Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-08-14 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1804.
[No. 1062.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierses and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which, are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere,es, Duffels, Plains, Kenseys, Negro Cottons, Serget, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselin and Mouselin Handkerchiefs, India Mouselins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 7.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of The Harbour of St. John's,
IN The Island of Newfoundland. With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS —The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Cameron Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also,
on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. West's Land, Lying on the north west line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas.
Richard M. Scott, } Com's F. Peyton, } Amos Alexander, } d
April 12.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND, consisting of a handsome collection of
DRY GOODS
Adapted to the present season.—All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horburgh.
June 12. d
Wanted to Hire,
A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally, liberal wages will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
July 25. d
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com's Souchong } TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses, Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brandy, Liqueur, Madeira and Port } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Bismarck. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fg Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannals, 2 do. Bafas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 bales Sago 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons, consisting of
5 bales Bafas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannals, 1 do. Cullans, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 bales Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bts. and kegs, 1 cask Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper 40 bts. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Seal Leather. June 4. d
FOR SALE, Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco.
Apply to Wm. OXLEY. June 18. d
A Tan Yard for Sale, In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 16. d
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bts. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd,
Who has for Sale,
Berber Gurrabs, Nimposakie Coffas, Chittabully Bafas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bts. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25. d
For Norfolk and Charleston,
(To sail the 10th instant, weather permitting) the fast sailing Sloop Mary & Hannah, JAMES JOHNSTON, Master.
For PASSAGE only, having good accommodation, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. Aug. 6. d 3 3
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in the United States or the West-Indies, The Sch'r BETSEY, Tholemia Berry, Master. Will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to M'Clean and Winterbery.
Who have for sale, at their store on Union street, 24 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 15 bds. St. Croix Sugar, 15 bts. Phila. Loaf, 10 do. Lump } SUGARS, Imperial Tea by the gr. chest, Meats and prime Pork by the barrel, Do. Beef, 50 bags black Pepper, 10 bts. 4th proof Peach Brandy, 10 pipes, 7 half pipes at 5 quarter casks Madeira Wine, Salt in sacks, Porter in bts. Ravens Duck, Spanish Segars, &c. July 19. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Sloop Columbia, burthen about 500 bts. Thos. R. Gardner, Master: Apply to J. G. LADD.
Who has for Sale, received per said Sloop, Fifteen puncheons High flavoured Jamaica Spirits. July 16. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray,
MEMOIRS
OF
The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50 July 20. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do., 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do., 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do., 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John G. Ladd. August 3. d
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. As considerable trust will necessarily be reposed in her, liberal wages will be given to one of good character, and none else need apply.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 16. d
For Sale,
An Elegant Saddle HORSE.
Enquire of the Printer.
July 11. d
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince street, a variety of Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c. VIZ.
Fresh LEMONS —Imported in the brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Limes, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Plums, &c. &c.
Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c.
Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cognac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, bell Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c.
Smithfield Bacon Hams, Venison, Sausage and Herring, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c.
Thomas Simms.
July 9. d
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c.
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes
LISBON LEMONS,
equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bts. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, soft shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c.
Abel Willis.
July 5. d
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street.)
Has this day received, per the brig
Neptune, from Lisbon,
LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity,
800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds,
500 lbs. English Walnuts,
10 boxes of preserved Plums,
And some Sweet Meats,
All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierses first quality SLED POTATOES.
July 5. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 bds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 puncheons fine flavored St. Croix Rum, 20 bds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 gr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira, 8 do. old Port, 4 do. P. Teneriffe, 15 gr. casks Sherry, and 4 pipes Brandy, 3 bds. green Coperas, 4 bds. Roll Brimstone, 2 bds. Madder, 2 bds. Allum and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29. d
350 bts. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bts. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tierses of Rice,
50 bales Cotton,
1200 lbs. Indigo.
BILLS on Philadelphia and New York.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
July 26. d
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John C. Vowell.
June 23. d

MAYOR'S OFFICE,
August 6, 1804.
SOME of the proprietors of the ground in the square comprehended between St. Asaph, King, Pitt and Cameron streets, having neglected to fill the same, agreeably to an order of the Common Council passed the 4th day of April last, the Superintendent of Police is hereby required to have that duty performed, at the expence of the Corporation, and afterwards proceed to recover the amount thereof from the defaulters respectively, in the manner prescribed for the recovery of other public claims.
Elisha G. Dick, Mayor of Alexandria.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, August 8, 1804.
Ordered, that John M'Kinney, William Reily, and Joseph Harper, be appointed commissioners to hold an election at John Hodgkins's tavern, in the third ward on Monday the 20th day of the present month for the purpose of electing a member of the Common Council, in place of John Dundass Esq. resigned. And that due notice thereof be given.
Test, JAMES M. M'REA, C. C.
The Ship United States, arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the reception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in September and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liverpool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market, or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 30,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 13. d
For NEW-YORK, The handsome and very fast sailing Schooner PARAGON, JOHN WARD, master, now ready to receive a cargo and expects to sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board lying at Randal's wharf. Aug. 11. d7-9
To Merchants.
AN American, who understands the French and Spanish languages, and is well acquainted with the West India Trade, wishes to be employed as Supercargo. Enquire at the Office of the Advertiser. August 11. d3-5
Notice to Creditors.
WE have postponed exhibiting a statement of our affairs until advice from Europe enabled us to ascertain our next subject in that quarter, from spring sales of tobacco, &c. Letters lately received put it in our power to submit a correct statement, which is preparing, and which, until now, would have been merely problematical, and therefore has been delayed. Alex. Henderson and Co. Aug. 10. d
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, A handsome assortment of Ribands, Cambic Dimities, Cotton Counterpanes. ALSO ON HAND, A complete assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season. August 6. d12
FASHIONABLE JEWELRY. WILLIAM F. GIRD, Clock & Watch Maker,
HAS just received a handsome assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of Ear Rings, Necklaces, Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, fine Gold Chains, a variety of Beads, with a number of
FANCY ARTICLES
of which he intends keeping a constant supply. ORDERS for any particular Device will be received and carefully executed. Alexandria, King Street, August 3. d
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO WOMAN with two Children, one three years old, the other thirteen months. She can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 9. e03t
FOR SALE,
A very likely NEGRO WOMAN, about 23 years of age, with her male Child one year old. She has been accustomed to all kinds of house work, is a tolerable seamstress, and is well acquainted with the nursing and attending of Chil- dren. For terms Apply to the Printer. Aug. 8. d3-2aw
Late Foreign Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, August 9.
Yesterday evening we boarded off Little-Tinicum island, near the Lazaretto, the fast sailing brig Union, captain Thomas in forty three days from London. By this arrival we have received very copious and regular selected files of the various London prints, down to the 21st of June. Their leading contents are given in this day's Gazette. Altho' not of very great magnitude they may furnish much matter for political speculation.
PRICE OF STOCKS, London, June 20.
 3 p. c. Red. An 55 1-4 1-8 1-4.  4 p. c. 72 7-8 1-2 5-8.  5 p. c. 1797, 95 1-2 3-4 3-8.  Omnium, 3 3-4 prem.  Cons. for acct 56 3-4 5-8 3-4. 
The valuable Library of the late Doctor Preston, bequeathed by him to the Philadelphia Library Company, is on board the Union, capt. Thomas which arrived last night from London.
LONDON, June 19.
Last night a very long debate took place on the Defence bill—and at five o'clock in the morning a division took place.
  For the bill 265   Against it 223 
Majority 42
Thus, after efforts almost unexampled the Minister only has a Majority of forty-two!
Mr. Pitt took occasion to state repeatedly, that he would not retire whatever might be the fate of the bill. The tone and manner of this bravado most evidently disgusted the sober and reflecting men on all sides—We think it not only disgusting but alarming, after the strange revolution with Europe has lately exhibited, and France seen consummated.
While Mr. Pitt's friends were in the lobby, he intimated that the third reading of the bill was intended for this day. He at the same time stated, that as the debate had been so long protracted, an early division might be expected. He cannot detain any longer the Generals, Admirals and Capt. that have been sent for.
An Overland dispatch has been received at the India House, with important intelligence of the farther operations of the Lajah Berar. The division of the army under General Stephenson in December last, besieged and took by storm the fort of Gyalgur. The loss on our side was considerable.
The numbers were; European & Subsidiaries 5 killed 50 wounded.
  Native 8 ditto—51 ditto   Total 13 110   Lieut. George Young, second Bat. 7th Regiment. Native Infantry—died of his wounds. Wounded—Lieut. Colonel Kenny, 1st Bat. 11th Reg. Native Infantry; Lieut. Pately, second Bat. 7th Reg. Native Infantry.
The number of guns taken amount to 52.
Accounts have likewise been received stating that peace was signed on the 30th December, on very advantageous terms. Among other acquisitions the company are to retain Baroach, in the maritime province of the Guzzurat.
A French privateer which had made a great number of prizes, was captured by a man of war 74 guns, with another ship in company in the Bay of Bengal.
Mr. Drake and family have arrived at Harwich in the packet that brought over the last Hamburg mails.
Yesterday arrived a mail from New-York and Halifax, brought to Falmouth by the Duke of Cumberland Packet.
June 20.
The contending parties in the House of Commons displayed the utmost exertion of their powers on Monday night. The nation looked to the event as a kind of criterion by which they were to determine on the future government of the country: and according to the result of it, the public mind expected to attain some degree of certainty as to the party to whom the administration of public affairs at this important crisis, would be entrusted. The debate, as might be expected, branched off into a subject which, though not the direct object of consideration, naturally enough presented itself to the attention of the House. This was then late charge in his Majesty's Ministers. The subject was introduced in a manner not altogether expected. Mr. Canning assumed a degree of
importance which required, as it received, the chastising hand of Sheridan. It has been said that Mr. Pitt would, with all the influence of his authority, find it a matter of no small difficulty to keep some of his lesser colleagues from being indisposed to each other; and this appears from the small degree of consideration with which Lord Hawkbury is treated by Mr. Canning. Indeed, after the opinion given of the Noble Lord by that Gentleman, we cannot very well reconcile the probability of their remaining in office together. The Minister had considerable difficulties to encounter. It must, indeed, be acknowledged that the period when he reassumed the helm of power is pregnant with them. The Opposition possess a formidable character, both as to talents and number; nor is it to be supposed that their vigilance will be lulled asleep, or their activity suspended. We may, therefore, look forward to an occasional scene, at least, of Parliamentary contest.
Last night the Bill was read a third time and passed without a division.
It will be seen by our Parliamentary Report, that the new MINISTER's majority in the House of Commons is reduced to 28. Though actually beaten in the first division by six, it is the last division which is the proper subject of public interest; because, not having taken place till near eleven o'clock, the two sides mustered in great force, as the numbers demonstrate, there being 214 on the Ministerial side, and 186 on that of the Opposition. According to the allegations of the latter, the minister "can do no more;" whilst they assert that on Monday they will have a complete victory. Mr. Fox during the division, addressed the members in the lobby, exhorting their attendance on Monday, when, he said, a debate on the principle and all the parts of the Bill would take place, and a division upon either of two stages, which left them the discretion of a further effort, if the enemies of the obnoxious measure should not finally succeed on that day." This address of Mr. Fox was received with unusual acclamation, and an evident confidence of carrying their point. There are undoubtedly many circumstances in favour of this sanguine hope; for, besides that nothing falls so fast as a falling Minister, the names are mentioned of many of the oldest friends of Mr. Fox (such as Mr. Hussey, member for Salisbury, Mr. Curwen for Carlisle, Sir C. Bunbury, &c.) who have not yet voted, and it is said, are sure to attend on Monday. It is added, too, that some of those who supported Mr. Pitt in the previous stages (such as Sir William Dolben) are ultimately to vote against the bill. All votes of this description tell double. Upon the whole it is obvious that the Minister's situation is most perilous; for altho' he may gain some farther strength by Monday, it seems pretty evident that the Parliamentary torrent is against him; whilst at Court, after supporting the King's favourite minister, it cannot be supposed that his footing is firm. Clear as we are, and shall always be, of absolute party spirit, there are two observations which obviously present themselves to every reflecting mind—the first is, that a decisive majority of the representatives of England, have declared against a measure, which may nevertheless become the law of the land; the second is, that Mr. Pitt comes in, to carry on the Government, with a much smaller majority than that which suggested to Mr. Addington's constitutional sense of duty, to go out.
Private letters from Vienna, dated May 23, says:—"You may depend upon it as a fact, that all our troops, except those in Italy, have been ordered by our Sovereign to hold themselves ready to form three different grand encampments. The Emperor and Archduke Charles will inspect them; and they are to remain encamped for three months. One of these camps is preparing near Prague, the other near Pest; and though the plan for the third is not fixed, it is supposed to be on the frontiers of Bavaria."
It is reported, that a commercial treaty has been concluded between the French and portuguese governments.
"Sir Sidney Smith has given up the command in consequence of bad health.—The present commander is Lord William Stuart, of the Crescent. The heavy ships are continually at anchor at the distance of about seven or eight miles N. N. E. from Ostend, while the smaller vessels cruise about to watch the motions of the enemy. There appears to be a very great number of vessels in Ostend harbour, but lately they have made no movement. On Sunday night eleven brigs got into Boulogne, from the eastward. A number of the enemy's small craft are expected from Flushing the first easterly wind, under convoy of a heavy frigate.
June 13.
"We are in great hopes that the Flushing and Ostend flotillas will now venture out, as they are all ready. There are a great many vessels at Ostend, but few of them of any force."
PARIS, June 7.
Copy of a letter from General Moreau to the Grand Judge, Minister of Justice, enclosing his letter to the First Consul.
"CITIZEN MINISTER,
"I send you herewith annexed, a letter for the First Consul. I beg you, when you transmit it to him, to engage him to read it with the greatest attention. I make no doubt but he will appreciate the situation in which I am placed, and hasten to pronounce on my fate.
"I beg you Citizen Minister, to accept the assurance of the most distinguished consideration, with which I am,
"(Signed)
"The General,
"MOREAU."
The Grand Judge's Reply.
"This evening at 11 o'clock, Citizen General Moreau, I laid your letter of this day before the First Consul. His heart was affected in a lively manner by the rigorous measures which the safety of the state have prescribed him.
"At your first interrogatory, when the conspiracy, & your being implicated therein, were not yet denounced to the first Authorities and to all France, he had charged me, if you had shown a wish to that effect to bring you before him that very moment, you might have contributed to draw the state out of the danger in which it still continued.
"Before I let justice take its course, I would by a second interrogatory, assure myself if there were no possibility to separate your name from this odious affair. You have not given me any opportunity to do so.
"Now that the juridical proceedings are began, the law requires, that no paper, whether for or against you, should be withdrawn from the Judges, and the government has ordered me to annex your letter to the proceedings.
"(Signed)
"REGNIER."
London, June 14.
Mr. Drake is to embark on a Danish port for England. The Elector of Saxony would not permit him to remain in his territory, alledging, according to the Paris papers, "that his principles did not permit him to harbor a man ordered to quit Munich, for having dishonored the first and most sacred of characters."
We yesterday saw a letter from an officer of high rank on the Kentish coast, in which it is stated, that from some information received within these few days, from the opposite coast, it is considered exceedingly probable that the enemy will shortly attempt to carry their threats against this country into execution. Upon this subject we have only to repeat a former observation, that come when they may, they will find us amply prepared to give them the reception they merit.
The Russian Gentleman who arrived in town on Saturday, and whose arrival is affected to be doubted by some of our contemporaries, dined with Sir Joseph Banks on Tuesday, accompanied by the Russian officer, who arrived about a fortnight ago.
The French Tribunal met on the 2d and after some business of mere form had been expedited, adjourned sine die. It is to be observed, that the term Monsieur, instead of Citizen, was applied, in speaking of the different Members.
The case of Robert Aslet has not yet been reported to His Majesty, and fifteen other prisoners are in the same situation. The whole of the eighteen, whose cases were reported by the recorder on Wednesday, have been respited during his Majesty's pleasure.
An agreement is entered into between the Courts of St. James's and Copenhagen, by which the letters from England to Norway, and from Norway to England, are in future to be dispatched by way of Gothenburgh, instead of Husum as was formerly the case.
Yesterday evening, at 6 o'clock, their majesties in a post chariot, followed by the Princes in two carriages and four, took an airing by Hamstead and Highgate.
Mr. Livingston, the American Missionary mentioned lately so often in the public prints, took a French leave of London about five o'clock on Friday morning, not on Saturday, as generally reported. Those who believe that he did not receive a hint from some person connected with our government that his speedy absence would be

acceptable, need only to recollect that Mr. Livingston had made arrangements for short visits to Norfolk &c. &c. when they will entertain sentiments of a very different nature.
Mr. Livingston came hither for the professed purpose of a final settlement of the Loan to the United States, to enable them to complete the purchase of the Cession of Louisiana on the part of Bonaparte, to the Americans. The secret object, however, of his mission, was to attempt the raising of a Loan for Bonaparte, to aid him in defraying the vast sums requisite for his Coronation, &c. &c. It may be curious to learn that notwithstanding the vague disclamation and peculiar boasting of the French Government, the National Treasury is nearly empty, incredible sums having been drained from it for the purpose of bribing and cajoling all the Great Officers, both civil and military, who have exerted their authority for the elevation of Bonaparte and his family.
With regard to the pacific disposition indicated by the French Government thro' the medium of Mr. Livingston, it may or may not be true; but we have no hesitation in observing, that if the former were sincere in their professions, some other mode, of more direct and unequivocal nature, would have been adopted.
(Star.)
The Dutch papers which arrived yesterday, bring no very important intelligence, but they contain some curious speculations upon several changes and partitions of territory which are said to be in agitation on the continent; among other projects, it is said that Poland is again to be erected into a kingdom, which is to be given to Louis XVIII. and that Austria is to have ample indemnity in Germany for her portion of Poland. These we consider merely as the free opinions of German politicians. We have no doubt, however, but that in the present state of Europe, France would be more inclined to conciliate than to irritate the Cabinet of Vienna. The decided disposition manifested by Russia to oppose at length some barrier to the encroachment, and to give some check to the influence of France, and the increasing coolness between the latter and the Court of Berlin, render it obviously the policy of Bonaparte at present to temporize with the Court of Vienna. This kind of policy, which France has so cheerfully adopted since the revolution, we trust will not avail her now. The powers of the continent know, by sad experience, the disposition and the objects of the government of France, and, if they are not infatuated beyond all example, they will seize the opportunity which now presents itself (and it may be the last) of opposing effectual resistance to the avowed designs of France an universal dominion. The present moment we think highly favorable to attempt the emancipation of Europe because we have reason to know from authority upon which we can place the firmest reliance, that the Emperor of Russia is sincerely disposed, if he meets with any effectual co-operation on the Continent, to take an immediate and decided part against France.
June 15.
Letters from St. Petersburg state, that the EMPEROR has made preparations for a journey to Berlin, that he may have a personal conference with the KING of PRUSSIA. The motives of this journey are obvious. He no doubt entertains the hope of engaging his Prussian Majesty to enter into his views with respect to the French; as he cannot hope to make the slightest impression on BONAPARTE without the concurrence and co-operation of Prussia.
The reports respecting Ireland have turned out as we hoped. Some movements among the military, which were merely precautionary, appear to have given rise to them.
Two Hamburg mails have arrived since our last, and in the same packets several passengers of distinction, among whom were Mr. Drake, late Minister at Munich, and family, Sir Francis Drake, Countess of Beverly, &c. The public prints as well as private letters, mention military preparations in Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Denmark, and that a French cordon of 100,000 men is forming on the left Bank of the Rhine. These measures are, however, merely spoken of as pleasure camps, or defensive attitudes, but there are at the present moment so many differences to adjust among the great powers, and so much jealousy existing that it will not surprise those who have attended to the history of nations, should these movements, with other circumstances, lead to a state of warfare. In Russia, in Turkey, and even in Prussia, the French interest is upon the decline; while it gains ground in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
The King of Naples has been forced to dismiss his faithful minister D'Acton, and to appoint in his place Chevalier Micheroux, a person more agreeable to France. The tyrannical persecution by Bonaparte of British subjects upon the continent, is now extended to all British travellers in Italy,
even in the neutral states of Tuscany, and the Papal dominions.
FRANKFORT, June 3.
The accession of Napoleon Bonaparte to the imperial crown of France, and it being made descendable to his family, have been officially notified to the different Germanic States by the French Ministers who were accredited to them. Exclusive of these particular communications, Mr. Bacher, the French Chargé d'Affairs at the Diet of Ratisbon has made a general one to the Diet of the Germanic Empire, on the 28th of last month. All the notifications were made in the same form of words, to which were annexed copies of the decree of the French Senate of the 28 Floreal. The note addressed by Mr. Bacher to the Diet is as follows:
"The undersigned, the French Chargé d'Affairs, has the honor to transmit to the General Diet of the Germanic Empire, the annexed copy of the Decree of the Senate, which determines henceforth the style, the Forms, and the transmissal of the supreme power of France, the only things which, in the organization of the republic Government, did not bear a due proportion to the greatness and to the calls of the state.
"He hastens, in these circumstances to notify, conformably to the orders of his Government, that his Imperial Majesty, Napoleon, Emperor of the French, is invested by the laws of the state, with the imperial dignity, and that this title and this dignity are to be transmitted to his descendants in the male line direct; and in default of such issue, to the male line direct of their imperial Highnesses Prince Joseph & Louis Bonaparte, brothers to the Emperor.
"In making this notification, the undersigned thinks it necessary to remark, that all official communications are to be suspended until the former titles shall be replaced by those of the Imperial Protocol, as well in the credentials of the Ministers accredited to France, as in those of his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French, accredited to Foreign Courts. The confidential communications necessary for the commencement and progress of business, may still be made in the usual manner.
"The undersigned is, in the mean time, instructed to declare, that the important law which has completed the organization of the state in a manner suitable to the dignity of the French people, will produce no change in its political relations. France, in placing them under the protection of a government invested with greater splendor and surrounded with a dignity more analogous to the nature of circumstances, confers greater force and consistency to the reciprocal advantages that friendly nations have a right to expect from her; and at the same time, she gives more consideration to the respect that all governments shall receive from her, and which they, in their turn, are bound to manifest towards her.
(Signed)
"BACHER."
The diplomatic connections between England and the States of Bavaria and Wirtemberg, have been put an end to in consequence of the disagreeable occurrences which took place at the Courts of Munich and Stuttgart, produced by the conduct of the British Minister resident there. The English Ambassadors to those German Courts have been formally recalled. Of those two ministers, one, Mr. Spencer Smith, set out for Italy by way of Vienna, and the other is gone to the North of Germany. Mr. Drake arrived, the 16th of May, at Berlin from Dresden, and was set down at Mr. Jackson's from whence he has, most probably, continued his journey to his own country. His stay at Dresden was shortened, we understand, by some difficulties that the presence of his minister experienced on the part of the Government of the elector of Saxony.
GREENOCK, June 23.
Extract of a letter received in Greenock, dated on board the Argo, at Spithead, June 17.
"I have now the satisfaction to acquaint you of our arrival here, after a round trip of six months, last from Cadiz, with a freight of five hundred thousand dollars, on account of merchants in London. You will no doubt be surprised to hear of Elfi Bey's fate, after all the expence and attention cast away upon him at home.
Having landed himself and suite on the 14th of February, at Rosetta, mouth of the Nile, to proceed up to Cairo, and in daily expectation of hearing of his arrival there, as also the receipt of the presents to be sent home, we were astonished to hear of his being pursued by some of the other Beys (and Albanian soldiers lately revolted from the Pacha of Alexandria) and very near losing his head, but effected his escape to a shrab encampment, by scattering some loose
jewels that he had about his person among the soldiers, which took up the Barbarian's attention, long enough to serve his purpose. The last intelligence we heard of him, before we sailed from Alexandria was, that five or six Beys were in pursuit of him in the Desert, and little hopes being entertained of his being able long to conceal himself from their search. This circumstance is the less to be regretted, as he was very much in the French interest, which his people has declared upon oath, since made prisoners: whose lives have been spared, at the particular request of Major Millet, our Consul at Cairo, by Osman Bey, the present Chief of the Mamelukes, a man very much in the British interest."
NEW-YORK, August 8.
Capt. Morehouse, of the brig Ontario, politely furnished us with the following extract from the log book of the ship Almy, Snow, left at Bassaterre.
Sunday, July 1. spoke a French privateer of 14 guns, which had captured the ship Hopewell, Sisson, and the Rockland. Atkins, in sight of us; they held the contest half an hour, when the privateer boarded the Hopewell, killed the supercargo and five seamen, and wounded the boatswain; then attacked the brig till she struck her colours, captain Atkins being dangerously wounded in the body and three of the seamen killed. The privateer lost 10 men and a great number wounded; she immediately made sail with her prizes for Guadalupe.
August 10.
By the ship George, in 45 days from Greenock, we have received Glasgow papers to the 23d of June; which although containing London News five days later than our former advices, furnish only the following articles:
London, June 18.
A French squadron is said to be at the Brazils, supposed to consist of those vessels which slipped out of Rochefort.
June 20. Another Russian officer arrived in town on Monday. He came through France and Holland, and met Mr. Livingston on Friday last at Rotterdam, on his return to Paris. The vessel in which he came brought some private letters, one of which contains the following extracts from a communication received by a gentleman at Antwerp from his brother at Boulogne, who is employed in the Armament destined for the invasion of this country:
"All the horses, forage, and heavy artillery are embarked; we wait only the arrival of the Generals. I shall not, therefore, write to you again from hence, and probably I may never behold you more." We see no reason to doubt the facts here stated, nor are they in any respect calculated to excite alarm in our minds. The day on which the enemy ventures to approach our shores will, we are confident, prove a day of glory to Great Britain. Star.
Glasgow, June 13.
Mr. Pitt's Defence Bill was on Tuesday read a third time and passed without a division.
A letter from Greenock dated the 15th of June, received by the George, says, 'An expedition is fitting out for Hanover, to consist of seventy thousand men.'
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, August 14.
The latest intelligence from Britain, by arrivals at New York and other ports, informs that the prospect of invasion assumes a more serious aspect. One account states that the horses, forage and heavy artillery of the enemy are embarked. The prospect however, by no means intimidates the British. They count upon it, that the day on which the French venture to approach her shores, will be to Britain a day of glory. In the House of Commons, Mr. Pitt's Defence Bill, notwithstanding the powerful opposition which has appeared against him, has been carried. A letter, said to have been addressed to Pitt by Lord Grenville, in which his Lordship assigns his reasons for not joining the new administration, appears in a London paper. Speaking of himself and his political friends, he says, "No consideration of public ease or comfort; no apprehension of responsibility, nor reluctance to meet the real situation into which the country has been brought, have any weight in this decision; nor are we fettered by any engagements on the subject, either expressed or implied; we rest our determination solely on our strong sense
of the impropriety of our becoming part to a system of government, which is to be formed at such a moment as the present, on a principle of exclusion." His Majesty's health is by no means in a confirmed state. On this subject the London editors very prudently observe the greatest caution.
A naval officer (Lord Banelagh) of a noble family has been sentenced to death for having struck his superior in a fray. He has been so strongly recommended to mercy, however, that expectations of his pardon are entertained.
Accounts from Paris to June 14, say, that the Emperor Napoleon and his brothers voted in the Council of State for pardoning all the lately convicted "conspirators," but that a majority of the members were for their execution; and that Bonaparte left the Council with tears in his eyes, at the ill success of his merciful efforts! The Emperor of the French was preparing to visit his ports on the coast. A conspiracy is stated to have been lately discovered and frustrated, which had for its object the murder of Louis XVIII.
A letter dated June 27, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, says:
"Europe at this moment appears to be in a deplorable situation. A certain powerful man may thank this country for his exaltation on the theatre of the world. Mr. Pitt made him First Consul. Mr. Addington has made him an Emperor; and if we do not relinquish our political system it is probable the new Emperor and the King of Prussia will divide the German Empire.
"Stir if they dare—I see nothing to hinder the division. Nothing but the establishment of Peace, and that with an endeavour on all sides to make it a permanent Peace, can give repose to suffering Europe."
Bonaparte's Civil List is to be augmented to 25 millions of livres. Each of the French Princes is to have three millions, and each of the six superior officers of state one million yearly. The Admiral who succeeds in making a landing in England, will be made Grand Admiral.
London Paper.
Mr. Livingston would certainly have attended the Woburn sheep-shearing, had he not received a hint to steer off! ibid.
Public Sale.
On Thursday next, will be sold at the Coffee House,
The Brig UNION, With all her sails, rigging, &c., as she came from tea, burthen 156 tons, on a credit of 2, 4 and 6 months. Inventory to be seen on application to the subscriber.
And at four o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on Wilson's wharf, on a long credit,
40 pipes HOLLAND GIN, 30 W. Duet Quilt, 80 Reams Paper, 280 Straws Tumblers, 50 cakes white and red Led in Oil, A few pieces Dutch Linen, &c. Philip G. Marseller.
Aug. 14. For Freight or Charter to Europe
The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, T Woodhouse, Master: Expected daily from Jamaica—carries 350 bales. Tobacco. Apply to
James Wilson.
Aug. 14. d
For Freight or Charter, To the West-Indies or Coastwise,
The fast sailing Sch'r TRIUMPH,
now in complete order to receive a cargo, lying in the stream opposite the County Wharf. For terms apply to the Master on board. A. Fallin.
Aug. 14. d37
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Thos. Clagett and Thos. H. Clagett, Late traders under the firm of Thomas Clagett and Co. expired on the first day of the present month. All those having claims against them are requested to bring them in, and all those indebted to them are also requested to make immediate payment to Thomas Clagett, who is fully empowered to settle the same.
Thomas Clagett, Thomas Henry Clagett.
June 10, 1804. (A13) 24W3
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.

Notice.
Those who have claims against the estate of Captain JOHN HARPER, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to either of the subscribers; and all those indebted to his estate are required to pay the same to Mr. J. Harper.
Mary Harper, Executrix. Wm. Herbert, Sam. Craig, John Dunlap, Wm. Hartshorne, } Exrs.
July 31.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
Warranted Genuine, viz:  London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. } WINES,  Lisbon, } WINES,  Portugal an excellent quality in bottles, } WINES,  Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. } WINES,  Leaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars,  Syrup and Molasses,  London bottled Porter,  Jamaica and Antigua Rum,  Holland and country Gin,  Cognac and Barcelona Brandy,  White Wine Vinegar,  Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate,  Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone,  Salt Petre and Allum,  English and country Gunpowder,  Shot, assorted,  Georgia Cotton,  Imperial,  Hyson Chulang,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson Skin,  and  Souchongs, assorted  Best Green Coffee,  Spices of every kind,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard,  Leiper's Snuff,  Spanish Segars of a good quality,  Basket Salt for table use,  Pipes in boxes,  Wrapping Paper,  Best Sallal Oil,  Stoughton's Bitters,  Olives,  Seal Leather,  Demijohns,  Rice and Barley, &c. &c. 
June 4.
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above.
June 4.
Notice.
The Firm of LIBBY, CARNE & SLADE , commonly known by the name of CARNE and SLADE , this day dissolved by mutual consent and in perfect good harmony: in future the business will be carried on by
LIBBY and CARNE,
at their old store in Fairfax street, and by CHARLES SLADE , on Prince street, between Ricketts and Newton's corner and P. Wanton's store. They take this opportunity of making their grateful acknowledgments to the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement they have experienced since they have been in this country, and respectfully solicit a continuance of their favors, so long as they shall be thought to merit them. In addition to their spring importation they have lately received a quantity of
Crowley Steel and Shot,
and for the season their assortment is good. They expect this Fall a very general assortment of HARDWARE at both houses.
Those to whom they are indebted will be pleased to present their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted to them will please make payment to them at either house, with all convenient speed, as they are anxious to have their accounts closed as soon as possible. Those whose debts have been long standing will not, we hope, expect any further indulgence, otherwise they shall be obliged to have recourse to such measures as they would wish to avoid.
August 3.
(a 4)
d3700
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rag.
To Rent,
A handsome three story BRICK HOUSE, in complete repair.
Enquire of the Printer.
August 11.
3:00
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED.
From New York and Philadelphia, A NEW
Assortment of Books & Stationary, among which are the following: Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Lady's Museum, Dobson's Life of Perseus, Dictionary of Natural History, Ferguson's Astronomy, Tooke's Pantheon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Sorevill's Lexicon, St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, Medical Extracts with plates, Deameron of Boccaci, Bionani's Practical Navigator, Federalist, Hooke's Arithmetics, upon's Euclid, Witman's Egypt, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain, Morocco Prayer Books, Bell's Surgery, Edinburgh New Dispensary, Bailey's Johnson's, Walker's and Perry's Dictionaries. An elegant assortment of
Paper Hangings,
a few choice Violins, Violin Strings and Bows, a complete assortment of German Flutes and Flageolets, and a great variety of other articles which will be advertised in a few days.
July 24.
d
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
   Dolls.     1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000  
5 325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804.
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** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasant, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
Burr Mill Stone Manufactory.
BENJAMIN BROWN,
Formerly of the firm of M'Pheron and Brown (Baltimore.)
Respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of Burr Mill Stones, in St. Patrick street, between King and Cameron streets, near Davey Davey's, Alexandria, and solicits a share of patronage: He flatters himself his work will be found equal, if not superior, to any executed in this place, as will appear by a certificate from Jonathan and John Ellicott, which will be shown on application at the Manufactory.
Now on hand a number of First Quality STONES, ready made from 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6. Also,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF FRESH BURR BLOCKS. June 6. 2aw3m
Robert and John Gray
Have just received, A SUPPLY of Super Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post And Foolscap } WRITING PAPER. July 18. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE.
In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars. This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June. July 31. d
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, THE HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which arose out of the French Revolution: which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event.
By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Two Vols. Octavo. Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols. Just received, The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 14. d
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting. July 11. d
To Rent,
And possession given immediately, a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, situated in a pleasant part of the town. For particulars enquire of Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 27. d
Lands for Sale or Rent.
I will either sell or rent my TWO FARMS in the neighbourhood of Fredericksburg, known by the names of Chatham and Clarke . The first containing about eleven hundred acres, on which there is a good MERCHANT MILL, and an excellent FISHERY. The other supposed to be about four hundred acres, one hundred of which are now in corn, and in good order for sowing wheat. They are both in a high state of cultivation. In either event, I will dispose of a part of the Negroes, Stock, and Household Furniture. Letters directed to me in Alexandria, post paid, will be duly attended to. William Fitzhugh. August 10. 2aw 4v
Improved Arable Lands TO LET.
THE subscriber is willing to lease, for a term of years, about 1300 acres of arable land, part of the Mount Vernon estate. The UNION FARM tract contains about 900 acres, and will be divided into three tenements, each of which will be accommodated with a dwelling house, quarters, and sufficient barn room. The meadow, containing 60 or 70 acres will be divided into three equal parts, one of which to be added to each tenement. MUDDY HOLE FARM contains about 450 acres, is divided into six fields, has on it two dwelling houses, quarters, a barn and corn house, and will be let to one person or divided into two tenements, as may be most suitable. Possession to be given as soon as the growing crops are removed, with liberty to the tenants to feed in the autumn. For terms apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Nathaniel C. Hunter, manager on the estate. The above farms are from 7 to 9 miles from Alexandria. Bufarod Washington. Mount Vernon, May 25. 2aw3w 12w
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, — With copious Notes and References.
BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. First American, from the fourth London edition, IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader, exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a deduction, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis Travels , will be comprised in four Vols octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.  Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber being empowered to receive all the Rents due, or coming due in the town of Alexandria to Mr. Alexander Seymore Hunt, hereby gives notice to those concerned, that he will call on them for payment of their respective arrears, and that no other person is authorized to receive of them. J. H. Hooe. August 9. e03t
Valuable Property for Sale.
On the 6th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the late Captain John Hedges, deceased, on Chapaquannic, near Dumfries, will be sold on a credit of twelve months, at public sale, to the highest bidder, two tracts of
LAND,
situate in Prince William county; containing about twelve hundred acres, of good quality, well timbered and improved, with a large proportion of it low grounds suitable for meadow. ALSO,
About twenty five likely Slaves, and all the other personal property of the estate of the said Hedges. Bonds and approved security, together with a mortgage on the land, will be required of the purchasers. The land will be sold in large or small quantities, as may be most likely to produce the best price. Ifham E. Hedges, } Exors. Seth Botts, } July 21. 13w15
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