Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-01-09 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1805.
[No. 1185.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store.
RUM
In bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierses and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candies Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trais, Queen's Ware in crates.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duthie, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Flannels, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
This day is landing
From the brig Harmony, capt. Hall, at Law-son's wharf and for sale by
Lawrasan & Fowle,
on said wharf.
140 Boxes Mould and Dipt Can-
dles 80 do. Brown Soap, 50 do. Triest Soap, suitable for the West-India market.
30 do. Fresh Chocolate, 12 bds. Retailing Molasses, 8 bds. and 24 bts. Brown Sugar, 3 Pines Holland Gin, 3 Casks Linseed Oil, 41 bds. best Brown Tanners Oil, 7 do. Spermaceti Oil for lamps, 20 bbl. N. E. Rum, 20 do. Mackerel, 20 do. Cyder, 30 do. New Beef, Boston Inspection, 20 Bts. first quality Russia Duck, 20 do. heavy raven do. suitable for light fails Bay Craft and Ships, 1 Cafe of American Sewing Twine, 3000 lbs. Sheathing Paper, 6 Casks Young Hyson Tea 2 do. Souchong do. Imported in Nov.
Dec. 17.
To be Sold at Auction,
At the Court House in Alexandria, on Monday the 14th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, about 96 acres of land, lying three quarters of a mile from the built parts of that city, and a great part laid out into streets and lots corresponding with the streets and lots of it. The near vicinity of it to a city so fast increasing, of which it must soon become a part; its lying within the District of Colum- bia, and other advantages render it an object worthy the attention of minded men, who by retaining it some time cannot fail of making great advantages. In the mean time either the whole or one half if more convenient to a pur- chaser, may be had at private sale.
The terms of payment are ten per cent. in cash, or a good endorsed note at 60 days, and the remainder in three equal annual instalments, on interest from the date. The security required will be a bond, with a conveyance of the Land to certain Trustees agreed on, who shall have authority to sell, in case of non payment of in- terest or principal at the time fixed. Per- son wishing for information will please apply to Col. George Deneale, at Alexandria, or the subscri- ber in New York.
NATHANIEL PENDLETON.
Dec. 19.
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, By the ship United States, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms. Oct. 2.
Alexandria Bank Shares
FOR SALE—apply to JAMES PATTON.
Cash given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, by the Printer hereof.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-Yor- ke, an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Pekoe, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Import-ation and parti- cularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder, Vinegar, Best Sailed Oil, Salt Petre, Alum, Madder, Coperas & Brim- stone, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leuper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Gun and Pistols Flints, Single and double Bttle do. in papers and canisters,
White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candies, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11. d
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present season
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Best London Superfine and second Cloths, Cassimeres, Wizes, Coatings, Beafskins, Pains, Serges & Flan- nels, Mole Skin, Tullenett, SwanDown, and Mar- tins, Velvet, Confirmation, Hating, and Genoa, Cords, 14 & 16 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn, Frapaloes, Britannias White, and Brown, Patritas, Creas, Dowlas, Tick- lenburgs, Osnaburgs and Hes- sians, Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery, Role, and Duffel Blankets, Chintz, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth
Also—By wholesale. 2 Cales Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices.
Nov. 13. dit.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY, No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New-York, for Sale by the printer here- of. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange. December 27. d
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson
20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton, 20 Hhd. Mucovado Sugar, 2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey, 15 Puncheons Old, and fine flavored Jamaica Rum,
5 Pipes Holland Gin, 20 Pipes Cognac Brandy, 30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from tea to Imperial,
20 Bds. of 1st and 2d quality refined Sugar,
2 Hhd. Madder, 4 Hhd. Green Coperas, 6 Tierces Roll Brimstone,
2 Hhd. Alum, 1 Tierce Glauber Salts, 10 Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira,
5 Pipes of full Boiled Port, 20 Qr. Casks Sherry,
2 Pipes fine Lisbon, 8 Pipes Particular Teneriffe,
30 Qr. Casks Malaga, 50 Casks Claret,
1 Cafe of Nutmegs, Mace, and Cloves, 5 Bales Cassia,
500 lbs. Pepper, 100 lbs. Pimento, 200 lbs. Ground Ginger,
400 lbs. Race, do. 200 Boxes Godfroids, (superfine) Segars, in half boxes,
70 Boxes St. Jago, do. 3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar,
10 Bales Almonds, 1 Cask Pearl Barley, 15 Hhd. Bright Molasses,
15 Boxes Supersine Chocolate, 40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candies,
30 Boxes Brown and White Soap, 100 Boxes Hunters Pipes,
20 Boxes of Mustard, 1 Cafe Cayenne Pepper,
Basket Salt, Fine Poland Starch, 100 Demijohns, assorted,
700 lb. Refined Salt Petre, 30 qr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder,
Do. in lb. Papers, Do. in Canister,
20 Boxes Fig Blue, 3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo,
Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff, 1 Cafe of Mucovado, do.
1 Do. French Rappé. Mandeville & Jamesson.
Nov. 30. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles,
12 Pipes London P. Madeira
Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in bds. qr. Casks and Bottles,
Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks,
Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin,
Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Mucovado Sugars,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin,
TEAS of the latest Import-ation.
Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter,
Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality,
German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs, Coarse Hats in cases,
Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware,
5 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed,
1 Large Seal Beam with Box Ends, Ard Scales complete of a superior quality.
A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE.
Nov. 8. d
Notice is hereby Given,
That an Election for Fifteen Direc- tors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alex- andria, will be held at the court House in Alex- andria, on Tuesday the 15th day of January next.
By Order.
J. B. Nickols, Sec'y
Dec. 19. do.
Mr. A. Davis, at Richmond, and Mr. T. Green, Fredericksburg, will please insert the foregoing in their papers until the day of the Election.
James River Manufacture Tobacco.
50 Kegs to be sold at a reduced price.
LIVERPOOL SALT.
5000 bushels on board the ship Olive Branch.
The Prussian Ship Olive Branch, C. S. Rugens, will be ready for Freight or Charter, in a few days.
Apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Dec. 1.
For Sale, or Charter,
THE SCHOONER
ENTERPRIZE,
Laying at Ramly's wharf; bur- then about 650 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
or to MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON,
Who have for Sale, New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels. Dec. 2.
For Sale, or Freight,
THE FAST SAILING BARE
RISING SUN,
JOHN JENCKES, Master; Now lying at Harper's wharf.— Would prefer a freight to Charles- ton. Apply on board, or to
John G. Ladd. Dec. 17.
For Freight or Charter,
THE fine Schooner
LITTLE REBECCA,
STEPHEN CARR, Master.
Burthen 650 barrels, has good accommodations for passengers; is a first rate vessel, and now in perfect order for sea. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD. Dec. 9.
HENRY K. MAY,
Has for Sale,
2 Pipes London Particular Madeira
Wine, 2 Pipes London Market, do. do.
5 Fuits Cape, do. do. 8 Half Pipes, Aloques, do.
5 Pipes Cognac Brandy, 6 Puncheons Jamaica Rum,
2 Hogheads, 3 Tierces, } Country Gin. 45 Bds. No. 1 and 2 Cargo Beef,
50 Bds. Prime Pork, 30 Casks Hyson Chulan } TEAS. 5 Casks Hyson,
2 Casks Imperial, 7 Elegant Ducking Guns at a very reduced price to close a sale.
AND,
Five Shares of Alexandria bank Stock. December 10. im.
New Publications.
Just received and for sale by Cotton and Stewart,
The History of Virginia.
from the first settlement to the present day,
By JOHN BURKE, Vol. I.
GENERAL MOREAU'S
Justification from a charge of conspiracy exhi- bited against him by the Imperial Re- public of France,
Translated from the French,
By G. L. GRAY.
The Soldier's Daughter,
A PLAY, By A. CHERRY.
The Sailor's Daughter,
A PLAY, By RICHARD CUMBERLAND,
With a large and general assortment of arti- cles in their line at the lowest prices. Nov. 25. d
For Sale,
Fifty seven Hhd. choice South Po- tomac TOBACCO, stored in town—Terms 2 to
JAMES SANDERSON.

Bank of Alexandria, Jan. 9, 1805.  NOTICE is hereby given, to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and one half per cent, on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 10th instant. By order of the President and Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, CASHIER.
TANNERS OIL. 30 bbls. best Brown Tanners Oil, For Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE. Also on hand, A few hds. retailing Molasses, Hogheads and Barrels Mandeville Sugar, Mould Candles, Soap, No. 1 and 2, New Beef, Button Inspection, Mackerel, Russia and Ravens' Duck, S-wig Twine, Sheathing Paper, Souchong Tea, and And a few boxes fresh Chocolate. Jan. 8. d4
Douglas & Mandeville HAVE JUST RECEIVED,  AND OFFER FOR SALE, 12 hds. New England Rum 25 barrels do. 40 boxes mould and dip Candles 10 barrels best brown tanners' oil 30 casks good Chees 2,000 bushels Salt. Jan. 5. d1w
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS ON HAND, Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchaser. The following Articles, viz. Superior and second cloths Kerseymere and swandowns Berikens and featherings Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boild camblets Silk cotton, and worsted h-fery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Dyer and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marfeilles Laces edgings and gimps Elegat black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric mullns India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings. January 7. d
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS, CONSISTING OF 8 bales Bilbua Emery 2 do. Commercials Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerpore Bafiale 1 do. Colhyatty do. 2 do. Cogmary Coffahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Donecater Chintz, and 3 cases Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 bales Sago 5 cheits Hylon Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 15 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Hats Mens' coarse and fine Shoes Womens' and childrens' Morocco do. Sole and Upper Leather A few Casks Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 4. d
Stop two unprincipled Villains! OWN BROTHERS.
Baxter—about 25 years old, pock-marked; who drives a coach without fear or without care, but with dexterity (when sober): His dress unknown, having a variety—very black, and immodent to any body—and to every body immodent.
Martin—about 20 years old; dressed in a silk plush roundabout jacket and overalls, of sky blue color; about 5 feet 8 inches high, lazy, and fond of sitting down and going to sleep in the day time.
I will give a reward of Forty Dollars , for apprehending the two rascals, and pay all reasonable expenses if brought home to me, at Sumer's Hill, about three-quarters of a mile from Alexandria, Virginia.
BEJAMIN DULANY. Dec. 24. d4w N. B. It is expected the two fellows are now Baltimore town.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January 2.
Mr. Richards from the joint committee for enrolled bills, reported that the committee on Monday last presented to the President of the United States for his approbation an enrolled bill, entitled "An act for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States."
The committee of Claims, who were instructed by a resolution of this House, of the 14th November last, "to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensioners, and all persons wounded or disabled in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, and report to the House what further measures are, in their opinion necessary to be adopted in order to render to them such ample remuneration for their sufferings as justice may require" having obtained leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana presented a bill in addition to "an act to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. Dana from the committee of Claims, presented a bill for the relief of the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliot, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Friday next.
Mr. Dana from the same committee, reported on the petition of William Osburn, of New Port (R. I.) whereupon,
Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition together with the accompanying documents.
An engrossed bill making appropriations for the support of the navy during the year 1805, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving further time to register the evidences of titles to land south of the state of Tennessee was read a third time and passed.
A memorial of Robert Henderson, of South-Carolina, was read, praying that Congress will be pleased to enlarge the annual compensation heretofore granted to him for carrying the mail to and from Fayetteville in North-Carolina, and G. Town in South-Carolina aforesaid; or that the memorialist may be released from such part of his contract as relates to a part of the road, for the reasons therein specified.
Referred to the Post-Master-General, with instructions to report his opinion thereon to the house.
A petition of Alexander Scott, of South Carolina, in behalf of himself and others, was read praying relief in the case of certain Negro Slaves, and other property, which were taken from sundry citizens of South-Carolina, therein named, on their way to the Natchez, by a party of Cherokee Indians, some time in the month of June, 1794.
The said petition, together with that of Eliakim Morse of the state of Massachusetts, were referred to the committee of claims.
Petitions of sundry inhabitants of the state of North-Carolina, residing West of the town of Warrenton, were read, respectively praying that a post-road may be established from Williamsborough, by Bullock's and Brown's stores, to Sterlingville through Person; by the Red-house to Coswell court-house; so as to intersect the post-road from Hillsborough to Roanoke in said state.
The said petitions were severally referred to the committee appointed on 5th November last "to enquire whether any, and what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a post-office and post-roads within the United States."
An engrossed bill to incorporate the Washington building and Fire Insurance Company was read a third time.
And on the question, shall the bill pass. It was resolved in the negative—Ayes 23—Noes 65.
A petition of James Bonnell, of New-Jersey was read, praying the renewal of a certain final settlement certificate, granted him in consideration of military services rendered as a captain of Light Infantry, in the continental army, during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, which certificate was lost or destroyed in the month of October, 1787.
Referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was committed on the 6th ult. the bill making further provision for extinguishing the debts due from the United States.
The House went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the bill supplementary to the act entitled, "an act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." And after some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Varnum reported, that the committee had the bill under consideration and made no amendments.
The said bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee to whom was referred, on the 26th ult. the bill from the Senate, entitled "An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, reported that the committee had the said bill under consideration, and directed him to report it to the house without amendment."
The said bill was ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
The order of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the motion of the 7th ult. for "the establishment of a post road from Knoxville, in Tennessee, to the settlements on the Tombigby, in the Mississippi Territory, and from thence to New-Orleans; also for the establishment of a post road from in Georgia, to the said settlement on the Tombigby, to intersect the former road at the most convenient point between Knoxville and the Tombigby," being called for.
It was resolved to postpone the said order of the day until Monday next.
Mr. Newton presented a bill to prohibit the exaction of bail upon certain suits brought in the district of Columbia, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Wednesday next.
The house went into a committee of the whole.
Mr. Tenney in the chair, On the bill for carrying into more complete effect the 10th article of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation with Spain; and, after some time spent thereon, the speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Tenney reported that the committee had the said bill under consideration, and made no amendment thereto.
The said bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the post-master general, enclosing a list of the names of the persons with whom contracts have been made for carrying the mails of the United States, from first of December 1801, to the last day of December 1804, inclusively, with the routes contracted for; the period of continuance; and the annual rate of compensation; in pursuance of a resolution of this house of the 28th ult. which were read and ordered to lie on the table.
The petition of Benjamin Baily, James Bogert and other citizens of the United States, and resident merchants of the city and state of New York, was read praying a remission of the duties accruing on various goods and merchandise of great value imported by the petitioners, which was consumed together with the store houses in which the same were deposited, by a late fire in the said city.
Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Adjourned.
THURSDAY, January 3.
An engrossed bill supplementing to the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill for carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, with Spain, was read the third time and passed.
A motion was made and seconded to add a new rule to the standing rules and orders of the house, as follows.
"A standing committee to consist of 7 members to be styled 'The Land Committee' shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration all such matters and things touching the lands of the United States as shall be presented, or shall or may come in question, and to report from time to time their opinion thereon; and also to report such alterations and amendments to the laws concerning the lands of the United States as may become necessary."
On the question will the house agree to the same?—It passed in the negative.
A petition of Renaldo Johnson, of the state of Maryland, was read praying a remission of the duty accruing to the United States on certain stills, owned and worked by him in the year 1798 and 1799, for the reasons therein specified.
Referred to the committee of claims. The house went into committee of the whole.
Mr. Varnum in the chair.
On the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures of the 31st ult. on the amendments from the Senate to the bill entitled "An act concerning drawback on goods, wares and merchandise exported from the district of N. Orleans"—and after some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Varnum reported that the committee had had the said report and amendments under consideration, and directed him to report to the house their disagreement to the report, and their agreement to all the amendments referred to them, which were delivered in at the clerk's table.
The house then proceeded to consider the said report and amendments of the Senate. When
The question was taken, will the house agree to the report of the committee of the whole house thereon, and resolved in the affirmative.
Friday, January 4.
Mr. Gregg moved the order of the day on the bill from the senate, dividing the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, on which the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole,
General Varnum in the chair.
After some time spent thereon, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was agreed to by the house.
On motion of Dr. Leib, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill authorising the collector of the port of Philadelphia to act by an additional deputy.
Mr. Gregg in the chair.
Mr. Smilie moved the committee to rise and report progress, in order to give time for an enquiry into the necessity or propriety of the measure, nothing having been officially before the house on the subject.
Mr. Leib acquiesced in the motion, tho' he stated the collector had written to him, as he had informed the house on a former day, and it was on that account he had brought the business forward.
The committee rose and reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the committee appointed the 14th November last, for enquiring whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the law regulating the trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers, was discharged.
On motion to appoint a new committee on the same subject, it was negatived by the house.
Afterward on motion of general Varnum the house agreed to reconsider their vote for discharging the committee, and it being carried, the motion to discharge the committee recurred, and it passed in the negative. So that the committee remain charged with the business as before.
A petition and memorial with several documents accompanying it was laid on the table, from a number of the inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, the reading being dispensed with, it was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Latimore called for the order of the day on the bill regulating the grants of land and disposal of the same in the territory south of Tennessee. Whereupon the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
General Varnum in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose and reported the bill without amendments, the house having agreed to the same. It was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
A message from the senate by Mr. Otis their secretary was received, informing of their proceedings in the case of Samuel Chase; and that the president of the United States had approved and signed the act which originated in the senate, for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States.
Adjourned.
For Sale or Freight, The Schooner  B E T S Y; Burthen 200 barrels; a fast sail well built vessel, and sails well; built in the year 1802; and now lying at Mendenhall's wharf. For terms apply to  Benjamin Shreve, Jr. Jan. 2. d
Wanted to Hire,  A NEGRO BOY. Apply to the Printer. Jan. 1. d

BOSTON, December 27. From our attentive correspondent at Mar- blehead, dated on Tuesday last. Messrs. Russel & Cutler.
This day arrived the schr. Saratoga, capt. N. Tucker, 30 days from Bilboa. Let there the brig Philanthropist, Dennis; schr. Hope, Swan, and schr. Polly, Morse, of Marblehead, to sail in a few days. Sailed in co. brig —, for Salem, and schr. Polly, Pedrick, for Marblehead. Spoke nothing.
The business in Biscay had subsided, the revolution had laid down their arms, and it was expected that Bilboa, would be made a king's port. The news of the capture of the Spanish frigates had reached Bilboa—there was no embargo on English vessels at that place. It was the opinion of the merchants there, that war would not take place, and that Spain would pay any demand the English should think proper to make.
Extract of a letter received at Bilboa, by Messrs. Gomez & Grandons, dated Mar- ceilles, 21st October, 1804.
"We hear from Genoa, under date the 15th inst. that the American squadron, joined by a Neapolitan ship of the line, and some frigates, have bombarded Tripoli. Their victory has been so complete as to induce the bashaw of that place to wish a peace at discretion. The Neapolitans lost not a man; the Americans lost forty men, and six brave officers. We are sorry to add, that amongst the latter is captain Summers and lieut. Decatur."
Annapolis Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9.
Died yesterday Mr. JOHN GORDON, an old inhabitant of this town.
His friends and acquaintances are requested to attend his funeral to-morrow at 11 o'clock.
Extract of a letter written in behalf of the Far- mer's general at Guadalupe, to a respectable commercial house in New York, dated POINT-PETRE, Nov. 25.
"The Colonial Project has revoked the lease of the farm, and has immediately re-leased the revenue for 2,507,500 livres currency of the colony. From this circumstance, and in order to prevent any disagreement to the American cap- tains, and to the shippers whose interest might be imprudently sacrificed by attempts to elud- some portion of the duties, we have judged it ne- cessary to cause the following notification to be inserted in your public prints."
The Farmers general of the customs at Guadalupe and its dependencies, inform the shippers, supercargoes and captains of all neutral vessels, that they have taken effectual measures to obtain the most exact knowledge of the quantity, value, and nature of the merchandise of which their imported cargoes may consist, as well as that of the colonial produce taken in return; that it would be much against their wishes to be obliged to prosecute those persons who in contravention of the law should endeavour to fraud the revenue of any portion of the established duties, inasmuch as they are extremely moderate compared to what they are any where else. Foreigners may, therefore depend upon an entire and speedy discharge in the formalities to be observed; but they are reminded that the least contravention may caw with it a confiscation of property to the prejudice of the importers. It is for them then, to make known to the captains and agent the hazard they will run by evading themselves to the commission of fraud.
For further information, and that a know- ledge of the established duties may become ge- neral, they have thought proper to set them forth as follows:
IMPORT DUTIES. On all articles of provision, &c. &c. 2 per ct. 5 do. On Sugar, Coffee and Cotton 2 do. On Molasses and Taffee 2 do. EXPORT DUTIES.
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house in Rotterdam, dated Oct. 12.
"American produce has advanced in price, since the English have blockaded up the North part of the French ports. They are now obliged to make provision at our market.
Wheat 1st quality, is worth 348 to 350 ggs. Do. 2d do. 300 to 312 Rye 200 to 206 Rice 70-23s. p. lb.
Sugars are in much demand. Havanna brown 17 to 20 gr. per 100 st. Muscovado do. 14 to 16 l. Cottons very scarce and dear."
Extract of a letter from New Orleans, da- ted Nov. 26th, 1804.
"The rumour of a Spanish war has sub- sided....But an affair however happened the other day which has given great of- fence to the Spanish Marquis....A man of
the name of M . . . . , was arrested by order of the governor of Pensacola, de- prived of his property, and detained for a month on board of a Spanish vessel. He effected his escape with some difficulty, and returned to Orleans—Some short time after finding the commander of the vessel here, he commenced an action a- gainst him for his goods. The man was arrested.—The Marquis sent a verbal message to the governor, demanding his discharge, and threatened to leave the country immediately if it was refused.
"Our Wm. C. C. (as the Frenchmen in derision call him) acted decisively. He replied that he would not answer a verbal demand; but if the Marquis was in haste, his passports were ready for him—an ap- plication was made by his counsel to the court for the same purpose, and met with the same success, the man was not dis- charged, and the Marquis had not left the country. They found some difficulty in arresting the 1st flow; the sheriff at first was prevented by about twenty Spanish officers with drawn swords, they however thought proper to return them quietly to their scabbards, on seeing a file of soldiers fix bayonets, prime and load."
A letter from a gentleman in St. Thomas, dated Nov. 26, to his friend in Prov- idence (Rhode-Island) gives the follow- ing additional information relative to the late awful fire at the former place.
"Since I last wrote you from hence, this town has been completely destroyed by a tremendous fire, which commenced at about seven o'clock on the evening of the 22d instant, in a store next to the Gling's wharf, and is said to have been occasioned by a negro smoking the musqui o contains a bed. At first it was apparently very trivial, having been soon discovered, and here was not a breath of air to increase it; but as there were neither engines nor fire- buckets in the place, the inhabitants could not extinguish it. In about fifteen minutes afterwards a fresh breeze came from the Eastward, blowing directly in range of the town, and threatening it with a total de- struction. The inhabitants being unac- customed to such scenes, and not knowing any method to stop it, were in the utmost consternation. The American captains in port went immediately on shore, with their crews, and proposed to the Commandant that they should go to leeward of the fire, and pull down or blow up several houses, and by that means stop its further progress —but this was objected to, and forbidden. After this, the inhabitants declined at- tempting to check the devouring element, and each one endeavoured to preserve his own property, leaving the flames to take their course. They continued to rage with the greatest fury until about five o'clock the next morning, when the wind fortunately veered more to the Southward, and by this means a few houses at the West end of the town were preserved. About 1500 houses and stores were burnt, and the damage by loss of goods, &c. is estimated at ten mil- lions of dollars. Vast quantities of money, both gold and silver were melted, the flames having extended so rapidly as not to allow time for saving it. There were several lives lost; one old gentleman, who had a large quantity of cash, preferred being but of what it rather than quit his treasure; he accordingly perished, and next morning his bones were found extended over his iron chest. Nearly all our property was preserved, owing to the exertions of our crew. The government has laid an em- bargo on all vessels, and put in requisition all provisions in the harbour, for the use of the truly wretched inhabitants; some of them, previous to the fire, were living in ease and affluence, but are now obliged to beg a piece of bread for their destitute fam- ilies."
The negroes and the poorer classes of the white inhabitants, are employed in digging among the ruins, and in the water for the remains of provisions that were burnt, and which they devour without the least cook- ing. Few I believe have witnessed greater scenes of distress and devastation than have been exhibited by this destruc- tive fire. Four fifths of the inhabitants are obliged to sleep under bushes in the moun- tains, for want of better shelter."
SHIP WRECK.
The brig Alert, of one hundred and twenty tons burthen, of Kennebec, from Nantz bound to Boston, laden with salt, &c. was cast away on Cobanet Rocks in the violent snow storm on Monday night. The crew consisted as follows: Paul Knowles, master; E. Doane, mate; Le- onard Stevens, William Lombard, Sam. Gubb, and Samuel Truman; seamen; Ebenezer T. Goddard, of Charlesstown, and Paul Knowles, jun. a son of Captain K. It is conjectured they were all lost, as the body of the captain has since been found lashed to the quarter deck, and we
have reason to suppose that the rest of the crew inevitably shared a like fate. The vessel was seen standing for the land about eleven o'clock, A. M. but it being very thick it is supposed they were not able to distinguish the land from shipboard, and accidentally got to near the rocks, that before they had time to stand off the vessel struck on a sand bank, near the entrance of the North River, about 200 yards from shore. We hear further, that several persons were on the beach, but could afford them no relief. She be- longed to Mr. John Hovey, of Kennebec, and was principally insured. [Boston paper.]
With regret we announce the loss of the schr. Polly and Peggy, of Portsmouth, (Va.) from Antigua to this port, laden with rum, fruit, &c. commanded by the eldest son of Mr. George Beale of this Borough, was with the rest of the crew, we are sorry to add, is lost. She went to pieces on Currutuck, near Knott's Island, on or about the 20th ult. We learn that 60 or 80 hds. of the rum has floated ashore, and two dead bodies, one supposed to be that of the captain's, who was a very promising young man, and much esteemed by all his acquaintances.
We also learn, that there are some other vessels ashore to the southward of Cape Henry. (Norfolk Paper.)
THE HAND-ORGANIST.
ONE evening last summer, a little Ita- lian frequented our streets with a fine hand- organ. His music drew after him a con- siderable concourse of boys who testified their approbation of his skill, by frequent- ly exclaiming, "what a capital player!" The little foreigner shrugged up his should- ers, and remarked, in broken English, to his companion, "Dese foolish American risk me make de music, when me only turn de veels." At length an arch boy, who, it appears, had taken a dislike to all foreigners, stepped softly behind the or- ganist (for he carried his organ upon his back) and crowded the barrel a little out of its wonted course, when jars, discord and confusion instantly ensued; and the en- raged Italian exclaimed, "De dam boys stop de veels." "Wheels!" vociferated an hundred voices, "so Mr. Nittallag (for this was the organist's name, which spelled backwards makes very good English) all this fine music is made by the turning of wheels." Laughing and gesturing on one side, and applause and encouragement on the other immediately succeeded;— and the boys fell to wrangling on ac- count of the poor Italian. On one side they contended that the music was de- lightful;—that the tunes were played finely; that every note was struck accu- rately; that this was owing to the skill of the organist, who had been taught the art at home, but had come to this country for the sole purpose of charming the Am- ericans with this music. On the other side, it was admitted that the music was good; but it was contended that the man who car- ried the organ on his back, and turned the crank, deserved no credit for it—that the notes and tones were governed by curious internal machinery, of the formation of which the Italian was ignorant—that the man who made the organ was indeed an artist of great skill; but that it had now passed into the hands of an inexperienced adventurer, who played upon it for mere speculation, who was an enemy of the in- ventor, and who, by his blunders, was in a fair way of ruining the machine.
I cannot help thinking of this poor Ita- lian and his organ, whenever I hear the democrats boast and brag of the financial skill of Mr. Gallatin. Every body knows that General Hamilton planned, formed, and organized the machine which that for- eigner now ostentatiously bears about up- on his back. Gallatin turns the crank and makes fine music; and a crowd follows at his heels, hallooing, "What an excellent player! What a sweet musician." If a federalist happens to throw a stumbling block in his way, he complains that he "stops de veels." Thus he goes dizz- ling on; and the consequence will prob- ably be, that he will make his fortune, and render the organ useless.
(Ballance.)
COMMUNICATION.
With pleasure we hear that the celebrated Ex- hibition, known by the name of the Italian Fan- tasmagoria and Artificial Comedians , which has been performed in the Washington Theatre to a num- ber of crowded and respectable houses, has arri- ved in this town, and the proprietor intends opening on Friday next, in a large and commo- dious room, at the house formerly occupied by Mr. Keene, corner of Royal and King-Street.
Affixe of Bread.
The 3d Loaf to weigh 10 ounces. JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk of the Market.
Jan. 9.
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY next, at eleven o'clock, will be Sold, on Col. Hook's wharf, 12 Barrels of CYDER, From an heard the ship Ann, Capt. Bradford, And immediately after, 20 Quarter-casks Lisbon Wine, ON A CREDIT. Philip G. Marsteller. January 9.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY next, at eleven o'clock, will be Sold, on the premises, on a long credit, A number of valuable LOTS of Ground, Situated on or near Walnut's & Potts's wharf, fronting on Fairfax, Water, Union and Queen Streets. Philip G. Marsteller. Jan. 9.
Notice.—Postponement.
The sale of my LEASE , together with my entire interest in and to the premises where I now reside, as advertised for to-morrow, is postponed until THURSDAY , the 17th in- stant:—On which day I will positively dispose thereof, by public auction—Terms as before stated—One-fourth cash, the remainder appro- ved endorsed notes, at two, four, and six months date.
January 9.
N. B. Any person desirous of seeing the lease or viewing the premises, can have an opportunity on or prior to the day of sale.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
THE Partnership of Robert & John Gray is this day dissolved by mutual consent— all persons indebted to them will please to make payment to Robert Gray, who is the only author- ized to settle the business of the late firm. ROBERT GRAY, JOHN GRAY.
ROBERT GRAY
CONTINUES the Bookselling and Stationa- ry business in the Store heretofore occupied by Robert & John Gray, and respectfully a- nounces a continuance of the patronage of his friends and the public.
BOOK-BINDING of every description executed in the neatest manner on moderate terms.
JOHN GRAY
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he is now opening for sale a handsome assortment of BOOKS & STATION- ARY , in the store adjoining J. & M. Schol- field's, King Street, where all orders in his line will be thankfully received and respectfully attended to.
BOOK-BINDING of every description done on moderate terms.
January 9.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, to wit.
WHEREAS Simon Stedecorn, hath by his petition in writing applied to the hon- able Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia to be admitted to the benefit of the act of congress for the relief of insolvent debt- ors, within the District aforesaid, and has filed therein that he is an actual component in the joint of Alexandria County at the suits of Robert Brown and others, and being unable to discharge the said claims, with others against him, has offer- ed to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property real, personal or mixed. Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said Simon Stedecorn, that on Saturday the 21st of this month, between the hours of 2 & 6 o'clock, at the court house in Alexandria, the oath of in- solvent debtor will be administered to the said Simon Stedecorn, and a trustee appointed agreea- ble to the said act of congress, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
By order of the Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the D. C. District of Columbia, this 9th day of January 1805.
G. DENEALÉ, c. c.
Jan. 9.
FRENCH SCHOOL.
Mr. Berthe,
Late from FRANCE , respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, THAT he has lately opened a FRENCH SCHOOL , where he teaches the French tongue, grammatically. He will give lessons in town by attending on families in the day time only, the night being devoted to the several scholars he has already that compose his night school.
The persons desirous of being taught them- selves, or having their children taught, that fine and useful language, who will honor him with their confidence and patronage, may be assured, beforehand, that he will neglect nothing that may contribute to their satisfaction.
He dwells at the Spread Eagle tavern, formerly kept by Frederick Knowles.
January 5.

DENEALE'S
Patent Threshing Machine.
The subscriber having invented a machine, (for which he has obtained a patent) for threshing all kinds of grain, particularly wheat and those kinds of grain most difficult to be separated from straw, stem or chaff, takes the liberty of recommending the same to his fellow citizens as worthy their attention. The subscriber is well aware that the public attention has often been solicited to inventions for threshing wheat, and it has been lamented that those inventions have often fallen short of the desired effect, not from the actual experiment which has been made on the one now offered to the public, in terms of evidence and a well grounded expectation of its becoming of great profit and utility both to the farmer and manufacturer. This machine is constructed upon entirely new principles, its operation is by flails, encircled by a cylinder, moved by friction wheels, and can with ease be regulated so that no straw shall pass off before the grain is entirely threshed out of it. It is worked by two horses, and so geared that their speed will not exceed the rate of three miles per hour and the draught moderate; nor does it require more than two persons to attend it. The straw is discharged at one part and the wheat at another, perfectly screened and fanned ready for market; the shrivelled wheat, cockles, &c. are deposited by themselves, and the chaff also, so that no mix takes place. This machine will thresh at the rate of from fifteen to twenty bushels per hour, is not subject, if properly built, to get out of repair, and if kept under cover will last many years. The wheat prepared for market by this machine is worth to the manufacturer considerably more than that got out in the usual mode of treading, and the cost of the machine will not exceed from one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars.
The subscriber will grant permits to use his threshing machine and furnish a drawing or written description by which it can be executed for fifty dollars each, or any person can view the one he has erected at his mill near Dumfries, Virginia, so as to enable them to erect one from it. The subjoined certificates being from gentlemen whose good understandings and steady habits entitle them to respect, and some of whom being persons of scientific knowledge, he hopes will be sufficient to recommend his machine to public use: he will also contract for the privilege of using his machine in any particular state.
Letters post paid directed to him at Dumfries, Virginia, will be duly attended to.
JAMES DENEALE, Jun.
Dumfries, Dec. 3 1804.
Dumfries, 30th Oct. 1804.
We, the underwritten, inhabitants of the town of Dumfries and its vicinity, having frequently attended experiments made with a machine invented by Mr. James Deneale, of the Quantico Mills, near this place, for the purpose of threshing out wheat, have no hesitation in giving our united testimony in support of the usefulness which will result to the community from this excellent invention. As Mr. Deneale is about to apply to the proper authority for a patent when the construction will be generally disclosed, we deem it unnecessary to add more on the subject.
 Jno. Macrae, David Boyle,  James Read, Bernard Gellager,  Hector Alexander, William Smith,  Jno. Gibson, William Farrow,  George Smith, Joseph Gilbert,  Alex. Henderson, Thomas Chapman,  Luke Canaan, A. Sowden. 
Occoquan, 30th Oct. 1804.
Being called on by James Deneale of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia to view a threshing Machine of his invention and executed by himself, for which he is about to obtain a patent, I waited on him, but went with prejudice against all threshing machines heretofore invented, having never seen or heard of one that answered a good purpose, and hardly thought it likely that this should be much superior to those which had preceded it; but contrary to my expectation it did its work perfectly leaving no grain of wheat in the heads, nor even any chaff on the grain, it made no difference whether the wheat (in the straw) was put into the machine in a straight or in a tangled state; it delivered the straw well, and did not appear at all difficult to manage nor so complicated as to be hard to keep in repair; it threshed, while I stood by, nine dozen sheaves of wheat, (such as two dozen in common reapers would have made a bushel) in sixteen minutes, so that I have no doubt it will thresh fifteen to eighteen bushels an hour with two horses to draw it, and two hands to attend it with much ease to the hands and horses with the assistance of common Dutch fan placed under the machine, which would be turned with and by the machine, the wheat might be rendered nearly fit for market, without the expense of two hands and two horses working at leisure at the rate above-mentioned of fifteen to eighteen bushels an hour, clear from all dirt or chaff of any kind. And as most millers would find it to their interest to give 3d to 6d per bushel more for wheat got out in this way than that got out in the ridiculous mode of treading with horses on the dirt; I can with confidence, and on the principle of doing to others as I should wish others to do to me, recommend this machine to all considerable farmers as worth their serious attention and adoption.
Seeing the farmers generally in this state do not get for their wheat within 6d. to 1s. per bushel of what the northern farmers get at market, I attribute the cause to the difference in management only.
N. ELLICOTT.
Dec. 10.
HOUSES & LOTS For RENT and for SALE.
To rent, a good two Story House well finished, on St. Asaph Street between James Lawrafsn's and the Friends Meeting House.
Two floors on Kirk's wharf, with a lumber yard, and a long Floor shed behind one of them.
A small house on Water Street, near Duke Street, joining Major Muncaster's—or I will sell this for Alexandria Marine Insurance Shares.
A two story frame house on Duke Street about 2 squares east of the stone bridge, with about two acres of ground whereon may conveniently be made a large quantity of Bricks, as there is a well of good water on the front. A number of building lots on the next square South of the Presbyterian Meeting House, bounded by Fairfax, Wolf, and Royal Streets.
For sale a lot near Yost's Pump, being the corner of Fairfax and Wilks Streets.
An half Acre Lot on Fairfax, and Gibbons Street, subject to a ground rent.
A lot 20 feet front, and 100 feet deep, this lays, on the north side of Prince Street, a little to the eastward of Denny's and Powell's Brick House at the corner of Washington Street.
Wm. Hartshorne.
Corn and Wheat purchased at the Warehouse and Mill.
11th Month, 10th.
FOR SALE—A Bargain.
THAT most pleasantly situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson, Jun. There is on the premises, an excellent garden, a new stable, in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. For terms apply to the subscriber or the present proprietor Mr. James Rose, of Fredericksburg.
JAMES PATTON.
Nov. 22.
RAN AWAY
On the 30th of November, from the subscribers plantation on Pope's Head in Fairfax County, BILL a very likely Mulatto, 27 years of age about five feet ten inches high, slender made, of a long thin visage, a fallen down look, light grey eyes, talks thick and low; had on when last seen, an old shirt, coat and overalls, of a drab coloured cloth, much worn, being those given him the last year, if he has got from the plantation, those of the present year, they are of a deep blue cloth, having been corrected by his overseer, he came to me to complain, I directed him to return home, gave him a pass and line to the overseer, understanding that he has not returned, he may procure some person to alter the pass, so as to convey him to a distance. Also ran off from my house in town, a young negro man, about 22 years of age, short and well set, bow legged, of a deep black color about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high; had on a short jacket and overalls of light blue cloth he has a variety of other apparels, among others a long blue coat of superfine cloth, from his conduct since the mulatto came to me, I am inclined, to believe that his going off was concerted between them, and that they are now together.
I will give ten dollars for the apprehension of each, if taken in this town; fifteen for each if taken Washington or Georgetown, or any place not exceeding twenty miles from this, and if apprehended at a greater distance and committed to jail, and notice given me so that I may get them again; thirty dollars for each. Masters of vessels are forewarned taking them off, and ferry keepers setting them over their ferries.
James Keith.
December 2.
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber, the 5th June, a bright mulatto lad named BEN, near fifteen years old; he has ran off heretofore, and then passed as free by the name of John M'Daniel, he has a remarkable short thick foot, and several scars on his body, occasioned by a burn; long visage, yellow eyes, his wool shows the negro very much, which is of a rusty colour.
Also ran away from the subscriber the 17th July, a likely black fellow named JOHN. I expect he will add Madison to his name, as I purchased him from the estate of Amos Madison, of Orange County, Virginia, and he frequently made use of that name; thirty four or five years old, about five feet 7 or 8 inches high, long visage, well made and floops a little in his walk, as if cramped in his feet; fond of dress, and has a variety of clothes. He is a coarse Shoemaker, and has some tools with him, fond of half boots, which he wears with sharp toes; walks with a pewter headed walking stick, often has his wool plaited in small plaits about his head, he is an extraordinary good waggoner. He ran off in company with a likely young fellow of a yellow colour, belonging to Mr. Benjamin Pritchett, with a scar across his lip. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending either of the aforesaid negroes, and delivering them to me in Stafford county, twelve miles above Dumfries.
ROBERT OVERALL.
Nov. 15.
PROPOSALS, For a brilliant Representation of THE ASCENSION.
"And he led them out as far as Bethany: and he lift up his hands and blessed them."
"And it came to pass, that while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up to Heaven."
This Picture is intended to be done in a new style of painting; from a work of Gregory Hooe, a celebrated artist, in the year 1664, and which, is presumed to be the only one in America.
It will be executed (by a process lately discovered) so as to resist the injury of time for ages. It will be as clear and hard as glass, without any danger of being broken; and it will be handsomely framed.
A specimen of the manner in which the work will be executed, may be seen at the store of C. W. Faxon, King-Street, (a few doors above the Indian-Queen tavern) who, from an acquaintance with the artist in Europe, has undertaken, in his absence, his agency. If sufficient encouragement is given, instructions will be forwarded for the completion of the work. The price will be moderate; and, if approved, the artist proposes to reside in Alexandria for a few months— when he will render, plain engravings, on any subject, into brilliant paintings, at a small expense.
To the Christian—the encourager of the fine arts, and to the curious in general, this plan is respectfully submitted, and their attention to the specimen above named is immediately requested.
Dec. 27.
Just Received,
By the Schooner ALERT , from Boston, and for
SALE, by
 JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.  2,800 bushels Ground Alum Salt.  14 hds. } New-England Rum.  50 bils. }  50 boxes Mould } Candles.  50 ditto Dips }  A few barrels of Cyder, and a few ditto Apples. 
Also on Hand,
Boston Beef and Pork, Holland Gin, and a few pipes French Brandy. Boots and Shoes as usual.
Dec. 21.
CHARLES BENNETT, Has received and offers for Sale for cash or notes at six months.
 Two bales Blue Plains, low priced,  1 box Lancashire Sheetings,  2 boxes Irish Linens,  20 pieces Russia Sheetings,  250 pieces Twilled Sackings,  Fashionable Gilt Buttons,  Ferrers,  Black and Coloured Silk Galloons,  English Blackball,  Walkden's best Ink Powder,  Via Baltimore,  1 bale low priced Mixed Palins,  which will be bound and for sale in a few days.
Dec. 4.
Stop the Runaway.
A young Negro Woman, named HANNAH, stout and strong, who has lived with a respectable farmer about two years past. She was directed to return home on Christmas day, as I am informed. She had on and took with her a green jacket and petticoat, made of half thick or kersey cloth, two pair of shoes and stockings, coarse hat, a yellow ground cotton habit, a white cotton petticoat and spotted jacket, &c. She is capable of great deception;—sometimes she appears to be passive and has but little to say when it is to answer her purpose; but at other times extremely impudent. Who ever takes up said Negro and brings her home, if five miles from home shall receive Five Dollars ; if ten miles, Ten Dollars ; and, if a greater distance, and secured in any jail so that I get her up, Ten Dollars will be paid.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from employing or conveying her away
SIMON SOMMERS.
Jan. 1.
Twelve Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber living near Leesburg, on the 25 inst. a negro man named JIM GRIGSBY. He is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, stout made, dark complexion, a scar above one of his eyes, the joint bone of his left wrist larger than common, owing to his wrist having been broke, and a scar on one of his knees proceeding from a scald; had on and took with him, a dark gray round about jacket, a red blanket under jacket, a pair of trowels much patched, two blankets, and several other articles of clothing not known, he was formerly the property of Mr. Love, of Salisbury, and was seen in that neighborhood on Sunday last in which neighborhood he has a wife, it is probable that he now is in or about Centerville.
I will give the above reward to any person who will secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, and the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home.
WILSON C. SELDON.
Loudoun County, Dec. 4.
NOTICE.
I wish to close my business in the Wine, Spirit, and Grocery Line—to effect this purpose, I will dispose of my Stock on hand, ON MODERATE TERMS.
THOSE few to whom I am indebted, will please to present their accounts for settlement—those who are indebted to me for a length of time past, for goods sold at ready money prices, will please to make payment at least on or before the 1st instant; after which period, such as neglect to do so, may expect, that in justice to myself I will enforce payment by the most speedy legal means that may be in my power.
I WILL RENT
The premises where I now live, held by lease from Mr. James M. Stewart; nearly nine years of which remains yet unexpired—or should it be preferred, I will dispose of my entire interest in the same. The store built by me thereon, together with a piazza in the rear of the dwelling house, &c. make the place suitable for carrying on an extensive business, either in the wet or dry good line; with the additional advantage of accommodations for a genteel family.
I will continue the Bottling Business, And have on hand, a large quantity of the best Bottled Porter, Pale Ale, and Cyder, fit for immediate use. For any quantity of empty Porter Bottles I will give Porter in exchange, or a fair price in Cash.
A person of respectable character, who has been regularly bred to the business of Soap-boiling and Chandling, will hear of employment by application to
William Durlap.
Dec. 27th. 1804. N. B. Provided that I cannot obtain a suitable tenant for the above premises previous to the 10th day of January next, I will on that day dispose of my entire interest therein—By Public Auction —in this case one fourth of the purchase money will be required at the time of the sale, and approved negotiable notes, at two, four, and six months for the remainder.
W. D.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishing to remove from this state offers for sale the following PROPERTY—VIZ:
A MERCHANT MILL, newly built, and completely fixed for both Merchant and Country work; over shot eighteen feet water wheels, four feedhead, double gear'd; excellent Burrs, good country stones; excellent bolting cloths, and all other necessaries in good order. Lying in the county of Fauquier, state of Virginia, on the head waters of Rappahannock known by the name of Ferry run; a never-failing streams centrical, and most vacant situation, having as great, or greater run of custom, as any mill in the country, within 12 miles of the Blue Ridge, being an excellent wheat country, the flour is well known to pass equal to any in the state and at the same place a store house, a complete small dwelling house, stable, and other necessary outbuildings. A small Farm containing 100 acres under tolerable cultivation, about 6 acres of excellent meadow can be had near the said mill a handsome and conveniently situated place, room for great improvement. 308 acres of land lying in Culpepper county, on the main branch of Rappahannock, within one mile of said Merchant Mill, the plantation under tolerable cultivation, with an excellent Mill seat on the said river, having a Mill with a little repairing can be made able to do considerable country work.
A distillery consisting of three stills, and a large boiler, together with all the necessaries belonging thereto. Four hundred acres of lease hold land in Fairfax manor, within a few miles of said Merchant Mill, convenient so as to accommodate the purchaser with timber, to supply said mill with barrel staves, and other necessaries.
Two hundred acres of land lying in Culpepper county, under lease for short and long terms, the greater part of which will soon be clear of incumbrance, having fresh plantations, tolerable young orchards under good cultivation.
The well known stand occupied by myself and others formerly in the mercantile business at the cross roads, on the main manor road, allowed to be equal to any country stand within the state consisting of a well calculated Store House, excellent Granary, Public House, good Black Smith Shop with a set of tools. The purchaser can have in addition to those improvements, about 1000 acres of leasehold land, for three lives, small rent with all the improvements, tolerable dwelling, good necessary houses, excellent orchards, good meadows, in good farming order. All the above mentioned property lies within 15 miles distance of each other—will be sold altogether or part, as to suit the purchaser, or purchasers; some cash in advance, Negroes in part, and long credit on the balance. The terms will be made easy to suit the parties. If not sold immediately part of the mentioned improvements will be rented for a small term.
For terms apply to me, living at the Merchant Mill.
ELIJAH ARNOLD.
Fauquier County, Virg. Oct. 7, 1804.