Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-07-15 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths, Irish Linens,  Cassimeres, Calicoes,  Kerseys, Threads,  Coatings, Chintzes,  Halfthicks, Bedticks,  Fearnought, Oznaburgs,  Blankets, Sewing Silks,  Pianes, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  Negro Cottons, India Cottons, &c.  Worsted and other Stockings, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. July 13.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. July 12.
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed, that a dividend of five per cent is this day declared on that part of the Capital Stock now paid: payable to themselves or legal representatives, in ten days from this date.
By order, J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec. July 1.
I intend to open a School on Thursday next, for the instruction of Girls only, at the house in which I reside: they will be taught to read, write, and cypher, and will be instructed in History, Geography, and the use of the globes. The terms are Seven Dollars, to be paid quarterly.
THO. July 12.
For Sale
BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
At the store next door to Messrs. Jonathan and Mabel Schofield, King Street,
 Forty five bales of South Carolina Cotton,  Seventeen tierces and six half tierces of prime Rice,  Seven hhds. Guadalupe Molasses— for cash or good paper at 60 or 90 days, with approved endorser. 
Also, on Consignment,
 Five trunks jaconet muslins and handkerchiefs, one trunk flitching threads, one do. Cotton Umbrellas, one case Cotton Stripes, one do. 6-4 Calico Checks, one trunk ribands, one small box elegant low priced Muslin, Cambric, Shawls and Spanish Cloaks, twelve cases low priced Hats, two cases 4-4 Irish Linens well assorted, one trunk and one case London Pamphlets latest editions with handsome frontispieces, and one case containing Silk Hose and Jewelry. The above goods are all well bought and will be sold by the piece or package on the most reasonable terms for ready money. 
Daniel C. Puppo. July 9. d.f
JAMES BACON HAS OPENED
A Grocery, Tea, Wine and Liquor Store,
In King Street, next door but one to Washington street, where he offers for sale, the following genuine articles, viz.
 1st, 2d and 3d quality Mufcovado Sugar,  Loaf and lump do.  Best Green Coffee,  Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Padra Souchong, Souchong and Bohea } Teas.  Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Port, Lisbon and Malaga } Wines. 
Claret in cases of 1 to 3 dozen, Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. Rum, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, 5th proof warranted Irish Whiskey, Country do.
 Wine and Cyder Vinegar,  Best Albany Chocolate,  Mould and dip'd Candles,  White and brown Soap,  Patent Shot assorted, from 1 to 10,  Best English Gunpowder,  Muscateil Raisins in boxes,  Soft shell Almonds,  Spinning Cotton,  Peppers, black and Cayenne,  Pimento, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon and Cassia,  Durham Mustard, Pickles assorted,  Pearl and Scotch Barley,  Rice, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Indigo, Glauber Salts,  Olive Oil of a superior quality,  Godfroid's warranted Segars,  Best chewing Tobacco,  Snuff in lb. and half lb. bottles,  Race and Ground Ginger,  Starch and Fig Blue,  Pipes in kegs,  Demijohns assorted,  Wrapping Paper, &c. &c. 
He solicits custom from his friends and the public, and not only affords them that he will dispose of them at as good terms as but that
Potomac Company.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Potomac Company, will be held at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the first day of August next, at which time and place a full attendance of the proprietors is particularly requested, to deliberate on the affairs of the Company, that will then be laid before them for their consideration.
By order,
JOS. CARLETON,
Treasurer.
George Town, July 6. d.f.A.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street,
Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
 LONDON particular } WINES,  Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga 
Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,
 White Wine Vinegar,  4th proof Jamaica Rum,  Do. Cogniac Brandy,  Holland Gin,  Loaf, lump and Mufcovado Sugar,  Sugar House Molasses, 
 Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea } Fresh Teas of the latest Importation. 
 Green Coffee,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard,  Cayenne and black Pepper,  Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, 
 Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil,  Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,  Olives, Capers and Anchovies,  Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,  Leiper's Snuff in bottles, 
 Do. best Smoking Tobacco,  Martin's best Spanish Segars,  Do. do. of a good quality,  Basket Salt for table use,  Georgia Cotton,  Martinique Noyeau,  Mould and dip'd Candles,  Brown and white Soap,  Jersey Cheeſe of an excellent quality,  Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,  Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. 
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above.
June 27. d
Genuine Port Wine.
Just received per brig Commerce, captain Baldwin, from Oporto, and will commence landing this afternoon,
 90 Quarter-casks Port Wine,  50 ditto, ditto, such as is usually shipped to the London Market, for sale by 
J. & T. VOWELL. July 11. d.
WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the ... and ...
Just arrived from Lisbon, Per sch'r Elizabeth, And will be sold from on board at Vowell's wharf,
 50 Moys SALT,  100 boxes Lemons,  20 qr. casks Wine,  25 bales Almonds,  25 baskets Walnuts,  25 do. Prunes,  15 frails Figs. 
Apply to
A Henderson, & Co.
Who will rent the Warehouse they now occupy—terms moderate or at a valuation.
July 13. 3t
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria,
THAT a dividend of four and an half per cent. on the capital stock of said bank, for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 7th instant.
By order of the President and Directors. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. July 4. 5 3w
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also,
A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country.
PHILIP WANTON. 4th mo. 9th d
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business.
Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d. rod. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE. Alex. 6th mo. 15th. d
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality,
Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hhds. & bds.
Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand,
 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof,  100 bds. Pork,  40 do. brown Sugar,  Muscateil and bloom Raisins,  50 tons Plaister, 
A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira May 25.
For Sale—on a C
of 6 and 9 months
One hundred and fifty
Prime Tob.
Potomac and R ...

THOMAS SIMMS  HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR  SALE,  Fresh from Lisbon, in a short pas-  sage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts. Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy. Excellent soft shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Barley, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin in cases empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port in Europe or the West Indies,  The Schooner  SEA FLOWER, Captain Crooker, burthen one hundred and seventy two tons. She is a strong, staunch vessel, this being her second voyage. Apply to the Captain on board, at Merchants' Wharf, or to
Janey & Paton, Who have for Sale on board the said Schooner, 180 Tons PLASTER PARIS. July 13. d
For PHILADELPHIA,  THE SLOOP  HILAND; JOHN HAND, Master. An excellent vessel, has good accom- modations for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board at Prince Street Wharf—or to DANIEL M'CLEAN. July 11. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner  FRIENDSHIP, Thos. Burns, Master. An excellent, staunch vessel. Apply to J. G. LADD. For sale on board said vessel, About 50 M. feet Boards and joist, 167 casks of Lime, 40 packages Shoes assorted. July 9. d
For Freight, Coastwise, The new staunch Schooner,   ALMIRA, David Peckham Master, burthen about 800 barrels, having excel- lent accommodations for passengers. Please apply to the master on board or to JOHN G. LADD. July 11.
THE BRIG   FAME, Burthen about 950 barrels, will take a freight for the West Indies, if a good one offers, and immediate applica- tion is made to BENJ. SHREVE, jun. Who has for sale on board said brig, 50 barrels New Eng. Rum, 20 bags green Coffee, 29 coils of Cordage, A few pieces Russia Sheeting and Ra- pens Duck, 100 barrels of Oil, 2 cases Hats, and a hundred feet of Oars. d
Liverpool—Direct. THE SHIP  ABIUS, Thomas Farrell, Scotch Master.
Negotiation with France.
[The list of papers, presented by his Ma- jesty's command to both houses of the British Parliament, 18th May 1803, a- mount to 72 in number—with an Ap- pendix. No. 1—Report made to the French Consul by Colonel Sebastiani. No. 2—View of the state of the French Republic. No. 3—Letter from citi- zen Talleyrand to citizen Fauvelet at Dublin. No. 4—Private Correspon- dence. No. 5—Bulletin inserted in the Hamburgh Correspondenten, March 30, 1803. No. 6—Letter from Spir- idion Foresti to Lord Hawkesbury, dat- ed Corfu, Dec. 10 1803. No. 7—Letter from Spiridion Foresti to Lord Haw- kesbury, dated Corfu, Jan. 2, 1803— Two inclosures referred to in No. 7—all of which, excepting No. 3, 6, and 7, have been published in this country.]
No. 1.— Translation. London, May 23, 1802.
MY LORD, The 10th article of the treaty of Ami- ens which fixes the new organization of the order of Malta having prescribed va- rious measures, to the execution of which it is necessary that the two principal con- tracting powers should concur, the First Consul has named General Vial as Mini- ster Plenipotentiary to the Order and Isl- and of Malta, for the purpose of concert- ing with the person whom His Britannic Majesty shall appoint for that purpose, respecting the execution of arrangements agreed upon in the late Treaty. General Vial will set out on his destination as soon as your Excellency shall have informed me of His Majesty's intentions, and of the choice he may make.
I have the honor to be, &c. OTTO.
No. 2. Downing Street, May 23, 1802.
SIR, In answer to your letter of yesterday in which you communicate to me the no- mination by the First Consul of General Vial to be Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic, to the order of St. John of Jerusalem; I have the honor to inform you that the King has been pleased to ap- point Sir Alexander Ball to be his Ma- jesty's Minister to the Order. Sir Alex- ander Ball will shortly proceed to Malta, and will be instructed to concert with ge- neral Vial the necessary measures, for car- rying into effect the arrangements relative to that island which are stipulated in the 10th Article of the Definitive Treaty of Peace.
I have the honor to be, &c. HAWKESBURY. M. Otto, &c. &c. &c.
No. 3. Extract of a Dispatch from Lord St. He- lens to Lord Hawkesbury, dated St. Petersburg, April 23, 1802.
I have reason to hope that the first im- pression that had been produced here by certain parts of the arrangement relative to Malta, have been removed; and that His Imperial Majesty may even be ulti- mately induced to guaranty the whole of the arrangement; provided that the steps which have been taken towards the elec- tion of a new Grand Master, according to the mode suggested by his court be consi- dered as fulfilling what is required on that head by the latter part of the paragraph of the 10th Article of the Treaty of Ami- ens, and consequently that no new electi- on for that office is to take place in the manner pointed out by the former part of the same stipulation.
No. 5. Downing Street, June 5, 1802.
SIR, I informed you in my dispatch No. 10, that M. Otto had made an official com- munication to me, that Gen. Vial was appointed by the First Consul Minister Plenipotentiary to the order of St. John of Jerusalem. Sir Alexander Ball has been in consequence invested with the same character by his Majesty. He will pro- ceed immediately to Malta, and he will receive instructions to concert with Gen. Vial into com-
"present treaty, are invited to return to "Malta as soon as that exchange shall "have taken place: they shall there form "a general chapter, and shall proceed to "the election of a Grand Master, to be "chosen from amongst the natives which "preserve Langues, if no such election "shall have been already made since the "exchange of the ratifications of the pre- "liminary articles of peace."
The object of this paragraph was that in the event of an election having taken place subsequent to the exchange of the ratifications of the preliminary articles of peace, and antecedent to the conclusion of the definitive treaty, that election should be considered as valid; and though no mention is made in the article of the pro- clamation of the Emperor of Russia, soon after his accession to the throne, by which the Knights of the Order were invited to assemble, and to proceed to the election of a Grand Master, the stipulation in ques- tion evidently referred to the contingency of an election taking place on the conti- nent in consequence of that proclamation.
You will inform the French Govern- ment that his Majesty is ready to consider the election which has lately taken place at St. Petersburg, under the auspices of the Emperor of Russia, to be valid, ac- cording to the stipulation in the 11th ar- ticle.
His Majesty has no other object in the whole of this transaction, than that the 10th article of the treaty may be carried into complete execution with as little dif- ficulty as possible.
As the 13th paragraph in the 10th ar- ticle stipulates that the governments of Austria, Russia and Prussia, should be in- vited to accede to the arrangements re- specting Malta, it is desirable that the French Government should instruct with- out delay their ambassadors or ministers at Vienna, Petersburg and Berlin, to make, conjointly with his Majesty's ministers at those courts, an official communication desiring the accession of those powers to the arrangements relative to Malta in the Definitive Treaty; by which it is provid- ed that the independence of the island, and the other stipulations, shall be under the guarantee of those powers, in conjunction with his Majesty, the French govern- ment, and the King of Spain. I have the honor to be &c.
(Signed) HAWKESBURY. Anthony Merry, Esq. &c. &c.
No. 6. Extract of a dispatch from Anthony Mer- ry, Esq. to Lord Hawkesbury, dated Paris, June 17, 1802.
I have now the honor to transmit to your Lordship, inclosed copy of an an- swer which reached me last night (though dated eight days back) from the French Minister, to the note verbale which I delivered to him, containing His Majes- ty's propositions respecting the execution of some points of the arrangements relative to Malta contained in the 10th article of the Definitive Treaty of Peace.—You will find the entire acquaintance of this government to those propositions expressed in a very satisfactory manner.
(Inclosure referred to in No. 6.) His Britannic Majesty's Minister Ple- nipotentiary has the honor to transmit herewith to Citizen Talleyrand Minister for the Foreign affairs of the French Re- public, the "Note Verbal" of the com- munication he has been ordered to make to him by his Government, who are de- sirous that the proposals it contains may be acceptable to the French Government; and they may be assured that the British Government in making these proposals have no other object in view than to faci- litate in the easiest manner the execution of the Treaty of Amiens, and to act in this respect in perfect harmony with the French Government."
Mr. Merry has the honor to renew on this occasion, the assurances of his high consideration for M. Talleyrand.
(Signed) ANT. MERRY. Paris, 8th June, 1802.
The Citizen Minister for Foreign Af- fairs will find inclosed a List of suffrage obtained from several Priories of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, for the election of a Grand Master which has been receiv- ed from St. Petersburg by the British Government, with the Notice that these governments, agreed amongst themselves, P shall select
His Britannic Majesty on his part is willing to consider an election so made as valid according to the stipulations of the 10th article of the Treaty of Amiens.
His Majesty therefore is ready to ac- knowledge in quality of Grand Master, the person whom the Pope shall think proper to fix upon, from amongst the names contained in that list.
His Majesty has no other end in view in this than to see the 10th article of the Treaty of Amiens duly fulfilled, and the arrangement it contains executed with as little difficulty as possible.
It is stipulated by the 13th paragraph of the same Article, that the Austrian, Russian, and Prussian Governments, shall be solicited to accede to the said arrange- ment.
The British Government is of opinion that it might be proper for that of France to send without delay instructions to their Ministers at Vienna, Peterburgh, and Berlin to make conjointly with His Britannic Majesty's Ministers a commu- nication to those Powers in which the independence of the island, and the other stipulations relative thereto, are placed under the protection and guarantee of those Powers conjointly with their Britannic & Catholic Majesties, and the French Re- public.
Translation.
The undersigned, Minister to Foreign Affairs, has the honor to transmit to M. Merry, His Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary, his answer to the Note Verbale which he addressed to him on the Eighth Prairial. He doubts not that His Majesty's Ministers will see in this answer a new proof of the constant dispositions of the First Consul to come to an agreement with the English Government, for the se- curity and facilitating the execution of the respective clauses of the treaty which has re-established Peace between the two States.
The undersigned has the honor to re- new to M. Merry the assurance of his consideration.
CHA. MAU. TALLEYRAND. Paris, 20th Prairial Year 10.
[The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic has received the com- munication which has been made to him by His Britannic Majesty's Minister Ple- nipotentiary of the list of the Can- didates nominated by the votes of the dif- ferent Priories of the Grand Mastership of the Order of Malta and he has sub- mitted to the First Consul the proposal concerted between the Priories of the Or- der, and approved by His Britannic Ma- jesty, of submitting (pro hac vice) to His Holiness the choice amongst the proposed Candidates.
The First Consul has no other object in whatever relates to the order of Malta, than to see the 10th Article of the Trea- ty of Amiens duly executed and to remove all the obstacles which might render that execution tardy or difficult. He moreover desires equally with his Britannic Ma- jesty, that France and England should act in concert, in order the better to secure the independence and the organization of the order of Malta. He therefore cons- ents that the choice of its Grand Master, from the Candidates proposed by the vote of the Priories, should for this time be submitted to His Holiness.
As to the 13th paragraph of the same Article, respecting the accession of the Powers, the First Consul thinks with his Britannic Majesty, that the powers should be invited to give their consent to the ar- rangements agreed upon; and the French Ministers at the Court of Austria, Russia, and Prussia, shall consequently receive or- ders to take, conjointly with his Britan- nic Majesty's Ministers, the necessary steps for obtaining the accession provided by the 10th Article of the Treaty of Amiens.]
Paris, 10th Prairial, Year 10. (To be Continued.)
BALTIMORE, July 12. Arrived the Bremen ship Speculation, capt. Shilling, from Bremen.
Left there ship Veltburger, captain Castor, of Bremen, to sail soon for this port.
The ship Mercury, captain Waters, of and for Baltimore, sailed with the Spe- culation.
The Bremen barque Aolus, capt. Hen- drickson, sailed three weeks before the Speculation.
July 4th, in lat. 38, long. 76, spoke a brig from New Orleans, bound to Phila- delphia, out 16 days.
capt. Jones, from C

Francois. Left there brig Susannah, from Baltimore.
July 4th, in lat. 26, 13, long. 73, 42, saw a sail to the N. W. which gave chase, and in about two hours came within two miles, and fired three shot at us, shewing a Spanish ensign and pendant, in about half an hour she gave over the chase, not being able to keep up with us. She was a corvette built ship, bright copper bottom, and apparently 24 guns.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JULY 15.
RUMOR OF PEACE!
We have been favored with the following extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in New York, written at the moment of the departure of the Mail.—We leave our readers to judge of the degree of credit due to its contents:
“The Boston Post arrived just now, with several letters, announcing a Peace between England and France, Bonaparte having acceded to the British demands. So says report this minute.”
(Relif's Gaz.)
GENERAL BOWLES.
We have received, per the Julia, arrived at the Lazaretto, from New Orleans, the “Moniteur de la Louisiane,” to the 12th June, from which we have translated the following article:—Phil. Pap.
New Orleans, 10th June, 1803.
Bowles was brought here this day a prisoner. He came into town at half after 12, and was immediately conducted to the Government House. He was accompanied by some Indian Chiefs. The Governor sent him to the bar racks, where he is under a strong guard.
Extract of a letter from New Orleans, dated 12th June, 1803.
“Two days ago, capt. Collins arrived here with Gen. Bowles, who has been delivered up to the Spaniards, by the Indians in the American interest, at the instigation of our agent there, Col. Hawkins. He is in the fort St. Charles, ironed, and will (so says report) be sent to Havanna in a day or two. He threatens vengeance against the Americans if he ever gets his liberty again.”
Captain Morrel of the French ship Victory, arrived at New York, in 14 days from the Cape, informs, that General Rochambeau arrived there three days previous to his sailing, with 1200 troops from Port Republican, where he had established his head quarters. The news of war had not been officially received at the Cape; but reports had come from various quarters of a strong probability of the event, which excited great consternation. The markets for American produce had taken a rapid rise. Flour was from 15 to 18 dollars, and provisions generally in proportion. [Mer. Adv.]
Extract of a letter, received by the John Morgan, from an American gentleman of Boston, at present at London, dated May 16, 1803.
“This letter will go by the same vessel that carries Mr. King to America. He of course will give his fellow citizens a variety of information, which the present situation of Europe must render highly interesting. Mr. Williams, the former Consul, has been left Charge des Affairs, and we think that Mr. Munroe is to succeed as Ambassador. This war will be carried on with great acrimony on both sides.—France is eager for the destruction of a mighty Monarchy, and the English have every thing to lose, which has proved salutary for centuries; the contest is unequal, and of necessity with not the United States to be too co towards England; for England is in fighting the battles of America against most dangerous and powerful foe.”
“The following is a curious and important fact, which I have from good authority, and which I rather think has not reached you. Early this spring a certain gentleman was instructed to negotiate with Louis the 18th, for a complete renunciation of his right to the kingdom of France, (in favor of Bonaparte) and for the use of his influence to induce his brothers and relatives to sign a deed of renunciation, the condition to him to do it were power A full, complete, and permanent establishment him, and he”
land. Russia and Prussia were not to be backward in the plot, they would give up some of their spoils of Pol and to the new king, and in consequence Prussia was to be recompensed with Hanover and some few imperial cities. Russia was to have some of the fine fruitful Provinces of Turkey; and France, out of the wreck of the Ottoman Empire, was to take Egypt. The offer was made Louis 18th, and he rejected it with disdain and contempt. I think you may firmly depend on the main fact, and the circumstances are not far from the truth.”
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house in Liverpool to another in Baltimore, dated May 19.
“The effect (of the war) on trade has been a farther advance of upland cottons to 14 and 14 3/4 per lb. and holders very stiff; but there is no alteration in sea-islands or other fine cottons, owing to the general opinion that they are already high. Rum has advanced 6d per gallon; wheat about 4d per bushel, and Sugars from 1s to 4s. per cwt. on our last quotations, and looking up. In other articles little doing yet, and prices unsettled—but if our next, we hope it will be in our power to give you more particular, as well as comprehensive, information.”
Extract of a letter from Curacoa, 5th June.
“An English sloop of war, the Surinam, who arrived here a few days since, with a prize (supposed in contraband trade) has been refused permission to depart. She was all ready yesterday for sailing, but the government there opposed it, and every person expects an engagement would ensue; but the English capt. had more prudence than to attempt with a handful of men to oppose the whole force of this place. The fort if well fought, would be enough to prevent her departure (exclusive of a frigate and two other government vessels) All were yesterday at quarters. She has now Dutch officers actually on board, and will no doubt be made a prize. The inhabitants favoure to the British, anxiously wait the event. This circumstance I suspect will be the occasion of soon giving the island a new master.”
We have received the Mississippi Herald printed at Natchez, to the 14th ult. from which we extract Prices Current, and one or two other articles.
PRIC CURRENT.
NATCHEZ, June 13, 1802.
 Bacon, per lb to 12 cents, depends upon the quality—a small quantity at market  Bar Iron per wt. 12 dollars dull.  Castings per lb. 10 cents dull.  Lime per bbl 62 1/2 to 75 cents brisk.  Cheese (Kentucky) per lb 25 cents dull.  Cotton (seeded) 14 to 15 dollars per cwt. dull.  Cordage per cwt. 12 to 15 dollars dull.  Flour, bbl, 4 1/2 to 5 dollars per barrel  Potato, per bushel, 1 dollar very brisk.  Peach brandy, per gallon 1 dollar scarce.  Salt 1/2 per barrel, 10 to 11 dollars  Whey, per gallon 70 to 75 cents dull. 
NEW ORLEANS.
 Coon (French) per cwt. 11 to 17 dollars.  Fur (Mongohala) per bbl. 6 dollars  (Kentucky) 4 to 5 do. 
Authentic Anecdote.—The following anecdote is this moment communicated to us, in a manner so direct, and from a source so respectable, as leaves no room to doubt its strict correctness:—
A French emigrant preferred residing in this country to hazarding his safety on the general amnesty; but afterwards received a special invitation, accompanied with sufficient assurances from Talleyrand, by the direction of Bonaparte, and returned to France. A letter lately received from him contains a passage, of which the following is believed to be a pretty correct translation:—“The Government is not very different from the ancient regime, excepting as to the freedom of speech, as to which France will give”
hand writing, containing the following caution—“Beware how you converse about things that do not concern you; beware how you meddle with the affairs of Government but above all, beware how you quote as precedent here the Jacobin Government of America.”
[N. Y. Evening Post.]
POLITICAL SKETCHES.
No. II.
Such is the craft of some, the blindness of many, and the selfishness of most, that an immortal republic would be as great a miracle, as an immortal man. As in nature, so in all political bodies, there are seeds of inevitable dissolution; which, in some, operate slower, in others, more rapidly. An absolute despotism, as it enervates the human faculties and spreads a deadly torpor throughout the whole political frame, sometimes lasts and continues uniform for many ages; a mixed monarchy balances between the prerogative of the crown and the privileges of the people, and so long as this balance is maintained in nearly an even poise, the constitution is preserved; while a republic originating from and guided by the will of the people, at the same time that it seems to be the only legitimate form, has, of all kinds of government, been the most inconstant and the least durable. The humours of the people have changed perpetually from one extreme to another: they have been driven hither and thither by violent gusts and currents; so that governments depending entirely on the popular will, after a series of fluctuations and wild disorders, have suddenly expired in horrible convulsions.
By the force of attraction, innumerable particles of matter are united, and remain closely compacted together: obedient to the laws of gravitation, the planets, each one keeping its proper place, revolve round their common centre, the sun, in regular and uniform tracks: hence there is order in the system. So men, were they generally well informed and well disposed each one bending his efforts to the promotion of the public interests, might be easily held together by a government that should impose no other bands, but silken cords. But from blindness; still more from the conflict of various perverse passions; and most of all from the constant and violent influence of the selfish affections; men, like particles of matter loosened from the laws of attraction, are driven wide from the general interest, which should be their common centre; or more properly speaking, they place their individual interests in a hostile competition with it: factions and confusions, in a free government ensue; horrid despotism closes the drama.
Republican principles are undoubtedly true in theory. All legitimate civil power is derived from the people: it is given in trust, to be exercised for their general interests; and at their will and pleasure it is revocable. Happy would it be for the world, were there wisdom and virtue enough among mankind to vindicate and support these principles and to build upon them permanent systems of government: but alas! all the experiments, heretofore made, have sadly failed. The age of man three score years and ten, is short; but the duration of free republics have usually been much shorter. After a very few years of existence, under violent spasms aggravated by the poisonous drugs both of ignorant empirics and artful impostors, they have gone down to the tomb. On strict principles, “All men are born free and equal,” as to natural rights. Hence, exclusive privileges, hereditary titles and authority, and the usual powers and appendages of royalty, are intrenchments on the natural rights of the people: yet were all the blood royal destroyed, the nations of the earth would quickly find masters; who would seize and exercise the power of kings, whether invested with royal titles, or called by the names of Shadtholders, Protectors, Consuls.
A century and half ago, the king was so odious to the people of England, that some
transported were they at the event of the restoration of monarchy, that, (according to an eminent historian) there were some who actually died of joy.
In our own country, the experiment of a free republican government has been and is now making under several greater advantages, than perhaps it ever had in any part of the world before: these are recognised with pleasure, and will be particularly noticed hereafter.
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A HINT!
I WOULD inform the person who cut a loose and bore away the five trunk KEYS from the manufactory door, yesterday, that he was spied from an opposite window, and known. Now, perhaps, it will be prudent for him to stir himself, in his line, of opening trunks, because the Keys must be returned before next Monday morning. If they are, I shall neither ask, nor answer questions about him:—if not, his “good name” shall be printed, and the law be put in immediate force against him, in all its rigours, without respect to persons, or the ready plea of its being done jocosely. It is no joke at all.
Ephraim Gilman.
An assortment of TRUNKS kept on hand, with, or without keys.
July 15.
21
Just Arrived,
From Philadelphia, per capt. Hand, and for Sale by the subscriber, at his store upper end of Fairfax street,
One trunk Ladies elegant Morocco and Kid Skin fancy Shoes, of different colours and patterns, which will be sold on reasonable terms.
Domini Bearcroft.
July 15.
2041
Winchester Coffee House & Hotel.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has opened a house of accommodation for gentlemen travellers. He flatters himself that his exertions to give general satisfaction will entitle him to the patronage of the public. The newspapers from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk & Charleston, (S. C.) are regularly taken. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to those who have honored him with their custom, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will always act as a stimulus to further exertions. He has good, stabling, hay and grain, with a trusty hostler.
A. Lindo.
Winchester, July 15.
12071
Dividend.
In the case of Thomas Moore, a Bankrupt.
THE Commissioners named in the Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against Thomas Moore of the town of Alexandria intend to meet on Monday the 15th day of August next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Mr. John Gadsby, in the said town, in order to make a dividend of the Estate and Effects of said Bankrupt, when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts under the said Commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
Wm. OXLEY, Assignee.
July 14.
20131.
N. B. Those who have claims against Thomas Moore, are requested to leave them at the Compting-House of Wm. Oxley, previous to the above meeting of the Commissioners.
JUST PUBLISHED
And for sale by ROBERT & JOHN King Street, A NEW EDITION. ENFIELD'S SP
OR,
MISCELLANEOUS

ISAAC KELL, Coppersmith, Tin Plate Worker and Plumber, King street, two doors below Mr. Peter Sherron's,
HAVING commenced business in the above line, thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public.
Wanted, One Journeyman Tinman, and 2 boys of good character as apprentices. June 22. eo12t
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trefs's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaster, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold ve- ry cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soal Leather, Beef and Pork, Lamp and Tanners' Oil, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bds. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet Oil, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. d
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clif- ton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dum- fries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the coun- try, and in an exceedingly healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road lead- ing from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of Stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every appa- ratus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories with a small kiln for drying corn, a ge- nial, stable, cow house and lumber shed, (not quite finished) with a kit- chen and corn house; the whole of which is within 7 years past. There are young orchards of peach and It was supposed had not th- it this spring, upwards of 100 might have been who
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Just Published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King street,
THEODORE CYPHON:
OR,
THE BENEVOLENT JEW.
A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spani- ards, &c. &c.
Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered.
Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents.
April 21. d
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents,
A TREATISE
On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following sub- jects; viz.
The use of Plaster of Paris, with Direc- tions for using it; and general Obser- vations on the use of other Manures.
On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and
Farming in General.
By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer
May 31. 2aw
Just received and for Sale,
By R. and J. GRAY,
The Trial of Col. Despard
AND HIS ASSOCIATES,
For High Treason, &c. Price 37 1/2 cents.
of the Attorney Gene- trial was never
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
Charles Little, } Ex'rs. Geo. Triplett, }
July 7. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted,
Old Sable Iron,
Sugar in hds. and barrels,
Pepper and Caffia,
Boxes fresh Raisins.
Sherry,
Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia
Barcelona Brandy,
Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas,
Bales India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes,
China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs,
A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs
Mould and dip Candles,
Red Seal Leather,
A few pieces elegant Furniture.
March 17. eo
Mrs. COOKE,
Has the honor of informing
her friends, and the inhabitants in gene- ral, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that
she has opened a School for young Ladies,
next door to the corner of Prince and
Washington streets, and hopes to experi- ence a continuance of the liberal and ge- nerous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving.
Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a se- lect number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of ap- proved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain.
Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school.
April 13. 2aw 3m
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscribers,
on the 23d inst. two likely Negro men,
both named JACK. They were purchas- ed by us in Baltimore, and escaped from us about 4 miles from this place, (Freder- icksburg.) One is about 21 years of age,
of a yellow complexion, near 6 feet high,
& has an spotted negro cotton coat, & red striped overalls, and was late the proper- ty of Dr. Jennifer of Maryland. The other a black fellow about 5 feet 10 inches high, about 24 years of age, has a large scar on his cheek, near his nose, and has many grey hairs, occasioned by a scalled head when young, and was late the pro- perty of Mr. Joseph Griffiths of the same state. Had on a pair of brown linen trowsers and blue coat. Whoever will take up the said Negroes, and confine them in jail, shall receive the above re- ward. It is probable that they have pro- cured a pass, and will endeavour to pass as free men. All masters of vessels, and others, are hereby forewarned from har- boring or carrying off said Negroes.
JAMES MARTIN, HARRISON THURMOND. Fredericksburg, June 27. eo1w 2aw 2w
Twenty Dollars Reward,
(if taken in the state)
And 30 Dollars if taken out of it.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, liv- ing in Fairfax county, Virginia, near the new Court House, on the 4th of July, instant, a Negro man named GEORGE, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a black, round face, with a small scar on his forehead, just above the nose, caused by a burn; he is napper kneed, has a down look, and had on, when he went away, a new osnaburg shirt, a striped country cloth waistcoat and trowsers, a new felt hat, the rest of particularly describ-
For Sale, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet dia- meter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran,
Ship Stuff,
Indian Meal,
Rye Meal,
Oats,
Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
William Hartshorne. 8th Mo. 20. d
FREDERICK KOONES
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to that large and commodious house well known as the sign of the
SPREAD EAGLE,
at the corner of King and Royal streets.
He embraces this opportunity of return- ing his grateful thanks to those gentlemen who have heretofore favored him with their custom, and hopes, by a faithful discharge of his duty, to merit a continuance, and the support of the public.
July 7. eo
JUST PUBLISHED,
By COTTOM & STEWART,
AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR.)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY
Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO
Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND
Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON
AGRICULTURE,
AND
OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been publish- ed in America, that claim the agricult- urist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and cal- culations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; col- lected from them by himself, and trans- mitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just re- ceived and for sale by
J. & J. H. TUCKER. ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barba- does, 10 hds. and 40 bds. first quality
SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual
May 6. eo
Notice.
THOMAS GREEN will conduct my business during my stay at the Springs, and I hope will give general satisfaction to such as favor me with their custom.
I also forewarn all persons from having dealings with my apprentices, without my consent, as I shall proceed against such as the law directs.
JOHN S. SCOTT. July 12. eo
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
Printing in all its va-
at this office
dispatch.