Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-10-03 00:00:00

Public Sale.
TUESDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Jamaica rum in hds and bls.
quantity of DRY GOODS.
Amongst which are Irish and Dowlas Linens, Cloths and Carpetings, Ginghams and Dimities, Calicoes, striped Nankeens, A variety of purple and other Shawls, White Jeans, Muslin Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd, book and lappet Muslins, Millinets, red Hums, Fans, Curb and small Bridles, And a variety of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER, October 1. Vendue Master.
STREVE & JANNEY HAVE FOR SALE, At their store on Union between Prince and Duke streets,
N. England Rum in bls. Molasses in hds. Sugar in bls. Coffee in bags and bls. Pepper of an excellent quality in bags, Hyson, souchong and bohea tea by the chest, Castile and white soap in boxes, 45 boxes segars of an excellent quality, Fine salt, Mackerel by the barrel, Cod fish by the box, Florence oil in boxes of one doz. each.
Also, Ladies' Morocco slippers by the box, Mens' strong do. by the doz. Ravens duck by the piece or bale, A few bales of gurrahs and fuigoehys, and are in daily expectation of an additional supply. Sept. 14. d
SALT.
10,000 bushels of coarse SALT, For Sale by JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Sept. eo
The Subscriber has for Sale, the following articles:
Mens' Gloves and Suspenders by the dozen, Silk and cotton Hosiery by the doz. Two cales felt and castor hats, A case of ladies' beaver Hats, with feathers, and Gentlemen's fine beaver Hats, Leather Caps, Umbrellas and Parasols, Two Tea Sets of China, One table do. do. One of Queensware, Table sets of Glass, Passage Lamps, &c.
A few ELEGANT GOLD WATCHES. The above articles will be sold very low for cash, or short credit, as the subscriber intends to leave this town in a short time.
James Workman. Royal street, Sept. 21. eo4r
A few boxes of Good, fresh LEMONS, by the box—Also,
Very good Lisbon Wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, To be sold by
WM. HARTSHORNE. 9 mo. 23d. 22w61f
FALL GOODS.
Jacob Hoffman Has received by the ship Reserve, from London, and Eliza, from Liverpool, The greater part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, which he is now opening, in the store formerly occupied by Thompson and Veitch. Sept. 26. d6te06t
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool.
James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
Robert T. Hooe and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per ship Orion from Liverpool, and ship Reserve from London, DRY GOODS, suitable to the approaching season, which will be sold on reasonable terms by the piece or package only.
They have likewise for Sale, A quantity of German linens, Hardware from Birmingham, Earthen ware in crates, Brown sugar in hds. and bls. Coffee in bags. Sept. 14. d
FALL GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Reserve from London, and Orion from Liverpool, An extensive Assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which they offer for sale by the package or piece on the usual terms.—The following form a part of said assortment, viz.
Nails, shot, pewter, fig-blue, German steel, FF and battle gunpowder, 26 bales best twilled Sacking, Brussels and Scotch carpeting and carpets, fair safe carpeting, &c. &c. Sept. 12. d
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received, per the Eliza, from Liverpool, an Importation of Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store lately occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ramsay, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package.
Also, 25 Crates Earthen Ware, well assorted. Sept. 20. eo
OLD FRUIT STORE.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and offers for sale at his Store, lower end of Prince street,
A Quantity of LISBON LEMONS of an excellent quality, Green Coffee in bags, A quantity of good Bacon, Soap by the box, New-England Cheese, Loaf and lump Sugar, And almost every other article in the GROCERY LINE.
Also, A number of Half-Bushel Measures. Thomas Simms. Sept. 24. d
For CHARTER,
The fast sailing Schooner MISSISSIPPI, JOHN GUTHRIE, MASTER; Burthen about 850 barrels. Apply to Wm. I. HALL.
Who has for sale, A few Marine Shares—also, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hds. Genuine Madeira Wine, Turk's Island Salt, Fine do. loose and in sacks, Cork wood for feines, Plaister of Paris, Lampblack, Merchants' Wharf, Sept. 21. d
Alexandria and Norfolk PACKET.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just arrived from Newport, R. Island, where he purchased and has brought here, The new, fast sailing Sloop HOPE, with excellent accommodations for passengers: he intends to run her between this place and Norfolk as a constant packet, and will spare no pains to furnish her with the best provisions and stores that can be had, in plenty, and to give general satisfaction to those who may honor him with their favor. Passengers may take their places at Mr. Gadby's, Mr. Heiskell's, or Mr. Davidson's taverns. The packet will sail this day week.
ABEL WILLIS.
Who has for sale, Excellent mackerel, founds and tongues, fresh lemons, China oranges, double Gloucester cheese, R. Island do. with a variety of other GROCERIES, FRUITS, &c. Sept. 22. d
FOR SALE,
A two story HOUSE and LOT lying upon the corner of King and Alfred streets. The house is well finished, with every necessary accommodation, consisting of a pantry, kitchen, stable, carriage house, smoke house, &c. &c. The lot is 60 feet front on King street, by 100 feet back to a 15 feet alley. Also,
A two story HOUSE, 40 feet front, with a half acre lot, including a garden neatly paled in, lying upon the corner of Cameron and Alfred streets. The house is very convenient, with a kitchen, store room, stable, &c. &c. Also,
A FARM about three and an half miles from Alexandria, containing about 100 acres, partly lying on the Colchester road, and commanding a very extensive prospect of the town and river; with a dwelling house 24 feet by 34, a kitchen adjoining, and several improvements, consisting of a barn and stable 60 feet by 20. There are about 36 acres of land cleared, with a young orchard containing about 600 trees of choice fruit. For terms apply to
THOS. RICHARDS, At his store opposite the Washington tavern. August 18. d
Public Sale.
On Wednesday, the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises,
A two story frame House, now occupied by captain Joseph Martin, situate on Union street, near Harper's wharf, and next door to the store of Messrs. Harper and Lyles. The stand, for a retail store, is equal to any in Alexandria. And at the same time will be sold,
A BILLIARD TABLE, in good order. P. G. MARSTELLER, Auctioneer. Sept. 21. d
Thompson and Veitch
Have received by the brig Commerce, capt. Baldwin, from England,
A Consignment of a Quantity of DRY GOODS,
Amongst which are, Printed calicoes and chintzes, Muslins of various kinds, Plain and figured cambric, Muslinets and dimities, Irish linens and table linens, Shawls, hosiery and ribbons, Blanketing, ferges, &c. &c.
Being desirous of closing the sales speedily, the above goods will be sold unusually low, for cash, produce or notes at a short date. Aug. 7. d
1000 lbs. fine Ruman Glue, 5 pipes 4th proof Cogniac brandy, 35 puncheons 2, 3 and 4th proof St. Croix rum, 30 qr. casks FF and battle gunpowder, 3 tons patent shot, Albany Chocolate, No. 1, 20 qr. chests fresh teas, 1 hhd. roll brimstone, And a few tierces Wine Vinegar, of a very superior quality, for sale by R. B. Jamesson. Sept. 11. eo4w
JOHN G. LADD HAS REMOVED
His Store of Goods, from the Frame Warehouse, on Col. Gupin's wharf, to the Brick Warehouse next directly westward thereof, where he offers for sale, a variety of WET and DRY GOODS on very reasonable terms.
Russia Sheetings,
A few bales of the best quality, entitled to drawback on exportation, just received and for sale as above.
Intending to leave this place some few weeks, my brother, Mr. William Ladd, will attend to my concerns during my absence. JOHN G. LADD. July 22. d
COLUMBIA ACADEMY, King-Street, between Pit and Royal Streets ALEXANDRIA.
Young Gentlemen are taught English, French, Latin, Greek, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Mathematics, with other branches of an useful and ornamental education, by the Rev. James Chambers, A. M. many years master of a Boarding School in England.
TERMS.
   Dols. Cts.     Education, Board, Lodging, Washing and Stationary, per quarter, 50   Day Scholars, for Latin, French, &c. 7 50   Do. do. for English, French, &c. 6   Do. do. for English, Arithmetic, &c. 4  
N. B. Proper assistants are constantly employed. Young ladies are taught in separate classes, English, French, Writing, Arithmetic and Geography, in separate apartments. Great care will be taken to instruct the more advanced youth in the elements of composition, particularly Epistolary Writing, and the rules to be observed in Public Speaking. August 1. d
An excellent Kiln of Bricks, and a quantity of SHELL LIME,
which will be sold very cheap, if applied for soon. The above may be seen near the Vendue Store of P. G. Marsteller.
Also, 50 bls. Plaistering Hair. Apply to THOMAS PRESTON, or PHILIP WANTON. Sept. 18. eo31f

From the Gazette of the U. States.
Good name, in man and woman, Is the immediate jewel of their souls. Who steals my purse, steals trash! 'tis some- thing, nothing 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands. But he who filches from me my good name, Robs me of that, which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
SHAKSPEARE.
A PASSION for slander, has been re- presented by many disolatory writers as pe- culiar to our sex: With how much justice, I will leave for the honest hearted to judge. That there may exist some among us, whom Satan has taught the art of dissec- ting characters, I'll admit; but I verily believe, we are more injured in that way, by the malevolent spirits of the other sex than our own. The mortification of a de- licate female must be redoubled when she reflects, that her reputation has been tra- duced before a company of men, in a bar- room or coffee-house. This idea pierces the very soul,—while tea table aspersions fly off like steam from the saucer, only giv- ing a momentary warmth, or by means of detection, rebound to the authors.
In a late excursion, from the sweet rural spot I call my home, to the residence of the amiable Lucella, who possesses
“A body faultless And a mind informed,”
I was more than ever convinced of the truth of what I have written. On my entrance I was conducted without ceremony by the maid to the apartment of her mistress. Her lovely head reclined upon her hand, and the damask blown on her cheek, by the fragrant breath of nature, were wet with the dew of sensibility. “From whence these tears, my friend?” enquired I—Has cruel death torn from thy embrace some loved companion— some valued friend? Tell me Lucella.— My speech failed, a tear of sympathy had found a ready road to the vicinity of my chin, and another flood trembling in my eye, when Lucella, wiping hers away, replied. “Thy dear dear girl, the best of friends, is deeply wounded—my reput- ation has been stabbed. Thou knowest the black soul of Malignus. I had the misfortune a fortnight ago at an assembly to prefer the worthy Henry for a partner, and I hear that Malignus has since indus- triously circulated the most infamous false- hoods, of me thro' out L——, where I am personally a stranger.” Unwilling any more pearly drops should fall to glut the revenge of so base an animal, I replied, smiling “Oh, if that be all, stop the brin- y torrent, be comforted with conscious- rectitude, the wound is not mortal, thy numerous and respectable friends, will sedulously heal it with the infallible balm of truth, the assassin shall be detected and condignly punished.
Malignus is possessed of a graceful fi- gure, fine black eyes, brows arched, good teeth, and tongue curiously polished with the Hibernian varnish,
“But ill his soul supplies a form so fair.” The prudent and thoughtful of our sex avoid him as they would any other ven- omous reptile: but the vacant mind is som- etimes taken with his flowing accents and graceful manners, while he
“Tweets round their heart strings And with viper fold's entwining, Stings the fools who” smile on him.
In company with his male companions he is eternally boasting of favors from the ladies which he has never received, nor sparing those for whom he professes the sincerest friendship, nay, some of his near relations have not escaped his calum- nies.
JERSEY GIRL.
From Thomas' Massachusetts Spy.
“Dictis mærentia pectora mul- cet: O socii, neque enim ignari sumus ante ma- lorem, O passi graviora! dait Deus his quoque finem. Ves, et Scyllæam rabiem, penitusque so- nantes Accessis scopulis; vos et Cyclopea saxa Expertæ, revocate anim's, mæstumque ti- morem Mittite; forsan et hac olim meminisse juvabit.”
VIRG.
IMITATED.
“The pious chief With cheerful words allay'd the common grief;
Endure and and conquer; Jove will soon dispose To future good, our past and present woes. With me, the rocks of Scylla you have try'd; Th' inhuman Cyclops, and his den defy'd. What greater ills hereafter can you bear? Resume your courage, and dismiss your care. An hour will come, with pleasure to relate Your sorrows past as benefits of fate.”
DRYDEN.
EVERY day's experience most clearly informs us, that the enjoyments of the present life are fleeting and precarious.— Objects the most pleasing in nature are de- fective, and d-light but a momentary space. The blooming rose, unconnected with the prickly thorn, would be a sight unparal- leled. Mingled is every cup of pleasure with some bitter dreg.
The melodious trills of the feathered songster, the purling falls of the meander- ing stream, nay, the soothing streams of a MADAM, oftentimes impress the mind with melancholy sensations. Friends, in whom those virtues center that render them en- dearing to society, we are often called to part with,
Often are the tender threads on which their Precious lives suspended hang, cut by the Cruel hand of death—pale as the snowy Top of Ida's mount, and wither'd as A tender plant, nipt by some untimely Frost, and scorched by a summer's sun— Cold as a shapeless lump of clay, with blood Thick clotted in their veins, a hideous Spectacle they lie.—
Although we are not yet far advanced beyond the threshold of life, yet we have sensibly experienced the delusions of a transitory world. Every subject which the eye beholds, and indeed every particle of matter, is a lesson for our improvement. There is not an object in nature, nor the minutest atom of dust, that is not continu- ally changing from one state to another.
But lowly indeed must that situation be, which affords not a single ray of comfort; for the thorns of life are intermingled with fragrant flowers. The children of affliction ought not to despair, and pre- sume, that their ill fortune in this world is insupportable. Should the good things of this life be denied them, should sick beds and confinement be their lot, and woes on woes in quick succession follow after; yet for them sweet hope adminis- ters relief...for them there is a balm o- Gilead.
To pass a life of tranquility—to enjoy the SWEET and not the BITTER, much de- pends on the cultivation of the natural in- tellect. This is a sentiment so true, that it ought early to be inculcated, and im- pressed on the minds of youth, that they may be guarded from wayward paths of the foolish and inconsiderate, and not be led away by every ingnusfatuus.
A mind, when cultivated by a skil- ful hand, when purified of those baneful weeds, which spontaneously grow and check the rise of virtue, is a pearl of great worth, a treasure that cannot be corrupt- ed nor bribed, by the intrigues of artful and insinuating men.
It is an axiom worthy of all accepta- tion, that those nations which are most re- fined in the liberal arts and sciences, are the most flourishing and happy. “Sci- ence is that acquisition, which irradiates the mind,” and calls into vibration those finer feelings, which render society engag- ing.
Beata terque beata terra, ubi scientia regnat.
Since the cultivation of the natural in- tellect is so highly consequential, an op- portunity for the expansion of the mind is more to be valued than Peruvian ore, or the finest tinsel of gold. “Objects de- caying—time flying—bells tolling—friends dying—beaven inviting” call on us with more than parental authority—with elo- quence far more than human, to fill our time with duty, and be mindful of our dissolution.
To be inattentive to the means of im- provement, to our own interest, and to the interest of society; and neglect those ta- lents that were given us by the GOD of nature, and the enhancement of the sum of human felicity, are crimes which will be registered in heaven, and which must sure- ly be answered at some future period.
“Revocate animos.”
LEANDER.
CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Intelligence.
DEAL, Aug. 14.
Lord Nelson's Expedition.
This morning at ten o'clock, admiral lord Nelson, in the Medusa, accompanied by the revenue cutters, Discovery bomb, &c, sailed from the Downs. These ves- sels have all of them flat-bottomed boats on board. The Leyden, of 64 guns, ar- rived in the Downs from Margate roads; is now, four o'clock, taking on board flat- bottomed boats, and immediately proceeds to join lord Nelson. Yesterday evening the flat-bottomed boats, were manned, and manœuvred in the Downs. Sham firing at times took place from them to make the men perfect in case they may be made use of. Lord Nelson has not been ashore since his arrival in the Medusa.
(Another letter.)
Lord Nelson sailed from the Downs this morning, at half past nine, but was accompanied only by three bomb vessels, and seven or eight cutters, so that he must have failed for some rendezvous to receive reinforcements, before making any at- tempt upon the enemy. From his having gone round the south head of the Goodwin, it is conjectured that he is destined for Bou- logne, but this is a very uncertain guess; for as the wind is from the north west, he could not readily have gone round the o- ther head of the sand, whatever might be his destination.
DOVER, Aug. 14.—Half past 2 P. M.
Lord Nelson passed this place about 12, and his destination is now plainly perceiv- ed to be Boulogne, off which place he pro- bably is at this time, though the weather is not clear enough to afford a view of this squadron, as the wind is still from the N. W. and very moderate.
(Another letter, same date.)
We have again been gratified with a sight of lord Nelson's fleet, which, between 9 and 10 this morning, was seen standing across under a press of sail for Boulogne Roads. A number of revenue cruisers, and several bomb & gun-vessels were with his fleet, and all of them had flat-bottomed boats with them. It is said the attack on the French gun-boats is to be renewed, as they have become daring since his lord- ship's last visit; a considerable number of them have been lying at anchor all along the coast from Blank Ney to Boulogne harbour yesterday and to-day. We ex- pect some interesting accounts to-morrow, and several persons are gone off to be pre- sent at the attack. An express arrived from his lordship to the Ordnance Office here, yesterday for a supply of ammunition; and large quantities, including several hun- dred live shells, were immediately sent to the Downs.
A flag of truce arrived and one failed this morning. The former, contrary to the regulation, came into the harbour, it being dark; But the instant it was known she was ordered out, and sent back. No passage vessels pass, and the prohibition a- gainst persons landing here from France, continues to be strictly enforced.
Half past 5.
A cutter is now seen coming from the fleet and steering for the Downs; but no- thing important could have happened when she left the fleet.
Aug. 14.—Half past eleven.
Lord Nelson is now in sight, in the Me- dusa frigate, attended by two bombs, three gun-brigs, and ten cutters, standing for Boulogne Bay, with a press of sail, and a fine breeze at East: they have between 20 and 30 flat-bottomed boats on board the different vessels. The enemy made a move last night, and moored 26 gun-ves- sels, chiefly Schooner and lugger-rigged, along the shore to the eastward, and west- ward of the harbour; and by a private ac- count received here by a relation of one of our townsmen at Boulogne, we learn that 17,000 troops arrived there from the interior two or three days ago—Every thing indicates that an attack will be made soon on their line of defence if they do not remove it.
LEGHORN, July 24.
Every thing is at present in motion here for the purpose of reinforcing the troop employed in the siege of Porto Fer- rajo, so as to compel that place to surren- der. Eight privateers are fitted out to serve as transports, and to act offensively against the enemy. The besiegers have been supplied with provisions, ammunition and some heavy artillery. It is the divi- sion of Vatrín which carries on the siege
of Porto Ferrajo. Gen. Vatrín set off yesterday to superintend the operations. It is not true that an English squadron has appeared off Porto Ferrajo. The only English vessel seen there was the Rose cut- ter, the commander of which, after some communication with the chiefs of the city, proceeded on his destination.
VERONA, July 29.
Yesterday the patriots who for upwards of a year were confined in the prison of the castle of Cattaro, arrived at this place. They were received by the National Guard under arms, and were drawn by the people in two triumphal chariots. They were greeted by the multitude with rei- terated shouts of “long live the patriots; long live the Republic!” There are on- ly 37 of them, one having perished in confinement.
TURIN, July 30.
The following proclamation has, in consequence of the late disturbances, been addressed by generals Jourdan and Merle to the French troops here in garrison:—
“SOLDIERS!
“You demanded your pay, and you have received it. Your grievances are at an end; and any further signification of discontent would be a crime which would draw upon you the punishment of the French government. Agitators with guilty intentions are now digging the mine in which they hope to overwhelm you. Hear your leaders; hear the voice of honour! hear Buonaparte, who thro' us, thus addresses you:—“Soldiers!” he says, “whose courage has fixed the admi- ration of all Europe, who have acquired rights to the gratitude of your country— Soldiers! you have erred: Beware! But one step farther—and you are rebels— enemies to the Republic. The army— the nation...have their eyes upon you. One step farther...and you are dishonour- ed! Your laurels are tarnished. You are no longer the children of your coun- try.”
“Soldiers! we would gladly hope that this language would awake in your breasts those sentiments of honour which have ever distinguished the defenders of your coun- try—that you will efface by future sub- mission to your chiefs the remembrance of the events which are past; but had the spirit of insubordination proceeded to such lengths as to render other motives neces- sary, we should have said—Soldiers! re- collect, that in the 7th year of the Re- public, the enemy took advantage of the disorders of our retreat, and the fields of Italy were deluged with the blood of our comrades in arms. The French govern- ment pardoned the leaders of that insur- rection. Its generosity, however, could not command their gratitude. They still cherish a spirit of hatred and revenge a- gainst the French. They are even now almost ready to carry into effect their guil- ty purposes.
“Soldiers! while you are ready to rise in tumults against your commanders, they are, on the other hand, watching for your good. The greatest dangers now surround you. A great conspiracy is formed against you. The conspirators know, that in union with your chiefs, you are invincible. They excite you to in- surrection, and watch the moment to as- sassinat your officers, with all the agents and the friends of the French government. They will then attack you; when, with- out leaders, and stung with remorse, you must easily fall before them.
“Soldiers! this statement is distressing, but it is true. Every consideration re- quires your immediate return to your duty. Swear fidelity and obedience to your commanders, as they engage with due care for your safety and your wants.”
This proclamation is to be printed and read at the head of every company.
(Signed) JOURDAN, MERLE.
PARIS, August 7.
At day-break on the 4th inst. admiral lord Nelson, with 30 ships of war of va- rious sizes, appeared before Boulogne. A division of our light flotilla was at anchor at the distance of about 500 fathoms be- yond the mouth of the harbour. Its three sub-divisions were placed close together, without any interval between either the 1st and the 2d, or the 2d and the 3d. A firing was commenced from the British bomb-vessels, and briskly returned by ours; but the enemy kept at the distance of 1900 fathoms from our line. The British made several attempts to advance. Our soldiers then asked leave to go on

board the three sub-divisions. The other divisions of the flotilla were also in readiness to support the van division. The flotilla kept up a brisk and uninterrupted fire, so that by noon, the enemy were obliged to retire to their first position, beyond the range of our guns. But they continued a discharge of their bombs. In the course of the day they threw above 900. Not a single person was either killed or wounded on our side. Two of our gun-boats were damaged, but so slightly that they were the next morning completely repaired. In the morning of the 5th the British fleet sheered off. Had the weather been calm, rear-admiral La Touche might have done them more mischief. The British admiral's intention was to force our van division, and to enter our harbour. He has failed in it. This engagement took place within sight both of the French and British shores. It is the first of this nature that has happened. Its consequences may render it more important than any circumstances with which it was immediately attended, in the estimation of posterity.— MONITEUR.
LONDON, Aug. 16.
We learn from Hungary, that two thirds of the town of Gyula has been reduced to ashes. The three churches, Catholic, Greek and Protestant, the buildings destined for the assemblies of the state, the new castle, the superb mills, the great town brewery, in a word, all the principal edifices were enveloped in flames. In the beginning of the fire every person endeavored to secure a portion of their effects; the streets, and even the cellars were instantly filled, but such was the strength and rapidity of the flames, that scarce a single article escaped.
The king of Persia had undertaken a journey to Tauris, a distance of 300 miles from Ispahan. This place carries on a prodigious trade in cotton, cloth, silks, gold and silver brocades, and fine shawls. It is seated in a delightful plain, surrounded by mountains, whence a stream proceeds, which runs through the city. The king's visit is said to be occasioned by some commercial matters which require regulation.
The Gazette contains an order in council, dated the 30th ult. declaring the port of La Valette, in the island of Malta, a free port, allowing the same drawbacks and bounties as are allowed on the exportation of various articles to Minorca and Gibraltar.
[The Hamburg Mail.]
The Russian court has sent a circular letter to all its diplomatic ministers and agents, apprizing them that the Emperor is willing to renew the usual course of connection with the French Government; and that it is no longer proper his ambassadors should continue to observe any distance towards the Ambassadors of the Republic.
The pay of the Imperial troops is to be raised two kreutzers per day.
Note presented by Citizen Bacher, Charge d'Affaires at the Imperial Diet to the Directorial Minister of Mentz:—Extract of a dispatch from the minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, dated Paris, July 14 1801, to Citizen Bacher.
"You will complain to the Diet, that the English are procuring recruits in every part of the empire; a proceeding which is manifestly contrary to the spirit & text of the treaty of Luneville: and you will insist that the most vigorous measures be taken to prevent such illicit recruiting. (Signed) CAILLARD. "
The Russian Minister at Berlin, in conjunction with lord Carysfort, has delivered a memorial, insisting upon the evacuation of Hanover. The King of Prussia, it is reported, is resolved to keep the Electorate as a pledge, until the definitive settlement of the affairs of the Empire.
NEW WAR IN INDIA.
Head quarters of the Mysore Army, December 15.
We expected that the defeat of Doondeah would have terminated our toils, and that we should have been allowed leisure to recover from the extraordinary fatigue to which that bold adventurer had subjected us; but it seems we are doomed to a perpetuity of warfare, and that the suppression of one enemy is but the signal for some new opponent to start into the lists.
We are under orders to march against the Cotiote Rajah. I do not know the entire occasion of hostilities, but from the extraordinary natural and artificial defences of the country, and the extensive
preparations of the enemy, we are to look for more than common hardships.
Col. Stevenfon succeeded to the command in the Mysore on the 20th ult. when Colonel Wellesley, our late very gallant leader, departed for the Carnatic, on his route to Egypt.
This army is to be at Seringapatam on the 20th inst. and after a halt of three days proceeds to Cotiote; a detachment from Bombay is to co-operate with us, and will, to a certain extent, influence our movements.
The enemy's country is excellently adapted to offensive warfare, abounding in fastnesses, and covered to such extent with jungle, that an invading army is subject to incessant fire almost without knowing from whence it issues; the Rajah too is known to have been long preparing for the war he has provoked.
Since the monsoon, the weather has been fine, but rather cold, which is stated to have occasioned much sickness in different parts of the country, but our army is tolerably healthy.
BOSTON, September 23.
Arrived ship John, Motley, AuxCayes; sch'r Three Brothers, Hodge, Antigua; snow Fox, Sawyer, St. Croix; all discharged from Quarantine.
Thursday, brig Atlas, Kimball, Lisbon. August 27, spoke ship Swanwick, Kirkbride, from Philadelphia for Liverpool, out 16 days. Sept. 7, spoke brig Thomas, Hawes, from Oporto for New-York, Sept. 20, on Grand Bank, spoke sch'r Ruthy, Doane, of Boston for Cape Cod. Left at Lisbon, August 5, ship Henry, Rogers, of New-York; Harry, Boyd, of Philadelphia; barque Mary, Parrot, of Portsmouth; brig Sukey, and Betsey Cook, Salem; Seaflower, Williams, Boston; Ramble, Pease, do. brig Isabella, Bumbacy, of Baltimore, who, in lat. 42, long. 31, spoke ship Traveller, Billups, of Baltimore, for Oporto, very leaky.
SALEM, September 21.
Arrived at the Quarantine Ground the brigantine Speedwell, capt. John Fillebrown, 39 days from New Orleans. Left there, the brig Lyon of Portland, Thomas Norton, master, to sail in 4 days for the Havana; brig Hunter, of New-York, capt. Daniel Coats, to sail in 3 days for the West-Indies; ship Hiram, of Savannah, to sail in 12 days for New-York; and several others names not recollected. Coming down the Mississippi, saw the brig —, capt. King, 54 days from Bordeaux, in ballast, bound up, with 6 or 7 other vessels. On the 17th August, sailed from Balise in company with the brig Dispatch, capt. Bell, of and for Philadelphia; sloop Liberty, captain Johnson, of the same place bound to the West-Indies; and the sloop Two Brothers, capt. Thomas Baker, of and for Wilmington, (Del.) On the 4th of September, was boarded by the British sloop of war Ceres, capt. Woolly, (created poetically) bound to Jamaica, having in company two brigs, the Washington and Columbia, from Port au Prince bound to Charleston; a few days before she had captured the sch'r Polly, of Wiscasset, capt. Oris, from and bound to the same places. The captains of these vessels, on board the sloop, informed capt. Fillebrown, that capt. Woolly would not inform them what his plea was for taking them. The American captains on board the sloop of war informed, that they left at Port au Prince, captains Very and Lamson, of Salem, between the 10th and 15th of August, to sail in a few days.
NEW-YORK, September 29.
The Bordeaux papers by the sch'r William, arrived here yesterday, are to the 25th Thermidor (14th Aug.); but they contain nothing of moment.
A French gentleman who came passenger in the above sch'r, informs us, that Gantheaume had returned to Toulon, after landing 8,000 troops in Egypt—another gentleman in the same vessel, mentions his having landed 7,000. We believe that neither of the statements are accurate. In France as well as in Great Britain, the publications respecting Gantheaume, have been various and contradictory—The presumption therefore is, that no correct information had been published on this subject, at the date of our last advices.
A third passenger mentions, that he read in a French paper an account of a victory over the English in Egypt, which states that the English were so completely routed, that they re-embarked, and had sailed for England.
PHILADELPHIA, October 1.
Last evening arrived the ship Lavinia, capt. Gardner, from Hamburg, in 47 days passage. Capt. G. politely handed us the Hamburg papers as late as the 11th of Aug. but they contain nothing new, as the accounts are anticipated by the arrivals some days since at New-York.
The Lavinia performed her voyage to and from Hamburg in 4 months.
Arrived, ship Lavinia, Gardner, Hamburg; brig Molly, Huggins, Hamburg; Fame, Labbereen, Porto Rico; Dispatch, Bell, New-Orleans; Sloop Sisters, Lefort, Nottingham, (M.)
Cleared, sch'r Hope, Winslow, Nassau; Dove, Gilmore, P. Republican; Fair-American, Franklin, New-York; sloop Maria, Williamson, Nassau.
Capt. Gardner left Hamburg the 12th, and Cuxhaven the 14th Aug.
At Hamburg, ship Eliza, Rea, of and for this port, in 12 days; snow William, Quandrille, do. 14 days.
The ship Planter, Jacobs, failed 2 days before the Lavinia, and ship Tom, Turner, with the brig Aristides, Sherman, about 7 days. Brig Jane, Taylor, for St. Domingo, failed from Hambro' early in August.
A ship and a brig below, names unknown.
Brig Fair American, Chamoch, from hence, has arrived at St. Kitts.
Capt. Huggins of the Molly, spoke in lat. 42, long. 37 30, brig Dolphin, Johnson, 27 days out from Liverpool, bound to Charleston.
BALTIMORE, September 30.
Arrived, ship Chesapeake, 6 days from New-York.
Brig Apollo, captain Walker, 83 days from Newry, and 9 from Norfolk.
Sch'r Thomas, capt. Boden, 28 days from Port Republican. Left there the sch'r president, capt. McCorkle of Baltimore; the brig Eliza Ann, capt. Rice of New-York, failed with the Thomas. Off the Mole, spoke the sch'r Lydia, captain — of New-York, bound to Jamaica. Off Cape Henry, saw a sch'r which we took to be the Barbara.
October 1.
Arrived ship Montezuma, capt. Dashiell, 40 days from Rotterdam.
Left there three Boston sch'r's names unknown. Spoke nothing.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3.
Yesterday in the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washington county, the Grand Jury returned the bill of indictment against the Editor of the National Intelligencer, charged with a libel against the Judiciary of the United States, IGNORAMUS.
Copy of a letter from colonel Foreman, late of Baltimore, received by captain Dashiell, on his passage down the channel.
CAPTAIN DASHFIELD,
You may inform, if asked, that the treaty with France, is finally ratified on the part of the French Republic. That the Tripolitan squadron is now out cruising in the Mediterranean, and it is thought will extend their cruise as far as Lisbon, of which our ships should be apprized. That by a pilot who spoke us off Dover, we were informed that a British squadron on the 14th or 15th August, under command of admiral Nelson, had a second time bombarded the town and harbor of Boulogne—that they had possessed themselves of the gun boats, which was their object, but when they attempted to move them they discovered they were chained to their keels and could not effect it; by this unexpected circumstance they were much exposed to the fire of batteries, and in their retreat suffered a heavy loss, by their own account, 3 or 400 men.
A letter from Lisbon, Aug. 4, (received at Boston) mentions, that "capt. Bunbury, from Baltimore, spoke the Washington, from Leghorn for Hamburg, the capt. informed that the frigate Philadelphia, continued cruising between Capes Spartel and Trafalgar; and the Essex off Cape de Gatt. Cadiz and Malaga are healthy. Freight fallen, but still high. Gibraltar is still considered as in a state of blockade by the Spaniards. Capt. Lovell is here in a ship from Malaga, 25 days."
Sales by Auction.
On MONDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room,
Jamaica Rum in hhds.
and barrels, Antigua do. in do. do. Sugar in barrels, Almonds in barrels, Starch in boxes, Soap in do. Raisins in do. &c. &c.
A quantity of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of— Broadcloths, fwanldowns, rose blankets, hussians, Irish linens, calicoes, tambor'd shawls, black Persian, worsted and silk hose, Barcelona handkerchiefs, herseymeres, forrest cloths, durants, brown rolls, fine Holland linen, cambricks, handkerchiefs, nankens, silk shawls, tapes, bobbins, &c.
Henry & Thos. Moore, Oct. 3. Auctioneers.
For LONDON, The fast sailing SHIP FAME, Richard Law, Master; 270 tons burthen, with handsome accommodations, now lying at George-Town, and will sail on the 20th inst.—For freight or passage apply to the subscriber at Alexandria, or to the captain on board. Grove Wright. Oct. 3. eo
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and the Albigator from Liverpool, A large and general assortment of FALL GOODS, Which are opening for sale on the usual terms.
They have also on hand, A large quantity of ISLE of MAY and TURKS ISLAND SALT, suitable for the Western country, and three bushel Sacks. Oct. 3. d
For SALE.
In pursuance of an order of the Orphan's Court for the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia, will be exposed to sale on Friday the 23d day of October, inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at Rock-Hill, late the residence of Gustavus Scott, esq. deceased,
A number of Negroes, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cows and a variety of other articles. The terms of sale will be as follow: Where the property sold to any one purchaser shall not exceed twenty dollars, Cash; but where the property sold to any one purchaser, shall amount to more than that sum, a credit of six months will be given, on the purchaser's passing bond with good security for the payment thereof, with interest from the day of sale.
And on the Tuesday following, the 27th day of October, at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be exposed to public sale, at the farm called Strawberry Vale, situated in Virginia, about nine miles from George-Town,
A number of Negroes, Horses, Mules, Cows, Calves and Farming Utensils; belonging also to the estate of Gustavus Scott—terms of sale as above.
On the day of sale at Rock-Hill will likewise be sold at public vendue,
One moiety of a Grist Mill standing on Rock-Creek.—Likewise, a number of well situated LOTS in the City of Washington.—Also, a number of POTOMAC and POTOMAC BRIDGE SHARES , belonging to said estate. The terms of sale will be made known at the day of sale.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Adm'r. Washington, Oct. 3. eoqt
For Sale,
A handsome Saddle HORSE, for Cash, Wet or Dry Goods, or to a safe purchaser a liberal credit will be given. Enquire of the Printers. Sept. 28. eoqt

PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust made by Charles Lowe to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 24th day of October next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, The three story
BKICK HOUSE & LOT,
Situate upon the north side of Prince Street and east side of Washington Street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said Street, and running thence northwardly with Washington Street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince Street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince Street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 76 feet to Prince Street, thence westwardly with that Street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
Subject to a ground rent of 43 dollars per annum.
By order of Ludwell Lee, Trustee. P. G. MARTELLER, Sept. 28. d Auctioneer.
50 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's pasture, (near the seat of the late Mr. Madin, and about 4 miles from this town) on Thursday night, the 10th instant, two GELDINGS, one of them a bright bay, about 15 hands high, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a star and small blaze or snip down to or near his nose, branded on one of his thighs, but which is not recollecting, thus, O.; he trots well and very easy in a slow traveling gait, and was good before.
The other a bright sorrel, about 14 hands high, a short necked horse, has a hanging mane and switch tail, a white spot upon his back, occasioned by the saddle, trots hard, and drives his hind feet, by which they are much worn, holds his head high when mounted, has had the glanders for some time, but is almost well; he was good before, but had lost one of his shoes.
Whoever delivers the said horses to the subscriber, shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. If the Horses were stolen, which is more than probable, the person stopping and curing the thief, so that he may be convicted, shall receive a reward of 30 dollars upon his being convicted for stealing the aforesaid horses, or either of them.
PHILIP R. FENDALL.
Alexandria, 12th Sept. 1801. d
To Rent,
To the first of March next, and immediate possession given, A complete two story Brick House on Water Street, between Prince and Duke Streets; as this Street will in a short time be very handsomely paved, it will render its situation more eligible and pleasant than heretofore. Any person wishing to see the house and know the terms, will be informed by applying to the subscriber.
GEO. CORYELL.
Also,
A frame Warehouse, in Duke Street, next door to Alexander Smith's.
Sept. 28. d6t
Notice.
BY agreement between the parties, the sale of LANDS lying in Kentucky, advertised to have taken place this day, at the Coffee-House in Alexandria, is postponed until the second Monday in December next, on which day these lands will be sold at Frankfort in Kentucky.
George Graham, } Trustees. John Graham, } October 1. d3t
JUST RECEIVED,
A few pipes of Madeira and Port Wines, and Holland Gin.
Also,
Spanish flote and common Indigo, Pepper, Nutmegs, Mucadel Raisins in boxes, and 50 gross porter and claret bottles.
For sale by
ROBERTS and GRIFFITH.
Sept. 21. 22w4t
WHEAT.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a few thousand bushels of good wheat.
John M c Kinney, King-street, opposite the Washington Tavern—Who will give Cash for FLAXSEED.
Sept. 19. d
New Hardware Store.
The Subscribers having commenced business under the firm of
Hamilton and Green,
offer for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets, formerly occupied by Ricketts, Newton and Co. a general assortment of
Hardware & Groceries.
JAMES H. HAMILTON, CLEMENT GREEN.
O.A. 1. eo
A great Bargain!
I will sell, or lease for 10 years, a VALUABLE FARM, in the county of Culpepper, and state of Virginia, on Flat Run, containing 750 acres; the land is extremely fertile, and yields abundantly in the product of corn, wheat, and tobacco; there are about 100 acres of meadow land, 50 or 60 of which are cleared, and 15 acres well set in timothy, about 35 acres of the tract are cleared and well enclosed. This land is distant from Fredericksburg about 28 miles, and 55 miles from Alexandria and the City of Washington. There are several valuable merchant mills in the vicinity, one within the distance of a mile, where the Fredericksburg prices are given for all kinds of grain.
I will also sell the reversion of 250 acres of land adjoining the above, on which are erected a number of valuable buildings, among them a large dwelling house 60 feet by 40, with 4 rooms on a floor, with fire places, and every necessary out houses—a valuable peach and apple orchard.
A further description is deemed unnecessary, as any person desirous of purchasing or leasing will doubtless wish to view the premises. For terms apply to Robert Brooke Voss, Esq. who lives adjoining the premises, or to the subscriber.
I will also Sell or Rent,
Two three story Brick Houses in Alexandria, completely finished, on King and Columbia Streets, with sundry valuable property near the same, possession whereof may be had immediately. The situation for the flour and grocery business equal to any in Alexandria.
For terms apply to Henry and Thomas Moore, Alexandria, or to the subscriber, NICHOLAS VOSS.
City of Washington, } July 24. } 22w
N. B. I wish to hire by the month, or until the 1st day of November, ten or twelve labourers, for whom liberal wages will be given. Apply to N. Voss, on F Street, or W. T. Voss, at the Navy-Yard.
A Dwelling House to Rent.
THAT large and handsomely situated House on the North East corner of Water and Prince's Streets, with a clever garden, and every necessary out house thereunto belonging, lately occupied by Charles Alexander, jun. Esq. of which immediate possession will be given.
JOHN DUNDASS.
Sept. 29. eo3w1
Irish Meis Beef, and Southern Pork,
Just received and for Sale, by Wm. HARTSHORNE.
9 mo. 22. eo
A parcel of good
BACON HAMS,
Four casks Spanish Brown, Jamaica Spirit, Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar in bds and bgs.
Apple Brandy and } in barrels, Whiskey }
1st and 2d quality James River Tobacco in kegs, Coarse Salt,
For Sale
By Wm. Hartshorne.
8 mo. 12. eo4w
PORK and BEEF.
The subscribers have just received a few barrels of Southern pork and Irish beef, for sale at their warehouse; and are opening an assortment of
Woolens & Linen Goods,
amongst which, a few bales of Sacking. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Sept. 17. eo
The Subscriber has for Sale, at the House lately occupied by Dr. Kennedy, in Prince Street,
Brown Sugar by the hogshead or barrel,
Loaf and lump do.
Holland Gin by the pipe,
Lisbon Wine do.
Pepper by the bag,
Hysonkin Tea by the chest,
Raisins by the keg.
Cordage by the hundred,
A few bds. Mackerel.
Grove Wright.
Sept. 21. 22w
This day is published, (In a neat pocket volume handsomely printed—price 66 2 3 cents) By JOHN V. THOMAS, And sold by him at his Book-store, near the Coffee-House,
The Black Valley,
A ROMANTIC TALE,
Translated from the German.
THIS tale is written in a manner at once simple, entertaining and highly interesting. The characters are strongly marked—The passions are expressed with vehemence—that of Love in particular, with gay but not indecent luxuriance. One of the English reviews, in noticing this little work, says it is "related with much animation, and embellished with decorations of style; and the translator has displayed great ability and uncommon command of language—I would, therefore, recommend the performance to the attention of every class of readers, with a promise of not a little amusement, and much elegant improvement."
N. B. The above publication may likewise be had of the different booksellers in town.
Sept. 21. eo2w
Valuable Property for Sale.
SEVEN hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capon, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will show the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburg. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county, will show these lands.
One hundred seventy-six and three fourths acres, within three miles of the Warm Springs, upon Great Cape Capon, near its mouth, and within 1/4 of a mile of the River Potomak. This land has about 70 or 80 acres of rich bottom, mostly in cultivation, with 274 fine Sugar Trees on it; from which I am informed, there may be made 3000lb. of good sugar annually. There are also a seat for grist and saw mills on it, equal to any in the neighborhood, and upon a never failing stream of water. The upland is rich, with plenty of timber, and part under cultivation. This farm is well improved with a good orchard, houses and fencing, and rented last year for produce equal to sixty pounds per ann. Mr. Joseph Butler, at the Warm Springs, will show it. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash, or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the City of Alexandria, or the City of Washington.
R. T. HOOE.
6 pipes, 6 half pipes, 4 qr. casks, } TENERIFFE WINE,
Of a superior quality, Just received and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY.
7 mo. 29. eo3t 1aw
I have for Sale,
A quantity of Seine Twine, A few bales excellent Sacking, 1 cask Spanish Whiting, 8, 10, 12 and 20d. Nails.
My Fall Goods are received.
JOHN JANNEY.
9 mo. 29. 1aw 2m1/2
NOW LANDING,
And for Sale, A quantity of House Frames of different sizes, viz. 2, 1 1/2, and 1 story, also,
Brick, Lime, Hair, Laths and Sand.
THOS. PRESTON.
Sept. 26. eo3t
To Rent,
And possession given the 22d day of November next,
That valuable stand situated on the main road between Colchester and Alexandria, where Samuel Devaughn now lives. Any person inclined to rent may know the terms by applying to the subscriber living near the premises.
Wm. TRIPLETT, sen.
Sept. 28. 1aw 3t
Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomac, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish stands, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary, complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible, a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish stands.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior in most foundation stone on the river—wells of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL,
Alexandria.
June 29. 1aw
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscribers, Cyder and Wine Vinegar of the first quality, in bds. half bds. and kegs of 5 gallons,
A few small bales Corks, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee in bags, A few pipes old Sherry Wine, Also, on hand,
A general assortment of Groceries as usual.
ROBERTS and GRIFFITH.
Sept. 7. 22w4w
Indian Chief Tavern.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have rented, for a term of years, that commodious two story house in the town of Centerville, at the sign of the Indian Chief, where they intend to commence business as publicans on the first day of October next; they will be prepared with every requisite for the genteel accommodation of all those who may please to favor them with their custom; and they trust, from their long experience in that line of business, and assiduous attention, to merit their patronage.
CHAS. and W. ESKRIDGE.
Centerville, Sept. 28. 1aw 3t
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