Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-11-21 00:00:00

Sale by Auction.
On MONDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room,
Rum in hhds. and bls.
 Sugar in do.  Coffee in bags,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Raisins in do.  Starch in do.  Tobacco in kegs, &c. 
ALSO, A quantity of Dry Goods, Viz.
Kendal Cottons,
 Kerseys,  Halfthicks, Plains,  Plaids, Coatings,  Duffils, Flannels,  Irish and Sheetings Linens,  German Oznaburgs,  Calicoes, Durants,  Shawls, Handkerchiefs,  Ladies' Silk Gloves,  Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. 
H. and T. MOORE, Auctioneers.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hhds. and bls.
French Brandy in bls.
Holland Gin in bls.
Teneriffe Wine in casks,
Cordials in bls.
Sugar in hhds and bls.
Molasses in hhds.
Rice in tierces and bls.
Soap in boxes,
Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
30 boxes Havanna Segars,
Cotton in bales--on a credit.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad and narrow Cloths,
Flannels and Planes,
Carpets and Carpeting.
Irish and German Linens,
Worsted and cotton Stockings,
Calicoes and Ginghams,
A variety of Muslin and Muslin Hand-
kerchiefs and Shawls,
Table Cloths, Hats,
Boots and Shoes,
Hardware, and
A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue-Master.
Nov. 17.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust from
Amariah Frost and Esther his wife, to
the subscriber, dated 13th day of August,
1800, will be sold to the highest bidder,
at public auction, on the first day of De-
ember next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at
Stelle's tavern in the City of Washing-
ton,
A LOT of GROUND,
Being a moiety of No. 17, contained
in square 634, fronting 27 feet 4 inches,
on north Capitol Street, in said city, ad-
joining the south wall of the buildings
lately erected by Gen. Washington. This
spot of ground is considered very valuable
from its nearness to the Capitol and plea-
sant situation, commanding an extensive
prospect of the city and its vicinity. The
title will be made indisputably good, and
the terms of sale made known at the time
and place beforementioned.
JOHN G. LADD.
Alexandria, Nov. 2, 1801.
*** Also will be offered for sale at the
same time and place, the remaining part
of said Lot No. 17, being of the same di-
mensions as the above, and lying contigu-
ous thereto, unless previously disposed of
at private sale, by
AMARIAH FROST.
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Capt. Willis's packet will sail for Norfolk on Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock.
November 18.
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Aligator from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers.
Oct. 5.
d
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and the Aligator from Liverpool, A large and general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for sale on the usual terms.
They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT,
suitable for the Western country, and three bushel Sacks.
Oct. 3.
d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool.
Sept. 12.
d
James Wilson.
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only.
They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags.
Sept. 14.
To be Hired,
By the month or year and immediate possession given,
Several valuable Negro
Slaves, among which are a good shoer and boot maker, with a complete set of tools; four house carpenters, one of whom can lay floors and do much in the inside of a house. Also, a good seamstress and house servant who has been brought up in a genteel family. Apply to
J. H. HOOE.
Nov. 16.
d
Thompson and Veitch
Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England,
A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS,
Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Muslins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Muslinetts and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, serges, &c. &c.
Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date.
Aug. 7.
d
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT
COTTON & STEWART'S
Book-Store, Royal-street,
POLITICAL ESSAYS,
RELATIVE TO THE War of the French Revolution;
—VIZ.—
AN ARGUMENT
Against continuing the War, for the subversion of the Republican Government of France:
A LETTER
To the Duke of Portland, being an answer to the two Letters of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, against treating for Peace with the French Republic:—And
A MEMORIAL,
Proposing a Plan, for the Conquest and Emancipation of Spanish America, by means which would promote the tranquility of Ireland.
BY JAMES WORKMAN, ESQ.
Nov. 20.
For Liverpool,
The British BRIG THOMAS, J. Drewry, Master; Burthen about 300 hhds. on her first voyage, and sails well; part of her cargo is engaged. For freight of the remainder, which will be taken on liberal terms, apply to
GEO. WORTHINGTON.
Alexandria, Nov. 5.
d
40 gr. casks of excellent Old PORT WINE, Liverpool Salt, loose do. do. in sacks.
For Charter,
To any Island in the West-Indies, the schooner MISSISSIPPI.
For Charter Wanted,
For Charleston, for Ich'r Two Brothers. Apply to
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants Wharf, Nov. 18.
d
SHREVE & JANNEY
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets,
N. England Rum in bls.
Molasses in hhds.
Sugar in bls.
Coffee in bags and bls.
Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest,
Castle and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackarel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each, Fifty barrels and 50 hhds. of Sugar.
Also,
Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and salgochys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply.
Sept. 14.
d
BENNETT and WATTS
HAVE IMPORTED,
In the ship Martha, arrived at Baltimore,
The following Goods,
—VIZ.—
Mens' Boots and Half Boots of the 1st quality and fashion—London made. Shoes 1st and 2d quality.
FLEECY HOSIERY,
Consisting of
Socks, Stockings, Waistcoats, Shirts and Drawers, &c. &c.
Nov. 17.
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Public Sale.
On WEDNESDAY next, the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the house of JAMES BACON, on Fairfax Street, (who is about to quit the Dry Goods business)
The remainder of his
Stock in that Line,
Consisting of a number of articles suitable for the present season.
Intending also to quit the house he at present occupies, he will at the same time dispose of some articles of
Household Furniture,
Consisting of
 Mahogany hair bottomed chairs,  A mahogany side board,  A set of mahogany Northumberland tables,  Bedsteads, looking glasses,  And iron shovels and tongs,  With a variety of other articles, the whole of which are in the best preservation. 
Terms of sale are, all sums under fifty dollars cash will be required, and over that sum a credit of 60 days will be given the purchaser, giving approved negotiable notes in the bank of Alexandria.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Nov. 19.
Vendue-Master.
CHINA.
JAMES BACON
Has received from Philadelphia, a consignment of
INDIA CHINA,
Consisting of
 Blue and white Dining Sets, 170 pieces,  Evening Tea Sets from 49 to 64 do.  Nankeen Breakfast Sets,  Bowls, Cake Plates, &c. which he will dispose of on very low terms for cash. 
Being about to quit the DRY GOODS business, he will dispose of the remainder of his stock in that line, considerably under first cost.
Oct. 26.
d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Alexandria, on Saturday evening the 14th inst. two Negro Women, viz. Amie and Venus: the former about 18 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, stout made, of a yellowish cast; had on, when she went off, a blue cloth habit; said girl was purchased of Mr. William Reed, and formerly lived in the City of Washington, where I expect she is now lurking: the latter about 24 or 25 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has now with her a young child at the breast, about 4 or 5 months old, her apparel is not recollected; she was purchased of a gentleman living in Prince George's county, Maryland. Whoever will apprehend said women, and deliver them to me in Alexandria, shall receive the above reward, or 10 dollars for either.
GEORGE LUCK.
Nov. 18.
d
Lawrence Owen
Has commenced business in King-street, nearly opposite the Washington Tavern where he has on hand
A general assortment of
DRY GOODS.
Among which are a handsome assortment of London Superfine Cloths, which he will sell low for Cash.
October 22.
d
PORK and BEEF.
The subscribers have just received a few barrels of southern pork and Irish beef, for sale at their warehouse; and are opening an assortment of
Woolens & Linen Goods,
amongst which, a few bales of Sacking. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Sept. 17.
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LETTER
From a Hindu Philosopher, residing in Philadelphia, to his friend in Delhi.
RESOLUTO 4. TO GAMES, Beloved Friend, friend of my heart,
As the pilgrim, who having traversed immense deserts, where no verdure springs to cheer the eye, and not a flower perfume the scorching winds, arriving at length in some green vale, where rivulets are enamelled with banks of flowers; trees droop balsamic gums; birds sing in the thickets, and fragrance floats in the wind; stops a while, and, enchanted by such various beauty, lingers till evening: so I, having arrived in the Elysian regions of poetry and imagination, not content to stay an hour and then depart, still love to ramble into every grove, and to trace the beauties of every prospect. As my last contained some of the many beauties of Solomon's Song, it now remains to exhibit some specimens of the Gitagovinda. Thou, my friend, wilt remember, that the subject of this poem is the loves of Radha & Krishna. Krishna is called thro' the poem by several other names, as Heri, Madhava, the vanquisher of the demon Cesi, the destroyer of Cansa, &c.
The introductory lines of the poem inform the reader of the subject.
"The firmament is obscured by clouds; the woodlands are black with Tamala trees; that youth who roves in the forest will be fearful in the gloom of night; go my daughter; bring the wanderer home to my rustic mansion. Such was the command of Nanda, the fortunate herdsman: and hence arose the love of Radha and Madhava, who sported on the banks of Yamuna, or hastened eagerly to the secret bower."
Obedient to the command of her father, Radha goes out into the forest in search of Krishna; the poem then proceeds:
"Radha sought him long in vain, and her thoughts were confounded by the fever of desire: she roved in the vernal morning among the twining Vasantis, covered with soft blossoms, when a damsel thus addressed her with youthful hilarity; 'The gale, that has wantoned round the beautiful clove plants, breathes now from the hills of Maylaya. The Tamala, with leaves dark and odorous, claims a tribute from the musk, which it vanquishes: see the bunches of Patali flowers filled with bees, like the quiver of Smara, full of shafts; while the Amra tree, with blooming tresses, is embraced by the gay creeper Antimucta, and the blue streams of Yamuna, wind round the groves of Vrindavan. In this charming season, which gives pain to separated lovers, young Heri sports and dances with a company of damsels.'
The jealous Radha gave no answer; and soon after, her officious friend, perceiving the foe of Mura, in the forest, eager for the rapturous embraces of the herdsman's daughters, with whom he was dancing, thus again addressed his forgotten mistress:
"With a garland of wild flowers, descending even to the yellow mantle, that girds his azure limbs, distinguished by smiling cheeks and by ear-rings, that sparkle, as he plays, Heri exults in the assembly of amorous damsels. One of them presses him with her swelling breast, while the warblers with exquisite melody. Another affected by a glance from his eye, stands meditating on the lotos of his face. A third, on pretence of whispering a secret in his ear, approaches his temples, and kisses them with ardor. One seizes his mantle, and draws him towards her, pointing to the bower on the banks of Yamuna, where elegant Vanjulas interweave their branches. He applauds another, who dances in the sportive circle, while her bracelets ring as she beats time with her palms. Now he caresses one, and kisses another, smiling on a third with complacency: and now he chases her, whose beauty has most allured him. Thus the wanton Heri frolics, in the season of sweets, among the maids of Vraja, who rush to his embraces, as if he were pleasure itself assuming a human form; and one of them, under a pretext of hyning his divine perfections, whispers in his ear: 'Thy lips my beloved are nectar.'
"Radha remains in the forest; but resenting the promiscuous passion of Heri, retires to a bower of twining plants, and there falling languid on the ground, she thus addresses her female companion:
Here follows a charming strain of love, resentment and forgiveness, which the poet puts into the mouth of Radha. The following are among the finest passages:
"Thou take recreation in my absence, and smile on all around him, yet my soul remains with him, whose locks are decked with the plumes of peacocks, resplendent with many coloured moons, and whose mantle gleams with a dark blue cloud illuminated with rainbows. Bring him who formerly slept on my bosom, to recline with me on a green bed of leaves just gathered, while his lip sheds dew, and my arms enfold him. Bring him who formerly drew me by the locks to his embrace, to repose with me; whose feet tinkle as they move, with rings of gold and of gems; whose loosened zone sounds as it falls; and whose limbs are slender and flexible as the creeping plant. Soft is the gale, which breaths over yon clear pool, and expands the clustering blossoms of the voluble Alasa: soft, yet grievous to me, is the absence of the foe of Madhava. Delightful are the flowers of Amra trees, on the mountain top, while the murmuring bees pursue their voluptuous toil; delightful, yet afflicting to me, O friend, is the absence of the youthful Cesaiva."
Remorse in the mean time seizes the breast of Krishna, whom the poet here calls "the destroyer of Canca." He leaves the wanton shepherdesses, begins a fruitless search for Radha, and seating himself in a bower pours forth his lamentations.
"She is departed—she saw me, no doubt surrounded by the wanton shepherdesses: Woe is me! she feels a sense of injured honor, and is departed in wrath. I seem to behold her face with eye brows contracting themselves through her just resentment: it resembles a fresh lotos, one which two black bees are fluttering.—Grant me but a sight of thee, O lovely Radhica, for my passion torments me. I am not the terrible Mahesa: a garland of water lillies, with subtle threads, decks my shoulders; not serpents with twisted folds: the blue petals of the Solos glitter on my neck; not the azure gleam of poison: powdered sandal wood is sprinkled on my limbs; not pale ashes: O god of love, wound me not again: hold not in thy hand that shaft armed with an Amra flower! My heart is already pierced by arrows from Radhica's eyes, black and keen as those of an antelope; her eyes are full of shafts: her eye-brows are bows. I meditate in her delightful embrace, on the ravishing glances darted from her eye, on the fragrant lotos of her mouth, on her nectar dropping speech, on her lips, rudely as the berries of the Bimbi; yet even my fixed meditation on such an assemblage of charms, encreases, instead of alleviating the miseries of separation."
The female friend of Radha presents herself before Krishna, and relates in charming strains the distraction of her friend: I select only a few passages.
"She declares the gale of Malaya to be venom, and the sandal trees, through which it has breathed, to have been the haunt of serpents. Thus, O Madhava, is she afflicted in thy absence with the pain, which love's dart has occasioned: her soul is fixed on thee. Her face is like a water lilly, veiled in the dew of tears, and her eyes appear like the moon eclipsed; herself (alas! through thy absence) is become a timid roe; and love is the tiger who springs on her like Yama, the genius of death. Her sighs form a breeze long extended, and burn her like the flame which reduced Candacpa to ashes. She throws around her eyes like blue water lillies with broken stalks, dropping lucid streams—Even her bed of tender leaves appears in her sight like a kindled fire. The palm of her hand supports her aching temple, motionless as the crescent rising at eve."
Krishna then replies to the maid:—"Here have I chosen my abode: go quickly to Radha: soothe her with my message and conduct her hither."
She hastens back and addresses her companion in the following very beautiful strains,
"While a sweet breeze from the hills of Malya comes wafting on his plumes the young god of desire; while many a flower points his extended petals to pierce the body of separated lovers, the deity, crowned with sylvan blossoms, laments, O friend, in thy absence. Even the dewy rays of the moon burn him; when the bees murmur softly he covers his ears. He quits his radiant place for the wild forests, where he sinks on a bed of cold clay and frequently mutters thy name. Having bound his locks with forest flowers, he hastens to yon arbor, where a soft gale breathes over the banks of Yamuna. With
mind languid as a drooping wile, feeble as a trembling leaf, he doubtfully expects thy approach, and timidly looks on the path which thou must tread. O friend, hastily cast over thee thy azure mantle, and run to the gloomy bower. The reward of thy speed, O thou, who sparkle like lightning, will be to shine on the blue bosom of Murari, which resembles a vernal cloud, decked with a string of pearls, like a flock of white water birds fluttering in the air. The bright beamed God sinks in the west, the blackness of the night increased, and the passionate imagination of Govinda has acquired additional gloom. Seize the moment of delight in the place of assignation with the son of Devaki."
But the maid, perceiving that Radha could not move from the place through excessive debility, hastens back and describes to Krishna the situation of his beloved.
"She mourns, O sovereign of the world in her verdant bower; she repeats again and again the name of Heri, and catching a dark blue cloud, strives to embrace it, saying, "it is my beloved who approaches." If a leaf but quivers she supposes thee arrived; she spreads her couch; she forms in her mind a hundred modes of delight: yet if thou come not to the bower, she must die this night thro' excessive anguish. By this time the moon spread a net of beams over the groves of Vrindavan, and looked like a drop of liquid sandal on the face of the sky, which smiled like a beautiful damsel; while its orb, with many spots, betrayed, as it were, a consciousness of guilt, in having often attended amorous maids to the loss of their family honor. The moon, with a black fawn, couched on its disk, advanced in its night-y course; but Madhava had not yet advanced to the bower of Radha, who thus bewailed his delay with notes of varied lamentation."
The remainder of the Gitagovinda must be deferred to the next epistle of
Thy friend, SHAHCOOLEN.
CHARACTERS.
IF some person, possessing due information, and at the same time impartial, would give the history and character of certain men in this country, he would render an essential service to the public. In an elective government, it is impossible for the people generally to know the true characters of those recommended to their suffrage; the prejudice of party, and the arts of ambitious men, discolour them; so that the people are deceived or at least act blindly, and too often find their mistake when there is no remedy. Where the character is good, and affords a rational prospect of filling a certain office with reputation and usefulness, all will agree that it may be known; and where it is otherwise, the public welfare demands that no imposition be suffered. Virtuous men have nothing which requires concealment; and vicious men ought to be detected and exposed. This would have, besides a happy effect upon the men themselves, as it would encourage that conduct which merits confidence and esteem, and deter from that which draws down infamy.
In the late election of officers for the general government, how few of the electors were acquainted with the candidates for whom they solemnly voted? how few yet know the characters of those to whom they have committed the affairs of a great nation?—They have entrusted their liberty their property, their own happiness and that of their posterity, to men, in whose hands they hope those valuable treasures will be safe, but to men of whose sentiments and designs they know little or nothing. Is it not proper then that these should be unfolded? If all is fair, confidence will be wisely and safely placed.—If not, confidence would only lead to destruction.
He must be little attentive to the present aspect of our political affairs, who does not apprehend danger, and he must be little acquainted with the history of mankind, who does not discern from what characters and measures this danger is most likely to spring. In general, the man who comes under the following description is the most dangerous in a state.
1. The man who is bankrupt, or in desperate circumstances, & yet is splendid & profuse in his manner of living. Such an one, in order to support his expences, will, by any means grasp at wealth and power. Such an one was Cataline , who formed and headed a conspiracy against the Roman government.
2. The man who is actuated with aspiring views and meditates an usurpation, is uncommonly assiduous to court popularity; particularly he attaches to his interest, the young, the daring, the low, the licentious, and the desperate in their fortunes. As these are ever ready to enter into his designs, so they are the fitted instruments of their execution. In every society here is a portion of such; and where a man is known to associate with them, and to caress them, he ought to be carefully watched.
3. It is always a suspicious mark in him who makes great professions of regard for the right of the people, invectives constantly against the oppression of government, the high salaries of officers, and the burden of taxes. This is the more suspicious, when the man's sentiments, habits and mode of living are known to be in direct contradiction to his professions. This has been the language of every usurper since the beginning until this day.
HISTORICUS. (N. Y. Gaz.)
The following is copied from a late number of Bell's London Weekly Messenger. THE POLITICS OF EUROPE.
Remarks on the two Official Notes transmitted to the French Minister, Talleyrand, by Count Kalitscheff, the Russian Ambassador at Paris.
IN these notes, the Emperor of Russia requires from the First Consul five important concessions, expressed in the following articles:—
 1. The absolute restoration of the King of Sardinia to his estates in Piedmont.  2. The emancipation of the King of Naples from the various restrictions laid on his power by France.  3. The preservation of the temporal authority of the Pope.  4. Adequate compensation for the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Italy, and not in Germany.  5. And finally, that the arrangements planned in the Treaty of Lunneville shall not be carried into execution without the participation and consent of Russia. 
These mandates are evidently too hard of digestion for Buonaparte; but since the Emperor of Russia has so far compromised his dignity, he cannot recede with any decorum. The interference of one of the first Sovereigns in the universe ought not to appear without effect, and the nugatory answer which his Imperial majesty has lately received from the Thuilleries, cannot but determine him to pass the Rubicon. It would be an idle flattery to tell him that the means of compulsion are absolutely within his power: all the forces of Russia, however formidable, cannot have much influence on the mind of the First Consul; and if those who preside in the Cabinet of Petersburg consult the interest of their master, they cannot fail to advise his Majesty to seek the assistance of Great Britain without delay. The muscular vigour and gigantic shape of Hercules were not the chief cause of his triumphs: it was the oak which he held in his hands that crushed so many monsters, and made him immortal. A strict coalition of Russia with England is the only measure that can be adopted in the existing circumstances for the welfare of the two empires, as well as for the tranquillity of all the globe. The enormous strides made by the ambition of France, have operated like the most dreadful convulsions of nature. All Italy, the greatest part of Germany, Portugal, Holland, Switzerland, are in a state of deplorable confusion; and while the prevailing system of the French Republic continues, it is in vain to seek for a remedy. All the plans that wisdom may strike out for a general pacification, present a Gordian knot, which no political sagacity can disentangle. But if a new Alexander chuses to cut it off, his success is not dubious, and he will be sure of eclipsing even the glory of the Hero of Macedon.
Spain is reduced to a shadow, and cannot but feel like that unfortunate Queen at Ravenna, who, after that her beloved husband had been murdered in her arms, was forced to drink from his skull, and to embrace the assassin of her happiness. Austria and Prussia are the only powers whose junction with France might be of some weight, but the former is in a state of relaxation, which demands tranquillity, nor can we think that she would be so imprudent as to help her destroyer. With regard to Prussia, though her political interest may not appear repugnant to the aggrandizement of France, she knows too well that her co-operation in favor of the latter would be a measure more calculated to

endanger her own safety, than to promote her advantage:—A Fox tied to the tail of a dog, is an unnatural combination. The complexion of the times never was more favorable to the union which we recommend than at the present juncture.—France has been too long deprived of every commercial support, and the resource of plunder, which has hitherto served to patch up her finances, is absolutely at an end: her extortions from Portugal has closed the scene of rapine, and unless the French philosophers can instruct the First Consul in the art of transmuting metals, so as to enable him to make gold, it will not be much longer in the power of his treasury to satisfy the wants of an immense army. Reason leads us to think that the united efforts of Russia and Great Britain must needs oblige the cabinet of the Thuilleries to lower the tone of arrogance, and it is not improbable, that they might chance to strike a mortal blow into the heart of the French Republic. The Chief Consul cannot hope to receive any aid from allies. We cannot but consider the First Consul as entirely abandoned to himself, and in a state of political desolation. In the catalogue of his hopes, nothing remains except two romantic schemes—one is to invade this country, and the other to attack Constantinople. The vigilance of the present minister, supported by the good sense of the nation, will never suffer France to attempt the first with impunity in any part of the empire; and as to the Ottoman territory, if the Porte cannot defend herself, there are other ways of repelling any aggression of the enemy in that quarter, and of disappointing his depredations. The fate of Egypt seems to be almost decided in our favour, and though the late report relative to Cairo should not prove literally true, we sincerely believe that the next intelligence will proclaim an important victory from the British arms. There is a tide in the affairs of empires as well as of individuals, and we hope that the cabinet of Peterburgh will not fail to seize it at the flood, by entering into an immediate alliance with Great Britain. At this moment, Russia may gain possession of part of Egypt, and even obtain a settlement in India. Under the present circumstances, it is undoubtedly the interest of this country to invite the power of Russia to a close connexion, by an offer of essential advantages. If the cabinet of Peterburgh neglects the opportunity, we cannot see any prospect of peace, unless the blue-eyed Virgin seizes Bonaparte by the golden hair,* and inspires him to avail himself of the candour, moderation, and politeness, of those who now guide the helm of our affairs. * Iliad Book 1.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, November 17. The ship Mercury, captain Butler, arrived at this port late last evening in 38 days from Hamburg. She left the Elbe on the 14th October, and brings papers to the 30th September, a file of which is received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser. The late hour at which these Papers were received, and the difficulty of procuring their translation, put it out of our power to give any extracts this morning. Should they contain intelligence of moment, it will be faithfully given to our readers to-morrow. Captain Butler informs us that no news of importance was in circulation at the time he left Hamburg. The ship Ann, from this port, had arrived in 42 days. Arrived, ship Edward, Craig, Philadelphia; Warren, Bunker, Bristol; Mercury, Butler, Hamburg; Warren, Bunker, Bristol; sloop Sea Flower, Bird, Philadelphia. Cleared, brig Friendship, Moran, La-Pera; Anne Maria, Copp, Martinico; Little George, Richard, Havana. The ship Diana, Sterling, has arrived at Bristol. The brig Luna, from this port, for Amsterdam arrived at the Texel in thirty-three days.—The ship President, Chew, arrived at Amsterdam 7th September. Last evening three ships, and a brig from Surinam came within the Hook. The ship Mercury, Butler, from Hamburg, left the Elbe 5th October, in company with the ship Bedford, belonging to Amsterdam, bound to this port. Oct. 21, lat. 49, 8, N. long. 30, spoke the ship Rowland Gibbs, master, from New-York to Amsterdam, all well.—Left at Hamburg, the ship Onslow, Bar-
ney, of Boston; Ann, Nicholas, of N. York; brig Delaware, Dumphy, of Philadelphia; —, Taylor, of Beverly; Hamburg, Thomas, from Philadelphia; Glory, Waite, of New-York; Polly, Miller, of Philadelphia; sch'r Hunter, Leach, of Boston; —, Stinnes, of Salem. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18. Arrived, ship Thomas Wilson, Brown, N. Orleans; brig Diana, Hampton Aux-Cayes; sch'r David, L'Hommedieu, N. York; sloop Cicero, Mallary, Havana; brigs Friendship, Justice, Hamburg; Liberty, Henderson, St. Petersburg; Mary Lawton, N. Brunswick; schrs. Polly, Clark, Lisbon; Fame, Howel, Boston; Grand Turk, Pettis, Newport, R. I. Angelica, Songy, Guadalupe; Jane and Maria, Whelen, Malaga. Cleared brigs Eliza, Meyers, Conyngham, Cayenne; Molly, Morse, Barcelona; schrs. Nancy, Hammond, Nassau; Ruby, Massey, Nantucket; sloop Friendship, Otter, West-Indies. Capt. Brown, of the ship Thomas, sailed from the mouth of the Mississippi the 4th of Oct. spoke in the river the brig Fame, Jones, from Jamaica, and brig Ohio, Lark, from Belfast, both belonging to Philadelphia. Left at New-Orleans, the brig —, Norris, and sloop —, Darling, of this port, for Havana. Sch'r. Jane and Maria, Devereux, failed from Malaga the 16th Sept. and Algeciras 24th. Left there ship Molly, Flinn, of this port, condemned; brig Stephen, Kenney, cleared with the exception of a small part of the cargo. Brig Maria, Hardie, failed from Algeciras the 23d for Barcelona, Sept. 19, lat. 35 56 long. 14 30 W. spoke the American packet, Benet, from N. York to Gibraltar. Nov. 9, lat. 38, 13, N. long. 14, 30, W. spoke the —, Brown, from R. Island to Barbadoes.—Nov. lat. 36, 16, N. long. 73, W. spoke the sch'r. —, from Martinique, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, had lost the captain and two hands overboard. Brig Julia, Holt, from Bordeaux, a brig from Malaga, sloop Washington, Weston, from Havana, and several other vessels, are below. From the sloop Cicero's log-book, Thomas Mallary, master, 30 days from the Havana. Oct. 28, lat. 29, in 20 fathom water, took off the crew of the ship Eliza, Henry Livingston, master, from Jamaica bound to New-York, ship foundered. Oct. 31, lat. 29, 14, long. 78, 8, spoke the sloop Three Sisters, Daniel Frisbe, of Guilford, from Jamaica bound to New-York, put two of the ship's hands on board him, and obtained some provisions. Next day spoke the brig Urina, of Boston from Havana, homeward bound, put three hands on board him. Same day, spoke the brig Lucy Anne, Robert Smith, master, of Alexandria, from Port-Republican, bound to N. York, 26 days out, all well—put four hands on board him. List of American vessels left at Aux Cayes on the 28th of October, when captain Hampton, in the Maria, left it. Sch'r's Sally, Fullerton, Philadelphia; Lucy, Hammer, do. brig Daniel and Mary, Vincen, Charleston; sch'r's Lydia, Patterson, do. Eagle, Glavery, Baltimore; Peggy, Robbins, N. York; Venus, Hathaway, do. brig Tryal, Marshall, Kennebec. Rockling, Brown, New-York, to sail the following day. Sch'r Industry, Ray, Boston. Ship Jefferson, Cutter, of Portsmouth, last from Philadelphia, with several others, names not received. On the 27th October, the pilot boat sch'r Solan, capt. Benning, for Baltimore, sailed from Aux Cayes, and on the 30th, off Cape Dona Maria, the Maria fell in with her, and on the 2d Nov. Crooked Island bearing East, parted company. Extract from the brig Liberty's Log-Book, Wm. Henderson master, from St. Petersburg. Sept. 1, sailed from St. Petersburg, in company with the Ulysses, of Salem, Wm. Mugford, master. Sept. 1, passed Elsinore, left there the ship William, Picket, from Petersburg, of and bound to Newburyport. The brig Washington, of Salem, and ship Gadson, of Charleston, had arrived at Copenhagen from Petersburg. Sep. 21, spoke ship Hazen, Allen from Petersburg, of and bound to Salem. Oct. 10, lat. 40, long. 38, spoke an Italian brig from Porto Rico, in distress, cutwater carrier a way, boats stove, leaky, and out of fresh water. Supplied him with water. Oct. 22, in lat. 40, 40, N. long. 55, W. spoke ship Mark, from Malaga, Tay-
lor, of and for New-York. Nov. 6, spoke ship Patapsco, Rewes, of and from Baltimore, bound to the Isle of France, lat. 37, 12, long. 67. W. LEXINGTON, (Kent.) Nov. 6. By a gentleman just from the south side of Green river, we have received information, that three Indians who murdered a white man on the Ohio some time since, have been delivered up to the commanding officer at Wilkinsonville, by the nation to which they belonged. The circumstances attending the murder are thus related: The white man and three Indians had agreed to cross the Ohio together, and in moving some drift at the ferry one of the Indians discovered a nest of yellow jackets, and attempted to put the white man on the nest; but he proving too strong for the Indian, put him on it, when he received several stings. After crossing the river and going a short distance, the white man going before, two of the Indians shot him through the body. They took his horse and clothes, which excited suspicion on their arrival at home; and being charged, the third Indian related the circumstances, upon which they were all taken and delivered up as above. Alexandria Advertiser. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21. The editor of the (New-York) Commercial Advertiser and the Spectator, after a few introductory observations, in which he mentions his having associated with himself, a person of respectability and talents, makes the following judicious and truly American remarks:— It is his determination that the papers shall at all times, be under the direction of a person of unquestionable talents, and just views of the true interests of the United States. If they should not be distinguished, like many other public prints, for personal invective, low sarcasms, and verbal contentions with printers and editors, it will be because the proprietor is convinced, that in a crisis like the present, irritation is worse than useless. Men of narrow views, and exasperated minds, often mistake moderation for imbecility, and stigmatize prudence with the name of timidity. But mankind in general have more correct views of sound policy, and select their principles, as the Vicar of Wakefield did his wife, for "such qualities will wear well." The country abounds with newspapers, calculated for the amusement of dram shops, where men are taught to despise virtue and science, to hate government, and to riot on the spoils of injured reputation. For such uses, these papers are not intended—and should the depravity of morals, the corruption of taste, and the contempt of private reputation, which the rage of party spirit is rapidly introducing and spreading in this country, render it necessary to secure public patronage, by departing from that line of temperate discussion, and impartial regard to truth, independent of men which has hitherto characterized these papers, the proprietor will sooner abandon the business, than consent to be accessory to this degradation of national character.—The papers solicit the continued patronage of those upright and intelligent citizens, who prefer morality to vice, truth to falsehood, good order and religion, to licentiousness and modern philosophy; and who evince by their practice, that they love their own country, better than another. The friends of the federal government, who have uniformly befriended these papers for years past, while they reprobate, and very justly the late arbitrary dismissals from office, by the authorities of the general or state governments, will not surely, by discontinuing their patronage of papers devoted to the best interests of our country, add the sanction of their own conduct to a procedure which they consider intolerant and exceptionable. We learn from the Mediterranean, that in the latter end of August, the Danes succeeded in making peace with the Bashaw of Tripoli. Capt. Dale quitted the blockade of Tripoli on the 3d of September, to proceed to Gibraltar, where he arrived on the 29th. Hence he sent the schooner Enterprise with dispatches to government, from the consideration of the season approaching, when both in the Mediterranean and on the American coast, it would be hazardous for her to be at sea. The Tripolitan admiral had abandoned his three ships at Gibraltar, and gone to Mal-
ta in a British vessel. We understand that commodore Dale intended to leave the Effex to rendezvous at Algeciras and Gibraltar, and the Philadelphia at Sargossa on the east end of the island of Scio, shewing herself occasionally at Tripoli. He proposed to return with the President, about the first or middle of November, if nothing unforeseen happened. Nat. In. Extract of a letter from on board the U. States ship Boston, dated Banks of Newfoundland, 20th October, 1801. "We have arrived so far safely—we had a heavy gale the night before last, which gave us during the time some anxiety, as we were not certain of the soundness of our ship; but we are now at rest on that subject as she has proved to be staunch. The Minister and suite and all the crew are perfectly healthy, which is very satisfactory, having left the port of New-York under some apprehensions of the Yellow Fever."
It appears by letters addressed to the President, through the medium of the New-York Commercial Advertiser, that Mr. Jefferson had directed the prize money of the French sch'r Peggy, condemned in the Circuit Court of Connecticut, to be released to the claimants; and that the order was held by the court to be illegal. Of course, that the Court discharged the order, and decreed the money to be paid into the bank of the United States, for the public benefit." Bost. Gen. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Mr. Jefferson and his party, contend that the power of removing from office, rests solely with the president. That although by the constitution, the senate, when in session, must concur in the appointment of officers, yet that no sooner has this appointment taken place, than the officers become his creatures, depend on his will, for countenance in office. Let any candid man attend for a moment to the inevitable result of this doctrine, and he will find, if this construction be a true one, that the President can take the appointment of officers wholly out of the hands of the Senate, and render that part of the constitution, altogether a dead letter, which gives the senate a controul over the nominations of the president, and makes the appointment to the office incomplete, till sanctioned by the advice and consent of the Senate. By the constitution of the United States, the commissions of all officers, appointed during the recess of the Senate, do not expire until the last day of the session of Congress. What then has an artful party President to do, but to withhold his nominations until the session of Congress has expired—the day after which, he re-appoints his creature to office—and in this way, so long as he shall continue President, can he defraud the Senate out of its constitutional right of advising and consenting to his nominations. Such is the necessary and unavoidable inference from the dangerous and novel doctrine which Mr. Jefferson has lately embraced and carried into practice, of removing from office, without the advice or consent of the Senate, men, whose only crime was a difference of political opinion, in order to fill up the vacancies with his own party friends. Weak and wretched politician! had'st thou in the shades of Monticello, amused thy moments in measuring the bones of the Mammoth—or in writing more "Notes on Virginia"—how many anxious moments wouldst thou have escaped, and how many "agonizing throes" would you have saved this country, which from thine "inflexible" principles & conduct, is threatened with convulsions fatal to the "restoration of that peace and social harmony," without which "life itself ceases to be a blessing." [Com. Adv.]
A Tutor Wanted. I WISH to procure a Teacher of improved mind, and moral, to reside in my own family. An accomplished female would be most agreeable. The salary shall be proportionate to merit. Letters addressed to me at Centerville in Fairfax, or at New-Market in this county, will be received readily. SPENCER BALL. Prince Wm. 21st Nov. 1801 Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

JUST RECEIVED, COARSE WOOLLENS,
Consisting of Nap'd cottons, half-thicks, pladdings, striped blankets and kersey duffils. For sale on very moderate terms by the pack- age, on the usual credit.
Wm. HODGSON.
Oct. 6. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have received, a large and general ASSORTMENT of BOOKS IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF POLITE LITERATURE;
Amongst which, are the following:
JEFFERSON's Notes on Virginia, hot press'd, Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 2 vols. Ladies' Musi- cal Magazine, Park's Travels, Stewart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Cullen's Practice of Physic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibbon's Surveying Moore's Navigation, by Blunt, Burns's Poems, Millot's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchanan's Family Phy- sician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials, Robinson's Aca- demy Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentle- man and Lady's Preceptor, 2 vols. Hunter, on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel's Ditto, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edin- burgh Dispensary, Elegant Extracts, Consti- tutions, Zimmerman on Solitude, Ditto on Na- tional Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols Collection of Farces, 6 vols. Polite Education, Tooke's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Gu- thrie's Geography, Knox's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Colligan's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c.
NOVELS.
The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Antoinette, Tales of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 2 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervin, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Maid of the Ham- let, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dim- bayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Myste- ries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla, 5 vols. Evelina, 2 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Ortemberg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. Roachford Family, Darcy, E- milia de Varmont, Oakindale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edelfrida, 4 vols. Count de Hoenfelden, 3 vols. Henrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fashionable Daughter, Count Gleichen, Emma Dorville, Scotch Heiress, 3 vols. Milis Battim- ores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Islander, 2 vols. Cornelia Sed- ley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt, by Ditto, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell, Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. Mystic Cottager, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Bibles, Testaments, Psalters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webster, Universal, Pearce, London, and Rational Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens' Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Wafers, Quills, Ink Powder, Violin Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c.
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the grocer, dozen, or single.
Country Shopkeepers supplied on the low- est terms.
October 29. d
JOHN G. LADD
HAS FOR SALE,
Coarse and fine salt, Russia sheeting and Duck, West India and N. E. rum, Molasses, Sugar and Coffee, Hyson, hysonkin, Teas of the best qua- lity, A few casks Madeira wine, Do. bks. beef, Mould and dipt candles, 7 by 9 window glass, Soap, cheese and snad, Men and womens' shoes, Writing and wrapping paper, Cotton and wool in bags, 1 box linen checks, 1 do. playing cards, 1 do. Dutch quills, Sewing twine, A few crates and boxes glass ware, Pepper, nutmegs, aspee, allum, Plaiter of Paris, &c. &c.
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MISSING
From Mr. C. Beverley's pas- ture, at Elkwood, a light bay saddle HORSE, about 15 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and his hip on the near side somewhat larger than the other.
ALSO,
A red bay HORSE, about 14 1/2 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and one hind and fore foot, on the same side, white. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said horses, or either of them, to Mr. Beverly at Elkwood, to me in Northum- berland county, or secure them and give me notice so that they be recovered.
WALTER JONES.
Sept. 21. co
MILFORD FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of Chancery of Fairfax county, will be sold on the premises, on the first day of January next, at 12 o'clock,
A TRACT of LAND on Holmes's Run, late the property of Robert Allison, deceased, containing 44 acres, to satisfy debts due to Robert Mease and Dennis Ramsey, both of Alexandria. On this tract, known by the name of MILFORD, there is erected a mill, supplied by a very constant stream of water, well calculated for grist or merchant use: she has a pair of good burr stones, and a pair of cullers, with bolting cloth, screen, elevators, hop- per-boy, &c. It is calculated that the burr stones alone can grind 30,000 bushels of wheat in the year, and that there is suf- ficient head of water to convert her into an over-shot mill. There are besides on the premises, a good log house, meat house, stable and cabin. The whole in fee sim- ple, as will appear by reference to the re- cords of the county court. The mill is situated about 5 1/4 miles from Alexandria, 3/4 of a mile from each of the great roads leading from the westward, is well adapt- ed for the purchase of grain, and offers to a capital alluring prospects of gain.
The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money shall be payable in eight months, one third in sixteen months, and one third within two years from the day of sale, with interest from that time. The purchaser to give bond and security for the payment of the purchase money at the terms forementioned.
CHARLES LITTLE,
Wm. PAYNE,
GEO. SUMMERS,
Nov. 17.
Com'rs.
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To be Leased
For the term of 12 years, at reasonable rents,
Sundry tracts of Land in
the counties of Berkley and Hampshire, in tenements of convenient dimensions, from 100 to 200 acres.
IN BERKLEY.
526 acres upon the river Potomac, op- posite to fort Frederic.
1100 acres upon the river Potomac, at the mouth of the Warm Spring run.
660 acres upon the north fork of Sleepy Creek.
Mr. Butler, living at Bath, can shew these Lands.
IN HAMPSHIRE.
501 acres on New Creek, at the mouth of Kittlelick branch.
700 acres on the drains of Abraham's creek, on the Alleghany mountain.
633 acres on the south fork of Gib- son's run.
654 acres on the Alleghany mountain, between the gap over to Pine Swamp and another gap, called "The way to Buffing- ton's meadow."
555 acres, called the "Trout-pond tract," on the drains of Great Cacapon.
The five last-mentioned tracts were ta- ker up near 40 years ago, and granted to Thomas Bryan Martin, deceased, and by him conveyed to the subscriber. Any of these tracts are to be purchased at a rea- sonable price; one half of the money to be paid down, and for the other credit will be allowed. For further particulars apply in Alexandria to the subscriber.
CHARLES LEE.
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Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Monday last from the subscriber, a Mulatto Boy, named
DANIEL,
about 14 years of age, has straight light hair, two scars on his head; had on, when went away, a blue round jacket, coarse shirt and trowsers, a pair of shoes bound and lined. Whoever will appre- hend said boy and confine him in any jail, or any other way, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.
JAMES ROGERS.
N. B. Any person apprehending said Mulatto Boy, is requested to bring him to Joseph Spood, tavern-keeper, Leef- burg, or give him notice thereof.
Nov. 9.
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6 pipes,
6 half pipes,
4 qr. casks,
TENERIFFE
WINE,
Of a superior quality,
Just received and for Sale by
PHINEAS JANNEY.
7 mo. 29.
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Cash given for clean Rags.
Dancing Academy.
MR. LONGER
Informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and its environs, that he is about re-assuming his tuition in this town, and will open his school on or about the middle of next month, where he will teach, as usual, all the dances at present in fashion, with the greatest variety of figures he will be able to procure.
Mr. L. hopes that from his thorough knowledge of the art, and his success in teaching, which have been fully proved by the unusual progress his scholars have made in it, will insure him the encourage- ment of the citizens of Alexandria. He thinks it useless to remind of the perfect or- der and utmost decorum that has hitherto prevailed in his academy; he will only say, that the same will be continued as much as lays in his power.
PRICE OF TUITION
TEN DOLLARS per quarter, consisting of twenty four days—there will be some deduction in the price to those scholars who were under his tuition last winter— one half paid in advance.
Mr. L. also informs that he will open a Night School
for the accommodation of those young gentlemen who cannot attend in the day. Price of Tuition Eight Dollars per quarter, consisting of twenty four nights.
More particular notice will be given as to the precise day of beginning.
Private Tuition attended to. Oct. 21. eo4w
By the Levy Court of Balti- more County.
August 12th, 1801.
Resolved, That the Inspector of tobacco at Fell's Point in the city of Baltimore, pass no tobacco in hogheads, the size and dimensions of which are not agreeable to the act of Assembly, estab- lishing and fixing the same.
"Act of November session, 1789, chapter 26, section 35, and for prevent- ing packing of tobacco in unsizeable casks. Be it enacted, That no tobacco shall be passed or accounted lawful tobacco, ex- cept tobacco in parcels, unless the same shall be packed in hogheads not exceed- ing forty-eight inches in the length of the stave, and seventy inches in the whole diameter with the staves at the crose and bulge; and the owner of tobacco packed in any hoghead of greater dimensions, shall repack the same in sizeable hog- heads, as herein before expressed, at his own expence, before the same shall be passed."
By order,
WM. GIBSON, Clerk.
[Oct. 15---1aw8t]
I have for Sale,
A quantity of Seine Twine, A few bales excellent Sacking, 1 cask Spanish Whiting, 8, 10, 12 and 20d. Nails.
My Fall Goods are received.
JOHN JANNEY.
9 mo. 29.
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Alexandria County, ff.
I do hereby certify, that Rich. Leonard bro't before me Abraham Faw, one of the justices of peace for said county, as a trespassing estray, a COW, with black and white spots, on which were the following marks, viz. an un- derbit out of each year, about 5 years old and appraised to Four Pounds Ten Shil- lings current money.
Given under my hand this 7th day of November, 1801.
A. FAW.
The above notice is given, that whoever has lost said Cow may have her again on application to the subscriber, near Col. Wren's tavern, on the Leef- burg road leading to Alexandria, on prov- ing property and paying charges.
RICHE LEONARD.
Nov. 9.
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All persons having claims a- gainst the subscriber are requested to pre- sent their accounts immediately—such a- re indebted will please to make paymen- t in my absence, to Mr. James Keith, ju
JAMES PORTER.
Nov. 10.
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A boy about 14 years of age, of a good education, and respectable connections will be taken as an apprentice at the office of the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
JAMES S. SCOTT,
TAILOR & HABIT MAKER, Next door to Messrs. Paton and Butcher's Store, Fairfax Street,
ACQUAINTS his customers and the public in general, that he has on hand, a
Handsome Selection of Goods, adapted to his line of business—consisting of superfine cloths and cassimeres of the very best quality and colour; a variety of winter vest patterns, amongst which are some elegant Russian Down, the only goods of that description on sale here.
Also,
Elegant white Constitution Cord, suit- able for military under clothes, with a ge- neral assortment of the best buttons and trimmings, which he will dispose of (with or without the privilege of making) on the most moderate terms for cash, or on a credit to punctual customers. He conti- nues to make up any goods purchased else- where.
Wanted,
Three or four good Journey- men.—Also, two boys who have receiv- ed their education will be taken as ap- prentices.
Nov. 17.
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Valuable Property for Sale.
Seven hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. The land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and fifty- five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Elk Creeks, near the river Ohio and about 80 miles below Pittsburgh. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county will shew these lands.
I will sell all or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of A- lexandria, or the city of Washington.
R. T. HOOE.
October 23.
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THE SUBSCRIBER, Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property.
One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excel- lent Meadow. Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Po- mac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 999 years on a large parcel of land ad- joining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George- Town, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased.
Three-Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkley county, ad- joining the lands of the United States, at Keep Frye's Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 Acres of LAND in the Common of Alexandria, and adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of ce- dar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excel- lent water. The Garden and Yard paled in— The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax Street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT on the west side of Fairfax Street, above Queen Street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, with respect to titles and terms, apply to
JOHN POTTS.
Alexandria, Oct. 17.
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The Subscriber will take a young man of good character to the study of Medicine.
JAMES CRAIK.
Oct. 16.
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