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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1803.
[No. 889.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hds. 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerseymeres, Duffs,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Blankets, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russels,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
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.
October 17.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the
corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels,
Whiskey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in casks,
Wine in pipes and quarter casks,
Molasses in hds.
Sugar in hds. and barrels,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Coffee in casks and bags,
Raisins in kegs and boxes,
Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres,
Kerseymeres,
Coatings,
Halfthicks,
Fearnought,
Blankets,
Planes,
Negro Cottons,
Worsted and other
Stockings,
Irish Linens,
Calicoes,
Threads,
Chintzes,
Bedticks,
Osnaburgs,
Sewing Silks,
Muslin and Muslin
Handkerchiefs,
India Cottons, &c
&c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 17.
BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO,
500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the
most modern patterns—now opening and for sale
at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria;
where country merchants and others may be sup-
plied with every article in their line on the most
moderate terms.
August 19.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by
Robert and John Gray,
At their Book Store, King Street, Alexandria,
HISTORY
OF THE
British Expedition to Egypt.
TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED,
A sketch of the present state of that country
and its means of defence. Illustrated
with maps, and a portrait of Sir
RALPH ABERCROMBIE.
BY ROBERT T. WILSON,
Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Bri-
tannic Majesty's service, and Knight of
the Imperial Military Order of Maria
Theresa.
September 21.
A Gardner Wanted.
I wish to employ a man who is qualified to
undertake the management and cultivation of a
large Garden and seventy acres of land, in the
neighbourhood of Alexandria.
James Craik.
Late Publications.
For Sale by Robert & John Gray,
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS,
KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, dur-
ing the campaign of General Bonaparte in
that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo.
price 450 cents, in boards.
History of the British Expedition to Egypt:
by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250
cents, bound.
Refone's Life of Lorenzo de' Medici: 3 vol.
8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dols. bound
in calf and gilt.
Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal
works on Education, from the time of Montai-
gne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400
cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography:
containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most con-
spicuous characters of the present age, price 250
cents, bound.
Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by
subscription, to be comprised in 5 vol. 8vo. price
to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards.
Friend of Women: translated from the French
of Bourdier de Villemert, by A. Morrice, price
100 cents.
Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo.
100 cents in boards.
John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a
new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo.
Colman the Younger, price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY
Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assort-
ment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by
the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can
be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia:
Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and
testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watt's psalms
and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's
hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's
and Entick's pocket dictionaries, Universal, Web-
ster's Ditworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spell-
ing books, N. England and Columbian primers,
Scott's lessons, Entick's speaker, Monitor, Mur-
ray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction
to Reading, Esop's fables, Ashe's grammar, and a
great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's
best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of
various descriptions, red morocco pocket books,
sealing wax, wafers, playing cards, bonnet boards,
&c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs
printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete
assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dols.
each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges,
instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene —All new American Pub-
lications of merit are regularly received by Robt.
and John Gray, and may be had at their book
store in King Street at the same prices at which
they sell where they are published.
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ff.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant,
AGAINST
Robert Finley, John Bannatyne,
Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hob-
kirk and Robt. Buchanan Dun-
lop, merchants and partners un-
der the firm of Findley, Ban-
natyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson,
Defendants,
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno.
Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and
Rob. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their
appearance and given security according to the
act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon
affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Ban-
natyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and
Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of
this district, on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen-
dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew
Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan
Dunlop do appear here on the first day of Novem-
ber court next, and enter their appearance to the
suit and give security for performing the decree of
the court; and that the other defendant Wm.
Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects
in his hands belonging to the said absent defen-
dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew
Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan
Dunlop until the further order or decree of this
court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith
published for two months successively, in one of
the public newspapers published in this county,
and that another copy be posted at the front door
of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, JOHN DENEALE,
Clerk.
$ 20.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
BLEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 bds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch
vessel. Apply to
Lawrafon and Smoot,
Robert Young,
William Yeaton.
Oct. 6.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner
SEA FLOWER,
ELLY DOUGHTY,
Master;
burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the
upper side of Prince street wharf.—
Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M c Clean.
Who has for sale,
Peach Brandy of an excellent qua-
lity, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Phi-
ladelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and coal
leather.
August 23
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship Maria,
SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master,
Burthen 1600 bds.
Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms
apply to said master on board, lying in the stream
or to
J. G. LADD,
at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax
and Royal streets.
For sale on board said ship,
250 casks R. I. Lime,
100 bushels Potatoes,
New Bates India Cottons.
Oct. 10.
For Sale,
THE SLOOP
Diana, a good tight vessel,
carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels
flour.
ALSO,

JAMES BACON, As his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
WILLIAM HOGDSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimere, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate pos- session given. d
COAL. FOR SALE, a Cargo of Richmond Coal, ly- ing at Conway's wharf. Apply to John Gadsby. Oct. 17. d3t
The Subscribers BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Bu- siness, will dispose of their Stock on Hand, upon advantageous terms, to any person wishing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner. Thos. L. Washington & Co. N. B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5. eo
Land for Sale. I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred acres of good Farming Land, in the county of Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jon- nymore runs. This land will either be sold together or in se- parate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well situated for the disposal of produce, being within twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the Occoquan Mills. Any person, wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber near Dumfries. John Gibson. Sept. 13. d6w
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Elliot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803. d
Notice. THE Office of the Marine Insurance Compa- ny of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas. B. Nickolls. By order of the Board, J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'ry. N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance is extended to four o'clock. Insurance Office, Sept. 15. d
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
Thirty Dollars Reward. LAST evening, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, my store on Prince Street was broke into, and some money taken out of the cash draw- er—I hereby offer the above reward, to any per- son who will give me information of the offen- der or offenders, to be paid on his or their con- viction. Wm. RAMSAY. Oct. 17. d3t
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the ship Ann, at Alex- andria, JABEZ PALMER, a seaman belonging to said ship; he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion; long, dark hair, dark eyes, and is a good featured man. He was seen in town about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and when seen had on a blue short jacket, dirty linen trowsers, and black round hat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to the subscriber, shall re- ceive the above reward. CHAS. BRADFORD. Oct. 17. d7c
The following is from the Miscellaneous Po- ems of Jonathan M. Sewall, Esq.
AN ANCIENT FABLE MODERNIZED. ONCE on a time (as ancient poets sing) The trees went forth in state t' anoint a king. First to the Olive Tree they thus began; Come thou, and o'er thy subject forest reign; Shall I (he answer'd) leave my native soil, My genial fatness and ambrosial oil, With which they honor God and man, and go To be promoted o'er the forest?—No. Then to the Fig Tree humbly thus they said, Come thou, and reign sole monarch of the wood, With me (he answer'd) royalties ill suit, I'll not forsake my sweetness and my fruit, My rural innocence, and nativ. ease, And go to be promoted o'er the trees. The noble, gen'rous Vine, they next im- plored, Come thou and reign the grove's majestic lord. Dye think me mad? (reverts the indignant vine) Shall I forsake my soul inspiring wine, Whose flavor cheers the heart of God and man, To reign o'er barren trees?—I will not reign.
Last to the Bramble, all united said, Come thou, and o'er us reign, our sov'reign dread. If ye indeed (he cri'd) appoint me King, Trust wholly in the shadow of my wing, If not; let fire from out the bramble pour, And all thy cedars Lebanon devour!
Thus noblest minds all pageant pomp disdain, While every bramble would a monarch reign. They grove's Columbia! happier fate have found, For their wise rulers fam'd the nations round: In godlike Washington and Adams join, The olive, fig tree, and the clustering vine! Their fertile branches spread through ev'ry grove, And call'd the dews of Hermon from above, Thy happy forests flourish'd while they sway'd, And grew and prosper'd in their fostering shade, Where thorns, and weeds, and briars, promiscu- ous clung, The healing fir tree and sweet myrtle sprung. Thy fragrant hills did balmer sweets disclose, And thy vast deserts blossom'd as the rose. Thy stately pines a loftier height assum'd, Thy oaks spread broader, and thy laurels bloom'd; With ev'ry bliss thy peaceful shores were crown'd, And universal nature smil'd around!
May their successor merit equal praise, And wear with them the laurel and the bays; In like perfection the same fruit produce, The olive, fig, and vine's nectareous juice— (Emblems of peace, of plenty, and of joy!) And no cust bramble our fair groves destroy. Then shall the trees in every wood rejoice. In grateful strains resound Columbia's voice; Her spreading glories reach remotest lands, And all her thousand forests clap their hands.
Congress of the United States. Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. It was moved and carried, that four members be added to the Committee of Post Roads and Post Office regulations. The petitions presented last session, were order- ed to be referred to the present committees. A petition was presented for a new road and post offices from Portland, in the Province of Maine, to Canada, St. Albans, &c. The house then went into a committee of the whole on the state of the union. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
A motion was made respecting the mode of election of President and Vice President—when, after some argument wherein the speakers appear- ed to concur in the outlines, it was agreed to be withdrawn, in order at a future time to modify another motion on the subject. It was therefore moved that the committee of the whole should rise without coming to any resolution. The Speaker having resumed the chair, Dr. Mitchell moved, that the Committee of Com- merce and Manufactures be discharged from the consideration of the improper use of the Ameri- can Flag, and that the subject be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Dana said that a Committee of Commerce would be more proper to determine upon this question than a select committee, as the whole title to act under our flag was commercial. Mr. Randolph did not think it material to which committee the matter was referred. Dr. Mitchell withdrew his motion in order to make another, viz. That the select committee be discharged, in order hereafter to appoint another committee. The house divided. Ayes 55—Noes. 49. Mr. Randolph now rose, and, in an impressive speech, announced the death of one of the oldest patriots of the Union—SAMUEL ADAMS.— Mr. R. said he hoped some other member, older and abler than himself, would have brought this
subject before the house, but he could no longer rest, without satisfying his own feelings by mov- ing the subsequent resolution—
Resolved, That this House, penetrated with a full sense of gratitude for the eminent services, in the most trying situations, of the late Samuel Adams, do wear a black crape round their left arm in honor of the memory of that undaunted and illustrious patriot. Agreed to unanimously. Mr. Nicholson then observed, that it was usual after the passing of such a resolution to move an adjournment, and the House adjourned accord- ingly.
From the New-York Morning Chronicle.
ARMIES OF EUROPE. We have already noticed a work that has recently made its appearance, giving an account of the different armies of Eu- rope. It is written by an officer on the continent, and though the author evinces a bias in favor of the English, and a pre- judice against the French, yet his work is allowed to contain much valuable and accurate information.
PRUSSIAN ARMY. Amidst the shock of contending powers for these ten years of sanguinary war, the army of the immortal Frederick has been the least affected; in fact it is still what it was. The Prussian generals have avoided partial engagements, by keeping their ar- my united. They have won every battle which they gave, and never experienced a check,* but when they suffered themselves to be attacked. The clever of Frederick the Great were easily to be distinguished in them.
The neutrality of Prussia has been im- puted to various reasons, but that of the French revolutionary principles as having crept into the army is ostensible. After much consideration on this subject we are convinced it is equally false and injurious —but to shew that this motive, supposing it to be true, would be an additional reason for continuing the war against the French, and, at the same time, for making their artifices and frauds more thoroughly known.
Xenophon tells us, that it was a maxim of Clearchus, that soldiers ought to fear their general more than the enemy. In ef- fect discipline supplies the place of good will. Example, and the force of habit, suc- ceeded in rendering soldiers insensible to those dangers which terrified them at first. If, through the medium of discipline, a sol- dier can be forced to expose or sacrifice his life, surely his will may be made to bend upon other occasions. Who can have any doubt but that the French army contains a prodigious number of officers and soldiers, who are either royalists or enemies to the party or person who governs them? It is discipline only, that prevents the conscripts from returning to their habitations, which constraint alone obliged them to abandon. It is the common opinion, that Desaix, one of the most able generals among the French and one of those who had rendered the greatest service to the revolution, was a royalist. He lost his life to gain the bat- tle of Marengo; and perhaps he would have freely given it to ensure the loss of the day.
Surrounded with terrors, isolated from mistrust, and engaged in active scenes, a person must of necessity co-operate with those he hates; and look upon those as ene- mies whom his inclination would prompt him to join.
Supposing there are a number of jacobins in the Prussian army (which is directly contrary to conviction) at what time will they be dangerous? It must be only when the leisure, resulting from peace, and the facility of communicating together, furnish them with the opportunity and means of cabal, seduction and bribery. If Prussia has the misfortune to have revolutionists in her dominions and army, they will be dangerous only in case of the French ar- mies being on her frontiers. It is the in- terest, therefore, of Prussia not to consent that the French should obtain the empire of land and sea. She ought to fear lest Austria should carry her resentment so far, as to avenge herself, by suffering, with- out affording her any assistance, to experi- ence the dangers of war with France? The republic may get the upper hand of those, whom as yet they have not been able to de- stroy.
THE SPANISH ARMY Is but the shadow of what it once was. It bears strong marks of the weakness and vices of its government.
In military matters the Spaniards are as backward as in the year 1740. They are neither disciplined nor instructed. Place one of their regiments in line with another
* Except in Champaing, and that I presume was a golden one, a Pont d'or . Translator.
of any nation, and it looks like an assem- blage of beggars; yet these beggars are nevertheless the descendants of those who domineered over Europe and conquered Africa. Had they leaders, they might re- turn to what they once were. No troops are more sober, patient of hardships, and submissive to their officers. It is not from the care which the latter take of their sol- diers, that this originates; for in fact they never trouble themselves about them; it is the sejeant major of each company that ma- nages every thing in it. Their pay is ve- ry irregular, and their maintenance and mien detestable; with the exception of the Spanish and Willoon guards. The misery of the soldiery forces them into scenes of disorder and rapine. During a seige they have been known to destroy the trenches and the works that cover them, in order to steal the earth bags, and sell them for a few pence.
The cavalry was in great repute during the wars of Spain and Italy. Like the in- fantry they have degenerated, and are infe- rior to those of other nations.
The listlessness and ignorance which has pervaded their other troops, are visible also in the Spanish corps of artillery and en- gineers. Their guns are clumsy, heavy, and badly kept up. The cannoniers are ca- pable of improvement—they are possessed of coolness and firmness.
Promotion in Spain is very slow, & goes entirely by interest at court. The most im- portunate generally succeeds, while merit, which has no credit with those in power, must expect to crouch in subaltern commi- sions. It sometimes happens, that an offi- cer who claims the rank of major, obtains that of lieutenant colonel, because an offi- cious clerk at the war office, after making re- searches, discovers examples favorable to those whose interest he wishes to advance.
The Spanish army is capable of being brought to excellence, sooner and more ea- sily than many others, because it possesses in itself courage, high points of honor, and a spirit of subordination, and firmness in undergoing hardships: at present it is eve- ry where in an evident state of inferiority, calculated to humiliate a nation, at once brave, haughty, and naturally fitted for war. The ignorance and presumption of the Spaniards save them, perhaps, from ac- knowledging or feeling this lamentable truth! (To be continued.)
NEW YORK, October 17. By letters from a young gentleman at Berbice to his father in this city, received via Portland, we learn that the British had not taken posses- sion of Berbice on the 8th September; but that such an event was hourly expected. Markets were dull; coffee and other produce high; and the in- habitants and troops very sickly.
Captain Newbold, of the brig Fame, from Bar- badoes, informs us that on the 24th September an express boat arrived there from Demerara, with intelligence that Demerara was taken by the Bri- tish on the Sunday preceding; and that Berbice and Oronoke had surrendered without striking a blow. A French expedition was fitted out at Guadaloupe to go against Antigua—whilst lying at anchor at Battalier, with the troops on board, the British frigate Emerald ran into Battalier Road in the night, cut out several of the trans- ports and carried them into Antigua.
Since our last, the ship Eagle, Capt. Riker, has arrived at this port in 32 days from Belfast, and the brig George, Taber, in 42 days from Dublin. Our Irish intelligence by these vessels is to the 6th September, inclusive; but we have no farther ad- vices from the continent of Europe than were re- ceived here by the late arrivals from Liverpool and London.
Ireland is not yet restored to tranquility. The snake of rebellion is "scorched, not killed."— Private assassinations are frequent. Depots of pikes, fire arms, and military stores, continue to be discovered; and the number of arrests is daily augmented. The trial of the persons who were taken into custody on suspicion of being concern- ed in the rebellion of the 23d July, commenced in Dublin on the 31st August, with the indict- ment of Edward Kearney, who was found guil- ty, and executed on the day following. The tri- als of Thomas Maxwell Roche, Owen Kirwan, and James Byrne, took place on the 1st Septem- ber; they were all found guilty, and hanged on the 21st. The court were proceeding with the re- mainder of the prisoners at the date of our last accounts.
Four ladies (Misses Moore, Shaw, McCrack- en, and Dixon) having been apprehended on sus- picion of harboring William Ainslie Hulton, a chief of the insurgents, and formerly in the ser- vice of the East India Company. Many persons with whom he had dealings have also been taken into custody; the general himself is thought to be an emissary of government. The young la- dies are in close confinement. Two brothers of one of them have also been arrested, and it is sup- posed will be executed.
No insurgent of distinction had been brought to trial on the 6th September.
A patriotic fund, on the principle of that esta- blished at Lloyd's Coffee-house in London, has been set on foot in Ireland; but its progress is

comparatively slow. The highest subscriptions are two of 1000L. one by the Lord Lieutenant, and the other by the bankers David Latouche, & Co.
Arrived, Ships Ann, Cunningham, Lucie, Jan. Eagle, Paulding, Amsterdam; Thames, Padlock, Cronstadt. Brigs Fame, Newbold, Barbadoes; George, Taber, Dublin; Eliza, Greene, New Orleans. Schooners Weune, Norton, E. Denton, N. C. Harriet Powell, Newberne, N. C. Sincerity, Merritt, St. Croix; Industry, Post, Washington, N. C. Hannah Treadwell, Long, Edenton, N. C. Sarah and Polly, Parker, ditto; Hazard, Pugh, ditto; Sally, Coffee, ditto; Little John, Pugh, ditto; Nancy, Roscoe, ditto; Letitia, ditto; Good Intent, Daniel, N. Carolina; David, Smith, Bath, North Carolina; Ceres, Bell, Beaufort, N. C. Ranger, Pugh, Windsc, N. C. Francis, Coffey, ditto; Sally, Holder, Newbern, N. C. Katy, Allen, Charles-ton; Angeline, Hermell, Cape Francois; Indus-try, Travis, St. Thomas; Blue Bird, Hawkins, Wilmington, N. C.
Cleared, Brigs Izette, Hopkins, Nantz; Eliza, Herson, Jamaica; sloops Elizabeth Merritt, New Orleans; Maria, Johnson, New Providence; Ber-sey, Undall, ditto; schooner Tryal, Ming, Do-minique.
The Iris, Skinner, for this port, was to leave London on the 4th September. Arrived at Bath, Massachusetts, Oct. 8, brig Hamet, Ballard, Barbadoes. Left there, brig Fane, Davis, of Newburyport, waiting trial, which was expected to come on in 5 or six days. Her cargo was out and partly sold at auction. Also left there, ship President, Lincoln, of Bos-ton, to sail in 10 days; ship Ocean, Deshon, of Pepperelborough, to sail in 10 days. Captain B. was boarded on the 19th Sept. by a French priva-teer from Guadalupe, which robbed him of al-most every article that they could remove.
Arrived since our last. Ship Eagle, Paulding, Amsterdam; Left there ships Atlantic Doty; and Juno, Merrithew, of Newbedford, both for this port. September 24, lat. 42, 39, long. 44, 17, spoke brig Triton, Ni-cholas, from Cornuwa for Boston, out 10 days. October 4, lat. 57, 45, long. 68, 25, spoke ship India Packet, Renge, from Portsmouth, N. H. for the Isle of France. 13, in lat. 39, 50, long. 73, spoke brig Blossom, Chaplin, from Virginia for Portsmouth, N. H.
Ship Thames, Paddock, Constrandt. The ship America, Lelor, of and for Philadelphia, sailed 2 days before. Ship Neptune, Adams, of and for Providence, sailed the day before. The Rising States, Beckford, of and for Salem, sailed a week before. Passed the whole of these vessels in the North Seas. Brig George, Clark, of and for Bal-timore, sailed 5 days before. Left several vessels at Constadt, but none for this port; ship Defi-ance, Parsons, for Boston; Hancock, Skinner, for ditto; brig ———, for Providence; and ship George and Mary, for ditto. August 20, in the Categat spoke ship Rising States, Beckford, from St. Petersburg for Salem, out 26 days. Same day spoke the ship America, Lelor, from St. Pe-tersburg for Philadelphia, out 20 days. 24, in the North Seas, was brought to and boarded by a British privateer brig, who finding nothing to plunder, left the vessel very reluctantly. Sept. 19, on the banks of Newfoundland, spoke the schooner Ploughboy, of Marblehead, on a fishing voyage; had met with ill success, on account of the scarcity of fish. 30, in lat. 44, 12, long. 53, spoke ship Two Brothers of Salem, from St. Pe-tersburg, which place she left 4 days before the Thames. Oct. 2, in lat. 43, 36, long. 54, spoke ship Franklin, of Marblehead, from Boston for Rotterdam, out 7 days. 14, in sight of South-ampton, L. I. spoke brig Neptune, Delano, of and for New Bedford, from Oporto, out 34 days. Schooner Blue Bird, Hawkins, Wilmington, N. C. October 7, lat. 37, 17, off Cape Charles, spoke ship Happy Owner, from Alexandria for Europe.
One of the Calcutta papers, which we lately received, contains the following arti-cle:
We little expected that the Revolution-ary Scenes which so long agitated the West-ern Hemisphere, would have extended their influence over so distant, and so zealous a government as the Chinese—the principles which actuate the rebels in this quarter, will be found to be in exact accor-dance with those which produced the French Revolution, the progress threatens to be as terrible, and if we view the charac-ter of the nation and the preposterous geni-us of the Empire, it is more than probable that the result will be the same; the subver-sion of the ancient Government of the Chi-nese.
The following interesting account of this transaction, we have received from a cor-respondent:
There has sprung up within these few months a very numerous body of men, of a description very similar to what we have known for some years past by the name of THE ILLUMINATI. They are known to one another by particular signs; the bond of allegiance is communicated to any one who is desirous of becoming a member of the Society, by drawing blood from some part of the body, and infusing a little of that of one who is already incorporated—or, a mutual interchange of blood takes place—
the clans that have already appeared are alarmingly numerous—inasmuch, that the Tsohsee or Viceroy of Canton has been long absent commanding the Imperial troops in person, and has gained some sig-nal victories—it was said, indeed, at one time, that he was on his return, but by late accounts there is great probability of fur-ther commotions.
It is prophesied that some person will rise up before the year 1804 who will de-pose the present Tartar race of Emperors, and restore that of the ancient Chinese. A certain Chinese (who resided about two or three days march from Canton, where the rebels are in great force) having, by his success in trade, amassed considerable riches, inasmuch as to be able to purchase a Burton of some rank, and having im-pressed on the people in the neighbourhood a great opinion of his consequence, con-trived to have it circulated about the adja-cent country, that his son (who was one of the handsomest and altogether the most comely youth in the province) was the man who was destined to re-establish the anci-ent government—on this assurance, thou-sands of the rebels, as well common people of the country, as others of superior rank, flocked to the standard of this youth, who was habited in yellow (the Imperial color); the force which collected round his banners was very considerable. They were, how-ever, attacked by the Imperial troops, who gained a decided victory; 5000 of the rebels being killed—many of them, as success fail-ed them, went over to the other side, & the pretender (if he may be so styled) being be-trayed, was taken prisoner, and fell a vic-tim to his rashness, by suffering all the tor-ture the human imagination can depict, and afterwards being cut, while living, into 32 pieces, and when on the point of expiring, stabbed through the body. I cannot enter further into particulars, but things have been pretty quiet of late. Within these few days, report says, the rebels have collected again in great force—The Tsohsee certainly has remained much longer than he intended, and no doubt under the apprehension that when he turns his back, the flame of rebel-lion will rekindle.
* A Chinese mark of distinction.
PHILADELPHIA, October 18. Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States Frigate Philadelphia, dated Gib-raltar, August 25, 1803.
"We arrived here this day after a pleasant passage of 27 days. None of our frigates are here; we are informed there are at Tripoly—we shall sail to join them in a day or two—we are all much pleased with captain Bainbridge. The Ambuscade that formerly had an engagement with the Boston, was sent in here a few days since by a British frigate. We hear that capt. Rogers has sunk one of the fastest sailing cru-zers belonging to the Tripolitans."
A letter received in town yesterday from an Officer on board the Frigate Philadelphia, men-tions her arrival at Gibraltar, after a passage of 27 days; and that accounts had been received at that place of the John Adams having captured one, and sunk another of the Tripolitan's best cru-zers.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 10.
The schr. Americana, capt. Johnston, arrived this morning, left Jamaica 36 days since, bound to Philadelphia. On Sunday last, in lat. 33, long. 76, during a gale, and while lying, too under reefed fore-sail, was struck on the starboard quarter by a heavy sea, which threw the vessel on her beam ends, washed the captain and one man overboard; the latter was drowned, but the captain fortunately caught the boom tackle-fall, while under water, & saved himself. The boat chocks, bulk head, companion, binnacle, & every other article on deck, ex-cept the boat was swept off; and her quarter boards on both sides carried away. On finding themselves in that situation, they immediately up helm, and with difficulty got her before the wind, a most tremendous sea running, and the vessel a mere wreck, expecting every moment to founder, the sea washing all over the deck, and a great quantity of water in her hold.
NORFOLK, Oct. 15.
Arrived the ship Argus, capt. Dirkham from Amsterdam.
Arrived the sloop Apollo, capt. Livingston from Turks Island.
The schr. Essex, capt. Fabins, arrived here last Tuesday from Salem, fell in with, on the 8th inst. in lat. 37, 22, long. 72, the schr. Nan-cy, of and bound to Philadelphia from Richmond: had shipped a sea which washed the mate and boat overboard had carried away her quarter boards, and tore up her plank sheers; had no-thing to eat on board. Capt. Fabins supplied them with beef, bread and potatoes; was making for Philadelphia.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20.
HEALTH-OFFICE, OCTOBER 20.
The Committee of Health report four deaths, for the 24 hours ending this morn-ing at 10 o'clock.
They acknowledge with gratitude the re-ceipt of Forty Six Dollars and Fifty One Cents in cash, and a subscription paper for Thirty Seven Barrels of Corn, from the Rev. Mr. Kempff's Congregation at Po-hike, for the use of the Poor.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
October 20th, 1803.
Gentlemen, I am under the painful necessity of in-forming you that appearances are not so favorable to-day as they have been for some days past. Some new cases have occurred of a malignant aspect, and even some of those, which yesterday promised a favora-ble termination, have to-day assumed an opposite character. I have hastened to make to you this acknowledgement both for the sake of truth and to guard our ab-sent citizens against a premature return to their abodes.
I am gentlemen, Very respectfully, Your obedient servt. ELISHA C. DICK, Health Officer. To the Board of Health.
General DUMOURIER.
We have met with the following article in the London Morning Chronicle of the 27th Au-gust. It is the first attempt which we have perceived at accounting for the visit to Eng-land of General Dumourier:
As several different reports have been circulated in consequence of General Dumourier's arrival in this country, we give the following statement as that which an intelligent correspondent observes may be relied on, and which will fully explain the cause of his visit.
During the American war, General Dumou-rier was Commandant, or second in command at Cherbourg, in the Province of Normandy. At that time an invasion of this country was a favorite object with the government of France, and as Dumourier's military character was perfectly un-derstood by the King, his Majesty ordered the General to digest and arrange such plans as he thought most conducive to the accomplishment of the intended enterprise. The like orders were sent to many other officers of distinguished rep-utation in the French army. It so happened, that Dumourier's plans and communications were pre-ferred; but the local affairs of France were, shortly afterwards, deranged, and the project of course abandoned. The papers, however, were placed in the port folio of the King; but in the effervescence of revolutionary convulsion, these, with other state papers, were delivered into the War Office, and there preserved. Dumourier, not conceiving these plans escaped the fury of the multi-tude, gave himself no concern about them; but, having received private information when in Germany, that the King's port folio, together with his former plans, were absolutely in the pos-session of Bonaparte, and that he proposed to fol-low the instructions laid down by the General respecting the invasion of England, Dumourier instantly wrote to the Duke of Orleans, who re-sided in London, and requested his Highness would immediately acquaint the government here with the whole of the project.
His letter on that occasion, we understand, will be a lasting and honorable testimony of his loy-alty and good sense. He very properly observ-ed, that what he had formerly planned was done in obedience to the command of his Sovereign, and of course no apology was necessary, even at this time, for his discharging a duty imposed on him by his master; but as he had lived to see an Usurper seize on the throne of France, and avow his intention of invading a country where the Princes of the House of Bourbon had found an asy-lum in the hour of their distress, he could not be silent at such a period, but frankly and openly discover to the government of England what he had formerly projected. This letter, we believe, was immediately shown by the Duke of Orleans to the Commander in Chief, who expressed a wish that his Highness would invite Gen. Dumourier to this country, and under an assurance that he would be protected by government. In conse-quence of this invitation, we understand, the Gen. took his departure from Germany, and arrived in London.
From a London Paper.
DESIGNS OF THE FRENCH!!!
Among the preparations for the invasion of England, as carried on in France, one of the main operations is a prepared system of confisca-tion of the real property of this country; and as the Assignats were found, during the first year of the Revolution in that country, to be the most effectual means of alienating property. Assign-ats are now preparing, the Hypotheque of which is, the land in England.
As soon as a footing is obtained in this coun-try, a paper money is to be issued by the com-
missaries of the Invading Army, which is to have a forced currency, and is nearly in the following terms:—
Good for 24 Livres, or one pound sterling. The Bearer of this will be entitled to bid for confiscated Property in Land or Houses, and may present these presents, in part pay-ment at its full value. All persons in trade are ordered, on pain of death, to receive the same as money in exchange, for all such arti-cles of provisions or necessaries of life as may be required by order of the commander in Chief. Signed, &c. &c.
Death to counterfeit, or refuse to accept, or give the balance in money for all sums under 12 livres or 10 shillings."
The prices of all articles of necessity are to be regulated by a printed list or tail, which is to be distributed gratis, and which every indi-vidual is to be compelled to know, or a declaration of ignorance to be counted no excuse.
All those who do not voluntarily submit to the French Army as soon as it arrives within seven miles of the place where the property is situated, are to be put on the footing of emigrants and rebels, their property confiscated, and their per-sons seized wherever found. By submission, is understood laying down arms—appearing in per-son, to a person authorized to sign a total acqui-escence in all orders, decrees issued by the com-mander in chief of the forces of the First Con-sul—those who submit to have protections for their persons, and one half their property.
All the children under the age of 12 and above that of 14 years, are to be sent into France to learn the language; their parents either to pay an annual sum for their maintenance and educa-tion, or, when they cannot do that, to maintain a French soldier or gendarme in England.
Those who are above the age of 12 and under that of 16, to be compelled to learn French; and as soon as they can speak that language, either to be hired or flogged as often as they are found speaking English.
All the persons of a ripe age to learn French as fast as they can, and to be subjected to a requi-sition, and to be incorporated in the French ar-mies, but not in greater numbers than one Eng-lish for five French, and to serve on the Conti-nent, in France, or some of the nations under the dominion of the Republic.
One half of the produce of all the Mines of Copper, Tin, Bismuth, or Zinc, to belong to the French. One half of the Colleries to be let overflow with water, and all Cotton Mills, Spin-ning Machines, Fire Engines, Looms for weav-ing, Iron Furnaces, Slitting and Rolling Mills, or such other Machines as the Commissioners and Commanders in Chief shall order, to be broken.
The Shipping and Naval Stores to be sent to France; and all the Royal Ports, such as Ports-mouth, Plymouth, &c. that can receive a frigate, of 44 guns, to be destroyed or filled up.
That decrees may be the better understood the intention is declared to be, that England, which is the Rival of France, and the Enemy of Nat-ions, shall become a Province of the Republic, in which the French Language alone shall be spoken and French Laws obeyed. Liberty of Religious opinions shall be allowed; but as there are too many Churches and Places of Public Worship in that fanatical Country, one half shall be con-verted into Barracks for Soldiers, or otherwise converted to the Use of the French Govern-ment.
The only Teachers in Public Schools, Univer-sities, or Academies, shall be natives of France; and the English Language prohibited to be taught under the heaviest penalties.
Death to print or publish any thing in English except by order of the Commander in Chief.
All English books to be seized and sent to France, and books printed in French to be the on-ly ones permitted to be sold or distributed in England.
All Laws and Regulations made for England to extend to Ireland also.
Such are the severe, unjust, and, we trust chi-merical projects of the French. If these cannot awaken this Country, we do not know what can; and we leave the commentary to the good sense, courage, and patriotism of Britons, who, when true to themselves, never did, nor, we trust, ne-ver shall, lay at the proud foot of a Conqueror.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELIZ DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
FOR SALE,
A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted.—Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27.
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of
Ganipore Sambras, Allabad Emery, Seepore Bastahs, Mugga Mamoody, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Guzzahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803.
George Deneale, administrator of Edward Deneale, dec'd, complainant, against, John Mease, brother and heir at law of Robert Mease, deceased, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, James M c Rea, William M c Rea, Margaret M c Rea, Jno. M c Rea, Robert M c Rea, Nancy Allison M c Rea, Henry L. M c Rea, and Allison M c Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M c Rea, deceased, and Agnes M c Rea and Robert M c Rea, surviving executors of R. M c Rea, deceased, defendants.
The defendants John Mease, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife Rebecca Allison, Wm. M c Rea, Margaret M c Rea, Robert M c Rea, Nancy Allison M c Rea, Henry Lyles M c Rea, and Allison M c Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. (S8 rawzm)
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803.
Richard Prime, plaintiff, against, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, Jas. M c Rea, William M c Rea, Margaret M c Rea, Jno. M c Rea, R. b. M c Rea, Nancy Allison M c Rea, Henry Lyles M c Rea, and Allison M c Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M c Rea, deceased, and Agnes M c Rea, and Robert M c Rea, surviving executors of Rob. M c Rea, deceased, and Samuel Crandle, Samuel Nicholls, administrators of Michael Thorn, dec'd, defendants.
The defendants Nathan. Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, William M c Rea, Margaret M c Rea, Robert M c Rea, Nancy Allison M c Rea, Henry Lyles M c Rea, Allison M c Rea and Agnes M c Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in the county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
Test—A copy, G. DENEALE, Clerk. S9 rawzm
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803.
Robert Ware Peacock, Complainant, AGAINST Owen Roberts and Daniel C. Brent, Defendants.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Owen Roberts is not an inhabitant of this District, on motion of said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Owen Roberts, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Daniel C. Brent, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debt by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging, to the said absent defendant, Owen Roberts, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the county.
A Copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. S. 20. lawzm
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
Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga, Old St. Julian and Medoc. WINES, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea. Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, 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, Basker Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dipp'd Candles, 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 general family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber, 36 Pipes Holland Gin, of the best quality and flavor, A quantity of Sole Leather, 100 Cheeses, 10 hhds Muscovado Sugar, Beef and Pork, Coarse Salt, &c. J. G. LADD. September 7. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles, 10 hhds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaster.
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT
Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. Peter Heiskell, sign of General Washington, Where he continues to keep a House of Entertainment for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public. August 8. eo
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 20 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. dzt eo
For Sale at the Vendue Store, A Copper Still
that will hold about 300 Gallons. T. PATTEN. June 4. d
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboe, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hhds. 19 tierces, 79 bks. First quality Guadalupe Sugar. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bks. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26. d
COTTON & STEWART
HAVE JUST RECEIVED An additional ASSORTMENT of the following Valuable Patent Medicines, from Dr. Church's Dispensary, NEW-YORK:
 Vegetable Lotion, 75  Tooth Ache Tincture, 100  Antibilious Pills, 50  Woman's Lozenges, 50  Itch Ointment, 75  Analeptic Female Pills, 50  Restorative Balsam Pills, 100  Eye Salve, 50  Specific Pills, 50  Cough Drops, 100  Corn Plaster, 50  Hooper's Female Pills, 25  British Oil, 25  Essence of Mustard, 75  Pectoral Pills, 37 1/2  Botanical Tea, 100  Stoughton's Elixir, 25  Anderson's Pills, 25  Turlington's Balsam, 31  Extract of Mustard, 75  Sensitive Pills, 37 1/2  Antispasmodic Elixir, 200 
The above articles are sold by the bottle, box and package at the prices affixed to them, with a considerable allowance to those who buy to sell again. Directions for using, and certificates of cures made by them, gratis. Sept. 7. law
The Subscriber
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union Street, where he has for sale, All kinds of GROCERIES, Rhode Island Cheese and Potatoes, Onions, Corn Meal, together with Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz. Oranges, lemons, limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and shell barks.
Philadelphia Bottled Cyder of the first quality, excellent fat mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco. Abel Willis. Sept. 28. d
The Sale
of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters, } Ex'tors. Sept. 29. d
Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Harriet Brawner, has, without cause, eloped from my bed and board, I am under the disagreeable necessity of forwarding all and every person or persons from crediting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt she contracts after the date hereof. Wm. B. Brawner. Oct. 17. eo3t
To be Rented,
For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS of FIVE ACRES each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque.
ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road. Particulars will be made known on application to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14. eo
Frederick Kemelmmyer, LIMNER,
Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hooe's, (Water Street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon.
He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting.
Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible. August 31. eo
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE On Practical Farming: Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaster of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations 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. law
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named
MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
FOR SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is no stand in town more better or eligibly situated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. Sept. 13. eo
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, Geo. Triplett, } Ex'tors. July 7. eo
Lost at the late Fire,
A fire Bucket painted red and inscribed 'Franklin Fire Society, Wm. Ladd, 1792.' Whoever will return it to the subscriber shall be liberally rewarded. J. G. LADD. Sept. 19. d
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having obtained letters Testamentary with the Will annexed, on the estate of ADAM LONGDEN, deceased, requests all persons that have just claims against said estate, to bring them in properly authenticated for settlement, and all persons indebted are requested to make payment to RALPH LONGDEN, Ex'or. October 13. law3w4t