon, a pair of old velvet do-
linen trowsers, stripped dimothy jacket, and
stripped blanket. Said fellow was raised near
Aquia, where I some time ago purchased him of
captain Harrison; it is supposed said fellow has a
pals and will attempt to pass as a free man. I
will give the above reward for apprehending said
Negro in any jail, so that I get him again, if
taken out of the state of Virginia, or Fifteen
Dollars if in this state, and reasonable charges
paid for bringing him home. All masters of ves-
sels and others are forewarned against harbouring
or hiring said Negro, at their peril.
Walter S. Bell.
Aquia, Sept. 28. (OQ. 3.) zawtf
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published, by COTTOM and STEWART,
and for Sale, at their Store,
[PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]
Fleetwood:
OR,
The NEW MAN OF FEELING.
By WILLIAM GODWIN.
September 18.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to Deeds of Trust from Philip
Wanton to the subscriber will be sold on the
premises, at public auction, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
on the 5th day of October, ensuing,
Six Lots of Ground,
Handsomely situated on Stump-Hill, about two
miles west from Alexandria, described in the
plat of said tract by the numbers 18, 19, 20,
23, 24, and 25, lying in one body, and contain
about 36 acres, being subject to pay of the ori-
ginal purchase money two instalments due 2d
January and 2d July past, in amount 597 13-100
dollars—The terms of trust are CASH; but
some credit will be allowed on satisfactory secu-
rity.
In like manner, will be Sold,
In the town of Centreville, 25 miles from Alex-
andria, at 11 o'clock, on the 12th day of Oc-
tober next,
A valuable Lot of Ground, toge-
ther with the improvements thereon; consisting
of a good Frame Dwelling-House, a Tannery of
Vats, Bark-House, &c. convenient for the tan-
ning business.
Samuel Craig, Trustee.
September 2. eoif
The sale of the above Lots on
Stump-Hill is postponed till further
notice.
S. CRAIG.
October 5.
Cork Soak BOOTS & SHOES.
M. & J. JANNEY,
AT their BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTO-
RY, Prince Street, next door to the Post-
Office, make Cork Soak Boots & Shoes, on the
most approved plan; which will exclude all
dampness from the feet—experience teaches, that
they are of infinite service to those persons who
are subject to Rheumatic and Pluritic diseases,
which are generally occasioned by the feet be-
coming wet and cold.
10th month 2d. eo
To be Sold at Public Auction,
For ready money,
On Tuesday, the 6th day of November 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-eighths 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 pay-
ing 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 Wil-
son, 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 of-
fice of the Circuit Court for the District of Co-
lumbia, in the county of Alexandria, 16th Ju-
ly, 1805.
CHALES SIMMS,
GEORGE DENEALE,
EDMUND I. LEE.
October 7. zawtds
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 100 feet to a 12 feet alley.—
The situation of this property is such (being in
one of the most thriving parts of the town) as
to make the possession of it very desirable to any
person having money to purchase, more espec-
tially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale,
A House and Lot, on the south
side of King street, near Washington Street, near Washington Street, and
opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This
situation is equal to any in town for business.
Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years,
An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt
streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or
Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be
rented. As manure has been thrown up in 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 Nutley Hall
opposite to Alexandria.
Thos. L. Washington.
N. B. To Hire by the month,
A very likely active BOY,
About 15 years old, who has from a child
been accustomed to wait in the house, provided
immediate application is made as above.
May 3. eo
WANTED,
A MALE or FEMALE servant, accus-
tomed to Cooking. Apply to the
PRINTER.
Sept. 28. d
Valuable Lands and Negroes
FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desirous of disposing of his
distant property, so as to bring his affairs
more within his reach and management, offers for
sale the following lands and negroes, at prices re-
duced as to claim the attention of persons wish-
ing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM, that elegant and highly improved
seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River,
directly opposite the town of Frederickburgh, con-
taining about eleven hundred acres, four hundred
of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the
rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The
land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it
has been highly manured, and the whole of it
well adapted to the culture of grass, small grain,
and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will
attest. The house and offices are of brick, and
on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in
front containing four acres, laid off with taste
and well planted with the choicest fruit trees
now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest
trees and shrubs of almost every description.—
There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist
mill built of free stone, containing the modern
machinery and two pair of stones, one of them
French Burr.—It commands a large country cus-
tom, is well situated for merchant business, and
has rented for five hundred dollars per annum ex-
clusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free,
which is equal to three hundred dollars more.—
There are all necessary out houses, for either con-
venience or luxury, such as ice-house, springs,
house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all
these advantages and expensive improvements,
this property is offered at a price which the lands
alone ought to command. There are also some
valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on
this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's,
about two miles below Chatham, on the north
bank of the Rappahannock river, and within
view of the town of Frederickburgh, containing
upwards of four hundred acres. About one hun-
red and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahan-
nock river bottom in cultivation, and is well ad-
apted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the residue
is in wood, surrounding a height, which fur-
nishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, ad-
joining Stafford court house, containing upwards
of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming
land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and
Richmond counties, containing upwards of two
thousand acres, on which there are also several
tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land
will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts,
as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, con-
taining about one hundred and fifty acres, on the
banks of the Potomac, in King George county,
on which there are a comfortable dwelling house,
store and tobacco inspection ware house. Few
situations combine more advantages, it being an
excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the
two first of which are at present kept there. The
houses have lately been put in good repair, and
the buildings alone will rent for three hundred
dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and
the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild
fowl.
Also, a valuable Site for a Mill, with 50
acres of Land adjoining, in King George county,
and not far distant from the last mentioned
tract. There has been a mill here for many
years which has lately gone to decay, the dam
is substantial and entire, and the situation for a
country mill not equalled in that neighborhood,
commanding a very extensive custom; the land is
covered with cedar, which alone renders it
very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of
Frederickburgh.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NE-
GROES, of different ages, sizes and description.
A sale of them by families will be preferred;
to effect this they will be offered at a reduced
price. As a part of these Negroes are at present
attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of
that property may be accommodated with any
number of them, as well as flock of every de-
scription.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia,
Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be
received in payment for any part of this proper-
ty at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as
the subscriber unable to attend to property so dis-
tant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his
Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400
acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farm-
ers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant
from Alexandria, George-Town, and the City
of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike
road now building from Alexandria to the upper
country.
William Fitzhugh.
October 10. 28W
To be HIRED or SOLD,
For a term of years,
A NUMBER of valuable NEGROES—
men, women, boys and girls—a majority
of them have been accustomed to labor on a
farm. Apply to the Printer.
September 10. 18W
PRINTED DAILY, BY
S. SNOWDEN.