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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1804.
[No. 1017.]
CHARLESTON COURIER.
conductor of this eminent Federal having determined on issuing a weekly paper for country subscribers, in the manner of the "New-York Herald" United States Gazette for the to contain all the political matter foreign intelligence of the daily for an advance of five dollars has forwarded to us a copy of his, in which we are named as agents for the District of Columbia to receive subscriptions. We cheerfully accept the task, and whatever of patronage is to be had for the new Courier in this quarter, it would give us pleasure to be the means of obtaining.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
 French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates, 
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseys, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancos and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Ohnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union streets, (JUST RECEIVED.)
 2,800 pieces NANKEENS,  165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs,  3 bales Sannabs,  2 do. Biftas,  1 do. Emertys,  1 do. blue Gurrabs,  1 do. India Chintz,  2 facks Sago,  1 bag Hops,  94 Birch Floor Mats,  3 cases and one cask womens' Morocco and leather Shoes. 
ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons,
CONSISTING OF
 5 bales Biftas,  5 do. Emertys,  4 do. Sannabs,  1 do. Caffahs,  30 pieces black Satin,  2 sets Tea China,  2 quarter casks Malaga Wine,  Mens' coarse and womens' Morocco and leather Shoes,  Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs,  1 case Mariner's Compasses,  10 coils Cordage, assorted,  24 bags Pepper,  40 bds. Best No. 1, and 
A large quantity of red Seal Leather.
For Sale,
For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer.
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME GIG,
with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer.
Feb. 24.
RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, In addition to their former Importation from London, and offer for sale,
A PARCEL OF
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, of a superior quality—consisting of Navy blues, blacks, browns, and bottle greens.—Also, Striped Nankeens & Muslin Shawls.
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
HAVE RECEIVED, Per the ship Mooloon, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Muslins, Dimities, and printed Cottons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit.
April 18.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
OFFERS FOR SALE,  30,000 lbs. Green Coffee,  8,000 do. Cocoa,  20 hhds. Muscovada Sugar,  20 bags of Cotton,  20 puncheons fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum,  20 hhds. Molasses,  10 pipes Holland Gin,  30 q. chests of fresh Teas assorted,  10 pipes London P. Madeira  8 pipes old Port  4 pipes P. Teneriffe  15 q. casks Sherry, and  4 pipes Brucelles  3 hhds. green Copperas,  4 hhds. roll Brimstone,  2 hhds. Madder,  2 hhds. Allum, and  120 boxes of Spanish Segars different qualities, with most other articles in the grocery line. 
May 29.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
 Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Comm' Souchong  Green Coffee of a superior quality, Loaf, lump and Muscovada Sugar, W. India and logar house Molasses,  Choice old Madeira  Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Buffelles, Lisbon, Malaga and Port  Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts  Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Alum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone,  Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF English Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters,  Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip't Candles, &c. &c. 
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his Goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
Printing in all its branches executed at this office.
FRESH FRUIT.
Just received and for Sale, at the subscriber's store on Prince Street,
A few boxes LEMONS,
 Do. Oranges,  Do. Prunes,  Soft shell'd Almonds,  14 boxes best quality Segars. 
ALSO, Some well cured Herrings and Shad for family use, which have passed inspection. Thos. Simms. June 7.
JUST RECEIVED,
Nice Sweet Oranges, and large fine Limes and Tamarinds, best Spanish Segars by the box, and a few nice Cocoa nuts.
Abel Willis. June 11.
McClean & Winterbery,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Loaf and Lump Sugar in hhds. & barrels,
 Brown Sugar in hhds. and bds.  West India Rum in hhds. and bds.  Peach Brandy in bds.  Molasses in hhds.  Herrings of an excellent quality, by the barrel. 
 Salt in sacks,  Bar Iron by the ton or smaller quantity,  Blistered Steel,  Philadelphia Seal Leather. 
They are in daily expectation of receiving a general assortment of
GROCERIES:
which they will dispose of on good terms for cash or on a short credit.
May 29.
JUNIPER SHINGLES.
FOR SALE, 100,000 best quality 22 inch Juniper Shingles. William I. Hall. Merchants' Wharf, June 5.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince Street,) HAS RECEIVED,
In addition to his former assortment of FRUIT, Fresh Lemons by the box, Cocoa Nuts, &c. &c. June 12.
The Subscriber
Intending to leave this place shortly next fall offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, his
STOCK ON HAND,
Consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS,
adapted to the present season.
All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh. June 12.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST on Monday the 11th instant, in or near Alexandria, a Fifty Dollar Note of the Bank of Alexandria, drawn in favor of Caesar Rodney. If any one has found the same, and will leave it with the Editor, he shall receive the above reward. June 12.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
RICHARD VEITCH and Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED from London, and for sale at their warehouse,
750 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes, Chintzes, Cambrics &c.
800 pieces white, coloured and fancy Cambric, and other Muslins.
Muslin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimities, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, Cotton Hosiery, Cotton and Silk Gloves, fine 6 4 twill, Check, striped Cottons, &c.
The above Goods are entitled to Drawback on exportation. May 11.
RICE & COTTON.
60 tierces first quality RICE, 70 bales first quality upland Georgia COTTON, received per Schooner Patience, and for sale by
Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
Freight Wanted For the above Schooner, to the West-Indies, or any port to the Southward. R. N. & Co. June 12.
For Philadelphia, THE SLOOP
HARMONY,
a regular trader.—She will sail in all next week, for freight or passage please apply to the master on board lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. John Ellwood. June 15.
Freight Wanted, For the Sch'r NANCY,
Captain BOSS.
A fine, new vessel of 106 tons burthen, and will carry 8 to 900 barrels of flour; she will receive FREIGHT either to Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, S. C. or to any port on the continent. Please to apply to Ricketts, Newton, and Co.
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, LOVE LAUGHS AT LOCKSMITHS. A COMIC OPERA in two acts, translated from the French.—Price 25 cents. June 25.
Fifty Dollars Reward,
Will be given for the recovery of my POCKET BOOK, containing about Eighty Five Dollars in bank notes, and the following papers—stolen out of my counting room on the night of the 13th inst. between the hours of nine and ten o'clock:
Dols. Cts.  A draft of Henry K. May and Co. on Gilbert Robertson and Co. of New York, in my favor for 1250  Jonah Thompson and Son's note to James H. Tucker, dated the 14th May last, at seventy-five days endorsed by me for 1350  William Cash's note to Wm. Gore, dated the 24th April last, at sixty days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson 424 50  John Potts's note to William Wilson, dated the 24th April last, at 60 days, endorsed by William Wilson, 450  Philip Care's note to William Wilson dated the 30th of April last at 60 days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson & myself 340  William Wilson's note to me dated the 23rd of May last, at 60 days, 369 33  Jonathan Swift's note to Jno. Potts, dated the 22nd May last, at 60 days, endorsed by John Potts and myself, 750  John Potts note to me, dated the 23rd May last, at 60 days, 200  Robert T. Hoce and Co's draft on James Crawford and Co. of Philadelphia, in my favour, accepted the 6th inst. 1008 33  Same of same date, 1100  Same of same date, 1100  George Lawrence's note to me dated the 29th July, 1803. 209 33  William Gore's two receipts for 34 barrels flour, R. & W. P. Richardson's receipt for 11 barrels flour.  Phineas Janney's receipt for 11 barrels flour.  Isaac Hollingsworth's order on Samuel Croudson, accepted the 13th inst. for 60 barrels flour. Ambrose Valle. June 15. 
JAMES S. SCOTT,
TAILOR,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
London superfine Navy blue, black, corbeau and drab cloths of a superior quality—Also on hand bottle and grass green, claret, cinnamon, olive, drab, oxford and other mixtures of cloths and cassimeres; fine India dimity, and company nankeens, cotton cassimeres & nankenees, silk florentine, fashionable marfeilles and silk velvet waistcoating, silk and cotton braces, &c. which he will dispose of or make up on the most moderate terms. June 9.
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For Freight or Charter, The staunch, new Schooner MINERVA, WILLIAM NYE, Master: Burthen 100 tons, and will carry 800 barrels. Apply to the master on board, at Merchant's Wharf, or to J. W. and S. Leonard. June 19. d3t
Public Sale. On SATURDAY the 23d inst. will be sold at the dwelling of the late Charles Ja- merson, deceased, All the Personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of a large stock of staves, heading, hoop poles, coopers tools, casks, HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- TURE, a mare and cart, one milch cow, and the unexpired lease of a cooper's shop. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. Philip G. Marsteller. June 13.
Public Sale. On Wednesday the 20th of June, will be sold at the store of THOS. RICHARDS, corner of King and Pitt Streets, All the Stock in Trade, of said Richards, consisting of a large and very general assortment of Fashionable Dry Goods, on a credit of two, four and six months, for ap- proved indorsed negotiable notes. Philip G. Marsteller. June 8.
For NORFOLK, The fast sailing, regular PACKET, Schooner NANCY, Job Palmer, Master: Will sail in a few days. For FREIGHT or PASSAGE (having excellent accommodation,) apply to the master on board, or S. Croudson and Co. June 15. d
FOR SALE, Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond MANUFACTURED TOBACCO. Apply to William Oxley. June 18. d
New Lumber Yard. THE citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity are informed, that BULL and Co. have com- menced the Lumber Business opposite Mr. Wm. Herbert's wharf, where they will thankfully re- ceive applications for any kind of lumber, which they will endeavor to procure as speedily as pos- sible, and furnish upon as good terms as the in- terest of the company will admit. They have some lumber now on hand consist- ing chiefly of Inch Boards of a tolerable quality, which will be sold cheap for Cash. June 18. d2w
In Common Council, June 14, 1804. Ordered, That Samuel Craig, John Mumcatter and Joseph Dean be appointed Com- missioners to hold an election at James David- son's tavern, in the first ward, on Tuesday the 26th day of the present month, for the purpose of electing a member of the Common Council, in place of George Taylor, Esq. resigned, and that due notice thereof be given. Test, James M. M'Rea, c. c. June 15. d
WILL BE SOLD, On the 21st day of June next, for ready money, at Stykead, near Colchester, One Negro Wench and Child and one Negro Boy, belonging to the estate of Dr. Archibald Morton, deceased, for the purpose of satisfying his creditors. John M'Clenachan, Administrator. ALL persons indebted to the estate are again requested to discharge their respective balances, and those having claims will please to make them known previous to that day, to Pe- ter Wagener, or J. M'C, Adm'n. Colchester, May 11. 12wds
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL attend at Tammell's Tavern , four miles and a quarter from Alexandria, on the Leesburg road, on Wednesday the 20th of June, for the purpose of leasing the LOTS lately advertised on the estate of George W. P. Cuttis, Esq. where all persons, desirous of taking the same, will please to attend and view the pre- mises. Leases will be given for 5, 10 or 15 years, with possession for the remainder of the present year. The nearest lots are 4 miles and one quarter from Alexandria, and the most distant 5 miles. Any person desirous of leasing by previous con- tract will please apply to John Ball, Manager, Mount Washington. June 11. cost
From the London Monthly Magazine for January, 1804.
TO THE EDITOR.
Sir,
BEING fond of such experiments in ag- riculture as promise a probability of advan- tage, I have tried many, and have often been well satisfied with the result.
But as two or three experiments are not sufficient in any case, I will mention a few which may be considered but as hints thrown out for the improvement of o- thers.
1. Quick fences often become open in many places at bottom, notwithstanding the utmost attention, and more especially if ne- glected. The barberry-shrub on the contra- ry, will make an impenetrable fence, and al- ways close at bottom, because it always puts up numerous suckers from the roots, which fill every vacancy. It may as easily be raised from the berries as quick or haw- thorn, and it grows faster. The suckers also will strike root easily, especially if planted early, I suppose these shrubs may be had in plenty at most nurseries. This is worth a thought from those who have new grounds to inclose.
2. The Indian striped or ribband-grass, which is cultivated in gardens would an- swer admirably for hay. In rich ground I have plants four feet high; what a bur- then of hay would a field so cropped pro- duce! Cattle are exceedingly fond of it: the seeds are easily saved, so that a person might soon have enough for a road, and from that save again and again, for as ma- ny acres as he may chuse. It is probable that the crop might be much too large to be made on the field where it grew; but if so it would be worth while to carry part into another field.
3. The everlasting-pea grown also in gardens, would make an advantageous crop especially in stony land. When once sown it will bear a crop for many years, without any annual trouble, except scattering some manure, and getting in the crop. It should be cut for green food.
4. The Morocco-pea, also, would give a prodigious crop of green food: I suppose at least, four times as much as vetches; and that for many years from one sowing, as it comes up again, like the everlasting-pea, ev- ery spring.
5. Scotch kale planted out in June, in good land, will grow very large before win- ter, and I am persuaded would give an a- bundant supply for cattle, when no other juicy food is to be had. As it grows up- wards it may be planted close, and a vast deal will stand upon an acre. I have seen a few faint attempts to make advantage of this, but they were not judiciously manag- ed. It was either planted out too late, or in very poor ground, and therefore it was not a fair trial.
6. The late Mr. Howard (the celebrated philanthropist,) gave me a few potatoes of a peculiar sort, which had been sent to him from America. I soon increased the quantity. The produce of them was at least double that of any other sort I know; but they were not fit for the table. I turned some hogs into the land where they grew, and left them to root them up, and eat them, which they did completely, and grew as fat as I wished them to be for roast- ing pork in a short time. By this means all attendance and trouble in fattening the hogs was saved and the land well manured for the next crop, and the quantity of po- tatoes was such as paid me this way extreme- ly well. I have since lost this sort of po- tatoe; but Mr. Howard told me that he had given it to many of his friends in Bedford- shire. It is therefore very probable that it is still there. Dr. Ross, mentions this sort under the article potatoe, in the first edition of his Cyclopedia, with many particulars respecting it.
7. It would, perhaps, be worth while to scatter a number of mixed garden seeds in a small piece of land, and when they are sufficiently grown, to turn a horse in among them, and watch him to see which he pre- fers. I did so once but have lost the me- morandum of it. If my memory does not deceive me, the French honey-suckle was eaten with great avidity. If so that would be a valuable plant to introduce into field-culture, because it grows high, & bears a great crop.
8. A similar experiment to the former, if the plants be left to stand till severe win- ter, might probably give the knowledge of some useful plant for that season of scarcity.
9. Whoever observes the greedy man- ner in which poultry of all sorts, and also small birds, will devour the seeds of the large sunflower, may perhaps think, like me, that this plant would give a vast quan- tity of food for them on a little ground. The experiment might be tried on a few
poles. I have been told that they give a flavor to the flesh of poultry exactly like that of a pheasant.
If these hints are acceptable, I may prob- ably send you, from time to time, many more.
I am, &c. J. B. PIKE.
BOSTON, June 8.
House of Representatives, June 7.
The committee to whom was referred the speech of His Excellency the governor, reported an answer, which was debated, and accepted; and the committee which drafted it, appointed to present the same. ANSWER OF THE HOUSE.
May it please your Excellency,
THE House of representatives, deeply impressed with the obligation they have ta- ken upon themselves to perform the public duties, incumbent upon them, agreeable to the rules and regulations of the constitu- tion, will on their part faithfully endeavor to protect their fellow citizens in the en- joyment of their lives, liberty and property; and scrupulously observe the principles of the constitution; and constantly adhere to those of piety, justice, moderation, tempe- rance, industry and frugality, in the forma- tion of the laws necessary for the good ad- ministration of the Commonwealth.
We are highly sensible of the importance of an impartial distribution of justice to all the people, to preserve an equality among them; and to enable them to enjoy that liberty, which, under the protection of law, secures their lives and property; and to unite them more closely together, & attach them more firmly to the State.
We perfectly and most sincerely agree, with your Excellency, in your sentiments of civil liberty; in your estimation of or- der and regularity in society; and in your definition of equality.
Although it be obvious to thinking and cultivated minds, that nothing can be more opposite to liberty, than licentiousness; yet it is no less obvious, that by the undistin- guishing, the one is frequently confounded with the other.
To a destitution of correctness, of the public sentiment, on the subject, is unques- tionably to be imputed most of the evils, which have in ancient as well as in modern times disturbed, convulsed and subverted their foundations, those sections of the World, on which attempts have been made to maintain republican forms of Govern- ment.
Knowing—as we do know—that it is in- finitely easier to kindle enthusiasm and to set on fire the zeal—than to inform the un- derstanding of Man; we cannot watch too critically, or shield ourselves too strongly, against ambitious and designing men, who assume the garb of patriotism and employ their talents to inflame the passions of the people and excite their contempt of all de- cency and order.
It is utterly impossible for us to hesi- tate to concur with your excellency in the position, that all other equality than that of rights, is wholly inconsistent with the na- ture of things.
Liberty and equality, as defined by those European Philosophers, who have adopted the scheme, that love and reason impose upon each individual every necessary res- traint; and who, with rapid strides, are travelling on with man, to the perfectability of human nature, are highly calculated to undermine all rational liberty to pros- trate all civil society and to blot from the face of the Earth all sorts of government.
Your excellency may be assured, that we will spare no exertions to assist our fellow citizen, in forming correct opinions of the terms, liberty and equality.
We are feelingly alive to the importance of the experiment, now making in our land, as to the capacity of the American people to enjoy perfect liberty with moderation, which has hitherto proved happily success- ful. We shall certainly be solicitous to con- tribute to its success by a faithful discharge of our duty. And we sincerely reciprocate the sentiment, that all the efforts of legisla- tive wisdom will be unavailing, without the aid of those institutions, which form the manners and morals of the people, and which tend to inspire them with veneration for the SUPREME BEING, with reverence for just authority and respect for them- selves.
To the communication of your Excellency, upon the subject of the Judiciary of this Commonwealth, we will most cheer- fully pay every attention, that the impor- tance of the subject and the high respecta- bility of the magistrates, by whom the alter- ations, of the present system, are suggested, demand.
The house of Representatives will not fail to afford their aid in directing the man- ner, in which the electors, on the part of
the Commonwealth, of President of the United States, si- pointed.
We rely with perfect confidence the purity and eminence of your cys character, and our past happi- ence of the fruits of your abilities, and virtues fully authorize, that y- co-operate, with the two branches Legislature, in such measures as sh- to render the state respectable, to i- justice among our fellow citizens, a cure to them a life of quiet and tran- We at the same time beg you to acc- assurances, that we will adopt and f- ly preserve every proper mean to eff- the same ends.
We on this occasion congratulate Excellency and ourselves, on your n- tion, to the first executive office Commonwealth. We consider our fellow citizens, while they have a bute of gratitude to merit, have st- evinced their own integrity, indepe- and discernment, by thus again you to this high station.
BALTIMORE, June
Arrived this morning the go- vern, Durkee, from Aux Caves, Kingston, (Jam.) n fifteen days from Aux Caves, 19th May. Left the brig Oxford, of Baltimore, just arrived; brig Delaware, of do. to sail in ten days —schooner Hector and brig Tartar, of New York, the brig just arrived, the schr. in fourteen days. Sailed in company with the Ship Mary, Anderson, and schooner Nonpareil, Pitkin; off Cape Donna Ma- ria were taken by the British sloop of War Snake, and all three sent down to Kingston and were acquitted in forty-eight hours af- ter we arrived, without charges. Sailed from Kingston latter end of May, in com- pany with the Mary, and Nonpareil. The schr. —, Jenne of Baltimore, was taken in and libelled. Captain D. recol- lects no other American vessels.
Spoke a brig from Kingston for Alexan- dria, on the 2d June. The Nonpareil pas- sed the Severn off Smith's Point, and sup- poses she anchored near Annapolis. Part- ed the Mary, in lat. 26; saw her off Cur- rituck the 13th instant. Expects they will be both up this day. Saw nothing in the bay besides.
Also the schooner Eleanor, Ring in 23 days from Surinam.
Was boarded off Martinico, by a British three masted schooner, who informed that that place was blockaded, and we that we not allowed to go within five leagues of the land.
May 30, spoke ship Halcyon, Manley, 16 days from Charleston, bound to Lagu- ira, lat. 26, 39, long. 67, 45. June 7, lat. 34, 35, long. 73, 30, was boarded by the British sloop of war Lily, capt. Campton, who sent on board for the captain's papers and letters, and after breasting open a num- ber of letters and keeping two, for Mr. Sparks of Philadelphia, and some others, permitted us to proceed—otherwise treat- ed politely.
Ago, schr. Nonpareil, Pitkin, from Ja- maica. Sailed in company with the ship Mary, and the Severn. (Arrived from Aux Caves—were carried into Jamaica by the Snake sloop of war, and after a short de- tention were permitted to sail, as has been already reported. The captain reports, that the schr. Vulture is recaptured, and several others, names unknown, were left there and to sail with convoy the 10th inst. Was boarded by the British brig Vigilant, and treated politely. On the passage from Jamaica to Heneaga, saw 4 privateers, one of which came along side in the night; by giving her a shot or two she sheered off. Between Heneaga and the Hogsties, spoke a Charleston brig, bound home from Ja- maica, which the day before had been plundered by a French privateer. Also, a N. Carolina schooner from Edenton to Kingston, which was boarded by four dif- ferent privateers, and plundered by each. Parted company with the Mary in sight of Wadland's Island on the 7th inst. Has 22 French passengers on board.
Also ship Mary, Anderson from Aux Caves and Jamaica—Reports nothing dif- ferent from what had been said by the Se- vern and Nonpareil, as they sailed and were in co. the greatest part of the time. Has forty French passengers, most of them fe- males.
Also Spanish schooner Lucia, Delatou- re, fifteen days from Havana.
Also schooner Patriot, Hudson, 9 days from New Providence—sailed the 6th inst. Left there schooner Perseverance, Coward of Baltimore, just arrived; and several o- ther American vessels, names unknown. Heard of no losses or captures. Spoke no- thing on the passage.
Also Brig Brilliant, Bartlett, in 21 days from Point Petre, (Guadaupe)—Sailed

May. Left ship Lucy-Ann, Hamilton to sail in 5 days; brig Adelaide, Purvis in 25; schooners Edward, Spawford, or 14; and —, Chamberlain, of Baltimore; and several others, names unknown. Was boarded when, 11 days by an English sloop of war examined, and dismissed us.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, JUNE 19.
Communication. On Saturday last the most prodigious fall of rain was experienced in Fairfax County, which has ever been known by the oldest inhabitants alive. The weather had been uncommonly hot for several weeks, almost every day had produced heavy showers. But on the day of the rain the clouds became unsearchably dark, the rain poured down in torrents the whole day, with but short intervals. The rivers were raised in a little time to a height of eight feet; even the small branches and large creeks, sweeping away and in small instances, cattle. Plantations were torn up and some of them have had the soil completely swept off as to be nearly ruined. But the heaviest losses have been sustained by the millers. Dams swept away, rocks worn and filled up, and even mills carried off. One of the most remarkable instances of this kind, which has yet come to our knowledge, is that of James Douglass's on Difficult Run. The water rose about 20 feet higher than it has ever been known to do. The mill, which was a stone building, together with the store house, cooper's shop, stable and meat house were all swept away, so that not a vestige of them remains. And this in a few minutes has a place which, for a number of years, had been a mart for the surrounding country, become a bare bleak shore—where, instead of the hum of industry, nothing is now to be heard but the howling of winds and the rushing of waters.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
The fate of the late proposition in Congress, for a change in our government, is at length decided. The consent of a single state was wanting to make it a part of our constitution, and the consent of that state has been obtained. After calmly attending to the history of this project, for the destruction of an invaluable feature in our national compact, who can doubt that our country stands on the precipice of ruin, and that our deluded citizens are prepared to submit to that state of degradation and slavery, of which they have long been warned, and from which the patriots of America have long endeavoured to save them? Hurried on by party madness, and implicitly devoted to the daring views of their favoured chief, they seem determined to submit to every inroad of despotism; calmly and servilely to endure every species of insult and injury. In vain were the resplendent talents of a Butler, a Tracy, and a Griswold exerted in opposition to a measure so fraught with mischief and danger—so destructive of the rights and sovereignty of the smaller states. It was emphatically the favourite bantering of the man of the people; and to gratify his wishes, the legislatures of many of those smaller states—men, who ought to have been their guardians and protectors, shamefully surrendered their rights and independence. Repentance now comes too late—the blow is struck—the constitution has received its death-wound—"The collected wisdom" of a majority of the states, have stamped the measure with their approbation; it has become a part of that instrument, which we all have sworn to support; it will remain an eternal monument of the blindness and folly of our countrymen.
Let it be remembered, however, that the real friends of our country—the small but patriotic band of federalists in Congress, were not the authors or supporters of this disastrous project. Though feeble in numbers, they were powerful in talents, and those talents were nobly (but alas! unsuccessfully) exerted, to avert the deadly stab thus insidiously aimed at the once admired, but now seemingly forgotten charter of our rights. The day must arrive, when, the many of our countrymen, who have been deluded by demagogues, into a support of this measure, will recollect with gratitude the bold and manly stand which was made in Congress, in opposition to the measure. On that day, the services and zeal of those few of the democrats, who, upon this question, dared to release themselves from the trammels of party, and to speak the disquietude and alarms with which the iniquitous attempt had filled their bosoms, must be remembered with joy, by many of its present supporters. The name of BUTLER, will sound sweetly
to the ears of his countrymen: Americans will recount with pride, his patriotic efforts to ward off destruction from their land—him they will produce as an illustrious example of worth and talents—of him they will say, the influence of power could not intimidate, party zeal could not swerve from that path, which duty and patriotism pointed out—Not content with having done his endeavours to prevent the adoption of the measure by Congress as soon the blindness and rage of party had secured to it success in that body, he directed his attention to the legislature of that state, whose chosen representative he was, and in a strain of indignant eloquence, and many reasoning presented to their views, the disasters, miseries and horrors consequent upon its final ratification. That effort, however, proved unsuccessful; the warning voice was not heard; state rights and state sovereignty, when put in competition with the designs of our Executive Chief, were deemed unworthy of regard; the tears of the patriot shed over the fallen liberties of his country; the impressive language of truth and of argument were of no avail; when republicans were taught to believe that this measure was the test by which their republicanism was to be tried; their devotion to their Lord and Master to be established.
The success of the scheme however, has not impaired the force of the reasoning of the Senator, and cannot close our eyes against the dangers which he has unfolded to our view. His letter to the governor of South-Carolina, will yet be patiently read, and carefully studied by the people, and in that letter, as in a faithful mirror, they will see the wicked views, and alarming designs of their rulers.
After having mentioned the many evils, with which the projected alteration of our government, even at the most auspicious moment for its adoption must be fraught, he discloses additional reasons against its ratification at the present period. "I had not long been in Senate since my last election, before I perceived a combination among certain large states, unfair in itself and dangerous in its consequences, to the rights of other states; they hold meetings to decide what shall take place, and prevail in Senate." "Into this combination they have drawn two or three of the small states, and by this combination nothing is suffered to come fairly before the Senate, that is not either brought forward by one of the party, or has not the previous sanction." Gracious God! And is it possible that the disclosure made, by a leading member of the party, will not strike terror and alarm into the minds of the people? Can it be believed that in America, whose citizens boast of being the friends of liberty, and who affect to prize above all earthly blessings the independence and freedom in the attainment of which, the best blood of our countrymen was shed, combinations formed for the aggrandizement of the few, by the destruction of the many can be tamely submitted to? Can the spirit of our countrymen be sunk so low? Are those noble sentiments of liberty, that generous love of freedom which once glowed in their bosoms be entirely extinguished? Or do they mean shamefully to indulge in a criminal apathy, until the threatened danger approaches more near, and the schemes for the destruction of their rights are more matured. Let them remember that they have already slumbered too long; that the dearest privileges of freemen have been wrested from them; that the little portion of their rights which still remain is every day diminished, and that if they do not quickly arouse from their fatal lethargy, they will soon learn that their exertions would be vain, ruin, disaster, and misery will quickly overtake them, and fruitless will be any efforts they can make to save their country, and their posterity from the grasp of tyranny and destruction. ARION.
A retrospect. —The system of government adopted during the contest for our liberty, at the close of the war was found feeble and inefficient: from the limited, and dependent powers of the national government the boon we had obtained became insecure and of doubtful possession. To preserve the union of the states; to provide for the general welfare; and to protect our citizens in the peaceable enjoyment of those rights and privileges which they had so recently acquired, demanded the united wisdom of the country. The crisis was met by FEDERALISTS with a promptitude commensurate with its importance, and the collected talents of an infant nation were exerted for its preservation. Deliberate reflection succeeded to the enthusiasm of the moment, and a constitution built on principles sanctioned by experience of ages was presented for the approbation of the
people. By the warm exertions of federalists this constitution was adopted; by their hands this corner stone of our political temple was laid. Then freedom smiled with beaming aspect; liberty mounted her proud pedestal, and anarchy fell motionless at her feet. From this era we date our greatness. Sunk to the utmost point of depression, from this moment we rose to respectability as a nation. The beneficial effects of this government when administered in the true spirit of its principles, as the rock of our political salvation. The situation of our country previous to the establishment of this government is known to all. The contrast was striking. We were weak—we were then made strong; we were impoverished by an expensive war—wealth has succeeded; was a dissolution of our political union threatened—it was bound with a seven fold cord; were we defenceless, exposed to the grasp of rapacious ambition—our energies were concentrated, and fitted for exertion; were anarchy and discord stalking with gigantic strides in any part of our country—these baneful spirits fled like the dew drop from the lion's mane—sunk into air. Order succeeded to confusion—harmony to discord—peace and happiness to the jealous bickerings of a discontented people.
Let it ever be remembered but more particularly at this period, that when our confederation, the offspring of necessity, was no longer strengthened by the generous enthusiasm that was its support in the hour of danger; when the powers confided to the government were adequate to every rational purpose and a want of confidence was discernible in every direction: when every exertion was paralysed, and our best principles in a state of jeopardy, the Federal Constitution cloathed with the panoply of civil and religious liberty, came like a protecting angel to shield us from ruin. Washington the founder of the republic, the father of Federalists, the saviour of his country, guided our councils. "And supported by his compatriots, having led us to peace and independence, he again conducted us from weakness, wretchedness and despondency, to strength, hope and happiness." A government mild in its principles, administered with an energy that gave it dignity and strength, operated like magic. The power was not seen but it was felt with peculiar force. Public and private credit was restored—commerce flourished beyond all former example; agriculture felt its benign influence; a high degree of respectability was achieved to our national character abroad, and our prosperity was rapidly increasing at home. Wealth and happiness flowed in upon us through numberless channels, and we were with majestic step, "advancing to destinies, beyond the ken of mortal eye. Let it not be forgotten that the framers of this constitution, its advocates and supporters were Federalists;—and that the very men who were the most violently opposed to its adoption, are found among those, who are now honored by the people. The advocates for democracy were opposed to the federal government; and what these enemies to the peace and prosperity of the union, could not effect by an open opposition, they are since their accession to power, enabled to accomplish by those insidious measures, which are constantly enervating and will eventually destroy. Utica Patriot.
The following advertisement, taken from the last United States Gazette, is republished not for the purpose of exposing a plagiarism, but of circulating so delicate a compliment to Mr. Jefferson, as is here conveyed by our ingenious friseur, in picking up the identical phrases of that great philosopher and superb writer, from his various speeches, replies and messages, and adopting them to the humble purpose of an advertisement. That the reader may distinguish, at once how much is borrowed from Mr. Jefferson, all that part is printed in italics.
FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. JOHN RICHARD DEBORUS HUGGINS, LADIES HAIR DRESSER, FROM NEW YORK.
Takes the earliest opportunity to inform the Ladies of Philadelphia, that in compliance with earnest and reiterated entreaties, he has arrived at this city, and intends to make it the place of his residence long enough to develope character and design ; or in other words, he means to devote some days to the best employment of his talents in the line of his profession. Of the various duties of a hair dresser of eminence, none excites more anxious concern than that of turning his abilities to the most profitable account for himself and most for the happiness of others.
No duty, at the same time is more difficult to fulfill. If a due participation of enjoyment is a matter of right, how is this to be obtained but by journeys to different parts of the United States? The knowledge of the best ARENAS possessed by a single individual, is of necessity limited. To seek out the best through the whole union, we must resort to other information, which, from the best motives, is sometimes incorrect. In the case of Philadelphia, however, the arena of his present labours, time was taken, information was sought, and such obtained as could leave no room to doubt of its fitness. From private sources it was learnt that the place was healthy, populous and but ill-supplied at present, with suitable hair-dressers. It is objected indeed that Huggins may not be able to perform in person all the details of his office; It is very likely his business may so multiply that a small additional force will be wanted, but if he gizes you the benefit of his understanding his faithfulness, and takes care, that all the details are well performed by himself or his necessary assistants, all beneficial purposes will be answered. Should indeed this happen in event, the ladies may rest assured, Huggins will do in it what shall be just and necessary, for the public service. In the mean time he should be tried without being prejudged. He concludes this hasty address by declaring that he enters on the exercise of duties comprehending what is so dear and valuable to you, not with a view to the injuries it may enable him to do to other hair-dressers at some future day, but with a conscientious desire to direct the energies of his hand, to cut, curl, and dress the hair in the most becoming manner so as to please ladies, in the form of angels, susceptible of happiness, educated in the love of order, habituated to the bungling operations of vulgar hair-dressers and valuing the blessings of a well ornamented head above all price.
Perhaps it may be by some expected, that in compliance with the fashion of the day, Huggins should profess a sort of modesty as to his own talents that he does not feel, and that, at least, he should declare a sincere consciousness that the task he has undertaken is above his talents and that he approaches it with those anxious and careful presentiments which the greatness of the charge and the weakness of his powers so justly inspire—in short that he shrinks from the contemplation and humbles himself before the magnitude of the undertaking. But no: Huggins has been too long acquainted with the satisfaction belonging to plain, honest dealing, to forfeit it now by needlessly playing the hypocrite in the face of the world; instead of such canting, therefore, he boldly asserts that he feels fully adequate to the work he has in hand; if he had not he would not have attempted it; he cannot finish better than by saying, that relying on the patronage of the good will of the ladies of Philadelphia, he advances with alacrity to execute their commands, ready (but by no means very willing,) to retire from it whenever they become sensible how much better choices it is in their power to make.
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale, by the barrel or boshel, FIRST QUALITY SEED POTATOES, Fresh Lines by the barrel or smaller quantity, Pork by the barrel, Butter in firkins, 7000 long Reeds. TO RENT, That excellent stand for a Grocery Store, opposite Geo. Taylor's, in Prince Street. Thomas Simms. June 19.
PERIN BROTHERS Have just received from France, and offer for sale on moderate terms, A large assortment of single and double barreled Fowling Pieces: They have also on hand, Segars in boxes of a superior quality, black, white and colored Locketts, Buttons, Cints and a variety of DRYGOODS which they will sell low. June 19.
PROFILES. J. TODD Has returned w to his present PHYSIOGN. TRACE, to the Ball Room at Rooney's tavern, where he will remain a few days. Those who wish to avail themselves of this opportunity of obtaining correct profile likenesses are requested to call immediately. June 19.
JUST PUBLISHED. And for Sale by COTTON and STEWART, A SERMON, Preached by LORENZO BOW. Price 12 1/2 Cents.

For Sale,
SPANISH HIDES;
Seal Leather, Skating do. Brown Tanner Oil in barrels...
Daniel Murgatroyd, King street.
May 15.
JOHN BRYAN,
Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general that he is supplied with the best materials in his line of business...
N. B. Orders will be attended to with punctuality.
April 26.
LEVI JAMES,
Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Has removed to Royal street, between Kooness's and Gadsby's taverns.
Where he will constantly be supplied with the best materials in his line for executing the most fashionable work.
May 22.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY, Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond...
A TRACT OF LAND,
Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armistead and Anne Cary his wife, to a certain Abraham Morehouse...
Thomas Lee, sen. Gerard Alexander, Com'rs.
June 12.
JUST RECEIVED
By R. and J. Gray,
Book-Sellers, King Street:
A brief retrospect of the 18th Century, containing a sketch of the Revolution, and improvements in science, arts and literature...
Mayor's Universal History, vol. 1 to 5 to be comprised in 25 volumes, with Plates and Maps.
May 30.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Francis Cracroft, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment...
Elizabeth O. Cracroft, Administratrix.
May 11.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay, offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets...
Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
warranted genuine, viz: London particular Madeira, in pipes & half do. Lisbon Colmana and Malaga...
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible...
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince street, one door east of the house occupied by Dr. E. C. Dick...
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, Number. Includes prizes like 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a Seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this State.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton Rags.
ICE CREAMS.
LEONARD ADAMS, CORNER OF KING AND WATER STREETS,
Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public generally, that he can now accommodate them with Ice Creams.
The Subscriber has just received and for Sale, New-York prime Beef and Pork in barrels.
Sixty barrels N. Carolina Pork and New York loaf Sugar in bds. and bls.
BILLS on LONDON, at 60 days. JAMES PATTON.
BENNETT and WATTS HAVE IMPORTED,
Irish Linens and Sheetings, Cotton Kerseymeres, color'd and striped Nankeens, Denims, Jeanets, Fustians, Dimities, and fine Cotton Shirting.
CUTLERY
Amongst which are complete sets Ivory handle Knives and Forks of the first quality; Slagg's best Steel Sicks.
Black and navy blue superfine Cloths and Kerseymeres, Edgings and Laces, amongst which are broad French black and point Laces...
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison and Geiger...
TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince street, one door east of the house occupied by Dr. E. C. Dick...
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
LOST, On Thursday the 30th day of May last, opposite the mouth of Great Yeocomico, in Virginia, A BOAT
Public Notice. BY ORDER of the Council of Alexandria, I am directed to inform all those who have lots which front on any of the streets that are paved...
George Gilpin, Street Commissioner. Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
Ran away on the 8th instant, from the subscriber residing near Bladensburg, a bright mulatto Man, about 32 years of age, upwards of six feet high...
Cash given for clean linen and cotton Rags. Richard Hill. May 23d, 1804.
To all whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, that whereas a sufficient number of the members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia...
W. Foulhee, President
General Office of Assurance, Richmond June 16.
TUNIS CRAVE
Has just received, via Philadelphia, a shipment of SPRING GOODS, viz:
Chintzes, calicoes, fir an india color, made, book and mulmul muslins, mouselines, mouselines, mouselines, mouselines, mouselines, mouselines...
Also by Wholesale,
Three cases of handsomely assorted CHINTZES and CALICOES, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH.
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town, BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general...
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a place to a terrace...
He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public.
The Subscriber has taken Mr. Hodgson's house in Prince Street, where he will give regular attendance in his profession as an Attorney at Law.
Henry Hiort.
PASTURAGE.
Excellent Pasturage for Horses at Two Dollars per month. Enquire of Mr. John Hodgkin, at the Indian Queen, or of
James Moxley, near the Poor House.
Cut Nail Manufactory.
SAMUEL H. DAVIS,
At the Cut Nail manufactory near the lower end of King street, formerly carried on by Smith and Davis, still continues to Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails...
N. B. All orders from Town and Country Merchants will be duly attended to.
For Sale,
THE WARE-HOUSE
at present occupied by Henry S. Earle. For terms apply to
William Gore, Attorney for Wm. B. Martin, Esq.
HERRINGS.
300 bds. well cured Herrings of the first run, for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.