Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-09-30 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On THURSDAY next, At ten o'clock, WILL BE SOLD , at the Auction Room, Jamaica Rum in hds and bls. Antigua do. in bls. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags, Soap in boxes, Raisins in do. Tobacco in kegs, Starch in bls. &c. &c. &c.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, -Consisting of-
Broadcloths, Kerseymeres, Swanflown, Irish linen, India cottons, Calicoes, Persians, Cambricks, Jacksonet and book mullins, Mullin cravats, Silk Hose, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Ivory combs, Tapes & bobbins, Sewing silks, Nankens, Mens' & womens' shoes, Hats, &c. &c.
Likewise--Two bales of Broadcloths and Forest cloths on a credit. HENRY and THOS. MOORE, Sept. 28. Auctioneers.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY , at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hds and bls. Continental Rum in bls. French Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tiers and bls. Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Soap in boxes, Segars in boxes, A quantity of Nails in casks, A few crates of Queens Ware, 2 sets China, Furniture, &c.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are
Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, striped Nankens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Mullin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Mullins, Millinets, red Hums, Fans, Curb and snaffle Bridles, And a variety of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 26. Vendue Master.
Notice is hereby given, THAT a Court of Appeals will be held for the County of Alexandria, on Thursday next, the first day of October, to hear and determine the complaints of any persons, who may think themselves aggrieved by their property being over valued by the assessors. G. DENEALE, C. C. Sept. 24. d6t
To Rent,
To the first of March next, and immediate possession given, A complete two story Brick House on Water street, between Prince and Duke streets; as this street will in a short time be very handsomely paved, it will render its situation more eligible and pleasant than heretofore. Any person wishing to see the house and know the terms, will be informed by applying to the subscriber. GEO. CORYELL. Also, A frame Warehouse, in Duke street, next door to Alexander Smith's. Sept. 28. d6t
OLD FRUIT STORE.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and offers for sale at his Store, lower end of Prince street, A Quantity of LISBON LEMONS of an excellent quality, Green Coffee in bags, A quantity of good Bacon, Soap by the box, New-England Cheese, Loaf and lump Sugar, And almost every other article in the GROCERY LINE.
Also, A number of Half Bushel Measures. Thomas Simms. Sept. 24. d
Public Sale.
On Wednesday, the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, A two story frame House, now occupied by captain Joseph Martin, situate on Union street, near Harper's wharf, and next door to the store of Messrs. Harper and Lyles. The stand, for a retail store, is equal to any in Alexandria. And at the same time will be sold, A BILLIARD TABLE, in good order. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 21. d Auctioneer.
For CHARTER, The fast sailing Schooner MISSISSIPPI, JOHN GUTHRIE, MASTER; Burthen about 850 barrels. Apply to Wm. I. HALL.
Who has for sale, A few Marine Shares--also, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hds. Genuine Madeira Wine, Turk's Island Salt, Fine do. loose and in sacks, Cork wood for seines, Plaiter of Paris, Lampblack, Merchants' Wharf, Sept. 21. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The SHIP ELIZA, William Ladd, master; last from Liverpool, now lying at Ramfay's wharf. For terms apply to the master on board. N. B. The said ship was new sheathed, trunneled, and thoroughly repaired at Liverpool, and stands, A No. 1, at Lloyd's. FOR SALE, Or exchange for Tobacco, on board said ship,
25 crates Earthen Ware, and 3 cases plated Hats. Apply as above. Sept. 26. d
CARNE & SLADE Have just received, by the Eliza from Liverpool, The chief part of their FALL GOODS, and the remainder they are in daily expectation of receiving. The whole will form a very extensive and general assortment of HARDWARE, IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY. Sept. 25. d3t
WHEAT.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat. John M'Kinney, King-street, opposite the Washington tavern--Who will give Cash for FLAXSEED. Sept. 19. d
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received, per the Eliza, from Liverpool, an Importation of Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store lately occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ramsay, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package. Sept. 29. d
FALL GOODS.
Jacob Hoffman Has received by the ship Reserve, from London, and Eliza, from Liverpool, The greater part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, which he is now opening, in the store formerly occupied by Thompson and Veitch. Sept. 26. d6t
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only. They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Reserve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extensive Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for sale by the package or piece on the usual terms.--The following form a part of said assortment, viz. Nails, shot, pewter, fig-blue, German steel, FF and battle gunpowder, 26 bales best twitted sacking, Brussels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair safe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
JOHN G. LADD
HAS REMOVED His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gilpin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms. Russia Sheetings, A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above. Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence. JOHN G. LADD. July 22. d
PIANA FORTES
FOR SALE, Enquire at this Printing-Office. Sept. 25. e03t
Alexandria and Norfolk PACKET.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just arrived from Newport, R. Island, where he purchased and has brought here,
HOPE,
with excellent accommodations for passengers: he intends to run her between this place and Norfolk as a constant packet, and will spare no pains to furnish her with the best provisions and stores that can be had, in plenty, and to give general satisfaction to those who may honor him with their favor. Passengers may take their places at Mr. Gadsby's, Mr. Heiskell's, or Mr. Davidson's taverns. The packet will sail this day week.
ABEL WILLIS.
Who has for sale, Excellent mackerel, sounds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Gloucester cheese, R. Island do. with a variety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 23. d
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Love to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 24th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, The three story
BKICK HOUSE & LOT,
Situate upon the north side of Prince street and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz. "Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet." Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum.
By order of Ludwell Lee, Trustee. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 28. d Auctioneer.
50 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture, (near the seat of the late Mr. Madin, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS , one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging main and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollected, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow traveling gait, and was shod before.
The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short made horse, has a hanging main and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, trots hard, and drags his hind feet, by which they are much worn, holds his head high when mounted, has bad the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was shod before, but had lost one of his shoes.
Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and securing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them.
PHILIP R. FENDALL. Alexandria, 12th Sept. 1801. d

Leyburn, July 17. —Different reports, posterior to those which reached us on the 14th and 15th of this month, confirm the news of the debarkation effected by adm. Guichenon.
The news from Porto Ferrajo are not of a favourable description. This little place continues to make a most obstinate resistance; its inhabitants, or rather multitude of people from different nations who are incorporated with them, keep the place in a most deplorable situation, and refuse every offer of accommodation made to them. So far, indeed, do they carry this, that they would not even listen to a Tuscan courier, who was sent with a request to them to surrender and enjoy the blessings of peace.
On the 14th, the French bombarded the place very briskly, and according to report endeavoured to take it by storm, they failed in their object, the batteries of the besieged having considerably damaged their redoubts and entrenchments.
Ratisbon, July 25. In spite of the obscurity in which State affairs are involved, and the speculations with which curiosity supplies itself, we begin to believe that the Grand Duke will not be indemnified in Italy. His possessions in Germany are just on the eve of being allotted to him, and it is said that they will consist of the following states: Passau L'In-viertel, Freisingen, and Saltzburg. The Archbishop of Saltzburg has written from Vienna, that his lot will be decided in a few days. He has farther required that the rest of his moveable effects may be kept in a state of readiness to be sent to him, while he has requested the payment of two hundred thousand florins, which he had advanced to the university of Saltzburg. But the documents we are enabled to collect from this conduct of the Archbishop, would afford us very incon siderable light, unless we had at the same time certain intelligence that the French Government, which possesses at once the will and the power of the enforcing the strict execution of the Treaty of Luneville, has declared that it has nothing farther to do in the affairs of the late Grand Duke of Tuscany, and that he will receive his indemnities in Germany agreeable to the stipulations of that treaty. This declaration, which to disinterested men seems perfectly clear, has not appeared in this light to the ministers or the ecclesiastical princes, who are guided by the notions of ancient diplomatic conduct, the principal art of which consisted in never acting in conformity to one's professions. They will never be undeceived till the last moment, when the thunder shall descend on their palaces.
BREST, July 30.
However unfortunate may be the capture of the corvette La Chevette, which the British with their boats have carried off from Camaret at midnight, the noble resistance of those who were on board her is not the less honorable. Surprised without arms, surrounded and struck at the same moment, they defended themselves with truly French bravery. Three times the British were repulsed, and it is proved by accounts of the wounded, that each time they were severely treated, although there were only a handful of men to fight against them. The weak crew of the ship did wonders. Capt. Chassériau did not fall until after he had killed or wounded several British. The captain of the troops is not less distinguished; he is at the hospital; his wounds are numerous, but not considered dangerous. The officer who commanded the garrison has been killed. The British have sent in here a flag of truce with the wounded French, to the number of forty men. It was a melancholy sight to behold these unfortunate men mutilated and covered with wounds, which proved too evidently that the British did not owe this capture to the cowardice of the French, but to the superior arms which they employed. Taking advantage of the darkest moment of the night, they approached in silence, and when they came close to the corvette they suddenly boarded her. This was not difficult, as three-fourths of the crew were asleep at the time, and even those on deck were without arms. The oars of the British were covered with sheep-skins to deaden their strokes. The British who were in their shirts, had to distinguish them a black band round the arm. It is said, that notwithstanding this precaution, they engaged each other. It is certain that their loss is much more considerable than ours.
Port of New-York.
Arrived, brigs Amazon, Travis, Bourdeaux; Iris, Coffin, Liverpool.
Cleared, brigs Sally, Maxfield, Turk's Island; Delia, Sprague, Malta; fch'r Bird, Thompson, Sebastians; sloop Morning Star, Milward, Port Republican; James, Dawlett, Annapolis; Factory, Spaulding, Havanna.
The Iris spoke, Aug. 3, long. 15, 30, ship Juno, from Boston for Amsterdam. 5th, long. 7, 12, brig Success, from Liverpool to Bolton. 15, brig Clarissa, from Norfolk to Falmouth. Sept. 17, long. 48, 36, ship Ambition, 9 days from New-York for Amsterdam. Same day, ship Ann, 34 days from Amsterdam for R. Island.
The Niagara (mentioned yesterday) left, the Mary, Baker, for Portland; Essex, of Newburyport; Atlantic, Penrose, for Philadelphia; brig Hunter, New-York; ship Hunter, of do.
The Amazon, from Bourdeaux, spoke in the river, brig Mary, Smith, of this port from St. Sebastians. In sight of the Cordevan, was boarded by the English frigate Triton. Left ship Olive of this port; fch'r Maria, Sterry, do.; fch'r William, do. brig Thetis, Skiddy, do. brig Clio, do. brig Mary Ann, Cobbs, of do. Sailed in co. brig Susan, for Philadelphia.
Brig Penelope from Teneriffe, spoke in lat. 35, long. 46, ship Liberty, McCray, from New Brunswick, N. S. for Trinidad. In lat. 39, 30, long. 70, spoke snow Independence, Campbell, of this port, from Edenton for Liverpool, out 8 days. In lat. 40, long. 71, spoke the British packet Mary, from this port to Halifax.
The brig Eliza and Mary, Reed, from Martinique, spoke, Aug. 25 the brig Experiment, Smith, from Kennebec, going into St. Pierres, Martinique, in 38 days. 28th, brig Galen, Bethel, from Kennebec to Port-au-Prince, out 25 days. Sept. 10, in lat. 20, 17, long. 63, 25, ship Mars, of Philadelphia, from N. Orleans for Liverpool, 25 days out all well.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.
The fast-sailing brig Eliza, capt. Hewit, arrived at this port on Saturday evening last, in 36 days from Bourdeaux, which she left the 15th Aug. Capt. Hewit brought only two papers—the latest the 12th of August, which he gave to the Resident Physician at the Lazaretto, who requested them. We have not been able to procure any papers from any private source.
The capt. informs that the invasion of England much occupied the public mind at Bourdeaux, and it was generally supposed the attempt would be made. Markets were low at Bourdeaux.
The brig Eliza Myers, Vredenburg, of this port, was loading as Bourdeaux when capt. Hewit failed, and expected to sail in about 5 days.
Arrived, brig Eliza, Hewit, Bourdeaux; Juno, Albeve, Bremen; sloop Patience, Montgomery, New-York.
Arrived at the Lazaretto.
Sch'r Camilla, Jones, La Guira.
Came up from the Lazaretto.
Schooner Hiram, Ford, Port Republican; Friendship, Wrigley, do.
Cleared, fch'r Els, Nicholson, St. Thomas's; Friendship, Christophers, Liverpool, (N. S.) Regulator, Delavou, Madera; sloop Sally, Foster, Havannah.
Capt. Hewit left at Bourdeaux about 20 sail of American vessels, names unknown. On the 20th inst. in lat. 40, 30, long. 68, 00, W. spoke the fch. Fox, of and from Boston to St. Domingo; and on the 22d inst. the ship Nancy, of Norfolk, from Sligo to New-York, with passengers. Brig Susannah, Cushing, and Jason, Pe. failed, the former 4, and the latter 6 days before the Eliza, from Bourdeaux for this port.
By this arrival we hear of the unpleasant capture of the following vessels by the Spaniards.
Ship Molly, Flinn, and brig Maria, Hardie, of and from this port, to Smyrna.
Brig Sophia, Kenny, of and from this port, to Gibraltar, all sent into Algeciras.
A brig from Portland, and a sloop from Antigua, names unknown, are below.
Arrived at Martha's Vineyard on the 20th instant, fch'r Morning Star, 15 days from St. Croix. Left there, brig Peggy, Latimer of New-York; brig Elizabeth Sarah, Lowes, do.; fch'r Fair Trader, Nelson, do.; sloop Debbe, Carr, of Philadelphia; fch'r Hester, of Boston; brig Resource, Starks, of New-York; fch'r
Diador, of Philadelphia, bound to N. Y. brig Fox, Sawyer, of Portland; fch'r Greyhound, Tate, do.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
“Write, Write, why the devil don't you write, Mr. Editor!” What's the matter? “Matter; why don't you see? The Jacobins are in power; they turn all the Federalists out of office—all the old faithful servants are dismissed—and a parcel of unledged boys are put into office! Why the government is turned topsy-turvy. We are all ruined! undone! Write, I say; write down the upstarts—convince the people of their folly—tell 'em to change their opinions—change the officers of government—restore us to order—and all that!”—But my dear sir, be quiet. Don't urge a man to write, when he has nothing to write about—A man is in a dismal hobble, who must write every day, whether he has a subject or not! “A subject! Why if he has no other subject let him rail—and roar—and bellow—as some of the printers do, on both sides of the house—and when they have no sense to print, fill columns with hard names, and nonsense.”
Federalists; Aristocrats; Monarchymen; Tories; Jacobins: Democrats; Bankrupts; Rascals; Scoundrels!
“Aye, that's right—I like that sort of style—it is just to the point! Write 'em down—the devil is in't, if you cant write these fellows down.”
Now, look ye, my good sir; do not fret yourself. You have chosen a republican government; you say it is the best sort of government. Yet you say, the principal officers of government have got into the hands of boys or scoundrels. Surely that is not a very good government, which puts the most important business into the hands of the worst or weakest men. But how will you help it? Suffrage, that inestimable privilege, the right of suffrage, is the property of the Sovereign people. To get power, you must go to the source. If you want offices, you must apply to those who have them to bestow. How do the Jacobins succeed? They write—True, and they write lies! but one lie, when it has taken hold of the mind, is more than a match for ten contradictions. This however, is not the principal instrument of their success. No, they go to the sovereign people; sit down in their work-shops, or by their fire sides; talk with them; flatter them; praise them; excite suspicions against men in office; promise eternal fidelity, like lovers; tell them their taxes will be lessened, if they will just change the officers of government; in short, make them feel their consequence; and a little money, here and there judiciously distributed, may have its effect; as to morality; why, the end justifies the means!
Pray, how would you court a lady? certainly you would not write to her only; especially, you would not address her with reason? What kind of figure would you make, with your arguments, logic, and the reasonableness of the proposed connection? If I know any thing about courting, the Jacobins understand it the best. The federalist, like a good honest countryman, approaches the sovereign people, his mistress, with a manly air, and says, “Madam, you see I am a plain, honest man, who will make you a good husband, play you no tricks, and take good care of your property and children.” The Jacobin, puts on his dancing school airs, and as he approaches, smiles, squeezes the hand, and presses the lady to his bosom, and with tender caresses, flatters, sighs and lips the soothsing tale. Now, my friend, which of these will bear away the prize?
As to writing and reasoning against a tide of evil passions, of what avail? A Hamilton writes and speaks with energy, and eloquence: a Burr neither writes nor speaks a syllable in public; and who succeeds? When, my friend, will men, cease to preach to the winds and roaring waves? When will they cease to compliment that vile ferocious animal, man, with the false honor of being governed by reason.
But parties must have their papers; and they must be well supported! How does this operate? Why to convey opinions to one side only. If the Federalists want to diffuse truth among their opponents, they must do it through the democratic papers. In the federal papers, arguments and facts go where they are least wanted. And this is more certainly the fact when a paper is established for the avowed purpose of sup-
porting a party; for in that case, it is sure not to get into the hands of the other party.
Yet there are times, when newspapers and pamphlets are of excellent use. There are real occasions and subjects; and when they occur, write with decency and with candor. But an incessant jingle of harsh names, false accusations, and undue partialities for a foreign nation, in some even of the Federal papers and pamphlets, have done ten times more harm than good—“Remedio irratur seditio,” says the Roman historian—the remedy aggravates the inflammation.
Newspapers would have double the effect in counteracting the evil designs of bad men, if they were not established for party purposes, and only used occasionally for the propagating of truth on controverted subjects. They are, however, valuable weapons in the hands of good men, and tend, in a degree, to counteract the mischief done by similar weapons in the hands of factious men. At the same time one half their value is lost by an intemperate use; men often write as well as govern too much. No man likes to be fed daily on the same dish. New-York pap.
THE Officers of the 106th Regiment are hereby notified to attend the training on Thursday next, at the Court-House, at 10 o'clock, agreeable to the orders heretofore given.
September 30.
Red Straw Wheat.
The subscriber having experienced considerable difficulty in arranging the price of this wheat, from the variety of the prices in the market, has determined to fix the value at TWO DOLLARS per bushel, being the price at which wheat sold when this was first advertised. Gentlemen may be supplied in any quantity, and at any time, by applying at this place.
It may not be improper to mention that this wheat ripens nearly as soon as the early wheat, which is so celebrated, and was cut almost at the same time during the last harvest—That it resists the Fly can be proved by the most respectable characters in this neighborhood, who have had a fair trial—No wheat has ever produced so much upon this estate as the red straw, which was sown in the poorest part; indeed, in that consists its excellence, as any grain will be luxuriant in a rich soil.
Vessels sent for this wheat can be furnished without the least delay.
George W. P. Cullis.
Mount-Vernon, Sept. 30. 1aw 3w
Valuable Property for Sale.
On Monday the 2d day of November next, at 11 o'clock, at Rhode's tavern, in the City of Washington, pursuant to a decree of the Chancellor of Maryland, I shall expose at
PUBLIC SALE,
All the real ESTATE, in the City of Washington, or Territory of Columbia, which did belong to Thomas Johnson, late of the said City, deceased, viz.
Lot No. 4, in square No. 253, fronting on F street, on which are erected a convenient Dwelling-House and Kitchen, with convenient out houses, and is now in the occupation of Mrs. Johnson; Lot No. 20, in the same square, fronting on G street, and Lots No. 13 and 14 in square No. 289, also fronting on G street, and one hundred and fifty acres of Land, near the City of Washington, on the road from thence to Bladensburg.
The purchaser or purchasers to give bond for the payment of the purchase money, with interest, in two equal annual payments from the day of sale; and on receipt of the purchase money, the trustee will, by a good deed, convey the said property agreeably to the aforesaid decree.
WM. MARBURY, Trustee.
Sept. 30. 1aw 4t
A few boxes of Good, fresh LEMONS, by the box—Also, Very good Lisbon Wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, To be sold by WM. HARTSHORNE. 9 mo. 23d. 2aw 6t
Clean linen and cotton RAGS bought at this office.

SHREVE & JANNEY  HAVE FOR SALE, At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets, N. England Rum in bls. Molasses in hds. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest, Castile and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackerel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each. Also, Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and falgochys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply. Sept. 14. d
FOR SALE, A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley. Also, A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c. Also, A FARM about three and an half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Colchester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to THOS. RICHARDS, At his store opposite the Washington tavern. August 18. d
Thompson and Veitch Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England, A Consignment of a Quantity of  DRY GOODS, Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Muslins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Muslinets and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c. Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date. Aug. 7. d
COLUMBIA ACADEMY, King-Street, between Pit and Royal Streets, ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers, A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.    Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter,  50    Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c.  7 50    Do. do. for English, French, &c.  6    Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c.  4  
N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking. August 1. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Jeff Simms to the subscribers, to secure a debt due by said Simms to Alexander Henderson, jun. will be sold, at  PUBLIC SALE, for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Thursday the first day of October next, An undivided moiety of a TRACT OF LAND in the county of Washington and state of Kentucky. Also, The undivided one-sixth part of another TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Shelby in the same state. It is thought unnecessary to be more descriptive, the papers being lodged with said Henderson for the inspection of those disposed to purchase. On payment of the purchase money a title will be made the purchaser by GEORGE GRAHAM, } Trustees. JOHN GRAHAM. } Dumfries, Sept. 15. (17) d A great Bargain!
I will sell, or lease for 10 years, a VALUABLE FARM, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres; the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the product of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in timothy, about 350 acres of the tract are cleared and well enclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile, where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house 60 feet by 40, with 4 rooms on a floor, with fire places, and every necessary out houses—a valuable peach and apple orchard. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any person desirous of purchasing or leasing will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent, Two three story Brick Houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia streets, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business equal to any in Alexandria. For terms apply to Henry and Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber, NICHOLAS VOSS. City of Washington, } 2aw July 24. }
N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given. Apply to N. Voss, on F street, or W. T. Voss, at the Navy-Yard.
An excellent Kiln of Bricks, and a quantity of  SHELL LIME, which will be sold very cheap, if applied for soon. The above may be seen near the Vendue Store of P. G. Markeller. Also, 50 bls. Plaiting Hair. Apply to THOMAS PRESTON, or PHILIP WANTON. Sept. 18. eo31
MISSING From Mr. C. Beverley's pasture, at Elkwood, a light bay saddle HORSE, about 15 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and his hip on the near side somewhat larger than the other. ALSO, A red bay HORSE, about 14 1/2 hands high, with a small star in his forehead, and one hind and fore foot, on the same side, white. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said horses, or either of them, to Mr. Beverley at Elkwood, to me in Northumberland county, or secure them and give me notice so that they be recovered. WALTER JONES. Sept. 21. eo
NEGROES and LANDS FOR SALE. I wish to sell a number of very valuable Negroes, among whom are a good waggoner, shoemaker, house-maid, &c. None more capable servants are to be met with! I will give a short credit upon them, assured of punctual payment. I have about 600 acres of land lying along the Ohio, about 8 or 9 miles below Limestone: 200 between the town of Washington and May's Lick, in Mason county, and several tracts in the interior counties in Kentucky, for sale, or to exchange for property in this or the state of Maryland. The first of those is nearly all bottom: the second lies well for cultivation, is in an excellent neighborhood, well timbered, with good never failing water, and both have a delightful range for stock, particularly hogs. The titles are indisputable. A good bargain may be had of those and other lands in that state! I have also for sale, a share in the Potomac Company, and a small annuity in the town of Alexandria. A good waggon and team, and good brood mare, with a colt, and in foal. Apply to me near Centerville. VAL. PEERS. N. B. I should prefer disposing of the Negroes in or near Alexandria, as may be. Waterford, Sept. 18. eo4w
Rhode-Island CHEESE Of the best quality, For sale on the most reasonable terms, either by the quantity or single cheese.— Apply to the subscriber on Union, near Prince street. JOHN CUNNINGHAM. Sept. 20. d31
The Subscriber has for Sale, the following articles: Mens' Gloves and Suspenders by the dozen, Silk and cotton Hosiery by the doz. Two cases felt and castor hats, A case of ladies' beaver Hats, with feathers, and Gentlemen's fine beaver Hats, Leather Caps, Umbrellas and Parasols, Two Tea Sets of China, One table do. do. One of Queensware, Table sets of Glass, Passage Lamps, &c. A few ELEGANT GOLD WATCHES. The above articles will be sold very low for cash, or short credit, as the subscriber intends to leave this town in a short time. James Workman. Royal street, Sept. 21. eo4t
SPANISH HIDES. JUST RECEIVED, 2000 Spanish Hides from Curracoa, and for sale by J. and J. H. TUCKER, Who have in store, A few thousand bushels coarse and fine Salt, Malaga Wine in quarter casks, Loaf and Muscovado Sugar in bls. And excellent Claret in cases of 1 and 2 doz. bottles. Also, A general assortment of Groceries and Carpenters' Tools, as usual. Sept. 12. eo
SALT. 10,000 bushels of coarse SALT, For Sale by JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Sept. eo
Twenty Dollars Reward For apprehending and securing Jerrard, a Mulatto man, a carpenter by trade, who eloped about the 23d day of last June: he is a middle sized fellow, about 30 years of age, light complexion, black eyes, and much freckled, his hair thick and generally combed up pretty high before, pleasant, soft, smiling countenance, has a scar on one of his arms near the shoulder, the particular arm I cannot at present recollect. It is supposed that he is lurking about Dumfries where he lately lived some time, by permission of Miss Betsey Tyler, to whom he belongs and of whom I hired him for the present year. He took off undry clothes of gingham, cloth, &c. which I cannot at present describe. JOHN HOOE. Fauquier, Aug. 30. 2aw3w
Clean linen and cotton RAGS bought at this office.
1000 lbs. fine Russian Glue, 5 pipes 4th proof Cogniac brandy, 35 puncheons 2, 3 and 4th proof St. Croix rum, 30 qr. casks FF and battle gunpowder, 3 tons patent shot, Albany Chocolate, No. 1, 20 qr. chests fresh teas, 1 hhd. roll brimstone, And a few tierces Wine Vinegar, of a very superior quality, for sale by R. B. Jamesson. Sept. 11. eo4w
WANTED, One or two MILLERS at this place. ISAAC M'PHERSON. Ocoquan Mills, Sept. 18. eo3t  JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Subscribers, Cyder and Wine Vinegar of the first quality, in bls. half bls. and kegs of 5 gallons, A few small bales Corks, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee in bags, A few pipes old Sherry Wine, Also, on hand, A general assortment of Groceries as usual. ROBERTS and GRIFFITH. Sept. 7. 2aw4w
6 pipes, } TENERIFFE 6 half pipes, } WINE, 4 qr. casks, } Of a superior quality, Just received and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY. 7 mo. 29. eo3t 1aw
Late Publications, FOR SALE BY J. V. THOMAS.  TRAVELS, IN THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA. From the Cape of Good Hope to Morocco, from the year 1781 to 1797, thro' Caffraria, the kingdoms of Mataman, Angola, Matti, &c. &c. likewise across the great Desert of Sahara, and the northern parts of Barbary. [Translated from the German of Christian Frederic Dencker.]
MORDAUNT, Sketches of Life, Characters and Manners, in various countries, including the Memoirs of a French Lady of Quality. [By Dr. Moore, author of Zeluca, Edward, &c.]
In a few days will be published,  THE BLACK VALLEY, A Novel from the German. Alex. Sept. 12. eo
Stop the Villain.  Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN on the night of the 3d inst. from the subscriber's enclosure, adjoining Mr. James Edwards, on the York road, about two miles from the city of Baltimore, and within half a mile of the turnpike gate, near Mr. Christopher Walker's tavern, a stout well made bay HORSE, four years old last spring, near fourteen hands and an half high, black mane and switch tail, a snip and star, a small blemish in the off eye, remarkably thick short neck marked with the collar: trots and canters, and has been lately shod all round. Whoever will secure the said horse, so that the subscriber may get him again, shall receive ten dollars, and if brought home all reasonable charges shall be paid, and twenty dollars for securing the thief on y.
SAMUEL VINCENT, No. 44, north Gay-street. Baltimore, Sept. 9. eo3t.
TO RENT, A handsome two story frame HOUSE, on Queen street, in an airy situation, near Mr. John Wise's new house, lately occupied by Mr. Campbell Wilson. For terms apply to THOS. IRVINE. Sept. 8. eo
PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN & Co. KING-STREET a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.