Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-06-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1805.
[No. 1324.
Vol. V.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bls.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls.
Sugar in hds. tiersos and bls.
Chocolate } in boxes,
White and brown Soap and } in boxes,
Mould and dipt Candles } in boxes,
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Wine in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere,
Dresses, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons,
Sages, Blankets, blue Friezes,
Chimancos, Russells, Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,
India Muslins and Table Clothes,
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other
articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
JAMES SANDERSON
received, in addition to his late general sup-
plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, v.c.
ry low, and on liberal credit;
10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran-
Rum.
4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum.
20 barrels New England ditto.
3 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine.
12 half pipes do. do. do.
25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each.
9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen
each.
6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese.
20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles.
ALSO,
28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC-
CO now in store.
May 31.
10 pipes well flaver'd Holland
in,
60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil,
2 bales German Ticklenburgh
1 case Britannias,
1 do. Platillas do. do.
Salt Imported from Rotterdam,
In the brig Nancy, Spauling,
AND FOR SALE BY
J. & T. Vowell,
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit
for immediate use.
Three hds. old Grenada Rum,
Three casks Clover Seed,
Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy.
Cash given for Otter and
Mink Skins.
April 25.
TO LET,
For one or more years,
The white Warehouse, on King-
street, near Col. Ramsay's wharf. The situa-
tion for business equal to any in town. Apply
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
March 29.
WANTED,
A young man of good character, and
acquainted with business. Apply to
the Printer.
June 10.
d.
Just Published,
And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart,
A Key to Mystery of Iniquity
OR AN
Address to Men of Candor and
lovers of Truth.
By JOHN WEST,
Of Fairfax County.
This work contains a compendium
of ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's
reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spu-
rious, and human legislation in the Church to be
unscriptural, &c. &c.
May 3.
FOR SALE,
The very fast-sailing Schooner HARMONY, Burthen 650 barrels; she is well
found and in complete order as she came from
sea. For terms be pleased to apply to
JOHN TUCKER.
June 15. d
For NEW-YORK,
The Schooner Maria,
(A regular trader)
Charles Stoddart, Master;
Will sail the 23d instant. For
freight or passage apply to the
Captain on board at Merchant's wharf, or to
Daniel Murgatroyd:
Who has for Sale,
Prime and Cargo Pork
Prime and Cargo Beef
1st and 2d quality Russia Duck
Short yellow Nankeens
Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS.
Hyson Skin, and } FRESH TEAS.
Seuchong } FRESH TEAS.
June 15. d
IRISH LINENS.
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported from DUBLIN, (via New-York)
a small invoice of
IRISH LINENS,
Which are well assorted; and will be sold low
for cash or on short credit.
June 5.
Mandeville & Jameffon
Are now landing, and offer for Sale,
10 puncheons high proof Jamaica
Rum.
10 hogheads Barbadoes Molasses.
8 hogheads St. Croix Sugars.
English F and FF Gunpowder.
Philadelphia Loaf Sugars.
Patent Shot and Bar-Lead.
May 29. d
GERMAN LINENS.
THE subscribers have received by
the ship Hero, captain Cole, from Bremen,
and offer for sale, on reasonable terms, for approv-
ed negotiable paper;
-AN ASSORTMENT OF-
GERMAN LINENS.
-THEY HAVE RIKEWISE-
WINDOW GLASS,
of various sizes.
R. T. HOOE, & CO.
May 23. edtf
GUNPOWDER TEA.
A few boxes of the very best quality just
received by
Mandeville & Jameffon.
May 15. d
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY
THE SUBSCRIBER,
First and second quality Russia Duck
Short Yellow Nankeens
India Cottons
Hyson Skin } FRESH TEAS.
Young Hyson, and } FRESH TEAS.
Seuchong } FRESH TEAS.
Burlington Pork
Whiskey and
200 buthels St. Kitts Salt.
DANIEL MURGATROYD.
May 6. d
TO LET,
(ON WASHINGTON STREET)
The House at present occupied by
Joseph Mandeville. Possession may be had early
in June next. Apply to
Mandeville & Jameffon.
May 20. d
20 puncheons Jamaica RUM,
LAST YEAR'S CROP,
Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms.
John & Thos. Vowell.
May 9. d
Wants a Place, in a Store,
A young man, pretty well acquaint-
ed with business. Enquire of the
Printer.
May 28.
A few Copies of the American
Gardener, for sale by Robert Gray, in
King-street.
May 3.
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust from
JOHN C. VOWELL to the subscriber, will be
sold, at 12 o'clock, on the first day of July next,
at the Coffee-House in Alexandria, for ready
money,
A Lot of Ground on Fairfax-street,
On which the new Meeting-house stands, front-
ing on Fairfax street 69 feet 1 inch, and extend-
ing back 123 feet 5 inches.
John Dunlay.
June 5. drsfv
HENRY K. MAY
Has for Sale,
20,000 lbs. superior quality Green Coffee
3 pipes Port } WINES.
3 butts Cape Madeira } WINES.
4 half pipes Catalonia } WINES.
A few quarter casks Sherry & } WINES.
40 cases Claret } WINES.
8 chests Hyson } TEAS.
6 do. Young Hyson } TEAS.
60 kegs Smyrna Raisins } TEAS.
100 boxes Brown Soap.
June 15. en3w
ISAAC ENTWISLE
HAS FOR SALE,
3000 bushels Cadiz Salt
Liverpool Blown Salt
Pork, by the barrel
Molasses, by the hoghead
1000 lbs. excellent Rhode Island Cheese
New England Rum, in hds. and bls.
Whiskey, by the barrel
Lime, by the barrel or small quantity, for
white-washing
And, as usual,
First quality Porter and Ale, by the barrel or
dozen, bottled or draught.
June 15. e06t
THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
-A SUPPLY OF-
Fresh teas, particularly selected,
6000 lbs. green coffee,
14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martins sugar,
New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump
sugars.
Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits,
Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum,
Cognac brandy,
Holland gin,
Whiskey and
New England rum,
Choice old Madeira,
Sherry, } WINES.
Lisbon, } WINES.
Teneriffe, } WINES.
Malaga and } WINES.
Port, } WINES.
Claret in cases,
20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins,
Very best chocolate,
Dixon's best mustard,
Sallad oil, &c.
With a general assortment of groce-
ries as usual.
The whole of which are of a superi-
or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona-
ble terms.
JAMES BACON.
May 14. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous
to the purchasers, for cash or notes,
The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths

Jamaica Legislature.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
APRIL 20.
Engrossed Memorial and Representation to his honor the lieutenant governor, on the subject of the American intercourse, was read and passed, as follows:—
"The Humble Memorial and Representation of the Assembly,"
"SHEWETH,"
"That on acknowledging the independence of the United States of North America, his majesty's then ministers thought it would be proper to deprive them of the benefits they had derived from their intercourse with the West-Indian islands whilst they composed part of the British dominions.
"That the inhabitants of Jamaica have ever been anxious to promote the commercial prosperity and augment the naval strength of the empire; but, on this occasion, they represented that nature had denied to this island the means of subsisting its population whilst their industry was directed to the cultivation of those staples which alone rendered it a valuable appendage to the mother country, and that it was destitute of many articles of the first necessity in preparing our produce for exportation. They submitted that Great Britain, with all her remaining dependencies in North America, could not supply the lumber required for buildings and packages in the towns and on the plantations, or the provisions absolutely necessary for the existence of the inhabitants, and that they could not be procured from the United States in sufficient abundance, unless the importation should be permitted in their own vessels.
"The clearest facts, the most obvious consequences were disregarded, chiefly through delusive misrepresentations from the remaining British colonies in North America, who flattered themselves with acquiring immense wealth by a monopoly of an extensive market which they knew must be scantily supplied. After some intermediate relaxation, the intercourse was at length confined to British vessels navigated according to law. Putting the loss and destruction of property out of question, the consequences to this country was terrible.
"It is briefly stated in a report of a committee of this house on the subject of the slave trade, which never has been and never can be, controverted.
"We decline, says the committee, "to enlarge on the consequences which followed, lest we may appear to exaggerate; but having endeavored to compute with as much accuracy as the subject will admit, the number of our slaves whose destruction may be fairly attributed to the unfortunate measure of interdicting foreign supplies, whilst the country was suffering under internal calamities, we hesitate not, after every allowance for adventitious causes, to fix the whole loss of lives at fifteen thousand. This number we firmly believe to have perished of famine, or of diseases contracted by scanty and unwholesome diet, between the latter end of 1780 and the beginning of 1787.
"Such was the waste of life at which the first experiment was made for securing to Great Britain the carrying trade between Jamaica and the United States of North America! with the charity of Christians, and loyalty which oppression could not alienate, the assembly were willing to suppose that the consequence of the measures adopted were not intended or foreseen, and they are brought forward as a defence against new calumnies, and not as a subject of recrimination, for the destruction of their property.
"It is to be recollected that this trial was made not only in the time of pro-
found peace, but commenced at the termination of the American war, when a redundancy of shipping, seamen, and capital, in the mother country, were ready for any new or advantageous commerce: when a great addition of active and enterprising adventurers were poured into the remaining British colonies of North America solicitous to profit by a speculation which their misrepresentations had set on foot.
"Finally, however, it was admitted to be vain to contend against the decrees of Providence, which had condemned New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to perpetual sterility, and shut up all intercourse with Canada for more than half the year. When these provinces applied to the Legislature of the mother country for, and were allowed, liberty to import lumber and provisions from the United States it was thought impossible that statesmen could listen to an application for rendering supply of half a million of British subjects subservient to their blind and indecent avarice.
"Although the expectations of the inhabitants of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada, were completely defeated, it must be acknowledged that the profit of the carrying trade between the United States of North America and the British West-India Colonies was for a time secured to the British ship owners. They were computed to get about 245000l. sterling annually; and, perhaps, the inhabitants of this country only paid about double the freight which the articles would have cost if imported in American vessels. This, however, was during the peace.
"When the late war with France commenced, notwithstanding the immense superiority of Great Britain by sea, and the advantages of an established and regular intercourse, the national shipping gradually disappeared. The increasing exigencies and diminished supplies induced the Right Honorable the Earl of Balcarras to assume the responsibility of providing for the wants of the country confided to his care, by opening the ports of this island for American shipping.
"By this wise and necessary measure, a second famine was averted; and during a period of great difficulty, the agricultural capital of the country has been preserved, and the planters looked forward to better times to disencumber themselves from the debts affecting it.
"It is our painful duty to present that, by recurring to the system of restriction, formerly tried, the same consequences must follow with inevitable certainty. The capital and labor employed in raising staples for exportation, so important to the commerce and navigation of the Mother Country, must be applied to raise food for our subsistence; and, in certain situations, to procure substitutes for lumber.
"Every one conversant with the state of the island must admit that obtaining them is not practicable in the best cultivated districts; but were it otherwise, the shipping of the Empire would be materially diminished by attempting to engross the carrying trade between the island and America.
"This intercourse is in its nature unchangeable.
"On the part of the North American States our staples might be dispensed with, because they are luxuries, and can also be supplied from other parts of the world; but our demands from them are for necessaries the most essential, and only became greater in proportion to our industry and the increase of our cultivation. We shall take two periods, very distant from each other, to shew their nature and extent.
"The schedule No. 1, contains an account of the imports from North A-
merica into the British West India islands in one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, one thousand seven hundred and seventy two, and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-three.
It is on the authority of Mr. Stanley, secretary to the commissioners of the customs, and discriminates what was supplied by the territories now forming the United States from what was furnished by the British provinces. The articles compose twelve hundred cargoes annually, and were estimated to be of the value of seven hundred & twenty thousand pounds sterling, or one million, eight thousand Jamaica currency; but as many of the vessels made two and some times three voyages, within the year, the lumber did not exceed five hundred and thirty three, and the seamen employed were about 3399.
"The schedule No. 2, exhibits a similar account of the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, from the returns of the naval officer made to the house of assembly, of the importations of the United States and the British dominions in North America, and distinguishes the proportions imported in American and British bottoms. A valuation is added on the authority, of the members of this house, of great commercial experience and respectability: It will be found one million two hundred and forty nine thousand and 73 pounds currency.
"The schedule No. 3, contains an account of our exportation to North America, from the same authorities.
"As might be expected it will be found, from these authentic documents that the increased cultivation of Jamaica, calls for a supply of greater value than was required by all the British Islands in the first period; and that of this supply, less than one twelfth part comes from his majesty's colonies in North America; and that six-seventh parts, of what we procure from the United States, is imported in their own shipping. We shall admit however that the vessels mentioned by Mr. Stanley, now carries the increased supply, and it will be found that four hundred and fifty six additional British vessels navigated by two thousand eight hundred and sixty two seamen, must enter immediately into the American trade, to prevent the absolute ruin of this country.
"No person in the least acquainted with commerce but must admit that twice that number will be requisite if our wants are intended to be answered by means of ships making a circuitous voyage once a year from Great Britain.
"Situated as the mother country is at present, we do not hesitate to affirm that neither shipping nor seamen can be spared for carrying on and protecting this commerce until the return of peace.
"We have hitherto regarded matters in the most favorable view, as if we possessed the quantity of provisions usual at this season of the year, and without a prospect of interruption to the intercourse; the facts however are extremely different.
"From a scanty harvest in America and a great demand from Spain, the importations have been less than common, whilst the expenditure has been augmented by drawing the militia from their homes and collecting pioneers and working parties during the present militia law.
"From the best information collected by enquiries under authority, on the proclamation of martial law it is ascertained that there was then not flour to feed that portion of the inhabitants, who depend on it for subsistence for four weeks, and we have no reason to believe that the stock is now greater. In about thirty days the expectation of all additional supply must be given up. When the imperious cravings, of absolute famine may arrest attention it will be too late to administer relief. In
the hurricane months few American vessels adventure in these latitudes, and the winter frosts lock up many ports of the United States from which we are supplied.
"We trust that we have been fortunate enough to impress your honor with a true sense of the situation of this country, for if ever there was a case calling for the sound exercise of that discretion with which his most gracious majesty has entrusted you, we humbly submit the case now exhibited here.
"No means can be pointed out for carrying on an intercourse admitted to be indispensable at all times; proved now to be peculiarly so from the causes which his majesty's ministers could not foresee, but which are fully disclosed to your honor.
"No Benefit can accrue to Great Britain or to the empire at large from the calamities which will be brought upon this country.
"We admit the responsibility which your honor must assume in exercising the high prerogative which our most beloved sovereign has delegated to you, for the purpose of protecting his faithful people from partial evils, arising out of well intended general regulations, but we humbly call your honor's attention to the highest responsibility which will attach on declining to dispense the blessings which his majesty meant to be communicated to his loyal subjects here.
"From these considerations we rely that your honor will, without delay, give directions for continuing the most important intercourse on its present footing for six months after the time limited by the present order of the privy council, or until his majesty's pleasure shall be known."
Message to his honor, desiring to know when he would be attended with the above Memorial and Representation, in answer to which he was pleased to say "at 4 o'clock."
Houle adjourned for a quarter of an hour; and being met, Mr. Speaker and the whole house went up to present their memorial and representation to his honor, when he was pleased to return the following answer:
"Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Assembly,"
"Having received no instructions from his majesty's secretary of state, authorizing me to give directions for continuing the intercourse between Jamaica and the United States of America, after the 21st of May next, I consider myself absolutely precluded from paying that attention to your representation, which, under other circumstances, I should sincerely wish to do upon all occasions."
FOR CHARTER,
The new British Ship
WILLIAM
Captain JOHN BACON
Two years old, 264 tons burthen, sails well. A freight would be preferred to Liverpool. The terms will be very moderate.
I HAVE FOR SALE,
 200 sacks fine Salt,  8 cases felt Hats,  1 case real 7-8 Coltraine Linen,  20 boxes, best Raisins,  100 barrels Boston Beef, No. 1 and 2,  6000 lb. excellent Coffee,  200 barrels Herrings. 
WM. HODGSON.
June 19.
HUGH SMITH,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
BY THE
William from Liverpool,
A supply of Queens Ware, with the flock before on hand, received by the United States and the Medway, will enable him to supply his customers, with a complete assortment of
Queens Ware, Glass and China.
FOR SALE,
On board the William,
6000 bushels Liverpool Coarse and fine SALT.
June 19.
W T F, & 12W 2m.

NEW YORK, June 17.
Our Greenock papers by the ship Ardent are to the 13th of May, and the last intelligence they contain is of the 10th, 9 days later than we had before received, comprising the subjoined articles.
We learn verbally that an embargo was laid on all vessels in the ports of England on the 7th May, and in Scotland on the 10th, in consequence of the sailing of the second secret expedition; and that the Ardent, having cleared out at the Custom House before the embargo, failed in the evening of the 11th, under a protest.
The Ardent had a passage of 14 days to the banks of Newfoundland, and has been 15 days upon the coast. Captain C. brought no loose papers later than the 13th, and the packages were not delivered yesterday from the post office.
London, May 2.
Authentic information is at length received respecting the French fleet which escaped from Toulon. It consisted, as we before stated, of 11 sail of the line, 7 frigates, and 2 corvettes; they passed the Straits of Gibraltar on the 9th ult. and immediately bore up for Cadiz, before which Sir John Orde was cruising. When Sir John first received intelligence of their approach, his squadron was busy in overhauling their rigging, and had their topmasts struck, and their yards down to have all new set; but such was the dispatch used to put the squadron in a state to meet the enemy, that in four hours it was in perfect order. The French admiral did not however, think it advisable to attack Sir John, notwithstanding his great superiority of force, for the British squadron only consisted of six sail of the line and two frigates, and had also the disadvantage of being encumbered with transports. The French fleet stood directly into Cadiz, where it remained when the last dispatches were sent off.
The Sirius frigate, captain Prowes, arrived at Plymouth from Sir J. Orde and brings intelligence of Lord Nelson having passed the Straits in pursuit of the French fleet, and of his having arrived before Cadiz. Although there is no direct authority for this report, yet it is very probable; there can be little doubt but Lord Nelson was very soon informed of the sailing of the French fleet, and we have very strong reason to believe they had not above two or three days start of him. If it be true that Lord Nelson has arrived before Cadiz, and that the blockade of that port has been renewed by the united British squadrons, the enemy will be placed in a most distressing situation; for the scarcity of provisions particularly bread, has been very great at Cadiz, and the arrival of so large a fleet, with a numerous body of troops on board, will of course greatly increase the calamity.
The enemy's squadrons seem to be on the alert in almost every quarter. Lord Gardner's dispatches state, we understand, that an unusual degree of activity had been observed among the British fleet.
The preparations for another expedition, upon a scale of force about equal to that which lately failed, are nearly ready at Portsmouth.
Letters of the 28th ult. were received yesterday from Holland. They mention, that M. Schimmelpennick proposed the next day to meet the members of the Government, for the purpose of receiving their acceptance or refusal of the New Constitution.
Among other rumours at Paris, it is said that Bonaparte intends to create Madame Lapagerie, who resides at Martinico, and is the mother of his wife, an Empress of the West Indies, to be succeeded by her grandson Eu-
genius Beauharnois, and that this accounts for the numerous troops sent by him to that part of the world, where many think both the Brest fleet and Spanish armaments are destined.
PRICE OF STOCKS
This Day. Consols for money 58. Omnium 2 3 4 3.
May 6.
We understand, from unquestionable authority, that his majesty has issued orders for erasing the name of Lord Melville from the list of the Privy Council. His Lordship is now removed from all places which he held at the pleasure of the Crown.
May 10.
By the Sophia sloop of war from the Mediterranean, government has this morning received dispatches from Lord Nelson, the particulars of which have not yet transpired.
It is said some information has also been received respecting the course of the combined squadrons which lately failed from Cadiz.
An expedition or the West Indies consisting of eight thousand men, under the command of Sir Eyre Coote, is nearly ready for sea.
An unusual degree of activity has lately been remarked among the enemy's flotilla at Boulogne. The following is an extract of a letter from an officer belonging to our squadron off that port, dated off Boulogne, May 2 d 1805. "We constantly perceive the enemy actively engaged on their coast, which leads us to believe they will speedily attempt something in a formidable way. The force under the command of our active admiral, Douglass, is on the alert and prepared to give them a warm reception. Yesterday & this morning a few of their small gun boats crept from Ambletesque along the shore to Boulogne. They keep in so close under batteries, and draw so little water, that it is almost impossible for any of our cruisers to molest them."
The following is an extract of a letter from an officer on board the fleet, dated 28th ult.
"This day the Polyphemus, of 64 guns, captain Lawford, joined us; she came from Sir John Orde's squadron that was cruising off Cadiz, but retired on the appearance of eleven French line of battle ships, which had passed the Gut of Gibraltar on the 9th ult. from Toulon, and entered Cadiz Roads on the following day. Before Sir John got out of sight of Cadiz he saw six more line of battle ships go in, having, it is conjectured, got out of Carthagena. There were lying in Cadiz harbour during the blockade, 12 Spanish and 1 French line of battle ships, so that their force now in that port consists of thirty sail of the line, besides several frigates, and they shewed every appearance of soon putting to sea. The enemy's fleet in Brest amount to 21 sail of the line, and have twice endeavored to come out. We hourly expect to be joined by Sir John Orde with five sail of the line."
GREENOCK, May 6.
The following note was stuck up at Lloyd's on Thursday last at three o'clock:
Lloyd's, 2d May, 1805, half past 3. "Information has been received at the admiralty that the French squadron which appeared off Cadiz on the 9th ult. was no longer there on the 10th, and that the number of Spanish ships in the harbor was diminished. On the 11th and 12th, five sail of the line, supposed to be Spanish, were seen beating to the westward."
Our correspondent subjoins, "the above communication has made a very serious impression. It is now supposed that part of the Spanish squadron is sent to reinforce the fleets in the West Indies, while the French fleet is proceeding along the coast to raise the
blockade of the ports. Till some decisive intelligence is received, it is now evident that little dependence can be placed on any information which has hitherto been received, and that till positive assurances are obtained of the views of the enemy's squadrons, a constant succession of alarms must be submitted to."
It is certainly much to be regretted, that at a period of so much danger and alarm from without, party spirit should run so high at home as our parliamentary report of this day, and indeed of every day for some time past, demonstrates.
A Lisbon mail arrived on Thursday, in 14 days, per the Walsingham packet, in which came passengers, lord and lady Holland. Jerome Bonaparte has set off for France, and his lady and her brother, by sea, for Amsterdam. The French ambassador, Junot, had arrived at Lisbon.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20.
By captain Lewis, of the sloop Diana, direct from Martinique, we learn, that on the 14th of May, the French and Spanish fleet of 18 sail of the line, six frigates and two sloops of war, arrived at Port Royal, and on the same day an embargo took place, and lasted 14 days; the fleet was still there, engaged in victualing and watering, preparatory to sailing on some expedition; on their passage, took an English sloop of war. Markets dull.
CHARITY SERMON.
At the request of the Brethren of Lodge No. 22, the Rev. Brother Thomas Davis, will deliver a Sermon in the Episcopal Church, on Sunday morning next. Members of other Lodges, who may be in town on that day, are requested to join the Brethren of No. 22, at their Lodge-Room, to move in procession to the Church.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ENTERED, British ship William, Bacon, Liverpool Earthen and Glass ware and Salt...H. Smith Brig Columbia, Dye, St. Jago de Cuba Coffee, Sugar & Molasses—R. Veitch & Co. CLEARED, Ship Hero, Cole, Rotterdam Tobacco and Logwood, by R. Young & W. Yeaton
Arrived, yesterday, brig Columbi, Captain Dye, 20 days from St. Jago de Cuba. Captain Dye has politely favored us with the following—
List of vessels left at St. Jago de Cuba. Left St. Jago de Cuba on the 25th of May, after being detained 18 days on suspicion of being a spy from Jamaica; which was proved to the contrary with much trouble and expense. — June 2, Cape Nicholas in sight, bearing S. E. 10 leagues, was boarded by a French privateer, and after they had ransacked and turned every thing out of its place, they would not leave us without plundering the vessel and crew of articles to a considerable amount.
List of vessels left at St. Jago de Cuba. Ship John and Jane, Langsdorf, of and for Baltimore in ten days; schooner Maria, captain Bennett, of and for Baltimore in ten days; brig Eleanor, captain Alden, of and for Baltimore in one day; the schooner Hannah, Bartley, of N. York failed in company with me for New York, parted with her on the second of June, the island of Tortugas bearing S. E. by S. spoke with her the day before, the captain's intention was to go through the Caicos passage.
Arrived this morning, sloop Diana, capt. Lewis, 22 days from St. Pierres, Martinique—Sugar—John & Thos. Vowell.
List of American vessels left at St. Pierres, May 27.
Ship Lucy Ann, Middleton, of Baltimore, for a market; schooner Fanny, Penrice, ditto; to sail in 10 days for Baltimore; brig Hope, McDonnel, for Wilcasset; brig Joseph, Kirkland, to sail in 6 days; schooner Sally, Tyler, to sail in 7 days for Newburyport; schooner Jane, Burrows, for Savannah, in 2 days; Lucy, Patey, of and for Plymouth, in 10 days; Peggy, Denmark, for New London, clearing; Fanny, Metcalf, New York, 15 days; Sally, Slater, to sail in one day for New London; brig Jane, Stephenfon, in 8 days for Portland; brig Bee, Fletcher, in 4 days for Newburyport, and a number of other names not recollected.
Sailed in company with brig Jane, Weeks, of and for Philadelphia; schooner Lucy, Martin, of and for do.; sch'r Dart, Garrow, of and for Norfolk.
On Sunday last spoke sch'r Patey, of Norfolk, one day out for Antigua.
LOOK SHARP!
Opposite to Messrs. Roberts and Griffith's.
JUST RECEIVED,
A few hundred Pine-Apples.
And a general assortment of FRUITS & GROCERIES.
T. SIMMS.
June 20. 35
Wet Nurse wanted.
A Wet Nurse, who can produce satisfactory recommendations, may hear of a situation where she will receive liberal wages on immediate application being made to the Printer.
June 20. d3t
Just Received,
And for sale, at the subscriber's store, Fresh PINE-APPLES, Large Limes, in barrels or by retail, Cheese, of the first quality—equal to English Cheese—together with a general variety of Groceries, Fruits, and Nuts.
A. WILLIS.
June 20. 615
NOTICE.
I intend to be absent from Alexandria a few weeks, on a visit to my friends in New-England; during which time Mr. Stephen Corwin will attend to my business. Ephraim Gilman.
June 20. 35
For Sale, on liberal Credit,
90 hogsheads South Potomac Tobacco, Now in store—Also, 4 do. Rappahannock; Suitable for the West-India market. James Sanderson.
June 20. d
Mill-Stones & Boulting-Cloths.
We want to buy one pair of 4 or 4 and an half feet Cologne Mill Stones. We have one pair of 6 feet Burr Mill-Stones for sale: Also, five hundred dollars worth of Boulting-Cloths; which will be sold a bargain, to any body who will take the whole of them. Hewes & Miller.
June 20. d
For Philadelphia,
THE SCHOONER FAIR AMERICAN, Capt. ELISHA MACK; At Irwin's wharf. Will positively sail on Saturday. A hundred barrels will be taken on freight if applied for immediately. Apply to A. W. Preu's & Co.
June 20. d3t
PUBLIC SALE.
TO MORROW will be Sold, on Messrs. Irwin and Dunlap's wharf, at half past 3 o'clock, 25 boxes of first quality Sugar, and 25 hhds. nice Molasses. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 20.
ICE for Sale.
Persons may be supplied with ICE, at eight cents per pound, on application to JOHN GANSBY. June 20. 35
J. WILLIAM PFALTZ,
Clock & Watch maker,
Opposite Joseph RIDDLE and Cos. Fairfax Street;
Offers his service to his friends and the public in general, in the above line—having served his time in Switzerland, and afterwards worked in London and Paris, hopes, from his experience, to be able to render general satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. He repairs all kinds of horizontal, repeating and common watches and clocks.
Has also on hand, and offers for Sale,
A handsome assortment of Jewellery, finished in the newest style. June 20. 22w3w1/2
TO LET,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY,
A FRAME HOUSE,
IN Prince Street, calculated for a small Grocery Store, and the accommodation of a family. The situation is healthy, and the stand for business good. For further particulars, please enquire of the subscribers, next door to the Post Office.
M. & J. JANNEY.
June 20. d3t

RACING.
ON FRIDAY, the 28th instant, will be run, over the course adjoining Alexandria; two match races—One for One Hundred Dollars—the other for Seventy-five Dollars:—And on SATURDAY the 29th, a sweepstakes, consisting of an Elegant Saddle, Bridle, Martingale and Collar , worth Fifty Dollars; free for any saddle horse, mare or gelding, that has never won a purse—one mile and repeat. Horses may be entered any time between this and the days of running, or at the poles.
John Hodgkin, Keeper of the Course e06.
June 14.
SPRING GOODS
Just received, per ship Carlisle , from London, and for sale, by the subscribers:
Amongst which are—
Elegant and fashionable muslin shawls; plain and colored mouselinet, pique, nade, loom japan, japan laced, fine lappet, plain and laced cambric, jaconet and book muslins; cambric dimities; leno; Italian sarisettes; plain India and narrow corded dimities; nankeens; jeans; cross-overs; quiltings; right printed cambrics; calicoes; chintzes, &c. &c.
Many of these goods are in packages suitable for the West India market—entitled to drawback.
R. Veitch & Co.
May 15.
REMOVAL.
JAMES RUSSEL, Has removed his Store to Royal Street , in part of the OLD EAGLE TAVERN HOUSE, one door north of King Street; where he has just opened a fresh supply of German & East-India Goods, Prints, Dimities, Checks, Irish Linens, &c. &c. which he will sell by the piece, low, for cash, or on a short credit.
May 2.
N. B. I will let, for four years, the BRICK HOUSE I have just left, on Fairfax Street.
J. R.
Union Cheap Bread Manufactory, Opposite the Market, Adjoining James S. Scott's, Royal Street,— ALEXANDRIA—
By WILLIAM LOVELL,
Who begs leave to inform the Ladies, Gentlemen, and the Public in general, in this town, that on Wednesday, the first of May, he will commence baking; where they may be supplied with BREAD of the first quality and found baked—on such terms never before offered in this place—as follows:
THE eighteen penny loaf for 20 cents, nine penny loaf for 10 cents, four pence half penny loaf for 5 cents; and, for the convenience of those whose family or circumstances will not admit of LARGE BREAD, he will make the three penny loaf two ounces heavier than the weight fixed by the Clerk of the Market, as directed by the Corporation; so that the loaves of bread will be served on as good terms as the merchant. The BEST SUPERFINE FLOUR for house keeping at seven cents per pound, or fifteen pounds for a dollar. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be regularly supplied at their own houses, will be obliging enough to send a line as above, which will be attended to, Great allowance to sellers of Bread. To prevent any misunderstanding the above terms are CASH, unless where stated credits are agreed on, and those are expected to be regularly paid—the profits being small.
N. B. To Taverns, Boarding-houses, and large families, there will be an additional saving of ten per cent. in buying LARGE LOAVES in preference to SMALL.
April 30.
Runaway Negro DICK,
THE property of George G. Boon, (King George County,) was sent to my care in January last, to hire; on the 31st of May he obtained leave and a pass of me, to go to Fredericksburg and to return, but it appears has absconded. There is nothing remarkable in his person; he is about a common size man, about 30 years old, very black, is of a diffident manner at first, but is disposed to become familiar, he is very fond of dressing to the best appearance, and is remarkable for affecting to speak in a learned style, though commonly incorrect; he has been mostly employed in a tavern, for some years past, and is fond of such like employment.
Twenty dollars will be given for his apprehension and all reasonable charges by me, or his master, or John Johnston, Fredericksburg.
John Pittman.
June 12.
N. B. All persons are forewarned, employing or in any way assisting said negro.
Umbrella Manufactory.
Umbrellas made, covered and repaired at the house of the subscriber, in St. Asaph Street, in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms.
Samuel Kirk.
June 2.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN.
DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Billious Pills.
THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Billious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Billious Cholies, Coliciveneis, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Billious Pills, or Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrheas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.—Price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the Kurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials: a few handsome Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few Barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27.
For SALE and to RENT.
I wish to sell 900 acres of Land, on Sugar Land Run ; being a moiety of 1800 acres, lying on the edge of Loudoun, and in Fairfax county, about 20 miles from Alexandria, 19 from George Town, and about a mile and one quarter from the river—lies level. It has an abundance of fine timber on it equal to any in the country, and no tract of land can be more copiously supplied with innumerable springs of the finest water; there is a part of it laid down in fine clover paddocks, with a good orchard and several buildings fit for tenants. This and was deeded to me, several years ago, by Ferdinand Fairfax , Esquire—the title indisputable, as may be seen by the title papers in my possession. Terms may be known and the land shewed to any person wishing to purchase, by the subscriber.
I wish to Rent, for 5 or 6 years,
An ISLAND in the Potomac,
About fifteen miles from George-town, Containing 216 acres; most of which is cleared: I am told, by those who have been in Kentucky, that it is equal to any land in that state, producing from 10 to 12 barrels of corn per acre in a tolerable season. A great bargain may be had in the purchase of the first mentioned tract, and in the latter on rent, provided application be soon made. Possession may be had at Christmas , (when the present crop will be finished) with liberty of sowing wheat this fall. It is supposed, by judges, there is a good MILL-SEAT, with a stream of water on the 900 acre tract. Any person desirous of purchasing will view it and judge for themselves.
May 16.
B. DADE.
PUBLIC SALE.
The subscriber will offer, at PUBLIC SALE, at Mr. GEORGE WILLIAMS's tavern, in the town of Dumfries , on the first Monday in July, (being the 1st of the month) that VALUABLE PROPERTY, known by the name of
CLIFTON-MILL,
WITHIN two and an half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico , which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceedingly healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way (in going to Dumfries) from the main road leading from Fauquier court house, Centerville &c. (and thought by some not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it; together with from 90 to 100 acres of land, the greatest part of which is well wooded; the Mill is an overshot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with 2 pair of stones, 1 pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The Mill House is 50 feet long by 27 feet wide, 2 stories high, together with a barn, stable, cow house and lumber house convenient to the Mill, a convenient Dwelling House not quite finished, with a Kitchen, Meat and Corn House, all of which have been built within eight or nine years past: There is on this place a thriving young Peach Orchard.
ALSO,
At the same time and place, will be offered for Sale,
A small PLANTATION, containing from 122 to 130 acres, adjoining, and being part of the above tract of land. There is on this place a small Dwelling House, Kitchen & Meat House—also a very thriving young Peach Orchard, with other Fruit Trees.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly as it is situated to near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will wish to see them. The subscriber will view the property; or, if he be absent, Mr. James G. Evans, living thereon, will attend. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but some pressing demands which I am anxious to discharge.
The Conditions of the Sale will be—
One-half of the purchase money in hand, the other half in 9 or 18 months, bearing interest from the day of sale; approved security will be required. Possession will be given of the Mill, &c. immediately, and the land as soon as the crop is off; and the latter place on Christmas next.
JOHN SOWDEN.
May 23.
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This day is Published, And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY's Book store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN A P O L O G Y, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard M'Nemar, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
FRUIT—in fine Order.
This day received per sloop Sunflower , Lemons by the box or retail. John A. Burford.
June 15.
Valuable Property for Sale.
The subscriber being desirous of removing to the western country, offers for sale, the following Tracts of LAND, in Fairfax county, Virginia, viz.
The Tract on which he resides, containing about 746 acres, 5 miles below Alexandria, and within one mile of Potomac river, in an agreeable neighborhood; the situation pleasant and remarkably healthy; the land level and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, wheat, and other small grain. The improvements are, a large and commodious dwelling house, two stories high, 54 feet long and 35 feet wide, with four rooms and a passage on a floor, a piazza nine feet wide on each front, the full length of the house, and an excellent cellar under the whole house divided into four rooms and a passage; a good kitchen, meat house, dairy, ice house, and every other necessary building, all in good repair, with a well of excellent water; a good garden, apple & peach orchard, and about 40 acres of excellent timothy meadow, and as much more may be made at a very small expense: Also, an overseer's house, negro quarters, a granary, &c.
One other Tract, containing about 1250 acres, 6 miles below Alexandria, divided into two farms sufficient to work 9 or 10 hands on each: The buildings on these farms consist only of overseer's houses, negro quarters, granaries, &c. There are 40 or 50 acres of good timothy meadow well enclosed, and a great deal more may be made at a trifling expense; the land very level and fertile, with an abundance of timber. This tract is allowed, by those who know it well, to be equal, if not superior, to any tract of the same extent in this part of the country. It will be sold entire, or divided, it may be found most convenient.
One other Tract near the last mentioned one, containing 402 acres, rented to tenants at will; a considerable portion of which is level and the soil good. There are on it, two or three beautiful and commanding situations for buildings, and a meadow from which one of the tenants sells from 15 to 20 tons of hay a year.
Another Tract, of about 325 Acres, 9 or 10 miles below Alexandria, through which the stage road leading from thence to Richmond passes: This would be an excellent stand for a tavern, there being none at this time between Alexandria and Colchester, a distance of 16 or 18 miles: Also,
One other Tract near the last, containing about 400 acres. Both the last mentioned tracts are likewise rented to tenants at will; they produce good corn, wheat, and other small grain, and there is on each of them a considerable quantity of excellent timothy meadow in good order, from which the tenants sell a great deal of hay. For terms, apply to the subscriber, five miles below Alexandria.
Thomson Mason.
May 22.
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FOR SALE,
250 Acres of Land, in the district of Columbia, about 5 miles from Alexandria and 2 from George Town: A large proportion in woodland of a good quality, abounding with good springs and handsome situations. I would lay off this land to accommodate those who may wish to buy from two acre lots to twenty, or sell it altogether. A small part of the purchase money will be required; and for the balance a second credit will be given. Any person wishing to buy, may be shown the land by William Smith, who resides upon it; and leave their names with Mr. John Gadby, of Alexandria.
Sundry Lots may be had on ground rent, upon Duke Street, adjoining to Mr. Jacob Shucks's.
June 13.
G. CHAPMAN.
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NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber, of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphan court of said County, letters of administration, on the personal estate of Thomas Hodgkins, late of the County aforesaid, deceased, and persons having claims against said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the administrator, on or before the 22d day of November next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand, this 22d day of May 1805.
ELISHA JEWELL, Administrator.
May 22.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
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