Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-28 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. III.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1803.
No. 786
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseyes, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. June 25.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store ,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bls. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'ls, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER. June 27.
For Sale,
A TRACT OF LAND
Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulany, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorsers, will be received in payment.
JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE.
June 7. ddf
For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Ap- ply to THOS. PATTEN.
May 24.
For BOSTON,
The SCHOONER PRESIDENT, William V. Lynch, Master; To sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, or to HENRY K. MAY & Co. Who have landing and for sale, from said Schooner, 130 tons Plaster of Paris. June 11. d
For Cowes & a Market,
The fine, fast sailing, new Ship America, Isaac Stone, Master, with elegant accommodations for Passengers—will sail on or about the 20th inst. having the greatest part of her cargo on board. For terms apply to the Captain on board. June 18. d.
JAMES BACON
HAS OPENED A Grocery, Tea, Wine and Liquor Store,
In King street, next door but one to Washington street, where he offers for sale, the following genuine articles, viz.
1st, 2d and 3d quality Mufcovado Sugar, Loaf and lump do. Best Green Coffee,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Padra Souchong, Souchong and Bohea
Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Port, Lisbon and Malaga
Claret in cases of 1 to 3 dozen, Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. Rum, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, 5th proof warranted Irish Whiskey, Country do.
Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Albany Chocolate, Mould and dip'd Candles, White and brown Soap, Patent Shot assorted, from 1 to 10, Best English Gunpowder, Muscatell Raisins in boxes, Soft shell Almonds, Spinning Cotton,
Peppers, black and Cayenne, Pimento, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon and Cassia, Durham Mustard, Pickles assorted, Pearl and Scotch Barley, Rice, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Indigo, Glauber Salts, Olive Oil of a superior quality, Godfroid's warranted Segars, Best chewing Tobacco, Snuff in lb. and half lb. bottles, Race and Ground Ginger, Starch and Fig Blue, Pipes in kegs, Demijohns assorted, Wrapping Paper, &c. &c.
He solicits custom from his friends and the public, and not only assures them that he will dispose of his Goods on as good terms as any other house in town, but that he will at all times supply them with the very best articles that can be procured at the different markets. June 24. d
To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibbon street. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to GEORGE N. LYLES.
June 6. d3w
FREIGHT WANTED, COASTWAYS.
The Schooner DOLPHIN, Richard Steelman, Master; Burthen nine hundred barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days.
For Sale or Freight, The Schooner SEA FLOWER, J. Sommers, Master; Burthen five hundred barrels. For further particulars enquire of the masters on board, or to
DANIEL M'CLEAN.
June 27. d
Just received from Norfolk, a parcel of first quality Smithfield Salt-petred HAMS, suitable for family use. They weigh from 8 to 12 lbs. each.
ABEL WILLIS.
June 27. d
R. T. HOOE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED
In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d.
Nails, A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 casks of Copperas, 34 casks patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. eo
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business.
Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d, 10d. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE.
Alex. 6th mo. 15th. d
Take Notice.
WHEREAS Margaret Dickson, my wife, did sometime in the year 1802, elope from my bed & board, this, therefore, is to inform the public, that I make a virtue of necessity, and claim the reward merited by my calm submission, in declaring myself not responsible for any debt which she may have contracted, or shall contract.
Wm. DICKSON.
June 27. 3t
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also,
A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country.
PHILIP WANTON.
7th mo. 9th. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
LONDON particular Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga } WINES, Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, } Chulan, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Souchong, } Padra Souchong, } Peco Souchong, } Bohea } Fresh Teas of highest Importation
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,
Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Do. do. of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Brown and white Soap, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool;
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and Book Mullins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, Sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c.
They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas, May 10. d

Public Sale.
On Friday next will be sold at the Vendue Store, on a credit of 90 days, for approved negotiable notes, 25 Crates QUEENS WARE, Handsomely assorted. P. G. MARSTEELER. June 27.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 7th day of July, at half past 10 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, A HANDSOME LOT OF GROUND, Situate on St. Asaph street, between King and Cameron streets, 25 feet front, and in depth 104 feet, to a 10 feet alley, at a credit of 3 and 6 months. P. G. MARSELLER. June 25.
Washington Society.
THE Members of the Alexandria Washington Society are requested to take notice, that a regular stated meeting of said society will be held at Gadby's Hotel, on Monday the Fourth of July next, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. being the Anniversary of American Independence.
The Society will move in procession precisely at 12 o'clock, to the Episcopal Church, where a sermon will be delivered by one of its members, Dr. William Allen Dangerfield.
G. DENAALF, Secretary.
The Society, with such others as are disposed to partake, will dine at Gadby's Hotel, at 3 o'clock, for which purpose a subscription paper is lodged at the bar.
June 25.
Musical Society.
The members of the Alexandria Musical Society, are requested to attend a meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Masons Hall, for the purpose of selecting pieces to be performed at the Episcopal Church on the 4th July.
June 27.
ISAAC KELL,
Plumber, COPPERSMITH and TIN PLATE WORKER, King street, two doors below Mr. Peter Sherron's,
HAVING commenced business in the above line, thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public.
Wanted,
One Journeyman Tinman, and 2 boys of good character as apprentices. June 22. e012t
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed on the premises, upon the 11th day of July next,
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of Duke street, and west side of Fairfax street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Duke street thirty two feet six inches, and with Fairfax street thirty two feet six inches, upon this ground is erected a three story brick house. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money upon the sale, another third in three months, and the remainder in six months; the two last payments to be secured by a trust upon the property, if required, or in such other as will be most satisfactory to the persons now interested in the property.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. June 14. dis
For Sale,
At my warehouse on Prince street, 20 hhds. Molasses, 100 bks. Pork—just received. Wm. HODGSON. May 14. d
From the Washington Federalist.
DEFENCE OF MR. EATON, CONTINUED.
Copy of a Letter. Commodore Morris to the Bey of Tunis. United States frigate Chesapeake. Tunis Bay, Feb. 24, 1803. To his Excellency, the Bey of Tunis.
Your Excellency, I regret that a misrepresentation of facts should have induced your Excellency to make the demands as stated by Mr. Eaton, consul for the United States, viz. immediate restitution of the imperial vessel captured by the United States schooner, Enterprize, belonging to the squadron under my command.
I trust, however, when your excellency is made acquainted with the facts relative to the capture, you will acquiesce in the right the commander of the said schooner had to detain that vessel for adjudication. The vessel captured under an imperial flag had on board subjects of the regency of Tripoli, one of which is principal in the charter party, and owner of the greater proportion of the cargo, destined for the port of Tripoli.
To satisfy your Excellency more fully on the subject, if any doubts can remain, I have no objections to shew the papers of the said vessel to such of your principal officers as you may think proper to send on board the United States frigate, Chesapeake. The papers will be sent to Gibraltar, and if the admiralty court at that place will take cognizance of the capture, I shall abide by their decision, whatever it may be. Should the whole or any part of her cargo be condemned, it is not in my power to deprive the captors of the right which the laws of their country authorised. You may readily imagine that the enemies of the United States would gladly avail themselves of any opportunity to engage your Excellency's interference in their behalf without any respect to truth, or consideration of the consequences. But from your Excellency's reputed good understanding and the particular manifestations of the government of the United States to preserve peace and friendship with your regency, I have no doubt but you will feel a particular pleasure in detecting the authors of these false and unfounded representations, and treating them with that severity their base designs merit. I also feel satisfied that your Excellency will see the propriety of cautioning your subjects from having any commercial transactions with the enemies of the United States, particularly when their ports may be in a state of blockade; and also of withdrawing your determination to make reprisals on the commerce of the United States, so that you may preserve that good understanding which at present exists between the two governments, and which the president of the United States is so desirous to continue.
I beg that a decisive answer may be given me as speedily as possible, either through the medium of the Consul of the United States, or through any other channel that may be most agreeable to yourself; and by which my conduct shall be regulated, until the same can be communicated to the government which I have the honor to represent; and further, I beg leave to inform your Excellency that if the court of admiralty should adjudge that the cargo, or any part thereof, should be restored to the former owners, with compensation for detention, it shall be done without delay.
I have the honour to be, With perfect consideration, Your Excellency's Most obedient servant, (Signed)
RICHARD V. MORRIS, Commander in chief of the United States squadron in the Mediter'n.
Copy—Communication to the Secretary of State. Tunis, 4th March, 1803.
Sir, On the 22d ult. 8 o'clock, A. M. commodore Morris, in the United States frigate, Chesapeake, with the frigates, John Adams and New York, anchored in the road of the Goulette. On their appearance in the offing I sent my drogoman for the Bey's permission to go on board. He returned at eleven with a refusal. The Bey required that the commodore should previously report himself. I immediately started for the Goulette,
and under pretence of going on board the schooner Enterprize, permission for which I held, passed the commandant of the castle, and went to the squadron. Next day made a report, and obtained a pass in form. Commodore Morris had already received my letter of the 26th January, stating the Bey's reclamation for the prize, reported in my communications of February 1st. I now put into his hands the information of which enclosure A is a copy. On the 24th the commodore wrote the Bey enclosure B, which I delivered the same day. The Bey proposed the commodore should come ashore, and that the validity of the prize should be verified at Tunis, signifying at the same time, in unequivocal terms, that if the proposition was not acceded to, he would declare war. On the 25th I reported this answer to the commodore; in consequence of which, on the 26th, he descended ashore; but was not admitted to audience till the 28th. The ground of argument relative to the Bey's reclamation, which has heretofore been detailed, was not gone over again, and the commodore had declared his intention to order the prize to Gibraltar for adjudication, when the Bey explicitly told him that except the investigation should be had on the spot, and the property belonging to his subjects restored, he would place the United States in the same situation as they were with Tripoli! The commodore consented on condition that the Bey would test the issue on the evidence to be deduced from the regular papers found on board the prize; and that he would wave all pretensions to such property as should not appear bona fide to belong to his subjects. To this the Bey agreed, and an officer was sent on board for the papers—but, by reason of contrary winds, did not arrive till the 1st inst.
At the audience with the Bey he insisted on his right of commerce with Tripoli in defiance of an actual blockade—although he would consent that we might turn away his vessels. This right was contested. The Bey replied that we might, if we please capture his vessels; but that we should in the issue lose two for one. The commodore met this menace by signifying that, in case of resorting to reprisal, by way of indemnity, against regular captures, he might possibly lose three for one. The question was then asked the Bey whether, in case of seizure on our part of contraband articles destined to Tripoli by his subjects, he should think of reclaiming such articles? He answered, "We Turks are not in the habit of thinking for futurity—It will be seasonable enough to discuss the subject when circumstances should make it necessary."
On the 27th and 28th the commodore had interviews at the American house, with ****, the agent of Hammet Bashaw, who stated that the Bashaw waited only for the co-operation of our squadron to proceed to invest Tripoli; that he could bring to the assault thirty thousand troops; but that he should have need of fifteen or twenty barrels of powder, and sixteen thousand dollars to assist his operations. The commodore refused any subsidy, but agreed to furnish twenty barrels of powder, and engaged to bring his force before Tripoli, in the month of June ensuing, to co-operate with Hammet Bashaw. The agent requested the commodore to give him passage to Derna, in order, without delay, to communicate this arrangement to the Bashaw. This was not convenient. The critical state of affairs at Algiers required the immediate appearance of the squadron at that place, and want of provisions would oblige them to proceed thence to Gibraltar.
At half past eleven o'clock A. M. 2d inst. the papers of the prize in question came on shore, and at 4 P. M. the Bey's commercial agent, accompanied with the principal proprietor in the cargo, and the master of the vessel, attended at the American house to examine the facts. It appeared from the manifest that this claimant had, bona fide, a considerable share in the cargo, and the commodore agreed to order its restitution. Thus it appears that the appearance of our squadron has tranquillized our affairs here for the moment.
I have the honor to be, Sir, with respect, Your most obt. servant, Wm. EATON. A true statement of facts. Tunis, March 4, 1803. (Signed) RICH: V. MORRIS. The above transactions stated by Mr.
Eaton, and signed by commodore Morris, took place in my presence, are collected with my notes, and are a true and concise statement of facts. In testimony of which, I hereunto subscribe my name. (Signed) JAMES L. CATHCART. [To be Continued.]
WISCASSET, June 4.
Arrived brig Plató, Boyenton, from Grenada. Sailed in co. with ship Ocean, Delhon, Pepperrelborough; schr. Betsey, Lemont of Bath, bound to Savannah. Left, brig Friendship, Hartley, Pepperrelborough, to sail in 10 days; schr. Rambler, White, Portsmouth, just arrived and sold; brig —, Boardman, Portsmouth, from Savannah, just arrived; brig —, Grover, to sail in 10 days; brig William, Pope, Kennebec, waiting for payment. Spoke, in lat. 31, 50, long. 69, schr. Camilla, —, from Savannah, bound to Cape Francois.
Markets—Fish 6 dolls. lumber 17 dolls; other American produce low; rum 50 cents per gallon.
June 5. Arrived schr. Three Brothers, Simpson, from Demarara. Died out of the Three Brothers, while at Demarara, the capt. and two seamen, viz. Capt. John Chase, Nathan Riggs, and John Leeinan. Left a Demarara, schr. Hero, Odiorne, Portsmouth, to sail in 2 or 3 days; ship —, Tibberts do. to sail soon; had lost his mate (Mr. Cushing) schr. —, just arrived; sloop Sally, M'Farlane, do. just arrived; and a number of other American vessels names not recollected. It was very sickly among the American seamen there. Markets—Fish 6 dolls. Pork 25 dolls. Beef 15, Lumber 33, dolls. Rum 50 cents.
NEW-YORK, June 24.
Captain Thorp, of the brig Merchant from Martinique, informs that a French cutter brig, with JEROME BONAPARTE (brother to the First Consul) on board, sailed from that port for France on the first of June.
Letters are received in town from Port au Prince, under date of the 6th inst. by the brig Lovely Lass, captain Burbank, which mention that the plains of Grande Bois and Mirabelais were in possession of the brigands; that the troops and inhabitants were encamped without the city; that a partial engagement had taken place in which the blacks were repulsed; that a general attack was expected in a few days; and that Dessalines, according to report, was at La Croix des Bouquets, about three miles and a half distant from the town.
Arrived, brig Hermes, Earl, Charleston; Lovely Lass, Burbank, Port Republican; schrs. Polly, Warrington, Eden ton; Charlotte Augusta, Hall, Halifax; Betsey, Kelly, do. Jolly Sailor, Burrows, Washington, N. C. Sea Flower, Daniel, Edenton; Nancy, Rosew, do. Nollra Signoradel Carmes, Tayme, St. Jago de Cuba; Good Intent, Baker, St. Domingo; sloops Providence, —, Duck Creek; Richard, Alfred, St. Simons.
Cleared, ship Draper, Taylor, Greece; schr. Peace, Higgins, Newfoundland; Dispatch, Jones, Curacoa.
At Quarantine.
Schr. Venus, Derrickson, of and from Trinidad. Left there, brig Lass, Smith, to sail in 2 weeks for this port: and 2 or 3 other vessels for this port, names not recollected. English schr. Plutus, Harriot sailed 2 days before for this port. Spoke, in long. 66, lat. 23, 30, brig Two Friends, out 12 days from New York, bound for Curacoa, had very bad weather. Parted company with the schr. Liberty, of and for Philadelphia, from St. Kitts, on the 13th June. Markets dull, flour from 8 to 10 dolls. beef 16, pork 18, lumber high and scarce. The Venus touched at St. Kitts for water; fish at St. Kitts 12 dolls. per quintal and scarce.
BALTIMORE, June 25.
Arrived, the ship Six Sisters, capt. Gorton, from Liverpool. Vessels left there:
Ships General Greene, capt. Miller of and for Baltimore; William, Combs, of and for do.; Hannah, Weldow, of and for Charleston; John and Henry, Pinnigar, of and for do.; Nabby, —, of and for Alexandria; Telegraph, Ingram, of and for N. York; Josiah Collins, Dalton, of and for do.; Argus, Berry, of and for do.; Commerce, Dyer of and

or Philadelphia; William, Kingston, of and for do.; Betsey, Joy, of and for Boston; Mount Vernon, Boyington, for do. Nancy, of and for do. waiting for a wind. Polly, Wilson, of and for do. do. Diana, Noble, of and for Portland, May 7.
Thursday 5th May, in lat. 54, long. 10, spoke ship Washington, of New York bound to Greenock, out 25 days.
May 14th, in lat. 48, long. 20, 30, spoke brig Doron, captain Crumpton, of Hull, five weeks from Cadiz, bound home, in want of provisions.
June 11th, in lat. 35, long. 67, spoke sch'r Henry, captain Sill, of Hartford, 5 days from New London bound to Jamaica, with live stock on deck.
June 26. Arrived schooner Caroline, capt. Gardner 18 days from Guadalupe. Left there, schooner Nymph, Davis, of Baltimore; Edward, Newel, of do. to sail next day. Three Sisters, Freeman, of Edenton. Spoke the schooner Jane, captain Jacobs, 2 days from Cape Henry, bound to Antigua on the 22d.
Also, schooner Amanda, 7 days from N. York.
Also, schooner Virginia, Edward, 7 days from New York, and sloop George, from Boston.
CHARLESTON, June 18.
Arrived, sch'r Lyon, Luckett, Alexandria; Aerial, Ball, Baltimore.
Cleared, sch'r Favorite, Drummond, Norfolk and Baltimore; Kitty, Drummond, Norfolk; sloop Eliza, Slocum, N. York.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28.
Arrived yesterday,
Sch'r Nancy, captain Allen, from Jamaica. The Nancy sailed from thence the 3d inst. and captain A. informs, that when he left Jamaica the inhabitants were in expectation of a speedy declaration of war against France; that the impressment of seamen had been renewed, with increased activity, in all parts of the island.
In lat. 26, long. 28, W. fell in with the ship Nancy, Andrew Simonton, of Portland, out 10 days from N. Orleans, bound to Liverpool, who informed that he had left at Orleans, captains J. Beker and Thomas Gifford, both bound to the Natches. Capt. S. further informed capt. Allen, that the deposit had been opened at N. Orleans, 10 days previous to his leaving that port.
From Martinique, as from every other quarter, we have tidings importing war. By captain John Andrews, who arrived at Salem the 21st instant, we learn, that about the 20th of May, there arrived at Martinique, from France, a frigate, with officers for putting that island in a posture of defence; together with five transports having on board 3000 troops, an ample supply of ammunition and military stores. Off Barbadoes, an English frigate fired a gun, and brought too one of the French transports, and boarded her; in consequence of which the governor of Martinique had dispatched a message to the Governor of Barbadoes, demanding the reason of this insult. The answer had not been received when captain A. failed.
(Salem Gaz.)
The ship Providence, Taylor, of Philadelphia, lying at Helvoet, and bound for Louisiana with troops, was on the 20th April driven foul of the Bregitta Elizabeth on San Frederick, Went, from Surinam, and damaged; the latter ship lost her bowsprit and foremast; and the cable by which she was secured, afterwards breaking, she ran foul of the French frigate la Fortune, and carried away her main and mizen, and all her rigging. The frigate likewise is damaged.
CONSTITUTION FRIGATE.
On Thursday last, the novel and interesting operation of heaving down the Constitution frigate, for the purpose of re-coppering her, was performed here, under the direction of Commodore Preble. The preparations for this experiment evince his judgement, intelligence and enterprize. This stout ship was hove down, by a purchase leading from the main and fore-mast heads, to Colonel May's wharf, which had previously been
prepared for the purpose: Each mast had been strengthened by two oak fishes; and in addition to shrouds, they were supported by five careening pendants at the main and four at the fore-mast heads; set up to as many out-riggers projecting from the gun deck ports; the out-riggers secured by gammoning to bolts in the ship's bottom. This operation has been performed without either straining the ship, or parting a rope-yarn; although we have seen from conversation with those acquainted therewith that owing to the construction of the ship, she heaves down harder than a ship of the line. The workmen commenced re-coppering on Thursday morning, when her keel was hove out, and her larboard side was completed yesterday afternoon. The copper is from the furnace of Col. Revere, at Canton; it is the first ever manufactured in the U. S. and will not suffer by comparison with the best sheets imported. (Bost. pap.)
A striking difference between the Federal and democratic administrations.
When the Federalists were in power, the nation had received injuries by sea from France backed by the insult of demanding fifty thousand dollars as a preliminary to negotiation. American were then animated with a spirit which expressed itself in the concise and energetic sentiment, "Millions for DEFENCE—not a cent for TRIBUTE." Now, when injuries have been received from Spain by land, and when, of course we might have repelled and avenged them, we have not attempted to do ourselves justice, but have had recourse to a pusillanimous negotiation, preceded by an offer of Two Millions of dols to facilitate the "foreign intercourse." so that the burden of the song here is, Millions for TRIBUTE—not a cent for defence."
POLITICAL SKETCHES.
No. I.
SPECULATIONS on civil government often prove fallacious from the circumstance of their being founded on too flattering an opinion of human nature. Man is regarded as a creature, that loves the light of truth and is obedient to the dictates of reason: every movement of his soul (unless clouded with ignorance) is a supposed harmony with the social and general interests; every cord of his heart vibrates in unison with the public good. The people labour under no contamination but such as has proceeded from bad forms of government and from vicious rulers. "Unshackle them," says the theorist, from systems of monarchy and hierarchy; free them from the absurd prejudices with which they have been loaded by villainous politicians and priests, and they will never fail to judge and to act correctly. Give them but freedom and the means of political knowledge, and, with undeviating steps, would they tread the path of wisdom. The public good would be their pole star. The divinity would stir within them; from a state of "perfectability," they would soon mount up to the proud pinnacle of perfection itself: all their deeds would wear the amiable marks of justice and humanity, and their voice would be unerring like the voice of God. Power, derived from them, is drawn from a pure source; in their hands it is always safe; and when exercised according to their discretion, it can never prove oppressive."
On these principles, the closet visionary weaves his political speculations. However corrupt are individuals, he regards the people, as an aggregate body, in the light of beings uncontaminated and pure; or if this venerable body be stained with a little adventitious corruption, he confidently believes it would eventually be purged off, if the people were left to manage their own concerns in their own way.
Rulers, from the beginning of the world to the present day, especially if they have been called by the odious name of kings, he believes to have been little better than incarnate devils; while the people he clothes with the attributes of deity. Hence, from his own distempered imagination, and in a totally wrong view of human nature, he spins out political theories, which are ingeniously absurd. The wise headed people, he thinks, can demolish, build up, alter and regulate forms and systems of government, with as much facility and accuracy as an ingenious mechanic may take in pieces a watch, scour its wheels, renew its springs, correct its regulator, and put it together again without misplacing a single pin.
Godwin's Political Justice and the writings of the French philosophers are fraught with visionary ideas such as have now been mentioned. They have circulated extensively; they have been read with avidity; and millions have drunk the intoxicating poison. Flattery is delicious: among all delicacies, this is the sweetest morsel to the human palate. It is with raptures of delight, people hear that they are "wise as serpents and harmless as doves;" that their judgment is correct and their dispositions equitable and amiable; that, in their collective capacity, they can do no wrong, and that their voice is the voice of God. Yet let the truth be told, tho' it be to unwilling ears. In the august presence of truth, these mental visions are dissipated like mists before the sun. Upon Herschel, Saturn, Jupiter, or some other of the surrounding planets, there possibly may be a superior order of creatures whose nature and character comport with the flattering description of the disciples of the new school; but in vain might we search for such an order of creatures upon this earth.
There is a monstrous principle of selfishness in human nature, that is the great source of all those bitter waters which flow over the world. It is this that poisons social happiness and rents in piece those systems of government, which are most friendly to the general rights of mankind. A curious mechanic may make a watch, whose movements shall be exactly regular and uniform; because he adjusts each part to its proper place, and each part keeps the place assigned it: but if the several parts of the watch, by some magic power, were seemingly endowed with a locomotive faculty and with the discordant principle of selfishness, inasmuch that the pins should thrust themselves into the place of the regulator, and the wheels into that of the main spring, it is easy to see that the machine would be thrown into disorder and confusion. Thus, comparing small things with great, a system of free government the best that human wisdom could devise; nay, one that should proceed from the immediate dictates of divine inspiration, would be liable to be quickly arrested in its operations and rendered futile.
Were human nature purged of its dross and possessed of angelical purity, it would be easy to fence against all invasion of the rights of man; or rather, no attempts to invade his rights would ever happen: but as in all preceding ages, so in the present state of the world, the general predominance of selfishness and the dark intrigues, and the violent and discordant gulf of passions which it engenders, lead directly from the utmost extreme of liberty down to the gloomy and horrid abyss of despotism. Craft easily enlists ignorance in its party and service; hypocrisy leads simplicity in its train. Knavery out-wits honesty. Rapacious ambition, in the fair guise of patriotism: concealing its point under its skirt; smiling, and nodding, and cringing, and using "words smoother than oil," wins the hearts of the multitude; and is borne along on the tide of popularity and saluted with applausive shouts. Faction is superseded by faction: demagogues alternately vanquished; and the people, the sport of villainous intrigues, each one ardently pursuing his own little selfish interests; all dreaming of sovereignty; all aspiring to the gods, suddenly fall, at last into the snares which had been prepared for them, and surrender themselves at discretion.
These are "hard sayings;" but the truth is sanctioned by the solemn testimony of history & experience. Balance.
ENGLISH MANNER OF MOWING WHEAT. Mr. De Lisle introduced in England the mowing of Wheat, according to the following method.
THE scythe is at least six inches shorter in the blade than the common scythe; and instead of a cradle has two twigs of osier put semicircular wise into holes made in the handle of the scythe, near the blade, in such a manner that one semicircle intersects the other.
By this method of mowing wheat, the standing corn is always at the left hand. The mower mows it inward, bearing the corn he cuts on his scythe, till it comes to that which is standing, against which it gently leans. After every mower follows a gatherer, who being provided with a hook or stick, about two feet long, gathers up the corn, makes it into a gavell, and lays it gently on the ground. This must be done with spirit, as another mower immediately follows.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Schr. Nancy, Allen, Jamaica CLEARED, Schr. Harriot, Butts, Jamaica Brig Gorge, Taylor, Port. Republicán.
Public Sale.
THIS AFTERNOON, At half past III o'clock, Will positively be sold on Messrs. Rickerts and Newton's Wharf, at a credit of 60 days, for approved negotiable notes, Twelve hogheads First quality SUGAR. P. G. MARSTELLER. June 28.
For Sale, On Ramsay's Wharf, thirty puncheons of 4th proof Jamaica Rum.
ALSO, The sch'r Nancy, Now lying at said wharf, three years old, as she came from sea. Wm. YEATON. June 28. d.
Mr. GENERES
TENDERS his respects to the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, and informs them his DANCING SCHOOL is discontinued during the warm months, till October, when he will consider himself under obligations to them, for a continuance of the very liberal patronage he has already experienced. June 28.
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clifton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of Stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of barnoy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to, JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries June 28. 2aw.
Just Received, By the sloop George, capt. Butler, from Norfolk,
A parcel of fresh LEMONS, by the box or smaller quantity. Abel Willis. June 25. d.
For Sale,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 5th Mo. 20. d.

Robert and John Gray HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF Family & Patent Medicines, -CONSISTING OF-
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges; Ague and Fever Drops; Antibilious Pills; Anodyne Essence for Head Aches; Reanimating Solar Tincture; Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water; Atkinson's Essence of Mustard; Scotch Ointment for the Itch; Tooth Ach Drops; Aromatic Lozenges; Essence of the Woods, &c. &c.
MATRIMONY.
IT is much to be regretted but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes are deterred from entering into the married state, by Secret Infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few who being already married, are rendered miserable for want of those tender pledges of mutual love, without which happiness in this state is at least very precarious. It has been ascertained beyond a doubt that those circumstances are occasioned by general or partial relaxation or weakness in either sex, and it is equally certain that the genuine AROMATIC LOZENGES OF STEEL are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility. When taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve and diffuse themselves like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary and permanent. When the spark of life begins to grow dim, the circulation languid, and the faculties paralysed, these Lozenges are found to give tone to the nerves, exhilarate the animal spirits, invigorate the body, and re-animate the whole man. When aversion to exercise, loss of appetite, and pallid countenance, indicate approaching consumption, the delicate female will be preserved and restored to health and society by the benign influence of this medicine. When the delusions of imagination, or youth into the dangerous labyrinth of secret sensuality, debilitated his body, and impaired his understanding, these Lozenges will protect him from lingering disease, the infirmities of premature old age, and a wretched dissolution amidst the agonizing reflections of conscious guilt. When the sons and daughters of dissipation have brought on themselves debility, relaxation, imbecility, and a long train of nervous affections, manifested by impaired memory, anxiety, agitation, tremors, languor, paleness, emaciation, indigestion, apathy in men; hysterics, spasms, loss of appetite, irregularity, weakness, abortion, pains in the back, chest, &c. in women; these Lozenges will restore health and vigor to the debilitated frame, and cheerfulness and animation to the mind.
Price One Dollar per packet.
Particular directions for their use are scaled up with each, but as the great benefit to be derived from them can only be secured by having them genuine, the public are requested to observe that the signature of Messrs. I. Hos. Stokes and Co. are affixed to each packet, without which mark of authenticity, they are not genuine.
Dr. Atkinson's genuine Essence of Mustard.
Rheumatism in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of rheumatism, gout, urbago, sciatica, numbness, palsy and complaints of the stomach, after various medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulences and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the causes of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected; by this means, frozen limbs, the several sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits, by the signature of Thomas Stokes and Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
The genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
The only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, to many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public that the name Thomas Stokes and Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Dr. Bardwell's genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure these maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fever; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Dr. Hunter's genuine Antibilious Pills.
An agreeable and certain preventive of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India islands, is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
CHAMBAUD'S Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
Mr. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this
medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the tickling in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints, affecting the bronchia and lungs; those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Dr. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Aches.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the Proprietor, to say, that Head Aches, arising from abate-ver causes, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy had failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
Specific Drops for Deafness,
IS recommended as an inevitable Medicine, for the speedy relief of this most affliction complaint, and is proved by long and extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled; for many years have these drops been used in Europe with amazing success. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this invaluable Medicine, are earnestly recommended to try it. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and has very often perfected a complete cure.
HOOPING COUGH.
To Parents who have Children afflicted with HOOPING COUGH.
THIS Medicine is of the greatest importance, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time, entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Lozenges are so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Further particulars of the Medicine abovementioned, will be hereafter inserted.
June 13. 2aw3
For Sale—on a Credit of 6 and 9 months, One hundred and fifty hogheads of Prime Tobacco, Potomac and Rappahannock Inspections.
Three Shares in the Potomac Canal Company.
For Sale & Rent,
Several Houses, Warehouses, and Lots in the town of Alexandria. Apply to Wm. GROVERMAN.
Who will give the highest Cash price for Alexandria and Columbia Bank Shares.
June 23. 2aw3
Wants a Situation,
A Young Man who is well acquainted with accounts and the mercantile business. Any gentleman wishing to employ such a person will be pleased to leave a line addressed to J. D. with the Printer hereof, which will be duly attended to.
June 20. eo3 1/2
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH,
near the Navy Yard.
City of Washington, March 25. eo
Little River Turnpike Company.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are called on to pay to William Hartshorne, Treasurer of said company, TEN DOLLARS on each share by them held, on or before the 20th day of next month.
By Order of the Directors.
Wm. HARTSHORNE,
Treasurer.
6th Mo. 17. 2aw 2oj
For Sale,
20 bales good COTTON, short staple, A few qr. casks SHERRY, of superior quality, Also, Bills on London & New York.
A. HENDERSON, & Co. June 16. d3teost
Pasturage.
THE subscriber has about 15 acres of Land, adjoining Hunting Creek, under good enclosure, with a water fence, where HORSES and CATTLE will be taken on pasturage.
ALEX. HENDERSON. June 11. eo
BORDEAUX CLARET.
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by the subscribers, corner of Prince and Water streets, a few casks of
CLARET WINE,
at a reduced price, JOSIAH FAXON, Co. June 9. eo2w
Douglass & Mandeville,
King street, Have just received and for Sale, 150 tons Plaister of Paris. Persons having water carriage for this article, will find an advantage in purchasing from us, as the greater part is now laying on the wharf.
ALSO,
A few hhds. retailing Molasses of an excellent quality. June 17. eo6
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hds. & bds.
Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand,
24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. eo2w
FOR RENT,
(Possession may be had immediately) The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses.
Further description is unnecessary. Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms.
WM. HODGSON. June 10. d
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 hhds and 40 bds first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual May 6. eo
Notice,
In the matter of Josiah Watson. A BANKRUPT.
The subscriber being duly appointed sole Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Josiah Watson, all persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects in their custody or possession, are hereby requested to pay and deliver the same forthwith to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may by him be duly authorised to receive the same.
JOHN M'IVER, June 3. eo1m
STOP!
Before you "turn the Corner!!"
THOMAS SIMMS
Has removed his store from the house he formerly occupied, to the one a few doors higher up, lately occupied by captain Willis, opposite to Roberts & Griffith's, where he has for sale as usual,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUITS and GROCERIES,
AND,
5 Hogheads of West India Rum of a good flavor, Apple Brandy and Whiskey by the barrel, &c. &c. June 21. d
John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soal Leather, Beef and Pork, Lamp and Tanners' Oil, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bds. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet Oil, Writing Paper, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
Just received and for Sale, By R. and J. GRAY, The Trial of Col. Despard
AND HIS ASSOCIATES,
For High Treason, &c.
Price 37 1/2 cents.
In the language of the Attorney General—a more important trial was never presented to any jury.
Just Received,
A quantity of fresh Oranges and Lemons, and some excellent Seed Potatoes,
of a new kind, commonly called Pinkeyed, for sale by J. DYSON. May 30. d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.