Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-16 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1803.
No. 776.
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 hds. tierses and bds. Coffee in tierses 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseys, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 14. Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
June 8. For Sale, A TRACT OF LAND
Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulaney, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorsers, will be received in payment.
JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE.
June 7. The subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schooner
FRIENDSHIP, A regular trader. John Quandrill, Master. Will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board at Messrs. Lawrason & Smoot's Wharf, or to PHILIP CARE.
Union Street. Who has for Sale, A quantity of coarse and fine SALT; Shad and Herrings, in barrels; Rum and Sugar in barrels; Gun Powder, &c. Ginger in kegs, &c. June 10. d
For BOSTON, The SCHOONER
PRESIDENT, William V. Lynch, Master; To sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, or to HENRY K. MAY & Co. Who have landing and for sale, from said Schooner, 130 tons Plaister of Paris. June 11. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Brigantine REBECCA, HENRY M'CLINTOCK Master; Burthen 146 tons, or fifteen hundred barrels. She is in complete repair, and will be ready in a few days to take in a cargo. A freight to the West Indies would be preferred. Also, for sale. —Forty thousand white pine lumber, and three thousand Hhd. Hoops. For terms apply to WM. YEATON. June 13. d
For BOSTON, (To sail early next week.)
The copper bottom fast sailing Brig Harmony, ROBERT B. HALL, master. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, please apply on board— JOHN G. LADD.
50 Tons Plaister Paris, 10 Hogheads Molasses, Landing and for sale from said brig. June 3. d
JAMES WILSON Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
FOR RENT, (Possession may be had immediately)
The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses. Further description is unnecessary. Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms. WM. HODGSON. June 10. d
For Sale,
100 Barrels of Prime Pork, 10 Hds. Molasses, A quantity of coarse Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, Nova Scotia & English Grindstones. Also— A few packages of superfine Cloths and Cassimeres by the package, or piece, on very low terms, and 6 cases felt Hats. WM. HODGSON. June 10. d
Turn the Corner.
The subscriber has at his store in Union street, a parcel of excellent Pine Apples, which he will sell single or by the hundred, as low as they were sold on board the vessel that brought them here.
Also—Oranges, Limes, Lemons, lemon juice, raisins, figs, shellbarks, cocoa nuts, with a general assortment of Groceries.
Likewise— 1000 lbs. superior Rhode Island Chees, and a parcel of very fine Bacon. June 14. d
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed on the premises, upon the 11th day of July next,
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of Duke street, and west side of Fairfax street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Duke street thirty two feet six inches, and with Fairfax street thirty two feet six inches, upon this ground is erected a three story brick house. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money upon the sale, another third in three month, and the remainder in six months; the two last payments to be secured by a trust upon the property, if required, or in such other as will be most satisfactory to the persons now interested in the property. JAMES KEITH, Trustee. June 14. d
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
The subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clifton Mill, within two and one half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with the mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with a barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business; particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to. JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries, May 27. 23W4W.
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the middle of the month May, an apprentice boy, 18 years of age, named James Simmons. The above reward will be paid for apprehending him and delivering him to his master. GEO. COLEMAN, Master of the Schooner Sparrow. May 30. 12W3W.
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO, By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 hds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual May 6. co
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
For Sale,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaister of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 5th Mo. 20. d
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty hds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hds. & bds. Ten tierses fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand, 24 bds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. e12W
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO, A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes. Thos. Simms. April 22. d

SUBSCRIPTIONS
To the PORT FOLIO, a literary Paper published in Philadelphia, are received by the Editor of this Paper. The terms are Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Public Vendue.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, ON A CREDIT Of six months, for approved indorsed negotiable Notes,
 8 boxes castor and coarse Hats,  1 box Linen Checks,  1 do. Tapes, Bobbin, Ribbons, &c. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
June 15.
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business.
Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d. rod. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE.
Alex. 6 h mo. 15th.
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH
Have just received and for Sale, 15,000 lbs. green Coffee in bags and tierces,
 30 chests fresh Teas, assorted,  15 hhds. Jamaica and other Spirits,  30 bks. Whiskey,  40 boxes Spanish Segars,  40 do. Window Glass,  23 crates empty Porter Bottles. 
Also,
 Madeira, } Wines,  Sherry, }  Tenneriffe and }  Malaga } 
 Loaf and brown Sugar, Chocolate,  Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves,  Nutmegs, Indigo, Fig Blue,  Madder, Copperas, Candles,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Writing and Wrapping Paper,  Powder and Shot,  Dixon's and Durham's Mustard,  Stone Ware, &c. &c. &c. 
May 30.
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REMOVAL.
I HAVE removed my SHOP to Royal Street next door to Cotton & Stewart's Book-Store, where I have an extensive assortment of genuine
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c. Which will be disposed of by wholesale or retail.
B. H. HALL.
June 14.
Removal.
THE subscriber has removed from King Street, to the Brick House in Prince Street, between Washington and St. Asaph Streets, lately occupied by Mr. Mills.
James Gillies.
June 11.
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To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibson Street. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to GEORGE N. LYLES.
June 6.
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For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN.
May 24.
For Sale,
NANKEENS
Of the first quality; casks and boxes
FRESH RAISINS.
BEN. SHREVE, jun.
June 4.
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For Sale,
 At my warehouse on Prince Street,  20 hhds. Molasses,  100 bks. Pork—just received. 
WM. HODGSON.
May 14.
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For the Alexandria Advertiser.
SOLICITUDE.
HENRY.
Why, Strephon, when nature is gay, So pensive reclin'd on the ground? And why is thy crook thrown away, While thy flocks are all wand'ring around? Thy sorrow ere long will confign, Thy form to the cold, dreary tomb; Forgive, if I cannot divine, Why thy features are cover'd with gloom.
True, much may embitter our days, If we do not to wisdom attend, But if we abide in her ways, Our hearts will our actions commend; And then tho' the world may appear, As willing to treat with disdain; Unaw'd we may smile thro' a tear, And pity their wish to give pain.
Tho' fortune regards with a frown, She cannot give source to thy woes; Too futile by far, to cast down, The heart where humility grows; And what is this world but a vale, No wise man would with his abode? Tho' blown by prosperity's gale, We faint, and we die on the road.
How silly, 'twould be for to sigh, For baubles so soon left behind; For 'tis not in wealth to supply, To give the most elegant mind; I've seen them in silver'd brocade, Who nought of the jewel possess'd; While others in poverty's shade, Has with it most amply been blest.
And, I'd sooner be Henry the swain, Possess'd of that treasure alone, Than sport a rich liv'ry and train, To rule as a King on a throne.
I would sooner my Saphon, be thee, And watch with thy handful of sheep, Than proud and unfeeling to be, On a couch of soft velvet to sleep. Come banish, dear Strephon, this gloom, Thou'ra equal I trust to the part; The cheerfulness thou can'tst assume, O let it arise from the heart!
STREPHON.
Nay, Henry, 'tis pleasant I know, To speak when the heart is at rest, And those not familiar with woe, But seldom feel for the distress'd; No frowns of the world do I mourn, With it's smiles, I have nothing to do, And should meet an ungen'rous return, If I for it's favors should sue.
Ungen'rous ah me! did I say? The thought alone tortures my heart, Go Henry, dear Henry away, Nor bear in my sorrows a part! The heart can experience I find, A pleasure the moment it achs, By knowing the pangs of the mind, No friend sympathising partakes.
Yet, what could I've done to offend? I ask, but I never shall know—I could not have injur'd a friend, Who never did injure a foe! Yet Rupert whose flocks I have kept, While my own has been wand'ring astray, When careless or weary he slept, In summers long sultry day—
Now looks with an air of disdain, On the friend that he smil'd on before, But oh if he knew but my pain, I am sure he would do so no more! I weep—but ah me, if he knew, How dear were his comforts to me, My sheep would not stray from my view, Nor their shepherd complaining to thee!
For the youth, is as mild as the breeze, That wakes us at dawn of the day, By fanning the sycamore trees, And gentle as lambkins at play. Tho' my sheep have so little a range, While he has rich droves to secure, That cannot have wrought the sad change; The thought would be death to endure!
Oh no! I will not wrong the heart, That nature had meant should despise, The tinsel, the gewgaws of art, Which the world does so generally prize;
Should the stamp be eras'd from his breast, That heaven engrav'd at this birth, Unmov'd he might view the distress'd, Or trample on indigent worth.
HENRY.
Dear Strephon, but little you know, Of the ways of the world it should seem, The poor may not meet with a foe, But merely of friendship they dream. The object that some can affect, To treat with a smile when they please, Meets as oft with a look of neglect, Which the happy can give at their ease.
STREPHON.
Yet, Henry, I feel there's a tie, Which binds me to Rupert and thee, For either, methinks I could die, Tho' neither should sorrow for me!
HENRY.
For an object, intwin'd round the heart, The bosom that's gen'rous might bleed, But sure it would puzzle thy art, To find one deserving the deed.
STREPHON.
Come, Henry, and reach me my crook, I will not a phantom pursue, Since Hope has so cruel forsook, From to day I will bid her adieu.
MIRA.
Alex. June 14.
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
Observations on Doctor BAKER's Letter. CONTINUED.
HAVING shown that in one leading article of the Doctor's charges against Paine, the party which he espouses, and the person he applauds, are completely implicated, we now beg leave to ask him whether in another article, to wit, that of infidelity, they can be held guiltless? And whether all the infidels in the union, particularly the disciples of the deistical preacher at New York, and the editor and readers of the Temple of Reason, are not all to a man warm advocates, indeed zealots, in the cause of anti-federalism and the President? No people know better than those do, who are friendly to them and to their principles, or what measures are most favourable to their views: A question then arises which almost answers itself: How does it happen, that without a single exception, all the jacobins, revolutionists, disorganizers and infidels, whether home bred or foreign, in America, are all strenuous abettors and advocates of the party now in power?
We would with this question first to be determinately resolved by every man in the union, "Is America a christian country? If this be answered in the affirmative, then we will say, that it is the duty of her chief magistrate to discountenance, in every way that lies in his power, all men who openly profess, and still more those who endeavour to propagate infidelity. If he does not, he is so far guilty of misprision of that crime against the religion of the country.
Has our President done this? Has he not on the contrary been instrumental to the bringing of the author of the Age of Reason, that very man whom the Doctor so justly inveighs against for his irreligion, to this country? Indeed the Doctor seems to be so perfectly aware of this, that he endeavours to give a colour to Mr. Jefferson's letter to Paine, and to extract from it the sting which it carries against that gentleman; but a more lame or frivolous excuse, or a falser colour, can scarcely be imagined. It is said to be only a permission to Paine to come. If Mr. Paine could come to America without the President's permission, his granting that permission was useless, and meant nothing: If he could not come without the President's permission it was, upon the Doctor's own shewing, wrong to grant it to him. But setting aside this consideration, was it not something more than granting Paine permission to come to America, to applaud him and his labours, and to pray that they might be continued; for with that prayer did the President conclude his letter of invitation to Tom Paine.
Thus in the very same letter, in which the Doctor denounces and anathematizes Paine for his love of revolution and his hostility to religion, he eulogizes the person who applauds Paine, and prays for a continuance of his labours. Is this con-
sistent? Is it not the very essence of faction, which decides by men and not by measures; which says that this or that is guilt in John, but in James is virtue.
But surely the Doctor's usual sagacity forsook him, when he introduced the names of Washington and Callender into a laudatory epistle of Mr. Jefferson. Does the Doctor recollect the payment of Callender's fine, and the pecuniary gifts of Mr. Jefferson to the author of the Prospect before Us?—He certainly does, for he exemplifies the ingratitude of Paine and Callender, by a mutual comparison: "Paine (says he) is a Callender to Washington and Callender a Paine to Jefferson." On what account then were those favours shewn to Mr. Callender? Does not the Doctor know that this object of Mr. Jefferson's favour and benevolence, pro tempore, was the most bitter slanderer of Washington, and the author of the following paragraphs.
Washington.—"For years together the Grand Lama of Federal adoration, the immaculate divinity of Mount Vernon, approved of and subscribed every one of their (paper j bbers) blackest measures."
"This speech completely unmasks the scandalous hypocrisy of Washington." "Mr. Adams has only completed the scene of ignominy which Mr. Washington began." "He could not have committed a more pure and not violation of his oath." "By his own account he was a wice a TRAITOR." The extravagant popularity of this citizen reflects the utmost ridicule on the discernment of America." "He authorized the robe y and r n f h own ziny."
On what fair ground then can the Doctor at once censure Paine for slandering Washington and praise the person who awarded Callender for reviling, in the words above quoted, that illustrious character.
From the American Daily Advertiser.
A short view of a proposed plan of the union of all parties, &c.
Addressed to THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of North America.
By Pastor Americannus, Agent to "the First Company of American Shepherds."
Philadelphia, March 31, 1801.
CITIZEN PRESIDENT! This pacific plan is called the Shepherd's Financial System; the reason is because it is calculated to raise a revenue for every christian church, and for every commonwealth in the United States of North America, which would abolish taxation and church collections, i. e. tythes, &c. It is plain, therefore, that it is the incumbent duty of every good Christian to promote it, and also the duty of our general government to legislate in favor of it, and to protect it.
The times require the union and exertions of every citizen, to act as if the success of our national union depended on his action, we, the American Shepherds, invite you, by these observations, to act in concert with us. Let us hope the shepherd's arguments will force the way into every one's mind and prevail. Let our beloved president of the United States ponder well the Shepherd's Financial System, and if he see nothing in it repugnant to the idea of republicanism, let him adopt it, and recommend it to the house of representatives in congress; met, or correct it.
The Shepherd's Financial System, being a proposed plan of a coalescence &c. under which the strength of the general government may be drawn together, the interest of America secured, and our dollars kept in their natural circulation at home: or as the phrase is, a plan of a proposed re-union between democrats, &c. In justice therefore to the character of America, and that the said parties may see and judge for themselves, they are here called to the consideration of the following plan. In consideration of which, it is observable, that one Spanish dollar each would compromise the disagreement between them, and give each of them a right to a share in the First company of the American Shepherds.
The plan of a proposed coalescence &c. A subscription is opened to enlarge the First Company of the American Shepherds, and to raise 9 millions of American sheep, which number of ewes would make American wool one of our staple commodities, and enable our merchants to exchange, or barter our wool for European woolen drapery, which would gain the balance of European trade and that number of sheep

would much fertilize our infertile old fields. To constitute a capital of the first company of the American Shepherd's subscription for shares therein, at one Spanish dollar each, payable at the time of subscription, or on demand is proposed.
Any state, commonwealth, person, partnership, society, church, or body politic, may subscribe for as many shares in the company of American Shepherd's, as he, she or they think proper.
Perhaps no moment of time can be more proper than the present to establish the wool trade in America. Perhaps the following observations may have occurred to you before, if not, I trust you will pay them such attention as they may seem to you to deserve.
1. That in England, they reckon sheep the basis of agriculture: therefore, if a farmer there keeps no sheep, they predict his destiny. See John Spurrier's Practical Farmer, &c. page 186.
2. Again Hej says sheep are a cattle that are kept at the least expence of any to the farmer, and will thrive upon almost any ground, and for this reason they ought to be preferred before the larger cattle. Idem. page 266.
3. That an anonymous author, speaking of the utility of sheep, says, England owes its present strength to their attention to these important little animals, as a motto of which their judges and rulers are seated on sacks of wool. See the American Daily Advertiser, &c. dated May 8, 1798, number 5957, printed by David C. and Septimus Claypoole.
4. That an English writer, speaking of sheep says, in effect, there is not any one domestic creature, which yields greater profit to man than sheep do. Their wool is the chief object, especially to a commercial nation like this; for of it is formed in Britain the staple commodity to which she owes the wealth and grandeur that render her the arbitress of power in Europe. See a treatise on cattle, &c. page 323, by John Mills, esq. fellow of the Royal Society of London.
I beg your pardon for my importunity, but we must determine to be happy and independent by our means and resources.
I have the honor to be, with very great esteem, the president's suppleant, &c. PETER BARKER, Senior.
P. S. Add to the above cited observations all the English laws relative to sheep, and their wool trade; being very good lessons for our legislature.
The Vienna Court Gazette of the 13th February, 1803, contains the following article:
Among the experiments and progress in rural economy, which, for their utility, merit publication, were distinguished those of counsellor Holmaister, director of the estates and lordships of the Imperial family. This economist has, in his sheepwalks in Hungary, more than twenty four thousand sheep of the Spanish breed. See the Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 3774, April 20, 1803.
P. A. The Shepherd's theory; or the right management of sheep delineated, in a letter to the American farmers, by Pastor Americanus.
Philadelphia, June 9, 1803. Citizens!
Let it be supposed that 200 ewes, more or less, manure one acre of land per day, worth 30 shillings per acre, or 547l. 10s. per annum.
Each ewe gives 5 pounds of wool, worth 3 shillings per pound, or 15 shillings per ewe, per annum, consequently 200 ewes give 150l. per annum.
Each ewe gives one lamb per annum, worth 3 dollars, or 20 shillings each, consequently 200 lambs give 200l. per annum.
   £. s. d.     Manure, 547 10 0   Wool, 150 0 0   Lambs, 200 0 0  
Errors excepted, £. 897 10 0 Being the amount of the American farmer's annual loss: so always and provided that he does not keep 200 ewes.
N. B. Pastor Americanus says, intrust me with a flock of good ewes, grass, hay, &c. and I will give the right use and manner of realising my said theory, and pledge all my wages to perform it.
To confirm the said theory, and management of sheep, I appeal to facts, and experiments.
 1. To General Washington's.  2. To the North Carolina Farmer's Experiments.  3. To John Spurrier's System of Husbandry.  4. To Varlo's ditto.  5. To Ellis's ditto.  6. To Mill's ditto.  7. To the English Practice of Raising Sheep.  8. To the Spanish do.  9. To the Swedish ditto.  10. To the Fleming's, do. &c. 
Among the ancient women of high renown, raising sheep was a favorite study: they did not disdain to put their own hands to the stone on the well, and remember this, that a blessing did always accompany their study. See the Old Testament and the New.
You see then clearly that the study of raising sheep is very lucrative, honorary and blessed. And these were shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night, and lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them: and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, fear not: for behold I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto us is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep. But to leave this digression, and proceed.
In former times, "the wealth of nobility, gentry and monast ries consisted chiefly in wool, which also then made the bulk of private property at home. It was at the same time the prime article in commerce. Aids to the crown were granted therein. It supplied the demands for the support of armies. The payment of subsidies, and all other expences incurred on the account of the public in foreign parts," says he learned Dr. Campbell, in vol. 2, page 152, of his excellent political survey of Great Britain.
O foolish Americans! who hath bewitched you that ye should not believe the truth, before whose eyes it hath thus been evidently set forth.
PASTOR AMERICANUS. NEW-YORK, June 13.
Arrived, Snow Mary, Ribinton, Portland; Briggs Thomas Pinckney, Cunningham, Port Republican, via Kingston, (Jam.) Union, Brown, Natchez; Elizabeth, Fitch, Charleston; sch'r's Hope, Geer, Richmond; Virginia, Edwards, Baltimore; sloop Harriott, Sewell, Virg.
Cleared, ship Maryland, Wickham, London; brigs Julia Ann, Lovett, Batavia; Concord, Farnam, Charleston; schooners Hector, Christie, Jamaica; Recovery, Pierce, Demarara; Hector, Chase, Hispaniola; Judith, Mosier, Halifax; sloop Black Bird, Patton, Bermuda.
Arrived, ship Uncle Toby, captain Swaine, from a South Sea Whaling Voyage, and 90 days from the coast of Brazil, with a cargo of 200 tons of whale oil. Left on the coast the following vessels. Feb. 18, ship Cayuga, Barker, of New York. Feb. 20, ship Brutus, Bunker, with 500 bbls. oil. Feb. 20, the ship Hildreth, of Long Island; and ship Minerva, of do. the former with 350 and the latter with 500 bbls. Jan. 27, the ship Ranger, of N. Bedford, with 180; ship Bedford, Blesins, of R. Island, with 60 barrels; ship Boston Packet, Joy, with 650, and Hope, Joy, with 180 bbls. March 10, left the following Nantucket ships: John Jay, Clark; Criterion, Joy; Mary Ann, Folger, with 500 bbls. each; Harriet, Folsdick, 650; Union, Gardner, 60; Industry, Russel, none. Spoke, June 1, in lat. 29, 2, long. 66, 40, the brig Unity, Edes, 9 days from Guadalupe for Newburyport.
Same day, the brig Union, Brown of Philadelphia, from Natchez. Spoke, off the Tables of Mariel, a Spanish brig 58 days from Barcelona, the captain of which said, that he had, a few days before, spoken two American ships from Amsterdam. They informed him, that WAR had commenced between England, France and Holland! Off Havana, spoke the brig John and Mary, Purvis. Capt. P. informed us, that the day before he left the Belise, a vessel arrived there from Jamaica after a short passage, and brought intelligence that war had actually commenced between England and France, and that the English and French fleets had met; that five sail of French ships of the line were taken, and that a hot press had commenced at Jamaica Off Havana, and afterwards, off the Capes of Florida, saw a large ship under jury-masts, in tow of two schooners
which we since learned, was the ship Kingston, of London, from Jamaica, having lost her masts off Cape Antonio. One of the towing schooners was the Supply, of New York. It is expected the Kingston will be brought into this port the ensuing week, as it was their intention to come in here. The port of New Orleans was opened to Americans on the 20th of May by Proclamation, in consequence of an express from Gen. Wilkinson. Freight at New Orleans 2 1/2 cents per lb. Cotton very dull.
Captain Brown, left at Natchez the ship Muskungum, Crandon, for Liverpool; sch'r. America, Johnston, for Philadelphia, in 6 or eight days; Francois Lewis, Wilkinson, of Philadelphia for New York in 5 or 6 days; Parragon, Morgan, of New London, uncertain. We thank capt. B. for his list of vessels at New Orleans; but we have already had them. Passed in the river: bound up the brig Ann, Lord of Philadelphia, from Jamaica; brig Geenock, Remington of and from do. sch'r Betsey, of Baltimore, for do. a brig from Philadelphia, with stores for Fort Adams; and the brig Paisley from New York. Spoke May 22, off Havannah, the schooner Betsey, of Salem, 30 days from Jamaica for Salem—next day, the brig John and Mary, of Charleston, from New Orleans for Havre de Grace. Informed of the opening of the Port of New Orleans.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16.
We are authorised to say that the Alexandria Theatre will be opened on the 1st day of August, under the direction of Mr. Green, with the assistance of Mr. Bernard, and several of the Philadelphia company.
Anti-Democrat, of Baltimore, By GEORGE L. GRAY.
THIS paper is published three times a week, price to subscribers Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
THE avowed and constant object of the Republican, or Anti-Democrat, has always been, and is, to combat the erroneous principles, and to expose the glaring falsehoods of the democratic party, which in this country has long endeavoured, and now threatens, to overturn the constitution, and destroy the happiness of the United States. The extensive circulation and great patronage which it has hitherto met with, are strong proofs of the estimation in which it has always been held, and there is no reason to fear that under its present Editor it will lose any of its spirit, or neglect any of the duties it has imposed upon itself, in defence of the dearest rights of Americans.
SEVERAL of the papers containing the original Address of the Editor, have been forwarded to gentlemen in Alexandria. Those who desire to become subscribers are informed that he has appointed Cotton and Stewart his agents here, and authorised them to give receipts for any money paid to them on account of the paper. June 16.
Late last night, as the Mail Stage, was coming from George Town to this place, an attempt was made by two villains, to rob it of the baggage belonging to the passengers. One of them seized the horses and attempted to stop them, while the other busied himself in cutting the baggage ropes, but fortunately there happened to be a person in the stage who had presence of mind sufficient to call to the driver for his pistols, at which they made off without effecting their purpose.
Letters as late as the 22d of May are received from New Orleans, by the Augusta, arrived on Saturday. These state, that in consequence of the Restoration of the Deposit, business had greatly revived. We have not learnt whether the opening of the port was the result of the arrangement of the Prefect, Governor, & Marquis de Calvo, or whether it was the effect of the dispatch forwarded by the Marquis de Cassa Yrujo. (Ref's Phil. Gaz.)
It has been currently reported for this fortnight past, that advices from Europe, stated that Egypt had been ceded to France, by the Turkish government. That information to this amount is contained in private letters, cannot be doubt.
ed. If the intelligence be true, we are inclined to believe, that this subject more than any other, is the ground of the present dispute between England and France. (ibid.)
DIRECTIONS FOR VESSELS.
Bound from the southward of Exuma Salt Pond, situated to the eastward of the port and harbor of Exuma, from which it is distant between three and four leagues.
From the Bird Rock (the northern extremity of Crooked Island) to the north end of Long Island, the course is N. W. distant 25 leagues. Give this a good birth, say one or two miles on account of two reefs (easily distinguished) which extend from the two points of the north end. From thence haul up S. W. by S. This course will bring you on Soundings, when you will see Hog Key and Little Exuma, on both of which are settlements. There are several rocks or small keys ranging with the coast, these may be kept close aboard. When you see the house distinctly, hoist your colors and a boat will be sent out to bring the vessels to the anchorage at the Pond. The Pond is to the end of Pigeon Key, bears from the north end of Long Island, due S. W. and by W. distant 9 leagues. Stocking Island, which forms the harbor of Exuma, is distinguished by a beacon on the highest eminence, and this is about 5 or 6 miles to the westward of the eastern entrance of the harbor. The east side of Long Island is a bold shore, and wholly free from reefs and sunken rocks.
If you go round the north end of Long Island towards evening, it may frequently be advisable to come to an anchor, to avoid the effects of currents during the night, which may easily be done on very good ground, after doubling round the north end, any where under the lee of the land for several miles along shore. In this case the eye must direct you, the weather being perfectly clear and the bottom visible.
The following courses and distances are subjoined, as they may at times be serviceable, and the charts are not to be depended on.
 From bird Rock to south end of Long Island, W. 11 leagues.  Rum Key to north end of Rong Island, W. 7 or 8 leagues.  Little Island to north end of Long Island S. W. 4 leagues.  Bird Rock to Rum Key, N. N. W. 16 leagues.  Rum Key to Watling's Island N. E. 6 or 7 leagues. 
SINGULARITY OF RESEARCH.
AN EXTRACT. "There is perhaps, no one principle in human nature that leads to greater consequences, than the concentration of application to singular research."
"But this, like every other principle, has occasionally strange and useless terminations, that may be called totus natura in mortals. As an instance of this, I will present you with the result of a man's labor for three years, eight or nine hours a day, Sundays not excepted, to determine the verses, words, and letters contained in the Bible."
   Verses, 31,173   Words, 773,692   Letters, 3,566,480  
The middle and the last chapter is the 117th Psalm. The middle verse is the 8th verse of the 101st Psalm.
Jehovah is named 6,855 times. The middle one of these Jehovah's is in second Chronicles, fourth chapter and 16th verse.
The word and is found in the Bible 46,227 times.
The least verse in the Old Testament, is in first Chronicles, first and 10th verses. The least in the New Testament, 11th chapter of John, 35th verse.
"I look upon this to be a very singular occurrence in the history of human nature, that there should be found a man, who, merely for the sake of employment, should spend three years on such a task."
For Sale,
20 bales good COTTON, short staple, A few qt. casks SHERRY, of superior quality, Also,
Bills on London & New York. A. HENDERSON, & Co.
June 16. d3t005t Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

R. T. HOOE & Co.
HAVE IMPORTED
In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d. Nails, A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 casks of Copperas, 34 casks patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. eo
Cucker's Blackstone.
GENTLEMEN, in any part of Virginia who have subscription papers in their hands, are earnestly requested to send them immediately by post to the publishers in Philadelphia—the work is in great forwardness, and will it is presumed, be ready for delivery early in the fall; before which time it will be the interest of those who intend to subscribe to leave their names with the publishers.
Since the prospectus was first issued Judge Tucker has made a selection of the most applicable of Mr. Christian's Notes, which will be printed under their proper references. May 13. eom
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
 50 boxes Segars,  6 pipes old Madera Wine,  5 trals's Threads,  100 pieces Bandanoes,  10 bales Cotton,  1 trunk low priced Callicoos,  2 butts French Brandy,  50 boxes Soap and Candles,  4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards,  50 kegs Tobacco (James river)  20 bks. Beef and Pork,  10 hds. Sugar,  10 tons Swedish Iron,  20 boxes Chocolate,  100 reams Wrapping Paper,  100 do. Writing do.  French and Nova Scotia Plaster,  Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. 
A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Executors. May 2, eo
One of the Executors being obliged to attend the General Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a further postponement becomes necessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place. May 16.
Jeremiah Satterwhite,
COACH MAKER,
Still continues to carry on the business, in St. Asaph street, opposite Edward Martin's Blacksmith Shop. He returns his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, for the liberal encouragement he has met with, and hopes a continuance of their favors, as he will do every thing in his power to give general satisfaction.
He has now on hand a few handsome GIGS, nearly finished, of choice materials, which he offers for sale on moderate terms.—WANTED, two good wood workmen, a carriage maker and wheelwright, to whom generous wages will be given.—Likewise, two boys, well recommended, to any part of the business, as he intends carrying it on in all its branches.—Wanted to purchase, oak timber for spokes, ash timber (very tough) sawed or in logs, some good poplar plank, for which the cash will be given. May 19. zw1m.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COMMENCED
The BOOT and SHOE
MAKING BUSINESS,
In Prince Street, a few doors West of the Post Office,
Where they intend carrying it on in its various branches. Those who may please to favor them with their custom may rely upon their paying strict attention to have their work faithfully and neatly executed.
MOSES & JACOB JANNEY.
Two or three Lads will be taken as Apprentices. June 7. eo
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
One Tract of about 1,100 acres of land within six miles of Alexandria, on which are a good Grist Mill with two pair of stones in good order; a Distillery with three stills and a boiler, the house has lately been enlarged and put in complete order; a dwelling house with two rooms on the first and four on the second floor; an excellent ice-house, wash-house and kitchen, all almost new and in good order; a large barn and stable almost new; several out houses for the miller, distiller and work people, corn house, smoke house, spring house, and town's houses, and a very good garden. There are about 2500 fruit trees on the land, all of the choicest fruits America can afford, and, we will venture to say that there is not a better collection in Virginia; about sixty acres of the land are in meadow, and about 700 acres in woods, and most of it thickly timbered, particularly the bottom land, of which there are about 400 acres, exclusive of the meadow.
One other tract of land about 12 miles from Alexandria, and adjoining on the south side of Ravenworth, containing about 170 acres. This land is well situated for farming; there is a framed dwelling house on it, with two rooms on the first and two on the second floor.
One other Tract about five miles from Alexandria, near the turnpike road and the land of Mr. Charles Lee, occupied by Mr. Fendall, containing 80 acres and most of it in woods. The only improvement on this land is a pretty good log house.
Lots in Alexandria.
That Lot of Ground on which the bake house and dwelling house stand, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
The Lot adjoining the bake house lot, on which the tobacco warehouses stand.
A large Lot opposite the tobacco warehouses, on which are two small framed dwelling houses and a carriage house.
A Lot on the north west corner of Queen and St. Asaph streets, containing 60 odd feet on Queen street and about 100 feet on St. Asaph street.
A Lot on the east side of Washington street, near Queen street, containing on Washington street 63 feet, and in depth 170 odd feet, with the benefit of an alley of 10 feet 6 inches, running the whole distance on the south side and east end of the lot.
Lands in the Western Country.
One Tract of 1,675 acres, one of 2,000 acres, and one of 5,000 acres in Randolph, formerly Harrison county, Virginia, equal in quality to most of the lands in that county. One tract in Kenhawa, formerly Montgomery county, on Mud river, containing about 5,000 acres; this land is about 40 miles below the mouth of Great Kenhawa, and about 6 miles from the Ohio river, is almost all bottom land and equal in quality to any land in that county, and navigable within two miles of the land.
One Tract of 400 acres on Copitalico creek, which empties into the Great Kenhawa, laid to be very valuable. HEPBURN and DUNDAS. May 11. (13) zw64
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HEPBURN & DUNDAS
being by mutual consent dissolved, all persons indebted to them are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, or they will be under the necessity of bringing suit against every delinquent, and all those who may have claims against them are desired to bring them in that they may be paid. Wm. HEPBURN, JOHN DUNDAS. Alex. May 12. zw6w
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas. May 10. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTOM & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street,
The following Articles:
 RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines,  Loaf and brown Sugar,  Best green Coffee, Chocolate,  Hyson and Young Hyson Teas,  Tammarins, fresh Rice,  Muscadel Raisins by the box,  Fresh Figs, China Oranges,  Lemons and Limes,  Rhode Island Cheese,  Mens' Shoes of an excellent quality,  Salmon in kegs,  Fine Rhode Island Potatoes,  Cavendish's Tobacco,  Best Havannah Segars,  Shad and Herrings by the bl.  Good firkin Butter,  Soap and Candles, and a general assortment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE.  Just received one hhd.
FRESH LEMON JUICE,
which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity. ABEL WILLIS. May 19. d
John Gardner Ladd
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
 Loaf and brown Sugars,  West India and N. England Rum,  Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas,  New Rice, white and brown Soap,  Spermaceti and tallow Candles,  Soal Leather, Beef and Pork,  Lamp and Tanners' Oil,  French Brandy and Holland Gin,  Few boxes excellent Claret,  Bar Iron, stone Lime,  New Herrings and Shad,  A few bks. good Vinegar,  Cables and Cordage of all sizes,  Russia and ravens Duck,  India Cottons, Nankeens,  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Irish Linens, German do.  Pepper, Cinnamon; Nutmegs, Ginger,  Allum, Copperas, Brimstone,  Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards,  Wrought and cut Nails,  A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet Oil,  Writing Paper,  Mens' fine and coarse Hatts, &c.  June 2. d
We want to purchase,
Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
EDWARD CREMER, LOCKSMITH, Alexandria,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public and the gentlemen of this city, that he has commenced his business in the Alley, next to the Golden Ball, Union Street: having made the Locks of the Branch Bank, the Maryland Bank, the Baltimore Bank, the Bank of Alexandria, and the Bank of Columbia; he flatters himself he has given such satisfaction to the President and directors of the different Banks as may be required in executing the Locks with that faith and integrity which business of so great importance demands. He hopes that gentlemen who are principally concerned in the new Bank now building in this City will take notice of this Advertisement and give him the manufacturing of the Locks in preference to imported ones, as he promises he will make them as cheap as possible and superior to any imported, being conscious there is not his superior in this state.
N. B. He makes and repairs scale beams and adjusts them with accuracy, letters cut for branding of casks and many other articles too tedious to mention.
Guns and Pistols cleaned and repaired. June 15. d
Mrs. COOKE,
Has the honor of informing her friend, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving.
Mrs. Cooke purpases to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain.
Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13. zw3m
FOR SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied
for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 4th of this instant a negro man named GEORGE, about six feet high, 19 years of age. Had on when he went away a grey coloured cloth coat, linen shirt, and overalls. He was purchased of Nicholas Strike of Baltimore, and belonged to some man at or near Annapolis. Any person delivering said fellow to John Hodgkin of Alexandria or securing him in any jail, so that I get him again shall receive the above reward and all reasonable expenses. WM. BARTON. June 6. eo3tt
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare. EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo