Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-09-10 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS.
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ys, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
September 2.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cassimere, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfstuffs, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. September 2.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dip'd and mould candles, 10 hhds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaster.
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco. August 1. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or United States)
THE SCH'R DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely sound and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board, at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co.
Sept. 7. d
For Sale,
THE SLOOP DIANA, A good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
Also,
THE SCH'R LEBEO, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms. We have received by the sloop Diana, 60 hhds. Guadaloupe clayed Sugars of good quality, And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL.
Sept. 8. d
Freight Wanted.
THE SCH'R REBECCA will take from five to six hundred barrels freight, for any island in the West Indies. For terms apply at Hewes and Miller's Counting-Room. September 5. d
Freight Wanted,
For the Sloop JENNEY, to any northern port on the continent, Rufus Jamesson, master, burthen about 600 bds. Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 7. d
For Freight or Charter,
THE SHIP Fair American, Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaster of Paris. Sept. 3. d
The Ship United States,
Capt. FINLEY, A constant Trader, arrived at Liverpool on the 9th of July, after a passage of twenty six days, we expect her to arrive here in all this month, and are desirous of engaging some FREIGHT, so as not to detain her long in port. For Freight or Passage be pleased to apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Sept. 2. d
For Charleston, S. Carolina,
THE SLOOP Little Rebecca, a complete, fast sailing vessel, will sail in five days. For Freight or Passage apply to capt. John Carr on board, or to John G. Ladd. Sept. 9. d
For Sale or Charter, THE SHIP BELVIDERE, lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig. July 21. co
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular
Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyean, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Bolts, Nails and Spikes,
AT M'Call's Manufactory On Royal Street, Alexandria, By the Cash for Cash, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
Wrought Nails.
Bolts and Spikes, at 8 3/4 d. per lb. 40d. and 30d. nails, 8 3/4 d. do. 20d. nails (if heavy) 8 3/4 d. do. 12d. and 10d. do. do. 9 3/4 d. do. 8d. do. 10 3/4 d. do. 6d. do. 11 3/4 d. do. 3d. do. 12 3/4 d. do. Cut Nails. 20d. 12d. and 10d. nails, at 7 d. per lb. 8d. do. 7 1/2 d. do. 6d. do. 8 1/2 d. do. 4d. do. 9 1/2 d. do. 3d. do. 10 1/2 d. do. 20d. 12d. and 10d. brads, 7 d. do. 8d. do. 7 1/2 d. do. Retail price 1d. per lb. more. All kinds of IRON WORK for ships, &c. may be had on the shortest notice, warranted done in the best manner. Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nails Rods, &c. sold at the above factory. September 1. d 12t
For Freight or Charter, THE BRIG JOANNA, Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co. Who have for sale, Sugar in hhds. and bds. Rum in hhds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
THE Schooner SEA FLOWER, Elvy Doughty, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather. August 23. d
Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. PETER HEISKELL, sign of General Washington, Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public. August 8. co
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the 4th inst. a Negro Man by the name of TOM, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high; he has a white spot on one side of his head, about the size of a dollar, which he may attempt to conceal; he has a very great impediment in his speech when he attempts to speak. The above described fellow is about 25 years of age, and is very strait and handsomely made. His clothes cannot well be described, as he lived in Col. Marstellers family, who were very liberal to him; he had either one or two watches with him when he left home; he can read and I believe write a little. The above reward will be given to any person who may apprehend and secure the said negro in any jail within the United States, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home. There were two other fellows left town in company with him. RICHARD HEWITT. N. B. This fellow has, for many months past, attended at the Vendue-Store. Sept. 6. 2aw 3+
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankkeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. d 2t co

FROM THE BALANCE
No. II.
A comparison view of the disadvantages and benefits, which would probably accrue to the United States from an enlargement of their territorial limits by the purchase of either.
LOUISIANA OR THE FLORIDAS.
THE enormous sum of money, that has been plighted in the purchase of Louisiana, demands, and cannot fail eventually to excite a lively attention. The sale of a wilderness has not usually commanded a high price. A very extensive district, in that part of New England called the province of Maine, was sold by Ferdinand Gorges, for the sum of twelve hundred and fifty pounds sterling, in the year 1677; which was more than fifty years after the settlement of several parts of Massachusetts, in the neighbourhood of that district, had been begun. And even since the American revolution, there have been sold in Massachusetts which is one of the oldest and best cultivated states in the union, very large tracts of new lands for only a few pence an acre.
William Penn obtained the vast wilderness, which is now the state of Pennsylvania, for the sum (if my memory is correct) of about five thousand pounds sterling; in commutation for a debt which the British government owed his father, and which, from the low state of the public finances, was not obtained in cash. Those sums, compared to the vast sum, which has been promised for the possession of Louisiana, are like drops, compared to the ocean.
Fifteen million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars is a number that may be uttered with the tongue, in a single moment, and without any effort: it may also be described on paper, in characters or figures, with a few strokes of a pen; yet not one, perhaps, among a thousand comprehends it, or has any adequate idea of its magnitude.
Let us survey this enormous mass of money. Fifteen million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, allowing sixteen ounces to the pound, and two thousand pounds to the tun, would amount to four hundred and thirty three tuns of silver: it would load eight hundred and sixty six waggons, at the rate of one thousand pounds weight in each. If those waggons, loaded with silver, were placed in a line, allowing the space of two rods for each waggon and its team, (which would be as near together as they could conveniently travel,) they would reach 5 miles and nearly a third of a mile. If this silver were put into bags fifty pounds weight in each, and a file of men were placed at the distance of one rod from each other, every one bearing on his shoulder one of those bags of silver, the file would extend a little more than fifty four miles. If the whole mass of silver, which the aforesaid sum amounted to, were laid in a heap and a labourer were hired to shovel it into waggons, one thousand pounds weight in each, and reckoning the loading of sixteen waggons for a day's work, he would be employed more than two months in accomplishing the service.
A public debt of fifteen million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, divided equally among all the white people, men, women and children, in the United States, would be about three dollars to each individual: if divided among all the men in the United States, who are the real owners of freeholds or any other property worth five hundred dollars, it would probably average little, if any less, than forty dollars to each individual share. All the silver and gold coin in the whole union, were it collected and amassed together would fall vastly short of such a sum. An immediate payment being therefore impossible, the nation must be loaded with a debt, which will run on interest to an indefinite period. What is the amount of the yearly interest of fifteen million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars? —At seven per cent it amounts to one million sixty-seven thousand and five hundred dollars: —in other words, the yearly interest of that sum amounts to more than thirty tons of silver. The yearly interest of fifteen million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, if the capital were appropriated for a school-fund, might support forever two thousand one hundred and thirty five excellent free schools, allowing five hundred dollars to each: and reckoning fifty scholars to a school, there might in such a disposal of the money, be
constantly instructed at the public expense, the number of one hundred and six thousand seven hundred and fifty children; who by a proper education, might become intelligent and useful members of the republic. At the present moment, there are many thousand, perhaps, not fewer than a hundred thousand children, within the limits of the United States, who are growing up as ignorant almost as the savages.
And for whose benefit principally are those millions of dollars to be expended? Principally for the benefit of the Southern and Western people. Will they pay their proportion of the debt? They will not. The excise on their whiskey is taken off; and what they pay in support of the government and toward the discharge of the public debts, is comparatively trifling. The burden of discharging the annual interest of this immense debt will fall upon the Atlantic States, and mostly upon the Eastern and middle states; which can receive comparatively but little advantage from the acquisition of a vast and distant Western Wilderness. Nor can it escape notice, that the purchase of Louisiana was negotiated at a juncture the most favorable which could possibly happen, for obtaining that wilderness on cheap terms. Bonaparte, who was then engaging in a war with England, well knew that, during the continuance of that war, he would be unable to colonize Louisiana: he well knew also that his rival would probably seize it. The property that he put on sale, he was effectually debarred from possessing; and was also in the utmost danger of losing. This circumstance tends to increase the public astonishment at the enormous price which has been pledged on the part of the American negotiators. The foregoing remarks are predicated on the supposition that there will be no reduction of the sum which has been engaged in the purchase of Louisiana: perhaps, however, there may be a considerable reduction of that sum, by an exchange of Louisiana for the Floridas.
CALCULATOR.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7.
Letters from St. Pierre's, Martinique, dated the 15th of August, stat., that for thirteen days previous no American vessel had been permitted to enter that port, & that more than 30 had been ordered off by the blockading squadron; yet in spite of the uncommon vigilance of the British cruisers, a French privateer had captured an English schr from St. John's (N. B.) laden with fish, and carried her safely into Martinique.
Arrived brig Lapwing, Borne, Cape Francois; Sally, Van Antwerp, Point Petre, (Guad.) sch'r Hope, Geer, Richmond.
Cleared ship Rising States, Shafer, Amsterdam: True American, Teubner, Barcelona; brig Bahia, Lee, Barbadoes.
Arrived since our last,
Brig Lapwing, Bourne, 18 days from C. Francois. Left there, brig Gayoso, Hamilton, and sch'r Citizen, Muir, both just arrived from this port; brig Sophia, Thomson, to sail for Philadelphia in 2 days; schooner Nancy, Jeffery, do. Pheobe, Mills, do. schooner, Gardner, do. brig Fair American, Oliver, Wilmington; schooner Hiram, Chase, Newport; schooner Maria, Chase, Baltimore; Katy, Allen, of New York for Charleston; Polly, Yeaton, Alexandria; and 3 or 4 others, names not recollected. Schooner Coquet, Martin, in ballast, failed the day before for this port.
Murder and Robbery!!!
WINCHESTER, Sept. 6.
Mr. Bowen,
Being in Shenandoah county on Friday evening last, I was informed that a most atrocious murder and robbery had been committed on the body of a travelling gentleman, a little above Stoverstown, on the main road. Impelled by curiosity as well as duty, I rode with several gentlemen to view the body, early on yesterday morning.
Upon examination, we found that he had received a violent blow upon the head, just above the left ear—the contusion was as large as the palm of a man's hand.—There were several other wounds on the head, and a bruise on the breast. The attack was made about 9 o'clock, A. M. not more than 270 paces from Mr. Jacob Snapp's, and he expired about 12. He was found weltering in his blood, a few
minutes after, by two Germans—when they came up, they enquired "what was the matter?" He replied "that he had been robbed by a negro or mulatto man," and immediately fainted. One of these strangers ran to Mr. Snapp's, whilst the other remained with him. The alarm was immediately given and notice sent to P. Spangler, a magistrate, who made use of every exertion to discover the perpetrator of this horrid crime, but without effect. Two persons are suspected, one a mulatto fellow, who, it appears, was travelling towards Rockingham, and lives at Holker's plantation, in this county; the other calls himself James Scott, a free mulatto, who has lived some time near Middle-town. Pursuit was made after the first, but the posse had not returned last evening; but by the information of some travellers, it appears that the fellow had left the road, and was not taken early yesterday morning. Scott was apprehended on suspicion, examined before two magistrates and committed to jail: I however, incline to believe that he is not guilty, and that it is more probable that the first mentioned fellow committed the murder. He is said to be a tall dark mulatto, stoops much in his walk, is blind of an eye, and was dressed in coarse linnen cloths—carried a budget, and a large club. The stick with which the murder was committed, was a dead hickory—it was found near the deceased, with the hair adhering to the big end from the violence of the blow. I am informed the above described fellow, was noticed to have used such a club as a walking stick.
I was requested to examine the papers in the pocket book of the deceased, and found 145 dollars, in bank notes, and 4 dollars and six cents in silver. It appears that his name was William C. Simmeron; and that a commission of bankruptcy had issued against him in Philadelphia, in December last; that he was in a declining state of health, and on his way to the Sweet Springs. It is highly probable that the assassin missed his object; and that he was routed before he could plunder his victim. He took nothing but a trunk, which was lashed behind the chair in which he travelled, probably containing nothing but cloathing.
S. KERCHEVAL.
Frederick County, Sept. 4, 1803.
N. B. An inquest was taken on the body, before Capt. Spangler's yesterday, and the jury pronounced it a most atrocious, wilful and malicious murder, perpetrated by the hand of a mulatto man, by the information of the deceased, but by what particular person was not known to the jurors.
The money and property belonging to W. C. Simmeron, who has thus (as appears from the above statement) untimely fallen by the hand of an assassin, for the sake of a little plunder, who, we hope and pray may meet with his due reward, is in safe hands, and may be obtained, it is supposed, by Mr. Simmeron's relatives or friends, which is, exclusive of the above mentioned sum of money, a Chair, marked with the letter S. and a bay horse. It is supposed that this unfortunate man was a resident of Philadelphia.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
MR SNOWDEN,
'Tis with the most heartfelt concern that I, in common with my fellow citizens, have been obliged to admit the existence of a bilious fever in our city; characterized by symptoms of the most malignant complexion: but I am rendered much more distressed, when I see a disposition pervade our inhabitants to separate the idea of contagion from the disease in question.
When we take a view of the rise and progress of this direful malady, in our northern cities, we find its malignity aggravated by local circumstances, which, happily for the inhabitants of this flourishing city, are nearly all absent.
In admitting the opinion that this disease is nothing more than a bilious disease, rendered more malignant by a predisposition in our atmosphere to disease, and acting upon matter already in a state of putridity, we adopt a belief in perfect coincidence with common sense and common experience—the remedy is of consequence within our grasp, and attended with much less trouble and anxiety, than usually falls to the lot of a large and useful class of our citizens, who are so often the victims of a tedious quarantine.
Before I obtained my consent, even
Dr. Thomas Triplett,
INFORMS the public that he has commenced the practice of Medicine and Surgery in their several branches, and as he intends to pursue the duties of his profession in the town and country, will at all times be in readiness to attend, when called on, at his house in Royal street, three doors south of Mr. Gadby's hotel.
August 31. eo 12t
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has commenced
The STATIONARY And BOOKSELLING BUSINESS
at his Store, next door to the Library on King street, where orders for Account books of every description will be thankfully received and executed with neatness and dispatch.
Mercantile Books, or Blank Books, bound on a
NEW & IMPROVED PLAN, so as to open quite free to the back with or without Russia bands. Printed work bound or repaired agreeable to order.
Subscribers to that new and valuable work, the Domestic Encyclopædia, will please to apply as above for the second volume.
September 1. eo2w
Indian Queen Inn.
THE subscriber offers the above Inn to rent, it being a well established house, the situation and conveniences are very generally known, and it is presumed the person wishing to rent would examine the premises, therefore a description is thought unnecessary. Possession may be had the 1st of October. Enquire of Mr. William Smith, in the absence of the subscriber.
Edward Powell, on the Premises.
Dumfries, Sept. 6. eo
Postponement.
The sale of Wm. Hartshorne's Store on Col. Hooe's wharf is postponed for the present—any person desirous of buying it may know the terms by applying to him. If it should again be offered at public sale timely notice will be given.
Sept. 9. 3t
TURNPIKE ROAD.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, the 9th Mo. 5th, 1803, ORDERED,
That the Treasurer call again on the delinquent subscribers, and if they do not pay, coercive measures be taken to recover the sums due, by the most speedy legal measures.
9th Mo. 6th. eo3t
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed A. Smith & Son. (a 5 d)
For Sale,
A handsome FARM,
Three miles from Alexandria, partly lying on the main road that leads to Colchester, containing one hundred and twenty five acres, handsomely improved, and pleasantly situated; on the premises are a neat dwelling house, a kitchen adjoining, dairy, an excellent well of water, and a barn 60 feet long, together with a general collection of choice fruit trees. The situation as a country seat is well adapted for the residence of any person who may buy it, and will be sold on moderate terms by the proprietor.
THOS. RICHARDS.
Sept. 5. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the 20th day of July last, a Negro boy called SAM, about 18 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 6 inches high, tolerably stout made, with a scar on his upper lip, not quite cured when he left home. I suspect he has obtained a pass, and will endeavor to pass for a freeman. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me, living within two miles of the Falls Church, Fairfax county, Virginia, or Ten Dollars, if secured in any jail so that I get him again.
C. F. Whiting.
Sept. 2. d

anonymously, to appear in the public prints—I waited with the most anxious solicitude for some step like the present to come from some other quarter, calculated to touch the minds of our fellow citizens to arrest the increasing removals from that part of town which are not immediately exposed to the atmosphere of the infected square. First by announcing the decided opinions of nearly all the Physicians of this place, the non-contagious character of this disease, and that immediate steps would be taken to remove those sources of which inquestionably exist. Rely upon it the disease is not contagious, depend upon it, it may be arrested, it may be exterminated.
AN ALEXANDRIAN.
HIEROGLYPHICKS.
The Egyptians, who had not the art of printing, used for their words or meaning when they corresponded at a distance, the figures of Beasts and Birds—the parts of the human body, and various instruments, particularly those belonging to Handicrafts, for their writings did not consist of syllables put together, but of figures which related to the things they were to express.
The figure of an hawk, signified expedition—the Crocodile signified malice—the Eye expressed both an observer of justice, and a keeper of any person—the right hand, with the fingers extended, signified any one getting his livelihood—the left hand shut, the preserving and keeping of anything. Thus every thing was read and understood by figures, which were called by the Egyptians, Hieroglyphicks.
Voltaire gives a curious account of these emblems, which is taken from Herodotus. That Historian observes, that when Darius invaded Syria, the Syrians sent him a bird, a mouse, a frog, and five arrows. By this present they insinuated, that if he did not fly as swiftly as a bird, or conceal himself like a mouse or a frog, he would perish by their arrows.
Flour at Cape Francois on the 18th ult. was at 40 to 50 dols. per bbl. beans 30 dols. do. and all kinds of vegetables very high. A flag of truce had been sent from Port Republican to Jamaica, and it was expected that place would speedily be surrendered to the British. The Cape was closely blockaded, and no neutral vessels permitted to enter.
The Betsey, Grant, was from Norfolk bound to Port Republican. On her passage, she was taken by the Brigands and carried into Gonaives; there capt. Grant, was permitted to sell his cargo and purchase Coffee. Some short time before he was boarded by the Brigands, the major part of the crew took to the boat, and left him and only one seaman on board, for fear of being killed; but they treated capt. Grant very politely. There was a brig belonging to Charleston also boarded by them and carried into Petit Goude. There was one French passenger on board whom they instantly put to death; and they were determined to kill every Frenchman they should find on board of any vessel that should fall in their hands, The Gen. in Chief was good enough to give Capt. Grant three negroe seamen to assist him in getting his vessel to the U. S. as he never heard of his boat and crew.
Courier.
Extract of a letter from captain Odlin, arrived at New Castle, from Jeremie, &c. &c.
“August 1st having all my business finished, intended to sail in the evening; but at 10 the same day, a general embargo was laid on all the vessels in the harbor. Next evening the town was surrounded by not less than 6 or 8000 blacks. The general, finding, from his weak state that he could not hold out long, determined to evacuate, which he did in the evening, after forcing as many troops on board each vessel as he could, allowing some of the inhabitants to go likewise.—There were in the port the brig Sally, of Philadelphia; schooner Monferrat, of Baltimore; schooner Harmony, of New-York, and two French and one Spanish vessels. At 12 at night the general went on board the Spanish vessel, and gave orders to get under way for the cape.—The next day, the sloop of war and myself the Sally, the Monferrat, and the two French vessels were sent into Port Royal, where we lay two days received ten days provisions, with orders to sail for St. Domingo, with all our troops on
board. I started alone. What became of the other vessels I cannot say. I stopped at St. Jago, but was not permitted to land, and was of course obliged to proceed to the Cape, from whence I sailed on the 23d of August, after landing 41 soldiers 2 ladies, and 15 other passengers.
How greatly changed; how fallen; how snuk is the state of Holland since the time of Queen Elizabeth, when Lord Bacon said of it “That the English could not abandon it for their own safety, nor keep it for their own profit” and his lordship was accustomed to say “That the English held the Belgic Lion by the ears. Now the French hold the Belgic Ass by the head in a halter.”
(Courier.)
The ingratitude of democracies is so well known as almost to have become proverbial. A review of the histories of Greece and Rome presents the reader with one continued uninterrupted series of them. When the venerable old Gen. Putnam sought in his extreme old age, to have some retibution made for his services, the glorious Washington did all he could for the veteran; but in his letter to him testifies his regret that little was to be expected, and reminds Putnam that democracies were always ungrateful.
(ibid.)
A FRAGMENT.
Methought I heard a voice harsher than the hideous bird of night, when perched on some neighbouring yew-tree—it filed the air with unauspicious cries—again the same shrill accents strike mine ear—they swell still louder—What a torrent of fury and vengeance! What effusions of impudent calumny and diabolical malice! What a strain of invective, of horrid exclamation—
A woman—impossible! Rather some power of darkness who assumes that gentle form to poison the joys of domestic life with impunity.
The attributes of women, are modesty, discretion, and heavenly softness—whoever wants those feminine virtues, though she may wear the garb, and claim the protection of her sex, is no woman—she belongs to the family of furies.
SENTIMENTS FOR THE LADIES.
Every woman who would preserve her virtue should assiduously parry every kind of advantage that may possibly be taken against her. She ought to pay attention even to trifles the most minute in themselves, because they may lead, perhaps, to things of more importance. It is a much safer refuge to discourage the pursuit by a proper reserve, than to depend on our defence upon the attack.
Women generally imagine they have nothing to fear but the presence of the lover. True, indeed, they may have then two enemies to contend with at a time, their passion and the party. But when the lover has retired the love still remains, and the progress it makes in solitude, though less perceptible, is not the less dangerous. At such intervals as these, the playing on a harpsichord, painting a flower, or reading some work of genius, may turn aside the thoughts from ideas too alluring, and fix the attention upon safer objects. All these employments then which occupy the mind, are so many countermines to temptation.
Shakespeare has a fine poetical moral upon this subject, in his Midsummer Night's Dream:
“Yet mark'd I where the bolt of Cupid fell, It was upon a little western flower; Before milk-white, now purple with love's wound, And maidens call it LOVE IN IDLENESS.”
When a woman once becomes a victim to her weakness, she must be only the more humbled, in proportion to the Character she had before attempted to impose upon the world. The higher pride she had placed in her virtue, the greater advantage she affords to malicious censure.
Love has its intermissions as well as other diseases. Whether the heart, fatigued with its own emotions, steals a refreshing nap; or that its attention is not steady enough for contemplating always the same object, it sometimes experiences its intervals of indifference, without being able in the least to account for them. The stronger the gust, the profounder the calm; and this suspension is often
more fatal to love, than the very storm and tempest itself. This passion is extinguished by too strong, or too uniform a resistance. The generality of woman have only one way of resisting; a woman of sense, and cleverness does more; she varies her modes of defence; and this is the very sublime of the art.
Among women, friendship cancels, or commences rivalships, I mean the contest for beauty only. It would be too much to add that of passion also.
Whenever two pretty women are so lucky as to meet with the least plausible occasion to rid themselves of each other, they lay hold of it with so much eagerness, and hate one another so cordially, that one may easily judge what sort of an affection had subsisted between them before.
The woman, who is reduced to call in foreign aid and summon anger to her assistance, betrays the poverty of her resources. A fine irony, a smart raillery, or a mortifying flight, are more effectual discouragements. Let there be no quarrels, and there will be no occasion for reconciliation, which always gain some ground.
To preserve a lover it is not enough, or rather it is too much, to love him to excess. A woman must know how to parcel out her fondness, not to keep it upon him. For this very purpose modesty is, perhaps, the most ingenious device that could possibly have ever been imagined by the wit and delicacy of mankind.
Resolved even in the excess of passion women should not yield themselves up to it, without controul: leave the lover always something to desire, and he will be obsequious to obtain it. Full compliances render the most bewitching charms of no effect, and soon disgust the very person who exacts them.
AN ARABIAN ANECDOTE,
Which may serve for an incident for the next Romance of our modern Novel writers.
Almazor, a rich and exalted Arabian, eat, drank, gamed, and indulged himself in every species of dissipation. Once when he was tormented by that irksomeness, which is ever the follower of satiety, he was struck with a curious desire of visiting the sepulchre of his ancestors. He descended, and wandered between two rows of rotting bones—not with the solemn reflection that his must, one day, be mixed with them, but with the idea of a voluptuary, that it was very cool and pleasant.
Suddenly his eye was attracted by the following half erased inscription:
“Underneath is more hidden treasure than was ever possessed by Crœsus.”
Almazor, whose wealth was not in a small degree exhausted, ordered the vault to be immediately opened, and found an handful of dust, under which was a marble slab containing these words:
“Ere thou deluded mortal, with daring hand profaned this vault, reigned here—uninterrupted peace—a treasure which Crœsus never possessed.”
HEREDITARY ATTACHMENT TO THE HALTER.
A young woman was once convicted at Paris of a trifling theft, barely within the law which decreed a capital punishment. There were circumstances too, which greatly alleviated her fault; some things in her behaviour that seemed innocent and modest; every spectator, as well as the judges, was affected at the scene, and she was advised to petition for a pardon, as there was no doubt it would be granted—“No,” said she, “my grandfather, father, and brother, were all hanged for stealing; it runs in the blood of our family to steal, and be hanged; If I am pardoned now I shall steal again in a few months more inexcusably; and therefore I will be hanged now.”
The Lands
of George Carter, deceased, in the county of Loudoun, and formerly advertised for sale, not being entirely disposed of,
Notice is hereby given, that the residue of those lands will be exposed to sale at Leesburg on Thursday the 15th of September next, and the sales will be continued if necessary from day to day until the whole is disposed of—The terms of sale will be the same as heretofore advertised.
The Executors.
Aug 29.
law
In Council, Sept. 10, 1803.
IT having been satisfactorily ascertained to Council, by the concurring testimony of the Physicians, that a malignant fever prevails in that part of the Town lying to the east of Water-Street, between Duke and King-Streets, the Council conceive it their duty to give public information of the same—and in order to arrest the progress of the disease, and to support and relieve those who may be afflicted—
It is ordered, That Andrew Jamieson, Philip Wanton, Alexander Smith, Washer Blunt, Joseph M. Perrin, Wm. Paton, Samuel Snowden, John Mandeville, and John Lumsdon be a Committee of Health, who, or any three of them, shall have full power and authority to use all measures which may be necessary for the purposes aforesaid, and who shall from time to time, publish a correct statement of the health of the town—and that the Mayor, or in his absence the Chairman of the Committee, be authorised to draw on the Treasurer of the Corporation for such sums as may be necessary for carrying into effect this order.
Copy—Test, R. I. TAYLOR, c. c.
Take Notice,
I will sell, in lots from 1 to 30 acres each, a tract of LAND about five miles from town. It begins at top of the the Trough Hill, and runs on the top and brow thereof, about one mile: affording many beautiful situations for country seats, having a prospect of the River, and a delightful valley, and several gentlemen's seats between. The height and airiness of this land makes it extremely healthy, and well adapted for the purpose of accommodating the inhabitants of Alexandria with country seats, when either any contagious disorder prevails, or during the violent heats of the summer.
One Lot of which will include about 39 acres, has a two story brick house thereon, and other convenient out houses; a large paled garden, and an orchard containing several hundred Apple and Peach Trees, with Quince, Plumb, Damson and Sweet, and Morella Cherries.
Another Lot has a small house and improvements, having an orchard of bearing peach trees, and some cherries. A part payment will be expected in hand, and for the balance, I will take merchandise, or make it agreeable by easy payments, as may suit purchasers. For the other lots I will receive Merchandise for the whole, or in part, and give a long credit for the remainder. As the Turnpike roads is so near to the whole of the land, it becomes thereby much more desirable to the inhabitants of the town, affording so agreeable a communication. As it is certain that places in the vicinity of Alexandria, have so many natural and desirable advantages, it is expected that a quick disposal of the whole will take place. Any gentleman willing to have the choice, by information, I will attend. Joseph Bushby and R. Kerby, living on the land will shew the same. The two improved places may be entered upon immediately.
Wm. BUSHBY.
❖ The sale advertised to take place this day is postponed to the first Saturday in October next.
Sept. 10. dz3003t
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber,
100 Barrels of Beef and Pork of an excellent quality,
20 boxes of Soap,
10 do. Mould Candles.
KENNETH MATHESON.
Sept. 7. dim
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King street two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month apply, in the absence of the subscriber to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR.
August 15. eo
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London.
HODGSON.
Sept. 2. d

ALEX. SMITH and SON  HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL , from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in  IRISH LINEN, Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bks. a few hds.  IRISH OAT MEAL, and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE , which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. co
For Sale at the Vendue Store,  A Copper Still that will hold about 300 Gallons. T. PATTEN.
August 26. d United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said Court, We the Commissioners will expose to  PUBLIC SALE, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, on Friday the 30th day of September next,  THAT VALUABLE & EXTENSIVE  F A R M,
called Mount Salus , alias Millthorpe , lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf  Traps , containing by Deed 550 acres & by survey 673 acres. The Mansion House is on a high healthy and agreeable situa- tion, convenient to which are springs of good water—The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the Mansion House and gar- den. There are also a valuable Merchant and Grist Mill, Saw Mill, Distillery, Miller's House and Overseer's House.— The Mill House is 40 by 30, two stories high, half of the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne stones, three bolting cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for malting grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to ad- vantage in said house. The waters on  Wolf Trap , on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria, and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement, from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 pannels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natu- ral advantage which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such pro- perty will avail themselves of the oppor- tunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale.
The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in twelve months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last pay- ments.
Some informality in the decree pre- vented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now notified.
Captain James Wiley, residing near the end, will show the premises, and also a plan of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concern- ed.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Charles Little, James Wiley, James Douglass. August 23. eods,
Just Received and for sale, A parcel of excellent Rhode- Island POTATOES. ABEL WILLIS.
Sept. 7.
VALUABLE LANDS  FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust exe- cuted by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be Sold at public Auction,
for ready money, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, that is to say:
One tract containing 2800 a- cres, called Hollis's Marsh , lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Po- tomac river.
One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Bassaloe Marsh .
These tracts will be sold on the respec- tive premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of Octo- ber, and the 3d on the 13th of October next.
The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the sub- scriber to have them divided.
(Signed)
Bushrod Washington.
August 19 d131hO
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alex- andria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased,
Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22d day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hipkins, to wit:
One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brew- ery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other im- provements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is a good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previ- ous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property.
The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Phil. R. Fendall, Robert Young, } Ex'ors. Wm. Waters, }
August 18. d
Honesty is the best Policy.
LOST last evening, between Gadsby's Tavern and the west end of King Street , a Baltimore Bank Note of Twenty Dollars, folded in a small piece of writing paper, with the owners name wrote thereon, and also figured thus:
28
3
00 3/4
Should the person who may find it, feel disposed to leave it with the Printer, where the owner may have it again, he shall receive Ten Dollars.
Sept. 6. co3t
Robert and John Gray  HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF  Family & Patent Medicines, —CONSISTING OF—
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lo- zenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibil- ious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are de- terred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmites, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very pre- carious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by gene- ral or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine  AROMATIC LOZENGES OF S F B L are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the fa- culties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, loss of depravity of appetite, and palled countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medi- cine. When the delusions of imagination, or the force of bad example, have tempted unguarded youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sen- suality, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of pre- mature old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt.— When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, im- becility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agita- tion, tremours, languor, paleness, emaciation, in- digestion, apathy in men; hysterics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these lo- zenges will restore health and vigor to the debili- tated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are sealed up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. Thos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard. Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medi- cines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are par- ticularly serviceable in flatulences and indigesti- on, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, ne- cessarily used with the pills, and as generally ex- cites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the se- verest sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxa- tions, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventive of the predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West- India islands, is the best evidence of their superi- or excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S
Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole propri- etor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precari-
oustage of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by pro- moting sleep and strengthening the constit- ution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the breast and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief.— Asthma and confined consumptions have re- peatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be admini- stered at an improper season.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboe , and offer for sale on reasona- ble terms,
5 hds. } First quality 19 tiersces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bks. }
They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whitkey in tiersces and bks. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt.
J. and T. Vowell.
August 26. d
I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES
EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of
  Gauripore Sannabs,  Alibad Emerty,    Seenpore Battahs,  Mugga Memody,    Lucipore, do.  Beerboon Gurrall,    Chittabully do.  Barrapooty,    Brown do.  Bandanna Hhs.  
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
August 1. co
A fresh Supply,
China Oranges, Lemons in boxes, Figs in Frails, fresh Prunes, Soft shell'd Almonds by the frail or pound,
10 bks. best Bay Mackrell, 2000 lbs. well cured country Bacon, New R. Island Cheeke, Spiced Salmon, Candles, Soap, &c.
ALSO,
Good Draught Beer and a cool Room.
Thomas Simms.
Sept. 2. d
Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber, China Oranges, Limes & Lemons, Rhode Island Cheeke, Cocoa Nuts, Smithfield Bacon Hams, Tammarinds, and fresh English Walnuts by the frail.
Philadelphia bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle
A. WILLIS.
August 31. d
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett , of  Round Hill , deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
Charles Little, } Ex'ors. Geo. Triplett, }
July 7. co
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named  MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information there- of, shall receive the above reward.
AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County, Aug. 3. co
R. and J. GRAY,
Have just received a large supply of Writing Paper & Quills.
August 11. d
PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN.