Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-10-30 00:00:00

Sale 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, Whisky 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, Queens' Ware, and A variety of DRY GOODS. THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. October 29.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY , At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds and bds. White and brown Soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tiers and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Salicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Mullin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, October 22. Vendue-Master.
Public Sale.
On Friday the 5th day of November next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon will be sold on the premises, THE TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE & LOT, Situate in the town of Alexandria on the South side of Prince Street, near Col. Hoce's corner & adjoining Mrs. Swope's dwelling house with the privilege of joining the Partition Wall of the latter, the property of Daniel Spangler, deceased, now occupied by Mrs. Studicorn.—The land is excellent for public business, the title indisputable, and the lot clear of ground rent forever. Further particulars will be made known previous to the Sale. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master. Oct. 25.
Public Sale.
The Sale of the two BRICK-Houses on King street, two Warehouses opposite D. Davey's, two two story Dwelling-Houses near Major Reiley's, and several valuable Lots on Washington, between King and Prince streets, are postponed until Monday the 8th of November, when they will positively be sold. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. October 27.
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bankrupt, having appointed me Assignee of his estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who hold any of his Property to deliver the same to me. GEORGE YOUNG, Assignee. N.B. Those accounts which are not settled before the first of November next, will indiscriminately be put in suit. Sept. 27. d30t
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
Has on hand, and offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, at his Store corner of King and Fairfax Streets, 100 qr. casks of best
ENGLISH GUNPOWDER, VIZ:
F. F. F. Single and Double Battle. Also, 20 Hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar 10 do. 2d do. do. do. 40 Bags Green Coffee, 15 do Spinning Cotton, 8 Pipes Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica, Grenada, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, and Peach Brandy, India Arrack, & 6 years old Irish Whiskey, Loaf Sugar,
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontiniac, Payal, Teneriffe, and Malaga } WINES.
Pimento, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace, Cinnamon, Cassia, Cayenne & Black Pepper, fine Chewing Tobacco, Godfreys warranted Segars, Vanilla Beans, Ground Ginger, short Pipes in kegs and boxes, Glauber Salts, Madder, Copperas, Dixon's Mustard, Capres, Anchovies, Olives, Green Pickles, and Ketchup.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Shouchong } TEAS.
Raisins in boxes and jars, Almonds, Prunes, Mould Candles, White, Brown, and Cattle Soap, Starch, Pig Blue, Wrapping Paper, Olive Oil in flasks and black bottles, Noyeau, Demijohns assorted from 3 to 6 gallons, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff in bladders and bottles, refined Salt Petre, and a few bags of Pear Barley. Oct. 25. d1m
TO BE SOLD For Ready Money.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Federal Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia, in a suit between the executors of Hanbury's plaintiffs, and the trustees of gen. Nelson, and others, defendants,
A tract of land in the county of Prince William, on the waters of Bull Run, containing 220 acres, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gwynn; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £. 259 with interest thereon from October 1797, and the costs and expences of this sale, which will take place at Gadsby's tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixth of November next. The above tract of land was purchased by Peyton Gwynn, deceased under the said decree, and the purchase money not being wholly paid, is again to be sold for the satisfaction thereof, in conformity to said decree, and terms of original sale.
D. M. RANDOLPH Late Marshal, v. d. Richmond, Sept. 18, 1802. (27) ddf
Spanish Hides.
Just arrived in the Schooner Harmony, and for Sale by John & Jas. H. Tucker, 2000 Spanish Hides: They have also in Store, 10,000lb green Coffee, 20 Hhds. best Muscovado Sugar, 20 Barrels do. do. 1000 Buhels coarse Salt, 100 Sacks fine do. 10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, and A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 7. d
FOR NORFOLK,
The PACKET Margaret Tingey, Job Palmer, master. Now lying at Ricketts and Newton's wharf. For Freight or Passage apply on board. Oct. 20. d2tt
For Freight or Charter, The BRIGANTINE
EAGLE, Burthen 176 tons, 10 months old, an excellent Ranch vessel, completely equipped and sails fast. For Sale on board said Brig.
2500 bushels Liverpool SALT, and a few childrons British Coals.— Apply to J. G. LADD, or to Captain Teny on board, at Prince street wharf. Oct. 29. d
Just Landing,
From on board the Sch. Powder Point at Ramsey's Wharf, and for Sale by LEWIS DEBLOIS, Clean Russia Hemp, Russia Duck, Ravens do. Russia Sheetings, Cordage, Old Sable Iron, Sherry Wine, Cod fish, first quality. Oct. 29. d1w
Journeymen Coopers.
WANTED, by the Subscriber, two JOURNEYMEN COOPERS. Also, an Apprentice, a Lad of from 12 to 16 Years of Age, who can write a tolerable Hand, and has some small knowledge of Accounts, to whom liberal encouragement will be given. CHARLES JAMIESON. Oct. 29. d4t
NOTICE.
In the Matter of Thomas Moore, Bankrupt. THE Subscriber being appointed Assignee of the estate and effects of Thomas Moore, late of the town of Alexandria, a Bankrupt, all persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Goods or Effects in their hands, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person other than the Subscriber, or such as may be duly authorised by him, all those who have received Goods or Monies in payment since he became a bankrupt, are requested to fund the same, otherwise they will be dealt with as the act directs. Wm. OXLEY, Assignee. Oct. 15. d1st
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have received and for Sale, 220 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 50 do. Russia Sheeting, 20 bales Cotton, 40 barrels and 10 hhds. Muscovado Sugars, 50 boxes brown Soap, 50 do. Cattle do. 50 do. Candles, 30 do. Chocolate, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugars, 7 hhds. Antigua Rum, 1 hhd. clean Flax, 1 ton Rhode-Island Cheese, 7 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, A few pipes and half pipes of Vidona Wines, of superior quality, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial and Hyson skin Teas, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 206 do. Writing Paper, A handsome assortment of Prints and Irish Linens—a large quantity of Bed-Cords and Plough Lines. They have to RENT, The WARE HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. John Janney, adjoining their Brick Store, and a comfortable Dwelling House on Prince street, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Mathews For particulars enquire as above. October 15.
Just Received,
A parcel of China ORANGES, fresh Limes, Cramberries, Cocoa nuts, and a parcel of excellent Smithfield Bacon, Firkin Butter, of the first quality, and New-York Pippins by the barrel. WIL. LIS.
To be LET,
For one or more Years, THE house now in the tenure of Mr. Thomas Clagger, situated on Queen street near Washington street, and opposite Mr. John Wise's new house, the situation is high and healthy.—For terms apply to THOMAS IRWIN.
Wanted to purchase,
1,500 or 2,000 Chestnut Rails, for which Cash and a generous Price will be given. Apply as above. Oct. 26. eo
REMOVAL.
JOHN MORRIS respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has removed to the new Brick House on Royal street, within three doors of the City Hotel, where he intends carrying on his Business as usual. Oct. 26. eo3t
FOR SALE, A LOT OF GROUND, Containing ten Acres,
Situated on the west side of the George-Town Road, and on the north side of the Lane leading through Lands of the late Mrs. Parthenia Dade. This Lot is within three quarters of a mile of Alexandria, and is well adapted to Meadow or Gardening. The terms of payment are, one third in three months, one third in six months, and the remainder in nine months from the day of Sale. For further particulars apply to Thomas Irwin, Alexandria, James Irwin, or myself. JOHN ADAM. Oct. 26. eo
PETER NOWLAND, Ladies & Gentlemen's Hair-Dresser, Royal street, has just received a general Assortment of PERFUMERY,
CONSISTING OF ALMOND, Violet, Palm and Windsor Soaps; chemical, cream & common Wash-Ball; Cream of Violets, Milk of Roses and Gowland's Lotion; ladies Toilet Perfumes, in fancy boxes; Essence of Rose, Milley Flowers, do. Burgomot, Lavender and Lemon; Rouge; Tooth Dentifrice, Violet Tooth Powder, Tooth Brushes; Damask Lip Salve, Almond Paste; ladies and gentlemen's Curling Tongs, elegant Dressing Cases, complete Morocco, travelling do. gold mounted Combs, Tortoise-shell Knife do. dressing and back ditto; Bayle's patent Blacking, in cakes; Silk & Swansdown Puffs, Powder Bags; Shaving Boxes; violet, rose and marshal Pomatums; perfumed and common Hair-Powder; Hopkin's and Morton's Razor Strops; best warranted Razor's; Silver tongue scrapers; Tooth Picks & Tweezers; gentlemen's Suspenders, ladies' London-made Wigs and Frizets, of the latest fashions; ditto, of his own make, &c. &c. He makes gentlemen's fashionable Crop Wigs, on the shortest notice. Likewise Game Nets and Powder Flasks. Oct. 26. eo6t
Just Received,
A quantity of CHINA ORANGES, fresh Limes, Cramberries, Cocoa nuts, and a parcel of excellent Smithfield Bacon, Firkin Butter, of the first quality, New-York Pippins by the barrel.
Also a quantity of Gloucester Cheese.
T. SIMMS.
He also wishes to sell,
His HOUSE in Prince-Street, opposite to George Taylor, Esq's. Groceries will be taken in payment for it, or a liberal Credit given.
ALSO—
The Lease of a BAKE HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-Street. Possession may be had immediately. October 12.
B E E F.
A few barrels of good BEEF (lately packed) just received and for sale by BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. October 14. d

ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the Subscriber, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the Premises, on Wednesday the 17th day of November, if fair, if not, then the next fair day.
ONE half of that LOT OF GROUND in the city of Washington, lying in square No. 256, and designated in that square by the No. 10; the moiety intended to be sold fronts upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, and joins upon the lot No. 11 in that square, has a front of 24 feet 2 inches and an half, and 93 feet 5 inches deep; upon it is erected a frame Dwelling-House.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. October 13. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Farm of the Subscriber, in Frederick County, near Berry's Ferry, on Monday, the 11th inst. a small black fellow named MICH. He is about five feet five or six inches high, has a very short face; his front teeth stand uneven and point out; he has large ancles, and a fresh scar on the inside of one of his legs just above the ancle. He had on when he went away, an old brown coat, a striped silk waistcoat, a pair of blue cloth pantaloon, edged with red, a low crowned hat, with a narrow rim. Whoever lodges the above described Slave in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive Ten Dollars, or Twenty Dollars on delivering him to me, in Frederick county.
THOMAS MASSIE. d
OCT. 20. d CUTHBERT POWELL Has received by the Brig Catherine, capt. Lawrence, from Liverpool, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from London and Liverpool.
Sept. 28. d
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, the 10th day of November next, on the Premises, Ninety Acres of Land,
Belonging to the estate of Roger West, deceased, on a credit until the 1st day of March, 1803, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, which, when paid good and sufficient deeds shall be made.--This Land is about three miles from Town, and begins at the road going to Mount Vernon; and forms an oblong square adjoining the lands of William Hepburn and the late Lord Fairfax, a plat of which will be produced.
RICHARD CONWAY, Executor. Oct 7. d
ROBERT T. HOOE & CO.
Have just imported by the ship Felicity from Liverpool, an assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale by the piece or package.--Also, 70 crates STONE WARE, and a quantity of patent LIVERPOOL SALT.
They have also received by the brig Neptune and schooner Four Brothers.
A few hundred bushels of Lisbon Salt, Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Fruits, Sweetmeats, &c. &c. all of which they will sell low from on board, if immediate application is made.
They have on hand, a good assortment of GERMAN LINEN.
October 9. d
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Has received by the Brutus, from Liverpool, an assortment of
FALL GOODS.
He has also on hand,
A choice parcel of Grenada Rum, Liverpool fine Salt, bottled London Brown Stout, Porter in casks, 6 doz. each, old Port Wine in bottles, a ton of Sheathing Paper and a quantity of Grindstones.
OCT. 15. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE & CO.
Have imported in the Brig Experiment, Captain Ewe, from Liverpool, a general Assortment of
FALL GOODS.
Also, 8, 10, 12, & 20d. flat pointed Nails; crates of Queen's Ware, well assorted for country stores; stowed Salt in sacks, and a quantity of Burr Stones. They daily expect their London Goods, per Brig Industry.
Sept. 27. d
TRANSLATIONS
From French papers to the 14th September.
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
ACTS OF GOVERNMENT.
REPORT made to the First Consul, in Senate, by the minister for exterior relations, the 20th Fructidor (7th Sept.) year 10.
The first consul having ordered me to render him an account, in senate, of the differences which have lately happened between the French republic and the regency of Algiers, and of the success attending the measures which have been taken to terminate them, I ought previously to recall the state of affairs which preceded them.
From the frontiers of Egypt to the strait of Gibraltar, the north of Africa is possessed by a people strangers to the public code of Europe. The principles and manners, which, if we may be allowed the expression, combine the different European powers into one society, which not only prohibit oppression, but enjoin kind reception, protection and assistance in case of danger, to the navigation and commerce of a peaceable people; which reprove every unjust aggression; which tarnishes that valor that is attended with cruelty, and which desire that the rights of humanity should always remain sacred: these manners, are still unknown to the people of those countries.
They acknowledge no other right of nations than the laws of their own police, which, permitting amongst themselves individual violences, authorise them with respect to foreigners, and even consecrate them as acts of courage towards enemies. They are ignorant that the law of nations, by its general rules, abolishes those general rights, which a people too much inflated with their local importance, pretend to infer from the licence of their usages. It is to be believed, for the honor of Europe, that in this respect the supremacy of the law of nations, assigning just limits to the toleration of particular legislations, shall not, henceforward, be contemned, excepting in Africa.
The regency of Algiers is particularly remarkable for an audacity which certain events must have increased.
Charles the Vth turned against Africa his victorious arms. He wished to deliver Europe from the incursions of barbarians, by reducing them to insignificance; but the event deceived him, and did not answer to the grandeur of his preparations.
In later times, Louis XIV. avenged on the Algerines the honor of the French flag. Algiers by his orders, was bombarded three times in the space of 6 years; but here his vengeance was bounded. The affairs of Europe exacted all his attention. The Algerines, by this circumstance, however, learned from that period to respect France, and the peace, which was concluded in 1689, subsisted above a century, when the instances and orders of the Sublime Porte caused it, in the year 7, to be broken.
Of the enemies which remained to France, when the first consul assumed the reins of government, the regency of Algiers was the least formidable. The first consul, anxious to extinguish every where the calamities of war, apprized that the dey of Algiers had declared war against his inclination, and was desirous of peace, sent a negotiator to Algiers, preceded by the renown of those exploits of which Italy, Germany, Egypt and Syria had been the theatre; the first consul's envoy was received as he ought to have been. Peace was decreed and even proclaimed in the divan. However, a new interposition of the Sublime Porte postponed the signature. War appeared to recommence, but it was a war without hostilities. All the French were permitted, freely, to retire from Algiers with all their property, and the agent of France waited at Alicante for the moment when negotiations could be resumed.
In short, a definitive treaty which assures to France all the advantages stipulated by the antient treaties, and which by new stipulations, guarantees more explicitly & fully the liberty of French commerce and navigation with Algiers, was signed the 7th of last Nivose.
The general peace was concluded, and commerce began to resume its accustomed routine.
But very soon we learned that Algerine armaments overrun the Mediterranean, desolating the commerce of France and infesting its coasts. Even the flag and ter-
ritory of the French republic was not respected by the corsairs of the regency. They carried into Algiers transports which sailed from Toulon destined for St. Domingo. They seized a Neapolitan vessel in the seas, and almost within the banks of France. An Algerine rais dared, in the road of Tunis, to make a captain of a French merchantman submit to infamous treatment. The barks of the coral company, which agreeably to the terms of the treaty, went to fish for coral, were violently driven from the coast. The charge d'affairs in vain demanded satisfaction; they had the presumption to make him propositions injurious to the dignity of the French nation; that France should purchase the execution of the treaty!
Informed of these aggressions the First Consul ordered a naval division to sail for Algiers.
I transmit by his orders, the instruction to the charge d'affaires, the citizen Dubois Thainville, who deported himself with as much energy and dignity as he conducted with prudence.
The division commanded by the contre-admiral Leissegues, appeared before Algiers the 17th Thermidor, adjutant commandant Hulin an officer of the palace was on board, the bearer of a letter from the First Consul to the Dey.
On the 18th this officer went on shore, was received with distinction, presented to the Dey, and delivered the First Consul's letter, which was conceived in the following terms:
"Bonaparte, First Consul, to the very high and very magnificent Dey of Algiers; whom God preserve in prosperity and glory!
"I write you this letter direct, because I know that you have ministers who deceive you, and who induce you to conduct your self in a manner that may bring upon you the greatest misfortunes.--This letter will be delivered into your own hands by an adjutant of my palace. Its purport is to demand from you prompt reparation, and such as I have a right to expect, from the sentiments you have always entertained for me. A French officer has been beaten in the road of Tunis by one of your officer's rais. The agent of the republic has demanded satisfaction and could not obtain it. Two brigs of war have been taken by your corsairs, which carried them to Algiers, and have retarded them on their voyage. A Neapolitan vessel has been seized by your corsairs, in the road of Hieres, by which act the French territory has been violated. In short, of the vessel which was cast away last winter on your coast, 150 men are still missing, detained in the hands of barbarians. I demand reparation from you for all these grievances; and not doubting but that you will take all the measures which I should take in similar circumstances, I dispatch a vessel to bring home to France, the 150 missing men. I beseech you, moreover, to mistrust those of your ministers who are enemies to France; you cannot have greater enemies, and if I desire to live in peace with you, it is essential that you should preserve the good understanding about to be re established, which alone can maintain you in that rank & prosperity you now enjoy; for God has decreed the punishment of all those who are unjust towards me."
"If you wish to live in friendship with me, you must not expect to treat me as a feeble power; you must cause the French flag to be respected, as likewise that of the Italian republic, which has nominated me its chief, and you must make me reparation for all the injuries which I have sustained. This letter being intended for no other purpose, I request you to read it yourself with attention, and let me know by return of the officer I send you, the resolution you mean to take."
Whatever were the secret intentions of the Dey, he only testified the desire of living in good understanding with the French republic. "I wish always to be," says he, "the friend of Bonaparte."
He promised and actually gave every satisfaction that was demanded.
To render particular homage to the first consul, in the person of his envoy, he was disposed even to dispense with the ordinary terms, and contrary to the immemorial usages of the regency, he received, in the most magnificent kiosque of his gardens, the officer, of the palace, the charge d'affaires of the republic, the contre-admiral Leissegues and his numerous état-major. It was in that place, that he delivered to general Hulin the answer which he had prepared for the first consul, in substance as follows:
"In the name of the only God, the God of mankind, our master, the illustrious and magnificent lord Mustapha Pacha, dey of Algiers, whom God preserve in glory.
To our friend Bonaparte, first consul of the republic of France, president of the of the Italian republic.
I salute you, the peace of God be with you.
Henceforth, our friend, I inform you that I have received your letter dated 29 Mesidor. I have read it; it was delivered to me by the general of your palace, and your (vekil) charge d'affaires, Dubois Thainville. I reply article by article.
1st. You complain of rais Ali-Tara, although he is one of my Yoldaches , I decreed that he should be put to death. At the instant of the execution of his sentence, your vekil demanded his pardon in your name, and as a favor, for your sake I have reprieved him.
2. You demand from me the Neapolitan polacre, taken, you say, under the cannon of France. The particulars of this transaction, as reported to you, are not correct; but agreeable to your request, I have delivered up eight Christians composing its crew; I have surrendered them to your vekil.
3d. You demand a Neapolitan vessel, which, it is said, sailed from Corsu with French clearances. No French papers were found on board; but, in conformity to your desire, I have set the crew at liberty, and have delivered them to your vekil.
4th. You demand the punishment of the rais who brought into this port two vessels belonging to the French republic. According to your request I have discharged him from my service; but I must inform you that my rais know not how to read European characters; they are only acquainted with the usual passports, and for this reason it will be proper that the vessels of war belonging to the French republic, should make some signal, whereby they may be known by my corsairs.
5th. You demand 150 men, who, you say are in my territories: there does not one of them exist. It was God's will that they all should perish, a circumstance which occasioned me great pain.
6th. You say there are certain persons who give me counsel that may embroil me with you. Our friendship is solid and ancient, and all those who seek to embroil us, shall be disappointed.
7th. You demand that I shall be the friend of the Italian republic. I will respect its flag the same as your own, as you desire. Had any one else have made a similar request, I would no have granted it for a million of dollars.
8th. You would not give me the 200,000 dollars which I demanded of you, as a recompence for the losses which I have sustained for you. Whether you will give them, or will not give them, we will, notwithstanding, always be good friends.
9th. I have terminated with my friend Dubois Thainville, your vekil, every thing respecting the coral fishery, which your vessels can immediately resume. The African company shall enjoy the same prerogatives which it formerly enjoyed; I have given orders to the bey of Constantine, to afford it every possible protection.
10th. I have satisfied you in every respect as you have desired, in whatever you have demanded; in return, you will satisfy me, as I have satisfied you.
11th. Therefore, I request that you will give orders, that the nations my enemies may not navigate under your flag nor that of the Italian republic; that there may be no further discussions between us, as I wish always to be friends with you.
12th. I have ordered my rais to respect the French flag at sea. I will punish the first who shall bring a French vessel into my ports.
If at any time hereafter any discussions should be necessary between us, write to me direct and every thing shall be amicably arranged.
I salute you: may God continue you in glory.
Algiers--this 13th of the moon Rabaid Evoul, in the year of the Heira 1217.
In concluding this report, I ought to inform the first consul, that the adjutant-commandant of the palace, Hulin, and the contre-admiral Leissegues, have fulfilled the commission entrusted to them, with dignity, firmness and circumspection.
CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND.

NEW YORK. October 26.
Entered, ships Ruffel, Lynch, City Point, Virg. Diana, Smith, Whaling Voyage; Cotton Planter, Wilton, Cadiz; Ceres. Tucker, Turks Island; brig Pineckney, M'Faul, Malaga; Thomas Pineckney, M'Faul, Malaga; Schooners Fair Trader, Barnum, St. Croix; British Queen, Carpenter, St. Johns.
Cleared, ship Columbus, Burger, Ma- deira.
The sloop Admiral Duncan, Newson, sailed from New Providence, for this Port, Oct. 2.
Arrived since our last.
Ship Cotton Planter, Wilton, of New- London, 36 days from Cadiz. The brig Georgia Packet, Woods, sailed 3 days before the Planter, for New York; brig Juno, O'Conner, sailed 4 days before for do. (spoke the Juno, on Saturday last off the Hook) ship Bellona, Nichols, for do. sailed the 1st Sept. Left, the brig Fran- cis, Nixon, of New York, and brig Dean, Warner, do. both at quarantine; ships Eliza, of Salem; Hazard, belong- ing to the southward; schr. Patty, Hait- ings, for Boston in 2 days; and several others. On the 15th October, in lat. 38, 12, long. 54, 52, saw a fleet of se- ven ships of the line and a cutter brig, with English colours. They shewed no disposition to speak. Their course was S. W. Same day spoke ship Bellona, Agnew, out 26 days from Liverpool, bound to Virginia.
Ship Ruffel, Lynch, 32 days from Ci- ty Point, Virg. bound to Dublin. On the 4th inst. sprung a leak, which obliged the captain to keep both pumps going, and to bear away for this port. In lat. 39, 30, spoke schr. Eliza, Gardiner, from Philadelphia to Teneriffe, out 12 days. In lat. 40, 55, spoke schr. Pol- ly, from Martinique to Boston.
English brig Ceres, Tucker, 15 days from Turks Island, spoke a ship from this port of New Bedford, could not learn where bound. October 16, spoke a brig from N. York for Cape Francois; High- lands bore N. N. W.
October 27.
Last night the British Packet Prince Ernest, capt. Petre, arrived here, with the September Mail. She sailed from Fal- mouth on the 7th. of September, and is 7 days from Halifax. She brings no later advices than recently received via. France.
By the brig Little Sarah, from New Orleans, we are informed, that that port was to be shut against the entry of Ame- rican vessels ten days after her departure, which was the twentieth of September. The American property in that place, was to be brought away in vessels then there. The inhabitants hourly expected the French.
The four masted ship L'Invention, yes- terday arrived in this port from Leghorn. At the time of her departure from thence, two Spanish ships of the line and two fri- gates, were lying there, waiting on his Etrurian Majesty, who was daily expect- ed at Leghorn to embark for Barcelona. By this vessel, the accounts of Commo- dore Morris having gone up the Mediter- ranean with convoy, is confirmed.
We hear that the Rev. Mr. Thomas Hall, Chaplain of the British factory at Leghorn, (a native of Pennsylvania) has lately sent to the Historical Society, of Boston, a present of two Stone Coffins, supposed to be at least 3000 years old, of a most curious structure. One of them has various figures on it in the true Grecian stile in bassorelivo, representing some in- teresting events, as yet undiscovered by the antiquarians.
Entered, ships L'Invention, Tardif, Leghorn; Anna, Johnson, New Orleans; brig Shepherds, Fairchilds, Malaga; Little Sarah, Allen, New Orleans; Juno, O'Conner, Cadiz; Harmony, Hunt, Ber- muda; Caroline, Andrews, Amsterdam; schr. Mercury, Baty, St. Johns, N. B. Argonaut, Ketchum, do.
Cleared, brig Lydia, Bowie, Newry; schr. Little John, M'Vickar, C. Fran- cois.
Arrived since our last.
Brig Juno, O'Conner, from Cadiz, via Malaga. Left at Cadiz, brig Luna, Al- len, of and for this port, to sail on the 26th September.
Brig Shepherds, Fairchilds, from Ma- laga. In lat. 42, long. 60, 10, spoke ship Mary, out 48 days from Gibraltar, bound to this port.
Brig Caroline, Andrews, from Amster- dam. Sailed in company with ship Ma-
ry, Seamar, for N. York. The brig Independence failed 8 days before for this port. Left there ships Sophia, of Phila- delphia, to sail in 10 days; Mermaid, of Boston, and several others, names not recollected. Left at New Diep, a ship belonging to Mr. Wright of this city. Sept. 26, in lat. 45, 20, long. 28, 37 spoke ship Amsterdam Packet, out 38 days from Bordeaux, bound to Philadel- phia.
PHILADELPHIA, October 28.
Ship India, Captain Hathaway, thirty three days from Liverpool, anchored last evening a short distance below Gloucester Point. We understand she brings London papers to the 16th, and Liverpool to 18th September. A few days before the de- parture of the India from Liverpool, a dreadful fire broke out in an extensive range of large Warehouses, which bid de- fiance to the exertions of the inhabitants, and destroyed property to an incalculable amount. It being high water at the time of the accident, the shipping which other- wise must have been destroyed, received no injury.
Extract of a letter from Demarara, dated the 27th September last received by the brig Recovery, Pierce.
"We are again troubled by the Ma- roon negees and I am a afraid we shall have a general revolt of the slaves in this colony. I expect it will be so before long, as I before told you there will be no more slavery in Dutch Guiana.
The Editor of a Democratic paper print- ed at Worcester, Massachusetts, on the twenty-first instant, has published obser- vations on the correspondence between Mr. J. Hudson and Callender, which he has, most audaciously, headed with the words—"CALENDER AND THE DEVIL." We have seen nothing to equal this in any of the "Aristocratic" papers. The Editor is probably one of the new seiz. distinguished by the name of BURRITES.
Arrived, ship Calliope, Henderson, Lon- don; brig Express, Sherrer, St. Thomas.
Ship South Carolina, Garman, from Liverpool, and a o her ship ar below.
Ship Maria, Conyngham, from hence has arrived at Cadiz.
Ship Monticello, Davy, from hence to Bengal, was spoke the 26th ult. out 32 days, all well.
Ship Rose, Hawley, from Batavia for this port, was spoke the 5th inst. 18 days out, all well.
Schr Isabella, Cranston, of and from this port, for Madeira, out 16 days, was spoke on the 10th ult.
The brig Mary, four days from Phila- delphia, for Martinique, was spoken in lat. 38, long 72.
A letter from New York, Oct. 25.
"By vessels arrived this morning we have received the following interesting in- telligence:
"The ship Cotton Planter, Thos. Wil- son, master, in 30 days from Cadiz, left the following vessels there: Brigs Francis, Nixon, and Dean, Warner, of N. York, in quarantine; schooner Patty, Hastings, for Boston, to sail in 2 days; ship Maria, Cunningham, Philadelphia; Dellon, N. York; ship ———, Mark Collins, do.
"Saw on the 15th October in lat. 38 long 54, 52, a fleet of 7 ships of the line and a cutter brig, with English colours, passed within a mile of them, they shewed no disposition to speak me, their course was S. W. The same day spoke the ship Bellona, Agnew, from Liverpool bound to Virginia, out 26 days. On the 6th of August last, hailed a fleet of French transports, under the convoy of a cutter brig destined for St. Domingo or Loui- siana; there was said to be 10,000 on board the fleet, under the command of a general that had commanded in Italy those troops were all from Italy. Also, a French 20 gun ship and a cutter brig, bound to Tobago, with a French govern- or on board for that Island, 2 other 20 gun ships and 2 cutter brig from Brest to Toulon, to join a fleet against the Turks. It was currently reported by the English vessels that arrived from England, that there was a Moorish corsair cruising for American merchant ships off Cape St. Vincents.
"Captain Hughes, late of the ship Patapsco, of your port, is passenger in the Cotton Planter, from Cadiz, he sold his ship there.
"The Dianna, Smith, sailed from the isle of St. Catherine, Brazil, Aug. 20.
Left brig Dolly, Ross, of Philad. bound to the Southward. The Eliza, Bunker of Nantucket. Left St. Catherines on the 10th of August, on a sealing expedition, having put in there for a new fore mast. —The Diana, on her passage, spoke the following vessels, viz:—September 21, brig Maria, from Bristol for Barbadoes, who informed that they had recently spok- en the ship Monticello, of and from Phi- ladelphia, for Bengal, all well. October 5, came up with, and boarded the ship Kale, Hawley, of Philadelphia, from the Eastward of the Cape of Good Hope, all well; being then in 53, 40, lat. 21, 23, out 168 days. Lat. 25, long. 58, board- ed the schr. Matilda, of and from Provi- dence for Barbadoes, out 10 days, Mr. B. Munro, supercargo, all well.
"Below still, a number of inward bound vessels, amongst them are the brig Juno, from Cadiz; and the schr. Fair Tra- der, from the West-Indies."
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30.
IMPORTANT EXTRACT
Of a letter from a respectable House in London, to a Correspondent in Boston.
"Agreeably to your request, we have enquired as to the manner in which the Treaty Commissioners will issue their awards in favor of the American claim- ants. Their rule is, and will be, to issue their awards in favor of the National A- gent, Mr. George W. Erving, in all cases where the claimants are not represented by a special agent, with full powers to receive the sums which may be awarded to them; but when such special agents appear, the awards are then made out in their names, for the use of the claimants they repre- sent.
"This information is important, and ought to be communicated to the Ameri- can claimants, who have not yet appoint- ed any special agent. Mr. Samuel Wil- liams, late American Consul here, and Mr. Samuel Cabot, have powers from ma- ny of your claimants. They are, and may be fully confided in, to apply what they may receive agreeably to orders; but we know nothing of Mr. Erving's char- acter for solidity and punctuality; nor do we find any one who does know him. By appointing special agents, who are known to be safe and punctual, the claim- ants will avoid some risk perhaps, and will certainly save the interest on their money for some months, by having it ap- plied to the use directed, as soon as it shall be received."
A letter from an American gentleman at Dunkirk, dated July 21, 1802, says, "My affairs in this country are not wound up yet. My claims, like the rest of Americans, remain unattended to. All exertions of Mr. Livingston seem to have no effect; at least they produce no- thing apparent. We are thought very little of, I can assure you; and I am tear- ful, when once Louisiana is taken possess- ion of, a long time will not elapse before our tranquility is disturbed."
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
On Thursday last the votes of the free men of the state of Connecticut, for mem- bers to represent them in the eighth Con- gress of the United States, were counted. The following gentlemen are chosen by the number of votes, annexed to their re- spective names.
  Hon. John C. Smith, 8743   Rodger Griswold, 6601   Benjamin Talmadge, 7370   Samuel W. Dana, 7232   Elias Perkins, 6997   Calvin Goddard, 6942   John Davenport, 5390 
PLATINA.
Several hundred pounds of that rare and peculiar production of the Western hemi- sphere, the Metal called Platina, have been lately imported into New York from South America. If the Geographer Gen- eral wishes to procure Platina for the spe- colums of his reflecting Telescope;—if the Director of the Mint desires to obtain some of it for Crucibles and Melting pots; if Colleges want specimens for their Cabi- nets of Mineralogy, if private Gentlemen are anxious to have indestructible appara- tus for their laboratories; or, the Go- vernment of the State or the Nation are desirous of providing the most permanent and unalterable materials for standard weights, and for measures of capacity and length; there is now a fine opportunity
of getting Platina for the purpose. This notice is written by a friend of domestic improvements; as opportunities for pur- chasing this material in such quantity do not often occur.
(N. Y. Dai. Adv.)
FRENCH NEGROES!
Extract of a letter from a respectable gen- tleman in Georgetown (S. C.) to a merchant in New-York dated the 10th inst.
"Three French frigates left the Hook the day we did, and we have just heard of their landing their negroes on Long Bay. We are all summoned to turn out with the different companies, and the orders are not to take a single negro, but shoot them all! we are informed they have landed a- bout 1000; by to-morrow morning there will be soldiers enough at the place to pre- vent any more landing—if they get scat- tered among our negroes it will be a dread- ful thing."
LITERARY
From a London paper of Sept. 4.
In the press, and on the 10th. of Sept r will be published in 2 elegant volumes 4 to price 4l. 4s. in boards, accompanied by upwards of one hundred large plates, consisting of views taken in Upper and Lower Egypt, of Representations of Antiquities and Hieroglyphicks of Ob- jects in Natural History, of manners and customs, &c. engraved by eminent Artists, and Fac-similes of the Original TRAVELS in UPPER and LOWER EGYPT, in company with several Divisions of the French army, during the campaigns of General Bonaparte in that country. Published under the immediate patronage of the Chief Consul, by VIVANT DENON, one of the Artists who accompanied the Expe- dition. Translated from the original by Arthur Diblin.
The original French edition of this Work is published in Paris at the price of 16 guineas English money, and the Co- pies are sold in London at 21 guineas.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,
Sloop Drucilla, Howland, New-Bedford
CLEARED,
Brig Katherine, Lawrence Barbadoes.
NOTICE.
SOME circumstances have turned up which will make it unnecessary for me to sell the Property which I advertised on the 27th; it will not, therefore, be offer- ed. I was acting in this business as agent for another Person, in whom it is vested.
CLEON MOORE.
Oct. 30.
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JANNEY & PATON,
Have just received by the schr' Harmony, capt. Crabtree, from Porto Rico, 20 hhds. & 250 barrels first quality Muscovado Sugars, Also, on Hand,
Molasses, in hhds. Grenada and Jamaica Rum, in hhds. and barrels, Catalonia Wine, N. England Rum, in hhds. & barrels, Souchoong Tea, of a superior quality, Brown and Castile Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, Cogniac Brandy, Fine and coarse Salt, Men and women's Shoes, Queens Ware in crates, assorted, With a complete assortment of N. Eng- land and Russia CORDAGE; East-India and Russia Goods.
A L S O,
20 Hhds. Berbice Coffee, 40 do. 2d quality Sugar. Oct. 30. d
BENNETT & WATTS,
Have imported in the Felicity from Liver- pool, a general Assortment of Woolen Goods & Hardware,
6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails.
They have on hand,
White and brown Russia Sheeting, Diapers, White and brown Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs, Twilled Sackings, German fulled Hose and Gloves, Turkey red Cotton, Mamoody's, Sannas, Gurrahs, and a variety of INDIA GOODS, all which they offer for sale on the usual terms.
October 11.
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Mechanic Relief Society.
THE Members of the above Society will please to take notice that a quarterly meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY the 3d day of November, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at Mr. Mott's Tavern.
JOHN V. THOMAS, Sec'y.
October 28.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from Gill's pasture near Alexandria, two or three weeks since, a handsome SORREL COLT , 3 years old, 13 or 14 hands high, with a switch tail and has never been shod. The above reward will be paid to any person that will deliver him to me in Alexandria and reasonable charges.
JOHN LOWRY.
Oct. 28.
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, in Alexandria, on the first day of February, 1802, a NEGRO WOMAN named NELLY . She was bought of George Brown, of George Town, by Isaac Means, and was sold to the Subscriber, in Alexandria, by the said Means, from which place she absconded. She is about 35 years of age, tall and slender; one or two teeth out before, and marked with the small-pox. She is of a yellowish cast, and talkative. Whoever will apprehend said run away, and secure her in any jail so that I get her again shall receive the above Reward.
ABNER WILLBORNE.
Oct. 28.
AMOS ALLISON,
Has imported in the ships Brutus and Felicity from Liverpool a part of his FALL GOODS , which are now opening at his Store corner of Prince & Fairfax Streets; he expects the remainder by the Industry from London which will compleat his assortment.
He has also on hand,
Irish Linens in boxes,
Kendal Cottons in bales,
Tickleburgs in do.
50 pieces Russia Sheeting,
20 hhs. Brown Sugar,
20 barrels do.
10 hhs. Loaf,
15 barrels do.
40 bags best green Coffee,
All of which will be sold wholesale or retail at very reduced prices.
Oct. 13.
Fairfax Court-House Races.
ON the first Thursday in November next, will be run for, over a handsome course, at Fairfax Court House , a subscription Purse of 100 dollars, free for any horse, mare or gelding, the three mile heats; subscribers starting a horse to pay 10 dollars, and non-subscribers 15 dollars entrance. The following day will be run for, over the same ground a handsome purse, the amount not yet ascertained, the subscription still being open, and will continue so until ten days before the racing commences, it is supposed to be equal to the first day's purse, free as above, the two mile heats, the winning horse of the first day's purse excepted. On the third day will be run for over the same ground, a Sweepstake free for saddle horses only; every person starting a horse to pay 10 dollars, in all other respects the rules to be conformed to are those of the Fredericksburg Jockey Club ; those who have not yet paid the amount of their subscriptions will please to do so on or before the first day's race to
JOHN RATCLIFFE, Sec'y.
N. B. As the Course, &c. will be put in order at the sole expense of the proprietor, some compensation will be required from all those who go on the field as futlers, to be first agreed on.
October 9.
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John W. & S. Leonard & Co. Have for Sale, at their Store, on Merchants wharf, the Cargo of the brig LYDIA ,
CONSISTING OF
100 tons Plaster of Paris,
10 Hhs. Aux Cayes Molasses,
4 tons Cordage, assorted,
12 barrels Meis Beef, first quality,
13 kegs Rapee Snuff,
40 white oak Shooks,
1 trunk of Umbrellas, with sundry
other articles.
Oct. 16. eotf
TO LET,
A THREE-STORY
BRICK HOUSE,
On Prince, between Fairfax and Union Streets, adjoining the Store of William Hodgson. Apply to
JOHN HARPER.
October 6.
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Pursuant to a Decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the 1st day of November next, on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND,
With the APPURTENANCES,
Situated in the town of Alexandria, upon the west side of Pitt Street, and to the southward of King Street, and bounded as follows: Beginning upon Pitt Street 151 feet 7 inches to the southward of King Street, and running thence southwardly with Pitt Street and binding therewith 25 feet to the south line of the lot of Jesse Taylor, deceased, thence westwardly with a line parallel to King Street 61 feet 8 inches and a half to the line of William Hally, thence northwardly with his line and parallel to Pitt Street the length of the first line, thence with a strait line to the beginning. The Premises will be sold under the direction of
JOHN DUNDAS,
PETER HEISKELL,
PETER WISE, jun.
October 9.
Comm'rs.
etc.
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee Room, New York , on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon.
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions.
These lands within 15 miles of Main Leeking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands.
Also,
To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT OF LAND of nine thousand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Leeking river, distant from the latter only a few miles.
The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the title deeds are clear and incontestable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months.
Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masteron of Lexington; Mr. George Brook, Clerk of Woodford county; or major John Lee near Frankfort will point out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Simond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brown, Dumfries, Virginia.
October 1.
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AMBROSE VASSE,
At his Store in King-Street, has for sale
Coffee, first quality in bags, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, & } TEAS, Imperial, Loaf Sugar in Hhds. and Bbls. Old Sherry Wine, Port Wine, Mustard in boxes of 3 and 6 Dozen
each,
Chocolate, Claret in boxes, and a few Crates of Earthenware.
August 12.
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ALMANACS
for the Year 1803.
R. & J. GRAY
Have just received a supply of ALMANACS , for the Year 1803; and have on hand, a large assortment of Writing Paper, Bonnet Boards, School and Family Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books, Inkpowder, Playing Cards, &c. &c.
October 7.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
On Thursday the 18th day of November, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to Sale, upon the Premises, in the town of Alexandria, the following parcels of Ground, late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased sold pursuant to the directions of his Will for the payment of his debts,
One parcel of Land lying upon the east side of Union Street, and to the north of Wilkes Street, being a wharf or made ground, upon which there is a Frame Warehouse; it will be either sold together or laid off into convenient Lots to accommodate purchasers. This Ground is subject to an annual rent of 91. 17s. 6d.
One half of a Brewery, commonly called Wales' Brewery, with all the necessary Implements and Utensils for carrying on that business, and the Ground appertaining to the same. The whole of the Brewery is now under a demise of six hundred dollars per annum. Also a piece of Ground immediately adjoining upon the Brewery, fronting upon Water Street, and a twenty feet Alley running with Water there about forty feet, and with the Alley one hundred and fifty feet.
Also, another piece of Ground fronting upon Wolfe and St. Asaph Streets; this will be laid off into convenient Lots.
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of King Street, fronting there upon twenty-two feet, and extending eighty-two feet to a twelve feet Alley, upon which is erected a two story Brick House and a Frame Warehouse.
On the same day, if there be sufficient time after the sales of the above Property, if not, on the next day, will be exposed to Sale, also on the Premises,
A small TRACT OF LAND , Contiguous to the town, containing 37 Acres. This is subdivided and will be sold in small parcels, containing from 4 to 6 acres. The terms of the Sale are, one fourth of the purchase money in hand, another fourth in six months, another fourth in twelve months, and the last in eighteen months. The Lands will be conveyed upon payment of the fourth of the Purchase Money, the subsequent payments must be secured by Trusts upon the Land conveyed.
THOMAS A. DIGGES,
JAMES KEITH,
Acting Ex'rs of J. Fitzgerald, deceased
Oct. 20.
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The subscribers authorised by the Will of the late George Carret, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgages will be required to secure the payments.
Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who with it, they paying his expenses for so doing.
LANDON CARTER, Junr.
THOMAS L. LEE.
Loudoun County, August 20. eo
To be Rented,
The House in which I now live, of which I have a lease for upwards of three years from this time; the situation is eligible and the House commodious For terms apply to
J. B. NICKOLLS.
Fairfax Street, June 19. eo
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of
BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
Also,
ALMANACS
For 1803,
With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines , Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
October 12.
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Just received and for Sale by BRYAN HAMPSON , 8 by 10, 7 by 9 Window Glass, Brown Sugar, 1st and 2d quality in hhs. and barrels, Loaf and lump Sugar, 1st do. do. Green Coffee, first quality, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, and } WINES, Malaga Pepper and Allspice, in bags, barrels and kegs, Hyson and Bohea Tea, 1st quality, in chests, Allspice and Copperas, by the quantity, Wrapping Paper, do.
Wanted to purchase,
A QUANTITY OF FLAX-SEED,
For which a generous price, in cash will be given. Oct. 23.
A PROPOSAL
BY SAMUEL BIRCHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS
ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION.
By Elizabeth Hamilton , Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c.
ON this interesting and highly important branch of science, several valuable works have, within a few years, been presented to the public, among which the above, as it is the most recent, is pre-eminently useful. Led by her subject into an inquiry concerning the nature of the active powers, and intellectual faculties of the human mind, Mrs. Hamilton has developed those powers and faculties with a perspicuity and ability which, while it arrests the attention of those who have most successfully studied these subjects, must render a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superficialness and frivolity of character engendered by the modern system of education, have been long, and justly, a subject of complaint; but the particular causes by which these serious evils have been produced, were hitherto but imperfectly known, or little attended to: To trace these evils to their source, and to point out the proper remedy, is the ultimate object to which the meritorious efforts of this Author have been directed; and in these efforts she has, it is believed, succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectation. Such indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and so great the success with which those inquiries have been pursued, that the happiest consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from the present publication. To all it is interesting in a very high degree, but to mothers of families, and others engaged in the formation of the minds of children and youth, it will prove an acquisition truly invaluable.
The rapid sale of two impressions of this work in England, sufficiently evinces the high estimation in which it is there held: An American edition—equal to, and at little more than half the price of the British edition—is now offered to the patronage of the American public; by whom its merits will, doubtless, be justly appreciated.
[An Extract from the above Work.]
"From most of the writers on education it would appear, that it is only to people of rank and fortune that education is a matter of any importance. By such alone can the systems that are generally proposed, be adopted. To such, therefore, must we believe them to be exclusively addressed. To make fine ladies and finished gentlemen forms no part of my plan, which has for its object the subjection of the passions, the direction of the affections, and the cultivation of the faculties that are common to the whole human race."
* The price of the British edition, is fifteen shillings, Sterling, in boards.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery.
* * A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Publisher.
Sept. 1.
On the 1st day of December next will be sold to the highest bidder on three months credit at the Dwelling House of the late Nathaniel Fitzhugh of Fairfax County, all his
Household Furniture,
AND STOCK,
OF HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, & HOGS,
and so many of the SLAVES as shall be necessary to pay the debts due from his estate.
All persons having claims against the said estate are requested to bring them in for adjustment on or before the day of sale—and those who are indebted to the same, to make payment to
WILLIAM LANE, Administrator,
With the will annexed of
NATHANIEL FITZHUGH, deceased
October 5.
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