Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-09-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1804.
[No. 1087.]
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY next, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in hds. tierces and bts. Chocolate. White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and tins, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serget, Elastic, blue Friezes, Calumances, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osamburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller. August 29.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART, for a BOOK en- titled,
THE SKELETONS: Or, the Armenian. Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected. In two Parts. Part I. The Armenian, or doctrine of Univer- al Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, con- demned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scrip- ture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country. Conditions, &c. are left at the above
It is the opinion of several respectable clergy men, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it mani- festly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free-will and universal redemption is unfounded. Sept. 1. d
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the recepti- on of a careful tenant, and none else need apply. Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place. This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards be- low, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it, and two passages. Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17. d4w
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, ong hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a coop- by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a va- riety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He strolled the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to get to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, em- ploying or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting. July 11. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome se- lection of
DRY GOODS adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh. June 12. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED) 2,800 pieces NANCHEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 do. bales Sannahs, 2 do. Battas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Guerrahs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 sacks Sago 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons,
Consisting of 5 bales Battas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannahs, 1 do. Cassahs, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and lea- ther shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bts. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compases, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper. 40 bts. Beet No. 1. and A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4. d
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padre, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sheri, Brufels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Pettie, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim-
stone, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, MCayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger,
Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco,
Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F Gunpowder,
Single and double Battle do. in papers and nisters,
Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, 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
The Ship United States,
arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the re- ception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in September and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liver- pool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 30,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 13. d
For BOSTON, The Sch'r SALLY,
JAMES BACON, Jun. MASTER, will sail in six days, and will take a few barrels freight on low terms. Apply to,
Lawrafon & Fowle, Who have now landing from said Schooner at Lawrafon and Smoot's Wharf, and for sale at their store on said Wharf, 50 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 200 Reams Wrapping Paper, 20 bts. Boston Beef, 30 do. do. Bay Mackerel, 20 do. Pork, Young Hyson Tea, And a few bts. N. E. Rum.
For New-York and Boston, The fast sailing, copper bot-
tomed brig. HARMONY, Robert B. Hall, master; will be ready to re- ceive FREIGHT in a few days.—Apply as above. Sept. 8. d
For Charter to Europe, The SHIP
WILLIAM and JOHN, T. Woodhouse, Master: lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order, and ready to take in a cargo immediately. Apply to James Wilson. Aug. 30. d
For Freight or Charter, To any Port in Europe,
The fine burthen-some Ship COLUMBIA, Captain HAYDEN. Will flow about four hundred hogheads To- bacco. For terms apply to Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1. d
FOR SALE, The Brig Julia,
burthen about 900 bts. She is well built of the best materials, sails fast, is completely found and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Joseph Riddle. Sept. 8. d4w
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop
LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bts. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd, King street. Who has for Sale,
Berbon Guerrahs, Nimpofakie Coffas, Chittabully Battas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamoodys; Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bts. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25. d
For CHARTER, The fine, new American
Ship ORB, Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen; Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate- ly. For terms apply to. William Hodgson. Aug. d
For Sale, or will take Freight, The Schooner HENRY,
now lying at Ramsay's wharf. Bur- then about 40 tons, in good order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board. Sept. 10. d3 1/2
For Freight (Coastwise) The fast sailing Schooner
SYREN, Burthen nine hundred barrels, John Matthews, master. Now ready to receive a cargo and has good accommodations for passengers.— Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 10. d
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the sub- scriber on Wolfe street, having every conveni- ence for a genteel family, with a large produc- tive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For par- ticulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 23. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive de- scription of The Harbour of St. John's, IN
The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and amusements of the in- habitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sun- dry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets. By a person who resided there three months of it last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fin paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings. Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
FRESH FRUIT. JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Dylon's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bts. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c. The above articles are all in fine order, and of excellent quality. Aug. 22. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS
And Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail.
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar; And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES. And GLASS WARE assorted. On Hand, as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES. Also, Fine fat Mackarel and Old Codfish, for family use. Abel Willis. August 20. d
NOTICE.
AS it is my intention to close all my accounts by the first of October, the balance due to me will please to make payment previous to that time, to enable me to satisfy those who have claims up- on me. Those who do not comply with this no- tice cannot consider themselves entitled to fur- ther credit. I have on hand some nice cloth &c. which I will make up very low for cash, or for punctual customers as usual. James S. Scott. August 31. d3 1/2

Public Sale.
On Friday next, will be sold at the Vendue Store, A likely Negro Woman, Of 30 years of age, an excellent house ser- vant.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Sept. 10.
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner BETSEY,
of New Bedford,
Weston Howland, Master;
burthen 75 tons, or about 600 bds.
5 years old, well found, and now in
good condition for sea. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 11.
Just received and for Sale,
A few excellent
Smoaked Salmon and nice table
Cod Fish.
A. WILLIS.
Sept. 10.
FOR SALE,
A likely negro Woman with her two female children.
Enquire of the Printer.
September 12.
Notice.
THE Legionary Court of Enquiry will meet by adjournment, at the Court House on Friday the 14th instant, at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
Sept. 12.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY,
King Street,
AN ELEGANT EDITION OF
THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
A CARGO
Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from on board the ship Columbia, capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. 1.
TEN DOLLARS
Will be paid for the delivery of Negro PHIL- LIS and her child of about six months old, who eloped from the subscriber's service without any cause whatever. She is supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Mr. John C. Hunter's, Fairfax county, who owns her husband William, or at the Great Falls of Potomac, where she has a number of relations. A further description is thought unnecessary as she is well-known in those neighbourhoods.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Sept. 10.
Ten Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED about eight days ago from the Subscriber's service, a bright Mulatto slave, called HARRISON:
He is about 22 or 23 years of age, tall and thin. He has been seen in the neighbourhood of West End within a day or two.
The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge him in the jail of Alexandria, or in my possession.
William Hodgson.
Sept. 10.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber,
48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom
RAISINS,
70 Jars of OLIVES—all in fine order.
T. SIMMS.
Aug. 20.
Just Published,
And for Sale at this Office—Price 12 1/2 Cents,
THE PRISONER:
A True Narrative.
By PHILIP WILLIAMS,
Now confined in the Dungeon of the
Jail of Washington, on a charge of Forgery.
August 15.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying an act may be passed for removing the fittings of the County Court of Fairfax, to the town of Cen- terville, so soon as a Court House and other pub- lic buildings can be erected, which it is intended shall be done by voluntary subscription.
August 31.
12W2M
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Correspondence between Frere and the Prince of Peace.
For the better illustration of this corres- pondence, we shall re-insert the article in the MONITEUR :
FROM THE MONITEUR , NO 184.
Madrid March 10.
"Frere, the English Minister at this place, seems to be much affected by the news which has arrived from Paris. A few days before he forgot himself so far, as to assert, in a conversation which he had with the Prince of Peace, that assass- ination and murder are lawful in the pre- sent state of things, to save England from the extraordinary situation in which it is placed. The prince of peace, bluntly re- plied: But, sir, should France adopt the same principle, nations would carry on war by the medium of assassins, instead of fighting with fleets and armies. I cannot help declaring, that this immorality would excite horror in the mind of his Catholic Majesty. For my part I can only tell you that the example of all ages proves, that crimes in the end always fall on the head of those who order, or are the instru- ments of them."
"Note by the Editor of the Moniteur —"
The observation of the Prince of Peace has been verified; and at the moment when England was employing the Count d'Artois as an assassin one of the individuals of his family perished, as an atonement for the crimes, under the sword of justice. Infam- ous ci-devant Bishop of Arras, such is the result of your counsels!"
OFFICIAL.
Copy of the correspondence between the Prince of Peace and Mr. Frere, relative to the conversation ascribed to them in the Moni- teur, No. 184.
[TRANSLATION.]
Madrid, April 7, 1804.
Sir,
Your Excellency has undoubtedly read the conversation ascribed to us by the French Official Gazetteers, concerning the late events in Paris. As I flatter myself that my colleagues, and the enlightened per- sons of the Court, will not be apt to credit stories so ridiculous and so diametrically opposite to the principles which they know me to possess, I might perhaps have dispensed with noticing a calumny which must reflect upon its authors, and should merely have invited Y. E. to estimate the accuracy of other accounts proceeding from the same source as this, of which you are at once the judge and witness. And yet, as it appears that the writer of that ar- ticle presumes to ground his statement on the testimony of Y. E. it appears to me that I should in some manner be wanting to my own justification, and to the repre- sentation with which I am entrusted, were I to neglect appealing to that very testimony myself. Besides the official character of that accusation seems to demand an equally formal and authentic contradic- tion.
These considerations induce me to apply to Y. E. and to request that you will de- clare whether any such conversation did really pass between us, in which I assert- ed the principle imputed to me by the Of- ficial Gazetteer, and above all, as maintain- ed by him before the Paris news arrived; in short whether Y. E. acknowledges the answer ascribed to you, and which con- cludes by a very intelligent threat of as- sination.
(Signed)
J. H. FRERE.
To H. E. the Prince of Peace.
Madrid, April 8, 1804.
Sir,
I have actually seen, that in the Madrid article, inserted in No. 184 of the Gazette, an account is given of a conversation be- tween us, and I am waiting Sir, for your application to remove, by my answer, the unfavourable opinions you might have form- ed. But as in this kind of business the de- gree of probability entirely depends upon opinion, and our conferences, have taken place without either witnesses or hearsay, and it is impossible, therefore, they should have been transmitted to the Gazetteer with truth or accuracy, I deem the justification you require from me perfectly useless, since it will be indifferent to the Editor of the Gazetteer, whether he publishes a contrary statement to-morrow, the value set upon those accounts being relative to the truth they contain. Such has been my opinion when I have seen my character blackened in still darker colours; and he who should endeavour to restrain the ac- tions of men, whom fortune has placed out of his power, would obtain no other
end than that of giving himself constant uneasiness.
(Signed)
THE PRINCE OF PEACE.
Mr. Frere, Minister of England.
Madrid, April 10, 1804.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's note, and you will see by the date of this, that I have well reflected before I determined to re- new so unpleasant a subject; but in truth, the longer I weigh the expressions of your Excellency's note, the less I find that they answer the purpose for which it was dic- tated, namely to remove the unfavourable opinions I might have formed.
Y. E. does me the honor to observe, that you expected me to take such a step; it was not, therefore, quite superfluous in itself. And, indeed, since I was to make application to Y. E. I do not see how it was possible for me to prefer a demand more moderate, or how I could now desist from it, without obtaining some way or other, a satisfactory answer. I am fully aware how delicate and difficult the pre- sent circumstances are: but if Y. E. did think it proper directly or indirectly to oppose the Official Gazetteer's assertion, it would, at least, have been possible, by stripping his attempts of all authority, to reduce it to that vague and conjectural character which you yourself have ascribed to it; for this purpose nothing more was required, than that Y. E. should assure me you never had divulged any particulars of our conversation; since it is evident, that the Moniteur did not mean to cite futive & clandestine witnesses but the very person of your Excellency. Y. E. might likewise have given a very plain and very natural testimony in my favor, namely that the only time I spoke with you upon the sub- ject, I expressed an opinion precisely the reverse of that which the Gazetteer pre- tended to cite.
(Signed)
J. H. FRERE.
To H. E. Prince of Peace, &c.
Aranjuez, April 13, 1804.
The Editor of the French Gaz. suppos- ing, in his No. 184, that a conversation had taken place between you, Sir, and me, has been wanting in the consideration due to my character, by believing me capable of entering upon subjects unworthy of the greatness of soul which adorns me. I do not complain of his offence, and you cannot calm the perturbation of your mind at be- ing implicated in it. How shall I be able to persuade you? I have nothing to add to the reflections contained in my preceding Note; may this answer to yours of the tenth prove more satisfactory, and let vague opinions circulate in arbitrary prints.
(Signed)
THE PRINCE OF PEACE.
John Hookham Frere, Esq. Minister H. B. Majesty.
Madrid, April 17, 1804.
Sir,
It had appeared to me, that my personal honor, as well as my Sovereign's; in fine, that the value I ought to set upon the good opinion of the Spanish nation, equally im- pelled me to take the step I have towards your excellency; and, tho' that greatness of soul Y. E. has so just a title to claim, had lessened the importance of those consider- ations in your eyes, I should still have flattered myself, that you would show some indulgence for the weakness of those who, on being conscious of those distinguished qualities which raise people above calum- ny, think, that there are instances in which a man, without being wanting to his own dignity, is called upon to shew some re- spect for public opinion. But if our no- tions upon the subject be greatly different, the situation we are in is no less so. On my part I am charged with having main- tained an atrocious principle, while they put in the mouth of Y. E. sentiments wor- thy of your character, and such as all who are not strangers to your loyalty, must know that you yourself could have wished to have had ascribed to you, had I been capable of holding the language attributed to me.
I cannot, therefore, conceal that in the denial of Y. E. to disavow that conver- sation, I look in vain for that greatness of soul which you invite me to imitate, when silence on your part, costs you nothing but the sacrifice of my reputation, inas- much at least, as it depends upon your suffrage.
Seeing myself deprived of this advan- tage, there still remains for me the satis- faction to think that I can desist from fur- ther importuning Y. E. upon the subject,
and that I am able to await without perturbation of mind you ascribe to me, the decision of the public, the opinion of my colleagues, and that of the enlight- ened persons in this Court. They have thereto been pretty decidedly in my favor, and I flatter myself they will prove suffi- cient to protect me, not only against the suspicion of the Gazetteer, but likewise against the conjectures which may be built upon the silence of Y. E.
(Signed)
J. H. FRERE.
To H. E. the Prince of Peace.
Madrid, April 19, 1804.
Sir,
I cannot avoid returning an answer to your note of the 17th instant, as although its contents do not vary from the former one, concerning the opinions entertained in France, upon your character and mine. I see that you touch on other points of greater importance, such as the dignity of your Sovereign, and the public opinion. This question is too serious, and ought not, therefore, to be blended with private interests. I will never believe that the King of England gives his ministers reactions derogatory from his Majesty and dignity; I respect his high rank as I should and will not consent, Sir, to your making a court business of what is merely person- al; you know Sir, that whenever you have called to converse with me, I have answer- ed, that political affairs were not within my province, and that the King my mas- ter had his Secretary of State, through whose medium the demands of foreign courts were to be transmitted to him. To the other ambassadors and ministers I made the same observation; so that I have re- ceived their visits as mere acts of goodness and civility. Under such circumstances therefore, causes ought not to be con- founded with subsequent events, nor ought what depends upon the private conduct of subjects, to be imputed to the edicts of the government. My sincerity has more than once prompted me to caution you, Sir, that some individuals about you could do you neither honor nor credit, since their reputation being blasted in other courts, a great opinion could be entertained of their morals in this. And do you know, Sir, whether or not these people may be the authors of the story published by the Paris Gazetteer? I have like-wise mentioned se- veral other things to you; and it was per- haps owing to my advice, that you avoided their consequences; as, for instance, ge- neral Bourmonville's affair, when you want- ed to make yourself master of his papers. Let your excellency call to mind my for- mer conduct, and entertain a proper regard for the sincerity you have experienced from your affectionate servant.
(Signed)
The Prince of Peace.
If you chuse sir, I will give you an account of what has taken place to the my master, that it may be forwarded to the ministers of his Britannic majesty thro' the channel of his Ambassador in London, and your excellency may, from the mode- ration and terms of my note, form an idea of the high respect I bear his Britannic Ma- jesty, since, if it were not for this just con- sideration, I should not have answered your last note.
John H. Frere, Esq. Minister of H. B.
Madrid, April 20, 1804.
I yesterday received the note of Y. E. which I have read with all the attention merits. There is a very plain considera- tion which directly occurs to one's mind namely, that Y. E. might have spared yourself the unpleasant task of continuing painful correspondence. Y. E. does me the honor to tell me, that, being no Minis- ter, your correspondence cannot be drawn to any political consequence; and yet you propose to transmit it to the Minister of his Catholic Majesty in London, for the purpose of shewing your respect for his Britannic Majesty. Y. E. adds, that without such motive you would not have thought yourself bound to answer my note. Upon this I must observe, that express- ions of personal respect from private in- dividual Sovereign, do not appear to me to be customary; and, that, viewing the Note of Y. E. in this light, I would not understand to lay it officially before His Majesty. And yet, as it contains certain allusions to my conduct, I thought it my duty to transmit it to the Secretary of State His Britannic Majesty, with proper dis- planations. If I return no direct answer to Y. E. concerning these allusions, it is because I think them foreign to the sub- ject upon which we began to correspond and absolutely without an object since Y. E. has declared that you will not be look- upon as a Minister. Moreover, as

being present when the conversations in question took place, the discussion would prove endless; and be of no other use than that of presenting to the public the indecent spectacle of two persons, each of whom has some claim to their respect, mutually contradicting one another in the face of the whole world.
(Signed)
J. H. FRERE.
To H. E. the Prince of Peace.
Madrid, April 23, 1804.
I persuade myself that Y. E. will not be surprised at the course I take, and which is, in my opinion, the only rational one. Since I desisted in my note of the 17th from the demand of a disavowal, our correspondence could no longer have an object. From the moment that Y. E. declared that you would not be considered as a minister, I became sensible, that further discussions would only produce a personal altercation. This was the motive why I avoided discussing various points contained in the last Note of Y. E. and it is also the motive which influences me at present. When Y. E. has taken into consideration the situation you place me in, by stripping me as well as yourself of our ministerial characters. I am convinced you will not ascribe to a want of regard that which is, in reality, the result of the most serious reflection.
H. FRERE.
To H. E. the Prince of Peace.
Latest from EUROPE.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 10.
By the ship Oneida Chief, capt. Kemp, arrived on Saturday evening from London, the Editors of the New-York Gazette have received Prices Current, Lloyd's lists, and London papers to the 18th July inclusive. The following are the most material articles in the London papers.
A letter from a gentleman of this city to the editors, dated London the 17th July, says—"No news! no news! The military ardor of this country has been wonderfully great, without the least murmur or opposition: but it has now considerably ceased, from a belief that his Imperial Majesty will neither risk his royal blood, nor that of his base minions on the shores of this highly cultivated and beautiful country."
Paris, July 5.
The Emperor has decreed new uniforms for the sailors, composing the crews of our fleets and flotillas. They are in future to be dressed in blue jackets, in the manner and cut of those on dragoons; red waistcoats, with gilt buttons; blue cloth panta-loons for Europe, but blue nankeen for the East and West-Indies. They are to wear red stockings of wool in Europe, but of cotton in the other parts of the world. Their shoes are to be pointed, with round buckles; and their hair to be cropped, without powder. They are to change their shirts three times in the week, and each sailor is to have three shirts, one white and two coloured ones. When on shore they are to wear small cocked hats; but when on board, except the forecastlemen, the others may wear round hats. Their night caps are to be red, and washed once in the week. Their neck-cloths are to be, for full dress, of black silk; but otherwise, of cotton dyed black. Each man is to have two night caps and two neck cloths. Besides a boarding-axe, each sailor is to be armed with one short sword, a dagger, and two pistols, small enough to be placed in the pockets of their trowsers. Each man is allowed two pipes in the week, and half a pound of tobacco for chewing; and a quarter of a pound for smoking, if the commanders think the latter may be permitted without danger. When at anchor, they are to bathe morning and night, for half an hour each time; when at sea, they are to wash their bodies all over twice a week. They are to comb out their hair three times in a week, and to be shaved once every four days. When in Europe, they are for exercise, to dance for an hour every Sunday; but when in warm climates, for half an hour every second day. They are, to avoid scorbatic complaints, to wash their mantles twice in the week with vinegar, and once every day with fresh water. (Journal de Paris.)
July 6.
The fete of the 14th July, which falls on Saturday night, is deferred till the day following. (Moniteur.)
July 7.
To-morrow (Sunday) there will be a grand parade. The Emperor will give au-
dience in the palace of the Thuilleries, to the Ambassadors and Ministers who have received their new credentials.
M. Jaubert, whom the Emperor had sent to Constantinople, is on his return to Paris. He embarked at the mouth of the Danube, and ascending that River, has come by the way of Yassi and Bucharest. The troubles in Romelia render the direct road extremely dangerous. The petty Pashas infest the whole of that province; but it appears that the Porte has just taken strong measures to subdue the spirit of revolt which prevails in these countries, and which is supposed to be fomented by some European Power. (Moniteur.)
Our letters from our sea ports speak of the great activity which continues to reign every where, and if the blow has not yet been struck, it will be felt so much the more terrible when all our strength is collected.
Princess Louis Bonaparte is in a state of pregnancy; the Emperor has ordered her to reside at the Thuilleries, or St. Cloud, and not at Compiegne, where her husband commands the Dragoons encamped there.
The artist Cavone is engaged to make a bust of marble, resembling her Majesty the Empress Josephine. The expence has been subscribed by her Majesty's Maids of Honour, who intend to present this bust to the Museum Napoleone.
At Malmaison, his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon is collecting a Museum, intended to be called "Museum Josephine." No less than twenty artists are traveling all over Europe to make purchases and collections worthy of such a place. The sum of three millions of livers (125,000l.) is to be expended to perfect it. This money is given from the Emperor's private purse.
LONDON, July 16.
Since our last French Journals to the 8th, and Dutch papers to the 13th instant, inclusive, have been received, the contents of which are of some importance. The Moniteur of the 7th announces the return to Paris of Monsieur Jaubert, whom Bonaparte had sent to Constantinople. The object and the success of his mission are not stated, but some particulars are given of his journey from Constantinople to Paris, which are extremely remarkable. The spirit of revolt in the Turkish Empire is said to be formed by some European nation. An article from Constantinople affects to impute to Russia these revolutionary designs.
The long expected declaration of the Elector of Baden, on the subject of the expedition across the Rhine last March, arrived at Ratisbon on the 26th ult. and was to be communicated to the Diet on the 2d instant. The utmost curiosity was of course excited, to learn the contents of this declaration, but it was generally understood, that it was of such a nature as to render any further deliberation upon its object wholly useless; especially as there was reason to believe that the Emperor of Russia had concurred in it.
The affairs of Hanover seem also to embarrass the Diet a little, but it is not probable that any thing will be hastily decided on respecting them.
July 17.
The non-arrival of the Mails from Dublin for several days give rise to some anxiety in the minds of persons closely connected with Ireland. This day, however, Mails from Dublin and Waterford have come to hand, bringing the Dublin papers of the 12th. Government appears to make preparations for the preservation of tranquility. A camp of 12,000 men is to be immediately formed on the Curragh of Kildare and the troops are daily practised in movements to keep them on the alert. A reward of 500l. has been offered by Government for the apprehension of a person named McCabe, supposed to have lately arrived here from France. A meeting of Sawyers was on the 11th broke in upon by the Justices; the men fled, but most of them were soon taken. One of the Dublin papers says, it "is believed they were engaged on much more serious business," than conspiring to raise their wages. The working classes in Dublin have plenty of employment; not a loom in the Liberty is idle; and corn of all kinds is falling in prices.
Dispatches were yesterday received at the Admiralty from Lord Nelson, which gave a very different account of the recent affair before Toulon, to that published by the Commander of the enemy's fleet.
Dispatches have been received by Government from Botany Bay, dated last October which state the Colony to be in the most prosperous condition, and perfectly tranquil.
A new settlement has been made on Van Deman's land; it is called Fort Hobart, and is already in a thriving situation.
It is Lord Grenville Levison Gower, and not Lord George Seymour, who is going on a diplomatic mission to the Court of Petersburg. Lord Malmesbury is come to town on the occasion, and much importance is attached to the Embassy.
Camp equipage, for 15,000 men, it was yesterday reported was about to be shipped in the river.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.
The following gentlemen were yesterday chosen Directors of the Bank of Potomac:
 Thomas Vowell,  Jacob Hoffman,  Elisha Janney,  Cuthbert Powell,  John G. Ladd,  William Hartshorne,  James Patton,  James H. Hooe,  Joseph Riddle,  James Keith, jun.  William Fitzhugh,  William Hodgson. 
The schooner Nancy, arrived here from Cape-Francois, left the following vessels there on the 28th ult.
 Brig Neptune, Carew, Alexandria.  Sch'r Friendship, Hayman, do.  — Sally, Church, do.  — Samuel, De Butts, do.  Ships Pilgrim, Gibson, Philadelphia.  — Governor Sumner, Treadwell, Boston.  Sch'r Beaver, Gilder, Philadelphia.  — William and Henry, Nelledge, Newburyport.  — Experiment, Davis, Baltimore.  — Sophia, Campbell, do.  Sloop Little Jack, Seely, New-York. 
The Nancy sailed under convoy of the brig Mary Ann, Chandler; and schooner Rosanna, Mooney, of Baltimore; with the following American vessels:
 Brigs Sea-Flower, Nash, Boston.  — William Clary, Wiat, N. York.  — Mary, West, Baltimore.  Sch'r Grey-Hound, Boyer, N. York. 
The Grey-Hound left the fleet on the 29th; on the 30th was chased by a small privateer, being then a little to the southward of Sand Key, which came up with the Nancy very fast, but the Russanna standing towards her she stood to the southward.
The Nancy parted with the fleet in a gale of wind on the 6th inst. in lat. 29, long. 73.
COMMUNICATION.
Duelling.—General Pinckney's remark on Duelling, in the Advertiser of Tuesday, brought to my recollection several reflections I have made on the barbarous practice of deciding private disputes by single combat. Though both religion and reason highly condemn the system, yet, like some other great evils, it has a spice of good; the apprehension sometimes restrains great intemperance of tongue, to which many persons are addicted, even on trifling occasions; and in no country, that I know of, is there a court where redress can be sought for abuse short of scandal; therefore, I cannot see any prospect or means of repressing the evil, but by instituting Courts of Honor by public authority, where reparation may be obtained suitable to the insult.
In many places the courts are troubled with complaints for assaults, when the assailant is generally punished by fine, let the provocation be what it may; this might be considerably remedied, to the relief of the courts, if on due proof of gross and provoking abuse, the complainant was also liable to a fine as well as the assailant.
S****.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated June 25.
"The exportation of all sorts of grain and flour from this country to Spain and Portugal being now permitted, must render speculations on your side hazardous.
"We shall have an immense harvest and vintage this year. Wines and Brandies in particular are looking down. Colonial produce in general advancing."
"The price of flour at Bordeaux was only five dollars per barrel at the time the above letter was written."
LONDON PRICE OF STOCKS, July 17.
Omnium 5 1-4.
Consols for 18 July, 57 1-4 1-2 3-8.
DIED.
On Sunday night the 9th inst. in the 33d year of her age, Mrs. ANN LEE, daughter of Richard Henry Lee, deceased, and consort of Mr. Charles Lee, late Attorney General of the United States.
Those who were comprised within the circle of this lady's acquaintance will long regret the loss of this distinguished ornament of her sex—of a temper mild and serene—of manners complacent and affable—with a mind richly endowed by nature, and highly refined by education, she continued to retain undiminished her social attractions through all the protracted stages of a pulmonary consumption.
At the house of Dr. Rose, in Alexandria on Wednesday the 12th inst. Mrs. ANN A. ROBINSON, aged 21 years, the amiable consort of Wm. Robinson Esq. of Westmoreland, after a long and painful illness, which she supported with that spirit of meek resignation, which so eminently distinguished her through life.
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner ADVENTURE, Jno McKnight, master; burthen about 700 bks. now in complete order to take in cargo. For terms apply to M'Knight and Stewart, Who have have for Sale, Thirteen hhds. 1st quality brown SUGAR, imported in the above vessel. Sept. 23. e3 3/4
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Trading under the firm of Walters and Nickols have dissolved their copartnership. Thomas Walters, Isaac Nickols, jun. Sept. 13. e3 3/4
FRENCH and ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL, At Germantown, six miles from Philadelphia, By G. DORFEUILLE, Late from Cape Francois, where he superintended an Academy for several years. As Mr. Dorfeuille and his family are French, as well as a number of boarders, the young Americans placed under his care will have the advantage of joining practice to theory, by which means only, a young man may expect to learn a language properly. Young gentlemen are taught Latin, Greek, English and French, grammatically; Mathematics, Book Keeping, History, Geography, Writing, Arithmetic, and every other useful and ornamental branch of a polite education. Sept. 13. e3 3/4
Will be offered for Sale, To the highest bidder, on the 1st day of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the Little Falls of Potomac, That noted and valuable Shad and Herring Fishery, called MIDDLE ROCKS and also one half of the POT ROCK, and UPPER HERRING POINT. Half of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in one year from the purchase. Charles L. Broadwater. Sept. 13. 12 3/4
JAMES SANDERSON, At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets. OFFERS FOR SALE, The following articles of the best quality: London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8. d
VALUABLE FISHERIES, TO LET. THE subscriber will Rent, for the season ensuing, her Fisheries on the shore opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to the Manager at Notley Hall, or Maria Rozer, King Street, Alexandria. e3 3/4 22 3/4
August 30 Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.

L I F E Of General Washington.
SUBSCRIBERS to the life of General Washington are respectfully informed, that the FIRST VOLUME is ready for delivery at the store of JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
King Street
FIVE DOLLARS are to be paid by each subscriber on delivery—that is, one Dollar for the binding this in calf, gilt and Four Dollars in advance for the Second Volume, agreeable to the terms of subscription.
August 21. in chs.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay,
HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
Warranted Genuine, viz:
London particular Madeira, in pipes and half-do.
Lisbon, Colimana and Malaga
Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medocs Claret, in cases of two doz.
Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Sal Petre and Allom, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hylon Chulang, Hylon, Young Hylon, Hylon Skin, and Souchongs, assorted
Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Peas in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soap, Tea, Herbs, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c.
June 4. 66tea
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business requires all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above.
June 4. 66the
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa,
20 hds. Muscovado Sugar,
20 bags of Cotton,
20 punche's fine flavored St. Croix Rum
20 hds. Molasses,
10 pipes Holland Gin,
30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted,
10 pipes London P. Madeira
8 do. old Port
4 do. P. Tenneriffe
15 qr. casks Sherry, and
4 pipes Brussels
3 hds. green Copperas,
4 hds. Roll Brimstone,
2 hds. Madder,
2 hds. Allum, and
120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocer's Line.
May 29. d
For Sale, or to Let,
THAT beautiful seat whereon the subscriber now lives, about half a mile from the town of Alexandria. The Lot contains four acres, on which are erected a handsome dwelling, with piazzas round the first and second stories, a stable and carriage house, beside other out buildings; there are also pertaining to the premises, an ice house, two springs of good water, and a summer and winter Fishery. The ground is under good fencing, and the greater part set in clover, and about 40 bearing cherry and peach trees thereon. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, or at the corner of the Diagonal street.
John Duff
July 24. 80
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
Dolls.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   8,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000, having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expences attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. eo
** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Ranaway from the Subscriber living in York District, State of South Carolina, about the 29th of July last, a handsome mulatto boy about sixteen or seventeen years old, and has a scar on his right cheek near to his eye, which is quite visible. He is trim made and a little inclining to be hairy; keeps his hair trimmed and long—st round the edges of his face, which he curls. He has passed himself as a free man since he left me; and he probably may have procured counterfeit papers to shew himself free, sometimes telling he was a French barber, and it is believed he can speak some French, and at other times varying his story and saying he was a shoe maker, and will tell any story that he finds to suit his purpose. He was raised in Charleston. When last heard of he was near to Salisbury in North Carolina and said he was going to Richmond or Baltimore; and was taken up by a man and woman who was going that way in a chaise, and had a lad horse which they permitted him to ride in the capacity of a waiting man, which business he is accustomed to. This last circumstance I have heard since he was advertised in the Richmond papers. He is very sensible and cunning, and will make his escape if not watched if he is taken. He is fond of dress, if he can get good clothes but is badly dressed, unless he has supplied himself since he left me, as he was taken shortly after he ran away, and by his address made his escape and left his baggage. Any person taking him and lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward.
William Smith.
Sept. 10. eo5t
PURSUANT
To a Deed of Trust from Samuel Poston, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on the sixteenth day of October next.
Two Tracts of Land,
Lying on the north river of Cacapehen, in the county of Hampshire, containing four hundred and thirty one acres; the sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day.
James Keith.
September 4. lawdst
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ENGLISH ACADEMY.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has engaged an assistant to his school, and means to enlarge the plan of it, he hopes, to the benefit and advantage of his pupils. The gentleman he has engaged has been almost thirty years employed in the didactic profession, and has acted as an assistant in eminent academies, ladies boarding schools, and as a private tutor in many genteel families.
The branches of learning which will hereafter be taught in his school are—SPELLING; READING, with propriety and gracefulness; WRITING and ARITHMETIC in all its various branches; ELOCUTION; BOOK-KEEPING, either in double or single entry; GEOGRAPHY, with the use of globes and maps; and the ENGLISH LANGUAGE with grammatical accuracy, including composition.
A NIGHT SCHOOL.
ON Monday evening the 10th instant the subscriber will also open an evening school, and continue it until the 10th of March ensuing. He indulges himself with the pleasing hope that the foregoing plan will meet public approbation, as well as the countenance of his present employers. The conveniences of his school room, and his own steady attention to his pupils improvement, will, he trusts, sufficiently recommend him to the patronage of the public.
The Terms of Tuition
For day scholars are Three Dollars per quarter for such as learn to spell and read; writing or arithmetic Four Dollars and Fifty Cents; the English language, grammatically, book keeping, elocution, geography, including the use of the globes, maps, &c. Five Dollars and Fifty Cents. The terms for night scholars may be known on apply to
John Foster, Principal,
Who can well accommodate six youths with boarding.
N. B. The school is so constructed as to permit an entire separation, between the boys and young ladies, and either can be accommodated with boarding. Ink and Quills will be furnished gratis.
The terms of tuition for the scholar, now in school, will not be altered till the present quarter expires.
Sept. 4. eo6t
TO LET,
A two story FRAME HOUSE on King, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets, in a good situation for a retail store.—Also, a one story HOUSE on St. Asaph, between King and Prince streets, and a STORE on King, at the corner of Royal Street. For terms apply to
Adam Lynn.
Who has just received, A case of GUNS, and a few pair of gilt flam pier LOOKING GLASSES, DRESSING GLASSES, &c. &c. &c.
Aug. 24. eo
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers of the county of Alexandria, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Joseph Dyson, late of the said county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the third day of March next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
GIVEN under our hands this third day of September, 1804.
John A. Burford,
Hannah Burford,
Administrator and Administratrix of Joseph Dyson, deceased.
All persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator and Administratrix.
Sept. 3. eo7
Land for Sale.
WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mason's. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit.
Walter S. Alexander,
John Luke,
For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased, August 13. eo
HUGH SMITH
Has received, by the Columbia, Capt. Hayden,
A quantity of QUEENS WARE in crates, and PIPES in boxes.
Has lately received,
China Dining and Tea Services; Bowls, assorted sizes, from a pint to a gallon; Cups and Saucers, Plates, &c. &c.
Has on hand, as usual,
A large quantity of Glass Ware, from which country merchants and others may be supplied on his customary terms.
August 31. 2aw
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives these are scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels , will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per sett.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. 
Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book store, Alexandria.
TO BE SOLD,
ON Thursday the 27th day of September next on the premises, to the highest bidder, if no disposed of by private sale before that day.
THE TRACT OF LAND
whereon I now live, in Fairfax county, Virginia, on Pope's Head Creek, containing five hundred and fifty acres; the situation is agreeable and very healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat, on the abovementioned Creek, with an inexhaustible quantity of excellent grey free stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplar and hickory timber, to erect the dam and necessary buildings, on the spot; there is on this Creek, which washes the tract for about two miles, a very considerable portion of the first quality meadow land, and a quantity of fresh land just opened and nearly half the tract is to cut. It is situated about twenty miles from George Town and Washington, and the same distance from Alexandria and Dumfries, and is justly considered the best piece of forest land in the county. The terms of payment will be, one third paid down, one third in eighteen months, and the other third in three years; an indisputable title will be made the purchaser, and the public are assured that the sale will take place, if not privately disposed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall.
ALSO,
On the same day and place, will be sold, all my STOCK of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and present crop now on hand, for ready money.
Thomas Pollard.
Aug. 22. eods
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