Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-08-13 00:00:00

W. Carlton  Alexandria Advertiser  AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY, August 13. 1802.
[No. 518.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY ,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds and bds.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Superfine cloth and Kersemeres,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Flax Linens, and Osnaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Mullin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER, August 13 Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY next,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room:—
 Lisbon Wine in pipes,  Port Wine in quarter casks,  Rum in barrels,  Gin in ditto,  Molasses in hogheads,  French Brandy in bds,  Sugar in barrels,  Soap, Candles, and Chocolate in boxes,  Window Glass in ditto,  Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas in chests,  Glass Ware in lots,  Raisins in boxes,  1 Bale Corks, 
Together with a large quantity of DRY GOODS,
 —Among which are  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Dimities, Muslins, Cotton Hose,  White Jeans, Mullin Shawls, & Handkerchiefs,  Striped and chequered Jaconet Muslins,  Brown Platillas, Linen and Cotton Checks and Stripes, white and printed India Cottons, Cotton Shawls,  A quantity of Japanned Ware, and a number of other articles. 
THOMAS MOORE, August 11. Auctioneer.
The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to the public for past favors and respectfully solicits a continuance.
 He has now on hand and offers for sale at his store in Prince-Street.  Holland gin, French brandy,  Jamaica Spirits,  Cherry bounce, made in the year 1800,  Green Coffee, Teas,  Loaf and brown sugars,  Crockery ware, &c. 
Also, quantity of fresh
 Lisbon Lemons and Limes,  Soft shelled almonds,  Filberts, prunes, olives, capers,  Tamarinds, fresh sallad oil,  Excellent New-York cheese,  And salt-petred bacon, direct from Smith-field. 
THOMAS SIMMS. June 10. d
JUST RECEIVED,
 A QUANTITY OF FRESH  Lemons and Limes,  which will be disposed of by the box or barrel on reasonable terms. 
ABEL WILLIS.
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee-Room, New York, on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon.
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions.
These lands within 15 miles of Main Lecking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands.
To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT of LAND of nine thousand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Lecking river, distant from the latter only a few miles.
The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the titledeeds are clear and indisputable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months.
Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masterman of Lexington; Mr. Geo. Brooke, Clerk of Woodford county; or Major John Lee near Frankfort will put out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Bimond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brox, Dumfries, Virginia.
July 30. d
FIRST NOTICE.
In the case of Isaac M'Pherfon a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a common of bankruptcy founded upon the act the Congress of the United States, passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "an act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," has been awarded and issued against Isaac M'Pherfon, of the county of Prince William, merchant and miller, he being declared a bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, a major part of them, on the 10th and 14th days of August next, and on Friday the 27th day of the same month, at the Tontine Coffee-Room in the city of Richmond, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, to make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate & effects; when and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims; and at the second sitting to chuse assignees; and at the last sitting the said bankrupt, required to finish his examination, the creditors are to assent to or disallow the allowance of his certificate. Persons indebted to the said bankrupt, at have any of his effects, are not to deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint.
ROBERT BROOKE, Secretary to the Commissioners Richmond, July 26.
FOR SALE,
 AT THE SUBSCRIBERS' WHARF,  70 tons Plaister,  10 hds. 3d and 4th proof Rum,  5 ditto Molasses,  5 ditto Sugars,  150 bds. first quality Herrings,  20 ditto Pork. 
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. June 25. d
FOR HIRE,
The fine new ship RICHMOND , 50 to 100 Hds. will be taken on freight, to address of Messrs. Collow, Freres, Camichael, & Co. if early application is made.
For freight or passage, apply to Captain Rudd, or
A. HENDERSON & Co. Capt. Rudd will pay no debts contracted by any of his crew.
For sale Bills on Paris, payable in London, and on London direct.
A. H. & Co. July 15. d
FOR SALE,
On the 15th day of August next, at the Red House, in Prince William county, by the Trustees of the late Gen. Nelson.
About 3000 acres of LAND,
lying in the counties of Prince William and Loudoun, near the said Red House. Terms of payment as follows. One fourth part of the purchase money to be paid on the first day of January, 1803, and the other three fourth parts thereof to be paid at three subsequent annual payments.—Bonds, with approved security, to be given by the purchasers at the time of sale, and interest thereon to be paid at the rate of six per cent. from the first day of January, 1803. If the first payment of the purchase money be not punctually made, the land to be again exposed to sale, by the subscribers for ready money; if the land should not then sell for the full amount of the said purchase money, the purchaser or purchasers to be accountable upon their bonds for the deficiency. If the first payment be punctually made, title will be given to the purchasers, and deeds of trust must be executed by them for securing the future payments, which deeds of trust will be acted upon, and the lands exposed to sale for ready money, by the trustees, for the full amount of the whole bonds, by virtue of the deeds of trust, if any one of the future annual payments be not punctually made.
The lands will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers, who will have the right of feeding them after the 20th day of August next.
NATHANIEL BURWELL, THOMAS NELSON, jun. Surviving Trustees of Gen. Thomas Nelson, deceased. June 14. dtdf
SPRING GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY Has received per the Paul Seiman, via Baltimore, and Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London.
A supply of suitable GOODS for the season, which are now opening and will be sold low by the package or piece, and he is in daily expectation of receiving further supplies.
N. B. He has also for sale, China in boxes and Sadrery. May 19. d
A Cook Wanted
In a private family—either to purchase or hire. A young man will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. July 24. d
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. Have imported in the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, a general assortment of goods suitable for the present season, which they offer for sale on reasonable terms, by the piece or package.
May 18. d
FOR SALE,
1,000 BUSHELS CORN. Apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. July 3. d
1,000 lbs. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO,
For sale by R. B. JAMESON. August 12. d
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on SATURDAY the 28th day of August next, on the premises,
Sixty Acres of LAND,
near the old Court-House, in Fairfax county and adjoining the lands of Wm. DENEALE and Henry GUNNELL; this land is of good quality, and produces good corn and wheat, and is sold by virtue of a deed of trust from Edward Adams and Jemima his wife to me, to satisfy a debt due from the said Edward Adams to William Deneale, amounting to £70, with interest from 17th June, 1800.
JAMES WILBY, Trustee. July 23. d
FRESH FRUIT,
Just received and for sale by the subscriber; ALSO,
 Good New-York Cheese, by the quantity,  Almonds by the Frail,  Jar Raisins,  Spanish Segars,  Mountain Wine by the gr. cask,  With a general assortment of groceries. 
LIKEWISE, A variety of DRY GOODS, which he will dispose of at prime cost, as he wishes to sell off his present stock; it will be an object worth his customer's attention. JOSEPH DYSON. July 31. d
FOR SALE.
The time of a Negro Girl, about 15 years of age. She has got about 13 years to serve, and has been accustomed to house work.
Enquire of the Printer. July 24. d
John Gardner Ladd
Has lately received for sale at his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
 Russia Sheetings,  Russia and Ravens Duck } per bale of  And India Cotton } pieces,  German Linens and one trunk sewing  Silks and Ribbons, 
A few pair handsome Looking Glasses in gilt and mahogany frames,
Two bales of Paper Hangings,
A great variety of mens, womens and childrens' shoes, coarse and fine,
Hyson,
Young Hyson and } TEAS,
Souchong
Tea table sets of China in boxes,
Cotton, wool and playing Cards,
Holland and country Gin of the best quality in pipes,
W. India, and N. } in hds and bds.
England Rum,
Molasses & Sugars }
Coffee in bags,
Spinning Cotton,
Butter in firkins,
Beef and Pork in bds. and half bds.
Spermaceti and tallow Candles,
White and brown Soap,
Chocolate of the best and common sort,
Cheese of an extraordinary fine quality,
Shad, Herrings and dried Cod Fish,
A quantity of red Seal Leather,
Fresh Raisins and Figs in casks,
Lemons in boxes,
Pepper, Allspice, Nutmegs, Almonds,
and a small quantity of fresh Hops, &c.
Also,
About 30 tons of Lignumvitae. May 13. d
JUST RECEIVED,
 A QUANTITY OF FRESH  LEMONS AND LIMES,  which will be disposed of by the box or barrel on reasonable terms, by 
THOS. SIMMS. July 30. d

Mr. Thompson,
HEARING that considerable numbers of the different crafts in the cities & towns throughout the United States, were strong advocates for the election of Mr. Jefferson to the Presidency, and have been warm supporters of his administration; having lived very happily myself under the old Federal system of things and observing all the mechanics in the little inland town, in which I reside, who were sober and industrious, were getting beforehand as well as myself, I could not help wondering what could have been the cause of this strong desire in my fellow-trade-men to wish for the election of Mr. Jefferson in preference to Mr. Adams or Gen. Pinckney, two faithful old friends to their country in the days of trial, always standing firm to their posts, as the soldiers say, while he was hiding himself. Feeling very much surprised at this conduct, which I could not possibly account for on any reasonable ground, I enquired among some of my neighbors, whom I found were strongly for Mr. Jefferson; what it was the people complained of. One of them, a cordwainer by trade, who spoke for the rest, answered that they wished for a change. I asked (for this was a little while before the last election for President) what they complained of. Not giving me an answer to this question, I asked him if he or any of them knew of any poor mechanic or other, any where from New-Hampshire to Georgia, who was oppressed by the Federal administration? No, he said he did not. I then asked, if he knew any poor man in the country who was heavily burdened with any tax to the government? he answered he did not. I told him I understood the taxes were generally upon the rich. That no poor man rode in a carriage—none of the poor made use of loaf sugar in their families, unless in time of sickness—none of them that I knew of used stamps; and if any poor man kept a still, on which he paid a tax in the first instance, I had been well informed he still cleared more profit on the sale of his liquor than he had done before the tax was laid. Talking with a distiller, not a poor man though, who complained of the duty on liquor distilled from fruit, I got him to acknowledge that he made thirteen pence a gallon profit, after paying the duty, more than he had done before the tax was laid, owing to the heavy duty laid on foreign spirits; for before the tax was laid he could get but 3s a gallon for his brandy, and that then after paying the duty, which was no more than 5d, he sold it for at least 4s 6d. To all this no answer was made, only that they thought a change would be for the better. Now I thought and still think, for I see as yet no alteration for the better, that unless some good reason could be given for the proposed change, such as real oppressions on the mechanics or any of the poor, that we had better stick to the old plan under which we were doing as well as honest, industrious men need to wish; and I was confirmed the more in this notion on turning round and listening to a couple of mechanics not far off, (one a worker of metal the other of leather) who were disputing on the subject: One of them seemingly very earnest in favor of the election of Mr. Jefferson, was silenced quickly on the other telling him Jefferson says "all our manufacturing shops ought to be in Europe." Upon enquiring into the meaning of this, I found that Mr. Jefferson had said so in his book, in which I am informed by the best authority he appears to be not a friend to the mechanics of his own country, where he discourages manufacturing. I am therefore utterly at a loss, Mr. Thompson, to know the reason why my fellow mechanics should be so much attached to him, or to those among us who are daily singing his praises: For after all the fuss about savings to the mouth of labor, it seems pretty clear to me that he has already wasted more of the public money in six months, in repairing the French ship, and sending the man they call Beau Dawson, to France with the treaty at a vast unnecessary expense, than the other Presidents had spent in twelve years. Besides all this, I find that the savings are all to the rich and none to the poor; for while the rich can get their loaf sugar and ride in their carriages as they now do by his doings, free from tax, we poor fellows, living at dear costs in towns, are paying heavy duties on salt, brown sugar, coffee and bohea tea, which to us have, from our condition, all
become necessaries of life. And, moreover, I greatly fear we shall by and by, some of us at least, be brought down lower and lower, since the repeal of the Judiciary law, destroying the uprightness of judges, by not having it in our power to recover debts due us from those in power who are friendly to this change; for what chance shall any of us, who are obliged to work at our trades for our daily bread, stand in bringing or defending a suit against any member of Congress or any of his friends, before judges who hold their offices according to the present plan, at the pleasure of that Congress, in which he has a seat, and by his influence may have them truned out, if they should gain his hatred by passing judgment against him? What then, I ask in the name of common sense, can be the cause of the Mechanics' suffering themselves to be thus led astray from their own true interests by their designing leaders, mounting into power on their shoulders, and pushing their own favorites into offices of profit? If you or any of your correspondents can tell me, you will very much oblige
A MANUFACTURER.
August 2, 1802.
We are quite at a loss to assign our correspondent the "manufacturer" any good reason, why the mechanics of our country should have ever been dissatisfied with the late federal administrations, or should have wished to bring about the present democratic order of things. Certain it is, that the former were the best friends, & the latter are the worst enemies to the mechanical as well as the other interests of America. The Virginians now rule the land, & there are scarcely any among them, who know or who do any thing in manufactures.—Of Mr. Jefferson's own opinion, we have the best evidence in writing under his own hand. In his book of "Notes on Virginia," published a great while ago before he and his friends found it necessary to court the mechanics for electioneering purposes, there is the following passage which we have extracted out of much more injurious abuse which he has thrown on manufacturers & trade-men in general, and which must be too plainly understood by their good sense to need any comments for its explanation: In page 166 Mr. Jefferson says:—While we have land to labor then, let us never wish to see our citizens occupied at a work bench, or twirling a distaff. Carpenters, masons, smiths, are wanting in husbandry: but for the general operations of manufacture let our work-shops remain in Europe. It is better to carry provisions and materials to workmen there, than to bring them to the provisions and materials, and with them their manners and principles. The loss by the transportation of commodities across the Atlantic will be made up in happiness and permanency of government. The mobs of great cities, and just so much to the support of pure government, as forces do to the strength of the human body."
After all this, we cannot see how the honest pride of the mechanic should be reconciled to a President, who has thus tried to ruin the very means of their livelihood, and who disdainfully treats them as the "mobs" and "forces" of the country.
FROM THE PORTFOLIO.
THE AMERICAN LOUNGER.
By Samuel Saunter, Esq.
AS the following epistle not only fervently exhorts to matrimony, but gaily laughs at a species of feminine facility, I am urged by a two fold reason as Vellum says in Addison's Drummer, to let it forth, with the hope that some of our young ladies will read it over, as eager as the 'Confession of a Coquette,' or the 'Amours of Madame de Tencin.'
MR. SAUNTER.
It is pleasant to observe the exertions which in your capacity of custos morum , you are incessantly making, to 'cleanse the foul body of the infected world.' It is equally pleasant to witness your success. From those sweet pouting lips which needlessly answered each remark in company with 'Good God! and 'Good Heaven!' we now hear 'Oh dear!' and 'Oh la!' and a mother coveting is thrown to hide each female charm, from the roving and inquisitive eye of the tea-party gallant. The success, which you have experienced, has indubitably been owing to the 'deep and strong incision pen,' with which you have traced the characters of fashionable folly. Still, however Mr. Saunter, there
are many obstinate attendants on the courts of fashion and dissipation, who will not retrace their steps at the crack of the satiric thong. To convert those, it may be necessary to note the pleasures which await them in the old fashioned and beaten path of life. The hope of reward is a stronger incentive to virtue than the dread of punishment.
My object, more particularly, is to lure bachelors into the matrimonial noose. If any thing else were necessary to convince us of the dangerous tendency, which the ladies have justly annexed to 'Tuesday's Clubs,' it is certainly that the pleasures of a single life are strenuously urged at these resorts. In the intervals of conversation, each member hums with doleful countenance.
"Ah! my friends, ye little know"
The sorrows which from wedlock flow, and ' Te Deum ' was never chanted with more energetic zeal through the wind pipe of a monk, than the concluding line of a popular club song—
"A wayward wife will betide you yet!"
It is not my intention, at present, to notice all the pleasures of a wedded life. I shall merely mention one, which to the inquisitive mind, is a counterpoise to all the evils which scolding, weak, or extravagant wives in the opinion of Bachelors, introduce into the domestic circle.—I allude to the character for secrecy , which among unmarried females, a man obtains by becoming a husband, and the consequent opportunity we possess of becoming the confidant of every young girl and old maid who visits his wife.
While a man remains single, it is impossible for him to know the secrets, which pass in whispers at tea parties, from one girl to another. The pointed observations and satiric censures on the dress and manners of the company which so often & so good naturally flow from the creative female fancy, are lost on him; the sportive allusions, and the pointed puns, for with women have been so much and so justly celebrated, never strike his ear; and the thousand keen pangs, to which an eager and ungratified curiosity is subject, damp the genuine rational pleasure, which tea-parties are capable of affording, while he loses much and important instruction, on the subject of 'men and manners,' and of women. This is, his painful situation, while the married man riots in all the pure delights of social intercourse. Is a good thing said in company by a female? Oh! you may tell it to him, for he is a married man! or, if it cannot go direct from an unmarried female lip, it can be told to his wife, and man and wife are one. Besides for the greater convenience of telling a secret, without being overheard by the company, it is very natural, and certainly very proper, that a young lady may seat herself on his lap, for he is only a married man! The ladies think & justly too, there is no harm in kissing a married man; and although if a single gentleman were to be thus favored, it might appear as if modesty was off her guard, yet modesty views with a smile such an intercourse between a young lady and a married man, for epicureans would tell us, with a profound knowledge of human nature, that the same objection does not apply to it in the latter case, that does in the former. A married man looks on it as a mark of confidence, and thinks no more of it. To a single man it would afford some materials for reflection.
Is it then, Mr. Saunter, of no advantage to a man, that he should possess the unreserved confidence of a young woman; a confidence, which must inevitably make him better acquainted with her disposition than he could be without it? a confidence which pours into his ears a thousand pleasant anecdotes, and teaches him the clue to the labyrinth of the human heart? If it be of no advantage, I shall not tempt them to violate the vows of celibacy, which they have made at their club-rooms; but if to be on such sociable terms with young ladies, be really
To blend instruction with delight, I would persuade them, through you, Mr. Saunter, to 'arise, take up their beds and canter ' to the altar of Hymen, where a passport to the confidence of a young lady awaits all, who journey thro' the matrimonial garden.
MARITUS.
The hymeneal theory of my sensible correspondent is very amiable and salutary. Like the good Vicar of Wakefield, he is of opinion, that the honest man, who marries, does more service, than he, who
continues single, and only talks of propagation. As to the freedom, exercised by unwedded nymphs, towards married swains my own experience can say but little.—But as this is not the first time I have heard of this sort of licence, I am led to conclude, that it is not a mere child of fancy.
SALEM, August 5.
Arrived, in ballast, the ship For-Irene-lander, (or Native Country) Bay Eben, master, 68 days from Copenhagen. We understand she is to take home a load of ship-timber. Left at Copenhagen, the brig Rose, of Kennebec, Gilpatrick, late master, who was unfortunately lost overboard, on her passage out. July 16, spoke a ship from Liverpool for Virginia, five weeks out; and some days since, the ship Iris, Conway, of this port, from St. Petersburg; and yesterday she passed by for Boston. Lieut. Grove, of the Danish navy, and several other gentlemen, came passengers in the Danish ship.
Same day, ship Wells, capt. Smith, 70 days from Hamburg. Left there ship —, capt. Titcomb, of Newburyport, just arrived from Charleston, S. C. Ship Pennsylvania, York, of Philadelphia, to sail in 4 days; brig Superior, Matthewson, of Newport, waiting for freight.—June 10, lat. 59, 30, long. 9, ship Minerva, Beckford, 42 days from Salem for Hamburg. Same day, ship Rebecca, of New-Bedford, for Liverpool; fchr. Lydia, Brown, of Marblehead, with 250 quintals fish; fchr. Mary from Portland, on a fishing voyage.
NEW-YORK, August 10.
Capt. Smith of the fchr. Hector, arrived yesterday morning in 14 days from Barbadoes, informs that the armed brig Busy arrived there from Martinique a short time before he sailed, with accounts that the French would not take possession of that Island until autumn, in consequence of a disappointment in getting troops from France. He also informs, that the French were taking possession of Barbadoes, which caused great disturbance among the inhabitants.
Arrived, fchr Hector, 14 days from Bridgetown, Barbadoes. August 4 spoke a Schooner from Alexandria, to Antigua. Left there, fchr President, Clinton, of N. York, Passenger in the Hector, Mrs. Scott.
Brig Morning Star, Hopson, 10 days from St. Thomas. Left there, brig General Pinckney of New-York, arrived in 12 days; and a fchr from New-York, name unknown. Markets dull; flour 7 dollars per barrel.
Brig William, Robins, from the Bay of Honduras. Spoke English ship William 8 days from the Bay of Honduras, bound to London.
BALTIMORE, August 11.
The Danish sloop Betsy, captain Thomas Bayse, 21 days from St. Croix, bound to Copenhagen, put in her in distress; having sprung a leak.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13.
We find in our latest London paper the following extract of a letter from Mr. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, to Thomas Paine, about which so much has been said: N. Y. pap.
"You expressed a wish in your letter to return to America by a national ship; Mr. Dawson, who brings over the treaty and who will present you this letter, is charged with orders to the captain of the Maryland to receive and accommodate you back, if you can be ready to depart at such a short warning. You will, in general, find us returned to sentiments worthy of former times; IN THESE IT WILL BE YOUR GLODY TO HAVE STEADILY LABOURED* and with as much effect as any man living. That you may live long to CONTINUE YOUR USEFUL LABOURS, and reap the reward in the thankfulness of nations, is my sincere prayer. Accept the assurance of my high esteem and affectionate attachment.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
[* In desaming the CHRISTIAN RELIGION, and in "lacerating" the character of the illustrious Washington.]
POLITICAL HYPOCRISY.
In ancient times it was the fashion for all to assume the appearance of sanctity,

whatever might be the state of their heart. The Roman armies, before they commenced a war, the object of which was to murder and pillage their neighbours—to sack towns and desolate provinces never failed to consult the “Immortal Gods.” In the days of chivalry, the ruling passions of the knights and Barons of those times, were a superstitious regard to religion and the fair sex. But since French Philosophy has endeavoured to change the general opinion of mankind on these points—ridiculing all religion as priestcraft—and reducing the sex to mere instruments of sensual gratification, the civilized world have changed, the objects of their pursuit. Now, avaritia and potestas are the idols of general worship—and the candidate for these, if destitute of the qualities necessary to obtain them, must affect others that will ensure him success. In popular governments, the direct road to them is through the suffrages of the people—To them, of course, the demagogue must address himself, in order to obtain the object of his wishes. Alhamed to avow his real motives, he conceals and disguises them, and assumes the appearance of virtues, which he is conscious of not feeling—He plays a part—he uses a language, calculated to insinuate himself into the popular affections—He clamours loudly for their “rights and liberties,” when all the time it is his own interest, his own advancement at which he is directly aiming.
There is a circumstance mentioned in the New Testament, which cannot fail to remind the attentive reader of the character of a modern patriot . When Mary, the sister of Lazarus under the influence of the deepest gratitude, love and veneration for the Saviour of the world, poured on his sacred head a box of “precious ointment,” a certain “disciple,” who from another evangelist, appears to have been Judas Iscariot, reproached her with “profusion,” and demanded, “why this waste—for this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.” But says another of the sacred historians, “He said this not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and carried the bag, and kept in his hand, whatever was put therein.”
Such also is the case still with many of tenacious pretenders to superior patriotism. They make the loudest clamors in behalf of the poor—they are eternally prating about the burden of taxes which the “poor” have to support—they stand forward as the exclusive “friends of the poor.” The “ointment” that lubricates the wheels of government, and enables them to move with ease and freedom, they pretend should “be sold and given to the poor,” while in truth, when their true motives are known, it appears that all their clamor arose from a desire to put the public money in their own “bag”—to provide for themselves or their friends, places of honor or profit in the public employ. Even PRESIDENTS and GOVERNORS of STATES are to be found, who to ensure themselves a preeminent station, will barter away the offices of government, and purchase their own elections by promising to the fatellies of their party, lucrative stations in the different departments of the state.
“Oh innocent, compared with arts like these, Crap and cock’d pistol, and the whistling ball Sent thro’ the Traveller’s temples! He that finds One drop of Heaven’s sweet mercy in his cup, Can dig, beg, rot and perish well content, So he may wrap himself in honest rags At his last gasp, but could not for a world Fisp up his dirty and dependent bread From pools and ditches of the commonwealth, Sordid and sick’ning at his own success.” COWPER. [Com. Adv.]
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in New-Providence, to another in New-York, dated 27th July 1802, received by the sloop Sunprize , capt. Johnson.
“The Governor of this Island has issued his Proclamation, declaring this port shut for the present against American vessels; and salted provisions not admissible from America, even in British vessels.”
FROM A CORRESPONDENT. Apocalypse has been accused of being a Revelation-reader, a ranting fanatic—a royalist—and the Federal Gazette, because from its independence it declines to be converted into a pliant, sycophantic instrument in the hands of the powers that be, is termed by the virtuous proprietor of the independent and impartial American “an insolent, slanderous and defamatory vehicle.” Arguments such as these, who can combat!
The same patriotic gentleman appears very much surprised, indeed, to hear that the reign of Democracy has not yet commenced in this happy clime. The poor fellow imagines, perhaps, that because his press may run glib with the oil of governmental patronage, his millennium is consummated. But Apocalypse must tell him, that this is nothing to what he shall yet see. He shall, e’re seventy times seven days be accomplished, behold* whose wife is a president’s daughter, raise up in great raise up in the great Sanhedrim of the nation, and say, Behold, citizens representatives, yon vile body, the Senate! What is it but an intolerable order of nobility—an ignoble aristocracy. Let it be destroyed. And lo! the Senate shall, in an instant, fall. He shall moreover raise his voice aloud, and, in accents of direful denunciation, utter words like these—What, shall we, Representative Citizens, in this age and in this Temple of Reason, after having broken at the foot of the altar of our Goddess, that engine of tyranny, the Judiciary , which curbd the propensities of free-born man and dared to limit our powers—Shall we suffer that detestable twig of Monarchy, the presidency , to choke the growth of the Tree of Liberty, under whose shade alone will our goddess reside. Then shall the presidency be also done away, and all power be given to a great and voracious beast with a thousand tails and an hundred heads, having on each head ten horns. And this beast shall be called Impetition , the Mammoth pack horse of Democracy, which, from its own vicious nature and to amuse its mistress, shall keep up a continual warfare between its own members—the tails endeavouring to destroy the eyes of the heads and the horns of the heads goading the tails to destruction. This will be under the reign of Democracy, and the whole land shall groan, for the warfare of the beast will be grievous to all the inhabitants thereof. Then shall an hermit philosopher, who had, when young, preferred “the tempestuous sea of liberty to the calm of despotism,” and in riper years the calm of retirement to secretarial honors, gratefully propose to destroy the beast and to rule over the land—but the beast will not suffer him—for the reign of his keeper, Democracy, will not yet be ended! Apocalypse . (Fed. Gaz.)
* Mr. Eppes, of Virginia, who is to succeed Mr. Giles.
A few days since, in looking over the columns of the Virginia Examiner , an employment in which we do not often indulge, we were presented with the following address from one of the people to his fellow sovereigns.
To the people of Powhatan, Amelia, Chesterfield, and Goochland.
Fellow-Citizens, The counties of Powhatan and Goochland being attached (by the new arrangement of districts for the election of members of congress) to the counties of Amelia and Chesterfield, and Mr. Giles, the present representative of the district heretofore composed in part of Amelia and Chesterfield, having declared to me his determination to retire at the close of the next session of congress, I make you an offer of my services as your representative. The distinguished station at present held by Mr. Giles among the republicans of his country, the confidence he has justly acquired by his exertions for years, and particularly during the last session of Congress, render his retirement a subject of regret, not only to the republicans of his district, but to the friends of that principle, throughout the United States: All I can promise to my fellow-citizens, if I have the honor of succeeding him, is a steady adherence to principle & an honest exertion of the little talent I possess in aiding the great work of reformation so happily commenced under our late republican congress. The measures adopted during the last session of congress afforded relief against the pressure of existing evils. It remains for the republicans to guard against a future violation of right, by introducing into the constitution of the United States, such amendments as will insure a complete responsibility of public servants. No barrier against oppression is so effectual as entrusting power for short periods. Every charter, however cautiously drawn, leaves some room for human ingenuity, and whenever rights depend wholly on a constitution, they may be violated by forced constructions. The only thing therefore on which republicans with perfect safety rely, is the wholesome corrective of elections constant-
ly hanging over their servants. To reduce the time of service of the senators of the United States to the same period with the house of representatives, and to abolish the system of classing them, would introduce into that body the same spirit that pervades the lower house, and render them equally pure by reducing them to a dependence on those who elect them. To render the president ineligible after a certain period until a term of years shall have intervened, would greatly lessen the danger which may at some period or other arise from the important powers entrusted to that officer. To render the judges incapable of holding any other office during their continuance as judges, to vest their appointment in congress, and to elect them for a period of years, would insure a faithful discharge of their duties, by rendering them like all other officers, amenable at stated periods, to the public will. The voice of the community has been so fully expressed on the subject of the press, and the odious assumption by our federal judges of powers derived from the common law of England, that permanent provision, will doubtless be made on those interesting subjects. To unite with the republicans in forwarding these amendments, or any other calculated to insure to the people of this country and their posterity, a complete responsibility of public servants, will afford to me that real satisfaction which always attends the support of measures sanctioned by your feelings and principles.
With respect, I am your fellow citizen, John W. EPPES.
Chesterfield, June 25, 1802. We have been much pleased with this address, as there is so much regard manifested for the interest of the people, that its author could have been influenced by no other motive in the offer of his services; and besides, the very modest manner in which the address is made, entirely precludes every supposition of selfish considerations.
But the modesty of the thing is not its most distinguished characteristic. New and important principles of legislation are here unfolded, which, but for the genius of Mr. Eppes, might never have been discovered, or, if discovered, might never have been promulgated. The division of the legislature into two branches or rather the organization of a Senate, was made with a view to preserve the proper and necessary balance between the power of the executive and that of the immediate representatives of the people, and prevent an encroachment by one upon the rights of the other. But it is now discovered, that the convention, in the height of its zeal for the attainment of this object, have constituted a body vested with aristocratic powers which threaten the destruction of the liberties of the citizen. To do away this evil Mr. Eppes sagaciously proposes to amend the constitution, and “reduce the time of service of the Senators;” for surely the shorter the time for which they are elected, the less mischief can they do. Under the present arrangement they hold their offices for six years, and the immediate representatives of the people, hold their places but for two years, so that the constitution gives the Senate the power of doing three times more evil than is given to the house of representatives. The proper balance of power, so essential in the department, does not, therefore, exist. Reduce the time of service of the Senators to two years, and thus you will hang over your servants a wholesome corrective, and ensure a complete responsibility.
It is further discovered, that it will lessen the danger of entrusting the important powers of the President to that officer, if he is made ineligible after service, until a term of years shall have intervened. Nothing can be more plain than this; for it is well known that the people are so distinguished for their stability, & constancy, for their confidence in their rulers, and for the uniformity with which they always conduct in the business of election, that there is extreme danger lest they should always elect the same men to office. It, therefore, is important to guard against this danger by a constitutional provision; and thus protect the people from themselves . It ought further to be remarked, in support of this proposition, that rulers always grow more desirous to obtain power, by every increase; and that a President or Senator, in the course of one term of service usually learns all the arts which rulers use to impose upon their constituents, and, at the expiration of the time for which he was chosen,
he becomes so effectually depraved that he is unfit to be longer trusted: He therefore ought to have some respite from his labors, in the case of enslaving his fellow-citizens; and that by one term’s cessation from his wickedness, he may unlearn whatever evil arts he has learned, while in office.
But these are not the brightest plans which Mr. Eppes has formed for the preservation of the liberties of the people. He directs the powers of his penetrating mind towards the judicial department, and proposes to “vest the appointment of the judges in Congress, and to elect them for a period of years;” and to abolish the common law. This we may deem an important step in our progress toward political perfectability. It is very evident that the conduct of all men is governed by certain motives. The judge who is not appointed for a limited time, & is not dependant, for the continuance of his power, upon the will of some part of the government, can have no motive for the faithful discharge of his duty. He has no interest in administering justice impartially between the man of low and the man of high degree. It is all the same to him whether the first magistrate, or the poorest citizen, in the land obtains his cause. But if judges are chosen for a limited time, and elected by Congress, they have the strongest possible motives for faithfulness in office; well knowing, that thereby they will secure their reelection. Here the motives are direct and plain;—and to preserve the security of the citizen, their judges must be chosen for a limited period. The common law must be abolished.—The absurdities of that code, are too numerous for present recital. We only observe, that we have endured all the horrors of civil war for eight long years, to procure our emancipation from the laws of England; and still we are held in servitude. The tenure of our property, & the security of our persons, are still governed by the arbitrary code of G. Britain; our courts of justice will not undertake to go one step in their proceedings without recognizing that law; & there is no such thing as obtaining any justice in our country, without conforming to the rules which it prescribes. How long ere this reproach shall be wiped away? Let us trust to the persevering ability of a Jefferson, and the irresistible genius of Virginia legislators for its accomplishment.
(Gaz. U. S.)
Public Sale. At 4 o’clock this afternoon will be sold on Messrs. Hewes & Miller’s Wharf 20 HOGSHEADS 1st QUALITY SUGAR, On a credit of 60 and 90 days for approved negotiable notes. P. G. MARSTELLER, August 13. Vendu-Maître.
Alexandria Theatre. On SATURDAY EVENING, Will be presented the TRAGEDY OF PIZARO; OR THE SPANIARDS IN PERU. To which will be added the farce OF THE SPOILED CHILD. N. B. Tickets to be had at J. V. Thomas’s Book-store, and at the office of the Theatre. August 11.
Ran away from the subscriber living in St. Mary’s county, on the 9th of May, a negro man named
JACK, (called by his master Taylor) he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, stout and active, had on when he went away a country cloth striped jacket and overalls but may have changed his dress, he is also a very ingenious fellow and can turn his hand to any kind of work; a reward of sixteen dollars will be given if taken up out of the county, and 10 dollars if taken in the county, to any person that will bring him home to his master, and all reasonable charges paid or 10 dollars will be given to any person that will secure him in any jail, so that the owner may get him again. N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harboring the said negro, as I am determined to prosecute them to the utmost extent of the law.
WILLIM HERBERT, Jun. St. Mary’s County, } 12w3w St. Inigoes, August 13. }

THE SUBSCRIBER, Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property.
One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excellent Meadows. Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the canal made by the Potomac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 990 years on a large parcel of land adjoining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to Georgetown, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased.
Three Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkeley county, adjoining the lands of the United States, at Keen's Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 acres of LAND in the Common of Alexandria. And adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of cedar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a Brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excellent water—The Garden and Yard paled in—The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax Street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT in the west side of Fairfax Street, above Queen Street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, respecting titles and terms, which will be liberal both as to price and credit, apply to
JOHN POTTS. Alexandria, Oct. 17.
NOTICE. The partnership of the subscribers lately trading at Colchester, under the firm of Walter S. Belt & Co. ceased by mutual consent upon the 12th day of September last. Such persons as may yet have claims against them are desired to exhibit the same to Walter Smith in George Town, for settlement; and those indebted to them, whose accounts yet remain unadjusted, are requested to settle the same with Walter S. Belt of Colchester, without delay.
WALTER SMITH, WALTER S. BELT. Colchester, July 27, 1802.
The partnership of the subscribers under the firm of William S. Belt & Co. was dissolved this day by mutual consent. The claims existing against them will be settled by W. Smith in George Town when exhibited; and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment to William S. Belt of Loudoun.
WILLIAM S. BELT, WALTER SMITH, WALTER S. BELT. Church Road, Loudoun County, Virg. July 31th, 1802.
The business will be continued by Wm. S. Belt and Walter Smith , at the same place, and under the same firm. July 27. 12w4t
The subscriber anxious to remove to Georgia in the course of the ensuing fall, offers for sale,
A TRACT OF LAND within the District of Columbia, containing nearly 500 acres.
This property is pleasantly situated, nearly central between Alexandria and George Town, and within a mile and an half of the Potomac—the advantage of a considerable proportion being heavily wooded, and its proximity to three flourishing cities, render it valuable. So desirous am I, to execute my plans, that, to effect a sale, I will make a considerable sacrifice; to accommodate, I will divide it into lots of any size, and a small proportion of the purchase money being paid, a lengthy credit on the balance will be given. I will take negroes for the whole or any part of it. Should I not dispose of it, before the first of October, on that day, I shall publicly offer it for sale at the Coffee House in Alexandria.
G. H. CHAPMAN. August 2. 60m Printing in all its variety, executed at this office, with neatness and dispatch.
Valuable Property for Sale, At the little Falls of Potomac, About three miles from George Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and 550 hands, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a磨mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewer's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and 550 hands.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria. June 20. 12w
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE BY P. & F. GRAY;
Price 1 dollar, handsomely bound, She Lives in Hopes, or Caroline; a narration founded upon facts, by Miss Hatfield of Manchester. Clermont, a tale, in two volumes, by M. R. Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey—price 2 dollars. Tears and Smiles, a miscellaneous collection of Poems by P. Pindar, Esq. the ladies' edition—price 75 cents, bound and lettered. Dr. Mavor's Collection of Voyages and Travels, to be comprised in 20 volumes, one volume to be published every month until the whole are completed, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd volumes are received—price to subscribers 1 dollar per volume, neatly bound in boards and ornamented with elegant engravings. The Life of Bonaparte, from his birth to the peace of Amiens—price 1 dollar, bound and lettered. Selected Plays, vol. 2nd, containing the Robbers, Rigoletto, Caba & Love—price to subscribers 1 dollar per volume, to non-subscribers 1 dollar 25 cents. McNeal's Poems, some of them in the Scottish dialect, 2 vol. with elegant copper plates and handsome gilt—price 2 dollars.
They have also received an extensive assortment of valuable books, many of them in elegant bindings, of which the following are a part: Swift's Works, in 19 volumes 8vo. elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Milton's Paradise Lost, fine hot pressed edition with plates, bound in calf and gilt. Young's Night Thoughts, do. do. Pope's Works, pocket edition with plates, 8 volumes, calf, gilt. Adventurer, 4 vols. duodecimo, gilt. Johnson's and Enfield's Pocket Dictionaries, hot pressed, calf, gilt. Johnson's and Sheridan's Dictionaries 8vo. Rollin's Ancient History, in 10 vols. illustrated with a great number of elegant copper plates. Travels of Anacharsis the Younger in Greece, 5 vols. bound in calf. Morse's Gazetteer of the Eastern Continent, 8vo. Do. of America, 8vo. Brooks's General Gazetteer. Guthrie's Geographical Grammar. Smith's Wealth of Nations, 2 vols. 8vo. calf. John Newton's Works, 9 vols. duodecimo. Johnson's Works, 6 vols. 12mo. Russell's History of Modern Europe, with an account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, 5 vols. 8vo. Same book elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Ancient Europe, by the same author, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. History of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the revolution in 1688, by David Hume, Esq. with the continuation from the revolution to the end of the American war, 12 vols. 8vo. with elegant heads, bound in calf and beautifully gilt.
They have continually on hand wholesale and retail—Quarto, Octavo, School and Family Bibles, Testaments, Columbian, Pearce, Webster, Dilworth, Rational and Universal Spelling Books, Murray's English Reader, Introduction and Sequel to Ditto, Scott's Lessons, Monitor, Preceptor, Columbian Orator and Webster's In Minutes, English, French, Latin and Greek Grammars, Jones, Sheridan and Enfield's Dictionaries. Blank books of every description, quills, wafers, ink powder, slates, pencils, pocket books, violins, violin strings, playing cards, &c. &c. &c. July 2.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NORFOLK, And for sale at my store, lower end of Prince Street.
Fresh LEMONS & LIMES, Best Smithfield Salt-Petted Hams, Middlings and Shoulders. ABEL WILLIS. July 17. d
ATTENTION!
WANTED to employ immediately, for the benefit of the 60th Regiment of Virginia Militia, two MUSICIANS; one to teach the different beats of the drum, the other, the music of the fife. Such persons as are well qualified for the above tuition, and will engage to instruct the learners which will consist of sixteen boys for each branch, shall receive a liberal compensation from the subscriber, who is authorized by law to employ tutors; and by the Court of Enquiry, to pay them for their services when performed.
CHARLES LITTLE. April 7. Fairfax County, zawi
School for Young Ladies.
MRS. FARNSWORTH Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Alexandria, and the public generally, that the purposes opening a school for Young Ladies, in the house adjoining col. Hooe's garden, in Water Street; where she will teach Reading, Writing, and sewing in its different branches, Embroidery, &c. She has a thorough knowledge of the different branches the purposes reaching, and having long been accustomed to teach them the flatters herself she will be able to give satisfaction to such as may entrust their children to her care. August 9. e3t
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN, From Gill's pasture near this town, about two weeks ago, a chestnut sorrel colored HORSE, 14 hands high, four years old, a blaze in his face, four white feet and a cut tail, one side of his face was a little swelled, and on his back was a small lump occasioned by a saddle, he had no shoes on. The above reward will be paid for taking up said horse and delivering him at Mr. Gadby's, and reasonable expenses paid if taken up at a distance.
JOSEPH CLARK. August 9. e3t
ABEL WILLIS Have just received, and offers for sale —a quantity of best— SMITHFIELD BACON.
Likewise, COTTON Of an excellent quality. August 11. e
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
MRS. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In PRINCE-STREET, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's, in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT;
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses of every description, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from a distance will be punctually attended to. August 4. d3t3t
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Has just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a further supply of Pennsylvania and
SWEDISH BAR IRON, of different sizes, which he will sell at the lowest current price:—also, Coarse Salt, James River Coal, Twist Tobacco in kegs, of first and second quality,
Philadelphia loaf Sugar in hds. and bbls. Tar, Pork, Plaster of Paris, by the ton or bushel, Handspikes, Flour in barrels and half barrels. Cash given for Wheat and Corn at his mill and in town. 7th mo. 19th, d
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at R. F. GRAY's Book-Store, in King-Street, RURAL TALES, By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD, author of the "Farmer's Boy," to which is prefixed the life of the author, not published in any other edition.—Price 62 1/2 cents, bound and lettered.
Also, Modern Gratitude No. 5. Price 25 cents. August 4.
JANNEY & PATON, Have received, and offer for sale, Catalonia wine in hds. & quarter casks Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Vincents and Barbadoes—rum in hds. Loaf and Lump Sugar, of the first quality, Muscovado Sugar in hds. 350 Bbls. Staria do. Havannah Molasses in Hds. Havannah white and brown Sugars, in Boxes and Bds. Soap and Candles in Boxes, Sweet Oil in do. Raisins in Boxes and Kegs, Pepper and Coffee in Bags. A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF SHOES, —Consisting of—
Mens' Calf in Trunks, Ladies' Kid and Morocco do. in Boxes, EAST INDIA GOODS, viz. Nankeens, Battas, Mamoodys Gurnahs, Guzinahs, Callahs, Moharags, Gunges, Stripes, and one bale of handsome Deiorfoy.
ALSO Ravens and Russia Duck and Sheetings by the piece or bale, and two bales fine Russia Osnaburgs. A complete assortment of Russia and New-England Cordage, and one 8 1/2 inch Cable 70 fathoms long.—A small quantity of Upper Leather. June 23. d
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE
At R. & J. GRAY's Bookstore, REPORTS of adjudged cases in the Court of Common Pleas, during the time lord chief justice Willes presided in that court; together with some few cases of the same period determined in the House of Lords, Court of Chancery, and Exchequer chamber.—By Charles Durnford, barrister at law—price to subscribers, 4 dolls. 50 cents, to non-subscribers 5 dolls.
Alfonzo, King of Castile; a tragedy in five acts—by M. G. Lewis—price 31 cents. BIBLE—A few copies of Cary's new 4to Family Bible, ornamented with plates and maps—price 8 dollars.
Subscribers to Conrad and Co's. edition of Select Novels, are informed that Clermont, by Mrs. Roche, forming the 5th and 6th volumes of that elegant work, is now nearly ready for delivery. Also, the 2d vol. of Warner and Hannah's Select Plays. July 16.
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR The Turnpike Road from Alexandria to Little River, in Loudoun county, will be received by William Hartshorne for himself and John Thomas Ricketts, in Alexandria—Israel Lacy and Burr Powell in Loudoun; David Hunter and William Riddle in Berkeley; Thomas Hammond and Matthew Frame in Jefferson; Bushrod Taylor and Wm. Davidson in Frederick; Samuel Crowdfon and William Stienberger in Shenandoah. This being a business in which the community may be greatly benefited, and as it has only this day come into my hands, I have undertaken to publish without consulting the other commissioners as they are all at a distance. The law is with me and I doubt not will be shewn by the other commissioners, to any person applying. The law requires ten dollars to be paid at the time of subscribing; the remaining sum of ninety dollars, on each share, is to be paid in dividends, as called for by the President and Directors, to be chosen by the stockholders. Wm. HARTSHORNE. April 20. eo.
100 SACKS FINE SALT for sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE. 9th mo. 31. eo
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