Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-10-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1804.
[No. 1119.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tiersces and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Seiges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimances, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A WHITE or BLACK FEMALE SERVANT, about fourteen years of age.
Enquire of the Printer.
September 21.
Wanted to Hire,
A NEGRO BOY as a house servant. Apply to the Printer.
Sept. 25.
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase either or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer.
August 15.
FALL GOODS.
ONAH THOMPSON and SON HAVE RECEIVED
per the ship United States from Liverpool, a part of their
FALL ASSORTMENT,
and are in daily expectation of the remainder via Baltimore.
Oct. 1.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale, 30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa,
20 bds. Muscovado Sugar,
20 bags of Cotton,
20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum
20 bds. Molasses,
20 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. casks Sherry. and
4 pipes Brussels
3 bds. green Copperas,
4 bds. Roll Brimstone,
2 bds. Madder,
2 bds. Allum, and
120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line.
May 29.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTOM and STEWART, for a BOOK entitled,
THE SKELETONS:
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected.
In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Universal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized.
Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
Conditions, &c. are left at the above.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergy men, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free-will and universal redemption is unfounded.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sug. House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Tenetiffe, Sherry, Brussels, 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, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff,
Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Battle do. in papers and anisters,
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 pain, 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.
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED,
By the ship United States, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS,
which will be sold on moderate terms.
Oct. 2.
Wants a Situation,
A middle aged WOMAN, qualified to manage a family. Apply to the Printer.
October 5.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE,
At his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
Eleven bales of
CALCUTTA PIECE GOODS,
consisting of Emmerties—Coffsahs—Sannahs—Baf-tahs and Chintz.
600 pieces Nankeens,
100 pieces Bandanno Handkerchiefs,
Mens' coarse and fine Shoes,
Womens' Morocco and Leather do.
Girls and Boys' do. do.
Red Seal Leather, Upper Leather,
Bags of Black Pepper,
2 sacks of Sago,
3 chests fresh Hyson Tea,
2 pipes very fine 4th proof Cogniac Brandy,
2 pipes American Gin,
3 tiersces Whiskey,
1 case Wool Hats,
34 bts. No. 1 Beef, and a few
Coils of Cordage.
Oct. 2.
SHUTER'S HILL,
I OFFER FOR SALE.
It's a valuable piece of property and nothing makes me desirous of selling it, but a wish to leave this part of America.
For terms apply to the subscriber who must sell with the incumbrance of the right of dower.
Benjamin Dulany.
October 5.
Wants a Place,
In a respectable family, a YOUNG WOMAN, accustomed to all sorts of house work. Enquire of the Printer.
October 5.
BARLEY.
I will give one dollar per bushel for all good well cleaned BARLEY, delivered at my Brew House in Alexandria, until the 1st of December 1804.
Thomas Cruse.
October 8.
Now Landing
And for Sale by the Subscriber, A Cargo of Fresh LIME. Thomas Preston.
October 9.
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 mode 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.
WILLIAM STEWART, Jun.
Has received on Consignment, Madeira Wine of the first quality, usually denominated BRAZIL; which he now offers for Sale in pipes, half pipes, and quarter Casks.
October 6.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE BY
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Price One Dollar, neatly bound, FERDINAND & ELMIRA,
A Russian Story, by a Lady of Massachusetts Author of Julia, the Speculator, and Amelia
C O R N
Wanted in the ear at Cameron Mills, for which a generous price will be given in CASH.
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
October 9.
WE HAVE ON HAND, and for sale at our store,
Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Peach and Apple Brandy In bts. Salt of different kinds
Loaf Sugar, and Molasses.
Vinegar by the barrel
Mackerel, Herrings and Shad
Cotton by the bag &c. &c.
A quantity of excellent potatoes
And five or six thousand uncommonly good Cheese.
And continue as usual to keep an assortment of Bolting Clothes, and to select the best flour for family use.
Alexander Smith & Son.
The highest price given for country produce and Flax-seed in particular.
October 10.
TO RENT,
A convenient TWO STORY HOUSE, in a very pleasant situation on Duke Street; Also—A TEN ACRE LOT, near Mr. Harithorne's Mill, a Gardner can be accommodated with a part, or the whole of this LOT on very easy terms. Apply to
Gurdin Chapin.
October 12.
R. and J. GRAY,
Have for Sale, a few elegant QUADRILLE BOXES.
October 10.
ENGLISH and GERMAN Almanacs,
For the Year 1805, or sale by the gross or dozen, at Robert and John Gray's Bookstore, King Street.
Sept. 29.
Cash given for Rags.
SHIP UNITED STATES,
(A Regular Trader,)
has just arrived
From LIVERPOOL,
and will be ready to receive
FREIGHT
for that Port, by the 15th of October. For
terms apply to
RICKETTS, NEWTON and Co.
Who have received by said
ship, a few bales of WOLLENS, &c. which to
gether with what they have on hand, makes a
handsome assortment, and the whole will be sold
on a liberal credit at costs and charges.
R. N. and Co.
Sept. 28.
For Freight (Coastwise)
The fast sailing Schooner
SYREN,
Burthen nine hundred barrels,
John Matthew, master.
Now ready to receive a cargo
and has good accommodations for passengers.
Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 10.
For CHARTER,
The fine new American
Ship ORB,
Captain FARLEY.
About 450 hogheads burthen:
Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to
any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate-
ly. For terms apply to
William Hodgson.
Aug.
For Sale or freight,
The Schooner BETSEY
of New Bedford,
Weston Howland, Master;
burthen 75 tons, or about 600 bds.
5 years old, well found, and now in
good condition for sea. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 11.
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in Europe,
The fine burthened
Ship COLUMBIA,
Captain HAYDEN.
Will flow about four hundred hogheads To-
bacco. For terms apply to
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. 1.
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax
streets,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality:
London P. Madeira Wine in
pipes and quarter casks,
Old Sherry in quarter casks,
Dry Lisbon do.
Old Port in bottles;
Cogniac Brandy,
Jamaica Spirit,
Holland Gin,
Whiskey,
Loaf Sugar,
British sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,
Russia do. first quality,
Juniper Berries in bags,
Coarse Hats in cases,
Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c.
Aug. 8.
NOTICE.
Whereas my wife Ann Copper, has
denied my bed and board, I hereby warn
all persons from trusting her on my account, as
I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
THOMAS COPPER.
October 17.
Two Cents Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber yester-
day morning an apprentice lad named Peter Goff-
fin Filbert, between 20 and 21 years of age, about five feet six or seven inches high, had on and took with him, sundry clothes not now recollected. The above reward will be paid for taking up, and bringing home said apprentice. ROBERT ANDERSON. Oct. 1. 34
Alexandria Bank Shares FOR SALE—apply to James Patton.

Dissolution of Co-partnership.
By mutual consent the Co-partner- ship of Hackley & Ramsay , is this day dissolved; those indebted to the concern, are requested to make immediate payment to William Ramsay , only, who is fully empowered to receive the same, and those to whom the concern is indebted, will please apply to him for an adjustment of their accounts.
Edward Hackley. William Ramsay.
WILLIAM RAMSAY,
will continue the GROCERY business at the same store as formerly. His assortment is complete, which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms.
October 17.
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NEW HARDWARE STORE.
FINLEY & LYNN,
Have received per Ship United States from Liverpool.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Hardware, Brads and Japanned Ware and Cutlery,
Which they offer for sale on very moderate terms, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, corner of Fairfax and Prince street, lately occupied by Ricketts, Newton & Co.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Carpenters Tools,
Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Latches, Nails, Screws
Cabinet Furniture
Plated and Tinned Saddlery,
Japanned Tea Trays in Sets, &c.
Grates, Fenders, Shovel & tongs, and Iron
Coal Hods,
Plate Baskets, and plate Warmers,
Patent Steel Knives, Curriers Knives,
Knives and Forks, Pen Knives, Scissors,
Razors,
Guns, Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Belts,
Flints,
Spades, Shovels, and Frying Pans,
Bar Iron, and Steel.
PATENT SHOT,
and a few pair Gilt Frame Pier Glasses.
October 17.
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JUST PUBLISHED
By Cotton and Stewart , and for Sale at their Book-Store,
English and German
ALMANACS, for 1805.
Which with a general assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY, and other articles in their line, they will dispose of on the most reduced prices either wholesale or retail.
October 2.
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THE SUBSCRIBER
Being to old and infirm to have the management of a Mill, Distillery and Farm, OFFERS FOR SALE
His Mill, Distillery and FARM, being about six miles from Alexandria, it con- tains about Eleven Hundred Acres, three hun- dred of it low ground and fit for meadow; about Seven hundred acres yet in Wood and well tim- bered. As there is four settlements on it I will divide it into three or four parts, if required.— I want part of the money in hand, and part I will give time for, by security on the land.
William Hepburn.
October 18.
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HENRY K. MAY, and Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
6 Butts Cape Madeira Wine,
3 half pipes Alogin ditto,
5 pipes Cogniac Brandy,
3 puncheons Jamaica Rum,
3 Pipes Holland
2 Hogheads
3 Tierces
11 Barrels
20 hogheads Molasses,
12 chests Hyson and Young Hyson Teas,
80 barrels No. 1 and 2 Cargo Beef,
9 Ducking guns, and
A few bags Pimento.
October 8.
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DANCING.
Mr. Generes
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that he will open his DANCING SCHOOL on Thursday the 25th instat, next door to Doctor DICK's in Prince Street. Young Ladies will be taught at 3 o'clock in the evening, and the Young Gentlemen at 5.
October 18.
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LOST.
Yesterday forenoon between Messrs. Ricketts, Newton and Co. store and the Coffee House a Cornelian stone for a seal with a coat of arms engraved on it. It can be of no use to any person but the owner. If found and left at this office, a reward of Two Dollars will be given.
October 18.
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From the UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
DISPUTE WITH SPAIN.
NO. III.
In our consideration of the points at which Spain may be vulnerable to our at- tack, I need scarcely observe that we could make no impression upon her European or South American dominions. Visionary as are many of our citizens in their ideas re- lative to the weakness of the Spaniards, there can be none who would advocate at- tempts that would only create ridicule and laughter—Our military operations could not therefore, I presume, extend further than the Floridas, and Cuba, or possibly the romantick views of some of our peo- ple may, have embraced the conquest of Mexico. while our naval exertions must be limited to privateering.
The force which Spain has hitherto kept up in Florida, is said to have been inconsi- derable. From Cuba and Mexico, how- ever, where larger bodies of troops are main- tained, reinforcements would soon be re- ceived, amply sufficient at least to repel sudden incursions—and in the event of our making that country, the probable scene of action, an efficient army would doubtless be sent thither from Europe.
As on our side we have scarcely the sha- dow of a military establishment, we should be obliged, certainly until an army could be raised and disciplined, to rely wholly on the efforts of our western militia, which could not it is believed be brought into ex- ertion without much greater difficulty, and would in reality be much less formidable than is generally imagined.
Without referring to the constitutional objection against sending the militia out of our territories, the thin and scattered po- pulation of the western country, precludes the possibility of our being able to raise or maintain large bodies of troops there. In other countries, the class of men who fill the ranks of an army, can be spared with- out injury to the public, or loss to them- selves. They seldom have any property or the expectation of procuring any, are often without employment, and are frequently too lazy, to seek for it. But in the wes- tern parts of the United States this descrip- tion of persons if it exists at all, is not a numerous one. There, almost every indi- vidual has some property or the means of acquiring it; he has most frequently a fa- mily to provide for, and a farm to cultivate. However well disposed therefore he might be, to take up arms for the defence of his country, yet he will not be inclined to de- sert all his objects in life, for the purpose of effecting a remote, perhaps an unneces- sary conquest.
The great distance too, of those states from Florida, whose western settlements are most powerful, would oppose an insu- perable bar to their lending any effectual as- sistance; and the country to the southward of Kentucky is yet in its infancy, and would as has been shown in a preceding number, require the concentration of all its energies for its own defence.
Thus, then we should find it difficult to raise the force necessary for offensive op- erations; but if it was raised, the mode of attack would present embarrassments me- riting serious and deliberate reflection.
By land any attempt against West Flo- rida is supposed to be impracticable. We never could dream of traversing an army drawn from those parts of the country, which are capable of furnishing one (espe- cially if we were assailed by Indian hostili- ty) over the unhealthy wildernesses they must pass through, before they could reach the enemy.
It is presumed, therefore, that the at- tempt would be made by sailing down the Mississippi; by setting aside the expense and delay of building boats adequate to the transporting large bodies of men, and the difficulty of navigating them in a stream confessedly dangerous, how would our troops be assured of a safe or speedy re- turn? The current of the Mississippi is strong at all seasons; sometimes it is irre- sistible, and at others it can be ascended but slowly and laboriously. Would it then be prudent to make an attack without the means of retreat in case of disaster? Ought we not to be very sure of success before we adopt the desperate plan of pro- viding for none but a favourable issue to our operations? And is it not obvious that our brave soldiers, if defeated, desti- tute of the means of prompt assistance, or the prospect of immediate return, would be exposed to inevitable destruction?
It is conjectured indeed that an attack upon East Florida from Georgia and South Carolina might be deemed practicable. But in these states from the paucity of white inhabitants, and the danger of inter- nal commotion, the difficulty of raising an
effective military force would be still great- er than in the western country; and as the settlements of East Florida are not con- temptible either for size or population, we should probably meet with resistance from the inhabitants alone, supposing them to be without the aid of an army more for- midable, and of longer duration than we are at present aware of.
Upon the whole then, on the side of the Spaniards we might calculate upon finding a great regular force in full possession of the country, and supported by indian alli- ances.—While on our part there would only be a disorderly militia collected with great expense, trouble, and delay, subject to no discipline, ignorant of the country, perhaps sinking under its diseases; and what is worse than all directed by a govern- ment without wisdom, spirit or probity, too ignorant to know our resources; too parsimonious to use them; and too pusil- lanimous to act with courage, promptitude or effect. What then in this their most vulnerable quarter have the Spaniards to dread?
Cuba has also been supposed by our ardent politicians to be within our grasp.
But we have neither an army to go there nor a navy to transport or thither, nor funds requisite to such an expedition. We know what immense exertions were made by Great Britain in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty two (the most flourishing period of her glory) to effect its reduction, how long and vigorous was its resistance though not in a complete state of defence, and how great the loss of the conquerors. Since that time however it is understood to have been an object of peculiar care and attention. A respectable force both naval and military is now always kept up there, and while the most powerful nations of Europe appear to deem its subjugation impracticable, is not the threat of our making any impression upon it, too idle a gasconade to be seri- ously adopted by the American peo- ple.
Splendid visions have likewise been formed by men of sanguine temperament, with regard to an attempt upon Mexico— But without advertting to the probability of defeat if the invasion was made, how are we to get there? Not by sea. The superi- riority of the Spanish navy would cause the enemy to laugh to scorn such an ende- avour. And can any reasonable man sup- pose, that we could penetrate the wilds of Louisiana with an army, when we know not even the map of the country, and when as I have before shown, we should be in a perpetual state of alarm for the safety of our southern and western settlements?
Thus incapable of injuring our enemy by land, would the efforts of our privateers alone, compensate as for the evils of war? If Spain was possessed of a flourishing commerce, in the hands of individuals, she certainly would in this respect, have much to dread from the courage, enterprise and activity of our citizens: But while our sails are unfurled on every sea, and our ships are exposed in every quarter to depredation, it is notorious that with the exceptions of her galleons, she has scarcely any thing upon the ocean worth the trouble of seizing. The vessels which convey her treasures from America and India, are powerful ships of war, always guarded by convoy, which if danger was apprehended would be considerably strengthened. They are therefore utterly beyond the reach of our cruisers; and even supposing it possi- ble that some of them might be captured, they would only swell the fortunes of some particular privateermen, without conferring any benefit on the nation.
The last and not the least weighty objec- tion that I shall mention to our prosecuting the war with the necessary vigour and ef- fect, would be the situation of our financ- es.
At present the whole of our national re- venue is drawn from our merchants, and unwise as it was to repeal the system of internal taxation, yet we all must admit that if it was renewed, we could not de- rive from it a sum by any means adequate to the exigencies of war—not only are the habits of the people averse from direct impositions, but the scarcity of specie in many parts of the country creates peculiar difficulties in their complying with this sort of fiscal arrangement. The means of op- eration must therefore still principally be derived from our commerce or from loans negotiated in Europe. As to the first, the burthens laid upon our trade are already sufficiently heavy, and exposed as it would be by hostilities to disaster and ruin, it could little prosper under new exaction and as to the second independently of the political inconveniencies attending increase of our debts, we should find our credit and the capacity of borrowing very seriously
impaired by the hazard, we should be rash- ly encountering. In Holland and England it could not be forgotten that a former war reduced us to a state of absolute bankrupt- cy, and as the prospect of our peace and se- curity has been the principal inducement with foreign nations to trust their property a- mong us, if that inducement was removed we should find very little disposition on their parts, to continue to invest their for- tunes in our funds.
AN AMERICAN.
From the Albany Gazette.
Among the entertainments provided for the public by our good republicans, we have a series of publications in the National Intelligencer, entitled THE DEFENCE ... professing to be a vindication of Mr. Je- fferson and his administration. From the title, one would naturally expect to see the various public charges against the pre- sident and his ministry taken up in detail examined and refuted. No such thing.— This pretended DEFENCE , though it sets out by recommending and proposing a rig- id scrutiny, is little more than a strain of common place eulogy and fulsome adula- tion, intended to blind the people's eyes, by surrounding the great idol with a blaze of artificial light, a light that conceals his faults as effectually as the darkest cloud.— An Eulogium is one thing; a Defence ano- ther. Mr. Jefferson has been eulogised as much as any man ever was, and far more than any citizen of so mixed a character ever ought to be. But he has been rarely vindicated . A certain set of qualities, which may be called Mr. Jefferson's stock virtues, and a certain set of political ex- ploits have been attributed to him; and upon these, on all occasions, flattery has rung her changes without end. But a ge- nuine public Defence of Mr. Jefferson is yet wanted. Such a defence should rather be directed to his imputed vices than con- fined to his supposed virtues; and it is essential that it should be specific, like the charges themselves exhibited against him. Human nature is a compound system: and every character has a light and dark side. It is the business of the historian to display the compound character; of the panegy- rist to set forth and emblazon the virtues; but of the vindicator to refute and repel the imputation of vices, defaults and crimes. It often happens that a chief possesses vir- tues, though justly chargeable with great vices. This distinction was found even in Tiberius—the one can never be extin- guished by a set off of the other. Nor is it any defence of Mr. Jefferson, when accus- ed of injustice, oppression or dissimulation to show that he is the greatest eco- mist and the most courteous, condescending, po- pular magistrate in the world.
One of the most striking features in this notable Defence is the portraiture, drawn by the writer, of Mr. Jefferson's ministers Madison, Gallatin, Dearborn, Lincoln and Smith; all in the same style of partiality and adulation; all in profile, one side ex- hibited, the other concealed. This group would seem to have been introduced into Mr. Jefferson's defence for the purpose of shewing his wonderful wisdom in making appointments; but, in truth, perhaps ra- ther to have the advantage of the additional splendor reflected from such a constel- lation of worthies—The writer seems to consider these heads of departments as an essential component part of the executive, for every purpose of responsibility, taking care however, that the merit of their acts should effectually redound to the credit and honour of their master who appointed and who superintends them. And thus this fa- mily of statesmen and heroes parade them- selves through his long, pompous, pan- gyric columns, like the great Jupiter and his moons; the one borrowing light and heat from the sovereign people, viz. his party, and both shedding mutual lustre on one another. Of each of these great offi- cers is given a characteristic sketch, enu- merating their rare qualities, and recom- mending their signal services and achievements —but alas! without glancing at their va- rious defects and demerits, or attempting to wipe away the least stain from their pub- lic characters. The picture of Gallatin conspicuous in this gallery of portraits, af- fords a striking sample of this sort of pro- file painting.
This gentleman is traced from the moun- tains of Switzerland to the woods of Penn- sylvania; is considered in the various ca- pacities of a teacher, soldier, husbandman and politician; and his course throughout ap- pears brilliant. But not a word of the fa- mous western insurrection in which he bore so conspicuous a part. An insurrection openly directed against the government and laws of the United States; an insurrection

so formidable as to threaten a civil war, and to require an army to quell it. Is there a single favourable trait of his life and character, that can be compared in point of importance with this, whether as affecting his reputation as a private citizen, or character as a candidate for office?— In the view of sober men this single achievement, independent of all other party intrigues, far outweighs all the boasted talents and qualifications of this foreign adventurer; and should incapacitate him forever from holding a place in any regular government. Yet in Gallatin's portrait no notice whatever is taken of an event so distinguishing, of a transaction so decisive of true character, nor is it any more an obstacle to his eulogist when now undertaking a sketch of his public life and conduct, than to his great patron, while formerly engaged in the more important task of filling the treasury department with the best talents and purest virtues of the country.
This will serve as a specimen of the plan and spirit of the writer, who in our American Moniteur , published under the immediate eye and countenance of the cabinet, undertakes a Defence of Mr. Jefferson and his ministry against the accusations of the press; and in executing the task sinks into the mere panegyrist, masking every dark shade and magnifying every light spot.
It may be necessary to the success of party, but can it be necessary to the success of republicanism, to have, in this land of liberty an idol and worshippers? If it is, then truth and free inquiry stand first in the list of offences; and we shall soon begin to see the old distinction creeping into this free community, of prince, courtiers and slaves.
Have we not something to fear from the flatteries as well as from the persecutions of the press? are not both equally licentious? and is not public and prostitute adulation, as it tends to mislead and corrupt, a crime against the majesty of the people? It is time that all who boast a spark of patriot fire, should attend with anxious vigilance, to the tendencies of party, and look well to this growing spirit of political idolatry and blind devotion. This seems to keep equal pace with the growing spirit of bribery and corruption; and both go hand in hand in desolating the moral, political and social system. Let us beware how we defy men. If to-day we have "the deified Augustus," to-morrow we have the "deified Nero."
Late Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, August 14.
A paper of this morning contains the following article, which we insert, without vouching, in any degree for its contents: "By an American gentleman, just arrived from the continent. we have received positive and authentic information that the Boulogne flotillas is in a complete state of equipment, and ready to embrace the first opportunity of putting to sea. Whether that opportunity will ever be permitted to the enemy, by our blockading squadrons, remains to be seen. The troops stationed on the uplands above Boulogne, and its vicinity, amount to upwards of one hundred and sixty thousand men. The first division, however, that will be embarked, will not greatly exceed 100,000. It is understood that they will come under the command of prince Joseph, (who a few years ago, was a common soldier in Pichegru's army) assisted by Soult, Junot, and some other experienced officers, as the emperor will not venture himself with the first division. It is supposed that it is in consequence of information received concerning the maturity of the enemy's plans that our government have issued the proclamation for declaring the French ports in the mouth of the channel in a state of blockade.— From the station which the enemy has taken, from which to annoy us, it is generally supposed that the landing will be attempted on the coast of Sussex. On that coast alone, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we have at least 70,000 regular troops ready to receive them, and these can, in a few hours, be reinforced by at least 70,000 more, partly regulars and partly volunteers. No fears can, therefore, be justly entertained as to the issue of the contest."
August 13—18.
The political intelligence since our last is of but little importance. The most interesting subject, next to the invasion, is the rumoured combination of the continental powers against France. The king of Sweden, who obviously is as angry with Bonaparte as the emperor Alexander, has given his vote as duke of Pomerania, in the college of princes of the empire, re-
specting the affairs of the duke d'Enghien. But the power of Sweden against France is nothing, and unless the great powers more immediately in the neighborhood of the French territory, take part in the quarrel, the measures of the northern courts must be confined to expressions only. In the mean time other violations of the freedom of Germany are mentioned. Bremen, one of the Hanseatic towns, which had been ordered to afford Bonaparte, a loan on the security of the revenues of the electorate of Hanover, and had refused, has been subjected to a blockade of extraordinary rigor; and it is even said that military execution has at last been employed to enforce the sum demanded. If this be true, and if the members and guardians of the Germanic empire submit to this, it may surely be concluded that nothing will arouse them.
A courier has been sent to field marshal Bernadotte, desiring him immediately to order the Hanoverian legion, in French pay, to march for Brussels, where, probably, it will be inspected by the emperor, during his present or future journeys to the coast. It is supposed that this legion is already on its march, as detachments of gens d'armes have been sent into Westphalia, to escort it for fear of desertion. In return six thousand young recruits have passed through Belgium, for the army in Hanover; they are chiefly destined for the infantry, and are conscripts of the years 10 and 11. They march under an escort of two hundred gens d'armes, who have orders to fire upon them if they should show any inclination to mutiny or desertion.
According to letters from France with the last Hamburg mail, the decorations of the members of the legion of honor have caused much dissatisfaction among the troops, and many duels at Paris, and in the departments; those who have obtained them being insolent and proud, and those without them humbled and provoked; many think that Bonaparte will be obliged to follow the advice of Berthier, who, to put a stop to those dangerous scenes, wished him to decree, that the stars of the legion of honor should in future adorn all the colours and standard of every regiment in the army, to show that all its officers as well as men deserve to belong to the legion of honor, though some individuals have had more opportunities to distinguish themselves than others.
NORFOLK, October 16.
Arrived, the British ship Flora , capt. Cheminan, 53 days from Guernsey. Left the brig Thomas and Sarah , Dechamp; and brig —, Williams, both to sail in two days for this port.
Schooner Sarah , capt. Herbert, 20 1/2 days from Montego Bay Jamaica. Informs, that the schr. Widow's Son , capt. Bell, of Newburn, N. C. on her homeward passage from Jamaica, was captured the 17th August, in sight of Cape Nichola Mole, by a French privateer; the captain and crew were taken out and landed at St. Jago; the vessel was retaken and carried into Montego bay, where she was delivered us on paying one eighth salvage. Captain Herbert last Saturday evening in 15 fathoms water, fell in with the wreck of a schooner of about 40 tons; the word " Edenton " was on her stern.
The ship John , Gorton, sailed from Kingston the 15th ult. for this port.
Schooner Rising States , capt. Newcomb, 9 days from New York. Capt. N. has furnished the following extract from his log-book:
"Tuesday the 9th, about 11 o'clock, a dreadful squall came on, Cape Henry bearing S. W. by S. distant about 3 leagues; the wind, which was N. E. continued to increase, the sea running very high, and we shipping much water, lost some of our water and other articles off the deck; the weather hazy and thick. Wednesday, the gale continued much the same until dark, when it began to abate—wind at N. W. Thursday, observed in lat. 36, 05, and long. 75, 20. Friday, moderate weather, at 8 o'clock A. M. the man at the helm discovered a wreck about two leagues distant, with one man on board; tacked for it, and at 9 o'clock lowered down the jolly boat and sent two hands to take him off, who got him safe on board. He informed us that his name was Merserau, that he kept a store at North-West Bridge, Norfolk county, Virginia, that he had embarked on board the schooner Harlequin , of Currituck, together with his wife, two children, Mr. Abraham Rolph (his brother in law) and a servant maid, on Tuesday morning the 9th inst. The vessel was commanded by capt. Samuel Tyler, who had one man and a boy on board.
"About 11 o'clock being distant about
ten miles from the light house, a violent gale of wind came; that they bore too under double reefed foresail, and continued so until 3 o'clock next morning, when the foresail gave way; they then lay too under balance mainsail until 5 o'clock, when she upset, and all hands on deck washed overboard, but recovered. At 6 o'clock the man was again washed overboard and lost. Mrs. Merserau, with her two children, brother and servant were in the cabin—one of the children (a boy 5 years old) Mr. Rolph and the servant, were drowned soon after the vessel upset; but as she righted the bulk head gave way, and Mrs. Merserau and her surviving child (a daughter 12 years old) were washed out of the cabin. Mr. M. with difficulty caught his wife, the child clinging to her mother, and in that situation drowned. Mr. M. Mrs. M. and capt. Taylor, got forward and held on by the bows of the vessel, it being the highest part out of the water. At about five o'clock next morning they were again washed off; Mr. M. reached the wreck with his wife, but she drowned before he could get her on board; capt. Taylor was lost. He then got forward to the bows to hold on, from which he was twice washed overboard, but being an expert swimmer he recovered, and he remained without any kind of nourishment until we took him off. He further informed, that he was bound to Staten Island, where he was going to reside with his family; the schr. was chiefly laden with his household furniture and effects; he estimates his loss at 5000 dollars as not a single article was saved from the wreck."
In Hampton Roads, bound to Baltimore, the schooner Patience , Blunt, 21 days from Antigua, and twenty eight days from Martinique. The Patience was captured on the 19th September by the Beaulieu frigate and sent into Antigua, and from thence released. Captain Blunt has furnished us with the following list of Americans lost at St. Pierre's, Martinique, in a gale of the 4th of September.
Brig Cincinnatus , Davis from Norfolk. Aurora Selby, of Snow Hill, last from New York; Polly, Clark, Boston; Good Intent M'Calmont, Philadelphia; Little Cherub, Hutchings, Portsmouth; Almira, Smith, New Haven; Traveller, Morley, Portland; Schr. Eagle, Baker, Wilmington; Sally, Hubbard, Middletown; Lydia and Polly, Bacon, Boston; Nancy, Dorome, ditto; Caroline, Coleman, Baltimore; Henry, Goodrich, Hartford; Two Friends, Moulton Portland.
At the river Pelot, (Mart.) Brig Trial , Whitney, Salem; Sloop Hops Sacket, New York; Four sail lost at Port Royal names unknown.
Fifty sail of different vessels were blown ashore at St. John's, Antigua; but all were got off except the packet and guard ship, both of which have gone to pieces.
Most of the vessels at St. Kitt's and St. Bartholomews were driven ashore and lost.
Subscriptions were opened at St. Pierre's for the relief of the shipwrecked Americans, and provisions furnished them until they can get home.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19.
St. Bartholomews, October 16.
On the 3d inst. a heavy gale of wind commenced blowing from the northwest, which continued to blow with great violence from northward and southwest till the 5th during which time every vessel in the harbor amounting to upwards of fifty sail were drove on shore, and although some have been since got afloat, the mercantile interest by the loss of many vessels, and the wharves and stores near the water being injured, will suffer very seriously. Among those who have been most unfortunate, are the American schr. Antelope of Alexandria, drove on the rocks at the mouth of the harbor and gone entirely to pieces, the crew and some few articles of the cargo saved. The brig Charleston Packet of New-York, this vessel driving fast on the rocks outside of the harbor, where the captain and crew for the preservation of their lives landed with great difficulty in the long boat, it is possible the vessel from the position she was anchored and the quarter the wind blew from, may have drifted to
sea, particularly as no vestige or remains of her have been seen.
Public Sale.
On MONDAY
At 10 o'clock will positively be sold to the highest bidder, at Herbert's wharf,
The Schooner RAINBOW, five years old, and about thirty seven tons burthen; with sails, rigging, &c. She is a staunch, strong vessel, and may be sent to sea at a very small expence.
Philip G. Marsteller.
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The SHIP UNITED STATES, is now in readiness to receive freight for LIVERPOOL, and will sail about 15th November. For freight or passage, please apply to the Master on board at Lawrason & Smoot's wharf, or to,
Rickets, Newton, & Co.
October 20
Notice.
The creditors of the late firm of Jannay and Paton are requested to attend at Gadby's tavern on Monday 12th November next to receive a surrender of their Estate and Effects.
Reasons satisfactory to themselves, and which they hope will prove the same to their creditors, have been the cause of the delay of this call until the time fixed.
20th Oct.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
At the Library King-Street.
The life of General Washington, 2 Edition, 1st and 2d Vol. Volney's View of the Climate and Soil of the United States, The Miscellaneous Works of Col. Humphrey's, The Works of Dr. Darwin. 5 Vol. Calf. Gilt, Rousseau's Life of Lorenzo de Medicis, do. do. Hay's History of the Wexford Insurrection, Whately on Strictures in the Urethra, Abercrombie's Surgical Observations, Johnson's Chemistry, 3 Vol. Gregory's Oeconomy of Nature, Skinner's Chemical Essays, Webster's Philosophy, Rousseau's Correspondence, Observations on Jefferson's Notes on Virginia, Medical Repository Nos. 28, and 29. October. 20. e03t
BENJAMIN COCKE.
HAS RECEIVED,
And is now opening an assortment of
FALL GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine and second Cloths, Cashmeres, Swansdown, Coatings, Orleans & Elstwick Cloths, Forrest do. Plaines, Kesseys, and Half-thie, Rose & Doffell Blankets; Flannels, worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery; Ladies Lace Caps, Handkerchiefs and Sleeves Lace, Cambric, Mullin do. do. do. Shawls, Spider Webbs, do. Cambric Mullin, Book do. India, do. do. Silk Plush do. Velvets, Silk and Cotton Girdles, Calicoes, Chintzes, Canals hair Shawls, Extra long Silk and Wash leather gloves, Irish Linen, Gursahs, Ticklenburgs, Hessians, &c. &c., A case of FASHIONABLE HATS. Oct. 20. d1weozw.
SPANISH HIDES.
3000 Spanish HIDES,
Just received and for sale by
John Tucker,
WHO HAS ON HAND
2000 Bulhels of coarse Salt, Muscovada Sugar in hds. and barrels, A few barrels New York prime Pork, 3 butts 4th proof Brandy.
And Groceries as usual.
October 20,
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Notice.
The creditors of Thomas Copper are requested to bring in their accounts for settlement to
James Anderson, or Elijah Shay, Trustees of T. Copper.
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Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness accuracy, and despatch.

JOHSIA FAXON, & Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED Schooner Alert, from Boston, and now offer for Sale, Mould and Dip Candles in boxes, N. E. Rum in barrels and tierces, Boston Beef and Pork, 200 casks of Linen, and Part Wring Paper.  A general assortment of SHOES. They have on hand a few Tipes Holland Gin, and a few do. Cognac Brandy, which will be sold low for Cash, or approved Notes. October 5.
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.    1 Prize, last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number,  25,000    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    100 do of 30  7,500    10 do of 25  10,500    10 do of 20  30,000    50 do of 15  45,000    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 13,000 do 500 1 do after 14,000 do 1,000  325 prizes 150,000 675 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 expences 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 adventurer's 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 participate in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state 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. eo ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
ROBERT T. HOOE, & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, Lisbon, Calcevella, & Bucellos Wines in qr. casks Claret of a superior quality in cases, A quantity of Lisbon Corks and Feathers, Tin in Barrels, and Window Glass of different sizes in boxes. They have likewise on hand, an assortment of seasonable  DRY GOODS, Which will be disposed of on very low terms for Cash, Tobacco, or Negotiable Notes, or on the usual terms to punctual customers. They daily expect from Bremen, an assortment of GERMAN LINENS. October 10 eott
FRESH FRUIT.  JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late D. Lyon's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and fel't Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 300 lbs. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c. The above articles are all in good order, and of excellent quality. Aug. 22. d
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
NOTICE. The Stockholders of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, are hereby requested to take notice; That the President and Directors of the said Insurance Company, have this day unanimously ordered, that the said Stockholders pay on the sixth day of December next, at their office in Alexandria, three dollars on each share of stock held by them in the stock of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. A reference to the following extract of the law of incorporation will show the necessity of a punctual attention to this call. By order of the President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. James B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Extract from the Act of Incorporation. "And if any subscriber, his executors, administrators or assigns, shall fail to pay the sum called for by him, her or them, at the time appointed for such payment, every such share shall be forfeited, and all the monies paid thereupon for the use of the Company, and the holder or holders of such share or shares, shall moreover be liable for the remaining sums of money, when the same shall be called for by the President and Directors; to be recovered by them where the sum shall amount to twenty dollars and upwards, by motion in any Court of Record within this Commonwealth, giving the holder or holders of such shares, their executors or administrators, ten days notice of such motion, and where the sum called for be less than twenty dollars, by petition or warrant as the case may be." Alex. October 18. 2aw6w Mr. Bowen, of Winchester; Mr. Green, of Fredericksburg; and Mr. Davis, of Richmond are requested to insert the above advertisement in their respective papers, twice a week six weeks.
NOTICE.
I wish to close my business in the Wine, Spirit and Grocery line, to effect this purpose, I will dispose of my STOCK ON HAND, on moderate terms. Those few to whom I am indebted will please to present their accounts for settlement; those who are indebted to me, for a length of time past for goods sold at ready money prices, will please make payment at least on or before the 31st inst. after which period, such as neglect to do so, may expect, that in justice to myself, I will enforce payment by the most speedy legal means that may be in my power.
I WILL RENT,
The premises where I now live, held by lease from Mr. James M. Stewart, nearly nine years of which remains yet unexpired, or should it be preferred, I will dispose of my entire interest in and to the same. The store built by me thereon, together with a Piazza in the rear of the dwelling house, &c. make the place suitable for carrying on an extensive business, either in the wet or dry good line, with the additional advantage of accommodations for a genteel family.
I HAVE ON HAND,
A large quantity of the best bottled Porter, Pale Ale, and Cyder fit for immediate use. For any quantity of empty Porter bottles, I will give Porter in exchange, or a fair price in cash. A person of reputable character, who has been regularly bred to the business of Soap boiling and chandling, will hear of employment by application to Wm. DUNLAP. October 18. eo2t
JAMES KENEDY, Sen.
HAS JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Gentlemen and Ladies Morocco Pocket books of all sizes, ladies thread cases, purses and note cases, silver pencil cases, best black lead pencils, ass's skin tablets, plated, japanned, wedgewood and pocket I. & K. stands and sand boxes, wafer seals, pen knives, mathematical instruments in cases, Gunter's scales & dividers, Playing cards, very elegant paper and metal japanned tea trays, bread baskets, knife trays, tea caddies &c. Watch chrysalis and dials of all sizes, main springs for do. and a great variety of beads and necklaces. Oct. 16. eo6-
This is to give Notice.
That the Subscriber of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County, Letters of Administration on the Personal Estate of John King late of the said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, at or before the 4th day of April next, they may otherwise by Law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of October, 1804. George Slacum, Adm'r.
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to the Administrator. October 4. 1aw6w
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 show 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.
Notice.
FAR advanced in years, and anxious to settle all my old accounts during my life, I most earnestly and respectfully request all those who have open accounts with me, for services rendered prior to the 9th of June, 1802, (the date of the commencement of my co-partnership with Dr. WASHINGTON,) to call and ascertain the balance then due; where it is not convenient to pay, it is hoped that some acknowledgment of the debt will be given to prevent future dispute. I wish to employ a man to take charge of a small FARM, and a few hands at the mouth of Hunting Creek, near Alexandria. A man capable of managing a large Garden will be preferred. James Craik. October 1. 2aw16t
This is to give Notice.
That the Subscriber of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of Morris Hearlily, late of said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 4th day of April next, they may otherwise by Law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 4th day of October, 1804. Jane Hearlily, Adm'r.
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administratrix, otherwise suits will be commenced, October 4. 1aw6w
BENNETT & WATTS
Have imported per the Thetis from London, and United States from Liverpool, a considerable part of their FALL GOODS— Among which are: Plain and embossed Cambricks, Laced Cambricks Muslins. Luteblings, Sattins, Pealings and Saranette; Laces and Veils, Worsted and Yarn Hosiery, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Kerseys and Halfthicks, Silk and Leather Gloves, Silk Molekins, and fashionable London Swan down, Twist, Sewing Silk and Threads, Tapes and Bobbins, Dimoties and Shirting Cottons, A very elegant assortment of Manchester and Patent Cords, Carpets and Carpeting, Patent and common Elastic Suspender, rish Linens and Sheetings, Diaper and Diaper table Cloths, A general assortment of Cutlery and other Hardware, Nails, Crowley steel, Window glass 8 by 10 12 by 14, Double and single barrel Guns, first quality, steel and silver mounting, Shoe and Carpet thread of the first quality. English FF and battle Gunpowder, Russia Sheetings, Drills, Ticklenburg, Osnaburghs, Hessians, Rolls, Creas a la Morlaix, brown and white Plaitillas, } Entitled to Draw-back. Seine and Sewing TWINE, &c. &c. All which they offer for Sale on the usual terms to punctual customers; those disposed to buy for Cash or Notes at a short date will be accommodated on very low terms, as they are about to close their outstanding business. It is hoped those indebted will see the necessity of closing their accounts by Notes if not prepared to make payment. They expect per the Sally, Cloths, Coatings, Frizes, and Negro Cottons. Jersey and Plaids, which will complete their assortment for the season. October 4. d3t raw4t
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804. Edmund J. Lee, and Sarah his wife, Complainants, AGAINST Thomas Peterkin and Ezekiel William Bull, administrators of Jno. Mac Intosh, dec'd, Defendants. In Chancery. The defendants, Thomas Peterkin and Ezekiel William Bull, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of June court next, and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county. A copy—Test, G. Deneale, c. c. Aug. 20. 1aw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804. Joatham Post, Jun. plaintiff, AGAINST Mary Brown, widow, Mary Brown, Margaret Jameson, and Jane Brown, sisters and coheirresses of Samuel Montgo. Brown, deceased, defendants. In CHANCERY. The said defendants, Mary Brown, (widow,) and Mary Brown, Margaret Jameson, and Jane Brown, not having entered their appearances, and given security, according to the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that they are not inhabitants of this district; on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November next, and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order, be forthwith inserted in both the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, c. c. Sept. 25. 1aw2m
Notice.
The subscriber has removed his office to Royal Street, a few doors below King Street, opposite to Mr. McCall's nail manufactory. Geo. Youngs. Oct. 13. 2aw3.
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