Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-10-09 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On SATURDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds and bls. Continental Rum in bls. French Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tiersces and bls. Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Soap in boxes, Sugars in boxes, A quantity of Nails in casks, A few crates of Queens Ware, 2 sets China, Furniture, &c.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, striped Nankeens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Mullin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Mullins, Millinetts, red Hums, Fans, Curb and snaffle Bridles, And a variety of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, October 6. Vendue Master.
Sales by Auction.
On MONDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Jamaica Rum in hhds. and barrels, Antigua do. in do. do. Sugar in barrels, Almonds in barrels, Starch in boxes, Soap in do. Raisins in do. &c. &c.
Also, A quantity of DRY GOODS, -Consisting of- Broadcloths, fwanldowns, rose blankets, hessians, Irish linens, calicoes, tambour'd shawls, black Persian, worsted and silk hose, Barcelona handkerchiefs, kerseymeres, forest cloths, durants, brown rolls, fine Holland linen, cambricks, handkerchiefs, nankeens, silk shawls, tapes, bobbins, &c. Henry & Thos. Moore, Oct. 7. Auctioneers.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Love to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 24th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, The three story
BKICK HOUSE & LOT, Situate upon the north side of Prince street and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz. "Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington street and binding there- with 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Wash- ington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line pa- rallel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the begin- ning, being 26 feet." Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum. By order of Ludwell Lee, Trustee. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 28. Auctioneer.
JUST RECEIVED, A CONSIGNMENT OF COARSE WOOLLENS,
Consisting of Nap'd cottons, half thick, pladdings, striped blankets and kersey duffs...For sale on very moderate terms by the pack- age. Wm. HODGSON. I have also for sale, A few puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum. Oct. 6. d
Public Sale.
On Wednesday, the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, A two story frame House, now occupied by captain Joseph Martin, situate on Union street, near Harper's wharf, and next door to the store of Messrs. Harper and Lyles. The stand, for a re- tail store, is equal to any in Alexandria. And at the same time will be sold, A BILLIARD TABLE, in good order. P. G. MARSTELLER, Sept. 21. d Auctioneer.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, the 9th day of Oc- tober, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, That valuable LOT The corner of Duke and Water streets. Containing on Duke street 25 feet, and on Water street 82 feet, to an 8 feet al- ley, on which lot are erected several ve- ry valuable frame houses. The ground is subject to an annual rent of £. 18: 15: 0 A long credit will be given for part of the purchase money. Further particulars will be made known previous to the sale. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER, Oct. 5, d5t Vendue-Master.
For Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 28 years of age, well calculated for an Oiler or a Gardiner. For particulars enquire of the Printers. Oct. 5. d
OLD FRUIT STORE.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and offers for sale at his Store, lower end of Prince street, A Quantity of LISBON LEMONS of an excellent quality, Green Coffee in bags, A quantity of good Bacon, Soap by the box, New-England Cheese, Loaf and lump Sugar, And almost every other article in the GROCERY LINE. Also, A number of Half Bushel Measures. Thomas Simms. Sept. 24. d
Public Notice.
AT a meeting of the Board of Over- seers of the Poor for the County of Alex- andria—Present, Aaron Hewes, Peter Wife, Presley Gannel, Thomas Irwin, and Philip Wanton—It was resolved, that the Secretary advertise the public that they wish to board out the present poor in the Poor-House...Any persons disposed to take them for a time, until better provi- sion can be made, will please to apply to either of the overseers. PHILIP WANTON. Oct. 6. d6t
A few boxes of Good, fresh LEMONS, by the box—Also, Very good Lisbon Wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, To be sold by Wm. HARTSHORNE. 9 mo. 23d. saw6t
SHREVE & JANNEY HAVE FOR SALE,
At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets, N. England Rum in bls. Molasses in hhds. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest, Castile and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackerel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each, Fifty barrels and 50 hhds. of Sugar. Also, Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and salgochys, and are in daily expectation of an addi- tional supply. Sept. 14. d
Alexandria and Norfolk PACKET.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just ar- rived from Newport, R. Island, where he purchased and has brought here, The new, fast sailing Sloop HOPE, with excellent accommo- dations for passengers: he intends to run her between this place and Norfolk as a constant packet, and will spare no pains to furnish her with the best provisions and stores that can be had, in plenty, and to give general satisfaction to those who may honor him with their fa- vor. Passengers may take their places at Mr. Gadby's, Mr. Heiskell's, or Mr. Davidson's taverns. The packet will sail this day week. ABEL WILLIS, Who has for sale, Excellent mackerel, sounds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Glou- cester cheese, R. Island do. with a vari- ety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 23. d
ABEL WILLIS, Who has for sale,
Excellent mackerel, sounds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Glou- cester cheese, R. Island do. with a vari- ety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 23. d
For Charter to Liverpool, The British ship CHRISTIAN,
About 210 tons burthen— now lying in the Rappahann- ock, and will proceed to this river for a cargo if required. The terms will be rea- sonable if application is immediately made to WILLIAM HODGSON. October 5. d
For CHARTER, The fast sailing Schooner MISSISSIPPI,
JOHN GUTHRIE, MASTER; Burthen about 850 barrels. Apply to Wm. I. HALL. Who has for sale, A few Marine Shares—also, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hhds. Genuine Madeira Wine, Turk's Island Salt, Fine do. loose and in sacks, Cork wood for seines, Plaister of Paris, Lampblack, Merchants' Wharf, Sept. 21. d
WHEAT.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat. John M'Kinney, King-street, opposite the Washington ta- vern—Who will give Cash for FLAXSEED. Sept. 19. d
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Aliga- tor from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers. Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only. They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Li- verpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and the Al- ligator from Liverpool, A large and general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for sale on the usual terms. They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT, suitable for the Western country, and three bushel Sacks. Oct. 3. d
FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Reserve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extensive Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for sale by the package or piece on the usual terms.—The fol- lowing form a part of said assortment, viz. Nails, shot, pewter, fig- blue, German steel, FF and battle gun- powder, 26 bales best twistedacking, Brussels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair cafe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received, per the Eliza, from Liver- pool, an Importation of Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store late- ly occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ram- say, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package. Also, 25 Crates Earthen Ware, well assorted. Sept. 29. e2

MILITARY COLLEGE.
Whoever is at all acquainted with the relative situation of Great-Britain and the other European powers, and is interested in the future destiny of the former State, cannot have avoided feeling very great satisfaction in seeing parliament giving its sanction and its support to the military college established at Bacoonsfield. The funds which have been assigned by parliament for the support of it, will admit of its being put on a more extensive scale, and a more solid foundation than it has hitherto had.
Although our troops have at all times performed an honourable part, and altho' they have furnished us with generals worthy to command them, it cannot be disguised that it is rather owing to their courage and to their patriotism, than to the possession of any military means equal to those of the enemy with whom they had to contend. We have certainly been for more than half a century greatly behind hand with the other powers of Europe in every thing relative to the arts of encampment, and of fortification, the application of engineering to field service, the theory of great movements of an army—in short, in all that belongs to the duties of the general staff. For sixty years Europe confined itself, in its military career, to the pursuit, more or less closely, of the system introduced by Gustavus Adolphus, and carried to the highest degree of perfection by Turenne, Montecuculli, Marlborough—Conde, Catinat, and Villars. Frederick appeared, and his genius immediately invented other means, and chalked out new roads in which all hastened to tread, and the young soldiers in other countries were modelled upon the plan laid down by him. Where so much was to be reaped, it is reasonable to suppose that much was sown. A great number of officers were formed, particularly in France and Austria, who supplied the generals with good aid-de-camps, and, what was of much greater importance, with an intelligent military staff the most valuable, and the most indispensable part of an army. It is well known how much Suwarrows regretted his inability to find this grand desideratum in the Russian army, and that he considered his troops as incapable from the want of it, of acting without the assistance of an ally who was provided with it. Amid this almost general emulation which was excited in the continental powers, our own country enjoying its peculiar felicity, confiding in its strength, and sensible of its maritime superiority, relied almost wholly on the unimpeached valour of its troops, and if it did not remain wholly stationary in the career of improvements—it at least made much less strides than other countries. For the plan of bringing us to a level with, and even of making us outstrip others, we are indebted to our present commander in chief. It was he who planned it, and it is he who has incessantly laboured to carry it into effect. All the improvement which could be made immediately, such as those which related to the instruction, the discipline, and the equipment of the soldier, he had made; but he was sensible that there were still others which time alone could produce and bring to maturity. In this view of the subject, he laid the plan of the Military College, the existence of which has been confirmed by parliament, which is now become really a national object. Henceforth we shall no longer have to envy the schools of Potsdam, Vienna, and Paris, that of Bacoonsfield will be a nursery, fertilized by the patronage of the country, by authority of the commander in chief, and by the care of the Secretary at War.
The case is the same with respect to another objection which partly arises out of the former. It has been alledged, that the present French generals received no elementary instruction, and that they were yet able to defeat the most experienced generals of other nations. This proposition which proves the contrary of what those who advance it are desirous of inferring from it, wears, nevertheless, at first sight, some degree of plausibility; and hence it is, that it has been so often used by the ignorant and unreflecting. Nothing can be more false than it, and the consequences deduced from it. Intelligent men have long completely understood this apparent problem. All are agreed, both in France and in other countries, that it was to the great number of trained officers who remained in the French army, and to the perfection of which the sciences of en-
gineering and artillery, and the duties of the staff had been brought, the French generals were indebted for their success in 1792 and 1793, and it is to be observed, that those who commanded during these two years, were old generals, under the former government. Those who succeeded them in command had the advantage of the experience of two campaigns: and two years actual service, it is well known will convey more instruction than ten years performance of garrison duty. The latter were, besides, for the most part, assisted and directed by the officers of the staff and of the corps of engineers, who were, without exception, the ablest in Europe, and almost all of whom, it is admitted, remained in France at the general emigration of other officers. In short there is one general observation applicable to this subject, but which we believe has not yet been made, that so far from its being astonishing that the revolutionary war has produced fifteen or twenty distinguished commanders in chief is rather matter for astonishment that it has produced a greater number.
The French had at one moment fourteen armies, composing a force of 800,000 men on foot: all the energies of the government and the country were turned to war, and for ten years they have carried it on. There is certainly no matter for astonishment, that in such a state of things, a small number of individuals having at their disposal greater physical power than their adversaries, should have been favored by victory. It would, besides, require a greater space than we can allot to the inquiry, to examine the other causes of the triumphs of the French Republic.—One thing, however, is clear, that they have not been owing to that species of indifference to which some men endeavor to reduce us upon the subject.
There is a third objection which the enemies to this institution hope to render popular, as it flatters that attachment which our countrymen feel to liberty, and which we trust they will never lose. We cannot, however, discover in what manner this institution can wound or endanger that valuable blessing resulting from our constitution. It was with arms in their hands that our ancestors acquired it, and it is by the same means that we must ultimately preserve it.
The science of war has always decided the fate of nations. It was by the superiority of tactics that the Greeks defeated and destroyed the immense armies of the kings of Persia. It was by placing the military professions above all others, that the little republic of Sparta preserved its liberty, its territory, and its virtue.—Thebes was at no period more powerful nor freer than it was during the temporary splendor which it received from Epaminondas. It was by the superiority of weapons and discipline that the Romans conquered the world, and it was only by the invention of the Legion, and the superiority which it boasted over the Phalanx, that they were able to triumph over Greece and Asia. "It was some God," says Vegetius, "that inspired them with the idea of the Legion." Reverting to modern history, we shall not find a single nation which owes the acquisition or the recovery of its liberty to any other cause than that of having understood or practiced the art of war better than its adversaries.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 1.
On the 29th July, citizen Bourgoing and general M'Donald, his successor as minister plenipotentiary of the French republic at our court had an audience of the king; the former on his taking leave, and the latter on his presenting his credentials. On this occasion they delivered themselves to the following effect:
SPEECH OF CITIZEN BOURGOING. At his audience on taking leave of the court the 29th July.
"SIRE—Called by the French republic to represent it at another court, I quit your majesty's with real and unaffected concern. It is with real satisfaction I reflect that my mission has occurred during one of the most splendid periods of your majesty's reign.
"I depart from hence fully impressed with the attention and kindness shown me during my short stay in Denmark, the limits of which I should have been happy to have had extended. I shall esteem myself fortunate, should my gratitude, entitle me to a place in your majesty's remembrance; and still more so, should my new mission
afford me an opportunity of proving to the Danish nation my sincere attachment to its government, and high regard for its sovereign."
SPEECH OF GENERAL MACDONALD. Minister plenipotentiary of the French republic, on his audience of presentation, the 29th of July.
"SIRE—The French nation, which had to contend with such numerous foes, in a long and bloody conflict, now so gloriously terminated, observes with the most perfect satisfaction, the friendly connection adopted between France and Denmark.
"The first consul of the republic, Sire, could give me no greater proof of his confidence, than entrusting me with the office of consolidating the good understanding which subsists between your majesty and France, and appointing me the interpreter of the sentiments of the French nation and the army, to express their admiration of the noble and glorious efforts of your majesty, and the Danish nation, for the preservation of their lost rights—efforts which will ever remain a monument of the renown of the Danish nation.
"It is, Sire, as agreeable as flattering to me, to assure your majesty on this occasion, that I personally participate in the same sentiments. It will be my happiness to become more intimately acquainted with that virtue, wisdom, and good faith, which actuate your government; and while they promote the interests of your people, give energy to your majesty's arms, and dignity to your throne.
RUSSIA, FRANCE AND HOLLAND.
The following circular letter, dated 19th of June, sent by the Russian government to all its diplomatic ministers and agents, or the regulation of their conduct with regard to the foreign French ministers & ambassadors has lately appeared:
"All the relations of policy, commerce, and correspondence with France, which was interrupted in consequence of the revolution in that country, have not yet been re-established in their full extent; but as at the present moment negotiations are going on to effect a reconciliation with that power by every means consistent with the dignity of the emperor, and the interests of the people, his majesty has been pleased to charge his ministers to apprise his foreign ambassadors and agents, that he is willing to renew the usual course of connection with that government, and that the conferences respecting that object are in full activity.
"In the situation in which this matter stands, therefore, it is no longer proper that the ambassadors of his Imperial majesty should continue to observe any distance towards the ambassadors of the French government. It is therefore enjoined to you, sir, on all occasions to testify the ordinary and becoming respect for them which is usual between the ministers of powers that are in good understanding with each other, and to communicate with them on all occasions in which the interest of our most gracious sovereign may be concerned."
"PRINCE A. KURAKIN."
The following circular letter has likewise been sent respecting the agents of the Batavian republic!—
"As the emperor on his accession to the throne, found that the Batavian republic was recognized, and that a minister from the same had been accredited by the emperor his father, his majesty has thought it his duty not to innovate in the least upon their proceedings. As this resolution of the emperor, however, removes all the reasons of hostility, and the grounds of further interruption of correspondence between the two governments, you are therefore directed to communicate with the ministers of the said republic, who reside where you are respecting every object of policy, commerce or other relation, in which the interest of the service of the emperor, your master, is concerned.
I am,
A. KURAKIN.
BOSTON, September 28.
This day arrived, brigs Violet, Hays, from Copenhagen, via Gloucester, Rambler, Townsend Madras; sch'rs Iris, Cruist, Bristol; Two Brothers, Clements, Windsor; Swallow, Glawson, Nova-Scotia. The Rambler has performed her voyage out and home, in 252 days.
September 29.
This day arrived, ship Astrea, Samp-
son, Liverpool. Same day, sch'r Betsey, Lymburner, Limington; in lat. 45, long. 34, spoke brig Betsey, Walker, from Liverpool for Boston; lat. 43, was boarded from an English frigate; and 8 days after saw her steering for Halifax, with another ship in company. Lat. 45, long. 49, spoke sch'r Polly, from Bilboa, for Salem; lat. 42, sch'r Two Brothers, Lewis, from Hamburg, for Boston.
Same day, Peregrine, Paddock, Lisbon; Prosperity, Kelly, Plymouth.
September 30.
This day arrived, ship Herald, Sifbee, Russia, via Copenhagen. Sailed in company with ship Commerce, Thornton, arrived at Salem. Spoke nothing.
Yesterday arrived at quarantine, ship Angenora, Havanna, being the only vessel on that duty.
October 1.
The compliments paid to the commander of the French corvette Berceau, of 24 nines and 300 men, by the Jacobin Gazettes, are of the most singular and unusual kind.—The pacific disposition of the officers, their reluctance at carnage, and adroitness in eluding the British sloop of war, Pheasant, of 18 nines and 120 men, are strange subjects of commendation for the sons of Mars—but we presume these writers have in view the subsequent witty lines of Hudibras—
"Who don't fight but runs away. May live to fight another day; But he who fights and so gets slain, Will never live to fight again."
October 2.
FROM SURRINAM, Aug. 29.
Capt. Carnes arrived at quarantine from Surinam, informs, that on a petition from the English merchants, the general has prohibited the importation of provisions from the United States, excepting flour fish and corn meal, and lumber. The petition was occasioned by the arrival of an English fleet with provisions.
Letter from Mr. Tufis, the American Consul, to the hon. B. Lincoln, collector of the District of Boston and Charlestown, Surinam, Paramaribo, Aug. 24.
SIR,
I presume you will excuse my requesting you to make public, that, in consequence of a petition from the British merchants here resident, to his excellency the governor, representing the great plenty of all the necessaries of life in this colony, our trade is positively restricted to the admission of flour, fish and lumber only. Of these articles there is a great supply. The only permitted articles of remittance, are, 1st, molasses, now at 18 shivers per gallon; bills of exchange, at 16 to 18 per cent, advance, and silver and gold, at thirty per cent above their value in the United States.
Yesterday Capt. William Miller, came to town from New-Bedford, where he arrived in the ship President, Pinkham, from Gibraltar, in 45 days. The Tripolitan ship and brig at that place, were hauled up, and the crews sent home. The "Admiral" was on shore, and had not made himself remarkable by any habits of temperance. Tripoly appears to have been rendered at once quite harmless—and her fate may have a good effect upon the other Barbary Powers; and prevent future "squally" appearances.
The Tripolitan Admiral's ship was formerly the Betsey of Boston, belonging to Mr. William H. Boardman, and was commanded by Capt. Sampson.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 5.
By the sch'r Maria, capt. Sterry, arrived this morning, we have received a Bourdeaux Journal of the 1st Fructidor, (about the 19th of Aug.)
An article under the head of Marseilles, mentions that an American frigate had arrived there, which the Genoese had taken for an English ship—together with two brigantines in ballast. We do not understand the word taken [prize] unless it means captured, in which case, the mistake would be not a little singular.
The paper we have received, contains not a syllable of news from Egypt—but mentions distressing ravages committed by insects in the neighbourhood of Paris, and great destruction in different parts of France, by tempests, hail and inundations. The same paper has some remarks on Lord Nelson's attacks at Boulogne, representing that his object had been defeated—but no facts worthy of notice are stated.
October 6.
Arrived, ships Bittern, Loring, London; Reserve, Moncrieffe, Alexandria; brig Jane and Eliza, Butler, Philadelphia; Volunteer, Perry, St. Croix; Five Sisters, M'Knight, Alexandria; schooner-

ers Maria, Stacey, Bourdeaux; Frank- lin, Chace, Currao; Louisa, Eve, Ber- muda.
Cleared, ship Hope, Egerton, London; Catherine, Ingersoll, Havana; snow Mary, O'Conner, Martinique; brig Pal- las, Alford, Bourdeaux.
The sch'r Daphne, Norton; brig Pha- nix, Dorgan; and Diana, Schuler, have arrived at St. Croix.
The Maria left at Bourdeaux, the brig Thetis, ready to sail for this port; and the sch'r Sarah in a few days. The brig Moses Myers, was to sail for Philadelphia the first wind; the brig Dove, Lambert, for Salem, do. The Anna Maria, Cobbs, had failed for this port, as also the ship Neptune, for Philadelphia.
The Bittern, from London, spoke Au- gust 8, in lat. 48. long. 28, ship Ad- venture, of New-York, 38 days from Norfolk for London. Sept. 3, in lat. 37, 38, long. 42, ship Hunter, 28 days from Liverpool to Baltimore. 5th, in lat. 46, ship Margaret, 31 days from Lisbon for Philadelphia. 13th in lat. 39, 36, long. 54, ship Robert, 17 days from Baltimore for Falmouth. 19th, in lat. 39, 30, long. 64, sch'r Adventure, from Bermuda or Newfoundland.
The Volunteer left at St. Croix, the brig Mary, for Philadelphia, and brig —, Baltimore, for this port, were to sail in 7 days. Flour there 16, beef 18, and pork 23 dols. per barrel.
The sch'r Experiment, Firth, from N. York, has arrived at Bermuda.
The Franklin, from Currao, 4 days since, off Cape-Henlopen, spoke ship Bal- timore, 4 days from Baltimore for Bour- deaux.
The Rebecca, from Baltimore, has ar- rived at Marseilles.
Arrived at Charleston, ship Amity, Hutchinson, London. Cleared ship John, Howland, Cowes.
PHILADELPHIA, October 7.
By a vessel which arrived here last evening, from Norfolk, we are informed that just as they sailed on Friday last, a small black vessel arrived there, which they were told was a Tripolitan vessel, a prize to one of our ships now cruising in the Mediterranean.
Arrived, brig Liberty, Thomas, Bour- deaux; sch'r Favourite, Poufard, Ma- deira.
Cleared, brig Amphitrite, Chedlin, C. Francis; sch'rs Friendship, Warner, P. Republican; David, P'Hommedieu, N. York; Betty, Vannam, Baltimore; sloop Zoar, Prince, Newport.
The following vessels went to sea on Sun- day last:
Ships Delaware, —, La Guira; Margaret, —, Lisbon; Columbia, Hayn, Batavia; Liberty, Daly, Amster- dam; brig Mary, Lawton, St. John's; Hornet, Love, Trinidad; Minerva, Lambert, Bristol; sch'rs Hope, Winflow, Nassau; Els, Nicholson, St. Thomas; several others, names unknown.
Captain Poufard, of the sch'r Favour- ite, on his passage from Madeira to this port, spoke the following vessels: Sept. 24, in lat. 30, 27, long. 63, schooner Fanny and Catharine, from New London to Barbados, out 16 days. Sept. 28, lat. 33, 44, long. 64, 30, the Industry of N. Bedford, from Cape Verd Island to N. York. Had sprung his mainmast— The weather had been so severe at the Cape, that he was obliged to leave there without a cargo.
Arrived, sch'r Sukey and Peggy, Sul- ger, from Cape Francois. Sailed from thence the 5th September, and on the 14th spoke the brig Ann, Shields, of this port, 42 days from N. Orleans to Jamai- ca, then in lat. 29, long. 73, 30. Cap- tain S. informed, that he had been board- ed by an English frigate, an officer of which stated that the Jamaica fleet, con- sisting of 130 sail, including men of war, had been lost on Heneaga.
Capt. S. left at Cape Francois, sch'r Experiment, Crane, of this port, to sail in 4 days; sch'r Hannah Loretta, Whe- land, ditto, uncertain.
In coming up the bay captain S. saw a brig supposed to be the Liberty, Thomas, from St. Sebastians, and a sch'r, name un- known.
Captain Bennet, from Liverpool, in- forms that on the 23d ult. off Cape Hat- teras, he spoke the ship Charlotte, Ennis, out 30 days from Jamaica to this port, all well. October 1, spoke the brig Eliza, Princes, from Port Republican to N. York, out 29 days, all well.
List of American Vessels at Cape Fran- cois, September 5, taken from Edward
Patton's coffee-house book, and favour- ed by Capt. Sulger, of the sch'r Sukey and Peggy, of Philadelphia:
Ships D'rance, Burnham, N. York; Mercury, Tate, Charleston, S. C. brigs Rainbow, Brown, N. York; Cyrus, Dagget, Bolton; Nymph, Woodham, Newburyport; Betty, Cook, Newbern, N. C. sch'rs Harriet, Sears, do. Two Brothers, Anthony, Wilmington, N. C. Ajax, Bunker, N. York; Hannah Lo- retta, Wheland, Philadelphia; Return, Cahoon, Savanna; Raynal, Burton, Bal- timore; Brutus, Ferres, Charleston, S. C. Experiment, Crane, Philadelphia; Syl- via, Dagget, Bolton; Hawk, Atwood, Plymouth; Rebecca, Bergin, do. Com- merce, Ingersoll, Beverly; Betty and Polly, Millette, Wilmington, N. C. Martin, M'Clellan, Portland; sloops Speedwell, Stodder, Charleston; John, Christie, Norfolk.
LEXINGTON, Sept. 14.
We are informed, that on the 4th of August, about sixty miles on this side the Big Biopere River, Colonel Joshua Baker, a Mr. William Baker, and a Mr. Rogers, of Natchez, were robbed of their horses, travelling utensils, and about 2500 dollars cash. It seems the company had halted in the morning, at a small clear stream of water, in order to wash—as soon as they had dismounted and went to the water, four men appeared, blacked, between them and their horses, and demanded the surrender of their money and property, which they were obliged to comply with. Mr. W. Baker was more fortunate than his companions—a pack horse, on which was a considerable sum of money, being frightened at the appearance of the robbers, ran away, and they being in haste to escape could not pursue. Mr. Baker recovered his horse and money—he however, lost his riding horse &c. Col. Baker, and Mr. Rogers, came in to the first settlement, where they procured assistance, and imme- diately went in pursuit of the villains—it is to be hoped they will be apprehended.— One of them who was described by Col. Baker, formerly resided at the Red Banks.
A brother of Col. Baker, our informant, obtained this intelligence from Mr. W. Ba- ker, who lodged at his house on Thursday night last.
IRISH HIGH COURT OF ADMIRALTY.
BEFORE J. BARRINGTON, L. L. D.
Anderson and others, vs. the owners of the Jason and cargo.
These were suits instituted for salvage by B. Beverly of London merchant, owner of the Snow Taptser, of Norfolk, and of John Anderson, captain of the Taptser, who claimed for and on behalf of himself and crew, and of a person of the name of Myles Hughes, a person on board the Taptser, who likewise libelled against the said brig Jason and cargo, as a sailor for preserving this vessel and cargo from de- struction.
The facts of this case appeared to be as follow: The Snow Taptser, the property of Mr. Beverly, being on her passage from Norfolk, Virginia, to Cork, discovered the brig Jason about 30 leagues to the southward and eastward of Cape Clear, with her head to the north under a close reefed main top-sail, and apparently in much disorder. Captain Anderson ima- gining she was in distress, hauled his wind and made a stretch to fetch the brig Ja- son, and on hailing her received no an- swer; he therefore dispatched his mate and two of his sea-men on board, who shortly after returned, and reported to him that the vessel was totally deserted— that there were four feet and a half water in the hold; that it appeared to them that it was the intention of the persons who abandoned her to have sunk her, as she was scuttled; and that she was laden with sundry articles of merchandise. Captain Anderson thereupon made such judicious arrangements as he thought advisable and brought this vessel and cargo in safe- ty into the port. The other parties who claimed salvage were O'Meara mate of the Taptser, and Richard Walker and Patterson Morris, seamen, who were put on board this vessel to navigate her, un- der captain Anderson's directions.
The case was argued by advocates for the respective parties, the owners of the Jason and cargo submitted to such rea- sonable compensation as the court might award.
The learned Judge, with much ability and legal knowledge laid down the law respecting salvage, and particularly the
duty of salvors in cases of this kind: he adopted the doctrine of Sir William Scott that the exact service performed was not the proper test for the quantum of re- ward, that it was for the interest of com- merce and navigation that a considerable reward shall be held up; and that if meri- torious salvors are to be paid at all, they ought to be paid liberally; in this case the court taking into consideration, that if this vessel and cargo was not opportunely saved by captain Anderson and crew, in- evitable destruction must have followed; he, therefore, decreed them the one half value of the ship and cargo, which was distributed according to the respective rank and exertions of the claimants.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9.
We tender our acknowledgments to a respected and obliging friend, now in New-York, for his at- tention in forwarding the fol- lowing
Important Intelligence.
"New-York, Oct. 6th, 1801, 11 o'clock."
"A vessel is arrived in 31 days from Greenock, which brings confirmation of the fall of CAIRO."
"The British have taken A- LEXANDRIA, with 10,000 men."
"GANTHEAUME has not land- ed any men either in AFRICA or EGYPT."
"Lord NELSON has gone on a third expedition against BOU- LOGNE."
"In haste—Yours, &c."
The brig Thomas from Liverpool is in the river, bound up.
The legislature of the Mississippi Ter- ritory met for the first time on the 20th of July last, when John Steele, Esq. secre- tary, but then acting as governor, deliver- ed an address. He observes that the go- vernment of the United States has extend- ed to the people of the territory as large a portion of the right of self government, as they themselves had petitioned for and as was deemed compatible with the rules and regulations before established for the government of their territories; that they have granted a legislature with the power of making laws, retaining, however, a participation in the government by re- quiring the assent of the governor (the re- presentative of the general government) to the laws before they can have force.
The measures recommended in this ad- dress are the amendment of the system of jurisprudence, the efficient organization of the militia, and the suppression of certain immoral practices prevalent in that territo- ry.
The two Houses in their answer reciproc- ate the congratulations of the governor on the dawn of freedom and safety under laws emanating from the people; they con- sider the existence of an absolute negative power in the executive as a matter of se- rious regret; and lament the unorganized state of the militia, which they fear how- ever, will continue, unless the people are permitted (at least) to recommend their of- ficers for appointment.
On the 18th of July, a British corvette fell in with the Prussian ship Elizabeth; boarded her; carried off the master and two seamen; enjoined the captain on pain of having his ship sunk to return to Cher- bourg; and informed him that this port had been but two days before declared to be under blockade. More recently, the Danish brig Christianand was boarded, at the distance of three leagues from the road of Cherbourg, by a French frigate and corvette; was detained seven hours; and was pillaged of some silk stockings, hand- kerchiefs, sabres, a box of money, and three large pots of butter. These facts are related by the Danish captain.
From the Salem Register.
There appears to be an error in the lat. of "Rodman's Island," which is said to have been discovered by the ship Diana, capt. Gardner, on her passage from New- Bedford to Manila. The account stands
thus: "January 3d, 1801, latitude by observation, 0 17 South, saw land bearing E. by N. \frac{1}{2} N. 4 or 5 leagues distant"— it then adds, "we place it in 1, 00, S. latitude." Now the first or the last men- tioned latitude is evidently wrong, and the error, somewhere, is about 45 miles, or three quarters of a degree of latitude. I say nothing of the longitude, for that ap- pears to have been corrected two days af- terwards by Lunar observations, and is said to be 168, 45, East. As this disco- very is important to navigators, and espe- cially so to those who are obliged to pro- ceed to or from China by what is called the "Eastern or outer passage." The writer of this will thank capt. Gardner, or the Editor of the New-Bedford Cour- ier, to correct the statement.
Salem, Sept. 28, 1801.
[Query—May not the above be the Island, marked on the Chart No. 47, of the collection of Laurie and Whittle, pub- lished at London, in 1801, by the name of "Pleasant Island, discovered in the year 1798"? Its latitude being nearly 0, 25, S. long. 167, 10, East.
FROM THE BALANCE.
TRAITS OF LIFE.
The Corporal at the Old's Soldier's Grave. READER, do you recollect the old Soldier's injunction, with respect to the letter which he delivered into the hands of the corporal, on his death bed. "Take this," said he, "and at the expiration of three months, you are at liberty to break the seal." As the stated period drew near the corporal became more anxious to see the contents of the letter.—He strolled to the church-yard, and seated himself on the bank of the brook, by the side of the old Soldier's grave. The epitaph which he engraved on the weeping-willow, in consequence of the dislocation of the bark, had become much more legible than when first put on.
He could not refrain from shedding a tear as his eye again caught the letters.— "The old Soldier's Grave," sighed he, "and who was the old Soldier?"— Alas! he knew not. He expected the letter would inform him. He drew it from his pocket. It was fastened with a green wafer—"It is to denote that the writer was forsaken," said the corporal, wiping the tears from his eyes—"and the green grass and herbage which already covers the grave, denotes that he is almost for- gotten.—But till he shall live in my re- membrance.—His last advice and the weeping willow shall be monuments to his memory."
YOUNG YORICK.
ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.
Are you a tradesman? get married—a wife will be an additional inducement to diligence in your calling, and the diligent hand maketh rich; you will have fewer temptations to spend your money foolish- ly, and the time which might be other- wise idly squandered, and which is more valuable than money, will be agreeably passed in her society. Are you a farmer? Get married—a wife is cheaper than a housekeeper; her industry will assist you many ways, and your children will soon share and lighten your labour—take her to your bosom—her activity and neatness will render your abode delightful, and thy heart will be gladdened at the sight of thy home—when thy nerves are rack- ed with anguish, when the infirmities of age shall enfeeble thy frame, she will watch over thy slumbers, and forward thy wishes with the assiduity of unabated af- fection—her piety and faith will awaken and confirm thy own, and the children of your children will call you blessed.
HUGH SMITH
HAS IMPORTED
In the Eliza from Liverpool, a large and general assortment of
Earthen Ware & Glass,
Which is now opened and offered for sale, as usual, on moderate terms.
Likewise—a number of
CRATES ASSORTED,
for country merchants.
A variety of table services & crates suitable for private families;
Together with
50 boxes Short Pipes.
O 4.
cont
An active lad, of respect- able connexions, will be taken as an Apprentice.

FALL GOODS.
Jacob Hoffman
Has received by the ship Reserve , from London, and Eliza , from Liverpool, The greater part of his FALL ASSORTMENT , which he is now opening, in the store formerly occupied by Thompson and Veitch. Sept. 26. d6t6b6t
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, the 12th day of November, on a credit of 12 months, purchaser giving bond, with approved security, The remainder of the JACKS and JENNETS on the estate of the late General Washington, deceased, together with fifty head of young CATTLE , and about one hundred SHEEP , amongst these cattle butchers may be supplied with some excellent beef and mutton. Also,
Will be offered for sale, on the same terms, two beautiful three year old FIL- LIES ; pedigrees of which will be shown on the day of sale.
THE EXECUTORS.
Mount-Vernon, Oct. 8. d s
Notice to Undertakers.
THE Committee appointed by Lodge No. 22, for erecting a Lodge Room over the new Market-House, are desirous of contracting with some person for the execution of the said work; the room will be 50 feet long, and to correspond with the height of the present Court-House and to be built with good materials, and finished in a workman-like manner. The ground plan and an internal view of the room is lodged with Mr. Guy Atkinson, who will give the necessary information of the manner in which the work is to be executed. The payments will be made to suit the undertaker, on his giving good security for executing the work. THE COMMITTEE. Oct. 8
VALUABLE LOTS, AND GROUND RENTS
In the town of Alexandria, for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD , at Public Auction, on the premises, on the second Monday in November next, the following valuable Lots in the town of Alexandria, viz.
One LOT situate on the east side of Fairfax street and south side of King street, fronting on Fairfax street 82 feet, and on King street 80 feet 6 inches, bounded on the south by an alley. This lot is one of the best situations in the town of Alexandria for business, and has on it a large and convenient store and dwelling house.
One other LOT situate on the south side of King street, between Water and Union streets, fronting on King street 66 feet, and extending back 117 feet to an alley.
And one other LOT on the west side of Water street, fronting on Water street 32 feet, extending back 93 feet 5 inches to an alley, and is bounded on the north by an alley.
Also,
The following GROUND RENTS in fee, viz.
A Rent of two hundred and two dollars and an half , granted by John Jencks, Giny Windsor, Jos. Jencks and Crawford Jencks, late dec'd, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on two lots of ground on the east side of Water street and south side of King street.
And one other Rent of twenty one pounds , current money of Virginia, granted by Benjamin Langston to the said John Fitzgerald, his heirs and assigns forever, issuing out of and charged on a lot of ground on the south side of King street, between Water and Union streets which several lots and ground rents, were conveyed by said John Fitzgerald to the subscribers.
One fourth of the purchase money will be required in cash, and notes, well endorsed, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, or in any of the banks of Baltimore, or in the bank of Columbia, payable in thirty, sixty and ninety days, will be taken for the residue.
Wallace, Johnson & Muir.
Sept. 3. rawaw. d4ts
Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch.
FOR SALE,
A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley. Also,
A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c.
A FARM about three and one-half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Colchester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to
THOS. RICHARDS,
At his store opposite the Washington tavern. August 18. d
JOHN G. LADD HAS REMOVED
His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gilpin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms.
Russia Sheetings,
A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above.
Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence. JOHN G. LADD. July 22. d
50 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture , (near the seat of the late Mr. Mead, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS , one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollected, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow travelling gait, and was good before.
The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short made horse, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, with bars, and drags his hind feet, by which they are much worn, has his head high when mounted, has had the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was good before, but had lost one of his hoofs.
Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and securing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them.
PHILIP K. FENDALL.
Alexandria, 12th Sept. 1801. d
SPANISH HIDES.
JUST RECEIVED, 2000 Spanish Hides from Curacao , and for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER,
Who have in store,
A few thousand bushels coarse and fine Salt, Malaga Wine in quarter casks, Loaf and Muscovado Sugar in bds. And excellent Claret in cases of 1 and 2 doz. bottles.
Also,
A general assortment of Groceries and Carpenters' Tools, as usual. Sept. 12. eo
A Dwelling House to Rent.
THAT large and handsomely situated House on the North East corner of Water and Princess streets , with a clever garden, and every necessary out house thereunto belonging, lately occupied by Charles Alexander, jun. Esq. of which immediate possession will be given.
JOHN DUNDASS.
Sept. 29, eo3w1
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post-Office Alexandria, 1st October, 1801.
A. John Adam, John Anderson, (3) Samuel Allen, (3) William or Thomas Atbury, John All.
B. Carr Bailey, John Barker, Thomas Breillat, Lewis Burd, Alexander Barr, George Bottich, Mr. Barbier, George Bauld, Mrs. Brown, John Buchan, Julia Bellybreaker, Mary Brennan, John and Jeremiah Booth, (2) Lewis Blackburn, Theophilus Bowie, Robert Brillie, Andrew Balmain, Thomas Brooke, Reuben Beitle, Lemuel Bent.
C. Mrs. Courtenay Carter, Moses Coates, Cazenove and Walker, (2) Robert Chandler, William Chandler, Joley N. Coulon, Mrs. Cloye, James Cavan, James Caroline Joiner; John Cummings, James Collet, Simon Cox, Francis Curby, Patrick Cranney, Robert Carruthers, Ja's. Cushing, Thomas B. Conway, John Cehill, Thomas Clark, Josias Clapham.
D. Elizabeth Dawson, David Davies, Samuel Dickson.
E. John Ellis, John Evens, Thompson Elsey, John Elton, Joseph Irwin.
F. John Field, Nathaniel Flore, James Fenwick, Mr. Fala, M'Carthy Fitzhugh.
G. John Greenlees, (2) Mrs. Greenfield, Edward Gey, John Graham, George Greame, Henry Gunnell.
H. William Harvey, (2) M. Hooper, John Hodgson, George Helmbold, Jacob Henriggel, William Hackney, Samuel Harris, John Harrison, Pleasant Hardwick, Rachel Hewitt, Milly Hammon, Paul Hedley, Marcus Henson.
I. Isaac Joseph, (2) Virinday Jackson, Joseph Jevens, Richard Johnson, Captain Jackson.
K. Josias W. King, Ann Kooper, Thomas Keene, (2) John Keene.
L. John Lawrie, George C. Lamkin, John Lipscomb, Joseph Lewis, Catharine Lewis, Charles Love, (3) Mary Lee, (2) William L. Lee, William Lampkin, Robert Lewis.
M. Charles Muir, Lewis McMillan, Messrs. Mitchell and Torbille, (4) Monsieur Giles Marsteler, Neal Mooney, Ja's. M'Mecken, Elizabeth Mail, Bridget M'Laughlin, Samuel Lad, Mon. B. Martin, Henry M'Kew, Bryan M'Nally.
N. John Newton, Joseph Neale, Prichard Newby.
O. William Grayson Orr, Samuel Ohes.
P. Nicholas Peers, Richard P. Precious, John Pepper, Robert Piper, Captain Patricson, Zachariah Phillips, Sarah Patricson, William Patice, Jack Patricson, William Payne.
Q. Samuel Quarrier.
R. Daniel N. Robinson, (2) John Read, Mr. Rutter, Doctor Richards, John Ridley, capt. Rose.
S. John Smith, John Simpson, Henry Setling, William Stethen, Robert Sime, (3) George Swink, Alexander Simrell, Ann Sanger, Charles Saunders, Samuel Stringer, John Seems, John Smith, Marble Stone, John Swift, William Spears.
T. John Tuttle, (2) Thomas Tunno, Wm. Taylor, Thomas Tabb, David Tucker, Martha Thorn, Mr. Tiffin, Thomas Triplett, Edward W. Tupper, John Towers, (2) Mr. Trazife.
V. Wm. Vance, (3.)
W. Wm. Wood, Messrs. Wharton and Co. Henry Weden, Mr. Wright, Enoch Ward, Sula Wills, John Wormely, Robert Whittet, Manuel Williams, Joseph Wilson, John White, Wm. W. Wood, Jeremiah Wadsworth, Col. D. Williams. Oct. 2. raw 3w
1000 lbs. fine Russian Glue,
5 pipes 4th proof Cogniac brandy, 35 puncheons 2, 3 and 4th proof St. Croix rum, 30 qr. casks FF and battle gunpowder,
3 tons patent shot, Albany Chocolate, No. 1, 20 qr. chests fresh teas, 1 hhd. roll brimstone,
And a few tierces Wine Vinegar, of a very superior quality, for sale by
R. B. Jamesson.
Sept. 11. eo4w
TENERIFFE WINE,
Of a superior quality, Just received and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY.
7 mo. 29. eo3t raw
COLUMBIA ACADEMY, King-Street, between Pit and Royal Streets ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers, A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.
   Dols. Cts.     Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter, 50   Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c. 7 50   Do. do. for English, French, &c. 6   Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c. 4  
N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking. August 1. d
NEGROES and LANDS FOR SALE.
I wish to sell a number of very valuable Negroes, among whom are a good waggoner, shoemaker, house-maid, &c. None more capable servants are to be met with! I will give a short credit upon them, assured of punctual payment.
I have about 600 acres of land lying along the Ohio, about 8 or 9 miles below Limestone: 200 between the town of Washington and May's Lick, in Mason county, and several tracts in the interior counties in Kentucky, for sale, or to exchange for property in this or the state of Maryland.
The first of those is nearly all bottom; the second lies well for cultivation, is in an excellent neighborhood, well timbered, with good never failing water, and both have a delightful range for stock, particularly hogs. The titles are indisputable. A good bargain may be had of those and other lands in that state! I have also for sale, a share in the Potomac Company, and a small annuity in the town of Alexandria. A good waggon and team, and good brood mare, with a colt, and in foal.
Apply to me near Centerville.
VAL. PEERS.
N. B. I should prefer disposing of the Negroes in or near Alexandria, as may be. Waterfield, Sept. 18. eo4w
Alexandria & Norfolk PACKET.
The subscriber respectfully returns thanks to his friends and the public in general, for the encouragement and patronage with which they have long honored him, in frequenting his packet between Norfolk and Alexandria. He is now happy to inform them that he has established a handsome, fast sailing Schooner, named the GEORGE , in the same line, with elegant accommodations for passengers, there being four private rooms, besides a large airy cabin, and to avoid the inconvenience and disagreeable sensations which some persons experience from pain, the cabin is finished with mahogany.
Any ladies or gentlemen honoring him with their company shall have every attention paid to them, and no exertions shall be wanting on his part to give perfect satisfaction.
Now lying at the wharf of Ricketts, Newton and Co. to whom, or to the captain on board, apply for freight or passage. TRISTRIM BUTLER. Oct. 5. eo6t
PORK and BEEF.
The subscribers have just received a few barrels of southern pork and Irish beef, for sale at their warehouse; and are opening an assortment of
Woolens & Linen Goods , amongst which, a few bales ofacking. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Sept. 17. eo
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