Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-10-15 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bds. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tiers and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, -AMONG WHICH ARE- Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloths, Coloured threads and sewing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, October 13. Vendue-Master.
Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY. At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whisky in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens' Ware, and A variety of DRY GOODS. THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. October 13.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & CO.
Have imported in the Brig Experiment, Captain Eve, from Liverpool, a general assortment of FALL GOODS. Also, 8, 10, 12, & 20d. flat pointed Nails; crates of Queen's Ware, well assorted for country stores; stowed Salt in sacks, and a quantity of Burr Stones. They daily expect their London Goods, per Brig Industry. Sept. 27. d
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS received part of his FALL GOODS, per the brig CATHERINE, and expects the remainder by the first arrivals, all of which he will sell uncommonly low for Cash or approved Notes, at a short date, it being his intention to go to England as soon as possible. Sept. 29. d3w
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received by the Brig Catherine, capt. Lawrence, from Liverpool, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS, Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from London and Liverpool. Sept. 28. d
WILLIAM HODGSON,
Has received, by the BRUTUS from LONDON, FALL GOODS, Well assorted in packages, which will be sold low for cash or approved paper. October 6. d
ROBERT T. HOOE & CO.
Have just imported by the ship Felicity, from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS, Which they offer for Sale by the piece or package.—Also, 70 crates STONE WARE, and a quantity of patent LIVERPOOL SALT. They have also received by the brig Neptune and Schooner Four Brothers. A few hundred bushels of Lisbon Salt, Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Fruits, Sweetmeats, &c. &c. all of which they will sell low from on board, if immediate application is made. They have on hand, a good assortment of GERMAN LINEN. October 9. d3f Spanish Hides.
Just arrived in the Schooner Harmony, and for Sale by John & Jas. H. Tucker, 2000 Spanish Hides: They have also in Store, 10,000lb green Coffee, 20 Hds. best Muscovado Sugar, 20 Barrels do. do. 1000 Bushels coarse Salt, 100 Sacks fine do. 10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, and A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 7. d
Just Received, Fresh Lisbon Lemons and Oranges, Filberts, Walnuts, &c. Also, on Hand, A few boxes excellent Limes. JOSEPH DYSON. October 7. d
William Hartshorne,
At his Store, on col. Hooe's Wharf, has for Sale, Pennsylvania & Swedish bar Iron, Philadelphia lump and loaf Sugar by the hhd. or barrel, Brown Sugar of the first quality, by the barrel or hhd. Fine Salt, in sacks, Coarse Salt by the bushel, Old Corn, Tar, Plaster of Paris, by the bushel, James River Coal, Tobacco, in kegs, Hay in bundles, about 200 each, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilks, Prince and Washington Streets, for Sale or Rent.—Also for Sale, a three story Brick-House, on King near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. 10th Mo. 11th, 1802.
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature. Also, ALMANACS For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices. October 12. d Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday morning, the 3d inst. an Apprentice boy to the Cooper's business, named JAMES LYLES, eighteen years of age last August, about five feet one inch high, brown complexion, walks with his knees turned in. Had on when he went away, a grey Bath coating jacket, thick-set waistcoat and ozanaburgh trowsers, but took other clothes with him. Whoever returns him to the Subscriber shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges, or Fifteen Dollars if taken 10 miles from Alexandria. CHARLES JAMIESON. N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. October 7. d
Public Sale.
On Monday the 18th inst. will sell on the Premises, A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING-HOUSE, On Water Street between Prince and Duke Streets; 250 dollars will be required and 250 in three months, the balance in 6 months from the day of sale, or wet or dry goods will be received in payment. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. Oct. 14.
Public Sale.
On Thursday the 28th inst. will be sold, on the Premises, Two valuable three story BRICK HOUSES, On King Street, corner of Columbus Street. The land of the above property is equal to any in town for the flour and grocery business; one fourth of the purchase money will be required in hand, the balance in 4, 8 and 12 months. P. G. MARSTELLER. Oct. 14. eo
JOHN LOWRY
Has received, by the ship Brutus, and for Sale at the Store lately occupied by Wm. Lowry, in King Street, A quantity of EARTHEN WARE, in crates, handsomely assorted, English Saddles, Flannels, and patent and worsted Stockings, which will be sold wholesale or retail, at a low advance for cash. October 14. d3f
BEEF.
A few barrels of good BEEF (lately packed) just received and for sale by BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. October 14. d
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, to wit: { John Dundas one of the U. S. Justices of the Peace for said county.
To all Marshals, Sheriffs, Mayors, Bailiffs, Constables and Headboroughs within the United States:
WHEREAS complaint is made to me this day, upon the oath of James Campbell, jailer, that Christian Scaly and Charles Barker, labourers, who were lately committed to the jail of the said county, by warrant from Alexander Smith and Abraham Raw, Esqrs. Justices of the Peace for the said county, on suspicion of felony, did, on the night of the 13th of October instant last past, forcibly break and escape from the said jail and is now going at large.—I here are therefore, in the name of the United States, to require you and every of you, in your respective counties, cities, towns and precincts, to make diligent search, by way of hue and cry, for the said Christopher Scaly and Charles Barker, and them having found, to seize and re-take, and safely convey or cause them to be safely conveyed to the jail of the said county, there to be kept until they shall be thence discharged by due course of law, Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of October, 1802. JOHN DUNDAS. October 14. d21w
Just Received,
A quantity of CHINA ORANGES, fresh Limes, Cramberries, Coco-nuts, and a parcel of excellent Smithfield Bacon, Firkia Butter, of the first quality, New-York Pippins by the barrel. T. SIMMS.
He also wishes to sell,
His HOUSE in Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor, Esqrs. Groceries will be taken in payment for it, or a liberal Credit given. —A L S O—
The Lease of a BAKE-HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-Street. Possession may be had immediately. October 12.
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bankrupt, having appointed me Affignee of his Estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who hold any of his Property to deliver the same to me. GEORGE YOUNG, Affignee. N. B. Those accounts which are not settled before the first of November next, will indiscriminately be put in suit. Sept. 27. d3or
IRISH LINENS.
Received by the Ship Brutus, via Liverpool, A small Invoice of 4-4 & 7-8ths wide IRISH LINENS, well assorted and for Sale, on reasonable terms by WILLIAM LADD. N. B. He daily expects an assortment of WOOLENS. October 13. d
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, OFFERS her grateful acknowledgments to the citizens of Alexandria and the public generally, for the many favors conferred on her in the line of her profession, since her short residence among them, and informs them that she proposes returning to Philadelphia in about two weeks; until her removal she will be happy in executing any orders they may think proper to honor her with. She has on hand and will sell at reduced prices,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses and Girandoles. October 13. d2w
ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the Subscriber, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the Premises, on Wednesday the 18th day of November, if fair, if not, then the next fair day,
ONE half of that LOT OF GROUND in the city of Washington, lying in square No. 256, and designated in that square by the No. 10; the moiety intended to be sold fronts upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, and joins upon the lot No. 11 in that square, has a front of 24 feet 2 inches and an half, and 93 feet 5 inches deep; upon it is erected a frame Dwelling-House.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. October 13. dts
Arrived in town last Evening, MR. RANNIE,
THE EUROPEAN VENTRILOQUIST.
HE intends to exhibit his singular powers of Ventiloquism, and imitations of various birds and beasts, with many astonishing arts, by magnetic attractions, interspersed with Experiments and Logic. Due notice will be given to the citizens of Alexandria, when the arrangements are prepared for the reception of the public. October 12. dff
Pursuant to a Decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the 1st day of November next, on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND,
With the APPURTENANCES, Situated in the town of Alexandria, upon the west side of Pitt Street, and to the southward of King Street, and bounded as follows: Beginning upon Pitt Street 151 feet 7 inches to the southward of King Street, and running thence southwardly with Pitt Street and binding therewith 25 feet to the south line of the lot of Jesse Taylor, deceased, thence westwardly with a line parallel to King Street 61 feet 8 inches and a half to the line of William Hally, thence northwardly with his line and parallel to Pitt Street the length of the first line, thence with a strait line to the beginning. The Premises will be sold under the direction of
JOHN DUNDAS, PETER HEISKELL, PETER WISE, jun. Comm'rs. October 9. dts.
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the next Court to freighten the Road between Alexandria, and George Town Ferry.

TOM PAINE, Invited to this country by his Right Wor-thy and affectionate Friend, T. JEFFERSON.
No. III.
HAVING compared the sentiments of these affectionate friends as to the Washington administration generally, we shall now proceed to extract a few passages from Paine's letter relative to general Washington's private and military character.
Page 10.
The sentiments here expressed are so exactly those which for a long time pervaded the Aurora, and those which filled the letter of Jasper Dwight, that there can be no necessity for tracing the similitude.
Page 19.
"You may judge whether this was very offensive to Mr. Jefferson, by comparing it with his own letter to Mazzei, in which you will find the following expression upon the same subject.
Page 26.
"Instead of that noble love of liberty, and that republican government, which carried us through the dangers of war, an Anglo Monarchico Aristocratic party has risen.
Page 26.
"Being once more abroad in the world, I began to find that I was not the only one who had conceived an unfavorable opinion of Mr. Washington.
"No, my affectionate friend, says Jefferson, you are not the only one who perceived that Mr. Washington had made himself the chief of a party, an Anglo Monarchico Aristocratic party.
* See the letter to Mazzei.
Paine continues:
"For your own sake as well as for that of America, I was both surprized and concerned at the appointment of Governor Morris to be minister to France.
[Page 33.]
To Mr. JEFFERSON!—No doubt; when went there by a time at which Mr. Jefferson's ear or heart was closed against any one who had a tale of calumny to tell of Washington!
[Page 39]
"The Washington administration having waded through the slough of negotiation, and while it amused France with professions of friendship, contrived to injure her, immediately throws off the hypocrite and assumes the swaggering air of a bravado.
[Page 42.]
How admirably well does the forepart of this paragraph correspond with that in the letter to Mazzei, where it is said, "It suffices that we arrest the progress of that system of ingratitude and injustice towards France from which they [the Anglo-monarchico-aristocratic party] would invite us to bring us under British influence."
[Page 49.]
"The injury which Mr. Washington's administration has done to the character as well as to the commerce of America, is too great to be repaired by him."
[Page 49.]
"It is laughable to hear Mr. Washington talk of his sympathetic feelings, who has always been remarked, even among his friends, for not having any."
[Page 54.]
"The successful skirmishes at the close of the campaign of 1776 (matters that would scarcely be noticed in a better state of things) make the brilliant exploits of gen. Washington's seven years campaign.
[Page 57.]
"As to you, sir, treacherous in private friendship, and hypocrite in public life, the world will be puzzled to decide whether you are an apostate or an impostor; whether you have abandoned good principles or whether you ever had any."
[Page 64.]
At the perusal of this passage we can almost see the hands of our pious president raised to heaven in the act of uttering that sincere prayer that the writer may live long to continue his useful labors.
(To be continued.)
NEW-YORK, October 11.
Cleared, ship Atlantic, Chew, Liverpool; Pila Saltres, River Oranoque; schr. Charlotte, Humphreys, Martinique.
Arrived since our last,
The English ship Cato, A. Jansen master, from Hull. Left there, ship Friendship, Glover, of Boston, to sail in 2 days
for Philadelphia; the English ships Traveller and Venus, and brig Minerva, to sail in a few days for this port.
Ship Isis, Skinner, from London. Left there, ships Juliana, John Morgan, and Jupiter, all to sail for this port in 8 or 10 days; and the Anthony Mangin to sail in 4 or 5 days for Baltimore.
Ship Pomona, Myers, from Lisbon. Sept. 9, in lat. 32, 50, N. long. 44, 42, W. spoke schr. Appieton, out 27 days from Baltimore, bound to Madeira.
Ship Harriet, from Portsmouth. Sept. 16, lat. 46, long. 30, spoke brig Hind, Ropes, out 16 days from Bordeaux, bound to Salem.
Ship Katy, Jamieson, from Hull. In lat. 38, long. 72 36, spoke schr. Reserve, Ripley, out 28 days from this port, bound to Antigua.
Brig Brandywine Miller, Dunlevy, from Glasgow. Sept. 4, in lat. 50, 15, long. 17, 15, spoke ship Nancy, out 54 days from St. Kitts, bound to London.
Brig Lucy Ann, Backhouse, from Bordeaux. Left there ship Amsterdam, Packet of Philadelphia, ship Swift of N. York and ship Olive Branch of do. and a number of others, names not recollected.
Arrived at Quarantine.
Brig Peacock, Butler, 26 days from Point Petre, Guadalupe. Sailed in company with the brig Juno, Follanbee, of Newburyport, and a number others names not recollected.
Brig Dyett, Sanford, 32 days from New Orleans. Left there, on the 7th September, the following American vessels: brig Patty, to sail in about 3 weeks for Greenock; ship Ann, Johnson, in 10 days for this port; brig Sarah, Allen, do. in 8 days; ship Ulysses of do, brig Tace of Philadelphia, last from Jamaica; brig Spanish Lady of do. ship Louisa of do. just arrived from Cape-Francois; ship Sinclair, of Philadelphia; brig Norfolk, Driscoll, of and for Baltimore; brig Monk, Philadelphia, last from Jamaica; and brig David & George Abeel, of New York, to sail in a few days for Liverpool, spoke in the Belise, ship Darling, in 40 days from Boston; and brig Fame, of Philadelphia, from Cape-Francois; failed in company with the ship Hannah, Graham, of Philadelphia, bound to Bordeaux.
From Lloyd's List, August 24—27.
At Gravesend, Anna Augusta, Cristal, Alexandria; Commerce, Bowers, Georgia; Mary Ann, New York; Two Friends, M'Neil, Charleston. At Bristol, Sally, Gallup, New York. At Falmouth, Volan, Pollard, Charleston; James Chandler, Baltimore. At Cowes, Pegafus, Jervey, Charleston. At Dover, Britannia, Miller, Charleston; Thomas, Drewry, Virginia; Atalanta, do. Magistrate, Peterson, Boston. At Deal, Mary Ann, Shrewsbury, New York; Northern Liberties, Charleston. At Leith, Seafover, Bell, New York; Two Brothers, Massachusetts; Dolphin, Saidler, Virginia. At Dublin, Ohio, Hall, New York; Washington, Aikin, Boston; Columbus, Finlay, Virginia. At Cork, Swanwick, Hamilton, Philadelphia. At Bordeaux, Peyton, Randolph, Virginia. At Havre, Belle, Masset, Virginia. At Cadiz, Buenos Ayres, Philadelphia; Henrietta, Jones, Baltimore; Velona, New York; Cotton-Planter, Wilson, do. At Barce-
lona, Abigail, Jones, New York; Bala-hah, Matchett, do. At Madeira, Hope, Egerton, New York; Charlotte, Murdoch, do. Union, Sawyer, Boston; Peace, Smith, Newburyport; Ann, Fredrick, Portsmouth, N. H. Seven Sisters, Childs. At Hull, Wemyss, Basset, New York. At Texel, Perseverance, Coggeshall, New York.
The Vigilant, Boyle, from Havre to Baltimore, is put into Falmouth with damage.
Extracts from Greenock papers of the 31st August.
Arrived at Bristol, the ship Sally, Gallop, of New York; and Ann, Ryan, from Newfoundland; at Liverpool, the Thomas, Wilson, from New Orleans; at Hull, the Weyms, Basset, from New York; at Deal, the Mary Ann, Shrewsbury, from New York; at Cork, the ship Swanwick, Hamilton, Philadelphia; and Leander, Stewart, from Havana.
BALTIMORE, October 12.
Arrived, the Bremen ship Der Oelbaum, captain Gajen, 96 days from Bremen.
Sept. 21, spoke the ship Good Hope; of St. Croix, bound to Cape-de-Verd Islands, out 14 days.
Brig Augusta, captain Sanger, 25 days from Trinidad, and 14 from Havana.
Left there, the Warren, captain De-shon. Spoke nothing on the passage.
PETERSBURG, October 12.
Captain Messroon, arrived at Charleston, from Bourdeaux; on the 4th ult. in lat. 35, long. 60, at eight A. M. saw a vessel to windward dismasted.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15.
If it be asked, what is the essential principles of good government? Mr. Jefferson will answer "Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever politics or religion."
Letters from France, by the ship Benjamin Franklin lately arrived from Havre-de-Grace, mention that the drafts issued by Mr. Pichon, last spring, to the amount of 150,000 dollars, have been duly paid; and those same letters express a confidence that the subsequent ones will likewise meet with a punctilious payment.

We are happy in hearing of the progress made in building of New-Jersey college. Mr. La Trobe, the architect, is now at Princeton, superintending the construction of the roof of this edifice—the building, it seems, is to be covered with sheet iron, which, it is supposed, will at once prove a safe and durable roof. At the next session, a large addition will be made to the number of the students. The discipline of the college will in future be more strict, and a more exact and rigid attention than ever will be paid to the moral and religious principles of the youth who may be sent to this institution for their education. Com. Adv.
It is a fact, highly honorable to the characters of the American masters of vessels, that out of fifteen or twenty laying in the port of Havre-de-Grace, it was with extreme difficulty that ONE could be persuaded to accept TOM PAINE on any terms, as a passenger. We have authority to say that three belonging to this port, rejected him, in terms of disgust and indignation. Capt. Auld who arrived on Sunday, informs us, that he had experienced a refusal from several others, and believes, that he had at last succeeded with the ship London Packet, which was to sail for Baltimore, a few days after the Caroline. No wonder that our pious President thought it expedient to dispatch a frigate for the accommodation of this loathsome reptile!
(Relf.)
From Bordeaux Papers.
The American ship Brothers, captain Moses Homlets, from Havanna, loaded with coffee, sugar, and hides, bound to Bordeaux, was drove ashore on the coast of Montmulsion, vessel and cargo lost, captain and crew saved. She was insured to the amount of 27,000 francs at Bordeaux.
An American ship called the Philadelphia, of about 400 tons, bound to Antwerp with a cargo of sugars, coffee, indigo, tea, linens and cotton, piloted by a Dutch pilot which she got at Flushing, was run ashore on one of the back of the Scheldt. This event has determined the merchants to apply to the Government for French pilots, to be stationed at the mouth of the Scheldt, for the more safe navigation of the river in future.
THE ODDS,
Between Former, and the Present Times.
Under the administration of Washington and Adams, the music of the axe, the avoil and the hammer; and the busy hum of trucks, cars and carriages , delighted the ear and gladdened the heart of every one who rejoiced in the increased prosperity of the industrious mechanic and enterprising merchant; and in the growing wealth and greatness of our country. But times have changed; a different order of men has succeeded; and now the axe and the anvil grow rusty for want of use, and the hammer hangs on the peg; and the horses of the laborious prosecutors of the "carrying trade," are either standing idle in the streets, or eating their heads off in the stable. No matter, says the democrats, for Mr. Jefferson, in his famous notes on Virginia, has declared that our "work shops ought to be in Europe;" and our skillful and laborious "artisans, mechanics and manufacturers sent into the country to till the soil," mechanics truckmen, manufacturers! What think ye?
To ALBERT GALLATIN, Esq. Secretary of the Treasury.
SIR, A statement appeared in the Gazette of the United States, of the 16th of September, respecting a sale said to have been made by you of the bank stock belonging to the public, which if correct, certainly demands some explanation. As the statement was not particularly addressed to yourself, and you possibly may not have seen it, we would wish to avoid making too hasty conclusions from your silence. It is therein said, that you sold the stock for 88,800 dollars less than it would have brought in the market, and allowed the purchaser to receive two dividends, that would no doubt amount to 79,920 dollars, before he is to make the first payment, in addition to which you agreed to receive the payments, in bills on Holland, at a rate of exchange two per cent above par; which would make an additional item of 25,752 dollars, and the gross amount to be carried to profit and loss one hundred and ninety four thousand four hundred and seventy two dollars. Further, that in doing this you disposed of an annuity of 9 per cent. per annum, to discharge one for which the United States were paying no more than at the rate of 5 per cent.
This account on the face of it appears very extraordinary, and as few men have appeared to be more in favor of publicity in all the measures of government, and the responsibility of public servants than yourself, it is not supposed that you will be offended at free and open inquiry.
It is therefore expected that you will inform the public why you made such enormous sacrifices as appear by every one of the items, even admitting there was a necessity for the sale; and it that necessity did exist, it was occasioned by the repeal of the internal taxes, a measure adopted by the party, with a view of gaining popularity. But the question is whether by taking the trouble and adopting proper measures, you might not have made more of the property; and if you are not therefore chargeable with mismanagement, and neglect of duty to say best the of it. AN OBSERVER. Gazette of United States.
Mr. Jefferson's letters to Callender published in the last Gazette, arrest the attention of men of all parties, without distinction. Even some of the warmest friends of Mr. Jefferson proclaim their disapprobation by a silence which is seldom observed on the arrogant visage of democracy. But this is no ways astonishing, for to vent their spleen against Callender or to rail against his writings would be now to offer an unpardonable insult both to the taste and judgment of their President. To attempt to vindicate the contents of the letters, would be an attack upon the principles of our constitution, of which the maddest demagogue is sensible, although it escaped the notice of the Monticellian sage. Thus they are reduced to a dilemma which will require more ingenuity to surmount than even the Gennessean treasurer is possessed of. All the combined forces of the Clintons, the Langdonites, the Gerrites, and the Loganites, with their subordinate satellites, will be unable to resist the effect which the last Recorder has produced upon the minds of Americans—a Recorder which will be remembered as long as there is candour to acknowledge the wide difference between the open and virtuous conduct of Washington, and the secret and clandestine policy of Mr. Jefferson; a Recorder, which will serve as a lasting epitaph of the integrity of the former, but as a monument of disgrace to the latter; a Recorder to record the infamy of a transaction, which the tears of the weeping willows of Monticello will not wash away, until the Recording Angel shall blot out the foulest crimes which ever defiled society. [Virg. Gaz.]
While the government of the United States was in the hands of federal characters, the democratic leaders loudly contended for the right of uttering all manner of wilful slander, with intent to defame, without being in any measure responsible for the same. Hence the clamors against a law, whose only intent was to repress false, wilful and malicious slander. But now the tables are turned—The liberty of the press , which they asserted while it suited their purposes, becomes licentiousness in the hands of their opponents. They set an example of false and illiberal abuse, which it is hoped will never be followed—free enquiry and remark is allowable, but low calumny can never serve a cause with persons of enlightened and virtuous minds. Whenever our President, or any other person in authority, has been guilty of misconduct, let him be exposed—but that abuse which aims at the destruction of a fair private character—which is false or springs from resentment, can never be of service to any cause with considerate and worthy characters. (Com. Adv.)
Valentine Kittering, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Senate of the State of Pennsylvania, has communicated an effectual cure for the bite of a mad dog, either in man or beast. The letter was laid before the legislature, and a committee appointed to report thereon. The committee conferred with the said Kittering, who stated, that he uses the herb called Red Chick Weed, when ripe, or in full bloom, gathers, and dries in the shade, reduces it to powder, and gives a small table spoonful at one time, to a grown person, in beer or water, in weight one drachm and one scruple: for a child an equal dose, but given at three different times, or it may be eaten on bread, with butter, honey, molasses, as the person chuses; for a beast, a large spoonful; if by weight, two drachms and one scruple. When used green for a beast cut the herb fine and mix it with bran, &c. When given to swine, mix the powdered herb with meal of any kind, dose as above, in little balls. He affirms that he has given it to persons many weeks after they were bitten, and never knew it to
fail; and never gives more than a single dose, except to children as above. He further says that it is an excellent cure for cuts and wounds on the human body. When green, mash it, and drop of the juice into the wound, and bind the herb, so mashed, on. The proper time to sow the seed is about the beginning of April, it should be sown then. N. York paper.
The Batavian Government has refused to grant an exclusive trade to China to a Company; but have granted the exclusive privilege of the whole fishery off the Cape of Good Hope and Coast, for 15 years, to an Amsterdam Company.
WONDERFUL!!!
There is in the orchard of col. John Armstrong in Columbia, a Peach Tree, on which there is fruit nearly as big as a half bushel, and would weigh, it is supposed, from 20 to 25 pounds!!! (Cincinnati pap.)
A KICK FOR A BITE.
The witlings in the Hornet say that we have a patent for the invention of lies. If this be the case, we hereby give notice that we shall institute an action for damages against the Hornet folks for having continually made use of the invention, without our consent, contrary to the act of Congress in such case made and provided. [Fred. Herald]
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Schr. Polly, Lawrence. Turks-Island CLEARED, Schr. Suckey, Ropes, Martinique.
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have received and for Sale, 220 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 50 do. Russia Sheeting, 20 bales Cotton, 40 barrels and 10 hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 50 boxes brown Soap, 50 do. Castile do. 50 do. Candles, 30 do. Chocolate, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugars, 7 hhds. Antigua Rum, 1 hhd. clean Flax, 1 ton Rhode Island Cheese, 7 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, A few pipes and half pipes of Vidona Wines, of superior quality, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial and Hyson skin Teas, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 206 do. Writing Paper, A handsome assortment of Prints and Irish Linens—a large quantity of Bed-Cords and Plough Lines.
They have to RENT,
The WARE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John Janney, adjoining their Brick Store, and a comfortable Dwelling House on Prince street, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Mathews. For particulars enquire as above. October 15. d
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale,
A pair of five feet Burr Mill-Stones, 12 half barrels good Mels Beef. 10th mo. 15. d
French Academy.
THE subscriber, agreeable to his promise in a former advertisement, has opened his Academy for the instruction of young LADIES and GENTLEMEN in the French Language, on Monday last, at the house next door bout one to Mr. Faw's office, in St. Asaph street, between King and Prince streets. Hours of attendance for such young Ladies as can make it convenient, from 9 until 12 o'clock in the morning; and for those who attend other schools, from 11 until 1 o'clock in the morning; for young Gentlemen, from 6 until 9 o'clock in the evening every day in the week regularly, Saturday excepted. Those young Ladies or Gentlemen who cannot make it convenient to attend school, private attendance will be given at their houses.
Price of tuition, at his Academy, dollars, 8 per quarter, and two dollars entrance.
MARIN DETARGNY.
October 9. 6t
NOTICE.
A special meeting of the St. Andrews Society will be held at Gadsby's Tavern, on TUESDAY the 19th inst. at 7 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the President, A HENDERSON, Sec'y.
EXHIBITION
THIS EVENING,
At the SPREAD EAGLE Ball Room, which is nicely fitted up for the reception of one hundred Persons.
MR. RANNIE respectfully informs the Ladies & Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he will display his
Powers of the Voice,
and imitations of various
BIRDS and BEASTS,
With many extraordinary THAUMATURGIC OPERATIONS & new imported Arts, which has excited the admiration of the most enlightened characters in the capitals of Scotland, England and America.
Mr. Rannie's exploits have proved a powerful lesson against the consequences of Gambling.
Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock and the Performance to begin at 7.—Tickets to be had at the place of Performance.
Oct. 15.
NOTICE.
In the Matter of Thomas Moore, Bankrupt,
THE Subscriber being appointed Assignee of the estate and effects of Thomas Moore, late of the town of Alexandria, a Bankrupt, all persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Goods or Effects in their hands, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person other than the Subscriber, or such as may be duly authorised by him, all those who have received Goods or Monies in payment since he became a bankrupt, are requested to fund the same, otherwise they will be dealt with as the act directs.
Wm. OXLEY, Assignee.
Oct. 15. d15t
NOTICE.
In the CASE of John B. Armistead, BANKRUPT.
The creditors of the said bankrupt are hereby notified, that the commissioners will meet on Monday the 25th inst. at the house of Mr. Lewis in Middleburg at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of certifying to the Judge of the District that the said John B. Armistead hath made a full discovery of his estate and effects and in all things conformed himself to the directions of the act of Congress made and now in force concerning bankrupt's, when and where any of the creditors of the said bankrupt will be heard, against the Commissioners certifying the same.
BURR POWELL,
Secretary to the Commissioners. Middleburg, October 15. d8t
Bankrupt's Sale.
On Monday the 18th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold by Public Auction, at the Dwelling-House of Mr. Thomas Moore, sundry articles of
Household & Kitchen Furniture, CONSISTING OF Mahogany Tables, Chairs, Side-boards, Bureaus, Looking-Glasses, elegant Prints, China and Glass Ware, Silver Spoons, &c. &c.
Wm. OXLEY, Assignee.
N. B. No goods to be delivered until paid for.
Oct. 15. d2t
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Has received by the Brutus, from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS.
He has also on hand,
A choice parcel of Grenada Rum, Liverpool fine Salt, bottled London Brown Stout, Porter in casks, 6 doz. each, old Port Wine in bottles, a ton of Sheathing Paper and a quantity of Grindstones.
Oct. 15. d
NOTICE.
The Subscriber having removed into Alexandria, will rent for a term of years, or sell in fee simple, all or any part of his Houses and Lots, adjoining those of William Simpson, at the Turnpike Gate, Fairfax county, one mile from town, as his business will require money, a cash purchaser will meet with an advantageous bargain.
BEAL FOWLER.
Oct. 15. e031t
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

TO BE SOLD For Ready Money.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Federal Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia, in a suit between the executors of Hanbury's plaintiffs, and the trustees of gen. Nelson, and others, defendants,
A tract of land in the county of Prince William, on the waters of Bull Run, containing 220 acres, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gwynn; or to much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £. 259 with interest thereon from October 1797, and the costs and expences of this sale, which will take place at Gadsby's tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixth of November next.
The above tract of land was purchased by Peyton Gwynn, deceased under the said decree, and the purchase money not being wholly paid, is again to be sold for the satisfaction thereof, in conformity to said decree, and terms of original sale.
D. M. RANDOLPH
Late Marshal, v. d.
Richmond, Sept. 18, 1802. (27) ddf
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, the 10th day of November next, on the Premises,
Ninety Acres of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Roger West, deceased, on a credit until the 1st day of March, 1803, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, which, when paid good and sufficient deeds shall be made. This Land is about three miles from Town, and begins at the road going to Mount Vernon; and forms an oblong square adjoining the lands of William Hepburn and the late Lord Fairfax, a plat of which will be produced.
RICHARD CONWAY, Executor. October 7. d
To be SOLD.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper to Philip G. Marsteller, will positively be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on Friday the 22d day of October, at 4 o'Clock, P. M. on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND, With the APPURTENANCES, situate in the town of Alexandria, on the north side of King street, and to the westward of Patrick street, fronting on King street 24 feet, and running back 100 feet to the Alley.
THOMAS SWANN.
October 5. d
BENNETT & WATTS,
Have imported in the Felicity from Liverpool, a general Assortment of Woolen Goods & Hardware, 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails.
They have on hand,
White and brown Russia Sheeting, Diapers, White and brown Ticklenburgs and Ozanburgs, Twilled Sackings, German felled Hose and Gloves, Turkey red Cotton, Mamoodys, Sannas, Gurrahs, and a variety of INDIA GOODS, all which they offer for sale on the usual terms.
October 11. eod3w
To be Rented,
The House in which I now live, of which I have a lease for upwards of three years from this time; the situation is eligible and the House commodious For terms apply to
J. B. NICKOLLS.
Fairfax-street, June 19. eo
AMBROSE VASSE,
At his Store in King-Street, has for sale Coffee, first quality in bags; Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, & } TEAS, Imperial, Loaf Sugar in Hhds. and Bbls. Old Sherry Wine, Port Wine, Mustard in boxes of 3 and 6 Dozen each, Chocolate, Claret in boxes, and a few Crates of Earthenware. August 12. eo
The subscribers authorised by the Will of the late George Carret, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgages will be required to secure the payments.
Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who wish it, they paying his expences for so doing.
LANDON CARTER, Junr.
THOMAS L. LEE.
Loudoun County, August 20. eo
SPENCER, PEARCE & CO.
On King Street, between Royal and Fairfax Streets, have received by the Brig CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a considerable Part of their
FALL GOODS,
And they have on Hand, of their Spring Importation, an excellent Assortment of
Hardware & Cutlery.
Spt. 30. eo10t
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontit Coffee-Room, New York, on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon.
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions.
These lands within 15 miles of Main Leeking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands.
Also,
To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT OF LAND of nine thousand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Leeking river, distant from the latter only a few miles.
The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the title deeds are clear and indisputable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months.
Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masterfon of Lexington; Mr. George Brook, Clerk of Woodford county; or major John Lee near Frankfort will point out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Simond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brown, Dumfries, Virginia.
October 1. eo
The Subscriber has received, 12,000lb. Green Coffee, entitled to drawback, and 18 bales of Cotton, which he will sell low.
He has also for Sale, Molasses of the first quality, and A few hhd. of Sugar.
ROBERT YOUNG.
October 13. eo1gt
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz.
A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburg and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Afhy's Bent. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and tenanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One also, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres on Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying on the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and in Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettoc-tan and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburgh, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory.
Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington.
Two improved lots near the Capitol, square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA.
A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince-streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER.
One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and another in the commons of about six acres.
Bath, or Warm Springs.
Two well situated lots, on one of them is a small building large enough to accommodate one family.
The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county. GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson, do. WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westmoreland, do.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Washington, Fairfax, do.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon, do. LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood-Lawn, do. August 30. 2aw
M'CARA and FRIDGE
Have just opened a Wholesale Store, in King Street, opposite SNOWDEN'S PRINTING OFFICE, where they have a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days;
—CONSISTING OF—
Coarse and fine cloths, coating, blankets, flannels, corduroys, thicklets, fustians, calimancoes, checks, British mullins of every description, silk handkerchiefs, ribbons, pelong fustians, romals, polacats, thread laces and edgings, cottons and chintzes, shawls, fancy pocket handkerchiefs, dimities, Irish linens, brown Hollands, toiletens, cotton hosiery, lacing silks, table cloths; threads, white and coloured, by the pound or package; hats in cases assorted; knives and forks, scissars, &c. &c. &c.
They will receive a further supply of GOODS by the early Fall vessels.
To LET, the House in King-street lately occupied by Mr. McCulloch. Apply as above.
Sept. 17. eo2m.
To be RENTED,
For one Year or a term of Years, and Possession given immediately,
The STOREHOUSE, LOT and KITCHEN where John Cook lately lived, being the best Stand in Town for a Retail Store. For further Particulars enquire of
BERNARD GALLAGHER.
Dumfries, Sept. 29. (30) eo12t
A few Barrels and two Hhds. First quality SUGAR for Sale by Wm. HARTSHORNE, Who wishes to employ two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS. 9th Mo. 27. eo1f
TO LET,
A THREE-STORY BRICK HOUSE, On Prince, between Fairfax and Union Streets, adjoining the Store of William Hodgson. Apply to
JOHN HARPER.
October 6. eo
To RENT,
For a term of Years, in one or two Farms, Near 2000 Acres of L A N D,
Being that part of the Mount-Vernon Tract devised by General Washington to George F. and Charles A. Washington, lying on the south side of the Potomac, five or six miles below Alexandria. This land is well suited to wheat, being flat river land, extending upwards of three miles on the water, and has several good Fisheries on it. The contiguity of this situation to Alexandria, the City and George-Town, with the convenience of water carriage, must make it desirable to Farmers. There is on it a small Dwelling-House, a commodious brick Barn, and excellent Stables and out Houses. Any person wishing to rent, will be shown the Premises by application to G. Rollings, living thereon, and may know the terms by application to Colonel Deneale, at his office in Alexandria, with whom a plat of the Land is left, or to the subscriber.
BURWELL BASSETT.
Sept. 28. eo18t
Wanted to Purchase,
A STOUT NEGRO LAD, whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given.
R. B. JAMESON.
Sept. 18. d
Forty Dollars Reward.
Strayed or stolen from off Mr. Skinkers farm near Hay Market, Prince William County, a
BAY HORSE,
with a white streak down his forehead & snipe on his nose, 15 hands high, 9 years old, three white feet, thin mane and tail and frod all round, paces well but dull without spurs. The above reward will be paid for convicting the thief, if stolen, or four dollars for the horse only with reasonable charges.
JOHN MC LANACHAN.
September 25. 1aw3w1
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.