Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-07-12 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1804.
[No. 1035.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tierses and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which, are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffel, Plains, Kenseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chinzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marshall.
July 9.
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, Strip'd Nankeens and Mullin Shawls.
June 7.
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.)
Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
July 5.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale, by the barrel or bushel,
FIRST QUALITY
SEED POTATOES,
Fresh Limes 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, op- posite Geo. Taylor's, in Prince street.
Thomas Simms.
June 19.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
5,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. chests Sherry. and 4 pipes Brussels 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line.
May 29.
Printing executed at this Office with neatness and dispatch.
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, Pada, Pouchong and Com's Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of super or quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Beuffels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, 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, Laper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital Stock of said Bank for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 5th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier.
July 2.
SILVER WATCH.
Taken from a Negro boy, some time ago, a plain Silver French Watch. The owner, proving property, and paying the cost of this advertisement, may have it on application to The Printer.
July 9.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the second inst. a Mulatto girl called
MATILDA,
She is about twenty years of age, remarkable low, but stout & well made; she is so extremely white that her being a Mulatto, is scarcely to be distinguished; she has grey eyes, light hair short & curly, and uncommonly large feet, with heels projecting unusually far behind; she speaks slow and very well; she has absconded several times and in each instance assumed a feigned name, it is probable she may again exercise this means to facilitate her escape. She took with her two Muslin gowns, one striped, the other checkered, a Bombazett gown, and a yellow Muslin scoop, with several other clothes, which I do not recollect.
Any person apprehending her, and bringing her to my house, shall receive the above reward, or forty dollars if committed to any jail, and information given me.
GEO. H. CHAPMAN, Sen.
N B. On her last elopement she dressed herself in mens cloaths, and assumed the profession of a tailor.
Fauquier County, German Town, April 4.
April 11
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the U. States, or the West-Indies, The new Sch'r Hannah, burthen about 800 bls.
Apply to Mr. J. Sommers on board, or to McLean and Winterbery.
July 5.
For BOSTON,
The Sloop POLLY, S. Dupuis, Master: 300 bls. FREIGHT will be taken on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or to Henry K. May and Co.
Who have for sale—Prime and Cargo Beef, prime Pork, Cogniac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Jamaica Rum, heavy black Pepper, Pimento, and London Market Madeira Wine, July 3.
For Freight or Charter,
To Europe or the W. Indies, The fine, fast Sailing Brig JOANNA, John Rutherford, Master: burthen 1100 barrels. Enquire of Nathaniel Wattles and Co. June 25.
For NORFOLK.
The fast sailing, regular PACKET , Schooner NANCY , John Palmer, Master: Will sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage , (having excellent accommodations,) apply to the master on board, or S. Croudson and Co. June 15.
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince Street, a variety of Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c. VIZ.
Fresh LEMONS—imported in the
brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Limes, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Prunes, &c. &c.
Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c.
Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cogniac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, best Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c.
Smithfield Bacon Hams,
Venison, Shad and Herrings, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c. Thomas Simms.
July 9.
Three Stray Horses.
Came to the subscriber's plantation on the 4th inst. three stray Horses; two of them are light sorrels, one of them has the end of his ear cut off; each of the sorrels are between 14 and 15 hands high, and I think they would make a tolerable good match; the other is a bay horse with a blaze face, boxed, and nearly the same height with the others.
I wish the owners to pay expences and take them away as quick as possible.
Price Skinner.
Ravenworth, July 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early 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.
This Day is Published,
By COTTON and STEWART, And for sale at their Bookstore, (Price 12 1/2 cents.)
LORENZO DOW'S DREAM.
HIS SERMON
May also be had at the same place.
June 21.
POTOMACK COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, That an Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held according to law, at Galt's tavern in Alexandria, on Monday the 6th day of August next, when the Treasurer's account, with other papers as relate to the Company's affairs, will be laid before them for their consideration.
By Order,
Joseph Carleton,
Treasurer for the Potomack Company.
July 7.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY,
Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the city of Richmond, dated on the 224 day of September and 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th Sept. 1802.
A TRACT OF LAND,
Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armitstead and Anne Cayly his wife, to a certain Abraham Morehouse, of the town of Alexandria, and to have been transferred by said Abraham Morehouse to Jesse summe of said town, and to be lying and being on Bull Run, in Prince William County, and to contain eleven hundred and forty acres. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. The sale will take place at Ja. Wigginton's tavern in Hay Market, in the above said county of Prince William, on Friday 13th day of July, 1804.
Thomas Lee, sen. } Com'rs.
Gerard Alexander, }
June 12.
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE,
At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes
LISBON LEMONS,
equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bds. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, soft shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Peones, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c. Abel Willis.
July 5.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A large supply of Dr. Sloughton's
GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A couple of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Sloughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the truth so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Raine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received.
ESSENCE OF SPRUCE.
Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
New Line of Stages.
THE subscribers have established a line of STAGES from Frederickburg, by the Orange Springs to Charlottesville, where it will meet the Stage that runs to Staunton and the Sweet Springs. It will commence on the 4th day of July next, and will leave Frederickburg every Wednesday and Friday, during the summer, at four o'clock P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursdays and Saturdays, at 8 P. M. Leave Charlottesville every Friday and Sunday at 4 A. M. and arrived at Frederickburg every Saturday and Monday at 7 A. M.
They flatter themselves the great accommodation this line of Stages offers to the public, will ensure liberal encouragement.
Abraham and Pollard.
June 27.

Proclamation.
WHEREAS there is reason to believe that a malignant fever now prevails in several of the West-India islands, and as it has moreover been deemed expedient to prohibit the admission of vessels into this port whose cargoes may consist wholly, or in part, of articles liable to putrefaction, until the same shall have been inspected by the Superintendent of Quarantine—I do therefore, with the advice of the Common Council, hereby declare the law for the regulation of quarantine at the port of Alexandria, to be in complete force and operation from and after the date of these presents: And I do most solemnly enjoin all masters and pilots having the command of vessels coming from any of the said islands, as well as of vessels coming from any other foreign port, whose cargoes may consist wholly, or in part, of substances susceptible of putrefaction, to bring such vessels to anchor at the place assigned for the performance of quarantine, and when there to conform strictly with all the duties and restraints required by the said law.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand as Mayor of the town of Alexandria, and affixed the seal of my office the 10th day of July, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four. ELISHA C. DICK.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY the 13th inst. at four o'clock, P. M. will be sold at Irwin and Dunlap's wharf, on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, The Sch'r SALLY , burthen 300 bhs. is in perfect order to receive a cargo; her sails, tackle, anchors, running rigging and boat nearly new, with a very commodious cabin. She has been run for some time as a Norfolk Packet, and is known to sail very fast. Philip G. Marsteller.
July 10.
Land for Sale,
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me, by James Douglass and Daniel Douglass, and their wives, to secure the payment of a debt due by them to Wm. Gunnell, jun. of Fairfax county, and the interest that has accrued thereon, and in pursuance of the covenant and stipulations therein contained, I shall proceed to sell, for ready money, on the premises, on Thursday the second day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
A certain tract or piece of Land, lying in Fairfax county, near the mouth of Difficult Run; being the tract whereon the mill of the said Jas. and Daniel Douglass lately stood, the metes and bounds of which are particularly set forth in the said Deed of Trust, and will be shown at the time and place of sale, together with all the improvements, advantages and privileges that are now or belong to the said premises. As it is presumed those desirous of purchasing will view and examine for themselves, a more particular description is deemed unnecessary. Should the day prove rainy the sale will take place the next fair day.
John Potts, Trustee. July 10. dgt eeds.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 5 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or caring off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 11. d
Caution.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber's service, BELL MINTOSH , who was employed in the capacity of a housekeeper, and took with her goods and money to the amount of about Forty Dollars of my property, and likewise threatened to take my life, and the life of a woman whose husband had rented a part of the house. This is to forewarn all persons not to trust the said Bell M'Intosh on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting.
John M'Gregor.
July 9.
SINGULAR LAW CASE.
TRIAL FOR BIGAMY.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol delivery, held in the city of N. York, on the 22d June, 1804.
CONCLUDED.
Testimonies on behalf of the prosecution.
Moses Anderson, testified, that he had lived at Haverstraw, Rockland county; that he had lived there since the year, 1791; that he knew the prisoner at the bar well, that he came to the house of the witness, in the beginning of Sept. 1800, that he then passed by the name of Thomas Hoag; that he worked for the witness eight or ten days—that from that time till the 25th of December, the prisoner passed almost every Sunday at the witnesses house, that during the prisoner's stay in Rockland county, the witness saw him constantly, that if the prisoner was the person alluded to, he had a scar on his forehead, which he told the witness was occasioned by the kick of a horse—he had also a small mark on his neck (those marks the prisoner had) he had also a scar under his foot, between his heel and the ball of the foot, occasioned as he told the witness, by treading upon a drawing knife; that scar was easy to be seen, that his speech was remarkable, his voice being effeminate, that he spoke quick and lisped a little (those peculiarities were observable in the prisoner's speech) the prisoner supped at the witnesses house the night of his marriage, in December 1800; that the witness had not seen the prisoner until this day since the prisoner left Rockland, which was between three and four years ago; that the witness was perfectly satisfied in his own mind, that the prisoner was Thomas Hoag.
Lavina Anderson, testified, that she knew prisoner at the bar, his name was Thomas Hoag, that in September 1800, he came to witnesses House in Rockland county, and worked for her husband for eight or ten days; then worked for judge Stufflein; every Saturday night until the prisoner was married, he and a person whom passed for his brother came to witness's house and staid till Monday morning; that witness washed for him; there was no mark upon his linen, that prisoner if he is Thomas Hoag, has a scar upon his forehead, he has also one under his foot—was certain of the mark under his foot because she recollected that the person who passed as his brother having cut himself severely with a scythe and complaining very much of the pain, Thomas Hoag told him he had been much worse wounded, and then showed the scar under his foot.
Witness also testified that about a year ago, after a suit had been brought in the Justice's court of this city wherein the identity of the prisoner's person came in question witness was in town, and having heard a great deal said on the subject, she was determined to see him and judge for herself, that accordingly she went to the prisoner's house, but that he was not at home, she then went to the place where she was informed he stood with his cart, that she there saw him lying on his cart with his head on his hand, and in that situation she instantly knew him; that she spoke to him when he answered her she immediately recognized his voice; that it was very singular shrill, thick, hurried, and something of a lisp, that Hoag had also a habit of shrugging up his shoulders when he spoke this she also observed in prisoner, that prisoner said he had been told she was coming to see him and that it was surprising how people could be deceived; and asked witness if she thought he was the man, witness replied she thought he was, but would be more certain if she looked at his forehead, she accordingly lifted up his hat and saw the scar upon his forehead, which she had often before seen; the prisoner then told her it was occasioned by the kick of a horse, witness added that it was impossible that she could be mistaken; prisoner was Thomas Hoag.
Margaret Scott testified that about four years ago she lived at Rockland with her father, Moses Anderson, that prisoner at the bar, Thomas Hoag came to their house in September 1800; that he remained in Rockland five or six months, that he had a scar on his forehead, that Hoag used to come every Saturday to her father's to pass Sunday with them, that she used to comb and tie his hair every Sunday, and that she saw the scar; that witness married about two years ago, and came immediately to live in this city, that after she had been in town a fortnight, she was one day standing at her door, and she heard a cartman speaking to his horse, that she immediately recognized the voice to be that of Thomas
Hoag, and upon looking at him saw the prisoner at the bar, and instantly knew him—that as he passed her he smiled and said how do y'do cousin? that the next day he came to her house, and asked her if she knew he was the man—witness replied she could tell better if he would let her look at his head, that accordingly she looked and saw the scar upon his forehead, which she had often remarked upon the head of Hoag; witness admitted she had mentioned her suspicions to her husband, and that her husband had told the prisoner of it, and had brought him to the house, witness added that she was confident prisoner was the person who passed at Rockland as Thomas Hoag.
James Secor testified, that he had been married about two years and a half; that he brought his wife to town about a week after his marriage; that he knew Hoag in Rockland & had repeatedly seen him there, when he saw prisoner at his house in town he thought him to be the same person; witness's wife had mentioned to him Hoag had a remarkable scar upon his forehead, and when prisoner was at witness's house, he saw on his head the scar his wife had described.
Nicholas W. Conklin testified, that he lived in Rockland county, that he knew the prisoner at the bar that his name was Thomas Hoag; that he could not be mistaken in the person; that Hoag had worked a considerable time for him, that during that time he had eaten at witness's table; that Hoag being a stranger, and witness understanding he was paying his addresses to Catharine Secor, witness took a good deal of notice of him, thought him a clever fellow, saw a great deal of him, lived in a house belonging to witness—when witness saw prisoner at this place he knew him instantly, his gait, his smile (which is a very peculiar one) his very look was that of Thomas Hoag—witness endeavoured, but in vain, to find out some difference in appearance between prisoner and Hoag; he was satisfied in his mind that he is the same person—Hoag he thought was about 28 or 30 years of age; he thought Hoag had a small scar on his neck.
Michael Burke testified, that he lived in Catharine street; that he formerly lived in Haverstraw; that he saw prisoner several times at Haverstraw before and after marriage in December 1800; that he was satisfied as he could be of any thing that prisoner was the same person he knew in Haverstraw; that about two years ago he met prisoner in the Bowery; it was at the time of the Harlem races, prisoner spoke to witness, am I not a relation of yours? witness replied, I don't know—prisoner said, I am, I married Catty Secor, (upon cross-examination) witness admitted that he and prisoner had had a quarrel respecting witnesses calling prisoner Tom Hoag; that the above conversation was after the trial in the justices court, and witness, when asked if he was at the trial, said he was not, though when interrogated particularly, whether he was not in the courtroom at the time, admitted that he was.
Samuel Smith was called merely as to the character of one of the witnesses on the part of the prosecution a Mr. Knapp, and testified that he bore an unexceptionable character.
Abraham Wendell testified, that he knew one Thomas Hoag, in the latter end of the year 1800; he was then at Haverstraw, that he had been very intimate with him, and knew him as well as he knew any man; that he had worked with him, that he had breakfasted, dined and sup with him, and many a time had been at frolics with him; and that prisoner at the bar was the same man; that he had no doubt whatever about it; that about a year ago witness being in this city, he was told by some persons, that Hoag had beat the Haverstraw folks in an action, wherein his identity had come in question; that witness told them he could know him with certainty; that they said, they would send him down to him that day; that witness was aboard his sloop, saw prisoner at the distance of one hundred yards, coming down the street, and instantly knew him, prisoner came up to him and said immediately, Mr. Wendell, I am told you say you will know me; witness replied so I do; you are Thomas Hoag; that witness was as confident, prisoner is the person, as he was of his own existence.
Sarah Conklin, testified, that she lives in Haverstraw; that in September, 1800 a person calling himself Thomas Hoag, was at witness's house, was very intimate there, used to call her aunt; is sure prisoner is the same person, never can believe two persons could look so much a like; Hoag and prisoner talk, laugh and look alike, would know Hoag from among a hundred people by his voice; prisoner must be Thomas Hoag, had not seen prisoner since he
left Haverstraw till to-day.
Gabriel Conklin, testified, that he lives in Haverstraw, that he knew Thomas Hoag, that he was at witness's house in September, 1800, and often afterwards, prisoner is the same person, unless there can be two persons so much alike as not to be distinguished from each other; prisoner must be Thomas Hoag; Thomas Hoag had a scar on his forehead, and a small scar just above his lip, (prisoner had these marks.)
[Further testimony in behalf of the prisoner.]
James Juqar testified, that he had known Joseph Parker, the prisoner at the bar for seven years past, had been intimate with him all that time, they had worked together as riggers until Parker became a cartman, knew Parker when he lived in captain Pelor's house, never knew him absent from the city during that time for a day, excepting when he was working on board one of the United States frigates about a week at States Island. In the year 1799, prisoner hurt himself on board the Adams frigate, and he then went to his father's in Westchester county, and was absent near a month, he was very ill when he left town; witness went with him and brought him back again, he was not then quite recovered; recollects perfectly Parker and some other company passing Christmas eve at witness's house, the year that Parker lived in Capt. Pelor's house, which was in 1800.
Susannah Wannell, testified, that she had known prisoner for six years past, he married witness's daughter, knew him when he lived at captain Pelor's house; Parker's wife was then ill, and witness had occasion frequently to visit her, saw prisoner there almost daily, prisoner, excepting the time when he was sick and went to his father's in Westchester, had never been absent from the city more than one week since his marriage with witness's daughter.
It was agreed between the Attorney General, and the counsel for prisoner, that the prisoner should exhibit his foot to the jury, in order that they might see whether there was that scar which had been spoken of in such positive terms by several of the witnesses on the part of the people.
Upon exhibiting his feet, not the least mark or scar could be seen upon either of them.
In further confirmation of prisoner's innocence, there was then produced on his behalf.
Magnus Beckman, who testified that he was captain of the city watch of the 2d district, that he was well acquainted with the prisoner, Joseph Parker, that he Parker had been for many years a watchman, and had done duty constantly upon the watch, that witness upon recurring to his books, where he keeps a register of the watchmen and of their times of services, found that prisoner, Joseph Parker was regularly upon duty as a watchman, during the months of October, November, and December, 1800, and of January and February, 1801, and particularly that he was upon duty the 25th December 1800.
The jury without retiring from the bar, found a verdict of NOT GUILTY.
Political and Commercial Register.
A new federal paper under this title has just made its appearance at Philadelphia, from the press of W. Jackson, Esq. We have received the two first numbers. Its advertising department bespeaks a degree of public patronage beyond any thing we have witnessed in this country; and we are told its subscription list is equally respectable. The reputation of the editor warrants very high expectations. The following prospectus will afford the reader a fair specimen of his style. [Even. Post.]
TO THE PATRONS OF THE POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL REGISTER.
Obeying the impulse of duty, the Editor hastens to express his acknowledgments to the numerous and respectable patrons of the 'REGISTER.' He trusts it will not be imputed to an overweening vanity, should he ascribe a portion of this distinguished support to the belief which his fellow-citizens may entertain of his faithful adherence to the principles on which this Gazette is declared to be established; and he repeats the assurance that those principles shall never be departed from with design, nor the engagements, entered into for conducting the Register, be intermitted by any relaxation of his zeal or his industry. He conceives that the course which his duty prescribes is plain, and that it may be pursued not only with the approbation, but with the assistance of sound politicians, real patriots, and good men.
Arduous as the task may be to supply the stream of information through all its chan-

acts, neither effort nor expense shall be spared to effect it, and the labor will be relieved by reflecting on the objects to which it is directed, the interests of his fellow-citizens, and the honor of our common country. To the promotion of those interests, and the maintenance of that honor, his exertions will be unrelaxingly and exclusively given. Rejecting the degrading idea that America should revolve the satellite of any nation, the opinions of the Register will, with equal energy, repel the arrogant pretension, from whatever quarter it may come, and whether announced in the language of command, or conveyed in the more dangerous whisper of simulated friendship, and proffered protection.
The power and resources of the United States should place them beyond the control of foreign influence, and it ought to be the undeviating decision, as it is the incumbent duty of the government, to maintain the dignity, and erect independence of a great and impartial people.
It is a just and honorable assertion in behalf of the American people that they possess as many requisites, to constitute respectability of national character, as can be found in any part of the world: in the essentials of individual happiness they are blessed beyond the general lot of humanity—Among them the practice of vice is unnecessary to avert the evils of indigence, for the temptations of what are scarcely known to any portion of the community. From the bounty of heaven they derive every comfort, which a genial soil and climate can bestow; an immortal band of warriors and of statesmen achieved and transmitted to them the blessings of civil and religious freedom, their customs and manners acting with the force of laws and maintained in their purity may for a time preserve the blessings; but to their purity or even continuance, it is all important that correct information should pervade the country and guide the selection of men to public office—and unless this desideratum can be accomplished, our heroes will have bled, and our statesmen have toiled in vain; the empire of delusion will be established, and the national prosperity be sacrificed to the sordid views of designing men: empty declamation and unmeaning professions will take place of faithful and substantial public service; the vile flatterer of the people will be preferred to their virtuous friend; and the ARCH-HYPOCRITE, whose simulations deceive and dishonour the nation, may obtain, from misguided opinion, an equal homage with the GREAT DELIVERER of his country.
Without presuming to describe, or to distinguish, the various important advantages to be derived from the diffusion of correct political information; the Editor pledges himself that every exertion of which he is capable, shall be steadily directed to promote this essential mean of public happiness; and in effecting so desirable an object, he hopes, and respectfully solicits the co-operation of his fellow citizens, who are friends of the constitution, and disciples of WASHINGTON.
July 2 1804.
One would suppose no man could take exception to the sentiments here advanced, but these democratic editors are so wonderfully sharp-sighted, that they can always discover what escapes common mortals.—Now in this prospectus they have found out a most violent attack on the good patriot Thomas Jefferson, who they say is here called an ARCH HYPOCRITE. Strange how they will always insist on applying every thing disrespectful and disgraceful directly to themselves.
BOSTON, July 4.
FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Capt. Bruce, who has arrived here from Gibraltar, in 56 days, was informed, by capt. Decatur, of the United States schr. Enterprise, then at Gibraltar, that it was the intention of Commodore Preble, to bombard Tripoli; and that he was building gun vessels for the purpose. He was also informed, that a 64 gun ship, and two other British vessels, which he had spoken two days previous to his arrival, were destined to reinforce Lord Nelson's fleet off Toulon, to enable him to dispatch a squadron to bombard Algiers.
BALTIMORE, July 7.
Arrived, schr. Paragon, Jennie, from Trieste, via St. Bartholomews. Sailed from St. Bartholomews 19th Jan. Left no Baltimore vessels there. Two New York schrs. names unknown, were there; and schr. Hiram, of Rhode Island, in ten days from Baltimore, or Philadelphia.
Also schr. Lydia, Chamberlain, from Guadalupe. Left, 21st of June, schooner Rover, Abrams, of Baltimore, in 15 days; brig Lucy, of Portland, and a schooner of Salem, to sail in 10 days. The brig Adeline, Furlong, of Baltimore, to sail from Point Petre 21st of June, and schooner Dorchester, Phillips, for Baltimore the same time from Bassatere. The day they came out was boarded by an English frigate and treated politely. Heard of no captures.
July 9.
Arrived, brig Betsey and Peggy, Hol-den, 8 days from Savannah.
Also, brig Adeline, Furlong, 20 days from Point Petre, (Guad.) Left schr. Dorchester, Phillips, for Baltimore in 2 days; schr. Racer, Abrams, of do. at the Mole. July 4. lat. 33, long. 78, spoke brig Mountaineer, from St. Croix, bound to New-York.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JULY 12.
The schooner Adventure, J. McKnight, master, was spoken, June 10, lat. 33, 40, long. 69, 5 days from Alexandria, bound to Barbadoes.
Mr. Snowden,
When not otherwise employed I attend to the improvement of my son, in his Mathematical studies, and like others in search of truth I find many difficulties, among others the following—If you can admit it a place in your valuable paper, for the consideration of some mathematical friends, their answers addressed to you, post paid, will oblige an old friend to Science, besides assisting a young one in his further progress.
I am, Sir, With utmost respect, Your most obedient servant, A BUILDER.
Alexandria, June 28.
TO MATHEMATICIANS.
In the Scholium to Prop. 27, B. 1st, of the Principia, the following theorem is given without a demonstration. If a straight line is drawn through any point given by position, so as to cut a given conic section in two points, and the distance of the intersections is bisected, the locus of the point of bisection will be another conic section of the same kind with the former, and having its axes parallel to the axes of the former. Query.—The demonstration?
A correspondent recommends, as a gentle and efficacious method of carrying off the extraordinary quantity of bile thrown into the stomach during warm seasons, the daily use of a solution of tamarinds; two or three ounces of which may be mixed with a quart of cold water and taken at different draughts during the course of the forenoon—this is a pleasant beverage keeps the body cool, and the bowels in that lax state, so necessary in hot weather; and it has the advantage over most other purgatives that it seldom or never occasions sickness at the stomach, nor does it impair the organs of digestion, which the habitual use of most other medicines do. It was recommended to him by a West India gentleman, who informed him that it was the usual daily forenoon's drink of the planters in the islands and that to it was to be attributed the long continuance of health which on plantations in the interior, many of their people enjoyed, so that he had known some of them attain the age of seventy or eighty years by living temperately and using this beverage daily, who had not experienced a moment's indisposition for thirty or forty years."
(Phila. Paper.)
The Aurora has several times proved, in a manner the most satisfactory to itself, that the English government, past all doubt, has been engaged in a conspiracy to procure the assassination of Bonaparte. As some however still affect to doubt, that paper still goes on to demonstrate to demonstration itself. If another proof can be added to those heretofore produced in that paper, it may be found in the following paragraph:
"It is depravity alone that can doubt the existence of the conspiracy;" [your reasons, Jack, your reasons.]—"for it is not the first that has been detected."—[Indeed! And how does this appear? Why thus—] "As to the scruples about assassination we can very well recollect that, so little squeamish was the moral government of England, that when a report was received, in London that Bonaparte had been assassinated in Egypt the royal guns of the tower and park, were both employed in firing, in testimony of exultation at the assassination; it is not necessary to make inferences that are obvious."
Truly, this was monstrous; and if firing the park and tower guns upon intelligence of the death of an enemy's general will prove any thing it must surely prove that the British government has employed secret agents to assassinate the first consul! But least the argument should not strike every mind with equal force, we will endeavor to exemplify it by a plainer case.—Suppose the editor of the Aurora had been accused of such an attempt upon the life of Bonaparte; might we not fairly and conclusively reason thus? As to his scruples about assassination we can very well recollect that so little squeamish was this moral editor that not long since he published the following assassin-like paragraph, which ran thro' nearly all the democratic papers in the United States: "Alas! poor, France! is there no kind Brutus to rid the world of this modern Cæsar."
Now which is the stronger proof of a disposition to assassinate, the publication of this paragraph in all the governmental papers of the country, while we were in a state of profound peace with France; or the firing of the park and tower guns for the supposed death of the commander in chief of a hostile army.
While we are upon the subject of assassination, we will take the liberty to ask the editor of the Aurora, whether he recollects having said in a certain printing office in this city, soon after his arrival in the country that if general Washington had remained another day in town he would have shot him? (Gaz. U. S.)
From the New-York Evening Post. ARISE, lovely Julia, arise! The spirit of darkness his rapid flight bends To the caverns of death, where their horrible rites His gloomy attendants perform. The shadows of night disappear, No more from yon dark frowning tow'r the dun owl And the raven in mythical unison—hoarse, Give their ominous screams to the wind.
Arise, lovely Julia, arise! The dawn of Aurora peeps over the hills, The mists from the mountains are passing away, And the heavy dew ceases to fall.
The orient sparkles with gold, The sun from the wave has uplifted his head, And cloudless he rolls his bright course thro' the skies, To cheer all the world with his smiles.
The loak sweetly warbles around, His beautiful pinions be joyfully spreads, And soaring, he hails the great Ruler of day With the song of contentment and love.
The breeze softly whispers along, And softly the forest trees wave their tall heads; With dew drops bespangled the sweet spreading flow'rs, Breathe a delicate fragrance around.
Slowly breaks the white foam of the sea, Light dancing the sun-beams its surface gilds o'er The breeze gently raises the soft sparkling wave, And its curling top rolls to the shore.
Half viewless, the tall bark appears, And proudly unfurling her wide spreading sails, O'er ocean's smooth bosom majestic she moves, Fading fast from the lingering eye.
The soul in sweet rapture is lost— Expanding its springs to the blissful abode, Where gratitude lifts the soft bosom of love, Exulting, to Heaven's high throne.
Then rise, my sweet Julia, arise! The morning invites you to pleasure and health, Let your orisons rise on the wings of the wind, To him the great Ruler of all.
From the Lancaster Journal.
THE MODERN FINANCIER.
HAD Albert the art of fam'd Midas of old, Whose touch, it was said, would turn all things to gold, Should one frigate be lost we should want no new loan; Nor commerce be pick'd till she's bare as a bone: But, alas, for our country, it plainly appears, That Albert, of Midas, has only his ears. BERKSHIRE.
A simple fellow not long since, (being unaccustomed to the prevailing fashion) in walking through the streets, happened to mistake the trail of a lady's gown for a pocket handkerchief. A sailor passing him at the same time, exclaimed, "blast your eyes you thief, put that down, the owner of it has just turned the corner yonder, towing it after her!" (N. Y. Pap.)
For NEW-ORLEANS, The fast sailing Ship COMET, JOHN M'NEILL, Master: A CONSTANT TRADER, with elegant accommodations for Passengers. She will sail in all this month. For Freight or Passage apply to William Taylor, No. 8, Bank Street. Baltimore, July 12. d3t
JUST ARRIVED, From Nassau, New Providence, and for Sale on board the fctte Party, Henry Mead, master, at Lawrafon and Smith's wharf, a small cargo of Fresh Pine Apples. Only thirteen days taken from the trees. July 12.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next Legislature of Virginia, praying the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia, and an increase of the capital of the said Bank, contiguous to the Town of Alexandria. Fairfax, July 12.
The subscriber will RENT and give immediate occupancy of his HOUSE and LOT. Alexander Henderson. July 12. d
NOTICE. A Meeting of the Members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings in the state of Virginia, is requested on Saturday evening next, at 6 o'clock at Goffey's Hotel, in order to appoint a proxy to represent them at a general meeting to be held in Richmond on the 30th inst. July 12. d
PROPOSALS, For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of The Harbour of St. John's, IN The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings. Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND, situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Cameron Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also, on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. West's Land, lying on the northwest line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas.
Richard M. Scott, F. Peyton, Amos Alexander, } July 12. d3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Little River Turnpike Company, on Wednesday night, the 25th of May last, a Negro man named GABRIEL. He is about 21 years of age, a tolerable black man, his height not exactly known, but is about a middle size and likely. It is not recollected that he has any particular marks, except that his master (Mr. Harrison Fitzhugh, from whom he was hired for this year by the Company,) informs that he had a very perceivable mark on one of his ankles, occasioned by a cut. It is expected he left Fairfax county with Fox, a negro man belonging to Mr. John Washington, and who, it is supposed, has gone to the neighbourhood of Manox Bridge, in Westmoreland county. If taken up in this county, Five Dollars reward will be paid, and if out of the county the above reward, on securing him in any jail so that he may be got again, or on delivery to
Richard Ratcliffe, Superintendent for the L. R. T. Company. July 12. 22w

BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKENS,
 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs,  2 bales Sannabs,  2 do. Batias,  1 do. Emertys,  1 do. blue Gurrahs,  1 do. India Chintz,  2 sacks Sago  1 bag Hops,  24 Birch Floor Mats,  3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes,  ALSO ON HAND,  Fifteen bales of India Cottons,  Cassip of  5 bales Batias,  5 do. Emertys,  4 do. Sannabs,  3 do. Cassia,  30 pieces Black Satin,  2 sets Tea China,  Mens' coarse, and women's 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. Beef No. 1. and  A large quantity of red Soak Leather.
June 4. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
From London, and for sale at their warehouse, 750 pieces well chosen printed Ca-
licoos, Chintzes, Cambrics, &c. 800 pieces white, coloured and fancy Cambric, and other Muslins.
Muslin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimities, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, cotton Hose, cotton and silk Gloves, fine 6 4 twist, Check, striped Cottons, &c.
** The above goods are entitled to drawback on exportation.
May 11. d
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
We build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number,, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 500   1 do after 16,000 do 1,000 
5 $25 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this Rate is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. co
** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
JOSEPH SMITH,
Has for Sale, at his store on King Street, Alexandria,
 10 bales MUSLINS,  100 pieces best German Dowlas,  2 bales Flemish Sheeting,  Scotch Osnaburg, Britannia,  Cambric Muslins, Muslin and Silk Shawls,  Nankeens, Bandannoes,  Lutestring, Kid Gloves,  15 bds. W. I. Rum,  3 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy,  Whiskey in tiers and barrels,  Holland and Country Gin,  Loaf and brown Sugar,  1000 lbs. Black Pepper,  Spinning Cotton,  Cradling and Graft Scythe,  Sickles and Spades, Wrapping Paper,  N. S. Plaster, Herrings,  Good FLOUR for family use. 
He will Rent,
For 1, 2 or 3 years, the Dwelling he now occupies on Royal Street.
June 28. eo
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, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of
Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c,
Warranted Genuine, viz:
 London particular Madeira,  in pipes and half-do.  Lisbon,  Coluana and  Malaga  Port of an excellent quality in bottles,  Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz.  Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars,  Syrup and Molasses,  London bottled Porter,  Jamaica and Antigua Rum,  Holland and country Gin,  Cognac and Barcelona Brandy,  White Wine Vinegar,  Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate,  Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone,  Salt Peire and Alum,  English and country Gunpowder,  Sho. assorted,  Georgia Cotton,  Imperial,  Hyson Chehang,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson Skin,  and  Souchongs, assorted  Bell Green Coffee,  Spices of every kind,  Dorham and Dixon's Mustard,  Leiper's Snuff,  Spanish Segars of a good quality,  Becket Salt for table use,  Pees in boxes,  Wrapping Paper,  Best Sallet Oil,  Stoughton's Bitters,  Olives,  Soal Leather,  Demijohn,  Rice and Barley, &c. &c. 
June 4. eo
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, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied D. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above.
June 4. eo
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, under the twentieth article of the Rules and Regulations of the said Society, have requested that a GENERAL MEETING of the Society should be called in the month of July next, and previous to the payment of the quota called for becoming due, the members of the said Mutual Assurance Society are hereby called on to make a General Meeting, that is a majority of the members to be present in person, or by proxy duly authorised for the purpose, on Monday the 30th day of July next, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
W. Foulke, President M. A. S.
General Office of Assurance, Richmond June 15. eo
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the scribe on Wolfe Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23. d
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF
Anacharsis the Younger,
IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References.
BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume.  The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. 
Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
WILL (positively) BE SOLD,
ON MONDAY, The sixth day of August next, for ready money at Styhead, 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 Peter Wagener, or J. M'C. Adm't.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 21st inst. but necessarily postponed to the day abovementioned, when it will certainly take place.
Colchester, June 27. rands
Mullins, Fans and Hardware.
THE subscribers have received a consignment of India Mullins, Canton Fans, and Hardware consisting of Knives and Forks, Pocket and Penknives, Scissors, Razors, &c. which will be sold low.
John and Thos. Vowell.
June 23. d
To Rent,
A two story frame HOUSE, with a convenient back building, kitchen, smoke house and stable, situated on Fairfax Street, between Wolfe and Wilks Streets. Enquire of the subscriber living next door to the premises.
Mary Davis.
June 26. eo
JUST PUBLISHED,
By COTTON and STEWART, Price 125 Cents,
ILLUSTRATIONS
OF
MASONRY.
By Wm. Preston, Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity, acting by immemorial Constitution. The first American—from the tenth London edition.
THIS tract is divided into four Books. In the first book, the excellency of Masonry is displayed. In the second book, the general plan of the subjects treated in three degrees, is illustrated with occasional remarks, and a brief description is given of the ancient ceremonies of the Order. This part of the treatise, which the author considers the most essential for the instruction and improvement of his brethren, is considerably extended in the present Edition. The third book contains the copy of a curious old manuscript on Masonry, with annotations, the better to explain this authentic document of antiquity. The fourth book is restricted to the history of Masonry from its first appearance in England, in the course of which are introduced the most remarkable occurrences of the society both at home and abroad, with some account of the principal patrons and protectors of the fraternity at different periods. The progress of Masonry on the continent as well as in India and America, is also traced, while the proceedings of the brethren of Scotland particularly claim attention. Throughout the whole are interspersed several explanatory notes, containing some useful information. To this book many considerable additions are made, particularly the last section, which brings down the history of Masonry from the grand feast in 1795 to the end of the year 1800; and contains, among other interesting particulars, a few general remarks on some late publications against the society of Free Masons.
May 22.
FOR SALE,
Or Exchange for Wet or Dry Goods,
A HOUSE and LOT situated on St. Asaph between Princess and Queen Streets. The house is 24 by 18 feet, two stories with two rooms on each floor, and the lot enclosed with a yard, garden and smoke house. Apply to
Robert Lamphier, King Street.
June 23. eo
LANDS for SALE.
Will positively be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 8th of August next,
2000 Acres of LAND,
In that part of the county of Loudoun on Sugar Land Run, lately attached to Fairfax, about 20 miles from Alexandria, and the same distance from the Federal City. It will be laid off in farms of about 200 acres each, so as to combine a sufficiency of timber and water to each farm, in which it abounds, and that of the best quality, and adapted to the use of plaster; several of them are improved with tolerable good dwelling houses, out houses, orchard &c. and rented to tenants until the first day of January next, when possession may be had with liberty to the purchaser to seed this fall, two of the farms will be laid off at the forks of the great road leading from the back country to the Great Falls, George-Town Federal City, and Alexandria, where the situation for a public house, store or distillery, is equal to any in the state.
The terms are one fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of making the deed, the balance to be paid in three years from the day of sale in annual payments, and deed of trust to be given at the same time to secure the different payments. Mr. Henry Ginnell, the surveyor, will shew the land, who lives near it, with a plan thereof. The above lands were conveyed to me some time past by Ferdinand Fairfax, Esq. and the title clear of all incumbrance whatever, for further information apply to Mr. Ginnell, or the subscriber.
B. Dade.
N. B. The sale to begin at the forks of the road, where checks formerly lived.
June 23. rands.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living a Cob Run Ford, within three miles of Centerville a Negro man named CHASE, formerly the property of Robert Lossen, (sometime since owner of the Occoquan Iron Works): he had on, when he left home, Osnaburgs shirt and trousers, country wove striped cotton waistcoat, a new coat of mixed cloth, and indifferent hat and shoes. He is about 60 years of age, and somewhat grey, has been hurt in one of his knee pans, which causes him to walk lame, and that leg is smaller than the other; he much resembles a Guinea negro and is about 5 feet 8 inches high. Whoever apprehends and secures said fellow, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home.
He was seen in several places on Monday the 2d of July, travelling on the main road between his home and Alexandria.
Samuel Oliver, Fairfax County, Virginia.
July 3. eo
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.