Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-07-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1804.
[No. 1042.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , RUM In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dip Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemers, Duffs, Plains, Kseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russis, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselin and Mouselin Hankechiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
July 20.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia New York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
TEAS
Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
WINES.
RUM.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peke, Padra, Pouchong and Com'souchong Green coffee of superior quality, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and S. India House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Biffes, Lisbon, Madeira and Port Claret in small cases, Cognac and Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Laper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND , consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale, 30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE , 18,000 do. Cocoa , 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. chests Sherry. and 4 pipes Brufels 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29. d
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince Street, a variety of
Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c.
Fresh LEMONS —imported in the brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Limes, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Prunes, &c. &c.
Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c.
Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cognac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, best Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c.
Smithfield Bacon Hams,
Venison, Snad and Herrings, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c.
Thomas Simms.
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes
LISBON LEMONS,
equal to any ever at this market.—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bls. nice S. I. rith Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, salt shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c.
Abel Willis.
July 5. d
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince Street.) Has this day received, per the brig
Neptune, from Lisbon,
LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweet Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality SPED POTATOES.
July 5. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and amusement of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
WANTED,
At the Navy Yard, Washington,
A quantity of the following articles, VIZ.
  5 inch Oak Plank, Lengths from thirty feet upwards.   4 1/2 inch do.   8 inch do.   2 inch do.   3 inch yellow pine Plank,   2 1/2 inch do.   2 inch do. 
Locust Trinails, at 18 and 24 inches long. Locust Timber, in the log. Cedar do. do. Beams of Yellow Pine and Oak Knees of various sizes.
Proposals for supplying the whole or any part of the materials, specifying the particulars and the lowest price, will be received by the subscriber until the first day of August next.
THOS. TINGEY.
Navy Yard, Washington, July 10, 1804.
N. B. All further information which may be required can be obtained on application being made to the Contractor's Office. dft A
The Subscribers
HAVE issued two NOTES, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, dated the 11th of June 1804, at sixty days date, payable to Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, one for three hundred dollars, and one for four hundred dollars.—These notes were intended to be delivered to Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, but it appears they have not received them, we have therefore delivered them notes for the like sum and of same date. This is to forewarn any person from attempting to pass or receive said notes, as they are a nullity and will not be paid, and their not being endorsed by Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, renders them of no value to the holder, they being returned, will oblige
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
July 16. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From Nassau, New Providence, and for Sale on board the sch'r Patty, Henry Mood, master, at Lawraison and Smoot's wharf, a small cargo of Fresh Pine Apples.
Only thirteen days taken from the trees. July 12. d
NOTICE.
A Petition will be presented to the next Legislature of Virginia, praying the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia, and an increase of the capital of the said Bank, contiguous to the Town of Alexandria. Fairfax, July 12.
ANDREW.
A reward of Thirty Dollars is offered to any person for apprehending and securing the said fellow in a y jail out of the state, so that I get him again— Twenty Dollars secured in like manner within the district of Columbia, or at the distance of 40 miles from home, and Ten Dollars , with reasonable charges if brought home, or secured in the jail of Fairfax or Loudoun. Andrew abandoned on the night of the 7th instant; he is a bright Mulatt , about 27 years of age, rather low of stature, squat and thick made, broad shoulders, and short dark hair; has one or more scars on his back from a scald when young; wore when he went away, a ticklenburg shirt, a pair of nankkeen overalls, striped silk jacket, a hat and pair of old shoes, and of late wore suspenders; he is fond of liquor and much addicted to gaming forward and assuming, very artful, and will attempt to pass for a free white man. He is a good cook and washer, understands butlers as a house as a waiter, and will probably offer himself as such; he is also a good mower, and is capable of other plantation work. He has a free mother in Georgetown, and I suspect he may for a time endeavour to secrete himself there or about the neighbourhood. A Mulatto man by the name of Ned belonging to Mr. Thos. Bineoe, of Loudoun county, was missing the next day, and it is supposed they are gone off together. All matters of vessels and others are forewarned from harbouring or carrying off the above fellow.
William S. Belt,
On the Church Road, Loudoun County. July 11. 1-3 1/2
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on White Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23. d
For BOSTON,
The Sloop POLLY , S. Dunham, Master: 300 bls. FREIGHT will be taken on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or to
Henry K. May and Co.
Who have for sale—Prime and Cargo Beef, prime Pork, Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Jamaica Rum, heavy black Pepper, Pimento, and London Market Madeira Wine, July 3. dzw
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Columbia , burthen about 500 bls.
Thos. R. Gardner, Master:
Apply to J. G. LADD. Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Five puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16. d
For Freight or Charter,
To Europe or the W. Indies, The fine, fast Sailing
Brig JOANNA ,
John Rutherford, Master: burthen 1100 barrels. Equipe of Nathaniel Wattles and Co. June 25. d
THE SUBSCRIBER,
With a view of closing his out standing concerns, and that he may have it in his power to remove from Alexandria, in case his interest may require it, will offer for sale the following
Very valuable Property,
On Wednesday the 8th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, THE LOTS belonging to him lying between Fairfax Street and the river Potomac, and between Queen and Cameron Streets, being fifteen in number and containing about 400 feet front; and also his WHARF —a plot of the whole will be exhibited at the sale or may be seen any time before. A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, as it is supposed that those desirous of purchasing will view them, and for this purpose any time before the sale, by calling on the subscriber, he will show them. When the growing state of Alexandria is considered, and the immense expense incurred in improving wharf property, it is presumed it will be desirable for merchants intending to reside here to possess it.
Also, on the same day, when the sale of the above lots is over, at the Coff's House, the DWELLING HOUSE in which he resides, on the fourth side of King Street, next door below Col. Gupin's, which is large, commodious and well finished, with the front fitted for a store and with as good a cellar as any in the town for business.
Also, on Thursday the 9th of August next, on the premises, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, upwards of
100 Building Lots,
the property of Wm. Wilson and the subscriber, lying in the vicinity of the Powder House, and also in the inclosure to the westward thereof between Mr. Conway's ground and Pukis's Garden. These lots being sufficiently remote for safety in case of a return of the Yellow Fever, will be eligible situations for those who have not the convenience of retreating to the country should that unfortunate event recur.
The terms and credits, which will be liberal, will be made known at the different places of sale.
Also, at private sale, if a fair price is offered, eight acres fronting on King Street, now leased to Thos. Purkis which is in a high state of improvement as a Garden.
John Potts.
July 17. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street,
REPORTS
Of Cases argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, in August and December Terms, 1801, and February Term, 1803.
By William Cranch,
Affidavit Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. July 14. d
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer. July 16. d

Public Sale.
On the 25th instant, will be sold on the premises, that valuable STORE and LOT of GROUND on King, between Fairfax and Royal Streets, at present occupied by Mr. William Osley. The stand of the above property is equal to any in town. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
July 13.
For Freight or Charter, TO EUROPE or the W. INDIES, The BRIG COMMERCE, JOHN HARPER Master. She is in complete order and ready for sea, but then 1250 bbls. Apply to the master on board, or to M C LEAN and WINTERBERY.
For Freight or Charter, To any Port in the United States or the West-Indies, The Sch r BETSEY, Toloman Berry Master. Will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to M C Lean and Winterberry.
Who have for sale, at their store on Union Street, 24 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 15 hds. St. Croix Sugar, 15 bds. Phila. Leaf, 10 do. Lump } SUGARS, Imperial Tea by the q. chest, Mels and prime Pork by the barrel, Do. Beef, 50 bags black Pepper, 10 bds. 4th proof Peach Brandy, 10 pipes, 7 half pipes at 5 quarter casks Madeira Wine, Salt in sacks, Porter in bds, Ravens Duck, Spanish Segars, &c. July 19. d
A YOUNG MAN
Wanted in a store. It will be necessary for him to be well recommended, and of reputable connections. Apply to the Printer. July 19. d
Dainties and Mullinets.
Two chests Dainties and Mullinets, calculated for the West India markets, entitled to draw-back, for sale. William Exley. July 19. 03t
Robert and John Gray
Have just received, A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap } WRITING PAPER. July 18. d
BEEF.
Five Hundred bds. NAVY BEEF for Sale by the subscribers on very moderate terms. Henry K. May and Co. July 16. 2w
Wanted to Hire,
A servant WANTED: For our well acquainted with Cooking, Wash g , and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. July 16. d
NOTICE.
In the case of JOSEPH WATSON, A BANKRUPT. The creditors who have proved their debts under a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against Joseph Watson of the town of Alexandria, are required to meet the Commissioners in the City Hall on the 27th day of the present month at John Gaffey's City Tavern, in the town of Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, in order to assent to or dissent from the said assignee's account, proving, or disallowing any debt or bills at law or in equity, or recovery of any part of the said bankrupt's estate and effects, and assent to his composition, submitting to arbitration, or otherwise agreeing to any matter or thing relating thereto, and on other special matters. As matters of importance will be submitted to the creditors, it is hoped they will be punctual in their attendance. James M. M C Rea, Secretary to the Commissioners. Alex. July 18. d3t
This Day is Published,
By COTTON and STEWART, And for sale at their Bookstore, (Price 12 1/2 cents.) LORENZO DOW'S DREAM. HIS SERMON May also be had at the same place. June 30. d
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
IT was once the custom, ere shame had been deprived of its influence upon the morals and manners of mankind, or the French revolutionary principles had hardened the heart against remorse, and dismissed that symptom of grace the blush from the cheek of men, we say it was then the custom with the very worst when detected in a falsehood or trick, to fall back, and take a new position, even though it should not be a better one, but never to return again with that which had been once discovered. It is otherwise now. The detected trickster and falsifier now comes back undismayed by repulse, and unabashed by detection, and again, and again, though baffled, attempts to fasten upon the same stale imposition, the same bungling deception, which had a hundred times before been refuted and dismissed with disgrace. Some of the anti-federal prints carry this to an excess of which even a Parisian Editor might well be ashamed. The truth is, and it is a melancholy one, that it is found to answer their purpose—and if perchance any of them should feel some slight checks from remorse, they compound the matter with their consciences by saying to them, "pish, no matter, if the people will be deceived let them; that is their business not ours." In fact the mischiefs here: The people of America will read only what is written on that side to which the fancy or the interest of the individual himself attaches him; what he finds there he naturally believes; first because it flatters his hopes and chimes in with his fancy and caprice, and secondly, because, being so far as his knowledge extends, uncontradicted, he has no direct reason to suspect its authenticity. We may add another reason, which for the honor of human nature we hope, and indeed believe to be true: namely, that the many, though liable to imposition, are not sufficiently corrupt to suspect their fellow creatures of wilfully leading them astray by deliberate falsehood and misrepresentation. We do not say but that this wilful exclusion of light on the part of the people is the misfortune (though perhaps not in an equal degree) of both sides. But of this they may all be assured, that they will never be able to form a correct opinion of their public affairs, or public servants, until they have come to a resolution to read and dispassionately consider what is said, and written on both sides of the question. As well might a judge or a jury assume to decide upon the merits of a cause by hearing the statement of the plaintiff only, or by going out of court during the statement of the defendant, as any may hope to form a just judgement of the political circumstances of his country, without diligently reading and deliberately discussing and digesting in his own mind, the arguments and evidences on both sides. This proposition is so plain that it lies level with every common understanding, & yet there is no place called free where it is so little acted upon as in America, the ground-work, the nature, and the form of whose government presumes every citizen capable of forming a tolerably correct opinion of political men and political measures. Without this preparation of the mind, an elective government is the worst that can be conceived, being in real essence a government of cabal, intrigue, and demagogical deception. We who wish well to the federal cause upon principle, should be sorry to see it rise upon such a bad bottom as partiality to a party founded on deception and ignorance. And we solemnly declare that we would desire no stronger pledge of its success, than an assurance that every man in the union who read a paper at all should read a paper on both sides. Of this the anti-federal party are aware, and they act accordingly; for instead of saying to the people, as we would read both sides, and be convinced, they do every thing they can to discourage their reading on one side. Nay some of them carry their abstinence in that way to a degree of fanaticism equal to any of the religious bigotted sects of which we have a knowledge. Never did the popish priests of the darkest times of popery keep with more jealous fear the bible from the laity, than our priests of democracy, keep from the eyes of the people of America every thing that is written on the side opposed to them — A proof positive, if not of the value of their cause, at least of their own opinion of it, and of the consciousness of the rectitude of their views. The honest cause can have no motive to shun the light—honest men court investigation. They, "do never shun the light; Just are their thoughts, and open are their tempers, Still they are found in the fair face of day, And Men and Gods are judges of their actions."
If the men of any party really mean well to their country, they will throw wide every window, and strive to open new ones, to let the light beam in from every side upon the public mind. They will themselves read, knowing as they must, that if the principles laid down are bad, they must reject or refute them, and if good they ought to be adopted; and that to read them may do good, but cannot do harm. But if on the contrary, they not only will not read but do all they can to prevent others from reading, they as plainly as if they were confessing their sins on a death bed, confess that they have a purpose of their own much nearer to their hearts than the public good—a purpose which they are conscious will not bear the light. As it is now however, the people make up their judgements and decisions on political affairs something in the same way that a certain King of England once made up his. The anecdote is recorded but where we cannot tell, it being near thirty years since we read it. Though it should not help to convince, it may possibly amuse our readers, particularly as very few of them have any violent disinclination to relish a jest founded on kingly weakness. James the First of England and Sixth of Scotland, soon after he came from the latter country to fill the throne of the former, being much learned and considerably pedantic withal, took into his head to sit one day in the court of King's Bench, to hear causes. The first cause that came on attracted his whole attention; and the statement of the plaintiff's case excited his indignation and astonishment, at the roguery of the defendant. What! said the well meaning pedant to himself, is it possible that I have such knaves for subjects? I'll send them all packing. The defendant's counsel getting up to speak, James peremptorily ordered to him sit down, telling him the thing was so plain and black that no human ingenuity could put another colour upon it. The Chief Justice, however, telling him that it was the custom and the law of England to hear both sides, let what would be right or which wrong, his Majesty reluctantly, and not without a very mean opinion of the Chief Justice's understanding, and of the law, in such cases, consented. But the defendant's lawyer had scarcely proceeded thro' half the statement of his client's case, when James bounced up in a passion, and left the court, exclaiming aloud "Hoot awa wi ye-aw, for a clan of cauny rogues as ye are, I defy the Deel himsalto ken which is the bigger muckle Iyar between ye."
Touching the folly as well as injustice of deciding upon any question without hearing both sides, there is a pretty and instructive story which George Alexander Stevens of ingenious memory introduced upon heads. Though the story is injured, and looses much of its effect when taken out of his own words, there is so much of shrewd familiar morality in it that we are tempted to offer it, from our faded recollection, to our reader's perusal.
In the days of chivalry two knights armed cap-a-pie travelling in opposite directions, met at cross roads where in the middle of a large space that separated them there stood erected a lofty pillar with a carved head, and helmet on the top. "What a pity it is, Sir Knight, said one of them to the other, that such a fine bright silver head should be exposed in an open solitary place like this." "It would be a pity if it were so, Sir Knight, returned the other courteously, but this upon the pillar being so exposed. You must be mistaken, Sir Knight, said the one: Not at all said the other. It is a white head said the first: It is a black head said the other. As they were obstinate politicians in those days, each resolutely maintained the truth of his assertion, and being cursed cufing fellows, they lost no time in doing the honors of knighthood to each other, but drew their swords and fell to it with as much earnestness and vigor as if the battle were to decide the fate of an empire or a sweet heart. At length wearied with the labor of fighting, and exhausted with the loss of blood, they both fell down grappling each other at the foot of the pillar covered with dust and gore. A hermit accidentally passing that way, after separating, and assuaging the best he could, their wrath, asked them what was the cause of their quarrel. They told him: But what was their shame, their mortification and their surprise, when the hermit addressing them with the severity of a moral man tempered with the mildness of the Christian, said "Look up rash thoughtless men, and see what the cause is for which each of you sought to take the life of the other, behold the head is white on the one side, and black on the other; and let this day's extravagant error teach you hereafter never to decide (much less fight-
upon any point, till you have examined both sides of it." Coming to apply what we have been saying above, to the subject which gave rise to it, we fear that we shall come under the reproach that fell to the share of a certain barrister who took up so much of the time of the court in the exordium of every speech he made, that he had not enough left to go through the business of his cause, and therefore was obliged to injure his client or postpone the residue of his statement to the next day. Hence he went by the nickname of Counsellor Preface. So while we have been exhorting people to hear both sides of the cause, we have left our in the lurch. And after all must fall into the bathos, in pursuing the sequel. If the people read the papers on both sides, those who told fibs and gave misrepresentations on one side being once contradicted and their statements refuted, would never dare to repeat the same again. The most impudent fool or brazen impostor would then cease seeing it would be fruitless to tell over and over again the dull stale, false, and frequently contradicted stories about Mr. Pickering and General Hamilton, and cajole the country with treasury statements and financial calculations made in defiance of truth, candor, and indeed common honesty and honor, fabricated for the purpose. A back country paper may be excused, but who can excuse the leading ministerial paper at Washington, made up under the eye and in the ear of the cabinet and treasury, and therefore taking its instructions from the fountain head, we say who can excuse it for giving such a statement as that which appeared in it on the 12th June last, said to be taken from the Political Barometer, and instituting a comparison between the appropriations made in the federal and anti-federal administrations. That statement demands impeachment, and though we have already tossed the subject up and down, and in every shape and form in which it has appeared since the commencement of the COURIER, shewn its falsity and thrown shame upon its propagators, we do it again, and will again and again do it, with increased asperity, till they are completely exposed, or the subject shall be banished forever from the public prints.
FROM THE REGISTER.
"A House divided against itself cannot stand."
THOUGH this saying of our saviour was spoken in a spiritual sense, yet it is equally true in morals and in politics. A House, by a figure of Rhetoric, is very often descriptive of a collection of persons; as a family, a tribe, a society, greater or less, a kingdom, a state, or a nation; and is certainly applicable to every community, whose laws, interests and concerns are so united as that a material injury to a part, either produces or threatens destruction to the whole.
The body politic has been a thousand times compared to the national body, and many illustrations, beautifully exemplifying the analogy between them have been exhibited by ancients and moderns in poetry and prose. The head, the viscera, the members & the organs of the human frame have been successfully employed by the ingenious men in almost all ages, to render the abstruse science of government familiar to the unlearned, who from experience, know the faculties and proper offices and duties of the principal parts of their own body, and can, with little aid from science, perceive the justice of the comparison between them and the corresponding functions in the Body of the State.
A house built for the habitation of man, for the accommodation of a family, for the preservation of health, and for the shelter and security of property, affords as striking an emblem of civilized society, as anything we recollect to have been used for the purpose.
The conveniences and uses of a comfortable dwelling, are known to all, but the outcasts of society; and the similarity of the figure, and the thing figured, will go home to the feelings of all, and place to their views, that instruction, which delivered in the learned dress of elegant composition, would dazzle the eyes and confound the understandings of the unlettered part of mankind.
Strength and durability, convenient apartments, just proportions, ease of access to all parts, passages to admit light and air, with roofs, shutters and doors, to repel the storm and the robber, are primary objects in every building; and as the courts of the society are the end intended, the end should be well considered and understood before the architect begins. The means should be provided, the plan digest-

ed, and order and regularity be observed in the whole construction.
THE HOUSE—AN ALLEGORY.
A great number of people, removed for different causes, and at different periods, from all the nations of the East, had crossed the great deep, which divides the earth from the frozen regions of each pole, into two hemispheres. They brought with them the models of the different buildings they had seen in their respective countries, and many of the arts and sciences of the world they had quitted; they settled upon the shores of the ocean which they had passed, and erected cabins for their temporary accommodation, varying from each other according to the ideas they entertained of strength, durability and safety. Their generations increased and multiplied, so as to cover the shores: They abounded in corn and cattle; they supplied distant countries with the surplus remaining, after all their own wants were gratified; their fame spread to the ends of the earth, and thousands came continually to add to their numbers. The simplicity of their manners craved not the dainties of courts, the plenty of all that was necessary for meat and drink, the ease with which raiment was procured in exchange for the redundancy of their fields and woods, and the temperature of their climate, rendered them happy, and they feared no danger; they basked in the sunshine of prosperity, unthoughtful of the storms to which all human affairs are sooner or later exposed. A cloud raised in the East, which, as it approached, threatened their destruction; it darkened their horizon, and for a time, obscured their habitations; dismay did not seize them; they convened their wisest men in council, and provided the best means for their safety, which the emergency would admit; they experienced the want of a solid, substantial building, to shelter themselves and their property. They united in their efforts, and rendered their old cabins as compact as circumstances enabled them, and, with some loss, weathered the storm. Their united cabins soon afterwards became ruinous, and they plainly foresaw, that if another storm should arise in their then situation, utter destruction would be inevitable. Experience having taught them that their climate was not exempt from atmospheric convulsions, some of their old men proposed the building of a house of sufficient strength and capacity to shelter them all from any future tornado; the advice was received with universal approbation, and the chiefs of all the tribes of the old inhabitants were collected to consider the subject. They deliberated with wisdom and resolved with judgment; they planned with skill, and framed a model which, when exposed to public view, excited the admiration of all; but they were not unanimous—some of the tribes were better furnished with cabins than others, and wished to preserve the advantages to themselves, which would be lost, by uniting and raising the weaker tribes to an equal rank with them. Other causes contributed to dividing the council, but a majority determined to submit the model to the examination of the whole people, who, with some dissenting voices, adopted it.
The building was undertaken with alacrity, materials were furnished by a great majority, who voluntarily contributed to its completion. The foundation was laid on a solid basis, and built of the strongest stones the country afforded; it was vaulted, and its only avenue was guarded with iron, so as to render it a safe place of deposit for the wealth of the union; there was but one door to let in the treasure, which was kept under a triple lock, and without the consent of three coadjutors, who held as many keys not a mite could be removed from it. The first floor was laid with marble over the crowns of the vaults, and being divided into suitable apartments, was appropriated to the Chief Ruler of the people, and such assistants as were allowed by the laws, to watch over the common property. The second floor, supported by strong and plain, yet elegant columns, was calculated for the accommodation of the Chosen Band, selected by, and from the people at large, to order the general affairs of the new nation, to fill the treasury from the overflowing streams of commerce, agriculture and manufactures, and guard against its useless expenditure. The third floor accommodated sages selected by every tribe, to watch over the common interests of the whole with power to check and restrain any youthful ardor which might in times of heat and animosity, excite the more numerous body of the middle floor to acts of intemperance; they were also authorised to determine all complaints which should be laid before them by the middle chamber against the chief ruler of the people his
assistants and servants—round about the building and within its walls, were disposed in exact symmetry, and order, offices for the accommodation of judges and counselors, to be ready at a call to hear and determine every question which might arise between strangers, the different tribes and their individual members, in cases to which the inferior tribunals were not competent.
The Roof was finally completed and shelter was provided under it from all dangers that had been hitherto experienced, or could be contemplated by the oldest inhabitants of the country—wise men from all the nations of the east viewed the internal and external structure, and pronounced it a master piece of wisdom in its plan, and of consummate skill, in its construction.
It was however scarcely inhabited, by the departments for which it was intended, before some of those, whose dissenting voices were lost in the loud acclamations of the people, began to murmur secretly at the expence it had occasioned, and would continually require to keep it in repair—they wished from their hearts what they dared not utter publicly, that a greater storm than hitherto had been known, would arise (from whatever quarter they cared not) to overturn it.
Under the wise administration of the first Chief Ruler, the building settled into a solid substance; attempts made by its enemies were frustrated; the walls became strongly cemented together, and hopes were entertained that it would last to the old age of the world.
A storm however was gathering in another quarter of the East, which threatened to try the building to its foundations, the second chief ruler and his assistants, prepared to meet it with every effort to save the structure from the shock; when it suddenly, from a secret, but not unknown cause, changed its appearance, and from a black cloud became a flattering Aurora, promising a day of perfect vernal sunshine; the enemies of the building now affected to be its friends and came forward with uncommon zeal, to offer their services in sustaining it; doubting their sincerity from the sudden change, its first supporters opposed their interposition, but were overpowered by an innumerable company of aliens, who coming fresh from all the convulsed countries of the east, and joining the exclusive patriots (as they stiled themselves) outvoted its old tried friends, and placed as guardians of the temple its former open and avowed enemies.
The cement used in the building, was composed of the will of the people; and the stones and materials were the people themselves, who were bound by solemn oaths, to support the Fabric. To induce them to break their engagement, falsehood and sophistry were necessary. Their consciences and regard for their interests forbade it; to quiet the former they were told by an apostate, that the gospel on which they had sworn was an imposture; and the oaths were not obligatory; myriads of copies of this apostates work, were imported from a country of Infidels and distributed gratis, among the people with devilish industry: too many have swallowed the dose and exhibit symptoms of a beginning gangrene; to overcome the ties of interest is a work of more labour; it is undertaken however and carried on with energy, the stones and materials that compose the building are told that they are altogether misplaced; that those which from the foundation should have been in the front, and have constituted the columns and floors; that the superstructure should have formed the base; and the outside the inner; that there was no occasion for vaults, as the treasury was a nuisance; nor for means of defence, as the greatest nation in the universe would take them under its protection; nor for the upper floor, as one chamber was sufficient for a few plain republicans to meet in, and consult for the good of the people; nor for the Judges, in the court yard, as the separate tribes had each of them wigwams, in which their Sachems and Judges could meet and regulate the affairs of their cantons; and the great nation would take care of all their foreign relations!
The predictions of X. Y. Z. have been realised; the house is divided against itself, and unless a miracle intervene it cannot stand.
U. R.
BALTIMORE, July 17.
The ship Rebecca, Deal, from Batavia for Baltimore, was spoken going into the Isle of France 10th April.
Arrived, schooner Virginia, Edwards, 11 days from St. Thomas. Left there, 6th instant, brig Lucy-Ann, Brown, Philadelphia, in 5 days; Jane, Edwards, do. 3
days, and several others. The schooner Democrat, Barnes, of Baltimore, touched at St. Thomas, and sailed 21st June to Lee-ward. Spoke nothing on the passage. A passenger on board the Virginia reports, that he was at Maraguira, S. W. of Porto Rico, 24 days ago, about which time 4 vessels were brought in there by the French privateers, two belonging to New-York and two to Baltimore; of the Baltimore vessels one was from Cape Francois and the other from Port-de Paix, with 90,000 weight of coffee, and 30,000 of logwood; could not tell whether brigs or schooners. Eight other Americans & two English vessels were lying there, but knows not how long they had been there. Accounts from Martinique, received at St. Thomas, stated that the English forces had returned from Surinam, but had made no attack on Martinique.
The schooners Baltimore Wheeler; and Alexander, Swain, of this port, were at Jeremie 15th ult.
Also, schooner Sally, Damerow, last from Barracoa, in 11 days. On the 18th June, sailed from Kingston, (Jam.) and left there ship Neptune, Grenville; schooner Nimrod, Farland; schooner Jennie, all of Baltimore, carried in for trial. On the 26th left at St. Jago a New York ship, discharging. Sailed from Barracoa the 6th inst. Left schooner Henry, Murphy, of Baltimore, to sail next day, (arrived.) On the 8th July, in Crooked Island passage, was boarded by a privateer, commanded by the famous Jack Mathhew, and treated politely; he had with him a prize brig called the Tartar, but could not learn where she was from, or any thing relative to her. the privateer reported that she had ran a shore the brig "Leance," or "Alliance," of Baltimore, mounting 10 guns.
Also, schooner Henry, Murphy, 14 days from the north coast of Cuba. Sailed 6th instant, left there a schooner from Charleston, name unknown. Sch'r Commerce, sailed the 5th, supposed for Charleston. Spoke on the passage, brig Cabinet, of Norfolk, from Fecamp to Charleston.—There are on board the Henry 8 sailors, belonging to the brig Tartar, of New-York, mounting 10 guns, taken by a French privateer, under Heneaga, on the 5th of July, and the people put on board the Henry the 7th; also, Thomas Barber, of the schooner Eagle, of New-York bound to Jamaica, who was taken on the 20th June, by a French privateer and sent into Barracoa; after arriving, they confined him 3 days on board, then sent him on shore, and set sail with the vessel, whereto he could not learn.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JULY 12.
The Language of Democracy.
The public have not forgotten the language which Duane used, on the resignation of General Washington, "that the event ought to be commemorated through the Union, as a national Jubilee;" nor the midnight scenes of Chetham, who recommended "the assassination of certain Federalists, in the unsuspecting moments for sleep." These things coming from such aliens to principle and humanity, as well as our country are not surprising; but that similar language, and similar scenes, should be recommended by our own countrymen evinces a degree of turpitude and malevolence that ought indeed to excite astonishment and awaken alarm. To shew the force of our remark the two following articles are annexed.
The Worchester Ægis , in speaking of the dissent of Governor Gilman to several Resolutions of the Legislature of New Hampshire, has the following very extraordinary cut throat remarks:
It is hoped and confidently expected, that the respective Houses of this Legislature will conduct on this occasion with that propriety, decision, and energy, which becomes real republicans—that they will resist the encroachment of this Northern Arthur St. Clair, with becoming firmness. —It is possible should the Governor continue his insulting aggressions, that his "little brief authority," which will inevitably die a natural death in one short year, may be curtailed even to a shorter term. On this subject we would not be explicit. We would merely hint to Mr. Gilman, that the people of New Hampshire are Republicans; and that Republicans will NOT BE INSULTED.
Bare faced Democracy at last! The following is a faithful extract from
the Chronicle of yesterday. Reader think of France and tremble!
"There is no natural right that one man should have more property than another; these things are merely conventional! If individual states are going to erect themselves into bodies corporate, to demand a more thorough equalization of state rights, it is high time that individual persons should demand a more just equalization of personal circumstances! Begin anew; start fair, and see who comes out foremost in the second heat!"
(Best. Gaz.)
From the New-Hampshire Gazette.
Mr. BUTLER,
Agriculture being the employment of a great part of mankind, the grand question is how we may cultivate our lands to the best advantage. Having the last year made an experiment, by putting Plaster of Paris on potatoes, I have thought it might be of advantage to the interest of agriculture to communicate it through the medium of your paper.
The experiment I made by putting a bout a table spoonful of the plaster to each hill of potatoes, which was put on the latter part of June, on about every fourth row, I soon found the vine, of those that were plastered to assume a different colour, and the stalks to grow much larger and in greater quantities.
When I came to pull them in autumn, I had more than double the quantity. The potatoes were of a much better quality and much larger. As potatoes are of great use to a farmer in fattening swine and beef cattle, I would recommend it to those people, who use the Plaster, to make the experiment for themselves, by plastering the potatoes soon after first hoes.
JUST FORWARD.
Belchertown, May 1804.
From the New-York American Citizen.
Fired is the spirit, noble, wise, and brave, Whose body sinks to an eternal grave; Still'd are the throbbings of that honest heart, To whom the tongue ne'er play'd a traitor's part; Quench'd is the fire, that with such ardor glow'd, And thro' his melting eloquence so flaw'd, As made the Court, the Audience, and the Bar, Its own rich glow electrically share; In arms, in council, in Finance great, He falls, a pillar of our injured state.
Slain by a hand who ne'er took honest aim, Stung by disappointment, rage and shame; A Cat'line sheds an upright patriot's blood, Who always acted for his country's good. Columbia mourns, while faction may rejoice, That virtue's fallen by the hand of vice. "Give me," she cries, "give me HAMILTON again, And fifty BURK's may in his stead be slain." AMERICANUS.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray, MEMOIRS OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward. Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Cali, gilt, 2 — 50 July 20. d
BENNETT and WATTS Have just received and offer for Sale for Cash or Notes at a short date, Best Crown Window Glass of various sizes, T. C. Millington's Crowley Steel, Irish Linens, Diapers and Table Cloths, White and brown Russia Sheeting, German Dowlas and Plaitillas, Imperial and Young Hylon } TEA of the first quality. July 20. costw 2dwz 3lw1
THE MEMBERS Of the Mutual Assistance Society against Fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, are requested to meet at Gadby's on Saturday evening the 21st inst. at 6 o'clock, in order to appoint a deputy to represent them in the approaching general meeting at Richmond and to give him instructions. July 20.
MOLASSES.
JUST LANDED, thirteen hds. of Grenada Molasses, from on board the sloop Polly, at Ramsay's wharf, and for sale by John Tucker. ALSO, 1300 bushels Turk's Island SALT, on board said vessel. July 20. d3f
For Sale, An Elegant Saddle HORSE. Enquire of the Printer, July 11.

FRESH Rhode Island Stone Lime, just received and for sale By John G. Ladd
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTOM and STEWART, Price 125 Cents, ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY.
By Wm. Preston, Past Master of the Lodge of Antiquity, acting by immemorial Constitution. The first American—from the tenth London edition.
THIS tract is divided into four Books. In the first book, the excellency of Masonry is displayed. In the second book, the general plan of the subjects treated in three degrees, is illustrated with occasional remarks, and a brief description is given of the ancient ceremonies of the Order. This part of the treatise, which the author considers the most essential for the instruction and improvement of his brethren, is considerably extended in the present Edition. The third book contains the copy of a curious old manuscript on Masonry, with annotations, the better to explain this authentic document of antiquity. The fourth book is restricted to the history of Masonry from its first appearance in England, in the course of which are introduced the most remarkable occurrences of the society both at home and abroad, with some account of the principal patrons and protectors of the fraternity at different periods. The progress of Masonry on the continent as well as in India and America, is also traced, while the proceedings of the brethren in Scotland particularly claim attention. Throughout the whole are interspersed several explanatory notes, containing some useful information. To this book many considerable additions are made, particularly the last section, which brings down the history of Masonry from the grand feast in 1795 to the end of the year 1800; and contains, among other interesting particulars, a few general remarks on some late publications against the society of Free Masons.
May 22.
Land for Sale.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me by James Douglass and Daniel Douglass, and their wives, to secure the payment of a debt due by them to Wm. Gunnell, jun. of Fairfax county, and the interest that has accrued thereon, and in pursuance of the covenant and stipulations therein contained, I shall proceed to sell, for ready money, on the premises, on Thursday the second day of August next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
A certain tract or piece of Land, lying in Fairfax county, near the mouth of Difficult Run; being the tract whereon the mill of the said Jas. and Daniel Douglass lately stood, the metes and bounds of which are particularly set forth in the said Deed of Trust, and will be shown at the time and place of sale, together with all the improvements, advantages and privileges that are now or belong to the said premises. As it is presumed those desirous of purchasing will view and examine for themselves a more particular description is deemed unnecessary. Should the day prove rainy the sale will take place the next fair day.
John Potts, Trustee. July 10.
An Overseer Wanted.
THE subscriber wishes to employ a person well qualified for an Overseer, for business of some extent, (lying in the upper end of Prince William county, and not far from Hay Market,) to whom liberal wages would be given. Those applying will observe the necessity of being well recommended, as no one that is not can be attended to. The subscriber may be seen on the estate alluded to, on the 24th and 25th of this month, till which time will remain in the county of Middlesex, and after which any communication on the subject may be left in the care of the present Manager of the estate.
N. B. Some information may be had on application to Augustine J. Smith. Carter B. Berkly. Barn Elms, Middlesex County. July 18.
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town. BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he draws Designs and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings.
ALSO, MEASURES & VALUES
of all the different work connected with the building; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most masterly and economical style. He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. May 23.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKENS, 105 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Batias, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. Blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chinaz, 2 bales Sago 1 bag Hops, 94 Burch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes,
ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of
5 bales Batias, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Cassans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China,
Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 cask Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper 40 bds. Best No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4.
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. As considerable credit will necessarily be reposed in her, liberal wages will be given to one of good character, and none else need apply.
Enquire of the Printer. July 16.
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND,
situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Common Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also,
on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. West's Land, lying on the north west line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas.
Richard M. Scott, } Comrs. F. Peyton, } Amos Alexander, }
July 12.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 5th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier. July 2.
POTOMACK COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, That an Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held according to law, at Galtby's tavern in Alexandria, on Monday the 6th day of August next, when the Treasurer's account, with other papers as relate to the Company's affairs, will be laid before them for their consideration.
By Order, Joseph Carleton, Treasurer for the Potomack Company. July 7.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a copper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some copper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to tea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned not harbouring, employing or carring off said fellow without their peril.
C. F. Whiting. July 11.
TO LET,
A neat two story Brick HOUSE, with a well enclosed back lot; the house is just finished and is situated on King Street, in a healthy and pleasant part of the town, and in the neighbourhood of the best pump of water in Alexandria.
A. Scofield and Co. July 18.
JOHN BRYAN,
Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general that he is supplied with the best materials in his line of business, and flatters himself from the quality of his work, and moderation of his prices to render satisfaction to those who may please to favour him with their commands.
I HAVE NOW READY FOR SALE, Gentlemen's fashionable saddles made on English Tiers, and in part of the best English leather, the other materials warranted also—Elastic, fringed, inlaid and plain saddles;—Leopard skin housings, and saddle cloths, ladies' fashionable saddles with hoopkin, buckskin and velvet seats, plated bridles of the newest patterns, with desk branch, guard, half guard and plain bits, common bridles, martingales and collars, an assortment of whips, plated Swallow spurs, plated and polished patent spring stirrups, plain plated bits, pincenezes, valices and saddle bags, horseman's caps, holsters and belts, fire buckets, carriage, waggon and cart harness furnished at a short notice. A set of neat English gig harness with plated mounting for sale.
N. B. Orders will be attended to with punctuality. April 26.
JUST PUBLISHED.
And for sale by Robert and John Gray, (Price 25 Cents)
MATERIALS
FOR AN ALPHABET TO THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE:
Embracing an enquiry into the nature of the mind and passions.
By James Pennington jun. of Virginia, Member of the Philadelphia Medical Society. July 3.
Improved Arable Lands
TO LET.
THE subscriber is willing to lease, for a term of years, about 1300 acres of arable land, part of the Mount Vernon estate.
The UNION FARM tract contains about 900 acres, and will be divided into three tenements, each of which will be accommodated with a dwelling house, quarters, and sufficient barn room. The meadow, containing 60 or 70 acres will be divided into three equal parts, one of which to be added to each tenement.
MUDDY HOLE FARM contains about 450 acres, is divided into six fields, has on it two dwelling houses, quarters a barn and corn house, and will be let to one person or divided into two tenements, as may be most suitable.
Passion to be given as soon as the growing crops are removed, with liberty to the tenants to feed in the autumn. For terms apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Nathaniel C. Hunter, manager on the estate. The above farms are from 7 to 9 miles from Alexandria.
Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon, May 25.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. Mauch, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received,
ESSENCE OF SPRUCE.
Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season. April 25.
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF
Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References.
BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition, IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader, exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a deduction, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. IV. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per sett. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, THE HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which are a part of the French Revolution: which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event.
By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Two Vols. Octavo.
Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols.
Just received,
The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 14.
FOR SALE
A TRACT OF LAND,
Situate in Fairfax county, about 7 miles from Occoquan Mills, 18 from Alexandria, and 21 from the City of Washington; containing 117 acres, about two thirds of which are cleared and enclosed with a good fence—the improvements are a log dwelling house and kitchen, a stable, corn house and smoke house, an excellent orchard of apples, pears, peaches, cherries and plums, very conveniently situated for mills, as there are four within three miles. The purchaser may have the privilege of feeding this fall, and possession will be given on Christmas or perhaps sooner. Terms will be made known on application to the subscriber on the premises.
Richard Wheeler. July 13.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.