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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1804.
[No. 1075.
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Chocolate } in boxes, White and brown Soap and Mould and dip Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Eggs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffils, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancees, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chinzees and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osamburghs and Ticklenburghs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller,
August 29.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street,
AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars. This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
July 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray,
MEMOIRS
OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN. By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep. 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50
July 26.
350 bds. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bds. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tierces of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
July 26.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, one hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All matters of effects and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 17.
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given. Apply to the Printer.
July 16.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK on HAND, consisting of a handsome collection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Baftas, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrahs, 1 do. India Chiatz, 2 sacks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, consisting of 8 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Baftas, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1. and A large quantity of red Soal Leather.
June 4.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS
Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Leaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brussels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Peper, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, M'Cayenne and black Pepper, Alspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz,
FRESH LEMONS
And Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail,
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar:
And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES.
And GLASS WARE assorted.
On Hand, as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts,
Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO,
Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use.
Abd Willis.
August 20.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and for't Spanow from Antigua,
4000 lbs. soft she'd Almonds,
3000 Oranges,
30 bds. Limes, packed in their natural soil,
49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail,
Fresh Lemons,
Cherry Wine of a superior quality,
And real Holland Gin.
Has always on Hand,
A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c.
The above articles are all in fine order, and of end excellent quality.
Aug. 22.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by Subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and improvements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British Island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office.
July 12.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23.
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 16.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
15,000 do. Cocoa,
20 bds. Muscovado Sugar,
20 bags of Cotton,
20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum,
20 bds. Molasses,
10 pipes Holland Gin,
30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted,
10 pipes London P. Madeira
WINES.
8 do. old Port
4 do. P. Teneriffe
15 qr. casks Sherry. and
4 pipes Brussels
3 bds. green Coperas,
4 bds. Roll Brimstone,
2 bds. Madder,
2 bds. Allum, and
120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line.
May 29.
FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG DOLPHIN,
JOHN BANGS, Master,
Will sail on Sunday next,
For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Lawraon and Smoot's wharf, or to Lawraon and Foyle on said wharf.
August 27.
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Columbia,
burthen about 500 bds.
Thos. R. Gardner, Master:
Apply to J. G. LADD.
Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons
High flavoured Jamaica Spirits.
July 16.
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM.
Thomas V. Butler, Master;
burthen about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd,
King Street,
Who has for Sale,
Berber Gurrahs,
Nimpofak Coffas,
Chittabully Baftas,
Champore Coffas,
Jantally Mamoodys,
Johanna Lawns,
Table Cloths,
4th proof Jamaica Rum,
Country Gin, and
A few bds. N. York Cargo Port.
July 25.
For Freight or Charter,
To the WEST-INDIES,
The Schooner SPARROW,
GEORGE COLEMAN, Master:
Burthen from 7 to 800 bds. Apply to the master on board, or to
Marsteller and Young.
Aug. 21.
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the WEST INDIES,
The fine, fast sailing
Brig RACHEL,
JOHN GUTHRIE, Master:
Burthen 1200 bds. in complete order for sea. Apply to
M'Clean and Winterbery.
Aug. 21.
For CHARTER,
The fine, new American
Ship ORB,
Captain FARLEY,
About 450 hogheads burthen:
Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediately. For terms apply to
William Hodgson.
Aug.
The Ship United States,
arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June,
having a passage of 27 days from the
Capes, and was preparing for the re-
ception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and
George Town. We expect her early in Septem-
ber and with to provide a return Cargo for Liver-
pool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we
will take FREIGHT for Cowea and a market,
or direct to a port in Holland. We request an
early application in order that we may give her
dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 30,000 white
oak barrel Staves.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Aug. 13.
For Freight or Charter to Europe,
The SHIP
WILLIAM and JOHN,
T. Woodhouse, Master:
Expected daily from Jamaica—carries 350 bds.
Tobacco. Apply to
James Wilson.
Aug. 14.
A Farm Wanted.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a FARM
of moderate size, possessed of useful improvements
and natural advantages, in either of the counties
of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun or Fau-
quier; for which payment will be made in hand,
Francis L. Lee.
Aug. 22.

NOTICE.
THE prodigious number of DOGS, going at large in our streets daily, at this season of the year, has given but a too well founded alarm, the consequences to be apprehended, if longer permitted; a speedy corrective therefore in the premises seems expedient—I do therefore again require the several constables to be vigilant, and active in the discharge of their several duties, as it respects those animals, and their owners; and in executing the law upon that subject passed the 5th February 1800, in these words, to wit :— All owners of dogs shall keep such dogs chained or otherwise confined, and if any dog shall be found going at large, without his owner, the owner shall be subject to the penalty of one dollar. It shall be lawful for any person, and shall particularly be the duty of the constables, to kill and destroy any dog found so going at large without his owner."
The benefit and satisfaction experienced and acknowledged, by those persons who have lately white washed their cellars, ought I think to be a powerful incentive to several others who have not done so; and in my view of the subject, the present state of the weather more than ever appears to require this very salutary operation, the expence can surely be no objection with many for several cellars will require more time and labour, than what one half dollar or seventy five cents will purchase.
J. Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
August 28. dtw
Public Sale.
On Thursday the 30th August, at half past 10 o'clock, will be sold on Dunlap and A. Wm's wharf, thirty six hogheads of First quality SUGAR, on a credit of sixty and ninety days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes.
Philip G. Marseller.
August 28.
NOTICE.
THE SALE of a part of Major Thomas Webb's LAND, advertised in this paper, was postponed until Wednesday the 5th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. when the sale will again commence on the premises, near the lands of Mr. Jonah Thompson.
This tract will be sold in convenient LOTS, some of which are, in point of situation, equal to any in the vicinity of Alexandria.
Richard M. Scott, } Com'rs. Francis Peyton, } Amos Alexander, }
August 23. dds
JUST RECEIVED,
by the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS,
70 Jars of OLIVES—all in fine order. I. SIMMS.
Aug. 20. d
Smithfield Bacon Hams.
THE Subscriber has just received 2000 lbs. of Smithfield BACON HAMS, consisting in the greatest part of nice small Hams of from 6 to 12 pounds weight.—An assortment of Liverpool STONE WARE,
consisting of jugs, pitchers, and pickle pots of different sizes.
Abel Willis.
Aug. 23. d
FOR SALE,
A very likely NEGRO WOMAN, about 25 years of age, with her male Child one year old. She has been accustomed to all kinds of house work; is a tolerable seamstress, and is well acquainted with the nursing and attending of children. For terms
Apply to the Printer.
Aug. 6. d
LOST,
A keg of SPRIGS, brought by the Sloop Unity, captain Hand, from Philadelphia, and consigned to Messrs. Libby, Carne & Slade. They were landed on Vowels's wharf, on or about the 18th May last, and we suppose the drayman has taken them by mistake from either it was, as Libby, Carne and Slade did not receive them. Whoever has the said keg will oblige by informing the subscribers.
M'Lean and Winterberry.
Aug. 25. d
Notice.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry of the 2d Legion of the Militia, will be held at the Court House, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday, the 25th inst. for the purpose of alling fines for non attendance at the Muster in May, June, July and August; and a Legionary Court of Enquiry will be held at the same place on Tuesday the 11th day of September next, for hearing appeals and performing other duties required by Law. The Courts will meet each day at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
August 18. 22wt
CONSIDERATIONS
On the Cession of Louisiana, by France to the United States, and its probable consequences not only to those Nations, but to Spain and Britain.—From a late London publication.
The cession of Louisiana to the United States of North America, although it contains in itself the seeds of the greatest political revolution that ever the world witnessed, has been passed over sub silentio , as a matter of no weight in the scale of European politics. No axiom can, however, be more self-evident than that it will, at no very far distant period, transfer the stewardship (if I may be allowed the term) of the South American treasures, from the Spanish government into other hands; and cause a very extraordinary, if not a total, alteration in the system and relative state of politics of almost every European nation, whilst the United States are inexorably drawn into the vortex of European politics—a measure deprecated by all the philosophical and political writers who have employed their pens on American affairs, and by none more so than the late Gen. Washington.
It is true, that the free navigation of the river Mississippi was a most desirable object of the United States, and they have effectually attained it by the possession of the Province of Louisiana, forming its western bank, but they have attained also more than they had occasion for; they have added bulk to what was before too unwieldy; and have laid an immense charge on their useful possessions, in order to add those which will not only be useless but burthensome. The purchase of Louisiana, on a superficial glance, may seem beneficial to the United States; yet whoever will go deeper into the subject will soon discover that it exhibits the strongest proof of the impolicy and weakness of their government. It was of a measure of sober reason and sound policy, but a temporary shift to gain the present administration popularity, and to prevent a schism in the United States, which, by the very means they have taken to avoid it, is rendered absolutely certain at a future period.
The territory of the United States, before the cession of Louisiana, was too unwieldy for their government; two insurrections of the western against the eastern parts, within the space of six years, have ascertained the impotence of the former under the restraint imposed upon them by the Federal compact, and their wishes to have an independent government of their own. The most material obstacle to their wishes was their having no outlet to the sea for the exportation of their produce, but through the channel of the Mississippi, the navigation of which was only enjoyed by a treaty with Spain. When that was obstructed at the expiration of the treaty, they threatened their government that they did not immediately do them justice (as they termed it) they would instantly procure it for themselves, by attacking New Orleans and the other Spanish settlements on the Mississippi. They accordingly began to arm, and the American government say itself strangely involved in the hazard either of war with Spain and consequently France, or of a civil commotion. To free themselves from this dilemma, the American government applied to that of Spain to renew the treaty for granting to the inhabitants of the United States the free navigation of the Mississippi, and the right of depositing their goods at New Orleans, on the same terms as they had formerly held it; but Spain, at the same time of this application, was entirely under the controul of France and could not stir without her consent.
France was again plunged into a war with Britain, and money was absolutely necessary to enable her to maintain the contest. Bonaparte was fully aware of the importance of Louisiana, not only to draw gold from the American government, but also to procure their friendship, or at least neutrality, either of which was indispensably necessary to his design against Britain. He, therefore, under a pretence of being better able than Spain to maintain Louisiana against the United States, and of preserving for his good ally a boundary or barrier to the whole of her South American dominions, extorted it from her, and, to her great astonishment and grief, immediately sold it to the United States for sixteen millions of dollars. From a cursory view of these facts may be collected the impolicy and weakness of the American government; the total loss of the dominion of South America by Spain; the insidiousness and ambition of the ruler of France; and the real interest of Britain. The effects which the cession of Louisiana may have upon each nation, will be separately considered, and such conclusions drawn from the whole as the extent of human probability will justify, the soundest basis whereon speculative opinion can be grounded.
considered, and such conclusions drawn from the whole as the extent of human probability will justify, the soundest basis whereon speculative opinion can be grounded.
The territory of the United States, as has been observed and lamented by the late General Washington, in his Farewell Address to the Citizens, has been characterized by three geographical descriptions of the Northern, the Southern, and the Western divisions. The inhabitants of the latter have, in two instances, shewn an intractability and a desire to separate from those of the two former, and have been retained only by force, which is quite incompatible with the Doctrine of an Union founded on mutual convenience and utility. To prevent their breaking out into an open revolt, government has been necessitated to increase an already too large extent of territory, and to break through their natural boundary, such as to every one must appear to be that of the Mississippi on the western side. They have been compelled to purchase an immense tract of land for which they can have no real use, and which must prove an incumbrance; although the acquisition of it has cost the northern and southern divisions, on which the expence must ultimately fall without deriving any benefit from it, the sum of sixteen millions of dollars. Can it be wondered at, that such a measure of inutility and expence should have created, as it has, a great deal of opposition on their part? Certainly not. The vast extent of the United States was already detrimental to them, because it drew off and scattered the population and militated against its improvement and security, which were only to be attended by a stated settlement. Multitudes daily flocked to the west, and increased the strength of those who were disaffected to, and evidently discovered an intention of withdrawing themselves from the Union. It was therefore a matter of serious consideration for the government, whether it was not more political even to have given up the western territory, which was unmanageable, than to have added to it a vast expence of the eastern, over which they had a perfect command. As Washington in his Farewell Address justly observes, "It is the unity of government which is the main pillar in the edifice of the real independence of the United States; the support of their tranquillity at home, and their peace abroad: of their safety, of their prosperity, of that liberty which we so highly prize." Was it not then madness to add to the magnitude of that edifice, whose magnitude before threatened its falling to pieces? Louisiana has not only added to magnitude, but destroyed the compactness of the United States, without which Union cannot subsist. Each state must be so situated relatively to the others, as to draw a mutual benefit from the union of the whole. Louisiana is totally distinct from, and must rather prove a clog than an advantage to the United States. If the government was of opinion that the free navigation of the Mississippi was indispensable to their interest, it would have been infinitely better for them and Spain to have treated for the purchase of the Floridas, which would have given that advantage, and have perfected the arrondissement of the United States, without affording any cause of jealousy to Spain. The Mississippi would then have been an effectual and unequivocal boundary to both: but there is now no boundary between them but an imaginary one, & the consequence must be a constant heartburning and a serious expostulation. The western territory, which might have been extremely valuable to the U. States, will again become a desert, as its inhabitants, attracted by the riches of Mexico, will cross over to Louisiana to partake of them either in a direct or indirect manner. If they were tractable in the western territory, they will of course become much more so at a greater distance; and being secured from the other parts of the United States by the Mississippi, a strong barrier and easily to be defended, it may be guessed that they will be no longer obedient to them than may suit their inclination. The United States seem to have done their utmost to render them independent; for, besides the effectual barrier of the Mississippi, they have procured for them the city of New Orleans, situated on the Gulf of Mexico; so that instead of being, as heretofore, dependent on the eastern states for the consumption and exportation of the chief part of their produce, they have an immediate communication with foreign parts particularly the West Indies—from the vicinage of such a restless, enterprising, and ungovernable horde* as that which is going to people Louisiana, any attempt on the part of Spain to suppress illicit commerce will be succeeded by open violence; and it does not require the least penetration to see
that even the government of the United States, if ever so well inclined to terms with Spain, will be under the torrent which will burst into it through Louisiana.
If then (as I venture to predict) the consequence of the cession of Louisiana to the United States will be the total loss of Spain of its South American dominions, it will be naturally asked how France could have given birth to so impolitic a measure seeing that it would be in her power whenever she might think fit, to extract those treasures from Spain whilst they were in her command; I answer, that the reins of the French government are at present in the hands of a man, who is either so totally blinded by ambition as not to foresee consequences; or, if he does foresee them, looks to the success of that ambition to control them, and undo all he has done. The latter is more likely to be the case. Bonaparte in order to carry into effect his darling scheme of subjugating Britain, wants money; he will go any lengths to obtain it, and he has obtained it at the price of Louisiana. But he looks forward to greater advantages from the United States, than the sixteen millions of dollars he has obtained from them, which may all be swallowed up by his numerous armies before he can bring his views towards Britain to an issue. He is well aware that if circumstances should oblige him to press Spain into the contest of Britain; or if Britain shall of her own accord put an end to the insidious neutrality of Spain; a stoppage will be put to the importation of South American treasures into Spain's Spanish bottoms, and he expects to procure them through the intervention of Americans. But the Americans should beware least by furthering his views, they totally destroy their own. If Bonaparte once subdue Britain, it will be very easy for him to reclaim Louisiana, and even to dictate what terms he pleases to the United States. They will find when too late for a remedy, that they can as well hold him with a straw as a treaty. If he fails in his attempt on Britain, he knows that the game is up with him, and cares not what becomes of Louisiana or France itself. He can at the most, be considered only as a tenant for life, who cares not what waste he commits on the freehold.
To Britain these facts are of the utmost importance, not only as they point out what lengths the ambition and implacability of the ruler in France will carry him in his attempts to annihilate their very existence as a nation, but also as they may serve to guide to the future channels thro' which the South American treasures may flow—a circumstance well worthy the attention of the first commercial nation in the world.
What Brissot holds out as an encouragement to the French to prepare for a commercial connexion with the United States, is infinitely more applicable to the British to extend theirs already so well established; and it is a very curious circumstance, that the whole of this work (not partial in the extreme to the French) confesses throughout the superiority of the British merchant, and is the most valuable publication the latter can peruse on the subject of American affairs. A strict alliance between Britain and the United States, seems to be the natural policy of both. If Britain is prostrated at the feet of France, the United States could not hope to retain Louisiana, nor even their own independence. If Britain can stand her ground, Louisiana will form part of the American Empire, or (which is more probable) the natives will unite with the emigrants to Louisiana, and form an independent government for themselves. Britain should, in the latter case, have an eye to her future commerce; a great change in the state of things is evidently in preparation, and she ought to prepare herself for it.
T. P. L.
NOTES.
* The inhabitants of the western territory are no better than a horde of Tartars. If a family leave their hut to go about their daily labour, at their return they find it, perhaps, taken possession of by some new comers, who will dispute it with them; no tenure being acknowledged among them but that of occupancy; no right but that of superior force. [Upon the foregoing passage the editor of the Philadelphia Gazette observes—"However correct our author's sentiments may be on the general subject of the cession, his remarks in reference to the inhabitants of the Western Territory are certainly false."]
† It has been already predicted at a time when circumstances did not render it nearly so probable as at present: the following is a literal translation from the second volume of Buffon's View of America: "I have mentioned precious metals. The Americans are in the neighbourhood of the countries which produce them. These countries are the abodes of indolence, which dispenses not with necessaries. Skins, &c."

of animals, and some metals are every thing that can be given there in exchange for articles of subsistence, which the inhabitants have not the spirit to make their lands produce, and for the necessaries for which they had it more convenient to pay with gold than with their industry. The independent Americans will become factors, advantageously placed between European manufactures, and the inhabitants of regions condemned by nature to the sterile productions of metals. All the powers of Spain cannot prevent this, nor ought even to undertake it. This new consideration promising to the French payment, so foolishly desired in gold, ought to encourage them to prepare for a commercial connection with the United States."
"My Lord Duke" said Donald would it not be better to apply yourself directly to God—I went to muckle Sawney Gordon, and to little Sawney Gordon; but if I had not come to your guid grace's self, I could not have got my discharge, and baith I and my bairns had been hanged." (London pap.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30.
Our Correspondent who subscribes himself "A Friend to the Advertiser," is informed that the communication to which he has reference has not been received. Should he be disposed to furnish a copy, the Editor will be governed, relative to it, by the rule prescribed in his note of yesterday. As no pecuniary consideration is required, for publications of a public or political nature, he will please to point out the manner in which his enclosure can be returned.
MAXIMS AND DETACHED THOUGHTS.
[Continued.]
THE proper nutriment of the understanding is truth, and the discovery of it, the great object of all eminent characters.
To a benevolent disposition every state of life will afford some opportunity of contributing to the welfare and benefit of mankind.
If those in government have not public minds as well as public salaries they will assuredly serve private views at the public's expense.
That plenty should augment covetousness is a perversion of a bountiful Providence, yet many of the wealthy are remarkable for being the most penurious: it is likewise a perversion of words to term a man charitable who gives perhaps a cent in a thousand, while many a poor man does not hesitate in bestowing the last in his possession.
Miserable is the state of these who are forever purchasing that wisdom at the expence of pain and inconvenience, which others get as it were by intuition: the prudent knowledge we may have acquired from the experience of one year, being very inadequate to the exigencies of another, yet happy they who apply even this mite judiciously.
It is a severe rebuke on us when the Almighty makes us so many allowances daily, that we are so unwilling to make any to our neighbour.
A sensible woman who respects her husband, will pay every mark of difference to those who are objects of his esteem, whether relations or not.
Keep your own secrets, nor covet those of others, yet if trusted, never reveal what ought to be considered as gold committed to your care, for the keeping of which you are accountable.
Seek not the favor of the multitude; a testimony which will bear weighing in the balance is of more value than the approbation of a weak or ill-judging world.
To preserve friendship, care, confidence and complaisance are necessary; without the aid of these it expires.
Interior conversation raises and supports man in a love of himself, which is natural to him; we become so many little centres, wherein we know we ought also to tend and draw near to God the Universal Centre. And hence it may be said, that he who loves to live within himself, finds himself placed on an eminence, and perceives the Universe placed under his feet. This situation is not what may be judged pride; but a noble elevation worthy of the soul.
(To be continued.)
It was said, when captain Willis, of the Shepherdess, left Cadiz, that there was some misunderstanding between the Court of Madrid and our Minister; who, it was said, had delivered an ultimatum, allowing so many days for the Court to prepare an answer. We know only of one cause of dispute, and that is Louisiana. It is not at all improbable that our executive may have remonstrated on the conduct of the Spanish Governor and others, before and subsequent to the treaty of cession. How far this report may be credited others are left to judge. Norfolk Ledger.
An officer of the Navy who came passenger in the Woodrop Simms, says that the misunderstanding between this country and Tunis, has been adjusted. All our
squadron when he left it, was off Tripoli, except the commodore, who was at Naples preparing gun boats.—It was confidently said that General Moreau was at Barcelona, permitted to retire from France to the United States. This we do not credit.—Nothing was heard of and engagement between the English and French fleets. Ibid.
Captain Riddick informs that the United States squadron were all off Tripoli, together with the gun boats fitted out at Naples and Malta. The apprehensions of a war with Tunis had entirely subsided—all misunderstandings between the United States and Tunis having been amicably adjusted by Mr. O'Brien, who went to Tunis for that purpose.
Captain Riddick heard no talk of a Spanish war when at Gibraltar, which he left the 19th July. (Norfolk Her.)
We have information from the best authority, that the yellow fever is prevalent on board a fleet of British ships at New-Providence; we think it proper to publish the fact, that the citizens of the several sea ports may be on their guard. Aurora.
Per contra—We have advices from our correspondent in Nassau to the 10th current, as late we presume as those which furnish the above information; and not a word is said respecting the existence of yellow fever in that quarter. N. Y. Daily Adv.
Hint to Masters trading to Batavia.
It is a melancholy truth, that Batavia is considered, in some seasons of the year, the most unhealthy European settlement of any in the East Indies; and that in past years many ships have lost their seamen at that port, owing principally to the bad water procure there, or at the Islands near Java. To remedy this, or to guard against the evil, as far as human means will avail, the following arrangement is simply recommended to the owners and captains of America vessels bound to Batavia. Let the ship take on board double the quantity of water for the United States to what has been usual for the outward passage, and let no other water be used by the ships company during the voyage. An extra allowance of 30 or 40 casks of pure water will be sufficient, if managed with prudence and economy. The cost will be trifling; the freight nothing, as the ships go out in ballast, and for the homeward voyage the spare casks might be filled with sugar or coffee, &c. It is strongly recommended never to drink the Batavia water, or that procured from Prince's Island, or the watering places near Java head. If the water falls short on the homeward passage the Isle of France may be visited for a supply, or the ship might touch at the Cape of Good Hope or at St. Helena, where the water is of an excellent quality. If a single life is preserved by adopting the plan here recommended, it will be gratifying in the highest degree, to An old East-India Sailor. Salem, August 22.
While the retrospect of our national affairs, and the contrast which it affords between the wisdom of the former, and the folly of the present administration of our government, excite the most painful reflections, our attention is drawn, with irresistible force, from a consideration of the past, to an anticipation of the future state, of our country.
The last advices from Europe announce the probability of an immediate war with Spain, and in that event, there can be no doubt of a rupture with France.
What are the preparations, and what are the means, on the part of our government, to meet these contingencies?
Have any measures been taken for the defence of our coast, or the protection of our commerce?
Has a single provision been made to that effect?
Has the deliberation of an hour been given to the subject?
Our-blockaded harbours—our deserted docks—our empty arsenals—our neglected garrisons—and the dispersed state of our suffrage-hunting cabinet, furnish conclusive answers to all these enquiries.
With the largest commercial tonnage of any nation in the world, Great Britain only excepted—with a trade proportionable valuable and extensive—and with a revenue entirely dependent on that trade—the United States of America are at this moment without the means of defence against the least considerable maritime nation of Europe. Even the colonies of Spain could suspend our commerce, and lay our seaport towns under contribution.
Are our Farmers aware of the inevitable consequences that must flow from such an order of things?
Have they lost sight of their best interests?
Is it of no importance to them that the only means of disposing of their surplus produce should be cut off?
Are they prepared to supply, from a diminished income, the deficiencies of the revenue, which the annihilation of our trade must occasion?
Or, would it be more agreeable to them that the enemy should be encountered in the interior, than that he should be repulsed from the coast, of the United States?
Are our Mechanics prepared to abandon the work-bench and the awl to become soldiers?
Are they desirous to exchange the tools of their trades for the weapons of war?
Or, in the event of our coast being only beleaguered, nor commerce only intercepted, and their several occupations thereby only ruined, would they be satisfied to earn a scanty and precarious subsistence for their families by the same employments, to which they were compelled to resort before the adoption of the federal government?
Does not every interest of the community, whether agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, loudly call for an efficient system of national defence?
In the present situation of the world, can the independence of the United States be preserved by any other means?
And is there any middle course between such a system of defence (comprehending an immediate increase of our navy) or the complete sacrifice and surrender of our national interest and character?
Ought the direction of the national defence, consistently with the honor and the safety of the country, to be confined to any other than an honorable, brave, firm, and independent Chief Magistrate?
Whether all or either of these characteristics belong to the present incumbent, may be clearly ascertained, on perusing Callender's Prospect before Us, with the author's explanations, or by enquiring at Carter's Mountain, or elsewhere.
It may not suit many of our citizens to seek refuge in the mountains—and, we trust, there are but few of them THAT WOULD MAKE PROPOSALS OF SUBMISSION TO AN INVADING ENEMY. Philadelphia Register.
For Charter to Europe, THE SHIP WILLIAM AND JOHN, T. Woodhouse, Master: Lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order, and ready to take in a cargo immediately. Apply to James Wilson. Aug. 30.
JUST ARRIVED, And for sale on board the Sch'r Elizabeth, lying at the head of Vowell's wharf, A Cargo of first quality CHEESE, from New London, which will be sold low, if applied for immediately. August 30. d3t
Notice to Parent, &c. Mr. DAVIS has returned, and will open school on Monday next. August 30. d3t
VALUABLE FISHERIES, TO LET.
THE subscriber will Rent, for the season ensuing, her Fisheries on the shore opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to the Manager at Notley Hall, or
Maria Rozer, King Street, Alexandria. August 20. c03 23v
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Frederick county, Virginia, about six miles from Little Town, on the 22d instant, likely yellow fellow, named GIB: He is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; a description of his clothing is thought unnecessary, as he has connections in Alexandria who will no doubt assist him in procuring others; I have good reason to believe he is seeking about that place, or perhaps secreted in it by his mother who resides there. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to the subscriber, or lodge him in any jail so that he may get again. David Cutler.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. Aug. 30. d2t 15
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rag.
BOSTON, August 22.
From the Mediterranean.
Captain Smith, who arrived here yesterday from Leghorn, informs that on the 11th June, off Toulon, he passed the British fleet, of eight ships of the line, under Lord Nelson, no engagement had taken place with the French squadron, nor had any part of it ventured out of port.
SHIPWRECK.
The following particulars of the loss of the brig Hermes, captain Homans, from Madeira for this port, are furnished by Mr. Samuel Prince passenger in the Shipwright.
On Sunday, August 5, in the morning discovered a wreck with three men, which proved to be only the quarter deck of a brig—on taking them on board they give the following account:—That they sailed from Madeira on the fourth July, in the brig Hermes, Thomas Homans, master, of Portsmouth; Benjamin Robinson mate, of Providence; James Steel, of New London; James M'Curdy and Philip Lambert, of the state of New-York; Samuel Joseph, a Portuguese; Henry Fisher, and Will Bloxen; that they had on board wine, and ballast; that on Sunday, July 22nd, they were scudding in a gale, under their fore-sail; that their tiller broke close to their rudder head, on which the brig instantly broached to, upset, and filed; the main-mast went away, which threw the captain overboard: that Benjamin Robinson, mate James Steel and Will Bloxen, took the boat and pushed off from the wreck, that the vessel in a few moments parted and sunk, all but her quarter deck, on which 4 of the crew remained, viz. Philip Lambert, Manuel Joseph, James M'Curdy and Henry Fisher; that they saw the captain swimming, endeavoring to reach the boat or wreck; but being exhausted they saw him sink: that soon after the boat had left the wreck they saw her upset, and the 3 men on her bottom; and in three fourths of an hour the boat and men disappeared when it is supposed they perished; that on the 2d Aug. James M'Curdy over come with hunger, thirst, and fatigue, died; that from the time of their misfortune, until relieved by us, (a space of 15 days) they had no kind of nourishment, except a piece of hide, which they found in the crotch of the quarter-deck, and salt water to drink.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27.
A gentleman lately from Spain informs, that throughout the interior of that country the greatest scarcity of provisions prevailed. So extreme was it at Madrid, in the month of June, that a royal order was issued ordering all the inhabitants who had not resided there for ten years to leave the city immediately. This distressing circumstance was occasioned by the failure of the last crops.
At a time not very remote when the Duke of Gordon, and all the lords of the family were Roman Catholics, a protestant not unknown to his grace, rented a small farm under him near Huntley Castle, and from whatever cause had fallen behind in his payment. A vigilant Stewart in the Duke's absence, seized the farmer's stock for arrears of rent, and advertised it by the parish crier to be roused, that is sold by auction, on a fixed day—The Duke happily returned in the interval; the tenant who knew his road made the best of his way onward to the Duke's apartment, and he was not interrupted, but forwarded in by the servants, who concluded he came by appointment. "What is the matter, Donald?" said the Duke as he saw him enter sad. Donald told his sorrowful tale in a natural manner; it touched the Duke's heart and produced an acquaintance in form—Stairing, as he cheerily withdrew, at the pictures and images, he expressed a curiosity to know what they were, in his homely way. "These" said the Duke with great condescension, "these are the Saints who intercede with God for me."

Notice.
Those who have claims against the estate of Captain JOHN HARPER , deceased are desired to bring them in properly proved, to either of the subscribers; and all those indebted to his estate are required to pay the same to Mary Harper .
Mary Harper, Executrix. Wm. Herbert, Sam. Craig, John Dunlap, Wm. Harthorne, } Exrs.
July 31.
LIFE Of General Washington.
SUBSCRIBERS to the life of General Washington are respectfully informed, that the FIRST VOLUME is ready for delivery at the store of JAMES KENNEDY, Sen.
King Street:
FIVE DOLLARS are to be paid by each subscriber on delivery—that is, one Dollar for the binding this in calf, gilt and Four Dollars in advance for the Second Volume, agreeable to the terms of subscription.
August 21.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF William H. & Enoch M. Lyles, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. All those indebted to the said firm are earnestly requested to discharge their accounts, and those to whom the said firm may be indebted to come forward before either party, and have their claims satisfactorily adjusted.
WILLIAM H. LYLES
Will continue to do business at the old stand, next door to Bennett and Watts's, with the determination of keeping a constant supply of the best selected GOODS—which will be sold at the most reduced rates for CASH.
Aug. 23.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay,
HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c,
Warranted Genuine, viz:
London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. Lisbon, Colima and Malaga Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medocs Claret, in cases of two doz.
WINES,
Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Sal. Petre and Allum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchongs, assorted
Fresh Teas of the latest importations,
Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leipee's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basker Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Seal Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c.
June 4.
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above.
June 4.
For Sale, at Ravensworth, A few likely, young NEGROES.
ALSO,
Mares and Colts, equal in blood to any in Am. vica, and about thirty head of Sheep.
John Bowen,
Agent for Wm. Fitzhugh.
Aug. 17.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804.
Edmund J. Lee, and Sarah his wife, Complainants, AGAINST Thomas Peterkin and Ezekiel William Bull, administrator of Jno. Mac Intosh, dec'd, Defendants,
In Chancery.
The defendants, Thomas Peterkin and Ezekiel William Bull, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of complainants, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of June court next, and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county. A copy—Test,
(A. 20.)
G Deneale, c. c.
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LEONARD-TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES:
ON the third Monday in October next, a purse of Forty Guineas will be run for over the Leonard-town course the four mile heats, and on Wednesday the following day a purse of Twenty Guineas will be run for over the same course the two mile heats, agreeably to the rules of the said Club.
Enoch I. M'Hard, Sec'y
Leonard-town, August 21. law7w
TO BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the second Tuesday in September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (sale to continue until all is sold,) at my Quarter, in Cornwall's Neck,
Fifty horned Cattle, and the same number of sheep and hogs; several mares, colts, fillies, plough nags, work oxen, & among the above are two fine mares with a thorough bred colt by their side.
Also, a lease of the Plantation which is well known, and forms a peninsula. This land must yield a handsome profit to their holder, has a market at the door for every article; add to this, the markets of Dumfries, Chequer, Alexandria, Washington and George Town. Its full length lays on the Potomac to the mouth of Marawoman Creek, which extends along the former so far, that with ease it may be closed with a short line from the river to the creek. There are a number of Fishing Landings, Fish and Wild Fowl, in their season, in high protection. The land is valuable for making tobacco, grazing, and uncommonly favourable for raising Stock of every kind.
It is presumed the purchaser would with to see the premises, on which I shall be the day preceding the sale, give fuller information, and make the terms accommodating to a reasonable purchaser; but a considerable deduction will be made for Cash, and Tobacco in hand. Should not the above lease be disposed of, it will be rented for and during its continuance, on giving bond and good security for punctual payment of the rent.
Raphael Boarman.
August 25.
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Lands for Sale or Rent.
I will either sell or rent my TWO FARMS in the neighbourhood of Fredericksburg, known by the names of Chatham and Clarke . The first containing about eleven hundred acres, on which there is a good MERCHANT MILL , and an excellent FISHERY . The other supposed to be about four hundred acres, one hundred of which are now in corn, and in good order for sowing wheat. They are both in a high state of cultivation. In either event, I will dispose of a part of the Negroes, Stock, and Household Furniture.
Letters directed to me in Alexandria, post paid, will be duly attended to.
William Fitzhugh.
August 10.
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JESSE MORGAN WIRE WEAVER, N,
At his Manufactory, King Street, next door to Jonathan and Mahlon Schofield's dry goods store, Alexandria, has the following articles for sale, to wit:
Riddles for wheat, cockle, coal, lime and sand, ditto for flaxseed, oats, Indian meal and brick dust; likewise wove wire for cellars, milk-house windows; screen and snake wire for mills and fans. Also, safe wire or safes ready made.
August 28.
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Take Notice.
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth Bloxham formerly by the name of Elizabeth Mallery, has conducted herself in an unbecoming manner, I forewarn all persons from trusting her as I will not be answerable for any debt she may contract after this date.
William Bloxham.
August 28.
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BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
Dolls.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 10,000   1 do 10,000   2 do 5,000   5 do of 4,000 each 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5 325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. eo
** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
For Sale, or to Let,
THAT beautiful seat whereon the subscriber now lives, about half a mile from the town of Alexandria. The Lot contains four acres, on which are erected a handsome dwelling, with piazzas round the first and second stories, a stable and carriage house, beside other out buildings; there are also pertaining to the premises, an ice house, two springs of good water, and a summer and winter fishery. The ground is under good fencing, and the greater part set in clover, and about 40 bearing cherry and peach trees thereon. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, or at the corner of the Diagonal street.
John Duff.
July 24.
Land for Sale.
With a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mansion's. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit.
Walter S. Alexander, John Luke,
For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased. August 13. eo
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the reception of a careful tenant, and none else need apply.
Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place.
This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards below, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to B. Dulany.
N. B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it, and two passages. Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17. d4w
Alexandria Bank Shares
FOR SALE—apply to
James Patton.
Aug. 20.
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TRAVELS IN GREECE
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly according to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.  Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charles County, State of Maryland, near Bryantown, a negro man named BAP , about twenty years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, stout, well made fellow, has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, a broad round dark face with small eyes, a hole in each ear, stout thick feet with a large scar upon the top of one of them, his toes turn very much out. Had on and took with him an old pair of naked pantaloon, an ozanaburg shirt, an old negro cotton jacket, a short blue coat turned up with red, a pair of striped cotton stockings, a pair of old blue coating trowsers, and a felt hat half worn when he left home, but having taken with him clothes of various kinds, he may have changed them. He is supposed to have made for Alexandria or the Federal City. Any person apprehending said negro and lodge him in any jail so that I get him again shall be entitled to the above reward, or if brought home, in addition to the above reward, all reasonable expenses will be paid.
Masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harboring or carrying him off at their peril.
Robert Hagan.
August 21.
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FOR SALE, Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco.
Apply to
June 18.
Wm. OXLEY.
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