Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-09-28 00:00:00

The subscriber having been appointed AUCTIONEER, and having given Bond and Security as the law directs...
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels, Whiskey in barrels...
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, -AMONG WHICH ARE- Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels...
Lands in Kentucky. To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee-Room, New York, on the 24 day of December next...
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington...
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder...
For Boston & Salem, The sloop MARY & SALLY; JACOB ORCUTT, Master. For freight or passage apply to JOHN G. LADD.
Public Sale. On the 1st day of October next will be sold on the premises at a credit of 60 days for negotiable notes...
TO BE SOLD. By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper...
Wanted to Purchase, A STOUT NEGRO LAD, whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given. R. B. JAMESON.
RICHARD PHILLIPS, Writer and Ornamental Gilder with Burnished Gold on Glass. Names for Doors or Windows wrote in a superior style...
William Hodgson Has for Sale, on very reasonable Terms, 40 Bales coarse Woolens, 19 Puncheons 3d Proof Grenada Rum...
NOTICE.
THOSE indebted to the MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, will be pleased to take Notice...
10 Pipes 4th Proof Brandy, 20 Hhds. Brown Sugar, (1st quality) 20 Puncheons Jamaica and Grenada Rum, 10 Bales Cotton...
Just Published, BY COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE, A NEW NOVEL, Entitled the BEGGAR BOY; (Price one Dollar.)
Just Received From NORFOLK, fresh LIMES & ORANGES, And a few excellent SMITHFIELD HAMS, best JAR RAISINS, and CHEESE, of an excellent quality.
AMBROSE VASSE, At his Store in King-Street, has for sale, Coffee, first quality in bags, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, & Imperial...
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In PRINCE-STREET, between Fairfax and Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by Grove Wright.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses of every description, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash.
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...
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from Thomas's Ferry, on Friday Evening, about 5 o'Clock, a large BLACK HORSE, 16 hands high, with a Saddle and Bridle...
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...
THOMAS SIMMS Has just received, and for SALE, 1500 lb. of an excellent quality New England Cheese, 760 Bales of dry mellow Potatoes...
He also wishes to sell, His HOUSE in Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor, Esqrs. Groceries will be taken in payment for it, or a liberal Credit given.
TO RENT,
THE HOUSE in which I at present reside; the situation is pleasant, and not too distant from business. The House has been put in complete repair...
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...

Latest Foreign Intelligence, (By an arrival at New York.)
PARIS, July 25.
The following is an extract from No. 8, of a Journal, entitled "The News Writer of the Isles of France and of La Reunion," the 14th of February, 1802:
"Captain Ingenoll, master of the American vessel La Charlotte, from China, says he was informed, (during his passage on the South Seas) both at Sandwich, and on the North West Coast, that previously to the French Revolution (the year, however, not being specified) a ship which had sailed from Brest in April, anchored in Comherver Bay, 58 deg. 13 min. N. lat. against Eaglefield, in Queen Charlotte's Island.
"That the said ship having a considerable number of sick on board, was attacked by the islanders, who boarded her at the time the crew were furling their sails; that they murdered the Captain who was upon deck, and the whole of the crew, one young man excepted, whose fate was not known. It is added that the islanders destroyed the vessel as soon as they landed the cargo.
"It is to be presumed that the vessel here alluded to, was either M. La Peyrouse's, or the one which sailed with him.
On the 15th and 20th of June it blew a dreadful hurricane at Petersburg; very considerable damage was done to the shipping; a Russian man of war and a Swedish merchantman foundered.
The last letter from Berlin, under date of July 10, states that a negotiation has been opened between M. de Haugwitz, on one part, and M. de Rhedent and Baron d'Ompede, on the other, relative to the exchange of some of the Prussian indemnities for other possessions situated with the Electorate of Hanover. After several conferences, Baron d'Ompede set off for the purpose of consulting the Hanoverian Minister of State, respecting a proposition which has been made by the Court of Berlin.
August 1.
Acts of the Government.—Message, July 29, 1802.
The Consuls of the Republic to the Conservative Senate.
"Senators,—On the 6th of May last the tribunate expressed a wish that a striking pledge of national gratitude might be given to the First Consul. That wish was applauded by the Legislative Body, and repeated by a spontaneous movement of the citizens.
"The Senate raised its thoughts still higher; and in the accomplishment of that wish, it hoped to find the sure means of giving to the government that stability which alone can multiply the resources of the nation, establish confidence without and credit within, inspire allies, discourage enemies, extinguish the flames of war, permit the enjoyment of the fruits of peace, and leave to future wisdom the task of executing every thing that can be conceived as contributing to the happiness of a free people.
"The First Consul was of opinion, that the circumstances of his first nomination prevented him from accepting the proposed re-election, unless it should be specifically conferred by the French people, thereby giving a proof of their attachment to, and permanent confidence in, the Magistrate who had been the object of their first choice.
"In this manner we have thought it our duty to carry into execution the ideas of the Senate.
"The French people have given their answer; the government has received from almost all the departments, the acts which contain the expression of the will of the people. It is to the Senate, we have thought, in this new case, that it belongs to collect and to promulgate the wishes of the people. We have therefore ordered the Minister of the Interior to place at the disposal of the Senate, the Registers in which those wishes are contained.
"We invite the Senate to take those measures which shall seem to its wisdom the most proper, for the purpose of stating the result.
"The Second Consul, CAMBACERES.
"By the Second Consul, The Secretary of State, H. B. Maret."
LONDON, July 27.
It is obvious to the whole world that the power of Turkey is at its last gasp. Upon what province can the Turkish Government rely with firmness; and where
is the part of the empire, that is not convulsed by faction and rebellion? Where shall we look for that fortitude of council, and that vigor and promptitude which are necessary to resist rebellion, and to re-establish subordination? A mere rumour of the approach of a rebellious Pacha, made the whole Divan, and the city of Constantinople, tremble; and the alarm was so great, that several of the Foreign Ambassadors had vessels in readiness to leave the city. The movements of Pashwan Oglou have afforded Austria and Russia a pretence for enforcing the necessity of occupying Wallachia; yet neither of those powers suppose that Pashwan has the slightest intention of invading their territories. But they wish to get footing in European Turkey, so contiguous to their own dominions, and so fertile in resources. Yet to any such plan of dismemberment, the consent of France is absolutely necessary, and France will not consent without equivalent advantages. In the dismemberment of Turkey, we see the fruitful source of future dissention, at no great distance between all the Continental powers.
Letters from Cronstadt, of the 27th ult. state, that Pashwan Oglou has made a retrograde movement, and re-crossed the Danube on a bridge of boats, near the Isle of Kalefar, carrying off with him from Wallachia 258 waggons of corn, and a great number of horses and horned cattle.
August 7.
Extract of a private letter from Paris, dated August 1.
"Nothing is now talked of that would excite interest at Paris; but from the most authentic documents, there are great discontent & three parties. The first, & most dangerous, because it now acts with caution, is that of the Jacobins. It is more to be feared, on account of some of the party being Members of the Administration, and of course in possession of the secrets of the government. They watch for an opportunity to appear with eclat; and, if ever it should offer, it might be the ruin of France.
"The second is that of government, which though seemingly strong depends only on the military, who may at pleasure discard, and chase their leaders. The third is that of the Royalists, who have not yet given up all hopes of reinstating themselves, though their party is almost beaten down.
"Reignier is in the Temple; Tuissart is not yet at Paris. St. Cloud is preparing for Bonaparte's country seat, and Mousseau, for that of Cambaceres.
"They still continue to speak of a great change in the form of government; it seems it will be modelled upon that of Great Britain. There are many English people here, but few of the genteel sort. Among the latter only are Lord Holland, Sir John Sebright, Mr. and Mrs. Franco, and Dr. Stevenson.
"Trade is dead, and places of dissipation very full. Bread sells at nine pence the four pounds; the best meet five-pence and six pence a pound; vegetables are cheap. The whole country from Calais to Paris is in the highest state of cultivation, and promises fine crops.
"In walking the streets, in parading the public gardens of this city and in roving through the theatres an Englishman is offended with the perpetual recurrence of the military uniform, and the bayonet glittering in his eye. I am convinced that the appearance of a soldier in the lobbies of our theatres in London, in the corridors, &c. would excite an insurrection; I (have heard of tumult on a soldier appearing inside Covent Garden.) Here it is impossible to stir without meeting with armed men, the pledges no doubt of your safety. Corps de garde are as thick as tap houses in London. Every where soldiers on duty make part of a public entertainment; so that for public spectacles, sentinels at public offices, &c. a prodigious number of troops must be kept up at Paris. Every merry Andrews' booth in the Boulevards, I yesterday observed had a soldier or two parading before it! The Parisians think this very fine, without considering that in fact they are prisoners at large. I suppose that when a man is put under the surveillance of the police, he is by excellence a prisoner at large, and every body at Paris is with something less or no more a prisoner at large. I pass over the disputing surveillance of the bayonet, which is so abhorrent to our sentiments, to speak of that of the police. It is notorious that every coffee house, every restaurateur, every place of general resort, nay, what is ten times worse, almost every private house, contains spies
of the police. When you begin to speak freely of politics in a public room, (that is a room where servants can go and come without much notice,) a Frenchman draws himself up with a sort of anxiety and fearfulness almost comic. A few nights ago I began to speak in French about something or other relative to the Government here, with a careless freedom, as one do in England. A French gentleman with me who spoke English instantly stopped me, and said that if I meant to speak in that spirit, I ought to speak in my own tongue; and in fact I saw the waiters beset us, guessing, perhaps from scraps and from our gestures, that we were discussing politics. I was told afterwards that I might have compromised my companions by the freedom of my speech.
The espionage of this government, indeed is carried to a pitch that absolutely cuts up society. No man can trust another. If this system lasts, it must produce a character timid, pusillanimous and distrustful.
"It is said indeed, that the French require a vigorous government, and that the bayonet is not ill calculated to keep them in order. This may be true; but surely the perpetual use of soldiers in all cases is degrading to the national character. It is treating Frenchmen like lunatics, who even in their lucid intervals must not be allowed to go abroad without their keeper and the instruments of coercion."
FROM THE (RICHMOND) RECORDER.
Richmond, Sept. 22, 1802.
Sir,
IN the summer of 1798, you attended my family in Philadelphia, as a physician. I intreat you to mention in a letter to me whether you perceived in any person there, symptoms of a complaint, which it is hardly decent to name. You were the only medical gentleman, who was called in. I can, therefore, make this appeal to you, and to you only. The office may be disagreeable; but justice, as well as friendship, requires the performance of that duty. I shall also thank you for saying whether, at any period of our acquaintance, you had reason for believing that such a complaint had been communicated to me, or to any person belonging to me, in any manner whatever. If any medical practitioner in Philadelphia knows any thing of such a circumstance, if he will give the date, and other particulars, with his name annexed, he will afford me an eminent gratification.
I not only request as an act of friendship but I think myself entitled to demand, as an act of justice, that you will give your opinion on the case. I chuse to address you thro' the medium of the press, in preference to a manuscript letter by post, because I have no confidential communication, or qualification, to make, or to solicit. On this subject, I am all open.
I should be equally gratified by hearing from any respectable citizen of Philadelphia what he is acquainted with concerning any theft of mahogany, or, as Duane has recently explained, a theft of wood.
I have invariably considered Dr. Reynolds, as a gentleman of veracity, of probity, and of firmness. Upon this ground, I have a right to expect his answer. His silence must admit of an unfavorable construction. It is therefore necessary that Dr. Reynolds should speak out. The secrecy and delicacy which may be required from a professional man, must give way to the request of his alleged patient. — What the supreme being, and his own conscience dictate, I invite, I welcome, I solicit Dr. Reynolds to say; and, if I did not consider him as my personal friend, I might add that I defy his utmost assertions. But, between one honest man, and another, there is no room for such language.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant, JAMES T. CALLENDER. Doctor James Reynolds, Philadelphia.
BOSTON, Sept. 20.
Arrived brig Ann, Lord, Gottenburgh, 68 days; spoke, in coming out of the harbour, sch'r Four Sisters, Crosby, of Salem, for Copenhagen. Aug. 28, lat. 45, long. 43, sch'r —, Woodbury, 14 days from Gloucester for Lisbon; also spoke a Salem Indian, 4 days from Boston for Bengal.
Same day, brig Triton, Cloutman, Cowes, 45 days. Sailed in co. ship America, Stone, of Newburyport, for New Bedford; brig Maria, Hardy, for Philadelphia, and
brig Maria, for Norfolk; spoke, Aug. 20, lat. 44 46, long. 33, ship Prudent, Hahaway, 10 days from Philadelphia, Hahaway, lat. 42, 15, long. 63. brig Maria, from Cowes for Philadelphia, and ship Resolution, 45 days from Cadiz, for New York—Sept. 10, lat. 42 30, long. 64, Schooner —, Mayo, 50 days from Lisbon for Boston—Sept. 14, lat. 42, 40, long. 64, Schooner Robin, Hammond, 3 days from Marblehead for the Banks.—Ships Minerva and Galen for Boston were to sail from London the same week the Triton sailed from Cowes.
Same day, ship Victory, Hollis, Bilbao, 40 days. Left brig —, Prince, for Marblehead in 15 days. Schooner Governor Carver, for Boston, failed about 7 days before the Victory. Spoke, Aug. 28, ship —, Scotch, 14 days from Boston for Glasgow—Sept. 10, Schooner Three Sisters, Clark, 38 days from Dublin for Boston—Sept. 13, ship Providence, Rider, from Russia for New York.
Same day, Schooner William, Tuck, Oporto. Sailed Aug. 8, in co. with Schooner Mary, Glazier, for Boston, parted on the 11th; brig —, Thompson, for Philadelphia; and brig —, West, for Baltimore, failed on the 6th. Left, brig Byfield, Grants for Boston, brig —, Leach, for Salem; and Schooner —, Herrick, for Baltimore, to sail in 4 days; ship —, Gordon; and — Simeron of Portland; and Rebecca, M'Keever, Philadelphia. Spoke, August 20, lat. 42 53, long. 30 47, three British 74's from Bencoolen for England—Sept. 3, lat. 40 50, long. 52 52, a brig 14 days from New York for Bourdeaux with passengers—Sept. 4, lat. 41 11, long. 54 34, ship Mary, Frost, 14 days from Norfolk for Glasgow—Sept. 6, lat. 41 44, long. 59, ship Aurora, 35 days from Lisbon for Portsmouth—Sept. 11, lat. 43, 17, long. 62, ship Mary, 32 days from Liverpool for New York. Sept. 13, ship Flora from Liverpool for Boston.
Same day, brig Betsey, Foster, Liverpool, 48 days. Left ship Venus, Oakman, to sail for Boston, Aug. 5; Eagle, Johnson, to sail on the 8th; Enterprize, Cushman, on the 4th; sch'r Brothers, Weymouth, the 4th; President, Hilton, of Wiscasset, for Charleston, the 8th; the Packet and Warrington, to sail the 8th. The George and Harriet, Fenno, failed 2 days before the Betsey, for Norfolk. Sailed in co. the Thorn, Bryant, of Boston, for Charleston. Spoke, Aug. 5, off Holy Head, brig Fox, Parsons, 29 days from Boston, for Liverpool. Sep. 5, lat. 43, 30, long. 42, brig Unity, Keen, 14 days from Newburyport, for Bilbao. Sep. 12, lat. 42, long. 64, ship Hero, Pinkham, 36 days from Bristol for New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25.
A pilot, who came up from the Hook yesterday afternoon, informs us that the Ship Brothers, Hall, from Liverpool, in a short passage;
Ship Reserve, Moncrieffe, from C. Francois;
Ship Catharine, —, from C. Francois;
Ship Sukey, Webb, from Cape Francois;
English ship Resolution, Pettigrew from Martinique;
Brig Sally, Clifton, from Dublin; Besides 2 other ships and a brig, the names of which he did not recollect, have arrived within the Hook. The Resolution was bound from Martinique to London, but sprung her masts, and is coming into this port to repair.
The owners of the ship Brothers received a letter yesterday by the British Packet from capt. Hall, informing that he would not leave Liverpool before the 15th August: it is probable, therefore, he will be the bearer of news several days later than we have hitherto received.
Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser from Mr. J. Beauley, master of the American coffee house at Cape Francois, dated September 10th 1802.
"I enclose you a list of American vessels now lying in this port. The French fleet, consisting of sixteen sail, is this moment arrived from France. The troops on board we hope, will preserve us from all apprehension of danger from the negroes, though many of them it is feared, will remain troublesome as long as they live. Le Clerc is an excellent General, and is doing every thing in his power for the interests of Commerce and the tranquility of the colony. Markets are dull."

I believe they will grow better short- ly for almost every article of merchan- dize."
Entered, ships Reserve, Moncrieff, C. Francois; Brothers, Hall, Liverpool; brig Sally, Smart, Aux Cayes; schrs. Eliza Ann, Crowell, C. Francois; Two Brothers, Manning, Alexandria; Econo- my, Smith, do. List of American vessels lying in the port of Cape Francois on the 10th Sept. 1802 from Beasley's Marine Register, receiv- ed by capt. Crowell. Of New York, ship Atlantic, Doty; ship Elizabeth, Hall; brig Diamond, Howett; sloop Hope, Morrison, brig Comet, Robinson. Of Washington, N. C. Vigilant, Saber; Sally, M'Neil; Hunting Quarter, Sater; Olivia, Hill. Of Newport, Agenora, Prince. Of Nor- folk, Wm. Wright, Wright. Of Bolton, Emice, Bowling; Four Brothers, Segars; Booth, Lombard; Friendship, Churchill; Bee, Bragg. Of Savannah, Columbian Packet, Hunt; Tippo Saib, Hatch; Nan- cy, Nelson. Of Philadelphia, Betsey, Holland, Brune; Charlotte, Pride; Eli- za, Mellan; Croney, Israel; Harriett, Stotebury; Adventure, Dinaber; Cla- rissa, Hunt; Lady Thos. Jefferson, Car- son, Patty, Snel. Of Charleston, Talbot, Sorenson; Good Intent, Brooks; Governor Tatnel, Richey. Of Balt. Elk, Jones; Ma- ria, Hudgins; Neptune, Clapp; Dispatch, Fith. Of Port. Neptune, Brashear; John, Coleby; Mars, Greely. Of Newbern, N. C. William, Robinson; Fidelity, Ful- ford; Ceres, Lucas. Of Wilmington, N. C. Harriett, Choate; Halcyon, Manley; Jay, Trask; Harmony, Avery. Of Georgetown, S. C. Minerva, Parker. Of Egg Harbour, Nancy, Edwards. Of Edenton, N. C. Oliver Neal, Borman. Of Middletown, Olive Branch, Metcalfe. Of Virginia, Patience, Cox; Sally, Tat- tle. Of Morris River, Peggy, Allen. Of Newburyport, Mary, Moulton. Of Portsmouth, N. H. Cyrus, Underwood. Of Bath, Andrewscoggin, Harding; Va- liant, Harding. Of Holford, John, Pierce. Of Beaufort, Juliana, Telford. Of Bidde- ford, Montezuma, Gilpatrick. Of Bridge- town, N. J. sloop Comet, Johnson.
Captain Crowell, of the schooner Eliza Ann, in 12 days from Cape Francois, in- forms us that 5 days previous to his sailing it was reported that the negroes had revolt- ed in the eastern part of the island and had set fire to a little town near Monte Chris- ti. Captain Crowell saw the flames from the Cape.
BALTIMORE, September 25. Arrived Schooner Alliance, Gummil, from Aux Cayes. Left there, brig Friendship, Welman; of Salem; Lilley, Russell, of Philadelphia; and several nor- thern schooners names unknown.
Schrs Experiment, Jenne, and Ariel, M'Kenzie, of and for Baltimore, sailed with the Alliance; parted off Cape Tiberoon. Spoke nothing on the passage. September 26.
Arrived, brig Venelia, captain Hou- den, 24 days from Kingston (Jamaica.) Left at Kingston, September 3, ship Ma- ry, Bates, of Boston, for Norfolk next day; schooner Polly, Butler, of and for Philadelphia, do; Rewaitisco, of Balti- more for Cape Francois.
The Schooner Eagle, of and for Nor- folk, and Sally, of and for Philadelphia, sailed with the Venilla.
September 15, in lat. 27, long. 73, spoke ship Sukey, Webb, from Cape Francois, bound to N. York, out 6 days, very sickly.
The brig Potomac, Tupper, of and for Baltimore, sailed from Cape Francois with the above vessels. Sept. 17 in lat. 31, 30, long. 74, spoke schooner Polly, from Baltimore, bound to Cape Francois out six days.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.
Capt. Jackson, passenger in the Ame- rica, arrived at Boston from Cadiz, was informed by capt Sterret, of the U. S. schrs Enterprize, on the 16th July, that a few days before, in the Straits, he fell in with a Tripoline Corsair, but the weather falling calm she escaped by means of her sweeps; that there were reports of the capture of two or three American vessels; and that he was ordered to cruise on the coast of Morocco, particularly off Saffa, where two vessels of 20 guns each were fitting out.
Capt. Tuck, who arrived at Boston from Oporto, furnishes the following letter, which he received while at that place:— Lisbon, July 27, 1802.
SIR, I wrote you yesterday, confirming the report of War being declared by the Em- peror of Morocco against the U. States, and annexed I now hand you the official copies of dispatches received from our con- suls at Gibraltar and Tangier (these have been published.) It is reported that a Moorish brig, mounting 16 guns, black fides, white bottom and a small figure head, painted white, is cruising on this coast—I therefore advise you to keep well to the Northward—Two pirates have been seen close to Corvo, a Western Island, they are fast sailing Schooners.
You will please make this communica- tion as public as possible, whenever you may write or go. Your humble servant, THOMAS BULKELEY. Capt. William Tuck.
An ADDRESS on the subject of the "Re- port of a committee of the House of Re- presentatives, by OLIVER WOLCOTT, late secretary of the treasury."
[CONTINUED.] 6th. The next observations of the Com- mittee relate to the advances for the ser- vice of the War and Navy Department.
The whole sum "charged to the War Departments, from the year 1797 to 1801, both inclusive," is stated by the committee to be,
Dolls. 10,213,116 43 Of which they report, "that "the accountant has settled, and render- ed to the Treasury ac- counts to the amount of 6,335,923 93
"Leaving a balance of 3,877,192 50 "unaccounted for, and not "settled."
It is to be observed, that the first sum includes the amount of all balances open on the books of the accountant of the War De- partment, on the 1st of January, 1797, comprising every unsettled account, from the establishment of his office, being 1,756,391 dollars 36 cents.
The expenditures of the War Depart- ment, during the five years from 1797, to 1801, inclusive, were therefore only 9,246,963 dollars 29 cents. This last amount comprises all the expenditures of the year 1797, a year when the army was on a very reduced establishment, and before any measures, attended with ex- pence, had been adopted to repel the hos- tilities of France. It also comprises all the expenditures of the year 1801, al- though the new army was disbanded in the summer of the year 1800, and though the expenditures since 3d March, 1801, have been made under the direction of the present administration.
The expenditures of the War Depart- ment, on a reduced peace establishment before the year 1798, may be estimated at one million two hundred thousand dol- lars per annum; this for five years would amount to 6,000,000 dolls.
The extra expenditures of the War Department, in consequence of the prepa- rations against France, therefore, amount- ed to no more than 3,874,000 dollars.
This last sum not only comprises the pay, subsistence and cloathing of the new army, but all expences of fortifications, magazines, the fabrication of cannon and other arms, and the purchase of military stores: the value of these objects may be estimated at one half of the sum last men- tioned.
A part of the military stores were con- sumed in service; the residue, constitut- ing a liberal supply compared with the quantity on hand in 1797, with all the other public property acquired by these expenditures, was delivered over to the present administration.
The first experiments for casting can- non were but partially successful, owing to a deficiency of skill in the country; it was even necessary to borrow cannon of the State of New York to equip the first frigate for sea. All difficulties were finally surmounted; and the cannon after- wards cast in the United States, were equal to any which could be imported, and were attainable in any quantities which were desired.
Manufactory of small arms were estab- lished, the productions of some of which rivalled those of the first establishment in Europe. The acquisition of this skill is solely to be attributed to public encou- ragement, and its value is not to be esti- mated in money.
In respect to the Navy Department, the Committee state the whole expendi- tures from 1798, when the Department was established, to the 31st of March, 1801, at—
Dolls. 9,981,313 73 Of which the Account- ant has rendered to the Treasury, accounts to the amount of 5,810,661 98
Leaving, to adopt the expression of the Commit- tee, "an unaccounted for, or unsettled, balance of" 4,170,651 75
The expenditures for the Navy De- partment include the cost of the Navy, and its equipments, except cannon and a part of the military stores; also the cost of the navy yards, stores and Magazines which came into the possession of the pre- sent administration. The only exception recollected, is in respect to three frigates, which, though nearly finished, were not equipped for sea when the Navy Depart- ment was established.
It is necessary that these facts should be known and well considered; they will certainly dispel many prejudices; they demonstrate that a great proportion of those expenditures, which have excited so much inquiry, have been for objects which the most sincere patriots of our country have deemed proper preparations for the public defence, even in periods of the greatest tranquility.
The sums which the committee repre- sent as unaccounted for, or unsettled, are, In the War Depart- ment, dolls. 3,877,192 50 And in the Navy De- partment 4,170,651 75
The Committee, by adopting the ex- pression that these sums were "unaccount- ed for, or unsettled," did not mean to suggest, that there existed any uncertainty respecting the situation of the accounts, or any doubt, whether the whole of these sums had been advanced for the public service.
[To be continued.]
MORALS.
ON THE USE AND ABUSE OF WEALTH.
"Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long." Goldsmith.
When we look abroad thro' the various ranks of social life, and observe the eager anxiety which the greater part of mankind discover to obtain property; when we see all classes pursuing wealth, per fas et per nefas, aiming at opulence, without always regarding the rules of morality, we cannot forbear pursuing and making the enquiry— Why this insatiable appetite for wealth? Why this extreme anxiety for more than is necessary to satisfy the wants and bestow the comforts of life, more than is suf- ficient for these objects but adds to our cares, without enlarging the sphere of our enjoyments? Why this solicitude for what, in the lapse of but a few years, we must leave behind us, if it is not first taken from us?
Were we often to reflect on the true use of property, we should not suffer the anx- iety to which many are a prey—we should neither be greatly elated by sudden acqui- sitions, nor much depressed by unexpected misfortune.
Of large fortunes, very small is the por- tion consumed by the owner himself. He can neither eat nor drink more than others; his mind and body are not more healthy, nor his conscience more at ease than his poorer neighbors; his meats may be bet- ter dressed—his wines may be more vari- ous, and possess a higher flavor, but his appetite will not be to great, nor his re- lish so exquisite, as those of the laborer or mechanic, who has constant and useful employ to engage his mind and exercise his limbs. The richest man can himself enjoy but a small portion of his wealth; the residue must go to others who serve to flatter his vanity, or promote his conve- nience. If he is disposed to use his wealth aright—if, considering himself as but the depository of the means, if relieving the distress and supplying the wants of the sick, the unfortunate and indigent, he dis- tributes the surplus of his property in a be- nevolent and charitable manner, he then puts his money to its true use, and its best interest. But if deaf to the solicitations of misfortune and poverty, he squanders his wealth in pursuit of illicit pleasure, in luxury and extravagance, painful will be the reflections of his last hour, on such an abuse of property.
Let no man then who has health, cha- racter and employment, repine at his lot —he has all the essentials of happiness. Let him not envy the condition of those who riot in luxury, and who can enjoy ing rices ease. He who with an income that supplies the common comforts of life, can live contin that income, is indepen- dent as a judge; and he who with enough to supply every superfluity is yet exceed- ing his income, is a poor dependent being. Hence let us learn the true use and abuse of wealth. If it be spent in adding to the means of real enjoyment, it is a blessing— if in pampering our vanity, and furnish- ing the means of idleness, dissipation and vice, it is a curse. Com. Adv.
It is to be hoped, that when Congress next meet an enquiry will be instituted into the reasons which induced the sale of the bank shares belonging to the United States. Whether it was because Mr. Gallatin was disappointed in the negotia- tion of his Dutch loan, from want of cre- dit—whether from the deficit in the trea- sury, from the repeal of the internal tax- es—or whether from his opposition to the principle of the United States possess- ing any productive revenue not drawn from commerce. From what motive the trans- fer may have been made, certain it is that the United States have sustained a very considerable loss by the transfer, nor could they replace the stock, without the sacrifice of many thousand dollars.
(ibid)
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received by the Brig Catherine, capt. Lawrence, from Liverpool, a con- siderable part of his FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from Lon- don and Liverpool. Sept. 28. d
BENNETT & WATTS Have received by the CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a Part of their FALL GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale by the Package Price or Retail.—The following are a Part:
Coatings, Cloths, Kersey- meres, Elastics, Swanstowns and Turkey- downs; rose Blankets, Pearnaughts, Negro Cottons; Devonshire Kerseys, Hat Lin- ings, Furniture Fringes, Cord and Tassels, Russia Sheetings and Ravens' Duck, &c. &c. &c.
They expect the remainder of their Goods by the first Vessels from London and Liverpool. Sept. 28. cont
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bank- rupt, having appointed me Assignee of his Estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and tho'se 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 indif- ferently be put in suit. Sept. 27. daor
REMOVAL.
JAMES GALT, Clock & Watch-Maker,
Has removed his Shop from the corner of Prince and Royal-Streets to King-Street, next door below Peter Sheron's Store, where all orders in his line will be punctually and expedit- iously executed. Sept. 28. co3
BRUSH MANUFACTORY, JUST COMMENCED, In King Street, between Pitt and St. Asaph Streets.
The citizens and traders of Alexandria are respectfully informed, that the Subscribers have commenced the Brush- Making Business, in its various Branches, and have now on hand, and shall keep a general Assortment of Articles in their line (which they pledge themselves to be equal to any made in America, or imported ed) and which they are determined to sell as low as can be bought in Baltimore or Philadelphia. We solicit such encourage- ment as the quality of our work, and promptitude in the execution of orders, may entitle us.
FINLAY and SHAKES. N. B. They will continue their Manu- factory in Baltimore, and give the highest price for clean combed Hogs' Bristles and Horse Tails. Sept. 28. d31.

R. & J. GRAY Have for Sale, wholesale and retail, at their Book and Stationary Store, in King street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, the following articles, on which a liberal deduction will be made to those who purchase to sell again:
Novels, Romances, &c. THE Beggar Girl, a novel in three vols. by Mrs. Bennet; Devaleurt, by do. Girl of the Mountains, a novel in 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons; St. Leon, or a Tale of the XVIth Century, a novel in 2 vols. by Wm. Godwin; Children of the Abbey, a tale, 4 vols. bound in 2, by Regina Maria Roche, Vicar of Langdown, 2 vols. in one by do. Maid of the Hamlet, 2 vols. in one, by do. Nocturnal Visit, a novel, in 2 vols. by do. Spirit of the Galle, by William C. Proby; Vagabond, by George Walker; Mordaunt, by Dr. Moore; The Armenian, or Ghost of Seer, a history founded on facts, 2 vols. from the German of Schiller; Charlotte Temple, a Tale of Truth, by Mrs. Rowson, 2 vols. in one; Adventures of Guadalupe in Lucca, the Abbess, a romance by W. H. Ireland, the avowed author of the Shakespeare papers, &c. &c. in 3 vols. the Foot of Quality, in 3 vols. by Mr. Brocke; Royal Captives, a Fragment of Secret History, by Ann Yeatley; a Tale of the Times, a novel by the author of the Gossip's story, in 2 vols.
Miscellanies. Epitome of the History of Europe from the reign of Charlemagne to the beginning of the reign of George III. 8vo. Beauties of Nature Delinated, or Philosophical and Pious Contemplations on the Works of Nature, and the Seasons of the Year, selected from Sturm's Reflections; Life and Writings of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Tapin's Farrier, Blossoms of Morality, Sandford and Merton, Constitutions of the United States with the latest amendments, to which are prefixed, the Declaration of Independence and the Federal Constitution with the amendments; Junius's Letters, complete in one vol. with a copious index; Letters of Theophrastus, with an appendix, containing a Character of Dr. Franklin, and Remarks on his Life, written by himself; Vocal Melody, a new Collection of fashionable, modern Songs; American Songster; Patriotic Melody; Watts's Psalms and Hymns; Methodist Hymns and Spiritual Songs; Newton's Olney Hymns; Common Prayer Books in plain and Morocco binding.
School Books. Bibles, Testaments, Scott's Lessons, Murray's English Reader; Introduction to the English Reader; Sequel to do. Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Monitor; Entick's Dictionary; Pileter's Columbian Orator; Webster's Institutes, containing his Spelling Book, or 1st part, Grammar or 2d part, and Selection in Reading, or 3d part; Dilworth's Spelling Book, Columbian do. Child's Guide; American Primer; Columbian do. Dr. Lowth's English Grammar; Ash's Introduction to do. Philadelphia Latin do. Clark's Introduction to Latin; Mair's, do. do. Clarke's Erasmus; do. Corderii; Rudiman's Rudiments of the Latin Tongue; American Tutor's Assistant; Dilworth's Scholastic do. Mrs. Barbauld's Lessons and Hymns for Children; Juvenile Magazine to be continued monthly.
Chap Books. Prompter; Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp, Mother Goose's Tales; Trojan War, Gulliver Revived; Laugh and be Fat; Hocus Pocus; Divine Emblems; Letter Writer; Spanish Rogues; Religious Courtship; Conquest of Mexico; Beggars Companion; Younghill Jester's Cheap Repository.
Stationary. Lead Inkstands with glass holders; Pocket do. Morocco Pocket Books assorted; Playing Cards; red and black Inkpowder; Wafers by the pound or oz. Letter Paper of different qualities; Foolscap writing paper; Quills and Slates, lead and slate Pencils; and a general assortment of
Blank Books, consisting of Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Invoice, Waste and Cash Books, Cyphering and Copy Books; Copper plate Copy Lines large and small hand.
Bookbinding. Of every description, executed with neatness and dispatch. Merchants' account books ruled and bound to any pattern at the shortest notice. April 20.
JOHN BYRNE, In addition to his former Stock of choice Wines, Spirituous Liquors and Groceries, HAS JUST RECEIVED, COGNAC BRANDY AND HOLLAND GIN, Both of superior Quality. Old white Wine Vinegar, Lemon and Orange Juice, ground Ginger, Pearl Barley, Sago, Rice, Saltpetre, Mustard, fresh Teas, Chocolate, leaf and fine brown Sugar, Havanna Segars, Powder and Shot, Cotton Cards, &c. which he offers for Sale, at moderate Prices. Sept. 23. eo2w†
Valuable Property for Sale, At the little Falls of Potomack, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria. 172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish stands, and two vacant mill seats. Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary, complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat. Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish stands. The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries. Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular. For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria. June 29. 1270
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Has for Sale at his Store, corner of Prince and Union streets, Molasses in hds. and barrels, sugar in barrels, Coffee and Pepper, in bags, Hysankin and Souchong Tea, Leiper's Snuff, in half barrels and kegs assorted, Raisins, in kegs and boxes, West India and New England Rum, Whisky and Apple Brandy, Madeira and Malmsey Wines, Miers' Burr Hats, in boxes, India Cotton and Ravens Duck, Soal Leather and Tanner's Oil, and a few pieces handsome Furniture, consisting of two elegant Cabinets and Book Cases, one Sideboard, Ladies' Secretaries, Bureau's, Ward Stands, Chairs, &c. &c. N. B. He gives Cash for Fax-Seal. Sept. 17. eo2w†
M'CARA and FRIDGE Have just opened a WHOLESALE STORE, in King Street, opposite SNOWDEN'S PRINTING OFFICE, where they have a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days; —CONSISTING OF— Coarse and fine cloths, coatings, blankets, flannels, corduroys, thicksets, fustians, calimancoes, checks, British mouselins of every description, silk handkerchiefs, ribbons, pelong fustians, romals, piques, thread laces and edgings, cottons and chinizes, shawls, fancy pocket handkerchiefs, dimities, Irish linens, brown Holland, t. linens, etc. in hosiery, sewing silks, table cloths, threads, white and coloured, by the pound or package; hats in cases assorted; knives and forks, scissars, &c. &c. &c. They will receive a further supply of GOODS by the early Fall vessels.
TO LET, the House in King-street lately occupied by Mr. McCallum—Apply as a nov. Sept. 17. eo2w†
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Oranges, Cocoa-Nuts, Limes, &c. &c. Also, Best Durham Mustard, Excellent Jar Raisins, Havannah Segars by the Box, And a few Weavers' SLAYS of different Numbers. JOSEPH DYSON. September 3. eo
The subscribers authorised by the Will of the late George Carret, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his TRACT OF LAND, Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgages will be required to secure the payments. Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who wish it, they paying his expenses for so doing. LANDON CARTER, Junr. THOMAS L. LEE. Loudoun County, August 20. eo
THE SUBSCRIBER, Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his outstanding concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property. One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excellent Meadow—A 40, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Potomac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 900 years on a large parcel of land adjoining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George-Town, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased. Three Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkeley county, adjoining the lands of the United States, at Keep-tryce Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 acres of LAND in the common of Alexandria. And adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of cedar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excellent water—the Garden and Yard paled in—The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT in the west side of Fairfax street, above Queen street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, respecting titles and terms, which will be liberal both as to price and credit, apply to JOHN POTTS. Alexandria, Oct. 17. eo2w†
THE Accommodation Coach, WILL leave Mr. Gadby's City Tavern every morning, at half past four o'clock, for Baltimore, to accommodate our Alexandria friends: returning, leaves Mr. Evans's, Indian Queen, every morning at six o'clock, and arrives at Alexandria the same evening. The Proprietors will not undertake to promise as much as the Mail Pilot, which runs but 50 miles per day, although it is said to Pilot the Mail, which runs from 80 to a 100 miles per day. THE PROPRIETORS. June 9. d6r2aw
Forty Dollars Reward. Strayed or stolen from off Mr. Skinker's farm near Hay Market, Prince William County, a BAY HORSE, with a white streak down his forehead & impound in feet, 15 hands high, 9 years old, three white ticks thin mane and tail and shod all round, paces well but dull without spurs. The above reward will be paid for convicting the thief, if stolen, or four dollars for the horse only with reasonable charges. JOHN MCLANACHAN. September 25. 1270
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP, 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 the most 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 their subjects, and renders a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superficial 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 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 numerous efforts of this Author have been directed, and in these efforts she has, it is believed, succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectation. Indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and to great the success with which those inquiries have been pursued, that the happiest consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from her 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 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 system 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 formation 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. September 1. eo
I will Rent my Warehouse in the town of Alexandria, possession may be immediately had. It is situate on the South side of King street between Washington and St. Asaph streets, nearly opposite Mr. John Kincaid's store, and has a dry airy cellar under the whole, the greater part of which is floored—there are two good floors above ground, a counting room with a fire place on the lower floor, and in every respect well constructed for a Flour Merchant or a Grocer and will store eighteen hundred barrels; the stand is not exceeded by any in Alexandria for said business. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Philip G. Marsteller, at the Vendue Store. PHILIP MARSTELLER. September 14. 2aw8t
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.