Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-09-19 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1804.
[No. 1092.
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 bls. Sugar in hds. tierses and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colord Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29. 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 33 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a coop- er 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 va- riety 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 masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, em- ploying or carring off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 11. ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART , for a BOOK en- titled,
THE SKELETONS: Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected.
In two Parts. Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Univer- sal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, con- demned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scrip- ture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country. Conditions, &c. are left at the above store.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergy- men, that the above book contains the ground- work and principles of genuine piety, as it mani- festedly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free-will and universal redemption is unfounded. Sept. 1.
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 recepti- on 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 be- low, 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.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Baftas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gorras, 1 do. India Chiaz, 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 5 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Baftas, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and lea- ther shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bls. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compases, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bls. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Seal 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, Padre, Peaching and Com'n Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Import- tation and parti- cularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim- stone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, 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 Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and tles, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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 a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John G. Ladd.
For Sale or Freight
 The Schooner BETSEY, of New Bedford, Weston Howland, Master; burthen 75 tons, or about 600 T. 5 years old, well found, and now in good condition for sea. Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 11.
For BOSTON,
 The Sch'r SALLY, JAMES BACON, Jun. MASTER, will sail in six days, and will take a few barrels freight on low terms. Apply to, Lawrafon & Fowle, Who have now landing from said Schooner at Lawrafon and Smoot's Wharf, and for sale at their store on said Wharf, 50 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 200 Reams Wrapping Paper, 20 bls. Boston Beef, 30 do. do. Bay Mackerel, 20 do. Pork, Young Hyson Tea, And a few bls. N. E. Rum.
For New-York and Boston,
 The fast sailing, copper bot- tomed brig HARMONY, Robert B. Hall, master; will be ready to re- ceive FREIGHT in a few days.—Apply as above. Sept. 8.
For NEW-YORK,
 The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bls. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd, King street. Who has for Sale, Berbon Gorras, Nimpafakie Coffas, Chittabulry Baftas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamboods, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Cuntry Gin, and A few bls. N. York Cargo Pork, July 25.
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.
For Freight or Charter,
 To any Port in Europe, The fine burthenome Ship COLUMBIA, Captain HAYDEN. Will flow about four hundred hogheads To- bacco. For terms apply to Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1.
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 immediate- ly. For terms apply to. William Hodgson. Aug.
For Freight (Coastwise)
 The fast sailing Schooner SYREN, Burthen nine hundred barrels, John Mathew, master. Now ready to receive a cargo and has good accommodations for passengers.— Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 10.
A Tan Yard for Sale,
In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer.
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the sub- scriber on Wolfe Street, having every conveni- ence for a genteel family, with a large produc- tive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For par- ticulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS And Mufcadel 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 Mackarel and Old Codfish, for family use. Abel Willis. August 20.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, &c. this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bls. Limes, packed in their natural soil, 49 boxes Mufcadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry 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 an excellent quality. Aug. 22.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive de- scription of The Harbour of St. John's, IN The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and emolument of the in- habitants; the government and mode of that important British island; concluding with fun- dry 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.
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax Streets.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality: London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter-casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8.
Robert and John Gray
Have just received, A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap WRITING PAPER. July 31.

Just received and for Sale, A few excellent Smoked Salmon and nice table A. WILLIS. Sept. 10. d
FOR SALE, A likely negro Woman with her two female children. Enquire of the Printer. September 12. d2w
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. T. SIMMS. Aug. 20. d
A CARGO Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from on board the ship Columbia, capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 7. d
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.
District of Columbia—To Wit: WHEREAS William Follin has by his petition in writing, applied to the Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the Assistant Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is now in actual confinement in the jail of the county of Alexan- dria, at the suit of J. W. and S. Leonard and Company, and that being unable to discharge said Leonard and Co.'s claim, with others against him, has offered to deliver up, for the use of his creditors, all his property real, personal and mix- ed: Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said William Follin, to attend at the Court House in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 25th inst. between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and 2 o'clock in the evening of that day, to show cause why said prisoner shall not be discharged according to law, By Order. G. Deneale, c. c. Sept. 14. d2
Ten Dollars Reward. ABSCONDED about eight days ago from the Subscriber's service, a bright Mulatto Slave, called HARRISON: He is about 22 or 23 years of age, tall and thin. He has been seen in the neighbourhood of West End within a day or two. The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge him in the jail of Alexandria, or in my possession. William Hodgson. Sept. 10. d
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. 2w1f
For Sale, at Ravensworth, A few likely, young NEGROES. ALSO, Mares and Colts, equal in blood to any in Ame- rica, and about thirty head of Sheep. John Bowen, Agent for Wm. Fitzhugh. Aug. 17. 2w4w1f
FRENCH and ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL, At German-Town, six miles from Philadelphia, By G. DORFEUILLE, Late from Cape Francois, where he superintend- ed an Academy for several years. As Mr. Dorfeuille and his family are French, as well as a number of boarders, the young Americans placed under his care will have the advantage of joining practice to theory, by which means only, a young man may expect to learn a language properly. Young gentlemen are taught Latin, Greek, English and French, grammatically; Mathematics, Book Keeping, History, Geogra- phy, Writing, Arithmetic, and every other use- ful and ornamental branch of a polite education. Sept. 13. cogt
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
DUELLING, CONSIDERED IN ITS ORIGIN AND CONSEQUENCES, &c.
[Continued.]
MR. GOODWIN says, a man ought to decline a Duel by offering a reparation for the injury given. Eng. v. 1. p. 90. But the instance just now related shews that the proposed remedy is often ineffec- tious, neither does he notice the case of an injury received. To be branded as a cow- ard, and shunned in society, is worse than death; and requires extraordinary fortitude, or a lucky opportunity of having shown little apprehension on a justifiable occasion, such as an attack by robbers, or in a field of battle, in such case the combat should be declined, particularly by one im- pressed with religious principles. This last consideration may be deemed void of exception; yet in a like predicament, I would rather, like David, trust to God than man.
I have noticed, that the modern puncti- lios of honor were unknown to the ancients, which a single instance, but a pointed one, will evince. Themistocles, in a debate, threatened by a fellow citizen with an ex- lified stick, calmly said—“strike! then listen.” Such a submissive notice of a like insult, in our days, would have blasted the reputation of a Charles the 12th, a man re- markable for brutal courage; neither was the bravery of the Athenian in the least doubtful, when a justifiable occasion re- quired exertion of it. Achilles, sensibly hurt by an injury, did not shew his resent- ment by a challenge. The untainted un- derstanding of former ages, did not admit that the rash and rude manners of one man, should sully the reputation of another less hot-headed. I conceive that all men of moral and rational ideas, should combine to expel from society such pests. If Duel- lists were compelled to associate only with one another, the evil might in time correct itself, by amendment or mutual destruc- tion.
Not only the most brilliant epochs of antient history, but likewise more modern times, and nations deemed barbarous, af- ford instances of this ferocity being un- known or despised by them. “Sultan Des- saladin divided the spoils among his troops, a quarrel happened between Sultan Chan Malek and Shefudin Malek about a horse, which went so far that Sultan Chan Malek gave Shefudin Malek a lash on the face with his horsewhip. Shefudin Malek did not fail to complain to the Sultan Des- saladin of the insult, but finding no hopes of receiving such reparation as would satis- fy him, he quitted that prince in the night with those of the tribe of Konkles.” [Gen. Hist. v. — p. 125. Had such a quarrel happened a century or two ago, between two chieftains of Scotland, not only the heads but every individual of their clan, would have been parties in the quarrel, and actors in revenging the injury on one side and defending it on the other.
Among the Muscovites, formerly, duels were decided on horseback, but with no more deadly weapons than horsewhips. — Holst. Emb. v. 5. p. 207. In the Annual Register for 1765, p. 128 I find an instance of this false point of ho- nor superceding gratitude.
“Two gentlemen who had long been very intimate friends met to fight a duel. one of them took his will out of his pocket, and shewed his antagonist a legacy of one thousand pounds he had left him, and which, notwithstanding this duel, he had determined not to take from him; yet they fought and both were wounded.” Had the legatee killed his antagonist, with what pro- priety could he have received the gift, or enjoyed it, without reflecting he had ob- tained it by depriving his friend of life?
Another and most horrid instance of the ascendancy of riveted prejudices, shewing them paramount to every thing sacred and rational is —
“Two officers of equal rank, quartered at Caen in Normandy, having unhappily a quarrel, one, in his rage, struck the other, the blow was returned, and the combatants parted. They immediately retired with- out the town, each armed with a small sword, and accompanied with a second. In a few minutes they were both wound- ed, and in that condition were carried to their quarters; though neither mortally, yet disabled from fighting with swords. The circumstance of a blow was consider- ed in so serious a light, that the Colonel convened the corps, and the result of the deliberation was, that one must die. The resolution was communicated to the com- batants, accompanied by an information
that the corps expected they would again go out and determine the affair with pis- tols. They accordingly took the field, each being borne in a chair; ten officers of the army attending: the first shot was fired by the officer who received the blow, and the ball lodged in the aggressor's body. He however returned the fire, but missed his antagonist; the third shot took place in his breast, and he sunk, but not lifeless, tho' unable to hold a pistol.
“They were again removed to quarters; the corps again met and determined, that if both the combatants recovered, they should again take the field. The aggressor however died, and was buried with the ho- nors of war.
“A few days after his death the brother of the survivor arrived a Caen, from Bor- deaux, as an express had been sent for him; and he came for the purpose of re- venging his brother's honor and death, in case his opponent had survived.” [Ann. Reg. 1788, p. 6.]
[To be continued.]
FROM THE REPERTORY.
THE CHRONICLE.
No. II.
In our attention to Anthony Pasquin , the public teacher of Democracy in this town, the man to whom the readers of the Chroni- cle are now indebted for the opinions they receive of men and manners, it is not only out of our power, but far from our inclina- tion to depict the scenes of his youth.— Our knowledge of this “ personage ” as he modestly styles himself, is restricted with- in the period of his coming before the world, in the character of a self boasted “ much ad- mired author .”
In the Republic of letters there cannot be a more disgusting or more contemptible being than an author by profession . By this we mean, a scribler, who imagining himself possessed of some talents, set them up at auction, and is ready for an ignomi- nious support to exert himself to the utmost, in blasting the fairest reputation, or in jus- tifying and supporting the foulest ignominy. It seldom happens that such men, the na- ture of whose professions avows a derelic- tion of all moral principle are employed in the cause of virtue. That the present edi- tor of the Chronicle has been such, ever since he has obtruded his venal productions on the public, will be proved from his de- clarations and writings. He is not to be considered as a political partisan, for he has vilified government in the exercise of its justice upon culprits, and he has as in- veterately vilified those individuals, when the reward of his mercenary labors was denied. It is true, the hopes of gain have some- times induced him to offer his condem- ning aid to the friends of truth and honor, but the just contempt which generally await- ed the unnatural proposal soon soured him into malignant opposition.
That Pasquin abused his sovereign will not sink him in the esteem of many of his readers, who we still hope have grace enough to detest him, when he is found to have added hostility to religion and virtue to disloyalty. We shall not therefore dwell on his libles on the king, the Prince, or others of the Royal family. But Pasquin has ever been an open enemy to the min- isters of our holy religion; his works abound with attempts to ridicule the venerable pro- fession and bring christianity itself into dis- grace. Hence he introduces the “priest- hood as a race of impostors, versed in stra- tagem and hypocrisy, who shew themselves to a mob as a charm.” Professors of Chris- tianity he reviled as dupes or madmen.— Thus in speaking of a character, whom even his enemies respected as possessed of the most exalted piety and acknowledged abili- ties, he says—
“Like a Methodist loaming he raved thro' the earth, And bel ow'd its comforts, and own'd the new BIRTH! His senses lay prostrate, his reason was bit,
(He then completes his rhyme with the following barbarous violation of metre and harmony.)
And he dream'd of Pagans and Athenian wit.”
But Pasquin was not more famous for his bold impiety than for the dirty vulgarity and obscenity of his language. Of this it can- not be expected that we adduce evidence in our paper. Let those who are disposed to have further satisfaction obtain if they are to be obtained, the works of this “ ad- mired author .” His appearance in this country as a champion of Democracy , af- ter the state of utter degradation, into which
he has sunk, among both Royalists and Republicans in England, induced us to in- quire for some of his most “popular works.” We have seen several of his Poems; we have seen innumerable passages, which for their licentiousness and gross indecency, we cannot quote. But in a court of justice we should produce his “Children of Thes- pis ” and a subsequent production called, “A Pin Basket to the Children of Thes- pis .”
The libels with which Pasquin filled the Metropolis of England, the requisitions which he was continually making on the pockets of those who had rather contribute towards his miserable subsistence than be- the subjects of his abuse, the disgrace he was bringing upon the country, by publications of trash, the object of which was to scandal- ize the good, and bring virtue and religion into contempt, seemed at length to require some chastisement. Mr. Gifford the most elegant satirist of the present age, marked him out for justice. He turned the atten- tion of the public to this culprit, and lashed him off the Island!
But before Pasquin would quit a soil, where, to use the language of his own state- ment, he was universally abhorred, and des- pised, and refused the converse of mankind, he resolved on one presumptuous applica- tion to those very laws he had so often in- sulted and offended for protection. The Baviad of Gifford was read with that avidi- ty which true genius ever inspires in en- lightened society, and in this publication Pasquin was characterized as a wretch “WHOSE ACQUAINTANCE WAS INFAMY, AND WHOSE TOUCH WAS POISON!” Pasquin caus- ed Mr. Faulder, the publisher to be indict- ed, and without further animadversions on the merits of Mr. Pasquin , at present we shall publish the trial.
DECLARATION.
Michaelmas Term, in the thirty-eight year of the Reign of King George the Third.
Middlesex } JOHN WILLIAMS, complains to wit. } of Robert Faulder, being in the custody of the Marshall of the Marshal- sea of our sovereign Lord the now King, be- fore the king himself for a plea of trespass on the case. For that whereas the said John was is, and from the time of his nativity hitherto hath been a person of upright and moral conduct and behaviour, and as an upright and moral person, hath during the time aforesaid, behaved himself; and always until the publishing of the false, scandalous malicious, and defamatory libels hereinafter mentioned to have been published by the said Robert, had been holden and reputed to be a person of good name, fame, credit, and unsullied character and reputation among all his neighbors, and other good and worthy subjects of this realm, and never was guilty, nor until the time of the publish- ing of the false and defamatory libels herein after mentioned, had been suspected of being guilty of any thing indecent, obscene, immor- al, or unbecoming of or traducing, censuring or calumniating the innocent and the virtu- ous; by means of all which premises the said John, before and at the time of publish- ing of the false, scandalous, malicious, and defamatory libels herein after mentioned, had deservedly obtained, acquired, and gotten to himself, and then enjoyed the good opinion, credit and esteem of all persons any way acquainted with him, and of other good and worthy subjects of this realm.
And whereas also, the said John, long before and at the time of the publishing of the libels hereinafter mentioned, did ex- ercise, follow and carry on the profession of an author, and in the way of such his profession, had composed and published di- vers and very many books, poems and se- veral other publications, and had thereby obtained, and acquired to himself, and then enjoyed great public fame, celebrity, admiration and applause, in his said profes- sion of an author, and the compositions and publications of the said John, were, in con- sequence thereof, in such great repute and esteem, and in so great request, that he, the said John, at the time of the publication of the several false, slanderous, and defama- tory libels herein after mentioned, to have been published by the said Robert, was, in the way of his said profession, daily and he- nestly acquiring divers & very great gains, profits, and emoluments, to his very com- fortable support, and to the great increase of his riches.
And the said John further saith, long before, and at the time of the publication of the several false, scandalous, and defa- matory libels hereinafter mentioned, he, the said John, was generally and publicly known, as well by the name of Anthony Pas- quin , as by the name of John Williams , and by his most admired compositions having been published under the name of Anthony Pasquin .
Yet, nevertheless, the said Robert, w

knowing all and singular the premises, but greatly envying the happy state and condition of the said John, and contriving and maliciously intending to prejudice, degrade, and damnify the said John, not only in his aforesaid good name, credit, character, and reputation, and to bring him into great and public scandal, infamy and disgrace amongst all his neighbors, and other good and worthy subjects of this realm; and to cause it to be believed and suspected that the said John was a person of loose, indecent, shameless, profligate, infamous, and immoral manners, conduct and behavior, and a traducer, calumniator, and destroyer of the reputation of divers innocent, virtuous, and worthy subjects of this realm, but also to degrade, depreciate, vilify, prejudice, injure, and damnify him, the said John, in the way of his aforesaid profession of an author, and to bring the compositions and publications of the said John into public disesteem, disregard, and disrepute, and to cause it to be believed that the productions of the said John as an author or composer were insignificant, trifling, dull, licentious and immoral, and that the said John was a venal and prostituted author, who bartered his abilities to the service of any person or cause, from pecuniary motives, and otherwise to injure and damnify him, heretofore, to wit, on the first day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, at Westminster aforesaid, in the said county of Middlesex, he, the said Robert, falsely, wickedly, wrongfully, unjustly, and maliciously published a certain book entitled, "The Baviad and Mæviad," containing therein, amongst other things, a false, scandalous, defamatory, and malicious libel of and concerning the said John in the way of his said profession of an author, in substance, and to the effect following: that is to say,
"Some love the verse that like Maria flows, "No ribs to ragger, and no fence to push; "Which read, and read, you raise your eyes in doubt, "And gravely wonder what it is about. "These fancy Bell's Poeticks only sweet, "And intercept his hawks in the fleet; "There, snoaking hot, inhale Mit Yenda's strains, "And the rank fume of Tony Pasquin's brains."
"I have too much respect for my reader to affront him with any specimens of the man's (meaning the said John's) poetry, whose licentious and dull beyond example; (thereby meaning that the poetry of the said John was licentious and dull beyond example) at the same time I cannot resist the temptation of presenting him with the following stanza's, written by a friend of mine, and sufficiently illustrative of the character in question."  To ANTHONY PASQUIN, Esq. (meaning the said John.)  "Why dost thou rack, most simple Anthony, The name of Pasquin to thy ribbald strains? Is it a fetch of wit, to let us see, Thou, like that statue art devoid of brains?  "But thou mistak'st—for know, tho' Pasquin's head Be full as hard, and near as thick as thine; Yet as the world admiring on it reads Many a keen gibe, and many a sportive line.  "While nothing from thy jabberhowl can spring But impudence and filth for our, alas! D— what we will, 'tis still the same vile thing, Within, all brickdust—and Without all brains."  "Then blot the name of Pasquin from thy page; Thou see'st it will not thy poor riff-raff sell, Some other would't thou take? I dare engage John Williams, or Tom Fool, will do as well."  "Tony (meaning the said John) has taken my friend's advice, and now sells or attempts to sell his riff-raff. (meaning the composition of the said John's, and also meaning that such compositions were riff-raff) under the name of John Williams. It has been represented to me that I should do well to avoid all mention of this man; (meaning the said John) from a consideration that one so lost to every sense of decency and shame, was a fitter subject for the beadle than the muse. (Thereby meaning that the said John was a person lost to every sense of decency & shame.) This has induced me to lay aside a second castigation, which I had prepared for him, (meaning the said John) though I do not think it expedient to omit what I have already written:  "Here on the rack of satire let him lie, Fit garbage for that hell-bound infamy."  "One word more, I am told there are men so weak as to deprecate this miserable object's abuse—(meaning that the said
John was a miserable object) and so vain so despicably vain, as to tolerate his (meaning the said John's) praise; for such I have nothing but pity; though the fate of Hastings, see the pin-basket to the children of Thespis, (meaning the composition of the said John's) holds out a dreadful lesson to the latter; but should there be a man or woman, however high their rank, base enough to purchase the venal pen of this miscreant for the sake of traducing innocence & virtue;" (thereby meaning that the said John was a miscreant and a venal author, who prostituted his talents for pecuniary motives in the traducing of innocence and virtue) "then I was about to threaten but it is not necessary; the profligate cowards who employ Anthony" (meaning the said John) "can know no severer punishment than the support of a man" (still meaning the said John) "Whose acquaintance is infamy, & whose touch" (meaning the touch of the said John) "is poison."
(To be continued.)  Late Foreign Intelligence. [VIA BOSTON.]
Paris, July 9.  The Moniteur has thought the number and the nature of the reports which are daily current are of sufficient importance to give two columns to their refutation. The rumours attributed designs to France, which it is insisted she does not entertain, and mention dissensions in the armies, &c. which do not exist. In the Moniteur remarks, the writer takes occasion to say, that one of the French Ministers on leaving a foreign court observed—the Emperor does not wish for war with any power—nor does he fear war with any power. He does not interfere in the affairs of his neighbors—and he has a right to similar conduct towards him."  July 10.  The unfortunate General Moreau, his brother, the Tribune, and their families, are about bidding adieu to France forever. [We state as facts, that General Moreau left the Temple, in Paris, in the night of the 22d June, under a guard of light horse, commanded by General Savery. He passed through Bordeaux, and arrived at Perpignan, about the 10th July. From Perpignan (a capital city, in the department of the Eastern Pyrenees, situated near the mouth of the river Tet) he proceeded to Barcelona, to where he arrived about the 22d July. He only travelled in the night, and his route was circuitous. Previous to setting out, he signed an instrument empowering his mother-in-law to sell his estates in France. His wife followed him on his route to Spain, on the 23d June. His brother, the Tribune, set out before him to procure a suitable vessel, for the accommodation of the family. It was said, the beautiful chateau, which had been given him by the nation, would be purchased by his Imperial Highness Prince Louis. Moreau was considered a man of fortune; but which will be much diminished by that part of the sentence which condemned those to be imprisoned, jointly and severally, to pay the costs of prosecution, amounting to a million and a half of livres; the greater part of which will fall on Moreau. Every anecdote of this illustrious victim to ambition must be interesting.]  (Continued.)
LONDON, July 23.  RUSSIA SWEDEN & FRANCE.  Private letters from Paris, of the 10th, state a new proof of the hostile spirit of Bonaparte in his conduct towards Russia and Sweden. He has adopted a system of rigour and persecution against all the subjects of these two powers, whether travellers or merchants, in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Holland. His military gers d'armes commanders and police agents, are ordered to insult, oppress, and arrest them upon the slightest pretence. The least informality in their passes, any complaint that ingenuity and suspicion can devise is considered a sufficient ground to detain their persons. Those who are going to France are stopped at the frontiers under the pretence that they ought to have new passes from Paris; and those who are leaving France are detained under the pretence that their passes are not correct. During the last five weeks, no Russian or Swedish ship has been permitted to clear out and sail; and notwithstanding the demands and representations of the Consuls of their respective nations, the only answer that has been obtained is "Such are the good will and pleasure of the Emperor." This measure is generally supposed to be
a prelude to an embargo. circumstances tend to confirm this suspicion.—Among these is the great activity of the police agents to discover and ascertain the property of Russian and Swedish subjects in France, and to prevent any transfer or removal of it. Should a rupture with these countries take place, an event considered in France very probable; there is little doubt but that the Russian and Swedish subjects will experience, a similar treatment to that which British subjects in France experienced last year.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
Mutual Assurance Society.—Those of our readers who have an interest in this institution, will give their attention to the subjoined circular, addressed to J. Thompson, Esq. by the Winchester Committee of Correspondence. They moreover are requested to attend a meeting that will be held at the Coffee House, on Friday Evening next. (at early candle light) on the subject of this letter.  VINCHESTER, Aug. 22, 1804.
SIR,—The subscribers, a Committee appointed by a meeting of the Members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire, of the town of Winchester and its vicinity, have been required by a resolution of such meeting, to correspond with our fellow members of that Assurance Society, thro' out the state, on the subject of dissolving the same at the next General Meeting—we deem it unnecessary to enter into a detail of the defects already discovered in the plan, or administration of the exist. Society, since it must be obvious to every member, that there is some great fault in one or the other, because an experience of five years, instead of producing that expected good, held out by the author of the plan, good, tant reimbursement, has proved of dis calls for full quotas, were thought es sary by the Directory, which, added premiums, and connected with the o zardous prospect before us, must inevit ably lead to the conclusion, that the price of insurance is too great. The uncertainty of the demand, for which our property stands mortgaged, and the disproportion ate rate of insurance, at once render the system exceptionable in the opinion of the citizens of Virginia, of course, we cannot expect to add to the present number of members. If this be true, it would seem that we cannot remedy, perhaps, the most important defect, that is, "want of adventurers," for if the plan can succeed, it is because all the citizens owning houses, either voluntarily, or by legal compulsion, associate in Mutual Assurance; the latter is too arbitrary an act for Virginians to submit to, the former is far beyond our most sanguine hopes.
We hold it important that some vigorous and conjoint effort of the Members of the Society, should be made to dissolve the existing institution, at the next General Meeting, and such other scheme of Insurance suggested, as will be free from the exceptions which attach to the present plan, and more agreeable to the different interests of the citizens of Virginia. We are not authorised to suggest any plan, but we are not without a hope, that our countrymen are competent to the invention of such systems, as will best suit the different districts of the state, which, at present, are not at equal hazard—to this end, Sir, we request you to communicate to us, as early as possible, the opinion of your neighbours and townsmen; and whether they will instruct their representatives, at the next General Meeting, to vote for a dissolution. You will at once perceive, Sir, how important it is that the opinion of our fellow-members should be known early, because the first day of October is the last day allowed to give notice of withdrawing from the Society, and if a majority of the members will not dissolve it, many will then have an opportunity of withdrawing.
With respect, we are your obt. serv. H. Holmes, W. Davidson, Jos. Gamble.  MR. SNOWDEN, Sir,  As I find, by your paper of this day, that you have begun the publication of my essay on Duelling, I further trouble you with a ludicrous anecdote on the subject, which I do not recollect to have insert-
The famous Dutch admiral, Van Trump, whose bravery was no ways problematical, received and accepted a challenge, and as the appellee, claimed the choice of weapons, this agreeable to the rules of honor was agreed to; he then proposed him and his antagonist should each set on a barrel of gun powder, and provided red hot irons, endeavour first to make way with them through the side of his adversary's barrel the terms were rejected and the affair ended.
Tuesday evening, September 18.  Commercial.—The British Parliament, at the last dates, were completing a law to determine in what case the importation of corn should be allowed. A member of the House of Commons complained that extortioners took advantage of the mere discussion of this subject to spread alarm.—He said, "on the last market day, wheats rose 5s a sack, on the present day it was risen 6s more."
St. Pierre, August 9.  Markets.—All kinds of provisions remarkably low; lumber from 34 to 36 dollars; Molasses 40 sous per gallon. August 9th, flour 9 dollars; beef 7; pork 10 3/4 codfish had been sold at auction 4 dollars per hogshead; and lumber 168 dollars M. Bordeaux wine at 25 dollars per cask: and every thing else in proportion; sugars and island produce were on the rise.
St. Croix, August 20.  Flour 20 dollars; beef 7; pork 9; lumber 24; corn 3 3/4 dollars.  The purchase of Louisiana by the advocates for a southern President for life, appear to be a much less pleased with their battle since their newly made brethren speak so bold & independent a language respecting the present administration—Indeed, these new made sons of freedom, are bold to declare, that the president now exercises over them, an unconstitutional and tyrannical sway!
A valuable Lead Mine has been lately discovered on Perkiomen creek, near the Schuylkill. The richness of it has been ascertained by chemical process to be 70 per cent. The lead produced has proved to contain much silver. The bank is said to be extensive, and advantageously situated to carry on the working of it with convenience.
Phil. pap.  Market. Our farmers need not wish for a market abroad for their produce, when they can have so good a one in the city of New York.—Flour is now selling for ten dollars a barrel, and fresh butter at three shillings a pound! and every other article of country produce proportionably high.
Pittsburg, September 7.  M. Choteau, with the Ohio Indians, who have been on a visit to the President of the United States, arrived here on Sunday last, on their return home. They are much pleased with the attention paid them.
The late Dr. James Milone's receipt for a COLD.—Take a large tea spoonful of linseed with two penny worth of stick liquorice; and a quarter of a pound of sun raisins. Put them in two quarts of soft water: and then add to it a quarter of a pound of brown sugar candy powder, a tablespoonful of white wine vinegar, or lemon juice, to be added only to that quantity you are going immediately to take. It is a sovereign balsamic cordial for the lungs, without the opening qualities which endanger fresh colds, in going out. It has been known to cure colds, which have almost been settled into consumptions, in less than three weeks.
Baltimore Cathedral Church LOTTERY.  ALMOST the whole of the Tickets in this Lottery being disposed of, the drawing will certainly commence on the 10th of next month. A few remaining Tickets are for sale at James Bacon's, King Street.
TO BE SOLD, (By Private Contract)  A large quantity of TIMBER Of different descriptions, of Fence Rails, and Cord Wood. These different articles will be sold either standing or delivered as might be agreed upon. This wood is situated not more than two miles from Potomac river, nor more than two miles and an half from the Eastern Branch; and is equally convenient for carriage to either Alexandria, the City of Washington, or Geo. Town. Enquire on any Monday or Thursday, between 9 and 12 o'clock, of Thomas G. Addison, Esq. at his house opposite Alexandria.  August 28.

HUGH SMITH
Has received, by the Columbia, Capt. Hayden, A quantity of QUEENS WARE in crates, and PIPES in boxes.
Has lately received,
China Dining and Tea Services; Bowls, assorted sizes, from a pint to a gallon; Cups and Saucers, Plates, &c. &c.
Has on hand, as usual,
A large quantity of Glass Ware, from which country merchants and others may be supplied on his customary terms.
August 31.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa,
20 hds. Muscovado Sugar,
20 bags of Cotton,
20 punche's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum
20 hds. Molasses,
10 pipes Holland Gin,
30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted,
10 pipes London P. Madeira
8 do. old Port
4 do. P. Teneriffe
15 qr. casks Sherry. and
4 pipes Brussels
8 hds. green Copperas,
4 hds. Roll Brimstone,
2 hds. Madder,
2 hds. Alum, and
120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocer Line.
May 29.
Little River Turnpike Company.
WHEREAS sundry Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company, have failed to pay the advances heretofore called for by the President and Directors of the Company, on their respective shares, to wit: Call made on the 11th day of December, 1802, for an advance of Ten Dollars on each share; a call made on the 29th day of April, 1803, of Ten Dollars on each share; a call made on the 1st day of September, 1803, of Ten Dollars on each share; and a call made on the 28th day of February, 1804, of Ten Dollars on each share respectively subscribed by them: They are hereby required and earnestly solicited, by the President and Directors, to pay the Treasurer of the Company the sums remaining due from them, on the aforesaid calls, on or before the tenth day of October next; after that period the President and Directors will be under the disagreeable necessity of resorting to coercive measures against all defaulting Stockholders, but they entertain a well grounded hope that all arrearages will be promptly paid when the Stockholders duly consider and appreciate the advantages and importance of a Turnpike Road from Little River to Alexandria, to-day, the Agricultural and Commercial interests of the country bordering on the Potomac, and the danger, nay, almost certainty of the loss of the trade that fertile and extensive country to the town of Alexandria if the Road should not be completed.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Charles Page, Treasurer.
August 29.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that an act may be passed, authorizing the subscriber to lay out a Town on his own lands, adjoining the Court House of Fairfax County, agreeably to a plat thereof to be laid before the said Assembly, to include twenty acres of land, or such quantity, more or less, as shall be thought proper—to include the width of a street, on part of the four acres donated by the subscriber to the county.
Richard Ratcliffe.
Sept. 15.
JUST RECEIVED, A quantity of Cut Nails & Brads OF EVERY SIZE,
from several of the best manufactories, which will be sold low.
P. WANTON.
A small HOUSE to rent—enquire as above.
9th Mo. 5.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a deed of trust has been executed to the subscribers, by William and Samuel Gordon, (late merchants of Dumfries) of all their real and personal property, for the benefit of their creditors: All persons having claims against them are requested to exhibit their accounts, on or before the first day of November next, otherwise they will be excluded from the benefit of a dividend which will then be made.
James Muschett, George Smith.
Dumfries, Sept. 14.
Just Published,
And for Sale at this Office—Price 12 1/2 Cents,
THE PRISONER:
A True Narrative.
By PHILIP WILLIAMS, Now confined in the Dungeon of the Jail of Washington, on a charge of Forgery.
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA,
Alexandria County, ss.
June Term, 1804.
Abram Skelton, complainant,
AGAINST
Stephen Stephens, Amos Allison, Jacob Geiger, and Daniel C. Brent, defendants,
In CHANCERY
THE defendants Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendants, Jacob Geiger and Daniel C. Brent, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Stephen Stephens and Amos Allison, until the further order or decree of this Court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court-house of the said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
August 27.
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804.
William Hartshorne, jun. and James
Taylor, joint merchants and Co-
partners, under the firm of Hart-
shorne and Taylor, complainants,
AGAINST
Amos Allison, William A. Lyles,
Enoch M. Lyles, William Lyles, sen.
Jacob Geiger and Samuel
Boyd, defendants,
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant Amos Allison not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon affidavit, that the said Amos Allison is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant, Amos Allison, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court; and that the other defendants, William H. Lyles, Enoch M. Lyles, William Lyles, sen., Jacob Geiger, and Samuel Boyd, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Amos Allison, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers printed in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county.
A copy—Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
Aug. 27.
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss.
June Term, 1804.
Edmund J. Lee, and Sarah
his wife, Complainants,
AGAINST
Thomas Peterkin and Eze-
kiel William Bull, ad-
ministrator of Jno. Mac-
Intosh, dec'd, Defen-
dants,
In Chancery.
The defendants, Thomas Peterkin and Eze-kiel 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 term 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,
G. Deneale, c. c.
Aug. 20.
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town,
BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Draws Designs, and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings.
ALSO,
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most masterly and economic style.
He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public.
Mataway 28.
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 show 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 accordant 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. 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.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
From New York and Philadelphia,
A NEW
Assortment of Books & Stationary, among which are the following:
Motherby's Medical Dictionary Lady's Museum, Dobson's Life of Petrarch, Dictionary of Natural History, Furgason's Astronomy, Foote's Pantheon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Sneyd's Lexicon, St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, Medical Extracts with plates, Decameron of Boccaci, Blount's Practical Navigator, Federalist, Hooker's Aristotle, Simpson's Euclid, Witman's Egypt, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain, Morocco Prayer Books, Bell's Surgery, Edinburgh New Dispensatory, Bailey's Johnson's, Walker's and Perry's Dictionaries, An elegant assortment of
Paper Hangings,
a few choice Violins, Violin Stands and Bows, a complete assortment of German Flutes and Flageolets, and a great variety of other articles which will be advertised in a few days.
July 24.
PURSUANT
To a Deed of Trust from Samuel Poston, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on the sixteenth day of October next,
Two Tracts of Land,
Lying on the north river of Cacapon, in the county of Hampshire, containing four hundred and thirty one acres; the sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day.
James Keith.
September 4.
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.)
Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, ONS by the box or smaller quantity, LEMONS soft shell'd Almonds, 800 lbs. English Walnuts, 500 lbs. of preserved Prunes, 10 box And some Sweet Meats, are in excellent order, and the best All which ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierses high quality SEED POTATOES.
July 5.
350 bls. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bls. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new Masts for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tierses of Rice,
50 bales Cotton,
1200 lbs. Indigo.
BILLS on Philadelphia and New York, Ricketts, Newton and Co.
July 26.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, began now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Connel and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received,
ESSENCE OF SPRUCE.
Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY,
THE HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which arose out of the French Revolution: which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event.
By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Two Vols. Octavo.
Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols.
Just received,
The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 24.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.
BENJAMIN BROWN,
Formerly of the firm of M c Pherson and Brown, Baltimore.
Respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of Burr Mill Stones, in St. Patrick Street, between King and Cameron Streets, near Davey Dacey's, Alexandria, and solicits a share of patronage: He believes himself his work will be found equal, if not superior to any executed in this place, as will appear by a certificate from Jonathan and John Ellicott, which will be shown on application at his Manufactory.
Now in hand a number of First Quality STONES, ready made from 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6
Also,
A LARGE SUPPLY
OF
FRESH BURR BLOCKS.
June 6.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
Trading under the firm of Walters and Nickols have dissolved their copartnership.
Thomas Walters,
Isaac Nickols, jun.
Sept. 13.
PRINTED DAILY BY
S. SNOWDEN.