Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-04-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1804.
[No. 957.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the corner of King and Union streets,
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —Among which are—  Broad Cloths,  Calimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfbicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
April 4
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels,  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queen's Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —Among which are—  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Blankets, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
April 3
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the subscriber on Saturday the 7 inst. an apprentice boy named Walter Wilcoxen , about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, he took away with him, two long coats, one roundabout jacket, blue pantaloon, and some other clothes. It is expected he has gone to his father's in Prince William County, about thirty miles from town, near Hoe's old mill, on Occoquan Creek. The above reward will be paid for delivering the said Walter Wilcoxen to the subscriber, and all reasonable charges, provided he is not brought back by those who were accessory to his running away.
Thomas Preston.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring or employing him as I will prosecute them, as far as the law will allow. T. P. d6t.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the subscriber living about six miles from the town of Alexandria, Negro SUCKY , a low chunky woman, very black. Had on a brown jacket and petticoat. It is supposed she is lurking about the town of Alexandria, or she may go into Maryland in Charles County. Whoever takes up the said Negro and confides him in any jail so that she may be had again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges if brought home.
Henry Talbutt,
Fairfax County } April 10.
Just Received, per United States, AND FOR SALE BY RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
400 casks fine Salt, 10 bales Bagging, and a few tons Coal.
The Ship UNITED STATES,
will be ready to receive freight in 10 or 15 days, and will sail for Liverpool about 1st May. For freight or passage apply to O. P. Finley, or
Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
April 10.
For Freight or Charter,
To the West Indies, The new Sch'r UNION, JOHN HAYNES, Master, 900 barrels burthen. She will be ready to take in a cargo in three days, and will load in all next week. For terms apply to
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL,
Who have for Sale,
 10 hhds. Jamaica Spirits, received per Schooner Union, and in store 400 bbls. Prok,  20,000 lbs. salt petred hams  3,000 bushels Turks Island Salt  1,000 ditto Anguilla Salt  600 ditto Cadiz Salt, also  50 qr. casks superior old Port Wine  Madeira and Malaga Wines, &c. which will be sold on low terms. 
March 31.
FOR FREIGHT,
To Philadelphia, or to the WEST-INDIES,
The Brig SUCCESS,
Capt. M'Farlane,
lying at Ramsay's Wharf, and will be ready to take in a cargo in two or three days. Apply to the Captain on board, or to
O. P. FINLEY.
Those that have goods on board will please to apply for them.
March 27.
For BOSTON,
The Brig HARMONY, R. B. Hall, Master; Will sail in a few days—for Freight or Passage apply to
John G. Ladd.
Landing from said brig & for sale, 10 hhds. and 14 bds. Molasses, 20 pieces Russia Sheetings.
Also, from the sch'r Leboo, A few tierces Rice and bales of Cotton. March 23.
For New-York,
The Sch'r HILAND, JOHN HAND, JUN. MASTER. Has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will be ready to take in a cargo on Tuesday.
For Philadelphia,
The Sloop UNITY, JOHN HAND, SEN. MASTER. A regular trader—will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For freight or passage of either of the above vessels apply to the masters on board or to
M'Clean & Winterberry,
Who have received by the Schooner HILAND,
120 bbls. prime BEEF, of New York inspection, which they offer for sale at their store on Union Street, next door to Messrs. John and Thomas Vowells.
April 7.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the United States or West Indies, The Sch'r LEBOO. For terms apply to
GEORGE N. LYLES,
or
DAVID W. SCOTT.
April 4.
For Freight to New-York or Philadelphia,
The Sloop PATIENT SALLY,
lying at Ramsay's Wharf. Apply to M. Fisher, Master on board or
JOSEPH DEAN.
April 9.
For Charter.
The Ship FABIUS,
THOMAS FARRELL, MASTER, burthen about 430 hhds. of Tobacco. Apply to
JAMES PATTON, or Wm. WILSON,
Who have for sale on board said ship a cargo of Liverpool coarse SALT, suitable for the fisheries, and an assortment of brown Stone Ware. April 9.
This Day is Published
BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, in their Book and Stationary Store, King Street, the 1st and 2d volumes of THE HOLY BIBLE, to be comprised in four octavo volumes—price 2 dolls. per vol. in boards, or 2 dolls. 50 cents bound and lettered.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Murray's English Reader, Grammar and Exercises; common writing paper; superfine drawing paper; superfine quarto post and veilum letter paper, and a few reams of bonnet boards.
Also the following Books.
Johnson's Lives of the British poets, Cowper's poems, Commyn's digest, Hall's reports, Biffengart's and Roller's reports, vol. 2ds Burrows's reports; Priestly's lectures; M'Nally's evidence; Peake's evidence; Chitty on bills of Keyling's reports; Priestly's church history of Wilton's reports; Doidge's life and progress of Religion in the soul, Whole Duty of Man, &c. March 29.
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME GIG, with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24.
Just received and for Sale,
A consignment of Twenty four bags of Georgia Upland Cotton of superior quality, by Alexander Henderson and Co March 26.
To Let,
(and possession given 1st May) The DWELLING-HOUSE occupied by Mr. James McClenachan, on Prince Street, and opposite Mr. Swann's, together with the vacant ground adjoining it. Apply to
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Who have for sale,
Fresh Clover Seed.
April 2.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, JUN.
Has for Sale at the corner of Union and Prince Streets,
25 bales India Cottons,
CONSISTING OF
 Gurrahs, Battaahs, Sannahs,  30 pieces black Satin,  Cotton Royal Handkerchiefs,  2 cases low priced Fans,  1 do. Mariner's Compasses,  Mens strong Shoes,  Womens Morocco do.  Leipers Snuff in half barrels and kegs,  12 coils Cordage assorted,  Few quarter casks bests Malaga Wine,  40 barrels No. 1 Beef,  Bags black Pepper,  And a quantity of Red Seal Leather. 
March 22.
Patent Shot and Window Glass.
I have just received per ship United States, from Liverpool a quantity of PATENT SHOT, well assorted, and Crown Glass by 10 and 10 by 12, in whole and half boxes.
Wm. Bartleman.
April 9.
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
PHILIP WANTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the ship United States, an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Brass WARE,
Including an extensive assortment of cutlery of every description, common and plated; Spades, Shovels, Sythes, Sickles &c.
April 11.
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WILLIAM OXLEY
Intending to discontinue the retail business will dispose of his stock, consisting of
A Choice Assortment of Goods
laid in upon uncommon low terms. The credit will be made liberal on good security being giving for payment.
April 11.
JONAH THOMPSON, & SON,
Have received per the ship United States from Liverpool, part of their
SPRING GOODS,
and are in daily expectation of the remainder per the Fame, via Baltimore.
April 9.
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Notice.
Those persons entitled to vote in the second ward of the town of Alexandria, for members of the Common Council, are hereby notified, that an election will be held at the courthouse on Friday the 13th day of the present month, for the purpose of electing three representatives in the Common Council for the said ward to fill vacancies occasioned by letting aside the former election.
James M. M'Rea, C. C.
April 5.
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For Sale,
On the third day of May next on a long credit,
A LOT OF GROUND,
in fee simple, situate on Cameron and Pitt Streets containing 102 feet ten inches on Cameron Street adjoining the theatre—but may be divided into smaller lots.
To Let,
on ground rent forever, Several valuable Lots, situated on Royal, King and Union Streets. Two of these lots are situated near Ramsay's Wharf.
Also, for a term of 14 years,
a LOT OF GROUND on the East side of Fairfax Street, and south of Wolf Street, containing in front on Fairfax Street 24 feet, and extending back 103 feet 5 inches to a twenty feet public alley.
The above property will be shown on application to Col. Dennis Ramsay.
Sarah Porter.
April 11.
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The Subscriber has for Sale,
At his store in Union street, in addition to his former stock,
1000 bushels excellent Lisbon
 SALT, suitable for the fisheries,  12 bds. high proof Whiskey,  1200 pounds Smithfield Bacon Hams,  600 do. Venison do.  Excellent Jamaica and St. Kitts Oranges,  Lisbon Lemons by the box or retail,  Large Limes do. 
300 lbs. first quality CHESHIRE CHEESE,
imported in the ship U. States, A few bds. New York Pippins, 200 bunches of Onions, And a few bags Green Coffee. Abel Willis.
April 12.
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THE SUBSCRIBER,
Intending to visit EUROPE this summer, offers for Sale the HOUSE and LOT where he resides.
While it is supposed that no person will purchase without visiting the premises it may be mentioned that there are every convenient out house and a well of excellent water on the Lot, (one acre)
The situation proved, during last sickness to be perfectly healthy, combining the advantages of a Town and Country residence.
It wished, a field of about 18 acres adjoining the premises, now in wheat, will be leased for twelve years.
Alexander Henderson.
April 9.
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Public Sale.
On Friday the 20th inst. will be sold at the Vendue Store at a credit of 60 and 90 days, 20 crates Queens Ware, handsomely assorted, 12 crates Stone Ware, 9 boxes Window Glass, 7 by 9, 40 boxes Pipes. P. G. MARSELLER. April 11.
Public Sale.
On the 19th inst. will be sold on the premises, Union Street, A quantity of BRICK & STONE the remains of the Union Tavern, the property of the late Wm. Hunter. Philip G. Marsteller. April 11.
Public Sale.
On the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock will be sold on the premises, A LOT OF GROUND, situate on Cameron Street near the Powder House, in front 187 feet, and in depth 176 feet, handsomely fenced. The above Lot is laid off as a garden, and in a high state of cultivation, subject to a rent of Twenty Pounds.
And at 4 o'clock in the afternoon will be sold on the premises, near Cameron Run, A handsome Country Retreat, late the residence of Thos. Richards, containing One Hundred and Twenty Five Acres. The improvements are a neat Dwelling, Kitchen, Smoke House, Barn, &c. and a well of excellent water, an orchard of choice fruit, consisting of pears, peaches, apples, cherries, &c. The above Farm commands a handsome prospect of the town of Alexandria, and river Potomac. It will be sold entire or laid off in smaller Lots to suit purchasers. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. Philip G. Marsteller. April 11.
Public Sale.
On the 19th day of April, will be sold on the premises, A two story frame House and Lot of Ground, in fee simple, well fitted up for a grocery store, a large dry cellar. The stand is equal to any on the street, situated on the east side of Union Street, and the south side of Duke Street fronting on Union 23 feet 7 inches, and in depth 57 feet. Terms—one fourth of the purchase in hand, the balance on a credit of six, nine and twelve months. Philip G. Marsteller. April 5.
M c Clean & Winterberry, Have commenced business in the Ware-House on Union Street, lately occupied by Messrs. Janney & Paton, where they intend keeping a constant supply of GROCERIES. They have now on hand a few pipes and quarter casks of London particular Madeira Wine, a few pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, Philadelphia Soap, Leather, Bar Iron, &c. Goods will be taken in on Storage. April 3.
Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon, FOR SALE at nine cents per lb. by the hundred pounds or ten cents per lb. by the piece, it is perfectly sound and sweet. Apply at Kirk's wharf to William Hartshorne. April 10.
TO LET.
A HOUSE on Royal Street a little to the South of King Street, at present occupied by Mr. John Byrne. Apply to John Longden. April 9.
Indian Queen Tavern.
The Subscriber will Sell the unexpired term of his lease of that noted and much frequented TAVERN, known by the name of The Indian Queen, corner of St. Asaph and King Streets. The situation is equal to any in Alexandria, and the business now done is equal, if not superior, to any public house in the Town. There are six years and six months of the lease yet to run. For terms apply on the premises to John Hodgkins. March 8.
A FEW TIERCES FRESH CLOVER SEED, FOR SALE,
and to be had by the cask or bushel at Kirk's Wharf or at my mill. Wm. Hartshorne. April 5.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
RATISBON, January 30.
STATE PAPERS.
The king of Prussia according to a proposal made the day before yesterday by his minister to the diet, wishes to give to that assembly full power to determine in regard to the contest which has arisen between several princes and the equestrian order. The idea of this expedient which deviates from the ordinary rules, supposes on the part of his majesty, a desire to establish new principles. As the emperor does not participate in this desire, he persists in observing in this affair a different course, traced out by the constitution, and which tends to support it. This evidently appears by the following important declaration, given in this day to the diet, by the two comitial ministers of the court of Vienna:
Imperial declaration to the Diet.
The numerous infringements which, since the occupation of the countries assigned as indemnities, have been made by several states of the empire, in the rights and the immediacy of the equestrian order and its members, have for a long time excited the attention of Germany. His imperial majesty, as supreme chief of the empire and agreeably to the obligation under which he lies to maintain the decrees of the diet, as well as order and tranquility, has already endeavoured, as is well known, by paternal exhortations, to put a stop to measures contrary to the state of possession, and to the laws which have been pursued in regard to the equestrian order and its members, and to re-establish things on their legal footing. These efforts of his imperial majesty have not produced that effect which he had a right to expect. The infringements, on the contrary, have become more general and more oppressive, and the consequence in the interior of the empire has been events which must necessarily endanger the public tranquility and bring on absolute oppression of the equestrian order; the existence and rights of which are, however, equal to those of all the states of the empire, and have been secured as well as the constitution itself, by the peace of Westphalia, by the old and new decrees of the diet, and particularly by the last decree of the empire.
At the request of the general directory of the equestrian order in the aulic council of the empire as a constitutional authority, there was issued, on the 23d of January, by this supreme tribunal, a conservatorium, for the protection of the equestrian order against all encroachments, which might in future be attempted, and for the re-establishment of that order in the state in which it was before the occupation of the countries assigned as indemnities. The execution of this sentence is referred to the elector, the arch chancellor; the electors of Saxony and Baden, and to his Imperial majesty himself in his quality of archduke of Austria, with the clause, each individually, and all collectively.
His Imperial majesty, in his quality as a state of the empire, is animated with a sincere desire of contributing according to his strength, to the maintenance of justice in the empire, as well as of the public safety and tranquility, and of the security of the German constitution, and he enjoins his ministers to make a declaration on this subject to the general diet.
February 2.
The comitial deliberations on the affair of the virile votes, which were again interrupted for some time, have been resumed. Several ministers, whose courts had delayed declaring their opinions, have now given their votes. Among these are the electoral minister of Hanover who has proposed the establishment of a deputation authorised to endeavor to bring together the divided opinions, and to submit to the diet conciliating propositions. But the affair which at present excites much attention is that relating to the equestrian order of the Empire which has come to such a crisis as to be no longer susceptible of an amicable arrangement. The conservatorium of the Empire, or sentence of the aulic council of the Empire announced to the diet, by the ministers of the court of Vienna, gives to the elector, the arch-chancellor, the electors of Saxony and Baden, and to the archduke of Austria, a formal commission to re-establish the immediate nobility in their former situation, and even in case of need, by the force of arms; of the execution of this commission, the emperor expects to be informed in the course of two months. What increases the danger of this crisis, is the support which the court of Berlin may give to those of Munich, Cassel, Darmstadt and others, if they
should attempt to oppose the sentence of the aulic tribunal of Vienna. The king of Prussia has caused a formal declaration to be made to the diet, that he will not admit the decision of the tribunals of the empire. This declaration is contained in a memorial which was delivered to the diet by the Prussian minister on the twenty-eighth of January.
Declaration of his Prussian Majesty.
His majesty the king of Prussia has observed with attention and interest the events which have taken place for some time past in several parts of the empire and in the heart of Germany, in regard to the possessions of the members of the equestrian order. It would have been of great advantage if in the recess of the deputation of the empire it had been possible to establish a regulation, or fixed rule for ensuring the future relations of the equestrian order, in a manner so as to reconcile a regard for the rights of all with the new situation of things, the new wants, and the real good of the empire.
If the ecclesiastical states secularised have passed into the hands of new possessors, not only with the rights really exercised, but also with their pretensions; and if these governments, formerly ecclesiastical according to their nature and organization, and according to the interest, merely personal, of their ecclesiastical sovereigns, can have seen with indifference the efforts of the equestrian order to extend its territorial independence, and its immediacy, the new possessors of sovereign and hereditary fiefs, may have brought with them new interests and may have considered things under a different point of view. They must and ought to have found themselves differently obliged to claim rights, which must be considered as real and ancient integrant parts of their share of the indemnity; rights which could not be weakened but by negligence and by encroachments made at a former period. Aroused by such an event, the other possessors of the ancient lay countries, where similar relations, equally hurtful to their rights and to their administration existed, have begun to bring forward their pretensions. Hence it has happened that almost at the same time several of the most distinguished states of the empire, such as the elector of Bavaria, the prince of Fulda, the elector of the Hesse, the landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt, the duke of Saxe-Meiningen, and other princes have all tended to the same object. These princes have formed claims to the villages and the land of the equestrian order, laying within their territory, or situated on their frontiers, both because their possessions formerly made an integrant part of their countries, and because they are still in relation with the latter by their geographical position, by the feudal law, by the duties and rights of jurisdiction, and other connections, which, as ancient sources, must still be considered as indications of sovereignty. They have consequently thought themselves authorised to replace under their sovereignty these places and lands, and cause to be announced by patents the possession they have taken of them, and to secure a part of them by sending thither military detachments. Hitherto no uniform and certain principles have been established or followed; and not only have contestations arisen among the sovereigns and persons of the equestrian order, who have been exposed to encroachments, but differences have broken out between one sovereign and another, in regard to the limits of their respective territorial jurisdictions. A judicial examination in regard to this object having been insufficient, because the organization of the circles is not yet completed; the question is to know, whether or in what manner the tribunals of the empire ought to interfere in the affair? The whole of the Germanic body participates in the regret excited by this state of things, and by the anarchical crisis which threatens, in so great a number of places, the property and the subjects of the empire. If every one is convinced that this crisis cannot be of long duration, but that measures ought speedily to be taken to put an end to it, it is the more indispensable to think of the means of accomplishing this end; the affair has become too important and too general to be discussed by the tribunals of the empire. It cannot be dissembled, that in the state in which the affairs of the empire are at present, the dispositions of these tribunals would never operate but in a partial manner, and would never be anything but palliative. The collisions in question are indeed, too complex, and too extensive; they lead too immediately to general complaints on the part of the states; they are even too intimately connected with the affair of the indemnities, and they have still too much need of
general principles, well determined, and which may accord with the new situation of the empire, for a juridical procedure to be proper and sufficient.
His majesty can never see with indifference the advantage taken of this opportunity to spread, by procedure, division in the empire, and by these means to accomplish some political object. His majesty cannot either permit that his most powerful co-estates should be weakened, by taking away for no end of the vassals and property of the equestrian order.
His majesty guided by constitutional sentiments, is consequently, of opinion, that there can be no means surer and more proper, than to submit to the diet this object, which is equally important to the safety and tranquility of the particular members of the empire; in order, that in the deliberations which may take place, there shall be established general principles in concert with all the states, and particularly with those interested, that the latter may regulate their conduct accordingly. His majesty has reason to expect that the states of the empire, who have received from him, in the most important affairs an assistance so effectual, and on the continuation of which they may depend, will acknowledge his good intentions in the complex affair in question, and will regulate themselves according to his counsels. In his patriotic solicitude, and the affliction he experiences in regard to the differences which have already taken place, and which may still occur, his majesty cannot help expressing an ardent wish, and positively requiring that all the states, and particularly those who are interested in the relations of the equestrian order, will concert among themselves and determine, above all, in the most precise manner, by means of a regular deliberation of the diet, the general principles to be observed in regard to these relations, as is required by the essential rights of those interested by the new situation of the empire, and the need of consolidating more and more its internal force, that those who are injured may regulate their conduct accordingly; and that the states between whom differences have arisen, may terminate them in an amicable manner, according to this basis.
His majesty, in judging this measure essential for maintaining internal tranquility, must require also, that in the interval, until the diet has come to some determination on this subject, the present status quo shall be provisionally maintained, with respect to every thing hitherto done, in regard to the possessions of the equestrian order; that in the mean time the military detachments shall be recalled to their garrisons, the measures of execution every where suspended, and that the present state of things shall receive no extent, in order that farther collisions may be prevented.
His majesty, for the present, will abstain from any declaration on the principles to be established, and will in no manner anticipate the future deliberations. In the mean time he will persist in the principles which he is authorised to carry into effect, in his principalities of Franconia, against the members of the equestrian order, who are domiciliated.
NEW YORK, April 9.
Capt. Taber, arrived here yesterday, left Belfast the 11 ult. at which time all was tranquil in Ireland; though the invasion of that part of the kingdom was expected. By this arrival, we have received a regular file of the Belfast News-Letter to the 20th ult. They however contain no later accounts from London than the 23d, the same as by the John Morgan. As to Irish news, there is none in the papers.
We are requested to state, that the order of the government at Curacoa, prohibiting the sale of flour at a higher price than nine dollars per barrel, extended only to the flour then on the island; and that such as might arrive there after the date of the above order, would be branded with a government mark as a distinction, and the consignee be allowed to sell without any restriction.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
His Britannic Majesty's ship Thetis off Amsterdam, Island of Curacoa, 31st January, 1804.
Sir, As your Excellency must be aware, by the appearance of a British squadron off Curacoa, that it is with the intention of reducing the island, and as the force is so superior, as to leave no doubt of its success; I have the honor to offer your excellency such proposals as I conceive will be for the benefit of the Island in general, and such as your excellency may with honor accede to.
As forming the basis of a capitulation. I shall require the following particulars: 1st. The immediate surrender of the Island of Curacoa and its dependencies to his Britannic Majesty's arms, with the Forts in the state they are at present.

The Garrison to lay down their arms as soon as possible in order that they may be regularly exchanged. All public property, and the shipping with all cargoes, to be at the disposal of the Captain. The property of every kind belonging to the inhabitants of Curacao to be respected; their laws, customs and usages to be preserved; and the colony placed in the same situation as when under the British Government previous to its last cession to the Batavian Republic. If these proposals are rejected, I recommend that your Excellency immediately removing the women and children out of the town. Captain Rofs, of Britannia Majesty's Frigate, who will have the honor to deliver this to your Excellency, has my instructions to wait two hours for an answer. I have the honor to be, Sir, your Excellency's most obedient humble servant. (Signed) JOHN BLIGH. Commander of the forces of his Britannic Majesty before Amsterda. to his Excellency the Governor of Curacao.
The Acting Commissioners of the Island of Curacao and its dependencies, to the Commander of his Britannic Majesty's Squadron, cruising before Curacao. Commodore! We have received your letter: in reply we have to observe, that we know our duties, and according thereto we shall and must act; and therefore shall not enter into your proposition. We have the honor to be, the commissaries abovenamed, (Signed) CORNELIUS BERGH, ABRAHAM DE VEER.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. FRIDAY, APRIL 13.
The men who now set at the helm of power, have found it very convenient, since the death of Washington, to profess, on many occasions, a high respect for his virtues, and to express a just sense of his unparalleled services in the cause of his country. The evidence to them has been too strong to be resisted, that Washington lived in the hearts of all honest Americans. With a view to preserve popularity, it was generally a rule among the reigning sect ever directly to attack Washington himself, while living, but to use all their influence to decry his measures. This plan of operations a late writer has ascribed to high authority; and added, that the reasons assigned for such a procedure were, that the friends of the deceased hence would not be able to prove the hatred cherished towards him, by the present ruling party—and further, that by these means they should be able to sink his weight and influence by slow gradation, but yet sink it effectually. But, that if on the other hand they should aim a blow in open day, the magnitude of the crime would shock the country; the views of the party be stripped of their nakedness, and the party itself be deserted by the people. It is very certain that this mode of proceeding was strictly adhered to by the great men of the faction during the life time of Washington, though to be sure, the subordinate agents could not always be kept in check; but, on the contrary, not unfrequently by their slanders, and various personal attacks, betrayed not only the baseness of their own hearts, but the malignity and wickedness of their patrons.
Since the decease of Washington, those who in private aspersed his character while he lived, but in public pretended to cherish much veneration for him, (I mean the great ones of the party) have been more openly solicitous to impress a belief on the public mind that they "loved him living and lamented him dead." there are but few men of candor and penetration who will hesitate to avow their belief, that there was full as much of religion in the motives of the visit of King Henry to the tomb of Thomas A. Becket, as of collection and respect towards Washington, in the presidential visit to the family vault of the departed hero and statesman. At this day events frequently transpire which serve to convince us that many of the leaders and adherents of the party who have sought their way to pre-eminence, through paths which were never enlightened by the rays of virtue and honor, were guilty of the grossest hypocrisy in their professions of respect and admiration of Washington. Indeed, how can any one possessed of even common understanding reconcile himself to a belief that those who caress, toast and flatter a man who vilely traduced the character, and (vainly to be sure) has attempted to depreciate the services rendered to his country by Washington, ever harbored any affection for that illustrious man, or that they at this time cherish even the least respect for his memory! Impossible. In the moment of conviviality, the real sentiments of the heart are expressed; sentiment
which in the ordinary intercourse of life the possessor thinks proper to conceal, from prudential motives. At a late feast at Petersburg, Virginia, instituted to celebrate the acquisition of Louisiana, one of the company gave as a toast, "Thomas Paine, who never gave pain except to the enemies of his country." Of what materials think you, reader, is that man composed, who could give such a toast, after reading the infamous letter of Paine to Washington! But he not surprised, but a few years will elapse, before those who yet think proper to preserve some appearance of respect for the memory of that great man, will entirely throw off the disguise which they wore in their sober moments; and when they think the people prepared to admit the testable opinions of the party in the fullest extent, will probably pronounce him to have been an enemy to American freedom and independence. (Char. Cour.)
Massachusetts State Elections. It must give pleasure to every true Federalist to observe, that notwithstanding the seeming interference of interests, which our enemies had considered as the precursor of victory, we have once more shown how difficult it is to divert the friends of the Old School doctrine, from their adherence to principle. Yesterday being the anniversary of our State Elections, the inhabitants of the town of Boston gave their suffrages as follows: For Governor. His Excellency Caleb Strong, 1930 The Hon. James Sullivan, 850 For Lieutenant Governor. The Hon. Edward H. Robbins, 1909 William Heath, 730 (Bost. Repertory.)
William C. C. Claiborne, Governor of the Mississippi territory, has authorized the establishment of a Bank of Discount, Deposit and Exchange, in the city of New Orleans, under the name of the "Louisiana Bank." The capital is to consist of 600,000 dolls. divided into shares of 100 dollars each. Subscriptions were to be opened the 16th of March, under the superintendence of Edward Livingston, Even Jones, J. Mercie, Paul Lanuff, Wm. Garland, Pierre Sauve, Joseph Tricou, John Lanuth, Wm. Donaldson, Nicholas F. Girod, John M'Donough, jun. Jerome La Chapelle, Benjamin Morgan, H. B. Triet, Michael Fortier, and Beverly Chew. As soon as 300,000 dollars are subscribed for the Stockholders are to choose 15 Directors, who are to continue in office until the 2d Monday in January next, after which they are to be elected annually. The bills and notes are declared to be transferable and negotiable, and obligatory on the Bank, though not under seal. The Directors have power to encrease their capital stock to 2,000,000 dollars. The continuance of the charter is limited to 16 years.
Upwards of twenty thousand well-armed French troops, with several general officers, who lately escaped from the resentment of the injured Haytians, now triumphantly free and independent, are encamped near the city of Havana, and excite no small degree of jealousy and apprehension in the minds of the feeble Spaniards. It is asserted that the British have got possession of the city of St. Domingo, with the approbation of the Haytian government. The French troops have been permitted to remove themselves to Cuba. The whole island of Hispaniola is now in possession of the blacks, under the command of Gen. Desalines First Consul for life (Prov. Pap.)
The address of the Pennsylvania Democrats contains the following remarkable sentence:— "beware of an union of honest men!" Why beware of honest men? Is the principles of dishonesty so engrained in their nature that honest men are their abhorrence? If so, it is time indeed to beware of them. If the people of this country are to beware of "honest men," in the name of wonder who are we to ensnare with our confidence? We must elect a pair of braves for President and Vice President—we must make Governors of highwaymen, and fill up the petty offices with swindlers and pick-pockets. This would be pure democracy! N. Y. Pap.
Extract of a letter from New York, dated April 6. "This morning arrived here the British Packet Prince Adolphus, captain Boulderton—He left Falmouth the tenth of February. There is not a word of news by her; except you should choose to mention, that on Sunday last, one hundred miles from the Capes of Delaware she spoke the sloop little George, of Duck Creek bound to St. Bartholemews. Saw a brig ashore fifteen leagues to the southward of Sandy Hook. The brig Hound, Fuller, also arrived here this morning in twenty days from Curacao, which place was evacuated on the 15th February by the British, after blowing up the Fort of which they had possession. When Captain Fuller left that place there was only one Frigate cruising off the island, but yet the place was declared in a state of blockade. Captain F. has favoured us with a copy of the terms of capitulation offered to the Government of Curacao by Commodore Bligh, Commander of the British squadron. It is too lengthy to copy at present.
The defenceless state of the coast again presses itself upon public consideration with irresistible force. The port of Charlestown is at this moment blocked up by a French Picaroon cruiser, which stops the vessels as they go out, and actually lies in wait at the mouth of the harbor to catch the British vessels as they go to sea. We believe this is the only country of the same commercial consequence in which such a violation would be allowed. But how can it be helped. If the port officers, or persons in power, were even so willing to prevent these insults offered to our ports and commerce, they have it not in their power. The mischief is too deeply rooted to be remedied for a long time. It has its root in cajoling parliament, the economies of the party in power, which, for a miserable saving, stripped the country of its only means of maritime security.
During the Federal administration, this coast was guarded against pirates and smugglers by a cutter, and if it were now where it ought to be, would soon scour those plunderers away from our seas. But the Anti-Federal administration would not allow such a thing to remain. Knowing, however, the necessity our commerce stood in, and conscious that to demantle the coast all at once would be reprobated by every man of common sense, they would not venture to do it openly, but pretended that the vessel was too large for the shallow waters on this coast, and that drawing too much water it ought to be replaced by a lighter one. On this pretext it was got rid of. But no vessel has since been put in its place, though three years have elapsed since. Thus is our commerce crippled, our country insulted, and our imbecility exposed to the world. Courier.
Last month (January) we inserted from the Liverpool papers an account of some large importations of gold and silver specie from Philadelphia, chiefly the coins of the United States. We are glad to say it still continues from different ports of America into Liverpool, so that we shall be able to import the gold and silver Eagles of America as fast as the mint of the United States can coin them. The importation of British goods into America is still increasing, and the exchange is five per cent in favor of Britain. We are happy to inform our readers that the Glasgow manufacturers have also received remittances of late from America in gold and silver Eagles. The following we extract from the Glasgow paper: "Arrived the Sarah, captain Snowden, from Charlestown, with 650 bags of cotton and nineteen boxes of specie; the boxes of gold & silver are addressed to fundries viz. Lind. say, Dalrymple, Dickson, Arnott, Austin, George Wilson, &c. all manufacturers in Glasgow." Lon. pap.
THE LOUNGER From Mrs. Rowson's Inquisitor. Heigho! cried he, starting and yawning; how shall I pass this d-y. It was nine o'clock, he was just up and had repaired to the coffee house for his breakfast. He took the newspaper, read two or three advertisements; but soon threw it aside, and seemed wholly occupied in picking his nails and whistling. I will follow you through this day, said I, and immediately put on my ring. He left the coffee house and sauntered an hour in the Park, then strolled from one acquaintances house to another, until he received an invitation to dinner—The universal topic, the weather, being discussed, and the play for the night mentioned, but he not another word to say, but sat stupidly silent, unless, indeed, he ventured to say yes, or no, to any question asked by the lady of the house. He once complained of the heaviness of time—the recommended drawing—that required too much study—reading—could not bear a book, it stupified him—music—he could never have patience to learn; he liked nothing but the flute and that would throw him into a consumption.
I am surprised, said the lady, you like none of these; give me leave to recommend you a few books that I am sure will help to wear away the time—Bridone's Tour you will find instructive and amusing—Goldsmith's Animated Nature is the same—Sterne is a pleasing author; and there is a vast fund of amusement in— You have mentioned books enough already, said he, (interrupting her,) to last me my life. I never read any thing except it be a ballad, or the last dying speech of people that were hanged. Very entertaining and instructive subjects, cried the lady.
He dined, and then sauntered to a public house, drank a pint of rum and water, went to the play when it was half over, and came away again without understanding a single sentence he had heard—went again to the public house, squandered away two or three shillings more in drinking, only because he had nothing else to do, and went to bed as he arose, with a mind entirely vacant, unoccupied by thought or reflection. This is the life of a lounger, said I. —It the lives of mortals are recorded in the book of fate, what a blank will this man's life appear! Yet I am certain he goes to bed every jet as weary as the poor labourer who toils for his daily bread. Is it the fault of education or disposition? said I. Reason answered, it must be natize indolence, or he would otherwise engage in some pleasing study, that might at once employ and amuse him. It is a matter of doubt with me, whether such a man deserves most our pity or contempt.
Affize of Bread. The 3d Loaf to weigh 8 ounces. John Engden, Clerk of the Market. April 13.
FRESH CLOVER SEED.
THE subscriber has just received from New York, a quantity of FRESH CLOVER SEED, which he will dispose of at Eleven Dollars per bushel.
Davey Davey. April 13. FOR SALE, BILLS ON NEW-YORK, at a short sight, And on LONDON at sixty days. JAMES PATTON. April 13.
JOHN B. TAYLOR, CABINET MAKER, King Street, second door above the Printing Office of the Advertiser, HAS RECEIVED Some elegant pieces of Furniture, Consisting of breakfast and dining tables, card tables, sofas, bedsteads, secretaries and book cases, which he offers for sale low. ORDERS will be that kindly received and neatly executed. April 13.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Honorable the United States Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public sale, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 16th May next,
One Lot of Ground on the east of Water Street in the town of Alexandria, containing 44 feet 1 1/2 inches on Water Street, and 72 feet deep parallel with Prince Street, and binding on Wales's alley. Also,
ONE ANNUITY of 52 dollars per annum, payable half yearly, arising out of a piece of ground on Royal Street, on which there is a two story frame house, now in the occupation of Mr. James Scott.
The above property is sold to satisfy a debt due from Robert Mease to the estate of Edward Deneale, deceased. John C. Herbert, Jacob Hoffman, James H. Hooe, Com'rs. April 13.
JANNEY & PATON, Have received this day per Sloop Harriet & Fanny, 45 Hhds. Surinam Molasses, —ALSO— Per Schooner Harmony, 70 Tons Plaister of Paris —AND— 100 Bbls. New England Rum. April 7.
TO BE SOLD. FIFTY TWO ACRES LAND, with a dwelling house thereon, near Capt. Geo. Slacum's farm, about three miles from town. There is an excellent garden of fruit trees, flowers, &c. &c. and about ten acres of meadow under fence, the remainder in wood. It will either be sold for cash or short payments, or bartered or dry goods. THOS. PATTEN. March 28.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Very nicely cured Bacon & Venison HAM S, French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old Spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Jamaica Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, &c. ALSO, A few bbls. Crab Cyder, 100 bbls. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cteele, CODFISH of the first quality, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simmons. March 21.
Just received and for Sale By William Cash, King Street, 44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL. ALSO, 30 bbls. of Mackerel of the first quality. Jan. 26.

Published, FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, DON RAPHAEL, ARGUMENT, By GEORGE WALKER—author of Theodore Cyphon, Vagabond, the Spaniards, &c. &c. 2 vols. 12 mo. price 2 dollars bound and let- tered. And the following new Plays, Maid of Bristol, by Jas. Boaden, 25 Chains of the Heart, or the Slave by Choice, by Prince Hoare, 31 1/4 A House to be Sold, by Jas. Cobb, 18 3/4 The Review, or, the Wags of Windsor by George Coleman, author of John Bull, Poor Gentleman, &c. 18 3/4 Mrs. Wiggins, by John Till Alingham, au- thor of the Marriage Promise, Fortunes Frolic, &c. 12 1/2 April 9. d
SHOES. SAMUEL CLARK Respectfully informs his Town and Country Cus- tomers that he contemplates leaving this place shortly, and will dispose of the following Shoes for cash, credit, or produce—viz: English and American colored Kid Slippers, Do. black and white, high and low heels, Black, red, green and blue Morocco Slip- pers, Ladies Black Morocco Jefferson's shoes. Misses' Red and Black do. 500 pair good Calf Skin Slippers. Black Stuff do. Misses' Morocco and Leather Slippers. Boys fine and coarse shoes. Children's Jefferson Shoes, and pumps. Men's fine Morocco shoes, and dancing pumps. Do. fine Morocco shoes, and coarse shoes. March 27. d
LAND FOR SALE. In pursuance of the last will and testament of Wm. Evans, dec'd. will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Friday the 20th of April, The Plantation whereon he resided, lying on Little River in Loudon County, con- taining about two hundred acres, a proportion of which is well timbered. The cleared land is well watered, and the soil is good. This place affords one of the best situations for public bu- siness in the county, it being at the Ford of Lit- tle River, where the paved Turnpike Road is to terminate, and which passes nearly through the center of the land. It will be sold subject to the Widow's dower. One fourth of the Pur- chase money will be required in hand, the ba- lance in three annual payments. Persons desirous of purchasing will be shown the premises on ap- plication to
ISRAEL LACEY, Executor of William Evans, deceased. N. B. At the same time and place will be sold a likely young NEGRO WOMAN and CHILD, on a credit of six months. April 6. d
For Sale, 25 shares of Alexandria Bank Stock, for sale by William Hartshorne.
JANNEY & PATON Have just received, per Sloop Eliza, Capt. Harb- away, 15 pipes Amsterdam GIN, Also, per Snow, Dobby, 144 tons PLASTER PARIS, And 20-000 Cypress Shingles. The Sloop will take part Freight of Flour for any Eastern Port. March 27. d
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale, on very easy terms, a quantity of COARSE SALT, suitable for the Fisheries; fresh R. Island Stone Line in casks; Cordage of various sizes; a quantity of Sole Leather; 100 White Oak Posts suitable for the building. March 16. d
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT on fee simple, on the west side of Pitt Street, be- tween Wolfe and streets, adjoining Mr. James Fletcher's. The terms will be made known on application to Thomas Patten. March 2. This Day is published, By Cotton & Stewart, and for Sale at their Book-Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL, ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN. By Mrs. MATHEWS. Feb. 16. d Young Hyson & Imperial TEA, Just received from Philadelphia, and for sale by John G. Ladd.
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, Have just received, and for Sale, 60 chests and boxes of Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, & Hyson Skin of this spring's importation. 300 reams writing and wrapping paper, 200 boxes Spanish Segars, A few pipes French Brandy, Holland Gin, & Cyder Vinegar, 1000 wt. Glue, 60 doz. Cowkin Whips, 50 boxes Muscadel Raisins, 20 boxes Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. April 9. coiw 12W3W
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET Middlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be con- veniently accommodated with Wharfage on mo- derate terms. STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods re- ceived in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let —with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free wharfage. A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale. A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 3th mo. 28th. coif
HUGH SMITH, Has received from Liverpool by the ship Fabius, Capt. Farrel, and the United States, Captain Long, a large assortment of QUEENS WARE, &c. amongst which are a variety of assorted Crates. April 9. coif
George N. Lyles has removed from Fairfax to Union Street in the house lately occupied by Mr. Daniel M'Clean, where he will receive goods on storage. April 7. 3t
Take Notice, That application will be made to the President and Directors of the Bank of Alex- andria, for the renewal of the certificates of two shares of stock in the said Bank, originally issued to myself in March 1793, and numbered 714 715, which have since been lost. George Gilpin. April 9. co3t
To Rent, has two story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of Wolfe and Union Streets, at present in the occu- pancy of the Subscriber—possession will be imme- diately given. Attached to this property are a kitchen, smoke house, stable, and two large gar- dens. The situation for a private family is as desirable as any in Alexandria. Robert Kirk. CAUTION. —Those persons who have been in the habit of taking SAND from off the above premises, without the advertiser's permission, are forewarned from a repetition of it, as every future trespasser will certainly be pro- secuted. R. KIRK. March 13. d3t co16t
Cut Nail Manufactory. SAMUEL H. DAVIS, At the Cut Nail manufactory near the lower end of King Street, formerly carried on by Smith and Davis, still continues to Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails, Flooring Brads, Sprigs, and Saddlers Tacks of every size, and of a superior quality, which he offers to sell as low as can possibly be afforded in this Town. He has likewise on hand Bar Iron and Nail Rods, which he will sell very low. N. B. All orders from Town and Country Merchants will be duly attended to. March 27. eo3m.
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present oc- cupied by Allison and Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince Street; one water LOT on Water Street, 44 on water street and extending 300 feet back to Union Street, with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax Streets, is at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st. Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water Street is let to Samuel Harper, for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the pre- mises on the 10th day of May, next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M'MUNN. March 26. co
VIOLINS. A large case just opened and for sale by the dozen or single one, by R. & J. GRAY.
EXTRACT Of a letter dated Office of the Classic Press, Philadelphia, 23d March, 1804. GENTLEMEN, We have just received from London, a new work, ENTITLED MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF DR. DARWIN; Chiefly during his residence at Litchfield, with anecdotes of his friends, and criticisms on his writings. By Anna Seward.
This work was published on the 7th of last month in London, is now put to press by us, and will be published here in two or three weeks, in an octavo volume of about 400 pages, on a su- perfine wove medium paper, price, in boards, 1 dollar 87 1/2 cents. Mr. Maxwell, the Printer, in- tends using his utmost efforts to render it suffi- ciently accurate and elegant to obtain the prize medal at the next June Fair.
Robert & John Gray Have contracted for a number of the above work in sheets, and propose binding them ele- gantly in calf skin, at 2 dolls. 50 cents to sub- scribers; to non-subscribers 2 dolls. 50 cents, bound in sheep, or 1 dollar 87 1/2 cents in boards. April 3. d3t 2aw
This is to give Notice, That the subscribers have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, letters of adminis- tration on the Personal Estate of Wm. Hunter, late of the County aforesaid, deceased, all per- sons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscribers on or before the 11th day of October next, they may other- wise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 11th day of April, 1804. Thomas Preston, } Adms. Richard Hunter, } N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrators. April 11. eo3w
Public Notice. In obedience to an order of the ho- norable council of the town of Alexandria to me directed, I have marked the regulations for the alleys that lay on each side of Wales's old brew- house, and I will, at any time, shew the same to any person who may require me so to do, and I do hereby give notice to all persons concerned, That they are to fill up their ground to the reg- ulation within the time limited, or that the pub- lic will fill up the lots at their expence. George Gilpin, Street Commissioner. April 9. eo3t
Just Published By T. & J. SWORDS, of New York, and for Sale by JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. at the Alex- andria Library. Price in Boards, One Dollar seventy five cents: The Temple of Nature, OR, ORIGIN OF SOCIETY, A Poem, with Philosophical Notes, by Erasmus Darwin, M. D. F. R. S. Author of the Botanic Garden, Zoonomia, Phy- siologia, &c.
The patrons of taste are respectfully informed, that the Temple of Nature is printed in the same style of neatness, and to correspond in size with Swords's edition of the Botanic Garden, and they hope as to correctness and elegance it will not suffer by comparison with any work that has is- sued from the American press. Also for Sale as above. Swords's new editions of Hayley's life of Cow- per, and of the Common Prayer in plain and elegant binding. The Domestic Encyclopedia complete, in five volumes. Blackstone's Commentaries with notes, by Tucker. The Medical Repository. Subscriptions to Birch & Small's edition of Gibbon's History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire; and Maxwell's elegant edition of the works of Shakespeare, both in the press are now taking in as above. These two works are fully expected to be more complete than any former editions, and in point of typographical execution to fully equal any thing ever attempted in the United States. April 10. eo6c
TICKETS, In the Baltimore Cathedral Lottery for fa- vor of James Bacon. March 9. eo.
NEW ENGLAND RUM IN BARRELS, for sale, or will be bartered for FLOUR by John Potts. April 2. d3t eo3t
B. N. HINGSTON, BOTANIST & SEEDS-MAN, Bentley Street, Alexandria, hath for sale, FRESH SEEDS of clover, timothy, rye, grass, orchard grass, barnet, ni- fate, Saint Foin red top, and lucern hemp, flax, and buckwheat. Also, a General Assortment of Kitchen & Flower Garden Seeds, pot herbs and medicinal seeds, plants and roots, bulbous roots, hot and green house plants in pots; a quantity of Lombardy poplars, cata pss, locust, English walnuts, peach and grafted apples, honey and Scarlet locust, with a variety of roses and flower shrubs. A good Assortment of of flower pots and root glasses, garden trowels, rakes, hoes, spades, rees and hoes, asparagus plants, and seed pots toes. Also, A variety of queens, stone and glass ware. Dry goods and hardware, Smoked Venison and Bacon hams, Black pepper in bags, Spanish Segars, 1000 in a box, Allspice, ginger, nutmegs, cloves, mace, Loaf and brown sugar, tea, coffee and chocolate, Soap and candles, men and womens shoes, Coarse and fine salt, corn, bran, Indian and buck- wheat meal, Vinegar, cider by the barrel, Good James River and smoking tobacco, Ready made bags, rice, barley, vermicella, &c.
I wish to Rent or Sell, The unexpired time of my lease, be- ing nine years from the first of January last—consisting of 25 acres of highly improved Land, on which is a log house and stable, a spring of excellent water, and a good milk house, lying between Cameron Run and the Winchester road. The terms will be easy, as other busi- ness prevents me from attending to it. I will also Sell or Exchange for wet or dry goods, a half acre LOT, in the middle of West End, on Wolf Street extended. The situation is pleasant, and my price low. I will likewise sell or barter for Goods, a good Saddle and Chair HORSE, five years old February 20. 12W 15th May.
An Electrifying Machine FOR SALE, with Apparatus as imported, adapted to every purpose of Medical Application. Apply lower end of Prince Street to Ch: Douglas. April 6. eo3w
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB, about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- sconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment. Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15. d
WHEREAS my two tracts of land in the county of King George known by the name of Eagles Nest and Somerset, which have for many years past, with the slaves, flock of every kind, furniture and plantation utensils thereon, been under the man- agement of Benjamin Grymes, (said which was dnt by me to him, for the support of his family during his life) having in consequence of his de- cease reverted to me; and as being my will and intention that all his just debts should be discharg- ed as fast as the money can be raised, either from the profits of the above named Estates, or by a sale of such of the perishable property as can best be spared. It is my request that all who have claims against the late Benjamin Grymes will bring them in fairly stated, and legally authen- ticated as soon as they conveniently can, either to Mr. William Fitzhugh Grymes who resides at Eagle Nest or to me in Alexandria. And it is also my request, that all persons who are indebted to the deceased, or to the said estate, will dis- charge their balances as soon as possible, either to W. F. Grymes, or to me. William Fitzhugh. March 13. 2W 1st.
NOTICE. THE subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of Robert Hamilton, of Alexandria, a Bankrupt—Give Notice, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignees without delay, and to no other person, but who may be autho- rized by them. James Wilson, Samuel Craig, Joseph Riddle. Feb. 16. 2W 2m
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