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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
MONDAY, JULY 22, 1805.
[No. 1349]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds., tiers and bds.
Chocolate } in boxes, White and brown Soap and Sperm and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Hops in kegs and frails, Quercus Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Plais, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Sars, Elasticcks, blue Friezes, Chancos, Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chirras and Calicoes, Fish Linens, Silesia do. Onaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bedlam Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marseller.
Dec. 20. 10 pipes well flaver'd Holland
60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil,
2 bales German Ticklenburgh
1 case Britannias,
1 do. Plaitillas Royal,
Just Imported from Rotterdam,
In the brig Nancy, Spalding,
AND FOR SALE BY
J. & T. Vowell,
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit
for immediate use,
Three hds. old Grenada Rum,
Three casks Clover Seed,
Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy.
Cash given for Otter and
Mink Skins.
April 25. JAMES SANDERSON
Received, in addition to his late general sup-
ply, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve-
ry low, and on liberal credit;
10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran-
4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum.
20 barrels New England ditto.
5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine.
10 half pipes do. do. do.
25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each.
9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen
6 do. do. Double Gloucester Chees.
10 hogsheads Black Quart Bottles.
ALSO,
2 hogsheads Virginia TOBAC-
CO now in store.
May 31. BUILDING LOTS.
HALF an acre of ground, on the
corner of Washington and Duke streets,
will be laid off in lots, to suit applicants, and
will be had at a moderate annual rent forever.
HEWES & MILLER.
This day is Published,
for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book-
store, and this office,
(price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN
APOLOGY,
for Renouncing the Jurisdiction
OF THE
SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING
A Compendious View of the GOSPEL,
AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard
McVear, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson.
May 2. A few Copies of the American
Gardener, for sale by Robert Gray, in
King Street.
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STATISTICAL VIEW OF VIRGINIA.
The following is a copy of a Circular Letter, which the author proposes to address to men of activity and experience in different parts of the state. Could such a plan be carried into full effect, it would serve to bring together a mass of the most invaluable facts.
Richmond, July 5th 1805.
Sir, In the progress of a history of Virginia, which I have undertaken and executed to some extent, it has occurred to me, that with the aid of a few intelligent persons in the different counties who would be kind enough to co-operate with me, another work, similar in its object might easily be performed. I mean an account of Virginia, nearly upon the plan of Sir John Sinclair, in relation to Scotland. Materials and facts will thus be collected, which, let their number be ever so small, may, at no distant period, be useful in political economy, natural history, biography, manufactures, agriculture, commerce, and other branches of science and of art. I therefore take the liberty of transmitting to you a schedule, containing the heads of enquiry concerning your county, and a space for observations, as your leisure will permit you to make. The scope of your observations must be submitted to your own judgment; since I cannot enumerate all questions which may arise, or even attempt an enumeration of them, without entering into a tedious conjectural detail.
Those heads are so numerous and so general, that I cannot hope for information upon all of them from any one County; and I entreat, that they may be passed over without a scruple, whenever they impose too much trouble. It may often happen however, that you can refer me to some other gentlemen, who are capable of assisting me in particulars out of your own power. Documents and other sources of intelligence, not immediately within your own reach.
Should the column, reserved for answers and remarks be too confined, be pleased to transfer them to another paper.
If your leisure shall suffer you to indulge me with your attention, I will thank you for an early reply, through the mail, which I prefer, as the safest mode of conveyance.
I am Sir,
With great esteem,
Your most
Obedient servant, EDMUND RANDOLPH.
HEADS OF ENQUIRY.
I. The general situation, &c. of the county, under the following heads.
1. The time of its erection. 2. The counties, from which it was taken. 3. Its boundaries. 4. Its greatest length. 5. Its breadth in different places. 6. The number of acres. 7. The nature and extent of its shore below tide water. 8. A description of the soil in general. 9. Lakes, rivers, and tides and freshes, islands, mountains, remarkable hills, remarkable rocks, remarkable woods, caves, mineral, waters. 10. Towns. 11. Number of dwelling houses. 12. Climate and diseases. 13. Remarkable roads. 14. Fisheries. 15. In general any advantages or disadvantages, to which the county is liable.
II. Population, &c.
1. For the total number of inhabitants, and the discriminations of them, we must probably depend at present on the census. 2. Number of marriages annually, of births annually, of births from each marriage, generally speaking, of deaths annually, of families
3. Number of inhabitants in the towns, which are not particularized in the census. 4. Number of bachelors. 5. Number of widows. 6. Number of females unmarried. 7. Number of merchants. 8. Physicians, including surgeons and apothecaries, schoolmasters and schools, tavern-keepers and taverns, smiths of different kinds, bricklayers, masons, carpenters, shoemakers, tanners, and tanneries, taylors, hatters, butchers, bakers, lawyers, sailors, any other profession, by which an honest livelihood is gained, number of the poor, and workhouses, and poor tax. 9. Instances of longevity. 10. Men distinguished for any particular talent. 11. Particular customs and manners. 12. Particular height or size.
III. Religion.
1. Sects of religion. 2. Places of worship. 3. Probable numbers of each sect. 4. Distinguished preachers.
IV. Architecture, &c.
1. The public buildings, exclusive of such as are common to all counties. 2. Private buildings, which are considered as remarkable. 3. Is any model or style of building generally observed. 4. What materials for building, such as stone, brick, and timber, are to be had in sufficient quantities. 5. What houses appear to be constructed in relation to the particular climate. 6. The bridges of any consideration.
V. Agriculture.
1. The manures used. 2. Instruments of culture. 3. Animals employed. 4. Times of preparing the ground for different purposes. 5. The usual produce, upon an average of seasons, in wheat, corn, tobacco, clover, potatoes, or any other vegetable, raised on a larger scale than that of family consumption. 6. Peculiar circumstances that may have occurred in a few years past in relation to the crops, under the heads of frost, snow, drought, hail, rain, heat, blight, weevil, Hessian fly, rust, mildew, and observations on the weather, including thunder and lightning and violent storms. 7. Prices of provisions. 8. Prices of labor.
VI. Natural History.
1. Animals; horses, oxen, mules, asses, sheep, hogs, reptiles, insects, any other animals, useful or injurious. 2. Vegetables; trees for timber, for ornament, for fruit, for fuel, thrubs, garden vegetables, flowers in the garden and woods, roots fit for men or other animals, poisonous vegetables, vegetables for dyeing, medicine, vegetables of any other description. 3. Minerals; ores, particularly iron, earths for manures or the arts, salts, stones, pitcoal. The predominant qualities of mineral waters in the county.
VII. Manufactures, &c.
Of cotton, wool, flax, hemp, for family clothing, or other purposes, iron-works, manufactures in iron; in any other metal, potteries, ship-building, fulling-mills, merchant mills, grist mills, saw mills, pot-ash.
VIII. Manufactures, &c.
Cyder, brandy, carriages, distillers, clockmaking, fadlery, shoes, leather, soap, snuff or tobacco, skins and furs.
XI. Commerce.
1. What commodities are sent from your county by land or internal navigation? 2. What are the markets in Virginia, in the rest of the United States, beyond the United States? 3. The harbors. 4. Number and kind of vessels. 5. Do you depend on imported articles instead of home manufactures, or to what degree? 6. What number of slaves or free people of color are employed in internal navigation? 7. The prices of freight or land carriage, upon the most considerable articles, from the principal towns in Virginia or in the other United States.
X. Public Revenue.
This will be generally found in the auditor's office; and therefore the enquiry concerning it will not be impos-
ed on you. But if the mode of taxation can in your opinion be improved, be pleased to suggest it.
XI. Miscellaneous.
1. Curiosities of nature. 2. Considerable works of art. 3. Antiquities. 4. Ferries. 5. Post offices. 6. Newspapers. 7. Any thing peculiar to your county.
I think it probable, that after receiving your answers I may wish to put other questions, which arise out of the answers themselves.
Perhaps too in some interval between the terms of the superior courts in Richmond, I may find an opportunity of detailing what may be called a statistical account of Henrico, in which I live. If I do so, I will send you a copy, as being more explanatory of my ideas.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.
Yesterday arrived, schooner Deborah, captain Kent, from Malaga, which he left the 5th May, in company with ship Commerce, for New York.
Left there, brig Charles, of and for Charleston, in 6 days; and ship Yorick, of Newburyport, at quarantine, her destination unknown. On the 1st of July, lat. 40, 30, long. 67, 30, spoke brig Mary, Crocker, 73 days from the Cape of Good Hope for Boston; and on the 2d of July, in lat. 40, 20, long. 68, 30, spoke the brig Leopard, Samuel Baker, 4 days from Salem for Havana.
Captain Williamson, of the brig Jane, (whose arrival we mentioned yesterday,) says, on his voyage he spoke the British frigate Pallas, capt. Cochran, and the Volunteer of Jersey, by both of whom he was examined and treated politely; but on the 6th of June, at 11 o'clock, A. M. he saw several sail to the N. W. standing to the N. E. one of which hauled her wind and stood for him, at half past noon, she fired a gun and shewed British colors; captain W. immediately hoisted his American ensign; at one, she being then to windward, and close to the Jane, fired some small arms, on which she hove too; the British then ordered captain W. to hoist out his boat immediately or he would fire into him, captain Williamson informed him, that having broke the stern post of his boat in Bordeaux, he did not believe she would swim? on which this Hero fired several musket shot through the brig's sail and rigging, & was preparing a caronade on the quarter deck to fire into the Jane. Captain W. then at the risk of his boat and people, hoisted her out and sent his mate and four people on board with his papers, which they effected with much risk, 1 hand being scarce able to keep the boat free, she made so much water. The Jane's boat was scarcely on board, when the frigates boat came along side the Jane, with orders for captain W. to go on board, which he peremptorily refused to do, knowing no right they had to take him out of his brig, more especially as he had but two hands and no navigator on board. On the boats return to the ship capt. W. was ordered to stand after the ship, which he was under the necessity of doing, tho' it was direct contrary to the course he ought to steer, as they detained his boat, mate and four people on board. At 4 o'clock captain W. handed several of his sails, and hoisted his colors half mast, 60 odd sail then in sight. At 6 o'clock the Briton discharged the Jane's people and boat, who after rowing two or three leagues, got along side the brig about eight o'clock in the evening, the boat being full of water, and nearly ready to sink.----- Captain Williamson thinks that the under officers must have been ashamed of the rascally conduct of their captain, as they would neither tell his name nor that of the ships. Captain W. believes it was the Fairy. Captain Williamson, on the 23d May,
in side the Cordovan, spoke the brig Eliza, of Boston, from New York, out 28 days. July 2, lat. 38, long. 69, spoke the brig Maria, of Baltimore for Amsterdam, out 3 days; and on the 3d, in lat. 40, long. 73, spoke Lehr. Clarissa, Thompson, of and for Wiscasset, from Barbadoes, out 26 days.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JULY 22.
From Cadiz.—Captain Seward, who arrived at Boston the 12th instant, informs, that there were 5 sail of the Spanish line lying in the bay ready for sea, of 140 guns, 2 of 74, 4 of 64, and 4 others were to drop down in a few days, and wait the arrival of trece more from Carthagena, which were hourly expected. There was no account from the combined fleet, since they left Cadiz; their destination was still a secret—Capt. S. also informs, that General M. reau had had a friendly hint to leave Spain; and was to take passage either in the ship Sachem, of Wiscasset, for Boston, or in the Washington, for New Bedford.
Capt. Marshall, who arrived at Boston from St. Bartholomews, reports, that he spoke a vessel from Guadaloupe, the master of which informed, that the Antigua fleet of merchantmen captured by the French and Spanish squadrons had arrived at that place; and that in consequence thereof, the markets for sugar and coffee had experienced a deep depression, the former having been reduced to four dollars and the latter to twelve.
Capt. White, arrived at Charleston on the 6th instant, informs, that a few days before he sailed, a Danish vessel arrived at Havana from St. Thomas; the master of which reported that on his passage eastward of Cape Maize, (east of Cuba) he fell in with 3 French line of battle ships, which he supposed were bound for some of the ports of Cuba.
Captain Ogilvie, of the brig Eliza, who arrived at New York on Wednesday from Cadiz, informs, that the Carthagena fleet passed Malaga a few days before he sailed. Captain Ogilvie further states, that it was further reported at Cadiz, as well as at Malaga, that the British government having considered the circumstances of the capture of the three Spanish frigates previous to a declaration of war, had offered to restore them to Spain, together with the treasure on board of them at the time of their capture; but, that the Spanish government indignantly refused the offer, observing at the same time that Great Britain could make no restitution for the valuable lives lost during the illegal engagement.
It appears certain that the Spanish Government has combined, in concert with that of France, a vast plan of military operations, the execution of which will give a deadly blow to the power of England. The secret is admirably preserved, and the extent of their plans will only be known at the moment when it will be out of the power of the enemy to oppose them. The armament of the Spanish fleet at Ferrol was entirely completed on the 25th of March. This fleet consists of twelve sail of the line, without including frigates and corvettes, and French vessels. [Late Paris paper]
Communication for the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
PARAMARIBO. NOTIFICATION.
By Brigadier General William Carlyon Hughes, commanding his majesty's land forces in the colony of Surinam, and lieutenant governor of the same, &c. &c.
It having been found necessary, from representation made to the lieutenant governor, to order, that neutral vessels trading to this port shall moor in a given spot, and not be allowed, as heretofore, promiscuously to anchor amongst the other vessels; the harbour master is hereby authorised and directed to point out, below Fort Zelandia, the precise anchorage for neutrals. Further that no boat or punt shall be permitted to pass to or from such vessel before the hour of six in the morning or after six in the evening for the purpose of loading or unloading, and that after eight at night no communication whatever by boats of any description shall be allowed with said neutrals, unless in cases when urgent necessity shall be made to appear, under a penalty of 50 guilders for each offence.
Given under my hand at Paramaribo in the colony of Surinam, this 8th day of May 1805.
WM. CARLYON HUGHES.

Some persons have talked (I do not know that they have ever ventured to commit their opinions to paper) of supplying Jamaica and the rest of the islands, from our own dominions. Upon the face of the matter, let me ask any man, if he thinks we could supply them from England and Ireland? If he really thinks we have any quarter loaves to spare? And, if we had them, if he imagines that the planters of Jamaica could find the means of purchasing with salt herring, salmon and cod; but there wants the hands to catch and cure, and the vessels to convey them. But as to provisions—as to flour, biscuit, Indian meal, and corn, peas, pork, and beef, whoever talks of the West-Indies being supplied with those articles from British North America, is a dreamer.
Our possessions in North America are, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada; all of which, I believe, the last excepted, are so far from being able to supply the West Indies with provisions, that they themselves are indebted for a considerable part of their provisions to the United States! Canada can export but very little indeed of either flour or flesh; and let it be recollected, besides, that whatever comes from that province must descend the river St. Laurence, the navigation of which, from Quebec to the mouth, requires upon an average, a space of time equal to that required in a passage from Virginia to Jamaica. Indeed, to talk of supplying the West Indies from our North American colonies, is an absurdity to be treated with silent contempt.
The whole of the food of the inhabitants of the West Indies does not go from the United States. A part, particularly beef and butter, goes from Ireland; but this is comparatively small; not exceeding in amount, a tenth part, perhaps, of what is supplied by the American states. The islands too, produce a part of the food necessary for the support of their inhabitants. It would be difficult to come to a very exact estimate of the amount of the supply from each source respectively; but, of the share which the American states has in it, some idea may be formed from the contents of a return, presented to the legislative assembly of Jamaica in December last; from which return it appears, that the quantity of American provisions, purchased for the use of the king's troops and for the king's ships upon that station, in the space of three years, ending in September last, was to the following enormous amount. For the troops, 27,458 barrels of flour, amounting to 105,881. For the ships, 46,687 cwt. of biscuit; 20,445 barrels of flour; 1,422 barrels of beef; 1,552 barrels of pork; 12,332 bushl. of peas; 152,645 barrels of rice, and 90,958 hds. of tobacco. All this in the space of only three years, and to the king's forces too; to those who are to be supposed to be ever under the special care of the government at home, and whom care is, in fact, always taken to supply, in part at least, with provision from the mother country. Let any one judge, then of the degree, in which the inhabitants of Jamaica are supplied from the American states, and of the ruin which an interruption of the present intercourse, must occasion to the former.
Such being a true representation of the case, what can have been the motive that induced his majesty's minister to give "imperative" orders to the governor of Jamaica to issue the resolution of the 21st November? The pretext, it is said, is, that information
had been received of the smuggling of gin, brandy, and East India goods, into the West Indies in American vessels, and thereby injuring the commerce and revenue of the mother country; but, if this fact was truly alleged, why not make such regulations in the custom houses of the islands as would prevent the success of this contraband trade? And besides, does any one imagine that the prohibition of the present intercourse will prove to be a remedy for this evil? Does any one believe, that smuggling is not likely to be carried on in British as well as in American ships, sailing from the same ports? This must be a mere pretext: and, when we are informed, that the order went out by the October packet, it is by no means difficult to conceive why Mr. Pitt should wish to make the planters of Jamaica feel the effects of his return to power. They had remonstrated against his taxes upon their produce, they had called those taxes oppressive; they had ventured to express their satisfaction that he and Mr. Dundas has been succeeded by persons less hostile to their interests, less deaf to their complaints, less indifferent to their distresses. After all, taxation is at the bottom. The ministers must have taxes, coute qui coute . The continent of America was lost by the rigors of taxation; and, it is greatly to be feared, that the islands will be lopped off by the same fatal influence. What! some one will say, will the loyal inhabitants of Jamaica, rather than share the burthens of the mother country, seek to break in under the hands of their connection with her? No: I am persuaded that there is not a county in England more firmly and affectionately attached to the throne and to the person of his majesty than the colony of Jamaica is. But, this is not the question. The question is, will the inhabitants of Jamaica quietly submit to utter ruin, rather than legally use their utmost exertions to enjoy their share, whatever it may be, of the liberties and prosperity of the Empire? That they ought not, nobody will deny; and that they will not, every one who has been an observer of their conduct, must be thoroughly convinced.
From a late French paper.
THE EMPEROR OF HAYTI.
[AN OVERCHARGED PORTRAIT.]
The two worlds have already received with the name and the acts of barbarity of J. J. Dessalines; but few persons have learned the train of uninterrupted crimes and atrocities of this African, whose ferocity is at least equal to, if it does not surpass, that of tigers.
Dessalines, transported from the coast of Guinea to St. Domingo, served as a domestic to a free negro proprietor, of the name of Dessalines, when the insurrection broke out. He was then called Jean Jacques, and commenced the career of his crimes by assassinating his master, of whose name and effects he immediately took possession. He then joined himself to the bands of Biaffon, who had been proclaimed chief of the insurgents. He obtained in this body the command of a small corps, with which, like a torrent, he over-ran the most fertile and populous part of the country, in order to seek for objects on whom he might exercise his cruelty. Death marched in his train, and presented itself in the most terrific forms; neither sex, age or rank, were respected; a speedy death was a favour, in comparison of the slow and dreadful tortures which he inflicted on a venerable old man, on the mother of a family, and even on an infant in the cradle. This barbarian has caused a Police officer, of the name of Blew, to be nailed to the door of his own house, and ordered
his limbs to be cut off by a hatchet, one by one. Soon after, he happened to discover the retreat of a poor carpenter; he wished him to undergo a species of suffering emblematical of his profession; in consequence of which, he had him fastened between two boards, and sawed across. Biaffon had fixed his head quarters in a sugar plantation which necessity alone had induced him to spare. It was there he deposited all the spoils of the unhappy colonists who had fallen beneath the fury of the blacks. There were seen heaped together in the square, bloody arms and brilliant ornaments; mathematical instruments, and iron pots; vessels of plate and foul linen; china vases, and skins of animals; costly diamonds, and human skulls, in the hair of which they remained fastened: superb carpets, and disgusting rags. On certain days these spoils were distributed to those who had executed the greatest number of massacres, or burned the greatest number of habitations; and the great chief, after having praised their zeal, advanced them accordingly.
Stimulated by cupidity or ambition Dessalines resolved to secure the good will of Biaffon by a great act of atrocity. One day, when this chief of the blacks had set out on an expedition, which would keep him at a distance for some time, he seized the opportunity of his absence to execute the project he meditated. He advanced rapidly, with a force in his hand, towards a part of the island where insurrection had not yet extended its ravages. He succeeded in taking three hundred prisoners, most of whom were women, children, and old men, whom he conducted, in chains to the camp of Biaffon; and, on the eve of the day when the chief of the blacks was expected to return to quarters, he caused these three hundred victims to the massacred, and their heads fixed on the spikes which surrounded the first court of the habitation of the chief.
Biaffon, on his arrival, contemplated with a ferocious joy, this spectacle so well worthy of such a cannibal. He congratulated Dessalines on his zeal, and appointed him to a situation in his guards. Such was the cause of the advancement of this ferocious African in the black army. It was at this time that Touissaint Louverture appeared in the camp of Biaffon, who, charmed to find a man who could read and write, received him and made him his private secretary, and soon after captain of his guards. It was then that the intimacy of Touissaint and Dessalines commenced. This last continued to enjoy the confidence of Biaffon, who charged him with the direction of the tortures inflicted on the whites, who had been made prisoners.
Biaffon was not less terrific than Dessalines; this last, and Touissaint Louverture, leagued themselves with a chief of the army, named Jean Francois, and resolved to depose Biaffon, whom they sent prisoner to St. Augustine, where he died in despair. Touissaint Louverture soon became the only chief of the colony; but a deep laid scheme of Dessalines, and a man of the name of Christophe, overturned the projects of Touissaint Louverture, who was arrested and sent to France. Dessalines, by slow degrees, shook off all authority; he formed for himself a guard and a staff, with which he took possession of the head quarters of the insurgents, commanded the incendiaries, and presided at their massacres. We already know his horrid proclamations, and the foregoing details give a precise idea of his character. Since he became governor general of the island, he affects a magnificence as expensive as capricious. His army is reduced to 20,000 men, amongst whom there are hardly 5000 fit to carry arms; but, in case of a new enterprize by the French, he has adopted a system of de-
fence which must ultimately end in the ruin and destruction of almost all the cities which yet exist in the colony.
MINOR THEATRE:
Adjoining Mr. BOGAN'S Garden.
MR. MACGINNESS solicits the patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, for TUESDAY EVENING, July 23, 1805, to a variety of Entertainments, as will be expressed in the bills, of the day—and at the same time assures them, nothing shall be wanting to render them both pleasing and instructive. July 22. 2t
PUBLIC SALE.
To be SOLD, at Public Sale, for ready money, on MONDAY, the 13th of AUGUST, next, The House and Lot Lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson adjoining the town of Alexandria. The sale will take place on the premises, at one o'clock, P. M. July 22.
For Sale—or to Let,
THE DWELLING HOUSE which I now occupy, on Royal street. As I am going to remove, possession may be had the first day of August.
J. SMITH. 12w
JUST RECEIVED,
Per the Sloop Unity, One Trunk with SILK SUSPENDERS, and a Box very fine LACES. And in Store, About 80 Tierces of Strong Stone Lime; a few Quarter Casks of excellent Sherry. Wine, and a few Pipes of Holland Gin; 40 barrels of Beef, Boston inspection; and 33 kegs of Philadelphia Butter.
A. W. Preufs, & Co. 3t
Just Arrived, and, for Sale, On board schooner Almira from New-Bedford, at Harper's wharf, 80 tons PLAISTER 30 bbls. MACFEREL ESSENCE SPRUCE A quantity of OARS 4 pieces elegant HORSE FURNITURE, &c. —ALSO—
WANTED, FREIGHT for New York or Boston. July 22 3t
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY
FROM the subscriber on the 8th April 1805, a small Negro Man named NACE, 21 years old, about five feet high, dark complexion, a small scar on his upper lip, quick spoken: had on when he went away oznaburg shirt, striped cotton round over jacket, white dimity waistcoat, striped cotton pantalettes and a straw hat, but no doubt he has changed his dress by this time: he was seen at the fishing landings on the Potomac a few days after he left home: Probably he might get a passage in a fishing vessel to Balti, more or elsewhere: Whoever apprehends and secures the said negro man in any jail, or brings him home, so that I may get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward, including what the law allows.
THOMAS MUDD,
Prince George county, near Piscataway, Maryland. July 22. law3:||
PUBLIC SALE.
To be Sold, at Public Auction, FOR READY MONEY,
On the 13th day of AUGUST next, between the hours of eleven and two of that day, at the door of the Coffee House in the city of Alexandria—
Four Acres and seven-eights of an Acre of Ground, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, formerly conveyed to JAMES WILSON, merchant, lately deceased—or so much thereof as will be sufficient to answer the purpose of paying the charges of such sale, and also the sum of fourteen hundred and seventy-six dollars and sixty-eight cents, the amount of two promissory notes, due to Nathaniel Pendleton, from the said Wilson, and also such interest as may be then due thereon; pursuant to a deed of trust to us the subscribers for that purpose, recorded in the office of the circuit court for the district of Columbia, in the county of Alexandria, 16th July, 1805.
CHARLES SIMMS, GEORGE DENEALE, EDMUND I. LEE.
July 19. 2awtdf
CASH will be given for a Servant,
who can be recommended for sobriety and carefulness, and who has been accustomed to the management of horses. None else need apply to the Printer. June 27. 20:1w

Notice is hereby Given, That in pursuance of an act of Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, establishing a Town at the Court-house of this County, on the lands of Richard Ratcliffe, by the name of Providence. We the subscribers, trustees therein named, will proceed to sell at Public Auction, on Monday the 19th day of August next, (being the first day of August court) the several LOTS in the said town, as laid out, condemned, and directed to be sold by the said act—A plan of which will be shown, and the terms made known on the day of sale.
Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhugh, Daniel McChichester, Francis Coffer, Richard Bland Lee, John C. Hunter, William Middleton. Fairfax County the 2d day of July, 1805. (5) e019A.
HUGH SMITH, HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY THE William from Liverpool, A supply of Queens Ware, with the stock before on hand, received by the United States and the Medway, will enable him to supply his customers, with a complete assortment of Queens Ware, Glass and China. FOR SALE, On board the William, 6000 bushels Liverpool Coarse and fine SALT. June 10. W T F. & raw 2m.
FOR SALE, The FARM on which I live, CONTAINING between 5 and 600 acres of level Land, well adapted in general to receive the Plaiter of Paris as a manure—on the post-road from the City of Washington to Port Tobacco, and about 8 miles below Piscataway. On it is every necessary building, plenty of excellent spring water and a pump at the door—fruit trees in abundance and great variety, an excellent kitchen garden, several clover lots, some valuable low meadow ground, and wood and timber to last many years. Persons wishing to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises previous to any contract, and therefore a further description is unnecessary. If I sell the land, it shall be given up to the purchaser 1st January next—And previous to that time, I will sell
All my moveable Property & Crop made, with some few exceptions. Being extremely infirm and unable to manage a farm, my object is to retire to some town or city and spend the remnant of my life. The terms of sale will be—One third of the purchase money in hand, one third at the end of 12 months from the day of sale, and the remaining one third at the end of two years, with legal interest thereon. Bonds with security, and a lien on the land, will be required. George Lee. Charles County, May 4. oawtf
NOTICE. CONCERT-HALL, Boston, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent during the Summer season, that the House known by the name of Concert-Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover streets) has been fitted up at a very great expence with the genteellest accommodation. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient House, or a more graceful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose affability to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. T. WHITCOMB. raw 3m.
STOLEN, ABOUT a fortnight ago, TWO SILVER DESERT SPOONS, London make; the letter H engraved on the handles. Whoever can give information by which the Spoons can be recovered, shall receive a reasonable reward, and the full value paid for the detection of the thief. Apply to the Printer. July 17.
NOTICE. The subscriber intending shortly to remove to Kentucky, requests all persons having claims against him to bring them forward, properly authenticated, for payment; and all those indebted to him are requested to pay their respective accounts previous to the first day of August next, to him or Mr. James Millan, in Alexandria. Those failing to comply as above, need not expect any further indulgence. William Millan, Fairfax County, (Virginia) 22w3w. raw 1st Aug. June 10.
The Subscriber, Anxious to close all his outstanding concerns, WILL OFFER FOR SALE, On the premises, on Wednesday the 31st instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on very liberal terms, which will then be made known, Twelve valuable Building Lots, In the town of Alexandria, adjoining the ground of Messrs. Herbert, Thompson & Wilson, near the river, and between Queen and Cameron streets. And on the following day, at 11 o'clock, at the Coffee-House,
The DWELLING HOUSE in which the subscriber lives, which is large, commodious, well finished, and in as good a situation for business as any in town.
Also —One sixteenth part of a Tract of LAND of upwards of eighteen thousand acres, on the Rappahannock, near Fredericksburg, which contains an inexhaustible body of iron ore of excellent quality, and a company is now formed to prosecute the iron business extensively on it, which will, in all probability, render it a very productive estate.
Also —About Nine Thousand Acres of LAND on the south fork of Kentucky river, and on which it is said a Salt Spring has lately been discovered.
As the subscriber is very desirous of selling, to enable him to prosecute with more attention an object he is engaged in near Philadelphia, he will take much less than the real value for the whole or any part of this property, or if applied to, will treat privately for any part of it. JOHN POTTS. Alexandria, July 19. e019
LANDS FOR RENT.
I will rent, of my estate in Caroline county, 5000 acres, for a term of 7 years. A considerable part of this land lies immediately on the Mattaponi river, and will produce five barrels of corn per acre; 'tis generally in good condition for farming; the low grounds some of which are in meadow, and are perhaps equal to any in the State. I will likewise Rent, for the same term, Two thousand acres in the county of Orange, adjoining the Court-house. This and is well known for producing fine tobacco.—For further particulars enquire of JOHN BAYLOR, New-Market, near the Bowling Green July 9. 2aw6w
PUBLIC SALE.
AGREABLE to an order of the Worshipful Court of Fairfax county, made at March term, 1805. we the subscribers will offer for sale, on the 31 day of August next, at the house of William Jacobs, in said county our likely Virginia born slaves for cash; belonging to the estate of John Hampton jun. deceased; for the purpose of making a division amongst the heirs of the deceased. THOMAS POLLARD, jun. RICHARD SIMPSON, WILLIAM SIMPSON, } Com'rs. June 15. 2awtf
TO BE LET,
The HOUSE on Fairfax-street now occupied by Mr. James H. Hooe. Possession will be given on the first of July. Apply to Mr. JOHN TUCKER, of Alexandria. The valuable LOTS on King, Columbus, and Washington streets; the LOTS on the Mall, lately advertised for sale; or any other Lots belonging to the subscriber, for sale by him, on reasonable terms. STEPHEN COOKE. Leesburg, May 22. raw
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, early in June last, a Negro Man named
GEORGE; (Formerly the property of R. Fitzhugh.)
ABOUT 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout built, 24 or 25 years of age—has a large bushy head, with remarkable thick lips and ancles, and a down look. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, on application to JOHN HODGKIN, at the Indian Queen tavern, Alexandria. Thomas Barrett. July 17. e03 *
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, a Mulatto Man—a slave—name
S A M;
ABOUT 5 feet 10 inches high, 35 years old—who is a good kitchen gardener, and also a good shoemaker—he is fond of liquor, and lips when speaking. The above reward will be paid on apprehending and confining the above named runaway so that his owner may get him again, and reasonable charges if brought to
HARRIET L. MAUND, Nomony Hall, Westmoreland County: or GEORGE CARTER, Oatlands, near Leesburg, (Vir.) June 27. e022
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be Sold, at Public Sale, On the first day of August, (if not disposed of at private sale, previous to that time) All my PROPERTY in the town of Alexandria,
Situated on KING STREET—Consisting of A new two-story Brick House, two Framed Houses, and the Ware-House at present occupied by myself—Also,
One unimproved Lot, on Fayette-street. The above property is subject to a ground-rent of twenty dollars, eighty four cents. For terms apply to the subscriber, John Violet. raw 1st Aug. February 21.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of Administration on the personal estate of William Ramsay Wilson, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of December next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this 26th day of June, 1805. William Ramsay, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator. 2aw2m
For Sale—for Cash,
On the second day of August next, at twelve o'clock,
AN unimproved LOT of ground, in the town of Culpester, adjoining the warehouse binding on the creek: Also,
Will be sold, on the 24th of August, to the highest bidder;
Two improved LOTS, situated at West-End. The terms of sale are—One third cash—and the balance in one and two years, with bond and approved security. John Simpson. raw 3w6 July 9.
FOR SALE,
250 Acres of Land, in the district of Columbia, about 5 miles from Alexandria and 2 from George Town: A large proportion is woodland of a good quality, abounding with good springs and handsome situations. I would lay off this land to accommodate those who may wish to buy from two acre lots to twenty, or sell it altogether. A small part of the purchase money will be required; and for the balance a liberal credit will be given. Any person wishing to buy, may be shown the land by William Snellham, who resides upon it; and leave their names with Mr. John Gadsby, of Alexandria. Sundry Lots may be had on ground rent, upon Duke-street, adjoining to Mr. Jacob Shuck's. G. CHAPMAN. June 13. 1awtf
20 Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber's house, near town, on Monday last, a NEGRO MAN slave called
REUBEN,
STRONG built, perfectly black, lounging walk and addicted to drinking—His dress, a ticklenburg jacket and trowsers; he had, however, other clothes. He is well known in this neighborhood, having long been a stage driver, particularly between Colchester and this place. If taken in or near town a reasonable reward will be given, if 50 miles from home Twenty Dollars, and proportionable for a less distance. Makers of vessels and others are cautioned against taking off, or harboring him. WM. HODGSON. Alexandria, July 17. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, on the 7th of July,
A Negro Man, named LIGE;
HE is an able strong fellow, large bushy head, green eyes, much pitted with the small pox, very black, has a scar on his cheek, remarkable bad countenance, fond of company and strong drink. It is presumed that he is harbored by the free negroes of this town, or gone to Dumfries where he was raised. If taken within the neighborhood of Alexandria, I will pay TEN DOLLARS, and Three Shillings for every mile that he may be taken from town, and reasonable charges paid until it amounts to Twenty Dollars. Reuben Johnston. July 10. e03r. 2aw2w N. B. He follows the fea-faring business.
TO BE HIRED,
BY THE YEAR OR MONTH;
A smart, active Negro Boy, About 14 years of age—Apply to the Printer. June 8. e0
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters, PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak, and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as Intermitting Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious, and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Colic, Flatulency, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 40 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and often in which they are held by medical men of their eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, Headaches, Flatulency, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 40 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be found at the place of sale, Price 50 cents a pocket.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Stop furniture and Vials; a few handsome Hali Lamps; Indian Shades; proof Vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Medicine and Sherry wine; black bottles to hogsheads; and Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels of Linseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit. A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27.
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