Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-09-06 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1803.
No. 853.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS , —AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfticks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. September 2
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , Rum in hog heads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bis. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bis. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS , Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffsils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. September 2
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dip'd and mould candles, 10 hhds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaister. They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco. August 1. d Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22nd day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hopkins, to wit: One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND , in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brewery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale. Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Phil. R. Fendall, } Ex'tors. Robert Young, } Wm. Waters, } August 18. d
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, that is to say: One tract containing 2800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river. One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh. These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next. The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title-papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided. (Signed) Bushrod Washington. August 19 d 13thO
Arcanum Tincture. JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE By R. and J. GRAY, THE Tinctura, purpureo folio aspero, OFR. WITHERING, Or, The consumptive patient's infallible restorative. August 23.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American, Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris. Sept. 3. d
The Ship United States, Capt. FINLEY, A constant Trader, arrived at Liverpool on the 9th of July, after a passage of twenty six days, we expect her to arrive here in all this month, and are desirous of engaging some FREIGHT, so as not to detain her long in port. For Freight or Passage be pleased to apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Sept. 2. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies.) The Sch'r DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board, at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 1. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
LONDON particular Madeira, } WINES, Port in casks and bottles, } Colmenar and Malaga } Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, } Fresh Teas of the latest Chulan, } Importation, Hyson, } Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Muscad, Alspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Freight Wanted. The Sch'r REBECCA will take from five to six hundred barrels freight, for any island in the West Indies. For terms apply at Hewes and Muler's Counting-Room. September 5. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION, (a staunch excellent vessel,) Job Simmons, Master, burthen about 1000 barrels, now unloading at the City of Washington, and will in a few days be here ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Please apply to the master on board, or to John G. Ladd. Sept. 5. d
NOTICE to SHIPPERS. The SHIP Governor Strong, Is ordered from Hampton Roads, where she now lies, to this port. She is for Freight or Charter. Those disposed to ship in her to the address of James Mackenzie and A. Glenie, London, will receive the customary advance. It is hoped that this ship will have a preference from shippers of tobacco, not only because she is a fine vessel, but to encourage the growing navigation of our own Port. Apply to A. Henderson & Co. Sept. 3. d
For BOSTON, (To sail the ensuing week) The Galiot Romeo, For Freight or Passage, please apply to captain Gorham, on board, or to John G. Ladd. September 1. d
For Freight or Charter, The SNOW CORNELIA, Shadrack Hathaway, Master; burthen about 1000 barrels. She will in a few days be ready for the reception of a cargo. For sale or board said vessel, 3000 bushels Bonavista SALT. John G. Ladd. August 24. d
For Freight or Charter, The BRIG JOANNA, Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co. Who have for sale, Sugar in hhds. and bds. Rum in hhds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways) The Schooner SEA FLOWER, Elvy Doughty, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale, Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather. August 23. d

Ancient and modern courtship. When I went a courting, Oh! there was such sporting, The girls had no tricks for to teize you; If you'd ask one—ad's life If she'd make you a wife, She'd curtsy and say—if it please you. But now they're such stuff, It is not enough For a man to be honest and civil; Who'er would succeed With the ladies, has need To flatter and lie like the devil.
THEATRE.
On TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 6th, WILL BE PRESENTED, (For the first time in this Theatre,) a COMEDY in five acts, CALLED The Marriage Promise. To which will be added, a Musical En- tertainment, called The SHIPWRECK.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s. 6d. Subscribers are respectfully inform- ed their tickets will be left at Mr Tho- mas's book store. September 5.
The Lands of George Carter, deceased, in the coun- ty of Loudoun, and formerly advertised for sale, not being entirely disposed of, Notice is hereby given, that the residue of those lands will be ex- posed to sale at Leesburg on Thursday the 15th of September next, and the sales will be continued if necessary from day to day until the whole is disposed of.—The terms of sale will be the same as heretofore advertised.
The Executors.
Aug 29. 12W
Supposed to be stolen
FROM the subscribers shop on Friday last, a small GOLD WATCH, makers name believed to be Vauchez, a Paris, on the Dial, and also on the inside—has an outside fancy case now in his possession.— Any person giving information, so that said watch may be recovered, and if stolen, that the thief may be prosecuted, will be rewarded if required. Those who have borrowed watches will please return them directly.
WILLIAM F. GIRD, Clock & Watch Maker, King Street. Sept. 5. 31 3/4
Fresh Timothy Seed.
Just received and for sale by NICHOLAS HINGSTON, SEEDS-MAN, Fairfax-Street, A quantity of Timothy Seed of this year's growth, at 5 dollars per bushel. Sept. 5. 41
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son. (a 5 d)
To be Sold at Vendue
On Col. Hooe's Wharf, 8th inst at 11 o'clock,
A large two story Store, on laid wharf, 75 feet long, 25 feet wide, it is a strong good frame, lined through- out with graineries, partitioned off on the second and third floors; the frame is in three separate parts for the convenience of moving if necessary. The ground on which it stands is leased from the cor- poration at 150 dols. per annum. Three years of the lease are yet to come, when the building may be moved, if another agreement is not made with the Corpora- tion. To save trouble, it will be put up at one thousand dollars, no bid will be taken for less than five dollars, but the highest bidder may be sure the owner, or any person for him, will not make any by bids. One half the purchase money will be received in approved notes of 60, and the other in 90 days from the day of sale.
There is attached to this property the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage.
Wm. HARTSHORNE. September 1.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, July 14.
In twenty four hours after the arrival of the courier who was the bearer of the convention of Suhlingen, relative to the army of the King of England in Hanover, the First Consul caused that act to be sent to the English government, in order to know whether his Britannic Majesty was willing to ratify it.
Citizen Talleyrand, Minister for Fo- reign Relations, consequently wrote the following letter to Lord Hawkesbury:
Letter from the Minister for Foreign Af- fairs, to Lord Hawkesbury, Paris, May 18, 1803.
MY LORD,
After a slight engagement with the troops of his Britannic Majesty, the French army occupies the territory of Han- over.
The First Consul having only in view to obtain some pledge for the evacuation of Malta, and to endeavor to accomplish the execution of the Treaty of Amiens, has not been disposed to make his Bri- tannic Majesty's subject experience all the rigours of war. Nevertheless, the First Consul cannot ratify the convention con- cluded between the French army and that of his Majesty, of which I have the honor to subjoin a copy, but in as far as it shall be in like manner ratified by his Britannic Majesty; and in the first case, I have it expressly in charge from the First Consul, to declare that it is his intention that the army of the King of England, in Hanover, should in the first instance, be exchanged against all the sailors or soldiers which his Majesty's ships may or shall have made prisoners.
The First Consul would see with pain that his Britannic Majesty, in the refusing to ratify the said convention, should oblige the French government to treat the coun- try of Hanover with all the rigors of war, and as a country which, left to itself and abandoned by its Sovereign, would find it- self conquered without a capitulation, and left to the discretion of the occupying power.
I shall anxiously expect, my Lord, your communication of the intention of his Britannic Majesty.
Receive, my Lord, the assurance of my high consideration. (Signed)
“CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.”
[Here follows a copy of the Convention.]
General Mortier at the same time re- ceived orders to acquaint the General of the King of England's army in Hanover, that the First Consul would make no diffi- culty of ratifying the convention of Suh- lingen, as soon as his Britannic Majesty himself should have ratified it. There is not a single sensible man in Europe who could for a moment have doubted the rat- ification of the King of England.
The receipt of the following answer from Lord Hawkesbury, therefore, excited the greatest astonishment.
Answer of Lord Hawkesbury to the Mini- ster for Foreign Affairs.
Downing street, June 15, 1803.
SIR,
I have laid your letter of the 10th inst. before the King.
I have his Majesty's orders to inform you, that as he has always considered the character of Elector of Hanover as distinct from his character of King of the united Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, he cannot consent to acquiesce in any act which might sanction the idea that he is justly susceptible of being attacked in one capacity for the conduct he may think it his duty to adopt in the other. It is not now that this principle has, for the first time, been advanced. It has been recog- nized by several powers of Europe, and more particularly by the French govern- ment, which, in 1795, in consequence of his Majesty's accession to the Treaty of Basle, recognized his neutrality in his ca- pacity of Elector of Hanover, at the mo- ment when it was at war with him in his quality of King of Great Britain. This principle has besides been confirmed by the conduct of his Majesty in reference to the Treaty of Luneville, and by the ar- rangements which have lately taken place relative to the Germanic indemnities, whose object must have been, to provide for the independence of the Empire, and which have been solemnly guaranteed by the principal powers of Europe, but in which his Majesty took no part as king of Great Britain.
In these circumstances, his Majesty, in his character of Elector of Hanover, is
resolved to appeal to the Empire, and the Powers of Europe, who have guaranteed the Germanic Constitution, and conse- quently his rights and possessions in qua- lity of Prince of that Empire.
In the mean time until his Majesty shall be informed of their sentiments, he has commanded me to state, that in his character of Elector of Hanover, he will scrupulously abstain from every act which can be considered as contravening the sti- pulations contained in the Convention which was concluded on the 3d of June, between the Deputies appointed by the Regency of Hanover, and the French Go- vernment.
I beg your acceptance of the assu- rances of the high consideration with which I have the honour to be, Sir, your most humble and obedient servant, (Signed)
“HAWKESBURY.”
General Mortier was then informed, that in consequence of the refusal of the ratification on the part of the King of England, the convention of Suhlingen was considered as null.
Copy of a letter written by Lieutenant General Mortier to Marshal Count Wal- Moden, dated Lunenburg, June 36.
I have the honour to inform your Excellency that the First Consul would have approved in its entire contents, the Convention of Suhlingen, had the King of England himself consented to ratify it. It is therefore with pain I have to acquaint you that Lord Hawkesbury has informed Citizen Talleyrand that his Britannic Ma- jesty formally refused that ratification.
Your Excellency well recollects that in 1757, a similar Convention was con- cluded at Closter Seven, between M. de Richelieu and the Duke of Cumberland, and that the King of England not being disposed to adhere to it, gave orders to his army to recommence hostilities.
It is to avoid a renewal of the scenes which then took place that my government charges me to inform your Excellency that the refusal of his Britannic Majesty annuls the Convention of Suhlingen.
It is evident, M. Marshal, that En- gland unworthily sacrifices your troops, whose bravery is known to Europe; but it is no less known that any plan of defence on your part would be illusory, and could only draw new calamities upon your country.
I have empowered general Berthier, chief of the general staff, to communicate to you my proposals. I must insist that your Excellency will have the goodness to give me a categorical answer in the space of twenty four hours. The army which I have the honor to command is ready, and waits only for the signal to action. I in- treat your Excellency to believe me to be, with the most distinguished considera- tion, (Signed)
“ED. MORTIER.”
Letter from gen. Mortier to the First Consul.
Head quarters at Lunenburg, July 6.
Citizen First Consul,
On the 30th ult. I wrote to Marshal de Walmoden a letter, of which a copy is hereto subjoined. Baron de Bock, col. in the regiment of guards, waited on me, on his part, the following morning. He told me that the proposal of making his army lay down their arms, for the pur- pose of being conducted prisoners to France, was of a nature so humiliating, that all of them would rather perish with arms in their hands; that they had made a sufficient sacrifice for their country by the capitulation of Suhlingen; that it was now time to do something for their own honor; that their officers and their army were reduced to despair. M. de Bock then represented to me the extreme fide- lity with which the Hanoverians had scrupulously exacted all the articles of the convention of Suhlingen, which con- cerned them; that their conduct in re- gard to us was exempt from all reproach, and ought by no means to draw upon them the misfortunes with which I menaced them. I, on my side, recriminated on the perfidy of the King of England, who had refused to ratify the Convention of the 3d of June; that it was Machiavelian policy of England alone that they had to accuse, and that it was manifest that go- vernment would sacrifice them, as it al- ways had sacrificed its friends on the Con- tinent.
M. de Bock is a man full of honor and generosity. He said, that if I could make admissible propositions, such as that of sending home a part of the army for 5 months in rotation, and keeping up a bo-
dy of 5 or 6000 men at Lunenburg, that he conceived the marshal might enter into an arrangement with me. My answer was in the negative, and we parted. I had already made every disposition for passing the river. A number of boats collected in the Elbe and in the Elmenau furnished me with abundant means. The enemy occupied a position between Steck- nitz and Bille.
The general attack was to have ta- ken place in the night of the 4th. The enemy had got some artillery of a large calibre at Rotzeburg, and with this they mounted all the batteries on the Elbe.— I had on my side erected counter-batte- ries: my troops were well disposed, and every thing announced a fortunate issue, when M. de Walmoden communicated to me the following propositions.
Citizen First Consul, the Hanoverian army were reduced to despair, they em- plored your clemency. I thought that abandoned by their king, you would treat them with kindness. In the middle of the Elbe I concluded the annexed capitu- lation with general Walmoden. He signed it with bitterness of heart: you will there see that his army lays down their arms; that his cavalry are to be dismounted, and to put into our hands nearly 4000 excellent horses. The sol- diers returning to their homes will devote themselves to the labours of agriculture, & need give us no kind of uneasiness.— They will be no longer under the orders of England.
Health and profound respect, (Signed)
“E. MORTIER.”
P.S. It would be difficult to describe to you the situation of the fine regiment of the King of England's guards, at the moment of their dismounting.”
The King of England having refus- ed to ratify the Convention of Suhlingen, the First Consul has been obliged to con- sider that Convention as null. In conse- quence thereof Lieutenant General Morti- er, commander in chief of the French ar- my, and his Excellency Count de Wal- moden, commander in chief of the Han- overian army, have agreed to the following capitulation, which shall be immediately executed, without being of a nature to be submitted to the ratification of the two governments.
Article I. The Hanoverian army shall lay down its arms; they shall be given up, with all its artillery, to the French army.
II. All the horses of the Hanoverian cavalry and artillery shall be given up to the French army, by one of the members of the States. A commission, appoint- ed by the commander in chief to that ef- fect, shall be instantly sent to take an account of their state and number.
III. The Hanoverian army shall be disbanded; the troops shall pass the Elbe, and withdraw to their respective homes. They shall previously give their parole not to carry arms against France and her allies until after having been exchanged for those of equal rank by as many French military as may be taken by the English in the course of the present war.
IV. The Hanoverian generals and of- ficers shall retire upon their parole to the places which they may choose for their abode, provided they do not depart from the continent. They shall keep their swords, and take away with them their horses, effects and baggage.
V. There shall be given to the com- mander in chief of the French army, with the least possible delay, a nominal list of all the individuals of whom the Hanove- rian army is composed.
VI. The Hanoverian soldiers sent to their respective homes shall not be allow- ed to wear their uniforms.
VII. They shall be provided with sub- sistence until their return home, and for- age shall also be granted to the horses of the officers.
VIII. The 16th and 17th articles of the Convention of Suhlingen shall be ap- licable to the Hanoverian army.
IX. The French troops shall immedi- ately occupy that part of the Electorate of Hanover situated in the county Lauen- burg.
Signed, by duplicate, on the Elbe, this 5th of July, the 11th year of the French Republic.
Lieutenant General, commander in chief of the French army.
ED. MORTIER,
Marshal Count
DE WALMODEN.

NEW-YORK, Sept. 3. Arrived, ship William and Jane, Price, Liverpool; Washington, Liddle, Amsterdam.
Arrived since our last. Ship Washington, Liddle, 52 days from Amsterdam. Left there, ship Orlando, Marschalk, to sail in 4 or 5 days, and 4 or 5 others, names not recollected, arrived since the departure of capt. Noble, of the brig Mary, whose list we published some time ago. August 16, in lat. 44, 52, long. 45, 34, spoke ship William, Bel, from Norfolk for Cowes, out 14 days. 22d. in lat. 45, 10, long. 53, 33, spoke a Dutch built ship from Hamburg, for Philadelphia, with passengers, out 60 days.
Ship William and Jane, Price, at Newburyport, 55 days from Liverpool. August 1st, in lat. 48, 35, spoke ship America, Stone, from Virginia, for Cowes, out 18 days. 24th, in lat. 42, 30, long. 63, spoke sch'r Jane, Thatcher, from Union River for Liverpool.
The committee of health report, that 6 deaths and 29 new cases of the prevailing fever occurred during the 24 hours ending at 6 o'clock last evening.
NORFOLK, Sept. 3.
By the sloop Diana, captain Lewis 15 days from Guadalupe bound to Alexandria arrived on Thursday, we learn, that there were two prizes carried into Basse terre the day he sailed, one of which was a brig with upwards of 200 slaves; the other a privateer schooner of 6 guns—there were a number of warm privateers out of that island; the Negroes had burnt many of the plantations, but order was restored before he left there. Guadalupe was not blockaded when he sailed—Left there the schooner Hope, captain Cox of Alexandria, half her cargo out; and several northern vessels names unknown.
PETERSBURG, September 2.
Arrived at City Point on Tuesday the 30th ult. the ship Kingston, capt. Stephens, in 35 days from London.
Spoke, July 24th, lat. 58, 52, N. long. 12, 18 W. the ship Nancy, capt. Howland, 41 days from Charleston, bound to Hull. August 17th, lat. 44, 20 N. long. 51 W. spoke the ship Joseph, of Portland, captain Nelson, 34 days from Hull, bound to New York. August 20th, lat. 42, 6 N. long. 59, 30 W. spoke the ship Governor Strong, 36 days from London, bound to Alexandria.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.
Oliver Cromwell, the usurper of the English Throne, never, in the plenitude of power, durst sleep in the same apartment two nights together. Bonaparte, does not venture, even at the silent hour of night, without his guards. George, the present King of England, can with conscious safety trust himself alone among his subjects, and daily walks and rides with no other attendants than a companion or two. The former was an usurper; the next a corsican Chief of the French sons of Equality, the latter a lawful monarch. "Thus stands the account between God and Man." The good enjoying only his lawful right as happy as a man, and conscious of open safety—the bad "fearing each bush an officer" knows only outward show of security, but no silent happiness of mind. In the lesser circles of life, mark the man, risen from the very dregs of mankind, to a small post of power, we see him suspicious, arrogant, and tyrannical.—In the man of virtue, whom merit alone hath elevated, we find complaisance and modesty. Even the little dependant family, will assume a self-created importance; and scorn acquaintance with its neighbour—the house of industry and modest merit.
'Tis impossible to conceive the chagrin and vexation of the First Consul, when he found that war was positively declared, all the ports of France blockaded, and hundreds of French and Dutch merchantmen, driven like sheep into the harbours of Old England: The "Moniteur," redoubled its abuse; every Englishman, woman, and infant, in France, were made prisoners of war! a navy was ordered to be "raised immediately" and the ships of the republic were commanded to take and bring in every British ship and vessel found on the ocean!
France has distinct treaties of peace
with Naples, Portugal, &c. yet it is believed, she will attack those powers immediately, unless they take part with her against England—this she probably defines to be the spirit of the treaties.
Among the extensive mass of Foreign articles received by yesterday's mail, we believe, none can interest the commercial community more than the following.
London, July 20.
It is with pleasure we are enabled to state, that the long pending discussion between our government and the United States, respecting the claims of the American citizens for captures by British cruizers during the last war, are now brought very nearly to a conclusion. Last Friday, the first awards upon the instalments of the commissioners, amount'g to about 400,000 pounds became due & was punctual paid by this government. The whole will amount to 1,200,000. The three commissioners, Messrs. Gore, Pinckney & Turnbull who have resided in England for seven years, merit the thanks of both countries, for their patience and perseverance in the examinations and adjustment of claims that might have so greatly affected the good understanding between them.
Dover, July 17.
Arrived, from Calais the French packet Lambert, with Mr. Monroe, American ambassador.
Congress: Representation of North Carolina complete.
Nathaniel Macon, Willis Alston, Thomas Wynn, William Blackledge, Richard Stanford, James Holland, Nathaniel Alexander, Joseph Winston, Marmaduke Williams, William Kennedy, James Gillespie, Samuel D. Purviance.
Captain Stanley, of the schr. Thomas, arrived at Beverly, from Alicante, on the 29th June, in lat. 36, 6, N. long. 11, 1, fell in with the English Malta fleet, bound to England, convoyed by four frigates; was boarded by them and treated politely—they informed captain S. that the American frigates had taken a number of Tripolines.
The Agent for the Commissary General of the commercial relations of the French republic, in the states, has given public notice, that no French vessel can be sold without a special authorisation of the owners, or of the agent of the French republic in the ports in which vessels are offered for sale.
Doctor John Condit, late a representative in the Congress of the United States from the state of New Jersey, has been appointed by the vice president of that state a senator in the next congress, in the room of Mr. Ogden, whose time expired the 4th March last.
The Liverpool Saturday's Advertiser of the 9th of July says—"The brig Deane, Capt. W. Deane, which arrived on Thursday from Kentucky, with a cargo of cotton, was built on the Alleghany River in Pennsylvania, and came down the river Ohio, into the Mississippi, having passed the Ohio, and failed a distance of nearly 3000 miles within the land. She is the first vessel which ever came to Europe from the western waters of the United States."
It was once remarked by some keen observer that laws were like cobwebs, in which the small flies were caught, while the large ones broke through. The laws of certain states in the union as they are administered resemble those fishing nets which are so managed as to catch the Salmon and let the Trouts through; they lay fast hold on the federalists but let the anti federalists pass. Such are the benefits of democratic littleness. ( Courier. )
The Baltimore American, speaking of the impressment of American seamen, cries out—"O God, where is the justice of man fled? Where is that true spirit that once joined every man to his fellow creature? O Americans! where is that patriotic spirit flown that ruled in '76? Where is that truly valiant spirit flown that was so laudably displayed (against the same people) at the battle of Brandywine?" To which a wag replies—"Buried in Carter's Mountain, or laid up in a dry dock."
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
'Tis hard to tell whether greater want of skill "Appear in writing or in judging ill; But of the two, 'tis sure the least offence. To tire the patience than mislead the sense."
POPE.
The above quotation, together with the whole of Pope's admirable essay on criticism, I would recommend to the attentive perusal of the gentleman who has, for some time past, favoured the public with his remarks on the Theatrical performance of this place. The palpable illiberality and injustice of those remarks, cannot have escaped the detection and censure of a generous and discerning public; and I did hope that some one, with talents more competent to the task than those I possess, would have checked the career of misrepresentation, and exhibited, in true colors, the public sentiment. When an individual professing to be the organ of the public opinion, by severity of criticism or unmerited sarcasm, outrages the feelings of the man, the indignation is roused, and it becomes a duty imposed by humanity to vindicate the injured. The wounds inflicted by temporary criticism are not generally lasting, nor perhaps entitled to much sympathy; but when genius or necessity prompts a man to place his dependence, for support, on the favor of the public, the severity of censure may probably repress exertion, and destroy the seeds of future excellence. Mr. Rutherford, it appears, has unfortunately felt the lash of our critic's censure, and for presuming to write under the smart—in his manly and spirited address, has drawn upon himself a retort, fraught with all the bitterness of "satiric gall." Had the writer's criticism displayed any marks of a "genius equal to the task," had there been any delicacy in his remarks, or wit and good breeding in his raillery, the performers might probably have felt themselves obliged to him for his observations and have benefitted by his correction; but when, in place of these, they discover nothing but dogmatical stupidity, are they to be blamed if they pay no deference to his judgment, or refuse to conform to his taste. They are right to exercise firmness and spirit, to repel arrogance and brutality. Diffidence and moderation will often be mistaken for imbecility and dejection, and will lure cowardice to the attack by the hopes of an easy prey.
With Mr. R. I do not believe that the pen of an individual is always the channel of public opinion. Impressed with this sentiment, he only exercised a right, inherent in every man, of vindicating himself from the attack of censorious impudence, to a public, whose favor he was anxious to attain.
This is not the first occasion on which our critic has failed in the discharge of the duties of his office. In one of his first papers he suffers the charms of beauty to mislead his judgment, and ventures warmly to commend Mrs. Green for the ease and animation with which she supports her character, to the total exclusion of all mention of Mrs. Hopkins. For this omission, however, she is amply compensated by the loud plaudits with which she is always received, which evince, that of the ladies of the Theatre, she is at least a second favorite with the public—though, perhaps incapable of ever arriving at the eminence of a Siddons or a Merry. Mrs. H's interesting figure, her correct performance, and the accuracy with which she always commits her part, together with her sweetly melodious voice when she charms us with a song, have deservedly raised her to that respectable rank which she indisputably holds in the public favor.
Convinced that "As in Poets, true genius is but rare, True taste as seldom is the critic's share."
I mean not to contend with our critic for the honor of directing the public taste. Satisfied, myself, with the entertainment which I derive from the performance of the company generally, I leave it to the public to express their approbation or censure.
JUVENIS.
September 5.
O'Meara's Packet, Maria, now lying at Hartshorne's wharf, will sail on Thursday for Norfolk. Sept. 5.
FOR SALE, Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON. Sept. 2.
J. and J. H. TUCKER, HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 bushels coarse SALT, 20 qr. casks Malaga Wine, 30 bls. prime Herrings, 10 hhds. 1st and 2d quality Sugar, 30 bls. do. do. and GROCERIES as usual. Sept. 6. 2aw3w
Honesty is the best Policy.
LOST last evening, between Gadsby's Tavern and the west end of King Street, a Baltimore Bank Note of Twenty Dollars, folded in a small piece of writing paper, with the owner's name wrote thereon, and also figured thus:
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Should the person who may find it feel disposed to leave it with the Printer, where the owner may have it again, he shall receive Ten Dollars.
Sept. 6. e03t
Indian Queen Inn.
THE subscriber offers the above Inn to rent, it being a well established house, the situation and conveniences are very generally known, and it is presumed the person wishing to rent would examine the premises, therefore a description is thought unnecessary. Possession may be had the 1st of October. Enquire of Mr. William Smith, in the absence of the subscriber.
Edward Powell, on the Premises.
Dumfries, Sept. 6. co
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the 4th inst. a Negro Man by the name of TOM, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high; he has a white spot on one side of his head, about the size of a dollar, which he may attempt to conceal; he has a very great impediment in his speech when he attempts to speak.—The above described fellow is about 25 years of age, and is very strait and handsomely made. His clothes cannot well be described, as he lived in Col. Martellers family, who were very liberal to him; he had either one or two watches with him when he left home; he can read and I believe write a little. The above reward will be given to any person who may apprehend and secure the said negro in any jail within the United States, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home. There were two other fellows left town in company with him.
RICHARD HEWITT.
N. B. This fellow has, for many months past, attended at the Vendue-Store. R. H. Sept. 6. 2aw3+
For Sale,
A handsome FARM,
Three miles from Alexandria, partly lying on the main road that leads to Colchester, containing one hundred and twenty five acres, handsomely improved, and pleasantly situated; on the premises are a neat dwelling house, kitchen adjoining, dairy, an excellent well of water, and a barn 60 feet long, together with a general collection of choice fruit trees. The situation as a country seat is well adapted for the residence of any person who may buy it, and will be sold on moderate terms by the proprietor.
THOS. RICHARDS.
Sept. 5. d
Dr. Thomas Triplett,
INFORMS the public that he has commenced the practice of Medicine and Surgery in their several branches, and as he intends to pursue the duties of his profession in the town and country, will at all times be in readiness to attend, when called on, at his house in Royal Street, three doors south of Mr. Gadsby's hotel. August 31. 60 12t

July 28. eo For Sale at the Vendue Store, A Copper Still that will hold about 300 Gallons. T. PATIEN. August 26, d  United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, May Term, 1803.  Under a Decree of the said Court, We the Commissioners will expose to PUBLIC SALE, for ready money, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, on Friday the 30th day of September next, THAT VALUABLE & EXTENSIVE F A R M,
called Mount Salus, alias Millthorp, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by Deed 550 acres & by survey 673 acres. The Mansion House is on a high healthy and agreeable situa- tion, convenient to which are springs of good water—The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the Mansion House and gar- den. There are also a valuable Merchant and Grist Mill, Saw Mill, Distillery, Miller's House and Overseer's House.— The Mill House is 40 by 30, two stories high, half of the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne stones, three bolting cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for malting grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to ad- vantage in said house. The waters on Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria, and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement, from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 pannels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natu- ral advantage which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such pro- perty will avail themselves of the oppor- tunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale.
The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in twelve months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last pay- ments.  Some informality in the decree pre- vented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now notified.
Captain James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concern- ed.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.  Charles Little, James Wiley, James Douglass.  August 23. eods,
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has commenced  THE STATIONARY And BOOKSELLING BUSINESS at his Store, next door to the Library on King street, where orders for Account books of every description will be thank- fully received and executed with neatness and dispatch.
Mercantile Books, or Blank Books, bound on a  NEW & IMPROVED PLAN , so as to open quite free to the back with or without Russia bands. Printed work bound or repaired agreeable to order.  Subscribers to that new and valuable work, the Domestic Encyclopædia, will please to apply as above for the second volume.  September 1. eo2w
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupi- ed by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
Washington Tavern.  RANDOLPH MOTT Has removed to the house lately occu- pied by Mr. PETER HEISKELL, sign of General Washington, Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and re- ceive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public.  August 8. eo
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.  Charles Little, } Extrs. Geo. Triplett, }  July 7. eo
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Balti- more. If taken up 20 miles from Alex- andria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges.  CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. d2t eo
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named  MOSES: he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen sculking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information there- of, shall receive the above reward.  AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
For Sale or Lease, A Lot of Ground on King street, two doors from Columbus street, fronting on King street 23 feet and running back 100 feet. It is allowed to be as valuable a lot as any in town that is unimproved: it will be disposed of on very moderate terms. For further particulars apply to the Printer, or to Mr. Wm. Gore nearly opposite the said lot.  ROBT. SMITH. July 18. 1aw
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Co- lumbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the said County, Letters of Ad- ministration with the will annexed, on the personal estate of Margaret Wilson, late of the said County, deceased. All per- sons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- scriber, at or before the twenty seventh day of July next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded the benefit of the said estate. WILLIAM WIGGINS, Administrator, with the Will annexed, of Margaret Wilson. August 1. 1aw12t.
Mrs. COOKE BEGS leave to return her grateful ac- knowledgments to the inhabitants of A- lexandria, for the liberal patronage she has at all times experienced from them; but more particularly in her late exertion to establish her  SCHOOL, and respectfully assures them, should they still continue to honor her with their con- fidence, that her Pupils shall receive eve- ry advantage that her constant and undi- vided attention can procure them. The School will commence on the 1st of Sep- tember at Mr. Geiger's Royal street.  August 26. 3t
MUSCOVADO SUGAR. THE subscribers have received, per the Sch't Lebow, and offer for sale on reasona- ble terms, 5 bds. } First quality 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bds. } They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26. d
Bolts, Nails and Spikes, AT  McCall's Manufactory On Royal Street, Alexandria, By the Cash for Cash, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:  Wrought Nails. Bolts and Spikes, at 8 3/4. per lb. 40d. and 30d. nails, 8 3/4. do. 20d. nails (if heavy) 8 3/4. do. 12d. and 10d. do. do. 9 1/4. do. 8d. do. 10 1/4. do. 6d. do. 11 1/4. do. 3d. do. 12 1/4. do.  Cut Nails. 20d. 12d. and 10d. nails, at 7 d. per lb. 8d. do. 7 1/2. do. 6d. do. 8 3/4. do. 4d. do. 9 1/4. do. 3d. do. 10 1/4. do. 20d. 12d. and 10d. brads, 7 d. do. 8d. do. 7 1/2. do. Retail price 1d. per lb. more.
All kinds of IRON WORK for ships, &c. may be had on the shortest notice, warranted done in the best man- ner. Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nails Rods, &c. sold at the above factory. September 1. d12t
I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES  EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Alibad Emerty, Seempure Bafahs, Mugga Mamoudy, Lucipore do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in casks, } Vintage Do. in cases of 2 and } 1798. 4 dozen, Madeira Wine per pipe, A few hogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plat- ed handles. Also, Turks Island, } SALT, Cadiz, and } Ground Allum } Plaster of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall. Merchants Wharf d3te06t Aug. 13.
Winchester Coffee House & Hotel. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has opened a house of accommodation for gentlemen travel- lers. He flatters himself that his exert- ions to give general satisfaction will ent- itle him to the patronage of the public. The newspapers from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, A- lexandria, Richmond, Norfolk & Charles- ton, (S. C.) are regularly taken. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to those who have ho- nored him with their custom, and assures them that a continuance of their favors will always act as a stimulus to further exertions. He has good, stable, hay and grain, with a trusty hostler. A. Lindo. Winchester, July 15. 1aw7t
Lots For Sale. The subscriber, being desirous of disposing of the remainder of his pro- perty in Alexandria, will offer the same at public sale, on Saturday the 10th of September, to the highest bidder. Some of the lots have improvements thereon, and others without any. Times of pay- ment will be allowed, which will be nam- ed on the day of sale. The property is in fee simple. WILLIAM BUSHBIE. August 19. 2w2a2w01w
By Authority.  SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,  TO BUILD  A Catholic Cathedral Church,  In the City of Baltimore.     1 Prize of 20,000     1 do. 10,000   2 do. 5000 are 10,000   5 do. 1000 are 5000   10 do. 500 are 5000   25 do. 200 are 5000   200 do. 100 are 20,000   200 do. 50 are 10,000   200 do. 25 are 5000   2500 do. 20 are 50,000   4000 do. 15 are 60,000   1st dr. tic't at 1 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which   may have a Blank to its   Number, 4000    7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.
21000 Tickets at 10 dols each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Mana- gers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adver- turers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be de- manded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beilin, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell, Managers.
Tickets in the above lot- tery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria. August 13. 1aw
For Sale AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Beer. THOS. PATTEN. June 4. d