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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1805.
[No. 1389.]
When the Sale. life o ery of a perfe DAY next, sold at the Vendue Store,  WS RUM 10. French Brandy in pipes, mail and bks. Apple Brandy in bks. in hds. tierces and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, mould and dip Candles mould in kegs, boxes and jars, Raisins in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates,  HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Also,  A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Dials, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Quinzes and Callicoes, Flith Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Dec. 20. Philip G. Marsteller.
10 pipes well flavor'd Holland 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 40 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 cask Britannias, do. Placillas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY  J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
JAMES SANDERSON has received, in addition to his late general sup- ply, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran- dy. 4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England do. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. do. 25 casks claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 40 hogheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31. d
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, 69 barrels prime pork, 12 casks pates, suitable for the West-India market. July 3. Wm. HODGSON. d
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and THIS OFFICE, PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)  AN ABSTRACT OF AN  APOLOGY, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard A. Namier, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed his Goods, consisting of Hardware, to the house lately occupied by James Ruffel, in Fairfax Street, next door to Messrs. Janney and Lloyd's, where he will keep a complete assortment of the above Goods, and a general assortment of Bar- low, Crowder, Bislered, and German Steel. August 31. O. P. Finley. d
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, 3 puncheons Jamaica Rum, of a superior quality. 15 puncheons } New England Rum. 30 barrels } Which he will sell low, for cash or approved negotiable notes. August 26. d
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c. A SUPPLY OF-
Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martins sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars. Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, } Lisbon, } Teneriffe, } WINES. Malaga and Port, Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Sallad oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms. May 14. JAMES BACON. d
LAWRASON & FOWLE Have just received, by the brig Harmony, Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston. 3 bales Knit Beerboon Gurrahs 3 do. Sewing Twine 2 chests Young Hylson } FRESH TEAS. 5 do. Imperial 20 boxes best Spanish Segars 2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy 40 barrels N. E. Rum 5 hds. retailing Molasses 7 barrels Sperm. Oil a few boxes Sperm. Candles 40 boxes brown Soap And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6. d
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz. Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marceilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambrick mufins India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings. January 7. Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boil'd camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
For CHARTER, To the West-Indies or Coastways, The Sloop HOPE, Burthen 73 tons; a good strong vessel and in complete order to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to  Hewes & Miller. August 28. d
Belona Gun-Powder. Just received and for Sale by the sub- scribers, 15 quarter casks Belona Gun-Powder, of a superior quality. Also, 10 chests Young Hylson Tea, and 20 barrels New-England Rum. Lawrason & Fowle. August 27. d
JOHN TUCKER Has For sale 700hds. & 100 barrels St. Martin's Sugar, Intitled to debenture certificates - also 600 bushels Coarse Salt, and Groceries as usual. Aug. 21. d
The Subscriber Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-street, viz. THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself - the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair - this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to  THOMAS RICHARDS, or in his absence to Mrs. Hudson, living on the premises. August 8. d
TUNIS CRAVEN, HAS JUST RECEIVED, An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Phila- delphia and Baltimore. -AMONG WHICH ARE-
Superfine cloths and coloured cambricks, cassimeres, Dimities, Cotton cassimeres, 6-4 9-8, Cambrick White and coloured mufins, jeans, nankenees and India, book, jacquet lufians, and mull mull, muf- lin, Long and short nan- Colonade and crossbar- keens, red striped cambrick Blue do. ditto, White and coloured Lace, marceilles, 6-4, Lace shawls, Waistcoating, Long ditto, 4-4 7-8, Irish lin- Super brocaded do. nens, long lawns, English and French silk 4-4 7-8, Shirting cot- gloves, ton, Kid ditto, Irish and Flanders sheet- Pic nic mitts, ing, English split straw bon- nets, Placillas, Madras and bandanna Brittanias, handkerchiefs, Silesias, Baftas, Silk, cotton and thread Mammodies, hosiery, Gurrahs, &c. &c. Diaper table cloths, Napkins, Chintz callicoes and All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.
TO LET, A NEAT WELL FINISHED  TWO STORY HOUSE, On St. Asaph-street, nearly opposite Abraham Faw's office - apply to  Hewes & Miller. August 2. d
FOR SALE, 100 barrels prime Beef, 60 do. Pork, 5 hds. and bbs. continental Rum, 4 hds. Molasses, 2 butts real Holland Gin, 12 casks black eyed Peas, 300 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 20 boxes Raisins, 1 half pipe and 2 qt. casks London Par- ticular Madeira, 6000 lbs. Coffee, 8 cases felt Hats assorted, suitable to the St. Domingo Market, 50 barrels prime Herrings.  WILLIAM HODGSON. July 30. d
SHIP  UNITED STATES, J. M. SPEARE, Arrived at Liverpool, in per- fect safety, after a passage of 26 days; and expected to sail about the beginning of August, with FALL GOODS, for Alexandria and George Town. She may be expected by the 20th instant, and as we are de- sirous of giving her dispatch so as to place her at Liverpool for an early ship next spring, for this river, we will either charter, or take in part freight to a convenient port in France, or to Cowes and a Market, or LIVERPOOL DIRECT. Apply to  Ricketts, Newton & Co. September 4. d
TO LET, The Store and Cellar, lately occu- pied by Mr. James Wilson, deceased. They will be let either with or without the dwell- ing house, as may be most convenient to the person who may be inclined to become a tenant. Apply to Mrs. Eliza Wilson or R. I. Taylor. September 4. d
NOTICE -  TO OWNERS OF DOGS. The subscriber gives this public no- tice, That he intends, immediately, to proceed in the collection of the Tax on Dogs, and that it is his duty to enforce the law laying the said tax, by killing and destroying every animal of the dog-kind found going at large, which hath not been duly returned, or which shall not be pro- vided with a collar about their necks with the owner's name thereon, according to law. Simeon Thomas, Police Constable. September 3. d
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, 1 case black taffeties 1 do. bandanoes, red and brown 20 barrels pork Essence of spruce in jars A large scale beam, bottoms and weights, complete.  JOHN G. LADD. August 10. d
St. Vincents Rum, Muscovado Sugar, and Spanish Hides,  FOR SALE BY Benjamin Shreve, junr. August 5. d
FOR SALE, A few puncheons 4th proof Jama- ca Rum. James Sanderson. August 26. d
NOTICE. The subscriber, administrator to the estate and effects of Eugene Hanly deceased, re- quests all persons who have claims against the es- tate, to bring them forward, legally authenti- cated, for settlement; and those indebted will please to make immediate payment. William Oxley. August 14. d
FINE SALT. 2000 bushels fine Salt, on board the Sloop Hope, at E. Janney's whar, for sale, by  Hewes & Miller. August 26. d
Wanted to Purchase, 50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 flout Chestnut RAILS. Apply to the Printer. Aug 19. d
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity, OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. BY JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium of ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spi- rituous, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c. May 3. d

ADVERTISEMENT.
IT was not until yesterday that I had an opportunity of seeing a publication in the Alexandria and Washington papers, of the 23d inst. (Signed)
JOHN F. BOWIE, Junr.
I must therefore, beg leave to reply to that publication in as short and concise a manner as possible; this I consider a duty I owe to the deceased, not only as a friend, but as a Brother. I cannot help expressing my surprise at seeing this publication, as I certainly expected that nothing of the kind was necessary at this period; when we reflect that Mr. Bowie could not be answered by Mr. E. M. Lyles, and as it appears from the face of his publication his wish to justify his conduct, it becomes necessary to present to the world, some items in justification of my Brother's conduct. It appears from Mr. Bowie's statement, that on the 10th day of June, in the morning, he was in company at Bowling's Tavern, with Messrs. E. M. Lyles, F. Wise, and some others, that in the course of conversation Mr. L. did speak of ladies of his acquaintance in terms highly improper—that he Mr. Bowie immediately expressed his disapprobation, on which Mr. Lyles explained and apologised, and Mr. Bowie was satisfied. I cannot omit remarking that although Mr. Bowie did acknowledge he was satisfied, he communicated this circumstance to one or more of those Ladies, which immediately felt injured, and showed an immediate resentment to some of Mr. Lyles's near relations, who lived in the neighborhood. This coolness on the part of those Ladies to Mr. Lyles's relations, was not to be accounted for by them, and of course they inquired the cause, and was informed that Mr. Bowie had informed one or more of them, that Mr. L. did speak disrespectful of them. This circumstance was communicated to Mr. L. on the 4th of July at Piscataway, in the evening, when Mr. L. felt injured, and his was the cause of Mr. Lyles inviting Mr. Bowie up stairs; it certainly must appear obvious to the impartial reader, that if Mr. Lyles had said any thing disrespectful of those ladies, and afterwards apologised for it, and Mr. Bowie was satisfied, that Mr. Bowie ought to have been silent on that subject afterwards, and not to have given any information to that effect to those Ladies—but I think from the whole train of information which I have collected, together with all the certificates, that the world will believe with me, that Mr. Lyles did not say any thing disrespectful of those Ladies. I must therefore beg the particular attention of the impartial reader, to the certificates of Mr. Bowling, No. 1. Major Taney, No. 2. Doctor Hill, No. 3. Mr. Wise, No. 4. and myself, No. 5.
No. 1.
Mr. Bowling's certificate. That on going into the room when Mr. Lyles, Mr. Wise and Mr. Bowie was, he heard Mr. Bowie say, "gentlemen, take notice the Ladies you speak of are of my acquaintance, and I shall hold you accountable to me, for what you say of them," or to that effect.
I ask, is it possible, for a moment, to suppose that any part of this certificate goes to prove, that Mr. Lyles either individually, or conjointly, said any thing disrespectful of those Ladies? I answer no; because the certificate has nothing to do with the word "disrespect," as coming from Mr. Lyles, or any thing else that was improper, and further Mr. Bowie applied his charge to Mr. Lyles, when Mr. Bowling says, he did speak to gentlemen, which would infer that others were implicated in Mr. Bowie's charge, besides Mr. Lyles.
No. 2.
Major Taney's certificate, is in these words. That what he Mr. Lyles, had said about the Ladies should be out of the question, and required no apology, as it could not for a moment be supposed, that he meant to convey any improper meaning by such expressions.
I ask the reader to pause, "and see if any word or words which is contained in this certificate, goes to establish that Mr. Lyles, did speak disrespectful of those Ladies," it is impossible to infer such an idea; (although it is not denied but Mr. Lyles might have been conversing about the Ladies,) and when we take into view the certificates of Doctor Hill, Mr. Wise, and myself, it will most clearly appear that nothing could have been said by Mr. Lyles, disrespectful of them.
With respect to the caning business, Dr. Hill's certificate is sufficiently explanatory; but certainly it cannot be denied but Mr. Bowie was premature in his publication, of the 13th July, for as Mr. Lyles was the
challenged person, he certainly had the right to name his own time, either for his meeting or agreeing in his answer (provided it was a reasonable one) and until that time had elapsed, Mr. Bowie had no right to publish Mr. Lyles: Mr. Bowie's challenge was given the 12th of July; and Mr. Lyles required all the 17th to give his answer, and Mr. Bowie published him the 13th, which was four days previous to the time that Mr. Lyles required to give in his answer. I shall now conclude with a belief that the impartial public will form their opinions accordingly.
GEORGE N. LYLES.
Alexandria, August 31, 1805.
No. 3.
Mr. Hawkins was asked in my presence, if Mr. Lyles had made use of the assertions of which he was accused? Mr. H. answered no—and at the same time observed, that the lady was a connection of his, and consequently he thought it his duty if Mr. Lyles had said so, to take notice of it. I also heard Mr. Hawkins say that Lyles had spoken in the highest terms of the lady.
WILLIAM HILL.
No. 4.
Being called upon by Mr. G. N. Lyles, to know if I recollected hearing Mr. E. M. Lyles make use of language derogatory to the character of certain ladies, on the 10th June, at Bowling's tavern Piscataway. I will briefly state, that in my presence Mr. Lyles made use of no such language, neither do I recollect Mr. Bowie addressing himself to Mr. Lyles and myself, as stated in Mr. Bowling's certificate in the Washington Federalist of the 27th August.
Given under my hand this 30th day of August, 1805.
FRANCIS WISE.
No. 5.
On the 6th of August, the day before Mr. E. M. Lyles's death, he came into my room, I asked him if he did or did not say any thing disrespectful of these ladies—he answered, I call my God to witness, I never did.
Given under my hand this 31st day of August, 1805.
GEORGE N. LYLES.
From London Papers, June 10 to 13.
June 11.
Government has received advice, we understand, of the capture of the Hannibal, which was severely handled in her action with the Lively, struck to a frigate of 44 guns, the Illustrious being at the same time in sight. The Hannibal was formerly a British 74, and was taken about five years since in Algeziras Bay, where she grounded within the reach of the Spanish batteries.
Hardly any thing is talked of but lord Nelson's pursuit of the combined fleet; and as is generally the case, when intelligence does not keep pace with the unreasonable impatience of the public, numbers of unfounded reports are circulated almost hourly. Letters were yesterday pretended to have been received from Holland, stating that an action had taken place between lord Nelson and the combined fleets. To state all the forms in which this rumor has been circulated would be impossible, nor is it necessary, as we can lay before our readers the original fabrication itself, which first appeared on the 21st ult. in the Dutch Gazette, entitled Stants und Handlungen Zuschaner an Gestehe der Sider see , and was afterwards copied into the Hamburg Correspondent of the 22d. The following is the article alluded to:—
"If we can credit a report spread at the time this paper was going to press, there has been a most bloody battle in the neighborhood of the Canary Islands, between the French, Spanish and English fleets, under the command of Admirals Gravina and Nelson, in which both commanders fell, and the British captured nine sail of the line and four frigates. What truth there may be in this important intelligence time alone can determine."
We need hardly add, that the date proves this pretended intelligence to be altogether unfounded.
Gibraltar, June 6. Three American gun-boats and one mortar boat arrived to day from the United States on their way to Tripoli, which they are going to attack again.
The American gun boats are universally reckoned to be the most complete vessels of the kind ever seen in this Bay, whilst the few English gun boats here are exactly the reverse, and are so inferior in every respect to those of the Spaniards in their construction, and in rowing or sailing, that the enemy laugh at and despise them.
June 8. The garrison is perfectly healthy, though a number of families have already left it, from the apprehension of the fever breaking out again.
Paris, June 20. It is asserted that Prince Louis will have the command of a considerable body of reserve; his head quarters to be at St. Amand. The army on the coast is at present sub-divided into three corps, denominated after their stations. The astronomer Lalande has published in our journals some observations on the preparations made on our coast, in which he states the number of vessels at Boulogne at upwards of two thousand, and that of the army at one hundred and fifty or two hundred thousand men.
Florence, June 14. Tuscany, as well as Lucca, are to be united with the new kingdom of Italy. Bonaparte intends to make many other changes in Italy. To facilitate the changes, the republic of Lucca has applied to Bonaparte for a new constitution, and requested the honor of being governed by a member of his family. Many more political changes are speedily expected to take place in other parts of Italy. Bonaparte has undertaken to pay all the pensions due to the officers and household of the late duke of Parma, amounting to about 100,000 livres per month. The pay of the French garrison at Leghorn has been diminished by 150,000 livres per month. Bonaparte promises that the subsidy for the maintenance of those troops shall be discontinued, as soon as England acknowledges the kingdom of Etruria. Between the Etrurian and French governments an exchange of territory is about to take place. Etruria is to cede to France the district of Orbitello, and a part of the valley of Cecina, bordering on the Duchy of Urbina, receiving in exchange the republic of Lucca, with the Duchies of Massa and Carrara.
Leyden, July 12. Among the foreign news the following is deserving of notice:
"At Constantinople, the hopes of the English to conclude a tripple alliance between Great Britain, Russia and the Porte, are disappointed, the Russian ambassador having declared to the Turkish secretary of state, as we are informed, that the Russian monarch was disposed to co-operate for peace; but not to enter into an offensive and defensive alliance."
"The Russian chamberlain and minister of justice, Count Novosiltzof, who is known to be charged with a negotiation, is not only already arrived at Berlin, and that sooner than was expected, but also the British envoy at Berlin, M. Jackson who had been three weeks at Dresden, is returned to Berlin in haste, and has already had a conference with the Russian negotiator."
June 12.
We have received the Paris Journals, to the 4th inst. and Dutch papers to the 9th. By the former we find that the preparations for the invasion of this country are continued with increased activity. Troops to the amount of between fifteen & twenty thousand are now in motion along the coast; and the flotilla at Boulogne consists of not less than 2000 vessels. Bonaparte having received the homage of his Italian slaves, is on his return to France; he comes by the Rhine and is shortly expected shortly on the coast, where he is to be met by the minister of war. In Holland too, the preparations appear to be very active. General Marmont is now at the Helder, inspecting the military, and admiral Winter, is appointed commander in chief of the fleet, to be employed in the expedition. On the whole we deem it highly probable that the attempt at invasion will not be much longer delayed;—but come the enemy when they may, they will find us prepared to meet them determined to stand or fall with the liberties and independence of our country. According to letters from Frankfort, the French troops continue to March from Hanover, to the interior of France; and an unusual degree of activity is observable in every direction.
A letter from Stockholm dated the 4th inst. states, that several of the first personages in Sweden have been dismissed from the offices of state which they held, in consequence of the representations they had made to the king on the subject of his present military measures, in opposition to France, Prussia, and Austria.
It is added, that, among others, the baron Lagerbelke, minister for foreign affairs, M. De Liebat, of the court and of state, have received orders to quit the kingdom. This statement, however, will probably prove an exaggeration of the fact. It is also stated, that the efforts of the English to form a tripple alliance between Great Britain, Russia, and Turkey, have failed; M. D'Italinsky, the Russian minister at
Constantinople, having received orders to suspend the negotiations upon that subject. A letter from Frankfort of the 23d June, contains the following article: "They write from Augsburg, that several Russian ministers of distinguished rank continually pass through that city on their way to France; a circumstance which is considered as a prelude to the re-establishment of a good understanding between Russia and France."
Mr. Trotter has taken a step near Highgate. He was there, as he did not take a carriage until he had lost the large key.
A new Tiara has been made in Paris, which is intended as a present to Bonaparte to the Pope. It is set with Oriental rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and pearls; the most valuable is a very large emerald, weighing 100 carats, placed under the cross, which, ages constituted part of the crown of the Vatican, and is now restored to its original destination.
The report of the death of Tallien is contradicted in the Paris papers.
The report is renewed that the residence of the pope will soon be removed to Avignon.
According to one of our journals, it is considered as certain at Paris that the republican Kalender will be entirely laid aside in September next. Several public officers even in their official documents, already make use of the old. The principal difficulty is said to be, that the financial accounts throughout the empire, commence from the 22d of September; but the minister of finances, it is said, has a plan that will obviate this.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5.
COMMUNICATION.
A word to Duelists. —The practice of deciding contests by single combat, has of late years prevailed to an alarming degree, drenching the land in blood, and provoking the Divine judgments.
Writings eminent for learning and wit have treated the practice with the ridicule it deserves, and none with more effect than the writings of Dean Swift, those who are ambitious of acquiring by practice the title of honorable gentlemen , are entreated to peruse his Observations on Polite Conversation.
Dissuasions of a more serious kind against this practice, arise from its being a variance with the law of God.
It is enjoined upon mankind, "thou shalt not kill," this command according to our Saviour's interpretation thereof, forbids the malicious thought, or expression. The crime is then in embryo, in that state its extirpation is demanded. Offences will come, but revenge not yourselves—Overcome evil with good—Bless them that curse you—When Christ was reviled, he reviled not again—When he suffered he threatened not. This is real greatness of mind, it bespeaks a noble, bold, independent spirit.
But the spirit by which the Duelist is actuated is degraded, cowardly and dependent—He has not courage to oppose a prevailing opinion, even when erroneous and wicked. A great military character, was too intrepid, to be held in such mean fetters—"You know I am not afraid to fight," was his answer to a challenge, "but I am afraid to offend God."
An offence often of the most trivial nature, must be expiated by meeting the antagonist in the field. If another injures me, it is a poor reparation to put it his power to murder my person, as he has already murdered my name: Or, if I have given the offence, must nothing satisfy me but to add the guilt of blood to the injuries already offered. Is this in either case consistent with the suppression of passion; the forgiveness of injury; or the exercise of meekness, so often inculcated by our Lord, and enforced by his own example. But why speak to such, of Christ; or of his example? They know him not; they honor him not. Their revenge must be gratified, and their blasted reputation blazoned abroad, in defiance of God's law; in defiance of Christ's doctrine; in defiance of the wrath which guards that law, and this doctrine; in defiance of hell, kindled to punish those who take away their own lives, or the lives of others.
The pretended honor often mentioned as rendering this practice necessary, is a gilding over indelible disgrace. Their boasted vaporing breeds in considerate minds pity and contempt. If it be honor to writhe in pain—if it be honor to die accursed—if it be honor to be associated afterwards with murderers—THIS HONOR O DUELIST, thou hast purchased! To M

thy name shall be advanced! Thy name is recorded in Heaven and on earth: it is remembered at all, it shall be remem- bered with dread, as a beacon to warn the men who study God's law; who receive instruction from Christ; who put themselves under the guidance of the Di- vine Spirit, will escape the disgrace of ei- ther challenging or of accepting a chal- lenge, or of being in any degree aiding to such practices. Those who are inclined to such practices. When they die, they die in peace, a life of immortal happiness, a glory of angels, and of human perfect.
NEWS FROM TRIPOLI.
By mail of Monday the following in- telligence was received in a let- ter from Salem (Mas.) dated August 28, o'clock.
With heartfelt joy I announce to you the fortunate and honorable TERMINA- TION OF THE WAR WITH TRI- POLI. A vessel (the Belle-Isle, captain Leach) is now entering our port from the Mediterranean, and brings the important news that Gen. Eaton gained a great vic- tory, on the 10th June, over the Bashaw's army, slaughtering a large part of his for- ces; he is wounded but it is hoped not killly. He dictated the terms of peace on the spot. Our prisoners are all to be re- leased WITHOUT RANSOM, of course no tri- bute in future."
"I know not whether the old bashaw has agreed to abdicate his station. As it is said there are dispatches on board for gov- ernment, and the mail is going, I have only time to offer my sincere congratulations on this event."
In a postscript it is added: "I did not hear the name of the place where the battle was fought, but it is said to be 100 leagues east of Tripoli."
By the mail of last evening we received the following statements.
From the Salem Register of August 29.
Yesterday the brig Belle-Isle, capt Leach, arrived here in 65 days from Naples. A- bout eight days before he sailed, news ar- rived there, that Gen. Eaton, at the head of the small American force which had been detached from our Mediterranean squad- ron, and the troops collected by the rival brother of the Bashaw of Tripoli, had an engagement with the Tripolines at Derne; on which side the victory declared we do not learn; but it was said that general Ea- ton's army suffered most severely, and that every American was killed, except Mr. Ea- ton, who was wounded in the shoulder! The effect of the battle, however, was an immediate negotiation for peace, to assist at which, Col. Lear went to Tripoli; and two days before captain L. sailed, dispatch- es were received from Col. Lear at Naples, bringing the important and glorious intelli- gence that a PEACE, highly honorable to the United States, had been concluded, and of course the Americans, who had been so long suffering in captivity, released. Capt. Leach we understand, brings dispatches for our government, so that we may ex- pect shortly to have the official details of the battle the negotiation and the terms of peace.
The American squadron had not left Maha when this affair took place; and there was no intelligence at Naples of the gun-boats from the United States having joined them. Commodore Barron, after he found the negotiation was in a promis- ing train, sailed for the United States on account of his ill state of health.
From the Boston Gazette of Aug. 29.
We understand by several gentlemen, who left Salem yesterday afternoon, that the brig Belle-Isle, captain Leach, had arriv- ed at that place from Naples, bringing the important and highly gratifying intelli- gence of the capture of the city of Tripoli, by the forces under the ex-bashaw (directed, we presume, by the intrepid spirit of our countryman gen. Eaton) and that the A- merican prisoners had been immediately re- leased.
Several parcels of dispatches, directed to the president, and to the heads of de- partments (received by this vessel) were lodged in the post office last evening. They were noted to be of high importance, and ordered to be forwarded to the seat of go- vernment, without delay.
The following letters were received by the above arrival, and add some important particulars to the agreeable intelligence a- bove stated:
Extract of a letter from an American gen- tleman at Naples, dated June 15, 1805.
"Letters from Sicily mention, that ad- vices had been received from our commo- dore at Syracuse, informing of the release of the American prisoners, and a peace with Tripoli. This event is said to be al- together owing to the spirited conduct of gen. Eaton. No particulars are mention- ed; but it is supposed on the terms offered by America, as Eaton had previously tak- en Derne and Baquara."
Extract of a letter from Frederick Degen, Esq. to a gentleman in this town.
"Dated Naples, June 22, 1805."
"Commodore Barron has resigned the command of the American Squadron to captain Rodgers. He (commodore Rod- gers,) wrote me on the 1st June, that Peace with the Bashaw of Tripoli was fi- nally concluded; and that the terms were most advantageous and honorable to the United States. It appears, that Mr. Ea- ton's undertaking has been attended with success. Mr. Dyson wrote me from Sy- racuse, that previous to the conclusion of peace, General Eaton defeated the Ba- shaw's troops at Derne, and took posses- sion of that town and castle, but received himself, during the action, a musket shot through the arm."
The intelligence contained in the above letters, is derived through an official source, and announces the important fact that
PEACE IS MADE WITH TRI- POLI AND OUR COUNTRYMEN ARE FREE!
POLITICAL ESSAYS On the essential and distinctive qualities of Democracies and Republics, with refer- ence to the Constitution of the United States.
FROM THE BALTIMORE REPUBLICAN, OR ANTI-DEMOCRAT.
ESSAY VIII.
"The American Governments are, in every respect, Complete and perfect Democracies." AURORA, June 14, 1803.
The writer of these essays, as appears by the preceding number, thought he had done all that his subject required; and seemed to conclude that, by shewing what democracy consisted in, he had evin- ced, with sufficient clearness, that such a denomination could not, with any semblance of propriety, be applied to the constitution of the United States. How- ever palpable this inference it did not suit the party styling itself democratic, to allow it to be received by the people, without some efforts to deprive it of its efficacy. In conformity with the views of this party, the Editor of the Aurora, its organ, was employed to overthrow the principles laid down in the Anti-De- mocrat, and to establish their converse, that the American general, and state gov- ernments are, in every sense of the word, Democracies, and that a republic and a democracy are, in every accepta- tion, synonymous or convertible terms. This he endeavored to do in sixteen long numbers signed (in the Aurora) "The Editor," as we have already observed in our introduction to these essays. We cannot pretend to publish this long la- bored tissue; which consists of some ar- gument, much declamation, and still more of unqualified abuse and detrac- tion; not merely of his supposed oppo- nent, (the Editor of the Anti-Democrat) but of some of the most exalted men in our country. Shortly after he had con- cluded, the writer of the "Mirror," re- sumed his arguments; with the follow- ing prefatory remarks.
(Ed. Ledger.)
There is a state of the public mind, which disposes it for the reception of political de- lusions. In a crisis of this nature, when the disease is at its height, the most anci- ent institutions are found to oppose but a feeble barrier to the prevailing rage for in- novation. Then, maxims long exploded, and systems of government that have bro- ken ruin upon whole nations, dazzle the weak intellect, and become the idols of the mo- ment. "The dog-star rages." Every fool is a politician. Age, experience, and wis- dom, are pushed off the stage. Change succeeds to change, in constitutions and institutions; while "a salutary permanency in the magistracy, and stability in the laws" disappear, amidst the captivating music of universal suffrage, and the clamorous shouts of liberty; leaving in their room a complex despotism, or military tyranny.
This brief and melancholy tale of the be- ginning and end of democracy, history has often told: and, as if intended to warn the
Western Empire from treading in the steps which have led to the extinction of so ma- ny ancient republics; an European nation has recently furnished another example of the effects of excessive liberty.
To apprise my fellow-citizens of the danger of too much liberty has been a- mongst my earliest, though humble efforts. I have always professed myself an admirer of the nicely balanced Roman Republic, down to the Gracchi; a detester of that injuriate liberty by which it was destroyed. An admirer of the commonwealth of A- thens, as it came out of the hands of So- lon, and for a short season after; a detes- ter of its government under the alteration made in it by a succession of ambitious de- magogues.
With a mind filled with these events, & mourning the fate of a deluded man, I have thought it my duty to warn my fellow-cit- izens of the dangers which beset them.
Thank heaven the seed of democracy though sown in this country is yet in the blade. If it be permitted to ripen, tho' the people must help to gather in the har- vest, the demagogues alone will fatten on the crop.
Look abroad and around! How are some of them employed? Busy in obtaining changes in our constitutions and institutions, calculated to secure to themselves or friends good and lucrative offices! No. No. Calculated to secure the liberties of the people!!
May a merciful and kind providence o- pen the eyes of the people before it be too late, before every thing valuable in our laws and constitutions be destroyed by the fiend democracy.
The hypothesis in the motto, "that the American governments are complete and perfect democracies," having attracted at- tention, and the term democrat being as- sumed by some citizens, the pernicious tendency and object of its promulgation, gave rise to two essays published in the Anti-Democrat of the 1st and 15th of July last under the signature of The Mirror; in which this new doctrine was examined and our governments shown to be republics ---To these two essays a reply has appear- ed in the Aurora, in sixteen numbers, enti- tled "A vindication of the democratic constitutions of the United States," signed "The Editor" (28)
It is proposed to renew the subject in a few papers, under the following general heads.
1. To examine the authorities relied upon by the editor to prove his hypothesis, that, "the American governments are in every respect complete and perfect de- mocracies." 2. To ascertain what is meant by the su- preme or sovereign power of the state, and where it resides. 3. To shew that the best informed a- mong the ancients, who have written re- specting the different kinds of government distinguish between a democracy and a republic.---And 4. To shew that the highest ancient au- thorities, and ancient examples, confirm the position, "that republics have a tendency to degenerate into democracies."
(28) Aurora. Aug. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31. Sept. 7, 8---1803.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Charles county, in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Enoch Magruder Lyles, late of the county last aforesaid, deceased, with a copy of the deceased's will annexed: all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of March next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of September, 1803.
William H. Lyles, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator. September 5. 2aw2m
FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
ABSCONDED from the service of the sub- scriber, on the 31st ultimo, a Negro Man named BOB, a sailmaker by trade, about five feet six inches high, remarkably erect in hi- gait and slovenly in his apparel, of which he took but a very slender supply with him. It is presumed that he is lurking about the town, as he was seen yesterday evening near the wharves. The above reward will be paid for his apprehen- sion and delivery. All masters of vessels and others are forbid carrying him off at their peril. R. B. Jamesson.
September 5. d.
FOR SALE.
A few likely NEGROES.
For terms, apply to BENJAMIN DULANY,
Who will offer at Public Sale, on the first of November next, at his plantation near the Falls Church,
All his Stock & Farming Utensils, of every description,
On a credit of 6 months---the purchasers giving bond with good security for the payment. September 5. d.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1803, in behalf of ROBERT BIRD against Josiah Weston and John Love; will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money,
AN ESTATE or PLANTATION, in the county of Prince William, called Buck- land---and one in the county of Westmoreland, called Chanilly; for the purpose of raising the sum of twelve thousand dollars with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 10th day of November 1795; and the further sum of nine thousand four hundred and fifty four dollars and eighty eight cents, with like interest, to be com- puted from the 10th day of May, 1798.
The sale of the above-mentioned estates will be made on the premises; that of Buckland to take place on the 14th day of October next--- from which only the sum of eight thousand three hundred and forty six dollars, with interest, at six per centum per annum, to be computed from the 25th day of July, 1797, and the expense of sale thereof is to be raised, and the residue from that called Chanilly, the sale of which will take place on the 16th day of the same month.
Benjamin Mobly, D. M.
FOR Joseph Scott, M. V. D. September 5. d. 4th Off.
Ground-Rents for Sale.
ON THURSDAY, the 4th day of October next, between the hours of twelve and one, will be Sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Coffee House, two separate Ground-Rents, secured by valuable Lots in this town, for £.20 17 3 Virginia Currency.
J. H. Hooe, Assignee of the estate of John Gill---a bankrupt, September 5. d.
Spring-Garden Theatre.
[BY DESIRE.]
THIS EVENING, SEPTEMBER 5, WILL BE PRESENTED A Celebrated COMEDY,
---CALLED--- The Soldier's Daughter. (Written by A. Cherry, of Drury Lane, Theatre, and acted through- out the United States, with great applause.)
Governor Heartall, Mr. McKenzie Frank Heartall, Mr. Wood Malford, sen. Mr. Robins Malford, jun. Mr. Cain Ferret, Mr. Taylor Timothy Quaint, Mr. Jefferson Captain Woody, Mr. Poe Simon, Mr. Francis Thomas, Mr. Seymour John, Master Harris The Widow Cheerly, Mrs. Wood Mrs. Malford, Mrs. Jefferson Mrs. Fidget, Mrs. Seymour Mrs. Townly, Miss Hunt Sufan, Mrs. Francis Julia Malford, Miss Jefferson.
TO WHICH WILL BE ADDED,
A favorite FARCE,
---CALLED--- The Prisoner at Large, OR, The Humors of Killarney. (Written by O'Keeffe, author of The Poor Soldier, &c.)
Lord Esmond, Mr. Cain Old Dowdle, Mr. McKenzie Count Frigon, Mr. Blisset Jack Conner, Mr. Wood Frill, Mr. Seymour Father Frank, Mr. Taylor Farmer Tough, Mr. Francis Trap, Mr. Poe Phelim, Master Harris Muns, Mr. Jefferson Adelaide, Mrs. Jefferson Rachel, Mrs. Seymour Mary Mrs. Francis Landlady Miss Hunt,
The Doors to be opened at 6, and the per- formance to begin precisely at 7.
Admittance One Dollar.
☞ Tickets to be had at Mr. GADSBY's bar,
and at the THEATRE.
☞ Should the weather prove unfavorable,
the entertainments will be postponed until the first fair evening.

PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday next will be sold on Hunter's wharf, THE BRIG FRIENDSHIP , Burthen 800 barrels as she came from sea; her rigging and sails nearly new, having performed but one voyage. A credit of 3, 6, and 9 months will be given. P. G. Marsteller.
Sept. 2.
FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
STRAYED from the commons, on Thursday last, a SORREL HORSE , about 15 hands high, bald face, white legs, and a fore spot on the right side of his weathers. Whoever takes up said horse and delivers him to the owners in Alexandria, shall have the above reward and all reasonable charges paid, by Douglas & Mandeville.
September 3.
FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
STRAYED from the commons of Alexandria, on the 20th of August last, a GREY HORSE , 8 years old, 14 hands 2 or 3 inches high, has the marks of a collar on his shoulder. The above reward will be given for returning him to the owner in Alexandria. Levi James.
September 3.
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 28th of August, a MULATTO MAN, named CHARLES ; ABOUT 5 feet 7 inches high, remarkably round shouldered, and may be very readily known, from having his left leg much larger than the right—it has all that appearance which is occasioned by an old sore and the free use of tobacco: He took with him several articles of clothing, but will probably wear trousers to conceal his leg. George Graham.
Lexington, (Fairfax county, V.)
September 2. (3) d3w
BAKER.
WE are about to establish a BISCUIT BAKERY , and would give encouragement to a person qualified to take immediate direction of the business. To prevent needless application none need apply without letters of recommendation. R. & S. Winchester.
Fredericksburg, September 2. d2w
W. D. SIMMS has commenced the Practice of LAW , and means to attend the Courts of Alexandria and Washington counties, in the district of Columbia—the Winchester District Court in Virginia, and Prince George's and Charles County Courts, in Maryland. August 26. d3w
FOR SALE, IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY , Neabsco Furnace, and its Appendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain—all, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one-third cash, and the balance in two annual installments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deal will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas T. Page, living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part. John Tayloe.
Mount Airy, August 12. d3m
N. B. A valuable Mine Bank, in Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
LAND for SALE.
I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considerable part of the purchase money. Those gentlemen who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property. John Luke.
August 5. dtf
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received, and for Sale, a few Boxes
SPANISH SEGARS.
T. CRAVEN.
August 19. d
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE Trustees of the town of PROVIDENCE, having thought it expedient to postpone the Sale of the several LOTS in the said town, advertised for sale on this day, until MONDAY the 21st day of October next—Notice therefore is given, That the said Trustees will, on that day, proceed to expose to PUBLIC SALE , for ready money, the several LOTS in the said town, agreeable to the act of assembly establishing the same.
Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhugh, H. Gunnel, jun. Wm. Middleton, Daniel McChichester, Francis Coffer, Daniel Lewis, John C. Hunter.
MONDAY, the 19th day of August, 1805. (29) ddf
NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS having claims against the Brigs John and Enterprise , and Schooner Young Lyon , are hereby notified and requested to bring them in, to the subscriber, within thirty days from this date.
James Patton. dtzothSept
EDUCATION.
H. WILBAR, Late MASTER of the Steine House Academy, Brightelmstone;
BEGS leave respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, that (at the request of many of his friends) he has reduced his terms of tuition to Five Dollars per quarter, and One Dollar entrance.
An Evening School will be opened on Monday next, the 2d of September, from 6 o'clock 'till 9—at the moderate price of Three Dollars per quarter. Pens, ink, and fire-wood included.
August 29. d3teoct
NOTICE.
THE administration of the estate of JAMES WILSON , deceased, having been committed to the Subscribers by the Orphans' Court of the county of Alexandria, they hereby require all those indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment of their respective debts; and those who have claims against the estate, to exhibit them as early as possible, properly authenticated.
Eliza Wilson, R. I. Taylor. 3rawtf
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
Ran away from the subscriber, in March last, a NEGRO MAN, named DICK ,
ABOUT 6 feet high, 40 years of age, slender make, his right hand twisted, occasioned by a hurt; one of his ankles swelled, which causes him to limp when walking; was formerly the property of Mrs. Burch, on the Capitol Hill, City of Washington. To any person who will take up said Negro and secure him in jail, I will give Ten Dollars ; if taken up 20 miles from home and brought to me, Ten Dollars and all reasonable charges, and in proportion if more than 20 miles—and if out of the state Thirty Dollars and all reasonable charges.
John Benson.
Montgomery County, near the Mouth of Monocacy, Aug. 14. 3rawtf
Forty Dollars Reward,
For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER;
HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seventeen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Brown, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forgery, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805. THOMAS WEST, One mile from Alexandria.
August 14. d
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wilkes street, opposite Capt. George Slacum's—For terms apply to,
John C. Vowell.
July 6. d
THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE RECEIVED,
A considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best articles in their line of business.
THEY HAVE FOR SALE—
Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port,
Values of the first quality and in fine order.
St. Estephe Medoc Claret, in cases of one and two dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach do. Jamaica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, old Irish Whiskey, Molasses.
TEAS, carefully chosen of the freshest and best qualities for family use.
Gunpowder Imperial Hyslop Young Hyslop Hyslop Skin Souchong
Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Sugars, Muscovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Upland Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mice, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Flotant & Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Bees Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in bladders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havanna Segars, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, refined Saltpetre, Brimstone, Allum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dipt Candles, Demijohns, &c. Mandeville & Jameson.
August 10. d
Valuable Property for Sale.
On the 10th day of October next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, will be Sold on a long credit, at public vendue, on the premises,
THAT large STONE WAREHOUSE on the corner of Wolfe and Union streets; one half of a Ground Rent of £131 18/ arising out of the Distill-house immediately opposite; one half of the Wharf that was built by general Roberdeau, and a number of Vacant Lots on Water, Wolfe, and Union streets.
The property will be shown to any person applying to the subscriber.
THOMAS PATTEN. ec6w
August 19.
FOR SALE.
Five hundred acres of LAND, in the County of Alexandria, and five and a half miles from Alexandria and two from Georgetown, one moiety in Wood and part of that heavily timbered. It abounds in excellent water, and hath an extensive view of the neighborhood—from its proximity to the City, Georgetown and Alexandria, with the additional convenience of an abundance of wood, few farms within the District claim a pre-eminence. Upon the First Monday in October , I shall attend on the premises for the purpose of disposing of it, if not sold previous to that time. Should it be more accommodating to those (who wish a country residence during the sickly months,) I will divide it into ten and twenty acre LOTS . Any person wishing to view the Land, by an application to WILLIAM SNELLUM , who lives on it may be gratified. My remoteness and the frequent depredations on the Wood and Timber, are the principal inducements to sell it, not more than one-fifth of the purchase money will be required, and a credit from two to three years will be given for the residue, security by a mortgage, and a forfeiture of the advanced monies, with interest on the sum unpaid, if not punctually and fully discharged.
G. CHAPMAN.
August 17. 2aw
FOR SALE,
Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever,
Four valuable Lots, on the south side of King-street, between Fayette and Henry-streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King-street, and running back 100 feet to a 12 feet alley. The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more especially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale,
A House and Lot, on the south side of King street, near Washington street, and opposite the Rose of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business.
Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years,
An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heaps upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washington street, or to the subscriber, at Notley Hall opposite to Alexandria.
Thos. L. Washington.
N. B. To Hire by the month,
A very likely active BOY,
About 15 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above.
May 3. eo
Leonard-Town Races.
THE Leonard-Town Jockey-Club Races, are the 15th and 16th of October next. The first day's is for FORTY GUINEAS , and the second for TWENTY GUINEAS , agreeable to the rules of said club.
By order, E. J. MILLARD, Secy. August 26. 2aw7p
WANTED.
A neat BOOT & SHOE-MAKER that can come well recommended, and taking charge of a SHOP , will meet with encouragement. A Single Man will be preferred. Enquire of the Perseverance .
August 28. 2. the b.
PUBLIC SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court, district of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be Sold at Public Auction, for ready money, on the 20th day of September next, on the premises—
A HOUSE & LOT, with the Appurtenances, in the town of Alexandria.
Late the property and place of residence of SEPH REY, deceased.
The property will be sold free from any encumbrance, and the title will be conveyed by the Marshal to the purchaser under the direction of the Court.
Daniel C. Brent, Marshal's Office, Alexandria, 12th August, 1805. 2awtf
Alexander Gordon,
Formerly Tavern keeper at Woodbridge;
TAKES the liberty of informing the Public, that he has opened a HOUSE & ENTERTAINMENT at the Occoquan Mills, where he solicits the patronage of his friends, and hopes for the encouragement of the public.
He begs leave to inform those who may please to favor him with their custom, that his house is commodious, his stables good, and shall be well kept; that he is furnished with a good assortment of liquors, and that in the different duties of an inn-keeper, his exertions to please shall be unremitted.
He hopes that his house will be a convenient stand for travellers, being a moderate stage from Alexandria or Dumfries; and from the great labor and expense that has been bestowed by Mr. Ellicott, in making a new road leading by this place of unequalled firmness and excellence, he has no doubt but that the route by Occoquan, needs only to be known to entitle it to a decided preference to that by Colchester, and more particularly it will accommodate those travelling from Fauquier, Culpepper, and Orange to Alexandria and the Federal City. A view of the different works at Occoquan, will always be amusing to the stranger who has an hour to spare.
August 13. 31aw3w
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers, of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the estate of William Wool, late of the aforesaid county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on or before the 6th day of February next, they may otherwise be by law excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 5th day of August, 1805.
Ann Wool, Admrx.
Archibald M'Clieff, Admrx. 2aw2m
August 6.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, per Schooner Hiram , from Rhode-Island:
ALSO,
35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY —
and
30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBACCO , warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to
John & Thomas Vowell. d
July 16.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained, letters of administration on the personal estate of Robert Brown , late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 3d day of August, 1805.
DIXON BRITTINGHAM, Admrx. 2aw2m
August 3.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
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